GRAND LODGE of KANSAS A.F.&A.M.
GRAND LODGE
2018
THE ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
A.D.1935 - 1939 A.L. 5935 - 5939
OF
KANSAS ANCIENT
FREE & ACCEPTED
MASONS
1935 - Wichita 1936 - Topeka 1937 - Wichita 1938 - Topeka 1939 - Wichita
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PROCEEDINGS O F THE
M/.W/.GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF
KANSAS. SEVENTY-NINTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, HELD I N THE CITY OF WICHITA, KANSAS, February 20 and 21, A. D. 1935, A. L. 5935.
VOLUME XXIII, PART 2.
M.'. W.'. OTTO R. SOUDERS, Grand Master, Wichita. M.". W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN, Grand Secretary, Topeka.
1935.
GRAND OFFICERS FOR 1935. M.'. W.'. OTTOR. SOUDERS R.". W.'. JAMES H . WENDOEFF R.'. W.'. CHAKLEY B . ERSKINE R . ' . W.'. HENRY S. BXJZICK, JR M.'. W.'. JOHN McCULLAGH
Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Grand Treasurer
M.'. W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN Bro. FRED W . CONDIT
Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain
W.'. CLAUD F . YOUNG Grand W.'. B E N J A M I N F . HULL Grand W.'. WILLIAM B . PENNY Grand W.'. HARVEY S. MCINTOSH....Grand W.'. PAUL M. MARTIN Grand W.'. OTTO H. ROMMEL Grand W.'. HOMER T. HARDEN Grand W.". LAUREN DALERiGG Grand
Senior Deacon Junior Deacon Marshal Sword Bearer Senior Steward Junior Steward Pursuivant Tyler
Wichita. Leavenworth. Cimarron. Sylvan Grove. !.... Galena. . Topeka. El Dorado.
Fort Scott. Wichita. Cottonwood Falls. Cheney. Highland. Waterville. Wichita. Leon.
PLACE OF MEETING—1936. The Eightieth 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, beginning a t 9:00 o'clock A. M. on Wednesday, the 19th, and concluding on Thursday, the 20th day of February, A. D. 1936, A. L. 5936.
THE CRIT—WICHITA
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
M.-. W.*. GRAND LODGE —OF— A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS.
SEVENTY-NINTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
WICHITA, KANSAS,
February 20,1935.
The M.'. W.". Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas convened in Annual Communication in The Scottish Rite Temple in the City of Wichita, Kansas, Wednesday, the 20th day of February, A. D. 1935, A. L. 5935, at 9:00 o'clock A. M. GRAND OFFICERS PRESENT. M. •. w . ' . JAMES A . CASSLER R . '. W.' . O T T O R . SOUDERS R.' . w.v. JAMES H. WENDORFF R." . w.v. CHARLEY B . ERSKINE M.' . W.". JOHN MCCULLAGH M.'•. w . ' . ELMER F . STRAIN R . ' .W.v. ALBE2JT K. WILSON W.".. ROBERT R. IRWIN W.'.. HENRY S . BUZICK, J R W.".. DAVID A . NYWALL W.'.. GEORGE G. HULTQVIST
w.-.. WILLIAM NELSON
W.".. HARVEY G . LOWRANCE W.". EMERSON B . WELLS W.'. HOMER T . HARDEN w.\ LAUREN DALE RIGG
Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Secretary Emeritus. Grand Chaplain Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant Grand Tyler
McPherson. Wichita. Leavenworth. Cimarron. Galena. Topeka. Topeka. Highland. Sylvan Grove. Fonnoso. McPherson. Topeka. Thayer. Topeka. .Wichita. Leon.
290
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February,
OPENING. 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 prayer by W.'. ROBERT R . IRWIN, Grand Chaplain. The M.'. W.'. Grand Master extended an invitation to all Master Masons in good standing to visit during the Annual Communication. Direction was also given the Grand Secretary to convey greetings and very best wishes from the Annual Communication to those of the official family and Past Grand Masters prevented from attending by illness or infirmities. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
The roll of Grand Representatives of other Grand Jurisdictions near the Grand Lodge of Kansa:s was called and the usual courtesies were extended to those responding. The Grand Master expressed his appreciation of this gesture of fraternal friendship, acknowledged the ties which bind the jurisdictions in common interest, and bade the visitors convey the greetings and very best wishes of the Kansas brethren to their principals. M.'. W.'. JAY B . KIRK responded on behalf of the Grand Representatives. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.
The Grand Pursuivant announced the arrival of a number of Grand and Past Grand Officers from other Grand Jurisdictions. An escort of Past Grand Masters was formed and the following were introduced with appropriate courtesies and such formalities as they were entitled to vmder our code: M.'. W.'. JOSEPH DROUOT, Grand Master, M.'. W.'. JOHN J. ALLEN, Past Grand Master, M.". W.'. CLAUDE A. STURGEON, Past Grand Master and present Grand Sec-
1934-33.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
291
retary, and W.'. GUSTAVE A. GUMERSON, Grand Marshal of Oklahoma; R.". W.". W I L U A M C . RAMSEY, Deputy Grand Master and W.'. LUTE M . SAVAGE, Grand Custodian of Nebraska. R E P O R T O F C O M M I T T E E O N CREDENT1AX.S.
W.'. ROBERT H . MONTGOMERY, 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 Credentials begs leave t o report t h e following members and representatives present and entitled t o seats in this Grand Lodge: GRAND OFFICERS. M . ' •.
w.'. R . •. w . - . R . '. W." . R.' . W.',.
JAMES A. CASSLER OTTO R . SOUDERS JAMES H. WENDORFF CHARLEY B . ERSKINE M. •. w." . JOHN MCCUIXAGH
Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior W^arden. Grand Junior Warden. Grand Treasurer.
'. ELMER F . STRAIN M. R . •.w.",. ALBERT K . WILSON W.",. ROBERT R. IRWIN
Grand Secretary.
•. w.-
Grand Grand Grand Grand
S . BUZICK, J R w.-.. HENRY DAVID A. NYWALL
W.' W.".. GEORGE G . HULTQVIST W.".. WILLIAM NELSON
Secretary Emeritus. Chaplain. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
Grand Marshal.
Grand Grand Grand Grand
. HARVEY G. LOWRANCE w.v W.".. HOMER T. HARDEN
w.v. LAUREN DALE RIGG
Sword Bearer. Senior Steward. Pursuivant. Tyler.
SUB-OFFICERS.
Bro. EDWARD M . BODDINGTON
Grand Orator.
W.'. K E N N E T H N . POMEROY
.Assistant Grand Secretary.
Bro. LEON L . COUSLAND
......Official Stenographer.
Bro. JOSEPH L. KIRK W.". HARVEY O.DAVIS W.'. STANFORD M. SMART
Assistant Grand Tyler. Xiccturer. Lecturer.
W.'. CHARLES A . WELLS
Lecturar.
292
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February;
PAST GRAND MASTERS. , M . ' . W /. T H O M A S G . F I T C H M.- . W." . T H O M A S L . B O N D . M.- . W / . A L E X A N D E R A . S H A R P M." . W . ' . W M . E A S T O N H U T C H I S O N M." . W . ' . E L R I C K C . C O L E M.- . W / . W I L L I A M L . B U R D I C K M.- . W . ' . G I L E S H . L A M B M.' . W . ' . B E N S . P A U L E N . : : :.....\. M." . W.*. J O H N M C C U L L A G H . R I C H A R D E . BIRD M.' '. M.* . W . '. ELMER F . S T R A I N M . ' . W . '. C H A R L E S A . L O U C K S M." . W." . J O H N W . N E I L S O N M." . W.".. C H A R L E S N . F O W L E R M . ' . W.". F E R R I S M . H I L L M . ' . W / . GEORGE F . B E E Z L E Y M / . W . '. J A Y B . K I R K M.* . W / . J . F O R R E S T A Y R E S M." . W / . J O H N M . K I N K E L ! . . . M / . W.".. G E O R G E O . F O S T E R
Year of Service. 1904
'.
: ;.;
.....1906 .....:
1911 1912 1913
...;..
1915 1916
....:
1921 ;;
. w.-
.,
1922 ....1923
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1924
:..;
1925 1926 .....1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 ..1932 1933
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND M A S T E R S .
District PAUL E. N E W T O N
No. l
District HEROLD
A . VANDERVORT
No. ..38
L O Y D J . COBUN
2
WILLIAM
J O S E P H F . SEYMOUR
3
ERNEST
G. W A L K E R
41
VERNON T . N I C H O L S O N
5
LEONARD
A. FARRIS
42
HARRY D . E V A N S
7
OSCAR
F . LOHOEFENER
44
DEWITT
9
WILLIAM
B . PALMER
13
CHARLES
R.
14
HULBERT G. LOCKARb..
53
GUY S. J E F F E R S
16
CLINE
^54
ARTHUR
18
CHARLES
19
TOM S T A U T H
21
WILLIAM
23
J A C O B H . MOORE
M . STILES
CHARLES ORA
HUGH
L.
B . MCGRATH
HARRY
ROBISON
L . ORENDORFF... A . MYERS
PHILLIP OPIE
SEVERANCE
F . HARTWICH
GLENN
JOHN
LOUK
MORGAN
ALBERT E.
E.
D . ERDMAN
O . MOWREY
T.
C.
WATSON
HEROLD
CURTISS R.
MAWDSLEY
M . GLENN
24
CLINTON
27
ELMER s . N A N C E
28
THEODORE T . S M I T H
31
EARL R . B R O W N
LONG
VERNON
WALLACE
34
LEO J.
EDWARD
L.
35
CHARLES
36
JAMES H . T R I C E
GLEN
KINZER
CHAMBERLAIN
SCHISLER E . REYNOLDS
39
49 50
56 57 58 60 62
63 69
..70 71 72
75
1934-35.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
293
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. Alabama
M.'. W.'. J O H N M. K I N K E L .
Arizona California Canada Chile Colombia Colorado Connecticut
W.'. CLAUD F . YOUNG. ,. ,^. M.". W.*. WM. EASTON HUTCHISON,; . M.'. w.". GEORGE o . FOSTER. , , , , , , W.'. CHARLES W . WILLIAMS ,,; W . ' . ELLSWORTH B . S E W E L L , J R ; W.'. LAUREN DALE RIGG. W.". CLARENCE R . A T E N .
:
Cuba
W.". ROY H. CLOSSEN.
Delaware
W.'. ELMER S. N A N C E .
District of Columbia Ecuador England Florida Georgia
....:
M . \ W.". FERRIS M. HiLL. ...M.'. W.*. JAY B. KIRK. R . ' . W.'. ALBERT K. W I L S O N . M.'. W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN. W.'. CLICK FOCKELE.
Illinois
M.'. W.". CHARLESN. FOWLER.
Kentucky Louisiana Maine
W.". ROBERT H. MONTGOMERY. W.". HOMER T. HARDEN. M.'. W.'. RICHARD E . BIRD.
Maryland Massachusetts
W.". MOSES H. COLE. M-'- W.". WILLIAM L . BURDICK.
Mexico (YorkG.". L.'.)
R . ' . W.'. ALBERT K. WILSON.
Michigan
M.'. W.". J. FORREST AYRES.
Minnesota Nebraska Nevada New Brunswick New Hampshire
W.". W.'. W.'. W.". M.'. W.".
New Jersey New South Wales:..
K E N N E T H N . POMEROY. E A R L T . PYLE. WILLIAM B . P E N N Y . HARRY E . PEACH. JAMES A. CASSLER.
W.'. GUY W. BROWN. W.". E. GLENN ROBISON.
New York
M.'. W.'. GEORGE F . BEEZLEY.
North Dakota Nova Scotia
W.'. BRUCE GRIFFITH. M.". W.". J O H N MCCULLAGH.
Ohio Oklahoma Oregon
W.". P H I L I P EUGENE STOTLER. W.'. DAVID A. NYWALL. R.'. W.". CHARLEY B . E R S K I N E .
Philippine Islands Prince Edward Island Queensland
Rhode Island Scotland
W.". ROY G. SHEARER. W.'. MARION M. MILLER. M.'. W . \ ELRICK C . COLE.
W.'. FREID N . RAYMOND. W.'. HARVEY O. DAVIS.
South Australia South Carolina
W.". RICHARD W. EVANS. M.'. W.'. OTTO R . SOUDERS.
South Dakota
M.". W.". CHARLES A. LOUCKS.
Tasmania
M.'. W.". B E N S . PAULEN.
294
PROCEEDINGS
Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia Washington Western Australia West Virginia Wisconsin
OF THE
February.
W.". OSCAR A . B R O W N .
M.' W.'. GILES H . LAMB. W.'. H E N R Y W A L L B N S T E I N . W . ' . B A R L U S ROMSTEDT. W.'. S T A N F O R D M . S M A R T .
M.' W.". THOMAS G. F I T C H . M . ' W . ' . JOHN W. NEILSON. R . ' W.'. JAMES H. WENDORFF. PAST MASTERS.
FRED T . N Y E ASA
No.
T . HOGE
2 2
ZOLO A . EMERSON CARL H. MOORE
THOMAS B. W E B B
3
STANLEY
WILLIAM H . HINRICHS
3
NED
ROY
3
CHARLES A.
V.
HOWLETT
C.
J.
KIRK
MATHEWS COCHERELL...
N o . 32 32 38 39 42
3
C H A R L E S W . GARRISON
44
P H I L I P E U G E N E STOTLER..
3
G A I L P . CAREY
44
HOLMES W. H A V I L A N D
3
FRED N . RAYMOND
6
IVOR E . D A V I S 51 ELLSWORTH B. SEWELL, J R . 51
6
c.
6
CLINTON
HARRY
YORK
WILLIAM ALBERT
H . QUAKENBUSH B.
MARTIN
EAKL JOSS D.
51 HART
51
DAVID P A S S O N
6
RICHARD H . CRAVENS
A R T H U R E . HUDDLESTON..
6
ELMER
S.
NANCE
63
J A M E S E . VANDERVORT
7
GLENN
E . WILLIAMS
63
ROBERT R . E A K I N S
7
ROBERT H. MONTGOMERY.
CLAUD F . Y O U N G DERBY S H A R P E
8 8
RAYMOND
ROY A . WiNGETT
8
FLOYD
9
JOSEPH F . SEYMOUR FRANK D . LOGSDON
68 74 74
CHARLES
W.
JOHN
PARKER
H.
WILLIAMS...
ORVAL E . M O O N
12
L . D E LONG....
S.
ECORD
63
66 66
12
CHARLES JAY
12
JAMES
HARRY E . PEACH...
12
J A M E S L . MILLER
JAMES
C. BLEVINS
14
WILLIAM
HEMINGER
15
ELBERT S. SLAGLE
DAVID G. MARTIN
15
GEORGE W . J O N E S
86
JOSEPH E . M C M U L L E N
15
HARRISON O. BYERS
86
16
BERTWIN
FURNAS
86
17 17
CHARLES
1.
G.
JOHN
A.
MYERS
ALVA
M.
DON
C.
WALTER
WEST
JOHNSTON
E.
MCKEEN
NATHAN B . T H O M P S O N . . . . HOMER C. A N D E R S O N
C.
VARNER
63
12
CHARLES
O.
60
BIGGER H.
BENJAMIN
B.
PENNY
MORRIS.
74 77 79 80
86
86
F . HULL
86
COULSON
86
19
ELDON
19
WILLIAM
27
JAMES
FRANCIS E . R A N S O M E
27
ROBERT C. CALDWELL
90
LOID
31
CHARLES
90
ROY o .
EVANS
ELMER O. GLICK
GALLOWAY
FOCKELE Z.
KIRBY
J.
TRICE
B.
D.
GRIMES
DEVIER H.
BOOTH
86 86
GRAND LODGE OF
1934-35.
91
EARL T. PYLE ROY E . DYER
91
ORRIS E . CASE.
137
93
CALEB L . KIRBY
140
97
JOHN
S . RIGG
140
SHEARER
98
JOHN
A . HETZEL
PAGE
98
CLAUDE O . C O N K E Y
98
WILLIAM
98
OTTO F . G L A D O W
JOHN
I.
LYNN
R . BRODBICK
PAUL ROY
W.
PERCY ROY IVAN
BRADENBURGER.NO.
G.
KIBKPATBICK.... MESSENGER
F.
G. F.
ALBERT
295
KANSAS.
NEUTMAN
L.
YOUNG
JOHN H . G I L E S
91
N o . 134 136
S. DIX
142 142 142
145
HENRY K E R N O H A N
99
GUY
CLARENCE L. WALZ
99
JOHN M. C H A I N FRED W . S M I T H
99 99
EARL M . M A G A T H A N DAVID H . KxniTZ PERRY E . MILLER
150
CHARLES M . U L S H
99
LONEY P . J O N E S
150
MONTE J . S W E E T
99
CHARLES R . ALGER
151
LEVI
99
99
CLARENCE E . T H O M P S O N FRANK E . A N D R E W S
155 155
99
LESTER B . FLEAK
155
99
WILLIAM
99
JOHN
WILSON
99
WILLIAM
DOWNING
99
WERNER B . LEVIN
99
WALTER
H.
KENAGY
LOUIS G E R T E I S BERT
R.
CHILCOAT
CHENAULT ALFRED
GENTRY....
WILLIAMS
HARRY JOHN
C.
E. H.
R o s s C. M C C O R M I C K .
W . BROWN
J.
B. R U L E L.
100
C H A R L E S V.
ROY
102
RoscoE E .
CLOSSEN
JAMES
M.
LEWIS
S. GECKELER
ARTHUR
JACOBY
L.
DYER
ELLIS F I N K WILLIAM GLEN
R.
ICE
O. STBICKLIN
CHARLES
FLOYD
KRUSEMABK
A . HOY
LEO C . LUCAS H.
ZIMMERMAN
I.
158 158 158
HAYNES
162
167
107
CHAHLES ELDON
WELCH
110
SOREN
110
JOHN
114
WILBUR
C . MARKLEY
114
DENVER
C.
116
ELMER L . NEPTUNE
TALBOTT
SOBENSEN M . KUBIN
C.
157
158
PETERSON
107
I.
145
147 150
CUSEY SCOTT
171 172 172 172 173 173 173
MYLES F .
PEMBEB
117
IRWIN
CLARENCE
E.
117
176 176 179
117
JOHN H . M A T T I C E ROLLIN W . D U N A H U G H . .
ROBERT F . H U M E
117
LEWIS
ERNEST
J.
ROSSMAN
122
CHARLES
GLENN
H.
SEGRIST
128
J.
WILLIAM
MAIN.
E . LEDBETTER....
M.
FRANK
181
REMICK
182
RUMMEL
186
WILLIAM
L . WATERSON....
128
JOHN
ORAL
YOUNT
133
GEORGE W . SUGGS
193
WILLIAM
F . SHEA
133
ELMER GARD
197
WILLIAM
B . ECKLEY
133
ROY
BURNETT
133
WILLIAM
R.
HARRY
L.
LESTER
W.
A.
SCHRADER E . PERSONETTE.
174
C.
FOWLER E . KEENEY
198 198
133
CARL D . BOWER
V. R O Y A L V E R G A D E S
134
ERNEST O . MILLER
200
CONRAD G . J O H N S O N
134
GERALD W . M I L L E R
200
BURNETT
199
PROCEEDINGS
296
OF THE
February,
CLARENCE E. JONES No. 200 THEODORE C. CONKLIN.... 201
WILLIAM
C . PRICE
WILLIAM
C.
MOSES H . C O L E
206
CLAYTON
JOSEPH
C.
213
CHARLIE
P.
MEREDITH
FRANK
RENNER
215
WALTER
A.
CONE
217
LLOYD B . M I T C H E L L
285 287
SHOEMAKER....
CHARLES
H.
KOCH
RICHARD
W.
EVANS
222
EARL
CECIL E . DAVIS
222
WILLIAM
JOHN
H.
CLARK
222
SOPHUS
GLEN
A.
GILBERT
222
AUSTA
222
JAMES
CLARENCE G . NEVINS CLARENCE
R.
ATEN
B . BARTON
GUISE R . WARING NUTLAND L.
PARSONS
R . HENDERSON
225
JAMES
VERNETT
FRANK M. Y E O M A N
230
BENJAMIN
FRANK
235
BABCOCK......
PERRY D . RIGG...
222
A.
CLARK.
H . COBB F . DUNKIN....
JOHN A . D E C K E R , J R . .
236
HENRY W A L L E N S T E I N ALVA L. M C D A N I E L
JOHN
BOMAN
245
BRUCE
A.
245
GEORGE M .
LOWRY
HENRY G.
SEELYE
W. J.
CHESTER
HURLEY
DICKINSON..
CHESTER A. GUY
H.
CARTER
246
251
ASH
288 292 295 295
298 298 301
230
C.
285
297
JOE J . MORRIS
WILLIAM
285
ROBERT G . MARKELL
223
LOLLAR
283
222
B . HAROLD G R O F F
O.
278 281
222
ANDY D . K L O T Z HENRY E . F I S H E R HAROLD B O T T O M L E Y
ELBY
No.
MCCORMICK
GRIFFITH
FRED L . L I T T L E
303 303
303 303
BLEVINS
252
JAMES
252
GiFFORD M . B O O T H
H . GOSNEY
258
RICHARD
ADENAUER...
303
HARVEY S. M C I N T O S H . . . . . .
258
WILLIAM A . T H O M P S O N . .
307
PIPKIN
258
CHARLES R . DOLLINGS
309
HULL
265
WILLIAM A . WEIKAMP
3ii
265
EDWARD D . T H U R M A N
311
WADE OSCAR
E.
S.
LESLIE W.
L.
WAYNE
. CHARLES HENRY
SCANTLIN
R.
L.
MAWDSLEY..
GAMES.....
MAGEE
303
303 303
LOYAL L . H A N B A C K
HARRY
A.
303
303
M.
303
303
265
ZEDDIE F . SPROUT
312
269
J O S E P H H . CONARD
316
KYLE TRUEBLOOD
269
LAURENCE
O . STANLEY....
318
WILLIAM
CLINE
269
HARRY
ZIMMERMAN....
319
RUDOLPH
M . TESKE
A.
269
EDWARD
WOODWARD
320
HAROLD N . N I C H O L S
271
RUFUS S. CRAVENS ALVA L . SWEARINGEN
272 272
JOHN M. Y E A R I C K FRANK M C D O U G A L L ALBERT E . DAGGETT
321 322 322
LLOYD
322
JAMES
A.
SWAN
272
E.
HOKE
ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND..
272
CHARLES
R.
HUTCHINGS..
322
AARON T. S T U C K E Y
272
ADDISON
B.
MARSHEL
322
HARRISON
BURCHELL..
273
BENJAMIN
MCQUILLAN....
273 275
JOSEPH A . MEYER Clarence E. Kallenberger
275
DANIEL
JOSEPH IRA
SCOTT
WILLIAM
D.
C.
: JOBLING
J.
GUNN
C . BAER
329
344 345 346
GRAND
1934-35. HARRY
L . DURST
LODGE
N o . 346
346 347 352 357 358 364 364 367 367 367 367 367 369 371 374 378 383 383 384 384 388 391
WlLMAM F . C A S S L E R WILLIAM
J . CROSBY...
WILLIAM
M . GLENN
FRANKLIN
A . DEAN
ALVA B . G E E S L I N G : C H A R L E S W . RICKARD.... LESLIE
E.
LOXLEY
C. RODNEY P R I N G L E
CURTIS L . U T Z EARL UTZ JOHN H . HIATT HOMER
E.
SINGLEY
JOSEPH COWAN WILLIAM GROVER
A. K E A R N S . C. BUCKLEY
CHARLES HIEBSCH OSCAR A . B R O W N HOLLIS L . CASWELL ATLEE JESSE
M. D.
EDMONSTON. EDMONSTON...
E R N E S T L . OGLE JOHN
W . COLEMAN
OF
KANSAS.
CARL
C.
297
COLEMAN;
CARL F .
N o . 391
394 397
HERTLEIN,...:.......
ARTHXm C . FALEN............
4(30 404 411 413 413 420 427 427 433 433 433 433 433 434 435 438 441 444 445 445
DELANO R . B E L L HERMAN JOHN
C . MILLER
H.
LUNSFORD
RUSSELL L . MONNINGER.. O R M E L B . BAILY....... EMERSON
B . WELLS....,
HENRY G I B B E N S WILBUR
A. L A S H
WESLEY D . REED HAYNE A . DERMID MARION E . TRACY CLYDE S.
....;.
SHELLEY
ELME21 C. B E E Z L E Y W I L L I A M H . ANDERSON.... CHARLEY JOSEPH
E. MAGGARD
SCHROEDER
LAWSON PERCY
TUCKER
L. KELLOGG
ERNEST
C. FRIESEN
CLARENCE
C. B A R N E S
LODGE R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S . Smithton
No.
1.—ISAAC
N . G I L M O R E , M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; G A L E L .
MANN, S. W . ; Leavenworth
No.
2.—JOHN
D.
REAMES,
M . ; CHARLES
E.
CART,
p r o x y for S. W . ; W I L L I A M H . L E M B E C K , J . W . Wyandotte
No.
3.—RICHARD
A. G U F F Y ,
M . , proxy for
S. W .
and
J. W. Kickapoo Washington
No. 4.—ROY E L L E R M A N , S . W . , p r o x y f o r M . a n d J . W . No.
5.—RICHARD
D . HOLDER,
J.
W.,
proxy
for
M.;
GEORGE A . BLAKESLEE, p r o x y f o r S. W . Lawrence
No. 6.—BRUCE E . M C K E E , M . , p r o x y f o r J . W . ; B . F R A N K
KNOTTS, S . W . Union
No.
7.—WESLEY
E . J A E C K E , J . W., Rising
Sun
J . B R O W N , p r o x y for M. a n d S. W . ;
LESLIE
.
No. .8.—EARL L.- L Y O N , S . W . , p r o x y for M . ; GEORGE W .
CASSELL, J. W .
298
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February.
Acacia No. 9 —THOMAS C . RYTHEE, S . W . , proxy for M.; HAROLD S. PRESTON, J. w . King
Solomon No. 10.—WILBUR L . HARRISON, M . ; J O H N G . BAUM, JR., S . W . ; ALBERT SHORT, J. w .
Emporia No. 12.—J. M A N U E L HUGHES, M . ; I. ERNEST IRELAND, S. W.; WILLIAM P . YEAROUT, J. W. Great
Bend
No.
15.—BUFORD
L . BISSELL, M . , proxy for J.
W.;
EMANUEL KRUG, S. W. Lafayette No. 16.—GEORGE H . RAILSBACK, proxy for M. and S. W.; ALBERT J. KRIG, J . W. Topeka
No.
17.—EDWARD
J. CAMP, S . W . , proxy for M.; JOE M .
CASEBIER, J. W. Ottawa
No. 18.—BARLUS
ROMSTEDT, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W.
Olathe No. 19.—WYATT E . HAYES, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Valley Falls No. 21.—WALTER WETTIG, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Melvern
No.
22.—GROVER
C . AUSTILL, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Palmyra
No. 8S.—JOHN
W . BAKER, S . W . , proxy for M. and J . W.
Osage Valley No. 2lf.—LISLE and J. W.
W . CHAMBERS, proxy for M., S. W.
Longton No. 26.—MARION M. MILLER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Neosho No. 27.—LORE V. BADER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Pacific No. 29.—MARION M. MANION, J. W., proxy for M.; .HERBERT M . WEBB, proxy for S. W.
Arcana No. 31.—FRANK A. CARTER, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Hiawatha
No. S5.—RICHARD R . STEWART, S . W . , proxy for M. and
J. W. Paola No. 37.—MATHEW
E W B A N K , J R . , M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Tola No. 38.—RALPH H . ELARTON, M . , proxy for J. W.; VICTOR L . KIRK, proxy for S. W. Seneca No. 39.—D. EDWARD TAYLOR, M . , CHARLES A. JERMANE, proxy for S. W.; L E W I S M . FORD, proxy for J. W.
De Soto No. 40.—JAMES T. LARGE, S. W., proxy for M. and J. W. Holton
No. 42.—W. WALLACE STEEPLES, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W.
1934-35.
GRAND
Nickerson
LODGE
No. 43.—CHARLES
OF KANSAS.
299
N . WOODDELL, proxy for M.; J A M E S
R. MOON, S. W., proxy for J. W. Delphian No. 44.—CHARLES H. NEAL, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Nine Mile No. 49.—ERNEST
M . WENDEL, S . W . , proxy for M. and
J. W. Lake No. 50.—WILLIAM
G . SHIDLER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Orient No. 51.—GEORGE L. BRANTINGHAM, M . ; K E N N E T H CLARK, S. W.; FRANK C. MCCONNELL, J W. Pottawatomie
No. 52.—ARTHUR
F . ALLEN, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Mission Hills No. 54.—CARL E . GODDARD, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Troy No. 55.—MAPLE C. FULLER, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. Spring
Hill No. 56.—FLOYD C. BARNHILL, M., proxy for J. W.;
J O H N L . MCCRACKEN, S . W . McCracken
No.
58.—BENJAMIN
P . STEINSHOUER, proxy for M.,
S. W. and J. W. Saltville
No. 59.—WILLARD
V. HART, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Salina No. 60.—CHARLES D . GIBBONS, M . ; LEON CARLSON, S . W . ; LEE ROY V . COLLINS, J. W. La Cygne
No. 61.—HOWARD
L . CLARKE, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Ridgsway
No. 62.—ORVILLE
A. BARNES, J. W., proxy fcr M.;
CHARLES A. DEAEDORF, proxy for S. W.
Adams No. 63.—LESTER GATEWOOD, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Wathena No. 64.—ARTHUR G. KINCAID, M . , proxy for J. W.; L E W I S A. WAKEMAN, S . W . Burlington No. 66.—WILLIS ALLEN W. REED, J. W.
H . C U N N I N G , M . , proxy for S. W.;
Frankfort No. 67.—DENNIS W. LYNCH, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Hiram
No.
68.—LEROY
SICKEL, S . W . , proxy for M.; JOHN F .
CUNE, J. W. Chetopa No. 73.—JAY BIDDLE, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Mystic Tie No. 74.—EDWIN C. McCRAY, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Wamego No. 75.—ALVIN J. KNECHT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
300
PROCEEDINGS
White Cloud J. W . Corinthian
OF THE
February,
No. 18.—ViRGiL C. DERRICK, M., p r o x y - f o r S. W.. a n d
No. 79.—KARL M . BUEK, M., p r o x y for S. W . and. J . W .
Zeredatha
No.
80.—SPENCER
B.
DONG,
M.,
proxy
for.
S.
W.;
C H A R L E S A. R E M Y , p r o x y f o r J . W . Doric
No.-83.—ALFRED
Sutton
C . E I S E L E , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d J . W .
No. 85.—FOSTER A . GORDON, M., p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W .
Sunflower
No.
86.—VERLIN
M C C O N N E L L , M . ; SELBY BLACK, S . W . ;
J A M E S E . F I S H E R , J. W . Mankato
No.
87.—VERNON
D . N I C H O L S , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W.
and
J. W. Eureka Home
No. No.
88.—EDGAR 89.—FRANK
D . F U R S E , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d J. W . L . S C H U B E R T , J . W., p r o x y for M . a n d S. W .
Golden Rule No. 90.—SAMUEL E . ELDER, M . ; RAY B . R A M S E Y , p r o x y for S. W . ; HAROLD C. HuRST, J . W. Marysville
No.
91.—GRIER
M . S C O T T , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d J . W .
Devon
No. 92.—H.
ARTHUR M I L L E R , M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W .
Girard
No.
H E N R Y M E Y E R , S . W . , p r o x y for M . a n d J . W .
93.—J.
Harmony No. 9lf.—CLARENCE W . D E P E W , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W. a n d J. W. Constellation J. W . Delaware
No. 95.—CY F . G A S T I N E A U , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d
No. 96.—^VERNE H A M L I N , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d J . W .
Benevolent
No. 98.—JOSEPH
E . G R I F F I T H S , M . , proxy for J. W.;
HAROLD J . P H E A S A N T , S . W . Wichita
No.
99.—CHARLES
R . CULBERTSON,
M . ; GEORGE M . - A S H -
FORD, S. W . ; GEORGE F . K E R R I C K , J . W . Prudence
No.
100.—GEORGE
R . FIELDS, M . , proxy
for
S. W.
and
J. W. Keystone
No.
102.—STUART S. Y O U N G , M . ; L O Y V A N H O R N , S . W . ;
C L E M E N T A. R E E D , J . W . Cedar
No.
103.—SHELBY
C . ALLISON,
M . ; D O N F . BEACH,
proxy
f o r S. W . ; ROY D . J O H N , p r o x y f o r J . W . Fortitude
No.
107.—FRED
C . S A N D E R S , M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; HAROLD
P. HALL, S . W .
Winfield
No. 110.—^IRA A . WILSON, M., p r o x y f o r J . W . ; JOSEPH E .
BAILEY, S . W .
1934-35.
GRAND
LODGE
•Hesperian No. 111.—AARON J. W.
. 301
E . STOVALL, proxy for M., S. W. and
St. John's No. lis.—LAMBERT M. CHERINGTON, S . W .
OF KANSAS.
LAMAN, M . , proxy for J. W.; ALFRED .
Advance No. 111,.—GUY L . L I N N E N S , M . ; HERMAN T . WILBANKS, S. W.; OSCAR W . BRUINGTON, proxy for J. W.
Excelsior No. 115.—ROBERT W . READ, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Parsons No. 117.—ROY P. HALL, M.; EDWARD F . LANE, proxy for S. w . ; CHARLES R . BOOKER, J. W .
Cherokee No. 119 —HARRY E . DAVIS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Halcyon No. 120.—GEORGE J. HiGGiNS, M.; DAVID W . STERLING, S. W.; OLIVER KORNHAUS, proxy for J. W. Woodson No. 121.—NORMAN J. W.
F . SCANLON, S . W . , proxy for M. and
Clifton No. 122.—ELMEE R. HiLL, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Cawker City No. 125.—CLAUDE H . CHILDERS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Munden No. 128.—MARION
M . PALMER, M . , proxy for S. W.; JOE
WATERSON, J. W.
Belleville No. 129.—JAMES J. W.
B . SWENSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Carson No. 132.—THOMAS J. W.
W . GOODWIN, M., proxy for S. W. and
Crescent No. 1S3.—DONALD R . PATTERSON, S. w . ; FORREST R . LIVINGSTON, J. W.
M . ; EMMETT
HAYS,
Clay Center No. 13^.—JOEL E. OBERG, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Lenexa No. 135.—PERCY F . FORTNEY, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Cherryvale No. 137.—JOHN and J. W. Sedgwick No. 139.—GLEN
R . CUNNINGHAM, M . , proxy for S. W. H . MANNING, M . , proxy for J. W.;
HARRY C . HARTFORD, S . W .
Reno No. HO.—CLAUD G. YAUGHGAR, M., proxy for S. W.; ODIE L . BATEMAN, proxy for J. W. Signal No. 141.—RALPH Newton
V. COTTON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
No. H2.—ARTHUR M. UTZ, M . ; RALPH W . MCREYNOLDS,
S. W.; HAROLD T . DUNLAP, J. W.
Mt. Vernon No. H5.—ROBERT M. PRIDDY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
302
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Ellsworth No. 146.—RALPH BEATTY, M., proxy for S. W.; RUDOLPH J. KOTTMANN, J. W. Centre
No.
147.—HAZELTON
MEIEROFF, M . ; JOSEPH H . BURKERT,
proxy for S. W.; EMORY A. HAWBECKER, proxy for J. W. Wakeeney No. H8.—HENRY J. W.
G . HILLE, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Thayer No. H9.—WILLIAM and J. W.
GROUNDWATER, M . , proxy for S. W.
Wellington
No. 150.—GUY E. RUTH, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W.
Luray Nc. 15S.—FRED GOOD, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. LAncoln No. 15If.—HALLEY H. RECTOR, M., proxy for S. W.; HARRY MEDCRAFT, J. W.
Hope No. 155.—JOHN H, NICHOLS, M.; AUSTIN J. KIMZEY, S . W . ; LESTER J. HURT, proxy for J. W.
Haven No. 157.—CHESTER
I. MUNYON, M . , proxy for J. W.; ORVILLE
J. WALCHER, S. W . Active No. 158.—WILLIAM J. STRAYER, M . ; LOUIS A . C H E W , S . W . ; WALTER A . SHUCK, J. W.
Robinson
No. 159.—CARL C . KOPP, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Saqui No. 160.—JAMES
W . S . CROSS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W.
Sabetha No. 162.—ARTHUR
J. BEYER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W.
Oxford No. 165.—THOMAS M. COPELAND, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Lamed No. 167.—SPENCER J. W.
C . ACKERMAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Blue Rapids No. 169.—THOMAS and J. W.
S . JAMES, M . , proxy for S. W.
Sterling No. 171.—HARRY EATOUGH, M . ; SAMUEL D . SMITH, S . W . ; WILLARD L . BENNETT, J. W.
McPherson No. 112.—JOHN F . PERDUE, M., proxy for S. W.; LLOYD H. RUPPENTHAL, J. W. Belle Plaine No. 173.—FELIX and J. W.
C . BLANKENSHIP, M., proxy for S. W.
Western Star No. 174.—FLOYD M. HOMMON, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Prairie Queen No. 176.—CARL and J. W.
C . BRANDON, M . , proxy for S. W. \
\
1934-35. Burr
GRAND
Oak
No.
LODGE
178.—ADELBERT
OF KANSAS.
303
W . C A N F I E L D , p r o x y f o r M., S.
W.
and J. W. Mt. Moriah J. W . Lenora
No. 179.—J.
No.
CLINTON LITTLE, M., p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d
181.—CARL
E . GEORGESON, M . , p r o x y f o r
S. W .
and
182.—JOHN
S W A N S O N , p r o x y f o r M., S. W . a n d J . W .
J. W . Burrton
No.
Hamlin
No.
185.—DANIEL
P F I E F F E R , p r o x y f o r M., S. W . a n d J . W .
Mountain Slope No. 186.—LEON S. W . a n d J . W . Newahcuba
No.
189.—KENNETH
L. STEINSHOUER, M . , proxy for P A U L E Y , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W .
and
J. W . Walnut Valley No. 191.—LOWELL and J. W. Royal No. 192.—ROY for S. W . Hartford
No.
E . B A I L E Y , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W .
C. AVERY, M.; CARL WRIGHT, J . W., p r o x y
193.—JAMES
H . H E A C O C K , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . ; R E E D Y
F . R U M MEL, J . W . Galena
No. 19Jf.—FRED DUGAN, M., p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d J . W .
Madison
No.
Canton
No.
196.—FRED
E . H A R R I S , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d J . W .
197.—LESTER
E . GODOWN, M . ; A N D R E W
FEIL,
S. W . ;
WILLIAM R. J O N E S , J . W .
Blue Hill No. 198.—WILLIAM J. W . Norton
No.
199.—OTIS
R. EDWARDS, M., p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d
L . H U T C H E R S O N , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W .
and
J. W . Anthony
No.
200.—S.
M A R S H BIRD, M . , p r o x y for J. W.;
PHILLIP
H. DAVIS, S . W . Mulvane
No.
201.—E.
P H I L O B U T T E R F I E L D , M . ; ROLAND E . D A V I S ,
S. W . ; A R T H U R E . O W E N , J .
w.
Delphos No. 202.-—ARTHUR G. JOHNSON, J. W., p r o x y f o r M . a n d S. W . Sumner
No.
203.—EARL
M . P A R S O N S , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . ;
FLOYD
E . BARNES, J. W.
Downs
No. 204.-—GEORGE H . W I L S O N , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d J . W .
Eminence
No.
205.—MERLE
W . CONVERSE, M . , p r o x y
MELVIN TUCKER, p r o x y f o r J . W .
•';•
for
S.
W.;
.304
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Occidental No. 207.—ANDREW U. THORNBUKG, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Brookville No. 209.—FRANCIS L. SEBESTA, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Olive Branch
No. 2 1 2 . ^ C L A U D E E . CALDWELL, M . , proxy for S. W.
and J. W. Twin Grove No: 213.—AUBRY R . MABEN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Sincerity No. 2H.—CHARLES HARRY L . PONTON, J. W.
Walnut
W . STEHLEY, M . , proxy for S. W.
City No. 215.—ERNEST G. HALLETT, M., proxy for S. W.
CHESTER WILLIAMS, proxy for J. W. Hiattville
No. 216.—OLIVER BARKER, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W
Ellinwood
No.
217.—MARION
W . STEEPLES, J. W., proxy for M
and S. W. Corner
Stone
No, 219.—CHARLES
M . MILLS, proxy for M., S. W.
and J. W. Lewis No. 220.—ARTHUR HUCKSTEP, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W St: Bernard No. 222.—MERLE E. S M I T H , proxy for M.; HORACE H W A T K I N S , proxy for S. W.; FRED V. L A N E , J. W.
Joppa No. 223.—EDWIN L. HOGUE, M., proxy for J. W.; WILL G, DIXON, S . W . Anchor
No. 22^.—FORREST
G . TODD, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W
Siloam No. 225.—ELMER J. CRASK, M . ; H U G H M . NICHOLS, S . W . CHARLES N . HOUGHTON, J. W. Salem No. 228.—JULIAN Ninnescah
J E N K I N S O N , proxy for M., S. W. and J . W.
No. 230.—CHARLES
H . WAGNER, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Greenleaf No. 232.-—ALFRED H . HIESTERMAN, M . , proxy for J. W.; EDGAR W . HOLDEN, S . W .
Clinton No. 233.—LAWRENCE N. RATTS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Garfield No. 235.—ROY H. WALKER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Temple No. 237.—LESLIE Miltonvale
E . WILSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W.
No. 2^2.—J. G W Y N N LASSEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W . Waverly
No. 21tU-—JESSE HESS, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W.
1934-35.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
305
Marmaton No. 245.—BENJAMIN H . BACON, M . , proxy for S. W . and J. W. Tyrian No. 2lt6.—KENNETH
C . SNODGRASS, M . , proxy for S. W.;
LAWRENCE R . THRASHER, J. W.
Scottsville No. 2!t9.—MARVIN J. W. Whiting No. 250.—IRVING J. W.
R . MOTES, S . W . , proxy for M. and
P . BELDEN, proxy for M., S. W. and
Galva No. 251.—GAY R . SMALL, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Oakley. No. 253.—BENJAMIN J. W.
H . FLYR, proxy for M., S. W. and
Ionic No. 25Jf.—WILLIAM C. RADKE, M . , proxy for. J. W.; ARTHUR L. S M I T H , S . W . Morton No. 258.—ARTHUR J. KINDER, M . ; CHARLES P I K E , S . W . ; LAWRENCE H . AARON, J. W.
Charity No. 263.—HARRY S . COFFMAN, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W. Logan No. 26J,.—LEONARD K . WILLS, M . , proxy for J. W.; EwiNG R. BALDWIN, proxy for S. W. Kilwinning J. W. Mistletoe
No. 265.—ERPLE No. 269.—EARL
J. D I N K I N S , M . , proxy for S. W. and
E . MEILS, M . ; ALVA ZIMMERMAN, S . W . ;
J. EDGAR MATHES, proxy for J. W. Quenemo No. 270.—CHARLES J. W.
E . MILLER, proxy for M., S. W. and
Armourdale No. 271.—ELLIS and J. W.
E . ROBINSON, proxy for M., S. W.
Kaw No. 272.—FRED L . WILSON, M . , proxy for J. w . ; ERNEST A. CROWLEY, S . W .
Unity No. 273.—w. FLOYD WOODS, M.; SEYMOUR L . YOUNG, S . W . ; GORDON M . LIGHT, J. w .
Black Diamond No. 274.—LUTHER S. W. and J. W.
L . ARBUCKLE, M . , proxy for
Webb No. 275.—GORDON FERRELL, M . ; DAVID LEON BIRD, S . W . ; HARKY M . SWEET, proxy for J. W.
Cosmos No. 278.—CARL S. STRANATHAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Barney No. 279.—WILLIAM J. WICKHAM, M . , proxy for J. W.; JAMES MCWILLIAMS, proxy for S. W.
306
PROCEEDINGS
Antiquity
OF THE
February,
No. 280.—iRA T. KOOGLE, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Millbrook No. 281.—H. LEO ROBINSON, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Alpha No. 282.—NORViL F . HOLBROOK, M.; WALTER W . SINCLAIR, proxy for S. W.; HOWARD E. PUCKETT, J. W. Preston No. 283.—BLUCHER J. W. Anthem No. 284.—HARRY J. W.
R . PAULEY, S . W . , proxy for M. and C . SHARPE, proxy for M., S. W. and
Argonia No. 285.—JOHN A. THOMAS, S. W., proxy for M. and J. W. Lotus No. 286.—AUBREY J. BRADLEY, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Oak No. 287.—WARD O. TRAVELUTE, S. W., proxy for M.; RusSELL H. BUNKER, J. W. Cyrus No. 288.—BRUCE LININGER, M., proxy for J. W.; F . L. CLAYTON MEAIRS, S. W. Emerald
No. 289.—JOSEPH M. EVES, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Paradise No. 290.—WILLARD J. WINTERS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Beulah No. 291.—WALTER
E . HOKE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Glasco No. 292.—JOHN S. DOTSON, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Kiowa No. 293.—HAKRY E . CROSSWHITE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Comanche No. 295.—RAYMOND J. LOHRDING, M . ; ERNEST W . M I L LER, S. W.; BKOWD E . SWEENEY, J. w .
Highland No. 296.—GEORGE A . LUTHER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Apollo
No. 297.—CHARLES A. BAUGHER, S . W . , proxy for M.;
CHARLES E . ROHLER, proxy for J. W.
Samaria No. 298.—FRED PAUL KARBAN, JR., M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W . Fargo No. 300.—OREN
B . WIMMER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Hamilton No. 301.—RICHARD J. W.
L . MILLS, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Albert Pike No. 303.—ALBERT DAVIES, M . ; RALPH C . MCCUTCHEON, S. W.; D. BRUCE NEWTON, J. W.
Avon No. 305.—JOHN
H . BORROR, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
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St. Thomas No. 306.—FRANK
OF KANSAS.
307
H . MAHANNA, M . , proxy for J. W.;
CLINE C . CURTISS, proxy for S. W.
Kansas No. 307.—MERLE A. OGDEN, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Alden No. 308.—EARL S. BROWN, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Syracuse No. 309.—EMIL
E . LEWIS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Hancock No. 311.—OLIVER T . SIMPSON, M . ; WILLIAM F . MODERHAK, S. W.; EDWARD D . THURMAN, proxy for J. W.
Santa Fe No. 312.—FREDERICK A. SIMMONS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Severance No. 313.—HARRY MAILLER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Hebron No. 311,.—HAROLD BERGSTEN, M . , proxy for J. W.; JOHN N. PEGRAM, S . W .
Virginia No. 315.—WILLIAM T. HAMAR, M., proxy for S. W. a n d J. W. Coolidge No. 316.—HAROLD L . BAUM, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Norcatur No. 317.—GEORGE H. LOGY, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Wallace No. 318.—CLARENCE J. W.
STANLEY, M., proxy for S. W. and
Norwich No. 319.—WALTER D . BRECKENRIDGE, M . ; GAYLORD B . HAMILTON, proxy for S. W.; VERNON E . RHOADS, J. W.
Vermillion No. 320.—PAUL STANTON, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Goodland No. 321.—RALPH BOWSMAN, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Ben Hur No. 322.—HARRY J. W.
G . ATHERTON, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Oneida No. 323.—JACOB D. ZUBLER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Arcadia No. 329.—ROBERT M . JONES, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Hoisington No. 331.—TRIEBER and J. W.
C . CHITWOOD, M . , proxy for S. W.
Bob Morris No. 332.—ARTHUR MANTZ, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Roseddle No. 333.—WILLIAM
E . SAUNDERS, proxy for M.; RODNEY
E. ROSE, S . W . ; FOREST G . COX, J. W.
Oah Hill No. 33^.—SAMUEL
BORK, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Formoso No. 336.—JAMES J. W.
M . BOWYER, M . , proxy for S. W. and
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No. 338.—NiLES
Ashlar
No.
3iiJi.—GLEN
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February.
M . OGDEN, M., p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d
E . E Y M A N , S . W . , p r o x y for J. W . Q . WALTER, M . ; CHARLES H . S E N N , S. W . ;
A L V I N D . KLEINER, proxy for J. W.
Edna
No. 3Jf5.—CHARLES
Moundridge J. W . Spivey
H . STROUD, M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d J . W .
No. 31(6.—HARRY L . DURST, p r o x y for M., S. W . a n d
No. SJ,7.—ARMINE
OLLER, M., p r o x y
f o r S. W . ; H A R Y
C R U M L E Y , J . W.
Hoxie
No. SJfS.—JAMES
Scammon
S . GODFREY, M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d J . W .
No. 351.—EARL
Horace
M A Y L E N , p r o x y f o r M., S. W . a n d J . W .
No. 352.—HANS
. W . H O W L A N D , J.
Marquette
H A M A N N , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . ; THEODORE W.
No. 35S.—ROY B . O Y E R , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d J . W .
Chautauqua J. W . Wellsville
No. 355.—JAMES No.
356.—J.
B . MILLER, M., p r o x y for S. W . a n d
FRANK
BARNETT,
M . ; LESTER
MOHERMAN,
S. W . ; LEON E. S M I T H , J . W . Alta
Vista J. W.
No. 357.—LEONARD WRIGLEY, p r o x y for M., S. W . a n d
Turon No. 358.—CLAYTON C. MYERS, M., p r o x y f o r S. W . ; W I L L I A M P . FRANK, J . W . Jennings No. 360.—JOHN J. W . Geneseo Cuba
A . D H A E L A N T S , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d
No. 3 6 J . — B E R T E . PORTER, p r o x y f o r M., S. W . a n d J . W .
No. 362.—ARCH M . THOMPSON, M., p r o x y f o r J . W . ; E L M E R LESHOSKY, S. W .
Powhattan No. 363.—WILLIAM and J. W.
L . CROXTON, M . , p r o x y f o r S . W .
Valley Center No. 36i.—GEORGE W . BROWN, M., p r o x y f o r S . W . ; PERRY T . RICKARD, J . W . Bonner Springs and J. W. Plains
No. 366.—ROY
No. 367.—O.
ERNEST K A U F M A N , M . ; R A Y M O N B . H E R R I N G ,
S. W . ; P E T E R S . D A H L , J .
Stohrville
C. T I N B E R G , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W .
W.
No. 368.—GEORGE E . COOK, S. W., p r o x y f o r M . a n d J . W .
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Roger E. Sherman and J. W.
No. 369.—GEORGE H . FORD, M., proxy for S. W.
Macksville
LODGE
No. 371.—ALBERT
S. W.
OF KANSAS
309
H . SEWING, M . ; LESTER L . SHAW,
•
Morrill No. 373.—RAY H. MICKEY, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Dwight
No. 57^.—WALTER E . REICHARDT, M . , proxy for J. W.;
CLARENCE F . WRIGHT^ S . W .
Grand View No. 376.^-FRED J. W. Zenda No. 378.—RALPH
L . HARTER, M . , proxy for S. W. and
M . HARDER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Grainfield No. 381.—BRUCE I. PECK, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. McDonald No. 5 8 5 . ^ C L A R K SAWYER, M . , proxy for J. W.; CHARLES L, GUSTAFSON, S . W .
Protection No. 38Jf.—CHARLES W. THRALL, M . ; EARNEST E . A S H CRAFT, S. W.; ATLEE M. EDMONSTON, J. W. Piper No. 385.—LEWIS Spearville
S . DRESSER, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W.
No. 388.—CLINTON A. ANSCHUTZ, M . , proxy for J. W.;
J O H N P . WALKER, S . W .
Natoma No. 390.—ROBERT L. DICKINSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Sylvia No. 391.—VERE U. ECKHARDT, M . , proxy for J. W.; FRANKLIN K. MOORE, S. W. Mayetta No. 393.—EDSON J. LUNGER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Coots No. 391i.—MELVIN C . COZENS, S. W., proxy for M. and J. W. Saffordville J. W. Wakefield
No. 395.—RALPH
N . MYERS, M . , proxy for S. W. and
No. 396.—LEE D . KEENER, M . ; VERNON S . ENGEL, proxy
for S. W.; GLENN E . MALE, proxy for J. W.
Lindsborg No. 397.—WILLIAM and S. W.
H . BOETTCHER, J. W., proxy for M.
Mullinville No. 399.—FRANCIS and J. W.
A. FELLERS, M . , proxy. for S. W.
Isabel No. 400.—CARL C . HARTMAN, M . , proxy for S; W. and J. W. Wakarusa No. 402.—JUNIUS H. FOLTZ, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Benedict
No. 403.—OWEN
W . ELDER, proxy for M. and S. W.;
HARRY H . TEMPLEMAN, proxy for J. W.
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February.
No. ItOJf.—CLINE F . WILSON, M., proxy for S. W.;
JAMES R . GOUGH, J.
W.
Hugoton No. 4O6.—ERNEST J. W.
S . MADDEN, M., proxy for S. W. and
Scranton No. ^07.—MATTHEW T. JONES, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Arma
No. If08.—GEORGE H. W H I T E , M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Climax No. 411.—JAMES Ensign
No. ^13.—RALPH
BURKE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. A. FRY, M . ; JOHN E . BUNNELL, proxy
for S. W.; ELLSWORTH V. BRYAN, J.
M'orland No. Ulif.—JESSE Sharon Springs J. W.
W.
PRATT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
No. J^n.—JAMES •
PAUL, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Delia No. 419.—CHARLEY
KOVAR, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Selden No. ifZS.—RALPH J. W.
A. BEHRENT, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Claflin No. IfSlf.—RENUS
A. JORDAN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Cunningham No. 1,27.—WAKREN B . SMITH, M . , proxy for S. W.; PERRY E. LUCE, J. W. Minneola No. 1,31.—HENRY C . SHELTON, M . ; CHARLEY G . GILLETT, S. W.; WILLIAM P . SANDIDGE, J. W.
Deerfield No. 1,32.—ELMER J. W.
R . EYMAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Bestor G. Brown No. 433.—FLOYD E. BOYLE, M . ; CHARLES C . K E N YON, S. W.; ANDREW J. K I N G , J.
W.
Rosalia No. 1,31,.—ARTHUR H. PENDERGBASS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Ulysses No. 1,35.—WENDELL P . WESLEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Enterprise
No. 1,37.—KARL O . FROELICH, M . , proxy for J. W.;
K N U T E C . PETERSON, S . W .
West Gate No. 438.—HARRY J. W.
O . MAILER, proxy for M., S. W. and
Bendena No. 1,1,0.—JOSEPH W. PETERSON, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Johnson No. 44i.—MCELLER CRAIG, J. W., proxy for M.; CECIL E . CAVE, proxy for S. W.
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No. Jf/,2.—WILLIAM L . SHORT, M . , proxy for
S. W. and
J. W. Kanorado No. iflfS.—JESSE M. HARMON, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Stanley
No. khh-—ARTHUR R . FINLEY, S . W . , proxy for M.; CECIL
E. JUSTICE, J. w . Hutchinson
No.
445.—HAMILTON
V. B. RiGGS, M,;
ARTHUR M .
KLINE, s. W.; LAWRENCE L . YOUNG, J. W. Kingsdown
No. iflfl.—ALVIN
W . STIMPERT, M . , proxy for S. W.;
MAURICE E . SHUFELBERGER, J. W.
Grinnell No. 448.—A. CLYDE RiLEY, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Denton No. 4^9.—CECIL W. DENTON, M., proxy for J. W.; L. ORVILLE HAZEN, S. W .
RECAPITULATION.
Grand Officers present Sub-Officers present Past Elective Grand Officers present Past Masters present (Exclusive of any Grand or Past Elective Grand Officers or District Deputy Grand Masters.) District Deputy Grand Masters present Representatives of Lodges present (Exclusive of any Grand or Past Elective Grand Officers, District Deputy Grand Masters, or Past Masters.) Total representation in Grand Lodge Grand Representatives present Number of Lodges represented Number of Lodges not represented Total number of Lodges on rolls
15 7 20 302
40 444
828 53 298 150 448
Fraternally submitted, ROBERT H . MONTGOMERY, ROY H. CLOSSEN, ROY V. HOWLETT, ALVAL. SWEARINGEN, RICHARD W . EVANS,
CommUtee.
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ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER. M . ' . W . ' . J A M E S A. CASSLER delivered t h e following
a d d r e s s which, on motion w a s referred t o t h e Committee on R e p o r t s of Grand Officers: To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. <ÂŁ A. M. of Kansas: BRETHREN :
The sounding of the Gavel in the Grand East has proclaimed the opening of this, the Seventy-ninth Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge. We a r e here as Master Masons, overseers of the work, representatives of those engaged in the noble work t o w^hich this Order is dedicated. May we scrutinize with candor, admonish a s brethren, and construct as those possessing wisdom, ever remembering t h a t Masonry was made for man and not man for Masonry. Who is this then, that bears the proud title of Mason? It is he whose faith is well founded, his trust being in God; he who believes t h a t every man is his brother's keeper, that above the nations is humanity, and t h a t the sons of m a n are the sons of God. I t is he who is a n exemplar of higher citizenship, a champion of human rights, a patriot actuated by the highest of motives, one who never compromises with tyranny. It is he who sympathizes with human frailties and human sufferings, possessing a magnificent generosity of spirit, radiating an ennobling influence, . carrying good cheer, and leaving kind memories in the hearts of men. It is he who believes that we rise by raising others, that he who stoops above the fallen, stands erect. The objective of Masonry is to take a man, lift him up, and inspire him to greater endeavors. Small words these, but gigantic in their application. In them we have a positive philosophy, a practical philosophy, which should be like a garment of wisdom to make a m a n more human and brotherly; not less so, but more a man in the broader sense. We help others by first learning how to help ourselves, but self al^vays must be sacrificed for the benefit of the greatest good t o the greatest number. He who would serve, must first learn the value of service. Masonry teaches the duty that a brother owes to his brethren, his proper relationship to all mankind, and seeks to impress these duties upon the mind by symbols and lectures of rare value and beauty; and t h a t these obligations may be well performed, there is urged the cultivation of the virtues of justice, truth, prudence.
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and temperance, because in the practice of these virtues lies the welfare of the human race. Masonry demands a profound and unswerving respect for law and order. I t insists that its members support law enforcement and submission to constituted authority. It teaches patriotism and seeks to develop the highest type of citizenship. Its craftsmen are charged to be peaceful subjects and true to their country, just to its government; to avoid discord and association Tvith any who would destroy or disturb the orderly conduct of its affairs. It recognizes the dignity of humanity, a man's right to such freedom as he is fitted to receive. I t believes and teaches that nothing should place one m a n beneath another, except ignorance, debasement, and crime. It believes and teaches that it is one's duty to do right, not for reward or the applause of man, but because it is right. Masonry cannot perform its task by artificial allegiance to its" principles; it can touch and transform political and social life only through those who are living embodiments of its creed. Consider yourselves, therefore, students rather than graduates in the school of Masonry. We are but learning from day to day the unity of the individual with society and endeavoring to express it in our daily thoughts and actions. With the aim that all men shall look and lift up, it is expected that each shall bear his full share of the responsibility for the development of those close -relationships which will enable us to derive and impart the maximum of assistance and inspiration. Let us have an active, practical Masonry. NECROLOGY.
Life is a struggle against its inevitable end. Come when it may, death brings a sorrow which only the living must endure. Wise, then, is he who, during this life, builds a character which the grave cannot enclose, whose goodly qualities and manly acts reflect a correct and proper deportment, whose virtues are cherished with fond recollections, whose life is found worthy of imitation. No worthier bequest can the living receive; no greater legacy can the dying bestow. During the year just ended, 1,054 brethren have laid down the working tools of life to take up their abode in the land where the fathers have gone before. Among these brethren was Judge HARRY E . WALTER, Chairman of the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers. He was a brilliant and valiant craftsman, an honorable man, whom to know was to love. From our sister state to the immediate south came the news of the death of M.'. W.'. GEORGE W . CLARK who, although dimitted
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and removed from our jurisdiction, was our senior Past Grand Master, having presided over this Grand Body in 1894. In his death, both Kansas and Oklahoma have sustained a great loss. He was a pillar of strength in the structure of Masonry. May the spirit of our dead be ever with us, and may we so live t h a t from the ivory towers of Eternity the Golden Bells of memory m a y bind their spirit to our hearts with hoops of steel, so t h a t the beauty, strength, and goodness of their lives may be our possession and by us beneficially applied, for then they shall not have lived and died in vain. The Committee on Necrolog^y has prepared a suitable memorial to these departed brethren. MASONIC HOME.
Our Masonic Home is termed the pride of Kansas Masons. Under the supervision of the Secretary of the Board, M.'. W.'. THOMAS G . FITCH, and under the management of the Superintendent, RALPH D . COTTON, together with his assistants, it can be said that it has attained a maximum of efficiency at a minimum cost. Due to the depression the Home family has greatly increased in number, and every available facility at its command has been utilized for the purpose of extending its patronage to deserving applicants. There is no question that as long as this Home continues to operate under its present system, the Masons of Kansas can be assured t h a t their needy brethren, the widows and orphans, will have ample care and protection. The assessment levied by the Grand Lodge will raise ample funds with which to pay the running expenses of the institution, which no doubt will carry us past the present crisis. It is indeed gratifying to note t h a t the endowment fund is now paying about twenty-five per cent of the expenses of the Home. It should be our constant endeavor to increase this fund until it reaches such proportions t h a t it will bear the entire expense of the Home. This is our immediate task, not for the purpose of escaping the payment of due for its maintenance, and thus avoid a Masonic obligation, but as a safeguard against turbulent times, decrease in our membership, and financial uncertainties of the future. The present conditions prove the wisdom and value of the endowment. While we are dwelling upon this subject of the Home, it is well for us to consider a few of the abuses t h a t have been perpetrated upon it by lodges who do not understand the rules governing admission, or else ignore them. As a protection against overexpenditure and the increase of dues, the rules governing admission to the Home have limited its advantages to those brethren whose sanity is not questioned and whose physical health is such
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that they are able to look after their own personal wants; in other words, so that they do not need attendants or nurses. Mental and physical conditions of the Home members have given the greatest concern to the management as well as to the Committee on Admission and Discharge. When forwarding to a lodge applications for membership, special attention is always called to the rules governing mental and physical condition of all applicants, and there can be no excuse for any error. I t m a y be surprising to you, yet it is a fact, that regardless of information and instructions, lodges have sent to the Home those whose mental condition has been such that they have had to be immediately sent to a sanitarium for treatment, and also others whose physical disability necessitated an attendant. In a comparatively short time nine mental cases and three physically unfit were brought b y their lodges to the Home. To allow these persons to remain in the Home requires someone to constantly look after them. I t means additional expense, and a necessary increase in the cost of the maintenance of the Home. We cannot successfully operate a hospital with our present revenue. True it is, that we have an infirmary, but that must be maintained for those who have come into the Home under the strict interpretation of the rules. All human kind is subject to sickness, but especially is t h a t true of elderly people. The average life of the adult members of the Home is three years; the death rate about three per month. The infirmary is always crowded to its full capacity under the best of conditions, and for mental cases our State Institutions are the proper place, for these cases are always in need of special care and medical attention; besides their presence in the Home causes disruption and creates discontent among our wards. Why lodges should insist upon sending people to this institution such as is herein recited, is strange, but this is not all; they even present affidavits, doctors' certificates, and statements of brethren to the effect t h a t these applicants are physically and mentally sound. The members of this Grand Jurisdiction will do a good turn, beneficial to all concerned, if they will carry back to their respective lodges and to the brethren that our Home has certain rules and regulations which must be strictly adhered to, and certainly the lodges violating these rules in making an application for admittance of a brother such as I have herein set forth, should be subject to the penalty of paying the unnecessary cost t h a t they have caused the Home. As Masons, however, we should look forward to the time when we can extend the activities of this valuable Home so that we can take care of the physically disabled brother, who imder the present
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rules and regfulations is barred. In this there is a cry for relief which we a s Masons have sought to remedy only by small donations. We should look forward t o t h e time when we can as ably take care of our disabled brethren and their widows and give them comfort and assurance for their declining years a s efficiently and a s ably a s we do those of a more robust constitution, and until this h a s been accomplished, we shall have failed in the performance of our responsibilities, t h e duty which one Mason owes t o another. This is not philanthropy, but it is the evidence of the love t h a t one brother should bear t o another. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEE ON REPORTS OF GRAND OFFICERS.
Upon receipt of the news of t h e death of W.'. HAKRY E . WALTER, who had been appointed Chairman of the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers, I tendered the chairmanship of this important committee t o M.'. W.". B E N S . PAULEN. He has accepted and is now so acting. GRAND ORATOR.
I a m pleased to advise you t h a t we have secured Brother EDWARD M. BODDINGTON, Of Wyandotte Lodge No. 3, a s Grand Orator for this communication. He has been an active Mason in Wyandotte Lodge No. 3, for many years. H e is a successful lawyer, a strong and forceful speaker, entirely familiar with Masonry and Masonic History, and a lover of the art. I a m sure that you will be interested in his address a t two o'clock today. EXEMPLIFICATION OF THE WORK.
Plains Lodge No. 367, of Plains, Kansas, has accepted the invitation to confer the Third Degree in this room a t 7:30 this evening, t h e work t o be under the direction of W.". STANFORD M . SMART. LECTURERS.
Commissions were issued to the following brethren a s Lecturers: W.'. HARVEY O. DAVIS, of Anthony Lodge No. 200; W.'. STANFORD M. SMART, of Zenda Lodge No. 378; W . ' . CHARLES A. WELLS,
of Lecompton Lodge No. 420; also W.'. GRAFTON D . WHITAKER, of Olive Branch Lodge No. 212, following t h s usual custom was appointed with jurisdiction limited t o Wyandotte County. Our Lecturers a r e t h e drUl masters of Masonry. These brethren have performed t h e duties requiring their special attention efficiently and in an acceptable manner. Compli-
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mentary expressions of approval of their work bear strong testimony of the value of the services each has rendered. FIFTY YEAR BUTTON.
In the eighty years of existence of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, a number of brethren have attained a record of a half century of Masonic affiliation. We have given little thought or placed any importance on their longevity or the service rendered by such brethren. During the past few years some of our lodges have honored these brethren, commemorating their fiftieth anniversary of membership. Such meetings have been grrowing In popularity, and with beneficial results. On one of these occasions our Grand Secretary purchased and presented to the honored brother, a gold button with the square and compasses set in a sunflower. This met with universal approval. M.". W.'. Brother FOSTER, our Grand Master, ordered the purchase and distribution of a number of these buttons. This token of appreciation has proved to be a great bene^ fit to the morale of the Craft, besides creating pride and gratification in those who have become the proud possessors. This year the supply became exhausted and the Council of Administration felt that the gift and presentation of these buttons by the Grand Lodge should constitute a permanent policy. They accordingly ordered an additional supply and directed that they should be presented by the Grand Master or under his direction, with appropriate ceremonies, to any brother entitled to this memento, upon the application of his lodge, together with proof t h a t he has been a member in good standing in one or more lodges for a period of fifty years of actual membership. It is expected t h a t the lodges will avail themselves of the opportunity to honor their brethren who are entitled to wear this token of honor and distinction. CONFERRING OF DEGREES OUT OF TIME.
The landmarks, as adopted by this Grand Lodge, confer the right upon the Grand Master to issue dispensations for the conferring of degrees out of time. I t has become a growing custom among our lodges to make requests of the Grand Master for dispensation for the conferring of degrees in less than the statutory time. Some of these applications are meritorious, others are frivolous and trivial. Too many lodges have the conception that a dispensation is a right for the mere asking. If Masonry possesses any value, it should be that he who obtains its privileges should do so in strict accordance with the ancient landmarks and regulations prescribed. The granting of
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special favors is detrimental to the dignity of the Order. A privilege is granted to a few a t the expense of many. Masonry should be a costly institution, not from the standpoint of finances but from the standpoint of sacrifice t h a t must be made by him who petitions and receives the degrees. He who receives something for nothing or with little effort places little value thereon. A thing of value is esteemed only because of the efforts required in its attainment. Therefore, no person should be granted a dispensation to receive the degrees in less than the required time except in case of most urgent necessity. The man who has lived in a community in which a Masonic Lodge is located, and has neglected for years to petition his lodge for the degrees, is not entitled to any special consideration; neither is he who does petition his lodge and then before he completes his degrees, removes from one locality to another where he can receive the rest of his work. Being firmly convinced of the logic of this position, before granting a dispensation, I have required proof that the applicant has not been dilatory in petitioning his lodge or in attaining advancement, and that he was removing from this Grand Jurisdiction to a locality in which it would be impossible for him to obtain his degrees without excessive cost. From the experiences of the past, and as a rule and guide to the lodges in the future, in the application for Special Dispensation to confer the degrees out of time, I would suggest that a lodge in its application for dispensation cover completely the question of necessity. OFFICERS OF SURORDINATE LODGES.
If there is any defect in the operation of our subordinate lodges, it is a lack of leadership on the p a r t of the officers, and particularly the Master. I t has always been, and possibly always will be, an important fact which must be realized, that the Master of the lodge is the officer to whom the lodge looks for leadership. In the final analysis, leadership is the particular qualification which his election presupposes. If he fails to properly assume t h a t leadership, and to earnestly and intelligently guide and supervise the affairs of the lodge, there is a general breaking down of the whole administration, and the lodge merely drifts. Nearly all members possess the latent ability to be the Master of their lodge, but those who fail to properly fit themselves to be eligible to hold the office of Master, should never be advanced to t h a t office. Our law provides that our officers should become proficient in the Ritual, and able to do the work in a creditable manner, which provision of our law is too often disregarded. In many of our lodges a system has been established of advancing an officer
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step by step until he has passed through the chairs. If such a lodge demands of its officers, full performance of the respective duties incumbent upon them, this system is beneficial, but many lodges have become extremely lax in their demand for compliance with the prescribed regulations. As a result, it appears that the sole object of the lodge is to confer the honor of Master upon as many brethren as possible, regardless of qualifications. A lodge has full power and control In the election of its officers, and it should be the policy of every lodge to advance only those qualified for the respective positions, and who have demonstrated their ability. The Master is the important official; the success of the lodge depends a great deal upon him, and there should be no misunderstanding of the accompanying responsibility in his election and installation. A Masonic Lodge should ever have the commendations of the people in the community in which it is situated. The Master being a true leader, should be one who has the respect and the confidence of his neighbors and the admiration of his brethren. ELECTIONEERING.
It has been asked if it is proper for a brother to solicit support for election to an office in the Grand Lodge or a subordinate lodge or to allow brethren to solicit for and on his behalf. The reason for this question is the fact that in some of our lodges brethren have actually been engaged in soliciting votes for certain candidates. My attention has also been called to the fact t h a t on the night of the annual election in one of our lodges, a few brethren printed ballots containing the names of candidates for various offices and distributed them among the brethren. I would also say that it was a regrettable experience at about the time of our last Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge to receive from a number of brethren and from some of the lodges, petitions requesting the appointment of certain brethren for positions in the Grand Lodge. Being convinced of the ill effect of solicitation for Masonic office, I was obliged to ignore these petitions and recommendations. Having spent some time looking up and reading what has been said about this matter in other Jurisdictions, I found much comment on the subject in one phase or another. In some of these it was the subject matter of a resolution, but in all cases it was without question found to be unmasonic and very improper. Without any hesitation, we must say t h a t such practices are not Masonic and should not be countenanced. A Masonic office should come as a reward for merit and faithful service and not as a matter of political preferment, or as a result of solicitation. The privilege of free, voluntary, and intelligent choice must always be
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the rule and guide without electioneering. To allow such practice to continue will tend t o create discord and ill feeling. MASONIC RELIEF ASSOCIATION.
During the year a number of favorable comments have been received pertaining to the activities of the Masonic Relief Association, and from the investigations t h a t have been made, it is found that they are doing a wonderful constructive work, and the burden of expenses in this activity has been greatly reduced by virtue of cooperation of the various Grand Bodies of Canada and the United States. This society has done much to rid the Order of those unscrupulous persons who are preying upon members of our Fraternity under the guise of Masonic membership. I t is therefore recommended, t h a t this Grand Lodge make a thorough investigation of the Masonic Relief Association through one of its committees, so a s to determine our future course and the advisability of joining this association, such committee to report at the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. TRIALS AND PUNISHMENTS.
There have not been as many cases before the Committee on Trials and Punishments as in the preceding years. All cases received by them have been promptly handled and we trust with justice to all. There is one factor in our dealings with trials which is not altogether satisfactory. I t lies in the cost incurred by a lodge entertaining Charges and Specifications against a member. In some instances lodges have been unnecessarily burdened in financing a trial. I t would appear that it is about time that this Grand Lodge should bear more of the cost in the trial of offenders. An offense, requiring punishment, is one against the Body of Masonry and not against the lodge. The Grand Jurisdiction is the one most vitally interested, and it should help in the purging of undesirables. DISSEMINATION OF THE WORK.
One year ago M.'. W.'. Brother FOSTER presented this subject for consideration and action, and suggested the appointment of some brother who could give his entire time to instruction in the Work, to creating interest in the lodges, and assisting them with their problems. In fact, a s M.'. W.'. Brother FOSTER stated, the work of the one so appointed would be almost unlimited. The Committee on Reports of Grand Officers referred this subject to the incoming Council of Administration. The Cotmcil fully realized the need of the appointment of some brother who possessed the qualifications to measure up to
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the degree of competency necessary to fill the requirements, and in casting about for the selection of such a brother, the unanimous choice
of
W.'.
CHARLES
A.
WELLS
by
the
Council
attested
to his thorough competency in all phases of t h e duties required of him. W.'. Brother WELLS possesses not only the ritualistic knowledge necessary in the prosecution of this work, but I feel he is likewise well qualified to advise and assist lodges with any vexatious questions or problems which may arise. During the past year I have delegated t o him from time t o time, the responsibility of straightening out many difficulties, and in each instance he has performed his task promptly and faithfully. The brethren of the various lodges that he has visited, report that he is gentle in his criticism, thorough, and practical in his advice, and t h a t he has on all occasions acquitted himself with dignity and honor to the Fraternity. His compensation was fixed a t $2,000.00 per annum and expenses. I feel our Grand Lodge has made a step forward and I most heartily recommend the continuance of this work. Also, that the office be designated as Grand Lecturer, and t h a t the Grand Master be authorized to approve vouchers covering t h e compensation and expenses incurred. W.'. Brother WELLS will make a full report of his work during the past year. LIFE M E M B E R S H I P .
The Life Membership question has been and is still presenting some very acute problems. Many" of our lodges are assuming the attitude that life memberships are wholly a local right, fully within the power of the lodge. In view of the survey of the life membership situation as made by M.'. W.'. GEORGE O . FOSTER, and
the approval of the same by this Grand Body, it appeared to be necessary that some further interpretation should be placed thereon, with the view of uniform application by all lodges. In the furtherance of this idea, a circular w a s issued, explanatory and suggestive in character, and as it is closely related to the new feature of our law, it is quoted in full herein: THE M.-. W:. GRAND LODGE O P A. F . & A M. O F KANSAS. FROM THE GBAND EAST. Topeka, September 12, 1934. To The Master, Wardens, and Brethren of All Lodges: To make effective the action of our Grand Lodge at the Annual Communications of 1933 and 1934 on the subject of life membership, it seem3 necessary to construe these new regulations. I quote from the address of M.'. W.". GEORGE O . FOSTER: "MACKEY, the universally accepted authority, says, 'The payment of dues is a duty incumbent on all the members of a
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lodge." CHASE, another authority on Jurisprudence, says, 'One brother should not be required or allowed to pay an increased tax for the support of our organization, for the purpose of relieving another, and one equally, or perhaps better able to pay, from any tax of the kind.' " Under t h e action taken I shall hold that life memberships granted t o Masters or Past Masters, by virtue of the office, are void, and that the regular annual dues shall be assessed and collected beginning with the year 1934. Lodge By-Laws or regulations making those members exempt from dues who have paid twenty years, or any given period, are void and the regular dues shall be assessed and collected from brethren so exempted, beginning with the year 1934. Life memberships acquired by purchase contract cannot be Invalidated, but they may, and must be, modified if inequitable.- Lump sum deposits, returnable at death can rarely be justified. Justice and fairness to the Individual brother, and to the lodge, must control the readjustment. Responsibility for analysis of these contracts is hereby placed on the Master. The consideration should be prompt and handled by an able, but disinterested, committee. A copy of the committee's report to the lodge should be mailed to the undersigned with information as to action taken. If necessary, further suggestions will be offered. ' Rearrangement for dividing the maintenance cost of the lodge among its members in accord with these new regulations will hold annual dues to the minimum, and fairly provide the necessary expense budget. If objection to the modification of these unfair practices developes, particularly from beneficiaries, I shall be interested in having advice of specific cases. This Interpretation does not effect any existing Grand Lodge Law with reference to annual dues. Fraternally yours, JAMES A. CASSLER,
ATTEST:
Grand Master.
ELMER F . STRAIN,
Grand
Secretary.
The spread of the life membership idea a s shown by the Grand Master's Address of last year is no more startling t h a n the information which h a s come as a result of the circular just referred to. During: the years prior to t h e ruling on this subject, numerous plans were put into operation by different lodges. Some of these provided for life membership to finance the remodeling or construction of lodge buildings. The price paid for a life membership varied from $25.00 to $125.00; the majority were sold for $100.00, all without any regard to the age of the purchasers, and m a n y provided for the r e t u r n of the principal to the purchaser's estate a t his death. Only one lodge, Hancock No. 311, placed the money in a sinking fund and a t interest to provide for the payment of the contracts. The Grand Master instructed the lodges t h a t the unfairness should be removed and the contracts modified. I t was also suggested t h a t if there w a s not a willingness on the p a r t of the holders
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to modify the contracts it was within the power of the lodge to lower its dues to a level so as to cover the maintenance cost and then levy an assessment on the whole membership to create the necessary sinking fund so as to retire these contracts. Thus, by requiring the holder of the benefit contract to contribute to the sinking fund, equity can in a great measure be restored. It is with regret that we find that a few of the beneficiaries affected by the legislation of last year have sought to defeat compliance with the ruling and to continue on the free list. In some cases this has been carried so far as to suggest and demand the remission of their dues. The absence of laws on this subject for so many years has resulted in a situation which cannot be terminated abruptly, and our supervision should be patiently exercised with lodges which proceed in good faith. Many of our lodge officers have overlooked that portion of M.". W.'. Brother POSTER'S ruling, permitting a lodge to favor its older members with impaired finances. The clearest Grand Lodge Law covering this principal is found in the Code of the Grand Jurisdiction of Iowa, which we quote in full: "SECTION 39. Distinction Forbidden: In the assessment of annual dues, no distinction shall be made In members for any cause, except inability to pay, which fact shall be determined in subordinate lodges by a majority vote." Our Grand Lodge provided that in the investment of a lodge's funds in property, they must first obtain the consent of the Grand Master. Life membership is an investment of funds or its equivalent, and if the Grand Lodge continues to supervise lodges in issuing life memberships it should not be done without the approval of the Grand Master. RECOMMENDATIONS OF LAST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
At the last Annual Communication some of our adopted committee reports contained suggested changes in our methods of handling our business as well as the employment of additional help. Among the references was the matter of auditing the accounts of the Grand Treasurer and the Grand Secretary; new form of warrant; library extension; restoration of historical registry; and the m a t t e r of delinquent dues. Audit. The accounts of the Grand Treasurer and the Grand Secretary have been audited for the year 1933 by a Certified Public Accountant. His report confirms the fig^ures as submitted in the annual reports of these two Grand Officers. The report has been referred to our Finance Committee for their use in connection with the
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check of the 1934 accounts and for such consideration as they may think desirable to give to his suggestion and recommendations. Voucher. The w a r r a n t or voucher now in use was prepared by R.'. W.'. W. FRANK MARCH, for many years our Grand Treasurer. Its production w a s the result of his years of experience as a lodge and Grand Lodge treasurer, a banker, and the banker's dislike for the old form. The Council of Administration found a considerable supply of the present form on hand and felt it desirable to defer action in the interest of economy. The present warrant can probably be improved upon, but those who have compared the two t3rpes, including the Certified Accountant are not favorable to the old form. Librarian. Much consideration has been given to the suggested employment of a librarian, and under our policy of strict economy the Council of Administration could not feel that the suggestion was feasible under the present conditions. Under our Constitution we have a librarian and there have been many expressions from that officer of ways and means to make the library serve our lodges. A survey of the books available for circulating purposes convinced the Council that there was much to be done before the library could serve those who are unable to come to it. General conditions and our finances do not justify undertaking this work at this time. Historical Registry. The Council of Administration with all members present made a careful examination of the Historical Registry and found that as a single unit it had grown until the use of it each year in posting changes and additions had become impractical from its bulk and the large number of cards to move for each entry. Probably onethird of the registry is composed of cards covering deceased members and others whose affiliation ceased many years ago. Sooner or later a division had to be made. The Council of Administration gave instruction that the work of indexing the dead file be completed and t h a t further handling would be directed by the CouncU based upon subsequent experience. The Committee on Investigation of Records and Property will give further consideration to this subject. Grand Lodge
Dues.
I t is a pleasure to report that there has been a considerable decrease during the year in the items of delinquent per capita
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tax. The policy of the Administration with these delinquent lodges has been firm but considerate. In most instances the difficulty was a failure to recognize the changed conditions and keep expenses well within income. A few of our lodges have a regular budget system, and a definite portion of income is set aside to pay the per capita tax and this fund is not available for any other purpose. I not only recommend but urge the budget idea upon all of those who are directly responsible for the conduct of a lodge's business affairs. DISTRESSED LODGES.
Distressed lodges are generally the outgrowth of two causes; one of them, impaired finances, the other, an indifferent membership. In determining what steps should be taken by this Grand Body toward lodges in distress, our Grand Secretary suggested that we exercise every available means to render assistance to such lodges and to eliminate their difficulties and give encouragement. I t was therefore decided that only in the last resort should the charter of a lodge be arrested, and that we should adopt a conciliatory policy. Accordingly, the Grand Lecturer was sent to these different lodges. He spent a number of days visiting and giving them instruction. In addition to this, your Grand Lodge Officers made visitations in the hope that their presence would lend encouragement. It has been found to be the invariable rule that a lodge t h a t is weak financially is one possessing an indifferent membership. The two apparently go hand in hand. There are but few lodges t h a t are in a hopeless financial condition. Nearly all distressed lodges can be assisted and revived^ if the Grand Lodge would give them some attention. It is for this particular reason that the policy of a full time lecturer was adopted, and the year's work among the weaker lodges has demonstrated, beyond all measure of doubt, the wisdom and practicability of the addition of a Grand Lecturer upon the staff of Grand Lodge Officers. In our dealings with these so-called weaker lodges both your Grand Secretary and Deputy Grand Master have rendered valuable service in making special visitations, and stimulating interest among the brethren. HISTORY.
At the Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge in 1928, a resolution was presented and adopted, creating the office of Grand Secretary Emeritus, for and on behalf of R.". W.'. ALBERT K . W I L -
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SON, in recognition of the service that he has rendered to Masonry, and authorizing him to retire from his Grand Secretaryship at such time a s he might see fit, giving to him a salary and delegating to him the task of writing and compiling the history of Kansas Masonry. In accordance with this resolution, R.'. W.'. Brother WILSON retired in the summer of that year. He is now and has been for over six years, our Grand Secretary Emeritus, the truly honored member of our Craft. The Council of Administration, in session, considered the question of further expenditures on the history and all agreed that the work should be discontinued, the expense eliminated, and that the Grand Lodge should not be asked to make any further appropriations. In accordance with the resolution of the Grand Lodge, R.'. W.'. Brother WILSON is entitled to his salary, and has ag^reed t h a t he will, if the Grand Master so desires, continue to do the work of' the Committee on Correspondence without any further expense to this Grand Lodge. I therefore submit to you for approval, the recommendations of the Council of Administration. PROPOSED PRORATE BUDGET PLAN OF EXPENSES MUTUAL TO ALL OF THE GRAND BODIES.
Doubtless most of you are aware of the fact that the Grand Chapter, Grand Council, and Grand Commandery, together with this Grand Lodge, have been employing the same clerical force in connection with their business, each of these Grand Bodies paying portions of the salary of the clerical force and the expenses of the office of the Grand Secretary. This method of cooperation has been in force for a great number of years, and since the retirement of R.'. W.'. ALBERT K. WILSON, his salary and part of his expenses have been paid by each of these Grand Bodies. This system has proven to be satisfactory to all concerned. I t has had many advantages because the work of all, if combined, â&#x20AC;˘would naturally result in the lessening of cost. However, during all of these years there has been no definite agreement between t h e various organizations pertaining to the respective division of expenses or as to the duties and responsibilities toward each of these organizations. I t is also true t h a t the finaJicial conditions of all of these Grand Bodies, except the Grand Chapter, have become greatly impaired. Therefore, during the year, the executives of these Grand Bodies have had a number of meetings in which they discussed plans for reduction of expenses as well as a definite arrangement pertaining to the conducting of the business affairs
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of the different organizations so that there would be no overlapping in the duties and responsibilities, and also with the idea of arriving at a distinct understanding between the different organizations affecting those things which they had in common. It was found that the respective items which could be prorated equitably among these Grand Bodies consisted of the salaries of the Grand Secretary, Grand Secretary Emeritus, the stenographic and clerical help, maintenance of the Grand Lodge Building and certain incidental expenses, and that the payment of these items could be apportioned among them with fairness to all. There has been a feeling among the members that some of these organizations have been bearing more of the expenses than was equitable, and by the combined efforts of all, together with a right proportion of expenses among them, there would be a substantial reduction of cost to each. All agreed that some arrangement should be consummated. A number of meetings were held between the Councils of Administration of these various bodies during the latter p a r t of 1934, and on the 20th day of January and the 18th day of February, 1935. On the latter date they unanimously adopted a resolution to be presented to the various Grand Bodies for approval, which resolution is as follows: "BE IT RESOLVED by the Councils of Administration of the Grand Lodge, Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery, that they prorate among their respective bodies the expenses of the following accounts, which are hereby declared to be common to said bodies affecting the office of Grand Secretary and the title of Grand Secretary Emeritus and their respective duties, together with the maintenance of the Grand Lodge Office Building in Topeka, Kansas, which, for the year commencing March 1st, 1935, are as follows, to-wit: Grand Secretary's Salary Grand Secretary Emeritus' Salary.... Office Building Maintenance Grand Secretary's Incidentals Stenographic and Clerical help of the Grand Secretary's Office, including Assistant Grand Secretary
$4,000 3,600 4,000 500
00 00 00 00
8,000 00
on the following basis: Grand Grand Grand Grand
Lodge Chapter Council Commandery
72% 15% 3.5% 9.5%
and that this resolution be submitted to the respective Grand Bodies for their approval."
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I a m pleased t o report to you t h a t both the Grand Council and the Grand Chapter have approved the resolution, and that the m a t t e r is now before this Grand Body for acceptance or rejection. One recommendation included herein is the salary of the Grand Secretary Emeritus, which h a s been reduced eleven hundred and eighty dollars. This has been with the consent of R.'. W.'. Brother WILSON, but it was with understanding that it was the intention t o continue his salary as long a s he lives, at thirty-six hundred dollars per annum. It is with the recommendation of the Council of Administration that I present t o this Grand Lodge for approval, the above resolution a s adopted by the several Councils, and, I shall add, that by the adoption of this resolution you will have a substantial saving in the expenses incidental t o the affairs of the Grand Lodge. DISTRICT DEPUTIES.
During the year two vacancies have occurred in the office of District Deputy. In District No. 36, death claimed R.". W.'. VINCENT C.
V A N GIESON,
and
R.'.
W.'.
GLEN
CHAMBERLAIN,
of
Wichita Lodge No. 99, was appointed to fill the unexpired term. In District No. 48, R.'. W.'. OTIS S M I T H tendered his resignation, which w a s accepted, and R . ' . W . ' . WILLIAM B . PALMER, of Arcadia
Lodge No. 329, was appointed to fill the office for the remainder of the year. The office of District Deputy is not merely a position, but it is a job in which much hard work and time is demanded. To make official visitations t o the lodges of the district, t o see that the arrangements are properly made for the school of instruction, are but incidents in the year's work. A District Deputy to properly function, must give constant attention to all of the lodges under his command. I t is his duty to see that the Annual Reports are forwarded to t h e Grand Secretary, and that t h e instructions of the Grand Master are fully complied with, to render assistance and/ give encouragement; he is also expected t o cement the fraternal tie between t h e various lodges-â&#x20AC;&#x201D;to be, in fact, a general utility man. This year much has been demanded of the District Deputies. Among t h e other requirements, h a s been the holding of district get-together meetings, with a program of Masonic interest for the purpose of stimulating the friendly relationship between members of the various lodges. Nearly all of our District Deputies have had meetings of this type and character. All report that they were successful. Large attendance was common, and the brethren received much benefit. I t is t o be hoped that meetings of such tjrpe as held
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this year will be staged from time t o time in every district, and t h a t the Grand Lodge continue to render its encouragement along this particular line. May I express my sincere appreciation t o the District Deputy Grand Masters for the excellent service rendered this year. Nearly all have been prompt and courteous in the performance of their respective duties and have rendered a substantial assistance to Masonry. The Book of Instructions to District Deputy Grand Masters has been revised under the directions of your Grand Master and will be distributed in a few days. GRAND LODGE VISITATIONS.
Among the most agreeable duties of the year were the visitations made to other Grand Jurisdictions which included the Colorado Grand Lodge a t Denver, the Illinois Grand Lodge at Chicago, and the Missouri Grand Lodge a t St. Louis. One cannot speak too highly of the gracious manner in which these various Grand Lodges entertained their guests. Their hospitality was truly Masonic in every detaU. Cordiality dominated, and the spirit of good will was always manifest. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
After an interchange of recommendations, the following Grand Representatives have been appointed and duly commissioned: Louisiana M.'. W.'. RUDOLPH KRAUSE Lake Charles Victoria
R . ' . W.'. RICHARD ARNOLD ROWE
Melbourne
CORNER-STONES.
Special Communications of the Grand Lodge were called for the purpose of laying corner-stones on August 4, and November 26, 1934, respectively. On account of other engagements, I was obliged to call upon our Grand Secretary to act for me in the laying of the comer-stone of the new Grade School Building a t Bonner Springs. Our Deputy Grand Master conducted the service and laid the comer-stone of the new First Christian Church at Conway Springs. Complete record of these Special Communications is shown elsewhere in the Proceedings. DISPENSATIONS.
During the year I have granted fifty dispensations, principally for the election and installation of officers of various lodges; also
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to confer degrees in other than in regular meeting place as well as five dispensations to confer degrees out of time. As to these latter, the usual fee of five dollars was collected and turned over to the Grand Secretary, no charges being made for the other dispensations. BUILDING PERMITS.
â&#x20AC;˘ It is worthy of note that not all of our lodges are confronted with financial difficulties. During the year seven different building permits have been granted by your Grand Master. The first was to A n n a Lodge No. 408, covering the investment of under $500.00, and thus assuring the lodge of a home which was threatened to pass into unsatisfactory hands. Mulvane Lodge No. 201, owning an undivided interest In their hall, permission was granted to purchase the remaining interest belonging to the Modem Woodmen, for a consideration of $1,350.00, which was paid in cash. An application was received from St. John's Lodge No. 113, Concordia, Kansas, to permit them to purchase from the Concordia School Board, the High School Building which has been vacated by virtue of the construction of another edifice. It was agreed t h a t if this permit was granted, the St. John's brethren would place an endowment fund for the maintenance of the building, of a sum not less than ten thousand dollars. The purchase was made, improvements completed, and the endowment fund is now intact. On September 1, an application was received from Frontier Lodge No. 104, Washington, Kansas, for permission to purchase a building for lodge purposes at a price of eighty-five hundred dollars, forty-five hundred to be paid in cash, and a loan to be given upon the same for four thousand. Investigation showed that the taxes, insurance, the necessary repairs, and the loan itself, could be taken care of from the rentals in a period of less than five years. On December 21, application was received from Burr Oak Lodge No. 178, Burr Oak, Kansas, for permission to purchase from Brother J. E. HAWLEY, of that lodge, the building in which the lodge has been holding its meetings, for a total sum of thirty-two hundred dollars, the lodge paying seventeen hundred in cash, the balance being a donation from Brother HAWLEY. On J a n u a r y 19, approval was g^iven to Mystic Tie Lodge No. 74, Augusta, Kaxisas, to purchase a building which they have been occupying for years, for the total sum of thirteen thousand five hundred dollars and an exchange of another property, and to place a mortgage upon the premises for about three thousand dollars.
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The income from this building will, in the course of time, pay the interest and the principal, together with the teixes and upkeep. Some years ago Holton Lodge No. 42, entered into a contract with other parties in the erection of a building. The lodge owning the upper story, the basement and lower floor being the property of the other parties interested. They received an offer whereby they could purchase the other undivided interest in this building b y transferring twelve hundred dollars of Holton Building and Loan Stock, fully paid, and owned by the lodge, together with fifty dollars in cash, thereby receiving the fee title to the entire structure, the assessed valuation of the building being that of fifty-six hundred dollars. On February 13, 1935, permission w a s given to Pacific Lodge No. 29, a t Humboldt, Kansas, to purchase the Citizens State Bank Building and to make repairs thereon, and to place a mortgage thereon of approximately $1,000.00 so as to remodel the lower floor for commercial purposes and to equip the second floor for lodge purposes. This buUding can be purchased for possibly less than $2,500.00 and necessary repairs will amount to about $2,000.00. I t is well located and has a rental value. There can be no question but what, if properly handled, the lodge will become financially independent. All of these investments were approved by your Grand Master.
VISITATIONS.
The office of Grand Master has many pleasing duties to perform. Considering all things, I have become convinced that the most enjoyable task of the year has been visiting subordinate lodges. During the year I have made a great number of visitations to lodges throughout the state, but particularly to the smaller lodges; many of which have never had the privilege or the opportunity to receive a Grand Master. On these occasions the honors that a Grand Master is entitled to were extended with appropriate dignity by the brethren. Lodge rooms were filled on nearly every occasion. The brethren proved to be enthusiastic and interested in Masonry. A few of these visits are deserving of special mention. In April, 1934, I accepted an Invitation to attend a meeting of Eureka Lodge No. 88, at Pleasanton, Kansas, t o be present a t a celebration in honor of Brother GEORGE MARION MOORE, who had been a
Mason continually in good standing for a period of over seventyone years. There were thirty-two different lodges represented, and all proclaimed it a very enjoyable evening. On this occasion I was
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accompanied by M.". W . ' . E L M E E F . STRAIN and M.'. W.'. JAY B . KIRK.
In the month of May I accepted an invitation from Russell Lodge t o attend the celebration in honor of W.'. HORACE A. F I N K , one of our true and trusty Masons of the northwest part of t h e state. The occasion was extremely interesting due to t h e fact that Brother F I N K conferred the Third Degree upon four of his grandsons. I t was a joy on this occasion t o bring to him the felicitations of the Grand Lodge. I was accompanied by M.'. W.'. B r o t h e r s ELMER F . STRAIN, CHARLES N . FOWLER and MARION K . BRUNDAGE, also R.'. W . ' . J A M E S H . WENDORFF.
McPherson Lodge No. 172, during the year, took advantage of the fact t h a t one of its members was Grand Master. Immediately after the last Grand Lodge they gave a reception in m y honor, and on another occasion M.'. W.'. ELMiai F . STRAIN and I were special guests a t a celebration given in behalf of the brethren of that community engaged in the petroleum industry. On two other occasions I had the pleasure of conferring in m y OWTI lodge, the First and Third Degrees upon EARL D . HINTON, the secretary t o the Grand Master.
SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS.
Changes in economic and Masonic conditions seem to require consideration and analysis of some of our regulations. The most general complaint is upon the unlimited period a dimit may be used a s a basis for visiting or petitioning for membership. Some of our brethren, really more able to pay dues than other members, have felt it desirable t o take out dimits until times are better. When a n individual brother fails t o see his duty to his lodge and community and considers only personal interest, it would seem desirable to change our situation as many jurisdictions have. For your consideration I suggest limiting the life of a dimit to one or two years at the most, with a renewal fee of $2.00, plus the annual Grand Lodge t a x for each year after expiration, with a maximum of $10.00, the fee to be paid t o the Grand Lodge, which of necessity would execute t h e renewal, and the t a x to the lodge receiving the brother's petition. A number of inquiries a s to inter-jurisdictional transfers have been received. Most of our neighboring Grand Jurisdictions, where the certificate plan is in effect, make the arrangement effective within or without the state. If it is desirable within the state, there seems no good reason w h y it should not be broadened. If handled through the office of t h e Grand Secretary, the possibility of confusion would be largely removed. Striking out the words "in this
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Grand Jurisdiction" in the second and third lines of By-Law 151, and appropriate modification of Section 5, Article VI of the Constitution would be necessary. Several of our members living in other Grand Jurisdictions have appealed for permission to be allowed to take a dual membership, at the same time expressing a desire not to break the sentiment binding them to their mother lodge. When the prohibition of By-Law 130 was explained, in about one-half of the cases, the interested brother expressed his regret and removed his membership from Kansas. It must be apparent that there are two sides to this situation; only a careful analysis of the subject, including the laws of other Grand Jurisdictions, can determine the balance between the benefits and difficulties of the system. These three subjects are not new and they should have our careful thought. I recommend that these matters be referred to one of the Grand Lodge Committees and to, report a t our next Annual Communication.
APPEECIATION.
May I pause here to express my appreciation to my assistants who have rendered aid and given me counsel throughout the year. They have relieved me of much responsibility and have been constructive in their efforts to make the administration of the Grand Lodge a success. The appointive officers have been attentive to their respective duties; the committeemen have expedited their affairs with promptness; the Lecturers have been thorough in their activities; the District Deputies, punctual and courteous; the Grand Secretary Emeritus, considerate and patient; the Council of Administration on all occasions exemplified clearness of judgment and were actuated with the desire for the betterment of Masonry. The Grand Secretary was always ready to give assistance and advice, and has rendered a service of inestimable value; his office force has been cheerful and courteous. To these officers, elected or appointed, a s well as to the Craft, we are indebted for whatever success has been achieved.
CONDITION OP THE ORDER.
No Mason can live unto himself, for in unity there is strength. Our Order seeks to build the individualâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to help mould his character into a proper fitting life in the hope t h a t he may become a beautiful, strengthening, and living unit of society. Much con-
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c e m has been expressed during the past year as to the future of our organization. I t has given all of us no small amount of concern. The past years have witnessed many political and economical events t h a t have made their impression upon the Craft and have left a devastating effect. During the war the doors of our lodges were open too freely; membership grew in leaps and bounds; without any restrictions whatsoever. Many of our Committees on Investigation.were careless, the ballot often a mere gesture. Then followed years of unprecedented prosperity; the membership continued to grow; the maddening lust for gold permeated our lodges; we were caught in the whirl of a money crazed world. The Craft believed that prosperity was perpetual, and launched forth on extensive building programs. Indebtedness far in excess of their financial ability became commonplace. Small investments were disposed of for equities of doubtful value; larger savings for still greater equities. Money was borrowed and mortgages given. Every available credit was utilized t o build more grand and expensive temples. Then came the depression. Lodges awoke to find themselves in a helpless financial condition. To add to the distress, membership began to dwindle; ruin, calamity, and despair was on every hand. For over five years w^e have fought the depression; over twenty per cent of our membership and thousands of dollars belonging to the Craft have been lost; and the end is not yet. A pleasing subject this, for a pessimist revelling in a gloomy atmosphere. But in the midst of these perplexing times Masonry re-defined itself. I t s members learned as never before t h a t the objective of Masonry w a s not costly temples or stately edifices, not the ostentatious or the material things in life, pleasing to the eye and meaningless to the soul, but that real Masonry existed in the hearts of men, to render service, to lend the helping hand, to encourage, to lift up, to help each other over the rough places of life so that the faint may t a k e heart again, and that the strong may continue their course. Masonry today has advanced itself far beyond the scope of the commercial enterprises in which its members were engaged but a few years ago. Friendship, that tie which binds men together, has again been re-kindled, it is an actual, living, throbbing reality, and we are again learning day by day the various functions of one's Masonic duty to God, to country, to our neighbors, and to ourselves. It can truthfully be said without the fear of contradiction, that we are again following in the footsteps of our fathers, and practicing the tenets of our profession. It is a fact that today as never before. Masons are realizing their obligations to their fellows
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and are discharging those obligations with greater generosity. Our organization has continuously taught and inspired the practical exemplification of the brotherhood of man. I t has done this in an effective way, through the fraternal activities of its members who are inspiring exemplars of its teachings, thereby reaching into the hearts and lives of countless people, imbuing them with a higher consciousness of the duty man owes to man by mere virtue of his membership. In the great human family. While we cannot make any claims that the ideal has been achieved, yet we m a y .contemplate with deep satisfaction what has been accomplished. Truly hunianity has become inore.human, and he who is a practitioner of his Masonry can be justly proud of the part that he has played in the development of this enlarged sociaJ conscience. CONCLUSION. And now, in conclusion, may I express to all an appreciation for the honor conferred upon me, and for the opportunity of rendering a Masonic Service. As a whole, it has been a busy and interesting year. I have given my report of the year's work. My recommendations have been based upon those things that I have considered important and constructive. If I have offended, it has been because I have 'felt that the Craft is superior to the individual, and my regret is sincere. The work of the year is virtually completed, and in a few hours I shall surrender the office to my successor. May the record bring to you the realization that I halve had but one objectiveâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the good of Masonry. Fraternally submitted, JAMES A. GASSLER, Grand Master.
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REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER. M.". W.'. J O H N MCCULLAGH, Grand Treasurer, submitted t h e following report, which, on his motion, was referred t o the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: GALENA, KANSAS, February 1,1935. To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. «6 A. M. of Kansas: The following report of the receipts and disbursements of Grand Lodg^e funds is fraternally submitted: JOHN MCCULLAGH, Grand
Treasurer,
In account vnth T H E M . ' . W . ' . GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
GENERAL FUND.
Receipts. 1934. Feb. 1.—Balance on hand $ 22,363 76 Received from Grand Secretary.. 117,395 47 $139,759 23
Disbursements. 1934-1935.—Warrants Nos. 1 to 316 inclusive except Nos. 170 and 274 $101,142 48 Four hundred and three expense checks Annual Communication Topeka, 1934 2,957 34 Transferred to Charity Fund.. 4,225 09 U. S. t£ix on Checks and Warrants 13 72 1935. Feb. 1.—Balance on hand 31,420 60 $139,759 23
CHARITY FUND.
1934. Feb. 1.—Balance on hand $ 9,156 17 Transferred from GenereJ Fimd.. 4,225 09 $ 13,381 26
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Disbursements. 1934-1935.—Warrants Nos. 170 and 274 1935. Feb. 1.—Balance on hand
$ 3,700 75 9,680 51 $ 13,381 26
CASH BALANCES.
General Fund Charity Fund
$ 31,420 60 9,680 51
Net balance on hand all funds
$ 41,101 11
BOND ACCOUNT.
I have in my hands the following bonds purchased by the Council of Administration: School District No. 50, Brown County, bearing 6% No. No. No. No.
4, 3, 2, 1,
dated dated dated dated
Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan.
1, 1, 1, 1,
1921, due 1921, due 1921, due 1921, due
Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan.
1, 1, 1, 1,
1936 1937 1938 1939
$500 500 „ 500 500
interest: 00 00 00 00
$ 2,000 00
U. S. Fourth Liberty Loan registered bond as follows: No. 61657 U. 8. Treasury 3%,% registered No. 886 No. 887 No. 3662
$10,000 00
$10,000 00
bonds of 19ltJt-19^6: $ 5,000 00 5,000 00 10,000 00
$20,000 00
Fraternally submitted, J O H N MCCULLAGH,
Grand
Treasurer.
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REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY. M . ' . W . ' . E L M E R F . S T R A I N , G r a n d Secretary, subm i t t e d t h e following r e p o r t which w a s , on motion, r e ferred t o t h e Committee o n R e p o r t s of G r a n d Officers: To The M.\ W.". Grand Lodge lof A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: All routine work for the year 1934 h a s been completed in accordance with long continued custom. GRAND SECRETAKY'S CERTIFICATE.
No. 1017, F R A N K C . FLETCHER, Shawnee Lodge No. 54, Shawnee.
ANNUAL REPORTS.
Most of our secretaries forwarded t h e Annual Report promptly in good shape, and correspondence in reference to minor corrections h a s had practically immediate attention. A few reports were received late, b u t by holding the Annual Report and placing an Improper burden upon the printer, we a r e able to include complete returns. Medicine Valley Lodge No. 260, of Lake City, drew first prize for delay. Their Annual Report arrived January 22nd, postmarked J a n u a r y 21st.
LODGES DENIED REPRESENTATION.
Under By-Law 109, credentials have been withheld as follows: For incomplete remittance of 1934 tax. Lodges Nos. 11, 45, 59, 69, 70, 81, 84, 97, 105, 106, 108, 126, 136, 138, 168, 175, 188, 195, 205, 210, 240, 243, 248, 261, 304, 330, 335, 353, 359, 379, 416, 425, 435, 436. For failure to mail report on or before January 10th, Lodges Nos. 187, 231, 260, 340.
OUTSTANDING DUES.
Most of our delinquent lodges depressed by bank failures, building operations or economic conditions have shown a disposition to revamp their budget and p u t their business affairs on a sound basis. I t is apparent t h a t there is a desire even in the smaller communities to maintain the lodge as one of the funda-
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mental societies and a realization t h a t the overhead can be adjusted to cover necessities so that carrying on to better days will not be a burden to the brethren. Amount of delinquent tax from the various lodges is as follows : For 1931: Lodges Nos. 180—$155.50; 267—206.90; 416—111.00. Total $373.40. For 1932: Lodges Nos. 22—$70.00; 28—156.15; 35—237.40 39—245.80; 84—55.80; 106—353.20; 168—105.70; 175—230.30 180—126.00; 187—1,146.00; 248—56.30; 267—287.80; 271—308.90 281—163.20; 324—134.30; 330—256.00; 342—71.30; 370—107.10 379—101.30; 387—113.10; 392—65.30; 409—130.00; 415—107.40 416—868.70; 429—107.10; 434—145.60; 436—181.20. Total $5,930.95. For 1933: Lodges Nos. 34—$50.00; 39—134.20; 106—144.80; 112—75.90; 195—100.00; 208—69.70; 210—125.50; 248—35.20; 271—514.90; 324—51.10; 379—58.30; 387—55.10; 416—481.80; 425—35.00; 434—88.70; 436—137.10. Total $2,157.30. For 1934: 34 Lodges owe $3,341.34. Grand total $11,802.99. We also carry debit balance against Sabetha Lodge No. 162 amounting to $267.45 account warrant tied up in bank failure. The following lodges owe for two full years: Nos. 168, 210, 248, 416, 434, 436. King David Lodge No. 416 has reduced its 1931 tax $500.00 during the year 1934. This is quite an improvement over the amount remitted during 1933.
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ESTIMATED REVENUE AND EXPENSES FOR 1 9 3 5 .
Revenue. Sixty cents per capita on 65,480 Miscellaneous Expenses. . Committee allowance (By-Law 55) Expenses Grand Lodge Communication Expenses and per diem of Lecturers Grand Master's Apron Grand Master's Contingent Fund Grand Master's salary Grand Treasurer's bond premium Grand Secretary's bond premium Grand Treasurer's salary Grand Secretary's salary Grand Secretai^ Emeritus Grand Secretary's Incidentals Grand Master's portrait (cut)... Library, Furniture, Binding, etc Mileage to Representatives (By-Law 57) Mileage and expenses (By-Laws 55 and 56) Minor salaries (By-Law 54) Office and Library Building P e r diem of Committee on Trials and Punishments Postage and Express Printing Annual Proceedings Assistant Grand Secretary Private Secretary to Grand Master Stationery and Printing Stenographic and Clerical Services Taxes .: Jewel for Grand Master List of Regrular Lodges
$39,288 00 1,000 00 ?
375 500 2,000 80 1,500 800 25 5 200 2,400 2,400 800 10 500 3,000 1,500 155 2,500 500 800 2,500 3,000 600 1,000 3,500 2,500 191 185
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 50 00
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SCHEDULE " A . "
Amount paid by subordinate cember 31, 1934. Grand Lodge Dues and Fees. No. 1 $ 218 00 2 473 20 3 2,888 40 4 100 80 5 281 80 6 761 30 7 698 00 8 868 30 9 596 90 10 610 80 11 12 1,245 50 13 117 00 14 195 60 15 369 20 16... 629 60 17 1,370 50 18 584 90 19 345 80 20 73 60 21 125 20 22 120 00 23 237 20 24 695 40 25 54 40 26 160 60 27 173 00 28 92 80 29 200 40 30 293 50 31 36 80 32 : 115 40 33. 94 40 34 107 40 35 303 70 36 309 40 37 346 70 38 460 20 39 187 80 40 108 80 41 78 60 42 430 60 43 123 40 44 246 40 45 40 00 46 138 40 47 83.40 48 110 40 49 182 60 50 197 60 51 2,912 40
lodges for the year ending De-
No. 52.. 53.. 54.. 55.. 56.. 57.. 58.. 59.. 60.. 61.. 62.. 63.. 64.. 65.. 66.. 67.. 68.. 69.. 70.. 71.. 72.. 73.. 74.. 75.. 76.. 77.. 78.. 79.. 80.. 81.. 82.. 83.. 84.. 85.. 86.. 87.. 88.. 89.. 90.. 91.. 92.. 93.. 94.. 95.. 96.. .97.. 98.. 99.. 100.. 101.. 102..
Grand Lodge Dues and Fees. $ 97 80 97 60 94 80 173 80 160 00 75 20 200 80 86 50 1,475 40 107 20 193 60 189 20 179 40 136 00 200 00 154 00 370 20 50 00 378 130 160 554 270 216 244 148 205 377
40 20 60 00 70 20 50 10 90 00
67 40 .81 60 136 00 1,584 20 121 60 174 40 96 10 1,035 70 384 60 131 60 394. 40 405. 80 452 80 193 80 700 10 502 60 2,128 20 310 80 144 40 793 00
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PROCEEDINGS
Grand Lodge Dues and Fees. $ 822 40 165 20 90 00 100 00 854 90
No. 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119: 120 121 122 123 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158
108 656 174 117 441 237 104 69 985 112 227 296 216 186 78
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140 80 38 50 96 00 83 40 327 40 84 80 97 60 125 20 812 00 349 30 82 90 158 20 318 80 166 20 949 80 233 60 1,021 90 223 60 254 80 324 00 338 30 344 20 301 40 126 80 676 80 326 80 172 80 80 00 278 60 165 00 218 40 128 00 489 00
OF
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THE
February,
,
Grand Lodge Dues and Fees. ....$ 155 80 182 40 183 00 340 40 86 40 246 60 246 80 144 40 389.00
219 40 44 80 322 20 590 00 166 60 264 60 105 70 : 134 40 265 20 112 00 238 60 80 00 127 20 199 80 137 60 249 80 131 60 234 20 1,768 20 130 00 160 20 134 40 219 60 302 80 191 30 : 169 80 234 70 ;; 182 60 273 20 166 40 :.;... 299 20 319 20 276 20 108 80 295 40 208 00 90 20 237 40 134 40 79 10 153 60 82 215 153 91
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GRAND
LODGE
Grand Lodge Dues and Fees. $ 72 00 115 20 152 60 88 00 141 00 116 80 194 70 753 00 ' 189 60 137 50 1,370 40 74 90 120 00 40 00 104 20 259 40 73 60 136 10 228 30 162 00 69 00 240 60 192 00 165 40 36 20 25 06 91 80 112 00 133 104 314 101
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KANSAS.
343 Grand Lodge Dues and Fees. $ 750 00 1,073 40 262 20 139 20 200 80 71 40 186 90 233 60 144 20 93 20 174 90 140 80 180 00 113 80 85 00 131 80 205 00 114 00 120 00 171 20 155 10 138 00 134 40 150 60 182 80 72 00 243 10 160 20 109 50 271 40 181 20 99 60 3,765 00 ; 101 00 277 40 528 40 110 40 214 80 158 40 786 00 85 00 70 80 168 20 188 80 57 30 68 80 136 40 184 80 73 60 325 60 754 00 85'00 245 60 100 80 368 40
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KANSAS.
345 Grand Lodge Dues and Fees. $ 484 60 70 10 87 00 35 20 53 00 $105,732 06
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PROCEEDINGS
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February,
SCHEDULE " B . "
Arrearages paid by subordinate' lodges for 1933, except as rioted: Grand Lodge Grand Lodge No. Dues and Fees. No. Dues and Fees. 22 (1932) $ 66 50 208 ? 5 10 28 (1932) 3 85 210 (1931) 130 50 30 (1932) 9 40 210 (1932) 220 50 212 122 10 30 183 40 236 (1932) 179 10 34 33 60 39 (1932) 50 00 240 10 60 59 (1932) 30 248 (1932) 25 00 284 101 40 59 88 ,10 312 60 50 70 (1932) 31 50 324 125 00 84 (1932) 50 00 327 48 70 84 106 70 330 162 90 102 544 10 338 90 20 105 76 70 347 (1932) 97 00 108 69 30 353 107 80 115 89 10 359 (1932) 100 00 125 100 10 365 58 30 136 (1932) 100 00 373 46 30 141 49 73 379 (1932) 15 00 154 109 45 387...... (1932) 11 60 156 70 00 401 71 50 168 49 50 402 (1932) 2 10 170 (1932) 81 90 402 36 80 171 223 90 407 61 10 175 (1932) 50 00 409 (1932) 20 00 189 59 40 416 (1931) 500 00 190 110 80 423 32 75 195 75 00 435 84 20 198 75 40 438 172 40 205 60 50 444 (1932) 70 40 208 (1932) 44 90 Total
$5,431 98
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SCHEDULE"C."
Amount received account bond investment: Bond No. 5, Brown County, Kansas, School District No. 50.$ 500 Bond No. 6, Brown County, Kansas, School District No. 50.. 500 Interest, School District No. 50, Brown County 240 Interest, U. S. Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds and Treasury Notes 1,861 Total
00 00 00 61
.$3,101 61 CASH ACCOUNT.
Received. Schedule "A" Schedule "B" Schedule "C" Penalty for lost Cipher: Lodge No. 23 Dividend, account claim Sabetha Lodge No. 162 Express refund, Easton Lodge No. 45 Redemption Rob Morris No. 332 warrant (bank faUure) Grand Secretary's Certificate No. 1017 Bonus; account exchange Fourth Liberty Loan Bond for U. S. T r e a s u r y B o n d Sale of waste paper Sale of Shaver's Monitors Sale of Pocket Monitors, 1933 Sale of Pocket Monitors, 1934 (close out) Sale of blank forms Sale of Annual Return Books Certification of life membership cards Special Dispensation Fees (Cassler, 1934) Grand Chapter, R. A. M., Maintenance Grand Council, R. & S. M., Maintenance Grand Commandery, K. T., Maintenance
$105,732 5,431 3,101 20 31
06 98 61 00 99 39
70 10 9 00 26 64 1 27 240 61 40 41 20 572 02 1,035 20 6 00 25 00 500 00 200 00 350 00
Total
$117,395 47 Remitted.
To Grand Treasurer, receipts Nos. 1 to 148 inclusive....$117,395 47 Fraternally submitted, ELMER F. STRAIN,
Grand
Secretary.
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12 17 R a y m o n d A. Schwegler,
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1 60 13 60
49 50
600 250 135 75 90 80 95
5 68
i 15
500 00
17 40
1 60
50 00
4 4 4 4 4 6 6 6 6 13 13 24 24 24 25 25 25 25
Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr.
C e n t r a l - T o p e k a P a p e r Co Elmer F. Strain G r e e n ' s Grocery Otis E l e v a t o r Co K e n n e t h N. P o m e r o y F a n n i e B. W i l k i n s o n R u t h C. B u r g e K a t h e r i n e R. E b e y Lula E. Sharpe Green Scales C h a r l e s A, W e l l s W h i t e h e a d & H o a g Co S o u t h w e s t e r n Bell Tel. Co., Gr. Secy. E m e r i t u s I n c i d e n t a l s 65 Capper E n g r a v i n g Co R a i l w a y E x p r e s s Agency 66 67 T o p e k a P u r e W a t e r Co a n s a s P o w e r & L i g h t Co 68 K 69 C r o s b y B r o s . Co 70 C r a n e & Co 71 City Ice Co., G r a n d S e c r e t a r y Emeritus Incidentals 72 Stanford M. S m a r t 73 E l m e r F . S t r a i n 74 A l b e r t K. W i l s o n , G r a n d Secr e t a r y E m e r i t u s Incidentals..., 75 City W a t e r D e p a r t m e n t Stanford M. S m a r t 76 77 IDlmer F . S t r a i n C h a r l e s A. Wells 7ti 79 K e n n e t h N. P o m e r o y 8(J F a n n i e B. W i l k i n s o n 81 R u t h C. B u r g e 82 K a t h e r i n e R. E b e y
22 52 22 53 22 54 22 55 26 56 2(1 57 26 58 2B 59 26 60 26 61 26 62 31 63 4 64
Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Apr.
a Q
In Favor of
41 10
1 60
50
00 00 00 00 00
200 166 250 135 75 80
00 66 00 00 00 00
166 66
250 135 75 80 95
200 00
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58 45
1 60
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230 64
3 12
104 26
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1 72
1 29
25 84
80 87 17 5 60 2 25
85 00
1 90 2 10
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233 25
116 15
57 75
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12 94
12 95 12 96 12 97 15 9S 15 99 15 KM) 15 101 15 102 •2ti 103 2K KM 2K 105 2B lOfi 27 107 2(> 108 2« 109 2B 110 2« 111 26 112 2 113 2 114 2 115 2 116 2 117 2 118 2 119 2 120
May May May
June
June June
June June June June
May May May May May May May May May May May May May May May June
May
May
83 «4 Sfi «fi 87 88 89 90 91 92 93
25 25 25 2(i 1 2 2 2 2 2 12
Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. May May May May May May
Flossie M. Andrews Clarence F. Bailey Green Scales Robert C. Caldwell Harvey O. Davis Central-Topeka Paper Co Crane & Co Topeka Pure Water Co Kansas Power & Light Co Independent Cleaners & Dyers,.. Library Furn., Binding, etc.... Southwestern Bell Tel. Co., Gr. Secy. Emeritus Incidentals Grit Printing Co., Printing Annual Proceedings..: City Water Department Burroughs Adding Machine Co.. City Ice Co., Gr. Secy. Emeritus Incidentals James A. Cassler John McCuIIagh Albert K. Wilson Elmer F. Strain Capital City Tree Experts Kenneth N. Pomeroy Fannie B. Wilkinson Ruth C. Burge Katherine R. Ebey Flossie M. Andrews Clarence F. Bailey Green Scales Burroughs Adding Machine Co.. Otis Elevator Co Charles A. Wells Grit Printing Co., Printing Annual Proceedings Topeka Pure Water Co Kansas Power & Light Co Railway Express Agency..';. Nellis Ins. Agency, Grand Treasurer's Bond Premium Remington Rand Inc Crane & Co., Com. on Trials & Punishments Multigraph Co 6 75
18 75
16 00
1 60
1,764 00
7 60
2 50
CO 00 00 00 00 00
250 135 75 80 55 50
166 66
00 00 00 00
200 50 600 200
55 00 14 00
6 53
93 75 10 50
9 00
10 68 55 00
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9 58 4 13
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139 20
273 50
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July
6 6 6 6 6 6 9
6 65
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200 00
139 140 141 142 143 144 145 Southwestern Bell Tel. Co.. Gr. Secy. Emeritus Incidentals 9 146 Roscoe E. Peterson, Com. on Trials & Punishments 16 147 Paul W. Kirkpatrick, Com. on Trials & Punishments 10 00
38 23
6 65
166 66
$
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1 60
1
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93
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$
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Fannie B. Wilkinson Ruth C. Burge Katherine R. Ebey Flossie M. Andrews
Robert C. Caldwell
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125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138
15 15 15 15 22 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 28
June June June June June June June June June June June June June June
In Favor of
June June
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6 13
75 7 80
6 33
442
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$
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25 160
28 161 4 162 4 163 4 164 4 166 4 166 4 167 4 168
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July
July Aug.
6 170 11 171 11 172 11 173 11 174 175 n 11 176 27 177 27 178 27 179 27 180 27 181 27 182 27 18Âť 27 184
Aug. Aug.
Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug.
4 169
Aug.
Aug.
Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug.
25 148 25 149 25 1.50 25 151 25 152 25 153 25 154 25 155 25 156 25 157 25 158
July July July July July July July July July July July
Elmer P. Strain Kenneth N. Pomeroy Fannie B. Wilkinson Ruth C. Burge Katherine R. E b e y Flossie M. Andrews Clarence F. Bailey Green Scales Jordan Electric Co City Water Department City Ice Co., Gr. Secy. ' Emeritus Incidentals Zercher Book & Stationery Co., Gr. Secy. Emeritus Incidentals. Crane & Co., Annual Return Books Charles A. Wells William F. Shea, Com. on Trials & Punishments Railway Express Agency Jordan Electric Co Kansas P o w e r & L i g h t Co Howard E. Taylor Topeka Pure Water Co., Or. Secy. Emeritus Incidentals Southwestern Bell Tel. Co., Gr. Secy. Emeritus Incidentals Crane & Co., Gr. Secy. Emeritus Incidentals D. Rufus Cheney, Charity City Ice Co., Gr. Secy. Emeritus Incidentals Robert C. Caldwell James A. Cassler John McCuUagh Albert K. Wilson Green Scales Elmer F. Strain Kenneth N. Pomeroy Fannie B. Wilkinson Ruth C. Burge Katherine R. E b e y Flossie M. Andrews Clarence P. Bailey City Water Department 1 56
5 40 38 25
6 15
20
34 75
1,095 50
50
1 60
00 00 00 00 00 00 00
200 250 135 75 80 27 50
00 00 00 00 00 50 00
200 00 50 00 600 00
166 66
200 250 135 75 80 55 50
36 70
4 83
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53
6 81
85 00 1 66
2 34
3 20
1 00 18 28 3 00
1 60
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11 197 Albert K W i l s o n , Gr. Secy. Emeritus Incidentals 198 199 200 201 H i l l y a r d Chemical Co 202 203 204 E l m e r F . S t r a i n 205 206 F a n n i e B. W i l k i n s o n 207 R u t h C. B u r g e 208 K a t h e r i n e R. E b e y 209 210 C h a r l e s A. W e l l s 211 R. W. McGhee 212 K a n s a s P o w e r & L i g h t Co 213 L o u i s V a n D o r p & Son 214 J. Newel A b r a h a m s , G r a n d Secretary's Bond Premium
Sept.
15 18 18 18 18 22 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 28 2 2 2
7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
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Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Oct. Oct. Oct.
27 27 27 7
185 186 187 188 S o u t h w e s t e r n Bell T e l . Co., Gr. Secy. E m e r i t u s I n c i d e n t a l s $ 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 City I c e Co., Gr. Secy.
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Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov.
246 247 248 249 250
251 252 25a 254 255
13 13 18 18 13
13 2S 2t> 26 2S
Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov.
Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov.
Central-Topeka Paper Co Curtis 1000 Inc Multigraph Co Columbia Carbon Co Southwestern Bell Tel. Co., Gr. Secy. Emeritus Incidentals John E. Barrett J. D. Martz Elmer F. Strain , Kenneth N. Pomeroy Fannie B. Wilkinson
A. A. Byrd 11 222 City Ice Co., Gr. Secy.
220 n 11 221
Oct. Oct.
Oct.
215 216 Topeka Tfr. & Stge. Co 217 218 Stanford M. Smart 219 Southwestern Bell Tel Co., Gr.
2 2 2 4 11
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6 15
1 60
1 60
6 55
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200 00 50 00 600 00
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1
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89 57
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Jan. Jan.
Jan. Jan.
Jan.
17 297 17 298 299 17 300 17 301 302 17 303 304 17 17 305 17 306 17 307 17 308 17 309 17 310 17 311 312 313 17 314 315 17 316 23
Amount in e x c e s s of
Amount appropriated by Grand Lodge or other legal authority
Charles C. Clarke Thomas G. Fitch, Secy., Tax, Asssessment & Raising F e e
Fannie B. Wilkinson Ruth C. Burge..;
Elmer F. Strain Albert K. Wilson
N. E. Keller
P. A. McCoy, C.P.A. Audit
Charles A. W e l l s
- 8 293 Elmer F. Strain 294 John E. Barrett 17 295 17 296 Albert K. Wilson, Gr. Secy.
Dec. 28 286 Dec. 28 287 Dec. 28 288 Charles A. Wells 1935. Jan. 2 289 Jan. 2 290 Jan. 8 291 Southwestern Bell Tel. Co. Gr. Secy. Emeritus Incidentals Jan. 8 292 City Ice Co., Gr. Secy.
Dec.
â&#x20AC;¢
200 50 200 600 250 135 75 80 55 75
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
166 67
166 66
$
2,293 35 $
82,452 11
1,238 50
17,488 27
1,600 00 $
$ 80,158 76 $ 16,249 77 $ 1.500 00 $
69,769 00
50 00
31 95
1 60
7 85
20 00
3 60
24 90
45 28 $
550, 00
164 72 $
1,772 02
504^ 72 $ 1,607 30 $
4 02
37 95
4 83
15 55
25 65 08 00
85 00
12 2 4 1
1 60
89 35
95 50
28 48 $
650 00
529 04 $
2,500 00
688 50
2,918 70
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200 00 5 85
91 92
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358
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February.
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
BONNER SPRINGS, K A N S A S , August 4, 1934.
At the request of Bonner Springs Lodge No. 366, The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in Special Communication in the lodge hall at Bonner Springs on the 4th day of August, A. D. 1934, A. L. 5934, for the purpose of laying the comer-stone of the new Grade School Building on Kump and Nettleton Avenues. The M.'. W.". Grand Lodge w a s opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry with t h e following officers: M.'. W.". ELMER F. STRAIN W.'. D. CLAHK KELLY W.'. MARK E. KENTON Bro. STEPHEN J. EPLER
as Grand Master. OS Deputy Grand Master. OS Grand Senior Warden. as Grand Junior Warden.
W.'. CHARLES S. BEECROFT W.". WILLIAM DEWEESE Bro. CHESTER E. SISNEY
as Grand Secretary. as Grand Treasurer. as Grand Chaplain.
W.'. GEORGE W. JOHNSON W.'. RAYMOND WOOLF
as Grand Senior Deacon. as Grand Junior Deacon.
Bro. EMERSON CAMPBELL
as Grand
Bro. ROY TINBERG Bro. DWIGHT G. HULBURD
as Grand Senior as Grand Junior
Bro. EDWARD M. BODDINGTON
as Grand Orator.
W.'. THOMAS WEBB W.'. B E N E . WHITE
as Bearer of the Great as Grand Tyler.
Marshal.
Steward. Steward. Lights.
The Grand Marshal then formed the Grand Lodge in procession and it repaired to the site of the new School Building where the comer-stone was laid in accordance with the Ancient Ceremonies of the Order. Brother EDWARD M . BODDINGTON, of Wyandotte Lodge No. 3, delivered a very appropriate and Inspiring address. The procession Tvas then reformed and the Grand Lodge returned t o t h e hall and was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry. ELMER F . STRAIN,
as Grand ATTEST: CHARLES S . BEECROFT,
as Grand
Secretary.
Master.
. 1934-35.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
359
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
CONWAY SPRINGS, KANSAS, November 26, 1934.
Upon the request of Mistletoe Lodge No. 269, of Conway Springs, Kansas, The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in Special Communication in the Masonic Hall in the City of Conway Springs, on the 26th day of November, A. D. 1934, A. L. 5934, for the purpose of laying the comer-stone of the First Christian Church. The Grand Lodge was opened in Due Form on the First Degree of Masonry with the following officers; R . ' . W.'. O T T O R . SOUDERS
as Grand Master.
W.'. RUDOLPH M . TESKE Bro. EARL E . MEILS Bro. ALVA ZIMMERMAN
as Deputy Grand Master. as Grand Senior Warden. as Grand Junior Warden.
Bro. JAMES E . MATHES.. W.'. HENRY L . GAMES.
as Grand as Grand
Bro. LOUIE E. MCNEIL ,W.'. RAYMOND H. CLINE...; Bpj. JONAS K. VANMETER
as Grand Chaplain. OS Grand Senior Deacon. as Grand Junior Deacon.
Treasurer. Secretary.
W.'. ANDREW G. SMALL
as Grand Marshal.
Bro. W.". Bro. W.'. W.'.
as Grand aa Grand as Grand Grand Bearer
JOSEPH L. KIRK ARCHIE F . W I S E J. ROY JONES HOMER T. HARDEN WILLIAM W . RIGGS
Bro: SAMUEL H . WILLIAMS...
Sword Bearer. Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Pursuivant. of Great Lights.
Bearer of Book of
Constitutions. W.'. WILLIAM CLINE
as Grand Tyler.
Bro. FRED W. J E N K I N S
Grand
Architect.
The Grand Lodge was then formed in procession by the Grand Marshal and repaired to the site of the new church where the corner-stone was laid according to the Ancient Ceremonies of the Fraternity. Excellent music was furnished by the church choir and Brother LEROY SARGENT, Pastor of the First Christian Church, of Wellington, Kansas, delivered a very able address. The Grand Lodge then returned to the Masonic Hall where it was closed in Due Form. OTTO R . SOUDERS,
as Grand ATTEST: HENRY L . GAMES,
as Grand
Secretary.
Master.
360
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON REPORTS OF GRAND OFFICERS. M.'. W.'. B E N S. P A U L E N , chairman, submitted the
r e p o r t which was amended a n d adopted a s follows: To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: The Address of t h e Grand Master is worthy of careful and thoughtful consideration of every Kansas Mason, His high conception of Masonry, of Masonic duties and obligations should and will be a strong incentive t o members of the Craft. In his "Introduction" t h e Grand Master asks some pertinent questions. They are in reality personal questions; matters which every Mason should carefully analyze and thoughtfully apply to his own Individuality; interrogations which make us realize that mere Masonic membership does not necessarily make us Masons. We commend his whole Address to the membership, firm in the belief t h a t our Grand Master not only knows the duties of a Mason, but realizes the importance of imparting Masonic knowledge to the Craft. From t h e Address, we are informed, "The objective of Masonry is to take a man, lift him up and inspire him to greater endeavors." A real concrete definition of the objective of Masonry in a few well chosen words. Masonry wields a great influence for good on men and nations. We. should not avoid our personal responsibility but so conduct ourselves a s individuals t h a t those outside the portals of Masoniy will gladly admit that we not only teach but actually practice justice, truth, prudence and temperance. We recommend t h e approval of the following subjects: Introduction. Masonic Home. Appointment of Chairman of Committee on Reports of Grand Officers. Grand Orator. Exemplification of the Work. Lecturers. Officers of Subordinate Lodges. Electioneering. Librarian. District Deputies. Grand Lodge Visitations. Grand Representatives. Corner-stones. Dispensations.
1934-35.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
361
Building Permits. Visitations. Appreciation. Condition of the Order. Conclusion. Proposed Prorate Budget Plan. The remaining subjects we recommend be referred to the various committees, viz.: To the Committee on Necrology: Necrology. To the Committee on Jurisprudence: Conferring of Degrees out.of Time. Trials and Punishments. Life Membership. Grand Lodge Dues. History. Suggested Modifications. To the Committee on Investigation of Records and Property: Vouchers. Historical Registry. To the Committee on Finance: Fifty Year Button. Audit. DISSEMINATION OF THE WORK. Inasmuch as the approval of
this subject will place a fixed expense on the Grand Lodge amounting to several thousand dollars and in further view of the fact that curtailment of expenses is absolutely necessary we refer this subject direct to the Grand Lodge for its approval or rejection. To the Committee on General Purposes: Masonic Relief Association, with the request that this committee report a t the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. To the Incoming Council of Administration: Distressed Lodges. The Report of the Grand Treasurer in its entirety together with the Grand Treasurer's books, vouchers and securities, we
362
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
refer to the Committee on Finance as provided by law. We congratulate our distinguished brother on this very fine and complete report. The report of the Grand Secretary is as usual a most excellent one, concise in every detail, yet complete in every particular. We recommend the approval of the following subject: Grand Secretary's Certificate. The remaining subjects we recommend be referred, to the various committees, viz.: To the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D.: Annual Reports. Lodges Denied Representation. To the Committee on Finance: Outstanding Dues. Estimated Revenue and Expenses for 1935. Schedule "A." Schedule "B." Schedule "C." Cash Account. W a r r a n t Account. Fraternally submitted, BEN. S . PAULEN, STANFORD M . SMART, STANLEY J. KIRK, ROY G. SHEARER,
Committee.
1934-35.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
363
REPORT OF SECRETARY OF MASONIC HOME BOARD.
M.'. W.'. THOMAS G. FITCH submitted the following report which, on the order of the M.". W.'. Grand Master, was received and ordered printed in the Annual Proceedings : To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. <£ A. M. of Kansas: I have the honor to present herewith excerpts from my report made to the Board of Directors of the Kansas Masonic Home at its Annual Meeting in the City of Wichita, Kansas, on Tuesday, January 15, 1935: To The Board of Directors of The Kansas Masonic Home: Within the year ended December 31-, 1934, I received in cash items $164,961.47 from the following sources: Guardianship Funds ? 13,934 79 endowment Donations 6,764 74 Grand Lodge Relief Funds 7,961 50 Loans and Bonds Paid 61,100 00 O. E. S. Christmas Fund $455 55 O. E. S. Fruit Fund 356 05 811 60 O. E. S. Music Fund 2,013 44 Morse Land Account (Rents) 258 17 Lobdell-Stuart Library Fund Interest 34 00 Refimd Insurance Premiums 15 60 Contingent Fund—Dividend Closed Banks 383 46 Special Piano Fund 46 06 Charles J. Webb Account—Refund Road Tax 124 88 McAlister Land Account Final Settlement and Rent.... 4,999 95 J. O. Glotzback Repayment Expenses 11 50 Reftmd Fimeral and Cemetery—J. L. Schaible 119 47 Miscellaneous Receipts—Election Booth and Old Tires.. 36 00 Regular Income. Grand Lodge Per Capita O. E. S. Per Capita Interest on Loans
$34,645 00 5,981 10 25,720 21
$ 66,346 31
Total $164,961 47 All collections have been remitted to the Treasurer as shown by carbon copies of letters of transmittal submitted herewith. For your information and in order that permanent record may be made. Endowment Donations item is composed of the following:
364
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
From Estates by Bequest. Frank A. Goldman Estate, Oskaloosa Mary M. Smith Estate, Council Grove
February, $
From Organizations. Garden City Commandery No. 50, K. T E. F. Strain, Grand Secretary, Raising Fee Order of the Eastern Star
4 75 3,015 00 989 99
From, Members. Dr. Thomas R. Hyatt, Topeka Total Endowment Fund January 1, 1934
250 00 2,500 00
5 00 $
6,764 74 604,753 80
' $611,518 54 Less expense settlement Mary M; Smith Estate.............. 125 00 Endowment Fund January 1, 1935
$611,393 54
Within the year warrants were drawn to total $162,544.22 charged to the following accounts: O. J.Glotzback Land Account $ 11 50 Special Piano Fund 46 06 Investments made 53,050 00 Debits to Interest Account.... 742 65 Grand Lodge Relief 3,662 50 O. E. S. Christmas Fimd ........,..$455 55 O. E. S. Fruit Fund 356 05 811 60 O. E. S. Music Fund 1,254 15 R. L. Shaw Land Account 145 29 C. M. Beck Land Account 24 22 Morse Land Account. 116 74 Guardianship Funds 12,980 11 McAlister Land Accoimt '. 662 85 Maintenance 83,724 85 Funerals and Cemetery 2,445 38 Furniture and Fixtures 287 45 Insurfince Premiums 1,903 98 McKain Land Account 4 75 Contingent F^md (Minor's Savings Accounts) 76 95 Lobdell-Stuart Library Fundâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^Magazines 50 55 Remley Land Account (Foreclosure Expense and Taxes). 542 64 Total
$162,544 22
1934-35.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
365
Included in the item of Maintenance will be. found: General Secretary's Office Directors' Expense. Medical Service Bonds and Safe Deposit Box Repairs and
Expenses. $ 976 172 1,983 144
30 48 00 75
$ 3,276 53
Replacements.
Repair Water Heater Repair Typewriter Repair Chapel Windows
$ 400 00 9 50 125 00
Special Assessment, 1116 University
$
534 50 6 14
Total Home Expense per Superintendent's Vouchers.; Total Debited to Maintenance
.$ 3,817 17 79,907 68 $ 83,724 85
Detailed account of disbursements by Superintendent of the Home charged to Maintenance Account in 1934 with comparison of same items, in 1933: 1933. 1934. Plumbing .:. $ 110 96 ' $ 68 35 Furniture and Fixtures 266 45 192 43 Repairs 2,111 92 1,991 06 Salaries and Wages 16,984 42 17,687 44 Hospitals and Drugs 7,079 35 7,310 98 Automobiles 514 66 486 23 Telephone and Telegraph 324 85 284 64 Light 2,492 35 2,163 28 Water 1,268 73 1,067 94 Fuel 4,424 84 3,812 29 Laundry and Soap 3,077 88 4,691 09 Groceries 19,888 74 21,527 96 Meat and Lard 3,867 04 4,812 23 Barber and Street Car F a r e 872 15 970 50 Dry Goods, Clothing and Shoes 4,260 48 5,669 29 Table and Bed Supplies 2,112 38 984 19 House Supplies 3,467 67 2,805 32 School and Office Supplies 1,427 03 1,806 50 Power 1,022 73 835 49 Garden and Lawn... 297 50 535 05 Miscellaneous 233 98 205 42 .Total
$76,106 11
$79,907 68
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2,752 94 1,452 75 6 44
3,276 53 534 50 6 14
$80,318 24
$83,724 85
Trial Balance of Home Accounts follows: Debits. R. L. Shaw Land Account Treasury Mortgage Loans and Bonds H. A. Remley Land Account Real Estate and Improvements C. M. Beck Account Maintenance Funeral and Cemetery... Furniture and Fixtures Insurance Total Credits. Guardian ' F u n d s Morse Land Account Interest O. E. S. P e r Capita Endowment O. E. S. Music Fund J. K. McKain Land Account Mary A. Kepler Memorialâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Music Grand Lodge Relief Contingent Fund McAlister Land Account Grand Lodge P e r Capita Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M Building Fimd from Lodges, etc Furniture Fimd by O. E. S Morris Education Fund Lobdell-Stuart Library Fund Miscellaneous Receipts Total
$
9,939 41,322 553,565 542 922,592 291 1,219,092 26,904 59,688 15,410
55 81 00 64 55 49 74 94 93 49
$2,849,351 14
$
2,276 314 337,499 130,482 611,393 1,036 26 1,250 5 20,602 9,088 889,469 59,666 778,604 6,632 100 866 36
68 75 84 10 54 21 75 60 00 16 65 30 41 01 56 00 58 00
$2,849,351 14
Above items represent debits and credits in each fund since the accounts were opened.
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S u m m a r y of General Accounts for the y e a r follows: January 1, 1934, Balance in Treasury December 31, 1934, Receipts in y e a r
$ 38,905 56 164,961 47
Total
$203,867 03
December 31, 1934, D i s b u r s e m e n t s for the y e a r January 1, 1935, Balance in Treasury
$162,544 22 41,322 81
Total
$203,867 03
S u m m a r y of Loan A c c o u n t s follows: January 1, 1934, Loans on hand Loans and Bonds paid in the y e a r 1934 R. L. S h a w loan foreclosed and transferred to R. L. S h a w account from Bond A c c o u n t
$570,615 0 0 $61,100 00
9,000 00
70,100 00
Balance I n v e s t m e n t s made in 1934
$500,515 00 53,050 00
J a n u a r y 1, 1935, L o a n s on hand
$553,565 0 0
Rates of interest in detail upon present investments follow: Rate. 2%% 3 % 3%% 3%% 4 % 4%%....; 41/2% 4%% 5 % 5V2% 6 % 61/2% 7 %
Bonds. $ 50,000 11,050 55,000 2,000 47,200 800 92,000 10,000 53,500 31,000 119,265 20,000 1,500
Mortgages. 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
$493,315 00
$60,250 00
$60,250 00
Total. $ 50,000 11,050 55,000 2,000 47,200 800 92,000 10,000 53,500 31,000 179,515 20,000 1,500
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
$553,565 00
Interest upon t h e above i t e m s w h i c h w e m a y reasonably e x pect t o collect in 1935, will a g g r e g a t e $22,041.90 or approximately 4%'% on the total of our i n v e s t m e n t s . It will be observed t h a t our interest earnings have been m a terially reduced by the lowering of the rates of interest on our investments.
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R e s u m e of Financial Condition: R e g u l a r income for 1934 w a s reported F r o m w h i c h must be deducted debits to Interest A c c o u n t for coupons returned, etc L e a v i n g N e t Income M a i n t e n a n c e Expense for 1934 Added to t h i s for Funeral and C e m e t e r y D e b i t s t o Furniture and F i x t u r e s D e b i t s t o Insurance
February, $ 66,346 31 742 65 $ 65,603 66 $ 83,724 85 2,325 91 287 45 1,888 38
Total .$ 88,226 59 Deduct N e t Income 65,603 66 L e a v i n g e x c e s s of expenditures over income $ 22,622 93 On J a n u a r y 1, 1935, E n d o w m e n t F u n d w a s $611,393 54 I n v e s t m e n t s on that date $553,565 00 L e s s Lobdell-Stuart Library F u n d Bonds.. 800 00 552,765 00 B a l a n c e due Endowment $ 58,628 54 To this m u s t be added i t e m s in Guardian F u n d s on w h i c h p a y m e n t s m a y eventually h a v e to be m a d e 18,190 79 $ 76,819 33 L e s s D e b i t s in the Guardian F u n d s on w h i c h w e m a y reasonably e x p e c t to m a k e collection
15,914 11 $ 60,905 22
A s a g a i n s t t h i s our B a n k B a l a n c e on J a n u a r y 1, 1935, w a s 41,322 81 Deficit in our General A c c o u n t a p p r o x i m a t e l y $ 19,582 41 A n n u a l cost of M a i n t e n a n c e at the H o m e since 1927 follows: 1927 $63,252 42 1931 $77,906 39 1928 60,394 83 1932 78,798 64 1929 62,734 81 1933 80,318 24 1930 67,953 52 1934 83,724 85 B y m o n t h s for y e a r s ended N o v e m b e r 30, 1933 and 1934, w a r r a n t s c h a r g e d t o the Maintenance Account, were a s follows: 1933. 1934. December $ 6,824 90 $ 6,355 58 January 6,184 92 6,726 64 February 6,011 73 6,658 06 March 6,830 20 7,430 13 April 7,321 71 6,230 80 May 6,116 90 6,759 98 June 5,799 46 6,263 40 July 5,990 42 5,938 55 August 6,518 52 6,200 57 September 6,544 31 7,243 84 October 6,052 16 6,929 27 November 5,910 88 7,170 86 $76,106 11 $79,907 68 General E x p e n s e 2,752 94 3,276 53 534 50 Repairs a n d Replacements 1,452 75 6 14 Special Assessment, 1116 U n i v e r s i t y 6 44 Total
$80,318 24
$83,724 85
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Superintendent's report shows average membership in Home Family since 1926 as follows: 1926 192 1929 216 1932 1927 197 1930 222 1933 1928 214 1931 243 1934 At present, of the 362 names on the roster of the Home, are actually in the Home.
the .288 312 318 318
Per Capita cost based on above averages shows as follows: 1927....$321 08 1929....$290 44 1931....$320 60 1933....$257 43 1928.... 282 22 1930.... 306 10 1932.... 273 60 1934... 262 86 This includes all expense items of the Home and of the Administration, in fact all items save.those charged to Real Estate, Furniture and Fixtures, Funerals and Cemetery and Insurance. As reported last year, only a conjectural estimate may be made of the revenues for 1935. This will be as follows: Grand Lodge Per Capita $65,000 00 O. E. S. Per Capita : 5,800 00 Interest items if collected 22,000 00 Total $92,800 00 We may not hope to have any decrease in the operating expenses for the year 1935. As a matter of fact, some repairs will have to be made on the Home buildings, which may increase the total amount of our expenditures. Expenditures on behalf of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F . & A. M. of Kansas for the year ended November 30, 1934 were $3,662.50 for which we have been reimbursed. We have insurance in force as follows: Fire on Buildings Fire on Furnishings Steam Boilers and Accident
$ 80,000 00 20,000 00 25,000 00
Superintendent's Residence Fire and Tornado 6,150 00 Fire on Furnishings 1,500 00 Automobile Liability $10,000 00 to 20,000 00 Automobile Liability 5,000 00 to 10,000 00 Tornado Insurance 630,000 00 All Tornado Insurance is placed upon the basis of 90% coinsurance. Completed papers in all mortgage loans including insurance policies, duplicates of receipts for all money received and 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,
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REPORT OF GRAND LECTURER. W.'. CHARLES A. W E L L S submitted a n interesting rep o r t covering the h i g h l i g h t s of t h e y e a r ' s work which w a s received and p l a c e d on file. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY. M.'. W.'. J O H N W . NEILSON, chairman, presented the following r e p o r t w h i c h w a s a d o p t e d b y a r i s i n g vote followed b y p r a y e r b y t h e G r a n d C h a p l a i n . To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. <& A. M. of Kansas: "Death is the key that opens the palace of Eternity." We have ceased from our labor to pause before the altar of remembrance to do reverence to the memories of our absent ones. During the past year 1,054 names have been transferred from our rolls to the memorial page and as we, who are living, recall the lives of those who have gone before, we contemplate the mysteries of death. From beyond t h e Valley no messenger h a s returned to relate the glories there, b u t in time the All Wise Master will summon us and mete out to each his reward, with justice and mercy. The lives of those for whom we mourn were illumed by virtues and shadowed by faults, but today we pay proper homage to t h e one, and in charity and justice with fidelity and love, erase the memory of the other. As one by one their names a r e called our silent brothers come to us again in reverie. We scrutinize our own hearts, charting our imperfections and frailties while mystic chords of memory stretch afar and we know^ t h a t the ties severed for a time will be reunited in that land where death comes not. "By the light of the Lamp of Life that bums so bravely for a time, Flames low, and then goes out. Perchance in our groping, we shall find the clue That leads to t h e Treasure House, And peradventure to the Master, too." As the shadows deepen and eventide comes on we shall follow our brothers and with them rest in peace, "Till the sun grows cold And the stars are old And the leaves of the Judgment Book unfold."
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It is inspiring to think of hmnan life as stretching out beyond what we call death. We have often heard others refer to one who has gone before, as if he were still alive. We have all felt the continuing influence of those who have walked and talked with us for a time. Is it not an inescapable belief that death does not end the life begun here? Is there not a divine wisdom in concealing both the gates of life? And though we "Know not what the future hath Of marvel or surprise, Assured alone that life and death His mercy underlies." The ability to adjust oneself to the commonplaces of life ought to be instinctive to. all and since death and birth are both every day occurrences, surely neither death nor birth should possess the power to complicate or sadden our lives. "It seemeth such a little way to me Across to that strange country. The Beyond, For it has grown to be The home of those of whom I ana so fond. And so for me there is no sting to Death; I t is but crossing, with abated breath, A little strip of sea. To find one's loved ones waiting on the shore More beautiful, more precious than before." The promises of the service for the dead should be a reassurance to the living and tend to remove our terror of the idea of death. By keeping faith with oneself, with our fellowman and with God we should be glad to live, but not afraid to die. "And if tomorrow shall be sad. Or never come at all. We've had, a t least, today." The man never lived who had no faith, and one without hope has never been bom. With our belief in immortality we cherish the memory of our deceased brothers and pay our sincere tribute of love and affection. Though absent, we feel the presence of our dead and their continuing influence as though they w^ere in their accustomed places. We say, "That is what he did. That is how he would have acted." It is a beautiful immortality that endures in the gratitude and love of our fellowman long after the fragile body has returned to Mother Earth.
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Memorials of stone with noble words graven thereon may be erected and we can admire the one and read the other, but it is the memory of what they did and what they were that continues to enrich the lives of those who remain. This is immortality that all can achieve, by living and doing as well as we can and by helping and thinking of others. Men are not remembered because they were great, but because" they did great things. Every one can do great things for a neighbor or a friend through kindness, tolerance and helpfulness. These are qualities which all may possess and they are great, not because they show our own ability, but because they help others who cherish our acts in love and gratitude. Rich has been the life t h a t still ripples on in memory, like the widening circle of waves caused by a tossed pebble; poor indeed has been the life that leaves no echo of kindly words. On February 22, 1894, and before the writer of this report was a Mason, M.'. W.". GEORGE W. CLARK was elected Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. The tenth volume of the Proceedings of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge contains the following dedicatory page: "TO T H E POOR, D E S T I T U T E B R O T H E R MASTER MASONS O F KANSAS,
THEIR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS, AND THEIR KANSAS MASONIC HOME AT WICHITA, F O U N D E D THROUGH T H E LOVE A N D MUNIFICENCE O F T H E MASONIC CRAFT OF T H I S G R A N D JURISDICTION, THIS
TENTH VOLUME OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOST W O R S H I P F U L G R A N D LODGE OF K A N S A S , IS F R A T E R N A L L Y A N D LOVINGLY
DEDICATED." This tribute was in a large part inspired by M.'. W.'. GEORGE W. CLARK for it was during his tenure of office that the question of our Masonic Home was finally settled. M.'. W.'. Brother CLARK moved to Oklahoma about thirty years ago and Kansas Masonry lost a stalwart member. The following Memorial was prepared by R.'. W.'. ALBERT K. WILSON, who was elected Grand Secretary the year M.'. W.'. Brother CLAHK served as Grand Master: "Conforming with the immutable laws of nature, the Grim Reaper knocked at the portals of our Grand Lodge on Saturday
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evening, March 31, 1934, and finding the designs completed on the Trestle Board of our Senior Past Grand Master, M.'.
W.'.
GEORGE W . CLARK
He beckoned him to join the innumerable caravan on the long, long trek which has no ending. "The consciousness of having wrought designs which would be acceptable to his Maker, of having lived a life which redounded to his credit, to the credit of his family, his friends and the Masonic Fraternity which had honored him and which he served for so many years, brightened the closing years of a life spanning a period of more than four score years. "M.'. W.'. Brother CLARK was bom in Geauga County, Ohio, August 5, 1851, one of a large family. While a very young man he moved to Illinois, and as six of his older brothers had chosen to follow Blackstone for a career, he decided to do likewise and in 1879, after having passed the required examination he was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court. "In 1880 he located in Sterling, Kansas, becoming a partner of one of his brothers, late Brother Judge ANSEL R. CLARK. Three years later he was elected Probate Judge of Rice Connty and removed to Lyons, the county seat. In 1891 he was appointed Assistant Attorney-General and to discharge his duties he again changed his residence, this time moving to Topeka, Kansas. In 1895 the Kansas Court of Appeals was created and he was appointed Associate Judge of that Court in the Topeka Division. After retiring from this office he again entered the practice of law in Topeka with late Brother JACOB B . FURRY. "In 1904 Brother CLARK located in Oklahoma City. With the dawn of Statehood he became Judge of the District Court of Oklahoma County, and at the time of his death was serving his twenty-seventh consecutive year as Judge of that Court. "Brother CLARK early sought the Light of Masonry, and that it was his creed was evidenced by his kindly disposition, his thoughtful consideration of others, his forbearance and patience, his genial smile and his absolute reluctance to speak ill of any one." On January 29, 1927, Brother CLARK and his wife celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary and this date also marked the celebration of twenty years of service as District Judge in Oklahoma. Appended is a resolution adopted by the Oklahoma Bar Association, which shows the esteem and affection in which he was held by his professional associates: "With the dawn of Statehood, Hon. GEORGE W . CLARK began his career as District Judge in Oklahoma County, and for twenty years has continuously served in that position.
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"Few public officers have devoted themselves so assiduously to their duties. His services upon the bench have won the respect and admiration of t h e bar, to which has been added that most coveted of all honors, the confidence of the public. "He has conducted the business of his Court with ability, dignity, courage, impartiality and courtesy. If one characteristic of Judge CLARK be entitled to more praise than any other, it is his unfailing patience. "How often has he been observed advising with the remnant of a broken home, sympathizing deeply over the situations or conditions which no court could remedy. "Youth, under a suspended sentence, seldom hesitates to seek a private conference with Judge CLARK, and often courageously undertakes t h e task of living down his mistake and building anew a manhood t h a t was all but destroyed. "He has honored the bench a s the bench has honored him. We would not however consider our good friend as a Judge only; neither would we pay tribute to him as a lawyer only, rather as a man." The enumeration of t h e names of the brothers who have served a s Most Worshipful Grand Masters since the organization of Grand Lodge in 1856 shows that of the sixty-five who have been so honored, forty-one have passed to the Lodge Eternal. Truly, of them it m a y be said, "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord for they rest from their labors and their works do follow them." The names of many distinguished'brothers of other Jurisdictions have been added to the long roll of the dead and the wail of sorrow coming from their friends is mingled with our mourning the loss of our loved ones. Looking back over the traveled road, memories come crowding toward us and we thank God for the gift of memory which, after years and friends depart, enshrines the tender recollections of their journey with us. "No matter how heavy our loss is, No matter how^ great our despair. Heaven seems nearer and brighter When we know^ t h a t our loved ones are there." Fraternally submitted, JOHN W . N E I L S O N ,
Committee. CALL TO REFRESHMENT.
The M.". W.'. Grand Master called the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 1:30 p. M.
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AFTERNOON SESSION. The M.'. W.'. Grand Master called the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 1:35 P. MREPORT OP COMMITTEE ON TRIALS AND PUNISHMENTS.
W.'. RoscoE E. PETERSON, 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 Trials and Punishments submits the following report of its activities: One case was pending at the beginning of the year, and nine others have been referred to the committee. Of these ten cases, nine were completed, all resulting in verdicts of guilty, with punishment assessed as follows: Suspension, four; expulsion, five. One case remains incompleted, the trial having been delayed pending the final adjudication of charges in the civil courts. Of the completed cases, the average time that has elapsed from the receipt of the Charges and Specifications by the Chairman until the completed file has been transmitted to the Grand Secretary is three months and fourteen days. This average includes one case t h a t w^as pending for more than thirteen months, as the result of postponements granted at the request of the accuser and accused. In some of the previous reports, reference has been made to the necessity of using care in the preparation of Charges and Specifications. In the majority of cases there is no occasion for criticism, but there have been a few exceptions. I t may not be amiss to stress the requirement of our law, that the specification shall be a clear and concise statement, w^ithout repetition, of the particular facts constituting the offense. (By-Law 159). This does not require any narration of the evidential facts and circumstances by which it is proposed to substantiate the charge, but it does require a clear statement of the wrongful act. In preparing specifications, the simplest and most direct method is usually the best. As an illustration, it is simpler and more informative to state that at a specified time and place Brother A. B. committed a specified wrongful act, than it is to relate such evidential circumstances as the finding of stolen property in his possession, the fact that he was seen by witnesses under suspicious circumstances, or the fact that he has made damaging
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admissions. Where the accused has been dealt-with by the civil authorities, a reinforcement of the specification with a statement of such evidential facts as a plea of guilty or a trial and conviction in a civil court is informative, but it has sometimes happened that in stating the evidence the accuser has neglected to state the essential facts that constitute the offense. Such an omission tends to uncertainty and confusion. It should be remembered that it is not the occurrence of suspicious circumstances, nor conviction in court, that constitutes a Masonic offense, but the wrongful act itself. All cases of Masonic discipline require the attention of the Grand Miaster and Grand Secretary, some to a greater extent than othprs. We acknowledge with grateful appreciation the ser^ vices of these distinguished brethren in facilitating the work of the committee, and In making helpful suggestions when needed. It has been the purpose of your committee to avoid narrow and technical interpretations of our laws, and to administer them with all possible sympathy and liberality consistent with the demands of justice. Fraternally submitted, ROSCOE E . PETERSON, GUY W . BROWN, P H I L I P EUGENE STOTLER, P A U L W . KIRKPATRICK, WILLIAM F . SHEA,
Committee.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES AND LODGES U. D.
W.'. FRANK M . YEOMAN, chairman, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To The M.'. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. d A. M. of
Kansas:
Your Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D. submits its annual report, and as usual h a s to do largely with secretaries. In checking the reports In the Grand Secretary's office it is clearly manifested that the Secretaries with very few exceptions are taking pains with their reports and are making a determined effort to have their records straight. However there appears to be a few secretaries remaining who insist on doing their work in their own careless way. The new type of Annual Reports, being used by all except a few of the larger lodges, being in duplicate, have not been fully
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checked. I t is t h e r e f o r e impossible for t h i s c o m m i t t e e t o list a n d classify t h e different t y p e s of e r r o r s . W e find m u c h t h e s a m e t y p e of e r r o r a p p e a r i n g , b u t f r o m t h e c o r r e s p o n d e n c e of t h e s e c r e t a r i e s t h e n e w f o r m s a p p e a r t o b e m e e t i n g w i t h a p p r o v a l . T h e d u p l i c a t e r e p o r t s t o be r e t u r n e d t o t h e lodges should r e s u l t in b e t t e r r e c o r d s in t h e f u t u r e . Your committee would venture this suggestion, t h a t a lodge in choosing its s e c r e t a r y should insist t h a t he have a t least a r e a sonable d e g r e e of clerical ability, t h a t h e be w i l l i n g t o s e r v e for s e v e r a l y e a r s , so t h a t h e m i g h t b e c o m e f a m i l i a r w i t h M a s o n i c r e g u l a t i o n s a n d f o r m s . O u r s e c r e t a r i e s a r e all b u s y m e n a n d m a n y â&#x20AC;˘ of t h e i r v o c a t i o n s n o t closely r e l a t e d t o s e c r e t a r i a l d u t i e s . A g o o d s e c r e t a r y should be e n c o u r a g e d t o s t a y on t h e job. P e r f e c t r e p o r t s , 214 a s follows: 1, 2, 18, 19, 20, 22, 31, 32, 33, 38, 40, 42, 46, 48, 52, 53, 57, 58, 60, 62, 63, 73, 74, 77, 80, 83, 85, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 99, 112, 114, 119, 121, 122, 131, 132, 136, 139, 144, 146, 155, 156, 164, 166, 168, 173, 176, 178, 179, 183, 186, 193, 197, 201, 202, 207, 209, 211, 215, 216, 219, 222, 238, 240, 245, 249, 251, 252, 253, 257, 258, 259, 261, 276, 278, 280, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 292, 296, 298, 299, 300, 302, 303, 304, 306, 307, 308, 309, 315, 316, 317, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 332, 333, 335, 336, 337, 338, 340, 342, 343, 344, 345, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 363, 365, 366, 367, 369, 379, 380, 381, 383, 389, 390, 396, 397, 398, 401, 403, 412, 413, 415, 417, 420, 423, 424, 426, 428, 429, 430, 437, 439, 440, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447, 448, a n d 449.
23, 24, 26, 27, 65, 69, 70, 72, 103, 104, 105, 149, 150, 152, 188, 189, 191, 224, 235, 237, 266, 269, 272, 293, 294, 295, 311, 313, 314, 329, 330, 3 3 1 , 346, 351, 352, 370, 371, 378, 405, 410, 4 1 1 , 431, 432, 433,
W h e n t h e c o p y of t h e A n n u a l R e p o r t is r e t u r n e d t o t h e l o d g e we w o u l d s u g g e s t t h a t it be a c c o m p a n i e d b y a l e t t e r f r o m t h e G r a n d S e c r e t a r y in a n i n t i m a t e discussion of t h e w a y s a n d m e a n s t o m e e t t h e p a r t i c u l a r w e a k n e s s t h a t m a y be s h o w n on t h e r e p o r t . W e feel t h a t m a n y of t h e r e p e a t e d e r r o r s a r e d u e t o a l a c k of k n o w l e d g e on t h e p a r t of t h e s e c r e t a r y a s t o h o w t h e r e c o r d s should be k e p t . Where the same irregularities appear each year we suggest t h a t t h e y be g i v e n t h e p a r t i c u l a r a t t e n t i o n of 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 s w h e n t h e y visit e a c h lodge t o s e g r e g a t e f r o m t h i s r e p o r t t h e v a r i o u s e r r o r s m a d e b y t h e s e c r e t a r i e s of all l o d g e s in t h e i r d i s t r i c t a n d g i v e t h e s e c r e t a r i e s t h e n e e d e d i n s t r u c t i o n s in e a c h case, s o t h a t t h e s a m e m i s t a k e s will n o t o c c u r a g a i n . Y o u r c o m m i t t e e a p p r e c i a t e t h e a s s i s t a n c e of t h e G r a n d S e c r e t a r y in t u r n i n g o v e r t o u s t h e c o r r e s p o n d e n c e h a d w i t h t h e diff e r e n t s e c r e t a r i e s in r e g a r d t o t h e e r r o r s , b u t r e g r e t t h a t w e did
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not have these reports in time to review them carefully and thus be able to suggest recommendations which might best serve the interests of the lodges. In reviewing this correspondence we were impressed by the sincere desire of most of the secretaries to make the corrections promptly and as suggested. Believing that the ultimate aim of all these efforts is to keep the Masonic records straight, and that this is also the desire of practically all of the secretaries, we urge the closest cooperation between the Grand Secretary and the District Deputy Grand Masters in their follow up when this corrected duplicate copy is sent back to the various lodges each year. Your committee has given some little time to the smalysis of the conditions which develop in checking the Book of Annual Returns which are called for periodically and which came in last year. We are particularly impressed with the large list of secretaries who failed to make corrections after they had agreed to do so. One hundred ninety-two secretaries seem to be guilty under this count. Also the amount of remittance sent is incorrectly shown in this important record from a very large group. Ninetyseven such reports being incorrect, incomplete or blank. We would also call your attention to the following special cases: Lodge No. 14, the 1930 rolls are minus 110 names; No. 19, 1931 part of the rolls were written on paper and pasted in the book; No. 30, the book was in very poor condition; No. 46, the 1929 rolls were entirely blank; No. 47, the 1929 rolls were all blank, 1933 made on a sheet of paper; No. 106, almost everything was wrong, the book in poor condition; No. 166, 1933 was entirely blank; No. 176, 1931 was entirely blank, 1932 all written in pencil; No. 120, pencil used frequently and the book in poor condition; No. 130, 1929 and 1930 all blank; No. 221, 1929 roll was blank, synopsis of returns and officers for 1930 on the 1929 page, 1929 on the 1930 page; No. 224, 1933 is all blank; No. 234, 1930 rolls blank, 1929-1933 in very poor condition; No. 249, the same dimissions reported in 1929 and 1930; No. 257, 1932 roll in bad condition; No. 267, book poorly kept; No. 362, 1930 roll in very bad condition; No. 364, all rolls typed on paper and pasted in book; No. 279, 1929 had 22 names on the rolls in error; No. 421, 1933 rolls entirely blank. Thirty-seven lodges carried names on the rolls in error. Fortytwo lodges had names omitted from the rolls. We find that most of the secretaries forwarded their Annual Reports promptly, which should have been a source of considerable satisfaction to the Grand Secretary's office. We find that only four lodges have been denied representation for failure to
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mail their reports on or before J a n u a r y 10th, these four being Nos. 187, 231, 260 and 340. No. 260 draws first prize for delaying their Annual Report which arrived January 22nd, post-marked January 21st. Credentials were withheld lodges for incomplete remittance 69, 70, 81, 84, 97, 105, 106, 108, 205, 210, 240, 243, 248, 261, 304, 435, and 436.
from the following thirty-four of the 1934 t a x : Nos. 11, 45, 59, 126, 136, 138, 168, 175, 188, 195, 330, 335, 353, 359, 379, 416, 425,
We find there are six lodges who owe for two full years; they are Nos. 168, 210, 248, 416, 434 and 436. The delinquencies for 1934 show thirty-four lodges owing $3,340.34. F o r 1933 sixteen lodges owe $2,157.30. For 1932 twentyseven lodges owe a total of $5,939.95 and for 1931 three lodges owe $373.40. Lodge No. 39 owes a balance on 1932 and 1933 but has reduced the amount during the year. No. 106 still owes for 1932, a part of 1933, but has paid a part of 1934. No. 180 owes a balance for 1931 and 1932. No. 210 owes for two full years. No. 248 owes a balance for 1932, 1933 and 1934 but has made a pajrment during the year on their old balance. No. 267 owes a balance for 1931 and 1932 and has reduced the delinquency none during the year. No. 271 owes a balance for 1932 and 1933 and has reduced the delinquency none during the year. No. 416 owes a balance for 1931, 1932, 1933 and 1934. They have reduced their 1931 tax $500.00 during the year. No. 434 owes for 1932 and 1933 but paid the 1934 tax. No. 436 owes for 1932, 1933 and 1934 and has paid nothing during the year. It is apparent from reports both from the Grand Master and Grand Secretary t h a t these distressed lodges have shown a disposition to revamp their budgets and put their business affairs on a sound basis; and that there is a desire even in the smaller communities to maintain the lodge, ajid also a realization t h a t expenses can be adjusted to cover necessities so that carrying on will not be a burden. While it may appear unfair to some of the brethren to carry a little additional load, yet your committee feels t h a t it is the spirit of Masonic charity that we continue to exercise every avail-. able means to render assistance to these lodges, and to give them encouragement. From all reports it would appear that the employment of a full time Lecturer, who has been able to spend a number of days visiting and giving instruction to these lodges, has been not only
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wise but practicable, and we recommend- t h a t the cooperation of the Grand Lodg-e Officers with these lodges be continued, and that only in the last resort should the Charter of a lodge be arrested. There being no lodges operating under Dispensation, we find nothing to report under this heading. Fraternally submitted, F R A N K M . YEOMAN, B E N J A M I N F . HULL, CARL H . MOORE,
Committee. ORATION.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master introduced Brother a member of Wyandotte Lodge No. 3, who delivered the following address which, on motion of M.'. W.'. J O H N MCCULLAGH, was ordered printed in the Proceedings: EDWARD M . BODDINGTON,
"OUR HERITAGE." To The M.'. W.'. Grand Liodge of A. F. & A. M. of
Kansas:
You are Master Masons, and I challenge you to meditate with me for a brief while on your great heritage. The secular historian has, for convenience, used our mythical and sacred figure 3 in the division of the world's history into ancient, medieval and modern. The history of our Craft is blended in and is a part of civilization from its inception. However, its definite antiquity and evidences are somewhat hazy, as is the civilization of mankind itself. The early history of mankind, shrouded in mystery, breaks through the dawn some six or seven thousand years ago, when the wandering Nomads formulated group langnaages and wrote upon tablets of stone in symbols and hieroglyphics. Your Aryan ancestors were then roaming the plains of Europe and Asia, tending their flocks under the stars in tribal dignity. Through the mist of time the Nomads were denominated civilized
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when the historian found them associated together in groups sufficiently large to be known as settled communities. The historian, H. G. WELLS, states: "It is still doubtful whether we are to consider Mesopotamia or Egypt the earlier scene of two parallel beginnings of settled communities living in towns." By 4,000 B. C. such communities are known to have existed in both these regions on the fertile flood plains of the Tigris, Euphrates and the Nile. Like the civilization of which we are a part, out of the remote past at the dawn of civilization, the philosophy of Masonry, or its prototypes, awakened that spark in man which flew from the Divine anvil. Man was created in the spiritual image of the great Architect. The use of symbols, signs, rules, regulations and the discoveries in science, be they ever so primitive, were essential to the development of this five-sensed human being, so that he might reach out in his imagination to a realization of Gfod and himself. The Ancient and Honorable Order of Masonry throughout the ages has taught its neophytes to walk, work, talk together, and to walk, work and talk with the Grand Architect of the Universe. The 4,500,000 Master Masons, scattered over the expanse of this little world of ours, may not all have made a careful study of our Craft, its philosophical tokens, and the peace that comes from such understanding, but its philosophy of God and the immortality of the human soul has, throughout the countless ages, raised millions from the clod of clay to see God in nature, in evolution, in longing, in the symmetry of the flowerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in fact, to see God in everything. Man is truly unshackled from the prejudices and superstitions which were undoubtedly born of the vicissitudes through which the earliest geological man passed, then inherited by the Hottentot, the brown-skinned savage, and the Oriental, Regardless of what commentators may say, the antiquity of the Institution of Masonry is incontestably established. That a
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part of it originated in Egypt, and was engraved on the history of the Sidonian builders, is undeniably a fact. Today, Masonry is the largest and oldest secret organization in the world. We must be charitable to the various historical views regarding its origin. Whether it came from geological men, from Mesopotamia or Egypt, or with the dawn of civilization, we find it, in no mistaken terms, in the building of King Solomon's temple, in the building of practically every great cathedral throughout the middle ages, and down to the present time. Sufficient authoritative information about the lodges of learned artificers, wherein symbolism and secrecy not dissimilar to Masonry were practiced, is extant to convince us that Masonry, or its prototypes, were rocking the cradle of early civilization into a growth of sublime intelligence. Let us part the curtain of time and look back upon the historical stage to the mysteries of Egypt, where societies were formed by a people who had made considerable advance in science. "The Egyptians in the time of Moses were proficient in all the arts and sciences, as the gigantic works constructed in those early ages, still existing, prove. Their language was mystical and their priests secured the mysteries of their religion from the knowledge of the vulgar or uninitiated by symbols and hieroglyphics, comprehensible alone to those of their order. The fraternity of ancient Egypt was denominated the Hiero-Laotomi, or Sacred Builders." (Robert Macoy, General History Freemasonry). Egypt was and is so much shrouded in mystery that "the interest and purpose of those stupendous fabrics, the pyramids, was a great mystery, and a mystery they still remain." MOSES was initiated into the mystery and the arts and sciences from Egypt had been carried to the Greeks several centuries before. The memory of the Israelites of the magnitude and splendor of those colossal Egyptian structures urged them on to attempt construction, when they reached the promised land, of a suitable temple to their
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Jehovah. MOSES died. The Israelites lacked sufficient knowledge in the arts and sciences to build the temple, so we find the wise king, SOLOMON, requesting the assistance of the King of Tyre in the building. That Phoenician monarch furnished the timbers of cedar and fir, and provided a very skillful designer, builder and architect in the person of HIRAM ABIFP, to direct the building of King Solomon's Temple. As MACOY says: "So perfect was the organization among the vast number of workmen, and so systematic the distribution of labor, that Solomon's Temple, with all its gorgeous splendor and minute ornaments in detail, was finished in little more than seven years from the laying of the foundationstone ; while the Temple of Herod, where the same accurate arrangement did not exist, occupied thirty-six years; that of Diana, at Ephesus, two himdred years; St. Peter's Cathedral at Rome, one hundred and fifty-five years; and St. Paul's in London, thirty-five years in building." Masonry flourished in eastern Asia and took a westwardly direction with the march and progress of civilization. Some 400 years after the completion of the Temple, NEBUCHADNEZZAR entered Jerusalem, sacked the edifice, removed the two pillars, JACHIN and BOAZ, robbed, pillaged and burned the city; the rude barbarians' firing brand ignited the Phoenician cedars and firs, and in a few hours the Temple was a smoldering mass of ruins. Many captives were carried away to Babylon, and among their number were many noble-hearted Giblemites, who were descendants from the builders of Solomon's Temple. They held the secrets of the lodge and taught their children Masonry for a period of 52 years, during the captivity. In that time they furnished and ornamented the buildings in Babylon. When they were liberated in 536 B. C , 42,560 of exiled Jews returned from Babylon and neighboring cities to Jerusalem. From this period the fraternity of itinerant Masons passed westwardly
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into Greece, roaming Spain and other countries where their services were employed in the creation of the famous edifices for which the ancient world is justly renowned. Let us shift our attention from the Israelites and examine what was transpiring in Rome. In 715 B. C , the Roman colleges of Constructors were established, composed of men learned in all the arts and trades necessary for the execution of civil, religious, naval and hydraulic architecture, with their own laws and judges. Emperor NUMA POMPILIUS, in founding these Colleges, made them at the same time civil and religious societies, with the exclusive privilege of building temples and public edifices, their relations to the State and the priesthood being precisely determined by the laws. They were assigned labors of more than ordinary importance, first the enlargement of the capitol, then the completion of the temples dedicated to the sun, moon, Saturn, Mars, and other divinilies commenced under ROMULUS and other Sabine kings. On the termination of these labors NUMA directed the construction of temples to Faith, to Fidelity, to ROMULUS, and JANUS, the God of peace. Rome was fortified on its seven hills. The composition of each college was not unlike that of a Masonic lodge, and the members were learned in the religious or symbolic teachings of the period, as well as in the arts and sciences. (Robert Macoy). As the Roman legions and the chariot wheels ground their way westwardly there followed in the wake of conquest these building fraternities. They never remained inactive, and were ever rebuilding in better style those monuments which the Roman legions had destroyed. In Spain they founded Cordova; in Gaul, Empodorum, where they built a famous circus, to which the consul FLAMINIUS gave his name. You find their work in Herculaneum and Pompeii, which contain many monuments erected by building fraternities which were buried under the lava of Vesuvius. The architecture there found is fully equal to that of Rome. JULIUS CAESAR, pursuing
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his conquests, destroyed all the Celtic monuments and Druidical monuments, and partially conquered Britain during 55 B. C , wherein he used the artificer to build an entrenched camp with walls inside of which, as elsewhere, habitations, temples and aqueducts appear; and from this arose Eboracum (York), a city celebrated in the history of Freemasonry. The reign of AUGUSTUS in the year 30 B. C. was fertile in splendid monuments. The building fraternities were greatly augmented, the great learning of these men initiated in all arts the generous principles professed by them, and their mysterious organization surrounded them with so much consideration that many distinguished men sought to participate in their privileges. As outstanding monuments to their skill and idealism stands the Temple of Jupitor, the theatre, the Mausoleum, two triumphal arches, and even the Jewish architects were protected in Rome. In 120 A. D., under the reign of ADRIAN, we find the fraternities of builders in Great Britain. Another great wall was built in that country to protect the Roman legions, who were constantly menaced by the marauding bands that then infested the country. The greater part of the members of the Colleges at Rome embraced Christianity, but Emperor MARCUS AURELJUS, irritated by the progress made by this new doctrine, determined to destroy it by force, and ordered during this period fresh persecution against the Christians, in consequence of which many of them fled from Rome to the western countries. History records that the Christian Masons at Rome sought refuge in the catacombs from the edicts fulminated against them, and an escape from the tortures to which they were condemned. Your speaker was privileged to walk through and inspect some of the Christian catacombs whose miles and miles of labyrinth were dug out of the lava beds in and about Rome. Some 600 miles of such subterranean hiding places were excavated by the early Christians so that they might hold their meetings and worship according to the dictates of their consciences, free from the
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persecution of the Emperors. There I saw how the early Christians had spaded or chiseled crypts or shelves along those miles and miles of subterranean passages so that the bones of each Christian might be placed therein to remain intact for the Resurrection Day. It is a far cry in intelligence from that early belief to the more rational thought, that the soul of man is God's Temple and that man's body is merely the earthly habitation of his spiritual self. In 313 A. D., by edict of CONSTANTINE, which declared that Christianity was the religion of the state, the persecutions against the Christians and the Masons ceased. At that time there were in Rome more than 500 temples, 37 gates and triumphal arches, 6 bridges, 17 amphitheaters, and theaters, 14 aqueducts, 5 obelisks, many monumental columns, mausoleums, baths, and sepulchers, all of which were built by the fraternities, colleges or architects. In 325 A. D. the Church of the Lateran, and shortly thereafter another dedicated to ST. PAUL were built by the order of CONSTANTINE, and both are constructed in the form of a Cross. The Greek cross was used by the Christian architects, not because it was ordered by CONSTANTINE, but because of its mysterious relation to the religion of all nations, and as a part of their symbolism and the secret teachings of their colleges. I t formed the ground-plan of the Temple at Jerusalem, and represented unity and trinity. Therefore SOLOMON'S Temple served as a model, being recognized as a masterpiece of architecture and the first Temple erected and dedicated to one God. In England the foundation of Canterbury Cathedral was laid in 1600 A. D. and that of St. Paul's Cathedral in London seventy-five years thereafter. Today if you will inspect the frescoes beneath the great dome of reconstructed St. Paul's Cathedral you will find the romanesque rose carved in stone side by side with the emblems of Masonry. The latter are blazoned forth in beautiful mosaic work.
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At the conclusion of the dark ages, when knowledge, learning and the secrets of intelligence were limited to the clergy and the few secret crafts which were Masonry, there is a Renaissance of learning, and a Reformation of thought, a rebirth, as it were, of man's right to develop his talents among his fellowmen. Our AngloSaxon heritage is a great inheritance, and closely connected and affiliated therewith is Freemasonry as we know it and practice it today. There was no recognized authority or Grand Lodge until 1717, when the four lodges in London determined to elect a new Master and form a Grand Lodge, and from that body all other lodges of Masonry in Christendom have been chartered. Freemasonry thereafter found its way in all civilized countries. Its humane and elevating principles, its dogma of liberty, equality and fraternity alarmed the kings and clergy, and they sought to arrest its progress. The story of the Inquisition, with the block of the executioner, with its cruelties practiced against the fraternities, including condemnation to the galleys at Vienna, when even the Sultan undertook to annihilate them, forbidding the practice of Masonry in Russia, Holland, France, Italy, Portugal, shows what the early Masonic members endured; but all this violence failed to check the progress of the Institution, which spread over the face of the globe. Forty thousand houses and eighty-six churches were destroyed in the great London fire of 1666. The rebuilding of the world's largest city fell to local craftsmen, who were unable to meet the demand for labor and had to call upon craftsmen of other countries. These craftsmen united in a lodge under the authority of Sir CHRISTOPHER WREN, that great architect of St. Paul's, and rebuilder of London. Thereafter, by virtue of the persecutions, the Masonic corporations, except in England, were dissolved, and even in that country they were no longer busy with operative Masonry. (Macoy).
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The Bunch of Grapes Tavern (Dispensation No. 126) in Boston, Massuchusetts, was the first American lodge chartered from the Grand Lodge of England in 1733. Three years thereafter another lodge was chartered in Philadelphia, and the history of Masonry in America from that time is well known to you. What a glorious part Masonry has played in the march and progress of civilization. Turning to the new land, the land reserved and set apart, so to speak, by the Grand Architect, for the use of civilized men when they had attained a sufficient degree of intelligence and understanding, we find America. From the signing of the Magna Charta in England, through the Declaration of Independence, the Revolutionary War, and in the very fabric of the Constitution of the United States, we find the underlying principles of Freemasonry as cornerstones. It should be a source of pride to you that the outstanding leaders in the struggle for liberty, the formulators of the documents, most of the very signers of the Declaration of Independence, and many of the outstanding minds behind the drafting of the Constitution, were Master Masons. There are many definitions of Freemasonry which unite in proclaiming it to be a system of morality, by the practice of which its members may advance their spiritual interest and mount by the theological ladder from the lodge on earth to the lodge in Heaven. The Father of our Country, GEORGE WASHINGTON, while he was the Master of his lodge, said: "The grand object of Masonry is to promote the happiness of the human race." These definitions of our great Institution are good, but I prefer that contained in the constitution of the Grand Orient of France: "Freemasonry is an Institution essentially philanthropic and progressive, which has for its basis the existence of God and the immortality of the soul. It has for its object the exercise of benevolence, the study of universal morality, and the practice of all the virtues."
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In these modern times, when landmarks of thought and economic values are changing, we find a great challenge to every Master Mason. The challenge is that we stay on the. track, remain true to the ideals which have guided our Craft through thousands of years of human history, and not be impatient to throw overboard all the plans which have so long been useful on the trestleboard of life. We know that: "As our dreams are, so are we. We shape in thought, what soon we shape in deed. And what we daily hold within, we grow to be." We must not be like SHAKESPEARE'S character: "The time is out of joint; Oh cursed spite, that I was born to set it right," but we should feel like the expression in PIPPA'S song, "God's in His Heaven, all's right with the world." As Masonry blazed the long trail of history, we find scientific discoveries, education, knowledge, intelligence and a will to develop the esthetic senses in man, and by a stretch of his imagination he gropes out of this mighty universe into a realization of his part in a divine plan. By Masonry men have been released from this little prison of a world, the three lesser lights and the three greater lights are a challenge to their intelligence and should inspire any studious Mason to a full realization of life, its illimitable horizon, and his privilege to participate in it. So proficient are we in the sciences, that is, astronomy, physics and mathematics, that our Australian brothers in the building of a tomb to the Unknown Soldier, at Melbourne, Australia, have so placed a disc in that tomb that only at eleven A. M. on November 11th annually the rays of the sun light up the interior of the tomb. So accurate has been the calculation in that regard that in the space of 2300 years there will be only two minutes variation in the illumination of the tomb by the sun, and in 4300 years there will be no variation. From our discoveries in science we know that the Grand Architect of this universe has placed mankind in
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a well ordered universe, governed by law and order. This hypothesis is proved beyond a reasonable doubt. God runs the whole galaxy of the stars. He runs the planets around the sun on time and by that force, which is known to man but only understood by the Creator of this universe, all of the heavenly bodies are held in place and kept on an unseen track by an invisible hand. As sure as the universe is planned, ordered, and indestructible, so sure are we that the ideals of Masonry which have carried man from his primitive stage to the highly civilized condition t h a t we now know, are indestructible. You may destroy mankind, you may blot out his intelligence for a time, but that spark within him which reaches and towers above it for light will find truth. The safe highway to truth is found in the philosophy of our Order. Man cannot destroy truth; it is indestructible and eternal. So let us time our Masonry so that every hour of the day it may light up the interior man and guide humanity to greater and better things. Misled and misguided humanity is out of joint. Our personal disharmonies are magnified. Discord for a time breaks into the symphony of life, but we Master Masons must rise to our full height and be heroes in the strife. Our Order has never shirked its responsibility; our philosophy in life is pure and has ever given intelligent, Godfearing leadership. Age upon age, persecution upon persecution as the destructive tyrants and the dictators come and go, but the sure, sweet voice of truth cannot be stilled. The pure philosophy of our Craft will guide man through the ages until the earth is cold and time shall be no more.
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE.
R.'. W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON, chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted and ordered printed in the Proceedings: To The M.\
W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of
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Your committee is pleased to report that the Review of Proceedings has been completed and is ready for publication in the Proceedings of this Annual Communication. I t is therefore recommended that this review be published in accordance with the usual custom. During the past year requests for fraternal recognition have been received from several Grand Lodges and they have been referred to this committee for consideration and report. SYMBOLIC GRAND LODGE OF GERMANY I N EXILE.
There was referred to this committee under date of December 23, 1934, a request for fraternal recognition from what is termed the "Symbolic Grand Lodge of Germany in Exile, Jerusalem." For many years prior to 1930, nine Grand Lodges occupied the territory of Germany and some of them were officially recognized as regular by several Grand Lodges. However, in 1930 a new Grand Lodge was organized designated as the Symbolic Grand Lodge of Germany, with headquarters in Hamburg, and a request was made for our Grand Lodge to extend them fraternal recognition. A report was submitted to Grand Lodge in 1932 by this committee, stating t h a t no specific information or copy of their laws had been received and therefore their request was denied. The Grand Lodge now requesting recognition states that in the summer of 1932 a large section of the German Grand Bodies publicly renounced the essential principles of w^orld Masonry and repudiated the Ancient Charges. Masonic conditions, therefore, became chaotic and all Masonic meetings of every kind and character were forbidden by the local authorities. This so-called Symbolic Grand Lodge of Germany in Exile was organized in Jerusalem on November 15, 1933. It has affiliated a lodge working in the Hungarian language and two lodges in the Orient of Jerusalem, as well as several others scattered over that part of the country. â&#x20AC;˘ One year ago your committee reported that a request for recognition had been received from the National Grand Lodge of Palestine, located in Jerusalem, but in view of a lack of additional information requested the committee were unable to make a definite report. A most thorough investigation was made concerning this Grand Lodge through the Secretary of the Committee on
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Correspondence in New York, B r o t h e r OSSIAN LANG, who is with-
out doubt the best informed Mason in this country concerning Masonry in general throughout the globe and I am informed that this so-CEdled Symbolic Grand Lodge of Germany in Exile is of irregular birth. He states that it is t h e child of what was known as the Symbolic Grand Lodge of Germany. In view of this fact and t h a t the requesting Sjonbolic Grand Lodge of Germany in Exile have assumed jurisdiction and in the absence of any constitution or by-laws your committee unhesitatingly recommend that their request be denied. NICARAGUA, CENTRAL AMERICA.
Lack of the constitution and regulations of the Grand Lodge of Nicaragua makes it necessary to report that further consideration be indefinitely postponed. PARA, BRAZIL.
Anent t h e report of this committee one year ago upon the application of the Grand Lodge of the State of Para, Brazil, your committee h a s received a copy of their formula but it does not conform entirely to our reg^ulations concerning sovereign jurisdiction and therefore your committee recommends that this matter be indefinitely postponed. CZECHO-SLpVAKIA.
Since t h e report of this committee one year ago concerning the Grand Lodge of Czecho-Slovakia a communication has been received, b u t conditions remain t h e same with two Grand Lodges in their jurisdiction and therefore, under our formula, we cannot g r a n t their request for fraternal recog^nition. LESSiNG zu den drei RINGEN I N CZECHO-SLOVAKIA.
A communication was received from this Grand Lodge under date of May 22, 1934, asking that further consideration be given their request for recognition, but as t h e same conditions still prevail in that jurisdiction as set forth one year ago, in that there are two Grand Lodges in their jurisdiction and therefore under our formula we cannot grant their request, your committee have no hesitation in recommending that it be denied. PARAHIBA, BRAZIL.
A communication from the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Grand Lodge of Parahiba, BrazU, under date of December 1, 1934, w a s received by your committee, in which they ask for fraternal recognition of their Grand Lodge, but as they do not conform to our formula regarding sovereign jurisdiction your committee have no hesitation in recommending that their request be denied.
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DENMARK.
Since the report submitted by this committee last year concerning the Grand Lodge of Denmark no additional information has been received other than a list of their Grand Officers and committees and therefore we recommend that the matter be indefinitely postponed. Fraternally submitted, ALBERT K . WILSON,
Chairman. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON GENERAL PURPOSES.
W.". HARRY E . PEACH, chairman, reported that nothing had been referred to his committee requiring action at this Annual Communication. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATION OF RECORDS AND PROPERTY.
W.'. ROBERT C. CALDWELL, chairman, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Following an Intensive survey of the records and property in the Masonic Library Building, your committee desires to submit the following report: We offer no recommendations for changes in the system of keeping the accounts, nor the handling of funds, and we believe that the present system of keeping the records is sufficiently condensed, convenient and comprehensive, to meet the requirements of the Grand Lodge in a businesslike manner, and that it affords quick and easy access to all data of value or Interest or consequence. The duties of this committee are enumerated on pages 58 and 59 of the Book of Laws, and are specified in fourteen separate items, each of which will receive individual attention in this report. Item No. 1.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Historical Registry of Membership.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;At the Annual Communication in Topeka last February this item received the attention of the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D., and a recommendation was incorporated in its report which is printed on page 123 of the Annual Proceedings of 1934. The subject of that recommendation was the separation of the Regfistry into a live and dead file, and the committee which I now represent was admonished by the Grand Master to undertake this
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item of our duties with concentration upon the advisability of such a division of the Historical Registry of Membership. The meaning of this title, and the significance of this record were vague to your committee before we began our work, and with courteous regard for the possibility that equal ignorance of the use and importance of this Masonic record may exist among the members we deem it pertinent to give you a detailed description of the Historical Registry of Membership and its uses, believing t h a t an understanding of it will not only afford you satisfaction but t h a t you will then be prepared to indorse the conclusions of your committee. The Historical Registry of Membership is the working list of all members of this Grand Jurisdiction, to which the Grand Secretary must refer daily. Keeping it current is one of the routines of office work that requires concentrated effort and care. I t is a card filing system, made up of cards about 3 by 5 inches in size, upon which is recorded the entire Masonic career of every man who has been initiated or affiliated in this Grand Jurisdiction since the organization of this Grand Lodge, seventy-eight years ago. A separate card is prepared for each new Mason reported to the Grand Secretary by secretaries of lodges. The number of cards t h a t may' be filed for each individual is practically unlimited. The first card identifies him by name and the name and number of his lodge, and bears the dates he was initiated, passed, raised, admitted from another lodge or jurisdiction, dimitted, died, suspended, expelled or restored, and a record of his official positions held in his local lodge. A card of different color holds record of his official career in the Grand Lodge. A plain white card shows his Grand Lodge committee assignments. An additional card is inserted in his file every time he changes his affiliation from one lodge to another in this Grand Jurisdiction. The Regist r y is maintained in alphabetical order by names of members, identified by alphabetically indexed place cards. In addition to this roster of members a separate file is maintained, on salmon colored cards, recording the names of members by lodges, -which is indexed numerically by lodges first, and alphabetically by members thereafter. It is a small part of the Historical Registry of Membership, and is. not disturbed except to make corrections that will keep it current. Yet it is large enough when you consider that the number of members of this Grand Jurisdiction now in good standing is 65,480 Masons. The Historical Registry of Membership occupies seventeen cabinets of six drawers each. The drawers are 3i^ inches high, 1 0 ^ inches wide and 2 feet l(jng, divided in the middle and contain two rows of cards each. A fairly accurate estimate places the total number of cards that compose the Registry at 200,000. The matter under advisement
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has to do with the separation of this immense roster of members to provide a live or working fUe and a file of inactive cards. Until two years ago the entire number of cards, approximately 200,000, were kept in one cumbersome and unwieldly file. I n 1933 the Grand Secretary caused to be eliminated from the Registry all of the cards t h a t bore records of Masons who had died, or whose membership in this Grand Jurisdiction terminated prior to 1901 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;thirty-four years ago. The result of that elimination is the establishment of the dead file which stands in juxtaposition to the live file in the office work room. You who have had experience with the card system of keeping your accounts in business would not tolerate the encumbrance of dead timber in your live files, to be pawed over before reaching the subject t h a t is of importance to the Immediate business a t hand, and the imperative necessity of separating the Historical Registry of Membership, one of the most important, and perhaps the most used record in the Grand Secretary's office, could be more readily comprehended by you after a personal survey of the system as it is now in operation, than by impressions gained from a committee report. The wisdom and economic importance of keeping the Historical Registry of Membership separated into a live and a dead file were recognized and approved by the Council of Administration of this Grand Lodge after making a personal investigation. We, your committee, commend the separation as a wise act t h a t will be of interest and value to the Grand Lodge from the standpoint of economically expediting its business, and we are convinced that the Grand Secretary should be unhampered in clarifying the Historical Registry of Membership by removing the dead cards as often, and a t such times as, in his judgment, necessity may require. And the favorable opinion of the present system of maintaining the Registry, expressed by the Most Worshipful Grand Master, conveys a confidence in your committee's judgment and the judgment of the Grand Secretary. We, your committee, recommend, upon our own initiative and responsibility, that the action taken by the Grand Lodge at the 1934 Annual Communication in adopting that part of the report of the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D. t h a t pertains to the Historical Registry of Membership should be rescinded. We further recommend t h a t such matters as the organization of his office, and the routine of daily duties of his able corps of assistants, should be recognized as business details of office management within the prerogative of the Grand Secretary, and should be delegated without restraint to that officer who is responsible for maintaining strict Masonic discipline in the matter and manner of posting records under his charge, and who is better able to estimate and practice economies, and arrange the conveniences of his work
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than any committee or body less familiar with it. In the investigation of the Historical Registry of Membership we found that the posting, up to and including 1933, is completed, all corrections made, and both the live and dead files properly and completely indexed. The 1934 Annual Reports are in the process of being posted on the Historical Registry of Membership, and the work is progressing rapidly. Item No. 2.—Abstract of Lodge Returns.—This abstract is in bound book form, posted up to date and neatly maintained. I t records, in condensed form for quick reference, the entire Masonic work of each lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction. It is considered a valuable reference, but is seldom used. Item No. 3.—Card Index to Grand Lodge Proceedings.—This is a card system, properly indexed by subjects, for quick reference to the various incidents that compose the business of each Annual Communication, and it is posted up to date. Item No. 4.—Filing of Transcripts of Lodges.—These are all filed in numerical order by lodges, and no new ones were received during the year. Item No. 5.—Filing of Transcripts of Trials.—This file is in numerical order by case numbers, identified by an index, and contains complete records of the functioning of the Committee on Trials and Punishments, together with all particulars of each trial. Item No. 6.—Filing of Annual Reports.—All Annual Reports have been received and have been filed in steel cabinets where they are easily available. The current file contains the 1934 reports, and the permanent file contains all reports received from lodges from the date of their institution to and including 1933. In connection with this subject w^e desire to remind you of the superior convenience of the new forms upon which the Annual Reports for 1934 were made. I t is our opinion that they present a notable improvement over those formerly in use. The data on the old and the new forms is identical except that the new forms include additional, pertinent information that is of great value. Their shape is different, and t h a t feature affords conveniences that offer lodge secretaries an opportunity for maximum accuracy and a minimum of errors. The new forms are spaced for typewriter use, and may be executed by machine or by hand with pen and ink, and the operations in making up the reports follow each other in consecutive order by full sheets instead of being divided into half pages, as was necessary on the old forms. The new report forms are comprehensive, easily executed, and should encourage secretaries to render Annual Reports promptly and accurately.
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Item No. 7.—Filing of Charters.—Original charters of all lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction are on file in appropriate cases bearing proper labels. Item No. 8.—Filing of Historical Data and Pictures.—We found that the historical data and pictures sent in by lodges have been neatly labeled and appropriately exhibited. Item No. 9.—Indexing of Negatives of Photographed Charters.—The system of filing negatives of photographed charters in a few boxes, each containing one or more negatives, identified by an index, has been discontinued, but the index and filing boxes have not been destroyed. In their stead the negatives are now enclosed in strong envelopes, one negative in each, individually labeled by lodge numbers and filed in numerical order in a large cabinet behind glass doors. Your committee considers this an improvement in one of the many details of the Grand Secretary's office. Item No. 10.—Books of Annual Returns.—All Books of Annual Returns for the last five years have been checked and returned to lodges, as evidenced by identifying marks in the catalog of such books which is kept as a record. .Item No. li.—Answering and Filing of Correspondence.— Through a comparison of dates on letters received, and the carbon copies of replies, which are filed together under appropriate titles, it appears that not to exceed three days may expire between the dates of receipt and reply, according to the nature of ordinary correspondence, and that inquiries for data are given immediate attention and answered as soon as the requests can be granted. Item No. 12.—Filing Annual Proceedings of Other Grand Jurisdictions.—When other Grand Jurisdictions supply this Grand Jurisdiction with only one copy of Annual Proceedings it is filed in the Grand Secretary's office until the succeeding year's Proceedings is received. It is then made available in the Library. Should other Grand Jurisdictions send two copies of Annual Proceedings, one is retained in the office of the Grand Secretary and the other is filed in the Library. Any surplus Proceedings received are stored in the basement for use as required. Item No. 13.—Books, Publications and Magazines for the Library.—Practically every known Masonic publication and magazine is received by the Grand Secretary. These are kept on convenient tables in the Library while current, and are than wrapped in paper for protection and sanitation, and stored in the rear of the Library. The priceless volumes, consisting of original editions, ancient writings and books that cannot be duplicated, the value of which is beyond estimate, are housed in glass show^ cases and may be examined or read on the premises by visiting members of the Fraternity. The MCFARLAND Library is intact in its
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steel shelving on the mezzanine floor of the Library, and other books, conspicuously labeled, are arrsmged on shelves. All articles and data for the museum receive immediate attention upon receipt, and after being properly labeled or endorsed are deposited artistically in glass show cases, or filed in drawers prepared for the purpose, according to the nature of the material. Item No. 14.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Other Records, Grand Lodge Building and Compliance With Regulations of the Last Communication of Grand Lodge.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;A careful inspection was made of the Grand Lodge Building from top to bottom, and of the personal property contained therein. The furniture and equipment belonging to the Grand Lodge are adequate and in good repair, and the general appearance of all of the offices is neat and orderly. An ample supply of Grand Lodge Laws, Annual Proceedings, current forms and supplies are all on hand. The janitor is a member of the Fraternity and deserves much praise for his excellent work in keeping the equipment in repair, and the entire building clean and wholesome. The building is solid, and its structure firm. However, the walls show what is believed to be the effects of the drouth and heat of the past summer, which seems to have brought into prominence the cracks t h a t have been mentioned in previous reports on this subject. These cracks are conspicuous in the offices reserved for the Grand Master, which are temporarily occupied by the Grand Secretary Emeritus and his clerk, but are not so prominent in other parts of the building, except that the north and south walls bordering the middle landing of the grand stairway on the east side of the building are checked in an intricate pattern that makes the observer dizzy trying to determine whether the grotesque decorations on those walls are really checks in the paint or the effects of too much giggle-water under the belt of the painter. The paint is scaling from the plaster at various points throughout the building. These defects are believed to be detrimental to the plaster only, and t h e expense of repairs would be high because retouching alone would not harmonize with the present finish, and it will be necessary to replaster the Grand Master's entire suite as well as the walls referred to on the grand stairway. Your committee does not recommend that this be done at this time. The heating plant and other mechanical fixtures are In good repair with the exception of steam radiators. A few of the latter leak, and are so subtle that in some spots the floors have been stained before the leaks were discovered. The entire system of steam radiation should be overhauled before next fall, and your committee recommends that the Grand Secretary be authorized and instructed to employ a competent plumber to do the work between the end of this and the beginning of the next heating season.
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The regulations of the last Annual Communication have been complied with, with the possible exception of the restoration of the Historical Registry of Membership to its former cumbersome bulk, and since such restoration would hinder the efficiency t h a t characterizes the service to which the Grand Secretary and his assistants are devoted, and the policy of maintaining a live and a dead file separately is approved by the highest authority in this Grand Lodge, further comment is considered superfluous. The Committee on Investigation of Records and Property extends its sincere thanks to the Grand Secretary, the Assistant Grand Secretary and each of their associates in the office for their courtesies and the cheerful assistance they rendered In this investigation. And we wish to compliment them all upon the competent manner in which they are conducting the affairs of the office that is of such vital importance to the Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted, ROBERT C. CALDWELL, JAMES A. CLARK, HARVEY S . MCINTOSH,
ComTnittee. LIBRARY AND MUSEUM.
Our Grand Master requested the Grand Secretary to present to Grand Lodge a modified program for our general office which had been privately discussed. After a brief discussion of general conditions during the past several years and considering the cessation of work upon the history of Kansas Masonry, the Grand Secretary expressed the belief that the handling of the Library and Museum would not be too onerous a task for our Grand Secretary Emeritus, and would likely bring him happiness and the brethren pleasure and profit. Considering further the fact that this valuable adjunct to the Grand Secretary's office was founded and fostered by R.'. W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON throughout his long service as Grand Secretary, the brethren were called upon to join in the desire of the Grand Secretary to place our venerable and faithful servant of many years in charge of this storehouse of literature and historical treasures. The Grand Secretary's proposal was favor-
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ably commented upon and the suggestion unanimously approved by motion of M.". W.'. GILES H . LAMB, seconded by R . ' . W.'. WILLIAM M. GLENN. CALL TO REFRESHMENT.
The M.'. W.". Grand Master called the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 7:30 p. M.
EVENING SESSION. The M.'. W.". Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor at 7:30 P. M. EXEMPUFICATION OF THE WORK.
The Third Degree was very accurately exemplified in dramatized form by Plains Lodge No. 367 under the direction of W.'. STANFORD M . SMART, Lecturer. CALL TO R E F R E S H M E N T .
The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge was then called from labor to refreshment until 8:30 A. M., Thursday, February 21st.
MORNING SESSION. Thursday, February 21, 1935. The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor at 8:30 A. M., followed by prayer by the Grand Chaplain. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE.
M.'. W.'. CHARLES N . FOWLER, for the committee, submitted the following report which was adopted section by section, and as a whole, all law changes receiving the necessary two-thirds vote. At the last Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge the subject of irregularities, conflicting sections and unconstitutional .provisions in our Laws was' referred to this committee for consideration and report a t this Annual Communication. Your committee
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has carefully considered these subjects. We are making few recommendations as to changes in our present Laws, except in the case of conflict with the Constitution or other By-Laws. We feel that it should be the policy of this Grand Lodge to make only such changes in our Laws as are important and necessary. We therefore beg leave to submit the following report: By-Law 31. We find this By-Law is in conflict with Article I, Section 4 of the Constitution. In order to reconcile this it will be necessary to strike out the words "who SHALL BE ONE O F . THE THREE PRINCIPAL OFFICERS." This by-Law will then read as follows: 31. Committee on Credentials.—The Committee on Credentials shall report the members present as follows: (1) Present Grand Officers; (2) Subordinate Grand Officers; (3) Past Elective Grand Officers; (4) District Deputy Grand Masters; (5) Grand Representatives; (6) Past Masters;' (7) Masters and Wardens or their proxies. The name of a member shall not be included more than once in the report except as a District Deputy Grand Master or as a Grand Representative. By-Law 57. There is also in our Statutes a By-Law, No. 57-A, which in a manner conflicts with No. 57. We therefore recommend that By-Law 57 be amended by adding, after "the nearest traveled route," the following words: "except in all cases where a member is to receive mileage in the Grand Chapter he shall only be paid one-half of the mileage to which he would be entitled from the Grand Lodge," and, in order to reconcile this By-Law with the Constitution we recommend that these words be added to the ByLaw: "If neither of the three principal officers be in attendance the allowance shall be paid to the proxy representing the Lodge." The amendment of By-Law 57 eliminates the necessity of By-Law 57-A which we recommend be repealed. By-Law 118 was referred to this committee by the Grand Lodge at the last Annual Communication under the head of Law Changes in the Grand Secretary's Report. We find that the first two notes under this By-Law are inapplicable. We therefore recommend these two notes be eliminated. By-Law 122. We recommend' that this By-Law be amended by adding the following words: "if he reside within its jurisdiction, or shall have been vouched for if he reside without its jurisdiction." This By-Law will then read as follows: 122. Petitions—Committee of Investigation.—The Committee of Investigation shall not report upon any petition for Advancement imtil the petitioner, if he has received one or more degrees, shall have been vouched for, or proved himself by due examination an Entered Apprentice, or Fellow Craft; and it shall not report upon any petition for Membership until the petitioner shall have visited the Lodge if he reside within its jurisdiction, or shall have been vouched for if he reside without its jurisdiction.
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By-Law 134. Article VI, Section 5 of the Constitution provides that a dimit shall be granted upon a majority vote of the members present sustaining such request or application. In order to reconcile this By-Law with the Constitution we recommend it be amended by inserting after the word "and", in line five, the following words, "upon a majority vote of the members present sustaining such request or application". The By-Law as amended will then read as follows: 134. Dimission—Certificate.—An applicant for dimission shall not be required to state his reasons therefor. He may prefer his request orally or in writing a t any Stated Communication. The Lodge shall forthwith take action upon said request or application and upon a majority vote of the members present sustaining such request or application the dimit shall be granted unless the member applying therefor be at the tinae an elective officer of the Lodge, have charges pending against him, or be in arrears for dues. When the application has been granted, the Secretary shall give to the applicant a certificate of dimission showing that he is in good standing and that his Lodge dues are paid to date. SUBJECTS REFERRED TO THIS COMMITTEE BY THE COMMITTEE ON REPORTS OF GRAND OFFICERS.
Conferring Degrees Out of Time.—Your committee approves the remarks of the Grand Master on this subject. Trials and Punishments.—Our present law provides that the Grand Lodge shall pay the mileage and per diem of the committee. In our opinion the situation does not call for any changes. Grand Lodge Dues.—We commend the Grand Master's rem a r k s under the heading of Grand Lodge Dues. History.—Your committee is in accord with the action taken by the Council of Administration in discontinuing for the present the compiling of the History of the Grand Lodge. Life Memberships.—Your committee is not in full accord with the interpretations of the Grand Master in reference to the matt e r of Life Memberships. While we are of the opinion the Grand Lodge has power to regulate the issuance of Life Memberships, such action can not be made retroactive. Your Committee on Jurisprudence further reports that because of the new arrangement made in conjunction with the Grand Council and Grand Chapter relative to salaries and maintenance, we recommend that the Council of Administration be empowered to carry out the recommendations of the Committee on Finance which were just adopted, regardless of By-Laws 54 and 55. Fraternally submitted, ELRICK C . COLE, CHARLES N . FOWLER, ELLIS F I N K ,
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
W.'. ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, chairman, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of
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Your Committee on Finance reports as follows: We have examined and audited the accounts of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer for the period January 24, 1934 to January 24, 1935 and find them to be correct. We have checked the annual reports of these officers and they correctly reflect the original record. We have checked the items of Revenue and Income with the reports of the lodges and the other sources of income and traced the various items to their correct classification in the Cash Book and Cash Account. We have verified the amounts turned over by the Grand Secretary to the Grand Treasurer by actual check of the receipts numbered 1 to 148 inclusive. We have checked the Warrant Account and find the w a r r a n t s signed by the proper officers, properly endorsed by the payees and supported by memoranda, bills or data establishing the debt. We have verified the security holdings in the possession of the Grand Treasurer and find them to be as shown in his report. We have verified the cash balance on hand as of February 1, 1935, in the Citizens Bank of Galena, Kansas, and attach to this report a certificate from the bank supporting this verification. The fees for Special Dispensations for which a fee was charged have been turned over by the Grand Master and properly accounted for by the Grand Secretary. The reports of the Grand Secretary and the Grand Treasurer are printed in full on Pages 27 to 47 inclusive of the Advance Reports and as a matter of economy are not reproduced here. Last year the Committee on Finance recommended that no separate account be kept on Shaver Monitors, and that the money derived from the sale of Monitors be shown in the same classification as money received from the sale of blank forms; this is being done. However we have segregated the items in the Monitor Account and made an inventory of the stock of Monitors on hand as follows: Original Purchase Purchased February 15, 1934
312 1008 1320
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No. sold, (paid for and cash posted 1933 and 1934) No. sold, (paid for and cash posted 1935) No. sold, (In Transitâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Not paid for)
726 45 45
No. on hand February 12, 1935
816 504 1320
We report on Blank Forms Account as follows: Original inventory Blanks Purchased
$ 252 15 687 00 ? 939 15
Sales to date Inventory (approximately)
$1,096 78 290 00 $1,386 78
It will be noted that the original investment has already been retired and we have on hand more than the original purchase. At the same time the lodges have been afforded a considerable saving through this handling of these forms. During the year the Council of Administration employed FRANK A. MCCOY, a Certified Public Accountant, of Topeka, Kansas, to check and audit the records of the Grand Secretary for the period ending January 22, 1934. This audit was completed and a report made to the Grand Master under date of January 12, 1935, and a copy of said report is attached hereto and made a part of this report. This auditor verified the check made by the Committee on Finance last year and reported the books and accounts of the Grand Secretary to be correct in all detail. This accountant made certain recommendations as to some of the fonns used in our office procedure as follows: F I R S T : In order that bills supporting the warrants may be clearer and more fully cover the transaction he recommends the use of a printed form upon which the information may be written, and attached to the warrant. This suggestion has already been adopted by the Grand Secretary and we recommend the contin- â&#x20AC;˘ uance of this form and that the warrants be sent to the Grand Master for his approval with this form attached. SECOND: To bring our financial records more in line with m o d e m business practice the auditor recommends the substitution of loose leaf columnar books for both the cash received and the warrants issued. Inasmuch as this will make a better record and allow the use of tjrpewriter in handling the records, as well as otherwise materially reduce the work in the Grand Secretary's
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office, we recommend that the change be made and that the Grand Secretary be instructed to submit to the Council of Administration samples of the sheets supposed t o be used and adopt the sheets so approved by the Council. A sample approved by the committee is attached hereto. For several years the subject of the form of warrants to be used h a s been a matter of discussion in this Grand Lodge. Your committee has given this matter full consideration from all angles and we recommend that the warraxit now being used be continued in service. This present form was largely designed by our late brother, R.'. W.'. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH, who was Grand Treas-
urer of this Grand Lodge from 1909 to 1933, and the warrant was planned by him to fill all the requirements of this Grand Lodge as well as to facilitate handling through the banks, and as above stated the committee recommends it be adopted as the form of warrant to be used. There has been suggested many times that a full time paid Librarian be employed by this Grand Lodge. The committee appreciates the value of such an officer and realizes the need of such service but with the revenues curtailed as they are a t present we recommend that no provision be made for this position a t this Annual Communication. REVENUE AND EXPENSE.
Revenue. Sixty cents per capita on 65,480 Miscellaneous
$39,288 00 1,000 00
Expenses. Committee Allowances (By-Law 55) Expenses Grand Lodge Communication Expenses and per diem of Lecturers Grand Master's Apron Grand Master's Jewel Grand Master's Contingent Fund Grand Master's Salary (By-Law 54) Grand Treasurer's Bond Premium Grand Treasurer's Salary Grand Secretary's Bond Premium Mileage to Representatives (By-Law 57) Mileage and Expenses (By-Laws 55 and 56) Minor Salaries (By-Law 54) Per Diem of Committee on Trials and Punishments
$
375 00 500 00 2,200 00 78 25 190 00 1,500 00 800 CO 25 00 200 00 10 00 2,000 00 1,200 00 180 00 300 00
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Postage and Express Printing Annual Proceedings Private Stenographer to Grand Master Stationery and Printing Publication of List of Regular Lodges Grand Lecturer's Salary Repairs on Monument to M.'. W.'. Richard R. Rees Grand Secretary Emeritusâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Picture and Postage Grand Secretary's Salary, Total $4,000.00, 72% Grand Secretary Emeritus Salary, Total $3,600, 72% Office Building Maintenance and Taxes, Total $4,000.00, 72% Grand Secretary's Incidentals, Total $500.00, 72% Stenographic and Clerical Help including Assistant Grand Secretary, Total $8,000.00, 72%
800 2,000 600 1,000 185 2,000 35 50 2,880 2,592
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
2,880 00 360 00 5,760 00
Wherever there is a conflict between these appropriations and the By-Laws, w^e recommend that the By-Laws be amended to conform to the amount appropriated. We find a cheering note in our financial situation in the fact that after steady decline in our revenue each year since 1931, in i934 the income showed an increase of approximately 10% over the previous year and your committee feels hopeful that the bottom of the decline has been reached. In closing this report we wish to thank the Grand Secretary, his Assistant and their staff for the generous assistance they gave us, and their patience and courtesy in helping in every way with the work of the committee. No request made by the committee was denied and all cooperated to make the work of checking the records both a pleasure and a source of enlightenment. Fraternally submitted, ARTHUR H. STRICKLAND, EARL T . PYLE, MOSES H . COLE, HENRY L . GAMES, WILLIAM B . P E N N Y ,
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REPORT ON HISTORY.
R.'. W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON presented the following report on the history of Masonry in Kansas: To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of
Kansas:
Each year since I undertook this work I have submitted brief reports covering the progress made, but with sufficient manuscript prepared to make two good sized volumes, my report this year of what has been accomplished by me in the writing of a History of Freemasonry in Kansas will be somewhat lengthy in order that the printed Proceedings will show just what comprised the two volumes of the history thus far prepared. In 1928 "The Special Committee on History of Grand Lodge," of which I was chairman, submitted a formula, or plan, for the preparation of "a complete history of the Grand Lodge and the Craft in general in Kansas", specifying the subjects, and briefly outlining what each should cover. This formula, or plan, was adopted by Grand Lodge and it has been followed in the two volumes I have completed. For thirty-five years I served this Grand Lodge as Grand Secretary and at the time of my retirement, in October, 1928, I had been in Masonic work for almost a half century. I had passed the three score and ten years allotted to man. For more than fifty years this Grand Lodge had been agitating the writing of a History of Freemasonry in Kansas. Therefore, I felt t h a t because of my years of service in Masonic work and as Grand Secretary, my intimate acquaintance with all but the first three Grand Masters of our Grand Lodge, my knowledge of the organization of many of the lodges, and familiarity w^ith the transactions and records of our Grand Lodge for so many years, I was eminently fitted to launch the writing and compiling of this history. I had served my brethren to the utmost of my ability for years and with the arrival of my seventieth milestone along life's journey I felt I could possibly serve them still better by relinquishing the office of Grand Secretary and start the work which then had been delayed far too many years. My brethren had reelected me to the office of Grand Secretary each succeeding year, and I flatter myself that had I been so inclined I could still be in that office, but I gave it up for an uncharted course. I have found it is one which leads into the highways and byways, back through histories to the early days of Kansas, to the early days of our local Masonic Bodies and the
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Grand Bodies; through old record books whose covers have not been pened for years and years; digging back through old records in the offices of Registers of Deeds and Abstractors; tramping up and down along the Missouri River, through the underbrush which now covers the old townsite of Kickapoo, reading thousands of pages of the Minutes of our local bodies and hundreds of pages of the first newspapers ever printed in Kansas; writing letters, verifying and tracing statements, in order t o know whether there was any t r u t h in them; securing pictures and taking new ones, and then, after doing all the above, sitting down and writing and compiling the history itself. It is a n herculean task and one who h a s not engaged in asimilar undertaking has no idea or conception of the immensity of the work. Possibly -were I less conscientious I could have saved much time and labor by taking statements just a s they came to me and not verifying them, but it has been, I might say, an iron clad rule of m y life t o have things authentic or else set forth the basis on which the statement is made. In this history I have exhausted every means available to verify and trace statements and data, with t h e result that many heretofore accepted versions of where some of our first Masonic Bodies and the Grand Bodies were organized, have been found to be totally without foundation. In such instances I have cited my authority for the correction. I have always felt that if a history is not authentic it is not worth while. You of course understand that in addition to preparing the two volumes for the Grand Lodge I have likewise completed Volume I of t h e History of Capitular Masonry, of Cryptic Masonry, and of the Order of Christian Knighthood. There a r e approximately 1,800 pages of manuscript thus far prepared for the histories of the several Bodies and about 300 pictures. The two volumes prepared for t h e Grand Lodge will contain about 1,100 pagesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;950 of printed matter and 150 pictures, while the balance will go into the other three histories. The pictures a r e of old maps, one showing this country long before it was opened up for settlement; others showing the Indian Reservations, pictures of old buildings in which the Masonic Bodies met, of old historic buildings intimately connected with the Masonic and physical advance in this state, picture of the tombstone of the first Master ( J O H N M . CHIVINGTON) of the first lodge or-
ganized in Kansas, now Wyandotte Lodge No. 3, pictures of some of the pioneers of Masonry who became prominent in our Grand Bodies and in civic affairs, and many others, all of which I feel will be interesting to the reader. The first two volumes will cover the following subjects: Authorization, Preface, Introduction, Preliminaries to and the
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Organization of the Grand Lodge, Semi-Centennial Celebration, Our Grand Secretaries and Their Offices, Smithton Lodge No. 1, Leavenworth Lodge No. 2, Wyandotte Lodge No. 3, Kickapoo Lodge No. 4, Washington Lodge No. 5, Lawrence Lodge No. 6 The surface of the History of Masonry in this jurisdiction has hardly been scratched. There is a world of history surrounding the. almost one hundred defunct lodgesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;ninety-three to be exact. These comprise fourteen lodges which were granted Letters of Dispensation but for various reasons they were returned to the Grand Lodge; fifty-six lodges whose charters were surrendered or revoked; seventeen consolidated w^ith other lodges, and six dropped from the rolls because of the organization of Grand Lodges in Colorado, Indian Territory, Montana and Utah. Some of our defunct lodges date back almost to the organization of our Grand Lodge, among them being old Ottumwa No. 11, Emporia No. 12, Lecompton No. 13, Tecumseh No. 15, and many others just as interesting. ' Following the history of the defunct lodges should come that of each Communication of the Grand Lodge, setting forth in a concise manner, the outstanding legislation of each, excerpting interesting portions from the addresses delivered, followed by short sketches of the presiding Grand Master. This part of the history can be made intensely interesting, especially covering the early Communications of our Grand Lodge, for the reason that we were in the formative period, our Grand Masters were fearless leaders, they had an abiding faith in the principles of Freemasonry and believed in a strict adherence to the Ancient Landmarks, Charges and Regulations of the Fraternity, and their addresses delivered before the Grand Lodge were gems of thought, full of wise counsel and warnings to the Craft to permit of no innovations. The manuscript has been wrapped, properly sealed and is ready to be delivered to the incoming Grand Master, as it is complete in every detail and ready for printing at such time as the Grand Lodge may deem it expedient. Fraternally submitted, ALBERT K . WILSON,
Grand Secretary
Emeritus.
410
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
STANDING COMMITTEES. The M.'. W.". Grand Master appointed the following committees for the ensuing year: On Credentials.—^ROBERT H . MONTGOMERY, N O . 63, Oswego; HOLMES W. HAVILAND, No. 3, Kansas City; JOSEPH F . SEYMOUR, No. 68, Leavenworth; FRANK W . BROWN, N O . 383, McDonald; HARRY V . K N A P P , NO. 199, Norton. On Reports of Grand Officers.—JAMES M . JACOBY, N O . 107, Independence; ORVAL E . MOON, N O . 12, Emporia; FRANK D . SPERRY, N O . 146, Ellsworth; HABRY A. GiRTON, No. 195, Hays; CLINE C . CURTIS, No. 306, Colby. On Finance.—EARL T . PYLE, No. 134, Clay Center; MOSES H . COLE, No. 206, Harper; HENRY L . GAMES, NO. 269, Conway Springs; WILLIAM NELSON. N O . 90, Topeka; ROY H . CLOSSEN, N O . 102, Cof-
feyville. On Jurisprtidence.—ELEICK
C . COLE, N O . 15, Great
Bend;
JAMES A. CASSLER, N O . 172, McPherson; J O H N M . K I N K E L , N O .
140, Hutchinson; ELLIS F I N K , N O . 110, Winfield; CHARLES N . FOWLER, N O . 60, Salina. On Trials and Punishments.—ROSCOE E . PETERSON, N O . 167, Darned; WILLIAM F . SHEA, N O . 133, Arkansas City; J. FORREST AYRES, No. 232, Greenleaf; RICHARD W . EVANS, N O . 222, Dodge City; PAUL W. KIRKPATRICK, NO. 91, Marysville. On Chartered Lodges and Lodges V. D.—FRANK M . YEOMAN, No. 230, Kingman; HAYNE A. DERMID, N O . 433, Wichita; CARL H . MOORE, NO. 32, Auburn. On General
Purposes.—HARRY
E . PEACH, N O . 12, Emporia;
HERBERT E . JULIEN, N O . 19, Olathe; J O H N A. HETZEL, N O . 142,
Newton. On Investigation of Records and Property.—ARTHUR H. STRICKLAND, No. 272, Kansas City; B E N J A M I N F . D U N K I N , No. 303, Wichita; EDGAR D . MAY, NO. 51, Topeka. On Correspondence.—ALBERT On Necrology.—JAY
K . WILSON, N O . 51, Topeka.
B . KIRK, NO. 38, lola.
1934-35.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
411
PRESENTATIONS.
Upon the election of R.'. W.". OTTO R . SOUDERS as Grand Master, W.". Ross MCCORMICK, on behalf of the Masons of Wichita, presented him with a fine Gladstone traveling bag. It was accepted with appropriate expression by our newly elected Grand Master. Bro. EARL HINTON of McPherson Lodge No. 172, secretary to our Grand Master, and on behalf of the McPherson brethren, presented a Past Grand Master's Jewel to the retiring Grand Master. M.". W.". Bro. CASSLER expressed his appreciation and acknowledged the many courtesies and fine support that had been accorded him throughout the year by the brethren of his home lodge. ADDITIGNAL VISITORS.
The Grand Master introduced W.". HERSCHEL HORN, Grand Senior Steward representing the Grand Master of Colorado and R.'. W.'. CHARLES W . HEIDEMANN, our Grand Representative in Wisconsin who had not previously been presented. NEXT A N N U A L .
Brother EDWARD J. CAMP, Senior Warden of Topeka Lodge No. 17, on behalf of the four Topeka lodges, ex-' tended an invitation to the Grand Lodge to hold its next Annual Communication in the Capital City. It was unanimously accepted. VOTE OF THANKS.
M.'. W.'. GEORGE F . BEEZLEY moved that a vote of thanks be extended to the brethren of Wichita for the fine hospitality and courtesies extended during this Annual Communication. The motion was adopted.
412
PROCEEDINQS
OF THE
February.
GRAND OFFICERS.
The following Grand Officers, having been elected and appointed, were duly installed by M.'. W.'. GEORGE O. FOSTER, assisted by M.'. W.'. J. FORREST AYRES as Grand Marshal. M.'. W.". OTTO R . SOUDEKS Wichita Lodge No. 99, Wichita.
Grand Master
R.'. W.'. JAMES H . WENDORFF Deputy Grand King Solomon Lodge No. 10, Leavenworth.
Master
R.'. W.'. CHARLEY B . E R S K I N E G r a n d Senior W a r d e n Preston Lodge No. 283, Cimarron. R.'. W.'. HENRY S. BUZICK, JR.: Grand Junior Warden Sylvan Grove Lodge No. 359, Sylvan Grove. M.". W . ' . JOHN MCCULLAGH Galena Lodge No. 194, Galena.
;.Grand T r e a s u r e r
M.". W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka.
Grand Secretary
Bro. FRED W . CONDIT
Grand
Chaplain
Patmos Lodge No. 97, El Dorado. W.'. CLAUD F . Y O U N G Grand Senior Deacon Rising Sun Lodge No. 8, Fort Scott. W.'. BENJAMIN F . HULL Grand Junior Deacon Sunflower Lodge No. 86, Wichita. W.'. WILLIAM B . P E N N Y Grand Marshal Zeredatha Lodge No. 80, Cottonwood Falls. W . ' . HARVEY S. M C I N T O S H Grand Sword Bearer Morton Lodge No. 258, Cheney. * W . ' . PAUL M. M A R T I N G r a n d Senior Smlthton Lodge No. 1, Highland.
Steward
*W.'. OTTO H . ROMMEL. Grand Junior Sutton Lodge No. 85, Waterville.
Steward
W . ' . HOMER T . H A R D E N Grand Wichita Lodge No. 99. Wichita. W.". LAUREN DALE RIGG Joppa Lodge No. 223, Leon. * N o t present for installation.
Pursuivant Grand Tyler
1934-35.
GRAND LODGE OF
KANSAS.
413
GRAND LECTURER.
M.'. W.'. BEN S. PAULEN, Chairman of the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers, called up the above matter which had, by his committee, been referred to the Grand Lodge. After considerable discussion a motion to leave the whole matter with the new Council of Administration was adopted. READING OF JOURNAL.
The Journal was then read by Brother LEON L . COUSLAND, Patmos Lodge No. 97, Official Stenographer, and approved. CLOSING.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master than closed The M.". W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas in Ample Form.
d.
Grand Master.
ATTEST :
Grand
Secretary.
414
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February.
LIST OP DISTRICTS. DiBTBicT N o . 1. Location. White Cloud Highland Troy Wathena Severance Bendena Denton
Name. White Cloud Smlthton Troy Wathena Severance Bendena Denton
DISTRICT No.
Hiawatha Hamlin Morrill Powhattan Horton Sabetha Robinson
2.
Hiawatha Hamlin Morrill Powhattan Horton Sabetha Robinson
DISTRICT NO.
DISTRICT N O . 7. No. 78 1 55 64 313 440 449
35 185 373 363 326 162 159
Olatbe Gardner Edgerton Lenexa Spring HiU Stanley
Loulsburg Paola Osawatomie Fontana
5.
Olathe Gardner Palestine Lenexa Spring HIU Stanley
DISTRICT NO.
DISTRICT N O .
Xenla Garland Fort Scott Devon Hiattvllle Hepler Fulton Mapleton Unlontown Bronson
No. 61 88 33 286 341
8.
Xenia Memphis Rising Sun Devon Hlattvllle Hepler Fulton Eldora Excelsior Bourbon
47 108 8 92 216 398 210 28 115 268
DISTRICT N O .
Lane Greeley Garnett Westphalia Colony Kincaid Richmond
9.
Lane Greeley Delphian Avon Olive Branch Klncaid Richmond
339 211 44 305 212 338 426
4.
Kansas City Wyandotte 3 Kansas City Armourdale 271 Kansas City Kaw 272 Kansas City *R. E. Sherman..369 Kansas City West Gate 438 Bonner Springs Bonner Spring8..366 White Church. Delaware 96 Piper Piper 385 â&#x20AC;¢Roger E . Sherman. DISTRICT NO.
Name. La Cygne Eureka M o u n d City Lotus Parker
3.
Leavenworth Leavenworth 2 Leavenworth King Solomon... 10 Leavenworth Hiram 68 Ft. Leaven worth.. Hancock 311 Lansing Nine M i l e 49 Bollng Bollng 365 Faston Easton 45 DISTRICT No.
Location. La Cygne Pleasanton M o u n d City Blue M o u n d Parker
19 65 127 135 56' 444
6.
Peace Paola Osage Valley Equity
243 37 24 131
DISTRICT N O .
Scammon Columbus Galena Baxter Springs Weir
DISTRICT N O .
Whiting Netawaka Wetmore Centralla Corning Gofl
10.
Scammon Prudence Galena Baxter Black D i a m o n d 11.
Whiting Polar Star Wetmore Home Nemaha Goff DISTRICT N O .
Potter Doniphan Effingham Muscotah. Atclilson Atchison Huron
351 100 194 71 274
250 130 53 89 13 430
12.
Kickapoo Arcana Mackey Muscotah Washington Active Huron
4 31 48 116 5 158 72
GRAND LODGE OF
1934-35.
DISTRICT No.
Location. Lawrence Lawrence D e Soto Linwood Eudora Baldwin Tonganoxie Perry Lecompton
13.
Name. Lawrence Acacia D e Soto Linwood Doric Palmyra. Henri Perry Lecompton
DISTRICT N O .
ClrclevUle Helton Soldier Mayetta Hoyt Denlson
DISTRICT No.
Moran La Harpe lola Bumboldt Savonburg
.. 20 .. 42 ..240 .393 ..327 .372
15.
Marmaton La Harpe lola Pacific Virginia
415
DISTRICT No.
No6 9 40 241 83 23 190 415 420
14.
Clrclevllle.. Holton Soldier Mayetta.... Hoyt Denlson
KANSAS.
245 325 38 29 315
Location. Waterville Blue Rapids Irving...; Frankfort Vermillion
DISTRICT No.
Topeka Topeka Topeka Auburn Dover Wakarusa Maple Hill
Erie Urbana Chanute...' Chanute Thayer
16.
Erie Urbana Cedar King David Thayer
76 239 103 416 149
Y a t e s Center Neosho Falls. Le B o y Grldley Burlington
Sedan Elgin Cedar Vale
'.
Vesper OUve Chautauqua
DISTRICT N O .
Edna Cofleyvllle Caney Tyro Independence Cherry vale Elk City
136 350 355
18.
Edna Keystone.. Caney Tyro Fortitude Cherryvale Carson
DISTRICT No.
Marysvllle.... Oketo Seattle Summerfleld..' Axtell Seneca Oneida
17.
..345 ..102 ..324 ..386 107 ...137 132
19.
MarysvUIe Oketo Beattle Summerfield Axtell Seneca Oneida
91 25 259 354 234 39 323
Fredonla N e w Albany Fall River Coyville Neodesha. Altoona Benedict Buffalo
95 81 163 57 94 118 403 379
25.
Garfield Wamego Lafayette Asmar Farmers
DISTRICT N O .
Clifton Clay Center Green Oak Hill Wakefield
144 82 27 314 66
24.
Constellation N e w Albany Greenwood Coyville Harmony Altoona Benedict Buffalo
DISTRICT No.
Leonard ville Wamego Manhattan KUey Randolph
101 141 79 70 62 407
23.
Gilead Tuscan Neosho Hebron Burlington
DISTRICT N O . DISTRICT N O .
17 51 225 32 138 402 370
22.
Euclid Signal Corinthian Carbondsde Ridgeway Scran ton
DISTRICT N O . DISTRICT N O .
No. 85 169 112 67 320
21.
Topeka Orient Siloam Auburn Dover Wakarusa M a p l e HIU
DISTRICT N O .
Lyndon Osage City Burlingame Carbondale Overbrook Scranton
20.
Name. Sutton Blue Rapids Blue Valley Franlrfort Vermillion
235 75 16 344 166
26.
Clifton Clay Center Highland Oak Hill Wakefield
122 134 296 334 396
PROCEEDINGS
416
DISTRICT N O .
DisTBiCT N o . 27. Location. Name. Emporia Emporia Amerlcus Amerlcus Hartford Hartford Saflordville Saffordvllle Cottonwood Falls..Zeredatlia Lebo Lebo Allen Allen
DISTRICT No.
Howard E l k Falls Longton MoUne Grenola
DISTRICT NO.
Bepubllc Scandia BeUeville Narka Cuba Miinden
;
DISTRICT NO.
Lincoln S y l v a n Grove Lucas Luray Natoma Plalnville Codell
110 233 156 342 133
30.
Eepubllc Lebanon BeUe-yille ...Narka Cuba Munden
Location. danton Galva McPherson.:.: Wlndom Lindsborg Moundridge Marquette.
...123 221 129 349 362 128
31.
Lincoln 154 Sylvan Grove....359 Blue Hill 198 Luray 153 Natoma. 390 Paradise 290 Codell 418
Augusta Beaumont Douglass Leon '. El Dorado Towanda Rosalia Latham
DISTRICT N O .
Wichita Wichita Wichita Wichita Mulvane Clearwater Valley Center Cheney Mount Hope Sedgwick
Abilene Bennington Chapman Enterprise Junction C i t y SaUna Solomon
32.
Benevolent 98 Bennington. 180 Antiquity 280 Enterprise 437 Union 7 Salina 60 Solomon City....105
74' 439 151' 223 97 30 434 401
35.
Newton Halstead Halcyon Advance. Burrton
..142 46 120 114' 182
36.
.Sunflower 86 Wichita 99 Albert Pike 303 Bestor G. Brown433 Muivane 201 Unity 273 Valley Center....364 Morton 258 M o u n t Hope 238 Sedgwick 139'
DISTRICT No. DISTRICT No.
34.
...Mystic Tie !...Beaumont Douglass Joppa Patmos Towanda Rosalia Latham
DISTRICT N O .
Newton Halstead Peabody.... Florence Burrton
33.
Name. No. Canton 197 Galva : 251 McPherson........l72 ....:Wlndom..... :..276 Llndsborg 397 .....Moundridge .346' Marquette 353'
DISTRICT N O .
155 126 26 267 248
29.
Wlnfleld :.Wlnfleld Burden Clinton Dexter Dexter M a p l e City Maple C i t y Arkansas City... Crescent
DISTRICT No.
No. 12 109 193 395 80 152 335
28.
Hope Meridian Longton Mollne Canopy
February,
OF THE
37.
Belle Plaine ;...Belle Plaine Wellington Wellington South H a v e n Haven Oxford Oxford Caldwell Sumner Milan Milan Conway Springs....Mistletoe Argonia Argonia
173 150 157 165 203 255 269 285
GRAND LODGE OF
1934-35.
DISTRICT N O .
Location. Randall Jewell.; Mankato Burr Oak Formoso Esbon Lebanon
KANSAS.
38.
Name. Randall ..Jewell â&#x20AC;&#x17E;. Mankato ....Burr Oak Formoso Salem Oak
417
DISTRICT No.
No. 304 11 87 178 336 228 287
Location. Almena Long Island Norton Norcatur Oberlin Jennings Lenora
Minneapolis 143 Saltvllle S9 Delphos .'.'...202 Glasco 292 Sincerity 214 M t . Vernon 145 Scottsville 249
Glen Elder Cawker City Downs Osborne Alton Stockton
44.
Name. No. Naphtall 310 Long Island 231 Norton 199 Norcatur 317 Mountain Slopel86 Jennings 360 Lenora 181
DiSTBicT N o . 39. DISTRICT No.
Minneapolis Barnard Delphos Glasco Simpson Belolt Scottsville
DiSTBICT N o . 40.
DISTRICT N O .
Gypsum G y p s u m City....328 Herington Kansas 307 Delavan Delavan 375 Hope Cyrus 288 White City.! W h i t e City 380 Marion ....Centre j 147 Burdick .; Burdlck 429 DISTRICT No.
Arlington Turon Hutchinson Hutchinson Haven Nlckerson Sylvia
Cable Turon Reno Hutchinson .Friendship Nickerson Sylvia
DISTRICT N O .
Kingman Norwich Splvey Zenda Pretty Prairie^ Cunningham
Russell Hays Ellis Bunker Hill Wakeeney
299 358 140 445 208 43 391
42.
Ninnescah 230 Norwich 319 Spivey .347 Zenda 378 P r e t t y Prairle....428 Cunningham 427
La Crosse McCracken Rush Center N e s s City
Anthony Harper Attica Waldron Freeport Bluff City
43.
Anthony Harper Attica Waldron Freeport Stohrvllle
200 206 262 377 389 368
Glrard Cherokee Pittsburg Mulberry Arcadia Arma Walnut
47.
48.
Geneseo Frederick Comer Stone Alden Sterling Royal Chase
DISTRICT No. DISTRICT N o .
177 195 297 291 .....148
La Crosse 330 McCracken 58 Walnut City 215 W a l n u t Valley..191
DISTRICT No.
Geneseo Frederick........... Little River Alden Sterling Lyons Chase
46.
Russell Hays Apollo Beulah .Wakeeney
DISTRICT N O .
41.
45.
......Glen Elder 294 Cawker C i t y 125 Downs i...204 Saqul 160 Occidental 207 Newahcuba 189
361 337 219 308 171 192 247
49.
Girard Cherokee Pittsburg Mulberry Arcadia Anna Vulcan
93 119 187 261 329 408 229
PROCEEDINGS
418
DISTRICT N O .
DiSTBICT N o . 5 0 . Location. Great B e n d Lamed Elllnwood Hoistngton Claflln
Name. Great B e n d Lamed Elllnwood Hoisington Claflln
DISTRICT N O .
Oakley Gove Grainfleld Quinter GrlnneU
DISTRICT NO.
DISTRICT NO.
No.
Cimarron D o d g e City Spearvllle Ensign Jetmore Mlnneola Kingsdown
Preston St. Bernard Spearville Ensign Alpha Minneola Kingsdown
...283 ...222 388 413 282 431 447
DISTRICT N O .
Dighton Scott, City l,eoti!! Horace
281 306 348 414 423 442
55.
183 175 264 174 184 405
58.
Barney Anthem Leotl Horace
Eureka Madison Severy Hamilton Climax Toronto
Wellsville Ottawa Pomona Melvern Williamsburg Waverly Quenemo
356 18 41 22 224 244 270
61.
Council Grove.. Parkervllle Alta Vista Dwight Wilsey
DISTRICT No.
Lewis Stafford St. J o h n Macksvllle Kinsley
106 196 213 301 411 121
60.
Wellsvllle Ottawa McKlnley Melvem Anchor Waverly Quenemo
DISTRICT No.
Council Grove Parkervllle Alta Vista Dwight Wilsey
279 284 340 352
59.
Fidelity Madison Twin Grove Hamilton. Climax Woodson...'. DISTRICT N O .
54.
Gaylord Klrwln Logan Western Star Phllllpsburg Kensington
DISTRICT NO.
Greensburg Pratt Preston Bucklln MuUlnvllle Havlland Coats
Name.
DISTRICT N O .
316 309 289 246 432
53.
MUlbrook St. Thomas Hoxle Morland Selden Rexford
Gaylord Klrwln Logan S m i t h Center PhllUpsburg Kensington
253 302 381 410 448
Atwood 164 McDonald 383 Saint Francis....404
DISTRICT No.
Hill City Colby Hozle Morland Selden Rexford
57.
Location.
52.
CooUdge Syracuse Emerald Tyrian Deerfleld
DISTRICT No.
Atwood McDonald Saint Francis
No; 15 167 217 331 424
51.
Oakley Gove C i t y Gralnfleld Qulnter Grinnell
Coolldge Syracuse Lakln Garden City Deerfleld
February,
OF THE
36 168 357 374 382
62.
Lewis Stafford Ionic Macksvllle ..Mt. Morlah.
220 252 254 371 179
56.
Kiowa Kilwinning Rob Morris Grand View MuUlnvllle Haviland Coats
293 265 332 376 399 409 394
DisTmcT N o . 63. Oswego Altamont Chetopa. Parsons M o u n d Valley McCune
Adams Altamont Chetopa Parsons Landmark Temple
63 69 73 117 218 237
GRAND
1934-35. DISTRICT
NO.
LODGE
OF
419-
KANSAS. DISTRICT N O .
64.
Location.
Name.
No.
Oskaloosa Valley Palls Winchester.. Meriden...... McLouth Nortonvllle
Oskaloosa :...Valley FaUs Jefferson Meriden Lyra M t . Zlon
14 21 84 236 256 266
Location. Wallace Goodland Sharon Springs Kanorado
DISTRICT No.
, DisTBiCT N o . 65. Havensville Haveusvllle 34 Onaga.... Onaga 188 Westmoreland Westmoreland...257 Emmett Emmett 387 Fostoria Fostorla 392 DisTBiCT N o . 66. Washington Frontier. Liinn Fraternal Haddam Dirigo Greenleaf. Greenleaf DISTRICT N O .
Concordia Clyde..... Jamestown Miltonvale....
DISTRICT N O .
Ellsworth Brookvilie Wilson Holyrood
DISTRICT No.
Webb Fargo Plains
146 209 298 343
69.
Ashland Comanche Protection Wilmore
DISTRICT No.
Meade Liberal Plains
DISTRICT N O .
Sublette Hugoton Elkhart Ulysses Johnson Satanta
73.
Alma Eminence Harveyville
161 205 421
74.
Santa Fe Hugoton Elkhart Ulysses Johnson Satanta
312 406 422 435 441 446
68.
Ellsworth Brookville Samaria Holyrood
Ashland Ooldwater Protection Wilmore
Alma Eskridge Harveyville
67.
St. John's 113 Prairie Queen....176 Jamestown 227 Miltonvale 242
72.
Sliver Lake Lake 50 St. Marys Pottawatomie.... 52 Topeka (North)....Golden Rule 90 Rossville Hesperian Ill Delia Delia 419
DISTRICT No.
104 170 226 232
71.
Name. No. Wallace 318 Goodland 321 Sharon Springs..417 Kanorado 443
277 295 384 412
70.
..275 .300 ..367
DISTRICT N o .
75.
Medicine Lodge....Delta 77 Lake City Medicine VaUey260 Hazelton Charity 263 Kiowa Cosmos 278 Isabel Isabel 400
DISTRICT N O .
Kansas City Kansas City Overland Park Turner Shawnee
76.
Ben Hur 322 .Rosedale 333 Overland Park..436 Turner 425 Mission Hills.... 54
420
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
MASONIC DISTRICTS, AND LIST O F DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS FOR 1935. District No. 1
PAUL E. NEWTON
Wathena
District No.
FLOYD J. K I M M E L
.....Morrill
2
District No. 3 District No. 4 District No. 5
JOSEPH P . SEYMOUR 'JOSEPH SCHROEDER PERCY L. KELLOGG
District No. 6 District No. 7
HOWARD H . COOPER HAHRY D . EVANS
Louisburg Pleasanton
District No. 8 District No. 9 District No. 10
JAMES C . HUNSICKER DEWiTT M. STILES LEO C . LUCAS
Fort Scott Gamett Columbus
District No. 11
ELMER B . JOHNSON
District No. 12
RAYMOND H. STARNES
District No. 13...
ALBERT B . MARTIN
Leavenworth Kansas City Stanley
Netawaka
Huron Lawrence
District No. 14
ORA MORGAN
District No. 15
CHESTER A. DICKINSON
Moran
District No. 16 District No. 17 District No. 18
HARVEY G. LOWRANCE ROY A. DYER LEWIS S. GECKLER
Thayer Sedan Independence
District No. 19 District No. 20 District No. 21
FRED B . LARKIN EDWARD WOODWARD NEVIN M . FOLTZ
Beattie Vermillion Wakarusa
District No. 22 District No. 23
THOMAS F . BORLAND FLOYD S. ECORD
Scranton Burlington
District No. 24
HARRY L . ORENDORFF
District No. 25 District No. 26
FRANK W. HURLEY JESSE M. FOSTER
Leonardville Clifton
District No. 27
ALVA M . JOHNSTON
Emporia
District District District District
PHILLIP D. ERDMAN .ROBERT A. BURDEN EDWIN C. WIRES ROY C . FOWLER
Longton Burden Scandia Lucas
No. 28 No. 29 No. 30 No. 31
Holton
Benedict
District No. 32 District No. 33 District No. 34 D i s t r l c t N o . 35
J O H N A. DECKER, J R STANLEY W . S M I T H VERNON WALLACE EDWARD L . KINZER
Enterprise Canton Douglass ;...Halstead
District No. 36 DistrlctNo. 37
Ross C. MCCORMICK GUY E . R U T H
Wichita Wellington
D i s t r l c t N o . 38
EUGENE C . GREENE
DistrlctNo. 39
WILLIAM T. WATSON
District No. 40
WILLIAM R . WARING
District No. 41 DistrlctNo. 42
JAY C . BIGGER JOE J. MORRis
Mankato
Lincoln Hope
Hutchinson Kingman
1934-35.
GRAND
District No. 43
District District District District District
No. 44 No. 45 No. 46 No. 47 No. 48
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
421
.....CLARENCE E . JONES...^
Anthony
OSCAR F . LOHOEFENER EDWARD JOHNSON FRED H. KRUG FRANK RENNER GEORGE W. SMITH
Oberlln Osborne Russell Rush Center Chase
District No. 49
WILLIAM B . PALMER
Arcadia
District No. 50 District No. 51
CHARLES R. HEROLD ...FRANCIS W. IRWIN
Ellinwood Oakley
District District District District District District District District
No. 52 No. 53 No. 54 No. 55 No. 56 No. 57 No. 58 No. 59
HENRY N . VANDOREN HULBERT G . LOCKARD WILLIAM C . MCCORMICK FRANCIS C . TROUP LESLIE L . HULL ORMEL B . BAILEY RALPH L . DICKEY J O H N H . LUNSFORD
Deerfield St. Francis HUl City Logan Pratt Ensign , Leoti Climax
District No. 60 District No. 61
JACOB H. MOORE LEONARD WRIGLEY
Waverly Alta Vista
District No. 62 District No. 63
CLINTON LONG ELMER S . NANCE
District No. 64 District No. 65
GEORGE W. RiLEY FRANK C. TULEY
District District District District District
JAMES "JOHN ANDY AUSTA HARRY
No. 66 No. 67 No. 68 No. 69 No. 70
District No. 71 District No. 72 District No. 73 District No. 74
St. John Oswego
Winchester Havensville
E . MCCONCHIE MATTICE D . KLOTZ L . PARSONS M . SWEET
VOLNEY M . BORST....
Washington ...Clyde Wilson ....Coldwater Fowler
Sharon Springs
,. CHARLES H . BOOTH FRANK E . SISSON ZEDDIE F . SPROUT
District No. 75
JAMES H . TRICE
District No. 76
CARL E . GODDARD
Topeka Harveyville Sublette
...Medicine Lodge Shawnee
SPECIAL ADDRESSES. No. * Post Office Address. 4â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1730 North 26th St.
'"
422
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February.
PROCEEDINGS O F THE
ASSOCIATION OF PAST GRAND MASTERS O F THE
M.".W.'. G R A N D L O D G E O F A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS. W I C H I T A , K A N S A S , F e b r u a r y 19, 1935.
The T h i r t y - f i r s t A n n u a l Meeting of t h e Association of P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r s of t h e M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of A. F . & A . M. of K a n s a s w a s held in a private dining r o o m a t t h e Wichita Club. T h e Venerable P r e s i d e n t ,
M.'. W.'. J A Y B . KIRK,
opened a Table Lodge in Due F o r m . Those present w e r e : M.'. W.*. THOMAS G. FITCH M.'. W.'. THOMAS L. BOND M.'. W.'. ALEXANDER A. SHARP M . ' . W.'. WM. EASTON HUTCHISON M . ' . W.'. ELRICK C. COLE M . ' . W.'. W I L L I A M L . BURDICK M.'. W.'. GILES H . LAMB M.". W . ' . B E N S . PAULEN
JVt.'. W.'. JOHN MCCULLAGH M.". W . ' . M.'. W . ' . M.'. W.'. M..'. W.'. M.'. W . ' . M.". W.'. M.". W.'.
ELMER. F . STRAIN CHARLES A . LOUCKS JOHN W. NEILSON CHARLES N . FOWLER FERRIS M . H I L L GEORGE F . BEEZLEY J A Y B . KIRK
M.'. W.'. J. FORREST AYRES M.'. W.'. JOHN M. KiNKEL M.'. W.'. GEORGE O. FOSTER
Wichita, 1904 Stilina, 1906 Lamed, 1911 Garden City, 1912 Great Bend, 1913 Lawrence, 1915 Yates Center, 1916 Independence, 1921
Galena, 1922 Topeka, Lakin, Concordia, ;..Salina, Emporia, Girard, lola,
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M.'. W.'. JAMES A. CASSLER, Grand Master of Masons of Kansas, was elected to membership and the esoteric work was conferred upon him in Due Form by the Venerable President. Letters of regret were received from M.'. W.'. MARION K. BRUNDAGE; M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES E . LOBDELL and M.'. W.'. OWEN J. WOOD. After partaking of the bountiful dinner a number of subjects of importance to the Craft were discussed, after which the Table Lodge was closed in Due Form. Under the rules, M.'. W.'. J. FORREST AYRES succeeds to the office of Venerable President and M.'. W.'. JAMES A. CASSLER to that of Steward. M.". W.'. ELRICK C. COLE was elected Secretary for the ensuing year. ELRICK C. COLE,
Secretary.
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Dickinson . .
1st and 3d Monday 1 St and 3d Monday
Secretaries.
Joseph E. Griffiths
Adelbert E. Preston Willard V. Hart Samuel C. Sandusky
William E. Hunter. H. Floyd McCullough.
Ralph P. Werner.
Silas R. Horton.
William M. Thistle.
Arthur B. Eliot.
Roy G. Shearer. William L. Gray. Thaddeus B. Davis. •Carl W. Christensen Raymond N. Krutsinger.... Jerry B. Fields, Melvin R. Cummings. Owen P. Dragt Scott Graham. Abner N. McCrery Maurice Hardenbrook John M. Hyde. Andrew U. Thornburg Otto H. Lohff. George E. Reese Royle R. Stafford. •Floyd G. Basen Sumner Marsh Bird Robert M. Jones Lloyd B. Mitchell. Isaac D. H. Cole
Masters.
George H. White ... 2d and 4th Thursday.... 1st and 3d Monday 2d and 4th Monday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Wednesday. •Allen W. Howland Tuesday on or before®.. Walter N. Renyer 1st and 3d Tuesday . Ernest E. Swanson
1st and 3d Wednesday..
1st and 3d Tuesday
1st and 3d Monday 2d and 4th Tuesday
1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Thursday Wabaunsee.... 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Tuesday Wabaunsee.... 1st and 3d Tuesday
County.
NAMES OF LODGES, MASTERS AND SECRETARIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1935.
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259 439 173 129 145 440 403 180 286 169 368 365 366 268 209 376 379 291 233 429 79 66 178 182
Bennington
Belle Plaine Belleville
Earl M. Surguy. Bertie E. Mahon. Harry A. Goudy. Arlie V. Robison. Claude W. Simpson. Edgar J. Clark. Howard F. Hightower. Guy S. Jeffers. Watson Stewart.
Earl M. Parsons Irwin S. Wemmer 1st and 3d Tuesday Lester Elmer Godown., Andrew J. Barngrover. Mitchell Claude H. Childers Chautauqua.. James B. Miller Ist and 3d Monday Nemaha Frank E. Barrett 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Shelby C. Allison 2d and 4th Monday Neosho Guy Gromer
Mitchell Doniphan Wilson
Cawker City
Caldwell
King David
Chautauqua
Montgomery.. McPherson....
Coffey Jewell
Bluff City Stohrviile Leavenworth,, BoUng Boling Bonnor Springs.. Bonner Springs.. Wyandotte.... Bourbon Saline Bucklln Grand View ,, Ford Wilson Buffalo Buffalo Bunker Hill Clinton Burdick Burdick
Belle Plaine Belleville Beloit
Fred B. Larkin. James W. Wasson. Wilbur C. Markley. Oliver F. French. Guy W. Brown. William H. Laverentz. Owen W. Elder. Willis A. Darg. Aubrey J. Bradley. James M. Shaw. W. Nelson Hamill. tMiles E. Baxter. Charles S. Beecroft. Robert B. Anderson. Albert E. Halsey. Collis P. Lamb. Charles V. Thomas. James J. Thoman. James R. Galyon. Hoyt B. Remy. James L. Miller. William M. Scott. Dallas W. Davis. Luttrell M. Hitch.
and and and and
3d 3d 3d 3d
Wednesday., Wednesday.. Monday Thursday
2d and 4th Tuesday
1st and 3d Thursday 2d and 4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Wednesday..
1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday
1st and 3d Saturday 1st and 3d Monday Wednesday on or bef.®..
2d and last Wednesday.. 2d and 4th Tuesday
1st 1st 1st 1st
1st and 3d Wednesday,.
Francis D. Totten .„.. James Ed Wright Felix C. Blankenship..,, James B. Swenson Robert Milton Priddy., Jesse M. Clementson.,,, Charles T. Parker Chester Allen Quinn Ralph Benson Thomas S. James Herschel Roach •Walter F. Banks Roy C. Tinberg Lewis K. Bryan •Francis L. Sebesta Fred L. Harter Frank L. Parsons Walter E. Hoke •Lawrence N. Ratts Oliver E. Peterson Karl M. Buek Willis H. Cunning James S. McCormick Arnold C. Heidebrecht.
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Communications.
2d and 4th Thursday.... 1st and 3d Tuesday
Stated
Barton Clay
Cotton'd Falls.. Zeredatha Council Grove.. Council Grove.. WUson Coyville
Hamilton
Cloud
F l o y d E. Bray.
Leo C. Coxey. Emery J. Thompson. H e n r y L. Games.
R a y H. Crumly.
Ralph Harrouft.
Nathan C. Smith.
1st and 3d Wednesday.. Everett W. Hull
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Virgil F. Young.
Harry Stonebraker.
Alvie G. Bailey. J a y Biddle.
Emery Buhrer. George W. Smith. William C Price
Secretaries.
Vance L. Hybskmann. William B. Penny.
Earl E. Meils
Raymond J. Lohrding Claude E. Caldwell
Paul B Phillips Walter J. Dougherty Stuart S. Young
William F. Woods Elmer R. Hill
William S. Bunt
Merl H. Egbert
J. Ralph Cunningham
Masters.
1st and 3d Thursday
1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Friday
1st and 3d Wednesday..
1st and 3d Tuesday 1st Tuesday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 2d and 4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Monday
Montgomery.. 2d and 4th Monday 3d Thursday 2d and 4th Wednesday..
Dickinson .... Elce Sedgwick
County.
Greenwood.... Cloud Pratt Rooks Montgomery.. Thomas Comanche Olive Branch.... Anderson
Preston Clrclevllle Claflin Clay Center Unity Clifton. Climax Prairie Queen.... Coats Codell Keystone... St. Thomas
Cherryvale
Antiquity
Name of Lodge.
Conway Springs Coolidge Coolidge
Colby
Codell
Clyde
CUfton
Circle vlUe Claflin
Cherryvale
Location.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Oontinued.
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Deerfleld Delavan Delia Delphos Denison Denton D e Soto Devon. Dexter Dlghton Dodge City.. Doniphan Douglass Dover Downs Dwlght
Easton Edgerton Edna Effingham.... El Dorado.... Elgin Ellc City Ellc Falls Elkhart Ellinwood.... Ellis Ellsworth Emmett Emporia Ensign
432 375 419 202 372 449 40 92 166 279 222 31 151 138 204 374
45 127 345 48 97 350 132 126 422 217 297 146 387
12 413
Cuba Cunningham
362 427
Easton Palestine Edna Mackey Patmos Olive Carson Meridian Elkhart Ellinwood.... Apollo Ellsworth Emmett Emporia Ensign
Deerfleld Delavan Delia Delphos Denison Denton D e Soto Devon Dexter Barney St. Bernard.. Arcana Douglass Dover Downs Dwight
Cuba Cunningham Elmer R. Eyman Harold M. Seigrist Charley Kovar Gurney Paramore •Jesse B. Patton Cecil W. Denton •Robert L. Hedrick •H. Arthur Miller John H. Miller William J. Wickham.. Roy D. Nolder •Frank A. Carter Harry F. Rebels •Lewis C. Zirkle George H. Wilson Walter E. Reichardt.. James R. Kelsey Loren H. Ford •Charles H. Stroud Robert F. Valentine... James R. Nuttle •Robert C. Gauer Thomas W. Goodwin.. Lee Lindley Fred L. Sutton •Edward Schroeter Clarence E. Taylor Ralph Beatty Arthur Trezise J. Manuel H u g h e s •Ralph Aubrey.Fry
2d and 4th Wednesday.. 2d and 4th Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Friday Saturday after ® 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Friday Saturday on or before®.. 2d and 4th Wednesday.. 2d Thursday 1st and 3d Friday 1st and 3d Thursday
1st and 3d Saturday.... Leavenworth Monday on or before® Johnson 1st and 3d Tuesday Labette 1st and 3d Monday Atchison 1st and 3d Thursday.... Butler 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Chautauqua. Montgomery,. 2d and 4th Monday.... 1st and 3d Tuesday Elk 1st and 3d Monday Morton 2d Wednesday Barton 1st and 3d Friday........ Ellis 1st and 3d Monday Ellsworth... Pottawatomie 1st M o n d a y 1st and 3d Friday Lyon 1st and 3d Thursday.... Gray
Kearny Morris Jackson Ottawa Jackson Doniphan.. Johnson Bourbon.... Cowley Lane Ford Doniphan.. Butler Shawnee.... Osborne Morris
"Arch M. ThompsonWarren B. Smith
1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Thursday
Kepubllc Kingman
Thomas C. Adamson. Clyde A. Secrest. Clarence E. Kallenberger. George M. Snyder. Leon L. Cousland. John V. Fralick. Herbert Hutchens. Thomas Baughman. Bartley O. Bloodhart. Charles R. Herold. George H. Leisenring. Charles D. Mcllree. Clarke S. Pool. Orval E. Moon. Freddie E. Peat.
Glen B. Steward. •J. Frederic Martin. Charles E. Reynolds. William F. Turrentine, J r John W. Brown. Willie C. Denton. Charles B. Wiard. fHarvey F. Miller. Dale L. Hoyt. Charles W. Monroe. Richard W. Evans. tLoid Z. Kirby. Thomas M. Downey. Albert J. Bassett. Charles B. Bates. John F. Holshouser.
T. Edward Stafford. Wilbur A. Lash.
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Garden City
Fulton
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Ft.Leavenworth Fort Scott
Fall River
Brie
Location.
Constellation....
Formoso
Doric Fidelity
Erie
Name of Lodge.
1st and 3d Wednesday.. 2d Tuesday
Greenwood....
Smith Rice..
Bourbon
McPherson....
Rice Wilson
Monday Wednesday.. Monday Thursday.. .
1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Thursday 3d Thursday 2d and 4th Wednesday..
1st and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Thursday ,.,
1st and 3d 1st and 3d 2d and 4th 1st and 3d
2d and 4th Thursday.... Leavenworth.. 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Friday Pottawatomie 2d and 4th Monday.. .
1st and 3d Tuesday
Greenwood....
Monday Wednesday.. Tuesday Monday
Communications.
and 4th and 4th and 4th and 4th
Stated
2d 2d 2d Jewell Wabaunsee.... 2d
Diclcinson
County.
William E. Lee
Gay R. Small •Kenneth C. Snodgrass
Franlt Eugene Declter
Alfred C. Eisele
Karl O. Froelich
Masters.
NAMES OF OFFiCBais AND LODGES—(kmtinued.
.
Charles R. Dale. Guy H. Ash. Chester A. Carter. James A, Williams. Joseph R. Million. John H. Vaughn. Harmon M. Martin. Clarence E. B a m u m .
Wilber Q. Wickersham. R o y A. West. Herman M. Dresker. David A. Nywall. William A. Weikamp. William A. Clark. Clarence E. Dickinson. Andrew Anderson. tTheodore F. Weihe. Frank D. Cantrall. John C. Orr. Andrew A. Fairman.
Carl B. Meyer. Oliver M. Johnson. Julian Jenkinson. Emett E. Simmons. George P. Trefz. Richard R. Humphrey.
Secretaries,
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Greensburg
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195 263 398 307 216 35 1
193 421 208 34
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220
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Gove City Gralnfleld Great Bend
Highland
HiattTlUe
Hiattvllle
Pottawatomie
HavensvlUe
Dickinson ... Bourbon Brown 1 Doniphan
Ellis Barber
Wabaunsee....
Greenwood....
Washington..
Gove
Elk
Clay Washington...
Harveyvllle
Charity
Dirigo
Gypsum City....
Highland
Glen Elder Gofl
Glen Elder Gofl
294 430 321 302
Crawford Cloud Mitchell Nemaha Sherman Gove
Walter Lock. Sophus Nutland. Walter E. Keef. Oliver V. Collins. Camillo W. Jupe. Lawrence O. Maxwell, tAndrew E. Yale. Clarence F. Heaton. Wesley C. Gerhold. Charles J. Reboul. Eugene R. Harrison. John P. Bertram. Ralph T. Davis. David D. Stuart. Merritt Yale. George S. Gillum.
1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday
John Sandhagen. Frank C. Tuley. J. Grover Spain. Alfred Havemann. Carroll L. Cannon. Jasper N. Chambers. Eugene L. Schuyler. Robert R. Spence. Henry J. Weltmer. James J. Hargis.
Herman A. G. Kaufmann. John J. Muth. Tuesday Paul H. Huebert. William D. Nelligan Thursday Harold Bottomley. Richard L. Mills Thursday Daniel Pfeiffer. Wednesday.. •John A. Wilson Clarence H. Westtall. Wednesday.. Ralph M. Murray George Rummel. James H. Heacock Friday tCIarence H. Grieves. Wednesday.. Owen G. Newell
Ray E. Heller John S. Dotson Henry J. Seidel Earl R. Ewing Ralph Bowsman Joseph H. Tustin Bruce I. Peck Buford L. Bissell Melroy E. Stewart George A. Luther Alfred H. Hiesterman.. Harry E. Crosswhite.... Clyde M. Warden Harold Bergsten Archie Clyde Riley Irl N. Tinkler
Konrad Engweiiar Harley A. Blanka Overton C. Glenn George W. Binder 1st and 3d Tuesday Harry S. Coffman Warren E. Chambers 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Merle A. Ogden 2d and 4th Saturday Charles Hugh Osborn David L. Hilton Isaac N. Gilmore 1st and 3d Monday
2d and 4th 1st and 3d 1st and 3d 2d and 4th 1st and 3d 1st and 3d 2d and 4th
1st and 3d Tuesday
1st and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Friday Monday on or before®.. 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Friday 1st and 3d Wednesday....
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Hoyt
Holton
MlUbrook
Name of Lodge.
Junction City....
Jewell
Independence.... Fortitude lola lola Blue Valley ,
Hutchinson
Hoxle Hoyt
Hill City Holsington
281 331 42
288 326 155 348 327 406 29 72 140 445
Location.
No.
•Ernest H. Bowlby Claud G. Yaughgar
1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Thursday
3d 3d 3d 3d
Tuesday •Roy W. Nichols Monday Monday Wednesday.. Robert D. Porter William E. Reynolds 1st and 3d Thursday •John G. Schaeufele
and and and and
Ralph H. D. Elarton William C. Fetz
•Herbert E. Holliday
1st and 3d Thursday
1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Tuesday
1st 1st Hodgeman.... 1st 1st Jewell
Cloud
Masters.
2d and 4th Thursday.... 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday W. Wallace Steeples
Stated Communications.
Montgomery.. 2d and 4th Tuesday Allen 2d and 4th Saturday Marshall 2d and 4th Monday
Allen Atchison Keno Keno
Elk Sheridan
Ellsworth
Graham
County.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
Wesley J. Brown.
Elnathan B. Gray.
William R. Ansdell. tKenneth P. Brock.
James M. Jacoby. Arthur A. Mosher. J. Frank Wells.
Hubert A. Dawson. Ralph B. Call. Charles A. Cocherell. Paul B. Hodman. William R. Waring. George Pickering. Holly M. Miller. Albert J. Stelnshouer. Roy E. Betta; John A. O'Dell. Willie C. Adams. Raymond H. Starnes. Odie L. Bateman. J. Henry Buettner.
Secretaries.
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443 3 271 272 322 333 369 438 405 338 230 447 179 278 175
Lenexa
Lecompton Lenexa
Leavenwortli.... Leavenworth. King Solomon.. Leavenworth. Leavenworth. Oalc.
Leavenwortli.... Leavenwortli.... Leavenwortli....
Leavenworth.
Medicine Valley
Lake C i t y
Kingsdown
Kincaid
Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City
Wyandotte.... Wyandotte.... Wyandotte.... Wyandotte.... Wyandotte.... R. E. Slierman.. Wyandotte.... Wyandotte.... Smitii Kensington Anderson Kingman Kingsdown M t . Moriali Edwards
Wyandotte Armourdale
1st and 3d Monday
•William P. Walsh Earl McCallister Exra B. Hutchison J. Marion Trotter Joseph M. Eves Kyle O. LaFoUette Joel L. Parkhill Spencer C. Ackerman William H. Hicks Bruce E. McKee Carl Holbeck John D. Reames Wilbur L. Harrison.... Henry W. Johnson William R. Ream Ross Gault William G. Holloway. Boyd B. Bridges
George W. Young •Richard A. Guffy •Carroll T. Pinkston •Fred L. Wilson 2d and 4th Thursday.... •Harry G. Atherton •Chester C. Swager •George Henry Ford.... •Artie Lee Ashmore Wilburt F. Kunze John C. Woolery Charles H. Wagner Alvin W. Stimpert J. Clinton Little Carl S. Stranathan Orville K. McQueen..., Claude C. Conard. Howard L. Clarke. James H. Culbertson. Russell B. Lake. Francis L. Pierce. Austin O. Secrest. Andrew W. Camp. Harry M. Halloway. J. Ed. Rankin. William H. Quakenbush. t John H. Parker. Charles E. Cart. Joseph J. Parker. Joseph P. Seymour. James L. Felton. Edward R. Evans. George F. Bahnmaier. William H. Ritter.
Jesse M. Harmon, t James E. Porter. tOrlo E. Durant. t James A. Swan. tFrank McDougall. tWilliam E. Saunders. tFred H. Mertel. tClarendon Greenwood, Jr. Guy R. Currier. Orion C. Brosius. Frank M. Yeoman. Velma S. Haley. John E. Stowell. Robert T. Ishmael. Harrison P. Landes.
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Maple City M a p l e Hill Mapleton
Manhattan
Long Island
Little River
Lewis
L e o n a r d ville
Location.
Maple City M a p l e Hill . . .
Stafford Greenwood..,. Riley Jewell Cowley Wabaunsee....
Norton Butler Riley Wichita Coffey
County.
Stated
Communications.
R o y C. Avery
F r e d Good
J o h n W. Snider
Halley H. Rector
Roy H. Walker Howeli T. R e e s
Masters.
1st a n d 3d S a t u r d a y
George H . Nogle
1st a n d 3d=Tuesday 1st a n d 3 d F r i d a y H a r r y W o r k m a n Aiman 1st a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y . . S a t u r d a y o n or bef.® .... • D a n a C. McGill
2d a n d 4 t h T h u r s d a y . . . . 1st a n d 3d T u e s d a y 1st a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y . . Garfield 2d a n d 4 t h M o n d a y 1st a n d 3d T u e s d a y 1st a n d 3d M o n 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 . . . . McPherson.... 1st a n d 3 d W e d n e s d a y . . Washington... 2d a n d 4 t h T u e s d a y L e a v e n w o r t h . 1st a n d 3d S a t u r d a y ,,,, 2d a n d 4 t h T u e s d a y Corner Stone.... Rice 2d a n d 4 t h T u e s d a y ... Phillips 2d T h u r s d a y Long Island Phillips Ellc 1st a n d 3d T h u r s 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 Blue Hill 1st a n d 3d T u e s d a y Russell 1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y Euclid 1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y Rice
Name of Lodge.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
H a s k e l l E. J o h n s o n .
Joe W. Beggs.
, Opia 0 . Mowrey. Frank Turvey. Leo W . Reid.
Glenn W . Smith. H. E a r l Young.
F r a n k M. Shields. F . Carroll Conklin. O m a r O. B r o w n i n g . R o b e r t G. S h u m w a y .
George W . W e l l s .
A r i e y M. K i s t l e r . J o h n L. Stafford. R a l p h L. Dickey.
Secretaries.
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McDonald Lyra
Mound City. ,
Milan
Mulberry MulllnviUe
Muscotah
MulUnville
Muscotah
M o u n d Valley.. Landmark
Milan
Webb Medicine Lodge Delta
McDonald McLouth
Mayetta
Republic Osborne Wilson
Kiowa Sumner Bepubllc
Linn... McPherson.... Labette
Cloud Ottawa Clark Elk Allen
McPherson.... Meade Barber
Jackson Bush
McPherson....
and 3d and 3d and 3d and'3d
Friday Friday Monday Wednesday..
William W. Brouse •Robert Leland Dickinson. 2d and 4th Wednesday.. Clarence W. Depew
i s t and 3d Wednesday.. 2d and 4th Wednesday..
1st 1st 1st 1st
1st and 3d Wednesday.. 2d and 4 t h Wednesday..
1st and 3d Thursday...... 1st and 3d Thursday
1st and 3d Friday
2d and 4th Wednesday..
2d and 4th Thursday....
Hazelton Meierhoff Roy B. Oyer Grier M. Scott Glen Elliott •Leslie L. Hunt Leslie E. Wilson •Clark Sawyer James E. Bond John F. Purdue Gordon Ferrell Errol L. Neal Grover C. Austin Carl P. Morrison GeorgeW. McClure... Jay Gwynn Lassey Isaac S. Haley •Henry C. Shelton Harry C. McGuire Benjamin H. Bacon,,.. •Jesse Pratt Clyde McKim Roy L. Rader Zenas P. Huffman Harry B. Mayginnes,, J. Henry Dick Alexander S. Ridley,,, Francis A. Fellers •E. Philo Butterfield,.,, •Marion M. Palmer Ralph E. Ellson
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Herman D. Cornelsen. R a y A. Dressier. Albert P. Hartwich. Edson J. Lunger. Benjamin P. Steinshouer. Thomas R. Landes. Oscar A. Brown. Jesse P. Pyle. Soren Sorensen. Ormond Hamilton. Huston H. Case. John H. McNabb. John E. York. Walter C. Kline. Martin L. Albertson. Owen D. Lett. Walter S. Wright. Frank H. Dixon. H u g h Boman. Albert Kobler. R a y H. Mickey. Guy R. Hively. Ivy B. Gray. Onto R. Linday. William A. McCormick. Benjamin Amaux. Irvin R. Fralick. Frank A. McWilliams. George W. Strnad. Ralph E. Small.
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and 4th Tuesday Thursday and 4 t h Tuesday Wednesday
Communications.
John W. P e t t y
Masters.
George J. Hetzel. Charles N. Wooddell.
Sheppard A. Williams. H a y e s Floyd.
Secretaries.
Louis C. Callesen
Albert H Black
•Ralph V. Cotton Karl E. Cole
J. H e n r y Coleman. Kenneth M. Thorpe. Marshall O. Swaim.
Arthur H. Myles. F o y Weishaar. Robert H. Montgomery.
Emile F. Cass.
Wallace T. Wolfe. Charles T. Guise.
Thursday on or before® 2d and 4 t h Wednesday.. Harry V. Knapp. 1st and 3d Thursday •Thomas S. Brockman Fred A. Fischer. 2d and 4th Thursday.... •Walter D. Breckenridge....
2d 2d 2d 2d
Staled
1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Oberlln Mountain Slope 1st and 3d Tuesday Oketo Oketo 1st and 3d Monday Olathe Olathe Johnson 2d Thursday Pottawatomie 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Nemaha 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Signal 1st and 3d Thursday Osage Valley 2d and 4 t h Thursday.... 1st and 3d Thursday Jefferson 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Friday Ottawa 2d and 4th Tuesday , Overland Park.. Overland Park.. 1st and 3d Thursday Oxford Oxford 1st and 3d Monday
Oak HUl
Kingman
Norton
Norton
Newton Nlckerson
Tuscan Woodson Walnut Valley.. Polar Star N e w Albany Newton
Neosho Falls Ness City
82 191 130 81 142 43 317 199 266 319
Name of Lodge.
County.
Location.
No.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
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PhiUipsburg , , Piper
Jefferson Phillips Wyandotte.... Crawford
Randall
304 166 123 442 426 344 159 434 111 215 177
Walnut City, ,,
Rush
Butler
Rosalia
Riley Republic
Franklin Riley
Rexford
Randall
Richmond Riley
Bepubllc
Quenemo
Pottor Powhattan Pratt
Franldln Atchison Brown Pratt Pratt R o b Morris Pretty Prairie.... Pretty Prairie.... Reno Comanche
PhiUipsburg Piper Pittsburg Plains Plain ville
ParkervlUe
270 410
37 341 168 117 120 415 184 385 187 367 290 88 41 4 363 265 332 428 384 2d and 4th Tuesday
2d Thursday
James H. Hart •Anton C. Christophersen.. Thomas W. Moore •William L. Short Clarence D. Logan Glenn Q. Walter Carl C. Kopp Arthur H. Pendergrass Frank E. Zickefoose Ernest G.Hallett Lloyd J. Beardsley
Fred M. Leonard.. Harry U. Porter...
Mathew Ewbank, Jr.. •Ernest C. Campbell.... •James R. Burton Roy P. Hall Georgo J. Higgins Clarence G. Hart Edgar T. Roach Lewis S. Dresser Charles Tustin O. Ernest Kaufman... Willard J. Winters Edgar D. Furse Gladden E. McNary... Raymond E. Davis William L. Croxton..., Erplo J. Dinkins Arthur Mantz Wesley C. Schmitt Charles W. Thrall
Wilber F. Easter, t Joseph F. Musil. James W. Werts. Elmer L. Mlnnick. David P. Graham. Joseph A. Meyer. David L. Batson. William H. Anderson. Allyn S. Hartzell. Elmer M. Cooley. Arthur L. Boyd.
Charles E. Miller. Hiram W. Joy.
Carl E. Thoren. tWilliam K. Gilpin, t John H. Amos. Edward F. Lane. Oliver Kornhaus. William E. Cain. Fred A. Kelly. Warren V. Scott. Ralph D. Calvin. Curtis L. Utz. Harry F. Dougherty. Charles V. Porter. Leonard L. Jones. W. Roger Martin. Earl P. Bartley. Oran L. Miller. . Lawrence P. Millspaugh. Wilburn M. Kellogg. S. Elbert Miller.
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Selden
Anthem Scottsville
Sabetha SaffordviUe Sallna
Name of Lodge.
Sheridan
Chautauqua..
Republic Scott Mitchell
Saline Haskell Allen
Nemaha
County,
Spring Hill Stafford
Spring Hill Stafford
Stafford
Ford
Communications,
1st and 3d Thursday
1st and 3d Wednesday..
2d and 4th Thursday.... 2d and 4th Tuesday..., 1st and 3d Tuesday
1st and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday..
1st and 3d Tuesday
Loyal L. Hanback
David Edward Taylor
G. Merrill Cox
Masters.
-Continued.
LODGES-
2d and 4th Wednesday..
Stated
OFFICERS A N D
Severance Twin Grove Greenwood.... Sharon Springs.. Sharon Springs.. Wallace Mission Hills , Johnson Shawnee Simpson Sincerity Mitchell Smith Center.... Western Star Smith Soldier Soldier Solomon Solomon City.... Dickinson .
Sedgwick
Scott City
Scammon
SaffordviUe
Location.
N A M E S OF
Ernest L. Ogle. Owen V. Duckworth. Harrel P. Thomas. Herbert P. Lowe.
Lloyd M. Brady. George W. Lank.
Lloyd J. Cochran.
Harry D. Burke.
Harry F. Sloan.
C. Fred Lipke. Bryan McKlnley. Wilbur H. Cheney.
David Mackie, Jr. Stephen D. Blakeley.
John R. Cummings.
Benjamin W. Grimm. Victor Lyle ImMasche.
Secretaries.
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Wakarusa
George W. Brown.. 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Walter Wettig Paul Stanton
Wendell P. Wesley Robert W. Read •Glenn D. Chickadonz..
Valley Center.... Valley Center.... Sedgwick Valley Falls Valley Falls Vermillion Vermillion
Bourbon
364 21 320
Excelsior
Turon Tyro
Troy
Ulysses Unlontown Urbana
Towanda Tribune
Henri Topeka Topoka Orient Topeka (North) Golden Rule Topeka
•William Groundwater Leavenworth. 1st Sat. and 3d Thurs.. James E. Farrell Shawnee Alfard P. Boley •George L. Brantingham.. Shawnee 2d and 4th Thursday.... •Samuel E. Elder •Elmer J. Crask Woodson 1st and 3d Monday Roland P. Rogers Donald Alan Hill Butler Hang H. Hamann Doniphan 1st Mon. and 2d Sat.||.. David V. Simpson Wyandotte.... •Henry Joseph Schneck.... Clayton E. Myers Montgomery.. •Chas. C. Randle
Wayland B. Perry.
Eugene S. Talcott. Herbert A. Murray. Fred W. Arnold.
William T. Haley. Glen R. Griffith. tHarry E. Stevens.
Harvey G. Lowrance. William Heynen. tHomer C. Anderson. tlvor E. Davis. tRay B. Ramsey. tBurl J. Snow. E. Francis Armstrong. Harold R. Hull. tCharles E. Landls. Charles Marble, Jr. Charles S. Wilson. Frederick R. Frank. Herman S. Tuttle.
1st and 3d Tuesday
Thayer
Rice
Glenn H. Wagner. Charles L Welch. Earl N. Conway. James H. Hammitt. Bert Levett. Gay Litton. H. Dean Shrader. James M. Kendall. Stanley E. Ratfety. Archie 0. Catren. William E. Patton.
Sterling St. Francis
Robert L. Grigsby Harry Eatough St. Francis 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Cline F. Wilson Stafford 1st and 3d Monday St. John William C. Radke Pottawatomie.... Pottawatomie •Arthur F. Allen Newahcuba 1st and 3d Tuesday .... Kenneth Pauley Sublette Haskell Fredrick A. Simmons.. Marshall 1st and 3d Thursday Walter K. Beggs Sylvan Grove.... Sylvan Grove.... E. Ware Stoy Sylvia Sylvia Vere U. Eckhardt Hamilton Emil E. Lewis
Stanley
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121 30 352 55 425 358 386
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354 359
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1st 1st 1st 1st 1st
1st and 3d Monday
1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday
Stated Communications.
Charles B. Robertson
Masters.
2d and 4th Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Tuesday Sedgwick 2d and 4th Tuesday Sedgwick 1st and 3d Monday •Charles R. Culbertson Sedgwick 2d and 4th Wednesday.. Albert Pike Bestor G. Brown Sedgwick 1st and 3d Thursday Franklin 1st and 3d Thursday Comanche .... 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Monday Ellsworth 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Fred Paul Karban, Jr Samaria
Wellsville Franklin Westmoreland.. Pottawatomie Anderson Wetmore Wyandotte.... White City White Cloud
Wellsville Westmoreland.. Westphalia Wetmore White Church.... White City White Cloud Whiting Wichita Wicliita Wichita Wichita Williamsburg....
Crawford Pottawatomie Washington... Marshall Doniphan
County.
Blaclc Diamond. Cherokee
Walcefleld
Name of Lodge.
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Walnut
Wakefield
Location.
NAMES OP OFFICERS AND LODGES—Concluded.
Roger C. Tompkins. Ralph T. Stinson.
tBenjamin F. Hull, t Joseph LI. Kirk. tBenjamin P. Dunkin. tClyde S. Shelley.
t August Haase. Virgil A. Girtch.
Cloyde A. Lee. George M. Johnston.
Guy E. Ruth.
Leroy E. Sawin. Robert A. Campbell.
David B. Pyle. Aubrey L. Harrison.
Secretaries.
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Jefferson McPherson....
George W. Riley. Wendell H. Shaw. Arthur L. Dyer. tAlbert A. Brooks. Fred C. Cannady. Ralph M. Harder.
Thursday on or before® Milo R. Housh.... 1st and 3d Saturday ! Glenn D. Bruce... 1st and 3d Thursday ' Ira A. Wilson Saturday on or before®. •Russell G. Davis Ludwig Dashen.. Fred C. Hiebsch.
1st and 3d Wednesday. 2d and 4th Wednesday.
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MASTERS. No. "Address. 3—1255 Central. 7—Fort Riley. 24—Miller. 29—Ottawa. 31—R. No. 2, Atchison. 40—Lenape. 47—Blue Mound. 50—Tonganoxie. 51—511 J a y St. 52—Maple Hill. 53—Netawaka. 58—Alexander. 86—346 N. M a t t h e w s o n . 90—2336 Ohio. 92—R. No. 3, F t . Scott. 95—La F o n t a i n e . 96—Bethel. 99—111 S. Seneca. 109—R. No. 1, D u n l a p . 113—Rice. 114—Cedar P o i n t . 128—Chester, Neb. 136—Peru. 138—Topeka. 141—Miller. 148—Ransom. 149—Earleton. 160—Portis. 164—Ludell. 166—Garrison. 168—Council Grove. 185—Reserve. 196—Kenbro. 201-Derby. 209—Carneiro. 210—R. No. 6, F t . Scott. 217—Hudson. 225—1721 Clay. 227—Kackley. 233—Atlanta.
MASTERS. "Address. No. 239—Galesburg. 246—Pierceville. 266—Cummings. 271—1512 N. 16th. 272—652 Orville. 313—Leona. 319—Milton. 322—1301 S. 36th. 323—Sabetha. 327—Elmont. 330—^Wakeeney. 333—4039 Wolf R o a d . 334—Longford. 335—Bushong. 336—Courtland. 341—Centreville. 342—Hoosler. 345—Valeda. 347—Rayo. 348—Selden. 350—Chautauqua. 351—Carona. 360—Clayton. 362—Agenda. 365—R. F . D., J a r b o l o . 369—2518 H i a w a t h a . 383—Bird City. 386—R. No. 1, I n d e p e n d e n c e . 390—R.F.D., Gorham. 392—Westmoreland. 395—Cottonwood Falls. 411—R. No. 1. F a l l River. 413—Montezuma. 414—Studley. 425—Muncie. 431—Bloom. 433—1402 Ellis St. 438—1925 N. 26th. 442—Selden.
SECRETARIES. No. ^Address. 3—728 Minnesota. 9—1529 R h o d e I s l a n d . 17—Masonic T e m p l e . 31—R. No. 2, Atchison. 47—Bronson. 51—413 W . 14th. 86—York R i t e T e m p l e . 90—635 B r o o k s . 92—R. No. 3, F t . Scott. 96—Bethel. 99—York R i t e T e m p l e . 166—Cleburne. 168—White City. 225—Masonic T e m p l e . 239—R. No. 1, E a r l e t o n . 271—1106 Garfield.
SPECIAL ADDRESSES. SECRETARIES. No. iAddress. 272—1107 State. 303—Scottish R i t e T e m p l e . 322—1629 S. 29th. 333—3944 R a i n b o w Blvd. 337—R. No. 3, L y o n s . 341—Goodrich. 352—Horace. 360—R. No. 1, Clayton. 365—R. No. 3, L e a v e n w o r t h . 369—3021 N. 22nd. 375—Herington. 381—Grinnell. 421—R. No. 2, B u r l i n g a r a e . 433—107 W . 1st. 438—Bethel.
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George 0 Foster George 0 . Foster.... James A. Gassier.... James A. Gassier.... Otto R. Souders.... James H. Wendorff. .
Giles H. Lamb Charles E. Lobdell... Charles E. Lobdell... *Wm. I. Stuart *Wm. I. Stuart •Hugh P. Farrelly •Hugh P. Farrelly John McCuUagh.... John McCuUagh.... Richard E. Bird Elmer F. Strain Elmer F. Strain Charles A. Loucks... Charles A. Loucks... John W. Neilson.... John W. Neilson.... Charles N. Fowler... Charles N. Fowler... Ferris M. HiU Ferris M. Hill George F. Beezley... George F. Beezley... Jay B. Kirk
W. E. Hutchison ElrickC. Cole *C. H. Chandler
George 0 . Foster.... James A. Gassier.... Otto R. Souders James H. Wendorff.. Charley B. Erskine ..
Richard E, Bird Charles A. Loucks... John W. Neilson.... Charles N. Fowler... Ferris M. HiU George F. Beezley... Jay B. Kirk
John McCuUagh....
•Hugh P. Farrelly
Charles E. Lobdell... •Wm. I. Stuart
•C. H. Chandler Wm. L. Burdick "Albert K. Wilson. "Albert K. Wilson. Charles E. LobdeU... •W. F. March "Albert K. Wilson. *Wm. I. Stuart •W. F. March "Albert K. Wilson. *W. F. March "Albert K Wilson •Hugh P. Farrelly •W. F. March "Albert K. Wilson. *W. F. March "Albert K. Wilson. John McCuUagh.... *W. F. March "Albert K. Wilson. •John A FerreU •W.F.March "Albert K Wilson. Richard E. Bird *W. F. March "Albert K. Wilson. •W, F. March "Albert K. Wilson. John W. Neilson.... *W. F. March "Albert K. Wilson tCharles N. Fowler.. •W.F.March "Albert K. Wilson. Ferris M. HiU •W. F. March "Albert K. Wilson George F. Beezley... •W. F. March "Albert K. Wilson. Jay B. Kirk •W. F. March "Albert K. Wilson. *W. F. March "Albert K WUson. •W, F. March... J. Forrest Ayres Elmer F. Strain. George 0 . Foster.... •W. F. March Elmer F. Strain. James A. Gassier.... •W..F. March Elmer F. Strain. •W. F.March Elmer F. Strain. James H. Wendorff.. •W. F. March Elmer F. Strain. Charley B. Erskine.. John McCuUagh . Elmer F. Strain. Henry S. Buzick, Jr.. John McCuUagh . Elmer F. Strain.
•W. F : March
*W. F. March
•Deceased. tin 1879 the time for holding the Annual Communication was changed from October to February, and no Communication was held in 1880 {Annual Communication postponed from February 18-19, 1920, to March 17-18, 1920, account of influenza ^Clayton Lehman elected, but declined to accept and Charles N. Fowler was appointed. "Retired voluntarily October 1, 1928
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Johnson
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Oct. 15, 1861 Oct. 19, 1857
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285 Feb. 16, 1887 Jan. 3 , 1912 26 Oct. 18, 1859 Oct. 14, 1861 30 Oct. 16, 1860 Oct. 21, 1883
Charter Surrendered.
Chikaskla
Chartered.
/Consolidated with M t . Hope \ L o d g e N o . 238, Feb. 2, 1894.
Remarks.
(Dropped from roll account or{ganizatlon Grand Lodge of IColorado i n 1862. [Dispensation issued as Big Oct. 16, 1867 \ Springs Lodge, but name after[wards changed to Shawnee.
Mar. 1, 1923 Oct. 2 1 , 1869
Charter Revoked.
/ N o meetings were held, and dispensation was returned \ t o the Grand Master.
(Dispensation was returned to Grand Master, with a {statement that owing to the lodge being located so near lAuraria Lodge, it was deemed best to have but one lodge.
Idispensation was returned.
335 Feb. 18, 1891 62 Oct. 15, 1867 253 Feb. 18, 1891
No.
Remarks. Grand Lodge refused charter. [Master reported that no meetings had been held, and
(DEFUNCT.)
1887 1898 1904 1928
1881 1884
1900
1859
Disp. Bev'k'd.
Allen
Name.
1870
1858
1868
1899 1868 1857 1878 1884 1868 1885 1896 1903 1927
1860
1860
1866
Disp. Bet'd.
CHARTERED LODGES
White Water
Pottawatomie..
Opolls
Wheaton White Water
Norton
Leavenworth...
Denver
1857
Leavenworth...
1923
Disp. Issued.
1863
Allen
Name.
Cofley
County.
Friendship Opolls
Lecompton Leota
Denver City
Allen
Location.
DEFUNCT LODGES.
LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION, BUT NEVER CHARTERED.
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Oct.
34 Oct.
122
46 Oct.
34
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Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct.
67 Oct. 301 Feb.
87 152 12 353 20 124
Calvary
Shawnee Leavenworth.
Indianola Leavenworth...
Feb. 19, 1890 Sept. 21, 1896 Oct. 21, 1874
Feb. 20, 1889 Feb. 17, 1898 (Consolidated with Godfrey \Lodge No. 124, Mar. 26, 1894.
[Consolidated with Westmorel a n d Lodge No. 257, May 18, [1894. Feb. 18, 1897 Feb. 19, 1903 /Charter issued direct by Grand \Lodge, February 17, 1898.
(Consolidated with Halcyon iLodge No. 120. Oct. 18, 1876. 20. 1870 Mar. 22, 1879 21, 1874 Oct. 15, 1879 18, 1858 Oct. 21, 1863 21. 1894 Feb; 16, 1910 16, 1860 Oct. 21, 1863 17. 1872 (Consolidated with Glrard Lodge \No. 93, January 4, 1932. Oct. 18, 1876 20, 1868 15, 1888 (Consolidated with Bluff City ILodge No. 313. June 18. 1892. (Consolidated with Bourbon ; Lodge No. 8, March 4,1878 and 17. 1865 name changed to Rising Sun Lodge No. 8. Dropped from roll account organization Grand Lodge Ind. 16, 1872 Ter. in 1878. [Dropped from roll account or{ganization Grand Lodge Colo16, 1860 {rado in 1862. 15, 1882 May 9, 1919 22, 1883 Dec. 17, 1883 18, 1859 Dec. 17, 1892 18, 1876 Dec. 17, 1881 LocatlonchangedtoSilverLake, Oct. 17, 1877 Oct. 21, 1868. Name changed 2 1 , 1862 to Great Light, Oct. 20, 1869. J Consol. with King Solomon 16, 1866 l.Lodge No. 10, Oct. 18, 1876. [Dispensation Issued as Land{mark Lodge, but charter issued 16, 1867 Oct. 19, 1870 \ln name of St. John's Lodge. Oct. 17,1865 18, 1858
164 Oct. 18, 1876 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;, 1883 164 Feb. 18, 1886 Jan. 17, 1894 148 Oct. 21, 1874
313 325 325 153
337 Feb. 18, 1891
Indianola
Golden City, Star Triune High Prairie Ida
Washington.... Brown Leavenworth. Republic
Golden City.. Hanover Hiawatha High Prairie.. Ida
Rising Sun...
Alpha
Bourbon..
Crawford.. Marshall.. Harper
Frankfort Lily
Ashlar Composite.... Emporia Enterprise.... Elk Creek.... Godfrey
Douglas Wyandotte Breckenridge. Dickinson
Ford Crawford.. Chautauqua.. Chautauqua.. Butler
Blaine Bluff City Bluff City Bucklin Cato Cedar Vale... Myrtle Whitewater..
Pottawatomie. Harper.. Harper..
Fort Gibson..
Fort Scott..
Frankfort Freeport
Clinton Edwardsvllle.. Emporia Enterprise Elk City Farlington
Cedar Vale.. Cedar Vale.. Clifford
Blaine Bluff City.. Bluff City.. Bucklln.. Cato
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Coffey
Franklin
Montgomery....
County.
Paris
Ottumwa
Melody
Osage Valley
Valley
Valley
Chartered.
Oct. 16,
Feb. 20,
Feb. 21,
22 52
Oct. 21, Oct. 16,
69 Oct. 2 1 ,
69 Oct. 21,
11 Oct. 18,
400
128 Oct. 17,
30 Feb. 16, 363 Feb. 20, Oct. 20, 92 24 Oct. 18,
30
231
36 Oct. 15,
.16, 17, 19, 16, 17, 21,
Charter Revoked.
(First disp'n issued April 7, J1884, recalled by G.-. M.*., (second, Sept. 27, 1884.
/Consol. with Keystone Lodge I N o . 102, March 2 2 , 1918.
Remarks.
1879 Dec. 6, 1894 1881 Feb. 21, 1895 1871 Jan. 13, 1888 1866 Oct. 20, 1875 1867 Feb. 15, 1888 1869 Oct. 18, 1879 / N a m e changed in 1870 to Ionic iLodge. (Dropped from roll account or1861 ^ganization Grand Lodge of Colorado in 1862. 1884 \Lodge N o . 142, June 28, 1901. 1867 (Consolidated with Lawrence \Lodge N o . 6, Oct. 18. 1876. 1882 Mar. 5, 1887 1902 Feb. 20, 1908 1870 Jan. 19, 1897 Disp'n issued as Osawatomie 1859 Oct. 21, 1863 Valley Lodge. Consol. with Franklin Lodge 1872 N o . 18, N o v . 24, 1906, as Ottawa Lodge N o . 18. 1912 ILodge N o . 18, N o v . 8, 1928. 1858 O c t 18. 1871 (Charter revoked Oct. 2 1 , 1863, Ibut restored Oct. 16, 1866. 1874 I N o 37, Oct. 18, 1876. (Dispensation issued as Lincoln 1868 Oct. 17, 1871 (Lodge. 1862 Oct 18 1871 1867 Oct. 17, 1877
5, 1888
Feb. 19, 1885 Dec.
253 Oct Feb. Oct. Oct; Oct. Oct.
1, 1896
Feb. 20, 1889 Jan.
Charter Surrendered.
315
123 Oct. 17. 1872
No.
180 192 86 43 M t . Pleasant 58 77 Neoalio Rapids....
Name.
CHARTERED LODGES (DEFUNCT)—Concluded.
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Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb.
108 15 59 Timber Ridge.. Leavenworth... Dick Rees Trading Post.... Blooming Grove.. 41 Twin Falls Olive 181 243 Ark Virginia City 43
Walton White Water.... Butler Wlnfleld
17. 16, 15, 22,
1904 1872 Nov. 16. 1901 1888 Feb. 17, 1892 1894
1886 Feb. Feb. 1883 Oct. 1863 Feb. 1867 1882 Sept. 3, 1887 1859 Oct. 1871 Sept. 15, 1883 1858 Oct. 21, 1874 1867 Jan. 6, 1887 1863 Dec. 10, 1905 1879 Feb. 1885 Jan. 24, 1902 1864 1890 Aug. 5, 1895 1887 Feb. 1889
70 Oct. 21. 1868
Owen A. Bassett. 367 138 303 Bichfleld John H. Brown.... 216
Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct.
Pratt
Saline
Crawford Franklin
216 Perfect Square.... 220 39 54 152 Leavenworth... Sprlngdale 18
Salt Lake City..
Bichfleld Sallna
Pittsburg
1892 1908 1875 1928
lUtah In 1872.
24. 1927
18. 1885
f Consol. with Adelphl Lodge JNo. 110, Feb. 19. 1903. as (Wlnfleld Lodge No. 110.
[ Montana In 1866.
[Dropped from roll account or-
2i. 1863 /No record of disp'n having ibeen issued.
17, 20, 20, 22,
(Consol. with Salina Lodge No. 60. April 29. 1907. Dropped from roll account or-
/Consolidated with Pittsburg \Lodge No. 187. July 29. 1911.
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EXPELLED, 1934. Smithton Lodge No. 1.—CHARLES E . BLEVINS, February 5. Delphian Lodge No. 44.—HIRAM H . NICHOLS, February 15. Munden Lodge No. 128.—EARL THOMAS WARD, March 28. Carson Lodge No. 132.—JOHN MCCONNELL, April 9. Reno Lodge No. 140.—CHARLES J. JACKSON, March 1. Burrton Lodge No. 182.—HARVEY O. BROWN, June 16, 1933. Albert Pike Lodge No. 303.—EVERETT VAUGHN SEIVER, April 11. Hoisington Lodge No. 331.—JAMES H . VIOLETT, September 6. A n n a Lodge No. 408.—JOHN SHORT, April 9.
SUSPENDED FOR UNMASONIC CONDUCT, 1934. Marysville Lodge No. 91.—EARL BLACKNEY, September 4. Reno Lodge No. 140.—CARL A. RICHARDSON, August 2. Preston Lodge No. 283.—EMERY R . RAY, March 28. Piper Lodge No. 385.—FRED A. H E I N , August 28.
1934-35.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
465
GRAND LODGES I N CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS; ALSO THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF GRAND SECRETARIES. Alabama Arizona
GUY T. SMITH ..HARRY A. DRACHMAN
Montgomery. Tucson.
Arkansas
WOODLIEF A. THOMAS
Little Rock.
California Colorado
J O H N WHICHER WILLIAM W. COOPER
'. San Francisco. Denver.
Connecticut
WINTHROPBUCK
Delaware
J O H N F . ROBINSON
Hartford.
Dist. of Columbia Florida
J. CLAUDE KEIPER J. S. B. MOYEK
Washington. Jacksonville.
Georgia Idaho Ulinoi's Indiana
FRANK F . BAKER CURTIS F . P I K E RICHARD c . DAVENPORT WILLIAM H . SWINTZ
Macon. Boise. Harrisburg. Indianapolis.
.Wilmington.
Iowa
CHARLES C. H U N T
Cedar Rapids.
Kentucky
FRED W. HARDWICK
Louisville.
CONVERS E. LEACH HARRY C. MUELLER FREDERICK W . HAMILTON
Portland. Baltimore. Boston.
Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts
Michigan
LOU B. WiNSOR
Grand Rapids.
Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska
JOHN FISHEL EDWARD L . FAUCETTE ARTHUR MATHER LUTHER T. HAUBERG LEWIS E. SMITH
St. Paul. Meridian. St. LouiS. Helena. Omaha.
Nevada
VIRGIL M . HENDERSON
Carson City.
New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico
HARRY M . CHENEY ISAAC CHERRY ALPHEUS A. K E E N
Concord. Trenton. Albuquerque.
New York North Carolina North Dakota
CHARLES H. JOHNSON J O H N H . ANDERSON WALTER L. STOCKWELL
New York City. Raleigh. Fargo.
Ohio Oklahoma. Oregon Pennsylvania
HARRY S. JOHNSON CLAUDE A. STURGEON D. RUFUS CHENEY J O H N A. PERRY
Cincinnati. Guthrie. Portland. Philadelphia.
Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee
HAROLD L . MCAUSLAN T. ALEX HEISE GEORGE A. PETTIGREW THOMAS E.Doss
Providence. Columbia. Sioux Falls. Nashville.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February.
Texas
WILLIAM B . PEAESON
Waco.
Utah Vermont
SAM H . GOODWIN ABCHiE S. HARRIMAN
Salt Lake City. Burlington.
Virginia Washing^ton
JAMES M. CLIFT HORACE WALTER TYLER
Richmond. .Tacoma.
West Virginia
GEORGE S . LAIDLEY
Charleston.
Wisconsin Wyoming
WILLIAM F . WEILER JOSEPH M . LOWNDES
Milwaukee. Casper.
Alberta British Columbia
J. H. W. S. K E M M I S W. A. DEWOLF-SMITH
Calgary. New Westminster.
Canada
W M . MCGREGOR LOGAN
Hamilton.
Chile
AGUSTINI. PALMA
Santiago.
Colombia
ROBERTO CAYON B
Barranquilla.
Costa Rica, C. A Cuba
GEORGE F . BOWDEN JOSE F . CASTELLANOS
San Jose. Havana.
Ecuador Englsmd
;
JOSE ANTONIO BRAVO P . COLVILLE S M I T H
Guayaquil. London.
JOSE MARIA L I M A
Guatemala, C. A.
;
ANTONIO BERMUDEZ M HENRY C. SHELLAED JAMES A. OVAS
Tegucigalpa. Dublin. Winnipeg.
Guatemala Honduras Ireland Manitoba
Mexico (York G.'.L..) ABRAHAM P . OLD
....Mexico, D. F .
New Brunswick
J. T W I N I N G HARTT.....
St. John.
New South Wedes New Zealand Nova Scotia
DAVID CUNNINGHAM H. A. LAMB JAMES C . JONES
Sydney. Aukland. Halifax.
Panama
MACARIO SOLIS...
Panama.
Peru Philippine Islands Prince Edward Isl Puerto Rico
H. SOLARI YHURTADO NEWTON C . COMFORT ERNEST K E M P F . G. PEREZ ALMIROTY.
Lima. Manila. Charlottetown. San Juan.
Quebec Queensland Salvador, C. A
W. WALTER WILLIAMSON... Montreal. LESLIE P. MARKS Brisbane. MANUEL VIDAL San Salvador.
Saskatchewan
W.B.TATE
Scotland
THOMAS G . W I N N I N G
Edinburgh.
South Australia Tasmania
CHARLES R . J. GLOVER W. H. STRUTT
Adelaide. Hobart.
Victoria
WILLIAM STEWAKT
Melbourne.
Western Australia
A. E. J E N S E N
Perth.
Hegina.
1934-35.
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LODGE
OF KANSAS.
467
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GRAI«> LODGE OF KANSAS NEAR OTHER GRAND LODGES.
Alabama Alberta Arizona Arkansas British Columbia California
R.".W.". ENCY F . YEILDING Florence. M.'.W.'. S. J. BLAIR Calgary. M.'.W.'. JAMES H . BAKKETT Douglas. R.'.W.". GEORGE W. McCLELLAND...Grand View. M.'.W.'. ANDREW M C C . CEEERY Vancouver. System not recognized.
Canada;
R.". W.'. TIMOTHY C . WARDLEY
ChUe Colombia Colorado Connecticut Costa Rica Cuba Delaware Dist. of Columbia
R.'.W.'. GUILLERMOM. BELTRAMI..Santiago. R.'. W.'. VIRGILIODELA CRUZ Barranquilla. R.'.W.'. LEO R . GOTTLIEB Trinidad. R.'.W.'. HOWARD A. MIDDLETON Broad Brook. R.'.W.'. ADOLFO CAN AS San Jose. R.'.W.'. ENRIQUE ELIZAGA PELAEZ.Havana. M.'.W.'. A. VICTOR HUGHES Wilmington. R.'.W.'. WILLIAM H . ROHRMAN Washington.
Ecuador
,
Elora.
R.'.W.'. FERNANDO LUCES CORTES. Guayaquil.
England Florida Georgia Guatemala
R.'.W.'. KYNASTON STUDD R.'.W.'. JOHN L . HALL R.'.W.'. P. T. MCCUTCHEN R.'.W.'. JOSE O. CASTANEDA
Honduras
R.'.W.'. FEDERICO C.CANALES
Idaho M.'.W.'. SHERMAN M . COFFIN niinols .R.'.W.'. GEORGE E . ANDERSON Indiana R.'.W.*. RUDOLF H . HORST Iowa System not recognized. Ireland R.'.W.'. WILLIAM HUNTER Kentucky R.'.W.'. JAMES D . WHITEAKER Louisiana M.'.W.'. RUDOLPH KRAUSE Maine R.'.W.'. JOHN H . LANCASTER Manitoba M.'.W.'. JABEZ MILLER Marylfind R.'.W.'. JACOB ROHRBACH Massachusetts:...... R.'.W.'. FRANK A . N E F F Mexico(YorkG.'.L.'.).. M.'.W!'. JOHN I. NEWELL
London. Jacksonville. J^anklin. Guatemala. | | o p a n ^ ° ^ * ^^ Boise. Jlarrlsburg. South Bend. Dublin. Cannel City. Lake Charles. Skowhegan. Winnipeg. Frederick. Salem. ..Tampico.
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PROCEEDINGS
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February,
Detroit. Michigan R.".W.'. WILBUR M. BRUCKER Minnesota -....M.'.W.' MONTREVILLE J. BROWN.>..St. Paul. Lumberton. Mississippi R / . W . ' . ROBERT W. HiNTON, JR Rolla. Missouri R.'.W.'. CHARLES L . WOODS Evanston, m . Montana M.'.W.' . ROBERT J. HATHAWAY Hastings. Nebraska R.'.W.". HENRY H. HEILER Carson City. Nevada R.'.W.'. WILLIAM H . CAVELL Dorchester. New Brunswick R.'.W.'. GESNER A . TAYLOR Manchester. New Hampshire R.'.W.'. ROBERT C. LAING Jersey City. New Jersey M.'.W.' . ARTHUR POTTERTON New Mexico System not recognized. Sydney. New South Wales R.'.W.'. ALFRED J. BURBIDGE Richmond Hill. New York R.'.W.'.. WILLIAM B . BARNES Greymouth. New Zealand R.'.W.'. EARNEST WARNES Dunn. North Carolina R.'.W.'., ZEBULON v . S N I P E S Churchs Ferry. North Dakota R.'.W.'. H A N S A . MOE Halifax. Nova Scotia R.'.W.'. JOHN G. MITCHELL ...Springfield. Ohio M.'.W.'.. C H A R L E S L . MINOR Ada. Oklahoma R.'.W.". MAHLON P . MANVILLE Portland. Oregon R.'.W."., WALTER O . H A I N E S Panama R.'.W.". ABRAHAM FRANKEL Colon. Pennsylvania System not recognized. Manila. Philippine Islands R.'.W.'. HARVEY A. BORDNER Prince Edward Isl R.'.W.'. GEORGE W . MACDONALD....Montague. Puerto Rico R.'.W.'. FEDERICO VALL-SPiNOSA....San Juan. Quebec. Quebec M.'.W." . EDWARD A. EVANS Brisbane. Queensland R.'.W.'. JAMES C. ROBERTS Providence. Rhode Island R.'.W.". JOHN R. D E N N I S Sonsonate. Salvador R.'.W.". RAMON QUESADA Ilegina. Saskatchewan R.".W.'. W. M. MARTIN Uddington. Scotland R.'.W.'. JAMES S . M . GRIEVE South Australia R.'.W.". WILLIAM HENRY ESSEX Adelaide. Woodruff. South Carolina R.".W.". M. A. LANFORD... Castlewood. South Dakota R.".W.". JAMES B . VAUGHN Hobart. Tasmania R.'.W.'. DAVID W. WATSON NashvUle. Tennessee R.'.W."., HALLUM W. GOODLOE F t . Worth. Texas M.".W . JEWEL P . LIGHTFOOT Salt Lake City. Utah M.'.W.' . ARTHUR C. WHERRY Rutland. Vermont R.'.W." . EARL S. WRIGHT Victoria B . ' . W . ' . RICHARD ARNOLD RowE... Melbourne. Culpeper. Virginia R.'.W." , THOMAS W . HOOPER Tacoma. Washington R.".W." . WALTER J . THOMPSON Sublaco. Western Australia R.".W. . FRED s. F I N C H Buckhannon. West Virginia R.'.W.'.. PARE H. LORENTZ Wisconsin R.'.W.' . CHARLES W . HEiDEMANN.Altoona. Wyoming System not recognized.
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LODGE
OF
469
KANSAS.
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OP OTHER GRAND LODGES NEAR THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
Alabama M.'. W.', JOHN M. KiNKEL Topeka. Alberta W.", PAUL M . MAKTIN Highland. Arizona W.'. CLAUD F . YOUNG Fort Scott. Arkansas W.', CLAYTON L E H M A N JJewton. British Columbia W.' WILLIAM D . P . CAREY Hutchinson. California M.'. W.', WM. EASTON HuTCHiS0N...Garden City. Canada M.'. W.' , GEORGE O. FOSTER Ijawrence. Chile W.', CHARLES W . WILLIAMS F o r t Scott. Colombia W.V ELLSWORTH B . S E W E L L , j R . W i c h i t a . Colorado W.V LAUREN D . RiGG Leon. Connecticut W.' CLARENCE R . ATEN Dodge City. Costa Rica W.'. CLARENCE E . BIRCH Lawrence. Cuba W.', ROY H . CLOSSEN Coffeyville. Delaware W.' ELMER S. NANCE Oswego. Dist.ofColumbia.M.'. W.* FERRIS M . H I L L Emporia. Ecuador M.". W.' JAY B . KIRK lola. England R.'. W.", ALBERT K. WILSON Topeka. Plorida M.". W." , ELMER F . STRAIN Topeka. Georgia W.' GLICK FOCKELE Le Roy. Guatemala W." LUCIAN L. CONSTANT Belle Plaine. Honduras W." F R A N K D . SPERRY Ellsworth. Idaho W.- JAMES J . NORTON Newton. Illinois M.'.W.' CHARLES N . FOWLER Salina. Indiana M.'. W." O W E N J. WOOD Topeka. Iowa System not recog^nized. Ireland W.' FERDINAND VOILAND Topeka. Kentucky W.' , ROBERT.H. MONTGOMERY.... Oswego. 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 M.'. W.' WILLIAM L . BURDICK. Lawrence. Mexico (Yorki ..R.'. W.' ALBERT K. WILSON Topeka. G.-.L.-.) \J. FORREST AYRES Greenleaf. Michigan M.'. W. Topeka. Minnesota W. KENNETH N. POMBKOY Valley Falls. Mississippi W. GEORGE HARMAN Kansas City. Missouri.. W. DOUGLAS A. MEREDITH Montana
W.". JAMES H . BEEGLE
Neodesha.
Nebraska Nevada
W.'. EARL T . PYLE W.". WILLIAM B . P E N N Y
Clay Center. Cottonwood Falls.
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PROCEEDINGS
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February.
New Brunswick W.'. HARRY E . PEACH New Hampshire..M.". W.'. JAMES A. CASSLER
Emporia. McPherson.
New Jersey W.'. GuY W. BROWN New Mexico System not recognized. New South Wales W.". E . G L E N N ROBISON New York M.". W / , GEORGE F . BEEZLEY New Zealand W.'. THOMAS C . BABB North Carolina W.'. R. NELSON LONG North Dakota W.". BRUCE GRIFFITH Nova Scotia M.'. W.'. JOHN MCCULLAGH
Beloit.
Ohio
Gridley. .Glrard. Fredonia.
Hoxie. .Wichita.
Galena.
...:..W.'. P H I L I P EUGENE STOTLEE... (Bethel, | R . F . D . N O . 2. W.' DAVID A. N Y W A L L Formoso. R.'. W.' CHARLEY B . E R S K I N E Cimarron.
Oklahoma Oregon Panama W.' JAMES E . PORTER Pennsylvania System not recognized. Philippine Islands W . ' ROY G. SHEARER Prince Edward Isl W.' MARION M . MILLER '. Puerto. Rico W.' EDGAR T . FOSTER Quebec W . ' CHARLES E . KESLER Queensland M.". W.' ELRICK C . COLE Rhode Island W.;, FRED N . RAYMOND . Salvador W.' BENJAMIN P. HEIS Saskatchewan W.', J O H N B . F L E M I N G Scotland W.', HARVEY O. DAVIS South Australia W.V RICHARD W . EVANS South Carolina...-M.'. W.' OTTO R . SOUDERS South Dakota M.". W.V CHARLES A . LOUCKS Tasmania M.'. W." B E N S . PAULEN Tennessee W.'. OSCAR A . BROWN Texas M.'. W.' GILES H . LAMB Utah ...W.'. ELMER E . E L L I S Vermont W.V H E N R Y WALLENSTEIN Victoria W.V CLARENCE M. CROSBY Virginia W.'. BARLUS ROMSTEDT Washington W.', STANFORD M . SMART Western Australia.-M.". W.' THOMAS G . F I T C H West Virginia M.*. W." J O H N W . NEILSON Wisconsin .R.". W.' J A M E S H . WENDORFF Wyoming System not recognized.
Kansas City. Abilene. Longton. Colony. !.Williamsburg.
Great Bend. Lawrence. Leavenworth. Hamilton.
Anthony. Dodge city. Wichita. Lakin.
Independence. McDonald.
Yates Center. Hutchinson. Wichita. St. Francis. Ottawa. Zenda. .Wichita. Concordia. Leavenworth.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF
M.-. W.-. JAMES ABRAHAM CASSLER, GRAND MASTEE OF M A S O N S OP K A N S A S ,
F e b r u a r y 22, 1934, t o F e b r u a r y 2 1 , 1935. B y Bro. L L O Y D H. R U P P E N T H A L .
M.'. W.'. JAMES A. CASSLER first saw the light of day November 5, 1881, on a farm near the present site of Mitchell, Rice County, Kansas. He was the second child of LEWIS D . and LUCINDA HENNEY CASSLER, a young couple who, in the spring of 1880, immigrated from Canton, Ohio, to Sterling, Kansas, and located on the farm a few miles away. There JIMMY CASSLER lived the life of a normal pioneer farm boy for a few years. There he first attended school a t the little rural school house, continuing his education in the schools of Lyons and Moundridge, Kansas, to which places his parents moved in 1889 and 1894, respectively. A member of the 1900 graduating class of Moundridge High School, JIMMY CASSLER left shortly after graduating for Canton, Kansas, where, during the next few years, he answered all the "Boy Wanted" advertisements available, gaining a wide and valuable experience in the various businesses of a small town. In 1906 he felt the urge of the pioneer and took a homestead claim near Syracuse, Kansas. The future there did not look promising and the vast solitude of the prairies was too depressing to one who had always been surrounded with many friends. But it did give him an opportunity to plan his own future, which accounts for the fact that the year 1907 found him in Kansas City, Missouri, in pursuit of a legal education. While studying law in Kansas City, he determined to attend the University of Kansas Law School, entering in 1908 and graduating with the class of 1910. He was admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas in June of the latter year and soon thereafter hung out his shingle at McPherson, where he has since been engaged in the general practice of law. The hardships and experiences of his youth and early manhood gave him a keen understanding of the people of his section, their problems and difEiculties, and have contributed in no small way to the success he has enjoyed in his profession. M.'. W.'. Brother CASSLER today is regarded as a particularly able advocate and counselor, is a long time member of the Kansas State Bar Association and the American Bar Association, and for many years has been President of the McPherson Coimty Bar.
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Although not disinterested In politics he has confined his activities to lodge, civic and club work, where his influence has long been felt in his community. He is now serving his fourth year as President of the Pioneer Savings & Loan Association, of McPherson, with which institution he has been identified since its organization. In 1917 he volunteered for and was accepted as a candidate for commission a t the first Officers' Training Camp at Ft. Riley, Kansas. He was married May 12, 1926 to ALEXIA D . MCBOYLE, of Abi-
lene, Kansas. Always an admirer of the beauties of nature, their home each year boasts a beautiful garden on which M.'. W.'. Brpther CASSLER lavishes his personal care and which has established him a s an expert on gardening in central Kansas. His home life, his profession, his hobbies and his many friends make for him a well rounded life such a s few men ever attain. MASONIC RECORD. A N C I E N T CRAFT MASONRY, CANTON LODGE N O . 1 9 7 , CANTON, K A N S A S :
Initiated, June 18,1903. Passed, July 21,1903. Raised, August 18,1903. Senior Steward, 1904. Senior Deacon, 1905. Junior Warden, 1906. Senior Warden, 1907. Dimitted, October 7,1913. MCPHERSON LODGE N O . 1 7 2 , MCPHERSON, K A N S A S :
Admitted, November 21,1913. Junior Deacon, 1914. Junior Warden, 1915, 1916. Senior Warden, 1917. Master, 1918. GRAND LODGE:
District Deputy Grand Master, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926. Grand Senior Deacon, 1930. Grand Junior Warden, 1931. Grand Senior Warden, 1932. Deputy Grand Master, 1933. Grand Master, 1934.
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LODGE
OF KANSAS.
473
Committee Service. Commissioner of Trials: Member, 1926; Chairman, 1927; Member, 1928. Committee on Trials and Punishments: Member, 1929. CAPITULAR. MCPHERSON CHAPTER NO. 48, MCPHERSON, KANSAS :
Mark Master, November 12,1912. P a s t Master, November 12,1912. Most Excellent Master, November 25,1912. Royal Arch, November 25,1912. Principal Sojourner, 1914. King, 1915. High Priest, 1916. Master of the Third Veil, 1919. Captain of the Host, 1922. GRAND CHAPTER:
Com,m,ittee Service. Committee on Necrologry: Chairman, 1927. Committee on Finance and Property: Member, 1930. Committee on Jurisprudence: Member, 1932. ORDER OF H I G H PRIESTHOOD :
Received at Topeka, February 15,1916. CHRISTIAN KNIGHTHOOD. GARFIELD COMMANDERY NO. 18, MCPHERSON, K A N S A S :
Red Cross, May 28,1914. Knight of Malta, September 25,1914. Knight Templar, September 25,1914. Standard Bearer, 1915. Warder, 1916. Junior Warden, 1917,1918. 'C;ap?£tin»'G?ner£^l'§'iS. Generalissimo, 1920. Commander, 1921.
3n iMemormm.
TKfjesie ^ages; ^re Jfraternallp Bebtcateb to tKfje Mtmotp of 0nv Beparteb iliretfjrcn. 1934.
3 n ifHemoriam,
({George WaiUngXon â&#x201A;¬lavk, #ranb iWasftcr in 1894.
JBorn laugujft 5. 1851. Mib Matti) 31, 1934.
©eatlis during tfje |9car 1934. Smithton No. 1.—Edward E. Back, Jan. 4; James C. Glenn, July 25. heavenvoorth No. 2.—Hiram W. Barnes, Sept. 16; Rudolph Goehner, Dec. 3; David W. Flynn, Nov. 16; Charles S. Joslin, April 25; Edgar R. Keith, Feb. 24; Roland W. Luther, June 15; Fred Reinhold, May 2. Wyandotte No. S.—Charles W. Aydelotte, Oct. 8; John Bachman, July 10; Ira M. Bonwell, Sept. 7; Edmund Chowins, July 13; Randall H. Cooper, Nov. 18; James R. Crawford, June 14; John Baptist Dior, Nov. 11; Ollie Laird Hardwich, March 18; David Griffith Jones, Feb. 5; James A. May, Aug. 11; John T. Norford, Jan. 8; Nels Gustave Peterson, Feb. 27; Robert Billing Phillips, April 5; Cheney N. Prouty, Nov. 21; Charles Rowett, July 15; Ulysses S. Sartin, Nov. 25; Ellas H. York, Jan. 19. Kickapoo No. i.—John H. Powers, May 1. Washington No. 5.—George S. Baker, Oct. 13: Lee Cowan, Dec. 10; Franklin S. Jones, Jan. 2; William Ketchum, Jan. 7; John H. Reisner, Dec. 8; George L. Seaton, Feb. 28. Lawrence No. 6.—Charles D. Cowgill, June 7; Kenneth W. Davidson, April 29; X. Jay Kennedy, Dec. 28; Edward A. Mitchell, Jan. 25; Frank Strong, Aug. 6; John E. Tudhope, June 13; Wallace B. Wilcox, Sept. 8. Union No. 7.—Forest A. Cole, Dec. 31; David Jennings, July 28; Jules C. Lacock, April 18; Charles W. Thompson, Jan. 20. Rising Sun No. 8.—Charles Brown, Nov. 15; John Hunker, Sept. 17; Frank James Ivie, Feb. 6; William Irvln Kipp, May 24; Stacy Earl Martin, May 20; Aytche Perrin Matthews, July 22, 1932; William Prager, Aug. 27; Herbert Robinson, April 5; Jeremiah S. Turley, Dec. 10. Acacia No. 9.—Charles J. Achning, Nov. 12; Benjamin F. Fiegenbaum, Jan. 20; Albert P. Gill, Sept. 24; Wilbur J. Rose, Dec. 14; Joseph A. Spalding, June 2; Harry E. Weaver, Dec. 21, 1933. King Solomon No. 10.—Frank H. Hittle, July 7; Lyman J. NipKer,"Feb.'16; "Sam"c: Porter, Jan. 4; William H. Shaw, Feb. 20; Frederick W. Thompson, July 26. Jewell No. ll.—W.a.rve Frank, Aug. 2; Frank L. C. Hall, June 23; Mortimer W. Whitney, Sept. 15. Emporia No. IS.—Albert L. Burrell, Sept. 12; Samuel C. Cravens, Jan. 14; Frederick Fleeker, May 5; Charles Ford, Aug. 6; Edgar M. Forde, Oct. 10; Orange B. Hardcastle, Oct. 11; Elmer C. Hunter, July 12; Samuel E. Macomber, May 16; Elmer M. Shaw, Sept. 7; Charles W. Squires, Dec. 24; Joseph L. Vaughn, Sept. 7; Evan J. Watts, May 3.
DEATHS—Continued. Nemaha No. IS.—Chester Newland, Feb. 7; Edmund H. Talley, Dec. 3. Oskaloosa No. li.—Emery E. Clark, Aug. 20; Samuel Miner Clark, Jan. 19; Thomas M. Robbins, June 22. Great Bend No. 15.—Edward R. Moses, Feb. 6; Edgar A. Moffat, Sept. 13; Frederick B. Newcombe, Oct. 13; Thomas D. Stradley, Nov. 11. Lafayette No. 16.—James Park Calderwood, Aug. 9; Andrew S. Ekdahl, Jan. 4; Chalmers E. Harris, July 18; Theodore Oliver Johnson, Aug. 28; Nicholas Evans Myers, May 12; Burtis Edwin Naylor, Aug. 26. Topeka No. 17.—George W. Adamson, March 24; John F. Blank, April 10; Permania A. Bruner, July 28; Seth A. Cook, June 28; John Dudley, Dec. 22, 1927; Nicholas R. Foster, Aug. 10; George R. Gregg, Dec. 22; Gilbert B. Kirk, March 10; Roy Lindblad, Jan. 28; Homer G. Martin, June 21; John W. McCabe, June 21; Hubert M. Perry, Nov. 28; Lewis M. Powell, April 28; Richard S. Ross, June 20; Harry E. Shinn, March 13; Frank C. Squires, March 9; Thomas A. Verlin, June 1; George A. Wood, June 27. Ottawa No. 18.—Franklin M. Crawford, June 4; William T. Gilliland, Nov. 5; Frank O. Hetrick, May 17; Forest B. McKinney, Jan. 19; Victor A. Schnoke, Jan. 20. Olathe No. 19.—^William F. Dennis, Feb. 8; Samuel E. Ferguson, Nov. 3; Charles Rheem, June 8; Roy White, Feb. 16. Valley Falls No. 2i.—Thomas K. Aitken, Dec. 22. Melvem No. B2.—Frank Eugene Jones, April 28. Palmyra No. SS.—^William J. Russell, June 18; Timothy J. Keohane, Dec. 18. Osage Valley No. Si.—James W. Allard, Sept. 16; Joseph J. Boyle, May 26; Chris N. Carr, July 5; Herbert Fader, Dec. 11; Carl J. Forslund, June 25; Edward P. Hawkins, April 26; Roy Hulgan, April 21; Frank B. Miller, June 13; Bradley G. Stanley, Sept. 9; Andrew J. Taylor, April 26; George W. Williams, Oct. 28. Longton itf^o. ,26.—Frank R. Cooper, Sept. 11; Vachel R. Freeman, 'April 23. Neosho No. 27.—Elmer Lewis Gentry, March 16; Walter Baird Hermig, Aug. 27; Russell E. Wooden, Feb. 17. Pacific No. S9.—John H. Osborn, Sept. 22. Towanda No. SO.—Clifford H. Kirts, May 24; George L. Monchette, Sept. 2. Auburn No. SS.—^Willis R. Moran, July 16; Ephratm Reed, June 4. Havensville No. Si.—William C. Coates, Jan. 28.
DEATHS—Continued. Hiawatha No. 35.—Simon H. Dock, Nov. 12; Benjamin F. Hildebrand, Oct. 7. Council Grove No. 56.^Charlea Burg, July 27; Thomas W. Hafer, June 14; Roy John Sharp, Feb. 21; Charles Jordon Wolff, Aug. 22. Paola No. 57.—Lyman C. Gilmore, April 29, 1926; John Archie Hamm, Oct. 1; I. Edwin Huff, Sept. 16; Henry C. Jones, Feb. 28; Levi A. Van Pelt, Sept. 6. lola No. 38.—Simon P. Barton, July 24; David O. Croley, Jan. 5; Edward J. Dunfee, Dec. 14; D. Lafayette Ivy, Dec. 7; Emanuel J. Lenhart, Sept. 19; Samuel Malcom, July 30; Jehiel O. Ross, June 29; James A. Wheeler, Aug. 12. Seneca No. 39.—Franklin F. Carter, June 8; John E. Nemeck, July 20. •De Soto No. iO.—James O. Huff, Feb. 7. Holton No. .42.—Edward S. Dunn, Aug. 17; G. T. Eubanks, May 21; John Hinnen, Jr., April 30; Robert B. Porter, Aug. 21. Nickerson No. JfS.—John Barthold, Sept. 6. Delphian No. Jili.—Joe Carey, Nov. 2; Andrew Ecord, Dec. 15; George T. Hutchinson, Jan. 30. Boston No. ^5.—William P. Hall, Feb. 27. Halstead No. 46.—Charles S. Ahrens, Nov. 29. Mackey No. J/S.—Leslie Benton Pinder, Sept. 25. Nine Mile No. 49.—James E. Hadfield, Oct. 28. Lake No. 50.—Guy Kiene, May 25; William Purdy, May 22. Orient No. 51.—Erlck John Broberg, Jan. 6; Abraham Burkholder, July 16; Andrew O. Crews, Aug. 2; Eral Earnest Fairchild, Jan. 29; Irving M. Frank, June 14; Russell S. Griffee, Nov. 1; Charles Frederick Gustafson, Aug. 22; William Jackson Haggard, Aug. 26; John Isaacson, April 4; Walter M. Keefover, April 25; Joseph W. Lewis, March 18; Otto A. Lotz, Aug. 14; Robert E. Mayhew, July 26; Charley D. Robert Miler, Oct. 20; Frank M. Newland, June 5; Joseph Alfred Olson, Sept. 2; Fred A. Painter, Nov. 15; Carle Dietr.ick'-Schutte; •'Novfi 24;*"A<bram'*iL-afayette T.horpe; July 10; Harry Clifford Tromp, Abrll 9; Albert Walker, Dec. 25; Frank Orendorf Watkins, June 14: Jay Sparks Welch, June 3; Louis W. Wilson, Oct. 18. Pottawatomie No. 52.—William Urbansky, Nov. 13. Wetmore No. 53.—Lee Jenkins, June 15. Mission Hills No. Si.—Alpheus G. McGee, April 30. Troy No. 55.—William R ; Van Bebber, April 18. Spring Hill No. 56.—Edward C. Furgason, Dec. 25.
DEATHS—Continued. Coyville No. 57.—Clifford B. Moftett, Sept. 10. McCracken No. 58.—Titus A. Grumbein, June 14; Frank Reed, June 2; Robert Winfield Walker, July 18. Saltville No. 59.—Louis E. English, Jan. 12; James Ross, Jan. 12; Orval M. Tatum, Sr., June 5. Salina No. 60.—John Anderson. June 30; Glenn Lewis Bishop, April 26; Emanuel M. Donmyer, May 26; John C. Ellis, May 15; Axel Hagelin, Dec. 14, 1932; Gabriel L. Noss, May 10; Frank Everett Parker, Feb. 2. Ridgeway No. 62.—Nels N. Anderson, April 18; Charles W. Gress, Jan. 4; William A. Scott, May 27. Adams No. 6S.—Thomas Y. McSpadden, Dec. 1. Gardner No. 65.—William I. Bigelow, Sept. 16; David V. Harper, Oct. 21; John Hunt, Feb. 8. Burlington No. 66.—Richard Hiram Kent, Aug. 16. Hiram No. 68.—Charles C. Atwell, Nov. 13; Abe Goldmon, July 2; Charles E. Townsend, Aug. 7. Carbondale No. 70.—Robert Forbes, Dec. 28; Owen Owens, Nov. 14; Henry Roberts, March 12. Baxter No. fl.—James W. Barnes, July 13; James L. Harmon, June 8; George B. McClellan, July 22; Thomas James Ryon, Feb. 22. Chetopa No. 7S.—Edgar W. Clark, Nov. 22. Mystic Tie No. 74.—John A. Hlet, March 30; Henry K. Jones, Sept. 5; John H. Koons, Feb. 10: Hugh C. Leonard, June 15; William H. Moore, July 10; Clifton L. Myers, April 13. Wamego No. 75.—Henry Blume, May 2; John Eichem, March 31; William A. Pulver, Dec. 8. Erie No. 76.—Ben W. Garvin, Nov. 29; Daniel P. Mills, March 12; Charles J. Shull, Dec. 29; Hubert Stillwell, May 28; Leander Stillwell, Aug. 10; Seth G. Wells, Sept. 13. Delta No. 77.—Olaf A. Johnson, Sept. 12; John W. Storm, April 1. White Cloud No. 78.—Martin Idol, April 27. Corinthian No. 79.—James H. Mills, Oct. 19; Thomas Thorn, Aug. 2& Zeredatha No. 80.—^William M. Gregory, March 2; Patrick J. Norton, March 25. Doric No. 8S.—John Edward Dolisi, Sept. 22. Jefferson No. 8i.—Ira G. Beasore, Sept. 25; John M. Davis, Feb. 24; Demos M. White, Aug. 20. Sutton No. 85.—Charles Craig, Feb. 17.
DEATHS—Continued. Sunflower No. 86.—Samuel Barrie, March 21; Harry Edwin Cone, May 26; James Andrew Fair, Dec. 21; Fred Fitzroy, Nov. 9; Edwin William Heil, March 31; Simon Frank Helena, Feb. 13; Le Roy Frank Hensel, Jan. 31; Nelse H. Johnson, Nov. 2; Lawrence Bradley Joiner, June 18; Louis Demitrios Pappas, May 14; Foster J. Stark, Jan. 29; Charles William Sutton, May 15; Charles Henry Walden, April 17. Eureka No. 88.—^William M. Judy, March 9; Amos M. Kent, March 19; G. Marion Moore, June 18. Home No. 89.—William E. McBratney, Nov. 25; George W. Pampell, April 23. Golden Rule No. 90.—John W. Bushacher, June 25; Archie B. Carpenter, Dec. 24; James B. Gibson, Nov. 14; Harris B. Greene, Jan. 5; Solomon H. Kaplon, July 29; Henry Lewis, Sept. 30; Rudy F. Nash, March 6; Joseph W. Priddy, May 18; Milton J. Slaybaugh, Nov. 24; Charles J. VoUmer, June 3. Marysville No. 91.—Leon Erskine Davis, Oct. 15. Devon No. 92.—Girrard R. Eastwood, April 9. Girard No. 9S.—Collins A. Hewett, Sept. 22; William L. Morris, March 20; John W. Wales, Feb. 3; James Guy Wooley, June 20; Oscar B. Wooley, Oct. 3. Harmony No. 91i.—Alden B. Beebe, Aug. 26; Jown W. Bogue, July 16; Augustus Curtius, Feb. 13; Clarington A. Gilmore, Aug. 5; Marion B. Lines, April 9; John L. Moorhead, July 13; J. Kansas Morgan, March 26; Fred M. Smith, Sept. 23. Constellation No. 95.—Perley P. Belt, Sept. 5. Patmos No. 97.—Harry H. Elwell, Nov. 3; Hiram Felter, April 6; John Henderson, June 18; Lucion C. Scott, Nov. 5; Hector Sinclair, June 6; Charles De Wayne Stewart, Jan. 10. Benevolent No. 98.—John J. Gooden, Jan. 19: Jonathan Harman, Sept. 10; Albert C. Lauffer, June 19; Hugh E. Seeds, Jan. 23. Wichita No. 99.—George E. Behrensmeyer, Jan. 7; Alfred W. Bitting, July 11; Joseph F. Bordner, Dec. 25: Hiram W. Collier, Nov. 13; Richard M. Davis, March 29; John .,L><Dye;«»A:ug™d7.^i/Milton«iSs«Eshelman.,»,Mayi«31,;,. Miles 'K. ^eSirrit(ffl''r'Oct. '20l^Willis •Gf'^GlSnn? MafEh -22;• Clarence E. Hereford, Oct. 30: Jacob Jansen, May 17: Carl Klein, Sept. 12; Earl D. Lauer, July 13; Glen T; Logsdon, Jan. 5: George S. Maule, May 28: James W. Moon, Sept. 18: Charles R. Nedrow, Nov. 9: Raymond J. Salter, July 12; Louis F. Samuels, July 3: Frank W. Smith, Oct. 31; William W. Thomas, Jan. 16; William J. Tusch, Aug. 18; George H. Willis, May 16. Prudence No. 100.—Orin O. Gordon, Sept. 25; Joseph B. Rudolph, Sept. 23; William Youngman, Dec. 19. Euclid No. 101.—Percy E. Cannon, Sept. 21.
DEATHS—Continued. Keystone No. lOZ.—^William P. Brown. June 7; LeRoy N. Clark, Aug. 8; Julius Hansen, Oct. 28; James Robson, Sept. 22; Robert H. Sherman, June 20; Bert Wright, Oct. 14. Cedar No. i05.—William H. Allen, May 18; Edwin H. Carwile, March 16; James L. Cullison, Dec. 3; Joseph W. Goodwin, July 18; Harry Hedrich, May 31; William J. Maloney, May 13; William P. Murphy, May 23; W. Edward Townsend, Sept. 23; Charles W. Williams, March 19; James C. Williams, April 10. Frontier No. lOi.—Alfred H. Foote, Feb. 17; Bert A. Throop, J u l y 19. Fortitude No. 107.—S. Allen Brown, Aug. 17; Chester A. DeMott, Jan. 1; Charles E. Dembster, Sept. 16; Joslah B. Emery, Dec. 31; Henry E. Hansen, March 26; D. Clyde Knock, June 22. Memphis No. 108.—^William F. Walker,. Dec. 3. Americus No. 109.—Harry A. Myers, Dec. 20; Richard M. Vickers, Nov. 10. Winfield No. 110.—John H. Anderson, July 15; Milton A. Bangs, May 6; Matt M. Hill, July 6; Charles F. Posh, March 19; William F. Priest, March 14. Hesperian No. 111.—Harry W. Jamleson, July 7; Charles E. Menard, May 1; Cassius H. Siegle, March 26. Blue Valley No. lis.—Frederick Davis, Oct. 6; Carl E. Peterson, Jan. 25. St. John's No. IIS.—David E. Birch, Sept 16; John R. Forbes, Feb. 15; Edward T. Haug. Aug. 28; George A, Layton, Aug. 5; Earl McKeen, June 25; William M. Peck, June 14; Oscar W. Wasmer, May 3. Advance No. 111,.—James A. Elam, Oct. 15; Oscar Gaertschen, Jan. 9; James C. Hulse, April 7; Arthur M. Ice, March 5; Joe G. Thacker, Feb. 19. Excelsior No. ilS.—Henry M. Griffith, June 21, 1933; Andrew M. Routh, March 26. Muscotah No. 116.—Estle C. Fisher, Sept. 20. Parsons No. 117.—Frank S. Coon, Jan. 17; James M. Guiles, April 1; John C. Gordon, March 25; Frank M. Harr, Dec. 18; Charles L. Hudson, March 4; William M. Jacobs, Jan. 30; James H. Kent, Sept. 2; James A. Rasbach, July 20: James P. Roads, April 7; Edwin H. Slane, April 29; Leon H. Stanley, April 17; Edward A. Tilman, Feb. 10; Chester C. Webb, March 1; James E. Williamson, Feb. 12. Altoona No. Ii8.—Arthur M. Richardson, Sept. 26. Cherokee No. 119.—Zeke J. Craig, Aug. 6; Charles A. Howe, Oct. 26; Harry W. Hudgeon, May 2; Harry E. Hughes, April 27; Oliver B. Loveland, March 28.
DEATHS—Continued. Halcyon No. 120.—Jonas E. Baker, July 30. Woodson No. 121.—John Henry Robison, Jan. 22. Clifton No. 122.—Horace E. Potter, Oct. 23. Republic No. 12S.—Seph W. Jones, Aug, 6. Meridian No. 126.—Charles D. McDiarmid, July 19; Henery Persyn, June 17. Palestine No. 121.—Porter L. Secrest, Jan. 26. Belleville No. 129.—Frank A. Douglas, Nov. 1; Edward A. Fulcomer, July 26; Byron B. Peach, Aug. 5; Peter Schonlng, Dec. 29. Polar Star No. ISO.—George H. Hennon, May 14. Carson No. 1S2.—Lawrence E. DeMott, Dec. 7; Walton P. Jackson, March 5. Crescent No. iSS.—Thomas L. Brown, Oct. 20; Robert J. Church, Nov. 14; Albert H. Herold, Feb. 22; Charles E. Hinkle, July 19; William T. McKay, June 12; William H. Smith, March 1; Claude E. Spickelmire, Oct. 26; Joel C. Taylor, July 19. Clay Center No. IS J,.—John F. Campbell, Dec. 11; Farris B. FuUington, Nov. 2; William Sharpe, Oct. 15; Perry F. Trice, Oct. 8. Vesper No. 1S6.—John W. Johnson, Dec. 6; James W. Tout, March 3. Cherryvale No. ISt.—Noah E. Bouton, May 28; Benjamine H. Glassmire, March 20; Winfield S. Hannum, Nov. 2; Shaler D. Lewis, May 19, 1933; Martin V. Lybarger, Oct. 10. Dover No. iS8.—Charles C. Bradley, Feb. 15. Sedgwick No. 1S9.—^Ulysses G. Nease, Oct. 27; Charles Schaefer, Jan. 7. Reno No. UO.—Harry B. Bryan, Feb. 8; H. Willard Daykin, Oct. 13; Clyde Eddie, May 29; Ora Q. Elliott, Feb 13; William S. P. Gill, Feb. 9; Jay W. Glass, Oct. 24 Emery R. Haines, March 31; Ambrose S. Hall, Aug. 13 SamuelvJacobs,. Mar.ch,22,:.,Creoig,e D. Lam^orn, Aug. 16 Fred L. laemiftonv Feb. iei^'CharlesTG'.'^Port'fe'r;'J.uly 17 Ira W. Rees, Aug. 14; Ward C. Robertson, Oct. 10 Ralph Teater, Sept. 14. Signal No. ll/l.—Jesse Peery, July 20; Jesse Slusser, Nov. 19; John A. Today, July 24. Newton No. H2.—Ira H. Burke, March 24; James William Edwards, June 18; Josiah Foltz, June 26; Louis Cloyd Foster, Dec. 28, 1933; Jacob W. Graybill, March 24; Adolph Hay. April 19; Noyes W. Pack, April 30; James M. Rebstock, March 8; Walter J. Scherer, July 4; Louis C. Walthour, July 14.
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DEATHS—Continued. Minneapolis No. US.—Joseph F. Brewer, March 11; Frank J. Carroll, Aug. 12. Gilead No. i.^.*.—John C. Culver, June 21; Fred Keeton. Feb. 2: Elmer E. Munger, Sept. 11; Samuel H. Murphy, Dec. 25; M. Fred Stewart, Sept. 12. Mt. Vernon No. US.—Frea J. Ruffner, Dec. 21. Ellsworth No. i.46.—Charles E. Bell, March 23, 1933; Michael Gray, May 20; Harry Arthur Grubb, Oct. 4; Joseph Randolph Gwinner, March 16. Centre No. H7.—William S. Bell, June 21; Charles E. Firebaugh, Oct. 18; Marion W. Matthews, March 4; Willis A. Reed, Oct. 31. Wakeeney No. H8.—William George Baker, Aug. 8. Thayer No. Ili9.—Charles E. Evans, Dec. 31. Wellington No. 150.—Harry Case, March 25; Charles E. Crosen, May 16; John Henry Engel, Oct. 13; Henry F. Harbaugh, July 25; Herbert J. Minnich, Dec. 24; Emil B. Roser, May 3; William E. Sunderland, Nov. 15; William W. Wass, April 18. Douglass No. 151.—Allen C. Cline, May 21; William N. Hilton, April 22; Edward S. Kunkle, March 4. Lebo No. 152.—John Henry, June 2; Albert Near, Aug. 12. Lincoln No. ISli.—Carlton M. Lounsbury, Dec. 20; Ivan D. Lyon, May 28; Thomas Maher, Dec. 10; William M. McCanles, May 17; Wm. Bruce Middlekauff, Sept. 20. Saqui No. 160.—Selah B. Farwell, May 11; Robert R. Hays, June 18; Claude A. Reid, July 10. Alma No. 161.—Otto A. Meyer, Dec. 29. Greenwood No. 163.—Orlin W. Defever, June 5; George Robert Kinyon, May 3. Atwood No. 16J,.—Grant H. Cox, Sept. 2; Beeby G. Walker, July 5. Oxford No. 165.—Robert G. Bell, Aug. 24. Farmers No. 166.—Otto Buckheim, Jan. 5. Lamed No. 161.—John Eckhart, Nov. 1933; John G. Edwards, June 21; William L. Mitchell, Feb. 7. Parkerville No. lS8.—Theo. N. Haun, Feb. 20. Blue Rapids No. 169.—Francis M. Sage, May 13. Fraternal No. i70.—Hugh B. Hawthorne, Dec. 23. Sterling No. ni.—James T. Ham, Dec. 10; Dennie B. Higley, Aug. 23; Richard W. Pollister, Dec. 21; John Stone, July 31; Harry M. White, Dec. 20.
DEATHS—Continued. McPherson No. 172.—Charles A. Birkes, Nov. 20; Henry H.. Bixby, Oct. 6; Rehum H. Castleman, Aug. 30; Joseph P. Geiman, June 23; Edward R. McMullen, March 6: Joel R. Olson, Feb. 6: Silas H. Parks, Oct. 9; John T. Salthouse, Dec. 5; William T. Stout, Dec. 28; Robert M. Wilbur, May 22. Belle Plaine No. 17S.—Edward F. Anderson, Nov. 26; Lucian L. Constant, Nov. 2; Edward F. Holt, March 9; Samuel C. Smallwood, Feb. 1. Western Star No. ni,.—Charles M. Aldrich, Dec. 15; Stephen R. Boggs, Sept. 29; Adam Kennedy, April 14. Kirwin No. 175.—Alonzo L. Chance, Oct. 14; John Garrett, April 11; Fred V. Voyles, Nov. 20. Prairie Queen No. 176.—Martin T. Peterson, Oct. 8. Russell No. 177.—Harry A. Dawson, Oct. 9. Mt. Moriah No. 179.—Andrew J. Bell, July 19; Charles I . Farmer, May 6. Lenora No. 181.—Samuel Anderson, May 9; George Gibson, Sept. 9. Burrton No. 182.—Samuel J. Eales, April 29; William W. Jerome, July 7. Gaylord No. 183.—James E. Stebbins, May 8. Phillipsburg No. 181).—William H. Bandt, June 28; John Charvat, March 11; David Newton Lloyd, Dec. 22; George M. Smith, March 13. Hamlin No. 185.—Zavan A. Avery, Jan. 13. Mountain Slope No. 186.—Howard Harris Anderson, March 17; George Thomas Crosswhite, Dec. 13; Edson S. Dean, Nov. 3. Pittsburg No. 187.—Albert H. Allen, Oct. 22; Lewis M. Atkinson, Feb. 17; Hiram H. Bogle, Oct. 26; John E. Drury, Dec. 24; William E. Duckworth, March 6; Kinnie Duncan, Feb. 6; Ralph P. Gorrell, Oct. 16; Lee H. Guinn, July 16; George E. Haley, Jan. 21; Martin W. Ireland, Oct. 1; Forest S. Jacobs, June 19; Harvev S. ,Laughher,yr,,,„Marfh^2&;j»jfi.us.„I4iidbMg,^Ai)rJl 30: _S^^ BV"PeSSr,'-'-Febr2*T'-JShh- '«!>• .K3ferst*'Fe6r*9?iraSi?§-F; Rusmisle, Dec. 24; Merle K. Scott, Dec. 10; Emmett H. Shriner, Sept. 7; Wayne L. Warden, , 1931. Onaga No. 188.—George W. De Graw, April 19; Thomas A. Guffy, Feb. 2; Frank E. Schane, Feb. 21. Newahcuba No. 189.—Charles C. Bray, Nov. 26; John A. Brubacker, April 12. Henri No. 190.—Howard E. Miller, July 11. Walnut Valley No. 19J.—Charles C. Bennett, April 26; Charles Z. Miller, April 6; Lemuel C. Schultz, June 7.
Royal No. 192.—Walter Harris, Feb. 8: John M. Swisher, July 30; Harrison C. Taylor, July 19. Hartford No. 193.—Albert H. Achterberg, June 24; Charles R. Baysinger, Dec. 25; James L. Stratton, July 30. Galena No. 19U.—Robert Albert Coles, Sept. 24; Henry F. Goodman, Dec. 14: Charles M. Halliwell, May 25; William G. Stevens, June 29. Hays No. 195.—^William W. Bemis, Nov. 6; George H. Cox, Jan. 11; Alexander Philip, April 10; Charles W. Reeder, July 19. Madison No. 196.—Almond A. Barnard, Nov. 23; Harry J. Horn, Dec. 17. Canton No. 197.—John M. Coughenour, June 23; Augustus S. Edwards, Jan. 2: Tremmer F. Gard, June 26; Lyman L. Miller, Dec. 27. Blue Hill No. 198.—Lawrence Weatherhead, Jan. 17. Norton No. 199.—Marvin W. Bicknell, Dec. 1; Daniel M. Conway, April 27; Julius M. Jensen, Feb. 28; John McBride, July 18; John J. Snyder, June 8. Anthony No. 200.—Emil E. Hartman, April 20; Arthur E. W^alker, Feb. 5. Mulvane No. 201.—Fred Franklin Corfield, Sept. 14: Roy R. Goodin, Sept. 9; Henry Stripe, Nov. 25; Carlos B. Wood, July 13. Delphos No. 202.—Roy Harding, April 23; Wm. H. J. Spencer, March 4; John White, May 31. Sumner No. iOS.—Robert Clark, June 7; Meade L. McClure, Dec. 5; Jesse A. B. Oglevee, Feb. 7. Downs No. 201/.—Patric Henry Duffy, July 13; John Goheen, Feb. 4; Charles Milton Utt, July 9. Eminence No. 205.—Charles 1. Converse, April 13; Louis R. Krans, Dec. 21; Halleck Taylor, March 27; George Younker, March 3: Charles H. Zinn, June 12. Occidental No. 201.—Clete J. Pickenpaugh, July 4; Arthur H. Stevens, June 10. Friendship No. 208.—William C. Wilhite, April 9. Brookville No. 209.—Charles A. Brown, May 23; A. Scott Daugherty, Sept. 30; Peter Soderberg, June 22. Fulton No. 8J0.—Fred S. Hall, Nov. 26; J e r r y T. Young, March 23. Olive Branch No. 212.—Oscar D. Larson, Sept. 5. Twin Grove No. BIS.—Henry Layar, July 6. Walnut City No. 215.—John J. Conrad, March 19; Frank T. Kershner, Feb. 23.
DEATHS—Continued. Hiattville No. 216.—Elmer J. Barnett, May 15. ElHnwood No. 217.—Harry A. Davis, Dec. 27; Fred Kohler, Nov. 20; Fred Stephan, Nov. 26. Landmark No. 218.—William A. Carr, May 23; William Garringer, July 19. Corner Stone No. 219.—Ezram J. Kane, May 30; Frank C. Ready, July 17. Lewis No. 220.—Andrew J. Britten, Aug. 12; William S. Lyman, Oct. 4. Lebanon No. 221.—William B. Gulick, May 22. St. Bernard No. 222.—Thomas B. Bowen, Oct. 5; Joseph O. Keesling, Sept. 30; George W. Landis. April 26; Reuben H. McElwain, March 30; Charles H. Malody, Nov. 24; George B. Rose, Aug. 23. Joppa No. 22S.—Antonio L. Nunes, March 6. Anchor No. 224.—Ernest M. Cole, Dec. 6. Siloam No. 225.—Henry K. Brooks, Aug. 12; Louis S. Hall, June 3; Frank E. HoUoway, Sept. 11; Christian Johnson, Oct. 11; Richard S. Johnson, July 21; Henry W. McDaniel, Aug. 15; Win. E. Ogston, March 21: Samuel L. Reid, Nov. 24; Clarence B. Rex, Nov. 27; Fredolph E. Rodell, April 10; Ralph M. Rohrer, Dec. 14; Thomas S. Stevens, April 11; Arthur E. Sweet, Oct. 13; Robert W. Ware, Sept. 17; Harry H. Welp, May 16. Dirigo No. 226.—Wallace Still, March 27. Salem No. 228.—Carlton M. Black, Jan. 5. Vulcan No. 229.—Ralph A. Gillette, Nov. 12. Ninnescah No. 230.—Boyd H. Pope, Jan. 7; Thomas N. Waller, Feb. 16; Adolph Wagner, Nov. 7. Long Island No. 231.—Frank Reynolds, Sept. 2. Greenleaf No. 2S2.—Fernando M. Buckles, May 4; William C. Henderson, Feb. 7; Frank H. Smith, Oct. 12; John Swoboda, April 8. Clinton No. 233.—Charles C. Cunningham, Sept. 11; James As Freder.ick-, .March<19; Elias H.. Stout, April .3. Axtell No. 2Si.—Samuel B. Funk, Aug. 9. Meriden No. 236.—Simon Peterson, Feb. 25. Temple No. 237.—Otto D. Fair, Nov. 16. Mount Hope No. 238.—Vincent C. Van Gieson, July 14; Elmer F. Wilkinson, May 16. Miltonvale No. 2^2.—Howard F. Tribbey, July 14. Peace No. 2iS.—John J. McClintock, Aug. 8; John D. Rogers, Sept. 18.
DEATHS—Continued. Waverly No. 2iJ,.—Herbert H. Williams, June 15. Tyrian No. 21,6.—Jay E. Brown, Oct. 19; Israel L. Diesem, Jan. 3: Ralph W. Hoskinson, Jan. 24; Alva H. Warner, Nov. 15; Elmer A. Weeks, July 2. Chase No. 2I,T.—William Gockstetter, Feb. 12; Edward F. Sherman, Nov. 12. Canopy No. 2.48.—George L. Dickie, Jan. 4; William Y. Woody, Dec. 29. Scottsville No. 2J,9.—Burton Burk, June 20; John U Rhodes, Nov. 26. Whiting No. 250.—Fred N. J. Peterson, Aug. 23. Stafford No. 252.—Abraham Bowman, July 23; Clarence A. Peacock, April 2. Ionic No. 25^.—Gilbert W. Budge, Jan. 15. Lyra No. 256.—Elmer E. McAfferty, Feb. 17. Westmoreland No. 257.—Ira B. Allen, June 9; Edwin M. Moody, Aug, 26. Morton No. 258.—Charles Casley, March 9; Frank J. Mathies. May 30; Henry N. Pipkin. Oct. 13. Seattle No. 259.—William C. Watkins, June 25. Medicine Valley No. 260.—Riley Lake, May 17. Logan No. 26^.—Benjamin A. Fitzhugh, June 5. Kilwinning No. 265.—^William P. Inman, May 23; Granville C. Phillips, Aug. 23; Washington I. Roney, Oct. 26. Mount Zion No. 266.—Edwin Sharp, Aug. 18. MoUne No. 267.—Charles A. Hornbuckle, June 7; Joseph M. Johns, Nov. 27; Charles E. Vanorman, Aug. 17; George R. Welch, March 28; Herschel F. Wilson, Dec. 25. Mistletoe No. 269.—James C. Clary, June 1; Andrew S. Grier, April 4; Benjamin F. West, June 26; Lee A. Wirts, March 26; Alvin A. Wise, March 5. Armourdale No. 271.—Samuel W. Bair, April 28; William A. Cantrell, July 31; John D. Dow, July 3; Richard M. Furman, Aug. 1; William B. Mitchum, Dec. 6; Robert Schade, May 8; Phillip Schuley, Dec. 27. Kaw No. 272.—Maurice L. Alden, July 31; Elmer C. Carlson, March 19; Harry T. Crawford, Feb. 15; Robert Dill, Jan. 24; Edwin D. Edwards, Nov. 20; Berman S. Frederick, Sept. 11; Clyde C. Glandon, Oct. 11; Thomas J. McConnell, March 19; Miles W. Ott, March 17; John N. Rhodes, Aug. 22; James W. Skaggs, July 13; Elmer E. Torrey, June 10; Hugh Wilkinson, Aug. 14. Unity No. 273.—Worth Chambers, Jan. 18; Virgil Porter Richey, March 12.
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DEATHS—Continued. Black Diamond No. 27^.—Robert H o g g , J u n e 29. Webb No. 275.—William P . B u n y a n , Dec. 2 3 ; F e r d i n a n d W . F i c k , A p r i l 9. Ashland No. 277.—Daniel H. H a l l o c k , April 10; T h o m a s M. R i n k e r , M a r c h 19; J o s e p h E . W i n t e r , May 22. Cosmos No. 278.—George F . F r e e r , Oct. 8; J. E g b e r t F r i t z Ian. Oct. 14; C a s s i u s S. H e s k e t t , F e b . 4 ; Oliver M. W i l s o n , F e b . 27. Barney No. 279.—Henry W . J o h n s o n , J u l y 24; Cliff C. S m i t h , Dec. 14. Millbrook No. 2 8 i . — J o h n R. Ashcroft, M a y 3. Preston No. 28S.—James B. E n g l i s h , F e b . 19. Anthem No. 2SJi.—Marvin M. H o y a l , Sept. 19; C h e s t e r W. P r o u d f o o t , May 29. Oak No. 287.—Orrin E. H e l l e r , Sept. 4. Cyrus No. 288.—Edward L. H o v e y , Oct. 4; J. N a p o l e o n K e t c h e r s i d , Sept. 30. Emerald No. 289.—Amos R . D o w n i n g , A u g . 23; H a r t w e l l S. Vezey, J u n e 16; J a m e s H . W a t e r m a n , J u l y 14. Paradise No. 290.—Charles H . G o o d m a n , Aug. 3 ; J o h n H i l g e r s , Sr., J a n . 18; H e n r y T. S u t o r , Sept. 25. Kiowa No. 29S.—Jacob K e l l e r , J a n . 17; Seva P . Dee, Dec. 7; L o u i s E. W a i t e , Dec. 2. Comanche No. 295.—Floyd R. Campbell, March 7; T h o m a s H. C r a w f o r d , M a r c h 28. Apollo No. 297.—De L a n c e S. C!ark, Dec. 3 ; W a l t e r L. G r a n d y , M a r c h 3; H e n r y E . H e n c h e y , J u n e 9. Cable No. 299.—Eugene C a t t e , Oct. 10; A l e x a n d e r Crisp, J u n e 14. Fargo No. SOO.—Arthur O r t o n E d m o n d s , May 26; W a l t e r Orvill N e l s o n , M a y 6. Albert Pike No. 303.—James Clarence B a b b , J u n e 7; George H. B a i l e y , Oct. 19; Allen H e n r y Bell, J u l y 13; W a y n e F r a n c i s B o w e n , Aug. 5; G e o r g e W a l d o B r a n c h , J u n e 1; Roy»Eudili*BnojV/n;-«J»uly».2i;»fLloy.di«E,v»er>ett«»Ghr,istien.,Oct. 2'8t' R*. D. CuWei', StSfch 19';" ^ ' r t H u i ' ChSflBs'. Davis, April 17; T h o m a s F r a n c i s D a w k i n s , May 16; W i l l i a m R. D u l a n e y , F e b . 2; J a m e s S h u t t l e w o r t h E a t o n , J u n e 25; T h o m a s H. E l d e r , Dec. 18; Doc S m i t h E s p e y , Aug. 12; H a n s J e p s o n H a n s e n , Dec. 12: E d w a r d L u c i a n H a r t , J r . , M a r c h 29; W a l t e r M. H a r t s e l l , Oct. 27; G e o r g e E d w a r d H e b e r l i n g , J u n e 16; J a m e s S m i t h H i b b a r d , Oct. 17; J o h n H e n r y H o t t , April 24; E u g e n e B. H o w e r t o n , J u l y 8: ^ r a n k B. J o n e s , Nov. 18; M a x K r a u s s , A p r i l 30; C h e s t e r I s a i a h L o n g , J u l y 1; H o m e r D a v i s L o v e l a n d , Nov. 9; G e o r g e L. McNeal, Aug. 28; E d w a r d L e r o y M a r k , M a y 3; E l l s L. M a r t l i n g , J a n . 28;
DEATHS—Continued. Chancy Alven Metz, March 30; Harry L. Miles, Oct. 26; Miles Robert Minton, Oct. 24; John Hawkins Moore, March 11; Newell Jackson Nesbit, March 15; George Homer Osborn. Feb. 28; Edward Mahlon Palmer, Dec. 31, 1933; Lee Shelley Pemberton, Aug. 1, 1931; George Roscoe Piper, Dec. 10; Otto Theodore Schweiter, July 12; John Frederick Snyder, June 10; Fred Taintor, Oct. 29. Avon No. 305.—George E. Brown, ; Silas F. Butler, Oct. 24; William S. Griffith, Aug. 16. St. Thomas No. S06.—August Lauterbach, March 4. Kansas No. S07.—Lamont W. Andrews, Nov. 8; Thomas I. Goodwin, Dec. 14; Benjamin F. Pierce, Dec. 8; John M. Yoder, July 8. Syracuse No. S09.—Harry E. Walter, Nov. 28. Naphtali No. SIO.—Webster L. Shafer, March 25. Hancock No. 511.—John T. Axton. Sr., July 22; Harry L. Bailey, Sept. 7; James D. Basey, Jan. 9; William H. C. Bowen, March 11, 1932; Eugene S. Davidson, May 5; Lawrence W. Fagg, Jan. 10; John F. Gleaves, Oct. 10; Fred Jensen, Dec. 10; Charles Parker, March 2; Christian Ploss, April 14; Louis Seidel, Feb. 6; Thomas Shaw, July 2; H. Percy Silver, Dec. 14: Philip Sutter, Nov. 27. Santa Fe No. 312.—David E. McClure, Oct. 22; Carl M. Stebbins, Feb. 23. Hebron No. SlU-—Samuel R. Maclaskey, Dec. 18. CooUdge No. 316.—James H. Baker, July 31; Frederick D. Hesse, July 11. Norcatur No. 317.—Joseph C. Cleland, Feb. 3; Harley Marley, Dec. 5; William N. Voyles, May 5. Wallace No. S18.—George Dews, No. 16; William E. Drake, June 1; William M. Messier, Jan. 12. Vermillion No. 320.—^William Acker, June 3. Goodland No. 321.—C. C. Boner, March 2; Lewis E. Brinker, Oct. 28; Harry Earl Kinder, April 3; Reuel McLean, April 5. Ben Hur No. 322.—John F. Clark, Aug. 11; Fred F. Erhart, Jan. 9; Cornelius T. Geary, June 23; Albert E. Gossard, July 21; Richard C. McClure, May 19; Clarence A. Moore, June 20; George M. Petet, July 15; Henry Scherer, June 7; John F. Steele, Jan. 31; John J. Watklns, Oct. 26. Oneida No. SS3.—Albert M. Danford, April 1. Canep No. 3Ui.—Samuel H. Barr, July 4; Mansel I. Larrick, Dec. 5; Samuel M. Porter, Feb. 26; Alonzo M. Richardson, Aug. 4.
DEATHS—Continued. Horton No. S26.—John Anwyl, April 29; Lewis Brown, May 8; John J. Comer, May 15; Robert P. Merrltt, April 29. Hoyt No. 527.—Alfred E. Crane, May 14. Arcadia No. S29.—Ernest M. Sprecker, Aug. 31. La Crosse No. SSO.—Ebenezer G. Laughlin, Jan. 12; John W. McComiick, Jan. 16, 1933. Hoisington No. SSI.—Benjamin D. Wyman, Nov. 7. Rob Morris No. SSS.—George Baumgartner, July 5. Rosedale No. SSS.—Henry Carl Alwes, May 2: Lemuel Milan Smith, Feb. 16. Oak Hill No. SSi.—Arthur E. Dopps, April 2; W. Sherman Wasson, May 16. Allen No. SSS.—Chester L. Stocks, Aug. 3. Frederick No. SS7.—Charles F. Kyte, July 20. Kincaid No. SSS.—William M. Henderson, March 21; Julius H. Laughlin, May 1. Leoti No. SiO.—John A. Dickey, June 2; William B. Washington, Sept. 21. Parker No. S^i.—Ralph R. Cook, Dec. 19; Frank F. Smitheran, April 21. Maple City No. S^2.—John O. Herbert, April 7. Bolyrood No. SiS.—Joseph Rezac, March 15. Edna No. S^5.—John F. Holten, Aug. 11; John W. Neville. July 17; John A. Pond, Dec. 26; Robert H. Welch, Oct. 10. Hoxie No. S.48.—Thomas Harold, Nov. 1; William F. Schultheis, Dec. 10; Conrad Taylor, July 7. Olive No. SSO.—James G. Bowman, July 10; Virgil M. Robertson, Sept. 19. Scammon No. SSI.—David Evans, Oct. 2. Horace No. SS2.—Arthur N. Rochester, March 19. Marquette No. SSS.—Ancll W. Holler, Nov. 10; Silas O. Yowell, Aug. 17. Summerfield No. SSli.—Elmer H. Locke, Oct. 8; James H. Russell, July 30; James L. Transue, July 26. Wellsville No. 356.—Jacob Lewis Burres, Oct. 1. Alta Vista No. J57.—William B. Morgan, Jan. 7. Turon No. SSS.—John L. Crotts, June 3; Madison M. Jordan, March 6; Joseph W. Sproul, Dec. 7. Sylvan Grove No. SS9.—Earnest N. Gladden, Oct. 28; Harry Gravatt, Jan. 18; Andrew S. Parsons, July 18; Charles H. Raffety, Aug. 12.
DEATHS—Concluded. Geneseo No. S61.—Frank H. Norris, May 16. Powhattan No. S6S.—Lewis P. Larson, Dec. 19. Valley Center No. 364.—Ralph M. Jacobs, Aug. 1; William Weller, July 10. Bonner Springs No. S66.—William W. Hileman, Oct. 26; Wodson McCoy, Nov. 4; Albert B. Ruggarber, Oct. 10. Plains No. 367.—Roy Book, April 12; Bert R. Ford, Feb. 27; Frank E. Hays, July 15. StohrviUe No. 568.—William H. Aldrich. Nov. 1; William M. Lewis, April 25; Charles H. Peters, Jan. 8. Roger E. Sherman No. S69.—Jesse Benjamin Crow, Feb. 22; Robert Curran, March 3; Lee A. Fleming, Feb. 13; Frank E. Griffith. June 10; Albert L. Harkness, May 28; William C. Hastings, June 25; Henry Fritz Hurrelbrink, Jan. 12; Robert Harold Sweeny, Aug. 24. Macksville No. 571.-Alvin Deen, Sept. 29; Truitt Neal Hatfield, Jan. 16. Denison No. 372.—William L. Hale, Feb. 1. Morrill No. S7S.—Lucien W. Stems, Nov. 22. Dwight No. 37i.—Charles Mikula, Dec. 14; Daniel A. Nordeen, March 11. Zenda No. 378.—John Lewia Johnson, Feb. 27; Henry Austin Wohltord, May 15. Grainfield No. S81.—Valie L. Robertson, July 5. McDonald No. 383.—Robert Harold Voorhies, Nov. 17. Protection No. 384.—Ed M. Carter, April 19; Benjamin U. Towner, Dec. 29. Piper No. 385.—Peter L. Barker, Jan. 29. Tyro No. 386.—Nathan Newton, Sept. 30. Emmett No. 387.—Jesse P. Maxwell, March 11. Spearville No. 588.—Charles A. Foot, April 7. Natoma No. 390.—James S. Pooley, March 3. Sylvia No. 391.—Lew W. Coleman, Oct. 6; Walter W. Schoor, Feb. 12. Fostoria No. 392.—John E. Curl, Nov. 13; Gerald E. Tunlson, March 3, 1932; Arthur L. Wonnell, Dec. 14. Coats No. S9i.—Harold A. Davis, July 8. Lindsborg No. 397.—Ruben P. Hughes, Jan. 3. Hepler No. 398.—Robert F. Frailey, July 21. Latham No. 401.—Perry W. Thomas, March 29. Waicarusa No. .^02.—Oscar W. Neil, Sept. 18.
DEATHS—Continued. Benedict No. 40S.—Forest O. Harris, Aug. 26. Saint Francis No. iOlf.—George Indorf, Sr., June 21; Carrol L. Jackson, Oct. 24. Kensington No. iOS.—James T. Strong, Feb. 22. Hugoton No. J/OB.—Richard D. Dickenson, July 5. Scranton No. 1,07.—^William F. Bolton, ; James E. Shaw, Dec. 1. Arma No. 1,08.—Newton Dorsey, July 31; John Braidwood Fulton, April 10; William John McQueen, June 10; James Reeves, May 5. Haviland No. 1,09.—Fred G. Mitchell, Jan. 18; Parker F. Wesley, Feb. 19. Quinter No. 1,10.—Charles M. McKain, July 3. Morland No. 1,11,.—Henry Pratt, Jan. 21. Berry No. 4i5.—William T. Shirley, July 2. King David No. 1,16.—Roy Diehl, Aug. 15; John WickStrom, May 7; Charles A. Wilson, Aug. 28; James B. Young, May 21. Codell No. Jil8.—Fete Matson, Dec. 13. Delia No. 1,19.—Joseph Saia, Feb. 24. Elkhart No. 1,22.—Frank M. Nason, Nov. 28. Cunningham No. 1,21.—Louis B. White, Oct. Pretty Prairie No. 1,28.—Rodney A. Elward, March 20. Minneola No. 1,31.—Otis H. Bair, April 23. Bestor G. Brown No. 1,33.—Hugh D. Harrington, June 24: Artie J. Neill, March 9; John C. Osborn, Jan. 7; Homer L. Piper, June 6; John C. Thomas, March 25. Enterprise No. 437.- -John Dunlop, May 23; Harry G. Yund, April 8. West Gate No. 1,38.—Henry S. McKenzie, Sept. 24. Rexford No. 1,1,2.—Charles McRobb, March 1. Stanley No. 1,1,1,:—James E. Keltner, Dec. 31. Kingsdown No. HI.—Adolphus F. Bennett, Sept. 23.
Jfap ^empsteab, GRAND SECRETARY OF ARKANSAS. Died April 24, 1934.
ifWarfifjall | | . ^an Jf lect, PAST GRAND MASTER OF COLORADO. Died Jnly 7, 1934.
?|arrp 3 - (Sutftrie, PAST GRAND MASTER OF DELAWARE. Died September 6, 1934.
ST. Ecrop Pranbon, PAST GRAND MASTER OF FLORIDA. Died September 18, 1934.
l^tnxv l^tontpsion Purnap. PAST GRAND MASTER OF ILLINOIS. Died July 3, 1934.
STamcfl! iSctDton g>aunbErs!, PAST GRAND MASTER OF KENTUCKY. Died November 7, 1934.
l^ttntiii ^ . Carter, PAST GRAND MASTER OF LOUISIANA. D i e d ADKUSt 4, 1934.
;^of)n Antonio Babtlla, GRAND SECRETARY EMERITUS OF LOUISIANA. Died February 10, 1934.
Wallace i | . Soviet, PAST JUNIOR GRAND WARDEN OP MAINE. Died June 16, 1934.
JTofjn STap Carton, PAST GRAND MASTER OF MICHIGAN. Died August 26, 1934.
William mtveii â&#x201A;¬lavk, PAST GRAND MASTER OF MISSOURI. Died April 11, 1934.
Jofjn 3. tKoolcp, PAST GRAND MASTER OP NEBRASKA. Died July 31, 1934.
Miiomasi ^cnncp, PAST-GR'A'ND-M'A^T-ER' OF-NEW YORK. Died November 11, 1933.
artJjur STamcg liabisf, PAST GRAND MASTER AND GRAND TREASURER OF NOVA SCOTIA. Died June 12, 1934.
PAST GRAND MASTER OF OHIO. Died December 6, 1934.
Jfranb 3foi)n iWillcr, PAST GRAND MASTER OP OREGON. Died June 14, 1934.
l^tUtam (@. Wiiavton, GRAND TYLER OF OREGON. Died November 19, 1934.
Antonio Cor&cro jFuerteai, PAST GRAND MASTER OF PUERTO RICO. Died September 17, 1934.
(George tKfjomasf ?|annon, DEPUTY GRAND MASTER OF SOUTH CAROUNA. Died May 22, 1934.
Claube â&#x201A;¬ . ^atoper, PAST GRAND MASTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA. Died October 19, 1934.
Jofjn Albert Cleaber, PAST GRAND MASTER OF SOUTH DAKOTA. Died March 5, M34.
William aicxanber Walktr, DEPUTY GRAND MASTER OF TENNESSEE. Died September 10, 1934.
l^tlliam ^cat Jf Ip, PAST GRAND MASTER OF TEXAS. Died June 1, 1934.
tKljoinajs ifWerle gisffercn, PAST GRAND MASTER OF WASHINGTON. Died January 31, 1934.
Jf rank Wtllsi Clark, PAST GRAND MASTER OF WEST VIRGINIA. Died June 17, 1934.
ILutljcr ?|ale Clark. PAST GRAND MASTER OF WEST VIRGINIA. Died December 23, 1933.
Jfrank W. l^an ^orn, PAST GRAND MASTER OF WEST VIRGINIA. Died October 9, 1934.
Crncst Cgkert (gatcljcll, PAST GRAND MASTER OF WISCONSIN. Died December 10, 1933.
PAST GRAND MASTER OF WISCONSIN Died J a n n a r y 1, 1934.
Jfranfe 5o6nsfon, PAST GRAND MASTER OF WISCONSIN. Died J a n u a r y 20, 1934.
(ttnilt M. Sbrp, PAST GRAND MASTER OF WYOMING. Died July 6, 1934.
Ilarolt fanner, PAST GRAND MASTER OF WYOMING. Died March 30, 1934.
iWartin 3Sl. ^ofins^ton, PAST GRAND MASTER O F WYOMING. Died NoTember 24, 1934.
REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE. By ALBERT K. WILSON, CHAIRMAN.
To The M.'. W.\ Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: This report, made up from a review of the Proceedings of other Grand Jurisdictions, is a little out of line with the reports submitted in the past, with the possible exception of that submitted one year ago, as the limited space allotted to the writer of the report precluded the usual comments and comparisons of the customs in other Grand Jurisdictions with those of our own; hence, the report this year is largely excerpts taken from the Proceedings. Conditions, so far as membership is concerned, are not unlike those of the past few years. The net loss in membership in the United States, as shown by the Proceedings reviewed, is 144,614, and the loss in jurisdictions other than the United States is 7,869. The writer will not attempt to express his views concerning this unprecedented loss in our membership as one guess is as good as another when it comes to an analysis by those who are interested in the Craft and are familiar with conditions. Fraternally submitted, ALBERT K. W I L S O N ,
Chairman.
ALABAMAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1933. Lodges, 521; members, 30,927; net loss, 6,134. Montgomery, December 5, 1933. WILLIAM L . LEE, M . " . W . ' . Grand Master. Brother ENCY F . YEILDING, our Grand Representative, was present. In referring to the subject of "Suspension for Non-Payment of Dues" the Grand Master had the following to say:
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It was not only appalling to me but it will be to succeeding Grand Masters if the evil is not corrected in some way of having the subordinate lodges of the state in arrears from one to three years. The practice has grown up in many of the subordinate lodges in remaining in arrears for at least one year, if not longer: and of susjjendlng Masons for non-payment of dues at their meeting previous to June 24th each year and then let them reinstate after September 15th of said year and thereby deprive the Grand Lodge of the per capita tax, and of letting Masons in the\lodges pay a portion of their dues, frequently not sufficient to pay the per capita tax, and then remain as a Mason in good standing: and this practice continued and the brother never suspended but being practically in arrears with his dues to his subordinate lodge for two years, has caused me to submit to you some resolutions for the eradication of this evil which has grown out of clauses of a Constitution which is not workable under present thoughts and present conditions, and of by-laws of subordinate lodges which permit the condition hereinbefore referred to to prevail. I n h i s decisions w e n o t e s o m e r a t h e r p e c u l i a r ones, r e a d i n g a s follows: Only a Lodge of which a Brother is a member, if he is in good standing, can issue a dimit to him. Another one: If the Master is not present the Senior Warden can act as Master. If the Senior Warden Is not present, then the Junior Warden can act as Master. We rise to ask t h e question under w h a t circumstances would t h i s n o t b e a p p l i c a b l e u n d e r t h e M a s o n i c l a w in all G r a n d J u r i s d i c t i o n s . L i m i t e d s p a c e will n o t p e r m i t of f u r t h e r c o m m e n t o n these Proceedings. T h e r e i s no R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e . S A M U E L A . MOORE, M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r , G a d s e n . GUY T . SMITH, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Montgomery. W I L L I A M B . CLEMONS, Correspondent, Geneva.
N e x t A n n u a l , M o n t g o m e r y , D e c e m b e r 4, 1934.
ALBERTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1933. L o d g e s , 157; m e m b e r s , 13,617; n e t loss, 408. C a l g a r y , J u n e 14, 1933.
GILBERT M . BLACKSTOCK, M . ' , W . ' .
G r a n d M a s t e r . M.". W.". B r o t h e r S A M J . B L A I R , o u r G r a n d R e p r e sentative, w a s present. W e t a k e t h e following f r o m t h e p r e f a c e t o t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s a d d r e s s b e c a u s e it is t r u e M a s o n i c d o c t r i n e a n d w o r t h y of careful r e a d i n g o n t h e p a r t of t h e b r e t h r e n : Masonry has survived throughout the centuries and we have the right to assume that It has done so, because, after ages of trial, it has a real proven value and because its essential task is to develop the ideals of its
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members. It has flourished under democracy—under autocracy it held its meetings under cover. Democracy may not be, possibly is not, the highest possible social or political human development. It may merely be one of the stepping stones on the pathway of progress. At the same time democracjr did not arrive fortuitously or over night—it evolved over a period of centuries. As Masons, as Canadians and British Subjects, as citizens of the world, let us bend ourselves to the task which lies before us, so that changes—if changes there must be—shall be to higher and not to lower spheres of thought and action. U n d e r "Condition of M a s o n r y " h e h a d t h e following t o s a y : In spite of world conditions, it is gratifying to find that lodge finances, while somewhat impaired, are healthy and on a reasonably sound basis. The present financial situation has awakened lodges to a realization that lodge finance must be treated in a business-like manner and that balanced budgets are essential to success. Some -lodges are finding the way difficult but are facing the problem with courage, and since they are fundamentally sound they will meet and surmount their difficulties.
Under the head of "Dispensations" the Grand Master had the following to say: I refused a dispensation to receive a petition from an applicant who had had the misfortune to lose his right arm. I did so with much regret as from my personal knowledge of the applicant he measured up to our standards. While I am resolutely opposed to the introduction of "Modernlam" so called into Masonry, I feel that the question of physical fitness has become almost a fetish and that the time Is coming when we must give heed and practical application to the principle that Masonry regards the internal and not the external qualifleations. Precedents are made to be broken, when they have outlived their usefulness.
The Committee on Grand Master's address in referring to this, reported as follows: We are glad to know that he is resolutely opposed to the introduction of "Modernism" into Masonry, and we wish to emphasize the fact that Masonry is an ancient institution founded on well-known principles of brotherly love, relief and truth, and much of its glamour to us is in the fact that it has not changed in its fundamentals from the time of its inception. We realize that Masonry regards the internal and not the external qualifications, yet we feel that one of the requisites for initiation Into Masonry is physical fitness. Masonry to us is a society of men free from blemish and not a refuge for the unfit. We feel sure the Grand Master has suggested only a sympathetic interpretation of one of our ancient landmarks and in this we agree.
Further on in the Grand Master's address, under the subject of "Dispensations" he states: I granted dispensations to act on petitions of three applicants, each of whom had lost a leg in the Great War. Before doing so I satisfied myself as to the applicant's circumstances in life. T h i s w r i t e r does n o t k n o w j u s t h o w t h e C o m m i t t e e on G r a n d M a s t e r ' s A d d r e s s reconciles t h e g r a n t i n g of t h e s e d i s p e n s a t i o n s w i t h t h a t p o r t i o n of t h e i r r e p o r t q u o t e d h e r e t o f o r e .
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The following is taken from the conclusion to the Grand Master's address: As I write these sentences I wonder if I have served you well or if opportunities for better service were passed by or ignored. I have not the temerity to imagine that I have given universal satisfaction, nor do I imagine that some of my decisions have not caused disappointment. At least I can say that I made no decisions in haste—each one was the result of careful consideration of all the pertinent facts involved and with a single eye to what I conceived to be the good of our Order. Through a motion which was adopted, all lodges and members of lodges were urged to exercise the greatest care in the distribution, receipt, care and custody of lodge notices, to the end that the information contained therein m a y not come to the knowledge of non-Masons, and it w a s recommended t h a t the incoming Grand Master and the District Deputy Grand Masters give special attention to this matter when visiting lodges throughout the jurisdiction. The review of our 1933 Proceedings w a s prepared by Past Grand Master A. M. MITCHELL. This writer wishes to express appreciation for the kind words said regarding the introduction to our report. J O H N MARTLAND, M . ; . W . " . Grand Master, Edmonton..
J. H . W. S. KEMMIS, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Calgary. Next Annual, Edmonton, June 13, 1934.
ARIZONA—1934. Lodges, 39; members, 6,169; net loss, 416. Tucson, March 13; 1934.
MARQUIS LAFAYETTE GIBBONS,
M.'.
W.'. Grand Master. We regret to note the absence of our Grand Representative. We take pleasure in quoting the following interesting words froin the address of the Grand Master: Illuminated by the Greatest Light in Masonry, our tenets, Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth, have brought us through a year of trial, purged, sanctified and strengthened. Guided by the beacons. Friendship, Morality and Brotherly Love, we have kept within the two points of the compass and have obeyed its injunction to keep within due bounds with all mankind. If ever the lessons inculcated in that Great Book, the rule and guide to our faith, were needed, if ever the actions of mankind needed to be squared by the Square of Virtue, it has been in the year now drawing to a close. With our pathway lighted by those great Masonic teachings, the Grand Lodge of Arizona today stands stronger for the test to which it has been subjected. Whatever our individual and personal experiences may have been, there has been something intangible, indescribable, per-
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haps, that has anchored the Institution of Freemasonry to soundness in thought and deed. Supporting us has been more than tradition, more than mere idealism. We have builded on a foundation of proven solidity—a foundation upon which we may with confidence erect a superstructure of faith and hope for eternity.
The Grand Lodge, by resolution, directed that all petitions for degrees, and applications for membership, received by any lodge should be a t once transmitted to the Grand Secretary who, in turn, is to certify on each the Masonic status of such petitioner or applicant and return it promptly to the Secretary of the lodge. Unless the Grand Jurisdiction of Arizona has a complete record of all rejections in the past this procedure would be of no consequence. There may be some other reason, but if so it does not appear in the resolution. • The Proceedings contain the usual Report on Correspondence; however, we note the absence of a review of our own Proceedings. JAMES WHETSTINE, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Prescott. HABRY A. DRACHMAN, R . ' . W . " . Grand Secretary, Tucson. LLOYD C. HENNING, P . ' . G.". M.'., Correspondent, Holbrook. Next Annual, Tucson, March 13, 1935.
ARKANSAS—1933. Lodges, 506; members, 26,112; net loss, 2,638. Little Rock, November 21, 1933. CLAUDE A. RANKIN, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. Kansas was represented a t this Communication by Brother G. W. MCCLELLAND.
Their venerable and beloved Grand Secretary, Brother FAY HEMPSTEAD, was unable to attend this Communication on account of illness. Information received subsequent to the publication of the Proceedings indicates that Brother HEMPSTEAD responded t o the Master's call on AprU 24, 1934. ... The Grand Lodge was honored a t this Communication in haying present M.'. W.". Brother THOMAS CHAUNCEY HUMPHRY, Sen-
ior Past Grand Master of Arkansas. Brother HUMPHRY is eightyseven years old. Many years ago he located in Hugo, Oklahoma, where he now resides and for a number of years wrote the Report on Correspondence for that jurisdiction. The writer has "crossed swords" with this distinguished brother many times, but always with a mutual kind feeling. We know he was possessed of some specially good qualities, but little suspected they were unequalled in the Grand Jurisdiction of Arkansas; We take pleasure in quoting the following from the Grand Master's address:
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As we gather here with faith and hope in our hearts, and yet, at a time that presents difficulties and baffling problems which the individual and society as a whole, must fairly and squarely face, we may well direct our thoughts first in humble Thanksgiving to the Beneficient Author of Life and Light for blessings unnumbered which we are privileged to use and enjoy. Even adversity, which each of us is, in some degree, experiencing may, and doubtless will, prove to be for our good. With our pathway lighted by the great teachings of Masonry, the Grand Lodge of Arkansas today stands stronger for the test to which it has been subjected. Whatever may have been our individual and personal experiences, there has been something intangible, indescribable perhaps, that has anchored us to soundness in thought and deed. We have been supported by more than tradition and mere idealism. We have builded upon a firm foundation—a foundation, upon which we may with confidence, erect a superstructure of faith and hope for eternity. No other agency has so fully developed the better characteristics of individuals, made them more charitable, or welded so closely together good men and true. A r k a n s a s has a most commendable practice and t h a t is placing m a r k e r s at the g r a v e s of all their P a s t Grand Masters. We presume this refers only to those who have not already a monument or m a r k e r of some sort. The Grand Master recommended the publication of a Report on Correspondence; however, it fell by the way-side and the Proceedings therefore a r e void of the valuable Information which is always contained in a review of other Grand Jurisdictions. W. A. THOMAS, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Batesville. FAY HEMPSTEAD, R.'. W.'. Grand Secretary, Little Rock. VAUGHAN WINSTON, Correspondent, Little Rock. Next Annual, Little Rock, November 20, 1934.
CANADA—1934. Lodges, 568;.members, 108,887; net loss, 4,231. Toronto, July 18, 1934. FRANK A. Copus, M.". W.'. Grand Master. Brother T. C. WARDLEY, our Grand Representative, was present. Referring to their own jurisdiction the Grand Master had the following to say, in presenting his annual address: w h o can estimate the contribution that Freemasonry has made to the welfare and the progress of this place? Thousands upon thousands of her best citizens, leaders in all walks of life, have been glad and proud to feel that in the pursuance of their Masonic activities they were in no small measure helping in the upbuilding of the City of Toronto. To-day nearly four score of the lodges that are on the register of Grand Lodge have their homes within this city and about one-quarter of the members of this Grand Lodge are resident within her borders. I repeat that these Toronto brethren, happy as citizens of no mean city, are joined by all Masons through-
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out the Province in assuring the City of Toronto of our pride in her historic past, our congratulations on her splendid present and our best wishes for her yet jnore glorious future.
Referring to "Lodge Notices" the Grand Master had the following to s a y : Through the courtesy of the lodge secretaries I have had an opportunity of reading many hundreds of lodge notices and as a result of my study thereof I am disposed to offer a word or two of advice to some of the Masters, who appear to be in danger of forgetting that what goes on in the lodge is of outstanding import and that the after-programmes are purely secondary. It matters not how eloquent a speaker is provided nor how many entertainers are on the dinner programmes, the Worshipful Master has failed in his duty to his lodge unless he has put the best of his efforts to the great task of making Masons in the only place they can be made—at the altars of Freemasonry. There is a place in Masonry—and a large place—for social mirth and for entertainment, but Masters should not lose their sense; of proportion in this matter. A Masonic lodge is an organization unique alike in its polity, its ideas, i t s dignity, its aims and its methods of attaining these aims. I suggest that we keep it so and that least of all is it necessary in drawing up either our lodge summonses or our social programmes to Imitate the methods of any other organization or Institution.
The Report on Fraternal Correspondence was prepared by M.'. W.". Brother WILLIAM NISBET PONTON and the Proceedings of
Kansas for 1933 receive fraternal consideration in this splendid report. Brother PONTON, we observe, does not confine his com-
ments to the particular jurisdiction being reviewed, but notes references to other jurisdictions by the same writer. This shows conclusively t h a t he reads the Reports on Correspondence from other jurisdictions thoroughly. The writer is complimented in his splendid report, for which we are grateful. P R A N K A . COPUS, M . ' . W . " . Grand Master, Stratford.
W. M. LOGAN, M.'. W.'. Grand Secretary, Hamilton. WILLIAM NISBET PONTON, P . ' . G.'. M.'., Correspondent, Belle-
ville. Next Annual, Hamilton, July 17, 1935.
COLORADO—1933. Lodges, 147; members, 32,671; net loss, 861. Denver, September 19, 1933. GEORGE A. LUXFORD, M . " . W . ' .
Grand Master. In the list of Grand Representatives present we note the absence of our own ambassador. We observe, however, in their formal list of Grand Representatives a vacant space provided for the name of our Grand Representative near their Grand Lodge. How come, W I L L I A M ?
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The Grand Master h a s nothing special to offer in presenting his annual address other than the customary reference t o the honor conferred and extending a hearty welcome to the representatives. A proposition before the Grand Lodge to be acted upon a t this Communication provided for setting aside $60,000.00 from their General Fund and 35 cents per capita for the establishment of a Masonic Home. At the conclusion of his reference to this subject the Grand Master had the following to s a y : I have gone into this matter fully, Brethren, as I felt constrained to do as your Grand Master, and after due consideration, I feel it my duty to recommend that both the resolution to appropriate sixty thousand dollars from our General Fund and the amendment to divert thirty-flve cents per member from our annual dues for the purpose of establishing a IVTasonic Home, be not adopted.
His recommendation was approved by the Grand Lodge. Under present conditions the writer is of the opinion t h a t the Grand Master was wise and a proposition conteniplating the maintenance of a Masonic home, large or small, on thirty-five cents . per capita t a x is, in the language of our late distinguished Brother JOHN J. INGALLS, " a n iridescent dream." Under the head of "The Monument Committee" we find a report concerning the unveiling of a monument erected on the site of the first Masonic building in Colorado, which was located in Central City, Gilpin County. The ceremony for this occasion w a s prepared b y their Grand Secretary, Brother WILLIAIM W . COOPER,
a splendid program w a s arranged and a picture of the monument is m a d e a p a r t of t h e Proceedings. The oration was delivered by R.'. W.'. Brother HARRY L . BAUM and we take pleasure in quoting
the following from his r e m a r k s : It is well that we should hark back to fundamentals at times and consider causes and sources, for by that means we reaffirm our faith and conviction and adduce new reasons for them. Therefore, I shall preface my reply by asking a question of ,my own: "What is the mission of Freemasonry, and the reason for the origin of the Craft?" There were doubtless many motivating factors in the minds of those far-seeing men who worked together in t h e dim beginnings for the upbuilding of our Craft, but chief among them and outstanding above all the rest must have been a desire for the betterment of mankind. This is a truism which you all accept, yet we too seldom stop to think of it and of its real significance. It is, or should be, no idle generalization, but a specific and definite objective of which we as Masons should never lose sight for a moment. Masonry was not organized for political power, to combat the church of Rome, for the overthrow of kings and dynasties, for the defence o r perpetuation of religious creeds, or for simple entertainment. Its originators, and those who have contributed to its development as it has come down to us through the halls of time, have manifested supreme wisdom in perceiving that no prescribed system, social, political, or religious, could be expected to endure forever. All must be subject to change and modifica-
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tion as the race itself improves and develops, and with the changing of conditions under which we live, so that Masonry advocates no special political or social system, and submits no prearranged schedule of development for the human race. Hence, it was necessary that Masonry should be based on fundamentals, in themselves changeless, but applicable to changing conditions of mankind through long periods of evolution, and working as leaven through the loaf to the eventual improvement of the race.
Our Proceedings for 1933 are covered in the Report on Correspondence prepared by Brother STANLEY C . WABNEK.
HOWARD T. VAILLE, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Denver. WILLIAM W . COOPER, R . " . W . " . Grand Secretary, Denver. STANLEY C . WARNER, Correspondent, Denver.
Next Annual, Denver, September 18, 1934.
CONNECTICUTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1934. Lodges, 128; members, 41,674; net loss, 2,525. Hartford,
F e b r u a r y 7, 1934.
SAMUEL A. MOYLE, M . ' . W . ' .
Grand Master. Our Grand Representative, Brother HOWARD A. MiDDLETON, w a s present. The Grand Master's address is limited in scope so far a s the preface is concerned, a s but seven lines are devoted to this purpose. In this he simply admits that it gives him great pleasure to welcome the brethren to this Communication and review the records of the past year. Twenty-eight dispensations were issued by him for extraordinary purposes during the year. He made a wonderful record in having visited seventy-three lodges during the year. This Grand Jurisdiction maintains what is known as "The Masonic Charity Foundation," supported by a contribution of $4.00 from each member. I n referrjng to this particular matter the Grand Master, among other things, had the following to s a y : By continuing to furnish to our members such information as I have mentioned, the support of the Masonic Charity Foundation will be maintained willingly by the Masons in Connecticut. I t is incomprehensible to me that any Master Mason will be unwilling to contribute Four Dollars a year, a little more than one penny a day, to the continuance of the great work carried on by The Masonic Charity Foundation.
To the notion of the writer the Grand Master is absolutely correct and the giving of but a little more than one cent a day for charity by any member of the Masonic fraternity will certainly hurt no one and it comes within the scope of even the brother who had what we term "hard sledding" to make ends meet.
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Under "Lodge Finances" among other things the Grand Master had the following to s a y : I maintain that responsibility for formulating and carrying out plans to improve the financial situation of a Lodge rests upon the Worshipful Master, rather than upon the Secretary, whose duty it is to receive, and not collect, money due the Lodge. During the past year a number of Masters have assumed this responsibility, with the result that the financial status of their Lodges has been materially improved. The most successful plan calls for the appointment by the Master of a delinquency committee, personal letters written by the Master or by this committee to delinquent members, followed by personal calls upon the brothers who do not respond. When members are unable to pay in full, the committee members agree to call regularly for small payments. I recommend this plan to the Masters of those Lodges which have delinquent members; in other, words, to every Worshipful Master.
We regret that space will not permit of quoting more from this splendid address of Brother MOYLE. The Review of Other Grand Lodges was prepared by our good old time friend and brother, Past Grand Master GEORGE A. KiES and as usual he includes a review of our Proceedings—those of 1933. We are not inclined to believe that Brother KiES has allowed our friendship of many years to influence him in being partial to the writer. However, in having more than half the review of Kansas devoted to complimentary remarks concerning the writer makes him feel highly honored. The report of Brother KIES concludes with six pictures of Past Grand Masters, dating from 1850 to 1860. Noble features are shown in each and every picture. No doubt all of them were men of sterling character and high standing in the community and fraternity. I t is therefore proper and right that we should revere their memory. JAMES E . BRINCKERHOFF, M , " . W . ' . Grand Master, Stamford.
WiNTHROP BUCK, M . " . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Hartford. GEORGE A. K I E S , P . " . G . ' . M . " . , Correspondent, Hartford.
Next Annual, Hartford, February 6, 1935.
COSTA RICA—1933. Lodges, 7; members, 317; net loss, 26. San Jose, November 24, 1933. RAMIRO AGUILAR VILLENAVE,
M.'. W.'. Grand Master. This Grand Lodge was organized on December 7, 1899. While the membership is very small, yet the Proceedings indicate that they have affairs well in hand and peace and harmony prevail in their jurisdiction.
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Instead of the usual Report on Credentials they give a complete list of the permanent members of the Grand Lodge each year, regardless of the Lodge to which they belong or the location. On March 10, 1933, the Temple of Marvilla Lodge No. 10 w a s dedicated by the Grand Master, accompanied by a number of Grand Officers. There is no Report on Correspondence. OSCAR VALVERDE, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. GEORGE F . BOWDEN, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, San Jose.
DELAWAREâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1933. Lodges, 22; members, 6,000; net loss, 82. Wilmington, October 4, 1933. W. STEWART ALLMOND, J R . , M . ' .
W.'. Grand Master. We regret to note the absence of our Grand Representative. The Grand Lodge was honored with the presence of distinguished visitors from the Grand Jurisdictions of Maryland, Rhode Island, the District of Columbia and nine of the Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey. Under "Official Visits" the Grand Master had the following to say: While it is set forth in our Code that Grand Master to visit each Lodge officially of office, four years service in Grand Lodge such visitations, instead of a duty, are part ing this high office.
it shall be the " d u t y " of the at least once during his term affairs has convinced me that of the compensation for hold-
The following resolution, recommended by the Grand Master, was approved by the Grand Lodge: Resolved: That no Mason in the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Delaware shall promote, organize, or become a member of any club, order, or fraternal society hereafter established in the State of Delaware whose qualifications for membership include that of being a Mason, unless such club, order, or fraternal society shall have received the sanction and approval of this Grand Lodge. Violation of this resolution shall subject the offender to Masonic trial and punishment.
We rise to ask the question under what authority can a Grand Lodge of Masons sponsor or sanction any outside organization. Under "History and Research" we find the following: Shortly after the annual communication of 1932, our venerable and much loved Grand Secretary unexpectedly uncovered some papers relating to this Grand Lodge. Some of these documents date back to 1787, and are immensely valuable from an historical standpoint. Among these we found all of the minute books, accounts, etc., of Delaware Hiram Lodge Number 96, chartered by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, in December 1802, and instituted by John Sellars of Lodge No. 14 of Wilmington, in February, 1803. It was our privilege to study these old documents thoroughly, and
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on January 20, 1933, address the members of Hiram Lodge No. 25, in Newark, Delaware, on their antecedents, giving them a list of the names of the members of each Lodge. We also presented Hiram Lodge No. 25 with a petition of one applicant, written In long hand.
The writer fully appreciates the reference to finding old records arid Minute Books, having passed through a similar experience in compiling a History of Masonry in this Grand Jurisdiction. Past Grand Master THOMAS J. DAY prepared the Report on Correspondence and we are under obligations for a review of our 1933 Proceedings. His report, however, is very brief, being in thorough accord with the Report of Kansas this year. HAROLD W . T . PURNELL, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Georgetown. J O H N F . ROBINSON, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Wilmington. THOMAS J. DAY, P . ' . G.". M . ' . , Correspondent, Wilmington.
Next Annual, Wilmingfton, October 3, 1934.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1933. Lodges, 44; members, 21,560; net loss, 918. Washington, May 10, 1933.
HARRY G . KIMBALL, M . ' . W . ' .
Grand Master. Our Grand Representative was not listed among the other ambassadors. The Grand Master made ninety-eight official visits during his administration. Under the subject of "Lodge Histories" the Grand Master had the following to say: In order to prepare the way for such a history when authorized by the Grand Lodge, I directed each Master to appoint a historian or a committee to write for the Lodge a comprehensive history and file a copy with the Grand Secretary so that it might be available when needed. Some work has been done along these lines and this should be continued until completed.
To the notion of the writer, who h a s been working on the history proposition in this jurisdiction for almost a quarter of a century, t h e manner of securing histories of individual lodges as suggested by our good Grand Master of the District of Columbia is sort of a joke. If they depend on this method of compiling a history of the lodges in their jurisdiction I fear the brethren will be sadly disappointed in the results. We know whereof we speak. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by P a s t Grand Master JAMES A. W E S T and from his preface we quote the following: One thing that h a s impressed this writer as a contributing factor toward the recent apparent loss of interest on the part of the membership
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generally and scarcity of petitions, is the fact that in many jurisdictions there seems to have been a tendency to wander away from the ancient t r a ditions and landmarks, and indulge in too much modernism by way of unnecessary and undue publicity. Officers of lodges have prided themselves too much on seeing their names in the paper in connection with lodge functions, and lodge activities that should never have been given newspaper publicity have been advertised to the general public. The result of all this has been that the uninformed brother, who thought when he applied for the degrees that he was becoming one of close corporation, privileged to share with a carefully selected organization in affairs in which the general public had no right to any part or.interest, has been disappointed to find that with the exception of the grips, words and signs, the general public was as well informed about the activities of Masonry as he was. Instead of going quietly about our business, as we should do, and leaving the record of our accomplishments or failures matters of knowledge to ourselves alone, we have brazenly advertised our ambitions to the profane world, so that, in case of failure, we lay ourselves open to derision as an organization prone to atteinpt great things but lacking the ability to carry them out. Perhaps, after the lessons of the past several years, we will do less "grand standing" and keep our affairs more to ourselves. We have suffered grievously in the matter of membership, it is true, and many grand Jurisdictions have found themselves in financial difficulties. But a careful reading of the proceedings of the various grand jurisdictions of the United States as well as those of foreign countries, indicates that Masonry has come to its senses, and that from now on there will be less blare of trumpets and fewer circus parades, and more real progress. We regret exceedingly t h a t the limited space assigned this committee will not permit of quoting his entire "Foreword" because it is full of good Masonic sense. Kansas for 1933 receives attention a t his hands. We are grateful for the compliment he pays the writer a t the close of his review of our jurisdiction. VERNON G. O W E N , M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Washington. J. CLAUDE KEIPER, R . " . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Washington. JAMES A. WEST, P . ' . G.'. M.'., Correspondent, Washington.
UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1933-1934. Lodges, 4,742; members,
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Royal Albert Hall, London, July 18, 1933. His Royal Highness, T H E DUKE OF CONNAUGHT AND STRATHEARN, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. We are pleased to note t h a t our Grand Representative, R.'. W.'. KYNASTON STUDD, w a s present at this memorable Communication. This w a s axi Especial Communication of the Grand Lodge, called by the command of the M.'. W.'. Grand Master, in connection with the dedication of the Masonic Peace Memorial. At 3:00 o'clock the procession entered the Hall, the Grand Lodge w a s opened in Due F o r m with solemn prayer, following which the
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Grand Director of Ceremonies notified the R.'. W.'. Deputy Grand Master t h a t the Grand Master was without, demanding admittance to the Grand Lodge. The Deputy Grand Master ordered that the Grand Master be received and admitted in due form, whereupon the procession of Grand Lodge officers entered the Hall, followed by the M.'. W.'. Grand Master, who took his seat upon the Throne and was saluted by the Brethren according to ancient form. The M.'. W.'. Grand Master then received the deputations from the various recognized jurisdictions, they being presented to him individually by name. The Proceedings contain the names of those attending this celebration from the various Grand Jurisdictions. Without doubt it was the most notable gathering of distinguished Masons ever recorded. Seventeen Grand Jurisdictions from the United States were represented, nine from Europe, seven from Canada, six from Australia, two from South America, besides many notable Masons from Ireland, Scotland and the District Grand Lodges. On this very auspicious occasion the Grand Master, presiding in person, conferred a distinctive honor upon one of the members of His Majesty's household—His ROYAL HIGHNESS, PRINCE GEORGE, K. G., who was honored with the office of Grand Senior Warden. Among the transactions on the following day we find an account of the Grand Master conveying to His Majesty, The King, the felicitations of the six thousand Masons assembled on this occasion and the story is best told by quoting the following: MESSAGE TO H . M. T H E KINO.
T H E M . W . T H E GRAND MASTER: In anticipation of what I thought would be your wishes on this memorable occasion in the history of our Craft, I have sent a telegram to His Majesty the King. I will request the Pro Grand Master kindly to read it, and the terms of His Majesty's reply: T H E M . W . THE PRO GRAND MASTER:—Brethren, the telegram which the Grand Master sent is in the following terms: To His Majesty the King: Six thousand Freemasons assembled at the Dedication of their Peace Memorial Building in London desire to express their loyal devotion to your Majesty's Throne and Person. It is their earnest prayer that Almighty God may bless your lite with health and happiness. (Signed)
ARTHUR. Grand Master.
All the Brethren stood as the Pro Grand Master read the reply from His Majesty:
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Field-Marshal the Duke of Connaught, Grand Master. I am deeply touched by the affectionate and loyal message which you have addressed to me on behalf of the 6,000 Freemasons assembled at the Dedication of their Peace Memorial in
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London. Please express my warm thanks for their greetings • which I greatly appreciate. The completion of the new. Masonic Hall, of which you, as Grand Master, initiated the idea, must indeed be a cause of much satisfaction to you and your fellow Masons. It is my earnest hope that this Hall may for ever stand as a monument to that public spirit and comradeship which united Freemasons to see that the names of their Brethren who made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War should never be forgotten. GEORGE, R. I.
FLORIDA—1934, Lodges, "239; m e m b e r s , 21,728; n e t loss, 2,462. J a c k s o n v i l l e , A p r i l 17, 1934. B . W . H E L V E N S T O N , M . ' . W . " . Grand Master. K a n s a s w a s represented a t this Communication by B r o t h e r JOHN L. HALL. The Grand M a s t e r began his address with the following: Having been a Masonic devotee for nearly half a century; having received so much happiness, so much encouragement, so much peace and joy, out of my Masonic work and my association with my Brethren, it has often occurred to me that I should write out the formula, or in some way explain to my younger and less interested Brethren the wherefore of all this satisfaction that has come into my life and the lives of many thousands of .men who are now living and other millions who are symbolically using our working tools in that other country. And right here I must confess that to try to put into words or reduce to writing any explanation for the beautiful calm that comes into a real Mason's life is about the hardest task I can imagine. T h e following u n d e r t h e s u b j e c t of " V i s i t a t i o n s " is w o r t h y of r e p e t i t i o n a n d t h e r e a d e r s of t h i s r e p o r t will n o d o u b t a p p r e c i a t e t h e i m p o r t a n c e of t h e s u b j e c t c o v e r e d b y t h e G r a n d M a s t e r of Florida: 1 have been a full-time Grand Master. At no time, day or night, has my business or mV private affairs interfered with my activities as Grand Master. An evident lack of interest and discouragement among some of the Lodges and financial difficulties among others made it apparent that some real active work must be done immediately and I was convinced that no one else could do it so effectively as the Grand Master. This is true of every Grand Master. At the time I was installed as Grand Master there were ninety-nine Lodges delinquent for Grand Lodge dues. Some of these amounts were small: some reached into the thousands of dollars. Under the order of last Grand Lodge many of the delinquent Lodges must certainly lose their Charters unless some real effective work was done among them. I found many of them so discouraged that they had virtually quit trying. I had lists of the delinquent Lodges prepared and sent one copy to each of the District Deputy Grand Masters and they immediately began working on the delinquencies. I kept a list of all delinquent Lodges in my pocket at all times, and on any and every trip I took I stopped by to see
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the • officers of delinquent Lodges, informally, and thus discussed their problems with them. I handled these delinquent Lodges as I would my own business. No business man making a trip from Live Oak to Miami, for instance, would drive by a dozen cities where business houses owed him sizeable amounts of money overdue, without stopping and trying to collect. Neither did I as Grand Master pass by delinquent Lodges without making an effort to collect or lay plans which would result in collections later. F u r t h e r on in h i s address, under t h e sciine subject, he had t h e following to s a y : In many instances the Lodge Hall was crowded and everyone with eyes and ears wide open, eagerly waiting for more. It is no exaggeration to say that in many instances the crowds could not, all get into the Lodge halls. I am more and more impressed that there are so many worth-while and beautiful designs that we may use that there is no excuse for ever reporting "No designs on the Trestle Board" from which the Craft may pursue their labors. It is my opinion that a large percentage of the Craft is eagerly waiting to be assigned some part in our fine building program and will demonstrate how efficiently and happily the work will be done if the leaders in the several Lodges will only place the proper designs on the Trestle Board. The finer the quality of the work, the more pleased are the workers. With most men, and especially Masons, there is in the breast a desire to do samething worth while—to be of some service to man —and Masonry has a wonderful opportunity to point the way. T h e s p a c e limit for this jurisdiction h a s been reached and therefore w e must p a s s o n t o t h e conclusion, w h i c h is t h e Report on Correspondence, prepared b y P a s t Grand Master WALLACE R . CHEVES. W e regret t o n o t e t h e absence of a review of K a n s a s in t h i s splendid report. F R E D W . D E L A N E Y , M . ' . W . " . Grand Master, Miami. WiLBER P. WEBSTER, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Jacksonville. W A L L A C E R . CHEVES, P.". G.'. M.'., Correspondent, N e w b e r r y .
N e x t Annual, Jacksonville, April 16, 1934.
GEORGIA—1932. L o d g e s , 550; members, 51,813; n e t loss, 8,501. Macon, October 25, 1932. JOE A . MOORE, M.'. W.'. Grand M a s ter. B r o t h e r P . T. M C C U T C H E N , our Grand Representative, w a s present. W e a r e pleased to quote t h e f o l l o w i n g f e w words from t h e v e r y i n t e r e s t i n g preface t o t h e address of t h e Grand Master: Conditions today demonstrate the futility of hoping that humanity's problems can be permanently solved in a spirit of bitterness, hatred or greed, and we are now turning to the only solution that has ever existed, which after all is the very essence of Freemasonry—that we shall come to know and honor God as our father, and in a spirit of brotherly love relate God's love to human needs. In our beloved fraternity we had been so
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engrossed with material progress we needed the larger view to rest eyes grown weary, and catch the inspiration that coraes from vital contact with the Grand Geometrician of the Universe. The problems confronting us can be more easily solved when we have accepted this major responsibility. For that reason, and in the hope that I jnight arouse the Brethren to accept the challenge coming to Freemasonry, all of your Grand Master's time has been given to the work, so that every Invitation to address the Craft might be accepted. In carrying out this effort much more than fifty thousand miles were traveled and more than two hundred talks made at strictly Masonic gatherings. There have been nearly half as many demands, or requests, upon my time when the occasion could not be considered strictly Masonic. T h e G r a n d L o d g e p a u s e d l o n g e n o u g h t o p a y h o n o r t o one of t h e i r P a s t M a s t e r s , W.". B r o t h e r C A P T A I N O . J . J A C K S O N , w h o s e p r e s e n c e a t t h i s C o m m u n i c a t i o n r o u n d e d o u r h i s f o r t i e t h y e a r of a t t e n d a n c e a t t h e G r a n d L o d g e , a n d h i s s e v e n t y - s e c o n d y e a r of m e m b e r s h i p in t h e M a s o n i c f r a t e r n i t y . A n o t h e r m e m b e r , v e n e r able a n d r e s p e c t e d , w a s t h e i r P a s t M a s t e r , B r o t h e r GEORGE W . W E L L S , w h o h a s a t t e n d e d t h e G r a n d L o d g e f o r fifty-two y e a r s . T h e u s u a l R e p o r t o n C o r r e s p o n d e n c e is m i s s i n g f r o m t h e P r o ceedings. W I L L I A M B . CLARKE, M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Master, Savannah. WILLIAM F . BAKER, R . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Secretary, Macon. N e x t A n n u a l , M a c o n , O c t o b e r 3 1 , 1933.
GEORGIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1933. L o d g e s , 545; m e m b e r s , 46,444; n e t loss, 5,788. Macon, O c t o b e r 3 1 , 1933. W I L L I A M B . CLARKE, M . " . W . ' . G r a n d Master. Brother P . T. M C C U T C H E N , our Grand Representative, was present. W h i l e t h e w r i t e r h a s b e e n r e q u e s t e d t o l i m i t t h i s r e p o r t t o ia c e r t a i n n u m b e r of p a g e s , y e t t h e r e a r e so m a n y splendid t h i n g s i n t h e a n n u a l a d d r e s s of M . ' . W . ' . B r o t h e r W I L L I A M B . C L A R K E t h a t t h e w r i t e r feels justified in a s s i g n i n g t o t h e G r a n d J u r i s d i c t i o n of G e o r g i a a little m o r e t h a n t h e i r s h a r e of t h e review, a n d w e t h e r e fore t a k e p l e a s u r e in q u o t i n g t h e f o l l o w i n g : The dream of the people has been to become the richest nation, to become the most powerful nation, to build the greatest buildings, the greatest cities, the largest banks. Great size and great wealth and power have been the goals sought. The value of human character has been cheapened. The power of the law has been largely nullified. Children have been inspired of their fathers to believe that any means was right if the end sought was gained. Into the ranks of Masonry has penetrated this spiritual poison. There was a time, not so long ago, when the word of a Mason was thought to be
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as good as his bond. There was a day when the man who became a Mason seldom had a stain upon his name, a blot upon his character. There were those, wives and widows, who implicitly placed the honor of their daughters in the hands of Masons and the trust was not betrayed. What of the situation today?
* * * * * * Charity, rather than reason and caution, was the guide of Masons in the selection of the applicants. The fact of being a soldier was accepted as a standard of character and there Masonry .made a grievous error. Into Masonic lodges poured thousands of men who sought only entrance to the so-called higher degrees; who had some vague idea that Masonry was a benevolent institution which would pay death benefits to widows and orphans; who sought business and commercial advantage through the wearing of a Masonic emblem. Selfishness was permitted to enter in thousands and thousands of cases. Many of these men, knowing little of the traditions, the history and the glory of Masonry, had little regard for and seldom practiced those great principles of true character which had made the name "Mason" a thing of honor and of respect in the nation. Another condition entered many of our lodges. With the vast progress of the nation in the years succeeding the World War, wealth, goods, prosperity and carelessness came in also. The numerous candidates meant riches to the lodges. Funds were accumulated. Lodges entertained. They became lax In the conduct of their business. Money came easily, it was spent freely. Lodges carried many members upon their rolls who were in arrears for dues and paid the taxes of the Grand Lodge upon them out of their excess funds. Little did these lodges dream that, in many instances, they were carrying dead weight which would never be of use to them; weight which should have been thrown off years ago; weight which really should never have been permitted to load itself upon Masonry. Lodges prided themselves upon the NUMBER of MEMBERS on the rolls; not upon the REAL MASONS working in lodge service for God and for man.
* * * * * * It appeared to your Grand Master, long before his selection, that the proper time to lock u p the horse was before he got away. Since Grand Masters appeared to be in doubt as to the extent of their authority, and could not decide whether they should refuse to pay the budget In full whether or not there were sufficient funds, your present Grand Master did not desire that there should be any doubt as to his authority in such matters. He asked that a resolution be passed by the Grand Lodge rendering invalid any voucher which did not bear his countersignature. This resolution was adopted at t h e last annual communication. When it came to balancing the budget, the power to balance it was in the hands of the Grand Master. The resolution did not force the Grand Master to countersign any voucher. Thus, if the Grand Master did not desire to advance funds on any appropriation, all he had to do was to withhold his signature from the voucher. That answered the question of authority.
* * * * * * The time has come, brethren, when the Grand Master must have the courage to make the decision which the circumstances demand and which his authority permits. The present Grand Master was prepared to make that decision in order that the Grand Lodge live within its income and borrowing capacity. H e was faced with the problem of safely conducting the affairs of the Grand Lodge. If that problem demanded the necessary courage, it would get It, and regardless of any personal consequences to the Grand Master. Personal popularity is gratifying to many but, this is no time to seek popularity; There was too much work to be done.
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There are many other very interesting topics covered in this splendid address, but we must be content with a half loaf. The regxilar Review of Other Grand Jurisdictions is omitted from these Proceedings. GUY G. LUNSFORD, M . ' . W.". Grand Master, Millen. FRANK F. BAKER, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Macon. Next Annual, Macon, October 30, 1934.
IDAHOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1933. Lodges, 81; members, 9,853; net loss, 299. Moscow, September 12, 1933. S. IRVEN ROBERSON, Deputy Grand Master, presiding. Kansas was minus a Grand Representative at this Communication. The Grand Master, M.'. W.". Brother ALBERT R . MANOCK, was not present at this Annual Communication and there seems to be no record showing why he was absent, other than the following: The Grand Master not being present, no address or annual report of the Grand Master was presented. The Distribution Committee did, however, have before it the official acts of the Grand Master, which were distributed to the various committees according to custom. Charges of un-Masonic conduct were filed against Brother ALBERT R. MANOCK, a member of St. Maries Lodge No. 63; The charges were signed by nine Past Grand Masters, and on motion a commission trial was ordered and the entire matter was placed under the supervision of the incoming Grand Master. From the report of the Committee on Jurisprudence it seems one of their lodges asked permission to place an Eastern Star emblem on their new Temple. The Grand Master stated in his reply: "It is my belief that we should keep our Masonic Temples free frlSiii'Shy eii&hgreiKehts with dthe'r oT'gariizatiSns;" The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Past Grand Master PERCY JONES, and in it we find a nice review of our 1932 Proceedings. S. IRVEN ROBERSON, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Jerome. CURTIS F . PIKE, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Boise. PERCY JONES, P.'. G.'..M.'., Correspondent, Blackfoot. Next Annual, September 11, 1934.
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IINDIANA—1934. Lodges, 555; members, 117,680; net loss, 6,827. Indianapolis, May 27, 1934. F R A N K G . LAIRD, M . " . W . " . Grand
Master. Brother RUDOLF HORST, our Grand Representative, was in attendance a t this Annual Communication. The Grtind Master reports having made twenty official visits during his administration. He dedicated two Masonic Temples during his two years of service. This would indicate t h a t there is some prosperity at least in Indiana. The Grand Master w a s asked whether a lodge could confer the First Degree upon a candidate the night of his election. He answered this by referring to their own reg^ations which provide t h a t a t least one week must elapse between his election and the conferring of the Entered Apprentice degree. He w a s asked whether a lodge could take p a r t and march in a community parade. This he also answered in the negative. We quote the following question and answer a s it is of special interest to our own brethren: Can a non-masonic organization use the dining room of a Lodge on Sunday for the purpose of holding a Convention? . I ruled that this would be unlawful—that Lodges themselves are prohibited from meeting on Sunday, except for the purpose of attending a funeral, and, therefore, a Lodge could not let an outside organization use its premises on Sunday. Under "Condition of the Fraternity" he had the following t o say: The general condition of the Fraternity throughout this Grand' Jurisdiction is good. It is true that our loss in membership has been rather heavy during this troublesome period but I believe that we have about reached the bottom—we will begin t'o rebuild from here on. There is a very strong desire on the part of our Masons in this State to retain their Masonic affiliations. Generally speaking, I.believe there is a much better Masonic spirit existing at the present moment than we have had for some time. For reasons which justified the act the Grand Master reports having removed their Grand Senior Deacon from office and the committee t o whom this subject w a s referred approved t h e action of the Grand Master, stating t h a t he had the authority t o remove an officer whenever he thought it for the best interests of the Craft. In referring to the allowance covering the Grand Master's expense and t h e question of a salary, the committee on Ways and Means reported as follows: For several years this Grand Lodge, through the Committee on Ways and Means, has paid to the Grand Master to reimburse him for necessary
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expenses during the year, the sum of $750.00. In the meantime the Grand Lodge has provided for the payment of the Grand Master's expenses in laying comer stones, dedication of Temples, Masonic funerals, and the like, so that the Grand Master's necessary expenses have been greatly reduced. Your Committee is of the opinion that no payment should be made to any Grand Master as a salary, or that could be construed as a payment of salary, but do believe that the Grand Master should be reimbursed for all of his necessary expenses incurred in his official capacity, and recommend that the Grand Master hereafter be paid the sum of $750.00 as a reimbursement for his necessary expenses not otherwise provided for by the General Regulations. Quite different from our own jurisdiction, wherein w e allow t h e G r a n d M a s t e r a s a l a r y of $800.00 a n d $1,500 f o r i n c i d e n t a l e x p e n s e s . I t is t o be r e g r e t t e d t h a t w e d o n o t h a v e sufficient s p a c e a t h a n d t o g i v e t h i s splendid j u r i s d i c t i o n a m o r e c o m p l e t e report. T h e A n n u a l R e v i e w of P r o c e e d i n g s w a s a g a i n p r e p a r e d b y P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r E L M E R F . G A Y . O u r P r o c e e d i n g s for 1932 a r e included in h i s r e v i e w . HARRY Y E O , M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r , M u n c i e . WILLIAM H . SWINTZ, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Indianapolis. E L M E R F . G A Y , P . ' . G.'. M . ' . , C o r r e s p o n d e n t , F r a n k l i n . N e x t A n n u a l , I n d i a n a p o l i s , M a y 28, 1935.
IOWA—1934. L o d g e s , 556; m e m b e r s , 74,820; n e t loss, 4,533. D e s M o i n e s , J u n e 12, 1934. L A R S A . LARSON, M.". W.". G r a n d Master. The limited space allotted this committee for this y e a r ' s report prevents him from doing justice to these Proceedings and t h e r e f o r e o u r good b r e t h r e n on t h e n o r t h e a s t m u s t o v e r l o o k t h e brevity. * F r o m the preface to the Grand Master's address w e are p l e a s e d t o q u o t e t h e following: We sometimes complain about the seeming indifference of a large portion of our membership in that they apparently display no active interest in the affairs of the fraternity as evidenced by their neglect to ever attend any meeting or to evince in any way whatever that their lodge means anything to them. I am one of those who has sometimes complained in this fashion but I have been converted to the opinion that while this portion of our .membership has not by its activity demonstrated any particular enthusiasm or interest yet I am convinced that they • do care because they are and have been holding on in a remarkable way and this fact demonstrates to my satisfaction at least that Masonry does, after all, have a wonderful hold on its votaries.
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Brethren, I am not going to make any apologies for my shortcomings nor take any special credit for things accomplished. I have tried to serve you to the very best of my ability in a simple straightforward manner and then if in your judgment this has been a creditable year this credit belongs to the many faithful and loyal members of the Craft and to the wonderful way in which they have been holding up the hands of their Grand Master and his fellow officers during these most trying and perplexing times. During the past year there has been demonstrated as perhaps never before the essential necessity for leadership. No lodge can properly and successfully conduct its affairs without leadership and good management. Under the head of " F r a t e r n a l Dead" we regret to note the passing of their faithful Grand Treasurer, Brother F R A N K WILBUR CHASE.
The Grand Master calls attention to the large number of visits made to the lodges in their jurisdiction, which required traveling more than seventeen thousand miles. The following is a splendid suggestion and worthy of serious consideration on the p a r t of all lodges: Also let me suggest that all proceedings had and done at any of our lodge communications be held on a proper dignified plane and to not let careless methods or undignified behavior at any time detract from the glory of the work. The use of the lodge halls for other than Masonic purposes should be carefully watched so that no meetings, entertainments or affairs of a n y kind be permitted in them that is contrary to the ancient customs, usages and ideals of the fraternity. We t a k e the following from the report of the Committee on Grand Lodge Library because of its complimentary reference to the w r i t e r ' s old time friend and advisor in his early years a s Grand Secretary when to him Brother PARVIN was, indeed, w h a t he was ordinarily termed by the brethren in Iowa, "father" PARVIN: There is an old hymn in which we find these words, "God moves in a mysterious way. His wonders to perform," and in few instances could better proof of this statement be cited than in the life of T. S. PAKVIN. Possibly no one who knew the little lame boy in his early years, could have had the faith to believe that this lad would prove to be a mighty leader of Masonry, and become the spiritual father of the great library which stands in the city of Cedar Rapids, and whose corner stone was laid just fifty years ago last month. As we study his life however, we can see that all his steps were apparently directed toward this one end, and even the events which might have appeared to be misfortunes were bravely overcome and transformed into blessings, not only for himself but also for all the generations of Masons who will follow him. As the shadows of our own life lengthen it seems strange how soon the names of those who helped establish Masonry during the pioneer days fade from the memory of those who c a r r y on the work today. It seems only a few years ago since the name of THEODORE SUTTON PARVIN w a s a household word in all Masonic Grand Jurisdictions. Later on, his accomplishments in building up the famed Iowa Grand Lodge Library and Museum echoed from
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one end of t h e universe to the other. I n our own jurisdiction t h e achievements and attainments of oiir first Grand Master, Brother RICHARD R . REES—one of the greatest Masonic scholars and writers we have ever had in this Grand Jurisdiction—are practically unknown and when reference is made to him today it is almost always greeted with the query "Who was h e ? " This, of course, does not apply to the brethren of Leavenworth, which w a s the home of Brother REES.
The usual Report on Correspondence w a s prepared by t h a t mastei- mind of. Freemasonry in the Grand Jurisdiction of Iowa, Past Grand Master Louis Block. The "Foreword" or preface to his review is interesting and in some respects pathetic. The writer deplores the fact t h a t space will not permit of quoting the entire subject. Kansas for 1933 is reviewed in a most admirable way, which again places us under obligations to our distinguished Brother BLOCK. The writer is likewise under obligations to him for the very complimentary reference to his work. BURTON H . SAXTON, M . ' . W . " . Grand Master, Des Moines. CHARLES C . H U N T , R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Cedar Rapids.
LOUIS BLOCK, P . ' . G.'. M.'., Correspondent, Davenport. Next Annual, Cedar Rapids, June 11, 1935.
IRELAND—1933. Lodges, 700; members, 50,000; net loss,
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Dublin, December 27, 1933. T H E EARL OF DONOUGHMORE, M.". W.'. Grand Master. The Grand Master held no pessimistic views concerning the condition of the Craft, judging from the following few words: The meetings held during the past year have shown no falling off of the interest taken in them by the Brethren in general, whose attendances have been uniformly as large as heretofore, the Halls being filled sometimes to the extreme limit of their capacity.
The Grand Lodge Library and Museum was presented with an old document and a reproduction of the original is made a p a r t of the Proceedings. The translation, however, reads as follows, and it certainly will be interesting to those who read this portion of the report: From Bro. JOHN A. GRANTHAM, of Mellor Knowl, Wincle, Cheshire, an original manuscript receipt, reproduced below, which reads as follows:— "Reseyd off Nycolas Bryggam one off the/tellers of the Reseyt off the Echekyre the / sm off one hndred pounde by verty off a warand / deRycte from the Kyngs cnsell beryng / datte the iiij off Awgust 1550 to be / payd
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to Nycolas EUys the Kyngs Mast'r/ Masn and to John Russell ys gracs / ys Mast'r cerpentere for the Kyngs / wyrkys to be dn at Westmest'r. yn wytnys / here off y haw wretyng this byll / and subscrybyd my name the xvij day / off Awgust 1550 by me Nycolas Ell's." The
Rt.
Hon.
T H E EARL OF DONOUGHMORE, K . P., M.'.
W.'.
Grand Master. HENRY C . SHELLARD, R . " . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Dublin.
KENTUCKY—1933. Lodges, 551; members, 50,085; net loss, 3,293. Louisville, October 17, 1933.
J O H N L . PHILLIPS, M . " . W . ' .
Grand Master. This Grand Jurisdiction suffered the loss of their oldest Past Grand M a s t e r during the year—Brother J O H N GRUBBS ORNDORFF.
This brother was born in Kentucky, October 13, 1838, and had reached the ripe old age of ninety-five years at the time of his death. We note four charters were surrendered during the year and five were arrested.' The following sensible remarks conclude Grand Master Phillips' splendid address: If Father Time should roll back his cycle one year, and I were permitted to perform the duties as Grand Master over again, I do not know of a single change I would make, or any improvement I could offer. I have made an earnest endeavor to prove by my work my hearty appreciation of the high honor you conferred upon me in electing me Grand Master. My sincere wish is that peace and harmony may continue to prevail among the Craft, and that heaven's blessings may abide with us. P a s t Grand Master WILLIAM W . CLARKE again presents a splendid Report on Correspondence. We regret that limited space will not permit of comments and therefore we can only say we regret to find no review of our own Proceedings. RICHARD PRIEST DIETZMAN, M . " . W . ' . Grand Master, Louisville.
FRED W. HARDWICK, R.'. W.'. Grand Secretary, Louisville. WILLIAM W . CLARKE, P . ' . G.'. M.'., Correspondent, Owensboro.
Next AnnuEil, Louisville, October 16, 1934.
LOUISIANA—1934. Lodges, 266; members, 24,016; net loss, 2,332. New Orleans, February 5, 1934. W. D. HAAS, JR., M . ' . W . Grand Master.
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The following is taken from the preface to the Grand Master's address: The office of Grand Master is a .most arduous task under present conditions and no one realizes more fully than I do my Inability and shortcomings. This has been a most pleasant year for me and though I was confined to my bed for six weeks, due to my desire to render the best service possible to our Grand Lodge, I feel well repaid for all the efforts I have put forth because I have been most pleasantly received everywhere and I just trust and hope that some good may have come from my being Grand Master. I am happy to tell you that I have been in every Masonic District in the State of Louisiana, and have contacted every constituent lodge of this Grand Jurisdiction. 1 have carried to them a message that I hope will bear fruit. The Grand Master injects a few words tainted with a little sarcasm concerning those who were disposed to find fault with his administration and the story is best told by the few words uttered by our distinguished brother: I appreciate some of the criticism that has come to me as Grand Master, and simply say in the words of Benjamin Franklin, "Those who criticize, clean your fingers before you point at my spots." The Grand Master felt justified in issuing sixty-two special dispensations during his administration. Among them we find one waiving the length of time necessary to establish a residence in Louisiana. The Committee disapproved his action in this case. A busy man, indeed, was the Grand Master, judging from his report of one hundred eight visits to lodges. The Grand Lodge, by a rising vote, extended their thanks to the committee who performed the duty of revising their laws. These little acts of kindness may seem to be of no consequence to the average brother, yet to the one who bore the heat and burden of the day it means much and no doubt the committee who did this work in their jursidiction were grateful for the expression of appreciation of their efforts. We find in the Special Report of their Committee on Correspondence the following resolution, which explains itself: BE IT RESOLVED, that due to the fact that the Grand Lodges of Germany have ceased to exist, the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, Free and Accepted Masons, hereby declares that all relationships with German Masonry be and the same are hereby terminated. We close this brief review with a feeling of sadness when we note at the conclusion of the journal that but five days after the sound of the Grand Master's gavel, closing this Annual Communication, their efficient and well beloved Grand Secretary Emeritus, Brother J O H N A. DAVILLA, answered the beckoning finger of his Master and entered into Eternal rest. Brother EDWIN F . GAYLE, Past Grand Master, presented a
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brief but interesting review of other Proceedings and we only regret t h a t t h e limited space allowed this committee does not permit of quoting a portion of his introduction. We must therefore be content in expressing our appreciation for his review of our Proceedings for 1933. MILTON W . BOYLAN, M . " . W . " . Grand Master, New Orleans. L. E. THOMAS, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, New Orleans. EDWIN F . GAYLE, P . " . G . ' . M . " . , Correspondent, Lake Charles. Next Annual, New Orleans, F e b r u a r y 4, 1935.
MAINEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1934. Lodges, 207; members, 40,721; net loss, 1,431. Portland, May 1, 1934. ERNEST C . BUTLER, M . " . W . " . Grand Master. Brother JOHN H. LANCASTER, our Grand Representative, was present. We a r e pleased to quote the following from the Grand Master's address: During the past year comparatively few of our Grand Representatives near other Grand Lodges have made any report to this Grand Lodge, and I dare say that but few of the Grand Representatives of other Grand Lodges near the Grand Lodge of Maine have written to their respective Grand Lodges making any report of their having attended the session of this Grand Lodge. Evidently the Grand Lodge Representatives seem to feel that this is an honor which requires no work and no effort on their part. These Grand Representatives are the means by which this Grand Lodge maintains a close relationship with 'other Grand Lodges. I therefore urge upon such representatives that they make their annual report, and if they find for two or three years that they are unable to attend Grand Lodge and make report, that Masonic courtesy should require that they tender their resignation, to allow someone to be appointed, who would feel the responsibility and act accordingly. Referring to t h e appointment of District Deputies the Grand Master expressed t h e following views on the subject, which receives the s t a m p of approval of the writer of this report: There h a s developed an idea in .most of the districts in the state that every lodge has the right every few years to have a District Deputy from that lodge. Every lodge has the right to have a District Deputy appointed upon one condition and one only. If that lodge has the best man in the district for the work, then that lodge has the right to have that man appointed, and not otherwise. The Grand Lodge voted to become members of the Masonic Relief Association of the United States a t a n expense of $200.00 per annum.
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The Report on Correspondence w a s prepared by Brother ASHLEY A. SMITH: The preface is very interesting and we regret exceedingly that we do not have the space a t our command to quote a t least a portion of it. Kansas for 1933 receives kindly attention a t his hands. Personally, we desire to thank Brother SMITH for his words of approval of the views and policy of the writer of this report concerning foreign Grand Jurisdictions. CLAKK D . CHAPMAN, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Portland.
CONVEKS E. LEACH, R.'. W.'. Grand Secretary, Portland. ASHLEY A. SMITH, Correspondent, Bangor. Next Annual, Portland, May 7, 1935.
MANITOBAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1934. Lodges, 106; members, 11,699; net loss, 359. Brandon, June 13, 1934. JAMES MACKIE, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master.
M.'. W.'. Brother JABEZ MILLER, our Grand Representative,
was present. In the Grand Master's address we note he attended twelve district meetings during his administration. As this year m a r k s the Seventieth Anniversary of Freemasonry in Manitoba the Grand Master recommends that each lodge throughout the Grand Jurisdiction remember the occasion by having regular meetings in November, a t which suitable accounts of the History of the Craft in the Province should be submitted. In concluding his address the Grand Master submitted the following: During ray term of office I have endeavored to impress the Brethren with the fact that Free Masonry is not something that you can lay aside and leave in the Lodge room, but is to be, taken QUt into, the hqme, the office or where ever we may be engaged and put into practical use. We come to the Lodge to learn, we go from it to teach by precept and example ever remembering the Great Architect of the Universe does not remain hidden in the temples, but is the constant companion of all men in the battle of life who seek his guidance and help. Brethren, in honor to ourselves, our Fraternity, our Country and our God, let us in these days of stress and strain play the .man by meeting and overcoming every obstacle that would pull down and destroy, and on the sure foundation of the golden rule as experienced builders we must make our individual contribution to ordered government, civilization and human progress, remembering that we are all dependent one upon the other, and that the great object in life is to be of service to our fellowmen.
We take the following from the address delivered by Brother LOUIS L. MOFFIT, Past District Deputy Grand Master:
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In the five points of fellowship we have the concentrated teaching of friendship. I t includes sympathy and brotherhood, expressed in mutual defence and support, and in the soothing of affliction and the relief of necessities. I t goes on to the safeguarding of all lawful secrets, and the defence of a brother's honor against the insidiousness of gossip and the shafts of slander. In such a gathering a s this it is unnecessary to stress the fact that in a body pledged to friendship any purveying of gossip or any slander of a brother is opposed to all our obligations of brotherhood. We are to reprove with candour, and to reprehend with mercy. But there is a vast difference between t h e open and candid reproof of a friend, and the underhand dissemination of statements intended to lower the opinion of and undermine the confidence in a brother's integrity and honor. T h e R e v i e w of P r o c e e d i n g s w a s p r e p a r e d b y B r o t h e r H . M . K E K R , a n d o u r P r o c e e d i n g s f o r 1932 a r e included in h i s r e p o r t . H E N R Y L . ADOLPH, M . " . W . ' . Grand Master, Brandon. JAMES A . OVAS, M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , W i n n i p e g . H U G H M . KERR,
Correspondent.
N e x t A n n u a l , W i n n i p e g , J u n e 12, 1935.
MARYLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1933. L o d g e s , 1 2 2 ; m e i u b e r s , 32,572; n e t loss, 364. S e m i - A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n , B a l t i m o r e , M a y 16, 1933. R . ' . W . ' . CHARLES W . Z I M M E R M A N N, D e p u t y G r a n d M a s t e r , p r e s i d i n g . Kansas h a d no representative present. W e quote t h e following from t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s a d d r e s s : The office of master of a Lodge is one of great importance and requires of the incumbent vastly more than the ability to learn the ritual and confer t h e degrees. The welfare of the Lodge is in his keeping, and its success or failure is in proportion to the wisdom and discretion with which he manages its affairs. A knowledge of Masonic law as practiced in our jurisdiction is essential. No one should be elected to the East who has not shown that he possesses the necessary qualifications for that important position. A poor warden or senior deacon will never make a good Master. It is also of equal importance that the Secretary be a man fitted for his peculiar position. While the Master should have executive ability, the Secretary should be one who is careful and correct in detail work. Records of meetings should be full, impartial and absolutely correct. The Grand Master "hits t h e nail on t h e head" concerning adv a n c e m e n t i n t h e f r a t e r n i t y r e g a r d l e s s of qualification in t h e following : In several of the Lodges I have found a prevailing custom of officers being advanced regardless of their proficiency, their competency, regular attendance or merit of advancement. This custom has left these Lodges poorly officered. This condition is now being rectified. In several instances the Worshipful Master and Wardens could not confer any of the Degrees, but depended on Past Masters or visiting Brethren to perform their duties
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and assume their responsibilities. If such practices as this are continued for a considerable period it naturally follows that the Brethren lose interest, fail to attend, and it is only a question of time until the Charter of such Lodges will have to be surrendered. No Lodge should ever select incompetent officers nor should a member ever accept office unless he expects to assume the responsibility of such office.
Annual
Communication,
Baltimore,
November
12,
1933;
CHARLES W . ZIMMERMANN, Deputy Grand Master, presiding. Kan-
sas was minus a Grand Representative at this occasion. The Grand Master frankly states the feeling of our Grand Masters when they first assume the office, judging from the following few w^ords: . Grand Masters start out with high ideals and a burning ambition to do great constructive things for Masonry, but at the end of the year so much has been left undone that the few things accomplished seem very insignificant in the general scheme of Masonic affairs.
It is sad to note that portion of the Grand Master's address in which he refers to the passing away of their faithful Grand Chaplain, Rev. HENRY BRANCH, which occurred on June 2, 1933. Still
more touching to the writer personally, was the announcement of the death of their Grand Secretary, Brother GEORGE COOK, which occurred on October 9, 1933. Brother COOK had faithfully served in this Important office for twenty-two years. He certainly will be greatly missed in the Grand Jurisdiction of Maryland. Peace to his ashes. The usual Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother JOHN L. SANFORD, and" judging from his likeness which appears as
a frontispiece to his splendid report, he is what we in the west term "a real fellow and a stand-patter." From the tone of his review we have no doubt about his being one who strictly adheres to the Landmarks and Ancient Charges of the fathers, and that he is well versed in the history and traditions of Freemasonry. We are grateful to him for a splendid review of our 1933 Proceedings, which occupies almost four pages of this splendid report. He compliments the writer by quoting s6me figures taken from our statistical tables, which now are a thing of the past, as the space provided for this committee by the Grand Lodge of Kansas will not permit of including these tables any longer. Brother SANFORD
takes some exception to the statement of our Grand Orator in 1933, judging from the following, taken from his review of Kansas: The Grand Lodge of Kansas is one of those which possess a Grand Orator and we can only say of the effort made it is a great pity that the speaker did not read his American Masonic history better (in so far as he makes "nearly all the signers of the Declaration of Independence and the delegates to the first Constitutional Convention" Masons) and that he endeavors (of course, in vain) to connect directly the institution of,the Freemasonry of today with the craftsmen of King. Solomon's Temple as we read with awe the following startling statement:
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"When the Temple was completed, the workmen separated, carrying with them the rites and mysteries of the order of which they were members, and consequently in all the countries of the East sprang up groups of builders and architects journeying from city to city who erected temples and cathedrals and religious buildings under the name of 'Traveling Free Masons'." We have spoken so frequently of these bursts of hysteria from Grand Orators and other Masonic speakers, whose "wish is father to the thought," that we feel it is "a hopeless j o b " to urge historical accuracy upon the Craft at large. But we do not feel this way concerning the able Masonic scholar. Bro. ALBEKT K . WILSON, who is so well known by the "Knights of the Round Table" as a careful Investigator in the realms of Masonic lore. He is not only the Grand Correspondent but is also engaged in writing a history of Freemasonry in Kansas and in his report to Grand Lodge concerning same he outlines the progress he has made in his undertaking. We feel sure that, when completed, this work will prove of great value and interest not only to the Craft in Kansas but also to the general history of the Fraternity in the United States. We, a s g o o d loyal M a s o n s in K a n s a s , a r e w i l l i n g t o a c c e p t j u s t c r i t i c i s m in m a t t e r s of t h i s k i n d a n d in t h i s i n s t a n c e w e m u s t d e f e n d t h e g o o d b r e t h r e n of K a n s a s , a s t h e G r a n d O r a t o r t o w h o m B r o t h e r SANFORD refers—Brother CHARLES L . M E A D — i s a m e m b e r of S t . J o h n ' s Lodge N o . 1 of N e w J e r s e y , b u t a t p r e s e n t is l o c a t e d in K a n s a s City, M i s s o u r i , b e i n g t h e r e s i d e n t B i s h o p of t h a t a r e a in t h e M e t h o d i s t E p i s c o p a l C h u r c h . O u r G r a n d M a s t e r , B r o t h e r JOHN M . KiNKEL, w^ho a p p o i n t e d t h i s b r o t h e r , is a v e r y a r d e n t Methodist. W h i l e t h e w r i t e r is n o t disposed t o q u o t e t h e c o m m e n t s of o t h e r w r i t e r s c o n c e r n i n g h i s v i e w s on c e r t a i n t o p i c s o r s u b j e c t s in h i s r e p o r t s , y e t t h e q u e s t i o n of e x t e n d i n g f r a t e r n a l r e c o g n i t i o n t o o t h e r ' so-called G r a n d L o d g e s is a n o u t s t a n d i n g one a n d a n e x c e p t i o n is m a d e in t h i s r e v i e w compiled b y B r o t h e r SANFORD a n d w e t h e r e f o r e q u o t e his r e f e r e n c e to t h i s s a m e m a t t e r : Bro. WILSON does not believe in the indiscriminate acceptation of foreign organizations nor of extending fraternal recognition until after strict and careful examination of their claims to legitimacy. In this, he is in strict accord with our Committee on Foreign Relations consisting of Bros. EMICH, EITEL and GASSOWAY whose views we have referred to in another part of the present Report. The Grand Lodge of Uruguay, the Grand Lodge of Sao Paulo (Brazil), the Grand Lodge of Argentina, the Grand Lodge of Czecho-Slovakia, the Grand Lodge of Leasing zu den drel Ringen in Czecho-Slovakia, the Grand Lodge of Bahia under the Grand Orient of Brazil, the Gran Logia Occidental Mexicana, the National Grand Lodge of Palestine and the Symbolic Grand Lodge of Nicaragua all sought recognition but upon motion of Bro. WILSON recognition was denied to the Grand Lodge of Argentina as also to the Grand Lodges of Czecho-Slovakia (Prague and Leasing zu den drei Ringen), while the consideration of the application of the Grand Lodge of Uruguay was indefinitely postponed and further time was granted for a study of the qualifications of the other bodies above mentioned. While "comparisons are odious" yet how much better—how much .more in accord
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with Masonic teachings—is this careful investigation than a rash acceptation of foreign organizations before it is established, to the complete and absolute satisfaction of the Committee in charge, that such organizations are regular and worthy or, again, that the Committee in charge of such investigation (or the Grand Lodge) without an independent investigation blindly accept the i:ecommendation of another Grand Lodge or take the rerquest of an appendant Order as sufficient. (See Proceedings of Maryland for 1932, under "New York," and these Proceedings (1933) under "Kentucky.") Like the lad "who bore mid snow and ice the banner with the strange device" as sung by Longfellow, we still bear the banner with the word "Conservatism" and we regret deeply to say that we fear It, too, is getting to be a strange device in some Grand Jurisdictions. GEORGE W . LIVINGSTON, M . " . W . ' . Grand Master, Baltimore.
HARRY C. MUELLER, R . " . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Baltimore. JOHN L. SANFORD, Correspondent, Baltimore. Next Annual, Baltimore, November 20, 1934.
MASSACHUSETTS—1933. Lodges, 312; members, 118,816; net loss, 3,821. Quarterly Communication, Boston, March 8, 1933. CURTIS CHIPMAN, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. We note t h e absence of our Grand Representative a t this Communication. In submitting his address the Grand Master first refers to the loss of two valuable members of their jurisdiction, R.'. W . ' . Brother FRED L . MOSES and R.'. W.". ARTHUR C . STAPLES.
The writer ordinarily does not refer to or quote subjects which are purely of a private or personal character with a n y Grand Lodge, yet exceptions to rules sometimes a r e for t h e best interest of all concerned and with that thought in mind we venture to call attention to the action ot the Grand Master is suspending from office the Master and Senior Warden of one of their lodges for t h e reason they had placed themselves in contempt of t h e Grand Lodge and of the Grand Master. These brethren had taken it upon themselves t o make an investigation of the Masonic Home. The Grand Master took the position they had no more right t o investigate the Masonic Home than they had to investigate t h e Grand Master, the Grand,Treasurer or Grand Secretary. An investigation of this kind, if necessary, should be under the order of the Grand Lodge. I n the investigation these brethren interviewed discharged employes, disappointed applicants for employment and a few of the residents of the Home who were more or less dissatisfied and a s the Grand Master says, "old and infirm people a r e liable t o be." The Bl-Centenary Celebration of St. John's Lodge was held in Boston on Monday, June 26, 1933, and our Grand Lodge was rep-
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resented on this occasion by our Grand Master, M.'. W.'. GEORGE O. FOSTER, A dinner was served following the celebration, on
which occasion opportunity was given many of the distinguished visitors to address t h e brethren. Among them we find a splendid address by M.'. W.'. Brother FOSTER, and it would, indeed, be a
pleasure t o quote it in its entirety but our limited space forbids and we must therefore be content and quote only a portion: Most Worshipful Sir and Gentlemen: I love to use that term, because it is synonymous with Masons. When I left my home last Friday and turned my face toward the East, I suddenly discovered that the Kansas sunflower had turned i t s face toward the rising sun, and then I discovered that with the gentle breeze fram the West the golden wheat.fields and the tasselled com bow profoundly toward the East. I suddenly recalled the fact that Massachusetts was over here, and ever since then, Most Worshipful Sir, realizing the wonderful courtesy and the beauty of the friendly greetings and the care of all of us, I have just been bowing mentally ever since. There is a reason why a Kansan should bow towards Massachusetts. In 1854, a wagon train was wending its way slowly across the prairies of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri, and as they crossed the prairies, as of old the fathers crossed the sea, they were to make the West, as the fathers did t h e East, the homestead of the free. They were directed by the Massachusetts Emigrant Aid Society, here in Boston. They did not stop at t h e Missouri line, b u t they crossed the Missouri River, into the great Kansas State, that wonderful Mid-Western State with 400,000 people, and came on up into Kansas for forty miles, and they decided to establish themselves, and organized the city of Lawrence, Kansas, my home town. Every native Kansan born for some time after the coming of those Massachusetts people to Kansas had tingling in his veins the blood of old Massachusetts. That explains why Kansas is today less than two per cent illiterate in her population. The culture of Massachusetts, the friendly hand clasp of Massachusetts, the idealism of Massachusetts, have made Kansas what she is, and so I do, profoundly and gratefully bow at this moment to the great Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Massachusetts has established out there another Hub of the Universe, because Kansas is in the exact centre of the United States, and is radiating this culture and this spirit out where the West begins, to Oklahoma on the South, to Missouri on the East, to Nebraska on the North, and to Colorado on the West, and there are four great States. I am very modest in what I have to say of Kansas this evening Most Worshipful Sir, and I shall just quote, to show that modesty, the poem of one of our Kansas poets, "Ironquill," by EUOENE WARE. "Not all the States, but three shall live in song and poetry, old Massachusetts with her Plymouth Rock, old Virginia with her blue blood culture, and Kansas with all her woes and glory. These three shall live in song and poetry while all the rest, with their idle claims will be remembered as mere names." To go a little further with this modesty, I may tell you if all the cattle on a thousand hills in Kansas were made into one great cow, while she grazed on the greenery of the tropics, her tail would brush the frost off the Aurora Borealis, and If all the pigs in Kansas were made into one pig, he would dig a drainage canal from Chicago to the Gulf in two roots. There is enough of that.
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1 do not want you to get away from the idea of Kansas' deep and sacred regard for dear old Massachusetts. That has made the State what it is. Every Kansan realizes that fact, and wherever you go, in any great thing that is happening, in any great football game (if I may use that illustration) when you dig down to the lowermost man of the pile, you will find a Kansan, no .matter where you go. B e i n g l i m i t e d in s p a c e for t h i s r e v i e w t h e w r i t e r m u s t r e f r a i n f r o m q u o t i n g f u r t h e r f r o m t h e s e splendid P r o c e e d i n g s of o u r Massachusetts brethren. CURTIS C H I P M A N , M . " . W . ' . Grand Master, Cambridge. FREDERICK W . H A M I L T O N , R . " . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Boston.
MICHIGANâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1934. L o d g e s , 508; m e m b e r s , 130,157; n e t loss, 7,551. M u s k e g o n , M a y 22, 1934. GEORGE A. FERGUSON, M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r . 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 n o t p r e s ent. I n t h e o p e n i n g e x e r c i s e s t h e m e m b e r s of t h e G r a n d L o d g e w e r e called t o t h e i r feet in t o k e n of r e s p e c t t o t h e m e m o r y of B r o t h e r J A M E S F . MCGREGOR, w h o s e r v e d t h e rsmnri i j o d g e as G r a n d Tyfer for t h i r t y - f i v e y e a r s , a n d B r o t h e r W I L L I A M H . GALLAGHER, G r a n d C h a p l a i n for t w e n t y - s i x y e a r s . T h e call of t h e M a s t e r c r e a t e d t h e s e t w o v a c a n c i e s in t h e i r G r a n d L o d g e . T h e r o l l of honor, b e i n g a l i s t of P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r s , w a s called b y t h e i r d i s t i n g u i s h e d G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , B r o t h e r L o u B . WiNSOR, a n d w e o b s e r v e t h a t t h e i r p r e s e n t G r a n d M a s t e r is t h e e i g h t y - t h i r d t o p r e side o v e r t h e i r G r a n d L o d g e , a n d of t h e e i g h t y - t h r e e so d i s t i n g u i s h e d B r o t h e r WiNSOR h a d t h e p e r s o n a l a c q u a i n t a n c e of s e v e n t y three. T h e f o l l o w i n g w o r d s , 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 r e w o r t h y of b e i n g m a d e a p a r t of t h i s r e p o r t : My administration has been one of strict attention to the business affairs of this jurisdiction and you will find that this address deals but seldom with the brighter topics. Since I have devoted so little time to the pleasant social functions which have been in the past a great part of the activities, it would be too late now to indulge in those niceties which would make this document a work of art, and long enduring. One l o d g e w a s c o n s t i t u t e d d u r i n g t h e y e a r . T h e i r l o d g e s a r e obliged t o p a y $5.00 f o r e a c h a n d e v e r y d i s p e n s a t i o n issued, r e g a r d l e s s of t h e p u r p o s e . I n t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s conclusion w e find t h e following i n t e r e s t i n g w o r d s : Your Grand Master has given his entire time to the affairs of the Grand Lodge of Michigan. It has been a thrilling adventure, to embark
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upon an attempt to restore the fraternity to the fundamental principles of Freemasonry. There is no Report on Correspondence. FRANK S. GOULD, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Grand Rapids. LOU B. WiNSOR, M.". W.". Grand Secretary, Grand Rapids. WILLIAM CLYDE DONALD, Correspondent, Bay City.
Next Annual, Grand Rapids, May 28, 1935.
MINNESOTA—1934. Lodges, 310; members, 56,084; net loss, 2,200. St. Paul, January 17, 1934. MONTREVILLE J. BROWN, M.'. W.'. Grand Master. Kansas feels highly complimented in having so disting^uished a Grand Representative a s M.'. W.'. Brother BROWN who presided in the Grand East a t this Communication. The Grand Lodge sustained t h e loss of three P a s t Grand Masters—M.'. W.', Brothers THOMAS MORRIS, JAMES M . MCCONNELL and WILLIAM R . SMITH. Brother MCCONNELL served a s a member
of the Board of Trustees of the Masonic Home, while Brother SMITH was an Instructor in the Work. The Grand Master reports having visited twenty-six of their lodges during the year. M.'. W.'. EDMUND A. MONTGOMERY prepared the usual Report on Correspondence and we appreciate his kind reference to our 1933 Proceedings. BERTRAM S. ADAMS, M.". W.'. Grand Master, Hibbing. J O H N FISHEL, R . ' . W . " . Grand Secretary, St. Paul. EDMUND A. MONTGOMERY, P . ' . G.'. M."., Correspondent, Minneapolis. Next Annual, St. Paul, January 16, 1935.
MISSISSIPPI—1934. Lodges, 349; members, 20,278; net loss, 3,917. Vicksburg, February 14, 1934. JAMES L . WILLIAMS, M . ' . W . " .
Grand Master. From t h e Grand Master's address we learn that five charters were arrested during the year and five lodges surrendered their charters. One of their lodges became defunct; however, some one took it upon himself to act as Secretary of t h e lodge and collected
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dues under the seal of the lodge without remitting them to the Grand Lodge and some brethren actually paid their dues up to and including 1933. The committee to whom this subject was referred recommended that a n y member' of this defunct lodge could g e t a Gremd Lodge certificate on payment of $3.50. We wonder how much the self-appointed and self-elected Secretary who collected the dues will have to p a y in order to get his certificate. M.'. W.'. Brother HENRY C . Y A W N submitted another of his
interesting reports, which Includes a review of our Kansas Proceedings for 1933. MARSHALL W. MILLER, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Leland. EDWARD L . FAUCETTE, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Meridian. HENRY C . Y A W N , P . ' . G.'. M.'., Correspondent, Lumberton.
Next Annual, Meridian, February 12, 1935.
MISSOURI—1933. Lodges, 630; members, 101,527; net loss, 5,791. Kansas City, September 26, 1933. THAD B . LANDON, M . ' . W . " .
Grand Master. The preface to the Grand Master's address is almost negligible as it consists of only the following words: The law requires the Grand Master, at the conclusion of his term, to make a report of his transactions throughout the year.
His subjects are largely of a local nature and do not enter into general Masonic customs. He was liberal in the matter of decisions as it is noted that he made twenty-four, all of which were approved by the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master reports t h a t he has made three rulings to the effect that an insane Mason cannot be suspended for the nonpayment of dues. The Grand Master states that the Grand Lodge has been contributing from sixty-five to seventy per cent of its income every year to the Masonic Home. Each lodge pays $1.50 per capita per year for the support of the Home and in addition every petitioner, for several years, has paid $10.00 a t the time of making application to become a member of the fraternity—this in addition to his fee. This initiation fund now amounts to more than $109,000.00. Past Grand Master RAY V. DENSLOW prepared the usual Review of Proceedings in what we term a topical form. So far as the writer has been able to read the report we find it very interesting but this form of report does not permit the busy Correspon-
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dent to give it the same consideration a s reports prepared for each Grand Jurisdiction. FRANK C. BARNHILL, M.'. W / . Grand Master, Marshall. ARTHUR MATHER, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, St. Louis.
RAY V. DENSLOW, P . ' . G.'. M.'., Correspondent, Trenton. Next Annual, St. Louis, September 25, 1934 .
MONTANA—1933. Lodges, 135; members, 19,397; net loss, 759. Billings, August 16, 1933. MORRIS B . ROWLAND, M.'. W.'. Grand Master. Again we report the absence of our Grand Representative a t this Annual Communication. The Grand Master has nothing of special interest to offer in the preface to his address and the various subjects are largely of local interest only. Under visitations we note that out of 135 lodges in their jurisdiction he visited 117. P a s t Grand Master HEFNER is writing a History of Masonry in their jurisdiction. The Grand Master states that "many days of research and careful examination of documents and records are required in the compiling of this valuable work, as well as the time and labor required in its preparation." The writer knows full well just what these few words mean as he has been laboring in the same quarry as Brother HEPNER for almost five years and yet we only have a fair start. Like the phantom ghost the Grand Master introduces the subject of dual membership and upon his recommendation the Grand Lodge has p u t it into operation. Their reg^ulation on this subject permits a member of some other Grand Jurisdiction to affiliate with a Montana Lodge and still retain his membership in the lodge in the jurisdiction from which he hailed. The Grand Lodge paused in their deliberations to extend greetings to the Past Grand Masters present. The response to the welcome w a s given b y M.'. W.'. Brother MOSES MORRIS and we
quote only a few of t h e concluding r e m a r k s : I stand here now, in my ninetieth year, sixty-seven years a Mason and forty years a Past Grand Master, and I wonder— And when the time comes that this light that has been burning so brightly shall be extinguished, I hope to meet my old companions and my brethren whom I love and with whom I have been so long associated. I want to thank you as I did Helena Lodge No. 3 for bringing me to light; I come to you to thank you for all the kindness to me. (Applause, the brethren rising.)
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Past Grand Master H. S. HEPNER prepared the Report on Correspondence and we are under obligations to him for a nice review of our 1933 Proceedings. ERNEST L. MARVIN, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Billings. LUTHER T. HAUBERG, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Helena. H. S. HEFNER, P . ' . G.'. M.'., Correspondent.
Next Annual, Great Falls, August 16, 1934.
NEBRASKA—1934. Lodges, 292; members, 37,092; net loss, 2,173. Omaha, June 5, 1934. ARCHIE M . SMITH, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. Brother HENRY H . HEILER, our Grand Representative, was in
attendance. Their P a s t Grand Masters present •were extended a welcome by the Grand Master; however, we observe t h a t he uses an address of "M.'. W.'. Sirs". Brother WILLIAM F . EVERS, Superintendent of their Nebraska
of a set of gavels which are historical and no doubt will be appreciated in the years to come: Knowing that this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge has never possessed a set of gavels, and being inspired by affection for the officers and Brethren of this body, I have the great pleasure of presenting this set, which is the result of my hours of recreation. These gavels are made from walnut planted on the Nebraska Masonic Home' grounds by our late Brother GEORGE W . VALLERY, Most Eminent Past Grand Master of the Grand Encampment of the United States of America. This case was made from walnut taken from an old stage station erected in Plattamouth, in 1863, from lumber grown in that vicinity. The dimensions of the timber and date of the erection of the station prove that this wood was growing along the banks of the Missouri River when Brothers LEWIS and CLARKE made their historic journey, and was made into lumber, beiore Masonry was established in Nebraska.
The Grand Master consumes less than three lines in the preface to his address. Therefore we have nothing to offer from that source. The Grand Lodge ordered that a telegram of congratulations be sent to Brother OTHMAN A. ABBOTT who received his Master's Degree in 1864—seventy years ago. I t is claimed he is the oldest living member of the Craft in the jurisdiction of Nebraska. A splendid oration w a s delivered by Brother GLEN L . RICE and
if space permitted a goodly portion would be quoted; however, we must be content with just a few words:
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The supreme need in human society is character. The essential fact, the most important fact in any nation, and at any time, is in terms of manhood. Manhood and Character constitute the pure gold of the substance of life.
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The teachings of Masonry become valuable only as they become translated not only into the character but the conduct of Masons everywhere. It is not enough t o have the open Bible, that Great Light of Masons, upon the altar in the center of the lodge room, but its truths must become centrally incorporated into the daily living and conduct of the brethren. It is not sufficient to profess reverence, kindliness, and brotherly love, but these professions .must become creative of good works in every phase of community life.
The Masonic Reyiew, in topical form, was submitted by Past Grand M a s t e r EDWARD D . CRITES.
ViEGiL R. JOHNSON, M.'. W . ' . Grand Master, Beatrice. L E W I S E . SMITH, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Omaha.
Next Annual, Omaha, June 4, 1935.
NEVADAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1934. Lodges, 25; members, 3,045; net loss, 98. Sparks, June 14, 1934. HAROLD R . A M E N S , M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. Our Grand Representative, Brother WILLIAM H . CAVELL,
was present. Outside of the ordinary business which comes to the attention of the Grand Master there is nothing reported in his address, and therefore we have nothing to offer from t h a t source. Following the address we find a half tone portrait in strip form showing the pictures of their Grand Masters during the past ten years. Quite a novel idea and the writer considers it very "nifty." We notice a rather unusual title for one of their officers who ordinarily is termed "Grand Lecturer" or "Grand Instructor" but in this instance it, is "Grand Master of Instruction." I t seems from his report that he is vested with imusual authority in t h a t he prepared a new ritual, made changes in Deputies and issued official or circular communications to the lodges. Another unusual title is t h a t of "Committee on the Legitimacy of Grand Lodges." The functions of this committee seem to be the same as those delegated to the Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence a s it refers to requests for fraternal recognition. Later on, we find the Report of t h e Committee on Correspondence which is very brief. The Committee have nothing to offer except to state that all Grand Lodge correspondence h a s been taken care of promptly. We do not quite understand whether this refers to official correspond-
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ence ordinarily taken care of by the Grand Secretary, or whether the Committee on Correspondence performs that duty. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by P a s t Grand Master V. M. HENDERSON, under the title of "Commissioner of Reviews." Kansas for 1933 is assigned a liberal amount of space in this splendid report. We again repeat that Brother HENDERSON'S report is worth while for a careful reading by the members of the Craft in their jurisdiction. GEORGE L . SWARTZ, M.". W . ' . Grand Master, Elko, v . M. HENDERSON, M.". W . ' . Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Carson City. Next Annual, Elko, June 13, 1935.
NEW BRUNSWICK—1933. Lodges, 43; members, 5,925; net loss, 73. St. John, August 24, 1933. JOHN B. M. BAXTER, M.". W.'. Grand Master. Our Grand Representative was absent. The Grand Master was called upon to announce the death of four of their Past Grand Masters who were active rnembers of their Grand Lodge and the Craft in general. The brethren were M.". W.'. BRIDGES.
Brothers VROOM, FORBES, HENRY S . BRIDGES and
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J O H N B . M . BAXTER, M.". W . ' . Grand Master, West St. John. J. T W I N I N G HARTT, R . ' . W . " . Grand Secretary, St. John. Next Annual, St. John, August 23, 1934.
NEW JERSEY—1934. Lodges, 226; members, 89,994; net loss, 3,982. Trenton, April 18, 1934. ARTHUR P. JOHNSON, M . ' . W . " . Grand Master. M.'. W.'. Brother ARTHUR POTTERTON, our Grand Representative, was present. They were honored at this Communication with a number of distinguished brethren, among whom were the Grand Masters of Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Rhode Island and Delaware. We take the following few words from the preface to the Greind Master's address:
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May the fellowship of this communication and the results of our deliberations serve to strengthen the ties of friendship and brotherhood, increase our happiness and well-being and speed the coming of the day when the spirit of Freemasonry shall direct the motives and acts of men in all the affairs of life. May we prove ourselves worthy of the precious heritage that has come down to us out of the service and sacrifice of those who were the torch bearers of the past. It required seven pages of the Proceedings to record the visits made by the Grand Master during the year. A wonderful record, indeed, and one of which he may well be proud in years to come. Further t h a n that, he visited eighteen other Grand Jurisdictions. We doubt if this record has been exceeded. On December 18, 1936 the Grand Lodge of New Jersey will have arrived a t its One Hundred Fiftieth milestone. The Grand Master recommended that the incoming Grand Master appoint a committee to work out details for celebrating this event. The question of dual membership, to which reference was made by the writer one year ago, w a s given due consideration through the report of the special committee. Following a thorough discussion of the report it was, on motion, withdrawn. The usual Report on Correspondence was presented by M.'. W.'. Brother ERNEST A. REED and we are under renewed obliga-
tions for a full and complete report covering our 1933 Proceedings. Referring to the oration delivered before our Grand Lodge in 1933 by Bishop CHARLES L . MEAD, a rnember of St. John's Lodge No. 1
of New Jersey, now a resident of Kansas City, Missouri, we find the following: In a discussion of research lodges the opinion is expressed that there is need of caution, lest the fund of misinformation concerning Masonry be increased. This is a point of view well taken. Research organizations working under competent guidance and leadership can be of inestimable value and the history, symbolism, jurisprudence and philosophy of Masonry is a marvelously fertile field for such endeavor. However, not all dispensers of Masonic knowledge are qualified. There is even confusion in the factual material available. A fair example occurred at this Grand Lodge session when the brethren were addressed by a distinguished brother said to be now a resident of Kansas, but a member of our justly famous St. John's Lodge, No. 1, of Newark, New Jersey. Brother REED, the New Jersey Correspondent, then calls attention to one of the statements made by Bishop MBIAD to the effect t h a t Brother WASHINGTON once sat in St. John's Lodge and inscribed his name as a visitor upon the record. Brother REED then makes the following statement: But we know of no record of his attendance at St. John's Lodge in Newark and search for his name on the historic register has proven fruitless. I am sure our brother will forgive our reference to what is evidently a slight error concerning facts in this case, to point out the difficulties that sometimes accrue to study groups.
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In our review of Maryland in these Proceedings we referred to the comment of the writer of the Report on Correspondence in t h a t jurisdiction who took exception to the statement made b y our Grand Orator (Brother MEAD) t h a t "nearly all the signers of the Declaration of Independence and the delegates to the First Constitutional Convention were Masons." These statements to which exception has been taken emphasizes the reference by Brother REED concerning research organizations quoted above. FRANCIS P . MORTON, M.'. W.'. Grand Master, E a s t Orange. ISAAC CHERRY, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Trenton. ERNEST A . REED, P . " . G . ' . M . ' . , Correspondent. (No address given). Next Annual, Trenton, April 17, 1935.
NEW MEXICO—1934. Lodges, 56; members, 6,071; net loss, 574. Albuquerque, March 13, 1934. JOHN MILNE, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. The brethren a t this Communication were extended a cordial 1
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of quoting one p a r a g r a p h from his t a l k : All fraternal organizations over the country have had a hard time, very few have been able to keep their membership up to date, we are very sorry to say. However, we know that Masonic Lodges throughout the country will come back and their membership will increase when everyone gets employment. Believe all Blue Lodges should do everything possible to keep their membership together. We may have to help some of our Brothers and should help them everywhere, as we have had to help all classes of people here in the city and all over the country. We should t r y to keep our membership up to the highest point possible. You know, Brethren, you have been a long time building up this organization and we do not want it to go by the wayside, which I am sure it will not. This great fraternity along with our great country, will come back and advance to where it was a few years ago. F r o m the preface to the Grand Master's address we pleased to quote the following:
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I take it that you all understand that the Grand Lodge is not a body or organization wholly separate and apart from the individual Lodges of the state, but is really the instrument through which these Lodges set up rules and regulations for their own government; a body that tries to settle the questions which are common to all of the Lodges of the state. There may be among the younger Masons a feeling that their voice is not to be heard, especially if they are attending Grand Lodge for the first time. If any has such a notion, I want to clear his mind a t the beginning. If any legislation enacted at this session or any agreement regarding other matters is reached, it will be because the majority of the representatives now
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assembled vote for such action. If questions up for discussion and decisions, do not meet with your approval, you owe it- to your Lodge and to yourself to express your disapproval as forcefully as it is possible for you to do prior to the time -when a vote is taken. If you fail to do so, you can only blame yourself, for opportunity will be given to all. Final action should have the whole-hearted support of your Lodge. All of us ought to begin talking about the Grand Lodge as our Grand Lodge and not the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master refers to their Grand Secretary, Brother KEEN, in t h e following words: During a period of 50 years, Grand Secretary ALPHEUS A. KEEN has collected from all comers of the world a choice Masonic Library. Many of the voluanes are now out of print and others have a value so great that it would be Impossible to purchase them at this time. This Library is housed in ordinary book cases in the Masonic Temple, which is not a (ireproof or (ire resisting building. It seems to me that it is the rankest folly to continue to leave this Library where it can be so easily destroyed. Either a vault should be provided or at least fire proof cases should be installed so that loss would be less likely to occur than it is now. The brethren of New Mexico should heed this warning and a t the very earliest moment possible place this valuable collection of Masonic literature where it will be safe from destruction by fire, water or other elements. I t should be borne in mind that Brother KEEN is the dean of all Grand Secretaries, having served in that capacity a half century. We may, indeed, refer to him as "that venerable Grand Secretary." To perpetuate his memory and as an evidence of the love and respect which the good brethren of New Mexico have for Brother KEEN a bronze likeness has been made of him, as evidenced by the following: It was my happy privilege to appoint a committee which will present to the Grand Lodge a bronze bust of ALPHEUS A. KEEN. The artist has completed the bust sculptured in clay from which the finished likeness will be cast. The whole-hearted response to a request for funds to make this project possible speaks eloquently of the love and affection for this devoted official of ours. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother L Y N N B. MITCHELL and he includes a review of our 1933 Proceedings. We must, however, correct Brother MITCHELL'S statement t h a t no charters have been arrested or suspended for seventy-seven years. I t no doubt was based on the fact t h a t our numbers are complete. In explanation the writer will say that it has always been the custom of our Grand Lodge to fill in vacancies when a charter was revoked or surrendered. WILLIAM H . DUCKWORTH, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Clovis. A L P H E U S A. KEEN, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Albuquerque. JOHN MILNE, P.'-. G.'. M.'., Correspondent, Albuquerque. Next Annual, Clovis, March 18, 1934.
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NEW YORK—1934. L o d g e s , 1,034; m e m b e r s , 312,229; n e t loss, 20,095. New York, May 1, 1934. CHRISTOPHER C . MOLLENHAUEB, M . ' . W.'. Grand Master. Our Grand Representative w a s not in attendance. We quote the following from the preface to the Grand Master's splendid address: Our Masonic faith is being challenged by problems of Lodge and Grand Lodge finance, by a continued drop in our membership rolls, and by a decline in candidates. Discouragement and weakening of our confidence might easily overtake us did we not recall that in that long stage of 153 years other Masons have faced the same problejiis as ourselves; t h e pages of our history reveal periods compared with which our own clouds seem like flaming beacons—but always our ancient Brethren met their troubles as became men and Masons. It is in their example that we take heart. From their great devotion we gain inspiration and courage, and determination to go forward in the tasks to which we have laid our hands. We note a very nice reference to their late Grand Secretary, R.'. W.'. Brother FREDERICK J. MiLLiGAN. The writer, on receiving the announcement of his death one year ago, referred specially t o this distinguished Craftsman, not only because of his many y e a r s of service in the office of the Grand Secretary prior to his advancement to t h a t important station, but because of his personal acquaintance and love for Brother MILLIGAN. The Grand M a s t e r also referred to the passing away of M.'. W.'. Brothers ROBERT H . ROBINSON and THOMAS P E N N E Y . The following is taken from the subject of "Financial" and may be of interest to our r e a d e r s : What is Grand Lodge? Just a group of Brethren chosen from the rank and file of our membership to administer for a short time the Fraternity's affairs, and then to return to the ranks, replaced by others of your choosing. The services which these Brothers are called upon to render are not left to the whim of those chosen, but are prescribed and governed by a constitution, by rules and regulations, and by old charges, all of the very making of the Brethren of this day and of other times. I repeat what often has been said: Grand Lodge is the servant of the Craft, and the Grand Master the executive, chosen to keep Grand Lodge functioning within the bounds defined by the Brethren in enacted Masonic law, chosen also to make such recommendations to the Craft as in his judgment seem appropriate to meet the needs of the times. F r o m the preface to the Report on Foreign Correspondence, prepared by M.'. W.'. S. NELSON SAWYER, we take the following: One of the great dangers which always intrudes when physical prosperity holds high carnival is that men forget their real destiny and get careless about the things which really matter most. Applying the thought to our Fraternity it means, as is shown by the experiences recited in this year's reviews, that where candidates were rushed through the degrees
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to get them on the paying lists, without due scrutiny before they were started and without adequate instruction afterwards in the meaning of the obligations assumed by them, the aftermath is bound to prove just such embarrassment as the negligent Lodges had to contend with.
The review of our Proceedings for 1933 was contained In the report one year ago and of course our 1934 Proceedings did not reach the hands of t h e committee in time to be reviewed for these Proceedings. ROBERT ELLIOTT O W E N S , M . " . W . ' . Grand Master, New York
City. CHARLES H . JOHNSON, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, New York
City. S. NELSON SAWYER, P . ' . G . ' . M . " . , Correspondent, Palmyra.
NEW ZEALANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1933. Lodges, 305; members, 26,003; net loss, 615. Dunedln, November 22, 1933. LORD BLEDISLOE, M . ' . W . ' . Grand
Master. The first order of business w a s the election of a Grand Master and LORD BLEDISLOE w^as again unanimously chosen. The Board of
General Purposes annoimced the retirement of their Grand Secretary, Brother GEORGE BARCLAY. Brother BARCLAY held the office of Grand Secretary for the past eleven years. The Grand Lodge placed on record a resolution of appreciation of the valuable services rendered the Craft by Brother BARCLAY.
In accordance with their law, the Grand Master, with the assistance of a special committee, selected W.'. Brother HENRY A. LAMB a s Brother BARCLAY'S successor.
We cannot close this portion of our report without quoting the following words from the address of the Grand Master: Selfishness, Fear, and Suspicion are held accountable for the chaotic condition of the world. Religion is being indicated as the most potent agency in attuning the minds of civilised peoples both to a full appreciation and diagnosis of current disorders and to the right method of effecting their cure. Freemasonry is not itself a religion. But it points the way to a manner of life and lays down certain principles for its conduct which are common to the religions of all civilised nations upon earth. It is the faithful handmaid of religion, and not, as some would have the uninitiated imagine, its rival or antagonist. If it is true that "Perfect love casteth out fear," if Altruism,be the antithesis and corrective of Selfishness and Honesty the antidpte to Suspicion, then surely Brotherly Love and Truth (as set forth' in the V.S.L..), the grand principles which, with Love's practical application, constitute the foundations of our Order provide the key which will with certitude unlock the mystery-house of the world's present tribulations. With this equipment there is no more powerful, no more
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united, no more catholic or world-wide remedial force than the great and beneficient Order to which, brethren, you and I have the privilege to belong. T h e r e i s n o R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e . C H A R L E S B A T H U R S T BLEDISLOE, M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r .
H . A . LAMB, R.'. W.". G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , A u c k l a n d . Next Annual, Wellington.
NORTH CAROLINA—1934. Lodges, 362; members, 30,365; net loss, 3,2S8. Raleigh, April 17, 1934. PETER T. WILSON, M.". W.'. Grand Master. Brother Z. V. SNIPES, our Grand Representative, w a s in attendance. Under the subject of "Condition of the Craft" the Grand Master had the following to s a y : From the report of the Grand Secretary you will see that our losses continue to be heavy, the loss from all sources being approximately 3,006 members, leaving a membership to start the year of about 30,000 members. I confess that this is rather discouraging. However, Brethren, I am not pcSSliiilollu. I icaiizB thai owing lo tne strain and stress of the past several years, a certain amount of house cleaning just had to come. The fact that much dead timber has now been cut out leaves North Carolina Masonry a more solid foundation on which to grow and expand. I am sure the tide has turned, and I am optimistic for the future. Renewed life and interest is being shown all over the State. As a Sign of prosperity coming back to our lodges, the Committee on Chartered Lodges recommended the issuance of a charter to one lodge. The following proposition concerning life membership was adopted by the Grand Lodge: That, any subordinate lodge may make any member who has rendered distinguished and meritorious service to Masonry an honorary life member thereof provided he has been a member of the Order in good standing for thirty years or more, and shall have attained the age of 70 years; provided, however, that by special dispensation from the Grand Master all said limitations may be waived. Any subordinate lodge which has granted honorary life memberships to any brother shall within thirty days certify such fact to the Grand Secretary, who shall, upon payment of the fee of $1.00, issue to said brother an honorary life membership certificate bearing the name of the brother and the lodge of which he is a member. Subordinate lodges shall be exempt from all Grand Lodge dues upon such life members. The Foreign Correspondence Review was prepared by Brother J. EDWARD ALLEN £ind a s usual is extremely interesting from beginning to end. Limited space alone prevents the writer from
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quoting a portion of his preface. Our 1933 Proceedings receive favorable consideration a t his hands. ROY F. EBBS, M.'. W.'. Grand Master, Asheville. JOHN H. ANDERSON, R . " . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Raleigh. J. EDWARD ALLEN, Correspondent, Warrenton.
Next Annual, Raleigh, April 16, 1935.
NORTH DAKOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1933. Lodges, 126; members, 14,169; net loss, 700. Fargo, J u n e 20, 1933. J O H N W . ROBINSON, M . " . W . " . Grand
Master. There seems to be no list of Grand Representatives who were in attendance a t this Communication. Several brethren who had been members of the fraternity for fifty years or more were extended the Grand Honors. One brother had been a member of the Craft for sixty-seven years. Will some one please hold their hand up who can beat this record. The Grand Master has nothing special to offer in the preface to his address and therefore we have nothing to quote from that source. He lists fifteen official visits to lodges in their jurisdiction. Twenty-one dispensations a r e recorded, being somewhat of a record. Under "Masonic Leadership" we quote the following few words: The Worshipful Master is in authority. He is to rule and govern his lodge, and while not arbitrarily, his first interest is to his lodge. Upon him depends the guidance of the craft during his time of administration. He should see to it that punctuality is observed, that courtesy and discipline are essential to the welfare of the craft and that harmony prevails among the brethren, and his own conduct should be an example to his followers.
Under the subject of "Business Management" he had the following to s a y : Inability for a lodge to meet its financial obligations is a reflection upon the body of Masonry, and most of our failures in financing are usually traceable to pool? and careless business management.
From the formal report of the Committee on Correspondence the following is taken: The great American habit of passing laws on any subject under the sun has always been one of the great indoor sports of Grand Lodges, but when one reads all the proceedings he is led to wonder that the crop is as small as it Is in view of the almost countless proposals for legislation to regulate everything imaginable. Truly a debt of gratitude is owing to the much maligned jurisprudence committees which have to double as buffers
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and fool-killers. We believe we can discern a tendency to cut down on the number of new laws as well, on the part of grand masters, on the number of decisions reported. The outlook is heartening. M.". W . ' . B r o t h e r W A L T E R H . M U R F I N p r e p a r e d t h e u s u a l R e p o r t o n C o r r e s p o n d e n c e w h i c h i n c l u d e s a r e v i e w of o u r 1932 P r o ceedings. EARL K. BITZING, M.". W.". G r a n d M a s t e r , F a r g o . WALTER L . S T O C K W E L L , M . ' . W . " . G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , F a r g o . WALTER H . M U K F I N , P . ' . G.'. M.'., Correspondent, F a r g o .
N e x t A n n u a l , F a r g o , J u n e 19, 1934.
NOVA SCOTIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1934. Lodges, 83; members, 9,263; net loss, 346. Halifax, June 13, 1934. REGINALD V. HARRIS, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. Brother J. G. MITCHELL, our Grand Representative, was in attendance. We t a k e the following from the Grand Master's address: A few short years ago the dominant note in Grand Master's addresses was one of anxiety. A period of financial strain, stringency and retrenchment followed; a period of analysis of the causes and extent, a realization that the lack of judicious planning and training In the past accounted for much of the setback experienced in these years; today there is a new outlook, and the belief exists that the crisis is passing and we stand ready to go forward.. Our Nova Scotia brethren were called upon to record the passing away of their Grand Ti-easurer, M.'. W.'. ARTHUR JAMES DAVIS. Referring to lodge visitations, of which the Grand Master has twenty to his credit, we find the following: During the year I have again been able to visit a very considerable number of lodges. I have given preference to those lodges which have not been visited in the previous three or four years. On all official visitations I have again essayed the role of teacher and delivered a specially prepared address on some Masonic subject. I have put no lodge to the expense or trouble of calling an Emergent meeting to receive me, being able to arrange my visits at regular meetings. I have everywhere been received with the utmost cordiality and greatly value these opportunities of making new friends and of renewing old friendships. The Grand Master pays his respects to the subject of "Financial Methods," and judging from the following we are inclined to believe he went into the subject "without gloves": In the great majority of cases, the Lodges do not bond their Secretary and Treasurer, and cheques are signed by only one officer. In one Lodge in which neither the Secretary nor Treasurer are bonded. Lodge funds are
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not deposited in a bank as required by Chap 18, sec. 34, but kept loosely in a box and the Treasurer pays accounts in cash. I directed the District Deputy to bring t o the attention of the Lodge their non-compliance with the Constitution. In another lodge, the annual dues are two dollars a year, out of which $1.75 per member is paid for Grand Lodge per capita tax and Masonic Home. How can any sane lodge operate on twenty-five cents per year per member? I t cannot be done unless candidates fees are used for lodge expenses. And what happens when there are no candidates? I can give several other instances showing a variety and diversity and looseness which are absolutely deplorable and sooner or later, mark my words, some of these lodges will wake up to find the stable door wide open arid the horse, wagon, harness and whip missing, and asking Grand Lodge to excuse them from payment of per capita tax. When such things happen, it not only hurts the lodge b u t hurts the Craft at large. The -whole system of financial administration in subordinate lodges needs overhauling and revising with a view to safeguarding the funds of the lodges. 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 J A M E S C . J O N E S , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y a n d h e includes a nice r e v i e w of o u r 1933 P r o c e e d i n g s . REGINALD V . HAERis, M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r , H a l i f a x . JAMES C L A R E N C E J O N E S , R . ' . W . ' . G r a n d S e c r e t a r y a n d C o r r e spondent, Halifax. Next Annual, Ltinenburg.
(No date given).
OHIOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1933. L o d g e s , 6 2 1 ; m e m b e r s , 190,355; n e t loss, 8,929. C o l u m b u s , O c t o b e r 18, 1933. S I M E O N N A S H , M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Master. M . ' . W.'. B r o t h e r CHARLES L . MINOR, our Grand Representative, w a s present. O n b e h a l f of B r o t h e r F R E D D U M B A U G H , of M a r i o n , Ohio, c u s t o d i a n of t h e H a r d i n g M u s e u m , R . ' . W . ' . B r o t h e r A S A Q U E E N p r e s e n t e d t h e G r a n d M a s t e r w i t h a g a v e l m a d e f r o m a newell p o s t o u t of t h e H o m e of t h e H a r d i n g A s s o c i a t i o n . T h e G r a n d M a s t e r w a s h o n o r e d w i t h a b a s k e t of f l o w e r s w h i c h c a m e f r o m t h e g o o d l a d i e s of t h e E a s t e r n S t a r . B r o t h e r F R A N K O . W I L K I N S O N of M a r i e m o n t L o d g e N o . 707, addressed t h e Grand Lodge a s follows: In my travels in the different cemeteries throughout Hamilton County I came across the grave of a man who served many years in the early part of the Grand Lodge's history in Ohio as the Grand Secretary. I find out there a neglected grave. I suppose to many of you Brethren here the name of J O H N D . CALDWELL would hardly be known.
J O H N D . CALDWELL
served the Grand Lodge of Ohio as Grand Secretary for thirty-six years. He was finally elected Grand Secretary Emeritus. He is buried in Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, with a little marker with the name of J O H N D . CALDWELL. And that grave is neglected.
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JOHN D . CALDWELL served the Grand Lodge and Masonry at a time when Masonry was not as strong as it is now. But it had a wonderful Influence. I want to say to you, my Brethren, there Is a place for you to do something to perpetuate the memory of a man who served many years in behalf of this great Fraternity. I move that a Committee be appointed to look up the grave of J O H N D . CALDWELL and see that It is properly taken care of. Not a flower is placed upon that grave. If I myself did not place a flag on it every Memorial Day, you would never know that JOHN D . CALDWELL was buried there.
There are but very few brethren living today who had the personal acquaintance of the distinguished brother to whom reference is made by Brother WILKINSON—Brother J O H N D . CAIDWELL.
The writer first became acquainted with this venerable brother in Cincinnati, almost forty years ago, soon after being elected Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. I n subsequent years in reviewing accounts of the various Grand Bodies in other jurisdictions as well as those of the Co-ordinate Bodies—Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery—it was soon learned that in the prime of his life Brother CALDWELL w a s one of the best known Masons in the United States of America. He served not only the Grand Lodge of Ohio as its Grand Secretary for many years but likewise was General Grand Secretary of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the United States from 1865 to 1871 and Grand Recorder of the Grand Encampment, Knights Templar of the United States from 1862 to 1871. This distinguished brother was Grand Secretary of t h e General Grand Chapter and Grand Recorder of the Grand Encampment when both the Grand Chapter and Grand Commandery of Kansas were formally organized. I distinctly call to mind m y last visit with Brother CALDWELL a t which time he w a s practically blind. His affliction, however, did not in the least detract from his love of our time honored institution and his whole theme in our conversation had to do with Masonry and the Co-Ordinate Bodies. He certainly built a monument in the hearts of the brethren of this count r y a t the zenith of his Masonic career, but alas! it seems such monuments couftt for little when the ones in whose hearts they are enshrined have passed away. Judging from the motion quoted heretofore, it seems the grave of this venerable brother has been practically forgotten. The writer of this report h a s long since abandoned the thought that moniunents a r e lasting, other than those carved from granite and marble. The special committee appointed one year ago for the presentation of a Past Grand Master's jewel reported having performed that duty in Canton on January 31, 1933. The committee states it was a very enjoyable occasion, with a large attendance. An interesting program followed their six o'clock dinner.
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The Report on Foreig^n Correspondence was prepared by Past Grand M a s t e r EARLE STEWART. Our Proceedings for 1933 are in-
cluded in his report. SAM H . SQUIRE, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Elyrla. HARRY S . JOHNSON, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Cincinnati.
EARLE STEWART, P . ' . G . ' . M . ' . , Correspondent, Ironton.
Next Annual, Cleveland, October 17, 1934.
OKLAHOMA—1934. Lodges, 435; members, 51,533; net loss, 6,367. Muskogee, F e b r u a r y 13, 1934. MAHLON F . MANVILLE, M . ' . W . ' .
Grand Master. This disting^uished Craftsman is also our Grand Representative near the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. Kansas feels very proud of this distinction. The Grand Master reports a very strenuous year, judging from the following r e m a r k s : The past year has been very strenuous but also has been in many •ways, very enjoyable. Fortified by the remark of one of our Past Grand Masters, that I was in for some heart-breaking experiences and by the knowledge that any worth while goal would be difficult of attainment, I am not too disheartened that all my ambitions are not realized. I have striven not only to maintain Masonry, to see that it did not slip backward, but have had the temerity to t r y and advance it, believing that our strength lies not In numbers but in faithful workers animated by a high purpose. I have ever tried to have before me the oath taken when installed and the pledges given you in my speech of acceptance. I have sought advice and it has been given freely and disinterestedly, although not always followed. I assume the blame for every mistake and no alibis are offered. In all my addresses I have endeavored to give you Faith in Masonry and Hope for its future. In return I ask Charity for all my shortcomings.
F u r t h e r on he states t h a t during his year he traveled over 50,000 miles and delivered seventy-five addresses. Quite a record, indeed. The Grand Master in a large measure expresses the views of Kansas concerning the George Washington Masonic Memorial, judging from the following words taken from his address: I regret to state that my attendance at some of the meetings, and view of the operations of the GEORGE WASHINGTON Memorial Association, has given me an unfavorable opinion. The original design, which contemplated the expenditure of a reasonable sum of money for the preservation of objects of interest connected with our first President has grown out of proportion.
Under "Charters and Dispensations" the Grand Master had the following to say:
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There are two menaces to Masonry, one is the large lodge and the other is the weak one. Not all large lodges are a menace, but there are instances where their size seems to make them feel that they are above the law, the Grand Master, and the Grand Lodge. In such cases, their salaried officer feels that he owes no duty to Masonry at large and Is of no value in the District Organization and is indifferent to the Grand Lodge activities. The weak lodge, in order to bolster its finances and assist in getting quorums, accepts men who are not of the class of citizens we should have.
The Report on Foreign Correspondence was again prepared by Brother THOMAS CHAUNCEY HUMPHRY and as usual it is excellent,
even though he is a little short on space. We presume that like our own jurisdiction he is limited because of present financial condiJOHN J. ALLEN, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Enid. CLAUDE A. STURGEON, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Guthrie. THOMAS CHAUNCEY HUMPHRY, Correspondent, Hugo.
Next Annual, Ardmore, February 12, 1935.
OREGONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1933. Lodges, 172; members, 29,061; net loss, 1,055. Portland, June 14, 1933. WALTER C . WINSLOW, M . " . W . ' . Grand Master. Brother WALTER O . HAINES, our Grand Representative,
was present. The Grand Master made thirty-eight official visits during his administration and issued twenty special dispensations. He traveled more than twenty-one thousand miles, delivering addresses on ninety-one occasions. In concluding his address, among other things, he had the following to s a y : I liave not advocated new legislation. I have advocated "more Masonry into men." I do not now recammend any new legislation. I recommend "more Masonry into men." This has been my slogan. I have talked it in season and out of season.
The Proceedings include a Report on Correspondence, but we find no name indicating who was the author. Kansas for 1932 Eind 1933 receives attention at the hands of the compiler, for which we are very grateful. LESLIE M. ScOTT, M.'. W.'. Grand Master, Portland. D. RUFUS CHENEY, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Portland. OTTO C . HAGMEIER, Correspondent, Astoria.
Next Annned, Portland, June 13, 1934.
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PENNSYLVANIA—1933. L o d g e s , 5 6 8 ; m e m b e r s , 201,637; n e t loss, 6,957. Annual
Communication,
Philadelphia,
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B E N J A M I N PAGE, R.". W . ' . Grand Master. R.'. W . ' . Brothers L o u i s A. WATRES and ABRAHAM M . BEITLER
w e r e i m a b l e t o b e p r e s e n t a t t h i s C o m m u n i c a t i o n , t h e f o r m e r on a c c o u n t of a n accident, a n d t h e l a t t e r b e c a u s e of i n c l e m e n t w e a t h e r , a n d t h e G r a n d L o d g e s e n t t h e m t h e following m e s s a g e : Your Masonic Brethren assembled in Annual Grand Communication learn with deep regret your Inability to be present on account of the physical indisposition. Grand Lodge extends to you its sincere sympathy and expresses the hope that you may have a speedy recovery to health. A c c o r d i n g t o t h e u s u a l c u s t o m in t h i s G r a n d J u r i s d i c t i o n t h e G r a n d M a s t e r exercised h i s usual prerogative a n d nine w e r e m a d e m e m b e r s of t h e f r a t e r n i t y a t s i g h t , o r i n o t h e r w o r d s , w i t h o u t having conferred upon t h e m t h e usual ceremonies. T h e f o l l o w i n g is t a k e n f r o m t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s a d d r e s s : Grand Lodge needs the services of unselfish and devoted Brethren, and without t h e help of so many of such as we possess, I should indeed have faltered many times in deciding the perplexing problems which have arisen from time to time. Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, the oldest Grand Lodge on the American continent, stands in high repute and at peace with all other Jurisdictions. We should at all times .maintain and display an honest and wholehearted spirit of fellowship toward them, and we, the members of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, as a band of Brothers among whom no contention should ever exist, keep our hearts warm, with malice toward none, with charity for all, best maintain a thoughtful and considerate attitude toward our Brethren and all mankind. The G r a n d M a s t e r rendered t h e following ruling, which cert a i n l y i s p r o p e r a n d r i g h t a n d i n h a r m o n y w i t h t h e t e a c h i n g s of our time honored institution: Declared the action of Henry W. Williams Lodge No. 624, Philadelphia, in suspending EUGENE JOHN LOEBLE for non-payment of dues while mentally defective, thereby being unable to comprehend a Lodge notice or summons, null and void, and directed that he be restored to his former standing and membership in said Lodge. N i n e p a g e s of t h e P r o c e e d i n g s a r e d e v o t e d t o r e c o r d i n g v i s i t s m a d e b y t h e Grand Master during the year. F r o m t h e a d d r e s s of t h e n e w l y elected G r a n d M a s t e r , B r o t h e r OTTO R . HEILIGMAN, w e t a k e pleasure in quoting t h e following: In the performance of my duties as Right Worshipful Grand Master of this Grand Lodge, which two years ago celebrated its bi-centenary anniversary, it shall be my earnest endeavor to adhere to and uphold the pure • principles of Freemasonry as they have been handed down to u s through more than two hundred years of our existence. As has been so well said
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by one of my distinguished predecessors: "Innovation precedes downfall, dereliction of principle foretells abandonment of practical virtue, and the Masonry which decries ancestral and traditional truth, soon ceases to deserve the name of Masonry, either in theory or practice. Cling, therefore, to your time honored system, preserve inviolate the lessons of your fathers, guard your traditions and usages from sophistication from within and adulteration from without. Protect them alike from fanciful friends and concealed enemies. LET US NOT TOUCH THE AEK OF OUR COVENANT, LEST WE PERISH MASONICALLY."
In referring to "Commercialism" he had the following to s a y : Commercialism in Freemasonry is a practice that cannot be too severely condemned. Deep rooted in my heart is the belief that the member of our Fraternity who uses its name or insignia in any form whatsoever to further his material gain, has entirely misconstrued the objects and aims of the Fraternity and is not entitled to respect, encouragement or patronage. I cannot too emphatically disapprove the use of business cards with the name or names of Masonic organizations or symbolic designs. The placing of Masonic emblems on automobiles is exceedingly bad taste and has a tendency to cheapen the Fraternity, particularly in the minds of the profane, and, generally speaking, I seriously doubt Its effectiveness in trade. The membership of our brotherhood is human in every respect and it is too much to hope that every member of the Craft could properly differentiate between its social features through association and companionship and the suggested opportunities offered for Increased business relations. xiuwevei", wt; IIIUBL evei" ivcep iii iiiiiiu Liic iiigii lucaia KJI. X* i ccmaawiii J txiivt
demonstrate by precept and practice that self interest is the least of its objectives.
The
usual Report on Correspondence was presented by
Brother WILLIAM DICK and we appreciate his review of our 1933
Proceedings. OTTO R . HEILIGMAN, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Philadelphia. J O H N A . PERKY, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Philadelphia. WILLIAM DICK, Correspondent, Philadelphia.
PHILIPPINE ISLANDSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1933. L o d g e s , 1 0 5 ; m e m b e r s , 6,092; n e t loss, 247. M a n i l a , J a n u a r y 24, 1933. A N T O N I O G O N Z A L E Z , M . " . W . ' . G r a n d
M a s t e r . B r o t h e r H A R V E Y A . BORDNER, o u r G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e , was present. I n t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s r e p o r t w e find t h e f o l l o w i n g i n t e r e s t ing words: In performing the duties of my office, I did not merely enforce the laws and regulations of our Fraternity, nor did I confine myself to the transaction of the routine business of the Grand Lodge. I developed an
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extensive program for strengthening unity among the Craft. I endeavored to bring our general Masonic culture'to a still higher level. I strove to remove misunderstandings which had no reason to exist. I awakened, or did my best to awaken, Masonic enthusiasm where it had gone to sleep, and succeeded in rousing a good many of our Brethren from their lethargy and in injecting life into a number of Lodges that were dying from inertia. The Grand Master has a remarkable record to his credit in having made one hundred twenty-seven official visits. The following words a r e taken from his report on the subject of "Visits": For the first time in the annals of our Grand Lodge, a ship was chartered to visit the Brethren and Lodges of the Southern Islands. There were some fifty Brethren on board the S. S. Luzon on which we made that cruise, in the course of which nearly all the Lodges of the Visayan Islands and Mindanao were visited. It.would be impossible to describe adequately the enthusiasm and hospitality with which we were received. There were provinces in which the leading public officials came to meet us, while in others we were received by a heterogeneous multitude of people. Everywhere the most cordial and enthusiastic receptions, some Masonic and others of a general nature, were tendered to us. I t was a symbolic embrace of the Brethren of the South and those of the North. All hearts were beating in unison and the spirit of brotherly love was felt everywhere. There never was a more striking apotheosis of Masonic solidarity in our country. P a s t Grand Master JOSEPH HENRY SCHMIDT delivered the oration and we take pleasure in quoting the following few words: The history of intolerance is as old as the human race. Intolerance comes more natural to the average man than toleration, just as selfishness is more natural to animate beings that altruism. Masonry has adopted the symbolism of the common gavel which we are taught to use for the noble and glorious purposes of divesting our hearts and consciences, of all the vices and superfluities of life, of all base and Ignoble instincts. And just as in us, a constant struggle is going on between our selfish instincts and our nobler qualities, so is Masonry as a whole engaged in a silent but relentless war against intolerance, the elimination of which from mankind is one of the great objectives of our Fraternity. P a s t Grand Master GEORGE R . HARVEY submitted the Report on F r a t e r n a l Review and we are thankful to him for a review of our 1932 Proceedings. We very much regret t h a t we cannot make a more complete report of this Grand Jurisdiction, but being limited in space we must forego that pleasure. STANTON YOUNGBERG, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Manila. NEWTON C . COMFORT, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Manila. Next Annual, Manila, January 23, 1934.
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PHILIPPINE ISLANDSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1934. Lodges, 105; members, 5,791; net loss, 301. Manila, J a n u a r y 23, 1934. STANTON YOUNGBERG, M . " . W . ' . Grand Master. Brother HARVEY A. BORDNER, our Grand Representative, was in attendance as usual. We take the following from the Grand Master's address: A year ago, when I accepted your mandate of service, I made the statement that the initiation of new projects requiring the expenditure of funds would have to be left for brighter days as the economic stress of the time called for a careful husbanding of our resources. 1 emphasized the fact that it would be my endeavor to consolidate the advances that had already been made in an endeavor to leave the Craft in a healthy condition at the end of the year. This I have tried to do. But, unfortunately, it is one of the imponderables of human lite that one's realizations never measure up to one's expectations! Experience soon proved that I was less familiar with several Grand Lodge problems that I had at first assumed so easily and, furthermore, I found that many of these problems went back several years. As a result of my study of conditions, I find that their status has become such that a consistent follow-up for several administrations will be needed to effect a final solution. New and unlooked-for contingencies have also arisen which I have met to the best of my ability and have endeavored to leave in such a condition as to cause no embarrassment to my successor. The Grand Master made fifty-one official visits during the year. Under the head of "Lodge Secretaries" the Grand Master had the following to s a y : The pivot job in the average Lodge is not so much that ot the Master as that ot the Secretary. This is by no means an exaggeration, as many of our Brethren here, with many years of Masonic experience, can testify. I Ijave found most of our Lodge Secretaries to be conscientious, competent and hard-working officers of whom their Lodges may well be proud and who have been a tower of strength to the Masters under wham they have been serving. But some have been a drawback to their Lodges and the despair of the Grand Lodge office. The office of the Grand Secretary has several times had to repeat its requests for monthly reports and other documents which were urgently needed in connection with cases that required prompt action. This has been the cause of the accumulation ot much unfinished business in the Grand Secretary's office. I have had to take disciplinary action in a few cases. Instead of the usual Report on Correspondence a clipping of the review of our Grand Lodge for 1933 accompemies the journal. This, of course, is brought about through a desire to economize. MANUEL CAMUS, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Manila. NEWTON C . COMFORT, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Manila. LEO FISCHER, Correspondent. (No address given). Next Annual, Manila, J a n u a r y 22, 1935.
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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND—1934. Lodges, 15; members, 1,145; net loss, 32. Charlottetown, June 27, 1934. Owing to the absence of the Grand Master, R.'. W.'. Brother FRANKLIN M . PIDGEON, Deputy Grand Master, presided. Our Grand Representative, Brother GEORGE W . MCDONALD, was present.
In presenting the usual address the Deputy Grand Master stated he was called upon to fill the office of Grand Master because of the removal of the Grand Master from the jurisdiction. During the year he visited twelve of their fifteen lodges. Under "Condition of the Craft" he had the following to say: In visiting the several lodges throughout our jurisdiction, I found them generally to be in a healthy condition. The records were well kept and the work well done. The Grand Secretary's I'eport will tell us of the decreased membership which has come about mostly through suspensions for non-payment of dues. I am sorry that these brethren put so little value in Masonry. It is not a matter of the small fee, for we have very few, if any at all among us who cannot pay their yearly dues. I am glad to see so many of our Lodges becoming more active in an endeavour to educate and stimulate the craft. This, I feel sure, will bear fruit and will prove time well spent. There is no Report on Correspondence. FRANKLIN M . PIDGEON, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Kensington. ERNEST KEIMP, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Charlottetown. Next Annual, Charlottetown, June 26, 1935.
QUEBEC—1934. Lodges, 92; members, 15,243; net loss, 506. Montreal, February 14, 1934. J. A. MCDONALD, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. M.'. W.'. Brother E. A. EVANS, our Grand Representative, was present. While this committee is limited on space for the report yet here is a subject—that of "Life Membership"—^which should receive the most careful thought on the part of lodges practicing this custom: The Life Membership Privilege is a subject being freely discussed in all Jurisdictions and ours is no exception. The trouble has been brought about by the granting of these memberships without giving due consideration to the ability of the Lodge to carry out its obligations. World conditions have increased the burdens. Criticism by all Masonic journals and by successive Grand Masters has been aroused and it is pointed out very clearly and sharply that if such a privilege is to be continued it must be placed on a solid financial foundation by providing a fund to c^e for
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this privilege and preferably by devoting at least part of the Initiation fees for this purpose. In this Jurisdiction Life Membership is general and a too liberal policy in the past has made it extremely difficult for many lodges to function properly during these difficult times and which have brought up many problems not heretofore met with. It seems essential that our lodges should, as soon as possible, study this serious aspect of our Masonic life or it may became necessary in the near future for this Grand Lodge to revise and restrict the Constitutional privilege in this respect. I would recommend that no life membership be granted until a brother has been at least 25 or 30 years a member in good standing or else follow out the principle of the mother Grand Lodge that no life memberships be granted, a member paying dues from the time of his initiation until his death or withdrawal. T h e w r i t e r h a s a l w a y s b e e n o p p o s e d t o t h e life m e m b e r s h i p p r o p o s i t i o n , b e l i e v i n g t h a t e v e r y b r o t h e r , r e g a r d l e s s of a g e , c o n dition, l e n g t h of m e m b e r s h i p o r s e r v i c e , should c o n t i n u e t o m a k e h i s offering t o t h e s u p p o r t of o u r I n s t i t u t i o n so l o n g a s h e l i v e s . N o exceptions should be m a d e t o such a rule. The committee w e r e u n d o u b t e d l y in s y m p a t h y w i t h t h e G r a n d M a s t e r a s w e n o t e t h e following r e c o m m e n d a t i o n w a s a d o p t e d a n d which, in t h e j u d g m e n t of t h e w r i t e r , is t h e only p r o p e r m e t h o d of h a n d l i n g t h i s question: Your Committee does not feel warranted in recommending any retroactive regulation, but does recom.mend that no member initiated after March 1st, 1934, shall be entitled to life membership which would exempt him from paying dues, unless the by-laws of the Lodge provide for the payment of a capital sum, the interest on which would be sufficient to reimburse the Lodge for the expense of carrying such member for the remainder of his expected life. In such a case, provision should be made for the investment of such sum. T h e R e p o r t on F o r e i g n C o r r e s p o n d e n c e w a s s u b m i t t e d b y P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r E . A. E V A N S a n d w e a r e g r a t e f u l t o h i m for a n i c e r e v i e w of o u r 1933 P r o c e e d i n g s . MALCOLM. A . C A M P B E L L , M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r , M o n t r e a l . W. W. WILLIAMSON, M . " . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Montreal. N e x t A n n u a l , M o n t r e a l , F e b r u a r y 13, 1935.
QUEENSLAINDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1933. L o d g e s , 3 6 5 ; m e m b e r s , 21,093; n e t loss, 18. B r i s b a n e , J u l y 4, 1932. W . H . G K E E N , M . " . W . ' . G r a n d B r o t h e r J . C. ROBERTS, o u r G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e , w a s in ance; W e find t h e following u n d e r t h e h e a d of " U n a t t a c h e d r e n " in t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s address, which to the notion w r i t e r , is a n e x c e l l e n t s u g g e s t i o n :
Master. attendBrethof t h e
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I desire to refer to the important question of Unattached Brethren. In these times of difficulty, surely it is not too much to expect that those who are in a position to afford it, should connect themselves with our Lodges and thus assist in carrying on the important work. Unfortunately, we find that many of these brethren claim all the privileges of Freemasonry, thus often financially embarrassing our Lodges, and yet are not prepared to share the burden. The least we can say concerning such Is that they are proving themselves unworthy of Freemasonry, and that our Lodges would be quite justified in denying them admission, and the participation of the privileges associated therewith. On July 3, the Grand Master unveiled a memorial erected by the members of the fraternity of Queensland to the memory of their late Grand Secretary and P a s t Grand Master, M.'. W.'. Brother CHARLES H. HARLEY. There is no Report on Correspondence. W. H. GREEN, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Townsville. LESLIE P . MARKS, R . " . W . ' . Grand Secretary.
RHODE ISLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1933. Lodges, 43; members, 18,445; net loss, 468. Providence, May
15, 1933.
ARTHUR WHITEHEAD, M . ' . W . ' .
Grand Master. The Grand Master h a s nothing special to offer in submitting his annual address; therefore we have nothing to quote from that source. We judge from the following t h a t the Grand Master was not exempt from the usual trials and tribulations which come to all Grand Masters, regardless of economic conditions: The year has brought several disagreeable matters to mar the harmony of my year's work, but in all things I have striven to conserve the best interests of Grand Lodge. Inefficiency and lack of co-operation from sources to which I had the right to look for assistance and advice were a handicap to me in many things. Through the Committee on Finance the per capita tax was set a t ninety cents per member, ten cents to be paid the Masonic Home and eighty cents for the General Fund. There is no Report on Correspondence. AUGUSTUS F . ROSE, M . " . W . ' . Grand Master, Providence.
HAROLD L. MCAUSLAN, R.'. W.'. Grand Secretary, Providence. W I L L I A M H . SCOTT, P . ' . G . ' . M . ' . , Correspondent.
given).
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RHODE ISLAND—1934. Lodges, 43; members, 17,969; net loss, 475. Providence, May 21, 1934. AUGUSTUS F . ROSE, M . ' . W . ' . Grand
Master. In presenting his annual address the Grand Master first calls attention to the death of their Past Grand Master, M.'. W.". JAMES ELLERY HUDSON. From the information furnished by the Grand Master concerning this distinguished brother w^e find he was a member of his lodge for over sixty years. . The Grand Master's report concerning the dedication of the Masonic Peace Memorial in London on July 17, 1933, occupies eleven pages of their Proceedings and is embellished with pictures and reproductions of formal invitations^ which makes the account of this wonderful ceremony most interesting to the Craft. The limited space for this report prevents the writer from quoting liberally from the account of this auspicious occasion. CHARLES W . LITTLEFIELD, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Providence. HAROLD L . MCAUSLAN, R . ' . E . ' . Grand Secretary, Providence.
SASKATCHEWAN—1933. Lodges, 199; members, 14,058; net loss, 530. Moose Jaw, June 21, 1933. FRANCIS B . RBILLY, M . ' . W . ' . Grand
Master. Our Grand Representative, Brother W. M. MARTIN, was present. Several addresses of welcome were extended to the Grand Lodge and from the remarks of Brother W. R. SHANKLIN, speaking in behalf of the lodges of Moose Jaw, we are pleased to quote the follow^ing: Masonry with its store of wisdom, its beautiful symbolism, and its profound principles is well fitted to provide a workable philosophy of life. If we approach our personal problems, our civic and national problems In the spirit of Brotherly Love, of Truth and Justice, surely we cannot fail in their solution. The driving force of Masonry — its dynamic power lies not in ceremonial pomp or material resources but in the truths it teaches, the life it communicates, and the character it creates. Let us actually apply the principles of Free Masonry in every day affairs and our problems will be solved, faith will be recovered, fear will vanish and peace will live in the hearts and homes of the men of this Province and this Dominion.
The Grand Master's address is quite short compared with others; however, his preface is interesting and we take pleasure in quoting the following therefrom:
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In times when the currents of life and affairs run smoothly, the Mason trains and strengthens his faculties to be ready for periods of stress. I count myself fortunate to be your Grand Master at such a time as this. Notwithstanding the low state of business and the failure of crops, wherever I went I found the finer things for which Masonry stands, flourishing. In times of acute depression all sorts of weird schemes for the uplift of humanity have a mushroam growth, but clear-thinking among the leaders of our Lodges have kept the great majority of our Brethren from these entanglements. I found no spiritual depression in the Jurisdiction. The Grand Lodge paused in its deliberations to join with t h e brethren of Moose J a w Lodge No. 3 in celebrating their Fiftieth Anniversary. The Grand Master surrendered the Chair to M.*. W.'.JAMES MCCAULEY who acted as Master of Ceremonies. W.'. Brother
J. H. LAIRD gave a very interesting historical sketch of that lodge. We regret that space will not permit of quoting a t least a portion of it. The Communication closed with the presentation of a Past Grand Master's jewel to the retiring Grand Master. Our Grand Representative, Brother W. M. MARTIN, is Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence and we find a splendid review of other Proceedings, including our own for 1932 and 1933. In referring to the writer's review of their 1932 Proceedings we are pleased to note t h a t Brother MARTIN does not disagree with the writer concerning certain topics covered in their jurisdiction last year. N. R. CRAIG, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Moose Jaw. W. B. TATE, R.". W.'. Grand Secretary, Regina. Next Annual, Prince Albert, June 20, 1934.
SASKATCHEWANâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1934. Lodges, 200; members, 13,599; net loss, 499. Prince Albert, June 20, 1934. The Grand Lodge met, but "called off" until Jime 27, 1934, a t which time M.". W.". Brother N. R. CRAIG presided. M.". W.'. Brother W. M. MARTIN, our Grand Representative, was in attendance. From the very interesting address of the Grand Master we quote the following: It is physically refreshing to come from the cities of the plain to the city of streams and forests. It is mentally refreshing to meet once a year all the Brethren from the four comers of our vast and diversified Province and together enjoy the far-famed hospitality of its most northern city; a city which at this time of the year is almost in the land of the Midnight Sun; a city whose kindness is as fair and warm and prolonged as Its June days; a city which is the home of the first Masonic Lodge in the Province. This Communication of Grand Lodge has been, for reasons well known to you all, adjourned troim the 20th instant to this date.
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My term as Grand Master has been comparatively uneventful. I have tried to discharge my duties unostentatiously to the best of my ability. For reasons of economy I have refrained from visiting other Grand Jurisdictions. All the Grand Lodges of Canada with two exceptions were represented at the opening last summer of the Great British Home of Freemasonry in London. Saskatchewan was one of the two exceptions.
* * * * * * The permanence of Masonry, as the permanence of every other human institution, depends upon the basic soundness and eternal truth of the principles upon which it is founded. It depends to a lesser extent on its leadership. Foundations laid on error cannot endure. Institutions though founded on truth may be destroyed by reckless and unwise leadership. Masonry has endured for "Jenturies. Let not that create in you a false confidence that Masonry is Invuiiierable. Kistory poiiita again and again to creationa of man which seemed imperishable and yet they have perished. An institution of man which ceases to exist does so for one of two reasons: It either ceases to respond to human desires based on Divine approbation or it is destroyed by internecine strife, by an endeavour to do that for which it was not designed, by an attempt to become that which it is not. Free and Accepted Masonry was designed to teach men a way of life. It espouses principles upon which all men may agree, and none upon which proper men may disagree. Therefore the injunction in the By Laws of every Lodge that no Mason either at labour or refreshment may use any profane: irreverent or improper expressions or sentiments or introduce any conversation or remarks liable to create differences of opinion, national, political or religious, is merely epitomizing one of the first principles of Masonry. It curtails no brother's opinions, it merely forbids his expression of them in Masonic gatherings. It does this because Masonry is not a nursery for any Social, Political or Religious Creed. It does this because Masonry believes that its fundamental truths are acceptable by all men without debate, and wishes to leave all debatable matters to Secular Organizations. Masonry tries to assist in building a good man, trusting that his Masonic teaching.? may aid and guide him in his secular affairs, but in no other way endeavouring to influence him or dictate to him in these affairs. If these premises are sound it follows that in our Lodges we should confine our activities and discussions to those matters upon which all Masons are agreed and so increase Masonic light and avoid the engendering of secular heat. O t h e r m a t t e r s of u n u s u a l i n t e r e s t w e r e c o n s i d e r e d a t t h i s C o m m u n i c a t i o n , b u t on a c c o u n t of l i m i t e d s p a c e w e a r e obliged t o f o r e g o t h e p l e a s u r e of r e f e r r i n g t o t h e m . I n t h e R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e , p r e p a r e d b y o u r G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e , M . ' . W . ' . B r o t h e r W. M. M A R T I N , w e find n o r e v i e w of our own jurisdiction. We regret this very much. T. W . SUTHERLAND, M.'. W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r , Shellbrook. W. B. TATE, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Regina. N e x t A n n u a l , R e g i n a , J u n e 19, 1935.
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA—1934. Lodges, 155; members, 14,199; net loss, 391. Annual Communication, North Terrace, Adelaide, April 18, 1934.
ALEXANDER
GORE
ARKWRIGHT
HORE-RUTHVEN,
M.'. W.'.
Grand Master. P a s t Grand Deacon, Brother W. H. ESSEX, our Grand Representative, w a s present. Under the subject of "Early Freemasonry in Australia" we find an interesting historical account of their far-off country and we know of nothing which will be of more interest to our readers concerning this jurisdiction than to quote from i t : The introduction of the Masonic Craft into the vast continent ol Australia is almost coeval with the foundation of the mother State of New South Wales. It was in the year 1788 that that part of Australia, subsequently to be known as New South Wales, was proclaimed, though it had been so designated in 1770 by Captain JAMES COOK, nearly two years after he set sail for England in his good ship "Endeavour." It was in the year 1803 that we first hear of Freemasonry in Australasia, and the locality was the then infant city of Sydney (N.S.W.). The record referred to is brief and bald, but significant enough for our purpose, though the climax was not by any means encouraging to the ardent spirits who desired to form a Masonic Lodge. The originators of the movement were stated to be "Several officers of His Majesty's ships, together with some respectable inhabitants of Sydney." Governor KI^fG, however, to whom the petition had been addressed, refused his sanction, but in spite of the prohibition a Lodge was held, probably of a formal character, and with serious results, to the prime mover, one H. BROWN HAYES, who was sent to Van Dieman's Land, which had that year been proclaimed a British settlement. In the same month as this occurrence there is the following entry in a diary of a private colonist: "May 22nd, 1803.—A number of Masons, meeting at the house of Sergeant WHITTELL. in Sydney, N.S.W., were arrested, and after serious report, were discharged as having no wilful intention to disturb the peace." (Lamonby.) The earliest practice of Freemasonry In Australasia under a regular Warrant was by "The Lodge of Social and Military Virtues, No. 227, I . C , " in 1816, attached to the Forty-sixth Regiment. The Report on Correspondence, made a part of these Proceedings, includes a brief review of our 1933 Proceedings. ALEXANDER GORE ARKWRIGHT HORE-RUTHVEN, M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Master. CHARLES R . J. GLOVER, R . " . W . ' . Grand Secretary, North Terrace, Adelaide.
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SOUTH CAROLINAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1934. Lodges, 286; members, 21,485; net loss, 1,904. Columbia, March 14, 1934. E. S. C. BAKEE, W . ' . M . ' . Grand Master. Our Grand Representative, Brother M. A. LANFORD, was present as usual. We note the Grand Lodge of South Carolina has not forgotten that old time southern courtesy and consideration for the fair sex as the Grand Lodge was "called to ease" in order to receive the high officer of an Order known as the Eastern Star. This good lady favored the Grand Lodge with some very nice remarks which are made a m a t t e r of record in the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge and consume three and one-half pages of the journal. The preface to the Grand Master's address contains nothing of unusual interest and therefore we pass on to other subjects. Under "Invitations and Visitations" the Grand Master states that he received many invitations, some of which he accepted, but many others he declined. We observe the Grand Master took advantage of an invitation to attend the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts and to "cross the pond" and attend the dedication of the Peace Memorial in London. Under "Recommendations" the Grand Master suggests the appointment of a "steering" committee on plans, programs and entertainment for the approaching Two Hundredth Anniversary of their Grand Lodge. He also recommends that they extend fraternal relations to all Grand Lodges of the world whom they find worthy and with which they are not now^in relations of amity. He goes further, to the extent of even listing certain so-called Grand Lodges throughout the world which, as yet, have not been officially recognized as regular by their Grand Lodge. To the notion of the writer this is one of the most sweeping recommendations ever made by a Grand Master.' It contemplates practically the setting aside of prior legislation wherein the Grand Lodge declined to extend recog^nition to certain Grand Lodges knocking a t their door for official recognition. The fact that the Grand Master uses the words "whom we find worthy" does not alter the above statement in the least, as that in itself would scarcely justify a Grand Lodge in recognizing such Bodies as reg:ular and entitled to official recognition on their part. The Review of Correspondence as usual was prepared by Brother GEORGE T. HARMON and we are obliged to him for a review of our 1933 Proceedings. We appreciate the compliment he pays the writer of this report. O. FRANK HAKT, M.'. W.'. Grand Master, Colimibia. T. ALEX HEISE, R.'. W.". Grand Secretary, Columbia. GEORGE T. HARMON, Correspondent. (No address given). Next Annual, Columbia, March 13, 1935.
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DAKOTA.
February.
SOUTH DAKOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1933. Lodges, 180; members, 18,207; net loss, 969. Aberdeen, Jime 13, 1933. THERLO E . BURRINGTON, M.'.. W . ' . Grand Master. Our Grand Representative, Brother J.* B. VAUGHN, w a s in attendance. The Grand Master's preface is limited to a very few lines and therefore we have nothing to quote from t h a t source. During the year he made thirty-three official visits. Letters of dispensation were issued for the formation of one lodge. Under the subject of "Problems of our Lodges" he had the following to s a y : In considering these matters the question is often asked "What is wrong with Masonry"? Brethren, there is nothing wrong with Masonry. Our principles and purposes are as sound and as fundamental today as in the years which have passed. Masonry does not change. It is the world around it that changes. "What is wrong with Masonry?" This question has been forcefully answered by many well informed and learned Masons who assure us "that there is nothing wrong with Masonry but that there may be something wrong with some Masons."
* * * * * * The greatest dangers which we face at this time are not the great losses which we are sustaining in membership but rather the ultimate result of our indifference. Our dangers came from within rather than from without. There need be no cause for alarm if we but plan constructively and act conservatively always remembering that the "eternal truths of God shall remain with us forever." Therein lies the strength and support of Masonry. I t s foundations are based upon a "belief in God," the "immortality of the soul" and the "brotherhood of man." There has been some criticism of the law which requires suspension of members who have not paid their dues by a certain time. This by-law may seem somewhat drastic on casual examination, but upon careful study and the recollection of the difficulty of collecting dues in many cases where there is no question as to the financial ability of members to pay, it is perfectly evident, I am sure, that the law is as lenient as could safely be enacted. There Is a business side to Masonry which must not be overlooked. Every lodge as well as this Grand Lodge has its financial obligations which must be met. If our lodges and our Grand Lodge is to be protected in meeting their obligations, I am sure that less effective legislation would involve and imperil our whole financial structure. There is no Report on Correspondence. SANFORD G . DONALDSON, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Yankton. GEORGE A. PETTIGREW, R.'. W.'. Grand Secretary, Sioux Falls. Next Annual, Sioux Falls, June 12, 1934.
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SOUTH DAKOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1934. Lodges, 180; members, 17,431; net loss, 776. Sioux Falls, June 12, 1934. SANPORD G. DONALDSON, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. Brother JAMES B . VAUGHN, our Grand Representative, was present. In submitting his annual address the Grand Master j u m p s right in to the business activities of the year without offering any constructive remarks. We note he was somewhat of a traveler, having made three trips to Washington, D. C. He gives a full account of his journeys toward the east. We note the Grand Master issued two dispensations for lodges to hold their annual election prior to the established time by law. The Committee on Jurisprudence disapproved of his act. Under "General Conditions" the Grand Master had the following to say: I feel constrained to speak of an unwarranted claim which widows, orphans and relatives make upon the Masonic Fraternity from time to time. Unfortunately, these dependents have from some source or other conceived the idea that the Masonic Fraternity is obligated to provide perpetual relief and to educate children on the passing away of a brother. Instances have been known where these dependents came to Lodges and insisted that the father told them that it anything should happen to him that the Masonic Lodge would provide for their future. This is entirely erroneous as it can be readily seen that the Masonic Fraternity with its dues at a very nominal amount cannot be presumed to be a relief organization of any kind. We must be charitable, but we cannot be expected to grant perpetual relief. Subordinate Lodges should exercise with great care and scrutiny any petition that comes to the Lodge of a brother who is a demltted Mason covering a long period of time or one who has been suspended for nonpayment of dues several years back. These petitions usually come from those brethren who have become aged, and during the prime of their life did not take Masonry seriously and either permitted themselves to be dropped or they demltted. After several years these members re-petition a Lodge as a sort of a haven and for fraternal protection and by their regaining membership Into the Lodge comes that claim on the fraternity by members of the family when he dies. In some instances the burden of burial and expense has fallen heavily upon the Lodge which he failed to support and appreciate during the prime of his life. There is no Report on Correspondence. J O H N H . FOASBEKG, M . ' . W . " . Grand Master, Huron. GEORGE A . PETTIGREW, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Sioux Falls. Next Annual, Sioux Falls, June 11, 1935.
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TASMANIA—1934. Lodges, 33; members, 3,780; net loss, 64. Burnie, February 24, 1934. LAWRIE J. ABRA, M . " . W . ' . Grand
Master. The Board of General Purposes announces the appointment of a committee to consider the question of suitably commemorating the Centenary of Freemasonry in Tasmania. This no doubt will be an interesting occasion. This Grand Lodge holds a Half-Yearly Communication, and we have the Proceedings of one held on August 26, 1933. From the address of the Grand Master, M.". W.'. Brother ABRA, delivered at that time we take the following: In perusing the records of the Lodges for the purpose of compiling a "History of Freemasonry In Tasmania," one is struck by the pertinent fact that the well-being of a Lodge has depended upon a faithful one or two. We would have liked a closer vision of them—even were it but a picture. In the years to come, someone looking into the records of our days might haply have pleasure in turning over the leaves of a Lodge album, and noting the kind of Brethren that are passing on the Charters from year to year. LAWRIE JAMES ABRA, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master.
W. H. STRUTT, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Hobart.
TENNESSEE—1934. Lodges, 431; members, 40,809; net loss, 3,692. Nashville, J a n u a r y 31, 1934. JESSE B . TEMPLETON, M . ' . W . ' .
Grand Master. Our Grand Representative, Brother HALLUM W . GOODLOE, w a s present as usual. We notice they were honored with the presence of quite a number of distinguished visitors, among them being the General Grand High Priest of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the United States, M.". E . ' . Companion WILLIAM T . S . O'HARA; likewise, M.". W.'. W. A. THOMAS, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas who, in addressing the Grand Lodge, presented t h e Grand Master and his Deputy Grand Master with gavels made from the tree under which General ALBERT P I K E did a great deal of his writing. From t h e preface to the address of the Grand Master we quote the following: We, my brethren, are again permitted to meet within the peaceful walls of this Temple of Friendship, Charity and Brotherly Love. The solemn inquiry should be, For what purpose? Are we here for pleasure, personal aggrandizement or hope of material gain, or, have we come with
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the sturdy purpose of lending our efforts to bind the Fraternity more closely together in the bonds of friendship which is, or should be to every Mason, one of the outstanding characteristics of our Order; and, bound together as we are by most sacred obligations, our every effort should be to strengthen these bonds. The Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge is not an idle purpose but an opportunity whereby we may have an interchange of opinions, render an account of our Stewardship from the meekest Past Master to him upon whose shoulders rests the Purple of the Fraternity, rededicate our Masonic lives, gain a fuller knowledge of our duties that we may profit by our mistakes of the past, and thank God for His protecting care whereby we have been enabled to contribute our mite toward supporting one of the main pillows of our Order â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Charity. I n r e f e r r i n g t o t h e loss in m e m b e r s h i p t h e G r a n d M a s t e r h a d t h e following t o s a y : As in the past few years, we have again sustained a serious loss in the Fraternity, in so far as numbers are concerned. However, I am concerned only in two particulars in this connection, FIRST: The loss of revenue which, of necessity, must curtail our doing of good, and, SECOND: It is a bad advertisement for the Fraternity to have men become members thereof, which fact seems to become immediately known far and wide, to whom the principles of Masonry mean so little that they voluntarily withdraw, which is the equivalent to suspension for non-payment of dues in most cases. There is a reason for this condition and it occurs to me that it would be the better part of wisdom to make inquiry and ascertain the cause and apply the necessary remedy. I am fully persuaded that the fault is primarily that of the Subordinate Lodge, which, in its zeal to acquire members, fails to make Masons of its initiates, merely members. I have always thought and often said, that the character of a Lodge does not depend upon the numbers, but the respectability, of its members. It has too often been the ease that Lodges exhibit too great anxiety to add numbers, under the erroneous idea that numbers constitute might; they should be reminded that "the race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong." Let me then admonish you, my brethren, on your return to your respective Lodges, to impress upon them the necessity of jealously guarding the portals of the Lodge against the idle, profligate, and the intemperate. Accord no man the honor and privileges of Masonry whom you do not conscientiously believe will conform to the rules and regulations of the Order, and those thus preferred deserve the very best Masonry affords, and those who receive less are denied that which is theirs by right of purchase. They paid our price. Are we alive to a sense of the new duties and responsibilities created by our increased facilities to effect good and prevent evil? And as we make this inquiry, let us remember the wise waste not their time in idle regrets about that which is irrevocable, but seek atonement for the past in wholesome amendment. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r s t a t e s he w a s p r i v i l e g e d t o visit e v e r y l o d g e in t h e i r j u r i s d i c t i o n . T h i s is a r e c o r d a s t h e y h a v e 431 l o d g e s o n t h e i r roll. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s a d d r e s s is r e p l e t e w i t h i m p o r t a n t s u b j e c t s , m a n y of w h i c h t h e w r i t e r w o u l d like to q u o t e in t h i s r e v i e w b u t t h e l i m i t e d s p a c e allowed for t h e w o r k p r e v e n t s h i m f r o m d o i n g so. W e c a n n o t r e f r a i n , h o w e v e r , f r o m q u o t i n g t h e f o l l o w i n g u n d e r t h e s u b j e c t of " D u e s " :
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February.
This is a subject of grave importance to both the Subordinate and Grand Lodge, for it is b y the payment of dues that the very existence of both organizations Is maintained. " If the dues of the Individual member is not paid and paid promptly when due, the Subordinate Lodge is destroyed or seriously impeded in its operations and usefulness, and the Grand Lodge becomes nothing but a name. The practice of some of the Subordinate Lodges of continuing the membership in the Lodge of members who are from two to eleven years in arrears in their dues, without taking any action Tfhatsoever thereon, is a grave injustice to the faithful members of such Lodges, in that the revenue paid Into the Lodge by the paying membership is used to keep in good standing the member who never pays and who, almost invariably, remains away from the meetings of the Lodge and enjoys the benefits of Masonry without being willing to assume the responsibilities incident to such benefits. Many Lodges of the State ignore that provision of their By-Laws pertaining to the payment of dues. Their actions denote a greater thought for numbers than quality.
The Fraternal Correspondence Report; prepared by M.'. W.'. JOHN T. PEELER, contains a review of our 1933 Proceedings.
A. W. LASSITER, M.'. W.'. Grand Master, Lexington. THOMAS EARL DOSS, R.". W.'. Grand Secretary, Nashville. J O H N T . PEELER, P . ' . G . ' . M . " . , Correspondent, Huntingdon.
Next Annual, Nashville, J a n u a r y 30, 1935.
TEXASâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1933. Lodges, 952; members, 116,207; net loss, 9,867. Waco, December 6, 1933. WALLACE HUGHSTON, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master.
Brother JEWEL P . LIGHTFOOT, our Grand Representative,
was present. All members present who had been Master Masons for fifty years or more w^ere escorted to the Grand East and presented with gold buttons, bearing the seal of the Grand Lodge of Texas. Such a token no doubt was highly appreciated by these Craftsmen. We regret to note t h a t their most distinguished Brother SAM P. COCHRAN resigned from the important post of Chairman of the Texas Masonic Centennial Committee. Brother COCHRAN, in well
chosen words, expressed his regret a t being called upon to take this step, but in justice to himself he was obliged to do so. We sincerely hope t h a t Brother COCHRAN may be spared to the Craft of
Texas for m a n y years to come. The following words are taken from the concluding part of the Grand Master's splendid address: One characteristic of true Masonry is an unfaltering faith in and devotion to Almighty God. Faith in the Supreme Architect of the Universe will and does generate and sustain faith in men. You, as Masons, once declared your faith in God and your belief in the holy scriptures.
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Faith is the foundation on which this great Nation has been built. Faith has guided our fathers through the past centuries. This land is filled with the same type of men who have lived so long and so successfully on this faith. They can with and through your faith, sympathy and co-operation guide you successfully in this age to a higher plane than ever before. This committee r e g r e t s exceedingly t h a t their allotted space will n o t p e r m i t of f u r t h e r r e f e r e n c e t o i m p o r t a n t s u b j e c t s in t h e Texas Proceedings. The usual Report on Foreign Correspondence w a s again p r e pared by Past Grand Master WILLIAM M . P L Y and we take pleasu r e in q u o t i n g t h e f o l l o w i n g f r o m h i s p r e f a c e : Especially during these days of depression and financial unrest, it is not an infrequent experience for Grand Lodges to encounter a rather growing disposition among the Craft to view and treat Masonry as a kind of insurance concern. In the .mind of such an one, his policy is bought and paid for by way of initiation fees and all premiums fully met in the payment of annual dues. With this view, the individual member consistently becomes a claimant demanding as of right the relieving, of his every need, both real and imaginary. Entertaining such views, what is more natural than for such an individual to readily transfer every appeal for charity made, to his Lodge. Too frequently, the Lodge itself is found to be obsessed of a kindred if not a like view and spirit with the attendant result that little or no provision has been there "made for charity or relief. Accordingly, all such applications or appeals are referred and certified to Grand Lodge, supposed to be sitting with "the end of the rainbow" in her lap, a ready dispenser from the mythical " b a g of gold." Such a perversion of the basic mission, purpose and spirit of Masonry, if permitted, must inevitably result in the paralysing if not the death of her life-giving and life-sustaining virtue. When CHARITY becomes a demand, selfishness becomes enthroned. When individual responsibility becomes transferable, the spirit of helpfulness and relief dies. Without either or both, Masonry is no longer itself. When other than itself. Masonry becomes as but another order without chart or compass. Charity is of the individual heart, and as has been aptly said; "Freemasonry symbolizes the quest of the soul after truth." No greater truth can be acquired by a Mason than to know that, "We are our Brother's keeper." No such virtue can long exist without personal contact and individual exercise and experience.
Our Proceedings for 1933 are carefully reviewed and a nice reference is made to them, for which we are grateful. W. S. COOKE, M . " . W . " . Grand Master, F o r t Worth. W. B. PEARSON, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Waco.
W. M. FLY, P . ' . G . ' . M . ' . , Correspondent, Gonzales. Next Annual, Waco, December 5, 1934.
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COBBESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;UTAH.
February,
UTAHâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1934. Lodges, 26; members, 4,803; net loss, 149. Salt Lake City, J a n u a r y 16, 1934. NORMAN RODNEY VOTE, M.'. W.'. Grand Master. Our Grand Lodge had no representative in attendance at this Communication. Preliminary to the Grand Master's address we note what was termed "the heads of the Concordant Bodies of Freemasonry were presented a t the altar" and welcomed by the Grand Master. After this, the Grand Master announced lunch would be served in the banquet room. We doubt not this was very gratifying to the distinguished brethren. In presenting his annual address, among other things, the Grand Master had the following to say: Eight years of continuous service as an officer in the Grand Lodge are today brought to a close. Whatever of regret (and there is regret) may be felt that the close association which I have had with the Masons of this State must now be lessened, is tempered by the knowledge that that association will ever remain one of the happiest memories of my life, and the belief that friendships formed are firmly rooted and will endure, enables me to look forward to future years with serene confidence that brothers in Masonry are brothers indeed.
During the year he visited all of their twenty-six lodges. A remarkably good record. During the year the Grand Secretary devoted a portion of his time to the preparation of an historical sketch of one of their lodges. Possibly some of their good brethren thought this was r a t h e r a small amount of work to accomplish, but the writer knows from his own experience that it takes a great deal of time to prepare a history, even of one lodge. The following interesting words are taken from the address delivered by Past Grand Master J O H N E . CARVER, at the laying of
the comer-stone of the Federal Forestry Building: In the laying of this foundation we symbolize the importance of corrections in the foundations and basic principles of life. In governments and individual character alike the sureness of the foundation determines the quality of endurance. Nations builded upon greed, bigotry, ignorance or force are unable to withstand the stress of time. Nations erected upon the principles of right, truth, liberty, and justice have the promise to endure. Are our basic rules of life upright as to God and man? Are they square with justice and t r u t h ? Are they level with the rights and liberties of those about us? Do we cement them to our deeds with kindness and the sympathy of brotherhood? These are pregnant thoughts symbolized in this most ordinary service. Can our lives pass the inspection of the plumb of uprightness before God? Common tests! Yes, but all the great and enduring laws are common. We might also add that the faults by which men fail are as common as the very dust beneath their feet.
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Brother SAM H . GOODWIN, Past Grand Master and Grand Sec-
retary, includes in his Report on Correspondence a nice review of our 1933 Proceedings. JOHN WILLIAM STONER, M.". W . " . Grand Master, Salt Lake
City. SAM H . GOODWIN, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary and Correspon-
dent, Salt Lake City. Next Annual, Salt Lake City, J a n u a r y 15, 1935.
VERMONTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1934. Lodges, 103; members, 18,520; net loss, 653. Burlington, June 13, 1934. CHAKLES B . ADAMS, M . " . W . ' . Grand Master. Brother EARL S . WRIGHT, our Grand Representative, was
present. We take the following from the preface t o the Grand Master's annual address: ' Our institution has come down from time immemorial and stands upon the same general principles today as it has in years gone by. To properly lay our plans for future progress, it is necessary that we review our work during the past year; that I give an account of my stewardship and lay before you the accomplishments during the year and the general condition of the Craft in order to see whether or not we have deviated from the path which is laid down for us by the principles of this great Order.
The Grand Master made forty-five official visits during the year. Referring to the subject "Condition of the Craft" the following few words are interesting, particularly in view of present economic conditions: At the District meetings last fall I stated that a brother who was using the general economic conditions as a reason for failure to fulfill his financial obligations to his Lodge was entitled to consideration, but a brother who was using those conditions as an excuse for such failure stood upon an entirely different basis.
Past Grand Master ARCHIE S . HARRIMAN prepared the usual
Report on Correspondence which includes a review of our 1933 Proceedings. JULIUS C . THOMAS, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, E a s t Shoreham. ARCHIE S . HARRIMAN, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary and Corre-
spondent, Burlington. Next Annual, Burlington, June 12, 1935.
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February,
VICTORIA—1933. L o d g e s , 4 9 7 ; m e m b e r s , 51,004; n e t loss, Melbourne,
March
15,
1933.
W.
WARREN
. KERR,
M.". W . ' .
G r a n d M a s t e r . O u r G r a n d Representative w a s not in a t t e n d a n c e . 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 : Brethren, as our knowledge of the basic principles of Freemasonry grows, and, as our conviction of the moral potency of its teaching deepens by knowledge and experience, the more intense becomes our desire that the area of its influence may be appreciably extended. To the degree in which we individually have felt the appeal and responded to the subtle influences of the spirit of Freemasonry, and have experienced in our own lives the mellowing effects of its salutory restraints, its inspiring comradeship, its moral uplift, and its stimulating ideals, to that degree are we •moved by the earnest—though not often articulate—hope and desire that those outside our ranks may, in unconscious unity of thought, conviction and purpose, join forces with us. In obedience to the compulsion of our ideals. A t t h i s C o m m u n i c a t i o n t h e i n v e s t i t u r e of t h e G r a n d Officers t o o k p l a c e , w h i c h w e n o t e is a n a u s p i c i o u s occasion i n t h e i r G r a n d Lodge. M e l b o u r n e , Q u a r t e r l y C o m m u n i c a t i o n , J u n e 2 1 , 1933. W . WARREN K E R R , M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r . D u r i n g t h e d e l i b e r a t i o n s of 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 L o d g e p a u s e d in o r d e r t o b e a d d r e s s e d b y M . ' . W . ' . G. E . E M E R Y , w h o p r e s e n t e d a p o r t r a i t i n oil t o t h e i r G r a n d M a s t e r , M . ' . W . ' . Brother W . WARREN KERR. Brother EMERY'S talk w a s extremely i n t e r e s t i n g a n d in p r e s e n t i n g t h e p o r t r a i t t o t h e i r G r a n d M a s t e r he said "They hoped t o h a v e on their walls his portrait a s a n e m b l e m of h i s w o r k . " M . ' . W . ' . B r o t h e r KERR r e s p o n d e d i n t h e following w o r d s : M. W. Grand Master said he was always learning something. It was seldom M. W^. Bro. EMERY spoke, but when he did it was to teach them something. He (M. W. Bro. KERR) would detain them for a few minutes to enjoy for that time possession of the portrait, which he was going to ask Grand Lodge to accept for the purpose of hanging. He wondered what procedure Grand Lodge would follow if he neglected to hand it back. He thanked M. W. Bro. EMERY for the more than generous terms in which he had made the presentation. There were different kinds of portraiture, the picture in oils and the word picture of the generous friend. In the present instance both artists had been successful. Bro. WHITE had shown him much consideration during the sittings and great artistic skill. He accepted for a minute or two the fine picture which he would ask Grand Lodge to be good enough to accept in return. It. was a speaking likeness, and he hoped in the years to come, when it looked down on the Brethren it would still be capable of delivering a message of great affection and appeal to them to be faithful to the teaching of the Craft. He would ask the Deputy Grand Master, R. W. Bro. Sir WILLIAM BRUNTON, to accept it and his thanks for the honor done to him.
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In the Report on Correspondence we note the absence of a review of our own Proceedings; however, we will hope for better things next time. W. WABREN KEER, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. WILLIAM STEWART, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary and Correspon-
dent, Melbourne.
VIRGINIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1933. Lodges, 350; members, 45,850; net loss, 1,732. Richmond, F e b r u a r y 14, 1933. HARRY K . GREEN, M . ' . W . ' .
Grand Master. Brother T. W. HOOPER, our Grand Representative, was present. As a sort of introduction to these Proceedings we find a r e port of the dedication of the George Washington Memorial building on Shooter's Hill, Alexandria, Virginia, which took place on May 12, 1932. We regret exceedingly that the space a t our command will not permit of quoting from these Minutes. We observe, however, that in the list of accredited representatives by jurisdictions the omission of the name of the then Deputy Grand Master of our Grand Lodge, now M.". W.". GEORGE O. FOSTER. The Minutes of this Special Communication of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, held on May 12, 1932, contain a list of the autogfraph signatures of a number of Grand Secretaries, including that of Kansas. We do not understand the purpose of making such a list a p a r t of the Minutes of this Special Communication a s in the case of Kansas our Grand Secretary was not in attendance. We are pleased to take the following from the subject of "Death" from t h e Grand Master's address: "The miracle of birth and the mystery of death have ever been the unsolved prdBlgrffs of the*'hiiman mind. We come, we' tarry awhile, and we go. We only know that in the democracy of the grave, the King's purple robe, the beggar's rags, the rich man's gold, and the pauper's copper cent are all swept away by the same ceaseless flood. We only know that man takes with him, in his clinched fist down to the grave, nothing save that which he has freely given away." Let us not grieve because of our brethren who have crossed the bar, but rather gather from the good in their lives an inspiration to prepare for our own dissolution, always bearing in remembrance that "We, too, must ere long put out to sea," and that the greatest legacy we can leave behind must be wrought in kind and noble deeds, not in the currency of the day, nor in the purple of fame and distinction.
The Grand Master has to his credit fifty official visits during his term of office. In the Grand Master's conclusion, among other things, we find t h e following:
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;VIRGINIA.
February,
The supreme thought which came to my mind when you elected me a year ago was a s to how I could best serve the Masons of Virginia. While I have fallen short In many respects in measuring up to the high standard of service I had hoped and dreamed of, yet, I believe I can truthfully say that, " I have kept the faith," and given the Grand Lodge the best of which I was capable under existing conditions. While my plans were higher than my ability to reach, yet I have endeavored to advance the cause of Masonry and have preached the simple code of Brotherly-love, Relief and Truth. With these fundamental truths written In the hearts of the people of the world, we can settle every problem that the mind of man can raise. The Report on Correspondence w a s prepared b y Brother J A M E S M . C L I F T a n d w e find a v e r y n i c e r e v i e w of o u r 1932 P r o ceedings. The w r i t e r r e g r e t s t h a t the limited space allotted for the r e p o r t will n o t p e r m i t of f u r t h e r c o m m e n t s o n t h e s e P r o c e e d i n g s . J. C. PADGETT, M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r , I n d e p e n d e n c e . JAMES M. C L I F T , 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 d e n t , Richmond. N e x t A n n u a l , R i c h m o n d , F e b r u a r y 13, 1934.
VIRGINIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1934. L o d g e s , 350; m e m b e r s , 43,795; n e t loss, 2,061. Richmond,
F e b r u a r y 1 3 , 1934.
J A M E S C . PADGETT, M . ' . W . ' .
G r a n d M a s t e r . B r o t h e r T. W . HOOPER, o u r G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e , was present. W e t a k e t h e following f r o m t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s a d d r e s s : One year ago, when I was Installed as your Grand Master, I looked over the fertile fields of Freemasonry in Virginia, endeavoring to discover something 1 might do or say to add to the uplift and progress of our Order. Seeing many things that might have been done but for our limited finances, and nothing in particular that we were able to do, to borrow a phrase from a distinguished statesman, I assumed the attitude, "Of watchful waiting"; and like Mr. Micawber in Dickens' Novel, I have ever since been waiting for "something to turn up." Our leisure moments are the most dangerous moments. One of the first lessons taught u s in Masonry is to divide and systematize our Time that a well balanced and hapy life may be the result of living. Time flies and on its wing carries the leaf of history. Every thought willfully contemplated, every word meaningly spoken, every act freely done consolidates itself in human character. Man is ever forging his destiny. It is wrought out daily on the anvil of life by each earnest burning thought and deed. The first thing that arrests the attention of the novitiate in Masonry is the beauty of symmetry. In order that he may investigate, compare.
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acquire knowledge and apply it to the matters and things under consideration. Time is required and he is presented with the twenty-four-inch gauge and its symbolic meaning unfolded to him. He is told that it is an instrument used by operative Masons to measure and lay out their work but that we, as free and accepted Masons, are taught to make use of it for more noble and glorious purposes: It being divided into twenty-four equal parts is emblematical of the twenty-four hours of the day, which we are taught to divide into three equal parts, whereby are found eight hours for the service of God and the relief of a distressed, worthy brother; eight for our usual vocations; and eight for refreshment and sleep. Time is all we have and we can only claim it in the present tense,—the past, with its joys and sorrows, is gone and cannot be redeemed,—the future, with its anxieties and possibilities are not ours, neither do we know that it ever will be —it is the mystical unknown. The moments are given us one at a time, and they are so small and apparently insignificant and fleeting that we are inclined to underestimate their value and benign importance, not realizing the swiftness of their flight and that they will never more return, stand idle in amazement, as they laughingly pass us by. I t is to be making further we cannot omit Grand Master's
regretted t h a t this year space will not permit of reference to the Virginia Proceedings. However, the following few words from the conclusion t o the address:
Let no one for a moment entertain the thought that Masonry will ever perish from the earth. The great principles around which it is built can never, never,' never die. The loss of membership can only tend to reduce its units for administering to human needs. The Report on Correspondence w a s prepared by Brother JAMES M . CLIFT and contains a brief review of our 1933 Proceedings. Brother CLIFT does not entirely agree with Brother K I N K E L ' S ideas concerning research work, judging from the following, having reference to Brother KINKEL'S address as shown in our 1933 Proceedings: In discussing many matters receiving the attention of thoughtful Masons, he appeared to have some doubts about lodges of Research, saying: "This appears to be a new venture with doubtful results." Causes one to wonder just how old he is, and if he has any regard to the history of his Grand Lodge, its past accomplishments, etc. His Grand Secretary Emeritus has been working on the history of his Grand Lodge for some years, making valuable contribution to those that will follow him, we are sure. So far as we have observed lodges of Research are financed entirely by their own members—no money voted out of any lodge or Grand Lodge treasury for them, and lastly was Cicero right when he said: "To be unacquainted with what has taken place before you were bom, is to be always a child; for what is human life, unless memory is able to compare'the events of our own time with those of by-gone ages?" WILLIAM MOSELEY BROWN, M.". W . ' . Grand Master, Clarendon. JAMES M . CLIFT, R . ' . W . " . Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Richmond. Next Annual, Richmond, February 12, 1935.
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ASHiNGTON.
February,
WASHINGTONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1934. . Lodges, 266; members, 44,111; n e t loss, 2,293. Tacoma, June 19, 1934. J O H N I. PREISSNER, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. Kansas w a s represented a t this Communication by Brother WALTER J. THOMPSON. F r o m the Grand Master's address we are pleased to t a k e the following few words: I come before you at the opening of this our Seventy-seventh Annual Communication, not to make requests for special or detailed items of legislation; I come rather to counsel with you, who like myself have been selected to carry out a mandate of the fraternity in order that, with a feeling of good will, friendship and brotherly love, you and I may cooperate to continue the well being of Masonry in this Grand Jurisdiction, and equally important to so legislate that with a sense of stability so inherent in the Craft, we will safely and conservatively meet and solve the Masonic problems that confront us today. The Grand Master visited all eleven of their lodges in Alaska. To accomplish this he was obliged to travel by automobile, railway a n d airplanes. In their own jurisdiction he visited twenty-five lodges. A remarkable record. M.'. W . ' . Brother E D W I N H . V A N P A T T E N , Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, in m a k i n g his formal report t o Grand Lodge asked to be relieved from this work in the future. In doing so he stated he felt t h a t some new and younger man should t a k e his place. His wishes evidently were complied with as we note t h a t M.'. W^'. Brother ARTHUR W . DAVIS was appointed t o do this work. F r o m the oration delivered by Brother MATTHEW W . H I L L we are pleased to quote the following: Masonry is of interest and of value to many people for many different reasons. Some find joy and satisfaction in seeing how far back into the remote reaches of antiquity they can trace Masonry and its beginnings. Some find pleasure and stimulation in the development of a philosophic mysticism, which to some of us seems abstract and often unintelligible. Others have used, and are using Masonry for purely selfish ends, for the advancement of their business or profession; as a stepping stone to political preferment. Others see in Masonry a splendid social and philanthropic organization, developing good fellowship and devoting itself to relief, which, parenthetically speaking, would in no wise distinguish it from a score or more of fraternal organizations. Still others find their interest in Masonry in its present and future influence as one of the great forces that shapes the stones and determines the plan by which the temple which we call "civilization" is being built. Nay, more than that, as one of the instrumentalities that guards the structure from those who would undermine its comer stone, and "from the ruthless hand of ignorance and the devastations of war which have laid waste many" of the civilizations of the past, "upon which the utmost exertions of human genius had been expended."
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Our Proceedings for 1933 are made a part of the Report on Correspondence prepared by M.'. W.'. Brother EDWIN H . V A N PATTEN.
LOOMis BALDREY, M.'. W.'. Grand Master, Bellingham. HORACE W. TYLER, R.". W . ' . Grand Secretary, Tacoma. ARTHUR W . DAVIS, P . ' . G.'. M.'., Correspondent. Next Annual, Wenatchee, June 18, 1935.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA—1933. Lodges, 137; members, 8,840; net gain, 25. Quarterly Communication, Kalgoorlie, August 18, 1932. ALEXANDER C . MCCALLUM, M . " . W . ' . Grand Master. R.". W . ' . Brother F . S. F I N C H , our Grand Representative, was present. Official recognition was extended to the Grand Lodge of Guatemala. Their Bonnie Doon Lodge No. 55 was permitted to change their name to "The J. D. Stevenson Lodge" in honor of their late Grand Secretary. Annual Communication, Perth, May 25, 1933. ALEXANDER C . MCCALLUM, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. In referring to his services, the Grand Master had the following to say in his address: After carrying on the work of Grand Master through four strenuous years—strenuous not only in the outside world, but also within the Craft— it is a great satisfaction to me to be able to hand over the reins of office to my successor with the knowledge that everything is working smoothly, and that on taking the position to which he has been elected, he inherits no troubles or difficulties. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r r e f e r s t o " M a s o n i c W o r k " in t h e f o l l o w i n g words: "We have no work" is a common reply to inquiries made about the condition of Lodges. If Masonic work consisted only of the reception of candidates, then possibly the answer would be correct, but instead of being no work, there is more work to be done now than ever before. On many occasions it has been pointed out to Lodges that they became so obsessed with conferring degrees that they have given no time to Masonic development and instruction. In other words—Masters of Lodges have held to the letter of the teachings of the Craft, but have almost entirely neglected to instruct the candidates they have introduced into the Lodge, in that sjiirit of brotherhood which should be the inspiration of every member of the Craft. Many brethren, although they look forward to occupying the position of Master of their Lodge, do little or nothing to qualify themselves to employ and instruct the brethren. If they can' memorise the ritual they seem to think they are fully competent to fill the office. As a matter of fact, they know little more than is known by every Master Mason in the
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Lodge, and are perhaps only about 20 per cent, efficient in the actual Masonic work which they are called upon to perform. While there may be at present little ceremonial work, this Is the opportunity for Lodges to devote a considerable portion of their time to Masonic instruction. T h e R e p o r t on F o r e i g n Correspondence w a s prepared by B r o t h e r J A M E S W . E . ARCHDEACON. I n t h e preface to his report, in r e f e r r i n g : t o m o d e r n i z i n g t h e r i t u a l , a m o n g o t h e r t h i n g s , h e h a d the following to s a y : We need to remember that the Hitual is couched in language no less easily understood than the noble diction of the Volume of the Sacred Law, admittedly the greatest literature in the world. Modernising the language of the Ritual would no more increase its interest than modernising the language of the Bible. In one of the Public Libraries of the United States which I visited, I saw a modernised Bible, written in the language of the twentieth century. The interest in it may be gauged from the fact that although it had been in the new books section for a twelve month, its pages were still uncut. No more interest would attach to a modernised Ritual. It is not needed. But there is a clamant demand for greater instruction In its lessons, its symbolism, its meaning, its intention. Supply this, and the Ritual is equal to all requirements. A n o t h e r subject w h i c h h e h a n d l e s " w i t h o u t g l o v e s " is t h a t of e m b e l l i s h i n g t h e W o r k of t h e d e g r e e s , a n d w e q u o t e t h e following: Degree work in the United States is more dramatic than in most Empire Jurisdictions. But are stage effects, such as those suggested in the quoted paragraphs above, necessary? Does Masonry need it? Must reliance be placed on spectacular embellishments, stage sensationalism, the adaptation of our sublime ritual to the methods of stage histrionics and theatrical conventionalism, in order to awaken in the Craftsmen a sense of what it means to be a Mason? Granting that in the Ancient Mysteries, which dramatised initiation, are to be found the origins of Masonry, as contended by learned Masons, should not the Craft be big enough, strong enough, faithful enough to our symbolisms, to adhere to the ritual, the whole ritual, and nothing but the ritual, instead of adopting what, at its best, is no other than vaudevillian ceremonial? One may appreciate the good Intentions of those who advocate these adventitious aids to progressive Masonry. But there is sound truth in the Johnsonian dictum that a certain place "is paved with good intentions," or the still more modem assertion of the gun-tool that he "didn't know it was loaded." Masonry needs neither "paving stones" nor ignorance of the loaded gun. The Plan of Masonry is Masonry's attraction. The carrying out of that Plan Is the objective of every true-hearted Mason. Any attempt at stage methods to heighten attractiveness can only defeat its own object. Puppet-show ritualism is foreign to Masonry, and the sooner the ultra-modernists realise it, and get busy with the real, honest-to-goodness Plan, leaving everything else alone, the better. O u r P r o c e e d i n g s for 1932 i s g i v e n a l m o s t u n l i m i t e d s p a c e in h i s splendid r e p o r t a n d w e a r e g r a t e f u l t o h i m for t h i s k i n d n e s s . R e f e r r i n g t o t h e w r i t e r ' s w o r k he q u o t e s v e r y liberally a n d h i s c o m m e n t s a r e complimentary even beyond w h a t the w r i t e r be-
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lieves i s d e s e r v i n g ; h o w e v e r , w e t h a n k h i m f o r h i s e x p r e s s i o n s of confidence i n t h e o n e w h o p r e p a r e s t h i s r e p o r t . FREDERICK ARTHUR McMULLEN, M . ' . W.". G r a n d M a s t e r . A. E . J E N S E N , R . ' . W . " . G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , P e r t h . JAMES W . E . ARCHDEACON,
Correspondent.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA—1934. Lodges, 1 4 3 ; m e m b e r s , 8,972; n e t g a i n , 132. P e r t h , M a y 24, 1934. FRED A . MCMULLEN, M . ' . W.". G r a n d Master. O u r Grand Representative w a s n o t in attendance. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r h a d t h e p l e a s u r e of d e d i c a t i n g f o u r n e w T e m p l e s d u r i n g h i s y e a r of service. N o t h i n g f u r t h e r , a s i d e f r o m t h e o r d i n a r y a f f a i r s w h i c h c o m e t o t h e a t t e n t i o n of a l l G r a n d M a s t e r s , i s t o b e found in 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 n d t h e r e fore t h e r e i s n o t h i n g f u r t h e r t o c o n s i d e r in t h i s r e p o r t . The Report on Correspondence w a s prepared by Brother JAMES W . E . ARCHDEACON a n d h i s p r e f a c e t o t h i s r e v i e w i s e x t r e m e l y i n t e r e s t i n g a n d o n l y t h e l i m i t e d s p a c e allowed f o r t h i s w o r k p r e v e n t s t h e q u o t i n g of m o r e t h a n t h e following, b e l i e v i n g i t will g i v e o u r r e a d e r s s o m e i d e a of w h a t o t h e r s t h i n k r e l a t i v e t o r e d u c i n g t h e lengfth of t h e R e p o r t o n C o r r e s p o n d e n c e : In last year's volume I pointed out that the Grand Master's "harangues" as provided for in the Old Regulations, and for years past delivered vicariously (by Grand Orators), were diminishing In number, and I surmised that prudential reasons arising out of economic conditions were responsible. Probably, to the same cause may be attributed the smaller compass which reviews of Grand Lodge Proceedings occupy in many of the volumes noticed by reviewers. The old editorial cry of "cut it down" seems to be heard in very many instances. I t is debatable whether such elimination and restriction is wisely conceived. That the coat should be cut to suit the length of the cloth may be true. If finance prohibits any more than the "button" of the old and ineffective Scottish tailor who declared that he had been "cuttin' and contrivin', and couldna mak' great coat, little coat, waistcoat, and breech," but admitted that out of t h e remnant of the "cutin' " he could "mak' a button,"—well, the "button" is better than nothing. But, are there no means of making more than the "button"? Is it likely to fulfil the purposes of the whole suit wherewith the reading brethren were to be clothed with knowledge of what is being done in the Masonic world ? The purpose of a review of Fraternal Correspondence is educational. The object In view is to inform the brethren of what is taking place in Jurisdictions outside their own, and thereby strengthen that family feeling with which one is inspired by the phrase, "Brethren of the Mystic Tie." Our third G.P., Truth, means more than the virtue in its restricted sense. I t comprehends all knowledge as adumbrated in the answer given to Pilate's question—the answer, "hereafter ye shall see,"—our progress towards that stage when, as said by the J e w of Tarsus, "we shall know as we a r e known." The understanding of the worth-whileness of the world-wideness of Masonry is what reviewers are
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retained by Grand Lodges to convey to the brethren. Save in two or three instances—the wealthier Grand Lodge which can afford them—the pecuniary rewards paid do not correspond with the devotion and the labour of t h e reviewers, and their high appreciation of t h e greatness of the task set them. They review, not for fame, but for the good of their fellows, and the reward which lies in the consciousness that they are using their best endeavours to devote their talents to the service of their brethren. And as the object is a worthy one; as the reviews are amongst those means sanctioned over a long period of years for enlightening the brethren; as the necessity of an enlightened Masonry is imperious if Masonry is to fulfil its mission; as all these benefits are designed to flow from the reviews of Fraternal Correspondence, it is difficult to conceive that the utility of the "button" is equal to, or even comparable with, the utility of the completed suit. O u r Proceeding's f o r 1933 a r e r e v i e w e d in t h i s splendid r e p o r t . H e concludes h i s r e v i e w of K a n s a s w i t h t h e following c o m p l i m e n t a r y reference to t h e w r i t e r : The hand of the skilled Craftsman is again exhibited by R. W. Bro. A. K. WILSON, Chairman of the Cammittee on Correspondence, in the attractive series of reviews of the Proceedings of other Grand Lodges, with valuable statistical tables as an appendix. My brother always sets a s high a standard in his reviews as he did in the efficient and faithful discharge of his duties as Grand Secretary over a period of many years, and it is impossible to read the fine report presented without admiration for the judgment which selects the best extracts from the different volumes, and the good feeling which punctuates them with frank but kindly comments. As usual, Bro. WILSON is the soul of generosity to Western Australia, and his treatment of our volume for 1932 is appreciated. The Western Australian reviewer is grateful for the appraisal of his own share in that volume. FREDERICK AETHUR MCMULLEN, M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r . A. E . JENSEN, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Perth. J A M E S W . E . ARCHDEACON,
Correspondent.
WEST VIRGINIA—1933. L o d g e s , 1 6 5 ; m e m b e r s , 32,330; n e t loss, 1,065. M o r g a n t o w n , October 11, 1933. I. W A D E C O F F M A N , M . ' . W . ' .
Grand
Master.
Our Grand
Representative,
Brother
PARE H .
IJORENTZ, w a s present.
I n h i s a n n u a l a d d r e s s t h e G r a n d M a s t e r h a d n o t h i n g special t o offer in t h e p r e f a c e a n d t h e r e f o r e w e p a s s o n t o o t h e r s u b j e c t s . D o m e s t i c a n d a d m i n i s t r a t i v e a f f a i r s a r e fully covered in h i s a d dress, from which we quote t h e following: The District Deputy Grand Master who possesses a knowledge of the laws and customs of the Fraternity, and who by experience and aptitude is qualified t o represent the Grand Lodge in his district, renders a val-
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uable service to Masonry. Wherever such a Deputy is found, he should be retained from year to year.
* * * * * * In many of our Lodges, also, there is an awakening to the rich field of intellectual delights that Masonry offers him who cares to acquaint himself with its history and literature. Individual Masons have long been attracted by such study; and the need for exploration among the monuments of the mind which the Order has erected in its long history, has often been urged upon the Lodges in this jurisdiction. The Grand Lodge has uniformly declined to subscribe to modem and ready-made courses of Masonic research. It has done so in the belief that such study Is apt to lead to superficial results. Our Lodges have followed the better course of assigning for research, from the older and well established sources, subjects in Masonic history or philosophy, to be followed by discussion at a communication of the Lodge. This practice should be encouraged in every Lodge. Under "Finances and Education" we find the following interesting words concerning the erection of buildings for Masonic Halls and the like: The present experiences of some of our Lodges tend to prove the wisdom of some such proposal; and it may be well for the brethren to give further consideration to it before the next cycle of business and Masonic inflation. The Grand Lodge is without authority or means to come to the assistance of those building projects which have proven too great for the needs of the Lodges and their ability to support. In a sense, however, the reputation of the whole fraternity is involved; and the most serious efforts should, therefore, be made by the Lodges to refinance these undertakings in such manner as will preserve the good name of the Order, at whatever sacrifice demanded. M.'. W.'. Brother LEWIS N. TAVENNER presented the usual Report on Correspondence, in which is included a review of our 1933 Proceedings. FRANK F . FLAIG, M.'. W.'. Grand Master, P a r k e r s b u r g . GEORGE S . LAIDLEY, M . ' . W . " . Grand Secretary, Charleston. LEWIS N. TAVENNER, P.". G.'. M.'., Correspondent, P a r k e r s burg. Next Annual, Parkersburg.
(No date given).
WISCONSINâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1934. Lodges, 311; members, 58,378; net loss, 2,323. Milwaukee, June 12, 1934. THOMAS LOIGNON, M . " . W . ' . Grand Master. Our Grand Representative was not in attendance. We find the following in the preface to the Grand Master's address:
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In rendering an account of my administration as Grand Master I am conscious of and possessed with mixed feelings that I shall soon be relieved of t h e burdens of officeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;regret that I have not been able to do more for our beloved Craft and that I shall be deprived of the close association with the brethren, which I have so much enjoyed; with satisfaction that we have come through a most difficult year thoroughly solvent, both spiritually and financially; and finally with the realization that the duties of the office of Grand Master are not lightly to be assumed. The demands deserve the best that any man can give. U n d e r t h e s u b j e c t of " M a s o n i c T e m p l e " t h e G r a n d M a s t e r h a d t h e following: t o s a y : I recommend that in the future any Lodge contemplating the erection of a Masonic Temple shall submit its plans, together with financial statement and proposed plan of financing the building, to the Grand Master for his approval, or a committee that he may appoint to assist him in making his final decision. The experience of the past few years seems to warrant some action by this Grand Lodge to prevent making the same mistake twice. Someone has said that a wise man profits by his mistakes, but no one but a fool makes the same mistake twice. T h i s is in a c c o r d w i t h o u r o w n l a w on t h i s s u b j e c t . I n h i s conclusion w e find t h e following i n t e r e s t i n g w o r d s : The experiences connected with my year as Grand Master have been priceless. Without a single exception, wherever I have visited in my official capacity, all the Brethren have extended to me a most hearty welcome. No one ever received more kindly treatment from his Brethren. For all these evidences of friendship and loyalty I give you my most heartfelt thanks. A l t h o u g h l i m i t e d in s p a c e t h e w r i t e r c a n n o t r e f r a i n f r o m q u o t ing t h e following from t h e address delivered b y P a s t Grand M a s t e r HERBERT N . L A F L I N :
The institution of Freemasonry as it has come down to us from the past, in its organization, government, jurisprudence, polity, and moral philosophy is not the creation or achievement of any man or group. I t has developed by evolutionary processes through the centuries. I t is a growth, comparable to a great tree, its roots reaching deep down into the hearts and lives of men, its branches lifting high and spreading wide in the simlight of God's eternal truth. Speeches "are made by fools like me, but only God can make a tree." Only by God's leadership and inspiration could the institution of Freemasonry have been developed. Freemasonry is a unit, one body of free men, its several divisions, like the stones of King SOLOMON'S temple, fitting with such exact nicety that neither discord nor confusion should disturb the wellbeing of its common life. T h e R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e , p r e p a r e d b y M . ' . W . ' . B r o t h e r AiDRO J E N K S , i n c l u d e s a r e v i e w of o u r 1933 P r o c e e d i n g s . OSCAR L . D E A N , M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r , L a C r o s s e . W I L L I A M F . WEILER, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Milwaukee. FRANK J E N K S , C o r r e s p o n d e n t , M a d i s o n . N e x t A n n u a l , M i l w a u k e e , J u n e 1 1 , 1935.
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WYOMING—1933. Lodges, 49; members, 8,162; net loss, 256. Lander, August 23, 1933. FRED S . FOBES, M . ' . W . " . Grand Mas-
ter. In submitting his annual report the Grand Master states t h a t for the third time in the history of their Grand Lodge they show a net loss in membership. The Librarian reports that photographs of all their Past Grand Masters were hung in the Grand Lodge Library, beginning with that of their first Grand Master who served in 1874. The retiring Grand Master was presented with the customary "Past Master's Jewel" which of course refers to a P a s t Grand Master's jewel. Kansas for 1933 is reviewed and made a part of the Report on Correspondence prepared by the Grand Secretary, Brother JOSEPH M. LOWNDES. CHABLES C . MITCHELL, M . ' . W . " . Grand Master, Lovell.
JOSEPH M. LOWNDES, Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Casper. Next Annual, Casper, August 27, 1934.
WYOMING—1934. Lodges, 49; members, 7,977; net loss, 185. Casper, August 27, 1934.
CHARLES C . MITCHELL, M . " . W . " .
Grand Master. The Grand Master has nothing out of the ordinary to offer in the preface to his address other than the usual acknowledgment of the honor conferred upon him and his shortcomings in not measuring up to what he considered as the standard. During the year three of their Past Grand Masters were called upon to answer the final summons—Brothers FRANCIS S . KING, HAROLD BANNER and EMIL A. ABRY. The Historiaji of the Grand Lodge, Brother ALFRED J. MOKLER,
presented an interesting report and while it is confined to local Masonic affairs in their jurisdiction the following paragraph will no doubt interest our members: Wyoming lodge, No. 28, at South Pass City, which is now Wyoming lodge, No. 2, at Lander, probably has the most colorful and interesting history of any of our forty-nine lodges. Three charters have been issued to this lodge: One from the Grand Lodge of Nebraska, one from Colorado, and one from Wyoming. Time will not permit me to recite the history of any of our lodges, but I am going to relate one very interesting incident that occurred in the lodge at South Pass City many years ago. A man
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whose given name was Amos was being passed to the degree of Fellowcraft. CHARLEY FOGG was acting as Master. During the perambulation about the lodge roam, the Master was reciting the 2nd verse, 8th chapter of Amos: "And the Lord said unto me: 'Amos, what seest thou'." At this Juncture the candidate stopped the march, facing the east, said: " I don't see a d u m thing, CHARLEY!"
That is the trouble with many of our Brethren today, "they don't see a d u m thing in Masonry," and they do not practice its teachings. To quote further from Amos would not be inappropriate: "For I know your manifold transgressions and your mighty sins; they afflict the just; they take a bribe, and they turn aside the poor in the gate from the right." "Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb into heaven, thence will I bring them down." "And I will turn your feasts into mourning, and all your songs into lamentations." F r o m t h e R e p o r t of t h e C u s t o d i a n w e q u o t e t h e following: Just as Masonry blends the practical and the ideal, so Masonry blends good fellowship and informality with respect and dignity. Last year I called to the attention of the brethren that it has long been an unwritten law, but a well respected one, that no brother addressing a Masonic lodge is at liberty to use off-color stories which he would not tell if the wives and daughters of his brethren also were present. Just as a communication of a Masonic lodge is neither the time nor the place for the off-color story, so is a Masonic gathering of any kind not the place for anything that may offend or embarrass any member or his family. May all the Craft remember this. I n t h e R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e w e find a v e r y nice r e v i e w of o u r 1934 P r o c e e d i n g s . T h e r e p o r t w a s compiled b y t h e i r G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , B r o t h e r JOSEPH M . LOWNDES. JOHN STANSBURY, M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r , D o u g l a s . JOSEPH M . L O W N D E S , R . ' . W . ' . G r a n d S e c r e t a r y a n d C o r r e spondent, Casper. N e x t A n n u a l , D o u g l a s , A u g u s t 26, 1935.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
M/.W.-.GRAND LODGE OF
ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF
KANSAS. EIGHTIETH ANNUAL. COMMUNICATION, HELD IN THE CITY OF TOPEKA, KANSAS, February 19 and 20, A. D. 1936, A. L. 5936.
VOLUME XXIII, PART 3.
M.'. W.'. JAMES H . WENDORFF, Grand Master, Leavenworth. M.'. W.'. ELMER F. STRAIN, Grand Secretary, Topeka.
1936.
OTTO R. SOUDERS GRAND MASTER ,
February 21, 1935, to February 20, 1936.
GRAND OFFICERS FOR 1936. M.'. W.'. JAMES H . WENDORFF R.'. W.'. CHARLEY B . ERSKINE R.'. W.'. HENRY S. BuziCK, JR R.'. W.'. CLAUD F . YOUNG M.'. W.*. JOHN MCCTJLLAGH M.'. W.'. ELMER F. STRAIN R.'. W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON Bro. JOSEPH R . BURNS W.". A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND W.'. FRED T. NYE W.'. GEORGE E . SEYBOLD W.". F R A N K W . BROWN W.'. A. GLEN KINCAID W.'. HOWELL T. REES... W.'. HOMER T. HARDEN W.'. LAUREN DALE RIGG
Grand Master Leavenworth. Deputy Grand Master Cimarron. Grand Senior Warden Sylvan Grove. Grand Junior Warden Fort Scott. Grand Treasurer Galena. Grand Secretary Topeka. Grand Secretary Emeritus.Topeka.. Grand Chaplain Wichita. Grand Senior Deacon Kansas City. Grand Junior Deacon Leavenworth. Grand Marshal Topeka. Grand Sword Bearer McDonald. Grand Senior Steward Wathena. Grand Junior Steward Leoti. Grand Pursuivant Wichita. Grand Tyler
.L«on.
PLACE OF MEETING—1937. The Eighty-first Annual Communication of The M.". W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas will be held in the city of Wichita, Kansas, beginning a t 9:00 o'clock A . M . on Wednesday, the 17th, and concluding on Thursday, the 18th day of February, A. D. 1937, A. L. 5937.
THE CUT—WICHITA
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
M.-. W.-. GRAND LODGE —OF— A. F . & A. M. OF KANSAS.
EIGHTIETH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
ToPEKA, KANSAS, February 19, 1936. The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas assembled in Annual Communication in Representative Hall in the City of Topeka, Kansas, W^ednesday, the 19th day of February, A. D. 1936, A. L. 5936, at 9:00 o'clock A. M. GRAND OFFICERS PRESENT. Grand Master Wichita. M.'•. w . - OTTO R . SOUDERS Deputy Grand Master Leavenworth. R." . W.', JAMES H . WENDORFF R.- . W.". CHARLEY B . ERSKINE Grand Senior Warden Cimarron. R.- . W.V HENRY S . BUZICK, J R Grand Junior Warden Sylvan Grove. M.'•. w . ' JOHN MCCULLAGH Grand Treasurer Galena. M.'•. w . ' ELMER F . STRAIN Grand Secretary Topeka. Grand Secretary Bmeritus..Topeka. R." . W . ' ALBERT K . WILSON Bro. FRED W. CONDIT Grand Chaplain EI Dorado. Grand Senior Deacon Fort Scott. W.". CLAUD F . YOUNG Grand Junior Deacon Wichita. W.\ BENJAMIN F . HULL W.", CHARLES H . MCBRAYER. Grand Marshal Kiowa. W.V OSCAR A. BROWN as Grand Sword Bearer McDonald. W.", ELBY O . LOLLAR as Graiid Senior Steward Dodge City. W.'. OTTO H . ROMMEL Grand Junior Steward Watervllle. W.". HOMER T . HARDEN Grand Pursuivant .Wichita. W.'. LAUREN DALE RIGG Grand Tyler Leon.
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OPENING. 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 prayer by Brother FRED W . CONDIT, Grand Chaplain. The M.'. W.'. Grand Master extended an invitation to all Master Masons in good standing to visit during the Annual Communication. Direction was also given the Grand Secretary to convey greetings and very best wishes from the Annual Communication to those of the official family and Past Grand Masters prevented from attending by illness or infirmities. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
Grand Representatives in attendance were introduced and welcomed by the Deputy Grand Master. M.'. W.'. THOMAS G. FITCH acknowledged the courtesy and presented the good-will and best wishes of other Grand Jurisdictions. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.
M.'. W.'. FERRIS M . HILL introduced R.'. W.". CHANA. PHILLIPS, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska, to whom the usual courtesies were extended. As a special courtesy, the Grand Marshal introduced CELLOR
M.'. W.'. THOMAS G. FITCH, R . ' . E . ' . GEORGE F . BEEZLEY, and M.'. E.'. NATHAN B . THOMPSON, the executive offi-
cers of the Scottish and York Rite Bodies. R.'. W.'. CHARLES W . HEIDEMANN, representing Kansas near the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin, was introduced and welcomed by the M.'. W.'. Grand Master.
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
W.'. ROBERT H . MONTGOMERY, 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 Credentials begs leave to report t h e following members and representatives present and entitled t o seats in this Grand Lodge:
GRAND OFFICERS.
M.". W.". O T T O R . SOUDERS
Grand Master.
R.". W.'. JAMES H. WENDORFF Deputy Grand Master. _R.;.W,\ CHARLEY B.ERSKINE....................Grand Senior Warden. ~R.'. W.". HENRY S. BuziCK, JR ....Grand Junior Warden. M.". W . ' . J O H N MCCULLAGH
Grand Treasurer.
M.'. W.". ELMER F . STRAIN
Grand Secretary.
Bro. FRED W . CONDIT
Grand Chaplain.
W.'. CLAUD F . YOUNG W.'. B E N J A M I N F . HULL
Grand Senior Deacon. Grand Junior Deacon.
W.'. CHARLES H. MCBRAYER
W.'. OSCAR A . BROWN W.". ELBY O. LOLLAR W.'. OTTO H . ROMMEL
Grand Marshal.
as Grand Sword Bearer. as Grand Senior Steward. Grand Junior Steward.
W.'. HOMER T . HARDEN
Grand Pursuivant.
W.'. LAUREN DALE RIGG
Grand Tyler.
SUB-OFFICERS.
Bro. HENRY J. ALLEN
Grand Orator.
W.'. K E N N E T H N . POMEROY Bro.,LEON L. COUSLAND Bro. JOSEPH L . KIRK
Assistant Grand Secretary. Official Stenographer. Assistant Grand Tyler.
W.'. HAEVEY O . DAVIS
Lecturer.
W.". STANFORD M . SMART
Lecturer.
W.". CHARLES A . WELLS
Lecturer.
588
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
PAST GRAND MASTERS.
February, Year of
Service. M.'. W.'. T H O M A S G. P I T C H M.'. w . ' . THOMAS L . BOND M.'. w . ' . ALEXANDER A . SHARP M.". w.". W M . EASTON HUTCHISON M.'. w . ' . W I L L I A M L . BURDICK M.*. w . " . GILES H . LAMB M.". W.". B E N S . PAULEN M.'. W.*. J O H N MCCULLAGH M.'. W . ' . RICHARD E . BIRD M.". W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN M.'. W.*. CHARLES A. LOUCKS M.". W.". JOHN W. NEILSON M.'. w . ' . CHARLES N . FOWLER M.". W.". FERRIS M. H I L L M.'. w . ' . GEORGE F . BEEZLEY M.". W . ' . J A Y B . KIRK M.". W.'. J. FORREST AYRES
1904 1906 I9li 1912 1915 1916 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931
M.'. W.". JOHN M. KiNKEL
1932
M.". W.'. GEORGE O . FOSTER M.'. W . ' . J A M E S A . CASSLER
1933 1934
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
District No. JESSE A . H A L L PERCY L . KELLOGG HARRY D . E V A N S D E W I T T M . STILES LEO C . LUCAS RAYMOND H . S T A R N E S ALBERT B . MARTIN ORA MORGAN HARVEY G. L O W R A N C E ROY E . DYER LEWIS S . G E C K E L E R FLOYD S. ECORD FRANK W . HURLEY ALVA M . JOHNSTON ROY C. FOWLER STANLEY W . SMITH ROSS C. MCCORMICK GUY E . RUTH EDWARD JOHNSON FRED H . K R U G FRANK O. R E N N E R
3 5 7 9 10 12 13 14 16 17 18 23 25 27 31 33 36 37 45 46 47
District No. GEORGE W . SMITH WILLIAM B . PALMER HENRY N . V A N D O R E N HULBERT G . LOCKARD WILLIAM C . MCCORMICK FRANCIS c . T R O U P LESLIE L . H U L L ORMEL B . BAILEY RALPH L . DICKEY JACOB H . MOORE CLINTON LONG ELMER S . NANCE FRANK C . T U L E Y JOHN H . M A T T I C E AusTA L . P A R S O N S HARRY M . SWEET ^. CHARLES H . BOOTH ZEDDIE F . SPROUT JAMES H . TRICE C A R L E . GODDARD
48 49 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 60 62 63 65 67 69 70 72 74 75 76
1936-36.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
KANSAS.
589
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
Alabama Arizona California Canada Chile Colorado Connecticut Cuba Delaware District of Columbia Ecuador England Florida Georgia Honduras Illinois Kentucky........ Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Mexico (YorkG.-. L,.".) Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Nebraska Nevada New Brunswick New Hampshire New York North Carolina Nova Scotia Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Philippine Islands Puerto Rico Rhode Island Scotland South Australia South Carolina South Dakota Tasmania Tennessee.
M.'. W. . JOHN M . K I N K E L . W.' . C L A I H ) F . Y O U N G . M.'. W.'. W M . E A S T O N H U T C H I S O N . M.". W.' GEORGE O . F O S T E R . W. , C H A R L E S W . W I L L I A M S . W.' L A U R E N D A L E R I G G . W.' . CLARENCE R. A T E N . W. '. ROY H . CLOSSEN. W.' . ELMER S. NANCE. M.'. W.â&#x20AC;¢. FERRIS M. HILL. M.'. W.''. J A Y B . KIRK. R . ' . W . ' ALBERT K. WILSON. M . ' . W . ' . ELMER F . S T R A I N . W . CLICK FOCKELE. W.' . FRANK D . S P E R R Y . M . ' . W . '. C H A R L E S N . F O W L E R . W. . ROBERT H . M O N T G O M E R Y . W. . H O M E R T . H A R D E N . M.'. W. . R I C H A R D E . B I R D . W.",. M O S E S H . C O L E . M.'. W.' W I L L I A M L . B U R D I C K . R . ' . W. . ALBERT K. W I L S O N . M.'. W, . J . F O R R E S T A Y B E S . W.' K E N N E T H N . P O M E R O Y . W. . GEORGE H A R M A N . W. . E A R L T . P Y L E . W. . F R A N K M . Y E O M A N . W.' . H A R R Y E . PEACH. M.'. W.". JAMES A . CASSLER. M . \ W."'. GEORGE F . B E E Z L E Y . W.' . R. N E L S O N L O N G . M.'. W.'. JOHN MCCULLAGH. W." . PHILIP EUGENE STOTLER. W. '. DAVID A . N Y W A L L . R.". W. , C H A R L E Y B . E R S K I N E . W. . ROY G. S H E A R E R . W.''. EDGAR T . FOSTER. W.' FRED N . RAYMOND. W.' . HARVEY o . DAVIS. W." . RICHARD W . EVANS. 31.". W." . OTTO R . SOUDERS. M.'. W.". CHARLES A. LOUCKS. M.'. W.'. B E N S . PAULEN. ' W.' . OSCAR A . BROWN.
590
PROCEEDINGS
OF
THE
February,
Texas
M.". W . ' . G I L E S H . L A M B .
Washington Western Australia West Virginia Wisconsin
M.' W.'. THOMAS G. FITCH. M." W . " . JOHN W . N E I L S O N . R . ' W.". J A M E S H . W E N D O R F F .
W.". S T A N F O R D M . S M A R T .
PAST MASTERS. FRED ASA
T. NYE
No.
T . HOGE
2
PERRIN
2
CARL H . MOORE
K . SYMNS
32
3
32 34 34
HOLMES W . HAVILAND
3
ZOLO A . E M E R S O N MELviN J . T H O M P S O N CULVER D . Y E T T E R
WALTER
H . WILLIAMS
3
LUTHER
GEORGE A . B L A K E S L E E
5
CLIFFORD W . B A L D W I N . . . .
WILLIAM
PHILIP EUGENE HARRY
STOTLER..
YORK
3
No.
A. MERKER
31
37
39
6
LEO S. L A R G E
40
DAVID P A S S O N
6
ARTHUR E . HXTODLESTON..
6
EDWARD C. S T A R I N CHARLES W . G A R R I S O N FRANK L . H U N N CHARLES A L E X A N D E R FRANK W . M I L L S FRANK L. S T E V E N S
42 44 48 50 51 51
IVOR E . DAVIS ED O. SCHOONOVER EDGAR D . MAY
51 51 51
CHARLES A . G A R D I N E R HUGH B . M C G R A T H
51 51 51
H . QUAKENBUSH
FRED N . RAYMOND
6
J A M E S E . VANDERVORT
7
WALTER
8
S.
HUFF
CHARLES W . WILLIAMS.... JOHN
8
H . PARKER
9
ROBERT H . S T E W A R T FRED H U F F M A N ALVA M . J O H N S T O N
9 10 12
ORVAL
12
E,
MOON
J. MANUEL H U G H E S HARRY E . P E A C H
12 12
SHERMAN
CHARLES
12
GROVER C. U R B A N S K Y
52
14
JOHN
52
16
J A M E S S . FITZGERALD
53
16
VERNON T. N I C H O L S O N . . . .
56
JAMES JOHN
G. WEST
C . BLEVINS A.
.-
EDELBLUTE
GEORGE H . R A I L S B A C K
CHESTER
T . BOURASSA..,. E.
A.
JOSS
S T E I N M E YER
51
RICHARD H . CRAVENS
60
17
WALTER D . MILLER
62
SCOTT E . K E L S E Y
17
ROBERT H . M O N T G O M E R Y .
63
FREDERICK
17
GLENN
17
F R E D F . CLOBRIDGE
NATHAN B . T H O M P S O N . . . . GEORGE
E.
SEYBOLD A.
REHKOPF..
ULYSSES U . SHOAF
._
17
E . WILLIAMS
63 64
ALFARD p . H O L E Y
17
S. G U Y BATDORF
66
BLANTON
F . MESSICK
17
WILLIAM A . RUMFORD
68
E L I S H A H . ANDERSON
17
ARTHUR A . M A R T I N
77
PERCY
17
JAMES
L . MILLER
79
19
OPHER
L.
79
19 20
GEORGE H . W H I T E CHAKLES E . SCOTT
79 79
27"
CHARLES
80
L . REED
ROY O. EVANS ADOLPH GEORGE GLICK
H . CONERUS M.
KLUSMIRE
FOCKELE
ENGLE
A . REMY
GRAND
1935-36. HORACE
M.
RICKARDS
WILLIAM
NELSON
WILLIAM
C. WELLS
JAMES
ALLEN
LEWIS
E . MCLAIN
N O . 86 86 '.....
ROBERT C. C A L D W E L L BEAMER M . NELSON RAY
B . RAMSEY
JOHN I.
BRANDENBURGER
PAUL W . KlRKPATRICK.... LYNN R . BRODRICK ALBERT F . H A R T W I C H ROBERT E . NORK
CLAUD E . VERNE
SMITH
HAMLIN
EWIN
L . FALKNER
ALBERT L . Y O U N G ROY
G.
SHEARER
MONTE
J.
SWEET
CHARLES R . CULBERTSON.. GLEN ROY
CHAMBERLAIN H.
CLOSSEN
A R T H U R L . SEVERANCE STUART S . YOUNG FORREST JAMES
H.
CORSER
M . JACOBY
J A M E S N . MASTERS BENJAMIN ARTHUR
C.
L.
GREENFIELD
DYER
ELLIS F I N K GUY
L. LINNENS
CLARENCE E . M A I N MYLES F . P E M B E R WILLIAM
E.
LEDBETTER....
EDWARD F . L A N E JAMES B . SWENSON WILLIAM
F . SHEA
WILLIAM
B . ECKLEY
CHARLES
R.
EARL
LUSK
T . PYLE
FLOYD I. S H O A F
JOHN A . H E T Z E L CHARLES F . HUTTON
CARL F . HARDER FRANK
D.
SPERRY
RALPH
P.
BEATTY
LODGE OF
90 90 90 90 90 90 90 91 91 91 91 91 93 96 97 98 98 99 99 99 102 102 102 103 107 107 108 110 110 114 117 117 117 117 129 133 133 133 134 134 142 142 144 146 146
591
KANSAS.
EARL L. M A G A T H A N
N o 147
152 158 158 WERNER B . LEVIN BERTINE P . WALKER 160 LOUIS B . BURT 161 LOUIS E . PAETKE 161 162 C H A R L E S V. H A Y N E S 162 LOYD J. COBUN HAROLD C. GEIGER 162 162 S A M U E L M . HIBBARD 162 ELMER o . B R O W N ARTT-TTIR J . R K Y E R 162 162 T H O M A S J. M E I S N E R 162 G L E N N . CRAMER 162 CLYDE E . R E I N H A R T 162 W I L L I A M WORWAG 162 ROY A. C A S H M A N 162 E L M E R J . HAROLD 167 RoscoE E . PETERSON 172 GEORGE G . H U L T Q V I S T 174 THEODORE A . W E N D T L A N D 178 EDGAR J. MYERS 179 LEWIS M . SCHRADER 181 CARL V. G I B S O N 193 GEORGE W . SUGGS 194 JESSE R. B E N D E R 197 ELMER GARD 199 CARL D. BOWER 199 H A R R Y V. K N A P P 205 ELMER R . Z I N N 212 EDGAR T . FOSTER 222 CLARENCE R. A T E N 222 THOMAS STAUTH 222 RICHARD W . E V A N S 222 ELBY O. LOLLAR 224 NEALY E . BLAIR 224 HIRAM ALLEN 224 JAMES R . FINLEY B. HAROLD GROFP 225 W I L L I A M A. H A R S H B A R G E R 225 225 GEORGE W . B A I N T E R 225 CHARLES C. KERNS 225 W I L L I A M C . CARTLIDGE.... DEAN S. SMITH 225 ALFRED M . W H I T E 225 SYLVESTER
JOHN
B.
L.
ROGERS
RULE
592
P/i
ZEDlt ^GS No. 225 225
SAMUEL ALEXANDER
225 232 257 269 271 271 272 272 272 272 280 290 303 303 303 303 305 305 306 307 311 316 321 321 322 322 323
ELMER J . C R A S K ALFRED H . HIESTEBMAN., ERLE S . FRANCIS EARL E . M E I L S HAROLD N . NICHOLS E L L I S E . ROBINSON ALVA L . SWEARINGEN ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND.. R U F U S S . CRAVENS JAMES A . SWAN ALBERT FOERSCHLER NOAH F . S H A W BENJAMIN F . DUNKIN.... DOUGLAS S . NEWELL
GiFFORD M. BOOTH FRED HORN GEORGE L . LIZER WILLIAM I. THOMPSON.... C L I N E C . CURTISS RAYMOND G . TRIPP WILLIAM A . WEIKAMP...... HAROLD L . BAUM
JOHN M. YEARICK
LEO J. SCHISLER LLOYD E . HOKE ARTHUR R . ECKMAN J O H N C . WILLIAMSON
OF THE
February,
..No. 327 ... 327 344 WALTER F . COLBURN... ... 344 JOSEPH A . MEYER W I L L I A M F . REECE 347 348 R. N E L S O N L O N G J O H N F . WIGGINS ... 3 6 1 364 C H A R L E S W . R I C K A R D . . ... 365 W I L L I A M D . K E N D E L L . . ...
BERYLE ROY
M.
MARIS
MAUZEY
CHARLES C . MCMURRAY.. JOSEPH F . D E M A I N ... WALTER L . OLSON JOHN F . HOLSHOUSER.. THOMAS E . VINCENT... R A L P H M . HARDER ... OSCAB A. BROWN ... CARL F . HERTLEIN J A M E S E UPLINGER ... H U G H S . SMILEY ... JOHN MOROZZO ... JOE MOROZZO ALBERT R . WALLACE
... ORVAL R . G I F P I N ... HAYNE A . D E R M I D ... CLYDE S . S H E L L E Y CHARLES E . REYNOLDS. ... EMERSON B . WELLS CHARLES A . W E L L S
369
371 374 374 376 378 383 394 404 406 408 408 429 431 433 433 419 420 420
LODGE REPRESENTATIVES.
Smithton
No. 1.—GALE M A N N , M., proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Leavenworth
No. 2.—WILLIAM M . FOWLER, S . W . , proxy for M.;
MILTON H . SNOOK, J. w .
Wyandotte
No. 3.—ROLLIE
M . EADS, S . W . , proxy for M.; RALPH
S. MOURNING, J. w .
Washington
No. 5.—LLOYD E . HOLDER, M . , proxy for S. W.; AUGUS-
TUS W. SENG, J. W. Lawrence No. 6.—B. F R A N K L I N KNOTTS, M . ; FRANK S. W.; GUY H . P H I L L I P S , J . W . Union No. 7.—WALTER
E . JONES,
ESTES, M . ; LESLIE E . JAECKE, S . W . ; E D -
WARD C. VERBEKE, J. W. Rising Sun No. 8.—EARL L . LYON, M . ; GEORGE W . CASSELL, S . W . ; WILLIAM A . CLARK, proxy for J. w .
1935-36.
GRAND
Acacia
LODGE
No. 9.—THOMAS
OF KANSAS.
593
C . R Y T H E R , M . ; HAROLD S . PRESTON, S . W . ;
A R T H U R W . DOUGAN, J. W.
King
Solomon
No. 10.—JOHN
G . B A U M , J R . , M . , p r o x y for J . W . ;
ALBERT L . SHORT, S . W . Emporia
No.
12.—J.
E R N E S T IRELAND, M , ; W I L L I A M
P.
YEAROUT,
S. W . Oskaloosa
No.
11,.—G. E L I B O W E N , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . ; H E N R Y H .
E H L E R S , J. W.
Great Bend No. 15.—EMANUEL Lafayette
No.
SKLAR Topeka
K R U G , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d J . W .
16.—ALBERT
J. K R I G , S . W . , p r o x y f o r M . ;
HARRY
J . C A M P , M . ; J O E M . CASEBIER,
S. W . ;
J. W.
No.
17.—EDWARD
GEORGE E . C O A T S , J . w . Ottawa
No.
18.—HALE
B . B L A I R , p r o x y for M., S. W . a n d J. W .
OZat;ie J ^ o . J 9 . — W Y A T T
E . H A Y E S , M . , p r o x y for J. W.;
BENJAMIN
F . MURRAY, S. W . Valley
Falls
No.
21.—GEORGE
H A R M A N , p r o x y for M.; H O W E L L D .
W Y A T T , S . W . ; BERTON A. SHERMER, J. W . Palmyra
No.
Pacific
23.—JOHN
No.
W . B A K E R , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d J. W .
29.—MARION
M . MANION,
S. W . , proxy
for
M.
and
J. W . Towanda
No.
SO.—FREDRICK
H . K A S E N B U R G , S . W . , p r o x y for
M.
and J. W. Arcana
No.
31.—JEDEDIAH
F . A S H C R A F T , M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d
J. W . Auburn
No.
Havensville
32.—CARL No.
H . MOORE, p r o x y f o r M.
31,.—EDWARD
M . COATES, M . ; D A L E W . RICHARD-
S O N , J . W . ; W A L T E R C . R I C H A R D S O N , p r o x y f o r S. W . Hiawatha
No.
35.—RICHARD
R . STEWART, M . ; CLARENCE R . DOD-
SON, S. W . ; E L M E R E V A N S , J . W . Paola
No.
37.—CHARLES
H . CANFIELD,
M . , proxy
for
S. W .
and
J. W . Ida
No.
38.—HAROLD
F . S M I T H , M . , p r o x y for
J . W . ; VICTOR L .
KIRK, S. W . Seneca De
Soto
No.
39.—D.
No.
E D W A R D TAYLOR, M .
40.—JAMES
T . LARGE,
M . ; RAYMOND
S. W . ; L E O S . LARGE, p r o x y f o r J . W .
C.
HEDRICK,
594
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Holton No. i2.—JAMES W . HOLLIS, M . ; LESTER E . WARK, S . W . ; ORVIS C . BLOSSOM, J. w . Mackey
No. 48.—CECIL
C . R . FLETCHER, J. W., proxy for M. and
S. W. Nine Mile No. ifO.—ERNEST
M . WENDEL, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Lake No. 50.—LELAND A. HOWELL, M . ; WILLIAM A. O W E N , S. W . ; D A N VIERGEVEB, J. W. Orient No. 51.—KENNETH CLARK, M . ; FRANK S. W.; NORMAN R. W H I T N E Y , J. W.
Pottawatomie
C . MCCONNELL,
No. 52.—ARTHUR F . ALLEN, M., proxy for J. W.;
FRANK A. ALLEN, S . W .
Mission Hills No. 5Jf.—GEORGE L. PROVINCE, S. W., proxy for M. and J. W. Troy No. 55.—CHARLES McCracken
No.
E . L Y N E S S , M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
58.—HAROLD
WALKER, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Salina
No. 60.—LEON
CARLSON, M . , proxy for J. W.; L E E ROY V.
COLLINSj S. W. La Cygne No. 61.—HOWARD L. CLARKE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Bidgeway
No. 62.^-C. B E N J A M I N VINCENT, M., proxy for S. W.
and J. W. Adams
No. 63.—WILLIAM
Wathena
No. 61f.—LEWIS
H . COOK, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. A. WAKEMAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Gardner
No. 65.—JAMES
A. WILLIAMS, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Burlington
No.
66.—WILLIAM
N . BATDORF, M . ; GUY S . BATDORF,
proxy for J. W. Frankfort No. 67.—LLOYD J. ELLIOTT, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Hiram No. 68.—LE ROY SICKEL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Baxter
No.
71.—THOMAS
M . PUCKETT, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Huron No. 72.—VERGIL TEETER, M . ; CLARENCE A . BUTTRON, proxy for S. W.; FRED H . KLOEPPER, J. W.
1935-36.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
595
Clietopa No. 75.—ELDON R . MILES, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Mystic Tie No. 7Jt.—JOHN C . COX, M . , proxy for J. W.; EDWIN C . MCCRAY, proxy for S. W. Wamego No. 75.—MARK F. ROBERTS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. White Cloud No. 78.—ROY M. GREEN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Corinthian
No. 79.—JOHN W. WALTON, S . W . ; W A Y N E C . BROOK-
SHER, J. W., proxy for M. Zeredatha X
U.
No. 80.—CHARLES
HERRICK, M . , proxy for S. W. and
-ITT
VV .
Sutton No. 85.—LYMAN O. ADAMS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Sunflower
No. 86.—SELBY
BLACK, M . , proxy for J. W.; JAMES E .
FISHER, S . W . Golden Rule No. 90.—LIDA E . KENDALL, M . ; HAROLD C . HURST, S. W.; F R A N K E . BRADY, J. W.
Marysville No. 91.—WILLIAM and J. W. Devon No. 92.—EPH
C . SCHWARTZ, M . , proxy for S. W.
B . KEPLEY, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Girard No. 93.—J. HENRY MEYER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Harmony No. 94.—LAWRENCE V. HANSON, M . ; F R A N K L I N H . H A N NEKEN, S . W . ; H . CLAY TRALLE, J. W. Delaware No. 96.—CHARLES G . KIRBY, M . ; NOAH M . HOUCHIN, S. W.; VERNE HAMLIN, proxy for J. W.
Patmos No. 97.—ROBERT
COOPER, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Benevolent No. 98.—HAROLD J. PHEASANT, M . ; ALBERT L . YOUNG, proxy for S. W.; J. HENRY GILES, J. W.
Wichita No. 99.—GEORGE M. ASHFORD, M., proxy for J. W.; GEORGE P. KERRICK, S . W .
Prudence No. 100.—GEORGE R. FIELD, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Keystone No. 102.—LOY V A N HORN, M . ; ARTHUR L . SEVERANCE, proxy for S. W.; GROVER C . MAHLBY, J. W.
Cedar No. 103.—CHARLES
YOOS, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Frontier No. 101,.—LEROY E . SAWIN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Solomon City No. 105.—JOHN J. W.
R . LOUDON, M., proxy for S. W. and
596 .
PROCEEDINGS
Fidelity
OF THE
February.
No. 106.—ARLEY D. BURT, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Fortitude
No. 107.—HAROLD
P . HALL, M . ; LESTER E . MCCONNELL,
J. W. Memphis No. 108.—FRED HOGGATT, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. Winfield No. 110.—JOE E, L. BAILEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Hesperian No. 111.—AARON J. W.
E . STOVALL, proxy for M., S. W. and
St. John's No. lis.—ALFRED
M . CHERINGTON, M., proxy for S. W.;
CLIFFORD C . ANDERSON, J. w .
Advance No. II4.—HERMAN J. W. Parsons
T . WILBANKS, M . , proxy for S. W. and
No. in.—FREDRICK
H. SCHEIBNER,
M . ; CHARLES R .
BOOKER, S . W .
Altoona No. 118.—EVERETT E . MCNALLY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Cherokee No. 119.—LUTHER J. W.
B . HARGROVE, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Halcyon No. 120.—DAVID W . STERLING, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Clifton No. 122.—TALLY W . DANIEL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Cawker City No. 125.—ELMER J. W.
F . BOCK, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Munden No. 128.—OTTO T . PETERS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Belleville No. 129.—EUGENE L. NELSON, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Equity No. 131.—JOHN R. MILLS, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Carson
No.
132.—LYMAN
R . LOETHER, M . ; CHARLES E . HODGES,
S. W.; FLOYD L. VAUGHN, J. W. Crescent
No.
133.—EMMBTT
HAYES, M . ; FORREST R . LIVINGSTON,
S. W.; AMOS P. GILLILAND, J. W. Clay Center No. 134.—CONRAD G . JOHNSON, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Cherryvale
No. 1ST.—HENRY F. LEWIS, M . ; CHARLES S . M C G I N -
NESS, S. W. Reno No. HO.—WILLIAM J. W.
N . WOODWARD, M . , proxy for S. W. and
1935-36.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
597
Signal No. 11,1.—DARRELL B . WHITE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Newton No. 1^2.—RALPH W . MCREYNOLDS, M . ; HAROLD T . D U N LAP, S. W.; J O H N A . HETZEL, proxy for J. W.
Gilead No. m.—ALFRED
GORDON, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W.
Mt. Vernon No. lJf5.—BEN WILSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Ellsworth No. lJf6.—RUDOLPH J. KOTTMANN, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Centre No. 11,1.—WILLIAM J. HAAS, M . ; JOSEPH H . BURKERT, proxy for S. W.; J O H N L . SCOTT, proxy for J. W.
Thayer No. H9.—HARRISON and J. W. Wellington J. W.
M . MINNICH, M , , proxy for S. W.
No. 150.—PERRY E. MILLER, proxy for M., S. W. and
Lebo No. 152.—GARY F . ROBINSON, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. Lincoln No. 151,.—CHARLES E . HOLMAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Haven No. 157.—ORVILLE J. W.
J. WALCHER, M., proxy for S. W. and
Active No. 158.—LOUIS A. CHEW, M.; WALTER A. SHUCK, S . W . ; HAZEN T . SHAEFFER, J. W.
Saqui No. i60.—LESLIE G . CALDWELL, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Alma No. 161.—J. LEROY NOLLER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Sabetha No. 162.—GEORGE BEYER, M . ; EARL J. CARPENTER, S . W . ; ANDREW J. MEISNER, J. W.
Atwood No. 161,.—LAWRENCE A . MINER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Lamed No. 167.—ABE W . FOX, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Sterling No. 171.—SAMUEL D . SMITH, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. McPherson No. 172.—LLOYD H . RUPPENTHAL, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Belle Plaine No. 173.—WILLIAM A. GwiN, M., proxy for S. W.; ALBERT C . SKINNER, proxy for J. W.
Western Star No. 171,.—MELVIN A. COLLIER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Russell No. 177.—DONALD E . PETERSON, M . , proxy for s. W. and J. W.
598
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Burr Oak No. 178.—RAY S. WAGONER, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Mt. Moriah
No. 179.—GROVER C . FIELD, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Lenora
No.
181.—ALBERT J. CLYDESDALE, M . ; CARL V. GIBSON,
proxy for S. W. Burrton No. 182.—JESS E. BAUGHMAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Mountain
Slope
No. 186.—BENJAMIN
A. MILLER, M . , proxy for
S. W. and J. W. Pittsburg
No. 187.—JAMES M . LARK, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Onaga No. 188.—FRANK Newahcuba
EWING, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
No. 189.—RALPH
M . BURLIN, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Royal No. i92.—CARL H . WRIGHT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Hartford No. 193.—REEDY F. RUMMEL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Galena No. 194.—ARTHUR
M . MOELLER, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Canton No. 197.—ANDREW FEIL, M . ; ELMER S. W.; CHARLES W . HAGER, J. W.
GARD, proxy
for
Blue Hill No. 198.—RALPH E. KVASNIKA, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Norton No. 199.—FREDERICK E . MCCREARY, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Anthony
No.
ZOO.—PHILLIP H . DAVIS, M . , proxy for S. W. and
No.
201.—ROLAND
J. W. Mulvane
E . DAVIS, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Sumner
No.
803.—HENRY
E . GARNER, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Downs No. 204.—WALTER G. STROUP, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Harper No. 206.—FREDERICK B. ELDER, proxy for M. and J. W.; MOSES H. COLE, proxy for S. W. Occidental
J. W.
No. 207.—WILLIAM
Z . HADLEY, S . W . , proxy for M. and
1035-36.
GRAND
LODGE
Olive Branch No. 212.—FRANK J. W.
OF KANSAS.
599
L . POST, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Twin Grove No. 213.—JAMES W. DixON, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Walnut City No. 215.—MART WEST, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Hiattville
No. 216.—RAYMOND
TURNER, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Lewis No. 220.—CHESTER
W . BRESIE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
St. Bernard No. 222.—MERLE E . SMITH, M , ; FRED V. LANE, S . W . ; HORACE H . W A T K I N S J. W. Anchor No. 22lt.-—HARRY TUCKER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Siloam No. 225.—HUGH M . NICHOLS, M . ; CHARLES N . HOUGHTON, S. W.; RALPH V. GROENDYCKE, J. W. Dirigo No. 226.—THEODORE
E . BEEMAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Salem
No.
228.—JULIAN
J E N K I N S O N , proxy for M., S. W.
and
J. W. Ninnescah
No. 230.—FRANK
M . YEOMAN, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Long Island
No. 25i.—WALTER HARTZOG, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Greenleaf
No. 232.—EDGAR
W . HOLDEN, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Meriden
No. 236.—CLARENCE
W . CHITWOOD, M . , proxy for S. W.
and J. W. Temple No. 837.—THOMAS R. LANDES, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Urbana No. 239.—ROBERT
W . BURDICK, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Linwood No. 241.—JOHN Waverly
No. 2ltJf.—RALPH
T . HUGHEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. A. GORSUCH, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Marmaton
No. 245.—BENJAMIN
H . BACON, M . , proxy' for S. W.
and J. W. Tyrian
No. 2J,6.—LAWRENCE
and J. W.
R. THRASHER, M . , proxy for S. W.
600
PROCEEDINGS
Whiting No. 250.—RALPH J. W. Galva No. 251.—WAYNE
OF THE
February,
A. PATTERSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and A. FLEMING, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Oakley No. 253.—EMMOR W. HALL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Ionic No. 25Ji.—ARTHUR L. SMITH, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Logan No. 26.^.—CALVIN H . JETT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Kilwinning
No. 265.—ALLEN W. GILLAM, M . , proxy for S. W.;
ROBERT J. WARD, J.
w.
Mount Zion No. 266.—LEWIS Armowdale J. W.
F . LINSCOTT, M . , proxy for J. W.
No. 271.—PORTER O. BREEZE, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Kaiv No. 272.—ERNEST A. CROWLEY, M., proxy for S. W.; RUFUS S. CRAVENS, proxy for J. W. Unity No. 273.—SEYMOUR L. YOUNG, M.; GORDON M. LIGHT, S. W . ; ALDEN E. FLORY, J. W. Black Diamond No. 271,.—LUTHER L. ARBUCKLE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Webb No. 275.—GORDON FERRELL, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Cosmos No. 278.—CARL S . STRANATHAN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Antiquity No. 280.—CHALMERS and J. W. Millbrook No. 281.—FRANK J. W. Alpha
No.
282.—HOWARD
E . HASSLER, M., proxy for S. W.
S. HALE, M . , proxy for S. W. and E . PUCKETT, M . ; JESSE C . CRAIGHEAD,
S. W. Preston
No. 28S.—BLUCHER
R . FAULEY, M . , proxy for J. W.;
JAMES L . STRAWN, S . W .
Anthem No. 28f—DWIGHT D . SWAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Oak No. 287.—CHARLES H . REAM, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Cyrus No: 288.—F. L. CLAYTON MEAIRS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Emerald No. 289.—JOHN R. HUTTON, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
1935-36.
GRAND
Paradise
No.
LODGE
290.—ERNEST
OF KANSAS.
601
G . B E N E D I C K , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d
J. W . Beulah
No.
291.—PETE
B A I R D , M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W .
Kioiva No. 293.—HARRY E . CROSSWHITE, p r o x y f o r M., S. W . a n d J. W . Glen Elder S. W .
No. 29^.—LOWELL V. J O N E S , J . W., p r o x y for M . a n d
Comanche No. 295.—ERNEST W . MILLER, BROWD E . S W E E N E Y , S . W .
M . , proxy
for
J.
W.;
Apollo No. 297.—ROBERT G. M A R K E L L , p r o x y f o r M., S. W . a n d J. W . Cable
No. 299.—CLAUDE
Fargo
No.
Gove
City
S . MOORE, M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d J . W .
300.—WILLIS No.
D . P I T T S E R , M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W .
302.^FRANK
D . T Y S O N , M . , p r o x y for
S. W .
and
J. W . Albert
Pike
No. 303.—D.
BRUCE N E W T O N , S . W . , proxy for M.;
O R E N A . CARTER, J . W .
Avon St.
No. 305.—GLENN
Thomas
No.
A . A R T , M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W .
306.—EDWARD
F . FITZGERALD, M . , p r o x y f o r S. W .
and J. W. Kansas
No.
307.—HERMAN
H . M E Y E R S , M . , p r o x y for
S. W .
and
p r o x y f o r M., S. W .
and
J. W . Syracuse
No.
309.—KELSEY
O . BROWN,
No.
310.—HENRY
V. D R A K E ,
No.
311.—WILLIAM
J. W . Naphtali
M . , proxy
for
S. W .
and
J. W. Hancock
F . MODERHAK, M . ; EDWARD T . M A N -
N I N G , S. W . ; E D W A R D D . T H U R M A N , J . W. Santa
Fe No. 312.—OSWALD
L . S T A P L E T O N , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d
J. W. Severance
No.
313.—HARRY
W . WARE,
M . , p r o x y for
S. W .
and
J. W. Hebron
No.
314.—JOHN
N . P E G R A M , M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W .
Virginia
No. 315.—FRED GOYETTE, M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d J . W .
Coolidge
No.
J. W.
316.—JOSEPH
H . C O N A R D , p r o x y for M., S. W .
and
602
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Goodland No. 52i.—ROY S. THOMPSON, M . , proxy for J. W.; CLARENCE G. MERCER, proxy for S. W.
Ben Hur No. 32S.—JOSEPH S. PUHR, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Oneida No. S23.—WILLIAM J. W.
H . MOORE, proxy for M., S. W. and
Hoyt No. SS7.—MARSHALL J. W.
S . LARSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Arcadia No. 329.—GLENN J. W.
O . HOPKINS, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Hoisington J. W.
No. SSI.—EVERETT CHASE, M., proxy for S. W. and
Bosedale No. S3S.—RODNEY E . ROSE, M . ; FOREST G . COX, S . W . ; EARL D . FAVINGER, J. W.
Formoso No. 336.—DAVID A. NYWALL, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. LeoH No. 340.—GiLLiES E . NEYER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Parker
No. 3^1.—JOHN L. HUSTED, M . ; E . LESTER WHITTET, J. W.
Holyrood No. 3^3.—ALEX W. BESTHORN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Ashlar No. 3H-—CHARLES
H . S E N N , M . , proxy for J. w . ; WALTER
E. BRANDENBURG, S . W .
Edna No. 345.—ARTHUR
L . STINE, M . , proxy for J. W.; HARRY
LONG, S . W .
Home No. 348.—CHARLES J. W.
H . JOHNSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Scammon
MOON, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
No. 351.—JAMES
Horace No. 352.—ROBERT H . MAJOR, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Wellsville No. 356.—LEON E. D E TAR, J. W.
E . SMITH, S . W . , proxy for M.; HARRY
Sylvan Grove J/o. 559.—CARLIN T . THOMPSON, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Jennings
No. 360.—JULIUS
TACHA, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Gteneseo No. 361.—VIRGIL L . BENNETT, M . , proxy for J. W.; W I L BERT w . VAGUE, S. W . Cuba No. 36Z.—VICTOR VERODA, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
1935-36.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
603
Powhattan No. 363.—EARL F . HARTLEY, proxy for M.; KEEVER E. WHARTON, S . W . ; WILLIAM D . CROXTON, proxy for J. W. Valley Center No. S64.—GRAHAM
G . ALMOND, M . , proxy for S. W.
and J. W. Bonner
Springs
No. 366.—CHARLES
S . BEECROFT, proxy for M.,
S. W. and J. W. Plains No. 367.—RAMON B. HERRING, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Roger E. Sherman and J, W. Macksville J. W.
No. 369.—PAUL
A. VOHS, M., proxy for S. W.
No. 371.—LESTER L. SHAW, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Morrill No. 373.—FREDERICK
A. TREFFER, J. W., proxy for M. and
S. W. Dwight
No. 371,.—CLARENCE P . WRIGHT, M .
Grand View No. 376.—COLLis P. LAMB, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Zenda No. 378.—TOM D. McViCKER, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Grainfield No. 381.—CLARENCE S. HEBREW, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. McDonald
No. 383.—CHARLES
L . GUSTAFSON, M . , proxy for S. W.
and J. W. Protection No. 38^.—ERNEST E. ASHCRAFT, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Piper No. 385.—JOHN C. WiSB, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Sylvia No. 59i.—GLENN C . MCCOMB, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Fostoria
No. 392.—ARTHUR
H . AVIS, M . ; P A U L L . SIEBERT, S . W .
Mayetta No. 393.—EDSON J. LUNGER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Coats No. 39i.—MELVIN
Saffordville J. W. Lindsborg
C . COZENS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
No. 395.—ROBERT L. ALBIN, M . , proxy for S. W. and No. 397.—WILLIAM
H . BOETTSCHEH?, S . W . , proxy
M. and J. W. Hugoton
No. 1,06.—DELBERT C . RENFRO, M . , proxy for J. W.
for
604
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Arma No. J,08.—MAURICE D . FRAZIER, S. W . , proxy for M. Haviland No. 1,09.—ROY H. CASSINGHAM, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Ensign
No.
1,1$.—GEORGE R. MONNINGER, M . ; ELLSWORTH V.
BRYAN, S. W . ; FREDDIE E . PEAT, proxy for J.
W.
Morland No. 1,11,.—ROGER W. BRANDT, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Perry No. 1,15.—WILLIAM E . CAIN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Sharon Springs and J. W.
No. 1,17.—JOSEPH
H . COOK, S. W . , proxy for M.
Delia No. 1,19.—ADOLPH E. MACHA, M . , proxy for J. W.; HOWARD E. HOUCK, S. W. Lecompton
No. 1,20.—ROY H. ARMSTRONG, M., proxy for J. W.;
F R A N K M . SWECKER, S. W .
Harveyville
No. 1,21.—HENRY H . BURNS, M., proxy for J. W.; R.
WARREN SPENCER, S . W .
ClafUn No. 1,21,.—RENUS A. JORDAN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Goft No. 1,30.—EARL R . EWING, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Minneola No. 1,31.—CHARLEY G . GILLETT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Deerfteld No. 1,32.—WILLIS E . BENJAMIN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Bestor
G. Brown No. 1,33.—CHARLES C . KENYON, M . ; ANDREW J.
KING, S . W . ; VICTOR K . GASKILL, J.
w.
Rosalia No. 1,31,.—GEORGE M. WILSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Overland Park No. 1,36.—SAMUEL C. MUSGRATO, S. W . , proxy for M.; OSCAR L. ALLEN, J. W. Enterprise J. W.
No. 1,37.—CARL E . MEYER, proxy for M., S. W. and
West Gate No. 1,38.—WILLARD W . LANGFORD, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Bendena No. 1,1,0.—ARTHUR J. ALBERS, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
1935-36.
GRAND
LODGE
Johnson No. 441.—JAMES S. W . Rexford No. J. W . Kanorado No. J. W .
OF KANSAS.
605
R . STREETER, J . W., p r o x y f o r M . a n d
442.—WILLIAM 443.—VERNE
H . ROBB, M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d E . DYATT, p r o x y for M., S. W . a n d
Stanley No. 1,1,4.—ARTHUR R. FINLEY, M., p r o x y for S. W . a n d J. W . Kingsdown J. W . Orinnell Denton
No. 447.—ORA J. L I N I N G E R , M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d
No. 448.—MERRITT No. 449.—LEWIS
Y A L E , p r o x y f o r M., S. W . a n d J . W . O. H A Z E N , M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W .
RECAPITULATION. G r a n d Officers p r e s e n t Sub-Officers p r e s e n t P a s t E l e c t i v e G r a n d Officers p r e s e n t Past Masters present (Exclusive of any Grand or Past Elective Grand Officers or District Deputy Grand Masters). District Deputy Grand Masters present R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s of L o d g e s p r e s e n t (Exclusive of any Grand or Past Elective Grand Officers, District Deputy Grand Masters, or Past Masters).
15 7 20 225 41 368
T o t a l r e p r e s e n t a t i o n in G r a n d L o d g e
678
Grand Representatives present N u m b e r of L o d g e s r e p r e s e n t e d N u m b e r of L o d g e s n o t r e p r e s e n t e d
49 267 181
T o t a l n u m b e r of L o d g e s on rolls
448
Fraternally submitted, ROBERT H . M O N T G O M E R Y , HOLMES W . H A V I L A N D , TOM S T A U T H , FRANK W . BROWN, HARRY V . K N A P P ,
Committee.
606
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER. M . ' . W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS delivered t h e following ad-
d r e s s which, on motion, w a s referred t o t h e Committee on R e p o r t s of G r a n d Officers: To The M:. W:. Grand Lodffe of A. F. c6 A. M. of Kansas: BRETHREN :
I t is with a great deal of pleasure that I welcome you to this Eightieth Armual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. We have assembled to hear reports of the past year and to plan for the future, and we expect to have an enjoyable time together in this hospitable city, the capital of our State. The reports are merely a history of what has been done or left undone and we can not change them, b u t the plans for the future are still vital to us for we can help shape the future course of our Fraternity. Does Masonry have a reason for existing under present conditions and will it have something to offer in the future ? Because I am not a pessimist, and because I love our Fraternity, the only answer I can make is, that Masonry does have a legitimate reason for existing and progressing. Surely no one would contend for a moment t h a t t h e ideal state of life has been reached. If it has not, then the work of the church, the Masonic Fraternity and all welfare organizations is still needed. Among these, the work of Masonry is important. From observation, I a m convinced that the principles and teachings of our Fraternity accomplish results in the lives of men. That those who will permit the principles of Masonry to become an active factor in their thinking and a guide to their actions, will inevitably be better citizens, better fathers, and better men. If Masonry does not do these things it has missed its purpose. The great trouble is to get the members to actually adopt and use these principles. Men may "think and think and think till your brains are numb" but if they never act, nothing is accomplished. J u s t a s restitution is necessary after conviction and repentance, so action must be the result of theory. Faith without works is still dead. We hear it suggested a t times that Masonry is not keeping up with the procession and t h a t it is not offering an adequate program for these times. The truth is, the procession has never been within hailing distance of Masonry and the Masonic structure offers a program so good that half-hearted men are not willing to accept it. Never having imderstood it, naturally they do not appreciate it. When the Revolutionary W a r was contemplated, men feared to sign the Declaration of Independence and later
1935-36.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
607
feared to surrender any of the rights of the states to the central government. During the War of 1812 men feared to insist on the freedom of the seas and the right to resist search of American vessels. In the Civil War men discussed the advisability of freeing the slaves and doubted the authority of The Emancipation Proclamation. In the Spanish-American War men doubted the right of our government to interpose objections by force to the oppression of the Cubans. And in the World War men insisted that our government had no concern with the trouble of Europe and Asia. Yet we know that only through action, based on right ideals, was any good accomplished. Masonry offers an active program of education, of morals, of religious teaching, of honorable dealing, of V»mtlT^T»>mnH
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to be utilized for selfish purposes, trivial pleasure, and mercenary pursuits. Too many people.want to make it a mere club, or a social organization, or an insurance society. All of these things are right and proper, but Masonry is more than any of these. The exercise of charity is not the cause of Masonry, but it is the result of Masonry working in men's hearts and minds. Masonry tries to put first things first. Masonry tries to find the will of God and then to "work together with God" in carrying out His desires. Masonry is serious business. There is nothing light or trivial in any of its teachings. I t Illuminates, it encourages, it strengthens, it broadens, it energizes, it purifies, it helps to make old things new. Masonry lends a dignity to. its votaries in making them wiser, better and happier. Men's lives are affected, their spirits enriched, their homes are bettered and their families benefited by the active working of Masonry. As long as men are down-trodden, or women abused, or children neglected, or wrong triumphant, there is work for Masons and Masonry. Much has been given to Masons and much should be demanded of us. With privileges come responsibilities. The gift of a talent demands its use and the development of other talents. The teaching of Jesus on this point still lives because it is Truth. The use of a God-given talent develops the man. Its neglect makes him shrivel. But the accounting for its use or neglect must be made. "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he." "By their fruits ye shall know them." How and what do real Masons think ? What fruits do real Masons present as their work for inspection? We are instructed that we walk upon the ashes of generations that have gone this way before, to which our ashes must in turn contribute. Are they to be merely ashes? Will there be some constructive work left as the result of our lives? Not all the good we do will be interred with our bones. There is no need of doing evU or of its living after us. God's love always g^ives us the chance to decide for good or evil. No man ever sinned who
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did not do so deliberately. God can always move faster than the Devil. We have time to decide. From the apple incident in Eden to Judas in Gethsemane men have always sought excuses for their sins and have sinned again by telling lies to fortify their positions. The power to decide quickly can be developed and Masonry, in its teachings, strives to help build a man into the very spirit of God. We are taught that when the strength and wisdom of man fails, there is an inexhaustible supply above, yielded to us through the power of prayer. But why wait until man's wisdom and strengfth fails? Surely we have not shown enough wisdom or strengfth in the handling of affairs a t any time to put much reliance on them. If this inexhaustible supply is ready to be released, why not attempt to secure it before our strength, and the little wisdom we possess, have failed? God's power on the earth is only limited by our own actions. Without us He is helpless and with us He can only move as we are willing or able. The God who knocks at our heart's door, the God who seeks the lost sheep, the God who is a God of Love, exhibits the only religion of care and consideration, of active concern about our welfare, of willingness to go out to seek and to save. This is the God to whom Masons look. Some religions teach passivity, or their gods represent luxury, lasciviousness and low grade enjoyment. Masonry has no time for such as these. It should be active, alive, assertive, devoted, consecrated, inspired and inspiring. Yet certain men who have joined the Masonic Fraternity seek only a chance to pamper their appetites under fancied security. Some members of certain organizations, predicating their membership upon Masonic affiliation, hold out to the individual Mason a false notion of social activity, and lead him to think his actions are justified because he has the cloak of the Fraternity round him. Masonry ought to purge itself of all such false and foolish notions and adhere to the principles laid down in the lectures. My attention has been called to the consideration by one organization, which admits only Masons to its membership, of the advisability of adopting a rule permitting its members to drop their Masonic affiliation upon obtaining membership in that body. This clearly shows the lack of regard the proposers of such a scheme have for the Fraternity. The adoption of such a rule would, of course, cause edicts to be issued by Grand Masters requiring all Masons to withdraw from that organization. The internal strife would be severe, but the results would eventually be beneficial. I recently had a friend tell me he was going to drop out of the lodge because he could not see where it helped him to sell any merchandise. The more quickly he goes, the better for the Fraternity. He evidently paid no attention to the "mercenary motive"
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clause. He did not attend lodge, never did any Masonic work, never helped confer a degree, but had a large button in the lapel of his coat, wore a ring on his finger and a charm on his watch chain, sig^nifying that he belonged to the parent body of Masons, and to three bodies requiring Masonic affiliation. Such men never get anything worth while out of Masonry and I marvel at their staying in as long as they do. They certainly have wasted their money and their time. NECROLOGY. During the year the Craft in Kansas has lost many of its faithful members, and the brethren mourn their departure. Of our number, 1,031 have gone from the lodge on earth to the Grand Lodge above. Among them were W.'. WILLIAM B . PENNY, Grand Marshal, and W.'. JOSEPH P . SEYMOUR, of the Committee on Credentials of this Grand Lodge. Each of them was a true and hard working brother, always alert for t h e interests of Masonry and willing to devote the time necessary to advance its cause. They were faithful servants in many small things and we feel certain they shall be rulers over many larger things.
FIFTY YEAR BUTTONS.
One of the most enjoyable portions of my duties has been the presentation of the gold buttons to brethren whose memberships have continued for fifty or more years and these presentations have been the means of renewing the interest of many members. Most of the lodges have made these presentations a social occasion, inviting in the surrounding lodges or the people of the community and requesting some Grand Lodge Officer to make a presentation speech. There have been 170 of these buttons conferred, some by the courtesy of Grand Masters of other states, who have officiated. I t has been my personal pleasure to present many of these buttons to our faithful veterans and among them to five Past Grand Masters, M.". W.'. Brothers THOMAS L. BOND, OWEN J. WOOD, GILES H . LAMB, WILLIAM
L . BURDICK and ELRICK C .
COLE, all of whom, by coincidence, a r e members of my profession as lawyers. The devotion of all these veterans speaks well for them and also for the Fraternity. There is no need to ask them about the benefits of Masonic membership. Their adherence to the ideals of the Fraternity is a revelation of their own character and testimonial of the faithfulness, the consideration, the love and the in-
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spiration in their own hearts. Any institution able to retain the loyalty of its votaries for fifty years must have within it something well worth while. LECTUBERS.
The Council of Administration met soon after the adjournment of the last Annual Communication and decided on the appointment of four Lecturers, W.'. HARVEY O . DAVIS, of Anthony, W.'.
STANFORD M . SMART, of Zenda, W.".
CHARLES A. WELLS, of
Lecompton, and W.'. GRAFTON D . WHITAKER, of Kansas City. Of these. Brothers DAVIS and SMART were to be on the usual expense and per diem basis and Brother WELLS on an annual salary basis of $1,800.00 and expenses. Brother WHITAKER was limited in jurisdiction to Wyandotte County. He died during the year and no one has been appointed to succeed him, a s his had been a personal appointment and it was thought best to have all coimties under the regular Lecturers. We a r e blessed with three most excellent Lecturers, all of whom are not only proficient in the Work, but also very efficient in instruction.
CONSOLIDATION OF DELAVAN LODGE NO. 3 7 5 AND KANSAS LODGE NO. 3 0 7 .
During the year Delavan Lodge No. 375 and Kansas Lodge No. 307, of Herington, consolidated and as I found the proceedings were regular I issued t h e following: EDICT. FROM T H E GRAND EAST.
To the Master, Wardens and Brethren and Kansas Lodge No. 307:
of Delavan Ijodge No, S75
A proposition to consolidate Delavan Lodge No. 375, A. F. & A. M., of Delavan, Kansas, and Kansas Lodge No. 307, A. F . & A. M., of Herington, Kansas, h a s been submitted in accordance with Section 2, Article VII of the Constitution. The proceedings thereunder seem to be regular and the Secretaries of both lodges certify that the resident membership has been notified and that the final action was favorable to the consolidation by the necessary two-thirds vote. NOW THEREFORE, I, OTTO R . SOXTOERS, by virtue of the
power and authority vested in me as Grand Master of The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, do hereby declare the said lodges to be consolidated under the
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name and title of Kansas Lodge No. 307, A. F . & A. M., located at Herington, Kansas. It is hereby ordered that the Secretary of Delavan Lodge No. 375 transmit at once the seal, charter and ciphers of Delavan Lodge No. 375 to the Grand Secretary, a t Topeka, Kansas, and turn over all property, books, accounts and records to Kansas Lodge No. 307. Kansas Lodge No. 307 shall make due return indicating the date when the consolidation has been completed and the terms of this Edict have been complied with. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand at-the City of Topeka, Kansas, this 21st day of January, A. D. 1936, A. L. 5936. OTTO R . SOUDERS,
ATTEST :
Grand Master.
ELMER F. STRAIN,
Grand
Secretary. CORNER-STONES.
On the 6th day of March, 1935, I drove to McDonald, Kansas, for the purpose of laying the comer-stone of the rural High School and while the snow was deep and the wind extremely cold, we had a splendid meeting and performed the duty. On the opposite extreme of weather was the laying of the comer-stone of the post office building at Herington on the 6th day of July, 1935. The temperature was over 100° that day and the brethren were well warmed up to their work. At Kiowa the conditions were ideal and we had some real Kansas weather, for laying the comer-stone of their new school building, August 19, 1935. At each lodge and in each city there was a splendid feeling among the members and the citizens. Good programs had been prepared and were very well presented. A more detailed statement of each event will be given under the heading, "Special Communication". INSTALLATIONS.
W.'. PAUL M . MARTIN, who was appointed Grand Senior Steward, was not present at the time of his appointment and a t my request he was installed by the Master of Smithton Lodge No. 1, at Highland, Kansas. W.". OTTO H . ROMMEL, who was appointed Grand Junior Steward, was not present at the time of his appointment and at my request he was installed by the Master of Sutton Lodge No. 85, a t Waterville.
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CONFERRING DEGREES OUT OF TIME. I have received several requests for Special Dispensations to confer degrees out of time, but have tried to limit such grantings to young men in t h e Army or Navy service or those attending college who were home for the holidays or other occasions. I felt that Masonry ought to be of benefit to them in molding the trend of their lives and that they should have its help as soon as possible. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. After correspondence with the respective Grand Jurisdictions and upon recommendation, the following Grand Representatives were appointed and commissioned: Idaho JOHN W. UPDEGRAFF Wendell Nevada
FRANK M . YEOMAN
North Dakota Western Australia
HAROLD J. TAYLOR SAMUEL C . SEINOR
Kingman
Bismarck West Perth
THE MASONIC HOME. One of the most delightful of a year of privileges has been the work in connection with the Masonic Home and its Board. Masonry in Kansas can well be proud and satisfied with the provisions made for the aged and the orphans of our Masonic families. The provision for their care has been ample, the supervision has been excellent, the harmony, with a very few exceptions, has been most acceptable. The deep interest of the Board of Directors has been manifest at all the meetings and throughout all the year. Masonry in actual operation h a s been demonstrated In one of its activities. I t has shown a great heart, filled with love and beating with sympathy. It h a s shown the outgrowth and development of the ideal of those Masons and those members of the Order of The Eastern Star who founded and have carried on the Kansas Masonic Home. There is, however, a mistaken idea in the minds of many, that the Home is a place where any Mason can go at any time he feels like quitting work. They seem to feel that any Mason has the right to demand admission and t h a t it is some sort of an insurance pledge. During the year we have had demands on the Board to admit men and women who were not qualified under the rules. Some of these were for invalids, some for mental cases and some for men who apparently were just too lazy to work. The Home has no place for any of these, but the Board has earnestly endeavored to admit all who were legitimately entitled to admission. The Masonic Fraternity is not an insurance society. I t does not conduct an old age pension system. I t does not guarantee to take
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care of its unfortunates. It does not pledge itself to relieve want. It has no contract with its members by which it agrees to supply food, clothing, care, or a home for its members. No Mason has any right to demand any of these things from his lodge or the Grand Lodge. But because the Masonic Fraternity has a great heart and because it is truly a fraternity of brothers who desire to assist their less fortunate brothers, their wives and children, it has established the Home as a privilege. Privileges that are conferred do not constitute rights that may be demanded. Let our Lodge Officers be more careful of the requests they are making upon the Home and upon the Grand Lodge Relief and Charity Funds or the per capita tax \vill need to be raised and a new addition will have to be erected for the Home. There are a few of the members of the Home who forget they are under any obligation and feel free to criticize everything about it. Instead of appreciating the care, the service and the food they enjoy, they assume the right to find fault with the policies, the rules, the Superintendent, the physician, the nurse, the Board, the committees and everything else connected with the Home. It has been necessary to deny the privileges of the Home to some of these and others should have been expelled, not only from the Home, but also from the Fraternity. They forget that during these strenuous times they have had better care and attention than the majority of the members of the Fraternity who are paying the bills for their expenses. There have been serious quarrels among a few of the members. Under such circumstances the Superintendent has shown a most magnanimous spirit and has carried on in an exemplary attitude of brotherly consideration. From reports of other Homes of like nature we learn of similar disturbances among the older folks. The people who have had the least before coming to the Home seem to be the loudest complainers. Some seem to think, because they have paid dues for fifteen or twenty years and have paid from thirty dollars to fifty dollars to join, making a total investment of money of from one hundred dollars to one hundred fifty dollars (of which the Home would receive not more than twenty-five dollars), that this entitles them, as a matter of right, to live at the expense of their brethren for the rest of their lives. There is too much silly sentimentality about the duties of a Mason to support his brethren. All duties are based upon justice and reciprocal consideration. The Home is an outgrowth of the love and considerate feeling of members of the Fraternity for their brethren, but it was never intended to be used by designing men or women for their own mercenary purposes. It is a pleasure to report that most of the members of our Home are considerate and faithful.
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This is a statement a s to conditions in our Kansas Masonic Home, the official Home established by this Grand Lodge. But what about our other Masonic homes, those represented by the brethren here assembled and those of our brethren not present? Are our individual homes all they should be? Are we endeavoring to live the lives in them t h a t our Fraternity desires ? Are we putting into practice t h e ideals we claim? Are our homes erected to God and dedicated properly? While we are providing for innocent maidens, destitute widows, helpless orphans and our less fortunate brethren, what are we doing as High Priests in our personal homes, and for our own wives and children? Masonry also teaches that we have duties to them. While practicing love in the abstract, let us not forget the need of personal examination and consecration. As a man who neglects his own household is worse than an infidel, so also the m a n who has put in so much time for the world at large t h a t he h a s no time for his ovwi children, has sold not only his own but his children's birthright. A detailed statement of t h e Home will be made by our most faithful Secretary, M.'. W.'. THOMAS G . PITCH. LIFE MEMBERSHIPS.
A much discussed question this year has been the subject of life memberships. No one h a s been able to decide just what is the present status of this question. Two Grand Masters have ruled that life memberships for incidental service and certain contractual life memberships are void and the Jurisprudence Committee has reported that such rulings can not be retroactive. I t is a well settled rule of law that if a thing is void it was never in actual operation but void from the beginning, and consequently the rule of retroaction could not apply. I have asked the Jurisprudence Committee t o bring in a further report on this question. LAW CHANGES.
Some uncertainties have arisen in t h e By-Laws concerning the rules for trials and procedure. I have asked the Chairman of the Committee on Trials and Punishments to study the changes that he deems necessary to correct these uncertainties and in collaboration with the Chairman of the Committee on Jurisprudence to consider the necessary amendments. I recommend t h a t this matter be again referred to these committees for consideration and study and t o report a t the next Annual Communication. During the year one of the older lodges became practically dormant and desired to consolidate with a younger lodge which was glad to receive the members of the older lodge. The younger lodge refused to give up its name and number, as the consolidated
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lodge would meet in its town and it did not wish to have the name and number of the older lodge from the smaller town. I recommend that Section 2 of Article VII of the Constitution be amended by striking out that portion requiring the name and number of the senior lodge to be used by the consolidated lodge and also that portion requiring the officers to be those of the senior lodge and permit the Grand Master to decide the name and number to be used and the officers who are to assume control. That portion requiring the Master of the junior lodge to transmit to the Grand Secretary the warrant and seal of his lodge should be eliminated. I recommend that the penalty for lost ciphers be reduced in amount and all restrictions for replacement of lost or destroyed ciphers be removed. GRAND ORATOR.
I extended to Brother HENRY J. ALLEN, former Governor and United States Senator from our State, an invitation to deliver the annual oration as Grand Orator of this Grand Lodge and he has consented to do so. His international experiences and those of national and state import, as well as his great personal ability, will insure us a splendid address and I congratulate the Fraternity on this opportunity and bespeak for him a thoughtful hearing at two o'clock this afternoon. GRAND LODGE OFFICER AND COMMITTEEMAN.
After the death of W.'. WILLIAM B . P E N N Y it was my pleasure to appoint and, on November 22, 1935, to install W.'. CHARLES H . MCBRAYER, of Cosmos Lodge No. 278, of Kiowa, Kansas, as Grand Marshal. I was also privileged to appoint W.'. TOM STAUTH, of St. Bernard Lodge No. 222, of Dodge City, Kansas, one of the most faithful of our former District Deputies, to the Committee on Credentials following the death of W.'. JOSEPH F . SEYMOUR. INTERFERENCE OF DUST STORMS.
The weather has caused a great deal of inconvenience during the year and all of the Grand Officers and Lecturers have been compelled to miss meetings because of the terrible dust storms. I have also traveled hundreds of miles through fog so dense I could not see the ground on which I was driving and have gone through one blizzard with the snow so thick and blown so fast it was impossible to see the fences along the road. F o r many weeks, almost daily, the dust was blown so continuously in the west onethird of the state that it was unsafe to attempt to hold meetings. I was personally in three storms so bad that I could not see the
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radiator on my automobUe or the pavement on which I was riding and was only able to move a t all by driving my automobile about two or three miles an hour, with my head out of the window and my flash light extended a t full arm's length to see the black line in the pavement, and this in broad daylight. Automobiles were filled with dust and many of them were ruined and some of the brothers, in attempting to make the district meetings, were injured. I w a s called by two of the Lecturers and told it was impossible to hold some of the district meetings, and as I knew the conditions, I authorized them to call them off and attempt to hold them in the fall. Brethren of the territory affected told me that in fifty-six years of residence, they had never seen anjrthing that even began to approach the conditions they were undergoing. Of course, this has caused great loss of money and has injured the health of many of our brethren. They had to breathe dust so thick that their throats and lungs would fill up and their eyes and ears were constantly full of dirt. Many weird tales of these storms have been told, but I a m prepared to believe any of them after the experiences I had myself. Our Grand Senior Warden, R.'. W.". Brother ERSKINE, has been in the midst of these storms and had to abandon several trips and our Grand Junior Warden, R.*. W.'. Brother BuziCK, has had the same experience. OFFICIAL VISITATIONS.
Official visits, for the purpose of presenting fifty year buttons, were made to the following lodges: Topeka Lodge No. 17; Bonner Springs Lodge No. 366; Marysville Lodge No. 91; Gilead Lodge No. 144, a t Yates Center; Delaware Lodge No. 96, a t White Church; Thayer Lodge No. 149; Wichita Lodge No. 99; Mulvane Lodge No. 201; Salina Lodge No. 60; Union Lodge No. 7, at Junction City; Troy Lodge No. 55; Corner Stone Lodge No. 219, a t Little River; Valley Center Lodge No. 364; Beattie Lodge No. 259; Osage Valley Lodge No. 24, a t Osawatomie; Greenleaf Lodge No. 232; Great Bend Lodge No. 15; Centre Lodge No. 147, a t Marion; Newton Lodge No. 142. Official visitations were made to the following lodges for the purpose of lajring comer-stones: McDonald Lodge No. 383; Kansas Lodge No. 307, at Herington; Cosmos Lodge No. 278, at Kiowa. District Meetings were attended at Kingman, Cheney, Wellingfton, Hutchinson, Lebanon, Scranton, Topeka, Lawrence, Pleasanton, Ottawa, Newton and El Dorado. I was unable to attend the district meetings at Stockton and Gaylord because of the dust storms.
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Official visits were made on anniversary occasions to the following lodges: Tyrian Lodge No. 246, a t Garden City, on the celebration of their 50th anniversary; Ionic Lodge No. 254, at St. John, on their 50th anniversary; Patmos Lodge No. 97, at El Dorado, on their 65th axiniversary; Lawrence Lodge No. 6, on their 80th anniversary; Stafford Lodge No. 252, for their 50th anniversary; L a m e d Lodge No. 167, for their 60th anniversary; Morton Lodge No. 258, at Cheney, on their 50th Anniversary; Charity Lodge No. 263, at Hazelton, on their 50th Anniversary. Official visits for other purposes were made to lodges as follows: Siloam Lod**'e No. 225 at ToT^eka for their P a s t Masters night; Joppa Lodge No. 223, at Leon, to confer the first degree on the son of our Grand Tyler; the joint meeting of Lawrence Lodge No. 6 and Acacia Lodge No. 9, both at Lawrence; Cherryvale Lodge No. 137; Keystone Lodge No. 102, of Coffeyville; Highland Lodge No. 296, at Green; Zeredatha Lodge No. 80, a t Cottonwood Falls, for their Past Masters Meeting; Ninnescah Lodge No. 230, at Kingman; Cyrus Lodge No. 288, at Hope; Fortitude Lodge No. 107, a t Independence; Benevolent Lodge No. 98, at Abilene; Council Grove Lodge No. 36; Hoisington Lodge No. 331; McPherson Lodge No. 172; Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, Wichita, on their P a s t Masters night; Cedar Lodge No. 103, at Chanute; the joint meeting of Reno Lodge No. 140 and Hutchinson Lodge No. 445, both of Hutchinson; EUinwood Lodge No. 217; Prudence Lodge No. 100, a t Columbus; Cosmos Lodge No. 278, a t Kiowa; Wichita Lodge No. 99, on their Past Masters night; Sunflower Lodge No. 86, at Wichita; Wichita Lodge No. 99, to install their officers; lola Lodge No. 38; Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, at Wichita. Shortly after my election the present and past officers of the four Lodges, all the York Rite Bodies, all the Scottish Rite Bodies and the Shrine, all of Wichita, tendered me a reception and banquet, a t which there was a large attendance of the Masonic workers of Wichita. Other occasions at which I spoke as a guest were: The visitation of the Grand Commander of Knights Templar, R.'. E.'. JAY B . KIRK, at Mt. Olivet Commandery; the meeting of all the Emporia Bodies on their 60th anniversary; the Annual Meeting and banquet of the Scottish Rite Bodies of Topeka; the Past Masters organization of Newton; the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star; the presentation of fifty year buttons to members of the Masonic Home at the Home; the meeting of the Masonic Bodies of Independence under the auspices of Independence Council No. 15, R. & S. M.; the Supreme Council of the Order of the Beauceant; the Past Matrons and Past Patrons of
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the Eastern Star at Abilene; the joint meeting of all the Masons and Men's Sunday School classes at Douglass; the Annual Roundup of Southwest Kansas Masons at Bucklin. INVITATIONS FROM OTHER GRAND JURISDICTIONS.
It has been a pleasure to receive invitations from Brother Grand Masters to attend anniversaries or Grand Lodge meetings in Texas, Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Colorado, and I fully intended to accept several of them. The work a t home, however, has been so strenuous that I have felt I could not accept any invitation outside the state, except that from the Grand Master of Oklahoma. I feel, however, that more of these visits should be made and the Fraternity be thereby more closely knit together. EXEMPLIFICATION OF THE WORK.
Sabetha Lodge No. 162 has accepted the invitation I extended to them to confer the Third Degree in dramatized form in this room at 7:30 this evening under the direction of W.'. CHARLES A. WELLS, Grand Lecturer. CONDITION OF THE ORDER.
We had all hoped that the loss of members might be checked this year, and all the officers of the Grand Lodge, and particularly the District Deputy Grand Masters, have urged a vigorous campaign to seek the restoration of those who have felt compelled to drop out in previous years. We have not been completely successful, but the outlook is more hopeful than for several years. There have been 1,034 brothers raised during the year, 2,544 suspended, and 940 restored. Best of all, however, is the improved morale and the feeling in nlost lodges that Masonry is again attracting worthwhile men. Where lodges have been on the defensive or in retreat, because of the depression, and through sleeping on their opportunities, they are now awakening and taking a new lease on life. The spirit is distinctly better today than six months ago and decidedly better than two and three years ago. It is sometimes necessary to prune off some good timber in a tree to get rid of the deadwood and save the main body. A feeling of confidence is growing. You can feel it wherever you go. I wish to congratulate all of you but particularly those brethren who, through drouth and dust storms and adversity of every kind, have held on and been faithful.
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WORLD CONDITIONS.
Reports have come from other countries of mistreatment of Masons and the disbanding of Masonic lodges. This has been unfortunate, but nothing more than can be expected when men desire to become dictators. Naturally a dictator would wish to stamp Gilt any liberty loving, educational and patriotic factor such as a Masonic lodge. While we feel the injustice done to our brothers, we also feel it is a compliment to the Masonic Fraternity that one of the first steps taken by tyranny is to strike at liberty, free thought, education and disinterested patriotism through our Masonic Fraternity. The active lodges of Masonry may and can be .J i 3 UCOtlUyCU,
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will live, and eventually men will be able to reestablish Liberty in its rightful place. When this occurs, Masonry will then again be able to be an organized and active force for righteousness in men's lives and for true patriotism in the life of the country. The stories of the lives of Garibaldi and Frederick the Great will not pass out of the memory of mankind and men will appreciate eventually that Masonry was one of the potent factors in the framing of the policies and in the active ideals put into effect by these founders of Italy and Germany. A charge has been brought in some instances, that Masonic lodges in some foreign countries have been places of meeting for political organizations and that revolutions have been planned and other subversive measures against governments have been instigated. True Masons repudiate such actions and not only acknowledge the right but whole-heartedly acclaim the duty of a government to disband such a Masonic lodge, if the charge is true. We are taught to be peaceful citizens in the state, true to our government and just to our country. If a revolution is needed. Masons as individuals should act in accordance with their own consciences, but nothing of a political nature should be allowed in the lodge. CONCLUSION.
It is a continuing joy to me that we come to the end of the year's work with peace and harmony in our ranks. If there has ever been any discord among the officers or members, certainly there has been no trace of it observable this year. I t has been a delight to visit in every portion of the state and to know t h a t in every center of population, whether large or small, where a Masonic lodge exists, men are hoping and talking and working for the good of Masonry and mankind. I t has been a delight this year to go to the Grand Lodge Office Building and see the efficient manner in which our business affairs have been managed and to
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OF THE
February,
feel the spirit of devotion and complete harmony existing there. It has left the Grand Lodge Officers free to go about their work and to know t h a t all was well at home and in the official family. We have not had to have a called meeting of the Council of Administration, except a s we met at the Masonic Home Board meetings, but the Junior Grand Officers have done more work this year than ever before in my experience or observation. They have all been most kind and courteous and I know they are true Masons. When I consider the fine men with whom I have had the privilege of associating as they have preceded me in this office, I realize that in this manner, if all else were forgotten, Masonry has more than repaid me for any effort I may have expended. And then when I look a t this corps of m.en who are following me, I surrender my station with the feeling and knowledge that "God has been good to Shocky". Cooperation in their efforts in the years to come is all that is needed to cheer us on our way and assure us of success. They have the ability, the courage and the spirit to lead us aright. I have had the most delightful associations with the Grand Secretary, M.'. W.'. Brother STRAIN, and the Grand Secretary Emeritus, R.'. W.". Brother WILSON. We have had many conferences in which the three of us have worked in perfect harmony and accord. From the wealth of their joint experiences I have received many helpful suggestions and much needed advice. The Grand Lodge should congratulate itself on their efficient work and close harmony. I wish particularly to thank the District Deputy Grand Mas-. ters, who have worked so faithfully. They have shown a delightful spirit of loyalty and cooperation. There has been no bickering but the finest of devotion. The appointive officers have been most courteous in their attitudes and conduct. Any one of them would make a splendid Grand Master. I could not close without a word of appreciation in regard to my own brother, CLYDE E . SOUDEES, a member of Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, who has carried the additional burdens of our office imposed by my many absences and thereby enabled me to devote more time than I thought possible. Finally, I wish to thank all of the brethren. They have been an inspiration to me and I have come to know, more fully than ever before, that the love of God and the good-will of our fellow men make life worth living. Fraternally submitted. OTTO R . SOUDERS,
G-rand Master.
1935-36.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
621
REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER.
M.'. W.'. JOHN MCCULLAGH, Grand Treasurer, submitted the following report, which, on motion, was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: GALENA, KANSAS, February l, 1936. To The M.'.W:.
Grand hodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
Following is a report of receipts and disbursements for the year 1935: J O H N MCCULLAGH, Grand
Treasurer,
In account with T H E M . ' . W . ' . GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. GENERAL FUND.
Receipts. 1935. Feb. 1.—Balance on hand ? 31,420 60 Received from Grand Secretary.. 115,440 68 $146,861 28 Disbursements. 1935-1936.—Warrants Nos. 1 to 288, inclusive except warrant No. 256......$111,507 24 Four hundred and seventeen expense checks. Annual Communication Wichita, 1935 3,543 26 Transferred to Charity Fund.. 4,012 13 1936. Feb. 1.—Balance on hand 27,798 65 $146,861 28 CHARITY FUND.
1935. Feb. 1.—Balance on hand $ 9,680 51 Transferred from General Fund.. 4,012 13 $ 13,692 64 Disbursements. 1935-1936.—Warrant No. 256 1936. Feb. 1.—Balance on hand
$ 3,773 50 9,919 14 $ 13,692 64
622
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
CASH BALANCES.
General F i m d Charity F u n d
$ 27,798 65 9,919 14
N e t balance on hand all funds
$ 37,717 79
BOND ACCOUNT.
I h a v e in m y h a n d s the f o l l o w i n g bonds purchased b y the Council of Administration: School
District
No. 50, Brown
County,
bearing
N o . 3, dated Jan. 1, 1921, due Jan. 1, 1937 N o . 2, dated Jan. 1, 1921, due Jan. 1, 1938 No. 1, dated Jan. 1, 1921, due Jan. 1, 1939 17. S. Treasury
3Vi% registered
No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
139044 139045 139046 139047 139048 139049 139050 149401 149402 149403
$500 00 500 00 500 00
$ 5,000 00 5,000 00 10,000 00 2%%
registered
bond of
No. 2226
U. 8. Savings
interest:
A due August
$20,000 00
1955-1960: $10,000 00
Bonds Series
$ 1,500 00
bonds of 19ltJt-19^6:
No. 886 N o . 887 N o . 3662 U. 8. Treasury
6%
$10,000 00
1, 1945: $ 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
$10,000 00
(Present redemption value $7,500.00) F r a t e r n a l l y submitted, JOHN MCCULLAGH, Grand Treasurer.
1935-36.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
623
REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY.
M.". W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN, Grand Secretary, submitted the following report which was, on motion, referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: To The M.'.W.'.
Grand Lodge of A. F. <& A. M. of Kansas:
Changes and additions to the Grand Lodge records were completed during the year, and personal, official, membership, and financial records are in accord with the Annual Reports for 1935. A N N U A L REPORTS.
Reports from Lodges Nos. 112, 211, 260, 261, 330, 365, 43, 280, and 347 were received too late t o be included in this report. The first six have not come in up to today, January 21. Conscientious effort of practically all of oiir Secretaries is shown in their Annual Report, and their spirit of cooperation is evidenced by the promptness with which they forwarded the same and answered correspondence in relation thereto. No criticism for these failures is offered, but surely if these Secretaries could visualize our situation, their reports would arrive on time. LODGES DENIED REPRESENTATION.
Under By-Law 109, credentials have been withheld as follows: For incomplete remittance, Lodges Nos. 69, 195, 205, 240, 353, 402, 422, 425, 428. For no remittance. Lodges Nos. 57, 59, 70, 84, 138, 159, 168, 210, 243, 248, 304, 379, 416. For failure to mail report by January 10, as required by law, Lodges Nos. 28, 43, 57, 77, 112, 116, 138, 159, 176, 180, 211, 218, 229, 238, 260, 261, 304, 324, 330, 347, 365, 379, 407, 425, 428. OUTSTANDING DUES.
Generally lodges are making a special effort on current dues, and reducing balances due for preceding years. Consideration of overhead expenses, and the necessity of budgeting incomes. Is again suggested to the Master and associate officers of all lodges. Amount of delinquent t a x is as follows: For 1931: Lodges Nos. 180—$155.50; 267—206.90. Total $362.40. For 1932: Lodges Nos. 28—$156.15; 35—237.40; 39—165.80; 84—55.80; 106—353.20; 168—105.70; 175—230.30; 180—126.00;
624
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February.
187—1,146.00; 248—56.30; 267—287.80; 271—308.90; 281—163.20; 324—132.65; 330—256.00; 342—71.30; 370—77.10; 387—3.10; 392—65.30; 409—130.00; 415—107.40; 416—479.70; 434—145.60; 436—121.20. Total $4,981.90. For 1933: Lodges Nos. 39—$134.20; 106—144.80; 112—75.90; 195—75.00; 208—69.70; 210—125.50; 248—35.20; 271—514.90; 324 —51.10; 387—55.10; 416—481.80; 434—88.70; 436—137.10. Total $1,989.00. For 1934: Lodges Nos. 81—$36.40; 84—43.60—106—85.60; 108—84.80; 126—2.70; 136—100.00; 168—72.00; 210—129.60; 248— 48.00; 304—40.60; 330—63.50; 379—78.40; 416—524.00; 425—42.00; 436—187.20. Total $1,538.40. For 1935: 24 Lodges owe $2,325.80. Grand Total $11,197.50. We are still carrying a debit against Sabetha Lodge No. 162 of $267.45 account w a r r a n t tied up in bank failure. ESTIMATED REVENUE AND EXPENSES FOR 1 9 3 6 .
Revenue. Sixty cents per capita on 63,820 Miscellaneous
$38,292 00 3,000 00
Expenses. Committee allowance (By-Law 55) Expenses Grand Lodge Communication Expenses and per diem of Lecturers Grand Master's Apron Grand Master's Contingent Fund Grand Master's seilary Grand Treasurer's bond premium Grand Secretary's bond premium Grand Treasurer's salary Grand Master's portrait (cut) Library, Furniture, Binding, etc Mileage to Representatives (By-Law 57) Mileage and expenses (By-Laws 55 and 56) Minor salaries (By-Law 54) Per diem of Committee on Trials and Punishments Postage and Express Printing Annual Proceedings Private Secretary to Grand Master Stationery and Printing Jewel for Grand Master Budget
$
375 500 2,000 80 1,500 800 25 5 200 10 500 3,000 1,500 155 300 800 2,000 600 1,000 191 $14,826
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626 Dues aiid
No. 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197
....$
Fees.
No.
170 00 320 40
214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266
122 240 225 131
60 20 80 40
393 20
234 48 318 595 173
00 00 60 00 00
247 00 134 40
20 00 40 80 00 40 20 00 40 40 235 80 .... 1,740 20 194 00 149 00 128 00 206 60 346 90 168 20 148 80 213 90 206 00 240 20
198. . . 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209
136 239 122 256 72 100 209 133 240 123
160 00 304 60
324 310 97 264 203 77 227 147 70 150
00 80 60 00 20 70 40 80 40 80
210 211 212 213
188 80 153 80
Dues and Fees. ..$ 73 60 70 40 120 40 157 40 99 80 142 80 120 20 189 20 725 40 196 20 130 00 1,414 40 123 20 117 00 40 00 92 80 336 20 64 00 121 60 209 30 175 00 64 00 225 80 192 00 160 40 44 20 30 00 70 40 102 40 119 00 100 80 278 60 114 20 88 00 84 80 158 60 198 40 139 80 209 60 73 80 187 60 115 40 216 80 154 80 122 20 123 20 99 20 367 70 142 40
February,
No. 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
Dues and Fees. ? 178 00 124 80 286 40 112 00 711 20 1,038 40 357 60 121 60 187 60 77 40 189 20 213 00 139 30 168 20 167 20 148 80 113 80 78 40 126 80 197 00 104 00 125 00 171 20 138 30 129 80 187 00 150 60 160 00 56 00 204 60 171 80 105 60 241 60 182 80 84 80 3,848 40 91 20 244 80 504 40 158 20 216 40 156 80 733 80 91 60 64 20 171 60 203 10 52 80 70 40 129 80 188 00
GR •AND LOD OE OF
1935-36.
No. .? 320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 a^9 333 334 335 336 337 338 339......... 340 341 342 343 344 345 356 347 348 349 350 351 352 353 354 355 356 357 358 359 360 361
362
Dues and Fees.
72 00 299 70 766 20 85 00 212 80 89 60 339 20 174 40 113 40 182 20
326 60 19?; Rt\
628 00 126 40 158 80 65 60 131 40 89 80 80 20 176 40 44 80 186 60 185 30 155 70 122 40 136 20 129 70 60 80 166 40 109 00 56 00 83 60 124 80 170 40 124 80 182 80 173 00 134 40 120 20 163 20
No. 363 364 365 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 374
Dues and Fees.
.$
57F;
376 377 378 379 380 381 382. ...... 383 384
385 386 387 388 389 390 391 392 393 394 395 396 397 398 399 400 401 402 403 404 405
KANSA
Dwes and Fees.
No.
89 60 371 90
233 60 126 40 85 00 503 00 69 00 200 60 68 80 97 80 148 80 58
627
s.
An
185 00 84 00 59 20 83 20 68 80 68 80 138 00 214 00 105 60 54 40 36 80 127 00 78 60 140 80 112 40 81 80 92 80 151 40 122 00 261 30 166 60 65 60 70 60 44 80 84 80 55 30 94 40 160 20 131 60
406 407 408 409 410 411 412 413 414 415 416 417 ^16 419 420 421 422 423 424
....$ 188 20 57 60 211 60 125 40 73 60 91 40 64 00 117 20 79 80 117 20
425..... 426 427 428 429 430 431 432 433 434 435 436 437 438 439 440
441 442 443 444 445 446 447 448 449
121 80 AH
At\
49 60 67 20 125 20 75 00 78 80 65 60 20 00 51 40 94 80 58 30 77 20 72 00 70 40 59 40 672 00 60 00 91 20 208 40 111 00 208 00 28 80 64 00 61 00 80 20 25 60 105 80 423 60 72 90 96 80 32 00 64 60 $103,689 50
Previously overpaid, N o s . 3—$1.60; 8—1.00; 10—2.70; 1 4 — 3.20; 18—1.10; 29—2.00; 37—2.20; 56—1.60; 75—6.30; 76—3.30; 89—.10; 97—2.70; 100—1.60; 102—5.80; 111—1.60; 117—1.60; 1 2 0 — 1.30; 137—2.70; 140—1.10; 147—1.60; 151—1.60; 161—3.20; 1 6 4 — 1.60; 167—3.80; 174—1.60; 181—2.00; 187—7.40; 203—2.00; 2 3 3 — 2.10; 252—1.60; 259—1.60; 269—1.60; 272—1.60; 291—1.10; 2 9 7 — 13.20; 305—3.20; 311—2.60; 315—2.10; 321—9.75; 328—2.00; 3 4 5 — 1.10; 364—3.90; 374—1.60; 414—2.00; 446—1.10.
628
PROCEEDINGS
OF
THE
February,
Arrears, Nos. 3—$1.60; 5—1.60; 17—3.20; 30—4.80; 31—3.20; 37—1.60; 49—11.10; 64—6.90; 71—1.60; 87—1.60; 89—1.60; 100— 1.60; 106—1.60; 137—1.60; 158—1.60; 185—3.20; 192—1.10; 195— 4.80; 196—1.60; 236—1.60; 239—5.80; 256—1.60; 257—1.60; 265— 1.10; 279—9.50; 284—1.60; 303—1.60; 309—2.20; 317—1.60; 333— 4.80; 337—1.60; 344—2.70; 349—11.10; 385—1.60; 396—16.10; 400—1.60; 402—1.60; 408—3.20; 410—1.60; 421—1.60. S C H E D U L E "B."
Arrearages paid by subordinate lodges for 1934, except as noted: Dues and Fees. No. No. Dues and Fees. $ 124 80 11 205 82 50 70 00 22 (1932). 240 ? 34 14 50 00 34 (1933). 243 114 70 80 00 39 (1932). 261 110 60 38 40 45 324 (1932). 1 65 30 30 59 330 144 70 35 20 69 335 40 00 157 40 70 353 50 00 6 80 81 359 74 40 70 00 84 370 (1932). 30 00 272 30 97 379 (1932). 101 30 85 40 105 379 (1933). 13 70 50 108 387 (1932). 110 00 17 50 126 416 (1931). Ill 00 106 00 138 416 (1932). 289 00 43 50 175 425 (1933). 35 00 60 40 188 425 30 00 25 00 195 (1933). 429 (1932). 107 10 74 90 195 435 37 00 436 (1932). 60 00 Total
$2,925 19 SCHEDULE "C."
Amount received from bond investment: Interest, registered U. S. Treasury Bonds Nos. 886, 887 and 3662, $20,000, 3 % % $ Interest, U. S. Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds, $10,000, 4 % % Interest, Brown County School District No. 50 bonds, Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4, $2,000, 6% Interest, registered U. S. Treasury Bonds, $10,000, 2 % % Brown County School District No. 50 bond No. 4, matured Total
650 00 212 50 120 00 143 75 500 00
$1,626 25
1935-36.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
629
CASH ACCOUNT.
Received. Schedule "A" $103,689 50 Schedule " B " 2,925 19 Schedule "C" 1,626 25 Penalty for lost Ciphers: Lodges Nos. 36, 186, 333, 344 80 00 Sale of Waste Paper 45 Sale of Shaver's Monitors 267 50 Sale of Fifty year button. Replacement, Lodge No. 99.... 2 05 Sale of Blank Forms 653 25 Sale of Annual Return Books 7 00 Certification of Life Ivlernbership Cards 4 25 Special Dispensation Fees 75 00 Refund of overpayment Warrent No. 316, 1934.... 10 00 Penalty, By-Law 125, Lodge No. 55 10 00 Grand Chapter, R. A. M., Budget, 1935 3,275 26 Grand Council, R. & S. M., Budget, 1935 740 55 Grand Commandery, K. T., Budget, 1935 2,074 43 Total
$115,440 68 Remitted.
To Grand Treasurer, receipts Nos. 1 to 75, inclusive....$115,440 68 Fraternally submitted, ELMER F . S T R A I N ,
Grand
Secretary.
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
1935.
Date.
9 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 22 25 25 26 26
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
No.
Edward M. Boddington Otto R. Soudera Joseph L. Kirk, Sec'y Benjamin F. Dunkin, Treas Albert K. Wilson Elmer F. Strain
Robert C. Caldwell John W. Neilson
Arthur H. Strickland Elrick C. Cole Roscoe E. Peterson
Elmer F. Strain Roscoe E. Peterson Crane & Company Robert H. Montgomery
N. E. Keller, repairs
City Ice Company
J. D. Martz Jordan Electric Co Kansas P o w e r & Light Co
In Favor of
$
00 61 33 24 40 20
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
2,100 00 55 00 500 00
25 10 50 40 100 50 25 50 25
39 42 34 70
1 20 3 45
5 5 119 12 94 3
'S
a
3 o 8
$
00 00 00 00
100 00 66 67
50 30 25 25
166 67 200 00
S9
t:
a
$
ago t- e l i a S a 0-2 u i »o s
138 64
1 50 $
107 00
1 11.
1
WARRANT ACCOUNT.
ill
oj
«»« o
ti ^- S Q
OS ...o
•a
BUDGET.
©•J
•a
IJl
So o
26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 28 27 2 2 2 2 6 4 14 14 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
35 36 H7 3» 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 62 53 54 55 56 57 68 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76
Clarence F . Bailey Fannie B. Wilkinson Charles C. Clarke S. W . Bell T e l e p h o n e Co C e n t r a l T o p e k a P a p e r Co Lilley A m e s C o m p a n y Crane & Company Leon L. Cousland A l b e r t K. W i l s o n K a n s a s P o w e r & L i g h t Co J o r d a n E l e c t r i c Co Beck-Baer Company Yellow Cab & B a g g a g e Co American R y . E x p r e s s Co Crane & C o m p a n y A l b e r t K. W i l s o n S e c r e t a r y U. S. T r e a s u r y K a t h e r l n e R. E b e y F l o s s i e M. A n d r e w s Clarence F. Bailey R o b e r t C. Caldwell K e n n e t h N. P o m e r o y Elmer F. Strain A l b e r t K. W i l s o n C h a r l e s C. Clark C h a r l e s A. W e l l s J o r d a n E l e c t r i c Co K a r l a n F u r n i t u r e Co Z e r c h e r S t a t i o n e r y Co Capper E n g r a v i n g Co T o p e k a W a t e r Dept. City Ice C o m p a n y Overton E l e c t r i c Co Crane & Company S. W . Bell T e l e p h o n e Co Crane & C o m p a n y Overton E l e c t r i c Co K a n s a s P o w e r & L i g h t Co Beck-Baer Company T o p e k a T r a n s f e r & S t o r a g e Co., K a n s a s P o w e r & L i g h t Co H a r \ ' e y O. Davis
a t h e r l n e R. E b e y a s KFlossie M. A n d r e w s 34
32 K e n n e t h N. P o m e r o y
6 15
3 37
32 94 36 20
2 00
25 00
10 56 70 78 13
00 00 00 00 00 00
150 00
50 00
250 80 65 75 135 85
4 25
121 95
5 00
12 29
127 75
1 63
271 50
88 55
$
35 14 63
333 00
$
300 00
125 100 125 100 240
00 00 00 00 00
3 13 12 1 41
12 5 3 1
10 90 65 25 40
20 04 57 85
104 75 80 50
85 00
81 69 1 12 1 15
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Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. May May May May May May May May May May May May May May
Apr. Apr.
Date.
In Favor of
25 77 25 78 79 25 80 25 81 25 82 25 83 Albert K. Wilson 25 84 25 85 25 86 25 87 25 88 25 89 25 90 25 91 13 92 29 93 29 94 2 95 2 96 2 97 4 98 4 99 4 100 13 101 23 102 23 103 23 104 23 105 23 106 23 in? 23'108
No.
$
154 41
1.786 75
s
OS
<n S o u S
$
1
150 00
03
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$
12 25 19 00
75 00
12 00
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200 00
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WARRANT ACCOUNT—Continued
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$
1 69 16 39
14 57
57
333 00
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$
300 00
lit $
«
125 100 125 100 240
00 00 00 00 00
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. 0) 0 V
•2
BUDGET.
$
8 25
6 87 8 00
174 20 20 00
36 83 40
15:
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7 02 75 47 00 Co 3 90 o
85 00
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23 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 4 4 4 7 7 7 7 7 12 15 17 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 27 27 3 3 3 8 8 23
109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 11ÂŤ 11ÂŤ 120 121 122 123 124 125 12fi 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 13f) 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 14H 147 148 149 150 151 152 153
Katherine R. E b e y
B. W. Kraff, painting Topeica Daily Capital
H e i s Monument Company
Albert K. Wilson Charles C. Clarke Charles A. Wells
William F. Siiea
Otto R. Souders
Albert K Wilson
35 00
29 90 28 60
150 00
200 00 50 00
150 00
7 80
4 10
65 45
72 35
W 05
333 00
1 11 11 13
33<i 00
300 00
300 00
00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00
125 00
125 100 125 100 240
125 100 125 100 240
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146 29
175 80
4 83
3 50 9 83
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85 00
50 4 7 3 17
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6 00 fa 77 97
24 88 13 80 2 10
85 00
4 62
July July July July July July July July July July July July July July Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug.
Date.
23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 2 6 6 6 6 G G 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26
154 155 156 157 158 159 IGO 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185
No.
Elmer F. Strain Albert K. Wilson Rankin Fink
Robert C. Caldwell
Neliis Insurance Agency
Max Y. Sawyer
Elmer P. Strain Albert K. Wilson
Robert C. Caldwell
In Favor of
18 75
% 7,500 00
09
3 o s u u
03
$
150 00
50 00
150 00 200 00
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to
•2
03
$
idi' 20
s
|I
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$
30 10
43 25
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$
334 00
11 93
333 00
i »ts s
$
:
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300 00
ll $
125 100 125 100 240
100 125 100 240
do 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00
03 Q S - S
S fcOoi O S ' '^
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BUDGET.
$
60 4 05
85 00
55 06 00 14
3 00
5 66
2 14 2 SO
85 00
1 g 2 1,038
•8
26 186 26 187 26 188 3 189 3 190 3 191 6 192 5 193 6 194 9 195 23 196 25 197 25 198 25 199 25 200 25 201 25 202 25 203 25 204 25 205 25 206 25 207 25 208 25 209 1 210 1 211 1 212 18 213 25 214 25 215 25 216 25 217 25 218 25 219 25 220 25 221 25 222 25 223 25 224 25 225 29 226 29 227 29 228 29 229 29 230
S. W. Bell Telephone Co
Albert K. Wilson
Albert K. Wilson
Charles A. Wells
Elmer F. Strain Albert K. Wilson
W. U. Telegrapn Co
S. W. Bell Telephone Co
Whitehead & Hoag Co
25 do
3 75
20 00
208 46
200 00 50 00
150 00
150 00
19 50
55 00
42 50
10 00 85 46 $
300 00
10 00
247 85 282 00
255 25
104 20
12 63
333 00
333 00
11 58 97 1 39
300 66
300 do
125 100 125 100 240
125 100 125 100 240
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85 00
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11 14
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Oct. Oct
Date.
29 231 29 232 233 234 5 235 5 236 5 237 5 238 15 239 15 240 2G 241 26 242 26 243 26 244 26 245 26 246 247 26 248 26 249 26 250 6 251 6 252 6 253 5 354 5 255 6 •256 12 257 24 258 24 259 24 260 24 :261 24 24 :262
/Vo.
Clarence F. Bailey Robert C. Caldwell Elmer P. Strain
Thomas G. Fitch
N. E. Keller
Western Union Tel. Co.. .
William F. Shea
In Favor of
$
3,773 50
22 50
09
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s
$
150 00
a
09
$
1 50
19 55
60 50
:!;
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.
%
79 85
$
11
WARRANT ACCOUNT—Concluded.
333 00
11 55
334 00
13 13 1 42
$
300 00
ill $
00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00
240 bb
125 100 125 20
125 100 125 100 240
. lOO'C •" V. s a
IJ.
BUDGET.
$
6 20 75 78 2 180 72
85
85 00
o
Co
b
36 40 o 85 19
6 OS
5 23 2 7
•a
Jan. Jan. Jan.
Jan.
Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan.
Dec. Dec. Dec. 1936. Jan. Jan. Jan.
4 15 314 25
20 10
$
$
644 45 $
87,012 13 183 33 $
4,226 67 363 62 $
1,641 85
$86,367 68 $ 4,043 34 $ 1,278 23 $
69,009 00
200 00 50 00
150 00
3 266 3 267 3 268 269 13 270 K a t h e r i n e R. E b e y 271 13 13 272 13 273 274 275 276 R a n k i n F i n k 277 278 279 W h i t e h e a d & H o a g Co 280 281 282 13 283 284 285 13 286 13 287 20 288 T h o m a s G. F i t c h , Sec'y 208 46
150 00
A l b e r t K. W i l s o n
C h a r l e s A. W e l l s
24 Sfis 24 264 24 265
300 00
300 00
125 100 125 240
00 00 00 00
12 07 4 00
85 00
80 75 13 81
85 00
8 37 $
800 00
27 30 $
2,200 00
334 00 $
4,500 00
300 00 $
3,600 00
590 00
8,000 00
$ 1,761 16
4,000 00
791 63 $ 2,172 70 $ 4,166 00 $ 3,300 00 $ 7,410 00 S 5,751 16
256 06
1 13
679 50
12 03 1 25
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S3
638
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February.
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
MCDONALD, KANSAS, March 6,1935.
A Special Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened a t McDonald, Kansas, on the 6th day of March, A. D. 1935, A. L. 5935, a t the request of McDonald Lodge No. 383, for the purpose of laying the comer-stone of the new McDonald Rural High School, District No. 1. The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry with the following Grand Officers: M.'. W.'. O T T O R . SOUDERS
W.'. Bro. Bro. W.'.
CLABK SAWYER CHARLES L. GUSTATSON NORVAL A. MARTIN A S A R . PAYNE
Grand Master.
as Deputy Grand Master. as Grand Senior Warden. OS Grand Junior Warden. as Grand Treasurer.
W.'. OSCAR A . BROWN
as Grand
W.'. HOLLIS L. CASWELL W.'. FLOYD E . CRAIG W.'. HERBERT V. DEAN
as Grand Chaplain. as Grand Senior Deacon. as Grand Junior Deacon.
Secretary.
W.'. F R A N K W . BROWN
as Grand Marshal.
W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'.
as Grand as Grand as Grand as Grand as Bearer
THOMAS F . TRAMMELL DONALD L . KYTE J O H N F . HOWARD JAY T . JACKSON OTIS ARCHER
Sword Bearer. Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Pursuivant. of Great Lights.
W.'. J O H N H . HOWARD
as Bearer of Book of
Bro. SIEGFRIED S . VOIGT W.'. CHARLES A. BENKELMAN
as Grand Architect. as Grand Tyler.
Constitutions.
The Grand Lodge was then formed in procession by the Grand Marshal and repaired t o the new High School Building where the comer-stone w a s laid according to our Ancient Ceremonies. An address was given by the Grand Master and several songs were added t o the ceremonies, after which the procession returned to the Lodge Hall and the M.". W.'. Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form. OTTO R . SOUDERS,
Graiid Master. ATTEST : OSCAR A . BROWN,
as Grand
Secretary.
1935-36.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
639
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
HERINGTON, KANSAS, July 6,1935.
At the request of Kansas Lodge No. 307, of Herington, Kansas, The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in Special Communication in the Masonic Temple in the city of Herington on the 6th day of July, A. D. 1935, A. L. 5935, for the purpose of laying the comer-stone of the new United States Post Office Building on Main and A Streets. The M.'. W.". Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry with the following officers: M.'. W.'. OTTO R . SOUDERS
W.'. BYRON W. OLIVER W.'. GLENN YOUNG W.'. FRED B. JOHNSON
Grand Master.
as Deputy Grand Master. as Grand Senior Warden. OS Grand Junior Warden.
W.'. VICTOR C. KINGSBURY M.'. W.'. ELMER P. STRAIN
as Grand Grand
Bro. DREW R. HAMMOND R.'. W.'. WILLIAM R . WARING Bro. WALTER T . H U N T Bro. DAVID W. NAILL Bro. THOMAS W . LIVINGSTON W.". WILLIAM C. GILLETT Bro. DONALD COSLEY
OS Grand as Grand as Grand as Grand as Grand as Grand as Grand
Bro. GEORGE S. MANNING
as Grand
Treasurer. Secretary.
Chaplain. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Marshal. Sword Bearer. Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Pursuivant.
W.'. ORIN H. PATTISON
Bearer of Great
Bro. FRED W. WEAVER
Bearer of Book of
Lights.
Constitutions. Bro. R A L P H W . JONES
as Grand Tyler.
The Grand Marshal then formed the Grand'Lodge in procession and it repaired to the site of the new Post Office Building where the comer-stone was laid in accordance with the Ancient Ceremonies of the Order. The Grand Master delivered an appropriate address. Short talks were made by Brothers WILLIAM CARPENTER, of Marlon, EDGAR W. CARRUTH and C. E. EDLIN. Music was furnished by the United States Cavalry Band of Fort Riley. The Grand Lodge then returned to the Masonic Temple where it was closed in Ample Form. OTTO R . SOUDERS,
Grand Master. ATTEST : ELMER F . STRAIN,
Grand
Secretary.
640
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
KIOWA, KANSAS, August 19,1935.
At the request of Cosmos Lodge No. 278, of Kiowa, Kansas, The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas w a s convened in Special Communication in the Masonic Hall in the City of Kiowa, on the 19th day of August, A. D. 1935, A. L. 5935, for the purpose of laying the comer-stone of the new Grade School Building. The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry with the following officers: M.'. W.'. OTTO R . SOUDERS
Grand
Master.
W.'. HARVEY O. DAVIS Bro. GEORGE C. STEVENS
as Grand Senior as Grand Junior
Bro. CHARLES D . F I S H E R
as Grand
W.'. ROBERT T. ISHMAEL Rev. W. A. LOWER W.'. GEORGE L. COOKE W.'. ADOLPH MEIXNER W.'. ALBERT B. RUMSEY W.'. J. EARL DAINTON W.". VERNON C. MERRYMAN W.'. JESSE D. NEWKIRK Bro. WILLIAM GARLAND Bro. ALEX M . J O H N S O N
OS Grand as Grand as Grand OS Grand as Grand OS Grand OS Grand as Grand as Bearer as Grand
Bro. G L E N THOMAS
as Grand
Warden. Warden.
Treasurer.
Secretary. Chaplain. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Marshal. Sword Bearer. Senior Steward. Junior Steward. of the Great Lights. Tyler. Architect.
The Grand Marshal then formed the Grand Lodge in procession and it repaired to the site of the new School Building where the comer-stone was laid in accordance with the Ancient Ceremonies of t h e Order. The Grand Master delivered an appropriate address. The procession w a s then reformed and the Grand Lodge returned to t h e hall and was closed in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry. OTTO R . SOUDERS,
Grand Master. ATTEST : ROBERT T . ISHMAEL,
as Grand
Secretary.
1935-36.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
C41
REPORT OF SECRETARY OF MASONIC HOME BOARD.
M.". W.'. THOMAS G. FITCH submitted the following report which, on motion, was ordered received and printed in the Annual Proceedings: To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: I have the honor to present herewith excerpts from my report made to the Board of Directors of the Kansas Masonic Home a t its Annual Meeting in the City of Wichita, Kansas, on Tuesday, January 28, 1936: To The Board of Directors of The Kansas Masonic Home: Within the year ended December 31, 1935, I received in cash items $147,626.61 from the following sources: Creager Land Account $ 44 50 Guardian Funds 12,542 27 Endowment Donations 5,513 49 Grand Lodge Relief Funds 3,778 50 Loans and Bonds Paid 28,205 37 O. E. S. Christmas Fund $1,413 63 O. E. S. Fruit Fund 859 88 2,273 51 O. E. S. Music Fund 846 11 Morse Land Account (Rents, etc.) 145 79 R. L. Shaw Land Account (Rents, etc.) 71 46 Maintenance Refund—Rosa L. Brunner, clothes 48 85 McAlister Land Account (Rent) 900 00 Contingent Fund—Dividends Farmers State Bank 171 68 Refund Funerals and Cemetery, J. B. Smith 162 00 Miscellaneous Receipts Election booth, etc.: 86 75 Lobdell-Stuart Library Fund—Interest 22 38 Furniture and Fixtures, Donation, Alex. A. Sharp 125 00 Thos. E. Reed, Oil Lease 80 00 Insurance Refund 27 37 Regular Grand Lodge Per Capita Interest O. E. S. Per Capita Total
Income. $65,454 00 21,482 64 5,629 94
$ 92,566 58 $147,626 61
642
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February.
All collections have been transmitted to the Treasurer as shown by carbon copies of letters of transmittal submitted herewith. For your information and in order that a permanent record may be made, Endowment Donations item is composed of the following : From
Organizations.
Ivanhoe Commandery No. 21 Garfield Commandery No. 18 Elmer F . Strain, Grand Secretaryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Raising Fees Order of the Eastern Star Washington Commandery No. 2
$
25 10 4,305 1,163 10
00 00 00 49 00
$ 5,513 49 611,393 54
Endowment Fund January 1, 1935
Endowment Fund January 1, 1936 $616,907 03 Within the year warrants were drawn to total $142,925 03 charged to the following accounts: O. E. S. Christmas Fund O. E. S. Fruit Fund O. E. S. Music Fund R. L. Shaw Land Account Funerals and Cemetery J. K. McKain Account A. S. Creager Mortgage Loan and Bond Account Lobdell-Stuart Library Fund McAlister Land Accoimt Remley Land Account H. L. Brannon Estate Miscellaneous Expense Insurance C. M. Beck Land Account Morse Land Account Thomas E. Reed Land Account Real Estate and Improvement Maintenance Furniture and Fixtures Guardian Funds Grand Lodge Relief Funds Total
$1,413 63 859 88
$
2,273 51 746 190 2,101 143 2,295 22,200 60 478 100 660 66 1,257 26 112 1,303 195 97,966 87 6,875 3,783
95 12 35 68 00 00 52 30 36 81 59 78 19 98 21 00 73 35 01 50
$142,925 03
1938-36.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
643
Included in the item of Maintenance will be found: General Expense. Secretary's Office $1,098 70 Director's Expense 298 42 Medical Services 1,687 60 Bonds, Safety Box Rent, etc 144 75 $ 3,229 47 Repairs Metal Sashâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Windows Repairing Cracks Library Rug and Pad Painting Home Buildings Refrigerator
and
Replacements. $3,370 156 630 4,949 716
64 46 49 50 16
Special assessment, 1116 University Total Home expense, Superintendent's .Office, Vouchers
:
$
9,823 25
5 90 $ 13,058 62 84,908 11
Total Debited to Maintenance $ 97,966 73 Detailed account of disbursements by Superintendent of the Home, charged to Maintenance Account in 1935 with comparison of same items in 1934: 1934. 1935. Plumbing $ 68 35 $ 111 38 Furniture and Fixtures 192 43 123 50 Repairs 1,991 06 1,987 27 Salaries and Wages 17,687 44 22,339 67 Hospital and Drugs 7,310 98 2,829 51 Automobiles 486 23 542 81 Telephone and Telegraph 284 64 294 55 Light 2,163 28 2,101 00 Water 1,067 94 1,023 62 Fuel 3,812 29 3,995 08 Laundry and Soap 4,691 09 4,952 19 Groceries 21,527 96 23,570 72 Meat and Lard 4,812 23 7,264 93 Barber and Street Car Fare 970 50 1,049 27 Dry Goods, Clothing and Shoes 5,669 29 6,057 01 Table and Bed Supplies 984 19 722 85 House Supplies 2,805 32 2,549 44 School and Office Supplies 1,806 50 1,694 31 Power 835 49 849 61 Garden and Lavra 535 05 673 39 Miscellaneous 205 42 176 00 Total
$79,907 68
$84,908 11
644
PROCEEDINGS
General Expense heretofore shown Repair and Replacement Special Assessment, 1116 University Grand Total
OF THE
February.
3,276 53 534 50 6 14
3,229 47 9,823 25 5 90
$83,724 85
$97,966 73
Trial balance of Home Accounts follows: Debits. Creager Land Account R. L. Shaw Land Account Treasurer Mortgage Loans and Bonds Thomas E. Reed Land Account H. A. Remley Land Account H. L. Brannon Land Account Real E s t a t e and Improvement C. M. Beck Land Account Maintenance J. K. McKain Land Account Furniture and Fixtures Funeral and Cemetery Insurance Miscellaneous Expense Total
$
2,250 10,058 46,024 537,200 1,223 10,643 660 922,787 317 1,317,010 116 59,651 28,844 16,640 51
59 21 39 00 21 00 81 55 68 62 93 28 29 90 59
$2,953,481 05 Credits.
Guardian Funds Morse Land Account Interest O. E. S. P e r Capita Endovmient O. E. S. Music Mary A. Hepler Music Fund Contingent Fund McAlister Land Account Grand Lodge Per Capita Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M Building Fund from Lodges Furnishing Fund by O. E. S Morris Education Fund Lobdell-Stuart Library Fund Miscellaneous Receipts Total
$
7,873 347 358,692 136,112 616,907 1,135 1,250 20,773 9,510 954,923 59,666 778,604 6,632 100 828 122
94 56 85 04 03 37 60 84 35 30 41 01 56 00 44 75
$2,953,481 05
1935-30.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
KANSAS.
645
A b o v e i t e m s r e p r e s e n t d e b i t s a n d c r e d i t s in e a c h fund since t h e a c c o u n t s w e r e opened. S u m m a r y of G e n e r a l A c c o u n t s for t h e y e a r follows: J a n u a r y 1, 1935, B a l a n c e in T r e a s u r y $ 41,322 81 D e c e m b e r 3 1 , 1935, R e c e i p t s for y e a r 147,626 61 Total
$188,949 42
D e c e m b e r 3 1 , 1935, D i s b u r s e m e n t s for t h e y e a r J a n u a r y 1, 1936, B a l a n c e in T r e a s u r y
$142,925 03 46,024 39
Total
$188,949 42
S u m m a r y of L o a n A c c o u n t f o l l o w s : J a n u a r y 1, 1935, L o a n s on h a n d L o a n s a n d b o n d s p a i d in 1935 H. A . R e m l e y loan foreclosed a n d transferred from loan account to H . A. R e m l e y L a n d A c c o u n t
$553,565 00 $34,565 00
10,000 00
44,565 00
I n v e s t m e n t s m a d e in 1935
$509,000 00 28,200 00
J a n u a r y 1, 1936, L o a n s a n d B o n d s on h a n d a t p a r
$537,200 00
R a t e s of i n t e r e s t in d e t a i l u p o n p r e s e n t i n v e s t m e n t s f o l l o w s : Rate. 2%% 2%% 3 % 3M,% 3%% 4 % 414% 41/2% 4%% 5 % 51/2% 6 % 61/2% 7 %
$
Bonds. 300 50,500 32,450 55,000 2,000 37,800 10,000 75,000 10,000 63,500 25,000 99,000 15,000 1,500
Mortgages. 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
$
$20,000 00 6,000 00 ^ 34,150 00
Total. 300 50,500 32,450 55,000 2,000 37,800 10,000 95,000 10,000 69,500 25,000 133,150 15,000 1,500
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
$477,050 00 $60,150 00 $537,200 00 I n t e r e s t upon t h e a b o v e i t e m s w h i c h we m a y r e a s o n a b l y e x p e c t t o collect in 1936, will a g g r e g a t e $21,500.00 or a p p r o x i m a t e l y 4 % on t h e t o t a l of o u r i n v e s t m e n t s . I t will be o b s e r v e d t h a t o u r i n t e r e s t e a r n i n g s h a v e b e e n m a t e r i a l l y reduced b y t h e l o w e r i n g of t h e r a t e s of i n t e r e s t on o u r investments.
646
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February.
R e s u m e of Financial Condition: R e g u l a r income for 1935 w a s reported $ 92,566 58 F r o m w h i c h must b e deducted debits t o I n t e r e s t Account 359 63 Leaving Net Income $ 92,206 95 Maintenance Expense 1935 ? 97,966 73 Added, debit for Funerals and C e m e t e r y ( l e s s credits) 1,939 35 Debit for Insurance (less refund) 1,230 41 Total ..$101,136 49 Deduct N e t Income 92,206 95 L e a v e s E x c e s s of E x p e n d i t u r e s over I n c o m e 8,929 54 On J a n u a r y 1, 1936, E n d o w m e n t F i m d w a s 616,907 03 I n v e s t m e n t s on that date ( B o n d s and M o r t g a g e s ) $537,200 00 L e s s Lobdell-Stuart Library F u n d B o n d s 800 00 Total Bonds and M o r t g a g e s $536,400 00 Real E s t a t e Ownedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Conservative Valuation 46,400 00 582,800 00 B a l a n c e due Endowment $ 34,107 03 To this m u s t be added i t e m s in the Guardian Funds on w h i c h p a y m e n t s m a y eventually h a v e to be made 26,355 86 $ 60,462 89 L e s s D e b i t s in the Guardianship F u n d s on which w e m a y reasonably expect to m a k e collection 18,481 92 $ 41,980 97 Represented by B a n k B a l a n c e J a n u a r y 1, 1936 $ 46,024 39 A n n u a l cost of Maintenance at the H o m e since 1928 follows: 1928 $60,394 83 1932 $78,798 64 1929 62,734 81 1933 80,318 24 1930 67,953 52 1034 83,724 85 1931 77,906 39 1935 97,966 73 B y m o n t h s for years ended N o v e m b e r 30, 1934 and 1935, warrants charged to Maintenance Account, w e r e a s follows: 1934. 1935. December $ 6,355 58 $ 7,283 38 January 6,726 64 7,283 78 February 6,658 06 7,006 67 March 7,430 13 7,081 79 April 6,230 80 7,885 29 May 6,759 98 7,140 39 June..; 6,263 40 6,710 61 July 5,938 55 6,848 56 August 6,200 57 6,939 07 September 7,243 84 6,834 84 October 6,929 27 7,144 67 November 7,170 86 6,749 06 $79,907 68 $84,908 11 General Expense 3,276 53 3,229 47 R e p l a c e m e n t and Repairs 534 50 9,823 25 Special A s s e s s m e n t , 1116 U n i v e r s i t y 6 44 5 90 Total $83,724 85 $97,966 73
1935-36.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
647
Superintendent's report shows average membership in the Home Family since 1927 as follows: 1927 1928 1929
197 214 216
1930 1931 1932
222 243 288
1933 1934 1935
312 318 323
At present of the 367 names on the roster of the Home, 329 are actually in the Home. Per Capita cost based on above averages shows as follows: 1928...;$282 22 1929.... 290 44
1930....$306 10 1931.... 320 60
1932....$273 60 1933.... 257 43
1934....$262 86 1935.... 303 30
This includes all expense items of the Home and Administration, in fact all items save those charged to Real Estate, Furniture and Fixtures, Funerals and Cemetery and Insurance. As reported last year, only a conjectural estimate may be made of the revenues for the year 1936. This will be as follows: Grand Lodge Per Capita O. E. S. Per Capita Interest items if collected Total
$63,000 5,500 21,500 $90,000
00 00 00 00
We may not hope to have any decrease in the operating expenses for the year 1936 on account of the increased cost of all supplies. However, we do not believe any extensive repairs will have to be made on the Home buildings during the year. Expenditures on behalf of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas for the year ended November 30, 1935 were $3,783.50 for which we have been reimbursed. We have insurance in force as follows: Fire on Buildings $ 80,000 Fire on Furnishings 20,000 Steam Boilers and Accident 25,000 Superintendent's Residence Fire and Tornado 6,150 Fire on Furnishings 1,500 Automobile Liability $10,000 00 to 20,000 Automobile LiabUity 5,000 00 to 10,000 Tornado Insurance 630,000
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
All Tornado Insurance is placed upon the basis of 90% coinsurance. Completed papers in all mortgage loans including insurance policies, duplicates of receipts for all money received and 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.
648
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
REPORT OP COMMITTEE ON REPORTS OF GRAND OFFICERS. W . ' . J A M E S M . JACOBY, c h a i r m a n , submitted the following report, which, on motion, w a s a d o p t e d : To The M.'. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Reports of Grand Officers, to whom was referred the address of the Grand Master and Reports of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary, beg leave to submit the following: report: The Address of the Grand Master reflects his sincerity of purpose, his devotion to duty and his love for Ancient Craft Masonry. This Grand Lodge has long been personally acquainted with the fine qualities of mind and heart possessed by the M.'. W.'. Brother who has presided as Grand Master during the year 1935, and his Address emphasizes the fact that the confidence which was placed in him by this Grand Lodge was not misplaced. The year's activities have been conducted properly and efficiently. We, therefore, recommend the approval of all matters contained under the following headings: Introduction. Comer-stones. Installation of Grand Officers. Conferring Degrees Out of Time. The Masonic Home. Grand Orator. Grand Lodge Officers and Committeemen. Interference of Dust Storms. Visitations. Invitations from other Grand Jurisdictions. Grand Representatives. Exemplification of the Work. Condition of the Order. World Conditions. Conclusion. The remaining subjects we recommend be referred to the various committees, viz.: To the Committee on Necrologry: Necrology. To the Committee on Finance: Fifty Year Buttons.
1935-36.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
649
To the Committee on Jurisprudence: Consolidation of Delavan Lodge No. 275 and Lodge No. 307. Edict. Life Membership. Law Changes.
Kansas
To the incoming Council of Administration: Lecturers. We refer the Report of the Grand Treasurer in its entirety, together with the Grand Treasurer's books, vouchers and securities, to the Committee on Finance, as provided by Law. The Grand Secretary has prepared his usual splendid report, one such as our membership has come to expect. The subjects contained in his report are referred to the following committees: To the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D.: Annual Reports. Lodges Denied Representation. To the Committee on Finance: Outstanding Dues. Estimated Revenue and Expense for 1936. Schedule "A". Schedule "B". Schedule "C". Cash Account. Warrant Account. Fraternally submitted, JAMES M . JACOBY, ORVAL E . MOON, FRANK D . SPERRY, CLINE C. CURTISS,
Committee. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON GENERAL PURPOSES.
W.'. HARRY E . PEACH, chairman, submitted the following report which, on his motion was adopted: To The M.\ W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. <£ A. M. of Kansas: In his report to the Grand Lodge one year ago, M.'. W.'. JAMES A. CASSLER recommended that the Grand Lodge make a
650
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
thorough investigation of the Masonic Relief Association, through one of its committees, to determine what our course should be as to the advisability of our Grand Lodge joining the Association and to report its findings at the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. This m a t t e r was referred to the Committee on General Purposes. Your committee has carefully investigated this subject and finds much to commend the activities of such an Association, under certain circumstances and conditions; however, your committee is of the opinion that conditions do not prevail in our Grand Jurisdiction that would warrant our participating in the activities of such an agency. We, therefore, recommend that no action be taken on this matter by our Grand Lodge at this time. Fraternally submitted, HARRY E . PEACH, JOHN A . H E T Z E L ,
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATION OF RECORDS AND PROPERTY.
W.'. ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, chairman, submitted the following report, which on his motion, was adopted: To The M.'. W.'. Grand Dodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Investigation of Records and Property has made a n inspection of the Grand Lodge Building, furniture and equipment and also the records of the Grand Secretary, and report as follows: 1.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Historical Registry of Membership:â&#x20AC;&#x201D;This subject has been under discussion at the last two or three communications of the Grand Lodge, and a t the communication last year a t Wichita the Committee on Investigation of Records and Property recommended t h a t this registry be kept divided as to live and dead membership. This recommendation was adopted by the Grand Lodge. The work of separating the dead cards from the live ones was a task of g r e a t proportions; however, it has been accomplished and the registry Is now being kept that way. It is proving very satisfactory, and makes'the work of checking the live cards much less cumbersome and makes reference to the live fUes much easier and quicker. All of the 1934 Information has been posted on the proper cards and a portion of 1935 business has also been posted, Indl-
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eating that the separation of these files makes for greater efficiency in the work of the staff of the Grand Secretary. 2.—The Abstract of Lodge Returns:—This is an abstract or recapitulation of the returns from the lodges and 1934 business is posted complete. 3.—Card Index to Grand Lodge Proceedings:—This is an index by which one can get reference to any matter incorporated in our proceedings and is indexed complete, including our 1935 Proceedings. 4.—Filing of Transcript of Lodges:—This is rather an inactive file, filing being required only when a transcript of the doings of a new lodge is sent in. This file contains all the records covering the period during which a lodge is in process of formation, and while Under Dispensation. This file is complete to date with all papers being in the permanent file. 5.—Filing of Transcript of Trials:—This is a record of the trials handled by the Committee on Trials and Punishments, and contains all papers in connection therewith. The papers are filed according to case number, and a card index makes easy reference to a particular case and the papers relative thereto. This index is right up to date and all the papers properly filed. 6.—Filing of Annual Reports:—While the Grand Secretary's staff is checking the current or 1935 reports of the lodges, it is necessary that the 1934 reports be readily at hand for check against 1935. As fast as the reports are so checked, the 1934 reports are placed in their permanent files. On the date this committee checked the records, February 11th, about 200 of the 1934 reports had been checked and placed in their proper places in the file, and the work of checking the balance is proceeding rapidly. 7.—Filing of Charters:—The charters are filed in the library and are as reported last year, no change having been made during the year. 8.—Filing of Historical Data and Pictures Sent in by the Lodges:—This material is taken as it is received, and placed in its proper place in the cabinet assigned to the lodge. These drawers are numerically arranged by lodge numbers and are conveniently placed in the library. It is urged by the committee that representatives of the lodges visit this section and secure ideas of the type of material they may furnish on behalf of their lodge. 9.—Indexing of Negatives of Photographed Charters:—The negatives are filed in individual envelopes and in numerical order according to the lodge numbers. 10.—Whether the Books of Annual Returns for the Past Five Years have been Checked and Returned:—During 1934 the Books
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11.—Answering Correspondence and Filing Same:—The committee finds t h a t correspondence is usually answered the same day that it is received, but where some extensive investigation is necessary to get information required, additional time is needed. We find t h a t on an average, not to exceed three days elapse between receipt of inquiries and answers sent. The correspondence completed is filed daily, the incoming mail and carbons of outgoing mail being filed together. 12.—Filing Proceedings of Other Grand Lodges:—The Grand Secretary keeps the file of these proceedings in his office and new proceedings received are placed in the current file, the book of the preceding year being moved into the Library. When sufficient copies are received, one copy is immediately placed in the Grand Secretary's file and one goes to the Library. Since the depression many Grand Lodges have cut down on the number of books sent us, so that in some cases the copy in the Grand Secretary's file is the only copy available. The Grand Secretary maintains a card index, which is posted up to date, showing how many copies he received and when they were received. 13.—Filing of Books for the Library and Articles for Museum: —These books and articles as received are placed in their proper places in the Library and Museum. Current magazines are arranged on tables where they are conveniently placed for use of those desiring to read them. As new magazines are received, the old ones are wrapped and filed. 14.—Inspect all other Records and See if Legislation of Last Annual Communication is being Complied with:—The Committee checked other records and found them in good shape and complete. The official ciphers are all accounted for. The legislation of the 1935 Annual Communication is being complied with fully. 15.—Inspect Building, Equipment and Furniture:—The committee made a thorough inspection of the building, furniture and equipment. To assist in this part of the work we had the generous assistance of W.'. ROY W . SWOPE, of Rosedale Lodge No. 333. W.'. Brother SWOPE is a n engineer of long experience and his services were very helpful to the committee. The building continues to show many cracks in the plaster, the beautiful entrance rotunda being covered with a network of cracks. The walls in the office of the Grand Master, used by
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R.'. W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON, Grand Secretary Emeritus, and the office of the Grand Secretary have been badly cracked, and in the Grand Master's room a small portion of the plaster has dropped off.- There are numerous cracks in the plaster in the Library, the rooms on the second floor and the large work room. During 1935 the tile was removed from the roof; a new layer of felt roofing applied and the tile replaced. However, during the heavy rain, water came into the building, ruining the paint in the back work room in the northwest comer of the building and going on through to the basement, where already a large section of the plaster has fallen off the ceiling. The roof company was called back and finding that the roof was not at fault, made a thorough inspection of the down spouts and guttering and found that the leak was caused by the down spouts. This condition has been remedied and no further trouble has been experienced. The paint in the northwest, rear work room is entirely ruined. A painter is now at work trying to repair the paint in places where the cracks in the plaster have been repaired, but it is the judgment of the committee that it is almost impossible to repair paint, because of the difficulty of matching colors of new and old paint. There are some minor repairs needed in the plumbing system and heating system which would require a very small outlay to remedy, and the committee recommends that the Grand Secretary be authorized to have these small repairs taken care of as soon as practicable. The committee feels that it will be costly to delay making these necessary repairs and therefore recommend that an appropriation of $2,000.00 be made to be used for this purpose. The furniture and equipment is all in splendid condition other than as stated above. The caretaker of the building is efficient and industrious, and also is imbued with ideas of economy in handling his work. The building is clean and neat and shows evidence of being well kept. The committee wishes to thank the Grand Secretary, his Assistant and their staff for the assistance given the committee. These officers and employees gave us their fullest cooperation and helped the committee in every way in securing the material for the report. We desire to commend them for the splendid manner in which they handle the business affairs of the Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted, ARTHUR H. STRICKLAND,
EDGAR D. MAY, BENJAMIN F . DUNKIN,
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY. M.'. W . ' . J A Y B . K I R K r e a d a n a p p r o p r i a t e tribute to t h e lives of our B r e t h r e n w h o passed t o t h e i r reward d u r i n g t h e year, which w a s adopted b y rising vote, followed b y p r a y e r b y M . ' . W . ' . G I L E S H . L A M B , a s Grand
Chaplain: To The M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. c6 A. M. of Kansas: It highly becomes us as Masons to pause in our deliberations to pay honor and tribute to the brethren who have laid aside their working tools and taken their departure to occupy their spiritual temple, eternal in the heavens. From twenty-six of our sister Grand Jurisdictions comes the sad tidings that many distinguished brethren have been called to their reward, among whom were thirty-three P a s t Grand Masters, one Deputy Grand Master, four Grand Senior Wardens, one Grand Treasurer and four Grand Secretaries. Appropriate memorial pages will be dedicated to these distinguished brethren in our Grand Lodge Proceedings. In our own Grand Jurisdiction, for the first time in many years, one of our official family has been called, in the death of W.'. WILLIAM B . P E N N Y , Grand Marshal, and the dread mandate
has come ten hundred and thirty-one times during the year to strike a name from the roll of the living. They have been called from every walk of life and condition of service, confirming again that death is, indeed, no respecter of persons. The aged and alone, longing for its coming, answered with a smile; while others in the prime of life, surrounded by loved ones, departed amid tears of sorrow and anguish. We do not understand the mystery of God's economy, and our hearts go out in sympathy to all who have been thus bereaved, but of the brethren who have departed we can say, "Their trust w a s in God and their faith was well founded." "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou a r t with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me", sang the shepherd of Israel, and his song, ringing down through the centuries, has brought comfort to the mourner and confidence to the traveler setting out upon his last journey, alone and unafraid. It is not our purpose to offer eulogy to them here. Our acquaintance w^ith many of them w a s too limited for that. The memory of each one is enshrined within the hearts of those with whom they lived and labored in their intimate association as head of the home, member of the lodge and citizen of their community. I t is among these that they have written the record of their lives. I t is
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among these that their deeds have spoken more eloquently than any words which I might now utter. It was by these that each in turn was tenderly borne to his last resting place and the sprig of acacia dropped over the grave, and these who knew them best paid grateful tribute to their memory in acknowledgment of their debt of gratitude for the inspiration of their labor of love among them. To be remembered when we are gone is a universal desire of the human heart. Throughout all time men have endeavored to rear monuments to themselves or to commemorate some outstanding event of their lives. Others have had enduring monuments erected to their memory by admiring friends and relatives, while others have so challenged the admiration of the world that their greatest monument is enshrined within the hearts of men. Perhaps the most outstanding monument ever erected by man to himself is the pyramid of Cheops, built about five thousand years ago at a stupendous cost of human life and material wealth, and which still remains one of the great wonders of the world, but its wonder lies chiefly in the magnitude and mystery of the achievement as a builder's project, nothing more. Outstanding by contrast is the monument enshrined within the hearts of grateful multitudes the world over through faith in the immortality of the soul redeemed by the blood of Him who said, "I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly". Between these extremes are monuments of every degree and character, testifying, on the one hand, of the desire of the human heart to be remembered, and, on the other, of a generous impulse; pervading an otherwise selfish humanity, to remember those who have striven to make life's pathway smoother for the weary pilgrim struggling along its way. The monuments of the world reveal the advancement of mankind from the purely selfish ambition to perpetuate the memory of himself to posterity, to that of striving to be remembered only for having endeavored to build a better world in which to live. Memory is the sunshine and shadow of the soul, and though the clouds of death obscure the sun and the rain of tears dampens the joys of life, yet the sweet, tender memory of kind and loving acts dispels the darkness of sorrow and despair and our lives are thereby brightened and strengthened with the inspiration of faith, hope and love. Ah, yes, my brethren, it is a universal desire to be remembered, but it is a nobler impulse to remember those who have gone to the Gi-eat Beyond, and the highest honor we may pay them is to follow their footsteps in all that is wholesome and good, and to cover their imperfections with the mantle of forgetfulness.
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Equally universal with the desire to be remembered has been the cry of the soul, "If a man die, shall he live again?" "It must be so:—Plato, thou reason'st well. Else whence this pleasing hope, this fond desire. This longing after immortality ? Or whence this secret dread and inward horror Of falling into nought? Why shrinks the soul Back on herself, and startles at destruction? •—'Tis the Divinity t h a t stirs within us, 'Tis heaven itself that points out an hereafter. And intimates Eternity to man. Eternity!—thou pleasing-dreadful thought! Through what variety of untried being— Through what new scenes and changes must we pass! The wide, th' unbounded prospect lies before me; But shadows, clouds, and darkness rest upon it. Here will I hold;.—If there's a Power above us (And that there is all Nature cries aloud Through all her works), he must delight in Virtue; And that which he delights in must be happy; But—when? or where?—This world was made for Caesar I'm weary of conjectures: This must end them. Thus I am doubly armed; my death and life. My bane and antidote are both before me. This in a moment brings me to an end. But this informs me I shall never die. The soul, secured in her existence, smiles At the drawn dagger, and defies its point. The stars shall fade away, the sun himself Grow dim with age, and nature sink in years; But thou Shalt flourish in immortal youth, Unhurt amid the war of elements, The wreck of matter, and the crush of worlds." Thus the pagan philosopher, Cato, overwhelmed in his defense of the Roman Republic and weary of life, endeavors to reason the immortality of the soul before plunging a dagger into his own heart. Hunger of the soul for life after death has prompted mankind, since time began, to fathom this mystery, embracing all degrees of religious philosophy from every phase of superstition to enlightened faith that the soul of man is a spark from an eternal and loving God in whom life is unchangeable and unending. But following on the heels of such despair through speculative conjecture, the world is lifted to the mountain-top of sublime faith by the words of the lowly Galilean when He said, "In my Father's house are many mansions. If it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you, ***** that where I am, there ye may be also". May I call your attention to the significant fact that the Master did not say a place had been provided for you but t h a t He was leaving to prepare that place; and may we not profitably meditate upon the preparation of the abode which we are to occupy among the mansions of our Father's house ?
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I am aware that Masonry enjoins no particular religious creed upon its votaries. That men of conflicting religions and creeds, including the Mohammedan, the Buddhist, the Jew, and the Christian, may gather around its altar harmoniously in the all-embracing faith in one God and the immortality of the soul, leaving the question to each individual how he may best work out his own salvation and find his way to the realm of the blest. King Solomon's Temple was the abiding place of Almighty God for the Hebrew nation. It was here His presence was made manifest above the mercy seat. I t was here His name was deposited within the Holy of Holies to become His dwelling-place among men, and the temple has since become a symbol of that spiritual temple in the erection of which every Mason is charged . to engage. In the building of Solomon's Temple the stones were squared and numbered in the quarries and transported to the site of the building, ready to be laid into the foundation and walls. Some of the places of which the Master spoke may be located on a beautiful hillside overlooking vistas of landscape too wonderful for human mind to describe, while others may be amid lowly surroundings. May we not presume that life over yonder will be pretty much on the plane and amid such surroundings as we lay out for it here, and the place which the Master prepares for us, builded out of the stones which we cut and square in the quarries of earth. A kindly word, a thoughtful deed, a helping hand to one who has stumbled and fallen, may not these be the stones which we send up from the quarries of earth, out of which the Master will prepare our place of abode? The plumb, square and level are standards of exactness in the operative art and expressive symbols of righteousness, virtue and constancy in our speculative science. It is by these standards we are to govern our acts in the preparation of the material for our heavenly mansion. Little of what men say lives after them unless what they say coincides with the acts and impulses of their lives. It is not so much what we say that matters; what we do is important. In speaking of the influence of Christ on the world, E. Stanley Jones says: "He did not speculate on why temptation should be in the world—He met it, and after forty days' struggle with it in the wilderness, conquered it. "He did not discourse on the dignity of labor—He worked at the carpenter's bench and His hands were hard with the toil of making yokes and plows. "We do not find Him discoursing on the necessity of letting one's light shine at home among kinsmen and friends—He an-
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nounced His program of uplift and healing at Nazareth, His own home. "He did not argxie, as Socrates, the immortality of the soul— He raised the dead. "He did not paint In glowing colors the beauties of friendship and the need for human sympathy—He wept at the grave of his friend. "He did not discourse on how the weakest human material can be transformed and made to contribute to the welfare of the world—He called to Him a set of weak men, as the Galilean fishermen, transformed them and sent them out to begin the mightiest movement for uplift and redemption the world has ever seen. "He wrote no books. Only once are we told that He wrote, and that was in the sand, but He wrote on the hearts and consciences of people about Him and it has become the world's most precious writing. "He did not paint a Utopia far off and unrealized—He announced t h a t the kingdom of heaven is within us and is at hand and can be realized here and now. "At the Judgment Seat, to those on the right. He does not say, 'You believed in me and m y doctrines. Therefore, come, be welcome into my kingdom.' Instead, he says, 'I was an hungered and you gave me food, I was athirst and you gave me drink, I was sick and you visited me, in prison and you came unto me, a stranger and you took me in, naked and you clothed me.' His followers, unwilling to obtain heaven by a possible mistake, said, 'When saw we Thee hungry and gave Thee food, thirsty and gave Thee drink, sick and visited Thee?' And the Master answered, 'Inasmuch as ye did it to one of the least of these, ye did it unto me' ". God's universe is framed in unerring laws of harmony. There are compensating values in all things. As the sun rules the day and the moon governs the night, even the resistless tides ebb and flow in unison with them. Is it then conceivable that man, created in the image of God and into whose nostrils He breathed the breath of life, shall be the only note of discord in that universe of harmony? The law of gravity was in force when Eve plucked the fruit from the Tree of Life, but Newton had not appeared to disclose why suspended matter, when released, would fall. Steam was as powerful when Noah built the Ark as it is today, but Fulton and W a t t were not there to utilize its force and direct its control. Electricity was as potent a force in the world when Nimrod constructed the tower of Babel as it now is, but Gilbert and Edison had not come upon the scene to disclose its source and harness its power. We are told that light traveling a t the rate of 187,000 miles per second reaches our earthly range of vision after centuries of traveling from some of the fixed stars in the heavenly universe. If
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there be such a thing as complete disintegration of the m a t t e r which produces that light, then we may conclude that some of those stars have long since ceased their existence and what we now see is but the influence and effect of their former activity. So it is w^ith man when these frail bodies shall have returned to their parent dust. We may continue to stamp the imprint of our lives and character upon our fellow men through centuries of time. We cannot comprehend the immensity of the vast universe of worlds about us. Likewise we are powerless to understand the Infinite wisdom which has shaped the plan of life into which we have come; and though it be for but a fleeting moment, as it were, yet we are an important part of that plan and have a mission to perform. "My new-cut ashlar takes the light Where crimson-blank the windows flare. By my own work before the night, Great Overseer, I make my prayer. "If there be good in that I wrought, Thy hand compelled it. Master, Thine— Where I have failed to meet Thy thought I know, through Thee, the blame was mine. "The depth and dream of my desire. The bitter paths wherein I stray— Thou knowest Who hast made the fire Thou knowest Who hast made the clay. "Who, lest all thought of Eden fade, Bring'st Eden to the craftsman's brain— Godlike to muse o'er his own trade And manlike stand with God again. "One stone the more swings into place In that dread Temple of Thy worth It is enough that, through Thy Grace, I saw naught common on Thy earth. "Take not that vision from my ken— Oh, whatsoe'er may spoil or speed Help me to need no aid from men That I may help such men as need". {"A
Dedication"—KIPLING).
We may study the mystery of God's universe and delve into the storehouse of forces available there, but it is in the applica-
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tion of those forces to the betterment of the world that we shall succeed or fail in life's mission. Success will be measured in terms of love, joy, peace, gentleness, goodness, faith, and happiness that we bring to the hearts of those with whom we journey along the pathway of life. And so, my brethren, we dedicate this hour not to fruitless mourning for those who are gone from us for a time, but to sacred meditation on the beauty of their lives of sacrifice and service, in the contemplation of which we are inspired to a rededication of our own lives to the fulfillment of the unfinished tasks which they so nobly began. Thus shall we honor their memory and prove ourselves worthy of the high calling which we profess as men and Masons. Fraternally submitted. JAY B . K I R K ,
Committee. CALL TO REFRESHMENT.
TheM.'. W.'. Grand Master called the M.'. W.". Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 1:30 P. M.
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AFTERNOON SESSION. The M.-. W.-. Grand Master called the M.". W.'. Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 1:30 P. M. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON TRIALS AND PUNISHMENTS.
W.'. RoscoE E. PETERSON, chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To The M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. <& A. M. of
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Your Committee on Trials and Punishments submits the following report: One case was pending at the time of the last Annual Communication, and seven cases have been referred to the committee during the year. Trials have been held in six cases, all resulting In verdicts of guilty, and two cases remain pending and undetermined at this time. In the completed cases, punishment was assessed as follows: Expulsion, 4; suspension, 2. The present system of trials, by a commission, later changed to a committee, was inaugurated ten years ago. During that period the total number of proceedings instituted has been 179, an average of approximately 18 cases per year. It may be worthy of comment that during the first five years of this period the total number was 117, an average per year of 23 plus; while the total for the past five years has been 62 cases, an average per year of 12 plus. During the past two years the total number of cases referred to the committee has been only IS, or an average of 8 per year. Opinions may differ as to whether anything is actually proved by these figures. It seems reasonable to infer, however, that the causes of dissension and grievance among lodge brethren are becoming less frequent. The following inference also seems reasonable : That while the years of depression have taken their toll of thousands of Kansas Masons through suspensions for non-payment of dues, including many worthy brethren whose loss is to be regretted, this same devastating process has also served to purge the lodges of others who are not and were not worthy to be called Masons. The Committee on Trials and Punishments is a necessary instrumentality of the Grand Lodge as long as there is rubbish in
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the Temple. If and when the ideal of Kansas Masonry is attained, the committee will have no work to perform. Fraternally submitted, RoscoE E. PETERSON, RICHARD W . EVANS, J . FORREST AYRES, P A U L W . KIRKPATRICK, WILLIAM F . SHEA,
Committee. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE.
R.'. W.". ALBERT K . WILSON, chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted and ordered printed in the Proceedings: To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: The usual report covering a Review of the Proceedings of other Grand Lodges with which we are in fraternal correspondence has been compiled, placed in the hands of the printer, and is ready for publication with the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge. During the past year several requests for fraternal recognition have been referred to this committee. Some of these requests are from Grand Lodges who have petitioned our Grand Lodge heretofore, while in other cases the requests are accompanied by additional information requested by this committee before final action could be taken. In other instances the requests are preferred for the first time. Your committee has given these matters no little attention, and submits the following report for such action as the Grand Lodge m a y deem best. DENMARK.
A communication under date of July 28, 1935, from the Grand Lodge of Denmark of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons requesting fraternal recognition was referred to this committee. Upon a careful investigation your committee found that a similar request from this Grand Lodge was referred to your committee one year ago, emd due report made to Grand Lodge. As stated at that time, a similar request w a s received from the Grand Lodge of Denmark in 1909, and the Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence reported t h a t they had not been furnished with any statement showing t h e essentials required by our Grand Lodge, and recognition was therefore denied.
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As reported one year ago, there seems to be two Grand Lodges In Denmark, neither of which has ever been extended fraternal relations with our Grand Lodge. In the absence of any specific information, copy of laws, or a statement of the necessary essentials, your committee is again obliged to defer this request until a future date. BRAZIL.
Up until a very few years ago Masonry in Brazil was under the control of what was known as the Grand Orient, which exercised jurisdiction over all the lodges in that country. A request for fraternal recognition by the Grand Orient was made to our Grand Lodge in 1909, but for lack of the necessary essentials required by our Grand Lodge, the committee recommended that the request be held in abeyance until more definite information could be obtained. In 1912 this committee reported that they had been unable to secure any statement showing that the Grand Orient possessed the essentials required by our Grand Lodge for recognition, and further action was deferred. Many lodges had been established in the various States in Brazil, all of which were under control of the Grand Orient until 1927. At that time a radical change was made in Masonic affairs in Brazil, and in view of the several requests now before your committee made by them, it is highly important that the history of the withdrawal of the lodges from the Grand Orient of Brazil be made a part of this report, and the following taken from the report of the Committee on Correspondence in the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of New^ York for 1931 explains how this change was made: Up to 1927 the Grand Orient of Brazil was the only body of legitimate origin which could lay claim to the title Masonic. Whatever its earlier intentions may have been, it had developed after the War more along anti-clerical and political lines rather than working in strict accord with the Ancient Landmarks of Freemasonry. In order to strengthen its numerical strength, great leniency was shown to hold together groups representing various Rites, favoring particularly the so-called "Modern Rite" inaugurated and practiced by the Grand Orient of France. The whole organization was under the absolute control of the Supreme Council. Among the officers of this body were some who felt the need of a change to reestablish the work on a truly Masonic foundation. Their outstanding leader was Dr. MARIO BEHRING. He believed that the only hope for a thorough restoration of Masonic principles was to separate the Supreme Council and the Symbolic Lodges. By this measure the Lodges would be given a chance to get in line with the practice of Masonry as exemplified in English-speaking Lodges, with the working of which they had become acquainted.
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As a first step toward this end Dr. MARIO BEHRINO insisted that the election of Sovereign Grand Commander and that of Grand Master be conducted separately. Theretofore the practice had been to invest both offices in one man. The opposition came especially from the political members, and the "Modem Rite" Lodges generally. But the rank and file were won over to the new departure. As a result Dr. BEHRING was elected Sovereign Grand Commander and Dr. FONSECA HERMES the first Grand Master. That point won, Dr. BEHRING moved to have the Grand Master made independent of the overlordship of the Supreme Council. The opposition quietly set to work to have Dr. HERMES retire from office. Before Dr. BEHRING heard anything about the matter, the opposition elected and installed Dr. OCTAVIO KELLY as Grand Master of the Grand Orient of Brazil. Dr. KELLY'S first act was to void the former treaty, thereby making his election as Grand Master create him automatically also Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council, whereupon Dr. BEHRING immediately broke all relations of the Supreme Council with the Grand Orient. Seven Lodges which were bent upon the separation from any and all connections with "Modern Rite Lodges" (which refuse to recognize the existence of a Supreme Being) also broke away from the Grand Orient and voted to follow the ideas upheld by Dr. BEHRINO. They at once moved out of the Grand Orient Building, abandoning all vested interests therein, and looked for meeting places elsewhere. The guiding thought was to establish the Independence of the Symbolic Degrees of the Lodge. In accord with a suggestion by Dr. BEHRING the seven Lodges came together on June 22, 1927, and formed the Grand Lodge of Hio de Janeiro. Their example shortly after was followed in other cities where seven or more Lodges were in existence, among them the States of Sao Paulo. Bahia, Parahyba, and Amazonas. A like movement got under way in the States of Minas, Geraes, Rio Grande do Sul, Ceara, and Matto Grosso. Present indications are that there will soon be at work independent Grand Lodges in at least twenty States of the Brazilian Republic. The distinguishing mark of the new foundations is that all candidates are required to profess belief in a Supreme Being, to have no connection of any kind with any body claiming to be Masonic but not acknowledging the existence of God, or not lawfully constituted, and to abstain from all meddling with religious and political questions and discussions. The Bible is required to be present and open at every meeting, and all other requirements established by the Grand Lodge of New York as essential to recognition, appear to be met fully by the five Grand Lodges which have applied for recognition. I t n o w a p p e a r s t h a t following t h e w i t h d r a w a l of t h e s e v e r a l lodges from the Grand Orient separate a n d distinct Grand Lodges w e r e o r g a n i z e d u n d e r t h e following n a m e s : The Grand The Grand The Grand The Grand The Grand The Grand The Grand The Grand The Grand
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Of the above list the following Grand Lodges made formal application to our Grand Lodge for fraternal recognition: The The The The The The
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In 1932 this committee reported on the requests from the Grand Lodges of Paraiba, Rio de Janeiro, and Amazonas and Acre; in 1933 upon the requests from the Grand Lodges of Sao Paulo and Bahai, and in 1934 the Grand Lodge of Para. At that time sufficient definite information had not been received concerning the conditions surrounding the organization of these Grand Lodges, and it was therefore deemed unwise to extend to them the customary fraternal recognition, and your committee so reported. Since that time your committee has been furnished with much additional information, both through correspondence and by Brethren who have personal knowledge and have been in contact with several of the officers of some of these Grand Lodges. While it appears that the above Grand Lodges conform to the essentials required by our Grand Lodge for recognition, yet in the absence of copies of their laws and regulations your committee does not feel justified in recommending that their requests be granted, but in the spirit of a friendly offer, the following resolution is submitted with the recommendation that it be adopted: RESOLVED:â&#x20AC;&#x201D;That until this Grand Lodge will have decided definitely and finally that the relations between the Grand Lodges of Paraiba, Rio de Janeiro, Amazonas and Acre, Sao Paulo, Bahia, and Para are purely of a fraternal character, and that each are sovereign and independent Grand Lodges in themselves, thereby conforming to our formula, we hereby authorize intervisitation between their Lodges and ours, and accord to all Master Masons, hailing from these Grand Lodges, the right to become members of any lodge working under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Kansas under the usual restrictions regarding affiliation in this jurisdiction.
In addition to the above reference to the Grand Orient of Brazil, it appears that there is another organization formed by it, and known as the Grand Council of Craft Masonry in Brazil, judging from the following taken from the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of England under date of June 5, 1935: The Vice-President of the Board of General Purposes: M.'. W.'. Grand Master, Grand Lodge will be aware that there exists in Brazil a body composed of English-speaking and English-working Lodges known as the Grand Council of Craft Masonry in Brazil. This body was formed under the Grand Orient of Brazil as the outcome of a Mission from the Grand Lodge to Brazil in 1912. The Private Lodges working under the Grand
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Council have practised Craft Masonry according to the English system and have received nothing but encouragement from the Grand Orient. As a consequence of the growing strength of these Lodges, a desire has arisen that they should be brought into closer touch with the Grand Lodge of England. The Grand Orient has received representations to this end, and has extended the most sympathetic consideration to them, with the result that a Treaty has been entered into on behalf of the Grand Lodge and the Grand Orient of Brazil whereby the Lodges now existing under the Grand Council of Craft Masonry in Brazil, together with any Lodges for which Warrants may in future be granted by the M.". W.'. The Grand Master, are to be formed into a District under the English Constitution. The Board has acknowledged in its report the friendly co-operation of the Grand Orient, and I am specially glad to emphasize this in the presence of its Grand Chancellor, R.". W.'. Bro. Dr. ROMEU GIBSON. That body made the fraternal gesture of arranging for the signatures on both sides to be affixed to the Treaty on the day of His Majesty's Jubilee, and has also altered its regular day of meeting, and is holding it today in order that the ratification may take place in both countries on the same day. I move accordingly:â&#x20AC;&#x201D; "That the Treaty dated the 6th May, 1935, executed in Portuguese and also in English by M.'. W.'. Bro. General J. M. MOKEIRO GuiMAEAEs, Grand Master, and R.'. W.'. Bro. Major EZEQUIEL MEDEIEOS, Grand Secretary, on behalf of the Grand Orient of Brazil, and by R.'. W.'. Bro. PETER SWANSON, Grand Master of
the Grand Council of Craft Masonry in Brazil, and W.". Bro. R. A. BROOKING, Representative of the United Grand Lodge of England near the Grand Orient of Brazil, on behalf of the United Grand Lodge of England, be, and is hereby, ratified". Your committee h a s not as yet been informed whether the proposed District under the English Constitution was ever formed or not. There has, however, been referred to this committee a communication from w h a t is termed the Grand Orient of Brazil issued from t h e office of the Grand Secretary General of the Orient of Rio de Janeiro under date of April 7, 1935, signed by Major E Z E QUIEL MEDEIROS requesting fraternal recognition from our Grand Lodge. In view of the action t a k e n by our Grand Lodge in 1912, concerning the Grand Orient of Brazil, your committee would recommend t h a t no definite action be taken at this time on this request. I t seems from the t r e a t y entered into by the Grand Lodge of England t h a t Brother MEDEIROS signed this document on behalf of the Grand Orient of Brazil. As m a t t e r s now stand, it would seem t h a t the Grand Lodge of England exercises the right to establish new lodges under their Constitution in the jurisdiction of Brazil. In view of the fact t h a t the several lodges formerly under the jurisdiction of the Grand Orient of Brazil have withdrawn and formed their own Grand
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Lodges in the several States, the establishment of new lodges under the English Constitution might raise the question of infringement on the right of exclusive jurisdiction by these Grand Lodges. COLOMBIA-BOGOTA.
A request for fraternal recognition of April 9, 1935, from the Grand Lodge of the Republic of Colombia with headquarters in Bogota has been referred to this committee. In 1924 fraternal recognition was extended to the Grand National Lodge of Barranquilla in Colombia, South America. In granting their request this committee reported that the jurisdiction of Colombia was divided into three Grand Jurisdictions; one with headquarters in Barranquilla, one in Bogota, and another in Cartagena. The jurisdiction therefore was not concurrent, but each had its own exclusive territory. At that time no requests for fraternal recognition had been received from the Grand Lodges with headquarters in the two latter places, Cartagena and Bogota. The request for fraternal recognition now before your committee is from the Grand Lodge of the Republic of Colombia with headquarters in Bogota. There also was referred to your committee another request from what is termed the Grand Lodge Occidental of Colombia located a t Call. Until more definite information is received concerning the jurisdiction in and adjacent to Bogota, your committee are obliged to recommend that this matter be deferred until the next Annual Communication. GRAND LODGE "LESSING ZU den
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On July 10, 1935, our Grand Master, M.'. W.'. Brother SOUDERS, referred to this committee a communication from the Grand Lodge "Lessing su den drei Ringen" requesting fraternal recognition. This request was dated June 20, 1935. In 1932 upon request for recognition from the Grand Lodge "Lessing zu den drei Ringen" your committee reported that as the jurisdiction of Czecho-Slovakia was shared with another Grand Lodge we could not under our formula extend to them fraternal recogfnition, and the request was therefore denied. Under date of June 12, 1933, a communication was received from the Grand Lodge "Lessing zu den drei Ringen" expressing regret that our Grand Lodge did not grant their request, and asked that the matter be given further consideration.
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Your committee reported in 1934 that as the Grand Lodge requesting fraternal recognition still shared the jurisdiction with another Grand Lodge, we could not under our regulations extend to them fraternal recog^nition. The communication now before your committee, referred to them by M.'. W.". Brother SOUDERS is another formal request for recognition, and a suggestion t h a t he look into former correspondence regarding recognition of their Grand Lodge. They also called attention to the fact that several other Grand Lodges have granted their request and exchanged Grand Representatives. Their communication was accompanied by a copy of an action taken by the Grand Lodge of Quebec, and in order to lay all the facts before our Grand Lodge it is quoted herewith: As to the request of Lessing eu den drei Ringen, it has not been customary in the past for your Committee to make a favourable recommendation where there are two Grand Lodges claiming Sovereign Jurisdiction in the same territory; and the Grand Lodge of Czechoslovakia in this territory has already received our fraternal recognition; it has however been shown, that owing to a difference in language, one Inclusive Grand Lodge was not practicable; the membership of the Lessing su den drei Ringen being for the most part German and Magyar and that of the Grand Lodge of Czechoslovakia Czech and Slovak The two Grand Lodges work together in peace and harmony under a formal agreement or understanding. From the above it will be noted that there are still two Grand Lodges in the Grand Jurisdiction of Gzecho-Slovakia, the "Lessing SM den drei Ringen" Grand Lodge, and the National Grand Lodge of Gzecho-Slovakia. , Your attention is also called to the fact that the jurisdiction is not separated geographically permitting each of these Grand Lodges to have sovereign and independent control of their own territory, but they work in unison and share alike in receiving new members. The third clause in our adopted formula for establishing fraternal recognition and an exchange of Grand Representatives provides t h a t the Grand Lodge making the request shall in every respect be sovereign, and independent of control by any other Body whatever. So long as our Grand Lodge makes no change in this particular requirement, we cannot consistently enter fraternal relations with this Grand Lodge. In the judgement of your committee, we should either waive this requirement of our Grand Lodge and extend to these brethren the customary recognition, or grant authority for mutuÂŁil visitation between the members of our Grand Lodge and their Grand Lodge. The latter suggestion would not be inconsistent, taking into consideration the fact that for a number of years past it has been almost the universal custom for members of our lodges when abroad and in foreign lands to visit many lodges working under the jurisdiction of Grand Lodges with
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which we are not in fraternal relations, and in some instances where our Grand Lodge has officially refused to extend the usual fraternal courtesies of recognition. These facts are now placed before the Grand Lodge for such action as may be deemed best for the interest of the fraternity in our jurisdiction. While your committee has received no request from the National Grand Lodge of Czecho-Slovakia since 1932 for fraternal recognition, yet we feel that our Grand Lodge should be informed at this time concerning the action taken upon the requests of 1928 and 1932. In considering the request dated October 6, 1928, your committee in view of the absence of any specific information, deferred action until 1932, at which time your committee reported that as the National Grand Lodge of Czecho-Slovakia stated they were working in harmony with the Scottish Rite, we could not, under our formula, extend to them the usual courtesies of recognition. The next action taken was on a communication dated December 2, 1932, in which these Brethren informed us that their Grand Lodge received its charter from the Grand Lodge of Yugo-Slavia in Servia. As the Grand Lodge of Yugo-Slavia has never made a request of our Grand Lodge for fraternal recognition, and no action therefore ever taken, your committee recommended that the request of the Grand Lodge of Czecho-Slovakia be denied. Your committee therefore has nothing upon which to base a report concerning the National Grand Lodge of Czecho-Slovakia. As these two Grand Lodges, the Grand Lodge "Lessing zu den drei Ringen" and the National Grand Lodge of Czecho-Slovakia, seem to be working in perfect harmony, and as such have been extended fraternal recognition by several Grand Lodges in this country, and outside, your committee feels that the question of the advisability of changing one of the requirements of our formula should be given due consideration, and a report submitted to our Grand Lodge one year hence. In the meantime your committee recommends the adoption of the following resolution: RESOLVED:â&#x20AC;&#x201D;That until this Grand Lodge will have decided definitely and finally that the relations between the Grand Lodge "Lessing zu den drei Ringen" and the National Grand Lodge of Czecho-Slovakia are purely of a fraternal character, and that each are sovereign and independent Grand Lodges in themselves, thereby conforming to our formula, we hereby authorize intervisitation between their lodges and ours, and accord to all Master Masons, hailing from these Grand Lodges, the right to become members of any lodge working under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, under the usual restrictions regarding affiliation in this jurisdiction.
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Cosmos. There has been referred to this committee under date of February 12, 1935, a request for fraternal recognition from the Grand Lodge Cosmos. A similar request was received by our Grand Lodge in 1911, and in 1912 the committee of which M.'. W.". Brother MATTHEW M . MILLER was Chairman, reported that as this Grand Lodge had not complied with the requirements of the Grand Lodge of Kansas concerning a basis for consideration as to its being a r e g ^ a r , legitimate, sovereign and independent Grand Lodge, they recommended that the request be denied. This committee during the past year has made diligent inquiry concerning the Grand Lodge Cosmos, which is located at Chihuahua, and find they issue no Proceedings, and so far as we could ascertain, no Constitution or By-Laws. They are not officially recognized by the York Grand Lodge of Mexico with whom we are in fraternal correspondence, and we therefore recommend that their request be indefinitely postponed. GRAND LODGE U N I D A .
Under date of June 24, 1935, a request was made for fraternal recognition by the Grand Lodge "Unida Mexicana" located at Veracruz. Upon investigation your committee finds that this Grand Lodge received its charter a number of years ago from the Grand Lodge of Cuba. They have not been officially recognized by the York Grand Lodge of Mexico, and in the absence of any printed Proceedings, copy of laws, or other information on which we could give this m a t t e r proper consideration based on our formula, your committee recommends that their request be deferred. Fraternally submitted, ALBERT K . WILSON,
Chairman. PRESENTATION OF GAVELS.
R.'. W.'. WILLIAM B. PALMER of Arcadia, District Deputy Grand Master of the Forty-ninth District, presented to The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge a chest and a set of inlaid gavels made by him of wood from the four corners of the world. The inspiration for this fine piece of craftsmanship was service by M.'. W.". Brother SOUDERS in District Forty-nine during the last two years. Brother
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PALMER named the various woods used, and the country from which secured. The M.'. W.'. Grand Master complimented the giver, and put the gavels in service at once. ORATION.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master introduced Brother J. ALLEN, a member of Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, who delivered the following address which, on motion of M.'. W.'. RICHARD E . BIRD, was ordered printed in the Proceedings and the suggestions contained therein referred to the Committee on General Purposes. HENRY
To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
My mind goes back to a building which I knew in Manhattan, Kansas, forty years ago. Above a central window of the second story, facing Main Street, on certain nights a transparent sign bore the legend "A. F. & A. M.", and below, the square and compasses. The whole community knew it as the lodge room of the Masonic Order. To that building one night in my young manhood, with a spirit of utter devotion, I went to receive my Entered Apprentice degree. I think I recall that night as I recall nothing else in all my life. In equally poignant mood I recall the inspiring symbolism which led me entranced through the three solemn journeys that brought me to my citizenship in the degree of a Master Mason. I was a young business man with a wife and baby, and an ambition to live the normal life of a useful free citizen. Times were bitter, although I did not know it then. They were the only times I had ever tried to do business in. I thought they were regular times. We were emerging from the depression of the early nineties and getting ready for the great contest political of 1896. Many of my neighbors I did not know. I knew my competitor by sight, and deemed him a man undesirable in all ways. But when, after the elevation my thought
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and spirit had experienced through the degrees, I came to receive the congratulations of these neighbors and fellow citizens upon my entrance into full fellowship as a craftsman, I detected in them a new dignity. Manhattan became to me a new sort of place because these older men had made me a brother to themselves, and had interested me with them in their dreams of individual behavior and a better social order. A new mien sat upon them and upon the town. And today when I think of the physical manifestations of Masonry, I do not visualize the beautiful temples our Order has builded. I have progressed through the degrees of two great rites. I have caught the beauty and purpose of their unrivaled symbolisms. My knowledge of history has been enriched by the traditions of antiquity through which I have been led by incomparable actors who have bestowed our solemn rites. I have seen in bronze and marble gorgeous temples of our growth as an Order. But when I think of Masonry, I am back in a modest rectangular lodge room above a store in Manhattan, where the bankers, the merchants, the lawyers, the teachers, and the farmers gave me the sign, pass word, and grip of a fellow craftsman, and made me Master of those gentle mysteries which set apart in a sacred chamber of my life a new chapter of resolutions and a new sense of human obligations. To me all these ordinary men of my daily life, with their straight and simple faiths, took on a new nobility. I see them now as I stand before you at this formal instant, and through them I see Masonry. I am grateful for it at this moment of economic stress when men search for new definitions in the world, and when some seek to delude themselves by the intriguing clap-trap of new labels. We have meandered a trifle at times and been misled by false enthusiasms. Sometimes some of you, in the name of brotherhood, have thrown away the brother in
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order that you might cherish with greater enthusiasm the hood. But the general direction from goal to goal has been kept. We are stronger in this hour for the common agreements that bind us and bring us back, from our wanderings in new mazes of social and economic doubt, to the contemplation of the fundamentals of a fixed faith and the security of a sacred oath. When we take stock in the spirit of this annual review of the state of our cause, we see everywhere the work of our brotherhood flourishing in our country. We know that in our land every court is juster, every legislature is saner, and every administrative official has a higher conception of his obligation because of that devotion which this Order has given to Christian faith and brotherhood. We know that the deeper currents which carry forward our fraternal relationship have made our foundations as a Christian democracy securer for the generations that will follow us. So this afternoon, in spite of those imperfections that human frailties make native to us, we can express a profound gratitude that nothing which we have done in our Order or that our enemies have done to it, has weakened our fundamental work or brought into question the worth to civilization of our ancient doctrines. Giant diversions, social, political, and economic, have sought to tug us away from ancient moorings. New philosophies of government have been set up in other lands, and their blatant importunities that we destroy our temples and join them, have filled us with worry. One of them, out of the ruin which chaos still rules, has yelled at us these impious words, "That nation is fortunate which has no history; come help us build a new and classless society." In that land religion was destroyed, the citizen became slave to dictatorship. The man became brother to the ox. While now and then some poorly informed person, impatient with conditions here, comes out in fatu-
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ous agreement with Communism, Fascism, or Marxian socialism, for the most part we hold our lines as the mightiest institutionalized fact in the life of Christian America. And Masonry was never better equipped than now for extending its work of brotherhood into the channels which in times like these multiply their demands upon us. Our antiquity which is the strength of our symbolism must not be allowed to reduce emphasis which the living emergencies of this trying moment demand. I venture to speak some words which may sound like preaching, but they are words which have to do with brotherhood's obligations. To our economic astonishment, we have come to a point in the United States where we are challenged by that most anciently uttered of all the queries, "Am I my brother's keeper?" For generations, in a land untroubled by actual want, these words have been to us the expression of a legendary obligation, not too clearly visualized. We have given pious acceptance to it as a creed, but now it comes with stern insistence demanding an answer in legalized form, commanding action. We have our spiritual responsibility for the present tendency toward a Social Security Act. The works of charity that have abounded increasingly for the care of the less favored, are works of our spirit. The growing stream of human sympathy that has widened through generations has its source in the pattern of brotherhood to which we have dedicated our lives. The physical fulfillment of all the obligations of human charity has been heretofore easily within the limits of organized and private activities. We have lent our support to the problem as one of the outstanding accomplishments in good works. Now comes a task so colossal that social security at the expense of the tax payers looms as a new obligation.
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To this brotherhood in a larger degree than to any other in America, this demand must be a challenge. The service we give to it must be in the fashion of a devout and actual study of human needs and program. The creation of a satisfactory Social Securities Act cannot be the task of one Congress or one session of a legislature. It cannot be the product of a political party, seeking permanent solution of a social problem. It must be the ripened result of the highest wisdom and the broadest consideration. To some extent the needs which will have come out of the present economic test, even when the pressure of that test has been somewhat relieved by better times, will be permanent ones. A growing population touched b y necessity will demand the protection of this law. Therefore, the law must be a charter of the rights of those who suffer. It must not be the plaything of politicians. It must be considerate of the needs of those over whom society will have trusteeship, but it must provide sane provision for their needs under an honest administration of merit at an expense within the endurance of the tax paying public. This great land may give security against hunger and want to every human being within its borders, without threatening government with bankruptcy, if the problem is properly administered. Our social security code will be a growing work to which the wisdom of the future, as well as of the present, must be invited. I hope that the Grand Lodge, before it adjourns this week, will appoint a permanent committee to study social security legislation. The unfortunate world is full of examples of the efforts that have been made. Some of the established plans, both in and outside of the United States, for relief and security, are rich in effective lessons. Chambers of Commerce, political committees, congressional committees, and administrators are studying the problem. It is in the category of our great faith. Let us likewise study it.
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In making this practical suggestion, I do not seek to depart from the ceremonial value of this hour, or to draw the Order into the immediate discussion of problems too hard with practical detail. That which moves me today, as always in the contemplation of Masonry, is its ancient foundation and the fidelity with which we have interpreted its symbols. But we cannot always escape a practical thought that comes now and then hurtling through the most reverent atmosphere. A guide once within recent times showed me King Solomon's Temple on its ancient hill in Jerusalem. He was infatuated with the subject. He had lived with the Temple until he could see its majestic walls, which he described to me. In his imagination he took me through the pillared court, and showed me the great pillars of brass and the bronze vessels. He escorted me into the Holy of Holies, and thrilled me with his description of its beauty, its golden walls, and its hushed silences. And then, out of a clear sky, he said, "You know it cost 87 billion dollars." In the deeps of Masonry's significant symbolism lie the truths which incline the soul to the meaning of life. The open Bible, the square and compasses, the rule, the line, the trowel, the chisel, the level, and the hammer,â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all are replete with revelation. They speak to us of those concepts for which the Order would make any depth of sacrifice. The dignity of labor, the passion for freedom, the devotion to justice, the love of brotherhood, the longing for immortality, and the other humanities that have ripened through the length of time, should today command our zeal as they have never commanded it before. We are being tested as in America we have not been tested. Only the worthy will abide. We stand at a point of rejection when dross is being burned out of all forms in order t h a t utility may be made the more manifest. We serve a shrewd, discerning generation who have been the direct heirs of a peculiar time, and they will be
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impatient with us if we do not make our mission in life to be as big as our traditions in life. So we must keep it militant and fiercely uncompromising. If we are as true to our day as have been those whose memories are hallowed in our Masonic history, then we will emerge from our testing with a new strength. The fundamental doctrine still will inspire us to self-improvement, and the contributions of our Order to liberty, truth, justice, and brotherhood, will so pyramid themselves that they will be worthy to stand the challenge of the great years which have witnessed the steady growth of Masonry. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES AND LODGES U. D.
W.'. FRANK M . YEOMAN, chairman, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To The M.\ W.\ Grand Lodge of A. F. <ÂŁ A. M. of Kansas: In compliance with By-Law 36, your committee has examined the Annual Reports of the lodges and, in the main, finds them in splendid shape, which is a tribute to those Secretaries who take their Masonry seriously and who take pride in a deed well done. Since the time between the receipt of the lodge returns and the convening of the Grand Lodge is so short, it has been found impossible to fully check and classify the types of errors in this report or to list the lodges which have sent in an apparently perfect report. Many of the errors were minor ones and have already been corrected; some cases of error in computing the tax; a number of cases where a transfer of membership near the end of the year has been confusing as to just ^vhich lodge a member did belong; a few instances of reporting work done in previous years with work done this year; reporting or dropping names without showing where they came from or why dropped; a few instances of omitting dates. In checking through the records for a number of years we find these same mistakes have occurred and, in our judgment, they will continue to occur to a certain extent but we find that in nearly every, case where the Grand Secretary has written the erring lodge, the differences have been reconciled, the corrections made and the very best of fraternal relationships preserved.
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And since it is Impossible for the Grand Secretary to fully check the returns in so short a time and to give an intelligent report, he is this year varying his procedure. In this your committee fully concurs, that when the report has been fully checked, one copy will be returned to the lodge Secretary with a letter explaining in detail each correction made. We would recommend that it be the added duty of each District Deputy Grand Master to check this corrected copy with the Book of Annual Returns and see that the corrections have been made, in fact. If to keep the Masonic record straight is the purpose of these reports, then this seems to be the simple and practical procedure. Nine lodges sent in their reports too late to be included in the Report of the Grand Secretary: Nos. 43, 112, 211, 260, 261, 280, 330, 347 and 365. However, seven of these lodges have since sent in their reports and paid their tax in full. On February 4th Lodge No. 330 sent in their report but paid nothing and Lodge No. 365 paid fifty dollars but no Annual Report has been received to date. Their Secretary advises that as soon as they have their Annual Meeting and election he will send in a report. This information was received only after communication through the District Deputy Grand Master, as the Secretary answered no correspondence of the Grand Secretary or your committee chairman. An exceptional Secretary and deserving of special mention. That p a r t of the Grand Secretary's Report under the title, "Lodges Denied Representation" has caused us no little concern and to this we have given considerable study. Those lodges who have underpaid or overpaid a few dollars need give us concern to a very small degree a s they are mostly m a t t e r s of figuring, many of which have already been corrected, and all can be, by corre-" spondence of the Grand Secretary. One year ago your committee recommended leniency and the exercise of every available means to render assistance to lodges in financial distress. Their condition has created a situation not heretofore met with in this Grand Lodge. After serious consideration your committee has concluded that the time has come when some positive action must be taken. We feel that their continued delinquency is not only unfair to the Grand Lodge but to some four hundred other subordinate lodges, many of whom, in similar conditions and similar circumstances and at the sacrifice of their own requirements and the needs of their brethren, have paid their just dues. These lodges have all been granted and have accepted a Charter from this Grand Lodge and by such are bound by just as solemn obligation as any contract. So in a spirit of kindness and fairness this committee recommends that the incoming administration be directed to take some positive action to col-
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lect or materially reduce these past due accounts and that in the event any lodge is unwilling to cooperate to the fullest extent of its ability, in the judgment of the Grand Master, he shall act in accordance with Section 2 of Article VIII of the Constitution and notes appendant thereto. There being no lodges operating under Dispensation, we find nothing to report under this heading. Fraternally submitted, F R A N K M . YEOMAN, CARL H . MOORE, HAYNE A . DERMID,
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CALL TO REFRESHMENT.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master called The M.'. W . \ Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment, until 7:30 P. M.
EVENING SESSION. The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor at 7:30 p. M. EXEMPLIFICATION OF THE WORK.
The Third Degree was very accurately exemplified in dramatized form by Sabetha Lodge No. 162 under the direction of W.'. CHARLES A. WELLS. CALL TO REFRESHMENT.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge was .called from labor to refreshment until 9:00 A. M., Thursday, February 20th.
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MORNING SESSION. THURSDAY,
February 20, 1936.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor at 9:00 A. M., followed by prayer by Acting Grand Chaplain, Brother JOHN W . BATES. INVITATION.
W.'. GEORGE M . ASHFORD, Master of Wichita Lodge No. 99, on behalf of the brethren of Wichita extended an invitation to The M.". W.'. Grand Lodge to hold its next Annual Communication in that city. On motion, the invitation was accepted. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
W.'. EARL T. PYLE, chairman, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: With the assistance of Brothers MOELLER and DALE of Galena Lodge No. 194, the accounts of the Grand Lodge were audited and found to be correct. Details are in the Reports of the Grand Treasurer and t h e Grand Secretary. A certificate of deposit issued by the Citizens Bank of Galena shows that on February 1, 1936, there was on deposit to the credit of JOHN MCCULLAGH, Grand Treasurer, Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas, thirty-seven thousand seven hundred seventeen dollars seventy-nine cents ($37,717.79). The certificate is attached to this report. The, Shaver's Monitor Account shows none on hand and 59 sent to lodges for which remittances have not been received, or $29.50 due t o be paid during 1936. The Blank Fomas account was checked and shows that there has been a material saving to the lodges since the Grand Lodge acquired the right to furnish these forms.
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The aggregate of outstanding dues for the years 1931 to 1935, inclusive, is $11,197.50, and while the committee is mindful of the difficulties confronting the lodges, it must also be remembered that our Grand Lodge is not without problems which tax the ingenuity of its Grand Officers, and we urge the delinquent lodges to retire their obligations to the Grand Lodge and recommend that our incoming Grand Officers make special effort to make the collections. It is only through careful administration t h a t our Grand Lodge expenses have been within its income and a small sum invested for future use in case of an emergency. We need the outstanding dues now. At our last Annual Communication a budget plan was adopted and became effective March 1, 1935. Our accounts close with the close of business January 31st of each year and the budget should date from February 1st to the following January 31st. We so recommend. Recognizing his long and faithful service, fine cooperation, and the ability of Grand Secretary Emeritus WILSON to express his thoughts in a few words, we are asking him for a little more help by condensing his Report on Correspondence, and limiting this report to fifty pages of the printed Proceedings. We recommend that the By-Laws be changed to eliminate the Committees on General Purposes and Investigation of Records and Property, their duties, allowances and salaries, and t h a t the necessary duties of the Committee on Investigation of Records and Property be assigned to the Committee of Finance. The duties of the Committee on General Purposes can be referred to a special committee at each session of the Grand Lodge if there is necessity for such action. We also recommend that the salary of the Committee on Correspondence be eliminated and the salary of the Grand Treasurer be reduced to $100.00. We further recommend that an amendment to the Constitution, omitting the two committees named, be prepared and forwarded to the lodges for action. Pending this action we suggest that the appointment of the two committees affected be postponed until the action of the lodges is determined. We recommend the continuance of the practice of presenting fifty year gold buttons. Through the foresight of our Grand Officers, a supply was purchased at a much lower price than the present market value and there should be no further expense for buttons this year; however, if the supply should become low, it is recommended that our Grand Secretary make the necessary purchase and the amount required be appropriated by the Council of Administration.
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We are including recommendations for a special appropriation of $1,500.00 for repairs to the Grand Lodge Building, as recommended by the Committee on Investigation of Records and Property. REVENUE AND EXPENSE.
Estimated revenue We recommend t h e following appropriations: Committee Allowance (By-Law 55) : Expense Grand Lodge Communication â&#x20AC;˘. Expenses and P e r Diem of Lecturers Grand Master's Apron Grand Master's Contingent Fund Grand Master's Salary Grand Treasurer's Bond Premium Grand Secretary's Bond Premium Grand Treasurer's Salary Grand Master's Portrait (cut) Library, Furniture, Binding, etc Mileage to Representatives (By-Law 57) Mileage and Expenses (By-Law 55 and 56) Minor Salaries (By-Law 54) P e r Diem of Committee on Trials and Punishments Postage and Express Printing Annual Proceedings Private Secretary to Grand Master Stationery and Printing Jewel for Grand Master Budget Repairs to Grand Lodge Building
$41,292 00 $
375 00 500 00 2,000 00 80 00 1,500 00 800 00 25 00 5 00 100 00 10 00 500 00 3,000 00 1,500 00 180 00 300 00 800 00 2,000 00 600 00 1,000 00 191 50 15,249 60 1,500 00
Fraternally submitted. EARL T . PYLE, ROY H . C L O S S E N ,
MOSES H . COLE, W I L L I AM N E L S O N ,
Committee. VOTE OP THANKS.
On motion of W.'. NATHAN B . THOMPSON of Topeka Lodge No. 17, a vote of thanks vi^as extended to the Executive Coimcil of the State of Kansas for the use of Representative Hall and courtesies shown.
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On motion of W.'. R. NELSON LONG of Hoxie Lodge No. 348, a vote of thanks was extended to the brethren of Topeka for their hospitality. The appreciation of The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge was extended Sabetha Lodge No. 162 for the fine exemplification of the dramatized work. MASONIC HOME.
M.'. W.'. B E N S. PAULEN offered the following resolution : Be It Resolved, that it is the sense of this Grand Lodge that the portion of the Grand Master's Address under the heading "Masonic Home" be prepared in pamphlet form and disseminated to the several lodges under the direction of the incoming Grand Master. On motion, the resolution was adopted. M.'. W.'. JOHN W . NEILSON suggested that a short financial statement showing the receipts and disbursements be included in the Home pamphlet, so that the brethren might have definite information about what our Home is costing. RESPONSE.
R.'. W.'. CHANCELLOR A. PHILLIPS, upon invitation of the M.'. W.'. Grand Master, presented the felicitations, greetings and best wdshes of the Grand Jurisdiction of Nebraska. PRESENTATION OF JEWEL.
M.'. W.'. GEORGE O. FOSTER, on behalf of the M.". W.'. Grand Lodge, presented the retiring Grand Master with a Past Grand Masters' Jewel. M.'. W.'. OTTO R. SOUDERS accepted and expressed his full appreciation.
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE. M . ' . W . ' . J A M E S A. CASSLER, c h a i r m a n , submitted t h e
following report which, on h i s motion, w a s adopted section b y section, a n d a s a whole, all changes in t h e Cons t i t u t i o n a n d By-Laws receiving t h e necessary twot h i r d s majority. To The M.'. W.\ Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: We have considered the appeal of J O H N V. LINTNER upon a
sentence of suspension in the case of Olive Branch Lodge No. 212 vs. J O H N V . LINTNER and find that By-Law 174 requiring payment of costs has n o t been complied with. We, therefore, recommend dismissal of t h e appeal. At the last Annual Communication, certain suggested modifications were referred to this committee for report and recommendation a t this Annual Communication. These included a proposal to limit the period in which a dimit might be used as a basis for visiting or petitioning for membershp and in addition a renewal fee; the queston of inter-jurisdictional use of Certificates for Transfer; and t h e dual membership matter raised by some of our non-resident members. After most careful analysis, we recommend no change in our laws upon these three suggested modifications. The Grand Master's edict consolidating Delavan Lodge No. 375 with Kansas Lodge No. 307, Herington, is in form and accord with our law and is approved. Your committee further recommends that, in view of the arrangement made in conjunction with the Grand Council, Grand Chapter, and Grand Commandery, in 1935 relative to salaries and maintenance, the Council of Administration be hereby empowered to carry out the terms of said arrangement wherein said arrangement conflicts with By-Laws 54 and 55. In compliance with the M.'. W.'. Grand Master's suggestion of certain law changes, we propose: The amendment of Section 2, Article VII of our Constitution to read as follows: SEC. 2. Consolidation of Lodges.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;When two Lodges, whose jurisdiction is common or adjoining, desire to consolidate, a proposition tlierefor may be submitted to the Lodges at any Stated Communication. All the resident members shaU, within ten days tiiereafter, be notified of the proposition, and if at the next Stated Communication of each Lodge, twothirds of the members present agree thereto, the two Lodges shall be consolidated under the Warrant, name and number of the Lodge as may be
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agreed upon between the said Lodges, subject to the approval of the Grand Master. The officers of the Lodge which retains its Warrant shall be the officers of the consolidated Lodge. The proceedings of each Lodge shall be certified to the Grand Master, who shall issue his edict for the consolidation and order the Master of the Lodge surrendering its Warrant to transmit the same to the Grand Secretary, together with the seal of his Lodge.
The amendment of By-Law 139 to read as follows: 139. Official Cipher.—The official cipher, prepared and promulgated by this Grand Lodge, is hereby declared to be the correct cipher of the work of the three degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry, including the lectures appertaining thereto, described in Section 6, Article IV, of the Constitution, and every Lodge shall practice the same in all the ceremonies of conferring the several degrees and delivering the Lectures; they shall be receipted for by the newly elected Master on the blank furnished by the Grand Secretary which shall be forwarded to him with the Annual Report. No new copy of the official cipher shall be issued to any Lodge unless specifically authorized by the Council of Administration, except to replace those returned to the Grand Secretary on account of their useless condition; and when any Lodge shall not be able to present the copies of the official cipher with which it is charged when called for by the Grand Secretary or District Deputy Grand Master, said Lodge shall pay a penalty of $10.00 for each copy not so presented; and the deliberate continuance of the possession by any brother of an official cipher, after the same has been accounted for to the Grand Secretary as lost or destroyed, or the sale, gift, printing or use of any cipher, ritual, or secret work, other than herein provided for, shall be deemed an offense against the Body of Masonry, and be punishable by expulsion from the Fraternity. The promulgation or withdrawal of the official cipher herein provided for shall be under the direction and control of the Council of Administration.
The amendment of By-Laws 54 and 55 to read as follows: 54. Salaries.—The following annual salaries shall be paid to officers: To the Grand Master, $800; to the Grand Treasurer, $100; to the Grand Secretary, $2,400; to the Assistant Grand Secretary, $3,000; to the Private Secretary to Grand Master, $600; to an official stenographer for the Annual Communication, $50; to the Grand Tyler, $50; to the Assistant Grand Tyler, $30; to the Grand Chaplain and Grand Orator, $25 each. The Grand Secretary, Assistant Grand Secretary, and Private Secretary to Grand Master shall be paid monthly; the Grand Master and Grand Treasurer quarterly; and all others at the expiration of their terms of office. 55. Allowance to Chairmen.—The following allowances shall be made to the chairmen of the standing committees: On Credentials, $25; on Reports of Grand Officers, $10; on Finance, $50; on Jurisprudence, $40; on Trials and Punishments, $100, to be paid at end of year's service; on Chartered Lodges and Lodges Under Dispensation, $50, to be paid when the work is completed; on Necrology, $25; and, in addition thereto, the necessary expenses of the chairmen of the Committees on Finance and Chartered Lodges and Lodges Under Dispensation in making necessary examition of the records, returns and property prior to the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge.
We further recommend the repeal of By-Laws 37 and 38, and the amendment of Section 5, Article IV of the Constitution to read as follows:
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SEC. 5. Standing Committees.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;The Standing Committees of the Grand Lodge shall consist of the following members, to be appointed by the Grand Master at the close of each Annual Communication, and shall continue for one year, subject to such changes in membership as the Grand Master from time to time may deem expedient, and be designated as follows: (1) On Credentials; (2) On Reports of Grand Officers; (3) On Finance; (4) On Jurisprudence; (5) On Trials and Punishments, consisting of five members each; (G) On Chartered Lodges and Lodges Under Dispensation, consisting of three members; (7) On Correspondence, and (8) On Necrology, consisting of one member each.
LIFE MEMBERSHIP.
In accordance with the request of the M.'. W.'. Grand Master, your committee has given consideration to the subject of life memberships. We find no specific statute covering the question. Life membership was discussed a t some length by M.'. W.'. GEORGE O . F O S -
TER in his address to the Grand Lodge (see Proceedings 1934, Pages 33 and 34) including a ruling made by him as follows: "A lodge may not make its Past Officers life members exempt from the payment of dues, nor place on the free membership list those who have paid dues for a given number of years. Life memberships may be issued to the aged with impaired finances and earning power; and for rare cases of exceptional service."
This ruling was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence of that year which reported on page 119, as follows: "We have carefully read the statement of the Grand Master on the subject of life memberships and we approve his ruling."
It is the opinion of your committee that this report, having been adopted and approved by this Grand Lodge, makes this ruling a part and parcel of our law covering this question, and the report of t h e Committee on Jurisprudence of 1935 did not change or alter the law. It is to be noted that imder this ruling a lodge may not exempt any member from the payment of dues but t h a t "life memberships may be issued to t h e aged with impaired finances and earning power and for rare cases of exceptional service." There is nothing in the phraseology that appears to your committee a s being indefinite or ambiguous. There is nothing in the ruling t h a t can be construed as attempting to vitiate such membership theretofore issued. There should be no difficulty in determining the meaning of the words "rare cases of exceptional service."
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I t is further the opinion of your committee that under this ruling brethren who have served their lodges as Masters, have not rendered such "exceptional service" as to entitle them to life memberships. The duties of the Master of a lodge are those usually performed by incumbents of that office, and are such as pertain to the office by custom and usage. I t is the further opinion of your committee that the Master is honored by his brethren by being elevated by them to that high office, which should be and is sufficient compensation for such service as he may render. There is no doubt in the judgment of your committee that this Grand Lodge has authority to regulate and control the action of the subordinate lodge in regard to life memberships. Fraternally submitted, JAMES A. CASSLER, JOHN M . KINKEL,
ELLIS F I N K , CHARLES N . FOWLER, GEORGE O . FOSTER,
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GRAND OFFICERS. The following Grand Officers, h a v i n g been elected and appointed were duly installed b y M.'. W . ' . J O H N M . KiNKEL, assisted by M.'. W . ' . J O H N W . N E I L S O N , a s Grand Marshal : M.'. W.". JAMES H . WENDORFF Grand Master King Solomon Lodge No. 10. Leavenworth. R.". W . ' . C H A R L E Y B . E E S K I N E Deputy Grand Master Preston Lodge No. 283. Cimarron. R . ' . W . ' . HENRY S. BUZICK, JR G r a n d Senior W a r d e n Sylvan Grove Lodge No. 359, Sylvan Grove. R.'. W . ' . CLAUD F . YOUNG Grand Junior Warden Rising Sun Lodge No. 8, Fort Scott. M . ' . W . ' . JOHN M C C U L L A G H Galena Lodge No. 194, Galena.
Grand Treasurer
M . ' . W . ' . ELMER F. STRAIN Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka.
Grand Secretary
*Bro. JOSEPH R. B U R N S Sunflower Lodge No. 86, Wichita.
Grand Chaplain
W . ' . ARTHUR H . S T R I C K L A N D Grand Senior Deacon Kaw Lodge No. 272, Kansas City. W.'. FRED T . N Y E Grand Junior Deacon Leavenworth Lodge No. 2, Leavenworth. W . ' . GEORGE E . SEYBOLD
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Marshal
Topeka Lodge No. 17, Topeka. W . ' . FIlANK W. B R O W N Grand Sword Bearer McDonald Lodge No. 383, McDonald. *W.'. A. GLEN KINCAID G r a n d Senior Wathena Lodge No. 64, Wathena.
Steward
*W.'. HOWELL T . REES Grand Junior Steward Leoti Lodge No. 340, Leoti. W . ' . HOMER T. H A R D E N Grand Pursuivant Wichita Lodge No. 99, Wichita. W . ' . LAUREN DALE RiGG Joppa Lodge No. 223, Leon. â&#x20AC;¢ N o t p r e s e n t for installation.
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STANDING COMMITTEES.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master appointed the following committees for the ensuing year: On Credentials.—ROBERT
H . MONTGOMERY, N O . 63, Oswego;
ALVA L . SWEARINGEN, N O . 272, Kansas City; TOM STAUTH, N O . 222,
Dodge City; ASA T . HOGE, NO. 2, Leavenworth; HARRY V. KNAPP, NO. 199, Norton. On Reports
of Grand Officers.—GEORGE O. FOSTER, No. 6,
Lawrence; ORVAL E . MOON, N O . 12, Emporia; E. G L E N N ROBISON,
No. 314, Gridley; WERNER B. LEVIN, N O . 158, Atchison; ELMER S . NANCE, N O . 63, Oswego. On Finance.-—EARL T . PYLE, No. 134, Clay Center; MOSES H. COLE, No. 206, Harper; HENRY L . GAMES, No. 269, Conway Springs; RICHARD W . EVANS, No. 222, Dodge City; GLINE C . CURTISS, No.
306, Colby. On Jurisprudence.—OTTO R . SOUDERS, N O . 99, Wichita; JAMES A. CASSLER, N O . 172, McPherson; J O H N M . K I N K E L , N O . 140, Hutchinson; CHARLES N . FOWLER, N O . 60, Salina; GEORGE F . BEEZ-
LEY, NO. 93, Girard. On Trials and Punishments.—RoscoE
E. PETERSON, N O . 167,
Lamed; J. FORREST AYRES, N O . 232, Greenleaf; WILLIAM F . SHEA,
NO. 133 Arkansas City; GEORGE HARM AN, N O . 21, Valley Falls; LEO N . GISH, NO. 38, lola. On Chartered Lodges and Lodges V. D.—FRANK
M . YEOMAN,
No. 230, Kingman; H A Y N E A. DERMID, N O . 433, Wichita; CARL H .
MOORE, NO. 32, Auburn. On Correspondence.—ALBERT On Necrology.—ELRICK
K . WILSON, NO. 51, Topeka.
C . COLE, NO. 15, Great Bend.
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READING OF JOURNAL.
The Journal was then read by Brother LEON L . COUSLAND, Patmos Lodge No. 97, Official Stenographer, and approved. CLOSING.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master then closed The M.'. W.". Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas in Ample Form.
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Chrand Master.
ATTEST:
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LOCATION AND NUMBERS OF LODGES I N ALL DISTRICTS. NO. 1.—Highland, 1; Troy, 55; Wathena, 64; White Cloud, 78; Severance, 313; Bendena, 440; Denton, 449. No. 2.—Hiawatha, 35; Robinson, 159; Sabetha, 162; Hamlin, 185; Horton, 326; Powhattan, 363; Morrill, 373. No. 3.—Leavenwori;h, 2; Leavenworth, 10; Easton, 45; Lsmsing, 49; Leavenworth, 68; Ft. Leavenworth, 311; Boling, 365. No. 4.—Kansas City, 3; White Church, 96; Kansas City, 271; Kansas City, 272; Bonner Springs, 366; Kansas City, 369; Piper, 385; Kansas City, 438. No. 5.—Olathe, 19; Spring Hill, 56; Gardner, 65; Edgerton, 127; Lenexa, 135; Stanley, 444. No. 6.—Osawatomie, 24; Paola, 37; Fontana, 131; Louisburg, 243. No. 7.—Mound City, 33; La Cygne, 6 1 ; Pleasanton, 88; Blue Mound, 286; Parker, 341. No. 8.—Fort Scott, 8; Mapleton, 28; Xenia, 47; Devon, 92; Garland, 108; Uniontown, 115; Fulton, 210; Hiattville, 216; Bronson, 268; Hepler, 398. No. 9.—Gamett, 44; Greeley, 211; Colony, 212; Westphalia, 305; Kincaid, 338; Lane, 339; Richmond, 426. No. 10.—Baxter Springs, 71; Columbus, 100; Galena, 194; Weir, 274; Scammon, 351. No. 11.—Coming, 13; Wetmore, 53; Centralia, 89; Netawaka, 130; Whiting, 250; Goff, 430. No. 12.—Potter, 4; Atchison, ,5; Doniphan, 31; Effingham, 48; Huron, 72; Muscotah, 116; Atchison, 158. No. 13.—Lawrence, 6; Lawrence, 9; Baldwin, 23; De Soto, 40; Eudora, 83; Tonganoxie, 190; Linwood, 241; Perry, 415; Lecompton, 420. No. 14.—Circleville, 20; Holton, 42; Soldier, 240; Hoyt, 327; Denison, 372; Mayetta, 393. No. 15.—Humboldt, 29; lola, 38; Moran, 245; Savonburg, 315; LaHarpe, 325. No. 16.—Erie, 76; Chanute, 103; Thayer, 149; Urbana, 239; Chanute, 416. No. 17.—Sedan, 136; Elgin, 350; Cedar Vale, 355. No. 18.—Coffeyville, 102; Independence, 107; Elk City, 132; Cherryvale, 137; Caney, 324; Edna, 345; Tyro, 386. No. 19.—Oketo, 25; Seneca, 39; Marysville, 91; Axtell, 234; Beattie, 259; Oneida, 323; Summerfield, 354.
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No. 20.—Frankfort, 67; Waterville, 85; Irving, 112; Blue Rapids, 169; Vermillion, 320. No. 21.—Topeka, 17; Auburn, 32; Topeka, 51; Dover, 138; Topeka, 225; Maple Hill, 370; Wakarusa, 402. No. 22.—Overbrook, 62; Carbondale, 70; Burlingame, 79; Lyndon, 101; Osage City, 141; Scranton, 407. No. 23.—LeRoy, 27; Burlington, 66; Neosho Falls, 82; Yates Center, 144; Gridley, 314. No. 24.—Coyville, 57; New Albany, 81; Neodesha, 94; Fredonia, 95; Altoona, 118; Fall River, 163; Buffalo, 379; Benedict, 403. No. 25.—Manhattan, 16; Wamego, 75; Randolph, 166; Leonardville, 235; Riley, 344. No. 26.—Clifton, 122; Clay Center, 134; Green, 296; Oak Hill, 334 Wakefield, 396. No. 27.—Emporia, 12; Cottonwood Falls, 80; Americus, 109; LebO; 152; Hartford, 193; Allen, 335; Saffordville, 395. No. 28.—Longton, 26; Elk Falls, 126; Howard, 155; Grenola, 248 Moline, 267. No. 29.—Winfield, 110; Arkansas City, 133; Dexter, 156; Burden 233; Maple City, 342. No. 30.—Republic, 123; Munden, 128; Belleville, 129; Scandia, 221 Narka, 349; Cuba, 362. No. 31.—Luray, 153; Lincoln, 154; Lucas, 198; Plainville, 290 Sylvan Grove, 359; Natoma, 390; Codell, 418. No. 32.—Junction City, 7; Salina, 60; Abilene, 98; Solomon, 105 Bennington, 180; Chapman, 280; Enterprise, 437. No. 33.—^McPherson, 172; Canton, 197; Galva, 251; Windom, 276 Moundridge, 346; Marquette, 353; Lindsborg, 397. No. 34.—Towanda, 30; Augusta, 74; El Dorado, 97; Douglass, 151 Leon, 223; Latham, 401; Rosalia, 434; Beaumont, 439. No. 35.—Halstead, 46; Florence, 114; Peabody, 120; Newton, 142 Burrton, 182. No. 36.—Wichita, 86; Wichita, 99; Sedgwick, 139; Mulvane, 201 Mount Hope, 238; Cheney, 258; Clearwater, 273; Wichita, 303; Valley Center, 364; Wichita, 433. No. 37.—Wellington, 150; South Haven, 157; Oxford, 165; Belle Plaine, 173; Caldwell, 203; Milan, 255; Conway Springs, 269; Argonia, 285.
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No. 38.—Jewell, 11; Mankato, 87; Burr Oak, 178; Esbon, 228 Lebanon, 287; Randall, 304; Formoso, 336. No. 39.—Barnard, 59; Minneapolis, 143; Beloit, 145; Delphos, 202 Simpson, 214; Scottsville, 249; Glasco, 292. No. 40.—^Marion, 147; Hope, 288; Herington, 307; Gypsum, 328 White City, 380; Burdick, 429. No. 41.—Nickerson, 43; Hutchinson, 140; Haven, 208; Arlington, 299; Turon, 358; Sylvia, 391; Hutchinson, 445. No. 42.—Kingman, 230; Norwich, 319; Spivey, 347; Zenda, 378 Cunningham, 427; Pretty Prairie, 428. No. 43.—Anthony, 200; Harper, 206; Attica, 262; Bluff City, 368 Waldron, 377; Freeport, 389. No. 44.—^Lenora, 181; Oberlln, 186; Norton, 199; Long Island, 231 Almena, 310; Norcatur, 317; Jennings, 360. No. 45.—Cawker City, 125; Osborne, 160; Stockton, 189; Downs 204; Alton, 207; Glen Elder, 294. No. 46.—Wakeeney, 148; Russell, 177; Hays, 195; Bunker Hill 291; Ellis, 297. No. 47.—McCracken, 58; Ness City, 191; Rush Center, 215; La Crosse, 330. No. 48.—Sterling, 171; Lyons, 192; Little River, 219; Chase, 247; Alden, 308; Frederick, 337; Geneseb, 361. No. 49.—Girard, 93; Cherokee, 119; Pittsburg, 187; Walnut, 229; Mulberry, 261; Arcadia, 329; Arma, 408. No. 50.—Great Bend, 15; Larned, 167; Ellinwood, 217; Hoisington, 331; Claflin, 424. No. 51.—Oakley, 253; Gove, 302; Grainfield, 381; Quinter, 410; Grinnell, 448. No. 52.—Garden City, 246; Lakin, 289; Syracuse, 309; Coolidge, 316; Deerfield, 432. No. 53.—Atwood, 164; McDonald, 383; Saint Francis, 404. No. 54.—Hill City, 281; Colby, 306; Hoxie, 348; Morland, 414; Selden, 423; Rexford, 442. No. 55.—Smith Center, 174; Kirwin, 175; Gaylord, 183; Phillipsburg, 184; Logan, 264; Kensington, 405. No. 5 6 . ^ P r a t t , 265; Greensburg, 293; Preston, 332; Coats, 394; Mullinville, 399; Haviland, 409.
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No. 57.—Dodge City, 222; Jetmore, 282; Cimarron, 283; Bucklin, 376; Spearville, 388; E n s i g n , 413; Minneola, 431; K i n g s down, 447. No. 58.—Dighton, 279; Scott City, 284; Leoti, 340; Tribune, 352. No. 59.—Eureka, 106; Toronto, 121; Madison, 196, Severy, 213 Hamilton, 3 0 1 ; Climax, 411. No. 60.—Ottawa, 18; M e l v e m , 22; Pomona, 4 1 ; Williamsburg, 224 W a v e r l y , 244; Quenemo, 270; Wellsville, 356. No. 61.—Council Grove, 36; Parkerville, D w l g h t , 374; Wllsey, 382.
168; A l t a Vista,
357
No. 62.—Kinsley, 179; Lewis, 220; Stafford, 252; St. John, 254 Macksville, 371. No. 63.—Oswego, 6 3 ; A l t a m o n t , 69; Chetopa, 73; Parsons, Mound Valley, 218; McCune, 237.
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104; Linn, 170; Haddam, 226;
Greenleat,
No. 67.—Concordia, 113; Clyde, 176; Jamestown, 227; Miltonvale, 242. No. 68.—Ellsworth, 146; BrookviUe, 209; Wilson, 298; Holyrood, 343. \ No. 69.—Ashland, 277; Coldwater, 295; Protection, 384; Wilmore, 412. N o . 70.—Meade, 275; Liberal, 300; Plains, 367. No. 71.—Wallace, 318; Goodland, 321; Sharon Springs, 417; K a n orado, 443. No. 72.—Silver Lake, 50; St. Marys, 52; Topeka, 90; Rossville, 111; Delia, 419. No. 73.—Alma, 161; Eskridge, 205; Harveyville, 421. No. 74.—Sublette, 312; Hugoton, 406; Elkhart, 422; TJlysses, 435; Johnson, 441; Satanta, 446. No. 75.—^Medicine Lodge, 77; L a k e Kiowa, 278; Isabel, 400.
City,
260;
Hazelton,
263;
No. 76.—Shawnee, 5 4 ; K a n s a s City, 322; K a n s a s City, 333; Turner, 425; Overland Park, 436.
1935-36.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
695
MASONIC DISTRICTS, A N D LIST O F DISTRICT
DEPUTY
G R A N D M A S T E R S F O R 1936.
District District District District District District District District
No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
District No. 9 District No. 10 District No. 11
District No. 12 District No. 13 District No. 14 District No. 15 District No. 16
ARTHUR J. ALBERS : CHARLES V. HAYNES JESSE A . HALL *VERNE HAMLIN OTTO E . PERRY JIOWARD H . COOPER CHARLES E . VAIL B E N J A M I N C . GREENFIELD
MILES J. KEETON i,EO C. LUCAS EDGAR E . HOLSTON
jnsANK L. H U N N *LEO S. LARGE IRVIN M . BELCHER CHESTER A. DICKINSON HARVEY G . LOWRANCE
Bendena Sabetha Leavenworth Bethel Bucyrus Louisburg Parker Garland
Bush City Columbus Goff
Effingham Linwood Helton Moran Thayer
District No. 17
ROY E. DYER
District No. 18
LEWIS S. GECKELER
Sedan
District No. 19 District No. 20 District No. 21
FRED B. LARKIN THOMAS S . JAMES ELMER J. CRASK
Beattie Blue Rapids Topeka
District No. 22
JAMES L . MILLER
Burlingame
District No. 23 District No. 24
FLOYD S. ECORD CECIL R. CARR
Independence
Burlington Fredonia
District No. 25
FRANK W . HURLEY
Leonardville
District No. 26
V. ROYAL VERGADES
Clay Center
District District District District
SYLVESTER L . ROGERS P H I L L I P D . ERDMAN B. FOREST MCDANIEL LEROY A. W E Y H
No. 27 No. 28 No. 29 No. 30
District No. 31
ROY C. FOWLER
District No. 32 District No. 33
J. HENRY GILES STANLEY W . SMITH
District No. 34
EWIN L. FALKNER
District No. 35 District No. 36
J O H N A. HETZEL *CHARLES W . RICKARD
District No. 37 District No. 38 District No. 39
GUY E. RUTH FRED L. GRAY WILLIAM C. BROWN, JR
District No. 40 District No. 41 District No. 42
WILLIAM R . WARING CLAUD S . MOORE WILLIAM F . REECE
Lebo Longton Dexter Belleville
Lucas Abilene Canton
El Dorado Newton Wichita
Wellington Jewell Beloit Hope Arlington Duquoin
696
District District District District
PROCEEDINGS
No. 43 No. 44 No. 45 No. 46
OF THE
CLARENCE E . JONES JIARRY V. K N A P P R A L P H M . BURLIN WALTER A. WALLERSTEDT
District No. 47
F R A N K O . RENNER
District District District District District District
GEORGE W . S M I T H CLAUD E . S M I T H O W E N E . CLARK MERRITT YALE J O H N RALPH HUTTON HULBERT G . LOCKARD
No. 48 No. 49 No. 50 No. 51 No. 52 No. 53
February,
Anthony Norton Stockton Hays
Rush Center Chase Girard Hoisington Grinnell Lakin St. Francis
District No. 54
WILLIAM C . MCCORMICK
District No. 55 District No. 56
FRANCIS C . TROUP HARRY E . CROSSWHITE
Logan Greensburg
District No. 57
GLEN A. GILBERT
Dodge City
District No. 58
R A L P H L . DICKEY
District No. 59
JOHN H. LUNSFORD
District No. 60
FRED M . LEONARD
District No. 61
CLARENCE A . KIRKPATRICK
District No. 62 District No. 63 District No. 64
CLINTON LONG WILLIAM E . LEDBETTER ROBERT B . JONES
District No. 65
ARTHUR TREZISE
District District District District District District District District District
WILLIAM H . ELLIOTT HOBART M . DANIELSON CHARLES D . MCILREE AUSTA L . PARSONS ORREN B . WIMMER VERNE E . DYATT JAMES ALLEN LOUIS E . PAETKE ZEDDIE F . SPROUT
No. 66 No. 67 No. 68 No. 69 No. 70 No. 71 No. 72 No. 73 No. 74
District No. 75 District No. 76
JAMES H . TRICE *ARTHUR R . ECKMAN * Post Office Address. No. 4—R. R . No. 1. No. 13—R. F . D. No. 2. No. 36—R. F . D. No. 1. No. 76—Argentine Station.
Hill City
Leoti
Climax Quenemo
Council Grove St. John Parsons McLouth
Emmett Haddam Clyde Ellsworth Coldwater Liberal Kanorado Topeka Alma Copeland
Medicine Lodge Kansas City
1935-36.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
697
ASSOCIATION OF PAST GRAND MASTERS. ToPEKA, KANSAS, February 18,1936. The Thirty-second 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 Rose Room of the Jayhawk Hotel. The Venerable President, M.'. W.'. J. FORKEST AYRES, opened a Table Lodge in Due Form. Those present were M.". W.". Brothers: THOMAS G . F I T C H 1904 THOMAS L . BOND 1906 WM. EASTON HUTCHISON....1912 WILLIAM L . BURDICK 1915 GILES H . LAMB 1916 B E N S . PAULBN 1921 JOHN MCCULLAGH 1922 ELMER F . STRAIN 1924 CHARLES A. LOUCKS 1925
J O H N W . NEILSON CHARLES N . FOWLER FERRIS M . HILL GEORGE F . BEEZLEY J A Y B . KIRK J. FORREST AYRES JOHN M . KINKEL GEORGE O . FOSTER JAMES A. CASSLER
1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934
M.". W.'. OTTO R . SOUDERS, Grand Master, was elected to membership and the esoteric work was conferred upon him by the Venerable President. Regrets were reported from M.'. W.'. Brothers BRUNDAGE, LOBDELL, WOOD and COLE.
Following the dinner, matters of importance to our Grand Jurisdiction were discussed, and the Table Lodge closed. M.'. W.'. J O H N M . KINKEL becomes Venerable President and M.". W.'. OTTO R . SOUDERS, Steward. M.'. W.'. ELRICK C . COLE was reelected Secretary. ELMER F . STRAIN,
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Stated
•Thomas M. Puckett
Lloyd E. Holder
Phillip H. Davis
Everett E. McNally
Matt L. Wilbershide
Thomas H. Holland •Robert L. Castle
Masters.
H. Floyd McCullough.
Hewit Taylor.
Victor C. McCain. Carl H. Moore. E d w i n C. McCray. Ralph P. Werner.
R a y L. Crosby. William M Thistle
Joseph E. Holmberg. Lloyd B. Mitchell. Harry L. Burnett.
John M. Hyde. Otto H. Lohff. Royla R. Stafford.
Jerry B. Fields. Harold V. Fearing.
R o y G. Shearer. William L. Gray.
Secretaries.
NAMES OF LODGES, MASTERS AND SECRETARIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1936.
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Cedar King David
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Clianute Chanute
Clinton Surdlck Corinthian Burlington Burr Oak Burrton
Brookvllle Grand View Buffalo
Caldwell
Brookvllle Bucklln Buffalo Bunker Hill Burden Surdlck Burlingame Burlington Burr Oak
Montgomery.. McPherson..., Osage MitcheU Chautauqua..
Coffey Jewell Harvey
SaHnn, Ford Wilson Russell
Bennington Lotus Blue Rapids Bluff City Stolirville Bollng Bollng.. Leavenworth.. Bonner Springs.. Bonner Springs.. Wyandotte....
Bennington
Belle Flalne Belleville
Seattle Beaumont Belle Plalne Belleville M t . Vernon Bendena and and and and
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Tuesday Tuesday Saturday Wednesday..
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2d and 4th 1st and 3d 2d and 4th 1st and 3d
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2d and 4th Monday 2d and 4th Tuesday ,, 1st and 3d Saturday.. 1st and 3d Monday Wednesday on or bef.®..
1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Monday , 2d and last Wednesday..
1st 1st 1st 1st
Joe C. Armstrong
Charles H. Widau
William N Batdorf
Wilbur J B u t t o n
Earl M. Surguy. Bertie E. Mahon. Harry A. Goudy. Carl 0 . Hug. Claude W. Simpson. Edgar J. Clark. Howard F. Hightower. Guy S. Jeffers. Watson Stewart.
Fred B. Larkin. James W. Wasson. Wilbur C. Markley. Oliver F. French. Guy W. Brown. William H. Laverentz. Owen W. Elder. Willis A. Darg. Aubrey J. Bradley. James M. Shaw. W. Nelson Hamill. tMiles E. Baxter. Charles S. Beecroft. Robert B. Anderson. Albert E. Halsey. Guy E. Warner. Charles V. Thomas. Walter E. Hoke. James R. Galyon. Hoyt B. Remy. James L. Miller. William M. Scott. Dallas W. Davis. Luttrell M. Hitch.
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2d and 4tii Ttiursday.... Chalmers E. Hassler Leo J. Rogers 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday . •Charles Pike
Stated
Montgomery..
2d and 4tti Monday .... H e n r y F. L e w i s John F. Farrington 3d Tliursday 2d and 4tli Wednesday.. •Blucher R. F a u l e y •Harvey R. Kauffman Clrclevllle Circleville Herman Staeber Claflin Claflin Chester H. Savage Clay Center Clay Center Clay •Seymour L. Y o u n g Clearwater Sedgwick Unity.. Clifton Clifton Clay 1st and 3d Wednesday.. T. Walker Daniel Greenwood.... 2d and 4th Tuesday ... •John W. Russell Robert M. Danielson Clyde Prairie Queen.... Cloud Melvin C. Cozens Pratt Harold I. Markle Codell Codell Cofleyville Montgomery.. 1st and 3d Wednesday.. L e y Van Horn Edward F. Fitzgerald Colby St. Tliomas Ernest W. Miller 1st and 3d Monday .... Frank L. Post Olive Brancli.... Anderson George R. Field Cherokee Alfred M. Cherington Cloud •Alva Zimmerman Conway Springs 1st and 3d Monday Jesse J. Craig Hamilton Albert F. Clark •Charles Herrick Cotton'd Falls.. C. Hale White, Jr Council Grove.. Council Grove.. Coyvllle Coyville Wilson 1st and 3d Wednesday.. •Charles R. Knox.'.
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NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—OontiltUCd.
Floyd E. Bray.
Vance L. Hybskmann. Charles A. Remy.
H e n r y L. Games.
R a y H. Crumly.
Virgil F. Young. Clarence H. Weeke. Nathan C. Smith. William H. Lowe. Ralph Harrouff. Donald 0 . Thogmartin,
Harry Stonebraker. R e n u s A. Jordan.
William C. Price. H u g h H. Barr. Alvie G. Bailey. Jay Blddle.
Emery Buhrer.
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2d and 4th Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Tuesday ,, 1st and 3d Friday
1st and 3d Thursday
James R. Kelsey Henry E. Patten 1st and 3d Tuesday Arthur L. Stine Atchison 1st and 3d Monday Jesse Mackey Butler 1st and 3d Thursday •Robert Cooper Chautauqua.. 1st and 3d Wednesday.. •Robert C. Gauer Montgomery.. 2d and 4th Monday Lyman R. Loether Elk 1st and 3d Tuesday John W. Ransom 1st and 3d Monday Albert E. Smith Charles F. Hirsch Ellis Charles A. Baugher Ellsworth 1st and 3d Monday Rudolph J. Kottmann.. Pottawatomie Arthur Trezise L Ernest Ireland Gray 1st and 3d Thursday.... •George R. Monninger...
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Glenn E. Steward. Charles E. Reynolds. H. Clyde Davis. John W. Brown. Willie C. Denton. Charles B. Wiard. tHarvey F. Miller. Dale L. Hoyt. Charles W. Monroe. Richard W. Evans. tLoid Z. Kirby. Thurston L. Grubb. Albert J. Bassett. Charles B. Bates. John F. Holshouaer.
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Smith Rice
Goneseo
Greenwood....
and 3d and 3d and 3d and 3d
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1st 1st 1st 1st
1st and 3d Wednesday..
Virgil L. Bennett
Steave R. Klontz
Lawrence R. Thrasher
John R. Ivey •Herman T. Wilbanks Benton Brasfield 1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Thursday.... •Orva H. Douglas William F. Moderhak Leaven wortli.. 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Friday Earl Lee Lyon Bourbon Pottawatomie 2d and 4 t h Monday John C. Chidester Bice •Sheldon J. Adams 1st and 3d Monday Wilson 1st and 3d Wednesday.. William H. Pohlenz Bourbon Harry E. Hougland 1st and 3d Thursday
Wabaunsee.... Douglas Greenwood....
Neosho
County.
Garden City
Geneseo
Fulton
Constellation....
Frankfort
Rising Sun
Equity
Greenwood
Fidelity
Erie
Name of Lodge.
Cherokee McPherson.... Finney
Fulton
Ft.Leavenworth Fort Scott
Fall River
Eureka
Erie Esbon
Location.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
Clarence E. Barnum.
John H. Vaughn.
Charles R. Dale. Guy H. Ash.
Frank D. Cantrall. John C. Orr.
Wilber Q. Wickersham. R o y A. West. Herman M. Dresker. tDavid A. Nywall. William A. Weikamp. William A. Clark.
Floyd C. Pierce. Richard R. Humphrey.
Carl E. Meyer.
Secretaries.
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292 294 430 321 302 381 15 211 296 232 293 248 314 448 328
John J. Muth. Paul H. Huebert. Richard L. Mills. Daniel Pfeifter. Clarence H. Westfall. George Rummel. tClarence H. Grieves. John Sandhagen. Frank C. Tuley. Overton C. Glenn. Alfred Havemann. Carroll L. Cannon. Jasper N. Chambers. Victor C. Kingsbury. Robert R. Spence. Henry J. Weltmer. James J. Hargis.
Havensville
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Charity
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Washington .. 2d and 4th Tuesday
Theodore E. Beeman.... Walter A. Lee Greenwood.... 1st and 3d Thursday •Stanley N. Chew •John A. Wilson Clarence C. Brown 1st and 3d Friday Reedy F. Rummel Wabaunsee.... 2d and 4th Wednesday.. •Henry H. Burns Konrad Engweller Pottawatomie 1st and 3d Tuesday Edward M. Coates 1st and 3d Tuesday Jean F. Bennett Ellis Alva J. Bogue 1st and 3d Tuesday Abram D. Dunkin Crawford Warren E. Chambers.... 1st and,3d Wednesday.. Herman H. Meyers •Raymond Turner 1st Tuesday Richard R. Stewart Gale L. Mann
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Waiter Lock. James H. Cleaver. Walter E. Keef. Oliver V. Collins. Camillo W. Jupe. Lawrence O. Maxwell. tAndrew E. Yale. Clarence F. Heaton. Wesley C. Gerhold. Guy H. Byariay. Eugene R. Harrison. John P. Bertram. Ralph T. Davis. David D. Stuart. Merritt Yale. George S. Gillum.
Cloud Mitchell
John Henry Meyer Clarence W. Bowersox. Glen Elder Clifford O. Brunnemer. Gofl Earl R. Ewing Roy S. Thompson Gove City Frank D. Tyson Gralnfleld Clarence S. Hebrew 2d and 4th Friday Emanuel Krug Melroy E. Stewart Highland Clay •Spencer W. Osboum Washington... 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Edgar W. Holden 1st and 3d Friday Verne W. Cobb Elk Clyde M. Warden 2d and 4th Friday Coffey •John N. Pegram 1st and 3d Monday Eugene W. Borah 1st and 3d Tuesday Gypsum City.... Salfnn Irl N. Tinkler
Hartford Harveyvllle
Gridley Grlnnell
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Glen Elder Goff
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Montgomery. Allen Marshall Barber
Cloud Decatur Hodgeman... Jewell Stanton Geary
Fortitude lola Blue Valley, Isabel
Jamestown.. Jennings Alpha Jewell Johnson Union
County.
MUlbrook.... Hoislngton.. Holton Holyrood Cyrus Horton Hope Hoxle Hoyt Hugoton Pacific Huron Beno Hutchinson.
Name of Lodge. Communications.
Masters.
1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st
and 3d and 3d and 3d and 3d and 3d and 3d
Tuesday Monday Monday Wednesday, Thursday.... Thursday....
2d and 4 t h Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Tuesday 2d and 4th Monday
Albert E. Swenson... Julius Tacha Howard E. Puckett.. John A. Gabe W e s l e y D. Rorick •Walter Estes
Harold P. Hall Harold F. Smith.. William C. Netz... R o y E. Parkey
2d and 4th Thursday... Frank .S. Hale Everett Chase 1st and 3d Thursday James W. Hollis , 1st and 3d Thursday.... Alex W. Besthorn 1st and 3d Tuesday F. L. Clayton Meairs 1st and 3d Thursday.... 1st and 3d Wednesday. Thomas J. Hon Frank Organ 1st and 3d Tuesday •Charles H. Johnson 2d and 4th Tuesday Marshall S. Larson 1st and 3d Thursday.... Delbert C. Renfro 2d and 4th Tuesday James M. Jones 1st and 3d Tuesday Vergil Teeter 1st and 3d Thursday.... William N. Woodward.. 1st and 3d Thursday.... Arthur M. Cline 1st and 3d Monday
Stated
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
William R. Ansdell. t K e n n e t h P. Brock. Clarence Jones. Elnathan B. Gray. R a y J. Shetlar. W e s l e y J. Brown.
James M. Jacoby. Arthur A. Mosher. John W. Thomson. James R. Bell.
John C. Pricer. Ralph B. Call. Ora Morgan. Paul B. Hoffmann. William R. Waring. George Pickering. H o l l y M. Miller. Albert J. Steinshouer. R o y E. Belts. John A. O'Dell. Willie C. Adams. Raymond H. S t a m e s . Odle L. Bateman. J. H e n r y Buettner.
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Wyandotte Armourdale
2d and 4th Thursday
2d and 4th Tuesday ,,. 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 2d and 4th Monday.... 2d and 4th Tuesday 2d and 4th Wednesday..
1st and 3d Tuesday
1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday 2d and 4th Thursday....
1st and 3d Tuesday
George W. Young •Walter R. Rhodus •Porter O. Breeze •Ernest A. Crowley •Joheph S. Puhr •Rodney E. Rose •Paul A. Vohs •Willard W. Langford. •Jacob G. Albright •Nile R. Eyman Omer O. Reynolds Ora J. Lininger •Grover C. Field William E. Henry F. Ray Ewing
Calvin W. Moore Howard L. Clarke Allen Herman R. Stanzel I^ake City Medicine Valley Donald W. Skinner 1st and 3d Tuesday Willis U. Stevens 2d and 4th Thursday.... Austin O. Secrest Leavenworth. Nine Mile Ernest M. Wendel Abe W. Fox Butler 2d and 4th Tuesday ,., Arthur W. Thompson B. Frank Knotts 2d Thursday Thomas C. Ryther Leavenworth.... Leavenworth.... Leavenworth. 1st and 3d Monday John Saxer Leavenwortli.... King Solomon.. Leavenworth. 2d and 4th Thursday John G. Baum, Jr Leavenworth. Leavenwortli.... LeRoy Sickel Smith Oak Ward O. Travelute Coffey Erwin A. Shockley Lecompton Lecompton Roy H. Armstrong 1st Saturday Lenexa Kenneth S. Bridges....
Kingsdown
Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City,. Kansas City... Kensington Kincaid
Jesse M. Harmon, t James E. Porter. tOrlo E. Durant. t James A. Swan. fFrank H. McDougall. tCharles I. Mclntyre. tFred H. Mertel. tClarendon Greenwood, Jr. Guy R. Currier. Orion C. Brosius. C5 Frank M. Yeoman. Si Velma S. Haley. >; John E. Stowell. to Robert T. Ishmael. ^< Harrison P. Landcs. o to Claude C. Conard. o w Pat B. Leivy. o Willis H. Kerr. Fred G. Sitler. Francis L. Pierce. Kyle O. LaFollette. Andrew W. Camp. Co Harry M. Halloway. to J. Ed. Rankin. William H. Quackenbush. John H. Parker. Charles E. Cart. Joseph J. Parker. Walter V. Thompson. James L. Felton. Edward R. Evans. George F. Bahnmaier. William H. Ritter.
...
Maple City Maple Hill Eldora
Maple City Maple Hill
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Euclid
Long Island
Little River
Norton Butler Blley Wichita Coffey Edwards
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Stafford Greenwood.... Riley Jewell
Bice
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Communications.
and 3d and 3d and 3d and 3d and 3d and 3 d
Thursday Monday Thursday Tuesday Thursday Thursday
Lester L. Shaw •John W. Kile
Calvin H. Jett Walter Hartzog Clifford C. Carson Ward R. Runyan Ralph E. Kvasnicka Walter E. Pangburn Nolan C. Harper Carl H. Wright
Albert J. Clydesdale Will G. Dixon Dudley C. Brees Gillies E. Neyer Homer D. Linebaugh Chester W. Dresie Willis D. Pittser Charles E. Holman David M. Blving Dave W. Lohrengel John T. H u g h e y
Masters.
1st and 3d Wednesday.. Saturday on or bef. ® =>. Jerome P. Morgan 1st and 3d Thursday Arthur N. Winkler 1st and 3d Saturday •Oliver H. Browning
1st and 3d Tuesday
1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st
1st and 3d Tuesday l8t and 3d Monday Ist and 3d Monday 2d and 4th Thursday.... 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 2d and 4 t h Tuesday 2d and 4th Thursday.... 2d and 4th Tuesday 2d and 4 t h Tuesday
2d and 4 t h Thursday.... 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Wednesday..
Stated
NAMES or OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
Howard Adams. Earl Post.
Eugene C. Greene.
Clifford S. Blackburn.
Ople O. Mowrey. Frank Turvey. L e o W. Reid.
Glenn W. Smith. H. Earl Young.
Frank M. Shields F. Carroll Conklin. Omar 0 . Browning. Robert G. Shumway. Francis C. Troup.
Ralph L. Dickey. George W. Schlatter. George W. Wells.
Charles E. Volkel. Edwin L. Hogue.
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Morrill Mound City ,
Neodesha
Mulllnville
Harmony
Mound Valley.. Mount Hope.. M o u n t Hope
Milan Miltonvale Minneapolis
Milan Miltonvale Minneapolis
McPherson Webb Medicine Lodge Delta
McPherson
McCracken McCune
Wilson
Earl F. Keene •Robert P. Dickinson.... 2d and 4th Wednesday.. Lawrence V. Hanson...
William J. Haas Harry E. Hetzler William C. Schwartz..,. Glen Elliott Rush •Harold Walker Daniel A. Walker Charles L. Gustatson... Irvin L. Davison McPherson.... 1st and 3d Friday .T. Loyd Burt David L. Bird James W. Eby Lester N. McNabb •Clarence W. Chitwood George W. McClure Cloud Joseph Haist 2d and 4 t h Wednesday.. Ira E. Sewell Clark •Charley G. Gillett Elk 2d and 4th Tuesday William M. Smith Allen Benjamin H. Bacon 1st and 3d Tuesday •Roger W. Brandt Charles P. Stover Henry S. Moody McPherson.... 1st and 3d Monday •John W. Hammett 1st and 3d Wednesday.. •Ralph B. Kite Labette Sedgwick Fritz G. Larsen Joseph E. Baird Fred Johnson Roland E. Davis •Otto T. Peters Andrew C. Shultz
McPlierson.... Marshall
Albert Bever. Frank E. Potter. Harold A. Lockard.
August W. Schoneman. Ray A, Dressier. Robert E. Nork. Edson J. Lunger. Benjamin P. Steinshouer. Thomas R. Landes. Arthur B. Larson. Jesse F. Pyle. Eldon I. Talbott. Ira Scott. Huston H. Case. John H. McNabb. John E. York. Walter C. Kline. Martin L. Albertson. Owen D. Lott. Walter S. Wright. Frank H. Dixon. Hugh Boman. Albert Kobler. tRay H. Mickey. Guy R. Hively. Ivy B. Gray. Joe E. Murray. William A. McCormick. Benjamin Amaux. Irvin R. Fralick. Frank A. McWilliams. George W. Strnad. Virgil H. Little. to
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Franklin
Pottawatomie
Marshall
Clay
County.
Overland Park.. Overland Park.. Oxford Oxford Sumner
Osage C i t y Osawatomle
M o u n t a i n Slope
Oberlln Oketo Olathe
Olathe
Oak Hill
M o u n t Zion
W a l n u t Valley..
Name of Lodge.
Oak Hill
Nortonville
N e o s h o Falls
82
130 SI 14'2 43 317 199
Location.
No.
Communications.
Masters.
Secretaries.
and and and and
1st and 1st and 1st and 1st and 2d and 1st and 1st and 1st and 2d a n d 1st and 1st and
1st 1st 1st 1st 3d 3d 3d 3d 4th 3d 3d 3d 4th 3d 3d
3d 3d 3d 3d
E m m o r W. H a l l
Wednesday.. Wednesday.. Wednesday.. Thursday R o b e r t S. Duffield Thursday.... Thursday William H. Cook Thursday Friday Tuesday Thursday 'C. Fred Roy Monday • H u g h S. Atkinson
Monday Wednesday.. Tuesday Monday
J. H e n r y Coleman. t K e n n e t h M. T h o r p e . M a r s h a l l O. Swaim.
A r t h u r H. Myles. Foy Weishaar. R o b e r t H. M o n t g o m e r y .
Wallace T. Wolfe.
S h e p p a r d A. W i l l i a m s . 2d a n d 4 t h T u e s d a y L a u r e n c e E. B o n d u r a n t .. H a y e s F l o y d . 2d T h u r s d a y 2d a n d 4 t h T u e s d a y John W. Fuller 2d W e d n e s d a y R a l p h W. McReynoIds George J. Hetzel. 1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y R o y G. K e a t i n g . 2d T h u r s d a y 2d and 4 t h Wednesday.. F r e d e r i c k E. McCreary - H a r r y V. K n a p p . 1st and 3d T h u r s d a y 2d and 4th T h u r s d a y . . . . Victor M. Doze.
Stated
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—-Continued.
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Riley
Bexford
Walnut City Russell
Butler Shawnee Rush Russell
Franklin Riley
Jewell Riley
Gove
1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st
and and and and and and
3d 3d 3d 3d 3d 3d
S e y m o u r S. Gordon • Y a r r o w A. Polkowsky....
•Neil D u r h a m Glenn D. Stockwell Thursday Leslie W. J o h n s o n Monday •William H. R o b b Monday E a r l L. E d w a r d s W e d n e s d a y . . Charles H. Senn Tuesday G u y C. Kidwell Thursday •George M. Wilson John W. Rouse R o y A. B u t t o n Donald E. P e t e r s o n
1st and 3d T u e s d a y
1st and 3d T h u r s d a y 2d and 4 t h M o n d a y
2d a n d 4 t h T u e s d a y 1st and 3d T h u r s d a y
2d and 4 t h M o n d a y
1st a n d 3d F r i d a y
Jefferson •1st a n d 3d T u e s d a y Phillips Wyandotte.... 2d T h u r s d a y Crawford
Powhattan Kilwinning Pratt R o b Morris Pratt P r e t t y Prairie.... P r e t t y Prairie.... Comanche
Potter Powliattan Pratt
PhlUipsburg Piper
PhlUipsburg Piper Pittsburg Plains Plain villo
Plains
Parkerville
Parkerville
C h a r l e s H. Cantield • J o h n L. H u s t e d • J a m e s R. B u r t o n F r e d r i c k H. Scheibner.... David W . S t e r l i n g Archie C. McCain W i l l i a m M. Stehiey • J o h n C. W i s e J a m e s M. L a r k Ramon B. H e r r i n g E r n e s t G. Benedick R a l p h V. H o p k i n s F r a n k W . Abel • J o s e p h A. B. Cleavinger Johnnie Corrigan Allen W. Gillam A r t h u r T. S t e w a r t L e w i s E. C h a m b e r l a i n . . . Charles W . T h r a l l
Wilber F. Easter, t J o s e p h F . Musil. J a m e s W. W e r t s . E l m e r L. Minnick. David P . G r a h a m . W a l t e r F . Coiburn. David L. B a t s o n . J o s e p h F . Borger. Orbie M. Binney. E l m e r M. Cooley. Russell M. Miller.
C h a r l e s E. Miller. H i r a m W. Joy.
Carl E. T h o r e n . W a l t e r R. D y s a r t . t J o h n H . Amos. Edward F. Lane. Oliver K o r n h a u s . W i l l i a m E. Cain. F r e d Kelly. W a r r e n V. Scott. E d w i n R. W a t s o n . C u r t i s L . Utz. Harry F. Dougherty. Charles V. P o r t e r . L e o n a r d L. J o n e s . W . R o g e r Martin. Earl F. Bartley. O r a n L. Miller. L a w r e n c e P . Millspaugh. W i l b u r n M. Kellogg. L a w r e n c e A. Peacock.
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No.
SaffordviUe
Name of Lodge.
Spring Hill Stafford
Spring Hill Stafford
Stated
Communications.
Masters.
Stafford
Ford
Clyde W. Baker Floyd McAllister •Elmer C. B u r g
1st and 3d Thursday
Albert Tuckwood
1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Thursday.... 2d and 4 t h Tuesday ' 1st and 3d Tuesday •Orville J. Walcher 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Ross Vanlandingham
2d Sat. and 4th Wed 2d and 4 t h Tuesday 1st and 3d Thursday
2d and 4th Wednesday.. George Beyer 1st and 3d Thursday Leon Carlson Saline 1st and 3d Monday ... William H. Augerot 1st and 3d Tuesday •Fred Goyette Allen Cherokee 1st and 3d Wednesday.. • J a m e s L Barnard •Charles H. West Republic ,,. Scott 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Dwight D. Swan.... Marvin R. Motes 2d and 4 t h Tuesday Mitchell Weldin W. Kline 2d and 4 t h Monday , , Rufus E. Rathbun Chautauqua.. 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday Clark S. Munsell Sheridan
County.
Doniphan Twin Grove Greenwood.... Sharon Springs.. Sharon Springs.. Mission Hills... Shawnee Silver Lake Mitchell Smtr.h Smith Center.... Soldier Soldier Solomon City.... Dickinson
Scott City
SaffordviUe Sallna
Location.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
Harrel P. Thomas. Joseph H. Elliott.
John N. Ballentine. t L l o y d J. Cochran. Ira R. Purvis. Theodore A. Wendtland. Lloyd M. Brady. George W. Lank. William J. Zimmerman. Ernest L. Ogle.
Benjamin W. Grimm. Arthur D. Selves. Charles N. Fowler. John R. Cumraings. George A. Olson. David Mackie, Jr. Stephen D. Blakeley, Chester E. Love. C. Fred Llpke. Mathew M. Jones. Wilbur H. Cheney. Franklin R. Adamson. Harry F. Sloan. Ned C. Mathews. Robert L. Fuller, Sr. Harry D. Burke.
Secretaries.
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Henri
Wakarusa
402 1
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Valley Center... Valley Center.... Sedgwick Valley Palls Valley Palls Jefferson Vermillion
Bourbon
304 21 320
Ulysses Excelsior Urbana
Ulysses Uniontown
•Kenneth Clark •Lida A. Kendall •Hugh M. Nichols Norman F. Scanlon Donald A. Hill Robert H. Major Charles E. Lyness •Harry S. De Fries Clarence W. Foulk •Ralph W. Brownlee
1st and 3d Saturday
1st and 3d Monday •Graham G. Almond,. 1st and 3d Wednesday.. LeRoy S. Barker 1st and 3d Thursday Paul Stanton
2d and 4th Wednesday.. Frederick W. Fowler.. Saturday on or before®.. Lyle J. Hart 1st and 3d Thursday •Wesley Noland
Leavenworth. Shawnee Shawnee Shawnee 2d and 4th Thursday.... Shawnee Ist and 3d Thursday Woodson 1st and 3d Monday Butler 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday Doniphan 1st Mon. and 2d Sat.||.. Wyandotte.... 1st and 3d Thursday 2d and 4th Monday Montgomery.. 2d and 4th Wednesday..
2d and 4th Monday Harrison M. Minnich.... 1st Sat. and 3d Thurs... Theodore C. Davis, Jr.. 1st and 3d Wednesday.. •Edward James Camp...
1st and 3d Tuesday
Arthur R. Finley Samuel D. Smith 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Harold H. Couse 1st and 3d Monday Arthur L. Smith Pottawatomie •Arthur F. Allen 1st and 3d Tuesday Ralph M. Burlin Haskell 2d and 4th Monday Oswald L. Stapleton.. Marshall 1st and 3d Thursday Thomas O. Clark Lincoln 1st Thursday. •Carlin T. Thompson.. 1st and 3d Tuesday Franklin K. Moore Hamilton 1st and 3d Thursday Albert M. James
Rice Cheyenne
435 115 239
Topeka (North) Topeka Toronto Towanda Towanda Tribune Troy Turner Turon Turon
Thayer Tonganoxie Topeka
149 190 17 51 90 225 121 30 352 55 425 358 386
Sterling St. Francis Ionic Pottawatomie.... Stockton Newahcuba Sublette Santa P e Summerfleld Summerfleld Sylvan Grove.... Sylvan Grove.... Sylvia Sylvia
Stanley Sterling St. Francis St. John
444 171 404 254 52 189 312 354 369 391 309
Wayland B. Perry.
Eugene S. Talcott. Herbert A. Murray. Fred W. Arnold.
Vernon R. Trexler. Roy T. Ramsey. tRobert W. Burdick.
Harvey G. Lowrance. William Heynen. tHomer C. Anderson, tlvor E. Davis. tRay B. Ramsey. tBurl J. Snow. H. Roy Hartman. Harold R. Hull. tCharles E. Landls. Charles Marble, Jr. Charles S. Wilson. Frederick R. Frank. Edward J. Skinner.
Glenn H. Wagner. Charles I. Welch. Earl N. Conway. James H. Hammitt. Grover C. TIrbansky. Gay Litton. Harold D. Shrader. James M. Kendall. Stanley E. Raffety. Archie O. Catren. William E. Patton.
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Wakefield
Name of Lodge.
Clay
County. 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday ... 2d and 4th Thursday 1st and 3d Monday
Stated Communications.
Masters.
Crawford Pottawatomie 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Washington.. 2d and 4th Thursday... Marshall 1st and 3d Thursday Doniphan 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Tuesday ,,. Weir Black Diamond. Cherokee 2d and 4th Thursday.... Charles B. Robertson ... Wellington 2d and 4th Monday Wellsvllle Franklin Wellsvllle 1st and 3d Monday Westmoreland.. Westmoreland.. Pottawatomie 2d and 4th Monday Anderson Thursday on or bef.® = • Wyandotte.... 1st and 3d Saturday White Church.... 2d and 4th Wednesday.. White City White City White Cloud White Cloud Doniphan .... 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Whiting Whiting Sedgwick 2d and 4th Tuesday Wichita Sedgwick Wichita 1st and 3d Monday Wichita Albert Pike Sedgwick 2d and 4th Wednesday.. •Ralph C. McCutcheon .. Wichita Bestor G. Brown Sedgwick Wichita Williamsburg.... Comanche ... 1st and 3d Thursday Wllsey lat and 3d Monday WUsey Samaria Ellsworth Wilson 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Clarence R. Neamlth
Location.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Concluded.
Clifton W. McCoy.
Charles V. Lott.
tClyde S. Shelley.
t Joseph L. Kirk.
fVerne Hamlin. Virgil A. Glrtch.
Cloyde A. Lee. George M. Johnston.
Guy E. Ruth.
Leroy E. Sawln. Robert A. Campbell.
David B. Pyle. Aubrey L. Harrison.
Secretaries.
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'. Arthur L. Dyer.
George W. Riley.
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s>And two weeks thereafter. 11 Thereafter;
Tom D. McVicker Ralph M. Harder.
Fred G. Cannady.
John H. Schnell
Milo R. H o u s h Walter L. Work
144
Gilead
Thursday on or before® 2d and 4tb Monday
t H a r r y A. Hayes.
Wlnfield
McPherson....
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MASTERS. Nc. 'Address. !!—2750 N. 11th. ?l—R. No. 2, E a s t o n . V—Ft. Riley. 17—Masonic T e m p l e . 2(»—Helton. 2!J—Unionto-wn. 31—R. No. 2, Atchison. 47—Bronson. 51—1041 H i g h . 5:!—Maple Hill. 5'.1—Merrlam. 5V—Fall River. 5il—^Brownell. 71—Columbus. 80—Elmdale. 8(;—427 N. Dodge. 90—1108 N. Monroe. 9:!—R. No. 3, Redfleld. 9(1—Muncie. 97—on Hill. 99—Schwelter B l d g . 11<1—Burns. 117—Brownell. 12!(—Wayne. 13!;—Maple Hill. 141—Richland. 157—Perth. 16(1—Chardon. 16!1—Udall. 1 6 ! ^ C o u n c i I Grove. 1711—Offerle. 180—Minneapolis. 18!)—Reserve. 191)—Kembro. 197—Lehigh. 201—Portis. 209—Sallna. 21(J—Pawnee Station. 211?—Liberty. 221—Rydal.
MASTERS. No. 'Address. 225—123 K e n d a l l . 236—Ozawkie. 239—Earleton. 258—Goddard. 266—Cummings. 269—Milton. 271—95 N. 10th. 272—2735 N. 11th. 273—R. No. 8, Wichita. 283—Ingalls. 296—May Day. 301—Thrall. 303—Scottish R i t e T e m p l e . 304—Scottsville. 314—Virgil. 315—Elsmore. 318—Winona. 322—R. No. 6. R o s e d a l e Sta. 333—4127 Minnie. 334—Miltonvale. 335—Admire. 336—Courtland. 337—Lyons. 338—Bush City. 341—Centerville. 346—Box 211, I n m a n . 348—Studley. 350—Chautauqua. 351—Corona. 359—Hunter. 364—Kechi. 365—Jarbolo. 369—12 S. 17th. 385—Bonner S p r i n g s . 386—R. No. 1, H a v a n a . 390—Gorham. 402—Pauline. 405—Athol. 410—Col Iyer. 411—R. No. 7, Fall River.
MASTERS. No. ^Address. 413—Montezuma. 414—Studley. 421—Eskrldge. 425—Muncie. 431—Bloom. 433—215 E. H a r r y . 434—Sallyards. 436—6224 W . 79th. 438—Box 83, L a n s i n g . 440—Troy. 442—Colby.
SPECIAL ADDRESSES. SECRETARIES. No. -^Address. 3—728 M i n n e s o t a . 17—Masonic T e m p l e . 3 1 - R . No. 2, Atchison. 47—Uniontown. 5(}—R. No. 6, T o p e k a . 51—413 W . 14th. 86—305 Y o r k R i t e T e m p l e . 90—635 B r o o k s . 92—R. No. 3, F t . S c o t t 96—R. No. 1, Bethel. 99—York R i t e T e m p l e . 166—Cleburne. 168—White City. 225—Masonic T e m p l e . 239—R. No. 4, C h a n u t e . 271—1106 Garfield. 272—1107 State. 303—Scottish R i t e T e m p l e . 322—1629 S. 29th. 333—2312 W . 39th. 336—Courtland. 352—Horace. 360—R. No. 1, C l a y t o n . 365—R. No. 3, L e a v e n w o r t h . 369—3021 N. 22nd. 373—Sabetha. 375—Herington. 381—Grlnnell. 421—Burlingame. 433—107 W . 1st. 436—6912 F l o y d . 438—R. No. 1, Bethel.
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*C. H. Chandler Wm. L. Burdick
Charles E. LobdeU... Charles E. Lobdell... •Wm. I. Stuart Charles E. Lobdell... *Wm. I. Stuart Charles E. Lobdell... •Wm. I. Stuart •Hugh P. FarreUy *Wm. I. Stuart Owen J. Wood •Hugh P. FarreUy • H u g h P . FarreUy John M c C u l l a g h . . . . • H u g h P . FarreUy.... Ben S. Paulen John M c C u l l a g h . . . . •John A. FerreU Ben S. Paulen John M c C u l l a g h . . . . Richard E. Bird John McCullagh, . . . *John A. Ferrell Richard E. Bird Elmer F. Strain Richard E. Bird • Elmer F. Strain Charles A. Loucks... John W. N e i l s o n . . . . Charles A. Loucks... John W. N e i l s o n . . . . UCharles N. Fowler.. Charles A. Loucks... John W. Neilson.... Charles N. Fowler... Ferris M. HiU John W. N e i l s o n . . . . Charles N. Fowler... Ferris M. HiU George F. Beezley... Charles N. Fowler... Ferris M. Hill George F. Beezley... Jay B. Kirk Ferris M. HiU George F. Beezley... Jay B. Kirk George F. Beezley... Jay B. Kirk Jay B. Kirk John M. Kinkel George 0. Foster John M. Kinkel George 0 . F o s t e r . . . . James A. Gassier.... George 0 F o s t e r . . . . James A. Gassier.... George 0 . F o s t e r . . . . James A. Gassier. . . . James H. Wendorff.. James A. Gassier.... Otto R. Souders James H. Wendorff.. Charley B. Erskine.. Otto R. Souders. . . . James H. WendoriT. . Charley B. Erskine . . Henry S. Buzick, Jr.. James H. Wendorff.. Charley B. Erskine. . Henry S. Buzick, Jr.. Claud F. Young
W. E. Hutchison EWok C. Cole *C. H. Chandler •W. F. March *W. F. March •W. F. M a r c h . . . . •W. F. March *W. F. M a r c h . . . . *W. F. March *W. F. M a r c h . . . . *W. F. March *W. F. March •W. F . March *W. F. March *W. F. March *W. F. M a r c h . . . . •W. F. March *W. F. March *W. F. March •W. F. March *W. F. M a r c h . . . . •W. F. March *W. F. March •W. F. March •W. F. March John McCullagh . John McCuUagh . John McCullagh.
"Albert K. "Albert K. "Albert K. "Albert K. "Albert K "Albert K. "Albert K. "Albert K. "Albert K. "Albert K. "Albert K. "Albert K. "Albert K. "Albert K. "Albert K. "Albert K. "Albert K Elmer F. Elmer F. Elmer F. Elmer F. Elmer F. Elmer F. Elmer F. Elmer F.
•Deceased. Jin 1879 the time for holding the Annual Communication was changed from October to February, and no Communication was held in 18S0. {Annual Communication postponed from February lS-19, 1920, to March 17-18, 1920, account of influenza. HCIayton Lehman elected, but decUned to accept and Charles N. Fowler was appointed. "Retired voluntarily October 1, 1928.
1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 h917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1035 1936 WUson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson. Wilson. Wilson. Wilson. Wilson. Wilson. Wilson WiUon. Wilson Wilson. Wilson. Wilson. Strain. Strain. Strain. Strain. Strain. Strain. Strain. Strain. Co
o
o o
Alliin
Location.
White Water
Opolis
Denver City
Allim
Location.
County.
Chikaskia
Allen
Name.
1870
Chartered.
Oct. 15, 1861
9 Oct. 19, 1857
37
285 26 30
(Dispensation was returned to Grand Master, with a
Charter Surrendered.
Oct. 16, 1867
Mar. 1, 1923 Oct. 21, 1869
Charter Revoked.
Dropped from roll account organization Grand Lodge of Colorado in 1862. Dispensation issued as Big Springs Lodge, but name afterwards changed to Shawnee.
(Consolidated with M t . H o p e \ L o d g e N o . 238, Feb. 2, 1894.
Remarks.
{statement that owing to the lodge being located so near lAuraria Lodge, it was deemed best to have but one lodge. (No meetings were held, and dispensation was returned \to the Grand Master. â&#x20AC;¢
Feb. 16, 1887 Jan. 3, 1912 Oct. 18, 1859 Oct. 14, 1861 Oct. 16, 1860 Oct. 21, 1863
335 Feb. 18, 1891 62 Oct. 15. 1867 253 Feb. 18, 1891
No.
[Master reported that no meetings bad been held, and
Remarks.
(dispensation was returned.
(DEFUNCT.)
1887 1898 1904 1928
1881 1884
1900
1859
Disp. Bev'k'd.
CHARTERED LODGES
Pottawatomie.. Butler White Water
Opolis
Friendship
1858
1868
1899 1868
Leavenworth... Adelpha 1857 1878 1884 1868 1885 1896 1903 1927
1860
1860
1857
1866
Disp. Bet'd.
Denver
Leavenworth...
1923
Disp. Issued.
1863
Allen
Name.
Coffey
County.
DEFUNCT LODGES.
LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION, BUT NEVER CHARTERED.
o
(Jl
o
tJ
o o w w
Shawnee
Leavenworth.
Leavenworth...
Douglas
Indlanola
Leavenworth...
Leavenworth....
Lecompton
Leavenworth...
Washington
Bourbon
High Prairie, Ida
Golden City
Port Scott
Crawford
Wyandotte Breclcenrldge... Dickinson
EdwardsvIUe....
Enterprise Elk City
Chautauqua... Chautauqua.... Butler
Ford Crawford
Pottawatomie.
Cedar Vale Cedar Vale Clifford
Bluff City Bluff City
Blaine
67 Oct. 20, 301 Feb. 15,
Frankfort Lily
Lecompton...
Landmark
Calvary
Indlanola
Star Triune High Prairie Ida
Golden City.
Oct. 16,
Oct. 2 1 ,
13 Oct. 18.
26 Oct. 16,
50
34
69 Feb. 15. 216 Feb. 22, 25 Oct. 18, 170 Oct. 18,
34 Oct. 16,
122 Oct. 16,
Alpha
Oct. 17,
46
Rising Sun...
(Consolidated with Godfrey \Lodge N o . 124, Mar. 26, 1894.
Feb. 18, 1897 Feb. 19, 1903 /Charter issued direct by Grand \Lodge, February 17, 1898.
(Consolidated with Westmorefland Lodge N o . 257, May 18, 1894.
/Consolidated with Halcyon iLodge N o . 120, Oct. 18. 1876. 1870 Mar. 22, 1879 1874 Oct. 15, 1879 1858 Oct. 21, 1863 1894 Feb. 16; 1910 1860 Oct. 21, 1863 1872 (Consolidated with Girard Lodge \ N o . 93, January 4. 1932. 1868 Oct. 18, 1876 /Consolidated with Bluff City 1888 ILodge N o . 313, June 18, 1892. fCon.solidated with Bourbon (Lodge N o . 8, March 4, 1878 and 1865 name changed to Rising Sun Lodge No. 8. Dropped from roll account organization Grand Lodge Ind. 1872 Ter. in 1878. Dropped from roll account organization Grand Lodge Colo1860 Irado in 1862. 1882 M a v 9, 1919 1883 Dec. 17, 1883 1859 Dec. 17, 1892 1876 Dec. 17, 1881 Location changed to Silver Lake, 1862 Oct. 17, 1877 Oct. 2 1 , 1868. N a m e changed to Great Light, Oct. 20, 1869. /Consol. with King Solomon 1866 ILodge N o . 10, Oct. 18, 1876. [Dispensation Issued as Land{mark Lodge, but charter Issued 1867 Oct. 19, 1870 Un name of St. John's Lodge. 1858 Oct. 17, 1865
Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct.
87 152 12 353 20 124
Ashlar Composite.... Emporia Enterprise.... Elk Creek.... Godfrey
20, 21. 18, 21, 16, 17,
Oct. 18. 1876 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;, 1883 Feb. 18, 1886 Jan. 17, 1894 Oct. 21, 1874
164 164 148
325 Feb. 19, 1890 Sept. 21, 1896 153 Oct. 21, 1874
313 Feb. 20, 1889 325 Feb. 17, 1898
337 Feb. 18, 1891
Cedar Vale.. Myrtle.'. Whitewater..
Bucklin Cato
Bluff City.... Bluff City....
Blaine
en
CO
Co
Co
o
o to
to
W
Oct.
Feb. Feb. Oct.
69 Oct. 22 Oct. 52 Oct.
Paris Penyvllle
11 Oct.
400 F e b .
128 Oct.
30 363 92 24
30 Oct.
Pardee
Jefferson
Oct.
69 Oct.
Paris
36 231 F e b .
Charter Revoked.
( F i r s t dlsp'n issued April 7, {1884, recalled by G.-. M . ' . . [second. Sept. 2 7 . 1884.
/ C o n s o l . w i t h K e y s t o n e Lodge i N o . 102, M a r c h 22, 1918.
Remarks.
CI
.16, 17, 19, 16. 17, 21,
1879 Dec. 6, 1894 1881 F e b . 21, 1895 1871 J a n . 13, 1888 1866 Oct. 20, 1875 53 1867 F e b . 15, 1888 O 1869 Oct. 18, 1879 / N a m e changed In 1870 t o Ionic o ILodge. a D r o p p e d from roll a c c o u n t orw 15, 1861 g a n i z a t i o n G r a n d L o d g e of C o l o r a d o in 1862. 20, 1884 I L o d g e N o . 142, J u n e 28, 1 9 0 1 . 16, 1867 Co \ Lodge N o . 6. O c t . 18. 1876. o 16, 1882 M a r . 5, 1887 20, 1902 F e b . 20, 1908 20, 1870 J a n . 19, 1897 [ D i s p ' n issued as O s a w a t o m l e 15, 1859 Oct. 21, 1863 ^ Lodge, b u t c h a r t e r e d a s Osage 1 VaUley L o d g e . (Consol. with F r a n k l i n L o d g e 17, 1872 {No. 18, N o v . 24, 1908, a s l O t t a w a L o d g e N o . 18. 2 1 , 1912 I L o d g e N o . 18, N o v . 8, 1928. 18, 1858 Oct. 18. 1871 j b u t r e s t o r e d O c t . 16. 1866. 21, 1874 (Consolidated with P a o l a Lodge \ N o 37, Oct. 18, 1876. [ D i s p e n s a t i o n issued a s Lincoln {Lodge, b u t c h a r t e r e d as C e n t e r 2 1 , 1868 Oct. 17, 1871 [Lodge. 2 1 . 1862 Oct. 18, 1871 Oct. 17, 1877 16, 1867
5, 1888
253 F e b . 19, 1885 Dec. Oct Feb. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct.
1, 1896
Charter .Surrendered.
315 F e b . 20, 1889 J a n .
Paola
Coffey
Franklin
Osage Valley
Osawatomle
Valley
Chartered.
123 Oct. 17.^1872
No.
180 192 86 43 Mt. Pleasant 58 Neosho Rapids... 77
Lyons
LincolnviUe
Natne.
Valley
Miami Rice
Montgomery....
Countii.
N . Lawrence.... Douglas Olivet
Newton
N e v a d a City....
Montlcello
Lyons
Ijlndsborg
LiacolnvlUe
Location.
CHARTERED LODGES .(DEFUNCT)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Concluded.
Richfield Saiina
Nemaha Johnson Leavenworth...
Shawnee
Zion Tecumseh Dick Rees Blooming Grove.. Olive Ark
Virginia City
Walton
Winfleld
Virginia City...
Walton White Water....
Winfleld
Shawnee Springdale
Saratoga .Perfect Square...
Stanton Tecumseh Shawnee Timber Ridge.. Leavenworth... Trading Post.... Linn Twin Palls Greenwood Valley Center.. Sedgwick
Stanton
Pratt
Saratoga
M t . Moriab
Pomona Richaeld John H. Brown...
Franklin Morton Saline
Salt Lake City,.
Owen A. Bassett
Crawford
Pittsburg
19, 18, 17, 21, 16, 19,
18. 22, 18, 16. 15, 18,
58
Sept. 3, 1887
N o v . 16. 1901 Feb. 17, 1892
17, 20, 20. 22, 1892 1908 1875 1928
Feb. 20, 1889
Aug.
5, 1895
Feb. 24, 1927
(Consol. with Adelphi Lodge J N o . 110, Feb. 19, 1903, as (Winfleld Lodge N o . 110.
[ Montana in 1866.
[Dropped from roll account or-
having
'Consol. with Salina Lodge N o . 60. April 29, 1907. Dropped from roll account organization Grand Lodge of l U t a h in 1872.
(Consolidated with Pittsburg ILodge N o . 187. July 29. 1911.
Oct. 21, 1863 ( N o record of disp'n \been issued.
Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb.
1871 Sept. 15, 1883 1858 Oct. 21, 1874 1867 Jan. 6, 1887 1863 Dec. 10, 1905 1879 Feb. 18, 1885 1885 Jan. 24, 1902
1886 1883 1863 1867 1882 1859
Dec. 20, 1864
Oct Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb.
Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct.
Oct. 21, 1868
Oct. 16, 1872 Feb. 15, 1888 Feb. 22, 1894
Feb. 17, 1904
323 Feb. 19, 1890 280 Feb. 16, 1887
43
108 15 59 41 181 243
216 220 39 54 152 18
70
138 303 216
367
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Co ItCo
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o
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S:
55
738
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February.
EXPELLED, 1935. P a t m o s Lodge No. 97.—WAYNE H . NUZUM, August 15.
Frontier Lodge No. 104.—CECIL C. SEEVER, August 9. Preston Lodge No. 283—EARL T . KAUFFMAN, February 27. Apollo Lodge No. 297.—JOHN B . NAFZIGER, February 15. La Crosse Lodge No. 330.—THEODORE KIRBY WHITELEY, April l i .
SUSPENDED F O R UNMASONIC CONDUCT. Devon Lodge No. 92.—HALLIE RUBY, April 20.
1935-36.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
739
GRAND LODGES I N CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE GRAND LODGE O P KANSAS; ALSO THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF GRAND SECRETARIES. Alabama
GUY T. SMITH
Montgomery.
Arizona
HARRY A. DRACHMAN
Tucson.
Arkansas
WOODLIEF A. THOMAS
Little Rock.
California Colorado
J O H N WHICHER CHARLES A. PATTON
San Francisco. Denver.
Connecticut
WINTHROPBUCK
Hartford.
Delaware
J O H N F . ROBINSON
Wilmington.
Dist. of Columbia Florida
J. CLAUDE KEIPER J. S. B. MOYER
Washington. Jacksonville.
Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana......
F R A N K F. BAKER CURTIS F . P I K E RICHARD C. DAVENPORT WILLIAM H . SWINTZ.....
Macon. Boise. Harrisburg. .Indianapolis.
Iowa
CHARLES C. H U N T
Cedar Rapids.
Kentucky.. Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts
ALPHEUS E . ORTON D. PETER LAGUENS, JR CONVERS E. LEACH HARRY C. MUELLER FREDERICK W . HAMILTON
Louisville. New Orleans. Portland. Baltimore. Boston.
Michigan
LOU B. WiNSOR
Grand Rapids.
Minnesota
JOHN FISHEL
St. Paul.
Mississippi
EDWARD L. FAUCETTE
Meridian.
Missouri Montana Nebraska , Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico
ARTHUR MATHER LUTHER T. HAUBERG L E W I S E. SMITH VIRGIL M . HENDERSON HARRY M . CHENEY ISAAC CHERRY ALPHEUS A. K E E N
St. Louis. Helena. Omaha. Reno. Concord. Trenton. Albuquerque.
New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio
CHARLES H. JOHNSON J O H N H . ANDERSON WALTER L. STOCKWELL HARRY S. JOHNSON
New York City. Raleigh. Fargo. Cincinnati. Guthrie.
Oklahoma
CLAUDE A. STURGEON
Oregon
D. RuFUS CHENEY
Portland.
Pennsylvania
JOHN A.PERRY
Philadelphia.
Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee
HAROLD L . MCAUSLAN T. ALEX HEISE GEORGE A. PETTIGREW THOMAS E.Doss
Providence. Columbia. Sioux Falls. Nashville.
740
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Texas
WILLIAM B. PEARSON
Waco.
Utah Vermont Virginia
SAM H.GOODWIN ARCHIE S. HARRIMAN JAMES M . C L I F T
Salt Lake City. Burlington. Richmond.
Washington
HORACE WALTER TYLER
Tacoma.
West Virginia
GEORGE S . LAIDLEY
Charleston.
Wisconsin Wyoming
WILLIAM F . WEILER JOSEPH M . LOWNDES
Milwaukee. Casper.
Alberta British Columbia
J. H. W. S. KEMMIS W. A. DEWOLF-SMITH
Calgary. New Westminster.
Canada
W M . MCGREGOR LOGAN
Hamilton.
Chile
AGUSTIN L PALMA
Santiago.
Colombia
ROBERTO CAYON B
Barranquilla.
Costa Rica, C. A Cuba
GEORGE F . BOWDEN JOSE F . CASTELLANOS
San Jose. Havana.
Ecuador England
DR. CLODOVEO ALCIVAR Z P . COLVILLE S M I T H
Guayaquil. London.
Guatemala Honduras
JOSE MARIA LIMA ANTONIO BERMUDEZ M
Guatemala, C. A. Tegrucigalpa.
Ireland
HENRY C. SHELLARD
Dublin.
Manitoba J. H. G. RUSSELL Mexico (York G.'.L.".) FRED T . BERGER
Winnipeg. Mexico, D. F .
New Brunswick
J. T W I N I N G HARTT
St. John.
New South Wales New Zealand Nova Scotia
DAVID CUNNINGHAM H. A.LAMB JAMES C. JONES
Sydney. Auckland. Halifax.
Panama
MACARIO SOLIS
Panama.
Peru Philippine Islands Prince Edward Isl Puerto Rico
H. SOLARI Y HuRTADO TEODORO M . KALAW CHARLES M . WILLIAMS F . G. PEREZ ALMIROTY
Lima. Manila. Charlottetown. San Juan.
Quebec Queensland
W. WALTER WILLIAMSON...Montreal. LESLIE P. MARKS Brisbane.
Salvador, C. A Saskatchewan
MANxraiL VIDAL W.B.TATE
Scotland
THOMAS G . W I N N I N G
Edinburgh.
South Australia Tasmania
CHARLES R . J. GLOVER W. H. STRUTT
Adelaide. Hobart.
Victoria
WILLIAM STEWART
Melbourne.
Western Australia
A. E. JENSEN
Perth.
San Salvador. Jleglna.
1935-36.
GRAND LODGE OF
KANSAS.
741
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS NEAR OTHER GRAND LODGES.
Alabama Alberta Arizona Arkansas..... British Columbia California Canada Chile Colombia Colorado Connecticut Costa Rica Cuba. Delaware Dist. of Columbia Ecuador England Florida Georgia Guatemala Honduras
R.'.W.'., E N C Y F . YEILDING Florence. M.".W." . S. J. BLAIR Calgary. M.'.W.' . JAMES H. BARRETT DouglaS. R.'.W.V. GEORGE W . MCCLELLAND..Grand View. M.'.W.' . ANDREW M C C . CREERY Vancouver. System not recognized. R.'.W. . TIMOTHY C . WARDLEY Elora. R.'.W.', GuiLLERMO M. BELTRAMI..Santiago. Barranquilla. R.'.W.'. ViRGlLlO DE LA CRUZ... Trinidad. R.'.W.'. LEO R. GOTTLIEB R.'.W.'. HOWARD A . MIDDLETON Broad Brook. San Jose. R.'.W.'. ADOLFO CAN AS R.'.W.'. ENRIQUE ELIZAGA PELAEZ. Havana. Wilmington. M.'.W.', A. VICTOR HUGHES Washington. R.'.W.'. WILLIAM H . ROHKMAN R.'.W.'. FERNANDO LUCES CORTES. Guayaquil. London. R.'.W.'. KYNASTON STUDD Jacksonville. ...R.'.W.'. J O H N L . HALL J'ranklin. R.'.W.'. P. T. MCCUTCHEN Guatemala. R.'.W.'. JOSE O. CASTANEDA
R.'.W.'.. FEDERICO C. CANALES Idaho R.'.W. . JOHN W. UPDEGRAFF Illinois R.'.W.'.. GEORGE E. ANDERSON Indiana R.'.W.'.. RUDOLF H. HORST Iowa System not recognized. Ireland R.'.W.'., WILLIAM HUNTER Kentucky R.'.W.'., JAMES D . WHITEAKER Louisiana M.'.W.' . RUDOLPH KRAUSE Maine R.'.W.' . J O H N H . LANCASTER Manitoba M.'.W.' JABEZ MILLER Maryland R.'.W.'.. JACOB ROHRBACH..! Massachusetts R.'.W.'.. FRANK A. N E F F Mexico(YorkG.'.L.'.)..R.'.W.', . CHARLES B . DAY Michigan R.'. W. . WILBUR M . BRUCKER
{ c o p l n ^ " ^ * ^^ Wendell. JIarrisburg. South Bend. Dublin. Cannel City. Lake Charles. Skowhegan. Winnipeg. Frederick. Salem. Tampico. Detroit.
742
Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New South Wales New York New Zealand North Carolina North Dakota Nova Scotia Ohio Oklahoma Oregon ; Panama Pennsylvania Philippine Islands Prince Edward Isl Puerto Rico Quebec Queensland Rhode Island Salvador Saskatchewan Scotland South Australia South Carolina South Dakota Tasmania Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Victoria Virginia Washington Western Australia West Virginia... Wisconsin Wyoming
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
M.'.W.' . MONTREVILLE J. BROWN...St. Paul. R.'.W.'., ROBERT W. HiNTON, JR Lumberton. R.'.W.'. CHARLES L . WOODS RoUa. M.'.W.' . ROBERT J. HATHAWAY Evanston, III. Hastings. R.'.W.'. HENRY H. HEILER Carson City. R.'.W.'. WILLIAM H . CAVELL Dorchester. R.'.W.',, GESNER A . TAYLOR Manchester. R.'.W.'. ROBERT C. LAING Jersey City. M.'.W.' . ARTHUR POTTERTON System not recognized. Sydney. R.'.W.'. ALFRED J. BURBIDGE Richmond Hill. R.'.W.' . WILLIAM B . BARNES Greymouth. R.'.W.'. EARNEST WARNES Dunn. R.'.W.',, ZEBULON V. S N I P E S Bismarck. R.'.W.' . HOWARD J. TAYLOR Halifax. R.'.W . J O H N G . MITCHELL Springfield. M.".W.' . CHARLES L . MINOR Ada. R.'.W.', MAHLON F . MANVILLE Portland. R.'.W." , W A L T E R © . H A I N E S Colon. R.'.W.'. ABRAHAM F R A N K E L System not recognized. Manila. R.'.W.'. HARVEY A. BORDNER R.'.W.'. GEORGE W . MACDONALD....Montague. R.'.W.'. PEDERICO VALL-SPiNOSA....San Juan. Quebec. M.'.W.' . EDWARD A. EVANS Brisbane. R.'.W.'. JAMES C . ROBERTS Providence. R.'.W.'. JOHN R . D E N N I S Sonsonate. R.'.W.'. RAMON QUESADA Regina. R.'.W.'. W. M. MARTIN .Uddington. R.'.W.'. JAMES S . M . GRIEVE R.'.W.'. WILLIAM HENRY ESSEX Adelaide. Woodruff. R.'.W.". M. A. LANFORD Castlewood. R.'.W.'. JAMES B . VAUGHN Hobart. R.'.W.'. DAVID W. WATSON Nashville. R.'.W.'. HALLUM W . GOODLOE Ft. Worth. M.'.W." . JEWEL P . LIGHTFOOT Salt Lake City. M.'.W.*. ARTHUR C. WHERRY Rutland. R.'.W.'. EARL S. WRIGHT K.'.W.'. RICHARD ARNOLD ROWE... Melbourne. Culpeper. M.'.W.' THOMAS W . HOOPER Tacoma. R.'.W.'. WALTER J. THOMPSON West Perth. R.'.W.' . SAMxraiL C. SEINOR Buckhannon. R.'.W.", PARE H . LORENTZ R.'.W.' . CHARLES W . HEIDEMANN.Altoona. System not recognized.
1035-36.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
743
KANSAS.
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES O F OTHER GRAND LODGES NEAR THE GRAND LODGE O P KANSAS. Alabama M.'. W.' JOHN M. KiNKEL Topeka. Alberta W." P A U L M . MARTIN Highland. Arizona R . ' . W.' CLAUD F . YOUNG Fort Scott. Arkansas W.' CLAYTON LEHMAN Newton. British Columbia W." WILLIAM D . P . CAREY Hutchinson. California M.'. W.' WM. EASTON HUTCHiS0N...Garden City. Canada M.'. W." , GEORGE O . FOSTER Lawrence. ChUe W." CHARLES W . WILLIAMS Fort Scott. Colombia .W.' ELLSWORTH B. SEWELL, jR.WiChita. Colorado W.' LAUREN D . RIGG Leon. Connecticut W." CLARENCE R . ATEN Dodge City. Costa Rica W.' CLARENCE E. BIRCH Lawrence. Cuba W." ROY H . CLOSSEN Coffeyville. Delaware
W.'. ELMER S . NANCE
Oswego.
Dist. of Columbia. M. W.'. FERRIS M . H I L L Ecuador M. W / . JAY B . KIRK England R. W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON Florida M W.". ELMER F . STRAIN Georgia w.-. GLICK FOCKELE Guatemala W LuciAN L. CONSTANT Honduras W. F R A N K D . SPERRY Idaho W. JAMES J. NORTON Illinois M.'. W, CHARLES N . FOWLER Indiana M.'. W O W E N J . WOOD Iowa System not recognized.
Belle Plaine.
Ireland
Topeka.
W.". FERDINAND VOILAND
Emporia.
lola. Topeka. Topeka. Le Roy. Ellsworth. Newton. Salina. Topeka.
Kentucky W. . ROBERT H . MONTGOMERY.... Oswego. 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 M.*. W.'. WILLIAM L . BURDICK Lawrence. Mexico (YorkJ _ . _ . , , ALBERT K . WILSON Topeka. G.-. L.-.) y Greenleaf. Michigan M.*. W. . J. FORREST AYRES Topeka. Minnesota W.' , K E N N E T H N . POMEROY Valley Falls. Mississippi W.' GEORGE HARMAN Kansas City. Missouri W." DOUGLAS A. MEREDITH Neodesha. Montana W.' , JAMES H . BEEGLE Clay Center. Nebraska W.' , E A R L T . PYLE Kingman. Nevada W.' FIIANK M . YEOMAN
744
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
New Brunswick W.". HARRY E . PEACH New Hampshire..M.". W.'. JAMES A. CASSLER
Emporia. McPherson.
New New New New
Beloit.
Jersey w . ' . GUY W . BROWN Mexico System not recognized. South Wales W.'. E. GLENN ROBISON York M.'. W.'. GEORGE F . BEEZLEY
New Zealand
W.'. THOMAS C . BABB
North Carolina W.'. R. NELSON LONG North Dakota W. BRUCE GRIFFITH Nova Scotia M. W.'. J O H N MCCULLAGH Ohio
Wyoming
Fredonia.
Hoxie. Wichita. Gsilena.
w.". P H I L I P EUGENE STOTLER...j^®^®^ ^^ .^
Oklahoma W.' DAVID A. NYWALL Oregon R.'. W.', CHARLEY B . E R S K I N E Panama W.'. JAMES E . PORTER Pennsylvania System not recognized. Philippine Islands W.'. ROY G. SHEARER Prince Edward Isl W.' MARION M . MILLER Puerto Rico W.' EDGAR T . FOSTER Quebec W.' CHARLES E . KESLER Queensland M.'. W.* ELRiCK C. COLE Rhode Island W.', FRED N . RAYMOND Salvador W." B E N J A M I N F . H E I S Saskatchewan W.' J O H N B . FLEMING Scotland .W.* HARVEY O . DAVIS South Australia W." RICHARD W . EVANS South Carolina...,M.'. W." OTTO R . SOUDERS South Dakota M.'. W.' CHARLES A. LOUCKS Tasmania M.'. W.' B E N S . PAULEN Tennessee W.', OSCAR A . BROWN Texas M.'. W." GILES H . LAMB Utah W.V ELMER E . E L L I S Vermont W." H E N R Y WALLENSTEIN Victoria W.' CLARENCE M . CROSBY Virginia W.' BARLUS ROMSTEDT Washington W.' STANFORD M . SMART Western Australia... M.'. W.". THOMAS G. FITCH West Virginia M.'. W.'. J O H N W . NEILSON Wisconsin
Gridley. Girard.
M.'. W.'. JAMES H. WENDORFF
System not recognized.
Formoso. Cimarron.
Kansas City. Abilene. Longton. Colony. Williamsburg
Great Bend. Lawrence. Leavenworth. Hamilton. Anthony.
Dodge City. Wichita. Lakin.
Independence. McDonald.
Yates Center Hutchinson. .Wichita. St. Francis. Ottawa. Zenda.
.Wichita. Concordia. Leavenworth
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH —OF—
M.-. W.-. OTTO R. SOUDERS, GRAND MASTER OF MASONS OF KANSAS, February 21, 1935, to February 20, 1936.
By R.\ W.'. ALBERT K. WILSON, Grand Secretary Emeritus.
The Masonic record made a p a r t of this brief sketch of the life of M.'. W.'. Brother OTTO R . SOUDEBS is in itself a mute witness concerning his many years of unselfish devotion in the cause of Freemasonry. Almost from the time he first saw Masonic light until he laid aside the Purple of our Fraternity, "so worthily worn," our records reveal t h a t his official service in the several branches of Masonry is one of the most outstanding in the annals of the Craft in this jurisdiction. His official responsibilities began only a little more than one month after he w a s raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason, and without a single exception he has been serving in an official capacity in one or more of our Masonic Bodies every year since t h a t time-—an unbroken record of twenty-six years. It will be noted that although he has completed his term as Grand Master of Masons in Kansas, he still continues a s a faithful worker in the Vineyard of Freemasonry. As a personal friend and co-worker in all the several branches of the Fraternity I can truthfully state that Brother SOUDERS carries with him in his daily life, both as a Mason and citizen, those teachings of uprightness and honesty which are the very foundation of our time honored Institution. Bom of parents whose ancestors were of the finer class of early settlers in this country, our Grand Master is an honor to them, his country and the Order over which he now presides. His father was of the old Hollander stock and his mother of Scotch-Irish descent. Their forbears were of early Colonial stock and were attached to the cause of the Colonies during the Revolutionary War. His father. Rev. J. A. SOIIDERS, a Methodist minister, served in the Civil War and was living a t Hamilton, Illinois, in 1886 when, on October 8th, our Grand Master, OTTO R . SOUDERS, was bom.
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In 1896 the family moved to Cheney, Kansas, ÂŁind engaged in farming. During their residence there our M.'. W.'. Brother passed through the gjrade schools of Cheney, graduated from the Wichita High School and later studied law at Kansas University, where he received the degree of LL.B. For more than two years after securing his degree he engaged in newspaper work, after which he formed a law partnership with his brother, CLYDE E . SouDERS, now one of the ranking law firms of Wichita. In June, 1914, he married Miss GUSTA KROEKER of Cheney, who has proved in every way a worthy helpmate for our Grand Master in forming and maintaining a fine Christian home. To this union have been b o m three children, ROBERT WINSTON, PAUL GARNBHi and HELEN J U N E SOUDERS, who give promise of emulating the example of their Christian parents. As a member of The H a r r y Street Methodist Episcopsd Church of Wichita, M.". W.'. Brother SOUDERS has always taken an active part in its work, having been the teacher of a boys' class and also of the Men's Bible Class, of which he is now the head. He has also served on the Board of Stewards and as Trustee and E ^ a n c i a l Secretary. In connection with his work for the Methodist Church he is serving a s the Secretary of the Southwest Kansas Conference and was for several years a trustee of Wesley Hospittil. I n civic matters he served as a Regent of Wichita University since its organization and for several years was on the Board of Education. MASONIC RECORD. A N C I E N T CRAFT
MASONRY,
MORTON LODGE N O . 2 5 8 , CHENEY, K A N S A S :
Initiated, May 4,1909. Passed, June 15,1909. Raised, November 16,1909. Secretary, 1910. Dimitted, J a n u a r y 17,1911. WICHITA LODGE NO. 9 9 , WICHITA, K A N S A S :
Admitted, March 20,1911. Junior Steward, 1911. Senior Steward, 1912. Junior Deacon, 1913. Senior Deacon, 1914. Jimior Warden, 1915. Senior Warden, 1916. Master, 1917.
1935-36.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
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Grand Junior Deacon, 1919. Grand Senior Deacon, 1931. Grand Junior Warden, 1932. Grand Senior Warden, 1933. Deputy Grand Master, 1934. Grand Master, 1935. Committee Service. Committee on Jurisprudence: Member, 1923, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930. Committee on Necrology: Chairman, 1924. CAPITULAH. WICHITA CHAPTER NO. 33, WICHITA, KANSAS :
Mark Master, October 27,1911. Past Master, November 10,1911. Most Excellent Master, November 10,1911. Royal Arch, November 24,1911. Master 1st Veil, 1912. Master 2nd Veil, 1913. Master 3rd Veil, 1917. Scribe, 1918. King, 1919. High Priest, 1920. GRAND CHAPTER :
Grand Marshal, 1926. Grand Captain of the Host, 1927. Grand Scribe, 1928. Deputy Grand High Priest, 1929. Grand High Priest, 1930. ORDER OF H I G H PRIESTHOOD :
Received at Topeka, March 16, 1920. Com,m,ittee Service. Committee on Chartered Chapters and Chapters U.D.: Member, 1921, 1922, 1923. Committee on Jurisprudence: Member, 1924, 1925; Chairman, 1931, 1932; Member, 1933; Chairman, 1934, 1935. Special Committee: Member, 1932. Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: Member, 1932. Special Committee on Ritual: Chairman, 1933; Member, 1934, 1935. Special Committee on Triennial: Member, 1935.
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CRYPTIC. W I C H I T A COUNCIL N O . 12, WICHITA, KANSAS :
Royal Master, November 28,1911. Select Master, November 28,1911. Super Excellent Master, November 28,1911. Steward, 1913. Deputy Master, 1918. Master, 1919. GRAND COUNCIL:
Grand Steward, 1921. Grand Custodian of Work, 1922. Grand Conductor of Council, 1923. Grand Captain of Guard, 1924. Grand Principal Conductor of Work, 1925. Deputy Grand Master, 1926. Grand Master, 1927. Committee Committee Conamittee Committee
Committee Service. on New Councils: Chairman, 1918,1919,1920. on Jurisprudence: Member, 1930. on Reports of Grand Officers: Chairman, 1931. on Necrology: Chairman, 1933.
CHRISTIAN KNIGHTHOOD. MOUNT OLIVET COMMANDERY NO. 12, WICHITA, K A N S A S :
Red Cross, January 12,1912. Knight Templar, January 24, 1912. Knight of Malta, March 29,1912. Warder, 1920. Senior Warden, 1921. Captain General, 1922. Generalissimo, 1923. Commander, 1924. GRAND COMMANDERY :
Grand Captain of the Guard, 1933. Grand Warder, 1934. Grand Sword Bearer, 1935. Com,mittee Service. Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: Member, 1924; Chairman, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928. Speci£d Committee on Ways and Means for raising Educational Loan IFimd: Chairman, 1924. Committee on Jurisprudence: Chairman, 1929,1932. Committee on Necrology: Chairman, 1930. Committee on Finance: Chairman, 1931.
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Beatfjg Buring ttje l^ear 1935. Leavenworth No. 2.—Martin J. Flannary, March 24: Herman Hutchcraft, Oct. 15; Hartman Schneider, Dec. 2; Fred Somraers, Sept. 16; Willis Uline, Aug. 27; Leon E. Whitlock, Oct. 31. Wyandotte No. 5.—John J. Basnett, March 20; Charles M. Brown, Jan. 13; Edward R. Callender, July 24; Walter H. Campbell, July 1; William H. Deck, Sept. 18; John Fecht, June 21; Robert Fields, Oct. 29; Joseph A. Halamick, Jan. 8; George A. Heinzman, June 8; Harry D. Hubbard, Oct. 19; August Hlatky, March 30; James S. Kerr, June 5; Glen A Kinley, June 23; Charles U. Lippert, Feb. 26; Frederick E. Mead, March 11; Paul C. Metz, Dec. 22; Willis N. Parrott, July 4: Alfred Pullar, July 14; Harry R. Rashbaum, Nov. 11, 1934 Charles R. Ruf, May 21; John J. Schmidt, March 20 Horatio N. Strait, Nov. 24; Elmer A. Stunz, April 21 Reed G. Stone, Feb. 9; Prosper A. Twiss, Aug. 1 Grafton D. Whitaker, April 4. Kickapoo No: i.—George W. Brown, March 2; Henry C. King, Feb. 8. Washington No. 5.—Charles R. Chandler, June 8; William I. Gale, Oct. 6. Lawrence No. 6.—George E. Hutson, Sept. 27; George W. Jones, May 2; Roy J. Martin, Aug. 15; Wilbur H. McKone, Dec. 15. Union No. 7.—Louis Ashley, June 12; Lilburn P. Folck. Sr., Aug. 28; Thomas B. Kennedy, Feb. 18; Leonard Wingfield, Jan. 22. Rising Sun No. 8.—Charles A. Black, Sept. 26; Chauncey B. Chamberlain, Dec. 23; Horace G. Cohn, April 13: Dudley C. Congdon, Jan. 7; William F. Fortney, Oct. 11; Harry C. LaMunyon, Feb. 23; Jesse M. Meacham. Oct. 21; Harold A. Mitchell. March 12; William E. Newman, June 3; Charles L. Roodhouse, Feb. 26: Moma R. Taylor, June 20; Edward Warbasse, Nov. 28. Acacia No. 9.—David E. Conner, April 5; Frank T. Evans, Aug. 23; Arvin S. Olin, March 26: August J. Pierson, Sept. 11; Lloyd L. Stanley, Aug. 22. King Solomon No. 10.—Edwin W. Davis, Feb. 3; Amos Goodjohn, March 13; William A. Nickson, Nov. 11: John Wilhart, , 1933. Jewell No. 11.—^William A. Matson, June 17. Emporia No. IS.—Roger L. Chestnut, Nov. 23; Robert F. Cross. Tan. 19; Floyd Hagins, Jan. 14; Halbert Haslee. June 8; James G. Kirkwood, March 14; John H. Lawrence, Feb. 18; Frank J. Logsdon. Aug. 16; Davillo Spade, Dec. 10; Lloyd Stanley, Aug. 10. Oskaloosa No. H.—Samuel D. Crawford, Nov. 4; Amos H. Leech, March 20; Jesse C. Root, May 26.
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DEATHS—Continued. Great Bend No. IS.—Arch L. Bell, July 21; Robert Essmiller, March 18; Guy M. Gunn, June 19; William G. Merritt, April 14; Edgar P. Owen, Nov. 4; William L. Townsley, Jan. 31; Hugii A. Wilson, Sept 30. Lafayette No. 16.—James P. Cavanagh, Sept 22; Robert P. Evans, Feb. 28; Harry L. Heath, Jan. 28; Harold H. Higginbottom, July 21; Lloyd E. McFarl£ine, Sept. 26; Charles L. Root, Aug. 3. Topeha No. 17.—Robert B. Austin, April 7; Robert H. Brentnall, Sept 15; Eudolphus W. Copelin, June 17; Calvin B. Fleming, Oct. 12; Joseph Z. Florence, Jan 30; John F. Kaho, May 22: John W. Luke, March 7 Henry Martin, March 10; Frederick W. S. Matheson May 5; Samuel S. McFadden, May 5; Archibald L. Mullin, April 6; Archie Stone, Aug. 26; Olen W. Tayler, Feb. 8. Ottawa No. 18.—Francis L. Beard, March 4; William P. Brooks, April 2: Albertus V. Cobb, July 22; John P. Fish, Nov. 21; William B. Johnson, Jan. 18; Lafe C. Jones, Nov. 24; Robert B. McConahey, Oct. 2; John D. Mcintosh, Oct 24; Perry F. Peterson Dec. 11; Dedrick F . Seevers, Aug. 20. Olathe No. 19.—^William C. Harp, May 13; Franklin R. Lanter, Oct 25. Valle]/ Falls No. SI.—Joseph B. Hill, July 6. Melvem No. 22.—George P. Main, Dec. 20; Arthur R. Ball, April 2. Palmyra No. 23.—Loren S. Zook, Jan. 26; William H. Huff, Nov. 24. Osage Valley No. 2k.—John S, Lowe, Jan. 31: Robert B. McClain, Dec. 26: Levy B. Meek, Sept. 5; Elisha C. Pace, July 31: Dexter E. Root, Dec. 3; Henry G. Stouder, Sept. 7. Neosho No. 27.—Francis E. Ransome, March 20. Pacific No. 29.—James H. Andrews, Sept. 24. Towanda No. SO.—^William R. McCIure, Jan. 9. Auburn No. 32.—^William Dickson, April 15; Fred W. Fritsche, Feb. 21. Hiawatha No. 35.—Robert D. Corken, Jan. 6; Halcomb A. Fairchild, Nov. 5. Council Grove No. 36.—Jerome Blowers, April 12; John W. Drake, June 18: Henry L. Isbell, May 18: Rufus M. Watkins, April 5; William H. White, Sr., Feb. 7. Paola No. 37.—Dederick G. Anderson, Jan. 11; Warren Bryan, April 13; Jesse M. Lyder, Sr., March 1. lola No. 38.—Robert M. Braden, June 18; Walter S. Canatsey. May 30; William S. Hurlock, Oct. 2; Edwin W. Robinson, April 29. Seneca No. 39.—Charles Barnard, Oct. 27.
DEATHS—Continued. De Soto No. .40.—William Hiddleston, Dec. 28. Holton No. .42.—William E. Brown, Jan. 3; Henry S. Hancuff, Jan. 25; William W. Gabel, March 30; Guy L. Hursh, Oct. 2; Clarence E. Myers, Oct. 12. Nickerson No. iS.—James J. Bright, Nov. 13; Edwin R. Hurd, June 22. Delphian No. H-—Harry F. Cochran, Dec. 1; Jesse Dotts, Jan. 24; Ardin L. Hawley, Oct. 28; Charles H. Kennedy, July 9; Charles F. Weckel, Sept. 29. Easton No. 1/5.—Robert S. Cook, June 30. Nine Mile No. If9.—David L. Campbell, March 5; Fred W. Overton, Feb. 22; Ellsworth T. Owens, June 30. Orient No. 51.—Chester A. Beach, June 22; Ben Blow, April 2; Henry F . Brandon, Feb. 1; Harry J. Brockman, April 13; Charles H. Brownell, June 24; Harvey B. Buffum, June 7; William A Dickinson, May 23; Lewis H. Gest, April 15; Loren E. Goodwin, May 27; William G. Greer, Feb. 28; Wesley C. Jones, Aug. 2; James L. Kennedy, Dec. 29; Kenneth G. Lewis, April 17; C. Bedford Mitchell, April 29; George E. Moeser, Sept. 20; Reese V. Morrison, Oct. 20; Fred C. Oberer. April 6; Floyd Perkins, July 3; Stanley J. Powell, Sept. 23; Alfred B. Quinton, Aug. 1; A M. Reynolds, Jan. 6; Alfred A. Rodgers, May 9; Frank A Rumatz, Oct. 8; Charles A. Sandmeyer, June 6; Walter O. Schaeftler, Jan. 26; William O. Shaffer, June 21; John T. Shaw, Nov. 21; Frederick W. Shrives, May 11; John H. Snyder, Aug. 6; Evan Thomas, Sept. 17; Bernard H. Tobias, Nov. 22; Elbert A Wall, May 2; Charles Younggreen, March 22. Pottawatomie No. 52.—Joseph L. Blaylock, Nov. 22; Bert Levett, March 1. Wetmore No. 5S.—^William Stevenson, Jan. 29. Mission Hills No. 5!i.—John A Keck, Sept. 1. Troy No. 55.—Robert S. Dinsmore, Aug. 27; John S. Norman, Aug. 8; Henry W. Ramsey, May 17. Spring Hill No. 56.—Fred C. Machin, March 4, 1934. McCracken No. 58.—Owen F. McKittrick, Sept. 19. SaltvlUe No. 59.—Henry M. Jones, Feb. 11. Salina No. 60.—Samuel T. Blades, May 6; George Blake. April 4; Frederick R. Blodgett, March 13; Samuel R. Bragg, Nov. 7; Herman Frenzel, Sept. 4; Hans W. Hansen, July 30; James A Henderson, Sept. 12; Charles F. McAdams, June 1; William H. McDowell, Sept. 9; Clarence E. Mercer, Jan. 3; Hans C. Nicholson, May 5; Frederick H. Quincy, July 14; Louis S. Rosenwald, July 4; Alva M. Shields, Sept. 6; Arthur P. Taylor, March 19; Richard H. Turtle, Feb. 17; Elmer F. Williams, Nov. 21; Frederick G. Wilson, May 28. La Cygne No. 61.—J. Monroe Martin, July 6.
DEATHS—Conlinued. Ridueway No. 62.—Ulice C. Butel, Aug. 27; Lanta D. Crawford, Jan. 26; Hiram S. Jenkins, April 23; Solomon J. Trout, Feb. 24. Adams No. 63.—George Albrecht, April 7; Henry J. B. Evans-Lombe, April 25; William S. Reamer, Sept. 21. Wathena No. 6i.—Charles R. Guy, March 16; Frederick Lehman, Feb. 9. Gardner No. 65.—Miles N. Satchell, Dec. 17. Burlington No. 66.—Edwin C. Davis, Dec. 19; William B. Mather, Sept. 12. Frankfort No. 67.—John F. Harper, Oct. 24; John J. Kieffer, June 30. Hiram No. 68.—^William F. Bailey, Sept. 7; Delphos L. Berry, June 2; William H. Franks, March 15: John H. Hershfield, Dec. 11; Ralph R. Richmond, Sept. 7: Joseph F. Seymour, July 22. Carbondale No. 70.—Frank E. Blood. July 26. Baxter No. 71.—Albert L. Gemeinhardt, Dec. 25: Charles R. Stump, Nov. 4. Huron No. 72.—Emil Olson, July 10. Chetopa No. 73.—Edward E. Corderman. Oct. 21: Sigmund Lehman, March 28; Benjamin F. Roe, Feb. 17. Mystic Tie No. 74.—Elmer E. Klahr, April 6: William D. Nibel, July 24. Wamego No. 75.—Harry L. Cline, Feb. 7; Robert Ginder, March 25. Erie No. 76.—Dilbert L. Alderson, Dec. 15; Herman F. Cory, Dee. 27. Delta No. 77.—William E. Lusk, July 10; Maurice B. Skinner, Dec. 6. Corinthian No. 79.—Andrew M. Brady, March 19: William H. Lord, Feb. 2; Charles Lyons, Dec. 19. Zeredatha No. SO.—Walter W. Austin, April 3; John W. Campbell, Nov. 24; William B. Penny, May 18. New Albany No. 81.—Albert L. Zeverty, Nov. 30. Tuscan No. 82.—William J. Bradley, Dec. 26; Warren W. Finney, June 6; John P. Gray, Sept. 8; Clark L Moore, Jan. 26. Doric No. 85.—John W. Butts, April 22. Jefferson No. 8.4.—Charles O. Bates, Feb. 20; Edward C. Lindsay, May 22. Sutton No. 85.—John H. Sisco, June 20.
DEATHS—Continued. Sunflower No. 86.—Charles M. Ayler, Oct. 30; Seth W. Chase, Jr., Nov. 28; Otis Dudley, Nov. 25; Peter Friis, Dec. 3; William J. Hapgood, July 22; Ole S. Harris, June 7; Albert J. Humphrey, Sept. 12; Joseph C. Roland, April 8; Ben L. Row, April 12; James K. Newberry, Aug. 4; Charles B. Poenisch, Oct. 13; William S. Shaffer, March 18; Charles H. Spencer, April 23; Jacob A. Waldman, March 27; Frank Werner, Jr., Oct. 4; Edward D. Wood, March 8. Eureka No. 88.—Samuel H. Evans, Nov. 22; Edgar D. Furse, June 1; Richard Taylor, Jan. 23. Home No. 89.—George W. Browning, Dec. 23; Peter Hope. Oct. 9; Eueben E. Mather, May 10. Golden Rule No. 90.—Earl Akers, Jan. 15; Charles W. Chapman, March 7; John W. Cosby, Dec. 20; John Drake, Dec. 22; Gorden M. Kinne, Oct. 8; Fred Krauss. Oct. 3; Henry W. Mauney, Nov. 19; William T. McLaughlin, Jan. 25; John A. Sheetz, June 5; James F. Van Nice, Jan. 8; William D. Webb, Oct. 15; John S. Zinn, Dea 10. Marysville No. 91.—David W. Conger, Jan. 1; Robert C. Guthrie, Aug. 12; Charles L. Horr, May 18. Devon No. 9S.—John H. Cooley, June 11; C. Fleming Shoemaker, April 25. Girard No. 93.—Gideon Coulter. April 15; Fred J. Jackson, Oct. 9; Thomas L. McWilllams, Jan. 20; Clarence J. Trigg, April 28; William C. Veatch, March 28. Harmony No. 9li.—Edward A Chick, May 24; Charles C. Hubbell, Dec 1. Constellation No. 95.—^William M. Carr, Jan. 23; Hudson B. Gardner, Feb. 21; James M. Kennedy, June 21; Mark S. Kisor, Sept. 28. Delaware No. 96.—Peter Sandberg, Feb. 4; George Zeller. Aug. 21. Patmos No. 97.—John T. Cantrell, Sept. 14; Donald N. Evans, April 5; John R. Harker, Oct. 10; Frank B. McDaniel, Feb. 8: Edward C. Rutherford, Sept. 28. 1933; George T. Scott, July 15; Elijah O. Summers. June 17; Joseph A Welte, Feb. 5. Benevolent No. 98.—^Benjamin F. Brenneman, March 20; Samuel R. Busche, March 16; Henry P. Hesselbrock, June 27; William E. Howard, Jan. 8: Robert J. Logan. Feb. 24; Millard B. McCleskey, Feb. 1; Samuel H. Paul, May 23; Harry S. Taylor, Oct. 5. Wichita No. 99.—John W. Batchelder, May 12; William J. Beaver, April 10; William K. Bertsche. Oct. 14; Samuel L. Cox, May 10; Howard Dull, Aug. 18; John H. Freeman, Oct. 7; Paul A Gardner, May 28; Isaac W. Gill, May 7; John H. Howard, Feb. 5; Frank A Hubbell, Aug. 29: Arthur E. Manspeaker, Feb. 27; Ralph L. Merrow. Feb. 2; James Miles. June 30; Albert W. Sickner, Jan. 10: Albert B. Solter, July 6: George Sterling, June 20; William O. Sternberg, March 9; Richard B. Wentworth, March 23; John Wilkin. April 1.
DEATHS—ConUnued. Prudence No. 100.—McDonald Caldwell, May 26; Charles Dowd, Nov. 17. Euclid No. 101.—Omar L. Doud, Nov. 3; Richard B. Vail, Dec 18; George W. White, Jr., Aug. 13. Keystone No. lOS.—Delmore L. Blngaman, April 6; William H. Lape, Oct. 2; Frank W. Read, Dec. 20; Francis W. Walden, June 1. Cedar No. lOS.—Arthur N. Broyles, Dec. 29; Richard W. Duncan, April 5; Frank J. Golobay, Jan. 11; Stephen T. Slane, Nov. 24. Frontier No. lOi.—Charles H. Miller, Aug. 15. Solomon City No. 105.—Joseph E. Baughman, March 23; Nicol Young, Jan. 31. Fidelity No. 106.—Max O. Stuelpner, Dec. 15. Fortitude No. 107.—Charles A. Chandler, May 18; David O. Cripps, March 21; James F. Inscho, Aug. 24: Charles F. Johnson, Jan. 7; John S. McQuiston, Jan. 2. Memphis No. 108.—^William F. Brown, Nov. 5. Americus No. 109.—John B. Brickell, Aug. 31; Charles S. Gibson, April 10. Winfield No. 110.—Fied Ballein, Jan. 5; Irvin W. Randall, Feb. 24; Joseph C. Sisson, June 6; William J. Welfelt, Nov. 20. •Hesperian No. lii.—William S. Attebury, Feb. 27; Roy S. James, Sept. 12; Henry F. Pratt, Nov.-3; Ulysses G. Stewart, Jan. 27. Blue Valley No. 112.—James M. Layton, April 15; John C. Rohr, Feb. 5. St. John's No. lis.—Frank P. Aslin, June 3; Charles A. Boggs, May 1; William J. Carlson. April 23: Joseph M. Decker, Dec. 21; William A. Dehner, Dec. 3; James E. Olmstead, Sept. 30; Willis W. Pitts, Nov. 5; Andrew Seller, Sept. 26; Fred D. Wade, Jan. 23. Excelsior No. 115.—Sherman Ramsey, Feb. 1. Parsons No. 117.—Elmer L. Gallea, March 6: Harry E. Heuby, May 25; John T. McAdams, Feb. 7; Llwellen T. Richards, Dea 3; Joseph Shreck, Jan. 21; Albert W. Taylor, June 7, 1934: Byron D. Tower, April 29; Charles F. Turner, Jan. 30. Altoona No. 118.—Arthur C. Bowen, July 11; Elmer A. Debolt, Dec. 27; Oscar M. Lloyd, Jan. 18. Halcyon No. 120.—Clyde L. Appleby. May 29; Albert H. Cartwright, Feb. 16; Joseph L. Hammond, May 8. Woodson No. i2i.—Oliver C. McMahon, April 26. Clifton No. 122.—Vinnie S. Becker, May 18. Republic No. IBS.—Benjamine F. Githens, Aug. 25. Munden No. 188.—David R. Laport, June 27.
DEATHS—Continued. Belleville No. 129.—Arthur A. Baldwin, Feb. 21; William E. Wilbert, Sr., Jan. 31. Polar Star No. ISO.—Richard Hemphill, April 14. Crescent No. IS5.—William B. Craig, Feb. 10; Charles L. Listen, Oct. 29: William B. Osborne, Sept. 13; Glenn W. Thurston, April 17; Jonathon W. Turner, Sept. 12. Clay Center No. ISJ,.—Elmer E. Hoopes, April 9; Rex. E. Welsh, Sept. 9. Lenexa No. 135.—Charles E. Bradshaw, June 26; Joseph Edgington, June 18. Vesper No. 156.—Robert R. Nelson, Sept. 23; Ert Able Stone, Jan. 16. Cherryvale No. 137.—George A. Beebee, Jr., March 20; Jesse O. Bushong, Dec. 9; Joshua A. Colaw, Sept. 16; Benjamine F. Glassmire, May 11; David H. Glore, Nov. 4; Thompson L. Shanton, May 2; Josiah B. Standley. Sept. 26. Sedgwick No. 139.—James M. Mclntire, Nov. 25; Eugene Trege, July 19. Reno No. UO.—T. McCabe Brown, March 3: Atler M. Buser, Nov. 10: Frederick C. Chilver, March 26; John E. Clickner, Nov. 8: Charles M. Davis, Dec. 1; Oscar W. Gunning, Oct. 14; Phillip H. Hostutler, April 19; William H. Lewis, Feb. 19; Roscoe B. Owens, Jan. 15: Fred Savage, Nov. 25; Samuel H. Sidlinger, Dec. 28; Theodore D. Talmadge, March 7. Signal No. 1.^1.—William Gilman, Feb. 21; George Skidmore, May 12. Newton No. HZ.—Charles J. Baer, Nov. 4; Hollis B. Bartlett. July 23: Jacob A. Benfer, July 21; William J. Boyle, Jan. 30; Hiram L. Brannon, Feb. 21; Cyrus H. Burke, Feb. 6; Andrew F. Cole, Oct. 13; George G. Derby, Aug. 25; Henry N. Dixon, Jan. 16; El wood A. Finch, Sept. 6; John W. Finnell, June 12; Frank D. Kaufman, Jan. 11; James Owens, May 1; William S. Phillips, May 2: John D. Smith, May 24: Walter J. Trousdale, Dec. 10; Samuel D. Wilcox, April 15. Minneapolis No. US.—Arthur L. Cludas, Aug. 13. Gilead No. m.—Fred C. Coffield, March 18; Andrew J. Dodd, June 5; Harvey S. Johnson, Oct. 28: Edward A. Kerr, Feb. 19; Louis J. Muender, May 24; Harry B. Peery, Feb. 27. Mt. Vernon No. US.—Lowell E. Cooper. July 24; Charles B. Kern, April 6; Julian Nance, April 6. Ellsworth No. U6.—Harry K. Parll, Aug. 30; Fred L. Rice. Sept. 12; Harry L. Rice, July 7; George T. Tremble. April 6. Centre No. J.}7.—Henderson S. Martin, July 9. Wakeeney No. US.—Frank H. Bumham, June 21; James J. Drummond, Feb. 10.
DEATHS—Continued. Wellington No. 150.—Harry G. Hartzell, Dec. 10; Richard B. Patterson, July 18; Frank J. Pilant, Oct. 19; Everett B. Taylor, Feb. 25; William H. Watson, Nov. 9. Douglass No. 151.—^William A. Sample, Dec. 17; Archibald F. Stanley, Feb. 2; Webb Warner, Sept. 19. Lebo No. 152.—Harry P. Brower, Jan. 9; John M. Dunfield, Feb. 1; William S. Jacoby, Sept. 25; Thomas Knight, April 23. Luray No. 153.—William H. Lindsay, Oct. 22. Lincoln No. 15i.—Christian F. Bernhardt, Feb. 14; Alfred Hultner, March 2; Harry H. Pagan, March 20; Edward M. Starbuck, May 25. Hope No. IBB.—Austin J. Kimzey, May 3; Herman F. Rosenow, Feb. 23; Abe Steinberger, April 22; Thomas E. Thompson, Oct. 1. Dexter No. 1B6.—Harry E. Carr, June 29; John T. Hart, Sept. 1& Haven No. iSr.—Clark B. Wilson, Dec. 8. Active No. 158.—George W. Snell, July 1. Robinson No. 159.—Irvin V. Camblin, Jan. 31; Calvin F. Martindale, Aug. 22; Daniel P. Maxwell, April 7. Sabetha No. 162.—Henry E. Burke, Dec. 14; William I. Neil, Sept. 8; Charles S. Ralston, Nov. 5. Atteood No. 16i.—^William N. Teers, March 9. Oxford No. 165.—John W. Harter, May 22. Farmers No. 166.—George H. Hungerford, Jan. 17. Lamed No. 167.—James M. Grove, April 5: Harvey M. Lawton, Feb. 14; Alvus H. Moffet, Aug. 17. Parkerville No. 168.—Thomas W. Whiting, Oct. 16; Will S. William, June 24. Sterling No. 171.—Eldon R. Amend. Aug. 5; James M. Coulter, Nov. 15; Lawrence L. Lyon, Aug. 9. McPherson No. 172.—Albert E. Lawson, June 13. Belle Plaine No. 173.—Benjamin S. Forsythe, March 19; William K. Morgan, Sept. 22. Western Star No. 174.—Fred W. Moore, April 9; Edward V. Stone, May 13; Roy R. Williams, June 21. Kirwin No. 175.—Joseph W. Reynolds, Dec. 30. Prairie Queen No. 176.—Raymond Domino, Riissell No. 177.—Alexander L. Brown, Sept. 11; Arch L. Taylor, Jan. 17; Norton A. Turner, Aug. 18; Hiram H. Wentworth, April 23. Mt. Moriah No. 179.—George F. Goddard, March 31; Marshall D. Weltner, Oct. 30. Bennington No. 180.—Charles F. Lindgren,
DEATHS—Continued. Lenora No. ISl.—Faye E. Gaither, Nov. 11. Burrton No. 182.—John Swanson, April 27. GaylOTd No. 18S.—Chiarles M. Davis, Dec. 8; Albert C. Grlsier, March 16; Castle M. Keeler, Aug. 2. Phillipsburg No. ISi.—Henry Roach, Feb. 12; Wilbur W. Roach, Oct. 15; Warren W. Smith, April 17; Melven A. Spaulding, Nov. 25. Pittsburg No. i87.—Ernest H. Batten, Nov. 18; William W. Heine, April 28; Millard H. Dickinson, March 1; David L. Dunn, April 10; John W. Griffiths, Jan. 21; John Hay, Nov. 13; John W. Krauter, July 13; Carl W. Lehman, March 5; Stanslius W. Lontkowsky, Aug. 30: George C. Lowderbaugh, Feb. 27; Harley G. Meyers, Dec. 21; Frederick H. Miner, Jan. 9; Christopher C. Rogers, Jan. 13; James G. Rupard, July 13; Frank D. Russell, Dec. 22; Leon C. Sylvester, Feb. 3; Guy E. Tucker, June 14; William H. Wallace, Aug. 10. Onaga No. 188.—^Walter W. McClain, April 12; Lawrence B. Mitchell, Feb. 20. Newahcuba No. 189.—James F. Huey, Aug. 29; Hugo V. Toepffer. May 4. Henri No. 190.—Chester A. Freeman, Dec. 28. Walnut Valley No. 191.—^Bertram Barnd, Feb. 18; Frank Buckman, Nov. 28; Henry W. Johnson, Dec. 6. Royal No. 192.—Jonathan E. Buckley, Feb. 23; Louis C. Pepin, May 20. Hartford No. 19S.—James E. Baxter, April 27; Frank L. Hovious, July 6. Galena No. IBl/.—John F. Morrison, Jan. 24: William A. Stone, Feb. 15: Edward J. Tutty, Dec. 16; Gilbert D. Wisner, Aug. 23. Hays No. 395.—Herbert W. Chittenden, April 11; Adie R. Crissman, Sept. 27; John T. Morrison, March 6. Madison No. 196.—Victor E. Larson. Nov. 8; James W. Mouser, Dec. 13; James L. XJhl, Aug. 16. Canton No. 197.—William M. Edgerton. Sept. 10; Charle.'? M. Gray. Feb. 28; James M. Ledbetter, April 26: William S. Whitlock, Oct. 14. Blue Bill No. 198.—Solomon E. AUgood, April 1. Norton No. 199.—Isaac N. Cope, Oct. 28: Eli G. Havens, July 19; Edlebert J. Knapp, Feb. 13. Anthony No. 200.—^William G. Amett, Aug. 1: Frank Way. Sept. 12. Mulvane No. 201.—Harry O. Ayers, Oct. 6: Charles M. Carter, May 6; Carl H. Eccarms, Oct. 9: Samuel P. Foudray, April 18.
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DEATHS—Conliniied. Sumner No. 203.—Barton A. Fletcher, July 4: Oscar W. Johnson, Oct. 2; William S. Jones, Jan. 17: Robert H. Massengill, Dec. 30: Nathan Metheny, May 4: Richard W. Reese, Dec. 7: Levi B. Stump, Oct. 18: Orville L. Sullivan, Dec. 1. Downs No. 201,.—David O. Bancroft, Feb. 7: Robert J. Dunlap, Oct. 31: Sidney Pitt, June 16. Eminence No. 205.—Albert M. Dorman, Jan. 27: William B. Parmeter, Sept. 21: Delno C. Robinson, Feb. 3; William A. Waugh, July 10. Harper No. 206.—Charles W. Hester, June 10. Occidental No. 207.—Edd E. Curl, Jan. 18: Robert A. Patterson, Sept. 6; John H. Walker, Aug. 5. Friendship No. 208.—Milo J. Polsley, Aug. 7. Brookville No. 209.—Ross B. Anderson, Feb. 9: Page Atkinson, Oct. 9. Olive Branch No. 21.2.—George J. Page, Aug. 7: George W. Pattrick, Oct. 3. Sincerity No. 211).—John W. Overman, Jan. 23. Hiattville No. 216.—Harry O. Armstrong, Aug. 25. Ellinwood No. 217.—Harry S. Caul, Feb. 18: Clayton A. Meinhardt, Dec. 14. Landmark No. 218.—John S. Mayginnes, May 19. Lewis No. 220.—Ezra S. Corrie, May 18. Lebanon No. 221.—Charles F. Goodwin, May 5: Hershel E. Kannier, Sept. 26. St. Bernard No. 222.—George Anderson, July 19: Arnold Beaumont, Dec. 6: Heber R. Brown, Jan. 27: Hugo B. Fisher, Oct. 8: John F. Henderson, April 3: Anthony B. Houdek, Oct. 18: Charles A. Milton, March 2: Charles F. Noll, April 5: John S. Rush, April 22: Arthur C. Scales, Oct. 3. Joppa No. 223.—Andrew N. Henry, Nov. 29. Anchor No. 221,.—Claude E. Hayes, Jan. 11. Siloam No. 225.—Edward P. Bates. June 30: Melvin K. Beveridge, April 27; Erastus H. Crosby, March 8: Thomas H. Cutsinger. June 10: Thomas C. E. Hunter, Jan. 12: Alexander B. Jeffrey, Jan. 25: Charles C. Keeble, July 26: Fred A. Koester, Dec. 23: Frank L. Loveland, March 10: Clifford Lowe, Oct. 13: Robert E. McPhillamey, Dec. 24: John W. Nowers. Oct. 24: Ralph W. Rader, March 26: William G. Tandy, Jan. 25: Frank S. Thomas. July 28; Harry M. Washburn, Auer. 30: Frank A. Whitted, Feb. 2; Sherwood E. Willcuts, Dec. 17. Dirigo No. 226.—George Bernard, March 14: Frank A. Taylor, Nov. 18. Vulcan No. 229.—Roscoe C. Harlan, Sept. 11: Harry H. Ledlie, Sept. 7, 1934; William C. Lemler, May 12.
DEATHS—Continued. Ninnescah No. 250.—Charles W. Leist, Oct. 23; Earl B. Pierson, Dec. 10. Long Island No. 231.—Anders Pederson, Nov. 18; John M. Veneman, Feb. 1; William F. Whitted, Feb. 4. Clinton No. 255.—John Stout, April 11. Garfield No. 255.-William H. Uhlenhop, Sept. 26. Meriden No. 256.-Arthur F. Culver, May 27. Mount Hope No. 238.—Sampson Jones, Dec. 12. Linwood No. 2il.—Isaac T. Howsman, Nov. 3: William Wright, June _ _ _ _ _ Miltonvale No. 21,2.—George J. M. Hoefer, Sept. 19. Marmaton No. 21,5.—John H. Burrell, March 24; William Hoyle, Nov. 25. Tyrian No. 21,6.—Lakoo A. Fisher, Jan. 19; Charles A. Schneider, March 24; Price H. Wheeler, Feb. 14. Canopy No. 248.—Edward C. Arbuckle, Sept. 8. Scottsville No. 21,9.—Amos F. Abernethy, March 31; William S. Motes, June 2; Henry Peterson, Nov. 29. Whiting No. 250.—John Q. Brown, April 11; Clarence D. Crawford, Dec. 4; Harry G. Fish, Jan. 28; William Harrison, Dec. 22. Ionic No. B5i.—Nelson C. Adams, April 13. Lyra No. 256.—Elijah Jones, April 14; Thomas J. Minney, Oct. 22. Westmoreland No. 257.—Charles R. Chidester, Jan. 14; Henry Scheel, Jan. 19. Morton No. 258.—J. Albert Anderson, Feb. 6; John Blosser, Oct. 13; Hazen Butts, March 6. Beattie No. 259.—Roule S. Pauley, July 27; James M. Williams, Dec. 31, 1934. Medicine Valley No. 260.—Robert Bcal, Jan. 21; Frank L. Gordon, Oct. 22; George McCoUa, Dec. 10; Jesse H. Pearce, May 14. Mulberry No. 261.—Benjamin F. King, Aug. 8. Attica No. 262.—Arthur O. Johnson, April 28, 1934. Charity No. 26S.—Aaron L. Anderson, June 1; Claude F. Betty, Jan. 16. Mount Zion No. 266.—Henry D. Gramse, Jan. 25; Edwin T. Lehman, March 29. Moline No. 267.—William A. Elstun, March 1; Owen S. Myers, Feb. 22. Bourbon No. 268.—George A. Adams. Dec. 21; William Campbell, April 11; Grant Daughters, July 17: Daniel F. McCarty, Sept. 3; William A. Wilson, Aug. 15.
DEATHS—Contimied. Mistletoe No. 269.—Truman G. Burris, Jan. 9; Albert B. Kirk, Nov. 6; John L. Walters, April 7; Samuel H. Williams, Nov. 5. Quenemo No. 270.—Horace M. Catlin, Jan. 14; Edward A. May, June 12. Armourdale No. 271.—Clarence O. Alderson, Oct. 29; Gustave Brooks, Aug. 21; John S. Linton, Sept. 22; Alan H. Montgomery, Oct. 17; Charley L. Simmons, Sr., May 5; Floyd F. Taylor, March 7. Kaw No. 272.—Benjamin O. Brewster, Dec. 24; Charles F. Brown, Aug. 19; Thomas J. Bush, Sept. 18: Farquard Campbell, April 1; Glen L. Cowger, March 3; Elmer F. Dorsey, Dec. 4; David T. Hawkinson, Sept. 26: John H. Holyfield, Oct. 26; Russell L. Hovey, Aug. 13; Earle E. Hughes, Dec. 19. Unity No. 273.—Merril T. Whitney, Jan. 1. BlacTc Diamond No. 27k.—William S. Nelson, Jan. 22; Robert C. Riggins, Dec. 7. Webb JVo. 275.—Roscoe S. Gerow, Dec. 26; Clifford B. Wetmore, July 6. Window, No. 276.—^William H. Dickerson, March 10. Ashland No. 277.—Robert A. Dorsey, July 21; Francis M. Mead, Jan. 9. Cosmos No. 278.—George C. Gray, October 27; Otto E. Harmon, Sept. 17; Raymond B. Tea, Nov. 20; Price H. Vandiver, Aug. 17; Hiram H. Welch, Dec. 29. Barney No. 279.—Daniel S. Carl, May 10: Denis Doris, Feb. 22; John H. Schiereck, June 5. Alpha No. 282.—Peter Mersereau, May 3. Preston No. 283.—Joseph P. Emery, June 26. Anthem No. 28Ji.—Richard M. Zinn, June 18. Oak No. 287.—J. Lyle Adams, July 18; Arthur D. Barnes, June 1; Jesse S. Green, Oct. 29; Ralph L. Slade, Feb. 26. Cyrus No. 288.—Seldon S. Lininger, March 30. timeraia No. zs».—Nicholas *'. Daum, Oct. 26; James M. Hope, May 4; Edgar R. Thorpe. Aug. 15. Beulah No. 291.—Wenzel Frimmel, Feb. 10: William C. Hoopman, Aug. 10: Charles A. Marsh, Feb. 23: Frank Missimer, July 13; Abraham H. Shaffer, Oct. 11. Glasco No. 292.—Earnest A. Pinkerton, July 8. Kiowa No. 293.—Harold A. Barnes, April 22. Glen Elder No. 291,.—Frank Hobart, Nov. 24: William Meyers, June 29. Comanche No. 295.—John W. Fuller, Feb. 3. Highland No. 296.—Harrison D. Houser, April 1.
DEATHS—Continued. Apollo No. 297.—John Beverly, Nov. 23; Louis Christiansen, Oct. 16; Peter Christiansen, Nov. 20; Lyman C. Ross, April 13; Charles C. Stone, Aug. 24. Samaria No. 298.—Hiram M. Coover, July 9; Boyd W. Kyner, May 6. Fargo No. *00.—William H. Martin, Sept. 28; Earl L. Smith, Feb. 14. Hamilton No. SOJ.—William S. Colvin, July 6. Gove City No. SOS.—Darwin H. Colvin, Feb. 8; Joseph F. Mendenhall, Sept. 6. Albert Pike No. SOS.—Perry D. Baker, Nov. 18; Leveritte P. Benn, Dec. 4; Ralph A. Bowdish, May 22; Horace L. Brosius, March 13; George L. Cheney, June 18; Charles F. Clemings, Feb. 4; Ralph A. Collins, Oct. 16; James T. Crosby, Aug. 22; Wilbur W. Daniels, Dec. 29; Roy C. Earhart, April 28; Samuel M. Enfield, Aug. 24; Charles L. Fay, March 31; John Ferriter, March 9; Harry G. Hammond, July 1; Clarence A. Hawkins, May 13; Harry C. Hensley, July 6; Jacob Z. Hoffman, Jan. 28; Adrian S. Houck, March 12; John M. Hussey, Nov. 10; Henry F. Hyndman, Oct. 31; Paul F. Israel, June 29; Earl W. Jones, April 6; Karl E. Keller, July 13; Thomas J. Kelly, Feb. 24; Will E. Kinder, July 9; Francis McCormick, May 20; Frederick W. Martin, June 15; Ralph H. Middlekauff, Feb. 28; Hacke S. Miller, Aug. 30; Claude R. Murray, Dec. 15, 1934; Robert P. Rasmussen, Nov. 26; Herbert D. Robinson, Feb. 1; Chauncey L. Rucker, Feb. 24; Wilbur W. Sankey, Oct. 3; Willard E. Sloane, Jan. 2; Walter L. Smart, July 12; John L. Speer, Oct. 7; Bloice Van Valkenburg, Aug. 21; Ira Weiss, Dec. 10; Robert C. Wichman, Oct. 9; Charles L. Work, Oct. 1. Avon No. SOS.—Charles H. Lane, April 6. St. Thomas No. S06.—William W. Calliham, June 3; Cle C. Cole, Feb. 26; J. Morris Hampton, July 17; Harland E. Horney, Sept. 10. Kansas No. SOT.—Dee Blansett, Jan. 29; Harvey J. Burkett, Dec. 10; Edward L. Hart, Oct. 2; Charles Hay, Sept. 26; John H. Nussbaum, Dec. 24; Elbert O. Raymond, May 6; Carl N. Tufts, March 9. Alden No. SOS.—Daniel B. Lawson, March 16. Syracuse No. 309.—James F. Gregory, May 9; William E. Lautzenheizer, March 29; Columbus C. Mills, April 23. Naphtali No. SiO.—Ray C. Carl, Nov. 18. Hancock No. Sll.—Alfred W. Bjomstad, Nov. 4, 1934; John W. Francis, Jan. 4; George E. Mitchell, May 9; Thomas M. Moody, May 18; George G. Roberts, April 23; Bert P. Smith, April 17; Arthur W. Whitehead. June 13. Severance No. SIS.—Solomon Weil, Hebron No. Sli.—Anthony A. Griffiths, Sept. 9; James McLean, April 21.
DEATHS—Continued. Virginia No. JJ5.—Clyde H. Miller, May 20; Norcatur No. 317.—Isaac L. Wallace, July. 15. Wallace No. 318.—Fage J. _Clark, Aug. 22. Norwich No. 319.—George W. Fieser, Aug. 26; William C. Richiardson, Nov. 1. Goodland No. 321.—David W. Cunningham, Dec. 3, 1933: Vina A. W. Goodrich, July 6; William S. Granville, July 13: Lewis J. Hammers, Jan. 18: George T. Hamlin, Feb. 10; Leo E. Roberts, Feb. 11. Ben Hur No. 322.—James Atherton, Dec. 16; Frank J. Baker, June 17; David E. Clopper, March 15; John E. Gardner, Oct. 20; James W. Howard, April 21; Theron V. Richmond, Aug. 13; Wilson M. Taylor, Feb. 14; Fred Trail, Oct. 29. Oneida No. S2S.—George W. Meyers, Dec. 31. Caney No. S2i.—George B. Atwood, April 29; John A. Rader, June 6. La Harpe No. 325.—William M. Gillenwater, Feb. 18; Francis L. Westlake, April 16. Morton No. 326.—Bearl Conner, May 30: Carl E. Riley, July 31; William I. Short, Dec. 27; Bergen C. Taylor, Sept. 11: James A. Wheatley, Sept. 6. Hoyt No. 527.—Henry C. Andrus, Feb. 3. Arcadia No. 329.—Charlie Adams, Dec. 10; Martin Darlington, Sept. 23; Joseph F. Davenport, Oct. 14; Charles Martin. Nov. 19; Edward L. Murray, Feb. 8. La Crosse No. 330.—Frederick H. Barnes, March 5; Alexander H. Weigand, Aug. 5. Hoisington No. SSI.—Leonard L. Clevenger, Jan. 16; Edward B. Heltemes, March 29; Bert E. Stephens. July 26. Rob Morris No. 352.—George W. R. Bowermon, Aug. 14; Wilbert H. Brown, Oct. 13; Roscoe W. Cleveland. March 7; George N. Hall, Jan. 18: Lester C. Mosier, Dec. 10: Roy A. Wilson. May 11. Rosedale No. 333.—Edwin J. Davis, June 24; David J. riavuiiig;', Mai'oli Gl; David E. Jones, Aug. S: Roy L. Vance, Sept. 15: Armon P. Vaughn, Oct. 20; Marion O. Whelan, Sept. 12. Oak Hill No. 331,.—Edwin J. Housel, June 5. Allen No. S35.—George W. DeCamp, Nov. 16: George R. Wagner, Nov. 6. Frederick No. 337.—Eddie Bell, Nov. 3; Walter E. Muxlow, May 10. Kincaid No. 338.—John R. Stearns, Dec. 22. Lane No. 339.—Willis A. Leard, Feb. 15. Leoti No. SkO.—Charles H. Adams, April 10. Parker No. 3.}J,—Charles H. Cook, Sept. 17.
DEATHS—Conliniied. Holyrood No. SJ,S.—W. Frank Cipra, Sept. 25. Ashlar No. S^.^Richard Meyer, Sr., Dec. 31; Henry U. Norris, Feb. 16. Moundridge No. Sli6.—Warren W. Fowler, June 23. Hoxie No. SiS.—William J. Gilchrist, Dec. 22. Scammon No. S51.—Warwick L. Davis, July 17. Horace No. S52.—David R. Beckstrom, April 8; Frank A. Moore. Sept. 17. Marquette No. S5S.—Carl W. Debbitt, May 14: Howard L. Ericson, May 4; Lawrence C. Peterson, Oct. 26: Charadotus R. Roberts, Sept. 24. Wellsville No. 356.—Jesse L. Austin, March 19: Harry H. Hays, Jan. 25: Charles R. Thorn, June 8. Alta Vista No. S57.—William A. Bentley. Sept. 27. Turon No. S58.—Harold Cotte, May 14. Sylvan Grove No. S59.—William H. Cheney, June 13. Geneseo No. J6i.—Howard F. Parish, Oct. 30; John E. Tysor, Nov. 9; Floyd L. Wilmoth, March 2. Cuba No. S62.—William A. Dorman, July 28; Frank E. Williams. Powhattan No. S6S.—Courtland L. Parker, Jan. 30; Clearance Zimmerman, Oct. 18. Bonner Springs No. S66.—Calvin D. David, Jan. 7. Plains No. S67.—Daniel F. CoUingwood, April 6. Stohrville No. 368.—Benjamin H. Morris, Aug, 12; Albert M. Stafford, April 30. Roger E. Sherman No. 369.—Raymond B. Crary, Jan. 7: Robert A. Deichler, Aug. 3; John Huonker, Dec. 9: Earl E. Simmons, Aug. 24. Macksville No. 371.—John Milton Gray, Feb. 4; Harrison D. Prose, June 26. Denison No. S72.—Charles H. Davidson, Feb. 9; Joseph S. Lanning, Oct. 30. Morrill No. S7S.—Eugene S. Lee, Feb. 7; Willard Lichty. April 1. Dwight No. J74.—William H. Parken, Nov. 29; Hiram H. Rader, Aug. 15. Zenda No. SIS.-—Theodore C. Holcomb, April 8; James S. Taylor, May 8. White City No. 380.—Benjiraan F. Blythe, Feb. 21. Grainfield No. S8I.—Robert L. Stubbs. Nov. 11. Wilsey No. S8S.—Fredrick T. Brown, Feb. 10; William F. Kennedy, Nov. 27. McDonald No. 383.—John Q. Jackson. Feb. 25.
DEATHS—Concluded. Protection No. S8J,.—Fred Baxter, Oct. 29: William W. Baxter, May 10; Zephaniah J. Bratcher, Oct. 27; Ozro D. Wimmer, Dec. 29. Freeport No. S89.—Loftus H. Farrington, Sept. 6. Natoma No. 390.—William P. Clark, . Sylvia No. 391.—James D. Likens, Dec. 9. Coats No. S9i.—Columbus F. Bucklin, March 15; Benjamin F. Moore, Jan. 10. Mullinville No. 399.—Charles Tanner, . . Latham No. 401.—William R. Warren, Aug. 16. Wakanisa No. 1,02.—Darr A. Blood, Aug. 17; Warren L. Fulton, Jan. 14; William D. Grame, Sept. 23; James H. Neil, Sr., March 7; William L. Saunders, Jan. 24. Benedict No. .^03.—Hubert I. Kirk, July 14. Kensington No. 1,05.—Frank M. Yocum, March 24. Hugoton No. 1,06.—Andrew C. Smith, April 29. Haviland No. 1,09.—James C. Burns, Nov. 20; Joe S. Smith, April 24; Inman Sneed, May 4. Morland No. 1,11,.—James S. Pruiett, July 11. King David No. 1,16.—Fred B. Casmire, Oct. 26; Alva A. Slane, May 27; Edward M. Sullivan, Dec. 7; Harry H. Williams, Oct. 1. Sharon Springs No. 1,17.—William O. Wilson, Aug. 26. Codell No. l,18.~Claude T. Husted, Aug. 6. Lecompton No. 420.—Benjamin A. Crouse, April 21. Pretty Prairie No. 1,28.—William H. Hanes, ; Wesley C. Schmitt, ; Thomas G. Todd, . Goff No. 1,30.—Horace F. Hindes, March 7; Robert C. Leeper, July 27. Minneola No. 1,31.—Joseph S. Bailey, Dec. 11. Deerfield No. 1,32.—George M. Wands, Bestir G. Brown No. 433.—John W. Huey, June 27; George w. maitesori, oept. 20. Ulysses No. 1,35.—Wesley J. Howard, Dec. 27. Overland Park No. 1,36.—Louis D. Breyfogle, Sr., Dec. 14; Elton L. Miller, Feb. 17. West Gate No. 438.—Jesse H. Baxter, May 11, Paul W. Rodgers, Aug. 4. Johnson No. 441.—Glen H. McPheron, Aug. 22. Hutchinson No. 4^5.—Daniel E. Arnold, Jan. 8; Michael S. Butler, March 3; Ben E. Giles, May 3; Ernest N. Nelson, May 10. Satanta No. 446.—Edward A. Niceswander, Aug. 9. Kingsdown No. .).>7.—Walter L. Couch, Jan. 20.
PAST GRAND MASTER OF ALABAMA. Died March 1, 1935.
Jfreberick S>. ^eltuooti, PAST GRAND MASTER OP ALBERTA. Died August 8, 1935.
Jamea &. Cromb, PAST GRAND MASTER OF ARIZONA. Died January 28, 1935.
Babiti 31- 3^ttsit, PAST GRAND MASTER OF CALIFORNIA. Died November 10. 1934.
CbarleK B . Ptrb, PAST GRAND MASTER OF DELAWARE. Died January 16. 1935.
Bobert ll. ^tepbension, PAST GRAND MASTER OF DELAWARE. Died January 25, 1935.
l^ilber ^ . Wtbittv, GRAND SECRETARY OF FLORIDA. Died January 29. 1935.
Houifii ^lock, PAST GRAND MASTER OF IOWA. Died June 3, 1935.
jFranfe g). Moitsi, PAST GRAND MASTER OF IOWA. Died September 30, 1935.
Babtb 3^. ^ripp, PAST GRAND MASTER OF IOWA. Died April 21. 1935.
SItsiit la. Wtit, PAST GRAND MASTER OF IOWA. Died May 3. 1935.
William W. Clarfee, PAST GRAND MASTER OP KENTUCKY. Died May 24. 1935.
Jfrebcricfe W. ^arbtoicb, FAST GRAND MASTER AMD GRAND SECRETARY OF KENTUCKY. Died July 8. 1935.
aiExanber Mtâ&#x201A;¬. WootmU, GRAND SECRETARY OF KENTUCKY. Died AuEUst 24. 1935.
PAST GRAND MASTER AND GRAND SECRETARY OF LOUISIANA. Died February 16, 1935.
Ilugi) la. Cfiapltn, PAST GRAND MASTER OF MAINE. Died September 22, 1935.
STamcg S. ©bass, PAST GRAND MASTER AND GRAND SECRETARY OF MANITOBA. Died March 9, 1935.
Jf letcijcr € . tKurrell, PAST GRAND MASTER OF MICHIGAN. Died July 2, 1935.
WilUam Wi. (3Hl, PAST GRAND MASTER OF MINNESOTA. Died January 10, 1935.
Ctjarlcs JL. Wtit, PAST DEPUTY GRAND MASTER OF MINNESOTA. Died July 17, 193S.
aJrbin ifl. Mootp, GRAND TREASURER OF MISSISSIPPI. Died May 12, 1935.
PAST GRAND MASTER OF MISSISSIPPI. Died June 18, 1935.
GRAND SENIOR WARDEN OF MONTANA. Died December 7, 1934.
Cfjarlesf W. I^omerop, PAST GRAND MASTER OP MONTANA. Died April 10, 1935.
Cfjarlcsf %. Jfulgtonc, PAST GRAND MASTER OF NEVADA. Died November 16, 1935.
PAST GRAND MASTER OF NORTH DAKOTA. Died March 6, 1935.
3fi(a 0uttn, GRAND SENIOR WARDEN OF OHIO. Died February 16, 1935.
Parton &tntti), PAST GRAND MASTER OF OHIO. Died November 16. 1935.
WiUiam â&#x201A;¬ . Stuart, PAST GRAND MASTER AND GRAND TREASURER OF OKLAHOMA. Died May 10. 1935.
JTofjn IB. Clelanb, PAST GRAND MASTER AND PAST GRAND TREASURER OF OREGON. Died January 21, 1936.
^tUtam (C. <@race, PAST GRAND MASTER OF OREGON. Died May 20. 1935.
^tUtam ^opkini, PAST GRAND MASTER OF SASKATCHEWAN. Died January 11, 1935.
Buncan ^. ilingsifiurp. PAST GRAND MASTER OF SASKATCHEWAN. Died November 23, 1934.
(George VL. ?5rpan, PAST GRAND MASTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA. Died September 10, 1935.
(George â&#x201A;¬ . J^cnnctt, GRAND JUNIOR DEACON AND PAST GRAND SENIOR DEACON OF TENNESSEE. Died November 23, 1935.
SfoJjn 3R. iRisfon, FAST GRAND MASTER OF TENNESSEE. Died March 19, 1935.
George ^C. l^offorb, GRAND SENIOR WARDEN OP TENNESSEE. Died February 2, 1935.
CbtDin 3R. Prpan, PAST GRAND MASTER OF TEXAS. Died December 16, 1934.
W. Hee Moott. PAST GRAND MASTER OF TEXAS. Died March 5, 1935.
PAST GRAND MASTER OF TEXAS. Died February 6, 1935.
Bdbtb ^. Clltott, PAST GRAND MASTER AND GRAND TREASURER OF VERMONT. Died January 9, 1935.
f oljn €. Wait, ASSISTANT GRAND SECRETARY OF WISCONSIN. Died September 23, 1935.
^arrp C. ©ittmar, GRAND SENIOR WARDEN OF WISCONSIN. Died June 21, 1935.
C. € . g>l)affcr, PAST GRAND MASTER OF WISCONSIN. Died January 10, 1935.
aaobert ^ . llopbins;, PAST GRAND MASTER OF WYOMING. Died July 12, 1935.
REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE. By ALBERT K. WILSON, CHAIRMAN.
To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: From the Proceedings reviewed in the preparation of the report, it seems that we have again sustained quite a loss in membership. With but few exceptions, however, the loss in the larger jurisdictions is much less than one year ago. The space allotted for this review has made it necessary to again refrain from the usual comments, confining the references to other jurisdictions to quotations from the addresses of Grand Masters, reports of committees and matters of important legislation. Fraternally submitted, ALBERT K . W I L S O N ,
Chairman.
ALBERTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1934. Lodges, 157; members, 13,063; net loss, 544. Edmonton, J u n e 13, 1934. J O H N MARTLAND, M . " . W . ' . Grand
Master. M.'. W.'. Brother SAM J. BLAIK, our Grand Representative, was in attendance. The Grand Master under the subject of "Necrology" refers to the death of their first Grand Master, M.'. W.'. Brother GEORGE MACDONALD, which occurred November 4, 1933. The Grand Master quotes the words of the M.". W.'. Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of England at the dedication of the Masonic Peace Memorial Temple in London: "Men and brethren here assembled to behold this ceremony, be it known that we, the lawful Masons, true and faithful to the laws of our country and engaged by solemn obligations to fear God, the Great Architect of the Universe, are assembled here today, in the presence of you all to dedicate this building to the Honour and Glory of the Most High, which we pray God may prosper, as it may seem good to Him and trust that
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those who enter it for ceremonial work may go away raised and uplifted. In ordinary circumstances, in consecrating a Lodge, we ask God's blessing on the Founders and the Lodge, but today we ask His blessing on this Temple, not only on the building, for beautiful as it is, it will in course of time crumble away to dust, but upon all those who enter here and I now call on the Grand Chaplain to give the opening Prayer". R e f e r r i n g t o " T h e C o n d i t i o n of M a s o n r y " t h e G r a n d M a s t e r h a d t h e following t o s a y : Much depends upon the standard or gauge to be used in arriving at a conclusion as to the condition of Masonry in this Grand Jurisdiction. It cannot be arrived at by using an empirical formula, nor yet a rule of thumb method; it can only be arrived at by a careful study of conditions generally, and as a result of this study I am satisfied that the Craft has stood the test in a most remarkable manner and I feel certain that our lodges are richer spiritually for that process of refining that has taken place during the strenuous times we have experienced. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r c o n c l u d e s h i s a d d r e s s w i t h t h e following verse: "So long as faith with freedom, reigns And loyal hope survives. And gracious charity remains To leaven lowly lives; While there is one untrodden tract For intellect or will. And men are free to think and act. Life is worth living still." T h e u s u a l R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e is m a d e a p a r t of t h e P r o c e e d i n g s a n d w e n o t e a r e v i e w of o u r 1933 j o u r n a l w r i t t e n b y M . ' . W . ' . B r o t h e r A . M. M I T C H E L L .
VICTOR A . B O W E S , M . " . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r , C a l g a r y . J. H . W . S. KEMMis, M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , C a l g a r y . N e x t A n n u a l , C a l g a r y , J u n e 12, 1935.
ALBERTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1935. L o d g e s , 157; m e m b e r s , 12,584; n e t loss, 479. C a l g a r y , J u n e 12, 1935. VICTOR A . B O W E S , M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r . M . ' . W . ' . B r o t h e r S A M J . BLAIR, o u r G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e , was present. W e t a k e p l e a s u r e in q u o t i n g t h e following f r o m t h e s u b j e c t of "General" in t h e Grand Master's a d d r e s s : I think that it may truthfully be said that the one outstanding ambition for my year of office has been to bring to the attention of my breth-
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ren of all the lodges something practical and practicable for the advancement of the ideals of Freemasonry and the good of the brethren. For many years our thought and ambition has been "to make more Masons"; but we overlooked that the mere conferring of degrees did not complete the work. The result is that great numbers who carry up-to-date dues cards are not nearly so proficient in their knowledge of the meanings and implications of Faith, Hope and Charity, of the responsibilities of Brotherly Love. Relief and Truth, and of the virtues of Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence and Justice, as they should be. I do believe that it is likely to be several years before we again see the flocking to the standards of Freemasonry that occurred during the decade 1920 to 1930. This may very well be a distinct blessing because we need a more careful analysis of prospective material, a more conservative and less liberal view of the Masonic qualifications in the man who wishes to become a Mason. I submit that there are necessary certain qualities of mind, certain ideals, ambitions and aspirations that should be expected in a prospective brother. Not just that he has a common form of honesty, has an important standing in the community, and has a few dollars. What are the inclinations of his heart? Is there an indication of a willingness to submit to the fraternal discipline of our Institution? • * * * « • I lay great emphasis on the necessity of building an "esprit de corps" in every lodge, and it would be a joy to hear every brother say, " I belong to the best lodge." if he means the best lodge for him. I should then feel that there is a real "pride of lodge" and that every brother is willing and anxious to advance the cause of his lodge, which in turn would advance that of Freemasonry as a whole, in spreading Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. I believe that much Masonic work is being done outside of the lodge room and outside of purely Masonic circles. That is as it should be, for if we understand aright our teachings, they are to be carried into the outer world. Perhaps we may justifiably claim that the influence of Masonry extends far beyond the boundaries of our lodge rooms and that Masonic teachings have impelled brethren to take part in worth while enterprises to the general good of mankind. As conditions made it necessary to review two years' Proceedings of the Grand Jurisdiction of Alberta, and being limited in space, we must pass on to the review of other jurisdictions. In the HepurC uii F f a t e m a l Correspondence cur Proceedings for 19-34 receive courteous treatment. MELVIN M . DOWNEY, M . " . W . ' . Grand Master, Edmonton. J. H. W. S. KEMMIS, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Calgary. Next Annual, Edmonton, June 10, 1936.
ARIZONA—1935. Lodges, 39; members, 5,868; net loss, 301. Prescott, March 13, 1935. JAMES WHETSTINE, M . ' . W . " . Grand Master. Our Grand Representative was not present at this Communication.
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We t a k e pleasure in quoting the following words from the preface of the Grand Master's splendid address: Modern living, with its rush and stress of competition, does not give enough time for the contemplation of the better things of life. And yet, just as an instrument which is out of tune gives from time to time a pure, sweet note, so within all this rustle and hustle a noble sentiment responds every now and then to the .majesty of some important deed or event. In all our hearts is a recess which imprisons our ideals. We may hedge it round with business cares and worries, with social enjoyments, or with depression, but bolt and bar it as we will, every now and again some touch of memory or of conscience releases the spring and gives us a glimpse of the holy of holies of man. In such a place we keep our highest and noblest thoughts and memories. The mental pictures of our mothers are there, the memory of our childish hopes and of our baby prayers. And today as we peep into this sacred chamber of our minds we may get some dim, far-off glimpses of faded and cherished treasures. But arranged therein, as if by a master's hand, intensified by the lapse of time, is a sacred reverence to what means to us a very important event in Masonic History, the birth of Masonry in Arizona in the birth of Aztlan Lodge. The Grand Secretary is now preparing a historical record of their membership and laments the fact that the reports from the lodges contain many incomplete records, making the task a very arduous one. The writer knows just what this means as he went through the same experience beginning forty-one years ago. The Report on Correspondence w a s prepared by M.'. W.'. Brother LLOYD C. HENNiNG. We regret to note the absence of a review of our Proceedings. EVERETT H . MCEACHREN, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master.
HARRY A. DRACHMAN, R . " . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Tucson. LLOYD C. HENNING, P . ' . G . ' . M . ' . , Correspondent, Holbrook. Next Annual, Phoenix, March 11, 1936.
ARKANSASâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1934. Lodges, 479; members, 25,335; net loss, 777. Little Rock, November 20, 1934. WOODLIEF A. THOMAS, M.'. W.'. Grand Master. Brother GEORGE W . MCCLELLAND, our Grand
Representative, was present. The Grand Master's address is confined wholly to local matters and carries nothing to quote from that source. We fail to find any statistics whatever and there is nothing in the report of the Grand Secretary showing the present membership or the loss or gain during the past year. The figures we submit therefore are our own, taking last year's as a basis. The Committee on Correspondence submitted a report concerning the request for recognition of several Grand Lodges; how-
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ever, w e find n o t h i n g i n t h e P r o c e e d i n g s s h o w i n g w h e t h e r t h e r e p o r t w a s a d o p t e d ; w h e t h e r r e c o g n i t i o n w a s e x t e n d e d t o a n y , o r all. T h e r e is no R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e . J A M E S B . B U N N , M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r , Osceola. WOODLIEF A. T H O M A S , R . ' . W . ' . G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , L i t t l e R o c k . VAUGHAN W I N S T O N , C o r r e s p o n d e n t , L i t t l e R o c k . N e x t A n n u a l , L i t t l e R o c k , N o v e m b e r 19, 1935.
BRITISH COLUMBIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1935. L o d g e s , 282; m e m b e r s , 14,323; n e t loss, 393. N e w W e s t m i n s t e r , J u n e 20, 1935. GEORGE L . CASSADY, M . ' . W . ' .
G r a n d M a s t e r . B r o t h e r A N D R E W M C C . CREERY, o u r G r a n d R e p r e sentative, w a s in a t t e n d a n c e . U n d e r t h e s u b j e c t of " T h a n k s " w e t a k e t h e following f r o m t h e Grand Master's address: To our revered Grand Secretary I would only repeat on this occasion, but with greater emphasis, the remark contained in my report when I was privileged to serve the late M. Wor. Bro. SUTHERLAND as his District Deputy. "To that most modest of men M. Wor. Bro. W. A. DEWOLP-SMITH. Your help has been invaluable and I appreciate it in all sincerity." I feel that the office of the Grand Secretary is of such importance that should the present incumbent of it ever feel disposed to relinquish the office, the appointment of his successor should be made by the Grand Master and a committee of Grand Lodge. The appointment of our D. D. G. M.'s is the prerogative of the Grand Master because they are his personal and direct representatives and in my opinion the selection of the Grand Secretary should likewise be at his pleasure in conjunction with a Committee of Grand Lodge. The Grand Secretary is the eye, the ear, and the right arm of the Grand Master. T h e following interesting- w o r d s a r e t a k e n . f r o m t h e concludi n g p a r t of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s a d d r e s s : With our high ideals of charity and honour, aided by the moral force implanted in our hearts, do we not remember with pride and thankfulness that vital ingredient of our happiness, our "Freedom." "Ancient Free and Accepted Masons." That the application of this freedom (of such priceless value to us) may be in loyal service unobtrusively performed by us all. Is the tenor of my message to you at this time. The "Ich Dien" (I serve) from the well known crest, may well inspire us who walk in Masonic light to further acts of service, however trivial. The willingness to serve is an essential part of our structure. I t is fitting that we pause to pay tribute to the fine Masonic service of our brethren of years standing, but I would stress the earnest wish for steadfast future endeavour from our youngest entered apprentice up. Our time honoured Institution has ever stood for loyal and unselfish service, performed with that "meekness which indeed denotes strength,"
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and as we journey towards another year, I express the very sincere hope that there will be a marked Increase In Its application in the vast field of Masonic work which lies before us. "Same ships go East and some go West Whilst the self same wind doth blow. For its rudder and sail and not the gale Decide where the ship shall go. Nor wind, nor gale, controls our fate As we journey along through life Its the set of the soul decides the goal And not the calm or the strife."
From the report of t h e District Deputy Grand Master of District No. 1 we quote the following: I have made official visits to each Lodge in the District and am happy to report that in every case I found a satisfactory state of affairs, the officers are capable and enthusiastic, and the ritualistic and degree work was carried out invariably in a dignified and impressive manner. I found also that whilst there are not the same number of candidates offering themselves for Freemasonry as was the case a few years ago, the Lodges are taking advantage of this state of affairs by arranging for talks and lectures by well informed and well qualified Brethren; these lectures have been of great interest and undoubted benefit to the members.
The Grand Historian presents a very interesting reference to several of their early members and others who have been distinguished a s Craftsmen In their jurisdiction. His report is followed by an interesting account of Victoria Lodge No. 1085, including a copy of the warrant of this lodge. The usual Report on Correspondence was prepared by the Grand Secretary, W. A. DEWOLF-SMITH. The Proceedings of our
own jurisdiction for 1934 received courteous attention a t his hands. GEORGE C . DERBY, M . ' . W . * . Grand Master, Vancouver.
W. A. DEWOLF-SMITH, R . " . W . ' . Grand Secretary and Corre-
spondent, New Westminster. Next Annual, Nanaimo, June 18, 1936.
CALIFORNIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1934. Lodges, 580; members, 132,335; net loss, 4,363. San Francisco, October 9, 1934. JAMES B . GIST, M . ' . W . " . Grand
Master. Sixteen of their Past Grand Masters were present at this Communication. Their Grand Master attended the conference of Grand Masters, ajid the meeting of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association a t Washingfton. He also had the pleasure of making an official visit to their several lodges located on
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the Islands of Hawaii. He reports that the membership under their jurisdiction in that far-off land is about eighteen himdred. For several years the committee appointed to prepare a history of Freemasonry in California reported having completed the work and the copy was ready for the printer. A communication was sent to all lodges, requesting them to state how maxiy copies, if any, they would care to purchase. The preparation of the history entails great expense on the Grand Lodge and, therefore, before having it published, it was deemed expedient to find out how much revenue could be raised from the sale of the books. We regrret that our report last year did not contain a review of the 1934 California Proceedings, but they did not reach the hands of the writer until after his report w a s finished. RANDOLPH V. WHITING, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, San Francisco.
•ToHN WHICHER, R . " . W . " . Grand Secretary, San Francisco. JESSE M . WHITED, Correspondent, SancFrancisco.
Next Annual, San Francisco, October 8, 1935.
CALIFORNIA—1935. Lodges, 580; members, 129,326; net loss, 3,005. San Francisco, October 8, 1935. RANDOLPH V. WHITING, M . ' .
W.'. Grand Master. They had the honor of receiving as distingfuished guests the Grand Master of Nevada, and one Past Grand Master of the York Grand Lodge of Mexico. The Grand Master had the following to say concerning the George Washington Memorial: Upon the adjournment of the Conference of Grand Masters, the members of this body who comprise the George Washington Memorial Association held a meeting of the Association In the Memorial Auditorium at Alexandria. According to the report of the President and the Board of Directors, $3,963,352.24 have been expended on the memorial, to which California Masons have contributed over $170,000. The building is still uncompleted and the project will require about $500,000 more. Urgent requests were made for further contributions, as it was considered a reflection upon the fraternity to allow the work to remain unfinished, the ground floor presenting an unattractive appearance to the visiting public and creating the unfavorable impression that Masonry is either apathetic or negligent in this great patriotic enterprise. I believe we should make further contributions, as others are doing, when our financial condition will permit.
Referring to "Financial Obligations of Lodges" the Grand Master had the following to s a y : During the depression. Masonry has naturally suffered with all other institutions, and, unfortunately, many building enterprises were started
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during good times for which large obligations were assumed by Masonic groups and which, with the coming of the financial crash, they were unable to meet. My attention has been called to one or two instances where the attitude of such groups toward their obligations has been criticized as not reflecting any credit upon Masonry. In this connection I desire to say that I have no sympathy with any Masonic group which does not meet such a situation squarely and perform its obligation to the full extent of its ability. Any other course by a group or individual Masons reflects no credit upon the craft. U n d e r t h e s u b j e c t of " M a s o n i c H i s t o r y " t h e G r a n d M a s t e r r e p o r t e d t h a t t h e p r o j e c t of h a v i n g e n o u g h s u b s c r i b e r s t o w a r r a n t t h e p u b l i c a t i o n of t h e w o r k fell s h o r t of t h e n e c e s s a r y n u m b e r r e q u i r e d a n d t h e r e f o r e f o r t h e p r e s e n t t h i s h i s t o r y will n o t b e p r i n t e d . U n d e r " M a s t e r s a n d O t h e r Officers of L o d g e s " , a m o n g o t h e r t h i n g s , t h e G r a n d M a s t e r h a d t h e following t o s a y : While I have found, as a general thing, that the Masters and other officers of Lodges have been apparently competent and well qualified to perform their duties, I am sorry to say that a number of cases have come to my knowledge where Masters were mentally unqualified and temperamentally unfit to serve as Masters, and the inevitable result has been inharmony and dissension in their Lodges. In this connection I make the suggestion that those members who continue their interest and activity throughout the years should use their best efforts to see that brethren with the proper mental equipment are put in line for office. T h e r e i s n o R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e . EARL W A H R E N , M . ' . W . " . G r a n d M a s t e r , O a k l a n d . JOHN W H I C H E R , R . ' . W . " . G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , S a n F r a n c i s c o . N e x t A n n u a l , O c t o b e r 13, 1936.
CANADA—1935. L o d g e s , 568; m e m b e r s , 105,162; n e t loss, 3,725. H a m i l t o n , JiUy 17, 1935. FRANK A . COPUS,.M.'. W . ' . G r a n d Master. B r o t h e r TIMOTHY C . WARDLEY, our Grand Representative, was present. T h e following i n t e r e s t i n g w o r d s a r e t a k e n f r o m t h e " A d d r e s s of W e l c o m e " : I have, Most Worshipful Sir, just referred to Hamilton as a great city. One of the outstanding reasons for its greatness, its rapid development, its splendid reputation, is because its citizens are a christian. Godfearing people, whose lives are guided and builded on the same foimdation basis which has always been so much in evidence in connection with the structural development of Masonry—That of Brotherly Love, and loyalty to God, King and Country. In spite of this great predominating influence there are those among us who would take the blue and white out of our flag, and make It all red; but. Thank God for the loyalty of our good citizenship, its keen appreciation of our British heritage, and the uplifting influence of fra-
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temal organizations, we, as loyal subjects of one of the world's greatest nations, can look to the future with a faith and confidence which will always carry us to christian victory. There is no greater thing in life than Truth, and truth is the basic principle of Masonry. No man can take the uplifting obligation of Masonry without becoming a better man, a better citizen, a better christian. A very interesting annual address w a s submitted by the Grand M a s t e r a n d w e t a k e p l e a s u r e in q u o t i n g t h e following t h e r e f r o m : I have pointed out that this is our eightieth annual gathering. To be within measurable distance of the close of four-score years of Masonic effort as a grand jurisdiction should give us pause. I suggest that we may well rejoice in what has been accomplished in those eighty long years. I suggest that we may well bow ourselves in humble and grateful thanksgiving to the Great Architect of the Universe whose tender mercies to US-ward have been so manifest. I suggest that we may well look with confident expectation to a future that should hold every promise for the fraternity. But I suggest also the thought that we may well pause to take stock, to ask ourselves quo vadist, whither goest thou, and whither the Craft we love so well, to seek if perchance we may find wherein we have failed to measure up to the noblest and the best that Freemasonry has to offer. Perhaps in such a quest we shall make some surprising, some disconcerting discoveries. And if we do so, shall we not mark this important occasion by a new, a real rededication to Freemasonry and to the promulgation in public and private life of those principles of belief and conduct for which it stands? I would that you and I might here and now seek if haply we might recapture that white flame, that first fine rapture of devotion that characterized our entry to the Craft. I would that each of us from the Grand Master to the latest Entered Apprentice might catch a new, a nobler Vision. I would that you and I might realize in all humility and yet in all its amplitude the opportunity and the responsibility that now lie to our hands, might grasp the fact that as good citizens we are called to play an important—perhaps a decisive—part at one of the great evolutionary crises in the history of our race. "Who knoweth whether thou are come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" * * * * * * The danger is very real. A period of economic distress has always provided a happy hunting ground for cranks and agitators and demagogues —and never more so than to-day. And so we have the preachers of the mad-dog theories of a false democracy. We have the doctrine that all men are equal in the ability to govern themselves and others, notwithstanding all the experience of humanity to the contrary. We have the creed that a majority opinion is mandatory no matter how much it may be contrary to common sense, and that it is sacrosanct no matter on what shallow or unstable or false premises it may have been secured. We have a fantastic situation developing in which it would appear that man may ultimately have no security to reap what he has sown in the way of financial safeguards for his family and for his own old age. We have destructive criticisms of what for want of a better name is loosely labelled "capitalism" by people many of whom know no more about political science than they do about the mountains of the moon. We have the foolish and wicked, because indiscriminate, denunciation of the existing social order that, as someone has well pointed out, with all its faults—and they are many and grave —has enabled a far larger number of human beings to live together in
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comparative comfort and happiness than has been possible at any previous time in the world's history. What then of the Craft in the days towards which our faces are set? Who shall fix metes and bounds to Universal Freemasonry and to its mission among men? Let us never forget, brethren, that if there is a contagion of fear abroad in the world, it is possible, thank God, to instill also a contagion of courage. Let us then lead the world in courage. If there is a contagion of despair there is also a contagion of hope. Let us then have hope. If there is a contagion of unbelief there is just as surely a contagion of faith. Let us then have faith. Above all, if the world suffers from a contagion of hate there is a contagion of love that far overshadows hate. Let us then lead the world in love, in sympathy and in toleration, for such is Freemasonry and such its mission. In this connection I welcome the fact that so many of our lodges appreciate the value of the budgeting system. It is the one sure means of making certain that lodges will live within their means and that when good times once more return we shall not repeat the folly of a few years ago when so many thousands of dollars were literally thrown away in unnecessary and sometimes unmasonic entertainments or in initial payments on the construction of elaborate temples that have since proved tremendously burdensome. Personally I am opposed to undue interference with the right of self government by each lodge so far as its financial affairs are concerned, and so for the time being at least I am not in favour of a suggestion that all lodges should be required to submit their budgets for approval by some Grand Lodge authority. But I am quite convinced that every lodge should operate on the budget system and I am sure that our District Deputy Grand Masters would be glad to offer their assistance along these lines and that such assistance would be of really constructive value. T h e C o m m i t t e e on F r a t e r n a l D e a d s u b m i t t e d a s p l e n d i d r e p o r t a n d w e 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 h e r e f r o m : But life is not all weeping, and we are told to "rejoice with them that do rejoice". Perhaps it takes greater strength of soul and greater conquest of our own inclinations to "rejoice with them that do rejoice" than it does "to weep with them that weep". If we can rejoice in the preferment of another; in the success of another perhaps where we have failed: in the good fortune of another; in the prosperity of another's life, then we have crushed the great evil passions of human life, jealousy, avarice, envy, covetousness, vanity, greed, selfish desires; and we have conquered indeed. In our associations in a Masonic Lodge we have the opportunity to conquer ourselves by rejoicing in the success and good fortune of our brethren. We have the opportunity to "weep with them that weep" and to "rejoice with them that do rejoice" and no greater opportunity could be given us to strengthen our own souls, dignify our own lives and promote our own happiness. Our brethren who have been called to the Grand Lodge Above before us in their several lodges had learned to sympathize with the sorrows of others, and to rejoice at the good fortune of others. They have done their part nobly and well in the great humanitarian work of Masonry. "When a good man dies. For years beyond our ken. The light he leaves behind lies Upon the path of men."
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T h e R e p o r t o n F r a t e r n a l Correspondence- w a s a g a i n p r e p a r e d by their distinguished P a s t Grand Master, M.'. W . ' . Brother W I L L I A M NiSBET P O N T O N , a n d w e a r e u n d e r o b l i g a t i o n s t o h i m f o r
a
fine r e v i e w of o u r 1934 P r o c e e d i n g s . A. J . A N D E R S O N , M . ' . W . " . G r a n d M a s t e r . ( N o a d d r e s s g i v e n ) . W I L L I A M M . LOGAN, R . " . W . ' . Grand Secretary,
Hamilton.
W I L L I A M N I S B E T P O N T O N , P . ' . G . ' . M . ' . , Correspondent, Belle-
ville. N e x t A n n u a l , T o r o n t o , J u l y 15, 1936.
COLORADO—1934. L o d g e s , 147; m e m b e r s , 31,886; n e t loss, 785. Denver,
September
18,
1934. H O W A R D
T . VAILLE,
M.'. W.'.
G r a n d M a s t e r . O u r G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e w a s n o t in a t t e n d a n c e . W e q u o t e t h e following f r o m t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s a d d r e s s u n d e r t h e s u b j e c t of " F r e e m a s o n r y " : In these days of unrest when the very foundations of religion, government, business and society are being shaken and when the thought, the family life, the social and business customs, yes even art, styles of dress and of house furnishings, as well as forms of amusement are being changed, it is to be expected that every organization from the church down to the Informal little social club must demonstrate its right to exist. Masonry is not going to be exempt from the challenge of a skeptical world. * * * * * * Standing upon one of our majestic mountain peaks thousands of feet above the turmoil of man and "far from the madding crowd's ignoble strife" our souls can grasp the true relation between man and the Great Creator. As our mountains, defying the tempests, have stood in all their majesty through these millions of years, while countless generations of men have come and gone, so God's truth will stand and His will and purpose will be accomplished through time and eternity. There is no real power in the universe but His power. What then is His great purpose? We are persuaded that it is the redemption of man; that the real man is a spiritual being, a reflection of the Heavenly Father and that sometime in eternity he will be fitted for the companionship of his Creator. C H A R L E S A. P A T T O N , M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Master,
Denver.
W I L L I A M W . COOPER, R . " . W . ' . G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , D e n v e r . STANLEY C . WARNER, Correspondent,
Denver.
N e x t A n n u a l , D e n v e r , S e p t e m b e r 17, 1935.
CONNECTICUT—1935. L o d g e s , 128; m e m b e r s , 39,762; n e t loss, 1,912. H a r t f o r d , F e b r u a r y 6, 1935. J A M E S E . B R I N C K E R H O F F , M . ' . W . ' .
G r a n d M a s t e r . B r o t h e r HOWARD A. MIDDLETON, o u r G r a n d R e p r e sentative, w a s present.
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T h e following i s t a k e n f r o m t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s a d d r e s s : In the following year of 1832, the officers and members of the Grand Lodge of the State of Connecticut and of the subordinate Lodges under its jurisdiction, made public avowal of the principles of the Order and the nature and purposes of the institution. Portions of this declaration are important for us to be reminded of on the occasion of this Convention of Free Masons. The declaration of principles said in part: "Freemasonry secures its members in the freedom of thought and of speech, and permits each and every one to act according to the dictates of his own conscience in the matters of religion and his personal preferences in politics. It neither knows, nor does it assume to inflict upon its members, however wide may be their aberations from duty, any penalties or punishments other than Admonition, Suspension and Expulsion. The obligations of the institution require of its members a strict obedience to the laws of God and man, and so far from being bound b y any engagements inconsistent with the happiness and prosperity of the nation, every citizen who becomes a Mason is doubly bound to be true to his God, to his country, and to his fellow man." In imitation of our forefathers entertaining such sentiments a s Masons, as citizens, as Christians and as moral men, and having received "the laws of the Society and its accumulated funds in sacred trust for charitable purposes", we here and now re-dedicate ourselves to these fundamental truths and promise never to renounce or abandon them. T h e C o m m i t t e e o n t h e O n e H u n d r e d F i f t i e t h A n n i v e r s a r y of their G r a n d Lodge r e p o r t s t h a t : Your Committee begs to report that it has continued its research for data relating to the early organization of the Grand Lodge and the brothers who participated therein and make this as a report of progress. The Committee would like to renew its request that the constituent lodges examine their files and records for any historical data that would be useful to the committee and in other ways assist in accumulating information as to Masonry in Connecticut in the eighteenth century. T h i s e m p h a s i z e s t h e i m p o r t a n c e of a l w a y s h a v i n g i n the- files of t h e G r a n d L o d g e a c o m p l e t e h i s t o r y of e a c h a n d e v e r y l o d g e w h e r e v e r possible. T h e s u g g e s t i o n of t h e C o m m i t t e e i s good. T h e r e v i e w of o t h e r j u r i s d i c t i o n s w a s p r e p a r e d b y m y old f r i e n d a n d c o m p a n i o n , M . ' . W.". B r o t h e r GEORGE A . KlES. K a n s a s P r o c e e d i n g s f o r 1934 a r e r e v i e w e d in h i s r e p o r t . ERNEST L. P R A N N , M . ' . W . " . G r a n d M a s t e r , D e e p R i v e r . WiNTHROP B U C K , R . ' . W . " . G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , H a r d f o r d . GEORGE A . K I E S , P . ' . G . ' . M . " . , C o r r e s p o n d e n t ,
Hartford.
N e x t A n n u a l , H a r t f o r d , F e b r u a r y 5, 1936.
DELAWAREâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1934. Lodges, 22; members, 5,816; net loss, 184. Wilmington, October 3, 1934. HAROLD W . T . PimNELL, M.'. W.'. Grand Master. Brother A. VICTOR HUGHES, our Grand Representa-
tive, was present.
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T h e following' w o r d s a p p e a r in t h e p r e f a c e t o t h e G r a n d M a s ter's address: If we examine the State in which we live, we shall everywhere discover variety, changeableness and succession. Here in New Castle the plains rise into hills, and there in Kent the hills sink into valleys, while down in Sussex we see well watered meadows, and the dry and barren sands along the coast of the great Atlantic. We rejoice in the light, but we are soon enveloped in darkness. We hail the loveliness of Spring, and welcome the approach of Summer; but the agreeable months soon roll away, and the North pours down the desolations of Winter. Equally chequered and variable is human life. Our bodies, our relations, our conditions and circumstances are perpetually changing. But this diversity constitutes the Beauty and the Glory of the Grand Architect. It furnishes means by which the dispositions of men are tried, and their' characters formed. It lays hold of their Hope and Fear, Joy and Sorrow; and exercises every principle of their nature in their education for eternity. R e g a r d i n g t h e M a s o n i c C l u b 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 : The Masonic Club, which is represented by all the bodies of Masonry in Delaware, followed their usual custom of sponsoring The Masonic Fraternity's Annual Christmas Treat to the poor children and needy families. This year 308 children enjoyed for the first time a real Christmas dinner, served in the banquet room of the Masonic Temple, Wilmington. Baskets of food were distributed to needy families, enabling 2,000 persons to satisfy the pangs of hunger and enjoy the holiday spirit. Another worthy project which is appreciated by the Fraternity is the sending of flowers to all the guests at our Masonic Home on their birthdays, and the special attention given hospital cases. I n t h e c o n c l u s i o n t o h i s a d d r e s s w e find t h e f o l l o w i n g : Who can help from being anxious or worried to see the valuable enjoyments of home sacrificed to the fondness for amusements and a rage for indiscriminate intercourse with false and unfeeling Gods. This madne.ss has reached all ranks and degrees of human society. Our women are no longer keepers of the home and our children are led into these circles of infatuation, and made to despise the simple and natural manners of youth. We run and run in vain trying to find something that has been lost. The prize was near us when we began; but our folly drew us awayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;let us return home and we shall find it. It is not an orchid which we are to Import from the ends of the earth, but a plant which grows in our own back yard. Everyone may be happy, if you could induce them to make a proper estimate of happiness; if you could keep them from judging after outward appearances; if you could persuade them to stoop, rather than aspire, to kneel rather than to fly. Man is an active being, and must be employed; he will always be engaged in the pursuit of something either of exertion or desire. Man is a dependent creature. Like the vine he must lean for support; and if the oak be not near, he will embrace the bramble. He thirsts; and if he has forsaken the Fountain of Living Waters, he will repair to the broken cistern, or kneel down to the filthy puddle. T h e R e p o r t on F o r e i g n 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 P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r T H O M A S J. D A Y . T h e r e p o r t is e x t r e m e l y brief; h o w -
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ever, w e a r e u n d e r o b l i g a t i o n s f o r a v e r y n i c e r e v i e w of o u r 1934 Proceedings. W I L L I A M O . WINGATE, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, WUmington. JOHN F . R O B I N S O N , R . " . W . ' . G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , W i l m i n g t o n . T H O M A S J. D A Y , P . " . G . ' . M."., C o r r e s p o n d e n t , W i l m i n g t o n . N e x t A n n u a l , W i l m i n g t o n , O c t o b e r 2, 1935.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1934. L o d g e s , 4 4 ; m e m b e r s , 20,669; n e t loss, 8 9 1 . W a s h i n g t o n , M a y 9, 1934. V E R N O N G . O W E N , M . ' . W . " . G r a n d
Master. Brother WILLIAM H . ROHRMAN, our Grand Representative, was present. The G r a n d Master introduces h i s a d d r e s s in r a t h e r an usual w a y a n d w e t a k e p l e a s u r e in q u o t i n g t h e f o l l o w i n g : I have been much Impressed with the practice which prevails in some Grand Lodges of presenting a token to those brethren of their jurisdiction who have been Master Masons in good standing continuously for fifty years or more. Such a record of membership and service deserves more than a mere passing mention. I believe that the brother who has maintained his good standing in Masonry for half a century should receive from his Grand Lodge a visible symbol of our appreciation of his steadfast adherence to the principles of our Fraternity and a token of our fraternal regard. I recommend that the Grand Lodge authorize the presentation of a 50-year membership gold button to each member of a constituent lodge who has been a Master Mason in good standing for fifty consecutive years or more and that said button be likewise presented to all others who may hereafter attain a similar record of membership. One y e a r ago o u r Grand Lodge adopted the same plan and o u r G r a n d M a s t e r d u r i n g t h e p r e s e n t y e a r is m a k i n g special efforts t o p r e s e n t a s m a n y of t h e s e fifty y e a r b a d g e s t o t h e b r e t h r e n ent i t l e d t o t h e m a s possible. 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 h e l d i n W a s h i n g t o n on D e c e m b e r 19, 1934. R e f e r r i n g t o t h e d e a t h of t h e i r S e n i o r G r a n d W a r d e n - e l e c t , B r o t h e r C L Y D E J. N I C H O L S , t h e G r a n d M a s t e r h a d t h e following t o say: Zealous as all of them were in the field of Masonic endeavor, and greatly as we shall miss all of them in the activities of our Fraternity, the death of our Senior Grand Warden-elect, Worshipful Brother CLYDE J. NICHOLS, brought home to us with impelling force the inroads which have have thus been made in our ranks. Brother NICHOLS, who was prevented by illness from attending our election and installation communication in Decesmber 1933, passed away on January 3rd of this year. One of the first official acta of my administration was to conduct Masonic services at his funeral, which was held on January 5th. The unusually large attendance
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of our brethren on this occasion testified eloquently to the high regard in which he was held and additional evidence to this effect was presented in the numerous formal resolutions adopted by our Lodges expressing their sympathy and condolences both to the Grand Lodge and to Joppa Lodge, No. 35, of which he was a member. A memorial in his honor was presented and adopted at the semi-annual communication of our Grand Lodge in May and I shall only add thereto a brief expression of the esteem which the officers of the Grand Lodge entertained for him and which grew out' of our personal and official associations covering many years. His character and abilities were of the highest order and his passing meant a real loss to our Fraternity. The Grand Master stated in his address that in his judgment a Grand Representative should be one who is active and attends the Grand Lodge. As evidence of his good faith in this m a t t e r we notice that he appointed eleven new representatives during his administration. The Grand Master reports having visited every lodge in their jurisdiction. This, of course, is the custom in the District of Columbia, We take pleasure in quoting the following from the conclusion of his address: If I have succeeded in bringing home to you my convictions in this respect, I know that you will understand me when I say that the fact that I do not report to you outstanding achievements is not of itself a disappointment to me. If I have been in a measure successful in maintaining the morale of our brethren and of preserving the integrity of our Order, I shall be content. I t has well been said that no one knows in what depth of human need Masonry had its origin. It may also be said that no one of the present day can know on what heights of aspiration lies its ultimate goal. We do know that it had its beginning in a generally altruistic desire for the betterment of mankind through the raising of the character standard of the individual. It is my earnest belief that, if we will persevere in the course which has stood the test of centuries, our progress will be great and continuous. No one can doubt that our Fraternity has in its principles and teachings those elements which, if generally applied in the relations of men, would be of real value to the world. It has been a potent force for good throughout all its existence and as such undoubtedly has had the protection of Divine Providence. Reviewing its past history, we are amply justified in striving to inculcate in our membership a firm faith in the high mission of our Order, that out of this faith may speedily came the time when the beneficent influence of its teachings shall be exerted everywhere and when the Individuals of every nation shall base their actions upon that feeling of brotherhood for one another which is a cardinal principle of Freemasonry. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by P a s t Grand Master JAMES A. WEST. Our own jurisdiction for 1934 received a t tention at his hands. ROBERT S. REGAK, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Washington. J, CLAUDE KEIPEK, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Washington. JAMES A . WEST, P . ' . G.'. M.',, Correspondent, Washington,
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UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND—1934-1935. L o d g e s , 4,742; m e m b e r s ,
.
T h e A n n u a l G r a n d F e s t i v a l w a s held a t F r e e m a s o n s ' H a l l on A p r i l 24, 1935, T h e L o r d A M P T H I L L , P r o G r a n d M a s t e r o n t h e Throne. W e q u o t e the following, b e i n g a n a d d r e s s from t h e G r a n d L o d g e t o H i s M a j e s t y , T h e K i n g , o n t h e occasion of t h e i r Silver Jubilee: I need not remind you that what we do here is done for and on behalf of the whole Craft, that is to say, for the nearly five thousand Lodges in every part of the world under the English Constitution. It is moreover a fact that there exists no Assembly which, at any rate in theory, is more truly representative than the Grand Lodge of England. There is never a meeting of English Freemasons at which particular expression is not given to our loyalty and devotion to His Majesty The King. Every man who is admitted to our Order is charged above all never to lose sight of the allegiance due to the Sovereign of his native land. We remind ourselves of that duty at all our meetings with the toast of "King and Craft," and that phrase implies, of course, that we drink to the health of His Majesty as Freemasons with the peculiar devotion to which Freemasons are pledged, that we set the highest value on that protection which the Sovereign has always accorded to our Order, and that we deeply appreciate the advant.ages we have enjoyed In the past and are enjoying at present from the leadership and fraternal collaboration of Princes of the Blood Royal. And now we all welcome the opportunity afforded to us for telling His Majesty with one heart and voice that we Freemasons yield to none in our gratitude and loyal devotion to His Person and Throne. The text of the Address is as follows:— To T H E K I N O ' S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY.
Most Gracious Sovereign, We, Tour Majesty's most loyal and faithful subjects, the Free and Accepted Masons under the United Grand Lodge of England, in Grand Lodge assembled, on the completion of the twenty-fifth year of Your Majesty's reign over these Kingdoms and the vast Empire of the British Crown, venture with profound respect humbly to offer our dutiful and heartfelt congratulations and to express our continued and unswerving loyalty to Your Throne and Royal Person. We humbly express our gratitude to the Great Architect of the Universe for having spared Your Majesty to reign over these Realms for so extended a period, and we pray that He may vouchsafe to Your Majesty a long and happy continuance of Your reign over a loyal and devoted people. That will be dated Freemasons' Hall this day, and will be signed by the M.W. The Grand Master, by your humble servant, by the Deputy Grand Master, by the President of the Board of General Purposes, and by the Grand Secretary. (Loud Applause). T h e P r o Grand M a s t e r , L o r d AMPTHILL, a n n o u n c e d t h a t it w a s t h e p l e a s u r e of the M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r t o a g a i n a p p o i n t h i m
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t o t h i s i m p o r t a n t office. L i t t l e did o u r distingfuished b r o t h e r r e a l i z e t h a t e r e l o n g h e would r e s p o n d t o t h e call of t h e M a s t e r E t e r n a l . H i s loss t o t h e C r a f t of t h e U n i t e d G r a n d L o d g e of E n g l a n d is, n o doubt, k e e n l y felt b y all t h e b r e t h r e n . O n M a r c h 6, 1935, a t t h e Q u a r t e r l y C o m m u n i c a t i o n t h e G r a n d M a s t e r f o r t h e e n s u i n g y e a r w a s elected. I n a n n o u n c i n g t h i s choice of t h e b r e t h r e n , t h e G r a n d D i r e c t o r of C e r e m o n i e s m a d e t h e following proclamation: Be it known, that the Most High, Most Mighty, and Illustrious Prince. ABTHUR WILLIAM PATRICK ALBERT, Duke of Connaught and Stratheam, Earl
of Sussex, Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, Knight of- the Most Illustrious Order of St. Patrick, Great Master and First and Principal Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Knight Grand Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India, Knight Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George. Knight Grand Commander of the Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire, Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, Knight Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, one of His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council, a Field-Marshal in His Majesty's Army, &c., &c., &c., &c., has been elected Most Worshipful Grand Master of the United Fraternity of Antient, Free and Accepted Masons of England for the ensuing year, whom may the Great Architect of the Universe long preserve.
FLORIDAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1935, L o d g e s , 2 3 9 ; m e m b e r s , 20,935; n e t loss, 7 9 3 . Jacksonville,
April
16, 1935. F R E D W . D E L A N E Y ,
M.'. W.'.
Grand Master. Brother J O H N L . HALL, our Grand Representative, w a s in attendance. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r i n t r o d u c e d h i s a d d r e s s in t h e following words: In one of the books of Sir JAMES JEANS, the eminent English scientist, he says that an earthly year is less than one tenth of a second in the progress of the universe. In spite of an extremely full and busy term as your Grand Master, I have come to this Grand Communication with the feeling that it was but a very few weeks ago that I stood before the Altar to receive my obligation as your leader. A few years ago I saw a priceless tapestry that some one had given half a life time to create over two hundred years ago. Woven into it with matchless skill were a hundred or more figures representing one of the crusades. Only after a careful study of that tapestry, noting each artistic touch, each minute placement of a thread, each skillful bit of color blending, could one come to a full appreciation of the beauty of the tapestry. Yet a casual glance by a passing observer would bring commendation on the skill of the artist who conceived it. W e n o t e t h a t t h e H i s t o r y of t h e G r a n d L o d g e of F l o r i d a , w h i c h h a s b e e n compiled, will n o t b e p r i n t e d a s t h e r e is n o t sufficient demand for t h e same b y purchase a m o n g t h e brethren. T h e
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writer h a s no knowledge as to whether this History is now in manuscript and ready for publication or not, but from his own personal experience he ventures the suggestion that it be zealously gruarded and placed where it will be safe from destruction by fire or otherwise, in order t h a t " F u t u r e ages may find out the right." The following few words are taken from the oration and we regret the space allotted to us will not permit of quoting more: "The dignity with which the ritualistic work in Canadian lodges is exemplified causes one to regret the all too frequent carelessness with which our work is conducted and the many examples of undignified procedure that mark our lodge meetings. The care with which their committees examine applicants for membership is justified in the high percentage of active and interested Masons at their communications, and offer a reproach to those of us who allow our American zeal for numbers to .outweigh our judgment of the fitness of material for the Craft. The content of the several degrees is not as interesting or so effectively produced as in most of our jurisdictions. A combination of their dignity with our ritual would be of great benefit to this jurisdiction of ours." Would you answer the lure that seems to be present in all human beings . . . the lure of far places, strange lands and thrilling experiences? One need not sail the seas, cross the horizon, or seek the unknown land of adventure to experience all these. If that which we are given in our degrees is taken into the walks of life, subjected to the hard experimentation of actual test, and used as building tools for the structure of daily living, there will be enough of exploration and high adventure to occupy the .most unsatisfied heart. There can never be a strange land so filled with the thrills of exploration as the trail which we may follow back across the centuries as we trace the development of our Masonic principals and symbols. There can be no sight so awesome on a far continent as the awakened knowledge of how our ancient forbears in many lands wrought their philosophies out of the rough ore of human life. Each thought bloodstained by sacrifice; each symbol b o m of bitter strife or lonely vigil; each peak of noble principle achieved only by traveling long in the valley of darkness, eyes seeking the eternal light of Truth. HARRY G . TAYLOR, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Miami. J. S. B . MOYER, R.'. W.". Grand Secretary, Jacksonville. WALLACE R . CHEVES, P.". G.*. M.".', Correspondent, Newberry. Next Annual, Jacksonville, April 21, 1936.
IDAHOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1934. Lodges, 8 1 ; members, 9,462; net loss, 391. Idaho Falls, September 11, 1934. S. IRVEN ROBERSON, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. The Ambassador for Kansas was not in attendance a t this Communication. The Grand Master in submitting his Annual Report had nothing to offer, other than the usual annual greetings and words of welcome to the brethren.
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He has to his credit fifty-one official visits during his administration. He reports that the first supply of fifty year buttons is exhausted and the Grand Secretary was instructed to replenish the stock. We quote the following words from the subject of "The Liquor Situation": One of the great pillars in the foundation of our Order is that of Harmony, and upon that pillar rests the strength and support of our institution. Other institutions have failed because those things upon which men disagree are allowed to creep in and disrupt the peace and harmony which should prevail. We tile our lodges more to keep out those subjects and things upon which men disagree than we do to keep secrets within. We join together having the common bond upon which all men can agree: that is, the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man. We ban the subjects of religion and politics because of the disagreement of men on these subjects. Therefore, for the same reason, let us ban beer from our portals. There is no Report on Correspondence. JOHN T. WOOD, M.'. W.'. Grand Master, Coeur d'Alene. CURTIS F . P I K E , R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Boise. PERCY J O N E : , P.". G.". M.'., Correspondent, Blackfoot. Next Annual, Boise, September 10, 1935.
INDIANAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1935. Lodges, 555; members, 113,945; net loss, 3,735. Indianapolis, May 28, 1935. HARRY YEO, M.". W.'. Grand Master. Brother RUDOLF H . HORST, our Grand Representative, was present. The following few words are taken from the preface of the Grand Master's interesting address: During the past few years we have learned, full well, how much the world can be affected by the economic, industrial and social changes which have been taking place all about us. Such changes are not a new condition. The world has, always, been constantly changing. But not within the memory of the present generation has there ever been such a combination of changing forces acting in such close harmony with each other. Nothing has escaped, nothing has remained untouched. We are foolish if we attempt to delude ourselves on that point. And, whether we like it or not, we must admit that this combination of changes has affected us as a Fraternity. But I am not pessimistic as to the outcome, nor am I unduly concerned about the. possibility of the survival of Freemasonry. I believe it is here to stay. But if it is to have as much influence in the future as its marvelous influence has been in the past you and I must give constructive leadership in the guidance of thought and action and we must give ourselves, wholeheartedly, to the task of promoting the usefulness and to increasing the influence of our time honored Fraternity.
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From the report of the Superintendent of their Masonic Home we note a very interesting reference to the good ladies of the Order of the Eastern Star, and we take pleasure in quoting the following therefrom: In our recent report to the Grand Chapter we made the following statement: " I t is difficult to find words to express our thanks and appreciation for the splendid help and cooperation which we receive from the members of the Order of the Eastern Star. Hardly a day passes but that we are favored with Eastern Star visitors, many of them bringing gifts to the Home which, of course, are greatly appreciated, but of equal value is the personal attitude of these visitors. They come with a smile, they depart with a smile and they leave many smiles behind them."
We say "All Hail" to the good ladies of the Eastern Star when it conies to hard work and rendering assistance financially or otherwise to the widow and orphan. The Annual Review of Proceedings was prepared b y P a s t Grand Master ELMER F . GAY, and we are grateful to him for a nice
review of our 1934 Proceedings. RUDOLF H . HORST, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, South Bend. WILLIAM H . SWINTZ, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Indianapolis. ELMER F . GAY, P . ' . G . ' . M . ' . , Correspondent, Franklin.
Next Annual, Indianapolis, May 26, 1936.
ILLINOISâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1934. Lodges, 1,011; members, 244,161; net loss, 19,990. Chicago, October 9, 1934. GROVER C . NIEMEYER,
M.'. W.'.
Grand Master. Brother GEORGE E . ANDERSON, our Grand Repre-
sentative, w a s present. We note among the several distinguished visitors enrolled on this occasion, the name of Brother JAMES A. CASSLER, Grand Master of Masons of Kansas. M.'. W.'. Brother CASSLER, no doubt,
done honor to our Grand Lodge and we are pleased to know that he was one of the honored visitors at this Communication. From the address of the Grand Master under the subject of "Condition of the Craft" we quote the following: We close the year with a reduction in membership of approximately twenty thousand, a loss greater than any previous year, primarily due to the policy of suspending those who, though able, failed to pay their dues. The loss is not as great as was expected. A further pruning to rid ourselves of this useless material can be safely made. More attention is being given to the business affairs of the lodge, including the collection of dues and with the slight increase In petitions, the lodges as a whole are in better financial condition and have a more cheerful outlook.
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Various expedients, some of which are not commendable, are resorted to in frantic efforts to work out of the difficulty. Thus, certain officers and members of a lodge, deeming the situation hopeless, submitted a plan of escape from legal obligations by surrender of the charter and procurement of anotherâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a species of reorganization frowned upon as unethical, if not dishonest, by the better element of the business world and unworthy of Masonry. The ruinous effects of these ill-fated ventures extend beyond the lodges and individuals immediately involved to the whole fraternity. The obligations were contracted in the name of Masonry, were sold upon the faith of the purchaser in the integrity and soundness of Masonic undertakings, and defaults in their payment cast upon the fraternity the disrepute which necessarily attaches to failure to meet any obligation. Promoters of these enterprises, having pledged the name of Masonry, should look through the legal liability, to the moral responsibility and exert every effort to discharge it to the utmost limit. The Grand Lodge owes a duty to protect the good name of Masonry, even though it should become necessary to prohibit the incurring of any indebtedness in connection with any business enterprise conducted for or on behalf of Masons, or any group of Masons, as such or in the name of which the word Masonic or any word or phrase suggestive of Masonry is used. Consideration of such legislation must be given before the lessons of the present are forgotten.
Dealing with the subject of "Politics" the Grand Master had the following to say: The injection of partisan politics into the fraternity is an ever-present menace, the danger of which was recognized by the founders of the institution, who in the ancient charges, "resolv'd against all politicks as what never yet conduc'd to the welfare of the lodge nor ever will." History confirms their Judgment. Reference to the anti-Masonic agitation of a hundred years ago will suffice. The strength of that movement was not the Morgan incident but the false charge to which thoughtless. Ill-advised and over-zealous brethren lent color, that the fraternity was employing its strength for political purposes. As a result, several Grand Lodges including that in Illinois and constituent lodges by the hundred, ceased to function. Those continuing were subjected to careful inspection and harsh restrictions. Notwithstanding the severe lessons of the past, there are always brethren who endeavor to use the fraternity for political purposes. Some do so thoughtlessly, through want of understanding, or because of excessive zeal which for the moment prevents realization of the evil effects of their action. As to these brethren, there is always the prospect that by suggestion and warning they may be led to desist from their ill-advised and ruinous practices. Other brethren who act knowingly and wilfully are selfish, scheming individuals to whom nothing is sacred or exempt from use for personal advantage. With these, only definite prohibitions and severe disciplinary measures will prevail.
The Grand Lodge had the pleasure of listening to a magnificent oration delivered by Brother PAUL A. NEUFFER. The subject
"The Value of Masonry." We regret that our limited space will not permit of quoting only the following: The real value of Masonry is not found in its history, however ancient may be its origin, nor in its form of organization; these are of
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Interest and their investigation and study afford us a measure of pride and satisfaction, but what Masonry is and means to us here and now and every moment of the ever-living present, therein lies its greatest value. We have the assurance by virtue of the fact of our being, that we as individuals a r e endowed by the laws of nature and of man with certain rights, benefits and privileges, and we know by experience that under nature's inexorable law of compensation and under the remedial and punitive laws of man each right, benefit and privilege has its concomitant natural or legal duty, responsibility or obligation which must be performed or discharged. Were it otherwise, our accounts with God, our country, our families, our neighbors and ourselves could not be made to balance. How to adjust the vicissitudes of lite and to utilize its varying experiences so as to become master of the results upon ourselves, that is the royal secret. Facing, as we must, things present and things to come, life and death, and yet to remain serene, composed, steadfast and of gocd cheer, is the great secret. Until we master ourselves, we are not qualified to master anything else. Self-mastery is attainable only through knowledge gained by actual personal experience. The usual Report on Masonic Correspondence was prepared by P a s t Grand Master ELMER E . BEACH, and we are under obligation to him for a splendid and almost unlimited review of our 1934 Proceedings. I t is to b e regretted t h a t we cannot r e t u r n the compliment in this report, but we are obliged in view of present conditions to curtail our review. GKOVER C . NIEMEYER, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Chicago. RICHARD C . DAVENPORT, R . ' . W . " . Grand Secretary, Harrisburg. ELMER E . BEACH, P . ' . G.". M.'., Correspondent, Chicago. Next Annual, Chicago, October 8, 1935.
ILLINOISâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1935. Lodges, 1,002; members, 228,469; net loss, 15,692. Chicago, October 8, 1935. GROVER C . NIEMEYER, M . ' . W . " . Grand Master. Brother GEORGE E . ANDERSON, our Grand Representative, was in attendance. F r o m the preface to the Grand Master's address we are pleased to quote the following: The craft is still suffering the consequences of defaulted building obligations. Inquiries concerning these are constantly coming to the office of the Grand Master from men and women past the self-supporting age who invested their money because of their faith in Masonry and undertakings in the name of Masonry. Legally the grand lodge has no responsibility. I t does have a moral obligation which requires that it prohibit the use of the name of Masonry in connection with unsound financial undertakings. X therefore recommend that no building project or business enterprise of any sort promoted by Masons as such and in the name of Masonry be permitted to incur any indebtedness without submission of the project to some committee of this Grand Lodge and under conditions fully apprjs-
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Ing investors that the Grand Lodge is in no degree liable therefor, and that the Committee on Legislation be directed to submit suitable legislation to accomplish this purpose at the next session of this Grand Lodge.
The recommendation is in full accord with our own law on this subject. As the question of the so-called appendant organizations; that is, those claiming to be a part of the Masonic family, is one of the important Masonic topics of the day, we take pleasure in quoting the following on that subject which is made a part of the Grand Master's address: In Illinois, as elsewhere, there are many organizations whose membership is predicated upon membership in Masonry. Illinois has never given official recognition to them. Nevertheless, they are regarded by the public as Masonic, and rightly so, since they are made up exclusively of Masons, organized as such, without objection from the grand lodge, which, like every other voluntary association has the power to determine the qualifications of its members and the conditions upon which they shall remain members even to the extent of arbitrarily denying them the privilege of joining other organizations. With the wisdom of exercising this power in respect to all or any of such organizations we are not now concerned, although it Is a question that Grand Lodges which have not done so, must seriously consider In the near future. It is impossible in public opinion to separate these organizations from Masonry. Therefore Masonry has a responsibility to the public and to itself in respect to them. We are concerned with that responsibility. No fault can be found with the purposes of these organizations. They offer possibilities for effective civic and moral service and for fellowship. The majority of their members are sincere Masons imbued with high Ideals and commanding the respect of their fellow-men. If this majority always controlled and regulated the action of their organizations and their members. Masonry could rest secure in the belief that nothing but good would come from them. However, it frequently happens with these organizations as with Masonry that they are discredited and their legitimate influence prostituted by the irresponsible acts of a small percentage of their members who are not Masons in fact. In fraternities as in governments, disciplinary and regulatory measures must be taken to curb the comparatively small minority of perverse and refractory. For the good and wise such measures are never needed. With the internal affairs of these organizations Masonry does not care to interfere. Supervision or regulation of their management, ritual, ceremonies, meetings or social activities is neither practical nor desirable. Masonry, however, has the right to insist and must insist that these organizations and their members shall not violate the fundamentals of Masonry, the ancient landmarks, the long established principles and practices, and those regulations of more modem times adopted in deference to prevailing public opinion in matters religious, moral or social in order that Masonry might continue to hold the respect and good opinion of mankind. Illustrative of the latter I cite the prohibition against Masons appearing in public drinking saloons in Masonic clothing and the Masonic rule of Sunday observance. Masonry teaches temperance, not total abstinence. Hence it is permissible for a Mason to enter a saloon. However, the saloon is disapproved
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by the better element of society and Masonry refuses to associate or identify itself with it. As a consequence the individual is denied the right to take Masonry as an institution into the saloon by appearing therein â&#x20AC;˘while clothed as a Mason. To the ijublic the red fez of the shriner and the uniform of the Knight Templar is as much the badge of a Mason, although of a particular kind of Mason, as is the white apron, and therefore the right and duty of Masonry extends to prohibiting the Mason from entering the public drinking saloon while clothed as a shriner or Knight Templar. The Grand Lodge of Nevada applied this principle in disciplining a potentate for drunkenness at the San Francisco convention of the Shrine in 1932. Similarly Sunday observance br non-observance is a matter for the conscience and religious belief of the individual with which Masonry does not interfere. Masonry does recognize the fact that Sunday is the Sabbath of practically all the people of the nation and that the great majority of Masons having church affiliations are connected with the Protestant churches. In deference to the Protestant conception of Sunday observance the grand lodge and constituent lodges retrain from all activity on Sunday except that connected with funeral services. This regulation becomes a nullity if Masons are permitted to associate themselves in groups, however large, composed solely of Masons and carry on picnics and other activities generally regarded as non-observance of the Protestant Sunday, and thus do indirectly in the name of Masons if not of Masonry what the lodge will not do. Accordingly for some years my predecessors have protested against Sunday picnics held annually by a certain grotto in the state. The public press of the community invariably referred to them as Masonic picnics. As hereinafter stated under the title "The Shrine Lottery" the picnic was not held this year. Unfortunately, as I later learned from a Masonic publication, a joint Sunday picnic was held in another part of the state by two grottos in the name of their group of Masons. The questions here discussed are not peculiar to Illinois. They are being considered in many other grand jurisdictions. The need for a definite statement of the position of Grand Lodges in respect to these appendant organizations and their activities is .everywhere recognized. The position taken is not designed to interfere with the legitimate purposes and activities of any appendant organization or of any individual. It is designed to protect the good name of Masonry, to preserve its standards and ideals, and to prevent through the simple device of assuming a different name the creation of a class of Masons independent of or superior to the principles, practices and regulations of ancient craft Masonry. W e q u o t e t h e following from t h e r e p o r t of t h e C o m m i t t e e on Obituaries: The sun at even-tide sinks below the western horizon. Darkness follows and the chill of night comes upon us. Yet we know that in the mom the sun will rise in the East with renewed brilliancy and warmth, dispelling the mist and gloom of darkness, heralding the birth of another dayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; the resurrection of the day which passed away but a short time before. We see in this immutable physical law of nature the symbolic assurance that it is the equally changeless spiritual law of the Great Architect of the Universe that when man comes to the evening of his life, and experiences what we call death, it is but like the sinking of the sun in the West. To our earthly vision he is gone, "above the reach and ken of mortal apprehension." He has sailed across the mystical sea of time to a realm
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which cannot be discovered while life lasts. He has filled his allotted day onÂŤfearth and has sunlc below the horizon of our view. In the fullness of our faith we realize that he, too, will rise on a brighter morrow, that it is but the transition from mortality to immortality, in accordance with the divine wisdom of Him who doeth all things well. Death is not an occasion for mourning and grief. It is the inescapable law of a higher power. It is not given to man to understand the mystery of life and death. He is born, he lives, he passes awayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;whither? No answer is vouchsafed to our feeble intellect. Death and decay are the inevitable law of all things in this world, but so also is re-birth and renewal. Nature does not permit a blade of grass to wither and die without providing for its renewal and restoration. Can we believe that our Divine Creator restores to sufficiency all the material things He has provided for man's needs, but does not provide for the resurrection of the soul of human beings whom He has created in His own image? Idle and hypocritical indeed must be the affirmation that our trust is in God if the faith in our heart does not assure us that our soul is immortal. Then why should we mourn when our brethren take on immortality? Should it not rather be an occasion of Joy and rejoicing, a realization that the departed have attained a spiritual goal which soon will also be our destiny? The very essence of Freemasonry teaches us that a Supreme Being has us in His keeping, and without this assurance our Craft would be but a mockery. T h e G r a n d L o d g e h a d t h e p l e a s u r e of l i s t e n i n g t o a v e r y i n t e r e s t i n g o r a t i o n b y B r o t h e r PAUL A. N E U F F E R on t h e s u b j e c t of " T h e Validity of M a s o n r y " . L i m i t e d s p a c e alone m a k e s i t n e c e s s a r y t o q u o t e only a s m a l l p o r t i o n of t h i s m a g n i f i c e n t a d d r e s s : About twenty years ago millions of people were engaged in waging "a war against war." We were told that the world was being made "safe for democracy." A terrific slaughter of human lives and a ruthless destruction of property continued for more than four years, and when most of the nations involved were nearly exhausted and the last shred of human conscience beheld the appalling toll, peace was declared. We were persuaded to believe that this tremenedous sacrifice thus made to war was Justified because it was said to be the only price that would purchase exemption from the capricious, cruel, intolerant, selfcentered and revengeful rule of hereditary monarchies and autocracies. True, there has been a change. Some actual and some potential kings, czars, kaisers and sultans have disappeared from their thrones. However, dictators under other fanciful titles have become rulers of nations. In the exercise of their unrestrained power they, in too many instances, exceed the tyranny of their predecessors. The events now transpiring in some parts of the world are of striking similarity to those which made the "dark ages." It is evident that they are steeped with the primitive and inexcusable belief that civilization is improved and edified quickly and grandly by human oppression and human slaughter. Even at this moment war-clouds are lowered over the face of the earth. Their ominous shadows now darken all Europe and nearby countries. If the storm breaks in all its possible fury, no nation can wholly escape the horrible consequences. The entire world may again become shrouded with its disastrous effects and human progress retarded by its evil influences.
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This prospect is not pleasing. But looking backward over the now clearly depicted events of history we see with encouragement that ^the tenure of tyrants becomes shorter and still shorter with the passage of time; that when power is asserted to the point of tyranny or barbarism, the end is a t hand. So long as our people preserve their high ideals and character and our government maintains its 'position of national integrity and honor, we need not become actively involved. Yet, why should the record of our era be smeared with the blood of the innocent who are slain along with the guilty? Why should the wheels of progress be stayed or their power diverted to the prosecution of such deviltry of w a r by which all humanity is affected? The usual Report on Masonic Correspondence was prepared by M.'. W.". Brother ELMER E . BEACH, and we are grateful to him for a nice review of our 1935 Proceedings covering more than four pages. Brother BEACH mentioned t h a t there was no review of their Proceedings in our last report. We plead guilty; however, the Illinois Proceedings did not reach our hands until December 8, making it too late to be included with our 1935 Review. We are able to do much better this time. HAL C. MCL.OUD, M.'. W.'. Grand Master, Springfield. RICHARD C . DAVENPORT, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Harrisburg. ELMER E . BEACH, P.'. G.'. M.'., Correspondent, Chicago. Next Annual, Chicago, October 13, 1936.
IOWAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1935. Lodges, 555; members, 71,398; net loss, 3,422. Cedar Rapids, June 11, 1935. BURTON H. SAXTON, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. The Grand Master was escorted to the Grand Lodge by their oldest living P a s t Grand Master,' M.'. W.'. Brother CHARLES C . CLARK.
In the Grand Master's address under the subject of "Lodge Administration" we find the following: Under this general heading I wish briefly to discuss a number of pertinent subjects directly bearing upon the welfare of the constituent lodges. The newly-installed Master is upon unfamiliar ground so far as actual responsibility is concerned. He has learned much from observation, but not until he assumes the gavel of authority does he face the real test of his administrative abilities. His advancement may be, and often is, a recognition of faithful and intelligent service; but in a larger sense it delivers into his charge for the time being the affairs of the lodge, for better or for worse. The soundness of his judgment, the breadth of his knowledge of Masonry, the depth of his loyalty to its principles, the clearness of his perception of immediate and continuing needs, and his ability to win the cooperation of his associate officers and to hold the confidence of the
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membership—these will largely determine the degree of success in his administration. If these qualities are possessed in reasonable measure, and to them are added initiative and energy, his lodge may well be proud of his leadership. How vitally important, therefore, is discrimination in the selection of every officer—for as a rule most of them are potential Masters.
* * * * * * The Secretary has an importance which it not duplicated by any other officer—he is in a class by himself. A good Secretary can be immensely helpful in most difficult situations, but a poor one can make two difficulties grow where one grew before. Oftentimes delinquent lodge returns are chargeable to the latter sort, and persistent neglect of correspondence is typical. The lodge should be extremely critical in its selection of a Secretary, and should refuse re-election to any who fall short of a reasonable standard. The various conferences with the Grand Secretary at the Grand Lodge Schools of Instruction this past winter were of substantial benefit to those local Secretaries who attended. I believe this should be made a permanent feature.
The Grand Master deals with the subject of "Economy" and makes a special point of the advantages of meeting alternately In the cities of Cedar Rapids and Des Moines. His views on the subject are stressed in the following words: It is a significant fact that had the Communications all been held at either Cedar Rapids or Des Moines, not less than $15,000.00 would have been saved over this ten-year period. It would also appear that unless we change our habits, during the next ten years at least another $15,000.00 will be required to meet an unnecessary margin of expense. The Grand Lodge Communication is preeminently a business session, and I believe we should avail ourselves of any reasonable economy where it can be had without a sacrifice of essentials. It would seem unfair that the lodges of any one city should be asked to assume the duties of the local committees every year; and it would be equally unfair to expect them to assume the expense which has heretofore been borne by the local lodges wherever the Annual Communication has been held. I have asked the ten lodges in Des Moines and the three in Cedar Rapids if they would be willing to take the usual responsibility alternate years, provided the Grand Lodge assumes the necessary overhead, which it could do and still make the saving I have indicated. Official action has been taken by the thirteen lodges, favorably in every case.
In our own jurisdiction our Grand Lodge meets alternately between Topeka and Wichita; however, they make a liberal appropriation covering the overhead charges, so that the whole burden does not fall on the local lodges. The Grand Master concludes his address in the following words: The foundations of Masonry are broad and deep. The superstructure which has been slowly rising through the years is worthy of such a foundation. May our own offerings in this Temple of Fraternity contain nothing trivial, or cynical, or false; may our conception of Brotherhood have no national boundaries; and may we insistently demand high standards of service, remembering that the quality of our work is a measure of our integrity.
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February,
An Interesting p a r t of the Communication was what is termed "International Flag Ceremony". We quote liberally from this portion of the Proceedings, believing it will be of interest to our readers: That we, in our on Grand Jurisdiction, may be vividly reminded of the ties that unite us with our foreign brethren in many countries, it is my desire to inaugurate a flag ceremony at our next Grand Lodge session to be held in June of 1935, at Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In this ceremony, the flag of each country or province in which is located a Grand Lodge with whom we maintain fraternal relations will be presented, and at its presentation I am desirous of reading a brief and appropriate personal message from the Grand Master or Grand Masters of such Grand Lodge or Grand Lodges. When the entire group of flags is massed upon the platform, it should be not only a beautiful but an tmpressive declaration that Masonry is as wide as humanity, and as deep as the spiritual capacity of its votaries. As the names of the Grand Lodges were announced, young women, dressed in white, bearing the flag of the country, state or province called, entered from the right and left of the stage alternately, each taking her place at the right of the Grand Master while the message was read, then stepping back into a' line which gradually formed a semi-circular background. An open space was left in the center, and after all the flags of the foreign Grand Jurisdictions had been presented, the Grand Master called up the Grand Lodge, and from the rear entrance of the hall our own flag was carried to the stage by military officers and escort in uniform, preceded by four buglers, who then sounded the Call to the Colors. The colorbearer and his color guards then took their places in the center of the group, and the Grand Master made this final comment: "The military accent given the presentation of the colors is not inconsistent with the spirit of this ceremony, since it represents to us only security and defenseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;never aggression. "As our own beloved flag joins the ranks of those from other nations, let it be a symbol of the deep undercurrent of brotherhood which, in spite of surface differences, does exist, and which, with the closer understanding among the Masons of the world, .may become a living force and thus finally make its impress upon our international relations. "These messages I have been privileged to convey to you seem to carry their own proof of sincerity and good will, and to open a broad avenue of usefulness and responsibility which we have heretofore largely neglected. The beauty of the flags reflect the fineness of spirit which prompted their giving; we have found values which are new, and which, if appreciated as they deserve, give magnificent promise of future service to humanity." The brethren of Iowa were called upon to mourn the loss of one of the most outstanding and best posted Masonic scholars in this coimtry, M.'. W.'. Brother LOUIS BLOCK, who answered the final summons on June 3, 1935. Having known Brother BLOCK for a g r e a t many years, and a s members of the Roimd Table we had learned to love him as a man and a Mason. We therefore feel his passing a w a y very keenly. He w a s a member of the Board of
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801
T r u s t e e s in a d d i t i o n t o h o l d i n g t h e i m p o r t a n t p o s i t i o n of 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 . The siren call of the Grand Master of the Universe was sounded, and on Monday, June 3, 1935, Brother Louis BLOCK, Past Grand Master, answered the call, and he and his immortal spirit are now communing with God about whom and with whom he talked so many times during his Masonic activity. Brother BLOCK came to this Grand Lodge more than thirty years ago, where his ability, his sterling character, his truly Masonic spirit and brotherly love, endeared him to every Mason in Iowa. He was elected Grand Master in 1911 and shortly thereafter was appointed as a member of the Board of Trustees of this Grand Lodge, where he has served continuously until he laid aside the working tools of the Fraternity. Praise must be given him for the good judgment used in the business administration of the Grand Lodge. To those with whom he served he was a true and loyal friend, ever mindful of his Masonic trust. Most of us can vouch for him some kindly and fatherly act, done in the true spirit of the Fraternity. This Grand Lodge will miss Brother BLOCK, but none will miss him more than the other Trustees. In all the years we served with him he was at every meeting except the last held, and only his illness prevented him from being with us at that time. If Brother BLOCK had not himself taught us the faith of the Evergreen Sprig of Acacia, his going would be dark and gloomy, but we know that the soul is immortal and we can hear him say, as he said about a Brother a few weeks ago: "Bid me good night now. As going by night to my room. If I may, I will open the door, friends. And call to you out of the gloom. If I may not, still the Lord is my keeper, And still we are both in His care. Both guarded, both safe, 'till you follow me here." We now refer to the final Report on Correspondence prepared by Brother BLOCK. His review was up to the highest standard, which he has maintained for so many years. Our own Proceedings for 1934 were fully reviewed, covering a little more than six pages of his splendid report. At the conclusion of his review of Kansas, referring to the writer, he had the following to s a y : Grand Secretary Emeritus ALBERT K . WILSON submits the Report on Fraternal Correspondence, and of course Albert could not write anything other than a good report for he has the ripe experience, and sound Masonic doctrines have possessed his soul for lo, these many years. J O H N T . AMES, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Traer. CHARLES C . H U N T , R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Cedar Rapids. , Correspondent. Next Annual, Davenport, June 9, 1936.
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February,
IRELAIND—.1934. Lodges, 700; members,
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Dublin, December 27, 1934. The Deputy Grand Master, R.'. W.'. RAYMOND F . BKOOKE, in the absence of the Grand Master,
presided a t this Communication. The Grand Master was prevented from attending this Communication on account of a serious illness. We quote the following from the remarks of the Deputy Grand Master a t this Communication: While I am talking about our charities I would like to tell you something about the charities which are maintained by the Grand Lodge of Sweden, and which we were taken out to see. One of them is a large orphanage situated in beautiful grounds on the shores of a lake eight miles from Stockholm, where boys and girls are clothed and boarded, educated, and taught trades to fit them to go out into the world. The other benevolent institution consists of Alms Houses. There, there are brethren and widows, and in some cases brethren and their wives, who are maintained at the expense of the Grand Lodge of Sweden, and are enabled to end their days in peace and security. We were told of one brother and his wife, who had particularly asked to see the Irish Brethren, and when we went to see them the lady told us that although she had been thirty-nine years in Sweden and was married to a Swede, she was really Irish, as her father came from Saintfield, in County Down. I think that fact, of an Irish lady ending her days in Stockholm under the care of the Grand Lodge of Sweden, impressed me more than anything I saw, a living link in the chain of charity that binds our Masonic Order together all over the world (applause).
We note that the Grand Master on the invitation of His Majesty, The M . ' . W.'., the Grand Master of Sweden, attended a Communication a t Stockholm to witness the exemplification of the various degrees. It w a s while attending this meeting that The Earl of DONOUGHMORE, Grand Master of Ireland, was taken ill. The Grand Lodge Library and Museum were the recipients of a silver cup presented to the Grand Lodge of Ireland by M.'. W.'. Brother, His Majesty the King of Sweden, Grand Master of Freemasons in Sweden.
KENTUCKY—1934. Lodges, 540; members, 46,865; net loss, 3,220. Louisville, October 16, 1934. RICHARD PRIEST DIETZMAN, M . " .
W.'. Grand Master. The Grand Master makes a very complete report concerning the membership, and their Masonic Home which is the pride of our brethren in Kentucky, and for many years was recognized a s the most outstanding complete Masonic Home in this country. In fact, this Home now ranks with the best anywhere in the land.
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Referring to a Scottish Rite Reception the Grand Master had the following to s a y : On January 1st, In accordance with its annual custom, the Grand Consistory of Kentucky, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, tended your Grand Master a reception, to which the Masons and the public were invited. A list of distinguished Masons who attended this meeting would comprise the roster of the Grand Bodies of Kentucky. The Sovereign Grand Commander and Past Grand Master JOHN H . COWLES attended this reception and presided. A very large crowd was present and the purpose of the reception not only to do honor to the Grand Master for the time being of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, but to make the day and the occasion one upon which our brethren and their guests would be Masonically minded and think Masonry was fully accomplished. The Grand Master concludes his address with the following words: Our Order is founded on eternal principles—the belief in God—the belief in the immortality of the soul—the belief in the essential nobility of that soul—the belief that it must be free to develop the best that is in it to the end that it may fitly and completely serve its God, its country, its neighbor, and lastly, always lastly itself—the belief that goodness comes not from without, but that the Kingdom of God is within us so that we must patiently and assiduously develop the better side of our natures in order that God's plan for a perfect world will come into fruition. Let us again highly resolve that these beliefs and these principles shall constitute the polar star of our faith and being. Let us, relying upon the grace and help of the Supreme Architect of the Universe exemplify that belief and faith, not only by the deep and sincere reverence we pay Him every moment of our lives, but also by our works in behalf of our brother, his widow, and his orphan. In accordance with the Grand Master's recommendation the Committee on Jurisprudence recommended t h a t a committee he appointed to prepare a proper Masonic burial ceremony. If the Committee will prepare a ceremony in keeping with the usual number of brethren who attend Masonic funerals, it will be extremely brief, to say the least. P a s t Grand Master WILLIAM W . CLARKE prepared another of his very interesting reviews of other Grand Jurisdictions including that of Kansas for 1933. HEBBERT HENDERSON, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Irvine. FRED W . HARDWICK, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Louisville. WILLIAM W . CLARKE, P . ' . G.'. M.'., Correspondent, Owensboro. Next Annual, Louisville, October 15, 1935.
LOUISIANA—1935. Lodges, 266; members, 22,104; net loss, 1,912. New Orleans, February 4, 1935. MILTON W . BOYLAN, M . ' . W . ' Grand Master. Our Grand Representative w a s not in attendance.
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February.
On account of illness the Grand Master was unable to visit but a few of their lodges. He was therefore obliged to call upon one of their P a s t Grand Masters, Brother SYKES, who gladly responded and made a number of official visits, conveying the messages of the Grand Master. Under the head of "Necrology" we note with a feeling of sadness an announcement of the death of their Grand Secretary, Brother JOHN A. DA VILLA. It was the pleasure of the writer to have had the personal acquaintance of Brother DA VILLA for many years. We extend to the brethren of Louisiana our very sincere sympathy, knowing full well just what the loss of this brother means to all of them. The Grand Secretary reports that he visited all the lodges in New Orleans, and some of them more than one time. This speaks well for his services and no doubt the brethren in t h a t City were pleased to have him with theni. P H I L I P LIEBER, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Shreveport. D. PETER LAGUENS, J R . , R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, New Orleans. EDWIN F. GAYLE, P . ' . G . ' . M . ' . , Correspondent, Lake Charles. Next Annual, New Orleans, February 3, 1936.
MAINEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1935. L o d g e s , 207; m e m b e r s , 39,001; n e t loss, 1,720. P o r t l a n d , M a y 7, 1935. C L A R K D . C H A P M A N , M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d
Master. O u r Grand Representative w a s absent. U n d e r t h e s u b j e c t of " C o n d i t i o n of t h e F r a t e r n i t y " w e q u o t e the following from t h e Grand Master's address: The history of Masonry has been a succession of cycles, a succession of periods of prosperity and periods of adversity. One has followed the other as regularly as night follows day. The periods of adversity have been of shorter duration and of less intensity than those of prosperity. They have not been due to defects in Masonry but rather to conditions both inside and outside of the fraternity, which have not been promptly recognized or over which Masonry has had no control. This was the situation of Operative Freemasonry at the opening of the Eighteenth Century, when it was about to be displaced by Speculative Freemasonry. It was the situation in the early years of the Grand Lodge of England, when the controversy arose with the "antients" and was followed by the organization of the United Grand Lodge of England. Like situations may be found repeatedly in the history of this Grand Lodge. The years of rapid growth and prosperity following its organization in 1820 were followed by the despair of the period of anti-Masonic excitement which continued from 1829 until about 1843. Then came the period of reconstruction and renewed growth, which continued until 1859. This was succeeded by the very rapid increase in membership and expansion during the Civil War.
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Of the twenty-four District Meetings we note the Grand Master attended twenty-three. A splendid record. Under the subject of "Visitations" he has the following: to s a y : Among the subjects discussed at these informal meetings have been non-payment of dues and suspensions. I have recommended that no member be carried on the books who is over two years in arrears. If a member is a worthy Mason and cannot pay his dues, they should be remitted. Those who can pay and will not or who live elsewhere and will not respond to communications should be summoned and suspended. Careful investigation should be made of each case and the same dealt with on its merits. A long list of members in arrears who are able to, but will not, liquidate their obligations is hot an asset to any lodge. Brother ASHLEY A. SMITH
prepared
the usual Report
on
Correspondence, and from his splendid "Foreword" we quote the following: Being a free people, under no dictatorship whether of Fascism or Communism, we have the remedy in our own hands. Revolution and anarchy, a class socialism or class sovietism are not the cure. These would probably bring about more evils than they could possibly remedy. Our very form of government is alien to the growth of anarchy or any form of lawlessness. As Masons we believe, with Washington, that there is eternal honesty at the heart of things. It may be true that we live in an era of corporate greed and political graft, of shameless profiteering and sordid aims, but even truer is it that we live in an era of splendid philanthropy, of increasing education and intelligence, of advancing ethical and human standards. After all it is a Mason's faith that good is stronger than evil and that there is some reality in man that is unconquerable. It is one of the first tenets of the Order that GOD IS. And a man, whether a Mason or otherwise, who helieves that is building his life "on a rock that cannot move." He will instinctively believe in the saving, recuperative energy of our republican form of government because it is mortized and tennoned in the same rock. Our passion for liberty and equality will steadily eliminate what is base, oppressive and ignoble in our national life. We are members of an Institution which is alive enough and free enough to grow and adapt itself to new conditions and new duties, our Order is called upon to DO SOMETHING today among the confusions and chaotic perplexities of a changing order. In the light of centuries of Masonic history we are facing a great new task, a constructive labor, for Masons are BUILDERS and it is ours to see that we are "living stones," rough ashlars indeed with many of us, and yet we are assured that these, too, may sometime become fit and good enough for the building of that mystic temple, not made with hands, ETERNAL, in the heavens. Let us take courage and counsel of the poet, and believe that the hours of Masonic Light will return unto us,â&#x20AC;&#x201D; "With aching hands and bleeding feet We toil and heap, lay stone on stone, We bear the burden and the heat Of the long day, and wish 'twere done; NOT TILL THE HOURS OF LIGHT RETURN, ALL WE HAVE BUILT, DO WE DISCERN."
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;MANITOBA.
February.
Kansas Proceedings for 1934 are reviewed and we are under obligations to him for the space assigned to our jurisdiction. CLARK D . CHAPMAN, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Portland.
CONVERS E. LEACH, R.'. W.'. Grand Secretary, Portland. ASHLEY A. SMITH, Correspondent, Bangor.
Next Annual, Portland, May 6, 1936.
MANITOBAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1935. Lodges, 106; members, 11,342; net loss, 357. Winnipeg, June 12, 1935. HENRY L . ADOLPH, M . ' . W . ' . Grand
Master. Our distinguished Grand Representative, Brother JABEZ MILLER, w a s in attendance as usual.
We quote the following few words from the introduction of the Grand Master's splendid address: It becomes my sad and mournful duty to Chronicle the death of Most Worshipful Brother, JAMES ALEXANDER OVAS. whom I have known as a friend since the year 1885. He was Grand Master of this Grand Lodge in 1890, and became Grand Secretary in 1900. He continued in that office until his death on March 9th, 1935. I have received a good many letters bearing messages of condolence which are noted elsewhere in the proceedings, each of which I have acknowledged. Copies of each have been sent by me to the widow of our revered and lamented brother.
The Grand Master called a conference of his Board of General Purposes and likewise a number of P a s t Grand Masters, a t which time the selection of a brother to fill the vacancy caused by the death of their late Grand Secretary, Brother JAMES A. OVAS. A conference of this kind seems to be unusual, judging from the following recommendation of the Grand Master: I recommend to the incoming Grand Master and Grand Officers a serious consideration of the desirability of future conferences of the same nature as was this one, held perhaps bi-annually. To attend and take an active interest in the subjects under discussion with the officers of the respective Grand Lodges is a Masonic education in itself. I would further recommend that the Grand Senior Warden and Grand Junior Warden be added to the list of officers attending these conferences, if they be held in the future.
In our jurisdiction meetings of this kind are frequently held by what is known a s the Council of Administration, which consists of the four principal officers of the Grand Lodge. The family of Brother OVAS presented to the Grand Lodge an
Apron, Collar and Jew^el worn by that distinguished brother during his service a s Grand Secretary and Grand Master.
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T h e C o m m i t t e e o n t h e Condition of F r e e m a s o n r y s u b m i t t e d a very interesting report showing that their investigations were very t h o r o u g h , a n d a s e v i d e n c e of t h i s f a c t w e q u o t e t h e following f e w words from their r e p o r t : The Worshipful Masters of 16 Lodges are reported as being unable to confer the three degrees in full. It is suggested that on the whole this is a very small percentage, and when the difficult times, and the consequent dearth of candidates, are taken into consideration, it is perhaps scarcely to be wondered at If some Worshipful Masters fail to realize the necessity of memorizing the work when they may never have the opportunity to deliver it. A s a m a t t e r of special I n f o r m a t i o n t o o u r r e a d e r s on t h e s u b j e c t of " F o r e i g n G r a n d L o d g e s " w e q u o t e 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 C o m m i t t e e on F o r e i g n R e l a t i o n s : In a general review of the fraternal relationships of our Grand Lodge with other similar bodies, your Committee undertook to communicate with the Grand Representatives near this Grand Lodge with a view to obtaining some information as to what contacts were being maintained and what value, could be attached to the practice of continuing these appointments. To eighty-three inquiries sent out we received forty-nine replies and wish to express our appreciation to those Brethren who assisted us by answering our inquiries. We find that many of our Representatives are uncertain as to their duties, and in many cases the appointments have been of no more effect than the appearance of their names in our Grand Lodge reports. A considerable number of the appointees are also continual absentees from the Grand Lodge Communication, and therefore do not take any part in the formal ceremonies on that occasion associated with their appointment. Sixteen of the number are not registered as being present at Grand Lodge for the past four years. Your Committee suggests to the M.W. Grand Master a periodic review of these appointments. Our Constitution is quite specific in regard to duties of these Grand Representatives so far as attendance at Grand Lodge Is concerned. While these provisions hav6 been very generously interpreted in the past, your Committee feels that there should be a stricter observance of them in order that the objectives in view when these InterGrand Lodge appointments were established, should be to some extent accomplished. 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 R e p o r t of t h e C o m m i t t e e on Masonic Research and Education: For some years now the world has been passing through a period of great unrest. On all sides we see discontent, questioning and criticism. Men today are revaluing all the institutions of society and passing judgment upon the commonly accepted ideals and principals of individual conduct and social existence. Your Committee feels that our members must get hold of the moral and spiritual values in Freemasonry and that this can best be done through an adequate programme and system of Masonic Education. If this be done then those who become members of our Craft will have their feet set firmly on the solid rock of Truth as embodied in the teachings of Freemasonry.
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;MARYLAND.
February,
Brother HUGH M. KERR prepared the usual Review of other Jurisdictions and Kansas for 1935 receives a liberal amount of space in his splendid report. ROYAL BURRITT, M.'. W.'. Grand Master, Winnipeg. J. H. G. RUSSELL, R . ' . W . " . Grand Secretary, Winnipeg. H U G H M . KERR, Correspondent. Next Annual, Winnepeg, June 10, 1936.
MARYLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1934. Lodges, 122; members, 31,613; net loss, 959. Baltimore, May 15, 1934. R.'. W . ' . CHARLES W . ZIMMERMANN, Deputy Grand Master, presiding. Brother JACOB ROHRBACH, our Grand Representative, was in attendance. This w a s the Semi-Annual Communication of their Grand Lodge. The Grand Master in the preface to his splendid address refers to the death of their distinguished brother, Joseph S. Walker, and several other distinguished P a s t Grand Officers. The following interesting words are taken from his address: The test of friendship is adversity and the test of your Masonry is what you a r e willing to do for mankind in adversity. The testing time is here and these days of adversity and depression will show u s whether you have really been made a Mason in your heart or whether you are only a Mason from the skin out. It takes storms and trials,'* suffering, sorrow and losses to make and prove the man; and a Mason is a good man. Anyone can sail the ship on calm seas with fair skies and favorable winds, but it takes men and sailors to bring the ship safely to port through storm and waves, under black clouds and through the rain. We are here to sail the ship safely and true, and with the help of God and your brave hearts I have confidence we shall steer a straight course and enter the safe harbor in quiet waters, where the weary shall find rest and the sailor his reward. There has not been great activity during the past six months so far as conferring degrees are concerned, but it is my firm conviction that much has been accomplished for Masonry because of the economic conditions which have prevailed. Masons, as individuals, have been brought closer to God and there has come to many a fuller realization of our obligations to Him and to the distressed brother, his widow and orphans. One of the greatest joys of being a Maryland Mason should be the knowledge that every soul of us who pay our dues is making a contribution to the comfort of old and infirm brethren who once were vigorous as ourselves but who are now nearing the evening time. The shadows are lengthening for them and very soon many of them will be called upon to give an account of their stewardship. Every Mason, it seems to me, should deem it a great privilege to have part in this noble work. Of all our undertakings that of which Maryland Masons are most proud is our Masonic Home. There we have exemplified in a most practical manner the principles of Brother Love and Relief. The success of this venture is due very largely to the fact that there has always
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been on the Board of Managers and Trustees of the Masonic Home men of generous spirit and fine business discrimination. I have not missed a meeting of either Board of Managers or Trustees of the Masonic Home this year and noted the business-like manner in which the affairs of the Home are conducted.
The Annual Communication was held in Baltimore on November 20, 1934. Brother CHARLES W. ZIMMERMANN, Deputy Grand
Master, done the honors of formally receiving the Grand Master, who entered the Grand Lodge escorted by their Grand Pursuivant and Grand Director of Ceremonies. Our Grand Representative, Brother JACOB ROHRBACH, was present.
We take pleasure in quoting the following from the address of the Grand Master a t this Communication: One of the serious problems in the Fraternity today is to hold the interest of the members we now have and prevent them from backsliding. Non-attendance is the first step towards this unfortunate end. While the individual Mason has his duties to perform in this regard, the Lodge, in a great many instances, does not fully realize its tremendous responsibilities. In too many instances the young Mason, after receiving his degree, is left to his own resources. He attends his Lodge regularly, but he has nothing to do. Nothing is said or done but what he has heard and seen before, in a brief time he will miss an occasional meeting and eventually his Masonic usefulness is ended. To prevent this, to mold these men into Freemasons, true and stalwart, is a great and mighty work, worthy of the best efforts of the officers of our Subordinate Lodges. I believe that want of knowledge of Freemasonry is the great cause of lack of interest amongst some who become members of our Fraternity and that this is to a large extent the cause of irregular or non-attendance!
There is no Report on Correspondence. GEORGE W . LIVINGSTON, M . " . W . ' . Grand Master, Baltimore.
HARRY C. MUELLER, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Baltimore. DANIEL J. EMICH, Correspondent, Baltimore.
Next Annual, Baltimore, November 19, 1935.
MASSACHUSETTSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1934. Lodges, 312; members, 114,413; net loss, 4,403. Quarterly Communication was held In Boston on March 14, 1934. CURTIS C H I P M A N , M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. Our Grand Rep-
resentative was not present. The Grand Lodge paused in its deliberations to receive as a distinguished visitor, M.". E . ' . WILLIAM T . S . O'HARA,
General
Grand High Priest of the General Grand Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons of the United States. The Grand Master had t h e pleasure of visiting the Grand Lodge of Panama in the Canal Zone District. He regrets that time
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did not permit of him telling the full story of the delightful time he experienced on t h a t visit. We note he likewise had the pleasure of attending the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Quebec a t Montreal. He likewise attended the meeting of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association a t Alexandria, Virginia. Under the head of "Grand Lodge of Scotland" the Grand Master states t h a t he was made an Honorary Member of that Grand Lodge. He states that he w a s nominated b y the Grand Master of t h a t jurisdiction and t h a t the nomination w a s adopted with great enthusiasm. He further states t h a t this honor was extremely rare, as it h a d only been extended to four brethren; namely, the PRINCE OP WALES, t h e DUKE OF CONNAUGHT a n d STRATHEARN, LORD A M P THILL, and t h e EARL OF DONOUGHMORE, Grand Master of Ireland.
We note however the Grand Master of Sweden, His Majesty, KING
GusTAV, w a s also made an Honorary Member. From t h e address of the Grand Master, delivered a t their Quarterly Communication, September 12, 1934, we take pleasure in quoting t h e following: In the disturbed and unhappy days of the past few years, men have lost courage and in some instances the opposition of indifference has been a problem hard to solve; but with a foundation of Brotherly interest and mutual trust we are stimulated by the determination to leave our doubts and misgivings behind us and press forward, for with our faces turned always toward the light the shadows fall behind. Within the Lodge is the one and only place where all men can meet as friends, each accepting the other according to the merits of his character, his moral and spiritual attainments, and his will to do service for his fellow beings. It therefore will be well, my Brethren, for you to consider if this Institution which you love so well and to whose service you have devoted your labor, is not the best medium to bring about the world friendship, which is the only cure for the ills which now beset humanity, not by means of shouting propaganda but in our quiet Masonic way. We need only to make practical use of our world wide institution by holding out the hand of good will to our Brethren throughout the world, cementing friendships in Masonry, and establishing so far as lies in our power a mutual trust among all Freemasons wherever they may live and whatever language they speak.
The usual feast followed their Stated Communication on St. John's Day, December 27. On this occasion many interesting talks were made, including remarks of distinguished visitors from other jurisdictions. There is No Report on Correspondence. CLAUDE L . ALLEN, M . ' . W . " . Grand Master, Melrose. FREDERICK W . HAMILTON, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Boston.
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MEXICO—1934. Lodges, 15; members, 785; net loss, 82. Annual Communication held in Tampico, March 29, 1934. MARSHALL A. MALONE, M.". W . ' . Grand Master. Brother J O H N I. NEWELL, our Grand Representative, was present. The Grand Master in his annual address makes due apology for falure to carry out his plans in visiting other lodges. This, however, was not of his own doing, but rather one of Providence, in which a portion of their country was laid waste on account of two disastrous hurricanes. He however states that he was fortunate enough to be able to visit his own lodge in Tampico, where he was received with the courtesies due one of his rank. In his conclusion, among other things, he has the following to say: Attention is also called to the importance of the lectures In connection with the various degrees. It is very necessary that these lectures be given in full so that the newly made mason may have a better understanding of what it all means. It is not absolutely necessary that these be given the same evening the other work is, but by all means see that the B. A. sees and hears the E. A. lecture before passing. They will-appreciate the work more and we will have performed our duty to them. There is no Report on Correspondence. ELLIOTT B. TURNBULL, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Mexico, D. F. A. P. OLD, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Mexico, D. P . Next Annual, City of Mexico, April 18, 1935.
MICHIGAN—1935. Lodges, 508; members, 123,454; net loss, 6,703. Grand Rapids, May 28, 1935. FRANK S. GOULD, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. The Ambassador for Kansas was not listed among the other Grand Representatives who were formally received by the Grand Master. The Senior Grand Warden was imable to attend this Communication on account of his serious illness. We note among the distinguished visitors a t this Communication the name of our own Past Grand Master, JAY B . KIRK. After formally receiving a large number of distinguished visitors from the east, from the west, from the north and from the south, the Grand Lodge was called to refreshment imtil 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon. In reconvening the Grand Secretary of the General Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star was intro-
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d u c e d ÂŁind delivered a s o m e w h a t l e n g t h y a d d r e s s w h i c h c o n s u m e s eleven p a g e s of the P r o c e e d i n g s . B r o t h e r LOU B. WiNSOR, G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , offered s o m e v e r y a p p r o p r i a t e r e m a r k s c o n c e r n i n g t h e d e a t h of P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r JOHN J A Y CARTON, w h o p a s s e d a w a y on A u g u s t 26, 1934. W e q u o t e B r o t h e r WiNSOR'S w o r d s : A3 has been noted. Most Worshipful Grand Master, there has been one addition to this roll of honor since last I read it. And Oh, what an addition this has been. For fifty-two years, Brother CARTON and I stood side by side in this Grand Lodge, the dearest, most intimate pal I ever had. His being taken away leaves me the senior living past Grand Master of this Grand Lodge. Oh, I sometimes feel, my beloved brethren, the great indebtedness I owe to our Supreme Grand Master for sparing me to survive every member of the first Grand Lodge that I ever attended. But, I am beginning to feel now the call of our Supreme Grand Master, when I can again meet those loved faces that I was associated with for over fifty years in Michigan Masonry. I have had to part with these friends one by one until now I am left standing alone among all those early associates. It is true I have been able to make new friends among the younger generations; in fact there are several generations who have come upon the scene since my first entrance. F r o m t h e p r e f a c e of t h e G r a n d p l e a s e d t o q u o t e the f o l l o w i n g :
M a s t e r ' s a d d r e s s we
are
Rapidly changing conditions about us present increased opportunties for accomplishment. We can no longer live as did our forefathers. Old customs have lost the sanctity of hallowed age and new customs appear, challenging our adherence. Habits of thought have broken down in such a way as to question much that we have considered permanent. Woe to institutions which fall to recognize this fact. We cannot dare to fail. Our Order has always stood for service, and, in these days, what need presses jnore heavily upon us, than that we attempt to preserve, during change, that which has proved its intrinsic worth. I do not mean that we should follow every passing fancy that attracts our attention, but we should play such a vital part in the life of these times that our Order will be able to provide sound and courageous leadership in the promotion of faith, patriotism, loyalty, and service. The lasting appeal of Masonry is not to be found in its mysterious rites or social functions. Many tire of a continued repetition of ritual, and social relations alone cannot provide the strength required for the bonds of service. Through being ever alert to sense social and economic changes about us, and being mindful of the high standards of our fraternity, we can and should lead the way back to well-balanced life, in a spirit of sanity and understanding. A s p l e n d i d r e p o r t b y t h e C o n a m i t t e e on O b i t u a r i e s w a s r e a d b y t h e i r G r a n d Chaplain, B r o t h e r W I L L I A M C L Y D E DONALD, a n d we q u o t e t h e following f e w w o r d s c o n c e r n i n g t h e d e a t h of B r o t h e r CARTON:
As Master Masons, we refuse to follow the logic that makes our lives mere pawns in the hands of impersonal force. Life is significant. It does not go out as a candle is snuffed out, nor be "drowned in the deeps of a meaningless past."
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A Master Mason's faith is richer than that. Dare you tell me that Brother JOHN JAY CARTON and our brethren such as CHARLES D. PARKER,
have gone out Into oblivion, without leaving or retaining the least vestige of human personality? I refuse to believe that. Love calls and links them with us by a living cord that even death itself cannot sever and that eternally binds us to them. When doubts assail and this one and that one bombard me with arguments that .my faith is vain and that the Dead are Dead and that death terminates all, I will cry with the vehemence of a Lord ALFRED TENNYSON: "PEACE, LET IT BE! FOR I LOVED HIM, AND LOVE HIM FOREVER: THE DEAD ARE NOT DEAD BUT ALIVE." The Committee on Correspondence recommends that Fraternal Recognition be extended to the Grand Lodges of Paraiba, Brazil and Rio De Janiero, Brazil. The recommendation was adopted after considerable discussion. We note the Chairman of this Committee stated that if any other Grand Jurisdiction of our country had refused these Grand Lodges recognition, we would not have been able to have brought In this report at this time. If our distinguished Chairman of this Committee will refer to the 1933 and 1934 Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, he will observe that our Grand Lodge declined t h e request of both these Grand Lodges for recognition and exchange of representatives. No Report on Correspondence. HARVEY A. SHERMAN, M.". W . ' . Grand Master, Cassopolis. Lou B. WiNSOR, R.'. W.'. Grand Secretary, Grand Rapids. WILLIAM CLYDE DONALD, Correspondent, Bay City.
Next Annual, Traverse City, May 26, 1936.
MINNESOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1935. Lodges, 309; members, 53,613; net loss, 2,471. St. Paul, January 16, 1935. BERTRAM S . ADAMS, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. The name of our Grand Representative does not appear in the roll of the distinguished Grand Representatives. We therefore assume that he was not present. Under "Necrology" the Grand Master refers to the death of their P a s t Grand Master, Brother WILLIAM K . GILL. Brother GILL was not only a Past Grand Master, but likewise a member of the Masonic Home Board and the Committee on Jurisprudence, thereby taking an active part in the affairs of the Grand Lodge. Under the head of "Grand Master's Representative" we find something new in the annals of Grand Lodges, and for the information of our readers we quote it: In accordance with the resolution adopted at the last Annual Communication authorizing the Grand Master to appoint for a period of one
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year a contact man to be known as "Grand Master's Representative," I appointed Past Grand Master GUSTAP WIDELL of Mankato. The Masonic Home Board at its first meeting appointed him as contact man for the Masonic Home. This combination has proved unusually happy. On account of his long years of very active work, his unusual experience in Grand Lodge affairs, together with his fine judgment and genial manner, I think that Masons of Minnesota have been exceptionally fortunate this year in having such a man as Brother WIDELL in this position. Brother WIDELL has contacted a great many lodges both for the Grand Master and for the Home. As Grand Master's Representative he has given wise counsel from his wide experience in Masonic affairs and has been of invaluable assistance to me in many cases where trouble existed, whether of a financial or disciplinary nature. He has shown unusual ability in finding out where trouble existed and exercises tact, skill, and kindness in handling matters of this kind. I recommend that Brother WIDELL be retained for the coming year as Grand Master's Representative. D u r i n g t h e y e a r t h e G r a n d M a s t e r h a s t o his c r e d i t s i x t y official v i s i t s t o l o d g e s in h i s j u r i s d i c t i o n . T h e following is t a k e n f r o m t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s "Decisions and Opinions": During the year inquiries have come regarding the liquor question. I have answered all of them by reference to the Masonic Code, which explicitly prohibits such connections by Masons. Making a Mason at sight is, according to the Grand Lodge Constitution, a prerogative of the Grand Master. During the year I have had two such requests, both of which were denied. So far as I have been able to find out, this prerogative has been exercised by the Grand Master but very few times, and In one case the man who became a Mason in this manner was never accepted into any Lodge. Masonry is a very democratic Institution in which all men .are and should be on the same level. Each member has been obliged to pass the ballot, take each degree in the regular manner, and pass examination in open Lodge; and only in a very exceptional case should this requirement be waived. It should be remembered also in this connection that the "Master controls the work of his Lodge and ultimately decides whether a candidate for advancement has shown himself proficient in the preceding degree by examination in open Lodge." There may be cases in which a man, perhaps elderly, would make a good Mason; but because of his difficulty in learning the lectures verbatim, the Master has a privilege of deciding whether or not such a candidate is proficient. For all save an exceptional case, the Master should require a high degree of proficiency before the candidate may be advanced. â&#x20AC;˘ T h e G r a n d M a s t e r s t a t e s u n d e r t h e s u b j e c t of " B u r i a l S e r v i c e " t h a t in h i s opinion it could be g r e a t l y i m p r o v e d a n d m a d e m o r e s y m p a t h e t i c . H e s t a t e s w i t h t h a t in m i n d h e h a d a r e s o l u t i o n i n t r o duced a t t h e last Annual Communication authorizing the appointm e n t of a c o m m i t t e e t o d r a f t a n e w b u r i a l service. I t w a s r e f e r r e d t o t h e i r C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , b u t it e v i d e n t l y fell b y t h e w a y s i d e , as t h e y m a d e n o r e p o r t on t h e s u b j e c t . T h e G r a n d Master however states t h a t a n interim committee to draft such B u r i a l S e r v i c e w a s a p p o i n t e d . L a t e r in t h e P r o c e e d i n g s w e find t h a t t h i s c o m m i t t e e m a d e a r e p o r t in w h i c h t h e y s u b m i t t e d a n e w
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Burial Service which requires about seven pages. This was then referred to t h e Committee on Jurisprudence, but it seems the subject was referred to the Committee on Work who recommended its adoption. We take it therefore that our good brethren of Minnesota will have a Burial Service peculiar only to that Jurisdiction. To the notion of the writer no living man nor Mason can improve on the good old Service which has been used for so many years. Antiquity is the very backbone of the whole Institution. The writer never did subscribe to innovations, and while this m a y not be an innovation, it rather shades off in that direction. Another splendid Report on Foreig^n Correspondence was submitted by Brother EDMUND A. MONTGOMERY. Our own jurisdiction for 1934 received favorable consideration at his hands. EUGENE G. MCKEOWN, M . ' . W . * . Grand Master, Pipestone. J O H N FISHEL, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, St. Paul. EDMUND A. MONTGOMERY, P.". G.'. M."., Correspondent, Minne-
apolis. Next Annual, St. Paul, January 15, 1936.
MISSISSIPPIâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1935. Lodges, 343; members, 20,597; net gain, 319. Meridian, February 12, 1935. MARSHALL W . MILLER, M . ' . W . ' .
Grand Master. There seems to be no record of Grand Representatives a t this Communication. The Grand Master's address deals principally with local matters and therefore we have nothing to quote from that portion of the Proceedings. We take pleasure in quoting the following from the report of their faithful Grand Lecturer, Brother J. RICE WILLIAMS: The necessity that every Mason know and hand down to his successors the exact esoteric work which came down to him from the fathers cannot be questioned. It is equally evident that no instruction other than the Ritual can be given during degree work. It is, therefore, necessary for the proper instruction of the newly-made Masons that some time be given to instruction other than the Ritual. We are asking that Masters of Lodges use as much time as is convenient at each stated communication for this purpose. Let well-informed Masons, educated or uneducated, deliver written or oral addresses on any Masonic subject or problem. When no one can be gotten to give such an address, let some one read from a Masonic book Masonry Is still best taught by symbols because these appeal to the eye, and men respond when you appeal to their senses. Universal experience shows that Masons have an attentive ear. Supply the instructive tongue and they are quick and eager to learn. Try this plan, brethren, and you will never have it said of a stated communication, "Nothing was done".
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The Report on Correspondence was again prepared by Brother HENRY C. YAWN and we find a nice review of our 1934 Proceedings. SIMON H . RUBEL, M . " . W . ' . Grand Master, Corinth. EDWARD L . FAUCETTE, R . ' . W . " . Grand Secretary, Meridian.
HENRY C. YAWN, P.". G.'. M.'., Correspondent, Lumberton. Next Annual, Jackson, February 11, 1936.
MISSOURIâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1934. Lodges, 625; members, 96,092; net loss, 5,435. St. Louis, September 25, 1934. F R A N K C . BARNHILL, M . ' . W . ' .
Grand Master. The Grand Master had the pleasure of receiving a large number of distingnished Masons from other Grand Jurisdictions. In this list we note the name of our Grand Master, M.'. W.'. Brother JAMES A . CASSLER.
The Grand Master under the subject of "Necrology" refers to the passing: of their P a s t Grand Master, M.'. W.'. Brother WILXIIAM A. CLARK. 'The Grand Master and many other brethren assisted in laying to rest the remains of their distinguished Brother CLARK. The Grand Master includes in his address an account of his visit to the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Missouri. The Proceedings contain the portrait of their Brother ALFRED B. RiDiNGTON, who was presented with a Masonic Veteran's Button on his hundredth anniversary, and a Masonic record of sixty-two years' membership. A wonderful record both Masonically and in the length of his life. We extend congratulations to both this brother and the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Their Grand Lecturer, Brother JAMES R . MCLACHLAN, who
has served in that capacity for twenty-eight years, informed the Grand Master that he was obliged to tender his resig^nation, which was probably on the advice of his physician, on account of his impaired health. The Grand Master in his concluding remarks concerning this brother had the following to s a y : I am sure that this Grand Lodge will desire to recognize Brother MCLACHLAN'S services in a practical manner and I, therefore, recommend that on his retirement he be given the title of Grand Lecturer Emeritus and that the Ways and Means Committee be requested to provide an honorarium of $175.00 per month for the coming year, future provision to be made from year to year by the Ways and Means Committee.
The Grand Master made the following rule concerning intoxicating liquor, which ruling-, no doubt, will be of interest to the readers in our own jurisdiction:
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It is my ruling that no intoxicating liquor can be used in any Masonic Lodge room, anteroom or banqueting room in this Grand Jurisdiction. It is my further ruling that no portion of any premises within the control of any Masonic Lodge, or of any Masonic Temple Association which holds title to property used by or intended for a Masonic Lodge, shall be leased or rented to, or allowed to be used by, anyone for the dealing in or serving of intoxicating liquors. The Grand Lodge of Missouri has ever endeavored to hold Freemasonry in this jurisdiction on a high plane, and I believe our membership want to keep it there. B r o t h e r R A Y V. D E N S L O W offered t h e following r e s o l u t i o n , w h i c h w a s a d o p t e d a n d s p e a k s well for o u r good b r e t h r e n in M i s souri : Be it resolved: That the Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri erect a bronze memorial plaque on the exterior of the Old Masonic Lodge Hall at Arrow Rock, Missouri, commemorating the life of ANTHONY O'SULuvAN and the remarkable services rendered to the Masonic Fraternity of Missouri by him during a most eventful period of our history. The usual report which Brother DENSLOW designates as "The Masonic W o r l d " is a s u s u a l of t h e h i g h e s t c l a s s a n d g i v e s o p p o r t u n i t y for i t s r e a d e r s t o l e a r n w h a t is g o i n g on, n o t only in t h i s c o u n t r y , b u t i n m a n y o t h e r s o u t s i d e of t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s . W e t a k e p l e a s u r e in q u o t i n g h i s " F o r e w o r d " : That period will prove whether Freemasonry has its place in the world as an influence in stabilizing unrest or whether we are merely a large organization of men content with the mere paying of dues, the wearing of a lapel button and an occasional attendance at a Masonic banquet. Have we become so large as an organization that we believe it possible to ccomplish things through mere numerical strength or do we think that our ancient traditions and a glorious past is a sufficient genealogy to insure future success? Masonry is dynamic and not static. When all of the evil in the world shall have been overcome and good reigns supreme, when brotherly love exists between men of every race, country, sect and religion, when relief is ever present among the peoples of the'^earth, and when truth only shall prevail—then will Freemasonry become static—for then shall it be no longer needed. No institution will die which has a mission or a purpose in the world to perform. No reader of the daily press today believes that the "world is yet safe for democracy." On the continent of Europe, in South America, In the F a r East there are wars and rumors of wars, while in our own country the organized forces of government combat the kidnapper, the gangster and the growing forces of the underworld. Surely Freemasonry has a mission to perform in such a world. But how can we as an institution By being good citizens in our juries, on councils, in positions of strength and influence on the side of
perform such a mission? respective communities, serving on public trust and by throwing our law and order. It may be necessary
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for you to discard family political traditions and some few friendships but right, and truth, and Justice only should be the thought in the mind of the Freemason. When class would array itself against class, let us insist upon the exercise of brotherly love; when false stories are being circulated about men in public office or candidates for such office, let us insist upon truth; should our brother be in need let u s do what we can to provide relief—not the dole, the bonus, the gift—but a chance to work, to preserve the self-respect and convince the world of the fact that only the laborer is worthy of his hire. D U V A L SMITH, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, St. Joseph. ARTHUR MATHER, R . ' . W . " . Grand Secretary, St. Louis. RAY V . DENSLOW, P . ' . G . ' . M . ' . , Correspondent, Trenton.
Next Annual, St. Joseph, September 24, 1935.
MISSOURI—1935. L o d g e s , 644; m e m b e r s , 95,752; n e t loss, 1,514. S t . J o s e p h , S e p t e m b e r 24, 1935. D U V A L S M I T H , M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r . I t Is t o b e r e g r e t t e d t h a t t h e G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s p r e s ent a t t h i s Communication a r e n o t listed in t h e Proceedings. T h e G r a n d L o d g e w a s h o n o r e d w i t h t h e p r e s e n c e of a n u m b e r of d i s t i n g u i s h e d v i s i t o r s f r o m o t h e r G r a n d J u r i s d i c t i o n s , a n d we note t h a t Past Grand Master, M . ' . W.'. Brother ELMER P. S T R A I N , n o w G r a n d S e c r e t a r y of K a n s a s , w a s p r e s e n t . W e t a k e t h e following f e w w o r d s f r o m t h e p r e f a c e of t h e Grand Master's address: Brethren: It is a significant historical fact that no meeting of the Grand Lodge of Missouri was held in the year 1835. This was the only year since the Grand Lodge was organized in 1821 in which an Annual Communication was not held and it was not possible to meet that year because of the anti-Masonic excitement. So much progress has been made during the last one hundred years, and the changes have been so manifold and rapid, that we do not pause to think what a great privilege it is even to live, and we do not carefully contemplate one of the greatest of all changes of the century—that change in thought toward our fellowmen; nor do we fully comprehend the great progress made by the Fraternity since the year 1835. We do not fully realize that those same forces and kindred forces exist today, as they did one hundred years ago; and with greater potentialities for attempting to carry out misconceived, un-American and un-Masonic ideals which are so opposed to our political and social orders. Organizations, groups and hindrances today exist, attempting to undermine all that is good, all that is democratic and opposing the principles and ideals that we as citizens and Masons have. These evil forces come from within and without. One could dwell at length on the advances made in Freemasonry within a period of one hundred years or even in a less period of time, but I must leave the field of history to the historians of our Order, with the statement that not enough attention is paid to the collection and preservation of Masonic history.
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Under "Fraternal Correspondence" the Grand Master states t h a t for t h e p a s t t h r e e y e a r s n o a p p r o p r i a t i o n w a s m a d e f o r t h e services of t h e C h a i r m a n of t h i s C o m m i t t e e , a n d h e r e c o m m e n d s t h a t he b e p a i d $500.00 p e r y e a r , b u t w i t h t h e u n d e r s t a n d i n g t h a t he is t o p r e s e r v e t h e M a s o n i c h i s t o r y of M i s s o u r i . W e n o t e , h o w ever, t h a t t h e G r a n d M a s t e r w i t h t h e a p p r o v a l of t h e C o m m i t t e e on W a y s a n d M e a n s i s s u e d a c h e c k for $300.00. We are not able to m a k e further reference to t h e several subj e c t s in t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s a d d r e s s , a s t h e C o m m i t t e e on G r a n d M a s t e r ' s a d d r e s s m a k e s r e f e r e n c e t o b u t v e r y f e w of t h e s e t o p i c s , some of w h i c h a r e n o t r e f e r r e d t o in t h e r e p o r t s of t h e s e v e r a l committees. M . ' . W . ' . B r o t h e r R A Y V. D E N S L O W , r e p r e s e n t i n g t h e C o m m i t t e e on F o r e i g n C o r r e s p o n d e n c e , s u b m i t t e d a brief r e p o r t c o n c e r n i n g F r e e m a s o n r y in foreig^n c o u n t r i e s , a n d k n o w i n g t h i s s u b j e c t wUl be of i n t e r e s t ' t o t h e r e a d e r s in o u r own jurisdiction, b o t h t h e r e p o r t a n d t h e r e m a r k s of B r o t h e r T H U R M A N a r e h e r e w i t h q u o t e d : M.'. W.'. Brother RAY V. DENSLOW presented the report on Foreign Correspondence which was adopted and ordered printed in the Proceedings. He then spoke as follows: Brethren, I am going to read to you a little preface to this report. We don't have much foreign correspondence, all our relatives having been either Hitlerlzed or Mussolinized or some sort of "Ized." I may state that this report contains quite a bit of information about the situation of Freemasonry in foreign countries. I was very sorry we did not have an oportunity during the morning session to hear from W.'. Brother THUEMAN about Freemasonry in Germany. There isn't any Freemasonry over there now, but at the same time he might have talked about it. Freemasonry in Germany has practically been abolished, practically abolished in Italy several years ago under Mussolini, and they are having hard sledding over in Spain, but thanks to somebody we are now coming out, seeing the light, even in Spain while they have a Roman Catholic president of the Republic of Spain, several of the brothers in his cabinet are members of our Fraternity. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r called u p o n W.". B r o t h e r S A M U E L M A N , G r a n d C h a p l a i n , w h o s p o k e a s follows:
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Most Worshipful Grand Master, and Members of the Grand Lodge of the State of Missouri: I think it would be remiss on my part, and I say this very humbly, to let this preamble or preface, as Brother Denslow called it, of his report pass without comment. I am not going to make a speech here on conditions in Germany as I found them this summer as I passed through and stayed the while that I could stay, but I am going to say to the brethren here, I think in the minds of some of you there might lurk a question. Why are the Nazis against Freemasonry? Of course, Brother DENSLOW in his beautiful preface, historically, classically written as it is, has implied it and you must have inferred it. I could have wished him to have dwelt more slowly upon it, it might have sunk into some of us. Why should the Nazis be against my co-religionists we will not discuss now, but the question is, what is it in Freemasonry that the Nazis or Hitlerites so hate and despise? One of the objections that they have against the Jews in Germany is that Masonry is accredited to them. Now, the rea-
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son that I am giving It in supplementation to the fine report that you have Just heard Is this: the dictatorship of anybody, which means despotism and tyranny, is afraid of free thought and free speech, and we have clung with all the fibers of our being to the term "Freemasons," and M. W. Grand Master, that is the point that one has to hammer In among the members of our fraternity today, they must not forget the heritage of freedom which is theirs as Masons. Anybody can be a Mason and receive orders whether you are an actual Mason laying brick or carrying them or whether you a r e a speculative Mason building the temple of thought, the temple of wisdom, the temple of truth, the temple of love, the temple of Justice, the temple of peace, but to be a Freemason because you have received the Master's word and you can travel anywhere, north, east, south and west, and be recognized as a brother, that, my friends, is the Godgiven, God-bestowed heritage of our ancient and honorable fraternity. Now, with a body of men that are such Freemasons you cannot have a dictatorship, and if the Masons of Germany, the Freemasons were not oppressed, exiled, put Into concentration camps, they would soon enliven In the undercurrent social life and thought of the German people the great Ideal of freedom from the tyranny, the madness, the stupidity, the cruelty and the death of the dictatorship that is now brooding so fearfully over the German people. I t is the Masons of Germany, as Brother DENSLOW knows better than I, that are found among the great thinkers, there, the professors of the Universities, the investigators of science, the great physicians and the cllniclsts. The great chancellor of one of the great universities of this country who accepted t h e hospitality of the German government through the Carl Schurz Foundation, which, of course, has been betrayed and traduced, if anyone knows the spirit and the life of the great Senator from Missouri, this chancellor told me that among the university professors that he has met, 95 per cent of them are Masons, and they simply believe that the day will came, and oh, how we could encourage them if we only knew how to further and foster that day, when this terrible tyranny in Germany will fall of its own weight, that they are helpless to do anything, that only five per cent of the university professors are in reality with the Fuehrer or the leader or the misleader of the German people today. I want to say, M. W. Grand Master, It I may, that it was a source to me of deep gratification to have heard this report, though brief It was, and I am sure It will be a very Interesting report to read in our Proceedings, and I want to express my personal thanks to the Committee and to Brother DENSLOW for bringing It in at this point. I n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e a c t i o n of t h e G r a n d L o d g e o n e y e a r ago, a special committee w a s appointed to secure a bronze tablet t o b e p l a c e d i n t h e c o m e r of t h e l o d g e b u i l d i n g of A r r o w Rock L o d g e N o . 55 a t A r r o w Rock, M i s s o u r i , i n m e m o r y of t h e i r l a t e Grand Secretary, Brother A N T H O N Y O'SULLIVAN. Their committee r e p o r t e d t h a t t h e t a b l e t w a s s e c u r e d a n d p r o p e r l y p l a c e d in t h e c o m e r of t h e building i n w h i c h t h i s l o d g e m e t , a n d of w h i c h Brother O'SULLIVAN at one time w a s a member. The tablet w a s unveUed b y t h e G r a n d M a s t e r o n J i m e 5, 1935, a t w h i c h t i m e a special p r o g r a m w a s p r e p a r e d for t h e occasion, a n d included a m a g n i f i c e n t t r i b u t e t o t h e m e m o r y of B r o t h e r O ' S U L L I V A N delivered by Brother HENRY C . CHILES.
Brother R A Y V. DENSLOW, Past Grand Master and Chairman of t h e C o m m i t t e e o n F o r e i g n CorrfisnondeTice, p r e s e n t s a n o t h e r of
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his most interesting reviews. Before referring to the various subjects in reviewing the Proceedings of other Grand Jurisdictions he presents a most interesting account of some of the more important matters under discussion throughout the Masonic world, and while the writer is limited in the amount of space for this review, he feels justified in quoting a large portion of Brother DENSLOW'S r e marks. While the writer is not in accord with all of the views of Brother DENSLOW, yet in justice to him, his views are quoted
without any further comments on the part of the writer:
A PLEA FOR TOLERATION AND COOPERATION
Masonic Grand Lodges of the United States have been busy these last few years setting up so-called Standards of Recognition and now, in this Year of Our Lord, 1935, each respectable Grand Lodge is fully equipped with Landmarks, Constitutions, By-Laws and Edicts, NRA Model, FOB, USA. Yes, we in Missouri, have them, 1924 Model, copied in full or in part by many of our sister jurisdictions. No one knows what constituted the Ancient Landmarks; each Masonic writer or historian or jurist has set up his own Landmarks and termed them Ancient, and the jurisdictions have adopted them depending on whether Oliver, Mackey, Pound, Mitchell, Lawrence or others have been their patron saint. Originally, the landmarks were set up as a sort of guide to distinguish the Masonic Fraternity from many other societies'which were at the time occupying the attention of intellectual England. In spite of, and notwithstanding the Landmarks. Freemasonry grew and It changed until, today, no historian will grant that our Freemasonry is the same as it was in 1717. Then, the order was distinctly Christian in character and ritual; today, we pride ourselves on the universality of Freemasonry, welcoming Christian, Jew, Parsee, Mohammedan, or what not, provided he believes In God and the Brotherhood of Man. And Freemasonry does not even set up any specifications as to the nature of God, except that he is a just God, benevolent and omnipotent, Creator and Controller of the Universe. Having set up our standards that all may see, we begin separating the legitimate from the illegitimate; all those agreeing with us as legitimate, and those disagreeing as illegitimate. Here is a jurisdiction that does not place its Sacred Volume on the altar, but places it on the Master's pedestal. Here is another jurisdiction, persecuted by a relentless enemy of ages, which for self-protection is compelled to become interested in the political situation to protect itself from complete disintegration. Here Is a jurisdiction whose parenthood is somewhat obscure but which is honestly endeavoring to practice the principles of charity and brotherhood to the best of its ability. Here is a Grand Lodge, perfectly regular in every way, but which is found to be working in the same territory (yet harmoniously), American jurisprudence specifying that only one Grand Lodge may occupy a territory at the same time. All these are, according to our standards, illegitimate. Over there we notice a jurisdiction which has all our reauired landmarks (and then some), but its legitimacy is all that it has to support it; it falls to practice what it preaches and stands for nothing In the territory which it occupies. And occasionally we find some being taken out of the legitimate and placed in the illegitimate class for some fancied insult or so-called invasion of jurisdiction.
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A NATIONAL GEAND LODGE?
Masonry of the U. S. A. has a bogeyman in the person of a National Grand Lodge. We do not exect to live to see the day when we shall have a National Grand Lodge, but it is a bogeyman pure and simple. Let some enthusiastic member of the fraternity arise in his bailiwick and propose cooperation in any sort of a Masonic enterprise and up rises Mr. Bogeyman with his cry of "National Grand Lodge" and the project is done for. Don't be fooled. Grand Officers of grand lodges are not going to yield any of their authority to national grand officers, but is this bogeyman going to keep the Freemasons of this country from uniting in loose confederation to preserve what we have so valiantly fought for these last two hundred years ? Someone proposed a Conference of Grand Masters. "The beginnings of a National Grand Lodge" shouted the critics. Then came the George Washington National Masonic Memorial. "The beginning of a National Grand Lodge" they cried. And then the National Masonic Research Association. "National Grand Lodge" they echoed. And then came t h e war in 1917. And what did the government tell us? "You have no National organization by which you may function in doing war work." And so t h e Knights of Columbus, same two hundred thousand in number, handed out the cigarettes purchased with our money and the Masonic Fraternity with its three and a half million members were snubbed by those in authority. Are we to learn our lesson from the experience of 1917-1918? We do not advocate a National Grand Lodge, but we do favor a more highly organized unit than the Conference of Grand Master, so that, when and if, the day does come for Freemasonry to do that for which it was intended, we may offer the combined efforts of more than three million of the m o s t public-spirited, patriotic, benevolent and intellectual citizens in supporting our country in its laudable endeavors, ensuring freedom of thought, the press and speech, and preserving the home, the church and the public school which we rightfully regard as the bulwarks of civilization and a protection from radicalism, communism, nazism, mussolinism. leninism and the rest of the nasty breed which would bind men's consciences, hearts, bodies and souls. Freemasonry's teachings offer the political salvation of a disturbed world. FREEMASO.VRY SHOULD HAVE A DEFINITE PROGRAM
What earthly use can tour million members be unless they are united, organized and supplied with competent leaders? What can competent leaders do, unless they cooperate in the carrying out of a definite program? What would be our first step? The unification of Freemasonry of all races and all climes, not necessarily by recognizing every association that termed itself Masonic, but after they have been educated to see that certain necessary standards of decency and organization should be carried out because they are right. It is not necessary to cross the Atlantic to begin such a programâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; our sister states to the south of us and the great continent still further on, offer a fine field for our cultivation; they need our assistance and our recognition. Shall it be forthcoming? Only by cooperation of the Grand Lodges of the several states can it be effected. Shall we sit supinely by
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until we become as our sister grand lodges o£ Germany, Italy, Portugal, Austria, Hungary and the like? Believe it or not, but the forces of anti-masonry are more firmly entrenched in this country today than ever in the history of our country. You may not think it possible for the time ever to come when you would be afraid to declare openly your membership in our order, but neither did our brethren of Italy or Germany ever think so either. The story reads: 1. Abolishment of personal liberty. 2. Dictatorship. 3. War and conquest. 4. Destruction and disintegration. Read the story of the world and you will find the drama oft repeated. Freemasonry offers the remedy. OUR FOREIGN SPIUATION
Let ua first study the Grand Lodges of our own Continent and those of South America. Missouri has harmonious relations with all the Grand Lodges of the Dominion of Canada; they include British Columbia, Alberta. Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia. No problem is involved in the handling of our Canadian brethren because their Grand Lodges are patterned after that of the Grand Lodge of England and many of our American Grand Lodges. To the south of us is our neighbor, Mexico. Conditions in Freemasonry in Mexico have been disturbed for .more than a century. Our own guess is that conditions there a r e better today than a t any time in its previous history. The problem there is two Grand Lodges. One, the York Grand Lodge composed of English, German, American, Scotch and Irish citizens, with a small group of Mexicans. This Grand Lodge is generally recognized by ninety-five per cent of the jurisdictions throughout the world. The principal objection against the York Grand Lodge is that it is an Englishspeaking lodge located in a Spanish-speaking country; this objection appears to be well founded. The other Grand Lodge is the Valle de Mexico, composed largely of Mexican and Spanish elements, with a few scattering English-speaking members. They are not recognized by the Grand Lodge of Missouri because of a disagreement several years ago in which a large group withdrew forming the so-called York Grand Lodge. In addition to these two Grand Lodges, which have sort of a general claim over the whole Mexican territory, there are certain other Grand Lodges which have recently begun making demands on American Grand Lodges for recognition, particularly the Grand Lodges in Sonora and Del Pacifico. Some of these have granted charters for lodges in the states of Texas and California, which is a violation of American Masonic jurisprudence. Guatemala, to the south, is not recognized by Missouri. The present Grand Master is JOSE MARIA MASCASCO.
Costa Rica is not recognized by Missouri, although it is recognized by a large number of American Grand Lodges. This Grand Lodge apears to be perfectly regular and was represented by GORQE TRISTAN at the Bicentenary of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. Little is known of conditions in Honduras and Nicaragua. Salvador occupies little physical territory and yet it has five lodges, with 284 members. The Grand Lodge is known as the Grand Lodge Cuscatlan. The Grand Lodges of the Canal Zone are under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts and comprise a large and enthusiastic group of English-speaking Masons. The Zone is surrounded on both sides by Panama, the Grand Lodge of which is headed by Grand Master GUILLERMO
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ANDREVE. Panama is recognized by Missouri. Brother ANDREVE has served for six consecutive years but has given notice that this is his last election. Cuba Is recognized by u s and most recent information from that jurisdiction is that the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite and the Grand Lodge have separated, the Grand Lodge now being the only authority over the degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft and Master Mason. Porto Rico has fifty-three lodges and 3,800 members. This jurisdiction has suffered severely as a result of floods and famine. In South America we find the Grand Lodge of Colombia particularly active in the matter of attempting to secure recognition. It is mentioned in a dozen or more proceedings of United States lodges. Mexico and Ohio refused to recognize t h e jurisdiction under present circumstances; one or two other jurisdictions continued the request. Venezuela was recently recognized by South Carolina. This jurisdiction has thirty-three lodges and 5,493 members; four new lodges have been constituted. Thirteen clandestine or Irregular lodges are said to exist in this territory. Grand Master Chipman, of Massachusetts, visited the jurisdiction and was Impressed by the sincere efforts of the membership in upholding the best traditions of the Craft. South Dakota has recently recognized Ecuador. Texas considered its recognition. Peru is being investigated by Rhode Island and has been recognized by South Carolina. They are said to be in fraternal relations with Missouri, but there is nothing in the Missouri proceedings to prove it. Two lodges are working in Peru under charters from the Grand Lodge of Scotland, one being constituted in 1863 and said to be the oldest British lodge on the western coast. Nebraska has recognized Bolivia. We are unable to find material in connection with this Grand Lodge. We have a copy of the Grand Lodge of Chile proceedings and note in the Montana proceedings proposed recognition of the jurisdiction. In 1933, the Grand Master referred to the exile of several prominent members of the fraternity without any apparent reason. A number of American lodges are recognizing the jurisdiction. The proceedings for 1935 show that a large number of representatives have been accredited to other Masonic powers. This jurisdiction is giving special attention to their relationship with other Masonic powers in Latin America. Finances are being improved by a reduction of indebtedness, economy is being practiced and education is being encouraged. Argentina has recently been recognized by Ohio and Arkansas; Manitoba is investigating this Grand Lodge. North Carolina granted recognition to Paraguay. This is the only reference we have been able to find to this jurisdiction. They have also recognized the jurisdiction of Uruguay. Ohio refused to grant recognition at this time. Brazil is, without doubt, the largest Masonic jurisdiction in South America. Its physical territory occupies at least half of the Southern Continent. There are more references in proceedings of American bodies to Brazil this last year than to any of the other foreign Grand Lodges. There are several Grand Lodges claiming territorial jurisdiction over Brazil and for this reason the matter of recognition should be one of investigation and study. The largest of the Brazilian states is Bahia. Doubtless there are some Masonic bodies in Brazil worthy of recognition; at the present time, none a r e recognized by Missouri. Because it is our belief that American jurisdictions should cultivate a friendly feeling with the members of the Masonic Fraternity In other jurisdictions, especially our Latin American neighbors to the south, it is
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our recommendation that the Committee on Foreign Recognition be instructed to work in conjunction with the Committee on Foreign Correspondence or Review, with the eventual idea of extending recognition to those jurisdictions which are deserving of it. Limited space compels us to forego a discussion of Masonic conditions in Continental Europe. Needless to say Freemasonry there is at low ebb. Hitler has abolished all Masonic lodges in Germany. The lodges in Italy were abolished several years ago by Mussolini. An attempt is being made in Switzerland to drive the fraternity out of that country- Attacks are being made and scandalous publications are being issued in France in an attempt to incite the populace of France against us. A similar condition exists in Finland, where the Grand Master of New York, a few years ago, organized a Grand Lodge. American jurisdictions are loath to recognize a newly organized Grand Lodge in Lebanon because of the existence of other Grand Lodges in that territory. A serious condition exists in China, where the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands recently organized two lodges over the objection of Massachusetts, England, Scotland and a few other jurisdictions. Some few jurisdictions have withdrawn recognition from the Philippine Islands because of this so-called invasion. I t is hoped the situation may be saved by a conference of the parties involved. Scotland is to observe its Bicentenary in 1936. Conditions are somewhat Improved in Spain. In Sweden conditions are extremely favorable because of the support given the fraternity by the royal family. References to many of the other foreign jurisdictions will be found in the body of the material which follows. Brother DENSLOW'S review of other Grand Jurisdictions is in what we term the topical form and it is to be regretted that space here will not permit of a n y further reference to his splendid report other than to quote the following few words concerning the writer's work on a history of the F r a t e r n i t y in this Grand Jurisdiction: The manuscript of the history of Kansas awaits only authority from the Grand Lodge as to its publication. It has been prepared by Past Grand Secretary ALBERT K . WILSON, who has accumulated sufficient material for two volumes. He has also completed a volume of the history of Capitular Masonry, Cryptic Masonry, and the Order of Christian Knighthood. JAMES W . SKELLY, M . " . W . ' . Grand Master, St. Louis. ARTHUR MATHER, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, St. Louis. RAY V. DENSLOW, P . ' . G . ' . M . ' . , Correspondent, Trenton. Next Annual, St. Louis, September 29, 1936.
MONTANAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1934. Lodges, 135; members, 18,777; net loss, 620. Great Falls, August 15, 1934. ERNEST L . MARVIN, M . " . W . ' . Grand Master. Our Grand Representative was not listed with the others who were in attendance a t this Communication. The following few words are taken from the Grand Master's address:
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There is so much to be said and so much that should be discussed, that I feel I should only touch upon and bring before you our most pressing problems. These have grouped themselves into three distinct divisions: Masonic Education; Benevolence and Relief; and Finances. These questions are before the craft In every Grand Jurisdiction. They should and are being faced -with courage, with a determination that they can eind will be solved, that out of them will come a vitalized fraternity better equipped than ever to become that living force for which It was intended. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r u n d e r " V i s i t a t i o n s " s t a t e s t h a t he officially v i s i t e d s i x t y - s i x lodges in t h e i r j u r i s d i c t i o n . I n addition t o t h i s , u n officially h e a t t e n d e d fifty o t h e r m e e t i n g s . A w o n d e r f u l r e c o r d , indeed, a n d one of w h i c h h e s h o u l d b e p r o u d . D e a l i n g w i t h t h i s subject he h a d the following to s a y : My plans were so laid that by means, not only of visits to individual lodges, but b y several Joint meetings of the lodges in a certain locality, every section of the jurisdiction was covered. On the occasion of each visitation I had but one thing in mind, that of bringing to the attention of the brethren the necessity of united, harmonious action in solving the problems of the day and the suggestion that we make our Masonry practical in every sense that the word implies. It is my firm conviction that the Grand Master should not go forth in the role of an examiner, or inquisitor, but that he should be an emissary from the Grand Lodge to bring encouragement to the constituent lodges and discuss with them, frankly and impartially, the questions with which we are confronted and by means of wise counsel and timely advice bring about that universal peace and harmony which Is so vitally essential to the fraternity at this particular time. T h e following i s t a k e n f r o m h i s s u b j e c t "Condition of Craft: .
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Your Grand Master has had occasion to notice that under the auspices of organizations basing their membership on our Order certain entertainments have been given in which some of the fundamental teachings of Masonry, as well as the laws of the land, are violated. I deem such practices to be, to say the least, improper for Masons to take part in and should be discouraged b y true Masons who have the Interest of the Order at heart. It gives the wrong Impression of what Masonry tolerates in the way of entertainment however financially successful such entertainments may result to those giving them. It not only harms Masonry but is derogatory to our reputation as a fraternity which stands for certain definite high principles and Ideals. Let us "preserve the reputation of the fraternity unsullied" and "by the regularity of our own behavior afford the best example for the conduct of others less informed." Under say, which and make unlike the subject:
" B u r i a l S e r v i c e " t h e G r a n d M a s t e r h a s t h e following t o p r o m p t s t h e w r i t e r of t h i s R e p o r t t o r e m o v e h i s h a t a b o w t o t h i s d i s t i n g u i s h e d G r a n d M a s t e r . I t is q u i t e 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 of M i n n e s o t a on t h i s
I have been requested to recommend the appointment of a special committee whose duty it would be to revise the burial service of this Grand Jurisdiction. I have decided not to do so by reason of the fact that
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our present burial service permits ample latitude of abbreviations or modifications in the discretion of the Worshipful Master conducting the services. The writer presumes to say t h a t if his old friend and brother, CORNELIUS HEDGES, SR., were living he would smile when the Grand Master reads this portion of his address. The following interesting words are taken from the address delivered before the Grand Lodge by M.'. W . ' . Brother MARK I. FORKNER, Grsind Master of the Grand Lodge of North Dakota: Many tragedies have accompanied the stressful times of the past few years. Strong men have been stripped of their all and caused to drink the bitter cup of poverty almost to its very dregs, leaving them only their faith in God and the hope that some day things will be righted. It is a time when there is much of discouragement and there is a future for only those whose vision can pierce the clouds of adversity. I t is a time when otherwise good citizens are willing to let someone else do their thinking for them. It is a time when false prophets prey upon discouraged souls and radicalism finds fertility in the hearts of men. Yes, my brethren, there is much for "operative" Masons to do when school elections are permitted by otherwise intelligent voters to go by default and serious curtailment of our educational program follows. There is every reason for Masons to be "operative" when our school system is compelled to carry the burden of tax reduction and the salaries of trained instructors are reduced to the level of the foreign day-laborer; when a well-meaning populace utterly forgets that the boys and girls of today are charged with the grave responsibilities of tomorrow and cannot hope to meet them with unequipped minds. No Report on Correspondence. GEORGE W . CRAVEN, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Butte. LUTHER T . HAUBERG, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Helena. H. S. HEFNER, P . ' . G.'. M.'., Correspondent. Next Annual, Missoula, August 21, 1935.
NEVADAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1935. Lodges, 26; members, 3,032; net loss, 13. Elko, June 13, 1935. GEORGE L . SWARTZ, M . ' . W . " . Grand Master. Our' Grand Representative was unable to attend this Communication; however, we note he was not unmindful of the important office he holds, and sent his regrets to the Grand Master. The following few words are taken from the Grand Master's address: Like all my predecessors, 1 have found that we can only approach and never fully realize our ambitious goal and high objectives. We find that many exigencies arise over which we have no control or which we have not the strength to surmount or the time in which to fully accomplish our
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purpose. That, although "The spirit is willing, the flesh is weak," and that "Rome was not built in a day" or even in a year. U n d e r "Official V i s i t a t i o n s " w e o b s e r v e t h a t o u r d i s t i n g u i s h e d b r o t h e r h a s to his c r e d i t a g o o d m a n y official v i s i t s , a s it r e q u i r e s t h r e e a n d one-half p a g e s of t h e P r o c e e d i n g s t o l i s t t h e m . T h e following is t h e l a s t paragpraph in h i s a d d r e s s : It is my earnest hope that we continue to prosper and to continue in love and brotherly friendship. That we accept the broader definition of the words "moral" and "social"; that we thinic of moral as embracing things spiritual and of social not in the narrow sense of amenities but as embracing our every day lives, acts, government and business. In this sense let us say, in closing every transaction: "May the blessing of Heaven rest upon us. May every moral and social virtue cement us." F r o m t h e a d d r e s s of t h e i r G r a n d O r a t o r w e a r e p l e a s e d t o quote t h e following: Free Masonry throughout the ages has shed its beneficient influences on mankind. It has been described as a beautiful system of morality founded on liberality, brotherly love, and charity. It is veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols. Truth is its center, and it points out to its disciples a correct knowledge of the Great Architect of the Universe and the moral laws â&#x20AC;˘ which He has ordained for our government. It is not a religion, but most certainly it is highly religious in character. A study of its symbols reveals that our ancient brethren had perhaps a clearer conception of the Supreme Architect of the Universe than we, and better understood His processes and workings, and through this knowledge were inspired to serve their fellow men even unto death. Back as far as we may go to the commencement of time we find symbols and implements of Masonry, differently interpreted, perhaps, in the different ages, but always with allusions to man and his Creator. For instance, the point within a circle, to the brothers of the Ancient Mysteries, was emblematical of eternity and the ever living soul of man. The square represented the material side of ,man, and the compasses the siritual side. As the Brother made progress by degrees, and the points of the compasses were finally elevated above the square, it indicated that the spiritual part had gained domination over the material part, that passion and prejudice had been subdued, and that the Brother was now just and upright, and in the likeness of his Gdd and Maker. T h e R e p o r t on F r a t e r n a l 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 t h e i r G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r V. M. HENDBaiSON. O u r P r o c e e d i n g s for 1934 r e c e i v e d a t t e n t i o n a t h i s h a n d s . W e a p p r e c i a t e h i s n i c e r e f e r e n c e t o t h e w r i t e r of t h i s r e p o r t . A. F . AYMAR, M . ' . W.". G r a n d M a s t e r , R e n o . V. M . HENDERSON, M . ' . 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 d ent, R e n o . N e x t A n n u a l , R e n o , J u n e 11, 1936.
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NEW JERSEYâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1935. Lodges, 226; members, 85,870; net loss, 4,124. Trenton, April 17, 1935. FRANCIS P. MORTON, M . " . W . " . Grand Master. As usual our faithful Grand Representative; M.'. W.'. Brother ARTHUR POTTERTON, was present. The following words are taken from the Grand Master's introduction to his annual address: Masonry instructs its initiates that: "In the State, you are to be a quiet and peaceable citizen, true to your government and just to your country. You are not to countenance disloyalty or rebellion, but patiently to submit to legal authority, and to conform with cheerfulness to the government of the country in which you live." I bring these words to your attention at this time for many reasons, not the least of which is that many times during the year I have learned that a few of the members of the Craft had seemingly forgotten them. This is evidenced by personal acts on their art which were not conducive to the best interests of our State and Nation. I feel that it is quite unnecessary for me to call to your attention-at this time the many differences of opinion being expressed as to the way and manner in which the affairs of State and Nation are being handled and the actions which some groups are taking, which, if permitted to go on unchecked or unchallenged, may result in an " I s m " quite out of step with Americanism. Consequently, I take this opportunity of expressing the hope that each and every one of us will stand up and be unafraid to join with all other constructive forces in an endeavor to help stem the tide of all un-American trends, so that, after we have laid down the working tools of this life, it may be truly said of us that we did our best to keep America American. I have always felt that no great good is ever accomplished by impeding, handicapping or stifling any youth movement. The old adage, "Youth will be served" is to me quite true. Throughout the history of civilization, youth has always surged upward and onward towards its goals, drea.ms and ambitions, and, to my mind, that same spirit dominates the youth of our own day. Youth will continue to be an irresistible force which will be able to overcome all obstacles by its own tremendous power, and it seems to me that insofar as it is possible for us to exert any influence over the youth of our day, whether boys or girls, we should not hesitate to t r y to gruide Vnem into paths of true and loyal Americanism. He recommended and the Grand Lodge approved it t h a t their Grand Lodge renew its membership in the Masonic Relief Association of the United States and Canada. The enterprise cost them about $300.00. Another splendid Report on Foreign Correspondence was prepared by Brother ERNEST A. REED, and we are grateful to him for a nice review of our 1934 Proceedings. We regret t h a t our some-
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w h a t limited space prevents t h e writer from m a k i n g a more extensive r e p o r t on t h e N e w J e r s e y P r o c e e d i n g s . M A R T I N J. DIETZ, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Weehawken. ISAAC C H E R R Y , R . ' . W . ' . G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , T r e n t o n . E R N E S T A. R E E D . P . ' . G . ' . M . ' . , C o r r e s p o n d e n t .
N e x t A n n u a l , T r e n t o n , A p r i l 22, 1936.
NEW MEXICOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1935. L o d g e s , 5 6 ; m e m b e r s , 5,924; n e t loss, 147. S p e c i a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n held in A l b u q u e r q u e o n S a t u r d a y e v e n i n g , N o v e m b e r 17, 1934. T h e C o m m i m i c a t i o n w a s held f o r t h e p u r p o s e of p r e s e n t i n g a b r o n z e s t a t u e of t h e i r faithful a n d v e n e r able Grand Secretary, A L P H E U S A. K E E N . I t requires sixty pages of t h e p r i n t e d P r o c e e d i n g s t o r e c o r d t h e m a n u s c r i p t s a n d copies of c o m m u n i c a t i o n s r e c e i v e d b y B r o t h e r K E E N f r o m a l l q u a r t e r s of t h e g l o b e . M.". W . ' . B r o t h e r T H O M A S J . H A L L s a i d m a n y good t h i n g s i n m a k i n g t h e p r e s e n t a t i o n a d d r e s s ; h o w e v e r , w e will q u o t e o n l y a f e w of t h e m b e c a u s e of o u r l i m i t e d s p a c e : This is an honor tonight which serves as an opportunity to pay our love and affection to this distinguished Brother, with whom every Grand Master who has served the Grand Jurisdiction of New Mexico has had the privilege of close association. As I performed that service it was my experience to be with him on many occasions and to see him meet the high dignitaries of other organizations, a s well as our own, and it made me feel proud that he was serving an organization such as I also had the honor to represent. He has come in contact with both the honored and the humble brother and to both he has been the same plain, kindly and courteous man; loved by all, ever ready to be of service to the humble as well as to the honored. To something like seven thousand Master Masons in New Mexico, comparatively small in number but strong in zeal, comes the opportunity tonight to pay a lasting tribute to the man who has given a half century of service to the Freemasons of New Mexico. I t is our wish that we mortal men could contrive some means of expressing our thoughts and feelings more effective than that which have tonight but that, brethren, conies as near to perpetuating our feelings as we are able to do at present. A t t h e conclusion of h i s r e m a r k s M . ' . W . ' . B r o t h e r R E U B E N P E R R Y o n b e h a l f of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r a n d t h e G r a n d L o d g e a c c e p t e d t h i s m a g n i f i c e n t b r o n z e b u s t in v e r y a p p r o p r i a t e t e r m s ; a f e w of w h i c h w e h e r e w i t h q u o t e : Most Worshipful Brother NATHAN JAFFA, (Las Vegas): I deem it a great privilege to be here tonight on this occasion. So,me of the Brethren have said, during their little talks, that they have known Brother KEEN tor ten years, and some claim they have known him for thirty years. Now, I want to say to you, a s an old man, that I have known Brother KEEN for
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the full fifty years he has been Grand Secretary. We became good friends when we first met and we have been good warm friends ever since, and I doubt if there is anyone present here who feels this occasion any more than I do. Nothing in the world has been said about Brother KEEN tonight that is not absolutely true. There stands one of the most beloved men in the State of New Mexico, not only by the Brethren of the Craft but by every citizen who has ever become acquainted with him. This gift is very appropriate. I must say I knew nothing about it until this evening; I had no idea that anything of this kind was coming off but it is a magnificent tribute. I believe it has been -the sentiment of all of us Past Grand Masters that Brother KEEN was our mainstay when we became Grand Master. Our troubles were all simplified and made plain and clear to us through his efforts and we express our most sincere thanks for his efforts in our behalf when we were Grand Masters. Other r e m a r k s were made, after which Most Puissant Comp a n i o n ROBERT A . W O O D S , G e n e r a l G r a n d M a s t e r of t h e G e n e r a l G r a n d Council of R o y a l a n d Select M a s t e r s of t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s of A m e r i c a , w h o w a s p r e s e n t on t h i s occasion, p r e s e n t e d B r o t h e r K E E N w i t h a b a s k e t of beautiful r o s e s . I t i s u n n e c e s s a r y t o s a y t h a t a p r o p e r r e s p o n s e w a s m a d e b y B r o t h e r K E E N , a s t h o s e of u s w h o k n o w h i m s o well, realize t h a t h e is t h o r o u g h l y qualified t o m e e t e m e r g e n c i e s of t h i s k i n d . W e j o i n o u r g o o d b r e t h r e n i n N e w Mexico i n e x t e n d i n g c o n g r a t u l a t i o n s . T h e A n n u a l C o m m i m i c a t i o n w a s held in Clovis, M a r c h 18, 1935. W I L L I A M H . D U C K W O R T H , M . " . W . " . G r a n d M a s t e r .
T h e f i r s t o r d e r of b u s i n e s s w a s t h e a d d r e s s b y H i s H o n o r , t h e M a y o r of t h e C i t y of Clovis. T h e f o l l o w i n g is t a k e n f r o m t h a t p o r t i o n of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s a d d r e s s d e a l i n g w i t h M a s o n i c T u b e r c u l o s i s Relief: I cannot refrain from commenting on a case which was recently referred to the Committee. A member of a sister Grand Jurisdiction was in need of $50.00 per month to effect a cure. The matter was referred to the sister Grand Jurisdiction, who replied: " I most sincerely wish it were possible for the Grand Lodge to render some aid in this case, but there is no fund available. Every resource of Grand Lodge is being strained to maintain our Masonic Home, and we have to borrow money every year to maintain the Home." While I do not wish to question the statement, it is noted that the last proceedings of this Grand Lodge showed that there was an excess of $10,000.00 receipts over disbursements from the operation of the Home, and while this will probably be used to retire some of its bonded debt, it would seem that a paltry $600.00 per year could be saved out In some way to save a life. I am proud to be Grand Master of a Jurisdiction of 5,900 Masons who can and will see this Brother through, when his own jurisdiction of 29,000 members cannot aid him.
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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 J O H N M I L N E . T h e P r o c e e d i n g s of K a n s a s for 1934 a r e included i n h i s report. R E U B E N PERRY, M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r , A l b u q u e r q u e . A L P H E U S A . K E E N , R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Albuquerque. JOHN M I L N E , P . " . G.'. M . ' . , C o r r e s p o n d e n t , A l b u q u e r q u e . N e x t A n n u a l , A l b u q u e r q u e , M a r c h 16, 1936.
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7,
1935.
ROBERT E L L I O T T O W E N S ,
M.". W . ' .
Grand Master. Brother WILLIAM B . BARNES, our Grand Representative, w a s p r e s e n t . T h e following f e w w o r d s a r e t a k e n f r o m t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s remarks introducing his annual address: Despite the problems with which we have been confronted, many of which are still before us, in spite of difficulties, financial and otherwise, facing certain individual Lodges, I can truthfully report that the general state of the Craft is sound, that the spirit prevailing among the Brethren is one of optimism and hope. Amid all the despondency and discouragement arising from business depression and resultant financial adversity, the morale of the Fraternity, while shaken at times, has not been broken, and we face the tasks and duties of the year upon which we are entering with supreme confidence that the Great Architect will continue to guide and bless us in all our worthy endeavors. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r h a d t h e d i s t i n g u i s h e d h o n o r of c o n f e r r i n g t h e T h i r d D e g r e e u p o n h i s son, W I L L A R D E L V I L O W E N S .
U n d e r t h e s u b j e c t of " N o n - M a s o n i c O r g a n i z a t i o n s " t h e G r a n d M a s t e r h a d t h e following t o s a y : On March 12, 1935, I issued an order to the effect that hereafter no non-Masonic organization shall be permitted to exejnplify its degrees before the membership of a Lodge in a Lodge room, even though the Lodge shall have been closed; nor shall a Lodge, as a Lodge, assume sponsorship over any non-Masonic organization. This order was occasioned by a growing tendency on the part of Lodges to invite certain orders or organizations to exemplify their degrees before the Brethren, after the closing of the Lodge, as an entertainment feature. As stated in my letter, some Lodges were disposed actually to sponsor such organizations. One Lodge notice stated that the particular order was not a Masonic society but was under the patronage of the Fraternity. Now Brethren, to permit this practice is to give countenance to the thought that these organizations are a part of Masonry and this erroneous conception should not be encouraged. I am in no sense hostile or antagonistic to these orders. Many of them are rendering good service in their particular fields, and there is no objec-
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tion to Masons, as individuals, lending them their support. In fact, I have no hesitation in urging them to do so. But when I am asked, "What is the relationship of these orders to the Masonic Fraternity?" my answer is, "There is not, and there should not be, any relationship." Therefore, I believe the position taken to be fully Justified. We must draw the line somewhere. Let us draw it so clearly and distinctly that there can be no misunderstanding. U n d e r t h e s u b j e c t of " P o l i t i c s in M a s o n r y " t h e following f e w w o r d s a r e of i n t e r e s t : I have held that the powers and privileges of a Lodge are limited to the conferring of the three degrees of Masonry and to the conduct of its affairs according to the Constitution, Laws, Rules and Edicts of the Fraternity. In 1926, the Judge Advocate rendered an opinion in which he stated: " I am of opinion that a Chartered Lodge, as such, has no right or power to engage in any enterprise, for any purpose, however laudable, not connected with the purposes of Grand Lodge." The following additions w e r e m a d e t o their M u s e u m t h r o u g h t h e k i n d n e s s of t h e f a m i l i e s of t h e i r l a t e G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , a n d one of t h e w r i t e r ' s w a r m e s t p e r s o n a l friends in N e w Y o r k , EDWARD M.
L.
EHLERS;
GEORGE
FREIFELD;
ROBERT
JUDSON
KENWORTHY;
W I L L I A M A . R O W A N a n d ROBERT H . R O B I N S O N :
We are under a debt of gratitude to the families of Most Worshipful Brothers EDWARD M . L . EHLERS, GEORGE FREIFELD, ROBERT JUDSON KENWOETHY,
WiLUAM A. ROWAN and ROBERT H . ROBINSON, Past Grand Masters of blessed memory, for the many valuable books, portraits, trowels, batons, gavels and other precious gifts presented to our museum and library. These have been grouped in special cases for the respective Past Grand Masters. U n d e r t h e s u b j e c t of " T h e W a s h i n g t o n M a s o n i c S h r i n e a t T a p p a n " t h e G r a n d M a s t e r h a d t h e following t o s a y : At Tappan, we have the only patriotic shrine under the auspices of a Masonic organization in this country. The taking over of this house, so rich in memories of GEORGE WASHINGTON, has aroused great interest in all organizations, and in all quarters where patriotism is emphasized. I t is rapidly being developed as a patriotic center and also a Masonic social center. On July 4th, last year, a very successful patriotic demonstration was held with more than a thousand persons present. The committee in charge of this project, which is held by a corporation of Grand Lodge, approved by the Board of Regents, has been very active. Their report will show a year of successful effort and soon we expect that the indebtedness on the property will be lifted and this monument to the memory of that illustrious patriot and Mason, GEORGE WASHINGTON, will stand as a definite demonstration of the fact that the Masons of New York State stand for the perpetuation of American Ideals and institutions. It is truly a Masonic Shrine, our WASHINGTON monument, hallowed by intimate association with him, and is our evidence that Masons not only honor him and his memory in their words but also in their actions. A m o n g o t h e r t h i n g s , in d e a l i n g w i t h t h e subject of " F i n a n c e s " t h e G r a n d M a s t e r h a s t h e following t o s a y :
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I am well aware that many of our Brethren, who have been victims of this long period of depression, are in no position to make voluntary contributions for the support of our charitable work, much as they may desire to do so. We are making every effort to keep such Brethren In good standing In their Lodges by easing their financial burden through the remission of back dues and In other ways. But Brethren who are in this plight constitute a rather small minority of our membership, and while showing them every consideration in accordance with our Masonic teaching, and in the spirit of Brotherly Love, we should not reduce the standard of our Masonic activity to their level. There are thousands of our members who are able and, as I believe, willing to give of their abundance in order that the practice of Benevolence and Charity may become a veritable reality In their Masonic living. For In the final analysis, Brethren, "Free Masonry Is a life to be lived, not a mere formality to be perfunctorily observed; Free Masonry is a life to be lived, not a set of empty creeds to which mere lip service Is given; Free Masonry is a life, grounded in religion, organized In morality, mellowed by good fellowship, humanized in Charity and dedicated to service." F r o m h i s conclusion w e t a k e p l e a s u r e in q u o t i n g t h e following: As I have traveled throughout the State, the one thing that has impressed me more than any other has been the keen, the vital interest on the part of Masons in Masonry. I sometimes marvel at this. What is this something called Masonry? "Why do men love Masonry? What lure leads them to it, what spell mysteriously holds them to it through long years? What is that something unique and precious, the tie mystical but mighty, unlike any other, which all of us feel, but which none of us can analyze? What strand is it that tugs at our hearts, taut, when so many threads are broken by the rough ways of the world? "Ask what it is in the wild that calls to the little wild things. What secret, sacred things do the mountains whisper to the hillman, so silently, yet so surely, that they can be heard above the din and clatter of the world? What mystery does the sea tell to the sailor, the desert to the Arab, the Arctic ice to the explorer, the stars to the astronomer? "When we have answered these questions, mayhap we can divine the magic Masonry. "We sit in Lodge together, each knowing exactly what will come next; we meet upon the level and part upon the square—old, simple, lovable symbols—and somehow none knows how a tie is woven, light as air, yet stronger than steel. It is very strange, very wonderful—none knows what it is, or how or why, unless it be the cabletow of God running from heart to heart." W e r e g r e t to close t h i s r e v i e w of t h e N e w Y o r k P r o c e e d i n g s w i t h o u t q u o t i n g f r o m s e v e r a l o t h e r i m p o r t a n t t o p i c s , b u t condit i o n s m a k e it n e c e s s a r y t h a t w e r e f r a i n a n d t h e r e f o r e will p a s s on t o a r e f e r e n c e of t h e R e p o r t 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 . F r o m t h e " F o r e w o r d " w e t a k e p l e a s u r e i n q u o t i n g t h e following few w o r d s : The world-wide unrest caused by conflicts between various new kinds of governmental organizations has led men to hunt for what is at the bottom of it all. In the search for the culprit prejudices of every sort have
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been fanned into white heat by men trying to profit thereby. Freemasonry has been found the most convenient victim of wliich to foist the guilt. Right after the Great War, Hungary outlawed the Lodges in her territory and confiscated their properties. Italy followed the example. Soviet Russia did the same. The fever spread. Hitler only finished what the racial-nationalist scions of the old German nobility started about ten years ago. Finland, Spain, Jugoslavia, Bulgaria, Greece, Holland, Switzerland, almost every country in Continental Europe had its anti-Masonic excitement. Japan made a t r y at it, too. In the Latin Americas it almost has become a settled habit, and in southern Ireland also. May we repeat in connection herewith, a suggestion offered on previous occasions. It is that every Worshipful Master appoint a Committee of Interested Brethren to divide the various parts of this report between them, select from the reviews what appeals to them as best suited to the needs of the members of his Lodge, and then set aside a short period of every Communication for the presentation of such selections. This can be made, as experience has proved, a feature which the Brethren will look forward to with keen interest and the assurance that thereby they will gain a fuller understanding of the meaning of Freemasonry. O u r P r c e e d i n g s f o r 1934 a n d 1935 received c o u r t e o u s a t t e n t i o n a t t h e h a n d s of M.". W . ' . B r o t h e r S. N E L S O N SAWYER, C h a i r m a n of t h e C o m m i t t e e , a n d w e a r e g r a t e f u l t o h i m f o r h i s nice r e f e r e n c e t o t h e w r i t e r of t h i s r e p o r t . T h i s g i v e s o p p o r t u n i t y t o s a y t h a t i n t h e y e a r s g o n e b y , I h a v e b e e n obliged t o l e a n h e a v i l y u p o n B r o t h e r SAWYER, b e t t e r k n o w n a s J u d g e SAWYER, for i n f o r m a t i o n w h i c h w a s e x t r e m e l y v a l u a b l e in g i v i n g c o n s i d e r a t i o n t o r e q u e s t s for f r a ternal recognition from outside Grand Jurisdictions. ROBERT E L L I O T T O W E N S , M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r , N e w
York.
CHARLES H . J O H N S O N , R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, N e w York. S. N E L S O N S A W Y E R , P . ' . G . ' . M . ' . , C o r r e s p o n d e n t ,
Palmyra.
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28, 1934. LORD BLEDISLOE,
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Grand Master. T h e first o r d e r of b u s i n e s s w a s t h e a n n o u n c e m e n t b y M . ' . W . ' . B r o t h e r t h e R i g h t H o n o u r a b l e LORD BLEDISLOE t h a t , o w i n g t o h i s d e p a r t u r e f r o m N e w Z e a l a n d , h e could n o l o n g e r a c c e p t t h e n o m i n a t i o n for t h e office of G r a n d M a s t e r . R . ' . W . ' . B r o t h e r Colonel J A M E S JACOB E S S O N w a s n o m i n a t e d a n d s u b s e q u e n t l y e l e c t e d
to
t h a t h i g h office. T h e l i k e n e s s of t h a t distingruished b r o t h e r is i n cluded in t h e P r o c e e d i n g s , a s well a s a splendid p i c t u r e of t h e i r D e p u t y G r a n d M a s t e r , R . ' . W . ' . B r o t h e r WILLIAM A . STOUT. W e t a k e p l e a s u r e in q u o t i n g 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 :
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Our peculiar system of morality concentrates upon the individual, in the hope and belief that one day men will be brought to see each other in the true light of brotherhood, and, by the exercise of the greater charity, bridge the gap of jealousy and hostility which separates nation from nation, class from class, and men from each other. History discloses that in every crisis the moral law has always prevailed, and even to-day forces .more powerful than human effort are operating in the direction of preparing the conditions, and preparing men for the conditions, which must ultimately lead them to co-operate for the greatest good of all, under which man will live a happy and rational life, not by compulsion, but guided by love and truth. N o R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e . J A M E S J. ESSON, M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Master, Wellington. H. A. LAMB, R . " . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Auckland.
NORTH CAROLINAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1935. Lodges, 351; members, 28,292; net loss, 2,073. Raleigh, April 16, 1935. ROY F . EBBS, M.'. W.'. Grand Master. Brother ZEBULON V. SNIPES, our Grand Representative, was present. The Grand Master made a number of official visits during the year, a m o n g which was t h a t of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina. He likewise attended a conference of Grand Masters in Washington, February 20, 1935. He m a k e s a very complimentary reference to their Oxford Orphanage and Masonic E a s t e r n S t a r Home. The following interesting words are taken from the annual oration: Those who are familiar with Masonic History know that Masonry is one of the oldest institutions in the world today. I t s origin goes back into the distant past to a time "whereof the memory of man runneth not to the contrary". According to the best Masonic opinion it antedates the building of King Solomon's Temple, how much we do not know, but we do know that at that time it was a coherent organization serving a useful purpose among men. Between that distant period and the present great changes have been wrought, nations have come and gone, civilizations have risen and fallen, innamerable organizations and institutions have come into existence, fulfilled their missions and passed into oblivion, the map of the world has been made over and over again, " b u t Freemasonry notwithstanding has still survived." I t has stood the test of the ages and is a living, vital force in the civilization of today. From the time the candidate first crosses the threshhold of the Masonic Hall until he receives his last instruction, the great truths of Masonry are imprinted upon his mind by means of beautiful and impressive symbols. Taught in this way by the time the degrees are completed he has a very high conception of the objectives and ideals of Masonry. Then as he pursues its study these emblems continue to shed an ever increasing light
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upon the truths they represent and he becomes more and more imbued with the spirit and .meaning of Masonry. Masonry therefore makes a most profound impression because of the means by which its truths are inculcated. Second, the fact that Masonic truths are emblematical, rather than dogmatic, has caused Masonry to make a most marvelous appeal to men of all ages, races and religions. This is true because many of its symbols are capable of different interpretations. To one individual they may convey one meaning, and to another individual a different meaning, and both be right. To the people of one age or race or religion they have one significance and to the people of another age or race or religion another significance, and yet great truths are expressed and comprehended in all of the various interpretations. I t is for this reason that men of all ages and of various races and religions have worked harmoniously together in Masonry. It is this that has emphasized and established the universality of Masonry far above and beyond that of any other institution in human history. No Report on Correspondence. CHARLES B . NEWCOMB, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. J O H N H . ANDERSON, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Raleigh. J. EDWARD ALLEN, Correspondent, Warrenton. Next Annual, Raleigh, April 21, 1936.
NORTH DAKOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1934. Lodges, 126; members, 13,435; net loss, 734. Fargo, June 18, 1935. EARL K. BiTZiNG, M.'. W.'. Grand Master. The Grand Lodge had the pleasure of electing as an honorary member of their Grand Lodge the first Grand Tyler, Brother Louis B. HANNA, who was present a t this Communication. But one other original member of their Grand Lodge is alive today, M.'. W.'. Brother JAMES MCDONALD. On account of his health he w a s unable to attend this meeting. The following few words are taken from the introduction of the Grand Master's address: Today we stand upon the threshold of a new Masonic year. What that year will mean to the Craft in North Dakota depends very largely upon the direction which this Grand Body gives to our Masonic weathervane at this Communication. It will depend much upon the wisdom of our actions, the spirit with which we approach those problems to be here presented, and the attachment shown for translating them into the fundamental precepts that have guided us up through all of our yesteryears. We note the Grand Master and Brother STOCKWELL, the Grand Secretary, attended the Grand Lodge of Montana a t Billings. Under the head of "Temple Building" the Grand Master had the following to say which is in harmony with our own law on this subject:
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We recommend the adoption of a By-Law which will make It necessary for every lodge or corporation including a lodge contemplating hereafter the erection or purchase of a Masonic hall or temple, to submit not only the plans for the building but also the method of financing the payment of the same to a Committee consisting of the Grand Master, Grand Secretary and Chairman of the Finance Committee. Such a By-Law would in no way take away the control from the lodge or corporation but it would protect not only the lodge and its members but also those who invest money in bonds or loan money on the strength and good name of the Masonic Fraternity. The Grand Lodg:e performed the ceremony of dedicating an island of about seven acres in Lake Metigoshe. The name of this island heretofore had been P a r k Island, b u t it has now been christened as Masonic Island. In the Review on Correspondence prepared by Brother WALTER H. MuRFiN we find a very nice report on our 1933-1934 Proceedings. Brother MURFIN does not overlook t h e fact that a review of their Proceedings was omitted from our last report. We are very sorry that such was the case; however, it was unavoidable. We have endeavored to make amends, however, this year by including a review of both their 1934 and 1935 Proceedings. MARK I. FORKNER, M.'. W.'. Grand Master, Langdon. WALTER L. STOCKWELL, R . " . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Fargo. WALTER H. MuRFiN, P . ' . G.'. M.'., Correspondent, Fargo. Next Annual, Grand Forks, June 18, 1935.
NORTH DAKOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1935, Lodges, 126; members, 12,617; net loss, 718. Grand Forks, J u n e 18, 1935. MARK I. FORKNER, M . ' . W . ' . Grand
Master. This Communication was honored with the presence of a number of distinguished brethren from other Grand Jurisdictions, who were each received with a single escort. The usual formal welcome was extended to each of these distingfuished craftsmen. The following words are taken from t h e preface of the Grand Master's interesting address: In the face of adverse conditions, Masonry in North Dakota has not only held its own, but has gone forward, indicating the strength of its character and the timeliness and practicability of its program of service and education. We may have lost ground numerically in recent years, but Masonry's strength is in the character and enthusiasm of its membership, and In these respects we have made substantial gains. The Grand Architect of the Universe has again placed his bow of promise in the skies and our brethren are sharing in the general feeling of optimism that pervades our commonwealth. Copious rains have washed
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away the sombre grey of early spring and bedecked all nature in a rich green raiment of unprecedented beauty. For these material gifts of sunshine and rain that mean so much to this igreat agricultural state of North Dakota we are deeply grateful. With hearts filled with gratitude for the opportunities of service that have been opened to us during the Masonic year that is drawing to a close, may brotherly love prevail in a very definite way, .during this, our fortysixth annual communication, and may everything done here reflect a proper appraisal of our duties and obligations as men and Masons. May our actions also reflect profound gratitude to the Masonry of the past and abiding faith in the Masonry of the future.
The most outstanding: meeting of the year was that of imyeiling the L E W I S and CLAKK memorial m a r k e r comnaemorating their
explorations in the winter of 1804-05. The State w a s represented in the person of Acting Governor WELFORD, members of the su-
preme court, representatives of the military, and officers and members of the Grand Lodge. The occasion was indeed a historical one and marks an important mile-stone of the Grand Lodge of North Dakota. We quote the following few words from the Grand Master's subject of "Ritual and Special Instructors": As a further means toward ritualistic proficiency and for the convenience of those charged with the responsibility of effecting it, we recommend that the entire day of Monday immediately preceding the opening of the Annual Grand Lodge Communication be devoted to ritualistic instruction under the direction of the custodians of the work, thus making it possible for representatives to the Grand Communication and Special Instructors to attend such school at a minimum of expense. We further recommend that the traveling expenses of the Special Instructors in attendance at such school be shared by the Grand Lodge and the constituent lodges. We recommend that after January 1, 1936, only such brethren as are in possession of certificates of proficiency shall be considered qualified to instruct candidates in the lectures of the three symbolic degrees. F r o m h i s conclusion t h e f o l l o w i n g w o r d s a r e t a k e n : Many years ago North Dakota Masonry laid down certain fundamental principles, declaring that loyalty to country is just as vital in times of peace as it is in times of war and other national crises; that democracy, always a Masonic principle, depends upon an intelligent citizenry; that an intelligent citizenry depends upon our Free Public School system; that the hope of our nation lies in our youth; that any theory of government which fails to recognize the supremacy of Almighty God and the rule of law is inimical to the welfare of Mankind; that no Master Mason is worthy of the title unless he is making a real contribution to the upbuilding of his community, his state and his nation; that the great challenge to every Master Mason is unselfish service to his fellow man. These principles are just as fundamental today as they ever were, and we need not look elsewhere for inspiration in the shaping of each succeeding yearly program i)f Masonic service and education. There is still a need for more faitli in God. more loyalty to country, more faith in our democratic institutions, rhore brotherly love and a greater willingness to serve
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our fellowmen. It is our task to point the way. That the light of Masonry may guide us along the pathway of service in future years as it has in the past should be our constant prayer. Because of lim.ited space, we must forego the pleasure of quoting several very important matters which came before the Grand Lodge at this Communication. We note with a feeling of sadness the death of our old-time friend and brother, E B E N GEORGE GUTHRIE. The writer distinctly
calls to mind the last pleasant visit with Brother GUTHRIE, which was in Portland, Maine, a t one of the famous clam bakes. Peace to his ashes. I n t h e Report of Correspondence prepared by Brother WALTER H. MuRFiN we regret t o note the absence of a review of our own Proceedings. LEWIS K . THOMPSON, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master, Bismarck. WALTER L . STOCKWELL, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Fargo. WALTER H. MURFiN, P . ' . G.'. M.'., Correspondent, Fargo. Next Annual, Fargo, Jime 16, 1936.
NOVA SCOTIA—1935. Lodges, 84; members, 9,079; net loss, 184. Lunenburg, Jime 12, 1935. REGINALD V. HARRIS, M . ' . W . ' .
Grand Master. Brother J O H N G . MITCHELL, our Grand Representative, was present. The first order of business, after receiving the Grand Representatives, was to attend the Divine Service conducted by their Grand Chaplain, Brother J. STEAD. The following words are taken from his sermon: As we look round the world to-day what do we see? Largely a system which disregards any motive or result except gain. Exploitation is clearly prevalent in which greed reigns and both consumers and producers suffer. In a word we see selfishness written large. The welfare and lives of men and nations are endangered by leaders whose minds are set on unworthy national ambitions, and by armament makers working without scruple for their own profits. As Dr. MANION pointed out in one of his speeches a short time ago, "Death and profits go ill together". All who passed throiigh the last war shudder at the thought of another, yet the noise of the preparation of arms rings in our ears. The things which we deplore are all symptoms of one disease. Man's greed is to blame. Our distressful international conditions arise from man's suspicion and selfishness. Only in Goodwill, Fellowship and Brotherhood can we find the remedy. The key to the solution of all the complicated world problems is the recognition of the fact of the brotherhood of all mankind, and behaving as brothers one tc'vi'—rd :i;:othcr. "One is ycur Master and all yc are urcllircii." Tlie spirit of Goodwill. Fellowship and Brotherhood marks the trail that leads
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to better things. The desire for better things lies deep in men's hearts and there is a yearning for peace between men and nations which comes not from cowardice but is the whisper of God in the minds of men. What would Brotherhood mean in practice? I t would mean wishing each other well, the desire to see others getting on, looking kindly on the faults of others. It would mean no exploitation. No one with the spirit of Brotherhood would treat other men merely as means to his own ends. It would mean helpfulness, giving help that may be in our power to others who need our help. In any great crisis in life we do this even to the extent of risking our own lives, showing that deep down in our hearts there is that spirit of helpfulness; yet in the ordinary affairs of life we go on very often practically denying that spirit of Brotherhood. Does Masonry mean anything practically to us where Dollars and Cents are concerned? Why? CANON PETEB GREEN of Manchester tells a story of a young man coming to him after a Mission and saying that the one thing that he had learnt during that Mission was "That a little religion was a nuisance." "A little religion makes you unhappy when you are doing wrong, and it does you no good when you are trying to do right." We do not want a little religion. We do not want a little of the spirit of Goodwill, Fellowship and Brotherhood. We want enough of that spirit to dominate our life at all times. ÂŤ
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Here then all fraternal organizations liave a splendid opportunity. Consider how much the peace of the world would be secured if Masons the world over carried out the principle of the Brotherhood of Man flowing as it does from the Fatherhood of God. "Have we not all one Father? Hath not God created us all?" So says the prophet Malachi, and his words contain the cardinal doctrine of our faith. And this doctrine of which the world stands so sorely in need of to-day is one which the Masonic Order has taught from its inception. o
We take pleasure in quoting the following from the Grand Master's' preface to his address: Again we .meet in Annual Communication for the consideration of affairs affecting the welfare of the Craft in this jurisdiction, and I welcome you most cordially to our deliberations, in the belief and hope that much good will result. With the exception of seven "years (1776-83), the Craft in Nova Scotia has assembled in annual sesson since 1758. Warrant No. 65 for the first Provincial Grand Lodge was issued by the Grand Lodge of England (Ancients) on December 27, 1757, (the first Provincial Grand Lodge Warrant issued by the "Ancients") to Major ERASMUS JAMES PHILIPPS, the founder in 1738 of Freemasonry in this jurisdiction. In 1760 PIIILIPPS died and was succeeded by Hon. JONATHAN BELCHER, Chief Justice, who continued in office until his death in 1776. For the next seven years the Grand Lodge was dormant but on June 2nd, 1784, one hundred and fifty one years ago. the Warrant was revived and reissued to J O H N GEORGE PYKE.
If we were to follow the practice of Massachusetts which began under exactly similar authority July 30, 1733; Georgia 1735; South Carolina 1736; Pennsylvania 1761; and New York, Sept. 5, 1781, and date our annual sessions from the formation of the first Provincial Grand Lodge, Nova Scotia would be entitled to call this its 177th Annual Communication. There is in fact some debate among some jurisdictions as t o their precedence on ceremonial occasions. I mention this because in recent celebrations Nova Scotia has been dated as from 1866 when our present Grand Lodge was established. We do not complain except to say in all brotherliness, the same rule should be applied to all. Either all should date from
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the time when a Provincial Grand Lodge was set up over all lodges In the jurisdiction, as in the jurisdictions mentioned, or from the time when an independent sovereign Grand Lodge was formed, as in the case of..Vir:ginia, 1778: Maryland, 1783; New Jersey, 1786, and every other Grand Lodge in the United States, the British Empire, and the rest of the Masonic world. Perhaps these observations may lead to discussions out of which may evolve some rule acceptable to all. The fact remains that this is the 177th year in our own history when the Craft in this Province has come together In general assembly, and the 197th year from the formation of the first regularly authorized lodge at Annapolis Royal in 1738; though before long we hope to establish the fact that Masonic activity existed there as early as 1725. two hundred and ten years ago, and some years previously to recorded activity in Massachusetts, Georgia. South Carolina and Pennsylvania. ' ' Under "Reinstatement" the Grand Master has the following to s a y : The proposal made in ,my address last year that a strenuous effort should be made to secure the reinstatement of suspended, and the reaffiliation of demitted and unaffiliated members, was approved by Grand Lodge and each lodge asked to appoint a Committee to follow it up. A special letter was sent to each lodge but in the majority of lodges the letter was not even read and in many of the lodges when it was read no committee was appointed. The result is therefore negligible. The Grand Secretary, Brother JAMES C . JONES, prepared the usual Report on F r a t e r n a l Correspondence. We are favored with a nice review of our 1934 Proceedings. We must again apologize to our good Brother JONES for the limited space consumed in writing this report, but orders are orders, and we must as good Masons obey them. M. M. GARDNER, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Lunenburg. JAMES CLARENCE JONES, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Halifax.
OKLAHOMAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1935. Lodges, 435; members, 48,778; net loss, 2,755. Ardmore, February 12, 1935. JOHN J. ALLEN, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. Brother MAHLON F . MANVILLE, our Grand Representative, was in attendance. The following is taken from the preface to the Grand Master's address: First of all, it has come to my notice during the year that many Masons think that when they pay dues and attend lodge occasionally, they have performed their whole Masonic duty. But may I ask how many of us heed the Golden Rule? Someone has said that the world has long since gone off the Golden Rule standard. This I am unwilling to admit. But we are either Masons or we are not, and I submit to you that this institution of ours is no plaything. If it means anything, it means everything. Have
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we ever in any way, knowingly or otlierwise, injured a brother Mason? Have we spolcen ill of him, or made any remark that could put a stain on his good name? Have we come to his assistance and offered support, or have we turned away from him in his hour of distress? Have we forgotten the duty we owe to him or his orphans? Have we ever cheated him out of one cent, or permitted it to be done by others? In other words, have we ever acted in any other way toward him than as an honest and charitable man? If so we are not true Masons, but hypocrites sailing under false colors. Brethren, permit ,me to warn you against too frequent violation of our Masonic obligations, for by so doing we bring reproach upon our fraternity.
Under the subject of "Necrology" the Grand Master calls a t tention to the death of M.'. W.'. GEORGE W . CLARK, P a s t Grand
Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, which occurred on March 31, 1934. For many years prior to his removal to Oklahoma, Brother CLARK was one of our most prominent and popular members of the Fraternity in Kansas, as well as one of the most active in our Grand Lodge. He served well and faithfully and on February 22, 1894, was elected Grand Master. At this same Communication I was first elected Grand Secretary and during t h a t year I received the heartiest support and assistance from Brother CLARK. His
kindness and forbearance I shall never forget. Under "Life Memberships" the Grand Master has the following to s a y : I cannot too strongly urge our lodges to avoid the practice of selling Life Memberships. In every case where this is done the money is immediately spent, and in very many cases this has meant that in later years the income of the lodge is not sufficient to cover its per capita dues to the Grand Lodge, and no provision whatever is made for local expenses. 1
The Grand Master recommends rejoining the Masonic Service Association of the United States. The recommendation, however, fell by the wayside as the committee to whom it was referred made no report. I note the Grand Lodge, through its Committee on Finance, made an appropriation of $2,000.00 for stenographic service, office rent, light and other office expense for the Grand Master, but no salary whatever was allowed this distinguished brother. We take the following few lines from the Report of the Committee on Necrology: Science and knowledge have revealed many things to us in the past ages, but we have as yet a very vague idea of death and of the life which is to follow. Now we may see through a glass darkly, but through our faith in the teachings and promises of our Redeemer who freely gave his own life that we might live, we are prompted to believe that in the end we shall see and know even as we are known. We believe that in this Celestial Lodge above there will be no depression or unselfishness, but Love Divine will have so ennobled every heart that there will be no discord or hate and all that we shall see will be perfect examples of joy and happiness.
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T h e G r a n d L o d g e w a s p r i v i l e g e d t o listen t o a n i n t e r e s t i n g o r a t i o n b y B r o t h e r J O H N R . A B E R N A T H Y a n d w e t a k e p l e a s u r e in q u o t i n g a f e w w o r d s f r o m h i s splendid a d d r e s s : My brethren, let ua enlarge the fence we have built. Let us take in our fellowmen and make the world a brotherhood. Brethren, it .must be a brotherhood or else it will end in chaos. We cannot live together In this closely related world with cross influences, with common interests, and all these things that clash and mar a world brotherhood. I t is a time for us to assemble again around our Masonic Altars and rededicate ourselves to human brotherhood. "The crest and crowning ot all good, Life's final goal is Brotherhood; Our hope is in heroic men, Star-led t o build the world again. To this event t h e ages ran. Make way for Brotherhood—make way for man." B r o t h e r THOMAS CHAUNCEY H U M P H R Y comes forward with a n o t h e r of h i s splendid R e p o r t s o n C o r r e s p o n d e n c e , a n d t o h i m w e a r e a g a i n u n d e r o b l i g a t i o n s f o r a nice r e v i e w of o u r 1934 P r o ceedings. J O S E P H DROTJOT, M . " . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r , T u l s a . CLAUDE A . STURGEON, R . ' . W . ' . G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , G u t h r i e . T H O M A S CHAUNCEY HUMPHRY, Correspondent, Hugo.
N e x t A n n u a l , P o n c a City, F e b r u a r y H , 1936.
OREGON—1935. L o d g e s , 172; m e m b e r s , 25,866; n e t loss, 3,195. P o r t l a n d , J u n e 12, 1935. E Z R A M . W I L S O N , M . " . W . ' . G r a n d Master. Brother WALTER O . HAINES, our Grand Representative, was present. The Grand Master submits a very interesting address and f r o m h i s p r e f a c e w e t a k e p l e a s u r e in q u o t i n g t h e f o l l o w i n g : Masonic law is peculiar in many ways adhering closely to t h e Old Charges which concern the individual- brother, and to the General Regulations which relate particularly to the Craft as a whole. The question has been asked: "Does the Grand Lodge legislate too much in detail?" The prevailing response of the various Jurisdictions is that it does not. With our laws clearly stated and understood, supported by a codification of decisions rendered and approved, there should be little future legislation required. Lodge officers and members should fully understand the responsibilities under which they exist and their relationship to the Grand Lodge wViipVi is a. p.rpntnr^ nf tii» Individual !od*''es. A Grand Lode's v.'hcn established, is composed of t h e Masters and Wardens of all lodges of the Jurisdiction, together with t h e Grand Lodge Officers, committfip. .members, and
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Past Grand Masters. Masters and Wardens thus constitute the great body of the Grand Lodge and participate in and enact all legislation. The Grand Lodge constitution and laws are just what our many individual lodges, acting as a unit, have from time to time given your Grand Officers as a guide to circumscribe the bounds of their action. Thus individual members are responsible for lodge action, and upon these individual members, lodges, as well as the Grand Lodge, must depend tor enlightened and Godfearing craftsmen who will carry our Masonic objectives to the very highest degree of service and efficiency and preserve the cherished ideals and reputation of our time-honored institution. D e a l i n g w i t h t h e subject of " V i s i t i n g t h e S i c k " h e h a s t h e following t o s a y : Finally, having served our time, we must all be taken to a cemetery, in a little black hearse, where our brethren are given a last opportunity to pay tribute to their departed. I do not say there Is lack of feeling or of sympathy but I do contend that lack of attention usually prevails and too few of our brethren give their presence in the last human act we can extend to our dead. May our brethren realize that some time, some day, somewhere, someone must lay them away in peaceful rest. I hope there will be more than the pall-bearers present when the time comes to perform this duty for you and for me, that there will be some expression of evidence that our lives have been worthwhile. H e t o u c h e s o n t h e s u b j e c t of " P r e s e r v a t i o n of R e c o r d s " , a n d a s h i s s u g g e s t i o n s a r e a l o n g t h e s a m e lines a s t h e w r i t e r of t h i s r e p o r t a d v o c a t e d d u r i n g h i s service a s G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , w e t a k e p l e a s u r e in q u o t i n g t h e m : Many lodges have lost heir historical records. Grand Lodges as well. Fire destroyed records of Cove L'odge, No. 91, during the year. As the years go by lodge records become more valuable. Fire hazards are great and seem to be the one particular hazard to be safeguarded. Every lodge should be provided with a fireproof vault, or safe, for the protection of records. Lodge records have been misplaced and lost where books and papers have been taken from the lodge rooms to homes, a practice to be avoided where possible. Insurance policies and copies of property Inventories may be kept to advantage outside the place insured. Study the insurance carried and be sure the lodge is amply covered. Lack of protection for lodge records is discouraging and lodge officials should remember their responsibility and improve this condition. " L a r g e M e m b e r s h i p " received a t t e n t i o n a t h i s h a n d s a n d w e herewith quote his w o r d s : In large lodges, particularly in cities, the personal touch with members is to a great extent lost. I often wonder if it would not be policy to increase the number of lodges that greater interest might be created by spreading the work, by members coming into closer relationship with each other, and by creating friendly contention between lodges in lodge activities. The size of lodges has taken much attention In some Jurisdictions and limits have been set. In some Grand Lodges there exists a prejudice against large lodges. Lodge size should undoubtedly be in accord with the lodge desire, without Grand Lodge interference. The ideal lodge is that one
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in which .members can be well acquainted and In close touch with each other. Much can be said on this subject. It is purely a matter for each lodge to determine, without interference, and should be given some consideration. U n d e r t h e h e a d of " C o m m u n i s m " , a m o n g o t h e r t h i n g s , h e h a s the following to s a y : Radical sentiments are heard too often to disturb the minds of these slow to think and realize the seriousness of some of the things preached to them. Many who at first follow a radical leader will later, when their minds are opened through thought and deliberation, renounce proven unpatriotic sentiments. We, as a Fraternity, take no part in political or religious controversies. These always trend to create discord and it is for us to preserve and protect that harmony which unites us into a body of friends and brothers where no contention should exist. It is also for us to definitely stand against the preaching of sentiments foreign to good citizenship, and to the ideals of our Craft. U n d e r t h e h e a d of " H u m a n i t y ' s O p p r e s s i o n " t h e G r a n d M a s t e r h a s s o m e t h i n g t o s a y w h i c h will a p p e a l t o t h e a v e r a g e m e m b e r a n d w e t h e r e f o r e t a k e p l e a s u r e in q u o t i n g a g o o d l y p o r t i o n t h e r e o f : We can well say that Masonry has endured as long as governments have existed and, as a body, does not countenance or take part in political or religious controversies. It believes and teaches that all people were bom equal, have equal rights, and are entitled to the pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness in accord with the dictates of their own conscience, without interfering with these same privileges in others, and without being mere slaves to the whims of an oppressing dictator. In nearly all countries of the world, and Masonry is world wide, the principles are popularly recognized and Masonry enjoys the support of millions of men in the very highest walks of life. 'Under democratic forms of government where the people are enlightened and have a voice in the choice of rulers and in the making of laws there is no controversy over individual or personal rights. It may be readily ;Understood that it is not so much oppression of Masonry in these dictatorial countries as it is oppression of humanity and opposition to the principles of individual freedom of thought and action. Suppression of Masonry is but the suppression of the teaching of these principles whether it be through Masonic or other instructive channels. This suppression means life to dictators and oppressors while education means to them their political destruction. May Justice, Eight, and Truth finally prevail in those countries where these privileges of humanity now seem far in the background of real civilization. Masonry has nothing to fear from an intelligent and enlightened populace. T h e G r a n d L o d g e declined t o b e c o m e a m e m b e r of t h e M a s o n i c Service Association. P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r OTTO C . HAGMEIEE, p r e p a r e d the usual Rep o r t o n C o r r e s p o n d e n c e a n d o u r P r o c e e d i n g s for 1934 r e c e i v e s a t t e n t i o n a t h i s h a n d s . H e r e f e r s tn thp. r e d u c t i o n in s p a c e a l l o t t e d t h i s C o m m i t t e e for t h e i r r e p o r t , m e n t i o n i n g t h a t w e failed t o in-
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elude a r e f e r e n c e t o t h e i r j u r i s d i c t i o n . I n e x p l a n a t i o n t h e w r i t e r will s a y t h a t t h e 1934 P r o c e e d i n g s of t h e G r a n d L o d g e of O r e g o n w e r e n o t r e c e i v e d u n t i l J a n u a r y 26, 1935, a n d a f t e r o u r r e p o r t w a s in t y p e . W e s i n c e r e l y h o p e t h i s e x p l a n a t i o n will suffice a n d t h a t w e will h a v e b e t t e r l u c k i n t h e f u t u r e . O u r P r o c e e d i n g s for 1935 a r e also m a d e a p a r t of h i s splendid r e p o r t a n d w e feel a t l i b e r t y t o q u o t e one of t h e c o n c l u d i n g p a r a g r a p h s h a v i n g r e f e r e n c e t o t h e writer: Grand Secretary Emeritus ALBERT K . WILSON was placed in charge of the Grand Lodge Library. Brother WILSON served as Secretary for a period of 40 years and it was through his efforts that the library was founded. For the past several years he has been engaged in the writing of a history of Masonry in Kansas, but owing to the financial stringency, Grand Lodge discontinued appropriations for this activity for the time being. H . W A Y N E S T A N A R D , M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r , McMlnnville. D. RUFUS C H E N E Y , R . ' . W . ' . G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , P o r t l a n d . OTTO C . HAGMEIER, Correspondent, Astoria.
N e x t A n n u a l , P o r t l a n d , J u n e 10, 1936.
PENNSYLVANIA—1934, L o d g e s , 5 6 8 ; m e m b e r s , 194,788; n e t loss,.6,849. Q u a r t e r l y C o m m u n i c a t i o n held in P h i l a d e l p h i a , M a r c h 7, 1934. OTTO R . H E I L I G M A N , M . " . W . ' . G r a n d Master.
T h e following is t a k e n 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 C o r r e s p o n d e n c e a n d w e believe it will be i n t e r e s t i n g t o o u r r e a d e r s : "WHEREAS, The Oriental Chair in the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Sweden, for a period of twenty-five years, has been occupied by the King of Sweden and Norway, His Majesty, Brother KINQ OSCAR II, as Protector and Most Worshipful Grand Master, and by virtue of his wisdom and profound knowledge great lustre has been shed on the Craft in the Scandinavian countries; and WHEREAS, The King of Sweden and Norway, His Majesty, Brother KINO OSCAR II, will on the 18th instant celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary, not only of his ascension to the throne of Sweden and Norway, but also of his installation as Protector and Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Sweden; therefore be it Resolved, That the • Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania, at this Quarterly Communication, send fraternal greetings to His Majesty, Brother KINO OSCAR II, tendering him our heartfelt congratulations on his success as Protector and Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Sweden. Q u a r t e r l y C o m m u n i c a t i o n w a s held i n P h i l a d e l p h i a , J u n e 6, 1934. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r r e p o r t s h a v i n g invited B r o t h e r S A M U E L ARMSTRONG, n o w n i n e t y - n i n e y e a r s of a g e , t o b e p r e s e n t a t t h i s
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CORHESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;PENNSYLVANIA.
February,
C o m m u n i c a t i o n of t h e G r a n d L o d g e . T h i s b r o t h e r i s a r e s i d e n t of their Masonic Home a t Elizabethtown, a n d w a s made a Mason seventy-five years a g o . H e h a s h a d continuous m e m b e r s h i p ever s i n c e t h a t t i m e . H e acceded t o t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s r e q u e s t t o b e present, b u t with t h e understanding t h a t h e would be permitted to r e t u r n t o E l i z a b e t h t o w n t h e s a m e n i g h t in o r d e r t o sleep i n h i s o w n b e d ; of c o u r s e , h i s r e q u e s t w a s c o m p l i e d w i t h a n d t h e old b r o t h e r w a s well t a k e n c a r e of u n d e r t h e d i r e c t i o n of a s p e c i a l c o m m i t t e e a p p o i n t e d for t h a t p u r p o s e . I n t h e r e p o r t of t h e C o m m i t t e e o n L i b r a r y , s u b m i t t e d t o G r a n d L o d g e a t t h e Q u a r t e r l y C o m m u n i c a t i o n of D e c e m b e r 5, 1934, w e n o t e t h e d e a t h on O c t o b e r 11, 1934, of t h e i r f a i t h f u l L i b r a r i a n a n d Curator, Brother WILLIAM DICK. Brother D I C K was without
doubt
o n e of t h e m o s t c o m p e t e n t M a s o n i c L i b r a r i a n s a n d C u r a t o r s in t h i s c o u n t r y , a n d h i s services will b e g r e a t l y m i s s e d b y t h e b r e t h r e n in t h a t j u r i s d i c t i o n . F r o m t h e r e p o r t w e l e a r n t h a t a l m o s t s e v e n h u n d r e d v i s i t o r s signed t h e L i b r a r y r e g i s t r y d u r i n g t h e p a s t y e a r . O n e v i s i t i n g P h i l a d e l p h i a s h o u l d n o t fail t o v i s i t t h e M a s o n i c G r a n d L o d g e L i b r a r y in t h e i r b e a u t i f u l T e m p l e . T h e following i s t a k e n f r o m t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s a d d r e s s in t h e P r o c e e d i n g s of D e c e m b e r 27, 1934, b e i n g t h e i r A n n u a l G r a n d C o m m u n i c a t i o n , a s it h a s r e f e r e n c e t o o n e of t h e m o s t o u t s t a n d i n g c h a r a c t e r s i n t h e h i s t o r y of t h i s N a t i o n , B E N J A M I N F R A N K L I N : The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania has been a vitalizing force for over two hundred years. W e recall with gratitude and honor that BENJAMIN FRANKLIN served as Grand Master of Masons in Pennsylvania in 1734, just two centuries ago. His interest in Freemasonry was such that he gave publicity to its principles in the newspapers which he was publishing; he formally urged the members of St. John's Lodge of which he was a member to engage in a study of the arts and sciences; and he printed and published the first book published in America relating to a Masonic subject. This book, a s is well known, was a reprint in 1734 of the English edition of ANDERSON'S Constitutions of 1723 authorized by the Grand Lodge of England. It Is fitting that we pause in the proceedings of this day to pay a simple b u t sincere tribute to our eminent predecessor, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN â&#x20AC;&#x201D;a keen business man, a wise counsellor, a gifted author, an eminent scientist, a patriotic citizen, diplomat, statesman; a great Freemason; a landmark in the history of our Nation. T h e following f e w w o r d s u n d e r t h e h e a d of " C o n c l u s i o n " a r e w o r t h y of c o n s i d e r a t i o n a n d w e t h e r e f o r e q u o t e t h e m in t h i s r e view : The principles of Freemasonry are the subject of application and practice by t h e individual member. The individual can best exemplify the beauties of Freemasonry by .manifesting a belief in God; the adoption of the Holy Bible as his Guide in matters of faith and practice; the maintenance 01 a well-ordered home; the manifestation of a respect tor law and order; a desire to develop his own worth; the upholding of that which is
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good in the life of his Brother, rather than the placing of an emphasis upon his wealtness; and the exercise of a spirit of helpfulness to everybody. T h e r e is n o R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e . OTTO R . H E I L I G M A N , R . ' . W . " . G r a n d M a s t e r , P h i l a d e l p h i a . J O H N A . PERRY, R . ' . W . ' . G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , P h i l a d e l p h i a . JESSE E . B . C U N N I N G H A M , Correspondent,
Philadelphia.
PHILIPPINE ISLANDSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1935. Lodges, 104; m e m b e r s , 5,458; n e t loss, 333. Manila, J a n u a r y 22, 1935. M A N U E L C A M U S , M . " . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r . B r o t h e r HARVEY A . BORDNER, o u r G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e , was present. The Grand M a s t e r b e g a n his address in a n unusual w a y ; however, it n o d o u b t will b e i n t e r e s t i n g t o o u r r e a d e r s : My path as your Grand Master during the Grand Lodge year that Is about to close has been a rough and rugged one, beset by many perplexing problems, such as perhaps none of my predecessors has had to face. I have dealt with all these matters to the best of my ability. I might have chosen the easiest way out of it, leaving things to my successor in office, in order to step down from this high seat with the greatest measure of popularity compatible with the conscientious discharge of my duties; but I have preferred to follow the dictates of my conscience, regardless of consequences to myself, and .mindful only of the dignity and welfare of our Grand Lodge and of the Fraternity as a whole. At our last Annual Communication, you laid heavy and most trying tasks on me which I have endeavored to perform as commanded, without consulting my own feelings on the matters involved. I leave it to you to judge whether I have been a faithful servant of the Grand Lodge, after you have listened to my account of my stewardship. U n d e r t h e h e a d of " T h e G r a n d S e c r e t a r y ' s Office" t h e G r a n d M a s t e r r e p o r t s t h a t o w i n g t o t h e illness of t h e i r G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , M . ' . W.". N E W T O N C . COMFORT, t h e a f f a i r s of t h e office h a d b e e n placed in t h e b a n d s of t h e G r a n d S e c r e t a r y ' s A s s i s t a n t , B r o t h e r R A M O N MENDOZA. I t seems there h a d been no supervision over t h e financial t r a n s a c t i o n s in t h i s office a n d b e c a u s e of c e r t a i n r u m o r s , t h e G r a n d M a s t e r a p p o i n t e d a c o m m i t t e e t o m a k e a t h o r o u g h investigation. I n order t o give t h e committee complete c h a r g e a n d a c c e s s t o all t h e r e c o r d s , h e d i s m i s s e d t h e A s s i s t a n t G r a n d S e c r e t a r y a n d one of t h e a s s i s t a n t s . A s a r e s u l t of t h e e x a m i n a t i o n t h e G r a n d M a s t e r called for t h e r e s i g n a t i o n of B r o t h e r M E N D O Z A . Charges were preferred a n d he w a s suspended. The Grand M a s t e r t h e n o r g a n i z e d t h e office force, a n d in r e f e r r i n g t o t h e i r s e r v i c e s he h a d t h e following t o s a y : With this small force, the Grand Secretary's Office has done a vast amount of work. The investigation of the office, the starting of new books
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ISLANDS.
February.
and records, the preparation of a new edition of our "Manual", the correspondence in connection with the suspension of relations between our Grand Lodge and other Grand Jurisdictions, the re-arrangement and equipment of the Grand Lodge office, which has been thoroughly renovated, the determination and notification of the indebtedness of the several Lodges to the Grand Lodge and correspondence arising therefrom, and the arrests of charters all added enormously to the work of the small staff in the Grand Secretary's Office, which deserves great credit for what it has accomplished. Keeping regular office hours, maintaining strict discipline, and the elimination of many of the social calls which in the past interfered so greatly with the work of the Grand Secretary's staff are the factors which explain how so much has been accomplished with such a reduced force. A n o t h e r cause which, no doubt, entered into t h e s t a t e m e n t s m a d e b y t h e G r a n d M a s t e r in t h e p r e f a c e of h i s a d d r e s s , is due t o a c t i o n t a k e n b y the G r a n d L o d g e s of E n g l a n d , I r e l a n d , S c o t l a n d a n d M a s s a c h u s e t t s . I t s e e m s t h e G r a n d L o d g e of t h e P h i l i p p i n e I s l a n d s o r g a n i z e d a l o d g e in C h i n a a n d t h e w h o l e c o n t r o v e r s y a p p e a r s t o b e one of i n f r i n g e m e n t of j u r i s d i c t i o n . W e feel c e r t a i n , h o w e v e r , t h a t e v e n t u a l l y t h e m a t t e r will b e closed in s u c h a w a y t h a t t h e r e w i l l b e no f e e l i n g of Ulwill o r s e v e r i n g of F r a t e r n a l R e l a t i o n s b e t w e e n these s e v e r a l G r a n d L o d g e s a n d t h e P h i l i p p i n e Islands. T h e following i s t a k e n f r o m t h e c o n c l u d i n g p o r t i o n of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s a d d r e s s a n d w e t a k e p l e a s u r e in q u o t i n g i t : We may well be proud of what has been accomplished by Masonry in these Islands, for a few of us still living have witnessed its martyrdom on that masonic Golgotha where every lodge then in existence perished to give birth to our political and religious emancipation. On being reestablished under the present regime, with the guidance of that gentle, kind mother, the Most Wor. Grand Lodge of California, new standards and policies, the Anglo-Saxon's became predominant and placed their impress upon the civilization and institutions of our Commonwealth. The teachings of our Order are salutary and ennobling. No man can be identified with it without having higher inspirations and a better conception of his duties to his fellowman. It awakens noble impulses and encourages an ambition to be helpful and do good. Every one of us can bear testimony to the benefits we have derived from It, and we have frequently witnessed the blessings it has poured out upon others. Its charities are unbounded and yet without ostentation. I t inculcates morality, improves citizenship, and uplifts humanity. As a character builder, it has no superior; it makes men more considerate of the rights of others, more affectionate towards their families, and more fraternal in their intercourse with their fellowmen. By the profane. Masonry is usually judged by the acts of its individual members. This being so, let us strive to so live that we shall not bring disgrace upon it; let us bear in mind the lessons taught in the Lodge Room which will elevate us to a higher standard of .manhood. Masonry develops the best traits in man's character; it tends to make him benevolent, kind-hearted, sympathetic, and charitable. We should remember that charity is not confined to financial aid to those in need, but we should have charity in the broader sense of the word, looking with compassion upon the faults of our Brother, overlookine his shortcnminga. end using o'-;r best endeavors to reclaim him if he has gone astray.
1935-36.
CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;PRINCE
EDWARD
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It is a pleasure, as well as a duty, to pass a word of cheer and lend a helping hand to those in sickness or distress, and to do what we can to better the condition of mankind, and the thousands of men belonging to our institution and practising its principles can not but command the respect and admiration of the world. A r e s o l u t i o n w a s i n t r o d u c e d s h o r t e n i n g t h e R i t u a l of t h e T h i r d D e g r e e . T h e s u b j e c t w a s r e f e r r e d t o t h e C u s t o d i a n s of t h e W o r k , b u t w e fail t o find t h e i r r e p o r t . SAMUEL R . HAWTHORNE, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master.
TEODORO M . K A L A W , R : ' . W . ' . G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , M a n i l a . LEO F I S C H E R , C o r r e s p o n d e n t . ( N o a d d r e s s g i v e n ) . N e x t A n n u a l , M a n i l a , J a n u a r y 28, 1936.
PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1935. L o d g e s , 1 5 ; m e m b e r s , 1,143; n e t loss, 2. C h a r l o t t e t o w n , J u n e 26, 1935. F R A N K L I N M . P I D G E O N , M . ' . W . " .
G r a n d M a s t e r . B r o t h e r GEORGE W . M C D O N A L D , o u r G r a n d R e p r e sentative, w a s present. T h e following f e w w o r d s a r e t a k e n f r o m t h e s u b j e c t of " N e c r o l o g y " in t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s a d d r e s s . Notwithstanding the many assurances, that when our labors here on earth are ended "on the glorious morn of the resurrection, our bodies will rise, and become as incorruptible as our souls". Nevertheless It is with a feeling of sadness that we pause to pay reverent tribute to the memory of our illustrious dead. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r r e p o r t s t h e d e a t h of t h e i r D e p u t y G r a n d M a s t e r , B r o t h e r VICTOR L . GOODWILL, w h i c h o c c u r r e d o n F e b r u a r y 26, 1935. U n d e r "Condition of t h e C r a f t " h e h a s t h e following t o s a y : Lodge finances a t the present time constitute a problem of great magnitude throughout our Jurisdiction. From my personal observations it seems to me that most Lodges are endeavouring to operate on too small an annual fee. Truly the dues a t present are hard enough to collect but, it must be remembered that we belong to an Institution of high ideals. The proper use of the ballot box will give us fit material which, when properly finished, will harmonize with the rest of our structure, and it will not be weakened through the losses sustained by suspensions for non-payment of dues. A m o n g t h e i n t e r e s t i n g f e a t u r e s 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 t i o n of fifty y e a r b u t t o n s t o s e v e r a l b r e t h r e n , w h o h a d c o n t i n u o u s m e m b e r s h i p f o r a half c e n t u r y o r m o r e . T h i s i s n o w b e c o m i n g a g e n e r a l c u s t o m in m o s t j u r i s d i c t i o n s .
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;QUEBEC.
February,
A brief Report on Correspondence is included in the Proceedings. ERNEST KEMP, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Charlottetown. CHARLES M . WILLIAMS, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Charlottetown. ROBERT A. GORDON,
Correspondent.
Next Annual, Hunter River, June 24, 1936.
QUEBECâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1935. Lodges, 92; members, 14,846; net loss, 397. Montreal, February 13, 1935. MALCOLM A. CAMPBELL, M.". W . ' .
Grand Master. M.'. W.'. Brother EDWARD A. EVANS, our Grand Representative, was present. In accordance with their usual custom, the Deputy Grand Master occupied the Grand East, and in due time the Grand Master, preceded by their Grand Director of Ceremonies, was escorted to his chair. In the opinion of the Grand Master the most important part of the duties of this high office is that of visiting lodges. He states t h a t during the year he was received with the greatest courtesy and enjoyed his association with the brethren on all these occasions. He likewise visited several other Grand Jurisdictions including those of Vermont and Massachusetts. Under t h e subject of "Masonry" he had the following to say: Any serious study of the history of Masonry and of its place in the social life of our own time, must raise the question as to the secret of its continued vitality. It has survived many changes; it still attracts and holds the allegiance of the brightest and keenest minds of our generation. There must be a reason for this. There must be something in the teaching and principles of Masonry that appeals to what is deep-seated and constant in the human heart. Otherwise it would have disappeared from the world long ago. To know what that something is, or in other words, to know the secret of Masonic vitality is to be in possession of what is practically the most important of all Masonic secrets, because if we know the truth on this point, we shall know where to place the emphasis in all our activity and our plans for the future. To me at least, the answer to this question seema perfectly clear. That which has held Masonry together through all the centuries of its history has been the vitality of its brotherhood. No doubt, the great principles of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth on which the order is founded have been imperfectly lived up to; but yet, in so far as that ideal of Masonry has become a reality, it has made the order strong and has Increased its influence as a moral force in human society. Masonry has flourished and '^111 continue to flourish, just in propcrtiori as its fralcriml ideals are put into actual practice.
1935-36.
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We find the following in the supplementary report of the Committee on Correspondence, and a s the Grand Lodges referred to in this report are making requests for fraternal. recognition to practically all other Grand Jurisdictions, we quote their reference to this subject: With reference to the applications of the Grand Lodge of Eahia; the Grand Lodge of the State of Para; and of the Grand Lodge of Parahlba all in Brazil, the information before your Committee is to the effect that these Grand Lodges were formed by the brealcing away from the Grand Orient of Brazil, and it has not been shown to their satisfaction, that this Grand Orient has surrendered Its rights to, and is not still conferring the three degrees of Symbolic Masonry. Brazil is a large and growing country, comprising in extent some 3,218,000 square miles and is divided into about twenty states, somewhat as in Canada. The Grand Lodges above mentioned, appear to be establishing themselves according to sound principles of Masonic law and usage; but it does not appear to your Committee that all dissension among the Masonic Bodies in Brazil has been eliminated; your Committee therefore recommend that until such time as the conditions in Brazilian Freemasonry become more clearly defined, definite and formal recognition be not accorded to these Grand Lodges.
The Report on Correspondence w a s prepared by Past Grand Master EDWARD A. EVANS and we are grateful to him for a nice
review of our 1934 Proceedings. MALCOLM A. CAMPBELL, M . " . W . " . Grand Master, Montreal. W. WALTER WILLIAMSON, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Montreal. EDWARD A . EVANS, P . ' . G.'. M.'., Correspondent.
Next Annual, Montreal, February 12, 1936.
RHODE ISLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1935. Lodges, 43; members, 17,462; net loss, 507. " Providence, May 20, 1935. CHARLES W . LITTLEFIELD, M . ' . W . ' .
Grand Master. We failed to find any record showing the list of Grand Representatives present a t this Communication. The Grand Master in presenting his annual address has nothing to offer of special interest, as it is confined to the usual acknowledgment of t h e honor conferred and his desire to make good his intentions when he was selected for the high office of Grand Master. Under "Necrology" he refers to the death of four of their Past Grand Masters which occurred during the past year. He reports having visited every lodge in his jurisdiction; some of them he visited more than once. From the report under this head, it would seem that he w a s very liberal in the matter of visiting lodges during his administration. His visitations were not con-
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fined t o h i s o w n j u r i s d i c t i o n , a s w e n o t e t h a t i t r e q u i r e s a little m o r e t h a n four pages" t o r e c o r d v i s i t s o u t s i d e of h i s o w n j u r i s d i c tion. H e h a d t h e h o n o r of p r e s e n t i n g f i f t y - y e a r m e d a l s t o f o r t y - n i n e of t h e i r b r e t h r e n w h o h a d c o n t i n u o u s m e m b e r s h i p in a M a s o n i c F r a t e r n i t y f o r fifty y e a r s o r m o r e . T h e following is t a k e n f r o m h i s c o n c l u s i o n : No institution can long survive unless it has something of absolute worth to give to the world. We believe that our Masonry has that which is most worthwhile. It teaches us to look upon life in its relationship to the Divine and to shape our lives by the plan which shall make them what the Divine Architect intended them to be. In English speaking countries Masonry is stfli a vital force but in almost every other group of nations it has been the subject of such bitter attacks that it has been wellnigh driven out of existence. Perhaps the reason for this lies in the fact that the various Masonic fraternities of those other peoples have not attained the high state of idealism that Masonry has attained in English speaking nations. Whatever the cause may be for this, our fraternity has been weakened and wellnigh overwhelmed in those countries in which dictatorships have prevailed. In the light of what is going on in our land today, we do well to carefully consider the situation abroad. Freemasonry has its enemies in this as well as in other lands. We must be watchful and courageous. We must make every effort to build up and strengthen our individual Lodges, unite the members of the Craft in upholding the ideals that we cherish and restore to our membership and the friends of our ancient institution the faith and confidence that existed of old. JAMES A. TILLINGHAST, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Providence. HAROLD L. McAusLAN, R . ' . W . ' . G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , P r o v i d e n c e .
SASKATCHEWANâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1935. L o d g e s , 198; m e m b e r s , 13,083; n e t loss, 516. Regina,
June
19, 1935. T H O M A S
W . SUTHERLAND,
M.'. W.'.
Grand Master. Brother W. M. MARTIN, our Grand Representative, w a s in a t t e n d a n c e . T h e following i n t e r e s t i n g w o r d s a p p e a r in t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s address: These difficulties are human difficulties. Providence has been bountiful, but mankind suffers want. There is a world-wide anxiety, a sense of insecurity and despondency, a waning of spiritual forces, the loss of the joy of living, social and commercial chaos. A few hundred years ago the world was periodically ravished by epidemics of smallpox, typhoid, and typhus. Millions of people lost their lives and some nations were almost crippled. At that time men and women stood helpless, considering these scourges to be acts of God. Were they ever acts of God or were they not rather the results of the ignorance of man? With the light of discovery the root causes of these epidemics was uneovercd, scientific treatnieni applied ana the epidemics have disappeared. In attaining this happy result it has never been necessary for the public
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to have expert knowledge of bacteriology and the theory of immunity. It has only been necessary to understand and support the principles of sanitation and inoculation. But today in the face of an epidemic there is no apathy on the part of the public, no folding of the hands, no blaming of the Almighty. We proceed to utilize our knowledge and accomplish our own salvation. Humanity has been afflicted for twenty years or more with a scourge which is preventable. Many people unfortunately have adopted the fatalistic attitude of ancient times, hopeless, blaming it on God, repeating the pernicious half truth that "Human nature is human nature," meaning thereby that man is destined to savage strife. Such an attitude is inexcusable in the light of the knowledge which we possess. The present deplorable world situation is due to the fact that we have failed to harmonize these great and potential human forces, disintegration and dissension threaten to destroy us. A leading statesman of Europe sees in the prospect of war the sad spectacle of the prostitution of science to the service of barbarism. Man possesses the knowledge and power to prevent such a catastrophe. We need use no empiricls,m or quackery, no idle or impractical idealism, but simply apply rational scientific principles to the practice of conduct. This will not mean the obliteration of selfishness or the destruction of family ties, which in its larger sense means nationalism, for that would mean the sacrifice of that richness ever found in diversity. But it does mean the control and direction of our selfish and animal characteristics by the nobler sentiments for rectitude, fairness and sympathetic understanding and the extension of this principle to our social, economic and national transactions. There is no weakness or deterioration in a nation whose people discard cupidity in all its forms and insist on dealing fairly and uprightly with other nations, determined to forget the past which is rooted in resentment and suspicion, determined to make an honest effort in the present, to trust and be worthy of trust, to deal fairly and be worthy of fair dealing, to understand and be understood. Thus suspicion and fear will give place to confidence and goodwill, and mankind will return again to Its heritage of happiness and well-being. But we must cease to favour vice, clothed in the purple of class or national advantage and we must be constant in our support of virtue in the humble garb of human necessity. Prom their report of the Committee on Foreig^n Relations It appears t h a t one year ago recognition was extended to a Grand Lodge in Denmark, but later it developed t h a t a mistake had been made, and therefore the Committee recommended t h a t recognition be withdrawn. I t seems in Denmark there is what is known a s the Grand Lodge of Denmark, and the National Grand Lodge of Denmark. The latter has been recognized by many other Grand Jurisdictions and this was the Grand Lodge which the brethren of Sasketchewan supposed they were receiving into the fold. The usual Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother W. M. MARTIN. Our Proceedings for 1934 are included in his Review. J. R. YORKE, M.". W.". Grand Master, Moose Jaw. W. B. TATE, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Regina. Next Annual, Saskatoon, June 17, 1936.
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA—1935. L o d g e s , 1 5 5 ; m e m b e r s , 13,842; n e t loss, 357. A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n , N o r t h T e r r a c e , Adelaide, A p r i l 17, 1935. J U S T I C E N A P I E R , M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r . B r o t h e r
WILLIAM
H. ESSEX, o u r Grand Representative, w a s in attendance. F o l l o w i n g t h e e n t r a n c e of t h e G r a n d Officers a n d a f t e r t h e y had t a k e n their respective stations, the National Anthem w a s sung. M i n u t e s of t h e C o m m u n i c a t i o n of O c t o b e r 17, 1934, w e r e r e a d and approved. Following t h e election t h e G r a n d Master, a m o n g other things, h a d t h e following t o s a y : It is not to be supposed that we should—all of us at all times and on every subject—see eye to eye. Of necessity there must be times when as Freemasons it Is our duty to say what is in our minds, and being human it is possible that in t h e heat of debate we may fail to express the exact shade of our meaning, but, however that may be, our profession should teach us to respect and practice the Masonic virtues, or shall I say duties, of loyalty and charity. The loyalty that gives an ungrudging acquiescence to the will of the majority, as well as to constituted authority, and the charity of tliought that prompts u s to credit others with the best of motives for what we may regard as .misguided speech or action. The charity that enables u s to hold and to express divergent opinions, and, differing in amity, to part in harmony. Your Grand Master needs to feel that he has the confidence and support of the whole Craft, and I trust that we shall have but one aim—to unite in the Grand design of inculcating and practising the principles of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth, upon which the Order is established. O u r P r o c e e d i n g s f o r 1934 a r e m a d e a p a r t of t h e i r R e p o r t on Correspondence.
SOUTH DAKOTA—1935. L o d g e s , 180; m e m b e r s , 16,684; n e t loss, 747. Sioux F a l l s , J u n e 11, 1935. J O H N H . FOASBERG, M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Master. Brother JAMES B . V A U G H N , our Grand Representative, w a s present. T h e f i r s t o r d e r of b u s i n e s s w a s t h e p r e s e n t a t i o n of t h e A m e r i can flag while the members sang "America." F r o m t h e p r e f a c e of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s a d d r e s s w e q u o t e t h e following: I have pointed to those sturdy pioneer brethren who endured the hardships and the privations of frontier life, yet always met their troubles as became men and Masons. I t Is in their example that we take heart when we look about us and see the unrest, contusion and discouragements
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that surround us on every hand. From their great devotion we gain inspiration and courage to press forward in the task to which we have set our hands. We are now harrassed by the perplexities incident to this great economic upheavel, when our material wealth has dwindled, when men around about us are slipping into the sea of despair, and we are surrounded on every hand by discouragement. I say, my Brethren, now is the time to place our feet squarely on the solid rock of Masonic fundamentals, and to remember that God still rules over the destinies of men. With this belief, with faith in God, and with our faces towards the future, the Craft will emerge from its present testing time with new strength and vigor. T h e b r e t h r e n of S o u t h D a k o t a s u s t a i n e d t h e loss t h r o u g h d e a t h of M . ' . W.". B r o t h e r J O H N FREDERICK SCHRADER, P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r . B r o t h e r SCHRADER s e r v e d a s G r a n d M a s t e r in 1884—fifty-one years ago. U n d e r " V i s i t a t i o n s " w e find t h a t i t r e q u i r e s a b o u t eleven p a g e s of t h e P r o c e e d i n g s t o r e c o r d t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s a t t e n d a n c e on v a r i o u s occasions. A w o n d e r f u l r e c o r d , indeed. M y old t i m e friend a n d b r o t h e r , GEORGE A . P E T T I G R E W , s u b m i t s a n o t h e r of h i s v e r y i n t e r e s t i n g a n d c o m p l e t e r e p o r t s , t h i s b e i n g h i s f o r t i e t h effort. W e t a k e p l e a s u r e in q u o t i n g t h e following from h i s r e m a r k s a t t h e b e g i n n i n g of h i s a n n u a l r e p o r t : When a man has viewed Masonry in all its aspects for a long term of years, has had many of its highest honors bestowed upon him, has associated on terms of intimacy with the best personalities in the Craft and has participated in the fullest extent in the richness of its associations, openly states that his ample experience has convinced him that the most valuable return he has obtained from his connection therewith, is the friendships he has formed, it might be well for others of us who perhaps will never be honored as he has been, to "take stock" and ascertain if we too have not gained much in the way of friendly intercourse and long time association with brethren of kindred mind with us. In whose acquaintance we have found fraternal joy and great satisfaction. In our hurried passage through life, we are prone to overlook some of its richest blessings. In these days of what we call "depression". In these days when a great many of our members are speaking in regretful terms of lost members, I must confess that I feel, myself, that what we are going through is not a serious and permanent detriment to the Masonic Fraternity in its various rights. Freemasonry went through a terrible struggle in the days of the Anti-masonic Crusades, but it came out of that struggle purified. The men who went through those days loyally were the men that had the tradition of Freemasonry in their hearts and at the sacrifice of many things—of friends—of money—of position—they stood loyally by their fraternity and when the fraternity emerged after those years of serious depression, it emerged purified and stronger than ever before. N o R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e . M A R I O N E . CROCKETT, M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r , Sisseton. 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 . N e x t A n n u a l , H u r o n , J u n e 9, 1936.
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TASMANIA—1935. Lodges, 33; members, 3,792; net gain, 12. Hobart, February 23, 1935. LAWHIE J. ABRA, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. The Proceedings failed to furnish a list of Greind Representatives in attendance a t this Communication. F r o m the report of the Board of General Purposes we observe t h a t a history of Freemasonry in Tasmania has been compiled and is now ready for printing, or such other disposition as the Grand Lodge m a y deem best. The following is quoted from the concluding r e m a r k s of the Grand M a s t e r : As one reflects upon the History of Freemasonry in Tasmania, it seems marvellous that the solidarity of our present structure can have been based upon so slender a foundation as that which obtained in our Country in the very early years of the 19th Century. Slender though they were, they were dove-tailed into the rock of the true traditions of our Craft—Brotherliness and Charity, and I think we are justified in our feelings of pride at the superstructure that our fathers have built in this land within the space of a hundred years. Great as our advance has been in the past, it is possible that the next hundred years may see a still greater one, for we live in times of Increasing impetus. Without entering into the political arena, the changing conditions of social relationships that seem so imminent will call for those elements of character that our Institution so specially inculcates. The concentration of 4,000 Brethren on ends that make for Right and Truth cannot fail of its effect on our community, and I see wonderful opportunities ahead for the active participation of every Freemason of good-will. A splendid oration was delivered before the Grand Lodge by Brother CANON C . W . WILSON and we take pleasure in quoting the following words therefrom: The rough stone altars of Abraham and Moses, the monoliths of Jacob and Joshua a t Bethel and Shechem, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Dagobahs of Buddhism, Moslem Minarets and Cupolas, the magnificent Cathedrals of Medisevel Europe all bear their witness. Outstanding in all this divinely inspired architecture is the Temple of King Solomon, the first building erected by human hands wherein the God of all the worlds might tabernacle amongst men; where .man might meet his Maker and hold spiritual communion, and realise as never before, in the common fatherhood, that we are members one of another, and how "blessed a thing it is for brethren to dwell together in unity." It was all very symbolical, Solomon was the first to acknowledge it— "the heaven of heavens cannot contain Thee, how much less this house that I have built!"—but it was the symbol of something very real, and the things that are real are eternal. From the symbolism of that temple, its pillars and stairways. Us furnishings and equipment, its degrees of workmen—apprentices, craftsmen, master masons, up to the great Hiram himself—Freemasonry, as we know it, took its rise. It came Into prominence in the Middle Ages as cpcrativs of pruclicai masonry, as men strove t o express in architecture under the styles of Gothic and Ionic beauty the highest aspirations of religious art, the Cathedrals.
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In modern times speculative or theoretical masonry holds the field, and overriding barriers of creed, colour, and country. Masonic Lodges are found all over the civilised world, and the aim and purpose of Freemasonry is the building of human character. Unlike the Church its doors are not open to all, it seeks not to proselytise nor is it missionary in character; yet it is religion, not a religion, not the whole of religion, but in its ritual and symbolism, in its adherence to the volume of the Sacred Law—the Bible—in its firm belief in immortality, in its prayers to and dependence on the. one only God, in its ideals of the Fatherhood of God and Brotherhood of Man, it is religion. The Church opens its doors to men and women, young and old, slaves and free, saints and sinners, seeking to fill the earth with the knowledge of God as the waters cover the sea. Freemasonry insists that its members shall be men, free-bom, of adult age, and of good report. Then as the stones of King Solomon's Temple were hewn and chiselled and shaped and polished far away, so that without noise of axe or hammer they might be placed softly, silently in the niche that awaited them, so in the Lodges of Freemasonry the characters of its members are silently, secretly smoothed and shaped, till the rough stone becomes the perfect Ashlar, the long pilgrimage is over, the working tools laid down, and the finished stone finds its last eternal resting place in the great temple of humanity risen and redeemed, which the Great Architect has been building since the world began. How magnificent the ideal! How difficult the attainment! ERNEST CLARK, M . ' . W . " . Grand Master. W. H. STRUTT, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Hobart.
TENNESSEE—1935. Lodges, 431; members, 38,933; net loss, 1,876. Nashville, J a n u a r y 30, 1935. ALFRED WELLS LASSITEK, M . " . W . ' . Grand Master. We find no list showing the names of the Grand Representatives present. The following' few words are taken from the preface to the Grand Master's address: The clouds of economic depression seem to be breaking and we are hopeful that the sun of prosperity .may soon shine brightly throughout all the world. However, let us remember that "Man does not live by bread alone," but that "Out of the heart are the issues of life." May we learn that the real and enduring values are spiritual, and that our chief business is the building of character which will make secure against all the shocks and interchanges of time. The outstanding need of the Fraternity is that the principles of Masonry be given a spiritual interpretation. We are pleased to note that a charter w a s granted for the establishment of a new lodge. This is r a t h e r unusual; however, it would lead one to believe t h a t conditions are changing and ere long we will be reporting a general net gain, instead of a general net loss.
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The GrEind Secretary submits an interesting report Including many statistics. The usual Report on Correspondence appears in the Proceedings; however, we regret to note the absence of a review of our own jurisdiction. M. S. ROBERTS, M.'. W.". Grand Master, Nashville. THOMAS EARL DOSS, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Nashville. J O H N T . PEELER, P . ' . G.". M.'., Correspondent, Huntingdon.
Next Annual, Nashville, January 29, 1936.
TEXASâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1934. Lodges, 932; members, 110,136; net loss, 6,071. Waco, December 5, 1934. WILLIAM S . COOKE, M . " . W . " . Grand Master. Brother J E W E L P . LIGHTFOOT, our Grand Representative,
was in attendance. On June 3, 1934, a Special Communication was held in San Antonio for the purpose of performing the ancient funeral ceremony over the remains of their oldest P a s t Grand Master, W I L LIAM SEAT FLY. The lodge services were first performed in the lodge room, after which religious services were held in the First Presbyterian Church. The body was then conducted to the cemetery where it was laid to rest by the M.'. W.'. Grand Master, Brother WILLIAM S . COOKE, assisted by the officers of the Grand
Lodge. Brother JEWEL P . LIGHTFOOT. Past Grand Master, on behalf of the members of F o r t Worth, and Mississippi, the birthplace of the Grand Master, presented him with a solid walnut gavel. In performing this pleasant duty. Brother LIGHTFOOT made some very appropriate remarks from which we take the following: And now this gavel, made of solid black walnut, from one of those four by four columns which supported the porch in the house in which you were bom. Most Worshipful Grand Master, has left its place of obscurity and remoteness from the activities of life, and has been sent here to rejoin you, and become a symbol of power in your hands in the administration of the affairs of this Grand Lodge. As its blows are struck, they will not be as the iron strokes of a tyrant or despot, but its sounds will be transmuted into the music of humanity, reverberating throughout this Grand Jurisdiction. Tou have now become reunited with a piece of beautiful wood that was closely associated with your boyhood days. It will now share with you the glory and dignity of your exalted office. It is the hopa of ymir dear Masonic friends of Tarrant County, that It may eventuaily find a resting place among the rich archives of this Grand Lodge, to be preserved there as a memento of your iiinsfrinnp aiiniinlstration.
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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 w e a r e p l e a s e d t o q u o t e the following: We have just and abundant cause for rejoicing with and felicitating each other. During the past few years we have experienced the most interesting and instructive period in our livesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;interesting because we have witnessed and experienced a topsy turvy world, undergoing a multitude of changes and, so-to-speak, a new departure in our social order; and instructive because it has forcibly brought home to us the necessity of wisely and judiciously conducting our affairs at all times and under the most adverse conditions, so that we may be equal to any emergency. It is also instructive to the extent of teaching us that to endure we must continually build to that solid foundation constructed in wisdom by our Ancient and Illustrious Brethren, emulating their example, walking uprightly and practicing those virtues taught us in Masonry, to the honor of His Holy Name and our Honorable Fraternity. In our Grand Jurisdiction, Masonry still dispenses charity, promotes peace, cements friendship, and reconciles the differences of those who have become estranged, and who might have otherwise remained at a perpetual distance. R e f e r r i n g t o t h e d e a t h of t h e i r senior P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r , B r o t h e r F L Y , t h e G r a n d M a s t e r concluded w i t h t h e f o l l o w i n g beautiful s e n t i m e n t : "His deeds of love and kindness will stand as a monument to his memory in the hearts of the Masons of Texas. May we, as his brethren, who have been left here on earth to carry on the work so vitalized by his life, so live, and act that when we are called to meet him in that world not made with hands, that each of us will be able to report that we did our best to inculcate and practice the principles of Brotherly Love, Truth and Charity, so well instilled in the hearts of the Craft by our beloved Past Grand Master, who has passed to his reward. 'From the glad working of thy busy life. From the world's ceaseless stir of care and strife, Into the shade and stillness by thy Heavenly Guide For a brief space thou has been called aside'." T h e G r a n d M a s t e r calls a t t e n t i o n t o t h e n e e d of a h i s t o r y of M a s o n r y in t h e i r j u r i s d i c t i o n , d i r e c t i n g a t t e n t i o n t o t h e a c t i o n of t h e G r a n d L o d g e s o m e y e a r s a g o in t h e a p p o i n t i n g of a s p e c i a l c o m m i t t e e for t h a t p u r p o s e . I t seems, h o w e v e r , t h a t n o r e p o r t w a s m a d e a n d t h e G r a n d M a s t e r t h e r e f o r e offers t h e following s u g gestion : I would suggest that this be undertaken a t the earliest possible date as I feel that you will agree the longer it is delayed the more difficult it will be to secure material for it and especially should this work be completed and made available in connection with our celebration of Masonic Centennial. The committee to w h o m this subject w a s referred m a d e t h e following r e p o r t : Grand Master, believing that the approaching Centennial Is the psychological date when said proposed History should be completed, recom-
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mends that some Committee of this Grand Lodge, now established, or a Special Committee appointed for the purpose be "empowered to secure, and pay for, the services of a capable and competent writer for the purpose of preparing a History of Masonry in Texas." Your Committee would call attention to the tact that heretofore, to wit, as far back as 1927 our Committee on Masonic Education and Service was authorized and directed to arrange for the compiling of a History of Masonry in Texas. We are, further, advised that said Committee has in its possession much data on this subject, and has only waited for favorable circumstances to proceed. Your Committee has counseled with the above Committee and have its assurance that this matter will be given immediate consideration with the expectation of completing the proposed work within a few .months, and certainly in time to be presented to the next Grand Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge. A s p l e n d i d o r a t i o n w a s d e l i v e r e d b y B r o t h e r J. O. G U L E K E a n d w e d o n o t h e s i t a t e t o q u o t e t h e f o l l o w i n g f r o m h i s splendid address: Abroad in the world today is a spirit of change. Races of men are engaged upon thoughts of departure from precedent, custom and time tested rules of human conduct. This action is too often noted as "progr e s s " by the untrained and superficial mind; while others engage the concept that change is advancement and that celerity of accomplishment assures success. This failure to recognize and revere the principle of gradual development In social relations has precipitated many unnecessary sorrows and untold suffering upon the people of our planet. A wilful disregard of fundamental laws has inevitably resulted in some form of punishment for the transgression. Historically this is true. May we not postulate that it will be eternally true? Therefore, should we not seek to learn from the living lessons of a remote past, that the manner of avoidance is a proper regard for and conformity to, these historically developed and tested rules of human conduct. Man, in the mass, is seldom motivated by other than the baser passions of his nature. The mass man is not concerned with the particular development of a certain behaviorism. Certainly, not in accordance with well defined and historically developed rules of conduct. The very force of the mass, in its onward rush for plentitude and the satisfaction of physical desires, brings about a decadence which results in a death of surfeited grandeur, just as the happy drone dies after the nuptial flight. Noteworthy instances of this unhappy state of mankind is found among each of the more civilized nations today. Where the distressing tide of increasing life is washing the shores of a nation, there you find social unrest and political disturbance with all of its attendant problems. Culture is put to flight and the primitive concept of might or dictatorial power is substituted in its stead. Can there be culture where there are no standards to which our fellowman can have recourse? Can there be culture where there are no principles of legality to which to appeal? Can there be culture where there is no acceptance of certain final intellectual positions to which a dispute may be referred? Can there be culture where economic relations are not subject to a regulating principle to protect interests involved? The varying degrees of culture are determined by the precision and the nicety of the application of certain standards. We cannot subscribe to the ideology of the new type of man who does not want to give reasons or be governed by the right, but simply imposes his opinion by sheer force
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of emotional leadership of the mass. Persisting in this endeavor, ultimately, the dictator meets violence of the type found in active opposition that implies the greatest tribute to reason and justice. Revolt against the transgression upon the natural rights of the individual. Society, in the aggregate, being penalized for its acquiescence in the usurpation by the emotional leader of the mass. It Is characteristic of the day that in too many countries there is no active opposition, no effective minority. The spirit of the mass does not wish to share life with those who are not of it. Witness the current happenings of the recent past in various nations of the Eastern Hemisphere. Liquidation? Call it what you will. Penalties paid for failure to discern, determine and to act in advance of the emotional and unscrupulous leadership of the dictator asserting his will over the primitive in revolt *
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When we pause in our .meditation to think upon the deeds of our ancient brethren, their illustrious names are legion. Whether it be upon the pages of history, in the tones of literature, the realm of music, the canvas of art, the hall of sculpture, the House of Parliament or the field of battle, we find them in the vanguard. They have charted the voyage and fixed the candent light upon the shores of eternity, that humanity may be guided aright when the devious mariner seizes the pilot wheel of the ship of state in a squall of liberalism. The preservation of these charts is the sacred duty of every generatl^_n in its own proper time. Shall we perform that duty in this hour of transition? Shall we deliver unsullied the ancient landmarks? The answer lies in the thoughts of men, faithful breasts and willing hands. If we, as individuals, may be true to the ideals of the past, then our collective action will be secure. Masonry has the right to expect that every member will do his full duty. May we revere our ancient landmarks; may we continue to enjoy and defend the priceless heritage of free institutions and may we ever be accepted as devotees of truth. These are our devotions, ancient, free and accepted.
The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Past Grand Master W. M. FLY. From his "Foreword" we are pleased to quote the following: For ages, with now and then an occasional or spasmodic "slow down," Freemasonry by the Craft at large, was lived, acted and demonstrated to the world and accordingly, and in turn reflected through Grand and Subordinate Lodges. Then it was that through the reading of the Printed Proceedings and intelligent interpretation thereof, the Craft came to know their own Grand Lodge, its activities, policies, etc. Then too, it was, in turn, that through the full and comprehensive reports on Foreign Correspondence, written by the ablest of leaders, like information of the customs, practices, policies and activities of other Grand Jurisdictions were brought within reach of the Craft at large, by way of publication with the Annual Printed Proceedings, and read as extensively as possible in subordinate Lodges and by individual members. The time was too, when Grand Masters thought it not derogatory to their high position, or useless and unnecessary that information thus gleaned and to be thus promulgated, should receive that emphasis, affirmative or negative, according to his view and judgment, in his Annual Address and by other means at his command. Then and thus it was that Freemasonry, in practices, custo.ms, policies and general acttvities were held more nearly in unison throughout, as based on her Ancient Landmarks and Ancient Charges, and accordingly held more strictly in accord with the philosophy, the science and true spirit of her mission in the world.
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Kansas for 1934 is granted more than three pages of this splendid review. JOHN H. CROOKER, M . " . W . ' . Grand Master, Houston. W. B. PEARSON, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Waco.
W. M. FLY, P . " . G . ' . M . ' . , Correspondent, Gonzales. Next Annual, Waco, December 4, 1935.
VERMONTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1935. Lodges, 103; members, 17,987; net loss, 533. Burlington, June 12, 1935. JuLlUS C. THOMAS, M.'. W.'. Grand Master. Brother EARL S . WRIGHT, our Grand Representative, was
present. The Grand Master in presenting his address, among other things, h a s the following to say: Through ever changing world conditions Masonry goes on guided by those noble precepts on which it is founded and I pray that what we do here will be for the good of our institution and for the good of our fellowmen. I think we might well take as a watchword and add our "so mote it be" to a quotation from one of the last letters of that great man DAVID LIVINGSTONE. It is this: " I will go anywhere, provided it be forward!"
The Grand Master reports t h a t fifty-year emblems have been presented to eighteen members who are eligible to receive the same. Under "Condition of the Craft" he had the following to s a y : Were conditions normal in every respect this loss would be alarming, and while it is a cause for serious thought, I think we are extremely fortunate that it is not greater. In my travels I have found, and in fact our returns show, from the greater number of newly made Masons that there are more petitions coming in than in recent years. I anticipate that this coming winter we will see quite a revival of work.
The following portion of the Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence would indicate that our Vermont brethren are adopting a new form of dimit, which we believe is a good plan. Of course, it will depend largely upon the qualifications of the Secretaries of the interested lodges. In most cases, however, it certainly will be of great assistance to them. "Resolved, That the form of dimit now in use in this jurisdiction be changed and amended by the addition thereto of a detachable section on which shall be indicated information to be furnished by the Secretary of the Lodge with which the holder of a dimit later affliialea, and indicating a request that such detachable section be thereupon transmitted by said
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Secretary to the Secretary of the Lodge issuing such dimit; all to the end that affiliations of dimitted Vermont Masons may be known in the records of the Lodge from which dimits are taken." The Committee on Jurisprudence also recommended that their lodge rooms which were constructed for purely Masonic purposes might be used by the Order of DeMolay and the Rainbow Girls. As we have before us a list of fifty-four outside organizations, most of which predicate their membership on Freemasonry either directly or indirectly, we wonder what our Vermont brethren will say when some of the others ask permission to use their halls; however, there are but few Grand Jurisdictions that restrict the use of their lodge rooms for purely Masonic purposes and therefore we anticipate our Vermont brethren are not wandering very far from the beaten path. The Report on Correspondence was again prepared by P a s t Grand Master, ARCHIE S . HARRIMAN, and we are pleased to note a nice review of our 1934 Proceedings. Like practically all other members of the Round Table he refers to the limited space allowed for this Committee. We trust, however, that ere long these conditions will change and we will get back to the good old days. JULIUS C . THOMAS, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, East Shoreham. ARCHIE S . HARRIMAN, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Burlington. Next Annual, Burlington, June 10, 1936.
VICTORIA—1934. Lodges, 497; members, 50,611; net loss, 393. The Quarterly Communication was held a t Melbourne on March 21, 1934. W. WARREN KERR, M . " . W . ' . Grand Master. Our Grand Representative was missing. From the address of the Grand Master under the subject of "Freemasonry a Worthy Enterprise" we take pleasure in quoting the following: As yovi are aware, in the course of the impressive Ceremony of the Consecration of a new Masonic Lodge there is delivered an Oration by the Grand Chaplain on "the Nature and Purposes of the Institution." The value of such expositions is apparent. We may be able to describe Freemasonry as being (to use the terms of the Ritual) "a peculiar system of Morality, veiled in Allegory, and illustrated by Symbols," and we may enumerate correctly the three grand principles on which the Order is founded, viz.:—^Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth, and yet but imperfectly realise the strength of the Moral impulses in Freemasonry.
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To interpret Freemasonry aright we must appreciate the Implications of Its Ethical basis, feel the force of its intellectual appeal, and recognise its many forms of spiritual expression. In our interpretation of Freemasonry it may help us If we regard it as a great Enterprise to which we have individually and collectively pledged ourselves—and for which—thanks to the foresightedness and faithfulness of those who have built wisely and well on a sure foundation—we are to-day appropriately and efficiently equipped. The resources of Wisdom, Strength and Beauty have been drawn upon to determine alike the nature and scope of the Enterprise, and in this fair land at least, our lawful and laudable purposes are unhindered by external authority. If, however, we are to make steady and satisfactory progress towards the realisation of the objective of the great Enterprise upon which we are embarked, three things are essential. The first is an adequate perception of the threefold nature of the Enterprise. In nature and scope Freemasonry is Intellectual, Ethical and Spiritual. We welcome the light of Truth from whatever source it streams. The development of high moral character we regard as of paramount importance. We acknowledge God as the Author of our being, the Creator of all things, the source of all knowledge, the Supreme Ruler of the Universe. The second essential is that those responsible for the constitution and direction of the Enterprise give evidence of definiteness of purpose, clarity of vision and willing obedience to duly constituted Authority. The third essential is the exemplification by all Brethren in every circumstance of high courage, undeviating loyalty to principle and ujishaken faith in the ultimate triumph of Right over Might, of Freedom over Oppression, and of Truth over Error. Melbourne,
Quarterly
Communication,
December
19, 1934.
M.'. W.'. Brother W. WARREN KERR presiding.
A t t h i s C o m m u n i c a t i o n n o m i n a t i o n s w e r e r e c e i v e d for G r a n d M a s t e r . H i s E x c e l l e n c y LORD H U N T I N G F I E L D w a s c h o s e n f o r t h a t h i g h office. 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 t h e i r G r a n d Secretary, Brother WILLIAM STEWART. W e regret to note the abs e n c e of a r e v i e w of o u r P r o c e e d i n g s i n h i s R e p o r t .
VIRGINIA—1935. L o d g e s , 3 4 7 ; m e m b e r s , 41,887; n e t loss, 1,908. Richmond,
February
12,
1935.
WILLIAM
MOSELEY
BROWN,
M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r . B r o t h e r T H O M A S W . HOOPER, o u r G r a n d Representative, was present. F r o m t h e a n n u a l a d d r e s s of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r w e a r e p l e a s e d t o q u o t e t h e following, k n o w i n g it will b e a p p r e c i a t e d b y o u r readers: In 1878 occurred the one hundredth anniversary of our Grand Lodge. Presiding over the deliberations year was M.'. W.'. BEVERLEY R . WELLPORD. JR.. a judge aim a member or Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4. The
of the establishment of Grand Lodge that of one of our couiU suggestion had been
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made, that our centennial be celebrated with fitting ceremony. But 1878 turned out to be a year of dire disaster for many of our Southern jurisdictions. The dreaded yellow fever took its toll of human lives from many of our sister states and the Grand Lodges themselves, including Virginia, were not spared in the widesread devastation. Hence, the Grand Master regarded this as no time for celebrations but rather as a period of solemn contemplation of the meaning of life and experience. For the comfort of our Virginia brethren, he points to those great figures who made Masonic history in this Commonwealth a hundred years before. Said h e : "We have indeed a glorious past, my brethren, and woe betide that man, if there be among us, who would not cherish and perpetuate its memory. One hundred years ago, in the month of October, 1778, the Representatives of four lodges assembled in the city of Williamsburg to Inaugurate the Grand Lodge of Virginia. The spontaneous choice of the Craft for the office of Grand Master was none other than GEORGE WASHINGTON; b u t the imperious necessities of the war required his continued absence in the field, and the desire of the brethren could not be gratified. The choice then fell upon JOHN BLAIR, one of the first appointed judges of the United States Supreme Court. During the remaining score of years of the century, he was succeeded in the Grand East by JAMES MERCER, a judge of the Court of Appeals of Virginia; EDMUND RANDOLPH, Governor of Virginia, and Attorney-General and Secretary of State of the United States during the administration of General WASHINGTON; J O H N MARSHALL, the world-renowned
Chief Justice of the United States, and ROBERT BROOKE, Governor of Virginia. "These, my brethren, were the Fathers of Virginia Masonry, and the Elder Brothers of all the children of the Grand Lodge of Virginia. Have we not a right to gather around her with filial pride and count the jewels which sparkle in her diadem? "But, my brethren, an honored ancestry brings no credit and only reflects reproach upon an unfaithful posterity. Its inspirations ought to stimulate to noble emulation of the virtues of those who have preceded us. We may not put away from us its admonitions; we may not escape from the greater condemnation which awaits those who bring dishonor upon an honorable name. "Be it our endeavor, then, my brethren, to walk faithfully in the footprints of the Fathers—to be true to the tenets of our profession, and manifest in our lives fidelity to the obligations we have assumed and the morality we profess to accept as the rule of human conduct. "The best and most satisfactory manner in which we can commemorate the centennial anniversary of our venerable mother, is with earnest gratitude for the past, with simple faith for the future, and with resolute, determined will in the present—to gather once more around the altars where the Fathers worshipped, and there renew our vows of brotherhood and of unyielding fidelity to the ancient landmarks and sublime tenets of Freemasonry". 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 J A M E S M . C L I F T a n d in h i s r e p o r t w e find a nice r e v i e w of o u r 1934 Proceedings. I n o r d e r t h a t o u r r e a d e r s m a y u n d e r s t a n d t o w h a t I refer, I q u o t e t h e f o l l o w i n g f r o m B r o t h e r C l i f f s conclusion in h i s r e v i e w of our Proceedings: The review is by that veteran. Brother ALBERT K . WILSON, Grand Secretary Emeritus of Kansas. He states that "at the behest of the Grand Master the report this year has been materially reduced." Only some sev-
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enty-flve pages, and these just brief statements. We regret this; Brother WILSON always presents a most readable and Informative review. This time he "condensed" Virginia out entirely. The writer cannot consistently plead guilty of "condensing" Virginia out of his review last year. The facts are, the Virgfinia Proceedings did not reach our hands until December 12, making it too late to be reviewed for last year's report. We therefore rather think we have the joke on Brother CLIFT. THOMAS W . HOOPER, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Culpeper. JAMES M . CLIFT, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Richmond. Next Annual, Richmond, February 11, 1936.
WASHINGTONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1935. Lodges, 266; members, 42,229; net loss, 1,882. Wenatchee, June 18, 1935. LOOMIS BALDKBY, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. We regret that our Grand Representative was not in attendance. The Grand Master first reports having visited their lodges in Alaska. He was accompanied by several others, all of whom no doubt had a very pleasant trip as they covered about five thousand miles in making the tour. We note that the Grand Master made a large number of visits during his administration. A remarkable record and greatly to his credit as Grand Master. The following few words are somewhat encouraging and we take pleasure in quoting them: There has been a gratifying increase in the applications for reinstatement and also a thirty-three per cent increase in applications for the degrees as compared with the year preceding. This is in part due to the improved financial conditions beyond question and, in general, I think it might be stated that the Fraternity is in a better financial situation than last year at this time. The following amendment to the laws was submitted to the Grand Lodge through the Committee on Jurisprudence, and the recommendation was adopted: A special fund, to be known as the Masonic Home Endowment Fund, is hereby created, into which shall be paid such sum or sums as may be specifically appropriated therefor by the Grand Lodge, and all money or property donated to or for the benefit of said fund by gift, bequest or devise, the principal of which shall constitute, be and remain a permanent trust luHu. The principal of said lUnu bliali be kept in interest-bearing bank deposits or invested in safe securities, under the direction of the
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Committee on Finance, with the approval of The Board of Trustees of the Masonic Home of Washington, and all income arising therefrom shall be for the use and benefit of the Masonic Home of Washington.
The Committee on Masonic Research and Education, under the subject of "History of Lodges" h a s the following to say: There is another phase of research and education work in which the Most Worshipful Grand Master as well as this Committee, is anxious to have each Lodge engage, and that is in connection with its own history. Some day the preparation of a comprehensive history of Masonry in Washington and Alaska will be undertaken. Such an undertaking will require a tremendous amount of research. To help lay the basis for such a work, we request the Worshipful Master of each Lodge, as soon as possible, to appoint his best qualified member to write a complete history of his own Lodge, based upon its records, as well as such extraneous sources of information as are available to him. Such a history should not only detail the progress of the Lodge itself, but also tell something about its founders, as well as distinguished Masons who have been members of the Lodge. The Brother selected to write this history should be carefully chosen with reference to his ability and willingness to undertake it. When he has completed the history of his Lodge, we request that two copies of it in typewritten form, on letter size, white paper, with an inch margin on the left, be sent to this Committee, so that they may be bound with the history of the other Lodges into permanent volumes, and filed for future reference. We request that the name and address of the Brother appointed to write the history of his Lodge be sent to us so that we may correspond with him, if necessary, in reference to the matter. Brother ARTHUR W . DAVIS prepared the Report on Corre-
spondence and we find a nice review of our 1935 Proceedings. WALTER H . STEFFEY, M . " . W . ' . Grand Master, Seattle. HORACE W. TYLER, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Tacoma.
Next Annual, Tacoma, June 16, 1936.
WESTERN AUSTRALIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1935. L o d g e s , 1 4 3 ; m e m b e r s , 9,014; n e t g a i n , 42. P e r t h , A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n , M a y 23, 1935. F R E D A . M O MULLEN, M.'. W.'. Grand Master. 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 r e m a r k s of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r in a d d r e s s i n g t h e G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s : I draw the attention of our brethren to the fact that this presentation of Grand Representatives is more than a mere form. It is done for the purpose of impressing upon the members of Grand Lodge, more especially the junior members, the universality of the Craft and the large number of Grand Lodges with whom we are in most fraternal relationship. We are always pleased to welcome their representatives. They are, of course, our own brethren and they offer me their loyalty and assistance, which I accept. I thank you all, brethren, for the work which you have done in the past for this Grand Lodge. The office of Grand Representative should not
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be merely a formal one, because I hold that representatives here of Grand Lodges in other parts of the world should be in communication with them so that ideas may be exchanged. In that way we may gain light and information; it certainly will bring us into closer fraternal fellowship. I thank you for your presence this evening and I trust that, when you communicate again with your Grand Lodges, you will convey to them hearty fraternal greetings from the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Western Australia. T h e R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e c o n t a i n s a r e v i e w of o u r 1934 Proceeding's. FREDERICK ARTHUR McMuLLEN, M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r . A. E . J e n s e n , R.". W.". G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , P e r t h .
WISCONSINâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1935. L o d g e s , 312; m e m b e r s , 56,323; n e t loss, 2,055. M i l w a u k e e , J u n e 11, 1935. O S C A R L . . D E A N , M . " . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r . W e r e g r e t t o n o t e t h e a b s e n c e of o u r G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e . T h i s i s a n oft r e p e a t e d r e m a r k . W e t a k e p l e a s u r e in q u o t i n g t h e following f r o m t h e i n t r o d u c tion to the Grand Master's address: My brethren, I now invite your attention to the performance of the duties devolving upon you during our annual communication, many of which will demand of you your best care and deliberation; for what we may do at this communication will not be limited in its consequences to an hour or a day, but will affect the history of Masonry in our Grand Jurisdiction for years to come. To you, who for the first time are in attendance, let me say that the Grand Lodge is nothing more than the assembling of the representatives of the constituent Lodges, and as such I hope you will feel free to enter into our discussions. The G r a n d Master ruled t h a t neither a candidate with a glass eye, n o r o n e w h o o w n s a t a v e r n t o d i s p e n s e i n t o x i c a t i n g liquors is eligible t o receive t h e M a s o n i c D e g r e e s . U n d e r t h e subject of " M e m b e r s h i p " w e q u o t e t h e following: It is indeed to be regretted that it was necessary to drop so many from our rolls for non-payment of dues. It is my honest conviction that the great majority of the brethren so dropped could have arranged to meet this small obligation had they first been properly prepared to become a Mason. No other course but exclusion is open to the Lodges to prevent their treasuries being depleted by the payment of per capita on delinquent members. T h e following is t a k e n 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 Obituaries: In the rush and toil of daily life we seldom pause to judge the orecious characters we meet day by day. The false and the true, the cruel and the kind, the simple and the sage are borne along on life's ceaseless current
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But when the billows cast upon a jagged rock, and the waves wash upon the endless shore of silence and of rest, those who worked and moved with us and now no longer bide within our midst, we cry out in sorrow and in anguish, "Alas, alas, they are no more!" Let us pause between our throbs of grief to say from the depths of our souls those words of fire and truth concerning our beloved departed, "Know ye not that many great and good men have this day fallen in Israel." The secret of their splendid usefulness is not hard to discover. It drew its inspiration from religious faith, for when the day was done, when the gold of evening met the dusk of night, they heard a Voice of infinite gentleness say, "Come, ye blessed of My Father, Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; (or I was an hungered and ye gave Me meat; I was thirsty and ye gave Me drink; I was a Stranger and ye took Me in; naked, and ye clothed Me; I was sick and ye visited Me; I was in prison and ye came unto Me." T h e C o m m i t t e e on O u t d o o r Relief h a d q u i t e a n i n t e r e s t i n g r e p o r t from w h i c h w e q u o t e t h e f o l l o w i n g : The Grand Lodge is not in any sense an insurance organization and as has been pointed out many tinies before, the burden of dispensing charity lies first with the individual, then with the Lodge and lastly with the Grand Lodge. We fear that this fact has been lost sight of and that many Lodges regard it as a matter of right to have the Grand Lodge carry the entire burden. We respectfully maintain that no Lodge should ask the Grand Lodge for assistance until they have themselves exhausted every resource at their command to tender the relief themselves. Brother F R A N K J E N K S , P a s t Grand Master, prepared the usual R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e . I n h i s " F o r e w o r d " he h a d t h e following t o s a y c o n c e r n i n g h i s a p p o i n t m e n t t o fill t h e v a c a n c y c a u s e d b y t h e d e a t h of his. f a t h e r : In taking up the pen laid down by my father as Foreign Correspondent I do it with a consciousness of my own inability to measure up to the high standard which he has set. It is a task calling for a wide knowledge of Masonic jurisprudence and history and for considerable literary ability. I know that I do not possess these to the extent that he did and am doubtful whether I possess them to a great enough extent to successfully fill the position; but in carrying on where he left off I know that I lack nothing in a desire to give to the work the best that is in me. I know too that if he knows of my apointment he is happy to know that I have been deemed worthy to carry on the work which gave him such Joy and such a host of wonderful friends throughout the world. And so in a spirit of prayerful humility I undertake the task which I know will be a joy, with the hope that you, my brethren, will cast the mantle of charity around me when you read it and will forgive all of the shortcomings which it contains. K a n s a s for 1934 is nicely r e v i e w e d in h i s r e p o r t . ROBERT O. J A S P E R S O N , M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r , M i l w a u k e e . WILLIAM F . W E I L E R , R . ' . W . ' . G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , M i l w a u k e e . FRANK JENKS, P . ' . G.'. M."., C o r r e s p o n d e n t , Madison. N e x t A n n u a l , Madison, J u n e 9, 1936.
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WYOMINGâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1935. L o d g e s , 4 8 ; m e m b e r s , 7,884; n e t loss, 93. D o u g l a s , A u g u s t 26, 1935. JOHN STANSBURGY, M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r . W e fall to find a list of t h e G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s p r e s e n t . W e q u o t e the 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 G r a n d M a s ter's address: The great principles that we so earnestly champion should not be confined to any particular country, creed or sect, but should be sown broadcast, that "THOSE WHO SEEK SHALL FIND." The year just passed has been one of great import, inasmuch as we have been surrounded by many obstacles, in consequence of the very depressed state of the country, and it can be truthfully said that at no time in the life of most of us who are present here this morning, have the industries of the nation been so utterly demoralized as during the past year. Notwithstanding all this, we can look with pride on the result, we continue to make new Masons; every lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction the past year has made by Initiation a new Mason, demonstrating that under adverse circumstances Masonry will continue to spread. U n d e r t h e subject of " I n t o x i c a t i n g L i q u o r s " t h e G r a n d M a s t e r h a d c o n s i d e r a b l e to s a y ; h o w e v e r , w e will only q u o t e t h e following: My brethren, on our first approach to a Masonic Altar the candidate is informed, "The designs of the Masonic institution is to make its votaries wiser, better and consequently happier." Can we consistently continue to make such statements and retain in our own ranks those who carry on a business the only tendency of which is to degrade themselves and the rest of mankind. If their goods, wares and merchandise is of such a character as to be barred by our code, from being given a place in any of our lodge rooms or a place at any of our social doings, if it is not even allowed upon any Masonic premises as a beverage, that is declared under the code to be a Masonic offense, then brethren why not be consistent and make the sale and handling of same a Masonic offense? A n i n t e r e s t i n g r e p o r t w a s s u b m i t t e d b y t h e i r C o m m i t t e e on N e c r o l o g y f r o m which w e q u o t e t h e f o l l o w i n g t w o p a r a g r a p h s : As the Great Architect breaks our ranks and takes us, one by one, we bow in sorrow, yet death is just as necessary as life and just as beautiful. It is just as necessary to the final completion of life as birtVi was to the beginning. It is in evidence on every hand and so universal as to be commonplace. We see it in all nature, people live today, die tomorrow and the next day they are forgotten, but we as Masons see the sprig of Acacia and know its teaching. It is our symbol of immortality, our hope of another life. The symbol that gives us the assurance that we have an immortal part within us that survives the grave and which shall never, never, never die, but rises to become one of the vast throng which has preceded us. If death were the end, then it would be the destruction of the whole reason of not only nature's infinite exertions, but also the plans of the Great Architect of the Universe. As is our faith in Him, so will our belief in immortaiitiy be strong or weak, for immortality is bound up with man's conception of what life is in the past, the present and the future, so it be-
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hooves us, brethren, to see to it that here and now our faith in God grows stronger as the days go by, that we may be building character not' only for the present, but for eternity.
The usual Report on Fraternal Correspondence -was prepared by their Grand Secretary, Brother JOSEPH M . LOWNDES. Our 1935
Proceedings are nicely reviewed in this splendid report. W. J. HAGANS, M.'. W.'. Grand Master, Lander. JOSEPH M . LOWNDES, R . ' . W . " . Grand Secretary and Corre-
spondent, Casper. Next Annual, Sheridan, August 24, 1936.
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Addresses of Grand Masters 27, 312, 606 Advancement of Lodge Officers .....318 Allen, Henry J., Grand Orator 615 Allowance to Chairmen of Committees 685 Amendments to Laws 43, 119,333,401,402,685 Annual Reports 59, 60,122, 338, 362, 377, 378, 379, 396, 397, 623 Appointments 316, 321, 328, 329, 615 Arrest of Charters of Delinquent Lodges 325 Assessment for Masonic Home 314 Association of Past Grand Masters 194, 422, 697 Biographical Sketches— George O. Foster 192 James A. Gassier 471 Otto R. Souders 745 Blank Forms, Account of 404 Boddington, Edward M., Grand Orator 316, 360, 380 Books for Library 397 Budget 326, 327, 361, 624, 630, 682 In Lodges 325,338 Building Permits 38, 330, 360 Buzick, Henry S. Jr., Appointed Grand Senior Deacon 133 By-Laws, Nos. 31, 57, 118, 122 Amended 401 No. 57A Repealed 401 No. 134 Amended 402 No. 151, Amendment recommended 333 Amendment of 685 Cash Account 71, 337, 347, 362, 403, 629 Gassier, James A.— Address as Grand Master 312 Biographical Sketch 471 Chairman Jurisprudence Committee 687 Jewel 411 P a s t Grand Masters' Association 423 Portrait Frontispiece, Prop. 1935 Certified Public AccountantsAudit of Records 323 Recommendations of 404
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INDEX
TO VOLUME
XXIII,
1934-19S6.
Changes in Business Methods Recommended 323 Charity Fund 338 Charters-— Arrest of as last Resort 325 Filing of 397 Clark, George W., P a s t Grand Master— Eulogy to 313,372 Memorial Page 476 Committee Reports— On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D 120,376,677 On Correspondence 115, 116, 391, 662 On Credentials 5, 291, 587 On Finance 125, 403, 680 On General Purposes 112, 393, 649 On Investigation of Records and Property 113, 393, 650 On Jurisprudence 119, 400, 684 On Necrology 98, 370, 654 On Reports of Grand Officers 94,360,648 On Trials and Punishments 115, 375, 661 Special, on Tax for Masonic Home 97,131 Committees, Elimination of recommended 681 Compliance with Regulations of last Annual Communication 114, 399 Condition of the Order 13,333,345,618 Conferring Degrees Out of Time 317 Approval of recommendations 402, 612 Necessity to he fully explained 318 Constitution, Modification of Sec. 5, Art. VI, recommended 333 Comer-stones, Laying of 38, 329, 360, 611 Correspondence, Answering and Filing of 397 Report of 116, 391, 662 Salary of Committee discontinued 681 Cost of Trials, Reference to 320 Credentials, Manner of Reporting 401 Report of Committee on 5,291,587 Decisions 35 Defunct Lodges 180, 460, 734 Delavan Lodge No. 375, Consolidation of 610 Delinquent Grand Lodge Dues 61,324,338,623 Delinquent Reports 338, 623 Denmark Grand Lodge, Recognition postponed 393 Dispensations 37, 329, 330, 360, 403 Dissemination of Masonic Knowledge 41 Dissemination of the Work -320,-321, 361 Distinguished Visitors 4,132, 290, 411, 586, 683
INDEX
TO VOLUME
XXIII,
1934-1936.
m
Distressed Lodges 325, 361 District Deputy Grand Masters— Appointment of, and Duties Outlined 328 Book of Instructions Revised 329 Changes in 37 List of 142, 420, 695 Present a t Annual Communication 6, 292, 588 Districts, List of 136, 414, 691 Dust Storms 615 Edicts 35,610 Electioneering 319, 320, 360 Elective Grand Officers, Installed 131, 178, 412, 457, 688, 731 Exemplification of the Work 113, 316, 360, 400, 618, 679 Expelled from Lodges 184, 464, 738 Fifty Year Buttons 317, 361, 609, 616, 681 Finances of Subordinate Lodges 36 Foreign Grand Lodges and Grand Secretaries 186, 466, 740 Foster, George O.— Address as Grand Master 27 Biographical Sketch 191 Jewel 132 Portrait Frontispiece, Proc. 1934 Gavels Presented 670 Germany, Grand Lodge in exile 391 Grand Lodge Building 58,114, 398, 652 Grand Lodge Dues 324, 325, 361, 402 Grand Masters, Annual Addresses of 27,312,606 Grand Officers— Election of 131 Installation of 34, 133, 412, 611 Present a t Annual Communications 3, 5, 289, 291, 585, 587 Since Organization, list of 177,457,731 Grand Orator, Appointment of 35, 316, 615 Grand Representatives— Appointment of 38, 39, 329, 612 Introduction of 4, 290, 586 Near Grand Lodge of Kansas, list of 39, 189, 469, 743 Near Other Grand Jurisdictions, list of 38, 187, 467, 741 Present a t Annual Communications 7, 293, 589 Grand Secretaries, list of 185, 465, 739 Grand Secretary, M.'. W.'. Elmer F . Strain— Audit of Accounts 125,129,323,404 Conducted Comer-Stone Ceremony 329 Reports of. Annual 56, 338, 623 Suggestion for Distressed Lodges 325
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INDEX
TO VOLUME
XXIII,
1934-1936.
Grand Secretary Emeritus, R.'. W.'. Albert K. Wilson— Rank created in 1928 325 To continue as Correspondence Committee 326 To retain Salary, and .write History 326 Grand Treasurer, M.'. W.'. John McCullagh— Appointment of 125 Audit of Accounts 126, 323 Reports of. Annual 53, 336, 621 Hawley, J. E., Donation to Burr Oak Lodge No. 178 330 Historical Registry and Abstract— Clarifying 395 Cumbersome as one unit 324, 395 Description of 394 Examined by Council of Administration 324, 395 Investigation of 113, 393, 650 Recommendation of Committee on Chartered Lodges 123 Restoration to one unit disapproved 324, 395 Separation into live and dead files 56, 324, 395, 650 History— Appropriations for, and Compilation discontinued 326,402 Report of Committee 407 Work delegated to Grand Secretary Emeritus 326 Horace Lodge No. 352 removed to Tribune 35 Illegal Elections 58 Impositions upon Masonic Home by Lodges 315 Index to Grand Lodge Proceedings, Card System 396 Installations 34, 133, 412, 611, 688 Investments, consent of Grand Master required 323 Invitations, Grand Lodge Meetings 132, 411, 680 Grand Master, to Visit 30, 618 Jewel, Presentation of— T o M . ' . W.'. James A. Cassler To M.". W.'. George O. Foster ToM.'. W.'. Otto R. Bonders Purchase of Kansas Lodge No. 307, Consolidation with Delavan No. 375
411 132 683 128 610
Laws 43, 58, 332, 333, 614 Modifications 119, 401, 402, 484, 485, 684 Lecturers, Appointed and Commissioned 316, 610 Left to Council of Administration 413 On Grand Lodge Official Staff 325 Referred to Grand Lodge 361
INDEX
TO VOLUME
XXIII,
1934-1936.
v
Librarian, Appointment of withheld 324 Library and Museum 46, 399 Life Memberships 33, 321, 614, 686 Circular concerning, quoted 321 Dissent from opinion 402 Distinction forbidden 323 Master responsible 322 Not applicable to Masters and Past Masters 322 Price paid 322 Purposes 322 Ruling by Grand Master Foster 34 Lodges— Alphabetical list of 160,440,714 By Districts 136, 414, 691 Consolidated 35, 610 Denied Representation 61, 338, 623 Numerical list 144, 424, 698 Representatives a t Annual Communications 12, 297, 592 Masonic Home Report of Secretary of Board Masonic Relief Association Masonry '. Masters of Lodges
49, 314, 315, 612, 683 87, 363, 641 320, 361 312, 313, 315, 360 318,440,458
Names of Lodges, Masters and Secretaries Necrology Reports of Committees on Negatives of Photographed Charters, Indexing of Nicaragua Grand Lodge: Officers of Subordinate Lodges Official Ciphers, Penalty for loss reduced Official Visitations Orations— By Raymond A. Schwegler, 1934 By Edward M. Boddington, 1935 By Henry J. Allen, 1936 "Our Heritage," By Grand Orator
160, 440, 714 29,313,609 98,370,654 397 392 318,319,360 685 30, 329, 331, 616 106 380 671 380
Palmer, William B., Presented Gavels to Grand Lodge 670 Para, Brazil, Recognition of Grand Lodge postponed 392 Parahiba, Brazil, Recognition of Grand Lodge denied 392 Past Grand Masters— Association of 195, 422, 697 Present a t Annual Communications 5, 292, 588
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INDEX
TO VOLUME
XXIII,
1934-1936.
Past Masters, Present at Annual Communications 8, 294, 590 Paulen, M.'. W.'. Ben S., Appointed Chairman Committee on Reports of Grand Officers.... 316 Per Capita Tax 31 Permits for Building— Kilwinning No. 265, and Virginia No. 315 38 Arma No. 408, Burr Oak No. 178, Frontier No. 104, Holton No. 42, Mulvane No. 201, Mystic Tie No. 74, Pacific No. 29, and St. Johns No. 113 330, 331 Place of Meetings 132, 411, 680 Portraits of Grand Officers 45,191 George O. Foster Frontispiece, Proc. 19Sli James A. Cassler Frontispiece, Proc. 1935 Otto R. Souders Frontispiece, Proc. 1936 Presentations 97, 132, 411, 670, 683 Printed Ballots distributed a t Annual Election 319 Proceedings, Reviews 223, 499, 773 Proficiency of Lodge Officers 318 Proration of Expenses 327 Approval of Plan 360 Resolution concerning 327 Questions concerning Electioneering
319
Reading of Journal 135,413,690 Recapitulations, Attendance a t Annual Communications 25, 311, 605 Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges— Denied 392 Postponed 392,393 Recommendations— Budget Plan, in Grand Lodge 326, 630, 681 in Subordinate Lodges 325, 402, 623 By-Laws 44, 45, 401, 402, 615, 681, 684 Committee on Reports of Grand Officers 94 Duties of District Deputy Grand Masters 678 Employment of Certified Public Accountant 129,130 Historical Registry of Membership 123, 395 Jewels for Past Grand Masters 128 Lecturers 42,321 Organization of Grand Secretary's Office 395 Past Due Accounts, Payment of 679 Repairs to Grand Lodge Building 653, 682 Repeal of Committees 6SJSalary, Grand Treasurer 681
INDEX
TO VOLUME
XXIII,
1934-1936.
vu
Records, Funds and Accounts 53, 56, 336, 338, 621, 623 Committee recommends no change is system of keeping and handling 393 Reports— Certified Public Accountant 323 Comniittees— Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D 120,376,677 Correspondence 115, 116, 391, 499, 662 Credentials 5, 291, 587 Finance 125, 403, 680 General Purposes 112, 393, 649 History 407 Investigation of Records and Property 113, 393, 650 Jurisprudence 119, 400, 684 Necrology 98, 370, 654 Reports of Grand Officers 94,360,648 Special 97, 131 Trials and Punishments 115,375,661 Grand Lecturer 370 Grand Secretary 56, 338, 623 Grand Treasurer 53, 336, 621 Secretary Masonic Home Board 87,363,641 Revenues and Expenses 130,405,682 Estimated 63,340,624 Schedule "A" 64, 341, 625 Schedule " B " 69, 346, 628 Schedule "C" 71, 347, 628 Review of Proceedings 223, 499, 773 Ruling by M.". W.'. George O. Foster 34 Salaries^ Elimination of Committee on Correspondence 681 Reduction of Grand Treasurer 681 Secretaries, list of names 160, 440, 714 Special Post Office Addresses of 176, 456, 730 Shaver, Acknowledgment to Mrs. William M 31 Shaver's Monitor 42, 403 Smith, R.'. W.'. Otis, Resigned as District Deputy Grand Master 328 Souders, Otto R.— Address as Grand Master 6Q6 Biographical. Sketch 745 Jewel 683 Memento from his Lodge 411 Portrait Frontispiece, Proc. 1936 Special Communications 85, 86, 358, 359, 638, 639, 640
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INDEX
TO VOLUME
XXIII,
1934-1936.
Standing Committees 134, 410, 689 Strain, M.'. W.'. Elmer F., Grand Secretary— Accounts audited and confirmed 323 Acting Grand Master at Laying of Comer-Stone 329, 358 Reports of Grand Secretary 56,338,623 Strickland, Arthur H., Appointed Grand Senior Deacon 584 Summary of Membership 62 Synopsis of Returns of Lodges 144,424,698 Trials and Punishments
320, 361, 375, 376, 402
Unmasonic Conduct, Suspensions for Unrelated Organizations Van Gieson, R.'.W.". Vincent C , D.D.G.M. District No. 36, Died Visitations Visitors Vote of Thanks Vouchers
184, 464, 738 39 ...328 30, 325, 329, 331, 616 4, 290, 411, 586 132, 411, 682 127, 324, 361, 405
Walter, Harry E., Chairman Committee on Reports of Grand Officers— Death of 316 Eulogy to 313 W a r r a n t Account 72, 348, 630 Wells, W.". Charles A.— Appointed Grand Lecturer 316 Wendorff, James H., Elected Grand Master 688 Work before Grand Lodge 35,113, 316, 400, 618, 679 World Conditions 619 Young, Claud F., Appointed Grand Senior Deacon
288
PROCEEDINGS OP THE
M/.W.-.GRAND LODGE OF
ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF
KANSAS. EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, HELD I N THE CITY OF WICHITA, KANSAS, February 17 and 18, A. D. 1937, A. L. 5937.
VOLUME XXIV, PART 1.
M.'. W.'. CHARLEY B . ERSKINE, Grand Master, Cimarron. M.'. W.'. ELME3! F. STRAIN, Grand Secretary, Topeka.
1937.
GRAND OFFICERS FOR 1937. M.'. W.". CHARLEY B . E R S K I N E
R.'. R.'. R.'. M.'. M.'. R.'.
Grand Master
Cimarron.
W.". HENRY S. BuziCK, JR Deputy Grand Master Sylvan Grove. W.'. CLAUD F . YOUNG Grand Senior Warden Fort Scott. W . ' . ' A R T H U R H.STRICKLAND...Grand JMnior Warden Kansas City. W.'. JOHN MCCULLAGH Grand Treasurer Galeria. W.'. ELMER F. STRAIN Grand Secretary Topeka. W.'. ALBERT K. WILSON .Grand Secretary JSw«ritMS.Topeka. Bro. WILLIAM C. TEMPLETON...Grand Chaplain
Emporia.
W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'.
liamed. JLiincoln. Kansas City. Elorence. Cimarron. Fort Scott.
ROSCOE E. PETERSON Grand Senior Deacon DORIS M . RALSTON Grand Junior Deacon D. CLARKE KELLY Grand Marshal ROY A . WEST Grand Sword Bearer REUBEN SHERWOOD ..Grand Senior Steward CHARLES W . WILLIAMS Grand Junior Steward
W.'. HOMER T . HARDEN
Grand Pursuivant
Wichita.
W.'. LAUREN DALE RIGG
Grand Tyler
X,eon.
PLACE OF MEETING—1938. The Eighty-second Annual Communication of The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas will be held in the city of Topeka, Kansas, beginning a t 9:00 o'clock A . M . on Wednesday, the 16th, and concluding on Thursday, the 17th day of February, A. D. 1938, A. L. 5938.
TIIH GRIT
WICHITA
JAM E S H.
WEN D 0 R F F,
GRAND MASTER,
February 20, 1936, to February 18, 1937.
PROCEEDINGS O F THE
M.-. W.-. GRAND LODGE —OF— A. F. & A. M. O F KANSAS.
EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
WICHITA, KANSAS,
February 17,1937.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas assembled in Annual Communication in the Scottish Rite Temple in the City of Wichita, Kansas, Wednesday, the 17th day of February, A. D. 1937, A. L. 5937, at 9:00 o'clock A. M. GRAND OFFICERS PRESENT. M.' . W. . JAMES H. WENDORFF R." . W.' . CHAKLEY B . ERSKINE R." . W.' . HENRY S . BUZICK, J R R . ' . W. . CLAUD F. YOUNG M.' . W. . JOHN McCuiXAGH M." . W . . ELMER F . STRAIN R." . w. . ALBERT K . WILSON
Grand Master Leavenworth. Deputy Orand Master Cimarron. Grand Senior Warden Sylvan Grove. Grand Junior Warden Fort Scott. Grand Treasurer .Galena. Grand Secretary Topeka. Grand Secretary Emeritus..To^ekB.. Bro. JOSEPH R . BURNS Grand Chaplain Wichita. W.'. ARTHURH. STRICKLAND Grand Senior Deacon Kansas City. W.' Grand Junior Deacon Leavenworth. W. FRED T. NYE Grand Marshal Topeka. w. GEORGE E . SEYBOLD FRANK W. BROWN Grand Smord Bearer McDonald. w. as Grand Senior Steward Lawrence. W.' J O H N H . PARKER Grand Junior Steward Leoti. W. HOWELL T. REES Grand Pursuivant Wichita. W. HOMER T. HARDEN Grand Tyler Leon. W. LAUREN DALE RIGG
4
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February,
OPENING. 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 prayer by M.'. W.'. OTTO R . SOUDERS, as Grand Chaplain. The M.". W.'. Grand Master extended an invitation to all Master Masons in good standing to visit during the Annual Communication. Direction was also given the Grand Secretary to convey greetings and very best wishes from the Annual Communication to those of our workers and Past Grand Officers, who were prevented from attending by illness or infirmities. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
All Grand Representatives present were introduced and a fraternal welcome extended by R.'. W.'. CHARLEY B. ERSKINE. M . ' . W . ' . J O H N M . KINKEL responded to the courtesy on behalf of the associated Grand Jurisdictions. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.
The Grand Pursuivant announced the arrival of official visitors from neighboring Grand Jurisdictions. M . ' . W . ' . FERRIS M . H I L L introduced M.'. W.'. CHARLES S. PERCIVAL, Past Grand Master of Iowa; M.'. W.'. GEORGE O . FOSTER introduced M.'. W.'. GEORGE W. WALKER, Grand Master of Missouri; M.'. W.'. OTTO R. SOUDERS introduced M.'. W.'. JOHN L . STUART, Junior
Past Grand Master of Oklahoma. These brethren were accorded full honors due their rank in the Fraternity. R.'. W.'. CHARLES W . HEIDEMANN, Grand Representative of Kansas in Wisconsin, was also presented and given proper recognition.
1936-37.
GRAND
5
LODGE OF KANSAS.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS. W.". ROBERT H . MONTGOMERY, c h a i r m a n ,
submitted
t h e following r e p o r t which, on h i s motion, w a s a d o p t e d : To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. <£ A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Credentials reports the following members and representatives present and entitled to seats in this Grand Lodge:
GRAND OFFICERS. M.'. W.'. JAMES H. WENDORFF
Grand Master.
R.'. W.'. CHARLEY B . E R S K I N E
Deputy Grand Master.
R.". W.". HENRY S. BUZICK, JR R.'. W.'. CLAUD F.YOUNG
Grand Senior Warden. .....Grand Junior Warden.
M . " . W . ' . J O H N MCCULLAGH
Grand Treasurer.
M.". W.'. ELMER P . STRAIN
Grand Secretary.
R.". W.'. ALBERT K . W I L S O N
Grand Secretary Emeritus.
Bro. W.''. W.". W.'.
JOSEPH R. BURNS ARTHUR H. STRICKLAND FRED T . N Y E GEORGE E. SEYBOLD
Grand Grand Grand Grand
W.'. F R A N K W . BROWN
Chaplain. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Marshal.
Grand Sword Bearer.
W.'. JOHN H. PARKER
as Grand Senior Steward.
W.'. HOWELL T . REES
Grand Junior Steward.
W.". HOMER T. HARDEN
.....Grand Pursuivant.
W.'. LAUREN DALE RIGG
Grand Tyler.
SUB-OFFICERS. Bro. HOWARD T . H I L L
Grand Orator.
W '. KENNETH N. POMEROY Bro. LEON L. COUSLAND
Assistant Grand Secretary. Official Stenographer.
Bro. JOSEPH L . K I R K
Assistant Grand Tyler.
W.". HAKVEY O . DAVIS
Lecturer.
W.'. STANFORD M. SMART
Lecturer.
W.'. CHARLES A . W E L L S
Lecturer.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE PAST GRAND MASTERS.
M.\
February, Year of Service.
W . ' . THOMAS G. F I T C H
1904
M.". W . ' . ALEXANDER A . SHARP
1911
M.". W.". W M . EASTON H U T C H I S O N
1912
M . ' . W . ' . WILLIAM L . BURDICK
1915
M.". W . ' . G I L E S H . L A M B
1916
M.'. W.'. B E N S.
1921
M.'. w . ' . J O H N
PAULEN
MCCULLAGH
M.'. W.'. RICHARD
E.
1922
BIRD
1923
M.". W . ' . ELMER F . S T R A I N
1924
M.'. w . " . CHARLES A . LOUCKS
1925
M.'. w.". J O H N W . NEILSON
1926
M.'. W.'. CHARLES N . FOWLER
1927
M.". W.". F E R R I S M . H I L L M.'.
;
W . ' . GEORGE F . BEEZLEY
1929
M.". W.". J A Y B . K I R K
1930
M . ' . W . ' . JOHN M . K I N K E L M.". W . ' . GEORGE
1928
1932
O . FOSTER
1933
M.'. W . ' . J A M E S A. CASSLER
1934
M.'. W.'. OTTO
1935
R.
SOUDERS
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND M A S T E R S .
District VERN H A M L I N CHARLES E . V A I L BENJAMIN MILES
C . GREENFIELD
J.
KEETON
No.
District
No.
4 7
WILLIAM
8
HARRY
9
WALTER A . W A L L E R S T E D T
46
F . REECE
Ci/ARENCE E . J O N E S V.
KNAPP
42
43 44
10
FRANK O. RENNER
47
LEO S . LARGE
13
CLAUD E . S M I T H
49
HARVEY G . LOWRANCE
16
MERRITT
LEWIS
18
JOHN
LEO
C.
LUCAS
S . GECKELER
YALE
R. HUTTON
20
C H A R L E S A.
FLOYD S . ECORD
23
WILLIAM
C E C I L R . CARR
24
HARRY E .
SYLVESTER
L . ROGERS
27
GLEN A . G I L B E R T
57
RALPH
SHARP
28
RALPH L . DICKEY
58
MCDANIEL
29
CLINTON
LONG
62
30
WILLIAM
E . LEDBETTER
63
ROY C. F O W L E R
31
WILLIAM
H . ELLIOTT
66
J . HENRY G I L E S
32
HOBART M . D A N I E L S O N
67
EWIN
34
CHARLES D. MClLREE
68
JOHN A. H E T Z E L
35
AUSTA L . P A H S O N S
69
CHARLES
36
VERNE
37
JAMES ALLEN
THOMAS
B.
S.
A.
FOREST
LEROY
GUY FRED
JAMES
A. WEYH
L. FALKNEH W.
RICKARD
E. RUTH L . GRAY
WILLIAM CLAUDE
C. BROWN, S . MOORE
JR
FOSTER
51 52
C.
MCCORMICK
CROSSWHITE
E.
DYATT
53 54 56
71 72
38
ZEDDIE F . SPROUT
74
39
J A M E S H . TRICE
75
41
ARTHUR
76
R.
ECKMAN
1936-37.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
KANSAS.
GRAND REOTTESENTATFVES.
Alabama Arizona Arkansas British Columbia California Canada Colombia Colorado Cuba Delaware District of Columbia Ecuador England Florida Georgia Guatemala Honduras Idaho Illinois Ireland Kentucky Louisiana Maine Manitoba Maryland Massachusetts Mexico (York G.". L.'.) Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska Nevada New Brunswick New Hampshire New York North Carolina North Dakota Nova Scotia Ohio Oregon Panama Philippine Islands Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan
M.'. W.' . J O H N M . K I N K E L . W.' . CLAUD F . YOUNG. W.' . HARVEY G . LOWRANCE. W.' . JOHN A . H E T Z E L . M.'. W.' . W M . EASTON HUTCHISON. M.'. W.' . GEORGE O . FOSTER. W." . ELLSWORTH B . S E W E L L , JR. W.' . LAUREN DALE RIGG. W.' . ROY H . C L O S S E N . W.' . ELMER S . NANCE. M.'. W.". FERRIS M . HILL. M.'. W.'. JAY B . KIRK. R.". W.". ALBERT K . WILSON. M.'. W / . ELMER F . STRAIN. W.' . GLICK FOCKELE. W." . GEORGE A . BLAKESLEE. W.' . FRANK D . S P E R R Y . W." . T O M S T A U T H . M.'. W.'. C H A K L E S I N . FOWLEK. R.I'.W." . HENRY S . BUZICK, J R . ' W. . ROBERT H . ' MONTGOMERY. W. . HOMER T . HARDEN. M.'. W. . RICHARD E . BIRD. , W. . B . HAROLD G R O F P . W. . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND. M.'. W. . WILLIAM L . B U R D I C K . R . ' . W. . ALBERT K . WILSON. W. . K E N N E T H N. POMEROY. W. . GEORGE HARMAN. W.V DOUGLAS A . MEREDITH. W.' EARL T . PYLE. W.' F R A N K M. YEOMAN. W.' HARRY E. PEACH. \ M.'. W.' JAMES A. CASSLER. M.'.W." . GEORGE P . BEEZLEY. W. . R. NELSON LONG. â&#x20AC;¢ W. . BRUCE GRIFFITH. M.". W. '. J O H N MCCULLAGH. W. . P H I L I P EUGENE STOTLER. R.'. W.' . CHARLEY B . E R S K I N E . W.' JAMES E . PORTER. W.' ROY G. SHEARER. W.' . MARION M . MILLER. W.' . HARRY D . EVANS. W.' . JAMES H . TRICE.
PROCEEDINGS
Scotland South Australia South Carolina
OF THE
JM[.'. M.". M.'.
Tasmania Tennessee
M.".
Utah Washington Western Australia West Virginia Wisconsin
M.'.
W.". W.'. W.". w.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'.
February.
HARVEY O . DAVIS. RICHARD W . EVANS. OTTO R . SOUDERS. CHARLES A . LOUCKS. B E N S . PAULEN. OSCAR A . BROWN. G I L E S H . LAMB. H A Y N E A . DERMID. CLARENCE M . CROSBY. STANFORD M . SMART. THOMAS G. F I T C H .
M.". W . ' . J O H N W . N E I L S O N .
M.". w . ' . J A M E S H . WENDORFF.
PAST M A S T E R S . ASA
T.
HOGE
No.
HARRY YORK J A M E S E . PORTER WILLIAM H . HINRICHS.... HOLMES W . HAVILAND WILLIAM H . QUAKENBUSH ARTHUR E . HUDDLESTON WALTER S . H U F F . . . . DERBY S H A R P E
EARL L . LYON JOHN H . P A R K E K J O H N G. B A U M , J R
WARREN E . A K E B S EUGENE C . O W E N S FRED H U F F M A N
ORVAL E . MOON HARRY E . P E A C H CARL H . MARX MERRILL G . STOVER
JOSEPH E . MCMULLEN N A T H A N B . THOMPSON....
EDWARD J. C A M P H A L E B . BLAIR WILLIAM C . HARDING GEORGE HARMAN GLICK FOCKELE LOID Z . KIRBY CABL H . M O O K E DwiGHT M. N U M B E R S
2 3 3 3 3 5 6 6 8 8 8 9 10 10
10 10 10 12 12 12 12 14 15 15 17 17 18 18 19 21 27 31 32 37
LEO N . G I S H ALBERT W . WARD DAVID E . TAYLOR LEWIS
H.
No 38
CARNAHAN
CHARLES W . GARRISON IVOR E . DAVIS ELLSWORTH B . SEWELL, JR. H U G H B . MCGRATH VERNON T . NICHOLSON.... RICHARD H . CRAVENS DON R. MAXWELL ROBERT H . MONTGOMERY.. ELMER S . N A N C E G L E N N E . WILLIAMS RAYMOND D E L O N G J A M E S A . WILLIAMS LESTER J. PILCHER L E R O Y SICKLE WALTER V. THOMPSON.... THEODORE O . WEHRLE CHARLES O . VARNER F R A N K D . LOGSDON CHARLES A. REMY J O H N J. CUNNINGHAM.... WILLIAM D . GRIMES STANLEY H . GRAHAM ELBERT S . SLAGLE CHARLES I. MORRIS
HARRY E. ATCHISON JAMES B . D E V I E R VERLIN MCCONNELL
HARRY D. EVANS J A M E S C . EPLEY WILLIAM NELSON
39 39 42 44 51 51 51 56 60 60 63 63 63 63 65 66 68 68 70 74 74 80 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 88 88 90
GRAND
1936-37.
LODGE OF
KANSAS.
9
90
AUGUST W . S C H 0 N E M A N . N O . 147
RALPH J . KENNEDY
94
HOMER M. S P E N C E R WALTER E . B E R T R A M
95 97
J O S E P H H . BURKERT PERRY E . MILLER
147 150
DUANE FISK PERCY F . NEUTMAN WILLIAM R . PATTY
97 97 97
DAVID H . K U R T Z CLARENCE E . T H O M P S O N
150 155
L E S T E R J. H U R T WILLIAM J. ZIMMERMAN
155 157
FRANK P . M C C O L L U M
97
CARLTON F . L A L I C K E R
157
KING H WILBER ROBERT ROY G.
97 97 97 98
WERNER
JAMES
ALLEN
. JOLLIEFFE E . ROBBINS COOPER SHEARER
No.
ARTHUR EDSON
98
MONTE J . S W E E T FRED W . S M I T H
99 99
CHARLES M . U L S H GLEN CHAMBERLAIN W I L L G . PRICE CHENAULT C . GENTRY.... GEORGE M . A S H F O R D HARRY E . W I L S O N ROY H . CLOSSEN
99 99 99 99 99 99 102
B . LEVIN
158
LESLIE w . L O N G
158
JOHN B . RULE W I L L I A M J . STRAYER LOUIS H . MCCAIN
158 158 164
RoscoE E. PETERSON
167
HARRY E . SUTTON GEORGE G . H U L T Q V I S T
171 172
JOHN M . K U B I N
172
JOHN
F . PERDUE
172
ALBERT C. S K I N N E R ELMER L. N E P T U N E
173 173
WILBUR C . MARKLEY THEODORE A . W E N D T L A N D J O H N H . MATTICE
173 174 176
176 176
ARTHUR L. SEVERANCE....
102
L O Z E N E CASTOR NEWMAN E . HALL J O H N R . LOUDEN
105 105 105
A . HUGH S E L D E N EDWARD M . S I M P S O N
EARL E . P A L M E R ELLIS F I N K
108 110
J. CLINTON L I T T L E
179
LEWIS M. SCHRADER
179
WILLIAM R . ICE JACK VANSICKLE
114 114
CULLEN S. C A S S I D Y
181
MYLES F . P E M B E R
117
EDWARD F . L A N E ROY P . H A L L J O H N W . KUCHERA WILLIAM F . SHEA LESTER W . BURNETT WILLIAM B . ECKLEY HARRY L . BURNETT EARL T . PYLE H. GLENN MANNING CLIFTON G . COX : CLARK S . MUNSELL
117 117 128 133 133 133 133 134 139 139 139
A L B E R T J. CLYDESDALE.... J O H N A. R U M M E L CHARLES TUSTIN L I N C O L N BALLOU
181 186 187 190
CLAUD G. Y A U G H G E R
140
ODIE L . BATEMAN
140
DONALD
K.
KERR
179
ALVA J . BOGUE
195
E L M E R GARD ANDREW FEIL
197 197
CARL D . B O W E R
199
CARL W . H E L M I C K THEODORE C . C O N K L I N
201 201
PRANK A . M C W I L L I A M S . . JAMES R. D U G A N
201 207
A N D R E W U . THORNBURG..
207
FRANK L. P O S T
212
TOM
222
STAUTH
A. LEWIS OSWALD
140
MERLE
W I L U A M S. DIX FREDERICK M . PUTTKOFF..
142 142
RICHARD W . E V A N S
CARL F . HARDER
144
F R A N K B . SPERRY VIRGIL P. M C K I N N E Y R A L P H P . BEATTY EARL L . MAGATHAN
146 146 146 147
E.
SMITH
222
222
E L B Y O . LOLLAR
222
CECIL E . D A V I S EDWARD O. T H O M P S O N . . . .
222 222
W I L L I A M C . BABCOCK W A L T E R C . WESTACOTT....
222 223
B . HAROLD G R O F F
225
PROCEEDINGS
10 FRANK M. Y E O M A N
N o . 230
JOE J . MORRIS M E R Y L E C . HOLCOMB CHARLES S . ADAMS
230 230 231
JOHN E . YORK LUTHER C. KISSICK ALFRED G. CARLISLE JACOB H . MOORE FRANK E . MCCURDY
236 238 238 244 250
FRANK A . S Y M N S
250
RALPH
A.
PATTERSON
IRVING P . B E L D E N JOHN M E I S I N G E R ADOLPH
JASTER
250
250 251 252
OF THE
February,
J A M E S A . MAGEE N o . 303 V E R N E T T E H . COBB 303 RICHARD M . ADENAUER... 303 GIFFORD M . BOOTH 303 RAY L . RUTHRAUFF 303 GEORGE M . L O W R Y 303 WAVERLY S . PIPER 303
FRED L . L I T T L E
303
H E N R Y G . SEELYE ALVA L . MCDANIEL C L I N E C . CURTISS JOSEPH B . KUSKA WILLIAM A . THOMPSON.. H E R M A N H . MEYERS W I L L I A M A. W E I K A M P . . . . OLIVER T . S I M P S O N F R E D GOYETTE
303 303 306 306 307 307 311 311 315
CLARENCE S T A N L E Y
318
ARTHUR L . S M I T H
254
W I L L I A M C . RADKE WADE H . GOSNEY GILBERT S . HAYES
254 258 265
LESLIE L . H U L L
265
ADDISON
ALLEN W . GILLAM EDGAR H . WRIGHT
265 268
LLOYD E . H O K E S. PUHR
322
HENRY L. G A M E S RUDOLPH M . T E S K E
269 269
RODNEY E . R O S E
333
ALVA C. ZIMMERMAN EARL E . MEILS
269 269
ARCHIE F . W I S E ANDREW G. S M A L L
269 269
F R A N K W . ROYER E L L I S E . ROBINSON ALVA L . SWEARINGEN R U F U S S . CRAVENS E A R N E S T A . CROWLEY
270 271 272 272 272
ORVAL D . E V A N S W A L T E R F . COLBURN W A L T E R P . REGIER DAVE G . R O T H OTTO H . ROLLER HARRY G . VETTER J O H N J. A L L E N R. N E L S O N L O N G WILLIAM M . GLENN F R A N K L I N A. D E A N CHARLES C. SAMUELS D . CLARKE KELLY C. R O D N E Y P R I N G L E DOUGLASS A . MEREDITH.. JOSEPH COWAN SAMUEL G. WILES
337 344 346 346 346 346 346 348 352 357 364 366 367 369 369 371
CLARENCE F . W R I G H T
374
AARON T . S T U C K E Y
272
W . FLOYD WOODS IRA SCOTT
273 275
JOSEPH
B.
MARSHEL
322
322
THEODORE T . S M I T H
277
LEONARD C. GOFF
278
AUDLEY F . BRADLEY HARRY F . D O U G H E R T Y
286 290
WILLARD J. W I N T E R S J A M E S R . HENDERSON
290 295
HARRISON W . WILKISON..
ERNEST W . M I L L E R . . .
295
F.
FRANK
295
RALPH M. HARDER
378
ROBERT G. M A R K E L L
297
CHARLES A.
297
DEE R I C K A R D OSCAR A . BROWN E R N E S T L . OGLE HARVEY A . THOMAS CARL F . HERTLEIN
378 383 388 389 394
CLAVE P . T.rai:
394
MELVIN C. COZENS ALBERT Y E N K E Y ROY H . CASSINGHAM
394 402 409
L.
TODD BAUGHER
HOWARD C. RAYNESFORD.. CHARLES
J.
NEWMAN
297 301
BRUCE G R I F F I T H RALPH C. M C C U T C H E O N . .
303 303
ALBERT DAVmS
303
BENJAMIN F . D U N K I N . . . .
303
DOUGLAS S. NEWELL
303
G U Y E . WARNER CHARLES HIEBSCH
374
376 378
1936-37.
GRAND
LODGE
ROY B A I R D H A R R Y L . GRIGG CHARLES A . WELLS ORLAND E . H A N S H A W
N o . 414 416 420 423
HENRY B . GiBBENS
427
E. DAVID L I N D E CLYDE S. S H E L L E Y
429 433
HAYNE A . DERMID
433
OF KANSAS.
11
ELMER C. B E E Z L E Y M A R I O N E . TRACY J A M E S C . SQUIER W I L L I A M H . ROBB ARTHUR R . FINLEY O T T O E . F'ERRY ERNEST C. F R I E S E N
N o . 433 433 439 442 444 444 445
LODGE R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S . Smithton
No.
1.—OTTO
E . LUCAS, M .
Leavenworth No. 2.—WILLIAM M . FOWLER, M . ; MILTON H . SNOOK, S. W . ; J O H N L . P R E H N , J . W . Wyandotte No. 3.—ROLLIE M . EADS, S. W . ; LYLE L. BRODDLE, J . W .
Kickapoo
M . ; RALPH
S.
MOURNING,
No. 4-—W. ROGER M A R T I N , p r o x y f o r M.
Washington
No.
5.—RICHARD
D . HOLDER, M . ; A U G U S T U S W . S E N G ,
S. W . Lawrence No. 6.—FRANK HAROLD M . H O U K , J .
E . JONES, M . ; G U Y H . PHILLIPS, S. W . ; w.
Union No. 7.—LESLIE E . J A E C K E , M . ; E D W A R D C . V E R B E K E , S . W . ; W E S L E Y J. B R O W N , p r o x y for J. w . Rising
Sun
No.
8.—WILLIAM
A . C L A R K , p r o x y for M.; GEORGE W .
CASSELL, p r o x y f o r J . W . Acacia King
No.
9.—HAROLD
S . PRESTON, M . ; FORREST L . NOLL, J . W .
Solorhon No. 10.—ALBERT L . S H O R T , M . ; F R A N K J. K I L L I L A Y , S. W . ; W A L T E R H . S C H R I M P F , J . W .
Jewell
No.
11.—VERNON
G . ZIPSE, M .
Emporia No. 12.—WILLIAM P . YEAROUT, M . ; CHARLES J. S. W . ; F R E D R . G R I F F I T H , J . W .
Nemaha
MOHLER,
No. IS.—ROY O. A L L E N , M .
Oskaloosa
No.
14.—JOHN
W . PETERSON,
M . ; HENRY
H . EHLERS,
S. W . Great
Bend
Lafayette
Topeka
No. No.
15.—DWIGHT
16.—ALBBIRT
D . CLARK, M . J. KRIG, M . ; HARRY SKLAR, S . W .
No. 17.—JOE M . CASEBIER, M . ; GEORGE E . COATS, S. W .
Ottawa No. 18.—ELZA C . S H E M W E L L , M . ; CLIFFORD O . BELL, S . W . ; H E N R Y E . NEWFIELD, J. w . Olathe
No.
19.—BENJAMIN
F . MURRAY, M . ; A. RAYMOND POWERS,
J. W . Circleville
Valley
No.
Falls
20.—CLARENCE
C . K L U S M I R E , J. W.
No. 21.—HOWELL D . W Y A T T , M .
]2
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Melvern No. 22.—FRANCIS T. JONES, J. W. Osage Valley No. 2^.—LISLE W . CHAMBERS, proxy for M. Ixmgton No. 26.—MAEION M . MILLER, proxy for M. Towanda No. SO.—FREDERICK H. KASENBERG, S . W . ; JAMES T . NYE, J. W. Arcana No. 31.—JEDEDIAH F . ASHCRAFT, J. W. Havensville Hiawatha
No. Sif—FRANK No. 35.—ELMER
Paola No. 37.—CHARLES
C . TULEY, proxy for M. EVANS, S . W .
H . CANFIELD, proxy for M.
Jala No. 38.—^VICTOR L. KiRK, M. Seneca No. 39.—NED C . MATHEWS, S . W . De
Soto
No. JfO.—EDWARD S . H E S S E N F L O W , M .
Holton No. 42.—LESTER M. WARK, M . Delphian No. ifU.—RICE LARDNER, proxy for M. Mackey
No. 48.—EDD CARR JEFFREYS, M .
Lake No. 50.—DAN VIERGEVER, S . W . Orient No. 51.—FRANK
C . MCCONNELL, M . ; NORMAN R . W H I T N E Y ,
S. W. Shawnee No. 5^.—GEORGE L . PROVINCE, M . Salina No. 60.—LEE
ROY V. COLLINS, M . ; ARTHUR C . FAGERSTROM,
J. W. La Cygne No. 61.—HOWARD L . CLARKE, M . ; P A S H A B . LEIVY, proxy
for J. W. Adams No. 63.—S. JOHN LOWERY, M . Wathena No. 6^.—KENNETH C . MILLER, M . Gardner No. 65.—JOSEPH D. MILLER, S. W. Burlington No. 66.—ALLEN W . REED, M . Frankfort No. 67.—LLOYD J. ELLIOTT, M. Hiram No. 68.—JOHN F . CUNE, M.; JOSEPH E. KERSHAW, S . W . ; THOMAS R. TREADWAY, J. W. Baxter No. 71.—FRED A. PETERS, J. W. Chetopa No. 75.—ELDON R . MILES, M . Mystic
Tie No.
7k.—HERMAN
W . RICE, M . ; E D W I N C . MCCBAY,
proxy for S. W. Wamego No. 75.—MAEK F . ROBERTS, M . White Cloud No. 78.—ROY M. GREEN, M. Corinthian
No. 79.—JOHN
Zeredatha
No.
S. W.
80.—GLEN
W . WALTON, M . K . WOODRING, M . ; GERALD N . REMY,
1936-37.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
13
Tuscan No. 82.—FLOYD O . M A N N , S . W . Sutton
No. 85.—CARL G . SAWIN, proxy for M.
Sunflower No. 86.—JAMES proxy for S. W. Eureka
E . FISHER, M . ; B E N J A M I N
F . HULL,
No. 88.—HARRY D . EVANS, proxy for M.
Golden Rule
No. 90.—HAROLD C. HURST, M.; F R A N K E . BRADY,
S. W. Marysville
No: 91.—DUANE
A. WENDELE, M .
Devon No. 92.—FLOYD E . RAMSEY, M . Girard No. 93.—JAMES D. STOREY, proxy for M. Harmony No. 94.—FRANKLIN H . HANNEKEN, TEALLE, S . W . Constellation No. 95.—WILLIAM PENTER, S. W. Delaware No. 96.—NOAH
M.;
HENRY
C.
H . LOFLIN, M . ; CHARLES H . CAR-
M . HOUCHIN, M .
Patmos No. 97.—ROBERT W . MANION, S. w . ; LLOYD R^ H U N T , J. w .
M . ; WESTON
P.
AYRES,
Benevolent No. 98.—JACOB A. REESE, M . ; J. HENRY GILES, S . W . ; S. EARL COFFENBERGER, J. W. Wichita No. 99.—GEORGE F. KERRICK, M . ; LEONARD A. WALCHER, S. W.; F R A N K L . HUXTABLE, J. W. Prudence
No. 100.—GEORGE R . FIELD, proxy for M.
Keystone N^o. 102.—CLEMENT A. REED, M . ; GROVER C . MAHLEY, S. w . ; LYLE C . IRVINE, J. W. Cedar No. 103.—EDD W . SLOAN, M . Frontier
No. 104.—JOHN
E . GILLETT, M .
Solomon City No. 105.—JAMES H . GREENOUGH, M . ; WILLIAM FARQUHARSON, proxy for S. W. Fidelity
No. 106.—ARLEY
P.
D . BURT, M . ; WARREN R . W I L L I S , J. W.
Fortitude No. 107.—ALBERT LER, J. W.
C . FITZSIMONS, M . ; GLEN W . W H I S T -
Winfield No. 110.—WILLIAM ? . WOOLDRIDGE, M . ; WALTER W . C U N NINGHAM, S. W.; EARL B . CROUCH, J. w . St. Johns No. lis.—DONALD SON, S. W.
U . GARWOOD, M . ; CLIFFORD C . ANDER-
Advance
No. 114.—CHARLES
C . SNEDEGAR, M .
Parsons
No. 117.—CHARLES
R . BOOKER, M .
Altoona No. 118.—FRANK proxy for S. W. Cherokee
No. 119.—CHARLES
G . DEAN, M . ; EVERETT E . MCNALLY, E . SHARP, M .
Halcyon No. 120.-—JESS D . SHRIVER, M . ; CHARLES E . SLAYMAKER, S. W.
14
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
Febraary,
Woodson No. 181.—NORMAN F . SCANLON, proxy for M. Clifton No. 122.—GREER M. WORLEY, S . W . Cawker
City No. 125.—LLOYD
Meridian
No. 126.—RALPH
Munden
K . CLAUSEN, M .
E . BRINKKUFF, M .
No. 128.—JOE WATERSON, M . ; CLARENCE E . STALEY, S . W .
Belleville
No. 129.—ROSS G. SWENSON, M.
Carson No. 132.—LEWIS
W . DAVIS, M . ; WILLIAM H . COX, J. W.
Crescent No. ISS.—FORREST R . LIVINGSTON, M . ; A M O S F . GILLILAND, S. W.; WILLIAM E . EVANS, J. W. Clay Center Lenexa
No. IS4.—CLARENCE
No. 135.—MAURICE
Cherryvale No. 1ST.—CHARLES SHAW, S . W . Sedgwick
H . ALQUIST, S . W .
W . BARTLESON, proxy for M.
No. 139.—HENRY
S. MCGINNESS,
M . ; ROBERT W .
G . HAYDEN, M .
Signal No. HI.—NORMAN R. SETTLE, M . Newton No. H2.—HAROLD T . DUNLAP, M . ; . H A R V E Y S. W.; J O H N A. HETZEL, proxy for J. W. Minneapolis
No. IJfS.—EVERETT E. LiNDSEY, M.
Crilead No. 144.—JOHN Mt. Vernon Ellsworth
H . SCHNELL, proxy for M.
No. H5.—NEIL
R . SHERRARD, M .
No. 146.—ALBERT H. REED, M .
Centre No. S. W. Thayer
i.47.—ROBERT L . DIETZ, M . ; EMORY A.
No. 149.—HARRISON
Wellington Douglass
GEABHAET,
M . MINNICH, M .
No. 150.—CLARENCE No. 151.—CHARLES
Leho No. 152.—WAYNE Lincoln No. S. W.
HAWBECKER,
E . NEWELL, M .
R . ALGER, proxy for M.
M . TRAYLOR, M .
154.—WALTER
A. LEWICK,
M . ; DORIS M . RALSTON,
Hope No. 155.—LESTER proxy for S. W.
F . W I N N , M . ; CLARENCE E . THOMPSON,
Dexter
No. 156.—LESLIE
G. NEWLIN, M .
Haven
No. 15T.—CLARENCE
KNOX, M .
Active No. 158.—WALTER A . SHUCK, S. W.; HAROLD E . MARTIN, J. W. Rohinson
No. 159.—CHARLES
M . ; HAZEN
F . MCKEE, M .
Saqui No. 160.—C. EDWARD CHILDERS, S . W . Atwood Farmers Lamed
No. l6Jt.—RALPH
L . WALTERS, M .
No. 166.—LLOYD V. BBaiGMAN, M. No. 167.—ARTHUR U N R U H , M .
T . SHAEFFER,
1936-37. Blue
GRAND
Rapids
Sterling
No.
No.
LODGE
169.—CLYDE
OF KANSAS.
15
D . FROST, M .
171.—WILLARD
L . BENNETT, M . ; F A Y K . GREEN, S . W .
McPherson No. 172.—LLOYD H . RUPPENTHAL, M . ; CLARENCE HODGES, S. w . ; B E N J . R I T T E N H O U S E , J . W . Belle
Plaine
No.
Western
Star
Prairie
Queen
Russell
No.
Burr
Oak
173.—GEORGE
O. HUNT, M .
No. 17^.—ELTON No.
L . POUNDS, proxy for M.
176.—DAVID
177.—BENJAMIN
No.
V. L I N N , J . W . W . WOOD, M .
178.—WILLIAM
S . CHADBOURNE, J. W .
Mt. Moriah
No. 179.—STARR A . CALVERT, J . W .
Lenora
181.—EARL
No.
A.
R . PALMER, M . ; CHARLES H . BILLS,
proxy
for J . W . Burrton
No. 182.—IRVIN L . MYERS, S. W .
Mountain
Slope
Pittsburg
No.
Onaga
No.
186.—EARL
187.—JAMES
No. 188.—FRANK
Newahcuba
Walnut
No.
Valley
Royal
L . SPROUL, M .
H . CARTER, M . G . FORCE, M . ; P A U L P . K R O H N , S . W .
189.—HENRY
D . HOCK, M .
No. 191.—GEORGE M . B Y A L , p r o x y f o r M.
No. 192.—JOSEPH E . TENER, M .
Hartford Hays
No. 19S.—HARRY M . VAUGHN, M .
No.
Madison
195.—WILLIAM
D . PHILIP, JR., M .
No. 196.—GUY M A Y E S , M .
Canton No. 197.—WILLIAM R . JONES, S. W . ; F R A N C I S F . S T E R L I N G , J . W . Blue
Hill No.
Norton
No.
Anthony
198.—CHARLES
Delphos
T . POSTER, M .
No.
202.—EDWIN
M . ; IRA H . SENCE,
S. W . ;
F . RICHARDSON, S . W .
No. 201t.—RALPH H . JONES, M .
Occidental
No.
207.-—WILLIAM
Z . HADLEY, M .
Branch No. 212.—IRVING L . LINDSAY, BARRON, S . W . ; R O Y H . PIPPINGER, J. W .
Grove
Sincerity
No. 213.—JOSEPH
No. 21if.—FRANK
C. S H O E M A K E R , p r o x y f o r M.
City No. 215.—ROY R. PROSCH, S. W .
Corner
Stone No.
No. 219.—CHARLES
220.—DEAN
M . ; LAFAYETTE
R . JONES, M .
Walnut Lewis
HAGER,
No. 200.—CLARENCE E . JONES, p r o x y for M .
Downs
Twin
W.
199.—GERALD G. B O W E R , M , ; H E R B E R T L . W R A Y , S . W .
Mulvane No. 201.—ARTHUR E . OWEN, HARRY T . F I S H E R , J. W .
Olive
M . ; CHARLES
M . MILLS, proxy for M .
D . JARVIS, J. W.
T.
16 8t.
PROCEEDINGS Bernard
OF THE
February,
No. 222.—FRED V. L A N E , M . ; HORACE H. W A T K I N S ,
S. W.; PAUL W. HARE, J. W. Joppa No. 223.—ARCHIE Siloam
G . SOWERS, M . ; E R N I E C . CODAY, J. W.
No. 225.—CHARLES
N . HOUGHTON, M . ; THOMAS H . H A H N ,
J. W. Dirigo No. 226.—CECIL L. ETTLEMAN, M . Salem No. 228.—JULIAN
J E N K I N S O N , proxy for M.
Vulcan No. 229.—VERNON E . BABCOCK, J. W. Ninnescah
No. 230.—JOHN
Long Island Greenleaf
J. HORRELL, J. W.
No. 232.-—ALFRED H . HIESTERMAN, proxy for M.
Clinton No. 233.—PAUL Axtell
S. OWEN, M .
No. 231.—JOHN
F . CLOVER, M .
No. 2S!t.—CHARLES
D . HARRISON, J . W .
Meriden
No. 236.—NORRIS S. REES, S . W .
Temple
No.
237.—THOMAS
R . LANDES, proxy for M.; LEWIS T .
COOK, proxy for J. W. Urbana No. 239.—ROBERT W . BURDICK, M . Linwood
No. 2Jtl.—JAMES
Miltonvale Waverly Tyrian
M . SMITH, M .
No. 2^2.—MARTIN
L . ALBERTSON, proxy for M.
No. 2JfJt.—MARTIN D . WILLIAMSON, M . No. 2^6.—WILLIAM
Whiting
L . HARP, M .
No. 250.—JOSEPH C. WADE, M .
Gaiva No. 251.—WAYNE Stafford
A. FLEMING, M .
No. 252.—ALBERT TUCKWOOD, M .
Ionic No. 251f.—ERLE A. NOBRIS, M. Westmoreland
No. 257.—OTIS
L . DOMENY, J . W.
Morton No. 258.—LAWRENCE H. AARON, M. Beattie
No. 259.—ELMER
Attica
J. ANDERSON, proxy for M.
No. 262.—CARL W. HEACOCK, M .
Charity
No. 263.—GLENN
Kilwinning
B . BODEN, M .
No. 265.—EDWIN
E . SCHAEFER, M .
Mount Zion No. 266.-—THOMAS A. CORKILL, S . W . Bourbon
No. 268.—GLEN R . WARD, S . W .
Mistletoe
No. 269.—KENNETH L . GIGER, S . W .
Quenemo
No. 270.—WILLIAM
Armourdale Kaw
No.
S. W.
J. HILLMON, J. W.
No. 271.—ARTHUR J. STANLEY, JR., M . 272.—GEORGE L. SouTHGATE, M.; R A L P H E . DUNCAN,
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No. 273.—GORDON M . LIGHT, M . ; ALDEN E . FLORY, S. W . ;
N E A L V . HORMEL, J. w .
Black
Diamond
Wehb
No.
No. 27If.—HARRY
275.—CLONE
P.
H . LOGHEAD, p r o x y f o r M .
TURNER, M . ;
HELMET
W.
BAHNMAN,
J. W. Ashland
No.
277.—HARRY
Cosmos No.
278.
Barney
279.—JAMES
No.
Millbrook
B . CHRISTMAN, S . W .
EDWARD W , S T R A N A T H A N , M . MCWILLIAMS, M .
No. 281.—IVAN S. MILES, M .
Alpha No. 282.—JESSE C. CRAGHEAD, M . ; R . T H E R O N F R Y , S . W . ; HARRY HALL, J. W. Preston No. 28S.—JAMBS L . S T R A W N , M . ; JOHN R. S H O U P , S . W . ; ARTHUR A N D E R S O N , J . w . Anthem
No.
28^.—HARRY
C . S H A R P E , p r o x y for M.
Argonia No. 285.—CHARLIE F . M E R I D I T H , M . ; GEORGE E . WAGNER, J. W. Lotus
No. 286.—ROY O. S P I L L M A N , M .
Emerald
No. 289.—THEODORE C. P R A T H E R , M .
Paradise
No.
290.—ELLERY
Beulah
No.
Glasco
No.
Kiowa
No. 293.—CHESTER
292.—JAMES
Comanche
L . TAYLOR, S . W .
291.—WARREN
No.
A. RUDE, M . H . CLEAVER, p r o x y for M .
L. PEW, M .
295.—BROWD
E . SWEENEY,
M . ; LESLIE
F.
SMITH,
S. W . Apollo No. 297.—FREDERIC J. HAMBURG, M . ; A R T H U R L . NEWCOMER, S. W . ; R U S S E L L L . S W I T Z E R , p r o x y f o r J . W . Samaria No. 298.—JOSEPH L . K Y N E R , M . ; DAVID A . LILJESTROM,
S. W . Cable
No.
Fargo
No. SOO.—MERRITT E . T O M L I N S O N , M .
Hamilton
299.—JOHN
No.
CLARK, M .
301.—ERNEST
E . STOWELL, M .
Gove City No. 302.—LAWRENCE
O . MAXWELL, proxy for M.
Albert Pike No. SOS.—DAVID B . NEWTON, S. W . ; LEO L . D A U G H E R T Y , J . W .
Avon St.
M . ; OREN
A.
CARTER,
No. 305.—GEORGE L. LiZER, M .
Thomas
Kansas Syracuse
No.
No. No.
S06.—OTHEL H . PRATT, M .
307.—THOMAS 309.—GEORGE
Naphtali No. 310.—FRANK MINGS, S . W .
D . MEYERS, M . R . SCHROLL, p r o x y for M. E . GIEBHART,
M . ; MELVIN
R. CUM-
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No. 311.—EDWARD
OF TBE
February.
T . M A N N I N G , M . ; EDWARD D . THUR-
MAN, S . W . ; SANDERS D. PAUL, J. W. Severance
No. 3iS.—TCHARLES A. DRAKE, M . ; RICHARD F . PETERS,
J. W." Virginia No. 315.—OTHO
P . LAMB, M .
Coolidge No. 316.—JOSEPH
H . CONARD, proxy for M.
Wallace No. 318.—LAURENCE Norwich
O . STANLEY, proxy for M.
No. 319.—VERNON E. RHOADS, M . ; JOSEPH H . TALBERT,
S. W. Goodland No. 321.—KARL J. BAUMGARTNER, M . Ben Hur No. 322.—HOWARD
L . SETTLE, M .
Horton No. 326.—FERDNAND
H . TORKELSON, M .
Hoyt No. 327.—GUY G. SALTS, S. W. Arcadia No. 329.—LLOYD C . JAMES, M . Hoisington
No. 331.—JOHN B. MCILWAINE, M .
Rob Morris No. 332.—WESLEY P . LEWIS, M. Bosedale No. 333.—FOREST G. Cox, M.; EARL D . FAVINGER, S. W . ; WILLIAM S. HARLAN, J. W.
Formosa No. 336.—Louis R. MOORE, M. Frederick
No. 337.—ALEXANDER
Kincaid No. 338.—EARL
BIEHLER, M .
L . LOMBARD, M .
Leoti No. 3it0.—ANDREW THOMPSON, M . Parker No. 341.—JOHN H . MITCHELL, M . Ashlar No. 3^^.—WALTER
E . BRANDENBERG, M .
Edna No. 3^5.—HUBERT W . FROMAN, M . ; JAMES E . BEECH, S . W .
Moundridge Spivey
No. 31f6.—RALPH V. CONOVER, M .
No. S^T.—CHARLES
W . TROLLOPE, M .
Hoxie No. 31/8.—CHARLES F . MONTEITH, J. W. Scammon No. $51.—Dio D. DAILY, M. Horace No. 352.—THEODORE W. HOWLAND, M . ; ARTHUR R . SHEDD, S. W.; H. MURRAY MARTIN, J. w . Wellsville No. 356.—LEON E. S M I T H , M . ; WILLIAM H . MOHERMAN, proxy for S. W.; KARL J. KYLE, J. W. Turon No. 358.—WILLIAM
Sylvan Jennings
P . F R A N K , M . ; LLOYD L . BOLES, J . W.
Grove No. 359.—RAYMOND No. S60.—ARTHUR
Geneseo No. 361.—JOHN
D . PEASE, M .
SHIMMICK, M .
F . WIGGINS, M . ; BYRON L . ADAMS, S . W .
Cuba No. 362.—FRANK SEFCIK, M .
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Valley Center No. 364.—PERRY T. RICKARD, M . ; WILUAM G . CARDELL, S. W.; MURL THOMPSON, J. W.
Plains No. 367.—CURTIS L . UTZ, proxy for M. Stohrville No. 368.—W. NELSON HAMILL, M . Roger E. Sherman No. 369.—EARL R. DUNCAN, M . Macksville No. 371.—FRED W . PARKER, M.i Grand View No. 376.—COLLIS P. LAMB, M . Zenda No. 378.—TOM D. MCVICKER, M . Grainfield No. 381.—HAZEN C. GRECIAN, M . Mc Donald No. 383.—FLOYD E . CRAIG, M . Protection
No. 38i.—S.
ELBERT MILLER, M . ; RALPH C . COFFELT,
S. W. Piper No. 385.—JOHN C. WISE, M. Tyro No. 386.—BENJAMIN H. DUNBAR, proxy for M. Spearville No. 388.—CLARENCE COLE, M . Freeport No. 389.—KENNETH TON, J. W.
G. MCGOVNEY, M . ; ROLLA D . BUR-
Natoma No. 390.—ROBERT P. DICKINSON, M . Mayetta No. 393.—EDSON J. LUNGER, proxy for M. Coats No. 394.—VAN DOUBEK, M . Saffordville No. 395.—ARTHUR D. SELVES, proxy for M. LAndsborg No. 397.—WILLIAM H . BOETTCHER, M . Isabel No. 400.—LEON E . THOMPSON, M . ; JOHN F . SHAFFER, S . W .
Wakartisa No. J,02.—WAYLAND B . PERRY, proxy for M. Saint Francis No. 404.—CLARENCE M . CROSBY, proxy for M. Hugoton No. 406.—OLIVER R . EBERHART, J. W. Arma No. 4O8.—JOE MOROZZO, proxy for M. Haviland No. 409.—FRANK
R . RINKEL, M .
Quinter No. 410.—RALPH C. CUNNINGHAM, J. W. Ensign No. 41S.—ELLSWORTH V. BRYAN, M.; K. WAYNE CASTEEL, S. w . ; JOSEPH E . MONTGOMERY, J. W .
Morland No. 414.—GEORGE N. TWELL, M . Sharon Springs No. 417.—ROY E. GAILEY, proxy for M. Codell No. 418.—WILLIAM T . WAVERLING, proxy for M. Delia No. 419.—HOWARD E . HOUCK, M . Elkhart No. 422.—FRED SUTTON, proxy for M. Selden No. 42s.—ROY HEDGE, M . Claflin No. 424.—RENUS A. JORDAN, proxy for M.
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No. ^27.—JOHN
OF THE
February.
H . MCGUIRE, M .
No. 429.—WESLEY L. FREEDLUM, M . ; CARL A. JOHNSON,
J. W. Goff No. 430.—EDGAR E. HOLSTON, proxy for M. Minneola No. 4S1.—CHARLEY G . GILLETT, M .
Deerfield
No. J,32.—MADISON T. DOWNING, M.
Bestor G. Brown No. ifSS.—A. JAMES K I N G , M . ; VICTOR K . GASKILL, S. w . ; WILLIAM J. KIRKLAND, J. w .
Overland Park No. J,S6.—SAMUEL C. MUSGRAVE, M. West Gate No. iS8.—OLIVER M . HUNTER, M . Beaumont No. 439.—JAMES W . WASSON, proxy for M. Bendena No. 440.—ALBERT CLARK, proxy for M. Rexford
Stanley
No. 442.—WILLIAM
J. WATT, M .
No. 444.—VERNON W . MYERS, J. W.
Hutchinson No. 445.—WALTER N . MUNDELL, S . W . ; CLARENCE J. HOUSTON, J. W.
Satanta
No. 446.—JOHN R. CUMMINGS, proxy for M.
Kingsdown
No. 447.—MAURICE E . SHUFELBERGER, M .
Grinnell No. 448.—MERRITT YALE, proxy for M. RECAPITULATION.
Grand Officers present Sub-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). District Deputy Grand Masters present Representatives of Lodges present.. (Exclusive of any Grand or Past Elective Grand Officers, District Deputy Grand Masters, or Past Masters). Total representation in Grand Lodge Grajid Representatives present Number of Lodges represented Number of Lodges not represented
16 7 19 ..271 48 418 779
58 294 153
Total number of Lodges on rolls
447
Fraternally submitted, ROBERT H . MONTGOMERY, HARRY V. K N A P P , ALVA L . SWEARINGEN, ASA T . HOGE, TOM STAUTH,
Committee.
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ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER.
M.". W.'. JAMES H . WENDORFF delivered the following address which, on motion, was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: To The M.'. W.\ Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: BRETHREN :
I extend to each of you a cordial and fraternal greeting. We are assembled again in Annual Communication to render an account of our stewardship and to renew our faith in Masonry. We bring you a report of the w^ork that has been done during the year and we ask you to scrutinize it. We solicit your suggestions to guide our efforts in the future. As individual members of the Order we should take an accounting of our own lives and conduct and see what we have done for the benefit of mankind. Has our life budget been balanced, or are we "in the red," so to speak? Have w^e embraced the opportunities that have appeared before us to render aid to the poor and afflicted and have we utilized the faculties that God has given us, in the service of mankind? As Masons our obligations extend far beyond the wearing of an emblem of the Order, attending lodge meetings, or carrying a receipt for dues. There are three great duties which, as a Mason, we should inculcate: To God, our neighbor and ourselves. God is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent and we should always fear Him, revere Him, love Him and worship Him, ever being grateful for our existence and the many blessings He has bestowed upon us. To our neighbors is our next duty. "For no man liveth unto^ himself." Man alone is but a mere reed, feeble and helpless. A needle, a drop of poison, or a noxious vapor suffices to deprive him of life. Yet he thinks and reflects, reasons and considers. "How sublime is man; how noble in reason, how infinite in faculties; in form and movement how express and admirable and in apprehension how God-like." Though bountiful Nature makes ample provision for all her creatures, man is compelled to rely on his own efforts and the assistance of his fellow-man in his struggles to reach higher states of civilization and perfection. From the moment when he first breathes the breath of life, until he sinks into the great ocean of eternity, he requires protection, support and assistance. It is, therefore, but right and just that he should discharge the same obligations to others that he requires of them. Man, therefore, owes to man a duty, a debt. To aid, help and assist his fellow-man is the bond of his life created contemporaneously with his birth, maturing daily during his life and liquidated only at his death.
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There should be no drones in the hives of Nature, but all should be industry and harmony. Energy, progress and development should characterize all huznah existence and no man should attempt to evade his just and natural responsibilities. The elevation of mankind and the betterment of the human race should be the earnest desire of every human being. Wherever he finds work for his hands to do, he should do it, and wherever his services a r e required t o lift up the fallen or support the weak, they should be freely and cheerfully given. Though his lot may be humble in the walks of life, and his path difficult to travel, yet in the sight of his God he is the peer of any of his fellow-beings. And then, to ourselves: We should industriously improve our time and talents. Masonry presents an open field for activities of life; not alone should we devote our time to committing to memory the ritual of our Order and the secret work, but we should take an active p a r t in social welfare, and the administration of our government. We are living in a rapidly changing age, and we should guard with jealous concern our inestimable heritage of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Masonry desires to make men good men, and good men better men, but if we are not surrounded by suitable environment all our efforts w^ill be in vain. Republics a r e disappearing from the earth and with them religious liberty and freedom of thought and conscience. I n some of the countries ruled by dictators Masonry is suppressed and abolished, and the conditions for social welfare and moral improvement do not exist. I t is true that "In the State we should be quiet and peaceful citizens, true to our government and just to our country," but we should assume sufficient concern in our government to afford opportunity to practice those Masonic virtues of brotherly love, relief and truth. Let us, therefore, be true and faithful to the tenets of our Order t h a t the good v/e m a y accomplish in this life will be not only reflected upon ourselves, our neighbors and posterity but will be in furtherance of the divine will of the great Creator of Heaven and Earth. NECROLOGY.
During the past year Death, the Grim Reaper has silently summoned 1,081 of our brothers to t h a t Supreme Lodge above, t h a t House not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens. Among those called was our venerable and faithful brother, M.'. W.'. MARION KELLOGG BRUNDAGE, who served us as Grand Master in
1910. His life was a fine example to emulate and his memory is a benediction to every member of the Order in Kansas. Our worthy Brother MOSES H. COLE, for many years a member of the Finance Committee, was among those chosen to receive their reward for t h e good use made of their time and talents. Their presence will be greatly missed a t the meetings of our Grand Lodge a s well a s by the brethren of their respective lodges.
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GRAND ORATOR.
I Bjn pleased to inform the brethren that I extended an invitation to Brother HOWARD T . HILL, member of Acacia Lodge No. 9, to deliver t h e Annual Oration and he has graciously consented to do so. His profession and experience convince me that we will receive a splendid address and I congratulate the brethren on t h e opportunity of hearing this capable member of our Order. I bespeak for him your careful attention a t two o'clock this afternoon. EXEMPLIFICATION OF WORK.
Patmos Lodge No. 97, of El Dorado, h a s accepted an invitation to exemplify the Third Degree in dramatic form in this room at 7:30 o'clock this evening under the direction of W.'. HARVEY O. DAVIS, Lecturer. LECTUREES.
At the Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas in February, 1936, the subject of Lecturers was referred to the Council of Administration. At a meeting of the Council of Administration held in the City of Topeka immediately after the adjournment of the Grand Lodge the matter of Lecturers w a s taken up by the Council of Administration, and three Lecturers wrere appointed: W.*. HARVEY O. DAVIS, of Anthony; W.". STANFORD M . SMART, of Zenda, and W.'. CHARLES A. WELLS, of Lecompton. Brothers DAVIS and SMART
were to be on the usual expense and per diem basis, and Brother WELLS was to receive a salary of $1,800 and expenses for his services as a full time Lecturer. As only $2,000 was appropriated for per diem and expenses for Lecturers, it was obvious that additional money would be required t o p a y the expenses and salary of the full time Lecturer and accordingly a resolution was passed by the Council of Administration appropriating such additional amount a s would be required t o p a y Brothers DAVIS and SMART their expenses and per diem a s Lecturers, and also to pay Brother WELLS his salary of $1,800 and his expenses. Brother WELLS has devoted his entire time to attending such District Meetings a s were assigned to him and visiting weak lodges and those in arrears In their per capita tax, endeavoring to create more interest and enthusiasm in the weak lodges and t o encourage lodges in arrears to pay their per capita tax. I believe the services of a full time Lecturer and adviser of the subordinate lodges have been a great help to our Order in Kansas and I recommend the continuance of his services a s a full time Lecturer. I believe the appropriation of money to pay the salary and expenses of the full time Lecturer should be made by the Grand Lodge and I therefore recommend that such an appropriation be made a t the same time and in the same manner as other appropriations are made.
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FIFTY YEAR BUTTONS.
During the past year, eighty-five Fifty Year Buttons have been presented to brethren whose service has continued for fifty or more years in a Masonic lodge and it has been my pleasure to present some of them. On many occasions members from adjoining lodges have been invited to witness the ceremony and the event has been of much interest and enjoyment to all present. It is a fine compliment to faithful brethren, and an inspiration to the younger members and assists us in making more acquaintances and creating stronger friendships. I heartily recommend the continuance of this practice, feeling that one who has been loyal to the Order for fifty years is entitled to some token or evidence of his long continued service. DISPENSATIONS.
Several dispensations have been granted during the past year. Some of them have been granted for the purpose of electing and installing officers in the subordinate lodges to fill vacancies caused by the death or removal of the officers, and some for the purpose of installing officers subsequent to the date fixed by the By-Laws. Others were granted to confer degrees out of time where the brother w^as leaving for the purpose of attending school at some distant point and did not expect to return soon, or where the brother w^as engaged in some employment out of the State and his return was uncertain, to establish the legal status of good faith action and a t times other than as provided by law, such as the holding of Annual Communications and the suspension of members. In one instance Special Dispensation was issued to Apollo Lodge No. 297, of Ellis, to hold a special open air communication on Round Mount, situate five miles west of Ellis, and to confer the Third Degree on a brother at such communication on June 3, 1936. I had the pleasure of attending the meeting and witnessed the Third Degree conferred on a brother by M.'. W.". CHARLES N . FOWLER. P a s t Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, in a very dignified and impressive manner. There was a good attendance at the communication and all present seemed to have a most enjoyable time. .
DISTRICT M E E T I N G S .
There are seventy-six Masonic Districts in the State and a meeting has been held in each district under the supervision of a District Deputy Grand Master, a t which one of our Lecturers was present and gave such instruction in the work as was deemed necessary. These meetings are of material assistance to Masonry in Kansas. The officers of the subordinate lodges are not only instructed in the work of conferring the degrees, but much valuable
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information regarding the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, the rules, usages, customs and landmarks of Masonry is imparted by the Lecturer. These meetings are also attended by many members in addition to the officers of the district, and as they meet and mingle together they become better acquainted and form lasting friendships. I heartily approve of these District Meetings. CHANGES OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
During the year three vacancies have occurred in the office of District Deputy Grand Master. In District No. 5, R.'. W.". OTTO E . PERKY asked to be relieved on account of illness and R.'. W.'. THOMAS E . LOUGH, of Stanley Lodge No. 444, was appointed to fill the unexpired term. In District No. 28, R.'. W.'. PHILLIP D . ERDMAN moved away and R.'. W.'. RALPH A. SHARP, of Moline Lodge No. 267, was appointed t o fill t h e office for the remainder of the year. In District No. 53, R.'. W.'. HULBEKT G. LOCKARD resigned and
I appointed R.'. W.'. CHARLES FOSTER, of Atwood Lodge No. 164, to fill the vacancy for the imexpired term. The District Deputies have been a great help to me during the past year. ' Their duties have been numerous, demanding much of their time and attention, but they have each met the requirements cheerfully and faithfully. I heartily approve of this system of helpful supervision. I wish to express my sincere appreciation of the loyal service which each of the District Deputies has given. They have been industrious, and faithful to every trust and have extended me the utmost kindness and courtesy in the discharge of their duties. INSTALLATION OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS.
W.'. A. GLEN KINCAID, who was appointed Grand Senior Steward, was not present a t the time of his appointment and at my request he was installed by the Master of Wathena Lodge No. 64, on April 15, 1936. Brother JOSEPH R . BURNS, who was appointed Grand Chaplain, was not present a t the time of his appointment, and a t m y request he was installed by the Master of Sunflower Lodge No. 86, of Wichita, on July 14, 1936. BUILDING P R O J E C T S .
But one building permit has been granted during the year. Kingsdown Lodge No. 447, of Kingsdown, purchased a vacant bank building for $1,500 and desired to remodel suitably for a meeting place for the lodge. I t was estimated that the material to remodel the building would cost about $500 and the work of skilled labor would cost about $100. The lodge now has on hand between $800 and $1,000 and the brothers belonging to the lodge are will-
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ing to contribute their labor in doing most of the rough work in the remodeling of the building and in addition thereto the brethren are willing t o advance sufficient money to make up the balance of the purchase price and cost of the remodeling. When completed the lodge will have a tenant for part of the building who will pay $15 per month, which can be applied on the indebtedness incurred in the remodeling of the buUding. Plans of the building and the remodeling have been submitted to me in accordance with By-Law 143. The project, including the financing, seemed to be within the lodge's ability, and approval of the same was gflven. LAYING OF CORNER-STONES.
On June 4, 1936, I attended a meeting of Grand View Lodge No. 376 and assisted in the laying of the comer-stone of the Municipal Building in Bucklin. Considerable rain fell on that day but the rain ceased falling in the afternoon long enough for the ceremony of lajring the comer-stone. Just after the completion of the ceremony it began raining again and came forth in copious quantities, which was most acceptable and pleasing to the inhabitants of t h a t p a r t of the State. Most courteous treatment and fraternal greetings were extended me and a fine spirit of cooperation among the citizens and members of the Order seemed to pervade the whole community. I t was, indeed, a pleasure to attend this ceremony. On July 15, 1936, I was accompanied by M.'. W.". ELMER F . STRAIN, Grand Secretary, to Mankato, where we opened the Grand Lodge on the First Degree at seven o'clock P.M. for the purpose of laying the comer-stone of the new Jewel County Court House being constructed in that city. There were present the Grand Master, the Grand Secretary and the Grand Senior Warden. Other stations and places were filled by the officers of Mankato Lodge No. 87. The procession w a s formed and proceeded to the location of the court house where the comer-stone was laid in due and ancient form, in the presence of many brothers and many citizens of the community. The utmost courtesy and kindness were extended to your Grand Officers and a fine spirit of harmony and cooperation prevailed among the brothers and the citizens of the community. On September 28, 1936, Douglass Lodge No. 151 laid the corner-stone of the Municipal Building of the City of Douglass. I was present and assisted in the ceremony. Every courtesy was shown me. Many were present and witnessed the ceremony. On October 30, 1936, I drove to Sabetha, accompanied by M.'. W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN, Grand Secretary, and W.". CHARLES
A. WELLS, Lecturer, where we opened the Grand Lodge on the First Degree with the Grand Master, the Grand Secretary and the Lecturer present. The other places were filled by the officers of Sabetha Lodge No. 162. The purpose of the session of the Grand Lodge was t h e laying of the comer-stone of the Post-office Building in the City of Sabetha, then under construction. The procession was formed and we proceeded to the location of the new Postoffice Building where the comer-stone of the building was laid in
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due and ancient form. Music was furnished by the High School Band of the City of Sabetha, and the Boy Scouts assisted in directing the procession from the lodge room to the post-office and return. The weather was very fine and pleasant and there were a great many present who witnessed the ceremony. The Department a t Washington sent a representative to participate in the proceedings. The most courteous treatment and kindness were accorded the Grand Officers and a fine spirit of harmony, friendship and cooperation was visibly present throughout the whole period of the ceremony. On November 11th the comer-stone of the new United States Post-office Building at Hoisington was laid by M.'. W.'. OTTO R . SOUDERS with the assistance of the brethren of Hoisington Lodge No. 331. The reports indicate that all preliminary arrangements and the ceremony were well handled. I regret that I could not attend and appreciate the service of all those who assisted in carrying out the order. GRAND REPRESENTATn'ES.
As a result of correspondence interchanged with other Grand Jurisdictions, the following changes in Grand Representatives to fill vacancies have been made: Costa Rica JORGE HERRERA Alajuela Delaware New York Ohio Salvador
DANIEL F . FASNACHT HUBERT A. NEWTON JAMES W . MORGAN NAZARIO SORIANO
Arkansas
HARVEY G. LOWRANCE
British Columbia
J O H N A. HETZEL
Guatemala
GEORGE A. BLAKESLEE
Idaho Ireland
TOM STAUTH HENRY S. BUZICK, JR
Manitoba
B. HAROLD GROPF
Maryland
ARTHUR H. STRICKLAND
Quebec
HARRY D . EVANS
Saskatchewan
JAMES H . TRICE
Utah
HAYNE A . DERMID
Wilmington Brooklyn Jackson San Salvador Thayer
Newton Muscotah
Dodge City Sylvan Grove Topeka
Kansas City Pleasanton
Medicine Lodge Wichita
THE MASONIC HOME.
The Masons of Kansas may well feel proud of their Masonic Home. It has been a pleasure to work with the Board of Directors in the management of the Home during the past year. M.'. W.'. THOMAS G . FITCH, as usual, has devoted much of his time and energy to looking after the management of it. Much credit is due to Brother RALPH D . COTTON and his able assistants in the operation of the Home and caring for and looking after the members. No trouble or friction has existed in the Home and satisfaction and contentment seem to be the watchwords.
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OF THE
February.
Notwithstanding the rise in price of food products the maintenance per capita is less than it was for the year 1935, however the same high class service was gfiven as during previous years. Great care should be exercised in recommending needy and destitute persons for admission to the Home. Certain rules necessarily must be foUow^ed in order to maintain order and discipline and carry out the objects and purposes of our Home. One of the rules is t h a t no person will be admitted who is not able to care for himself or herself, or who requires the services of an attendant. Such persons will not knowingly be admitted, but now and then a person is recommended for admission by lodges without sufficient investigation to determine the health of the applicant, and the Home finds that it has a member on its hands who requires hospital treatment. This, of course, means an additional expense. While the Home wishes to help all needy and destitute persons, it can accommodate only such persons as its facilities will permit. The best care and food are provided for those who are in the Home and the kindest of consideration is extended to them. All of the children of The Kansas Masonic Home attend the public schools of Wichita, and at the present time there are sixteen in the high school. Everything possible is being done to furnish the aged and infirm a comfortable home and to supply the parental influence and guidance for the young so essential to youth. The Home furnishes ample opportunity for the practice by our brothers of the Masonic virtues, charity and hospitality, and I urge you to visit the Home while you are here in Wichita. Endowments given to the Home are thankfully received and wisely managed and donations by wrill or gift are graciously solicited. OFFICIAL VISITATIONS.
One of the very pleasant and agreeable privileges of a Grand Master is t h a t of visiting subordinate lodges. During the year I have made as many visitations as my time permitted. These visitations are always a happy diversion from the usual routine and tasks of everyday life. A few of them deserve special mention. On April 17, 1936, the lodges in Masonic District No. 3 gave a reception in my honor at which many distinguished members of the Craft were present. It was my privilege to attend a meeting of Kaw Lodge No. 272, in Kansas City, given in the honor of W.'. ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND. He was extended a most cordial and enjoyable reception by the brothers in Kansas City. October 21st I attended a meeting of Wathena Lodge No. 64 a t which an altar given to that lodge was dedicated. The altar was made by members of the Craft from the wood of an old oak tree which grew in Doniphan County, and under which it is said that the first meeting of Smithton Lodge No. 1, now at Highland, Kansas, was held. Many prominent Masons from Kansas and Missouri
1936-37.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
29
were present. A very interesting letter from R.'. W.'. ALBERT K. WILSON, Grand Secretary Emeritus, giving a history of early Masonry in northeast Kansas, was read. TRIALS AND PUNISHMENTS.
It is pleasing to report the continued small number of Masonic trials presented. I hope that this does not mean any lessening of the efforts of our lodges to assist their members to act and walk circumspectly and in accord with Masonic precepts. The recommendation of M.'. W.'. Brother SOUDERS for joint consideration of the Chairmen of the Committees on Trials and Punishments and Jurisprudence of some needed changes in our Trial Code was overlooked at the last Annual Communication, and I have, therefore, directed Chairman ROSCOE E . PETERSON to take these matters in hand and present them for consideration at this Annual Communication. A full report as to the work of the Trial Committee will be submitted later in the session. DELINQUENT LODGES.
Concerning the collection of delinquent per capita tax specifically referred to me by the last Annual Communication, I am glad to report commendable cooperation on the part of most of the lodges, particularly where the amount involved was abnormal. The gross amount due has been reduced to approximately $9,000, about $2,000 being for the year 1936. Considering the peculiar and varying conditions, I have not thought it desirable to take drastic action, nor do I recommend it at this time. Perhaps, some of our lodges dependent on agriculture may meet their obligations as a result of this year's crop, for which we all hope. In a few instances, I think there has been continued drifting, and little attempt to organize the membership and meet their responsibilities. It is recommended that the incoming Grand Master continue the direct effort, and furnish such assistance as is possible, that the amounts may be entirely liquidated during the year 1937. SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF THE FORMATION OF
THE
CONSTITUTION.
On August 23, 1935 the Congress of the United States approved a joint resolution providing for the preparation and completion of plans for a comprehensive observance of the One-hundred-fiftieth Anniversary of the formation of the Constitution of the United States. That resolution established a commission known as the "United States Constitution Sesquicentennial Commission" to be composed of eighteen persons. The President of the United States, the
30
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February.
President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives were ex-officio members, and five persons appointed by the President of the United States, five appointed by the President of the Senate, and five Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, composed the commission. These members have been appointed pursuant to the terms of the resolution. The resolution provided the commission should select a chairman and a director who was authorized to appoint such assistants and subordinates as he deemed necessary. The resolution provided: "That it shall be the duty of the commissioners, after promulgating to the American people an address relative to the reason of its creation and of Its purpose, to prepare a plan or plans, and a program for the adequate celebration of the sesquicentennial anniversary, and to give due and proper consideration to any plan or plans which may be submitted to them; and to take such steps as may be necessary in the coordination and correlation of plans prepared by State's commissions, or by bodies created under appointment by the Governors of the respective States, and by representative civic bodies." The committee has outlined plans for this celebration and has extended a most cordial invitation to the Masonic lodges in America to enlist in the support and cooperation of this great celebration. I t has been said t h a t the true word in political science is Constitutional Liberty. Masons have ever been lovers and defenders of constitutional liberty and many prominent Masons participated in the formation of our Constitution. An invaluable service will be rendered the people of the United States by teaching them to love and respect the Constitution. I venture to say that the great majority of our citizens have never given more than a slight thought to the value of this wonderful document. A study of the history of the framing of the Constitution will necessarily inspire a deep reverence and respect for it. I believe it is our duty as individual Masons to educate the people of our nation in the history, development and importance of our Constitution and thus engender a feeling of admiration and obedience for it. CONDITION OF THE ORDER.
During the past year we have experienced another period of drought and economic depression, which has affected our Order in keeping with business enterprise. The records show that during the year 1,169 members were raised, 432 admitted, 967 restored and 19 omitted last year, making a total of 2,587. The records further show that there dimitted 552 members, 1,081 died, 2,215 were suspended, 6 were expelled and 1 erroneously reported for the year 1935, making a total of 3,855, showing a net loss during the year of 1,268. This condition should not discourage us but on
1936-37.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
31
the contrary should serve as an incentive for more diligent and earnest efforts to restore our former membership. Notwithstanding this loss I believe that Masonry in Kansas is on the upward trend. A firmer and more positive spirit seems to exist among the members, and the Craft seems to be inspired with a stronger determination to uphold and sustain the reputation of the Order. I believe more care is being exercised in the admission and restoration of members, and that those who are now being received into the lodges are of a firmer and more determined and useful type of citizens than some we have lost during the past five or six years. I am impelled to believe that while we may have sustained loss in numbers we have made up in fellowship and enthusiasm, during the year, and I hope that the coining year will show neither loss in membership nor lessening in enthusiasm. INVITATIONS.
During the past year several invitations have been received from other Grand Jurisdictions to attend anniversaries or Grand Lodge Meetings but owing to the amount of work required of the Grand Master I was unable to accept but two of them. On September 15th I had the pleasure of attending the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Colorado in the City of Denver. M.'. W.'. JAY B . KIRK was present and we were accorded the most gracious and courteous treatment. The meeting was well attended and the proceedings were very interesting and instructive. A fine spirit of fraternalism pervaded the whole meeting. On February 9, 1937, I accompanied M.". W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN, Grand Secretary, to Guthrie, Oklahoma, in response to an invitation extended by the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma, to attend its Annual Communication on February 9 and 10, 1937. The trip was a most pleasant one and we were extended every courtesy and consideration that could be desired. The Annual Communication was well attended and the meeting was successful and entertaining. PROCLAMATION.
Amendments to Section 5, Article IV and Section 2, Article V n , of our Constitution were adopted at the last Annual Communication. Our Grand Secretary reports that copies were engrossed and forwarded to the Masters and Secretaries of all lodges under date of April 10, 1936, and that 429 reported their vote with more than necessary two-thirds expressing approval of the amendments. In accordance with Section 7, Article VIII, of the Constitution, the amendments are hereby proclaimed to be a part of the Constitution of this Grand Lodge.
32
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
APPRECIATION.
I wish to express my appreciation for the loyal support I have had during the past year. The District Deputies have been very efficient and industrious in the discharge of their duties; the Lecturers have been very efficient and painstaking in their instructions; the Appointive Officers have been courteous and kind; the Grand Officers have been most loyal and active in their cooperation; the Grand Secretary has been very helpful in his advice and services during the year. He has ever been ready and willing to aid and assist both with his advice and in the work whenever called upon to do so. The Grand Secretary Emeritus has been gracious and kind in his advice and his instructions. The Craft has been most loyal and sincere in the work of our Order. To all of these I am deeply indebted for the honor of the position I occupy and for whatever success may have been achieved during my administration. My sincere and heartfelt thanks to all of these. CONCLUSION.
We have reached the end of another year and a new Administration will take charge of the affairs of the Grand Lodge. The past year has been one of much experience and interest in the work of the Order. There have been many pleasant and delightful acquaintances and considerable work in connection with the discharge of our duties. No one who has not had some experience along this line of work can realize the many phases and angles contacted during the Administration. To me it has been a year of education and pleasure. I am under the greatest obligation to the Craft for the great honor they have conferred upon me and for their loyalty and support. If any good has been accomplished, it has been through their cooperation and assistance. If nothing has been achieved it has not been on account of a lack of interest or desire to promote Masonry in Kansas, but want of ability and experience. With heartfelt thanks I freely relinquish the office to my successor, having full confidence in him who shall follow me in this grand work t h a t Masonry will have a fearless and courageous leader in the State of Kansas, and that Masonry will continue to be in the future, as it has been in the past, a vital and dominant power for the good and happiness of mankind. May the God of our Fathers gruide and protect you. Fraternally submitted, JAMES H . WENDORFF,
Grand Master.
1936^37.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
33
REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER.
M.'. W.'. J O H N MCCULLAGH, Grand Treasurer, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: GALENA, KANSAS, February 1,1937.
To The M.'. W.\ Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Following is a report of receipts and disbursements for the year 1936-1937: J O H N MCCULLAGH, Grand In account
Treasurer,
voith T H E M . ' . W . " . GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. GENERAL FUND.
Receipts. 1936. Feb. 1.—Balance on hand $ 27,798 65 Received from Grand Secretary.. 117,505 59 $145,304 24 Disbursements. 1936-1937.—Warrants Nos. 1 to 293, inclusive except warrants Nos. 46 and 252 $103,925 44 Three hundred and seventythree expense checks. Annual Communication, Topeka, 1936 2,638 81 Transferred to Charity Fund.. 3,923 74 1937. Feb. 1.—Balance on hand
34,816 25 $145,304 24 CHARITY FUND.
1936. Feb, 1.—Balance on hand $ 9,919 14 Transferred from General Fund.. 3,923 74 $ 13,842 88 Disbursements. 1936-1937.—Warrants Nos. 46 and 252....$ 1937. Feb. 1.—Balance on hand
4,074 50 9,768 38 $ 13,842 88
34
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February.
CASH BALANCES.
General Fund Charity Fund
$ 34,816 25 9,768 38
Net balance on hand all funds
$ 44,584 63
BOND ACCOUNT.
I have in my hands the following bonds purchased by the Council of Administration: School District No. 50, Brown County, bearing 6% No. 2, dated Jan. 1, 1921, due Jan. 1, 1938....$ No. 1, dated Jan. 1, 1921, due Jan. 1, 1939... U. S. Treasury No. 886 No. 887 No. 3662
S%% registered
U. 8. Treasury No. 2226
2 % % registered
interest:
500 00 500 00
$ 1,000 00
bands of 194^-1946: $ 5,000 00 5,000 00 10,000 00
$20,000 00
bond of 1955-1960: $10,000 00
$10,000 00
U. S. Savings Bonds Series A due August No. 205823 No. 205824 No. 205825 No. 205826 No. 205827 No. 205828 No. 205829 No. 205830 No. 205831 No. 205832
1, 191f5: $ 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 $10,000 00
(Present redemption value $7,700.00) NOTE: The United States Savings Bonds as listed in my 1936 report, as shown in the Annual Proceedings, were returned to the United States Post Office Department, at its request, and the United States Savings Bonds as shown above were issued in lieu of the Bonds returned. Fraternally submitted, JOHN MCCULLAGH,
Grand
Treasurer.
1936-37.
GRAND
LODOE
OF KANSAS.
35
REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY.
M.'. W.". ELMER F . STRAIN, Grand Secretary, submitted the following report which was, on motion, referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: To The M.'. W.'. Grand Dodge of A. F. <£ A. M. of Kansas: Our records now reflect the information furnished in the Annual Reports for 1935. All details have been handled in accordance with long established custom and our law, and the mandates of the last Annual Communication have been complied with. ANNUAL REPORTS.
All reports received up to January 21st are included in the statistics shown. Reports from the following lodges have not been received: Nos. 112, 238, 312, 365, 407. Notwithstanding promises of the Secretary, the 1935 report of No. 365 has not yet arrived. Some of these reports have been delayed by illness of the Secretary, but if the Book of Annual Returns is properly kept, the Master could delegate some brother to prepare the report without difficulty. With very few exceptions, our Secretaries have responded promptly to correction correspondence. LODGES DENIED REPRESENTATION.
Credentials have been withheld in accordance with By-Law 109 as follows: For failure to mail report on or before January 10th, Lodges Nos. 6, 57, 87, 112, 116, 125, 130, 138, 152, 168, 190, 209, 210, 211, 213, 238, 241, 248, 260, 261, 276, 312, 313, 324, 328, 330, 349, 353, 365, 373, 389, 402, 407, 409, 418. For incomplete remittance, Lodges Nos. 29, 69, 89, 101, 203, 304, 416. For no remittance with report. Lodges Nos. 57, 70, 81, 108, 123, 138, 140, 168, 208, 210, 240, 248, 324, 330, 402. OUTSTANDING DUES.
In the main there has been a commendable disposition to reduce, or entirely eliminate per capita t a x due for preceding years. It is apparent that in a few instances lodges have drifted along without a positive effort to harmonize the income and expenses. The amount of delinquent tax is indicated below: For 1931: Lodges Nos. 180—$155.50; 267—206.90. Total $362.40. For 1932: Lodges Nos. 28—$156.15; 35—237.40; 39—115.80; 106—353.20; 168—105.70; 175—230.30; 180—126.00; 187—996.00; 267—287.80; 271—308.90; 281—163.20; 324—72.65; 330—256.00; 342—71.30; 370—47.10; 387—3.10; 392—65.30; 409—130.00; 415—107.40; 434—95.60; 436—68.80. Total $3,997.70.
36
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February.
For 1933: Lodges Nos. 39—$134.20; 106—105.40; 271—514.90; 324—51.10; 387—55.10; 434—88.70; 436—137.10. Total §1,086.50. F o r 1934: Lodges Nos. 84—$24.40; .108—84.80; 136—100.00; 210—79.60; 248—14.50; 330—63.50; 379—48.00; 416—285.50; 436—187.20. Total $887.50. For 1935: Lodges Nos. 57—$25.20; 84—125.20; 210—124.80; 243—115.40; 248—48.00; 379—120.40; 416—496.20; 425—40.20. Total $1,095.40. For 1936: Twenty-four lodges owe $2,436.70. Grand Total $9,866.20. Sabetha Lodge No. 162 is still shown as owing $267.45, balance on 1932 per capita t a x account bank failure. ESTIMATED REVENUE AND EXPENSES FOR 1 9 3 7 .
Revenue. Sixty cents per capita on 62,552
$37,531 20
Miscellaneous
3,000 00 Expenses.
Committee allowance (By-Law 55) Expenses Grand Lodge Communication Expenses and per diem of Lecturers Grand Master's Apron Grand Master's Contingent Fund Gr£ind Master's Salary Grand Treasurer's Bond Premium Grand Secretary's Bond Premium Grand Treasurer's Salary Grand Master's Portrait (cut) Library, Furniture, Binding, etc Mileage to Representatives (By-Law 57) Mileage and Expenses (By-Laws 55 and 56) Minor Salaries (By-Law 54) P e r Diem of Committee on Trials and Pimishments Postage and Express Printing Annual Proceedings Private Secretary t o Grand Master Stationery and Printing Jewel for Grand Master Budget LAW
$
375 00 500 00 2,000 00 80 00 1,500 00 800 00 25 00 5 00 100 00 8 00 500 00 3,000 00 1,500 00 155 CO 200 00 800 00 1,800 00 600 00 1,000 00 180 00 15,249 60
CHANGES.
Copies of proposed amendments to Section 5, Article IV, and Section 2, Article v n , of our Constitution were mailed to Masters and Secretaries April 10, 1936, and tracers followed August 8th and October 7th. Four hundred twenty-nine lodges reported their vote; 364 favoring amendment to Section 5, Article IV, and 365 for amendment to Section 2, Article VH. Eighteen lodges did not report their action.
1936-37.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
SCHEDULE
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 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43. 44 45. 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53
KANSAS.
A m o u n t paid by subordinate lodges for t h e Dues Dues and and Fees. No. Fees. $ 192 20 54 ? 96 00 419 80 55 150 60 2,734 00 56 147 40 78 40 57
266 20 651 40 633 00 878 40 523 20 572 00 102 40 1,284 20 107 60 170 00 422 60 537 60 1,327 00 646 60 284 80 73 60 133 20 126 60 209 80 766 40 48 00 160 60 156 80 120 20 150 00 283 80 40 00 99 40 107 60 96 00 349 80 301 20 391 00 415 00 203 00 120 40 65 60 392 40 118 60 253 00 83 40 146 20 70 40 128 60 181 20 191 00 2,932 80 84 80 88 00
58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71: 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106
37
"A."
180 80 112 00 1,406 40 112 00 192 20 179 60 174 60 126 30 206 80 134 40 372 40 30 15 349 117 137 580 241 192 239 126 289 361
20 00 60 20 60 00 20 60 60 00
67 60 62 40 104 00 137 80 1,558 20 120 40 188 00 70 00 1,091 20 344 40 110 40 349 40 379 80 421 60 231 60 959 60 470 80 2,145 80 312 40 100 00 750 60 789 60 172 00 173 80 242 50
y e a r 1936.
No. 107 108 109 110
111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118.... 119 120 X21 122 123 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160
$
Dues and Fees. 789 40 112 20 576 80
141 00 416 00 227 60 107 40 56 00 959 40 92 80 223 20 301 20 215 40 184 40 70 40 129 60 56 20 78 40 89 60 297 80 94 80 96 20 120 40 737 40 359 00 68 80 227 20 299 40 79 90 146 20 217 80 1,011 20 177 60 232 10 297 80 288 20 341 00 286 60 121 80 741 60 359 40 163 40 59 20 224 00 142 40 206 40 128 20 515 40 144 20 167 00
38
No. 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213
BOCEED INGS OF THE
$
Dues and Fees. 168 00 357 20 105 80 258 20 211 20 134 80 397 20 222 40 35 20 330 20 558 40 186 40 206 40 132 80 136 00 283 60 120 60 252 00 60 80 109 00 232 00 120 00 250 40 125 00 226 00 1,602 30 164 80 144 00 123 20 206 60 322 60 171 60 153 80 329 20 195 80 247 00 160 20 273 80 301 20 294 00 89 60 134 70 192 00 157 00 255 20 123 20 131 20 57 60 187 60 136 00
No. 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265: 266
Dues and Fees. .$
75 40 106 00 164 20 96 20 134 60 153 00 201 00 727 20 183 00 130 00 1,361 00 94 80 115 40 40 00 96 20 365 20 77 40 125 20 246 00 144 00 60 80 234 40 197 20 48 20 56 00 100 80 110 92 324 156
60 80 40 80
89 80 103 00 143 40 211 80 141 80 239 20 82 00 186 00 123 70 218 40 156 20 83 20 179 40 118 80 164 60 104 20 360 20 136 00
February,
No. 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
Dues and Fees. ....$ 156 80 180 80 279 40 113 80 713 00 988 60 276 00 118 40 187 40 66 40 181 20 205 40 124 80 83 20 178 20 136 00 141 20 131 80 70 40 123 40 185 60 96 00 113 60 176 00 141 20 123 40 165 40 136 20 205 70 46 40 227 80 168 40 102 40 212 80 191 00 83 20 3,760 60 20 96 20 249 80 548 00 146 60 184 20 170 40 771 00 38 176 220 59 70 131 201
50 60 00 40 40 40 00
1936-37.
GRAND
LODGE
No. 320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350 351 352 353 354 355 356 357 358 359 360 361
362
$
!
Fees. 68 80 288 60 833 20 80 00 123 75 98 00 360 80 176 20 108 80 173 60 333 96 661 113 59 145 70 141 81 85 183 54 179 181 157 127 116 121 108 65 194 105 50 80 129 139 116 178 171 159 133 163
80 00 60 60 40 60 60 80 60 20 20 60 80 00 00 20 80 60 80 60 60 80 00 20 80 20 80
n o 60 40 40 40
39
Dties
Diies and
OF KANSAS.
Diues and
and
Fees.
No.
363 364 365 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 374 376 377 378 379 380 381 382 383 384 385 386 387 388 389 390 391 392 393 394 395 396 397 398 399 400 401 402 403 404.r. 405
406
$
Fees.
No.
80 341
40 40
246 138 86 477 64 200 49
80 00 60 40 00 60 60
99 40 152 20
158 60 90 40 89 00 88 70 68 143 187 102 49 36 130 107 136 91 60 61 139 118 184 158 65 73 43 88
20 40 80 00 60 60 60 80 00 80 00 20 80 60 60 60 00 60 60 80 20 20
70 185 126 176
40 00 60 60
407 408 409 410 411 412 413 414 415 416 417 418 419 420 421 422 423 424 425 426 427 428 429 430 431 432 433 434 435 436 437 438 439 440 441 442 443 444 445 446 447 448
449
$
214 70 120 20 62 40 94 80 51 20 118 80 75 20 99 20 400 00 136 60 40 00 57 80 65 80 118 60 122 60 72 20 88 80 46 73 50 73 70 85 54 636 88 96 211 106 264 35 75 56 75 25 101 420 72 73 32 56
40 80 10 60 40 20 40 00 00 20 60 00 20 20 40 00 20 60 20 40 20 60 00 20
$102,473 20
40
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,'
SCHEDULE " B . " A r r e a r a g e s paid by subordinate lodges for 1935, except a s noted: No.
Dues and Fees.
4 34... 39......(1932).. 43... 57 59 69 70 81......(1934).., 84......(1932)... 84......(1934)... 106... 106 ...(1933)... 106......(1934)... 112 112 .....(1933)... 126......(1934)... 138 159, , 168 168......(1934)... 187 ...(1932)... 195 195......(1933)... 205 208 ...(1933)... 210......(1933)... 210 ...(1934)... 211
$
46 40 50 00 50 00 112 00 50 00 113 60 24 00 131 40 36 40 55 80 19 20 71 20 39 40 85 60 108 80 75 90 2 70 102 80 145 40 46 40 72 00 150 00 93 50 75 00 77 70 69 70 125 50 50 00 59 20
No. 240 248 248 248 260, 261 280 304 304 324 330 335 347 353 365 370 379 379 402 416 416 416 422 425 425 428 434 434 436
Dues and Fees. $ ...(1932).. ...(1933).. ...(1934)..
...(1934).. ...(1932)..
...(1932)... ...(1933)... ...(1934)... ...(1932)... ...(1933)... ...(1934)...
...(1934)...
...(1932)... ...(1932)...
44 00 56 30 35 20 33 50 86 40 163 20 86 60 59 20 65 60 60 00 228 20 91 40 133 00 80 00 50 00 30 00 44 60 30 40 56 90 579 70 481 80 238 50 79 00 15 00 42 00 18 90 29 80 50 00 52 40
$5,161 20
Total
SCHEDULE "C." Amount received from investments: U. S. T r e a s u r y Bond No. 2226, interest U. S. T r e a s u r y Bond No. 886, interest U. S. T r e a s u r y Bond No. 887, interest U. S. T r e a s u r y Bond No. 3662, interest Brown County S. D. No. 50 bonds Nos. 1, 2, 3, interest Bond No. 3 of Brown County S. D. No. 50, matured Total
$ 287 162 162 325 90 500
50 50 50 00 00 00
$1,527 50
1936-37.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
41
CASH ACCOUNT.
Received. Schedule "A" $102,473 Schedule "B" 5,161 Schedule "C" 1,527 Certification of Life Membership Cards Refund of Mileage, Nos. 194, 443 and John A. Hetzel.... 23 Special Dispensation Fees (Souders 1935) 10 Special Dispensation Fees (Wendorff 1936) 80 Sale of Shaver's Monitors 375 Sale of Blank Forms 926 Sale of Annual Return Books 2 Miscellaneous Sales 11 Proceeds from Wulfekuhler Bank failure 192 Penalty for lost Ciphers, Lodges Nos. 7, 140, 186, 215, 306, 354 and 399 70 Budget 6,650 Total
20 20 50 75 59 00 00 50 95 70 00 80 00 40
$117,505 59 Remitted.
To Grand Treasurer, receipts Nos. 1 to 77 inclusive
$117,505 59
Fraternally submitted, ELMER F . STRAIN,
Grand
Secretary.
1 1 1 4 4 14 14 15 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
20
20 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21
Feb
Feb Feb Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
1
Feb Feb. Feb. Feb Feb Feb Feb. Feb Feb Feb Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb
Feb.
1936.
Date.
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
No.
Elmer F. Strain A l b e r t K. W i l s o n
R o b e r t C. Caldwell
J o s e p h L. K i r k F r e d W . Condit
E a r l T. P y l e E l r l c k C. Cole Roscoe E. P e t e r s o n F r a n k M. Yeoman H a r r y E. P e a c h A r t h u r H. S t r i c k l a n d J a y B. Kirk
N. B . K e l l e r Roscoe E. P e t e r s o n Paul W. Kirkpatrick C h a r l e s A. W e l l s J. F o r r e s t A y r e s R o b e r t H. M o n t g o m e r y
Becktold C o m p a n y
In Favor of
$
34 25 10 50 40 100 50 25 50 25
22 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
34 31 22 66
332 64
ยง
to
0
s o s
$
50 50 30 25 25
00 00 00 00 00
150 00
"3
e
09
$
0 0 3 US'?
65 00
$
122 35
$
334 00
$
300 00
$
125 100 125 100 240
'"JcQcjoa
โ ขS*- s o
00 00 00 00 00
OS ' * .wd'C
BUDGET.
1 11 i
1
WARRANT ACCOUNT.
$
85 00
7 20 2 10
101 04
o>J
of
CO
ยง
to
i
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr.
21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 2B 26 2 2 1 11 11 11 2fi 26 2K 26 2B 2B 26 26 26 2fi 26 26 26 26 6 fi 6 6 6 6 6 6 fi 6 6 14 23 23
63 64 65 66 67 6X 69 7() 71 72 73 74 75 76
62
32 33 34 35 36 37 3S 39 4(1 41 42 43 44 4,1 46 47 4S 49 RO .'il 52 53 54 55 56 57 Charles A. W e l l s 5X 59 60 61
1,754 oii
3 37
6 60
25 00
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Albert K. Wilson
Eobert C. Caldwell
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Crane & Company
S. W . Bell T e l e p h o n e Co
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R o b e r t C. Caldwell
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50
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
MANKATO, KANSAS, July 15,1936.
A Special Communication of The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened a t Mankato, Kansas, on t h e 15th day of July, A. D. 1936, A. L. 5936, a t the request of Mankato Lodge No. 87, for the purpose of laying the comer-stone of t h e new Jewell County Court House, a t Mankato, Kansas. The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge was opened in Ainple Form on the First Degree of Masonry with t h e following Grand Officers: M.'. W.'. JAMES H. WENDORFF W.'. FRED GRAY W.'. EABL BARRETT W.'. RAY S . WAGONER
Grand Master. as Deputy Grand Master. as Grand Senior Warden. as Grand Junior Warden.
W.'. ROBERTO. POSTLETHWAITE W.'. EUGENE C. GREENE Bro. F R A N K SANBORN
a s Grand Treasurer. as Grand Secretary. as Grand Chaplain.
W.'. ORVA H . DOUGLAS W.'. DALLAS W . DAVIS
as Grand Senior Deacon. as Grand Junior Deacon.
W.". ELMER L. RAYNOLDS
as Grand
W.'. EDWARDGRAUERHOLZ W.". DAVID A. NYWALL W.". EMORY B. BEAM
as Grand Senior Steward. a s Grand Junior Steward. as Grand Sword Bearer.
W.'. VERNON D . NICHOLS
as Grand
Marshal.
Pursuivant.
Bro. JAMES O. ELLSWORTH
Bearer of Great
Bro. J O H N B.MOORE
Bearer of Book of
Lights.
Constitutions. Bro. JOSEPH RADOTINSKY Bro. WILLIAM WADE ISAAC
as Grand Architect. as Grand Tyler.
The Grand Lodge was then formed in procession by the Grand Marshal, and repaired to the new Court House building where the comer-stone was laid according to our Ancient Ceremonies. An address w a s given by Brother FRED BLANDING, and rem a r k s were made by the Board of Commissioners, after which the procession returned t o the Lodge Hall and the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge w a s closed in Ample Form. J A M E S H . WENDORFF.
Grand Master. ATTEST : E U G E N E C. GREENE,
as Grand
Secretary.
1936-37.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
51
SPECIAL. COMMUNICATION.
SABETHA, KANSAS, October 29,1936.
A Special Communication of The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas convened a t Sabetha, Kansas, on the twenty-ninth day of October, A. D. 1936, A. L. 5936, a t the request of Sabetha Lodge No. 162, for the purpose of laying the comer-stone of the new United States Post Office building. The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry with the following Grand Officers: M,'. W.'. JAMES H. WENDORFF R.'. W.'. CHARLES V. HAYNES W.'. GEORGE BEYER W.". ELMER O . BROWN W.\ SAMUEL M. HiBBARD W.'. CLYDE E. REINHART
Grand Master. as Deputy Grand Master. as Grand Senior Warden. as Grand Junior Warden. as Grand Treasurer. as Grand Secretary.
Bro. CHARLES A. RICHARD
as Grand
W.". W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'.
as Grand Senior Deacon. OS Grand Junior Deacon. as Grand Marshal. as Grand Senior Steward. as Grand Junior Steward. Bearer of Great Lights. Bearer of Book of Constitutions.
ROY A. CASHMAN HAROLD C. GEIGER ELMER J. HAROLD WILLIAM WORWAG ARTHUR H. HAYNES THOMAS J. MEISNER DARWIN E. NIEL
Chaplain.
Bro. GLEN F . WITHERSPOON
as Grand
Bro. GEORGE ROKAHR W.'. FREDERICK J. HERRMANN
OS Grand Architect. as Grand Tyler.
Orator.
The Grand Lodge was then formed in procession by the Grand Marshal and repaired to the new United States Post Office building, where the comer-stone v/as laid according to our Ancient Ceremonies. The Grand Master delivered an appropriate address followed by talks by several brethren. Music was furnished by the Sabetha Municipal Band. The Grand Lodge then returned to the Masonic Hall where it was closed in Ample Form. J A M E S H . WENDORFF,
Grand Master. ATTEST:
~
CLYDE E . REINHART,
OS Grand
Secretary.
52
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February.
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
HOISINGTON, KANSAS, November 11,1936. At the request of Hoising^ton Lodge No. 331, of Hoisington, Kansas, The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Ma.sons of Kansas w a s convened in Special Commimication in the Masonic Hall in t h e City of Hoisington, on the l l t h day of November, A. D. 1936, A. L. 5936, for the purpose of laying the comer-stone of t h e new United States Post Office building on Second and Walnut Streets. The M . ' . W.". Grand Lodge w a s opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry with the following officers: M.'. W.'. OTTO R . SOUDERS
as Grand Master.
W.". R A L P H B . CALL W.'. C. PUKCIL MUNNS W.'. CLARENCE E . FARNSWORTH
as Deputy Grand Master. as Grand Senior Warden. as Grand Junior Warden.
W.'. O W E N E . CLARK Bro. FEED SMITH Bro. JOSEPH R . BURNS
as Grand Treasurer. as Grand Secretary. Grand Chaplain.
W.'. LEON E. W H I T E M A N W.'. CARL M . EKBLAD W.'. HOMER T. HARDEN W.'. JOSEPH AUST W.". WEBSTER J. LANGHAM W.'. ROY CORNELIUS W.'. JOSEPH L. PIEPER
as Grand as Grand as Grand as Grand as Grand as Grand Bearer
Bro. GEORGE E. J E N S E N Bro. JOSEPH L . K I R K
as Grand Architect. as Grand Tyler.
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Marshal. Sword Bearer. Senior Steward. Junior Steward. of Great Lights.
The Grand Marshal then formed the Grand Lodge in procession which repaired to t h e site of the new United States Post Office building where the comer-stone was laid in accordance with the Ancient Ceremonies of the Order. The Grand Master delivered an appropriate address. An address w a s also delivered by Brother GEORGE MCGILL and music was furnished by t h e Hoisingfton High School Band. The Grand Lodge then returned to the Masonic Hall where it was closed in Ample Form. OTTO R . SOUDERS,
as Grand Master. ATTEST:
FRED SMITH,
as Grand
Secretary.
1936-37.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
S3
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE MASONIC HOME BOARD.
M.'. W.'. THOMAS G. FiTCH submitted the following report which, by order of the M.'. W.'. Grand Master was received and made a part of the proceedings. To The M.'. W.'. Grand iMdgie of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: I have the honor to present herewith excerpts from my report made to the Board of Directors of the Kansas Masonic Home at its Annual Meeting in the City of Wichita, Kansas, on Tuesday, January 26, 1937. To The Board of Directors of The Kansas Masonic Home: Within the year ended December 31, 1936, I received in cash items $210,256.27 from the following sources: Creager Land Account $ 50 00 Guardian Funds 12,013 52 Endowment Donations 7,591 38 Grand Lodge Relief Fund 4,049 50 LoÂŁins and Bonds Paid 88,260 00 O. E. S. Christmas Fund $905 00 O. E. S. Fruit Fund 710 71 1,615 71 O. E. S. Music Fund Morse Land Account R. L. Shaw Land Account Contingent Fund (Dividends, etc.) Miscellaneous Receipts (Election Booth, etc.) Lobdell-Stuart Library Fund, Interest Furniture and Fixtures, Clock Thomas E. Reed Land Account Brazda Land Account Remley Land Account J. K. McKain Land Account Finn Estate Charles J. Webb Estate Insurance Refund Regular Grand Lodge Per Capita Interest O. E. S. Per Capita
1,481 186 308 210 40 22 10 90 1 717 46 668 92 156
05 05 30 85 50 63 00 00 09 00 25 90 22 05
Income. $63,839 00 23,329 77 5,476 50
92,645 27
Total $210,256 27 All collections have been transmitted to the Treasurer as shown by carbon copies of letters of transmittal submitted herewith. For your information and in order that a permanent record may be made. Endowment Donations item is composed of the following:
54
PROCEEDINGS From
OF THE
February,
Organizations.
Garden City Commandery No. 50, K. T Elmer F . Strain, Grand Secretary, Raising Fees Order of the Eastern Star Washington Commandery No. 2, K. T
From
$
14 5,170 1,083 5
61 00 81 00
$
6,273 42
$
15 6 1,250 21 25
Individuals.
H. B. Rees Oscar A. Brown Charles H. Schneider Estate Elizah K. Raper Estate Edward W. Raye
00 83 00 13 00
Endowment Fund J a n u a r y 1, 1936
$ 7,591 38 616,907 03
Endowment Fund J a n u a r y 1, 1937
$624,498 41
Within the year warrants were drawn to total $230,809.78 charged to the following accounts: O. E. S. Christmas Fund O. E. S. Fruit Fund O. E. S. Music Fund J. K. McKain Land Account R. LI. Shaw Land Account Funerals and Cemetery A. S. Creager Land Accoimt Mortgage Loan and Bond Account Lobdell-Stuart Library Fund McAlister Land Account Remley Land Account H. L. Brannon Estate Miscellaneous Expense Insurance C. M. Beck Land Account Morse Land Account Thomas E. Reed Land Account Finn Estate Brazda Land Account Interest Real Estate and Improvements Maintenance Furniture and Fixtures Guardian Funds Grand Lodge Relief Fimd Total
$905 00 710 71
$
1,615 71
829 367 122 3,145 69 113,150 27 576 146 386 4 1,186 23 127 168 5,653 466 94 459 89,105 189 8,845 4,049
19 47 67 18 31 00 50 39 22 88 45 60 41 46 91 07 05 48 18 06 50 59 50
$230,809 78
1936-37.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
KANSAS.
55
Included in the i t e m of Maintenance will be found: General
Expense.
Secretary's Office Directors' E x p e n s e Medical Services Bonds, S a f e t y Box, etc
Repairs
$1,194 286 1,972 144
and
83 03 05 75
$
3,597 66
Replacements.
Furniture Car, Superintendent P a i n t i n g Superintendent's H o m e Replacing Manholes
$ 111 600 162 86
28 00 17 75
960 20
Special A s s e s s m e n t , 1116 U n i v e r s i t y
5 72
Total Home Expense, Superintendent's Office, Vouchers Total debited to Maintenance
$
4,563 58 84,541 48
$ 89,105 06
Detailed account of disbursements b y Superintendent of t h e Home, charged to Maintenance Account in 1936 w i t h comparison of s a m e i t e m s in 1935: 1935. 1936. Plumbing $ 111 38 Furniture and F i x t u r e s 123 50 $ 50 82 Repairs 1,987 27 1,356 96 Salaries and W a g e s 22,339 67 23,060 82 Hospital and D r u g s 2,829 51 1,693 25 AutomobUes 542 81 484 81 Telephone smd Telegraph 294 55 318 65 Light 2,101 00 2,176 85 Water 1,023 62 1,015 06 Fuel 3,995 08 4,296 47 Laundry and Soap 4,952 19 4,897 64 Groceries 23,570 72 25,119 31 Meat and Lard 7,264 93 6,936 27 Barber and Street Car F a r e 1,049 27 1,048 65 D r y Goods, Clothing and Shoes 6,057 01 5,644 69 Table and B e d Supplies 722 85 595 90 House Supplies 2,549 44 2,336 22 School and Office Supplies 1,694 31 1,605 85 Power 849 61 888 47 Garden.and L a w n 673 39 511 23 Miscellaneous 176 00 503 56 Total
$84,908 11
$84,541 48
56
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
General Expense as heretofore shown Repair and Replacement Special Assessment, 1116 University Grand Total
February.
3,229 47 9,823 25 5 90
3,597 66 960 20 5 72
$97,966 73
$89,105 06
Trial bÂŁilance of Home Accounts: Debits. Creager Land Accovmt R. L. Shaw Land Account Treasurer Bonds, Mortgage Loan Account Thomas E. Reed Land Account H a r r y A. Remley Accoimt H. L. Brannon Account Real Estate and Improvement C. M. Beck Land Accoimt Maintenance Brazda Land Account J. K. McKain Land Account Furniture and Fixtures Insurance Funerals and Cemetery Miscellaneous Expense Finn Estate Total
$
2,269 9,872 25,470 562,090 1,302 10,072 1,047 923,246 341 1,406,115 464 438 59,830 17,671 31,856 56 4,984
90 58 88 00 12 22 69 73 09 68 96 15 78 45 57 04 17
$3,057,131 01 Credits.
Guardian Funds Morse Land Account Interest O. E. S. P e r Capita Endowment Charles J. Webb Estate O. E. S. Music Fund Mary A. Hepler, Music Contingent McAlister Land Account Grand Lodge Per Capita Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M Building Fund from Lodge Furniture Fund from O. E. S Morris Education Fund Lobdell-Stuart Library Fimd Miscellaneous Receipts
$
2,350 406 381,998 141,588 624,498 92 1,787 1,250 29,472 8,933 1,018,762 59,666 778,604 6,632 100 823 163
94 15 14 54 41 22 23 60 72 96 30 41 01 56 00 57 25
Total $3,057,131 01 Above items represent debits and credits in each fund since the accounts were opened.
1936-37.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
57
S u m m a r y of General A c c o u n t s for the y e a r follows: January 1, 1936, B a l a n c e in Treasury December 31, 1936, Receipts for t h e y e a r Total
$ 46,024 39 210,256 27 $256,280 66
December 31, 1936, D i s b u r s e m e n t s for year January 1, 1937, B a l a n c e in Treasury Total
$230,809 78 25,470 88 $256,280 66
S u m m a r y of L o a n A c c o u n t f o l l o w s : January 1, 1936, Loans on hand Loans and Bonds paid in 1936
$537,200 00 88,260 00
Total
$448,940 0 0
Investments made in 1936
113,150 00
January 1, 1937, Loans and M o r t g a g e s on hand at par..$562,090 00 Rates of interest in detail upon present investments follow: Rate. 0 2%% 2%% 3 % 3%% 3%% 3y2% 4 % 4%% 4y2% 4%% 5 % 5%% 6 % 6%%
Bonds. $ 30,750 90,300 500 35,150 55,000 2,000 10,000 25,500 5,000 80,000 10,000 62,500 25,000 65,500 5,000
Mortgages. 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
$502,200 00
$20,000 00 7,200 00 9,220 00 23,470 00 $59,890 00
Total. $ 30,750 90,300 500 35,150 55,000 2,000 10,000 25,500 5,000 100,000 10,000 69,700 34,220 88,970 5,000
00 00 00 00 00 00 oo 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
$562,090 00
Interest upon the above i t e m s w h i c h w e m a y reasonably e x pect to collect in 1937, will a g g r e g a t e $21,000.00 or approximately 4 % on the total of our i n v e s t m e n t s . It will be observed t h a t our interest earnings have been m a terially reduced b y the l o w e r i n g of the rates of interest on our investments. Resume of Financial Condition: Regular income for 1936 a s reported F r o m which m u s t be deducted debits to interest account
$ 92,645 27
Leaving N e t I n c o m e
$ 92,550 7 9
94 48
58
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
M a i n t e n a n c e Eicpense, 1936 Added t o this, debit for F u n e r a l s and C e m e t e r y Debit for Insurance
$ 89,105 06 3,005 98 1,030 55
Total Deduct I n c o m e
? 93,141 59 92,550 79
L e a v e s E x c e s s of E x p e n s e over I n c o m e
$
590 80
On J a n u a r y 1, 1937, E n d o w m e n t F u n d w a s ! $624,498 41 Investments on that date $562,090 00 L e s s Lobdell-Stuart Bonds 800 00 $561,290 00 Real E s t a t e Ownedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Conservative E s t i m a t e
51,000 00
612,290 00
B a l a n c e due Endowment F u n d $ 12,208 41 To this m u s t be added i t e m s in Guardian F u n d s on w h i c h pajrments m a y eventually h a v e to be made.. 22,482 26 $ 34,690 67 L e s s D e b i t s to Guardian F u n d s on w h i c h w e m a y reasonably expect to m a k e collection
20,131 32 $ 14,459 35
A g a i n s t t h i s our B a n k B a l a n c e on J a n u a r y 1, 1937, w a s $ 25,470 88 A n n u a l cost of Maintenance at the H o m e since 1929 follows: 1929.... 1930 1931 1932
$62,734 67,953 77,906 78,798
81 52 39 64
1933 1934 1935 1936
$80,318 83,724 97,966 89,105
24 85 73 06
B y m o n t h s for y e a r s ended N o v e m b e r 30, 1935 and 1936, warrants c h a r g e d t o Maintenance Account, w e r e a s follows: December January February March April May Jime July August September October November
1935. $ 7,283 7,283 7,006 7,081 7,885 7,140 6,710 6,848 6,939 6,834 7,144 6,749
38 78 67 79 29 39 61 56 07 84 67 06
1936. $ 7,475 7,817 7,134 7,190 8,016 6,815 6,638 6,814 6,353 6,692 6,695 6,896
20 85 47 44 41 67 46 72 65 00 92 69
Total General E x p e n s e R e p l a c e m e n t and Repairs Special A s s e s s m e n t , 1116 U n i v e r s i t y
$84,908 3,229 9,823 5
11 47 25 90
$84,541 3,597 960 5
48 66 20 72
Total
$97,966 73
$89,105 06
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Superintendent's report shows average membership in the Home Family since 1928 as follows: 1928 1929 1930
...214 216 222
1931 1932 1933
243 288 312
1934 1935 1936
318 323 316
At present of the 353 names on the roster of the Home, 306 are actually in the Home. Per Capita cost based on the above averages shows as follows: 1929....$290 44 1930.... 306 10
1931....$320 60 1932... 273 60
1933....$257 43 1934.... 262 86
1935....$303 30 1936.... 294 75
Prior to 1936 all expense items of the Home and Administration, in fact all items save those charged to Real Estate, Furniture and Fixtures, Funerals and Cemetery and Insurance have been charged to Maintenance. However, the 1936 Per Capita of $294.75 includes Funerals and Cemetery and Insurance charges, as these expenses are strictly maintenance expenses. We have insurance in force as follows: No. 1. Administration Building 2. New BuUding 3. Boys' Building 4. Girls' Building 5. Heating Plant and Laundry 6. Chapel and Carpenter Shop 7. Isolation Cottage 8. Infirmary 9. Garage
Buildings. $202,500 00 315,000 00 38,250 00 38,250 00 13,500 00 9,000 00 18,000 00 13,500 00 450 00
Contents. $ 9,900 00 33,000 00 3,000 00 2,500 00 800 00 800 00 500 00 1,500 00 150 00
$648,450 00
$52,150 00
It will be noted that within the year we have transferred all of our insurance as enumerated above covering all kinds of losses. One-fifth of the policies expire each year and thus one-fifth of the insurance premiums will be paid annually instead of enmass as heretofore. All policies are written on the basis of 90% Co-Insurance. Automobiles: Ford Station Wagon. Agricultursa Continental Casualty Pontiac. Agricultural Continental Casualty
Expires.
Amount.
6-19-37 Fire and Theft Actual Value 6-19-37 Damage $10,000 to $20,000 10-6-37 Fire and Theft 10-6-37 Damage
Steam Boiler and Accident: Hartford Steam BoUer Co. 2-22-39
Actual Value $ 5,000 to $10,000 $25,000 00
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Expires. Fire and Tornado, Buildings 1116 University:Hartford 6-12-39 Furniture, Household Goods, 1116 University: Fidelity 8-19-38
Amount. $ 6,150 00 $ 1,500 00
As reported last year, only a conjectural estimate may be made of the revenues for the year 1937. This will be as follows: Grand Lodge P e r Capita O. E. S. Per Capita Interest items, if collected Total
$63,000 00 5,000 00 21,000 00 $89,000 00
We m a y not hope to have any decrease in the operating expenses for the year 1937 on account of the increased cost of supplies. However, we do not believe any extensive repairs will have to be made on the Home buildings this year. Expenditures on behalf of The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F . & A. M. of Kansas for the year ended November 30, 1936, were $4,049.50 for which we have been reimbursed. Completed papers on all mortgage loans, including insurance policies, duplicates of receipts for all monies received and letters of transmittal of same, together with all books of account of the Secretary, duly balanced, are herewith presented with this report. The Board of Directors graciously acknowledge receipt of cash donation of $125.00 from M.'. W.'. ALEX A. SHARP to apply on the furnishing of the ALEX A. SHARP room at the Home, also linens, etc., of approximate value of $1,400.00. For this, a rather unusual material donation, the thanks of the Board are hereby tendered to Brother SHARP. Fraternally submitted, T H O M A S G. FITCH,
Secretary.
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON REPORTS OF GRAND OFFICERS.
M.'. W.'. GEORGE O. FOSTER, 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 Reports of Grand Officers submits the following report: Our Grand Master's Address is typical of the individual. He demonstrates his true worth as a man and his value as a Mason. His sincerity of purpose, his fine qualities of mind and heart, his devotion to duty and his love for Ancient Craft Masonry, emphasize the fact that the confidence which was placed in him by the Masons of Kansas has been fully justified. The year's activities have been conducted properly and efficiently. We, therefore, recommend the approval of all matters contained under the following headings in his Address: Introduction. Grand Orator. Exemplification of the Work. Sesquicentennial Celebration. Fifty Year Buttons. Dispensations. District Meetings. Changes of District Deputy Grand Masters. Installation of Grand Lodge Officers. Building Projects. Laying of Comer-stones. Grand Representatives. The Masonic Home. Official Visitations. Condition of the Order. Invitations. Appreciation. Conclusion. Specific reference of other subjects is recommended as follows : Necrology, to the Committee on Necrology. Delinquent Lodges, to the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D. Lecturers, to the Committee on Jurisprudence. Trials and Punishments, to the Committee on Trials and Punishments. The Report of the Grand Treasurer is referred to the Committee on Finance.
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In the Report of the Grand Secretary there are some matters t h a t a r e purely informatory and do not require any action, but we recommend Lodges Denied Representation to the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D. Fraternally submitted, GEORGE O . FOSTER, ORVAL E . MOON, WERNER B . LEVIN, ELMER S . NANCE,
Committee. REPORT OP COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY.
On account of the illness of M.'. W.'. ELRICK C . COLE, chairman, W.'. RoscoE E. PETERSON presented the following report which was adopted by a rising vote followed by prayer by Brother JOSEPH R . BURNS, Grand Chaplain: To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: The selection of M.'. W.'. ELRICK C . COLE a s t h e Committee
on Necrology was singularly fitting. His distinguished service to Masonry, his broad acquaintance among the Craft, his zeal for the institution and his native talent have eminently qualified him to render tribute t o the departed brethren. I t is to be deeply regretted that his health does not permit him to perform this service. Reviewing the memorials from other Grand Jurisdictions we learn of the deaths of thirty-three Past Grand Masters and several other P a s t Grand Officers. We a r e grieved to learn t h a t our sister Grand Lodge of Minnesota lost her Grand Master, M.'. W.'. W I L LIAM ANDREW ELLIOTT. The terms of office of one Grand Treasurer and two Grand Secretaries were terminated by the final summons. Among them was R.'. W.'. WILLIAM W . COOPER, who was serving his fifteenth year as Grand Secretary of our neighboring Grand Lodge of Colorado. He was known and loved by many Kansas Masons, who feel a personal loss in his passing. In our own Grand Jurisdiction we are again reminded that "Friend after friend departs; Who hath not lost a friend? There is no union here of hearts That finds not here an end; Were this frail world our only rest. Living or dying, none were blest." During the year 1,081 brethren have received the final mandate. Some passed a w a y in the feebleness of old age; others were cut down in. the vigor of young manhood. Some had been honored
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with stations of authority; others toUed in the ranks. All bore the proud title of Mason; all were our brothers. Yea, they are still our brothers, and we look forward with the eyes of faith to a reunion in that City Four-square where God shall wipe away all tears. Among the departed we find inscribed the name of W.'. HENRY WALLENSTEIN, P a s t Master of Albert Pike Lodge No. 303. While his Masonic career was preeminently identified with the Scottish Rite, it is probably no exaggeration to say that no other man who has never held office in this Grand Lodge was known to so m a n y Kansas Masons as Brother WALLENSTEIN. He has served with distinction on the Grand Lodge Committees on Jurisprudence and Necrology. For niany years his warm greeting and friendly smile were among the happy remembrances of Grand Lodge Communications. He will be sorely missed. Another friend who will be missed is W.'. MosES H. COLE, who passed away on March 25, 1936. He was for many years a faithful member of the Committee on Finance. I t becomes our sad duty to report t h a t death has again entered the ranks of our beloved Past Grand Masters. M.'. W.'. MARION KELLOGG BRUNDAGE. Grand Master in 1910, passed away on July 18, 1936. Failing health prevented him from attending communications in recent years, and he was not well known among the younger members of our Craft. In the circle of Kansas Masonry he was known and loved best by those whose memories of Grand Lodge events go back to the early days of this century. He was b o m March 1, 1859, at Monroe, Wisconsin, where he was left fatherless when only two years of age. His boyhood years were spent at Andover, New York, and in 1877 he became one of the army of pioneers who settled upon the plains of Western Kansas. For ten years he was in the service of the Kansas Pacific Railroad Company, and later entered upon a business career at Russell, where he became president of the Russell-Farmers State Bank. He was initiated in Ellsworth Lodge No. 146 on November 18, 1881, and advanced through the various degrees of Ancient Craft and York Rite Masonry. His zeal was recognized in the several Grand Bodies by numerous appointments to committee service and minor offices, and by election to positions of the highest responsibility. He rendered committee service in the Grand Commandery, was Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter in 1914, and GrEind Master of the Grand Council in 1919. In the introductory part of his address as Grand Master of this Grand Lodge on February 15, 1911, M.'. W.'. Brother BRUNDAGE said: "On assuming the duties of office a year ago I resolved to subordinate the exercise of authority to an appeal to the higher and stronger impulses of the heart, wherever possible, and it is with much gratification that it can be said that, with very few exceptions, this purpose has succeeded in accomplishing all desired results."
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He concluded with these words: "If there be in all this world one scar t h a t word, or deed, or thought of mine has made, I bid it â&#x20AC;&#x201D;in the name of Love and Life and Truthâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to heal; and crave the pardon of the victim of my fault. Wherever in this vale of tears and vain regrets, of laughter and of joy, there lives one creature who has done me wrong, I blot the memory from the realm of human fact." These modest words reveal the man. They evince the gentleness of spirit that prompted him as Grand Master to govern by persuasion rather than by arbitrary command, to administer justice tempered with mercy, and to cherish no ill will for wrongs done to himself. That spirit is consonant with the highest principles of Masonry. For all of these departed we mourn with heartfelt sorrow. We bow in humble submission to the w^ill of God, whose plans and purposes are above and beyond our feeble powers of understanding. We take pride in the noble examples t h a t have been set for us who linger behind, in the lives of the good and true Masons who have been called to eternal refreshment. We rejoice in the useful t a s k s they were permitted to accomplish before setting forth upon their journeys to the undiscovered country. The writer was not privileged to know all of these brethren personally. Any attempt on our part to speak in terms of eulogy and panegyric of their virtues would be as sounding brass and a tinkling cymbal. But this much we know: That every one, on entering the portals of Masonry, did so upon the basis of an unfaltering t r u s t in God. We know t h a t every one accepted as the groundwork of his life a belief in the immortality of his soul, the brotherhood of all mankind, and the eternal sovereignty of the Creator. We are justified in believing t h a t these everlasting truths continued as guiding principles of their lives until their last labors on earth were finished. Masonry is not concerned with sectarian doctrines or theologrical distinctions. The faith of a Mason is so fundamental and grounds its roots so deeply that it transcends what we call theology. We subscribe to various tenets and have various religious affiliations; but in the Institution of Masonry we leave behind ÂŁiny conflicting theories, and reverently join in the sublime and simple faith of those whose terrestrial voices we shall hear no more. It is a good thing to pause in solemn meditation upon the lives of the departed. We are comforted by the confident belief that their passing is but a transition; t h a t when they crossed the threshold of eternity they entered upon the abundant life that we hope to share when our earthly labors are ended. If our meditations were to be purely retrospective, their lasting benefit would be small. To borrow a thought from Lincoln's immortal Gettysburg address, we cannot consecrate the lives of the brethren who have passed on. Nothing t h a t we say or do can change their destiny. I t is rather for us to be consecrated and dedicated to the tasks which they have left in our keeping.
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Every human being in the past has built his own memorial, not in perishable stone, but in a more durable fabric. In the City of Washington stands a visible memorial to the Father of his Coimtry; but what control does this shaft of stone exercise over the hearts and lives of present day Americans compared to the influence of his benign example? Who can measure the present power of the brotherly love of David and Jonathan, of Nero's cruelty, of Samson's strength and weakness, of Abraham's unswerving faith? Who can say to what extent the morals and ideals of this generation were molded by unrecorded thoughts and actions of forgotten men whose bones crumbled into dust in unmarked graves during the centuries that have gone? Whether for good or ill, these monuments of human behavior have been built, and time does not efface them. So we are building our own memorials. Guided more or less unconsciously by the influence of those who have gone before, chided, admonished and inspired by the precepts of Almighty God, we struggle onward, falteringly perhaps, to their consummation. When we encounter a brother in distress, and pass by indifferently on the other side, we know not how many lives yet unborn may reap disaster from that act. When we extend to a falling brother the strong handclasp of encouragement and love, we know not what blessings in future centuries may trace their source to that little gesture. And so, brethren, as we pay humble tribute to the memories of those who have been called to the life eternal, let us make of those memories something vital and enduring. Let us utilize those intangible, imperishable monuments in the building of our own lives. Let us strive to construct our own memorials in such manner and of such materials that future generations may profitably use them as they work out their designs upon the trestle-board of life. Thus we may preserve for posterity the most excellent tenets of our Institution. Fraternally submitted,
RoscoE E. PETERSON, Acting
Chairman.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES AND LODGES U. D.
W.'. FltANK M. YEOMAN, chairman, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To The M.'. W.'. Grand liodge of A. F. <& A. M. of Kansas: Your committee has examined the reports referred to it, the Annual Reports of the lodges and the correspondence connected therewith and, for the most part, finds the reports in splendid shape.
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In checking the Annual Reports there seems to be about twenty-six general classes of errors by which a considerable number of lodges were affected but it seems unnecessary in this report to list the individual lodges under the various heads because the reports are made in duplicate and when the duplicate is returned to the Secretary he has his special attention called to the errors shown. Thirty-seven lodges sent in perfect reports for 1935. One hundred thirty-two almost perfect reports or a total of 169 t h a t approached perfection. Classification of errors and number of lodges in each class: Recapitulation incomplete and incorrect, 55; money incomplete and incorrect, 79; list of officers incomplete, 7; reports not signed by the Secretary, 20; Stated Communications incorrect, 7; date of election in error or blank, 24; difference in names and initials, 209; failed to make former corrections, 137. Incomplete or incorrect: roll of members, 27; work done, 33; admissions, 30; restorations, 36; dimissions, 54; deaths, 17; suspensions, 58; work previously done, 39. In most cases these errors have already been corrected. It takes some w^ork in the Grand Secretary's office taut in nearly every instance the Lodge Secretary has been courteous and prompt in his reply and the corrections have been made and the differences reconciled. There is a group, then, where the arrangement is not in alphabetical order in work done, where there were 84 lodges at fault; in admissions, 35; in restorations, 45; in dimissions, 31, etc. These errors are not new or unusual and will probably continue to occur as they have always occurred unless these Secretaries can be intelligently instructed in the details of keeping their records. Therefore this committee recommends that the District Deputy Grand Masters be definitely instructed that when they make their official visit to the lodge to personally inspect the Book of Annual Returns with the Secretary and instruct him in what should be done. It is evident t h a t the District Deputies are taking for granted that the corrections are being made. Most Secretaries regret that they make mistakes. Let's give them this help as a service, not as a reprimand. That part of the Grand Master's Address, "Delinquent Lodges", has been given due consideration. One year ago this committee saw fit to recommend that some positive action be taken to materially reduce the delinquent accounts due from certain lodges. We are pleased to report to you that of the thirty-five lodges in arrears prior to 1935, twenty have responded in splendid Masonic spirit and, through good counsel from representatives of the Administration and their own endeavors, have materially re-, duced their obligation and are on their way out of the woods and promise soon to be square with the world and again entitled to
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sit w i t h u s h e r e w h e r e t h e y should be a n d ^vhere w^e w a n t t h e m t o be. W e feel t h a t t h e s e l o d g e s a r e e n t i t l e d t o a little r e c o g n i t i o n f o r t h i s c o o p e r a t i o n a n d w e w a n t you t o k n o w w h o t h e y a r e : N o s . 39, 81, 84, 106, 112, 126, 168, 187, 195, 208, 210, 248, 304, 324, 370, 379, 416, 425, 434, a n d 436. M o r e p o w e r t o t h e m ! Of t h e t h i r t y l o d g e s in a r r e a r s for 1935, t w e n t y - t h r e e h a v e p a i d in full. Only s e v e n did n o t r e s p o n d . N o w t h e r e a r e still fifteen lodges w h o g a i n e d n o t h i n g d u r i n g t h e y e a r a n d of t h e s e , f o u r a r e a m o n g t h e m i s s i n g for 1936. Y o u r c o m m i t t e e would e a r n e s t l y r e c o m m e n d t h a t t h e i n c o m i n g A d m i n i s t r a t i o n detail a r e s p o n s i b l e r e p r e s e n t a t i v e t o each of t h e s e l o d g e s , t o d i s c u s s w i t h t h e m freely a n d f r a n k l y t h e i r p a r t i c u l a r s i t u a t i o n , a n d in t h e m o s t t e n d e r m a n n e r r e m i n d t h e m of t h e i r f a u l t s a n d e n d e a v o r t o aid in t h e i r r e f o r m a t i o n . T h e i r p a r t i c u l a r s i t u a t i o n w e do n o t k n o w . M a y t h e i n c o m i n g G r a n d M a s t e r c o n t i n u e t h e d i r e c t effort t h a t h a s been m a d e , f u r n i s h w h a t e v e r a s s i s t a n c e is possible t o t h e end t h a t t h e s e t r o u b l e s o m e a c c o u n t s m a y be e n t i r e l y p a i d u p w h e n t h e l a s t r e p o r t c o m e s i n t o t h e G r a n d S e c r e t a r y ' s office a t m i d n i g h t of J a n u a r y 10, 1937. Fraternally submitted, FRANK M. Y E O M A N , C A R L H . MOORE,H A Y N B A . DERMID,
Committee.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE.
Chairman, R.'. W.'. ALBERT K. WILSON, was temporarily detained by illness. His report was presented by W.'. CHARLES A. WELLS and, on motion, was adopted: To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of
Kansas:
Y o u r c o m m i t t e e h a s carefully r e v i e w e d a l l t h e P r o c e e d i n g s of other Grand Jurisdictions submitted to them during the year, and t h e u s u a l r e p o r t h a s been p r e p a r e d a n d p l a c e d in t h e h a n d s of t h e p r i n t e r t o be published a s u s u a l w i t h t h e A n n u a l P r o c e e d i n g s of this communication. T a k i n g t h e s t a t i s t i c a l t a b l e s issued b y t h e s e v e r a l G r a n d L o d g e s a s a basis, it would s e e m t h a t t h e loss in m e m b e r s h i p h a s d e c r e a s e d c o n s i d e r a b l y ; w o r k s e e m s t o be m o r e plentiful,' all of w h i c h would i n d i c a t e t h a t it will n o t be l o n g until t h e F r a t e r n i t y will a g a i n be m u c h m o r e p r o s p e r o u s t h a n it h a s been d u r i n g t h e p a s t five or six y e a r s .
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COLOMBIA-BOGOTA.
Among the several applications made to our Grand Lodge, and upon which reports were submitted by this committee one year ago, that of the Grand Lodge, "Colombia-Bogota" was deferred until this Annual Communication. During the past year a communication from this Grand Lodge indicates that there still exists considerable strife between their Grand Lodge and that of another one designating themselves as the "Grand Lodge of Colombia". In the opinion of your committee, it will be best to allow this matter to rest until such time as Masonic affairs are in a more settled condition in that country. We, therefore, recommend that further consideration be postponed. CHIAPAS-MEXICO.
There was referred to this committee a communication under date of December 1, 1936, requesting recog^nition from what is termed the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Freemasonry of Chiapas. As this request will bear further investigation, your committee would recommend that the m a t t e r be deferred until the next Annual Communication. Fraternally submitted, ALBERT K. WILSON,
Chairman. CALL TO REFRESHMENT.
The M.'. W.". Grand Master called the M . . W.'. Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 1:30 P. M.
AFTERNOON SESSION. The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor at 1:30 P. M. ORATION.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master introduced Brother of Acacia Lodge No. 9, who delivered the oration, which was ordered printed in the Proceedings:
HOWARD T . HILL,
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A.M. of Kansas:
My appreciation of the compliment implied in the invitation to present the Grand Oration is intensified by the realization of a fact which gives me no small concern. It is the fact that any message that I might attempt to bring is being offered to a group of men eminently effective in the service of Masonry over a long period of time and in a manner so conspicuous in its achievement as to prompt me to sit humbly at your feet. Nor is it easy to determine the most useful trend of an address for this type of occasion in this modern time. Each new day brings new demands upon men and upon institutions. I therefore humbly present this conception of the position of Masonry in world affairs at the present hour. What does Masonry mean today? The significance of any institution to its day and time depends largely upon two factors: The first, its historic background and traditional objectives, and, second, the adaptability of those objectives to new and recurring problems, and the degree to which the institution has made their application vital. It would be inappropriate for me to attempt to instruct this body in the history of Masonry. Not only so, that is unnecessary. It is feasible only to review briefly some high lights of our tradition. These high lights reveal the Order for what it is. They establish our beginnings, connote our experience, and give form and spirit to our organization and our program. If there are two certain facts about Masonry, they are these: That it is of practically universal breadth and geographic spread, and that it is of great antiquity. In every civilized country, the contribution of Operative Masonry shows its influence. From time immemorial, those who built were a select and privileged class with which the history of their time vitally reckoned. The lore which accumulates from the history of the building of the Egyptian temples, the Greek Parthenon, the
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Syrian monuments, relates a steady and uniform story of the standing and the character of Operative Masonry. Perhaps our most direct contact with that story comes with Jewish history, a history profoundly influenced, especially in architecture, by the Egyptian contacts which the Israelites had experienced. It was not strange, then, that a Phoenician builder, versed in the Egyptian way, should be summoned by Solomon for the building of his temple. For many years the Colleges of Builders were known and famed for the excellence of their organization. Since about 715 B. c , these Colleges built their tangible records in the temples to the Roman gods. It was not strange, then, that in its time the organization which built the temple of King Solomon was so perfect in its operation, despite the meager machinery of the day, that its tremendous task was completed in a little more than seven years. But this very character and high standing of Operative Masonry entailed, as all privilege does, some responsibility. In addition, it inevitably produced jealousy from without the Order and a consequent persecution of it^ Thus came about the unsavory period of the persecution of the Christians, particularly throughout the Roman Empire. In 313 A. D., however, by edict of Constantine, the persecutions of the Christians and Masons, which two groups had much in common, ceased, and twelve years later the Church of the Lateran was ordered constructed significantly in the form of a cross. Operative Masonry, freed from the restrictions of persecution, yet seasoned by its experiences, began a long period of the building of great structures and of architectural fame. Perhaps the direct relationship of the Builders Guilds and Colleges to architecture reached something of its climax in the Canterbury Cathedral in London, begun in 1600, and in St. Paul's about 1675. Important physical resources and implements soon find their counter-part in human philosophy, intellectual and spiritual experience. It was natural, therefore, that
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the lodges of Operative Masons should be opened to include others than those of the building trades. Speculative Masonry resulted and the first Grand Lodge of Speculative Masonry, made up of representatives of the four principal lodges in London, was organized in 1717. Such were the beginnings of our Order. Its history, too rich in fellowship for adequate expression and too wide spread to permit of its recording here, has grown, flourished and accomplished until it brings us of this day and this jurisdiction to the present significant hour; an hour in which we may appropriately ask: Where do we stand ? Upon the honest answer to that question depends a logical forecast of our future service. I like to put the challenge to our attention and the problem of the application of Masonry to modern life in the questions raised by M.'. W.'. ROBERT JUDSON K E NWORTHY. Grand Master of New York Free Masons, in his address to the Craft in 1911: "Is our Masonry progressive, or are we making it a factor only inside of the Lodge room? Are we content to remain intrenched in mysticism, to confer degrees, to make Masons and then forget them, excepting, perhaps, as their names are added to our rollâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;leaving them muzzled as to its secrets, but bewildered and lamentably untaught of those deep underlying truths inculcated in the days when quality and not quantity was the watchword of the Craft? If our drift is away from and not toward its highest ideals and traditions, slowly but surely the vitality which sustains it will slip away, and I say, without hesitation, our Fraternity will cease to appeal to intelligent men. It will become nothing but a mummery, a jargon of signs and baubles, titles and platitudesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;for we will be following the shadow and not the substance." That Grand Master KENWORTHY'S suggestion was and is an hypothesis only and not a fact can be tested only by our history, and that best estimated and written by mankind outside our Order. That history's verdict is not only favorable but complimentary, I join you in sincere
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belief. What are the claims of Masonry? That it is free from bias, cant, and prejudice; that it is democratic; that it is progressive; that it believes in education and human improvement; that it is a stimulus to the study and appreciation of the Holy Word; that it promotes the vitality of religion in practice yet at no time becomes a religion; that it is patriotically national and international in viewpoint; and that to the age-old question, "Am I my brother's keeper?" it returns without mental reservation the unqualified reply, "I am." These claims are bold. They are comprehensive. They are challenging. But we believe that they are aptly made. The history of America is obviously influenced to no small degree by the tenets and practices of Masonry. Our statesmanship from Washington to the present day lists an overwhelming proportion of Masons. Inevitably the vows and traditions, the customs, the beliefs, the objectives of the Order have through these men had much to do with the development of American democracy as it is. The method of Masonry is democratic. It excludes no man because of race or creed. When all is said and done, it makes upon him only one demand. It says to him: "If you would enter this fellowship and plan, you must believe in God; no atheists allowed." The other major thesis of Masonry, a brotherhood of universal service to man, arises as a logically inevitable companion to the first. The Operative Mason's fidelity to natural laws has thus become the Speculative Mason's appreciation of the laws that govern human kind in an ever increasing complexity of relationship. Great temples rose through that fidelity to physical law and those same great temples stand today except where razed by the ravages of the elements and war, because their builder kept the faith with the laws he knew. His resulting mechanical accuracy was made the finer and more complete by the inspiration of an idealism centered in one God to be revered and one great brotherhood to be served. Life is different today and yet the same. Man's problems, like his accomplishments, are more wide spread.
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They appear to be more complex and more commanding, but the fundamental nature of man has not changed. It has developed; and to us mankind directs the question, "Have we in the best spiritual sense progressed or retrogressed?" As I see the fineness of youth in the ease of recreation or in the emergency of war, I find but one answer. We have progressed. We have progressed not necessarily because there is a Masonic Order in the world. We have progressed because the tenets of that Order have lived. Institutions do not change underlying principles. The successful ones adopt and use them. The unsuccessful ignore them. Mankind has come to the present hour through deep and recurring stress, emergency, temptation, and temporary defeat because of his ultimate and at times unspoken recognition that there is a Universal God and a Universal Brotherhood. There is a true and fundamental democracy. Masonry does not thrive under the dictatorship of tyranny in any form, be it fascism, monarchy, or communism. Gloriously both the history of Masonry and the needs of man reflect the fundamental fact that important things are done not because of what we know but because of what we feel. Even the struggle for economic goods is intensified by pride, inspiration, or greed and jealousy. Even the use of the food for man's physical being is tremendously influenced, we know now, by his mood, his spirit, his sorrow, or his enthusiasm. Tonight in any one of our great cities, built by skilled architects and operatives, a man will dart from a darkened alley and slay a stranger while seizing his purse. Was that act prompted by pure necessity ? No. Tempted by need ? Yes. But made inevitable? Not at all. That deed was inspired not by cold fact but by hot greed. Tomorrow a true philanthropist will endow a university where youth may learn if youth is willing. Is his generosity predicated upon the absolute necessity for more institutions, for more laboratories, or more professorial chairs? Not at all. That kindly and constructive act flows not primarily from the fat purse and perhaps not at all from the cold
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blooded reason of a man. It springs, inspiring, impelling, from his heart. Twenty years agoâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;perhaps while this Grand Lodge convenedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a Kansas boy, a shrapnel mangled arm hanging helpless a t his side, dashed across the wretched No Man's Land to carry back to safety on his one good shoulder, a wounded buddy, and as he stumbled into the dank and muddy trench and dropped his burden into the arms of a waiting hospital interne, another bullet caught him. He writhed, he clenched his teeth in agony, and in his last few hurried words, he paid inspiring tribute to the universal and immemorial efficacy of Masonry's great principles, for with those words he gasped, "Take care of Bill", then breathed a prayer and died for country and for cause. This is not melodrama. This is life. And it is death. And it is reality. Where does Masonry stand today? Masonry alone can reply. If this is our world, and it is, it is our responsibility. If the tenets of the Masonic Institution have proved fundamental and inevitable, and they have, their application to the needs of man in the days ahead wiU tell where Masonry stands. The influence of our Order upon the life of any period is not exerted directly by the Institution but by its individual members. I t is by men and not by companies that good deeds are done. It is through individual persons and not through crowds that inspirations grow. It is by the personal touch and not by the general recommendation that man marches encouraged to his goal. Mankind's real concern today, as it has always been, is not with the question of the party in power or the economic theory of the time or the process by which government and public economy are run. Man's real interest today is, as it has always been, the needs of man; and man's guide today is, as it has always been, the simple unalterable purposes of man's Divinity. It is not therefore what Masons think nor what institutionalized fraternity resolves, that will shape the
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course of history ahead. It is what individual men do and what they demand be done. That deed and that demand, unified, organized, powered by fraternal and religious institutions, will be effective only as it is fearlessly applied to the pertinent needs of a people, whether in prosperity or in peril. Today the architecture, the traditions, the brilliant and artistic history of a nation, its cathedrals, its office buildings, its houses and its factories lie torn, broken and burned by Civil War. The impulses of men seek dangerous avenues of outlet for their ambitions and their thought. Throughout the world there is strife, there is tyranny, there is want, there is suspicion, there is danger. But these may be overcome, for as always there is fidelity, there is loyalty, there is charity, there is brotherhood, there is God! REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON TRIALS AND PUNISHMENTS.
W.". LEO N . GISH presented the report which, on his motion, was adopted, except that portion relating to law changes, which was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence : To The M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. <S> A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Trials and Punishments reports a continued decrease in the number of cases referred to it. Two cases were pending at the beginning of the year, and only two others have been received. All cases have been tried, resulting in one case in a verdict of not guilty, and in the three others in verdicts of g:uilty. In each of these three cases the punishment was fixed at expulsion. When newspaper headlines indicate that crime and lawlessness continue to flourish in our country, it is gratifying to note that so few complaints of misconduct have arisen in the great body of Kansas Masonry. At this moment there are many young men who would make splendid Masons, who heretofore have been deterred from seeking admission by lack of financial means. Others may be desirous of entering our Fraternity who would probably furnish work hereafter for the Committee on Trials and Punishments. In our commendable zeal for restoring the Order tp an era of normal growth, let us, without self-righteous hypocrisy but, nevertheless, with the utmost care, appraise the qualifications of those who would enter.
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LAW CHANGES. P u r s u a n t to the direction of the M.'. W.'. Grand Master to the chairman of this committee, we have had under consideration the question of recommending changes in t h e By-Laws relating to Trials and Punishments. In the opinion of this committee the present system of trials is a success, and we do not favor any substantial change in the rules of procedure. However, in order to clarify the meaning of some provisions, we recommend t h a t amendments be made in the following particulars: That By-Law 155 be amended to read as follows: 155. Construction and Application of Rules of Procedure.—The Rules of Procedure in Masonic Trials, Appeals and Punishments shall be liberally construed with a view to promote their objects and to give ample protection to every one in his rights. Its provisions shall not be applicable to suspension for non-payment of dues, nor to controversies between Masons unless some offense against the Body of Masonry be involved. That By-Law 156 be amended to read a s follows: 156. Offense Against the Body of Masonry.—An offense against the Body of Masonry is a wrong which may consist of any omission of Masonic duty specifically enjoined, or the commission of any act that may be derogatory to the reputation of Masonry. T h a t By-Law 157 be amended t o read a s follows: 157. Jurisdiction.—Every proceeding shall be based upon jurisdiction of the person of the accused brother, or the subject of the proceeding. T h a t B y - L a w 163 b e a m e n d e d t o r e a d a s follows: 163. Charges be substantially: member of charge shall b e : offense be alleged "Charge I so on to the last. "Specification. In
and Specifications—Form.—The caption of a charge shall "Charges and Specifications against Brother A. B., a Lodge No " The formal part of the "Charge " If more than one and different in nature, the charges shall be numbered; " "Charge I I " and The formal parts of a specification shall be as follows: this: That at in the State of on or about the day of 19 the said Brother A. B. did wrongfully (Here state wrongful act or omission). Contrary to the precepts of Freemasonry." If there be more than one accusation under a charge, the specifications shall be numbered, "Specification I. In this:" and so on. That By-Law 173 be amended to read a s follows: 173. Record of Proceedings—Punishment—Mandate—Right of Appeal —Time for Sentence.—The Chairman of the Committee on Trials and Punishments shall keep a record of their proceedings and upon the completion of the trial the Committee shall make their findings of fact and conclusions of law, and if the accused be found guilty shall assess the punishment which may be expulsion, suspension or reprimand, and said findings of fact and conclusions of law together with a transcript of the evidence
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and the declaration of the penalty assessed, shall forthwith be transmitted to the Grand Secretary. Thereupon the Grand Secretary shall, by registered mail, send a mandate, under the seal of the Grand Lodge, to the Lodge that originally acquired penal jurisdiction over the brother, setting forth the decision of the Committee In the case, and shall also send a copy of such mandate by registered mail to the last known address of the accused brother. If the accused brother be a member of, or under suspension or dimission by, any other Lodge, the Grand Secretary shall also send a copy of such mandate by registered mail to such other Lodge. The accusing Lodge and the accused brother shall both have a right of appeal to the Grand Lodge at any time within thirty days from the date of the mailing of the mandate by the Grand Secretary. If no application for a new trial be made, and if no appeal is taken from the decision of the Committee within the thirty days, the decision shall become final, and the Master of the Lodge of which the accused brother is a .member, or by which he has been suspended or dimitted, shall, at the next Stated Communication after the expiration of the thirty days referred to, pronounce sentence as provided by the terms of the mandate sent by the Grand Secretary; such expulsion, suspension or reprimand becomes effective on the date the sentence is pronounced. In case of reprimand, it shall be administered to the accused at the next Stated Communication. That B y - L a w 174 be a m e n d e d t o r e a d a s follows: 174. Costs and Expenses for Trial.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;As a part of their judgment In each case the Committee shall assess the necessary costs and expenses of the case against either the Lodge or the Accused as may, in their judgment, seem Just and equitable; Provided, That the Lodge in which the charges shall have been preferred shall be liable for the collection of all such costs: And, Provided Further, That costs shall include only the necessary expenses incurred in providing a place for holding the trial, reporting and transcribing the testimony, and securing certified copies of court files and records and other documentary evidence relevant to the guilt or innocence of the accused, and shall not include any per diem or expenses of the Committee, which shall be paid by the Grand Lodge. Neither an application for a new trial nor an appeal to the Grand Lodge shall be considered until all the assessed costs shall have been paid.
That By-Law 176 be amended to read a s follows: Grand Secretary's note: The original proposal to amend By-Law 176, which is on file, was amended by the Committee on Jurisprudence and adopted as amended. See Report of Committee on Jurisprudence. Fraternally submitted, RoscoE E . PETERSON, WILLIAM P . SHEA, LEO N . G I S H , GEORGE HARMAN,
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RESPONSES. The M.'. W.'. Grand Master presented M.'. W.". GEORGE W . WALKER, Grand Master of Missouri; M.'. W.". CHARLES S . PERCIVAL, Past Grand Master of Iowa, and M.'. W.'. JOHN L . STUART, Past Grand Master of Okla-
homa. Each of these distinguished brethren extended the greetings and best wishes from their respective Grand Jurisdictions. Their discussion of common problems and inter-jurisdictional relations were appreciated by all the brethren. W.'. CHARLES W . HEIDEMANN, of Altoona, Wisconsin, our Grand Representative, was presented by the Grand Master and made an appropriate response. CALL TO R E F R E S H M E N T .
The M.'. W.\ Grand Master called The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 7:30 P. M.
EVENING SESSION.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor at 7:30 P. M. EXEMPLIFICATION OF THE WORK.
The Third Degree was exemplified in dramatized form by Patmos Lodge No. 97 imder the direction of W.'. HARVEY O . DAVIS, Lecturer. CALL TO REFRESHMENT.
The M.". W.'. Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment until 8:30 A. M., Thursday, February 18th.
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MORNING SESSION. THURSDAY,
February 18,1937.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor at 8:30 A.M., with prayer by Brother JOSEPH R . BURNS, Grand Chaplain. REPORT OP COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
W.'. EARL T . PYLE, chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To The M.\ W.\ Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of
Kansas:
This committee, assisted by Brother CHARLES R . DALE, of Galena Lodge No. 194, examined the investments and audited the accounts of the Grand Lodge, examined the books and vouchers of the Grand Treasurer and the financial records of the Grand Secretary. The records are kept up to date and in a business like manner and all funds of the Grand Lodge have been properly accounted for. Attached hereto is a certificate issued under the seal of The Citizens Bank of Galena and signed by THOS. O . MOELLER, Cashier, which certifies that there was on deposit in that bank on February 1, 1937, to the credit of JOHN MCCULLAGH, Grand Treasurer, A. F. & A. M. of Kansas, the sum of forty-four thousand five hundred eighty-four dollars and sixty-three cents ($44,584.63). Our income continues to show a decrease and it is again necessary to limit the report of the Committee on Correspondence to fifty printed pages of the Proceedings. Appropriations recommended have been estimated on a conservative basis and the committee feels that the amounts appropriated should be the maximum expended. The Shaver's Monitor account shows 239 on hand and 77 in transit for which remittances have not been received, and the blank forms account shows an inventory of approximately $250.00. Last year your Finance Committee made an appeal to the lodges in arrears for per capita tax. In connection with the collection of the delinquent tax, it is interesting to note the record of payments made during the past five years. Some lodges have made a highly creditable and earnest effort to retire their obligations, while a few^, by not having made any
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payments for from two to four years, indicate a disposition to forget a well defined responsibility. We renew the appeal and hope for the cooperation justly due from lodges of Master Masons. REVENUE AND EXPENSES.
Estimated revenue We recommend the following appropriations: Committee Allowance (By-Law 55) Expenses Grand Lodge Communication Expenses and P e r Diem of Lecturers Grand Master's Apron Grand Master's Contingent Fund Grand Master's Salary Grand Treasurer's Bond Premium Grand Secretary's Bond Premium Grand Treasurer's Salary Grand Master's Portrait Library, Furniture, Binding, etc Mileage to Representatives (By-Law 57) Mileage and Expenses (By-Laws 55 and 56) Minor Salaries (By-Law 54) Per Diem of Committee on Trials and Punishments Postage and Express Printing Annual Proceedings Private Secretary to Grand Master Stationery and Printing Jewel for Grand Master Budget
$40,531 00 5 375 00 500 00 4,000 00 80 00 1,500 CO 800 00 25 00 5 00 100 00 8 00 200 00 3,000 00 1,500 00 180 00 200 00 800 00 1,600 00 600 00 800 00 180 00 15,249 60
Fraternally submitted, EAKL T. PYLE, HENRY L. G A M E S , RICHARD W . EVANS, C L I N E C . CURTISS, HARRY E. P E A C H ,
ComTnittee. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE.
M.". W.'. OTTO R . SOUDERS, chairman, presented the following report, which was adopted by the necessary two-thirds vote, section by section, and as a whole: To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: The topic, "Lecturers", from the Grand Master's Address was referred to this committee. I t is our opinion that under By-Laws 42 and 43 the Grand Master has authority to appoint such Lectur-
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ers as he m a y deem necessary and to send them where he m a y think their services a r e needed, and t h a t the Council of Administration under By-Law No. 48 has authority to make appropriations of such amounts of money a s are necessary for the per diem and expenses of such Lecturers if the amounts appropriated by the Grand Lodge are insufficient. We also received from the Report of the Committee on Trials and Punishments the suggested Law Changes. We recommend t h a t By-Laws 155, 157, 163, 173 and 174 be amended to read a s set forth in their report. We further recommend that no change be made in By-Law 156. We further recommend that By-Law 176 be amended to read as follows: 176. Proceedings for Appeal.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;If any party to a trial be aggrieved by any ruling, proceeding, finding or decision of the Committee on Trials and Punishments, such party may appeal therefrom to the Grand Lodge within the time and in the manner following: Within thirty days after the mailing of the mandate by the Grand Secretary the aggrieved party shall file a notice in writing with the Grand Secretary that such party appeals from such ruling, proceeding, finding or decision, and within thirty days thereafter such party shall furnish to the Grand Secretary satisfactory evidence that such party has caused all assessed costs of the case to be paid; and thereupon such appeal shall be deemed to be perfected; but if such costs are not so shown to be paid, within the time specified, such appeal shall be thereby automatically dismissed. If such appeal shall have been perfected not less than ten days before the first day of the next Annual Cammunication of the Grand Lodge, such appeal shall stand for hearing at such Annual Communication; otherwise it shall stand for hearing a t the next ensuing Annual Communication. Upon such appeal being perfected, the sentence shall be stayed until the appeal has been heard. Upon the perfecting of such appeal the Grand Secretary shall transmit the case and all records thereof to the Chairman of the Committee on Jurisprudence. Fraternally submitted, O T T O R . SOUDERS, CHAKLES N . FOWLER,
JOHN M. KiNKEL, GEORGE F . B E E Z L E Y ,
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INVITATION.
W.'. J O E M . CASEBIER, on behalf of the four lodges of Topeka, extended an invitation to The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge to hold its next Annual Communication in Topeka, Kansas. On motion, the invitation was accepted.
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PRESENTATION OF JEWEL. M.'. W.'. JOHN W . NEILSON, on behalf of The M.". W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas, presented the retiring M.-. W.'. Grand Master with a Past Grand Master's Jewel. • '• M.'. W.". JAMES A. WENDORFF accepted and expressed his sincere appreciation. PRESENTATION TO GRAND MASTER ELECT.
R.'. W.'. GLEN A. GILBERT, District Deputy Grand Master, of the 57th District, speaking for the Masons of the southwest, and the Masonic Bodies of the 57th District particularly, voiced the loyalty of all the brethren, and presented R.'. W.". CHARLEY B . ERSKINE with a very fine silk hat and case. He also gave assurance of united support for all of the Grand Master's efforts during the ensuing year. VOTE OF THANKS.
On motion of M.". W.'. GILES H . LAMB, a vote of thanks was extended the Citizens of Wichita and the local brethren for the hospitality and courtesies shown during the Annual Communication.
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GRAND OFFICERS.
The following Grand Officers, having been elected and appointed were duly installed by M.'. W.'. GEORGE O . FOSTER, assisted by M.'. W.'. J O H N M . KINKEL, as Grand Marshal: M.'. W.'. CHARLEY B . E R S K I N E Preston Lodge No. 283, Cimarron.
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R.'. W.'. HENRY S . BUZICK, J R Deputy Grand Master Sylvan Grove Lodge No. 359, Sylvan Grove. R . ' . W.". C L A U D F . Y O U N G Grand Senior W a r d e n Rising Sun Lodge No. 8, Fort Scott. R . ' . W . ' . ARTHUR H . S T R I C K L A N D : Grand Junior Warden Kaw Lodge No. 272, Kansas City. M . ' . W . ' . JOHN MCCULLAGH Galena Lodge No. 194, Galena.
Grand Treasurer
M.'. W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka.
Grand Secretary
Bro. W I L L I A M C . TEMPLETON
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St. Bernard Lodge No. 222, Dodge City (residence, Emporia). W.". ROSCOE E . P E T E R S O N Grand Senior Deacon Lamed Lodge No. 167, Lamed. W . ' . DORIS M . RALSTON Grand Junior Deacon Lincoln Lodge No. 154, Lincoln. W . ' . D. CLARKE K E L L Y Grand Marshal Bonner Springs Lodge No. 366, Bonner Springs (residence, Kansas City). * W . ' . ROY A . W E S T Grand Sword Bearer Advance Lodge No. 114, Florence. *W.'. R E U B E N SHERWOOD Grand Senior S t e w a r d Preston Lodge No. 283, Cimarron. *W.". CHARLES W . W I L L I A M S Grand Junior Rising Sun Lodge No. 8, Fort Scott.
Steward
W.'. HOMER T . HARDEN Grand Pursuivant Wichita Lodge No. 99, Wichita, W.'. LAUREN DALE RIGG
Joppa Lodge No. 223, Leon. * N o t present for installation.
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STANDING COMMITTEES. T h e M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r appointed 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 : On Credentials.—TOM STAUTH, N O . 222, Dodge. City; ALVA L . SWEARINGEN, NO. 272, Kansas City; HARRY V. KNAPP, N O . 199, Norton; EDWARD M . SIMPSON, N O . 176, Clyde; GEORGE A . BLAKES-
LEE, N O . 5, Atchison (residence, Muscotah). On Reports
of Grand Officers.—GEORGE O. FOSTER, No. 6,
Lawrence; ELMER S . NANCE, N O . 63, Oswego; JOSEPH H . CONARD, No. 316, Coolidge; H U G H M . NICHOLS, N O . 225, Topeka; HARRY D .
EVANS, N O . 88, Pleasanton. On Finance.—CLINE C. CURTiss, No. 306, Colby; HENRY L . GAMES, No. 269, Conway Springs; HARRY E . PEACH, No. 12, Emporia; CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, N O . 137, Cherryvale; D. EDWARD
TAYLOR, No. 39, Seneca. On Jurisprudence.—OTTO R. SOUDERS, N O . 99, Wich-ta; JOHN M. KiNKEL, No. 140, Hutchinson; CHARLES N. FOWLER, No. 60, Salina; GEORGE F . BEEZLEY, No. 93, Girard; ROY G . SHEARER, No.
98, Abilene. On Trials and Punishments.—RICHARD W . EVANS, N O . 222, Dodge City; OTTO H . ROMMEL, NO. 85, Waterville; FRANK M . YEOMAN, N O . 230, Kingman; GEORGE HARM AN. N O . 21, Valley Falls; LEO N . GiSH, No. 38, lola. On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D.—WILLIAM C. SCHWARTZ, N O . 91, Marysville; F R A N K W . BROWN, NO. 383, McDonald; GEORGE W . SMITH, N O . 247, Chase.
On Correspondence.—ALBERT On Necrology.—ROBERT
K . WILSON, N O . 51, Topeka.
H . MONTGOMERY, N O . 63, Oswego.
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READING JOURNAL.
The Journal was then read by Brother LEON L . COUSLAND, Patmos Lodge No. 97, Official Stenographer, and approved. CLOSING.
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:
(Sruny ^y^^^^i^^^^^ Grand Secretary.
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LOCATION AND NUMBERS O F LODGES I N ALL DISTRICTS. No.
1.—Highland, 1; Troy, 55; Wathena, 64; White Cloud, 78; Severance, 313; Bendena, 440; Denton, 449. No. 2.—Hiawatha, 35; Robinson, 159; Sabetha, 162; Hamlin, 185; Horton, 326; Powhattan, 363; Morrill, 373. No. 3.—Leavenworth, 2; Leavenworth, 10; Easton, 45; Lansing, 49; Leavenworth, 68; Ft. Leavenworth, 311; Holing, 365. No. 4.—Kansas City, 3; White Church, 96; Kansas City, 271; Kansas City, 272; Bonner Springs, 366; Kansas City, 369; Piper, 385; Kansas City, 438. No. 5.—Olathe, 19; Spring Hill, 56; Gardner, 65; Edgerton, 127; Lenexa, 135; Stanley, 444. No. 6.-—Osawatomie, 24; Paola, 37; Fontana, 131; Louisburg, 243. No. 7.—Mound City, 33; La Cygne, 6 1 ; Pleasanton, 88; Blue Mound, 286; Parker, 341. No. 8.—Fort Scott, 8; Mapleton, 28; Xenia, 47; Devon, 92; Garland, 108; Uniontown, 115; Fulton, 210; Hiattville, 216; Bronson, 268; Hepler, 398. No. 9.-—Gamett, 44; Greeley, 211; Colony, 212; Westphalia, 305; Kincaid, 338; Lane, 339; Richmond, 426. No. 10.—Baxter Springs, 71; Columbus, 100; Galena, 194; Weir, 274; Scammon, 351. No. 11.—Coming, 13; Wetmore, 53; Centralia, 89; Netawaka, 130; Whiting, 250; Goff, 430. No. 12.—Potter, 4; Atchison, 5; Doniphan, 31; Effingham, 48; Huron, 72; Muscotah, 116; Atchison, 158. No. 13.—Lawrence, 6; Lawrence, 9; Baldwin, 23; De Soto, 40; Eudora, 83; Tonganoxie, 190; Linwood, 241; Perry, 415; Lecompton, 420. No. 14.—Circleville, 20; Holton, 42; Soldier, 240; Hoyt, 327; Denison, 372; Mayetta, 393. No. 15.—Humboldt, 29; I d a , 38; Moran, 245; Savonburg, 315; L a H a r p e , 325. No. 16.—Erie, 76; Chanute, 103; Thayer, 149; Urbana, 239; Chanute, 416. No. 17.—Sedan, 136; Elgin, 350; Cedar Vale, 355. No. 18.—Coffeyville, 102; Independence, 107; Elk City, 132; Cherryvale, 137; Caney, 324; Edna, 345; Tyro, 386. No. 19.—Oketo, 25; Seneca, 39; Marysville, 91; Axtell, 234; Beattie, 259; Oneida, 323; Summerfield, 354.
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N o . 20:—Frankfort, 67; Waterville, 85; Irving, 112; B l u e Rapids, 169; VermUlion, 320. N o . 21.^—Topeka, 17; A u b u m , 32; Topeka, 5 1 ; Dover, 138; Topeka, 225; Maple Hill, 370; Wakarusa, 402. No. 22.—Overbrook, 62; Carbondale, 70; Burlingame, 79; Lyndon, 101; O s a g e City, 141; Scranton, 407. N o . 2 3 . — L e R o y , 27; Burlington, 66; N e o s h o Falls, 82; Y a t e s Center, 144; Gridley, 314. No. 24.—Coyville, 57; N e w Albany, 8 1 ; Neodesha, 94; Predonia, 95; Altoona, 118; Fall River, 163; Buffalo, 379; Benedict, 403. N o . 25.—Manhattan, 16; W a m e g o , 75; Randolph, 166; Leonard vllle, 235; Riley, 344. No. 26.—Clifton, 122; Clay Center, 134; Green, 296; Oak Hill, 334 Wakefield, 396. No. 27.—Emporia, 12; Cottonwood Falls, 80; Americus, 109; Lebo, 152; Hartford, 193; Allen, 335; Saffordville, 395. N o . 28.—Longton, 26; Elk Falls, 126; Howard, 155; Grenola, 248 Moline, 267. No. 29.—Winfield, 110; A r k a n s a s City, 133; Dexter, 156; Burden 233; Maple City, 342. N o . 30.—Republic, 123; Munden, 128; Belleville, 129; Scandia, 221 N a r k a , 349; Cuba, 362, N o . 31.—Luray, 153; Lincoln, 154; Lucas, 198; Plainville, S y l v a n Grove, 359; Natoma, 390; Codell, 418.
290
No. 32.—Junction City, 7; Salina, 60; Abilene, 98; Solomon, 105 Bennington, 180; Chapman, 280; Enterprise, 437. No. 33.—McPherson, 172; Canton, 197; Galva, 251; Windom, 276 Moimdridge, 346; Marquette, ^ 5 3 ; Llndsborg, 397. N o . 34.—^Towanda, 30; Augusta, 74; El Dorado, 97; Douglass, 151 Leon, 223; Latham, 401; Rosalia, 434; B e a u m o n t , 439. N o . 35.—^Halstead, 46; Florence, 114; Peabody, 120; N e w t o n , 142 Burrton, 182. N o . 36.—^Wichita, 86; Wichita, 99; Sedgwick, 139; Mulvane, 201 Mount Hope, 238; Cheney, 258; Clearwater, 273; Wichita, 3 0 3 ; V a l l e y Center, 364; Wichita, 433. No. 37.—Wellington, 150; South Haven, 157; Oxford, 165; Belle Plaine, 173; Caldwell, 203; Milan, 255; C o n w a y Springs, 269; Argonia, 285.
88
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February.
No. 38.—Jewell, 11; Mankato, 87; Burr Oak, 178; Eabon, 228 Lebanon, 287; Randall, 304; Formoso, 336. No. 39.—Barnard, 59; Minneapolis, 143; Beloit, 145; Delphos, 202 Simpson, 214; Scottsville, 249; Glasco, 292. No. 40.—^Marion, 147; Hope, 288; Herington, 307; Gypsum, 328 White City, 380; Burdick, 429. No. 41.—^Nickerson, 43; Hutchinson, 140; Haven, 208; Arlington, 299; Turon, 358; Sylvia, 391; Hutchinson, 445. No. 42.—Kingman, 230; Norwich, 319; Spivey, 347; Zenda, 378 Cunningham, 427; Pretty Prairie, 428. No. 43.—Anthony, 200; Harper, 206; Attica, 262; Bluff City, 368 Waldron, 377; Freeport, 389. No. 44.—^Lenora, 181; Oberlin, 186; Norton, 199; Long Island, 231 Almena, 310; Norcatur, 317; Jennings, 360. No. 45.—Cawker City, 125; Osborne, 160; Stockton, 189; Downs 204; Alton-, 207; Glen Elder, 294. No. 46.—^Wakeeney, 148; Russell, 177; Hays, 195; Bimker Hill 291; Ellis, 297. No. 47.—McCracken, 58; Ness City, 191; Rush Center, 215; La Crosse, 330. No. 48.—Sterling, 171; Lyons, 192; Little River, 219; Chase, 247; Alden, 308; Frederick, 337; Geneseo, 361. No. 49.—Girard, 93; Cherokee, 119; Pittsburg, 187; Walnut, 229; Mulberry, 261; Arcadia, 329; Arma, 408. No. 50.—Great Bend, 15; Lamed, 167; Ellinwood, 217; Holsington, 331; Claflin, 424. No. 51.—Oakley, 253; Gove, 302; Grainfield, 381; Quinter, 410; Grinnell, 448. No. 52.—Garden City, 246; Lakin, 289; Syracuse, 309; Coolidge, 316; Deerfield, 432. No. 53.—Atwood, 164; McDonald, 383; Saint Francis, 404. No. 54.—Hill City, 281; Colby, 306; Hoxie, 348; Morland, 414; Selden, 423; Rexford, 442. No. 55.—Smith Center, 174; Kirwin, 175; Gaylord, 183; Phillipsburg, 184; Logan, 264; Kensington, 405. No. 56.—Pratt, 265; Greensburg, 293; Preston, 332; Coats, 394; Mullinville, 399; Haviland, 409.
1936-37.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
89
N o . 57.—Dodge City, 222; Jetmore, 282; Cimarron, 283; Bucklin, 376; Spearville, 388; Ensign, 413; Minneola, 431; K i n g s down, 447. No. 58.—Dighton, 279; Scott City, 284; Leoti, 340; Tribune, 352. No. 59.—Eureka, 106; Toronto, 121; Madison, 196, Severy, 213; Hamilton, 301; Climax, 411. N o . 60.—Ottawa, 18; M e l v e m , 22; Pomona, 4 1 ; Williamsburg, 224; Waverly, 244; Quenemo, 270; WellsvUle, 356. N o . 61.—Coimcil Grove, 36; Parkerville, D w i g h t , 374; Wilsey, 382.
168; A l t a Vista,
357;
No. 62.—Kinsley, 179; Lewis, 220; Stafford, 252; St. John, 254; Macksville, 371. No. 63.—Oswego, 63; Altamont, 69; Chetopa, 73; Parsons, Mound Valley, 218; McCune, 237.
117;
N o . 64.—Oskaloosa, 14; Valley Falls, 21; Winchester, 8 4 ; Meriden, 236; McLouth, 256; NortonvUle, 266. N o . 65.—Havensville, 3 4 ; Onaga, 188; Westmoreland, m e t t , 387; Fostoria, 392.
257;
N o . 66.—Washington, . 232.
Greenleaf,
104; Linn, 170; Haddam, 226;
Em-
No. 6 7 . ^ C o n c o r d i a , 113; Clyde, 176; Jamestown, 227; Miltonvale, 242. No. 68.—Ellsworth, 146; Brookville, 209; Wilson, 298; Holyrood, 343. No. 69.—Ashland, 277; Coldwater, 295; Protection, 384; Wilmore, 412. N o . 70.—Meade, 275; Liberal, 300; Plains, 367. N o . 71.—Wallace, 318; Goodland, 321; Sharon Springs, 417; K a n — orado,-443r No. 72.—Silver Lake, 50; St. Marys, 52; Topeka, 90; Rossville, 111; Delia, 419. N o . 73.—Alma, 161; Eskridge, 205; Harveyville, 421. No. 74.—Sublette, 312; Hugoton, 406; Elkhart, 422; U l y s s e s , 435; Johnson, 4 4 1 ; Satanta, 446. No. 75.—Medicine Lodge, 77; L a k e Kiowa, 278; Isabel, 400.
City,
260; Hazelton,
263;
N o . 76.—Shawnee, 54; K a n s a s City, 322; K a n s a s City, 333; Turner, 425; Overland Park, 436.
90
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
MASONIC DISTRICTS, AND LIST O F DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS FOR 1937. No.
1
ROY M . G R E E N
2
CHARLES
3 4
W h i t e Cloud
V. H A Y N E S
OLIVER T. S I M P S O N *DOUGLAS A . M E R E D I T H
5
OTTO E . PERRY
6
KARL E . C O L E
Sabetha
Fort
Leavenworth K a n s a s City Bucyrus
Osawatomie
7
CHARLES E . VAIL
8
EARL L . LYON
Parlcer
9
R I C E LARDNER
Gamelt
10
Dio D. DAILY
Scammon
F o r t Scott
11
RALPH A . P A T T E R S O N
12
WALTER A. H O Y
Atchison
13
JOHN H . P A R K E R
Lawrence
14 15
CHARLES A . COCHERELL CLARENCE A . HUBBARD
16
HARVEY G. LOWRANCE
17
EDGAR J . C L A R K
18 19
THEODORE P . P E R R Y ALBERT W . WARD
20
THOMAS S. JAMES
Holton
Holton lola
Thayer Cedar Vale
Coffeyville Seneca Blue Rapids
21 22 23
*EDWARD J . CAMP THEODORE O. W E H R L E FLOYD S. ECORD
Topeka Scranton Burlington
24 25
R A L P H J. K E N N E D Y GEORGE H . R A I L S B A C K
Neodesha Manhattsin
26
V . R O Y A L VERGADES
27
NOVA H . B R O W N
28
RALPH A . SHARP
29
HARRY L . B U R N E T T
A r k a n s a s City
30
J O H N W . KUCHERA
Munden
31 32 33
HALLY H . RECTOR JOHN R. L O U D O N LLOYD H . R U P P E N T H A L
34
JAMES W . WASSON
35 36.,
Clay
Center
Americus Mo l i n e
Lincoln Solomon McPherson Beaumont
FRED M . PUTTROFF *DouGLAS S. N E W E L L
Newton Wichita Belle P l a i n e
37
WILBUR C . MARKLEY
38
FRED L . G R A Y
39
WILLIAM C. BROWN, J R
40
ROBERT L . DiETZ
41 42 43 44 45
A. LEWIS OSWALD PAUL R. WUNSCH CLARENCE E . J O N E S H A R R Y V. K N A P P W I L L I A M Z . HADLEY
46 47
HOWARD C. RAYNESFORD. GEORGE M. B Y A L
Jewell Beloit
Marion Hutchinson Kingman Anthony Norton Alton
Ellis Ness City
1936-37.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
48 49 50
ORVAL D . EVANS CHARLES TUSTIN OWEN E . CLARK
51
MERRITT YALE
52 53 54
GEORGE R . SCHROLL ....CHARLES A. FOSTER JOSEPH B . KUSKA
91 Lyons Pittsburg Hoisington
Grinnell Syracuse Ludell ..Colby
55
THEODORE A. WENDTLAND
56
HARRY E. CROSSWHITE
Greensburg
57
GLEN A. GILBERT
Dodge City
58
GEORGE B . MATHEWS
59
ARLEY D. BURT
60 61 62 63 64
WILLIAM JOHN F . CUNTON WILLIAM JOHN E .
65
CARL L. HOLMGREN
66.....
WILLIAM H . ELLIOTT
67
MARTIN L. ALBERTSON
68 69 70 71 72 73 74
C . HARDING HOLSHOUSER LONG E . LEDBETTER YORK
ENOCH A . LEWIS FLOYD N . COSSMAN C. RODNEY PRINGLE VERNE E . DYATT *RAYMOND R . NEISWENDER WILLIAM R . LOGAN JOHN R . CUMMINGS
75
JAMES H . TRICE
76
*R0DNEY E. ROSE
No. No. No. No. No.
* Post Office Address. 4—314 Brotherhood Block. 21^537 Grattan. 36—c/o K. G. & E. Company. 72—R. No. 6. 76—4127 Minnie.
Smith Ctenter
Tribune
Eureka Ottawa Dwight St. John Parsons Meriden
Onaga Haddam
Miltonvale Brookville Ashland Plains Kanorado Topeka Eskridge Satanta
Medicine Lodge
Kansas City
92
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February.
ASSOCIATION OF PAST GRAND MASTERS. WICHITA, KANSAS,
February 16,1937.
The Thirty-third Annual Meeting of the Association of Past Grand Masters of The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F . & A. M. of Kansas was held a t the Lassen Hotel. The Venerable President, M.'. W.'. J O H N M . KINKEL, opened a Table Lodge in Due Form. Those present were M.'. W.'. Brothers: THOMAS G. F I T C H 1904 ALEX. A. S H A E P 1911 W M . EASTON HUTCHISON....1912 WILLIAM L . BURDICK 1915 GILES H . LAMB 1916 B E N S . PAULEN 1921 JOHN MCCULLAGH 1922 ELMER F . STRAIN 1924 CHARLES A. LOUCKS 1925 GEORGE W. WALKER
J O H N W . NEILSON CHARLES N . FOWLER FERRIS M . H I L L GEORGE F . BEEZLEY JAY B . KIRK JOHN M . KINKEL GEORGE O . FOSTER J A M E S A. CASSLER OTTO R . SOUDERS (Missouri) 1937.
1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1932 1933 1934 1935
M .'.W.'. JAMES H . WENDORFF, Grand Master, was elected to membership and the esoteric work was conferred upon him by the Venerable President. Regrets were reported from M.'. W.'. Brothers BOND, COLE, LOBDELL, WOOD, and
AYRES.
Minor changes in the Ritual were ordered. Following the dinner, the condition of absent members, and various Masonic matters were discussed, and the Table Lodge closed. M.". W.'. GEORGE O . FOSTER becomes Venerable President and M.'. W.'. JAMES H . WENDORFF, Steward. M.'. W.'. ELRICK C . COLE was reelected Secretary. ELMER F . STRAIN,
Acting
Secretary.
GRAND
1936-37.
LODGE
OF
93
KANSAS.
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1936.
No.
1
Location.
a 1 2 3* 4 5 6 7* 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ?I 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 48 49
Leavenworth
Junction City
Leavenworth
Council Grove Ida
EfQngham Lansing
1 3 4 12 12 13 32 8 13 3 38 27 11 64 50 25 21 60 5 14 64 60 13 6 19 28 23 8 15 34 12 21 7 65 2 61 6 15 19 13 60 14 41 9 3 35 8 12 3
05
1 3 14 3 1 5 8 4 21 2 2 9
12
11 17
3 13
2 1 1 16
1 1
3
2 3 12 1 2 4 22 13 1 3 1 4
5 16 8 8 2 2 3 2 2
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8
30 9 7 23 12 14 21 5 5 27 4 5 8 24 13 12 20 2 1 13 13 3
5 7 32 7 5 12 4 7 6 22 17 9 21 3 2 2 16 6 4
1 5
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9 1 1 3 4
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1 13 2 3 3 7 2 2 1 1 1 3 3 2
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2 1 3 1
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s. 117 253 1664 49 156 404 379 524 327 345 64 737 61 100 236 336 797 351 178 46 77 76 128 429 30 91 98 72 123 168 25 59 61 60 - 178 182 234 250 105 67 41 236 71 155 49 82 44 71 107
94
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SYNOPSIS OP RBH-URNS OP LODGESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued.
No.\
50' 61 52 53 54 55 56 57 68
Location.
Silver Lake Topeka St. Marys Wetmore Shawnee Troy Spring Hill Coyvllle McCracken 59 Barnard Sallna 60 61 La Cygne 62 Overbrook 63 Oswego 64 Wathena Gardner 66 66 Burlington 67 Frankfort 68 Leavenworth 69 Altamont 70 Carbondale 71 Baxter Springs.... 72 Huron 73 Chetopa 74 Augusta 75 Wamego 76 Erie 77 Medicine Lodge 78 White Cloud 79 Burllngame Cottonwood Falls} 80 81 New Albany Neosho Falls.... 82 Eudora 83 Winchester 84 85 Waterville 86*1 Wichita Mankato 87 Pleasanton 88 Centralla 89 90*1 North Topeka. 91 MarysvUle 92 Devon 93 Glrard 94 Neodesha 95 Fredonla 96 White Church.. 97 El Dorado 98 Abilene 99 Wichita.
I 72 21 72 11 76 1 5 24 47 39 32 7 22 63 1 5 23 20 3 63 22 10 12 63 34 25 16 75 1 22 27 24 23 13 64 20 36 38 7 11 72 19 8 49 24 24 4 34 32 36
14
4 1 19 3
24
5 2 6
7 12 5 2
7 3 1 12 11 18
109 1758 53 55 59 91 89 50 113 70 804 72 117 106 106 77 123 84 214 37 78 212 70 86 347 151 120 137 76 133 210 24 36 39 65 83 926 68 105 55 631 209 69 209 228 251 126 584 288 1263
GRAND
1936-37.
LODGE
OF
SYNOPSIS OF RiTTURNS OP
1 No.
•a «
Location. "£5
to
"S
1
B3
100 101. 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132
10
Independence
Clifton Cawker City Elk Falls
Elk City Arkansas City
134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145* 146 147 148 149 150 Wellington
22 18 16 66 32 59 18 8 27 29 72 20 67 35 8 12 63 24 49 35 59 26 30 45 28 5 30 30 11 6 18 29 26 5 17 18 21 36 41 22 35 39 23 39 68 40 46 16 37
2 3 9 4 4 5 7 3
8 9 3 2 1 2
LODGES—Continued.
1
to to O
i •o S 5
1
1
10
22 11
95
KANSAS.
4 3 4 1 2 5
8 2 8 10 1 3 4 10
a 3
75
1 1 1
!
5 6 18 17 7 6 5
3 16 2 1
1 19
24
25 1
1 4 1 8 2 1 5 4 2 5 2
1
5 3
3 1
3 2
3 15 2 3 4
8 1 2 2
1
5 13 1 4 5 1 1
2 1 1
1 1 2 1 2 7 3
1 3 3 17 1 8 3 1 1 1 1 1 12
2 30 3 2 3
20 4 9 1
3 5 11 2
5 1 6
2
2
1 1 1 1
1 2
1 2
1 3
1 6 1 5
4 2 2 4 1 1
4 1 3
2 1 1 2
2 1 4 1 3 5 5 1 3 3 2 2 13 2 11 5 3 4 2 3 4
7 2 3 5 4
1 2 1 2 4 4
3 2 1 6 1 7 1 2 3 34 7 5 5 4
8 2 8 3 30 4 4 '7 2 1
2 25 7 13 2 6 7 6 6 1 4 12
•> •o
8 7 13 8 8 9 4 1 4 3
190 87 441 481 95 93 126 484 54 67 351 85 68 235 136 64 35 584 58 127 182 119 109 44 81 33 49 56 183 53 57 69 439 215 43 142 184 59 82 523 133 607 111 141 181 177 210 176 73 426
96
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SYNOPSIS OP RETTUKNS OP LODGES—Continued.
1 No.
•a
•o
Location.
151 152 153 154 155 156 157 South Haven 158 159 160 161 162 163 164* 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 Smith Center 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185* 186 Oberlln 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200
1
i 5 5
as
la
34 27 31 31 28 29 37 12 2 45 73 2 24 53 37 25 50 61 20 66 48 33 37 55 65 67 46 38 62 32 44 35 55 55 2 44 49 65 45 13 47 48 27 10 46 59 33 31 44 43
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3 1
6 2
4 1 3
5 1
11 1 4
10 1 3 2 2
3 8 4
10 3 4 1 8 4 1 2 20
1 1-
3
4 3 2 6 4 2
1 8 •1 1
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1 2
5
1 1 1
1
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6
1
so
1 7 4 7 10 8 3 4 3 2 12
3
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3 5 5 6
5 1 4 4
1 1 2 ,1 7 1 1
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4 7 5 1 7 . 12 2 3 9 3
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2 3 2 1
1 1 5 1 1 1 1
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1 1 17 4 2 2 1 1 1 2 3 2 1 4 2
3 3 3 7 3 5 8 2 4 122 7
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1 10 5 1 5 3 3 9 4
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2 1 1 3 2 3 13 8
209 99 36 140 89 129 77 269 87 95 105 192 63 ISl 133 78 241 33 139 22 197 324 104 129 83 85 146 66 145 37 65 120 75 144 74 135 943 103 90 77 126 186 101 93 187 112 145 97 168 182
GRAND LODGE OF
1936-37.
97
KANSAS.
SYNOPSIS OP RETURNS OP LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location.
•0 fa
5 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 216 216 217
Caldwell Eskiidge
Rush Center Hlattville . Elllnwood 218* Mound Valley ... 219 Little River 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242
Dodge City Willlamsburg
Bsbon Walnut
Axtell
Mount Hope Soldier
243t 244 245
246 247 248 249 2S0
Garden City Scottsvllle Whiting
36 39 37 45 73 43 45 41 68 8 9 9 59 39 47 8 50 63 48 62 30 57 34 60 21 66 67 38 49 42 44 66 29 19 25 64 63 36 16 14 13 67 6 60 15 52 48 28 39 11
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6
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1 6 2 1 1 2 1 2 3 2 1 1 2 1 1 3
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6
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2 1 2 3
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184 73 3 2
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165 56 159 120 95 147 77 44 82 72 36 111 85 41 44 66 87 56 81 80 110 442 105 75 835 S3 69 25 57 197 39 72 135
27 53 55
•PROCEEDINGS
98
OF THE
February,
SYNOPSIS or RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location.
c
s 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 Westmoreland 258 259 260 261* 262 263 264 265 266 267
'a
5 33 3 62 3 51 4 62 2 37. 2 64 1 65 4 36 5 19 75 49 1 43 2 7. 75 1 55 1 56 64 28 8 8 5 269 Conway Springs.. 37 60 1 270 4 5 271 4. 7 272 36 4 10 274 70 1 33 1 276 69, 2 277 75 3 278 58 32 1 280 54 3 57 57 .2 58 3 37, 7 1 Blue Mound 38 287 40 288 52 31 46 2 39 1 56 3 45 1 69 7 295* 26 46 3 297 Ellis 68. 2 41 70. 2 300 Liberal
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74 123 78 137 45 110 69 124 82 52 107 68 81 62 222 85 .98 88 159 - 68 430 595 160 75 114 39 107 119 78 52 101 85 82 : ! 73 44 74 116 60 71 110 '82 : 74 :• 94 •82 ; 104 ! 29 ' 133 i 99 i 64 • 133
1936-37.
GRAND LODGE OF
99
KANSAS.
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued. 6 No.
Location.
301 59 302 51 303 36 304 38 305 9 306 Colby 54 307 40 308 48 309 52 310 44 311 Ft. Leavenworth.. 3 312 74 313 1 314 23 315 15 316 52 317 44 71 318 42 319 20 320 71 321 76 322 19 323 18 324 15 325 326 2 14 327 40 328* 49 329 47 330 50 331 56 332 76 333 26 334 27 335 38 336 48 337 338 9 339 9 340 58 7 341 342 29 68 343 25 344 18 345 33 346 42 347 54 348 30 349 17 350 10 351 Scammon
•8
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PROCEEDINGS
100
OF THE
February,
SYNOPSIS OP RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
1 No.
Location.
5 362 353 354 355 356 357 358 359 360 361 362 363 364 365 366* 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 374 376 377 378 379 380 381 382 383 384 385 386 387 388 389 390 391 392 393 394 395 396 397 398 399 400 401 402
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68 33 19 17 60 61 41 31 Sylvan Grove... 44 48 30 2 36 Valley Center 3 Bonner Springs.... 4 70 43 4 21 62 14 2 61 57 43 42 24 40 51 61 53 69 4 18 65 57 43 31 41 65 14 56 27 26 33 8 56 75 34 21 Wakarusa.
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4 2 2 1 2
3 2 1
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63 65 47 78 87 73 105 101 84 74 99 44 205 52 142 80 51 289 40 116 31 59 92 96 44 40 54 52 44 43 80 111 61 31 23 75 58 85 57 38 66 81 71 115 96 41 43 27 62 58
1936-37.
GRAND LODQE OF
101
KANSAS.
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Concluded. •a No.
Location.
£
5 403 404 405 406 407 408 409 410 411 412 413 414 415 416t 417 418 419 420 421 422 423 424 425 426 427 428 429 430 431 432 433 434 436 438
446
24 53 55 74 22 49 56 51 59 69 Wilmore 57 54 13 16 Shsiron Springs.... 71 31 Codell 72 Delia 13 73 74 Elkhart 54 50 Claflln . 76 9 42 Cunningham 42 Pretty Prairie 40 11 Gofl 57 52 36 Wichita 34 74 76 Overland Park 32 4 Kansas City 34 1 74 54 Rexford 71 5 41 74 57 51 1 Saint Francis
•Omitted last report, No. of Lodges....447.
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2
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3
2 2
4 1
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2 1
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1169 432 967 1552 1081 2215 6 453 |l721 62552 Total 19. tErroneously reported last report. Total 1. Membership last year....63,820. Net loss....1,268.
23 59 71
98 308 335 161 310 69 357 207 US 109 200 329 285 133 299 408 277 5 168 262 164 32 74 234
No.
Mystic Tie Axtell
Atctiison
Axtell
Paltayra Barnard Saltville 13axter Springs.. Baxter
Washington Active
Arkansas City..
Cable
Alta Vista
Alta Vista
Amerlcus
Allen
Oct. 18, 1859 Feb. 15, 1888 Oct. 21, 1868
1871 1889 1891 1875 1889 1920 1898 1882 1872 1871 1881 1890 1912 1873 1888 1915 1887 1856 1875 1886 1895 1860 1869 1885
Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Mar Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. July Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb.
Benevolent
19, 20, 18. 21, 20, 18, 17, 15, 17, 19, 17, 19, 21, 15, 15, 18, 16, 14, 21, 18, 2U, 17, 21, 19,
WhenChartered.
Name of Lodge.
Alien
Location.
and and and and
3d 3d 3d 3d
Monday Tuesday Thursday Monday
Communications.
Frank E. Gierhart Howard E. Brown
Jacob A. Reese Thomas H. Holland R o y Grimsley
Masters.
1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Monday l e t and 3d Monday
H. Frank Duvall Kenneth W. Lumbley
William Z. Hadley Frank G. Dean Harold W. Kitzenberger.. , Fred W. Olmstead Lloyd C. James 1st and 3d Tuesday Charlie F. Meridith 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Forrest R. Livingston John Clark 1st and 3d Monday 2d and 4th Monday 2d and 4th Thursday.... Richard D. Holder 1st and 3d Monday Walter A. Shuck 2d and 4th Monday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Wednesday. Ralph L. Walters Tuesday on or before®.. 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Friday
1st and 3d Friday 1st and 3d Monday 2d and 4th Tuesday
2d and 4th Tuesday
1st 1st 1st 1st
Stated
H. Floyd McCuilough.
Hewit Taylor.
Carl H. Moore. Edwin C. McCray. Ralph F. Werner.
Clarence E. Jones. Joseph E. Holmberg. Lloyd B. Mitchell. Harry L. Burnett, Arthur B. Eliot. James Barnes. James W. Berryman. William M. Thistle.
R o y G. Shearer. William L. Gray. Thaddeus B. Davis. Jerry B. Fields. Harold V. Fearing. Scott Graham. John M. Hyde. Otto H. Lohft. Everett E. McNally.
Secretaries.
NAMES OF LODGES, MASTERS AND SECRETARIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1937.
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1881 1890 1881 1874 1872 1898 1870 1871 1917
17, 19. 17. 22. 17. 17, 20. 19, 22,
Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb.
203 324 197 70 125 355 89 103 416
Cawker City
Home Cedar King David
Carbondale Cawker City
Chanute
Caldwell
1886 1924 1877 1872 1873 1025 1914 1895 1887 1876 1904 1904 1904 1886 1882 1907 1907 1888 1884 1922 1869 1868 1879 1879
18. 28. 18. 17. 15, 26. 19, 20. 16. 18, 17, 17, 17, 18, 15, 21, 21, 15, 20. 16. 21, 21. 16, 16.
Feb. Feb. Oct. Belle Plalne Oct. Belleville Oct. Belolt Feb Feb. Feb. Bennington Bennington Feb. Blue Mound Oct. Blue Rapids Blue Rapids Feb. Stohrville Blufl City.. . Feb. Boling Bollng Bonner Springs.. Bonner Springs.. Feb. Feb. Bourbon Feb. Feb. Grand View Bucklin Feb. Buffalo Buffalo Feb. Bunker Hill Feb. Clinton Feb. Burdick Burdlck Oct. Oct. Oct. Burr Oak Oct.
Beattie Beaumont Belle Plaine BellevUle M t . Vernon Bendena
269 439 173 129 145 440 403 180 286 169 368 365 366 268 209 376 379 291 233 429 79 66 178 182
and 3d and 3d and 3d and 3d
Wednesday.. Tuesday Wednesday.. Wednesday..
1st and 3d Thursday 2d and 4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Saturday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Monday...^.... 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 2d and 4th Monday......
1st and 3d Tliursday 1st and 3d Monday 2d and last Wednesday.. 2d and 4th Tuesday 2d and 4th Monday 2d and 4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Saturday 1st and 3d Monday Wednesday on or bef.®.. 1st Monday... 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday 2d and 4tli Thursday.... 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 2d and 4th Monday 2d and 4th Tuesday...... 1st and 3d Thursday
lat 1st 1st 1st
Richard E. Forinash.. Lloyd W. Graves William R. Jones •John R. Crosson Floyd K. Clausen Hubert D. Cox Ernest L. Swan Edd W. Sloan Thomas R.Noyes........
Charles W. James •William Yenter George O. Hunt Ross G. Swenson Neil R. Sherrard William H. Myers Harry L. Orendorff... Marion J. Werhan Roy O. Spillman Clyde D. Frost W. Nelson Hamill •Walter F. Banks William A. Tinberg... Glenn Entzminger •Cloyce H: Walters Collis P. Lamb •Jesse R. Robblns •Warren A. Rude. •Paul F. Clover. Wesley L. Freedlun.. John W. Walton Allen W. Reed Erie L. Skiver Clarence H. Dick Earl M. Surguy. Bertie E. Mahon. Harry A. Goudy. Carl O. Hug. • Claude W. Simpson. Edgar J. Clark. Howard F. Hightower. Guy S. Jeffers. Watson Stewart.
Fred B. Larkln. James W. Wasson. Wilbur C. Markley. Oliver F. French. Guy:W. Brown.' William H. Laverentz. Owen W. Elder.George F. Watts. Aubrey J. Bradley. James M. Shaw. Herschel M. Roach. tMiles E. Baxter. Ben E. White. Robert B. Anderson. Albert E. Halsey. Guy E. Warner. Charles V. Thomas. Walter E. Hoke. Everett H; Cannon. Hoyt B. Remy. Charles C. Mills. William M. Scott. Dallas W; Davis. Luttrell'M. Hitch.
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Cotton'd Falls.. Council Grove.. Council Grove.. Coyville Coyville
Conway Springs Coolldge
Codell
Codell Cofleyvllle Colby Coldwater Colony Columbus
St. Thomas Comanche...; Olive Branch.... Prudence
Prairie Queen....
Clyde
:
Unity Clifton
Circlevllle Claflln
Cherryvale
Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct.
24, 19, 18, 17. 15, 21, 16, 17, 16, 15. 16. 15, 18, 17. 16, 21, 19, 15, 15, 22, 19, 17, 16, 20, 16, 21, 21, 17,
1927 1885 1886 1872 1873 1869 1887 1866 1922 1873 1887 1882 1915 1878 1911 1918 1871 1888 1888 1883 1871 1872 1887 1889 1867 1869 1862 1867
Masters.
Gus Zeigler
Carnahan M. Pox
Charles L. Branan 'Harry E. Schaulis Gordon M. Light
1st and 3d Wednesday.. 2d and 4th Monday Othel H. Pratt 1st and 3d Friday 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Tuesday Victor E. Winter 1st and 3d Monday Jonas K. Van Meter 2d and 4th Tuesday Roy O. Allen 1st and 3d Friday Glen K. Woodring Theodore Gardner 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Floyd Findley
1st and 3d Wednesday.. 2d and 4th Tuesday
1st and 3d Tuesday
2d and 4th Thursday.... Claire A. Martin Raymon T. Feemster 1st and 3d Tuesday •Lawrence H. Aaron Charles E. Sharp 2d and 4th Tuesday Charles S. McGlnnes 2d and 4th Monday Eldon R. Miles 3d Thursday 2d and 4th Wednesday..
Name of Lodge. When Chartered Stated Communications.
Clrclovllle Claflln Clay Center Clearwater Clifton
Location.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
Ployd E. Bray.
Vance L. Hybskmann. Charles A. Remy.
Henry L. Games.
Leo C. Coxey.
Ray H. Crumly.
Ralph Harroufl. Donald 0. Thogmartln.
Conrad G. Johnson. Virgil P. Young. Dale Barleen. Nathan C. Smith.
William C. Price. Hugh H. Barr. Alvie G. Bailey. Jay Biddle.
Emery Buhrer.
Secretaries.
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Ellsworth
Elkhart
Patmos Olive
Dwight
Dwight
El Dorado Elgin Elk City Elk Falls Elkhart
St. Bernard
Dodge City
Edna
D e Soto
D o Soto
Edna
Delia
Cuba Cunningham
Delia
Cuba Cunningham
1864 1872 1892 1866 1870 1893 1873 1872 1921 1883 1888 1874 1909 1864 1917
20, 17, 18. 17. 20, 15. 15, 17, 17, 22, 15, 21, 17. 20, 22,
Dec. Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Dec. Feb.
Joseph P. Hall 1st Monday Frank M. Williams 1st and 3d Tuesday Hubert W. Froman Edd Carr Jeffreys 1st and 3d Thursday Robert W. Manion 1st and 3d Wednesday.. •Robert C. Gauer Lewis W. Davis Ralph E. Brinkruff 1st and 3d Monday Bartley O. Bloodhart... Lorrin M. Bock 1st and 3d Friday Frederic J. Hamburg.. 1st and 3d Monday Albert H. Reed Ist M o n d a y Arthur Trezise 1st and 3d Friday William P. Yearout 1st and 3d Thursday.... •Ellsworth V. Bryan
1st and 3d T u e s d a y . . 2d and 4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Friday
Harry W. Schaper Burton Carter Cecil W. Denton •Edward S. Hessenflow.. *FIoyd E. Ramsey Leslie G. Newlin 1st and 3d Tuesday James McWilliams 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Friday Fred V. Lane Saturday on or before®.. •Frank A. Carter 2d and 4th Wednesday.. A. Everett Barnes 2d Thursday •Elmer D. Copeland 1st and 3d Friday Ralph H. Jones 1st and 3d Thursday George H. Finney
2d and 4th Wednesday.. Madison T. Downing 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Howard E. Houck
1923 1921 1881 1905 1931 1863 1897 1874 1887 1883 1860 1874 1902 1882 1906
1, 17, 17, 15, 19. 20. 18, 21. 16, 22. 17, 21. 20, 15. 22,
Mar. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb.
Frank Sefcik •John H. McGulre
1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Thursday, ,
Feb. 21. 1900 Feb. 16, 1922
Albert F. Robinson. Clyde A, Secrest. Clarence B. Kallenberger. Frank L. Hunn. Leon L. Cousland. John V. Fralick. Rudolph H. Meyer. Harry L. Neeland. James R. Pate. Charles H. Koch. Russell L. Swltzer. Charles D. Mcllree. Clarke S. Pool. Orvai E. Moon. Freddie E. Peat.
Glenn E. Steward. Marvin H. Macha. H. Clyde Davis. John W. Brown. L. Orville Hazen. Charles B. Wiard. tHarvey P. Miller. Dale L. Hoyt. Clarence C. Cramer. Richard W. Evans. tLoid Z. Kirby. Thurston L. Grubb. Albert J. Bassett. Charles B. Bates. John F. Holshouer.
J T. Edward Stafford. Henry B. Glbbens.
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163 114 131 336 311 8 302 67 337 05 380 210
Tyrian
Geneseo
Garden City
Geneseo
Fulton
Rising Sun
Ft.Leavenworth Fort Scott
Constellation....
Greenwood
Fall River
Enterprise Erie Salem
Doric Fidelity
Enterprise Erie Esbon Bskridge
437 76 ??« 205 R3 106
Name of Lodce.
Eureka
Location.
No.
Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb.
Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb.
Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct.
17, 19, 19. 21, 18, 18, 16, 21,
21, 17, 15. 18, 20, 19, 16, 17, 20, 20, 17, 22,
28, 21. 20, 15, 20, 19,
1881 1885 1885 1868 1886 1865 1879 1000
1875 1872 1873 1891 1889 1857 1911 1877 1895 1870 1909 1883
1924 1869 1884 1882 1870 1871
Communications.
Masters.
3d Thursday 2d and 4 t b Wednesday..
1st and 3d W e d n e s d a y , 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Tuesday
1st and 3d Wednesday..
John F. W i g g i n s
Richard C. White
John R. Simon W a y n e A. Fleming
1st and 3d Wednesday., A. Lee Brodriclc •Charles C. Snedegar •John R. Mills 2d and 4th Thursday.... •Lewis R. Moore Edward T. Manning 1st and S d T h u r s d a y George W. Cassell 1st and 3d Friday •Charles R. Declier 2d and 4th Monday Lloyd J. Elliott •Alexander Biehler 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. William H. Loflin Kenneth G. McGovney 2d and 4th Monday Harry E. Hougland 1st and 3d Thursday
2d and 4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday
2d and 4 t h Monday Samuel W. Pylce 2d and 4th Wednesday.. T. Faith Leatherman
When Chartered. Stated
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
Charles R. Dale. Guy H. Ash. John O. Carter. James A. Wililams. Joseph R. Million. John H. Vaughn. Harmon M. Martin. Clarence E. Barnum.
James M. Ogden. Homer M. Spencer. Robert L Holt
William A. Weilcamp. William A. Clarlc.
Wilber Q. Wlcltersham. Roy A. West.
Floyd C. Pierce.
Secretaries.
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Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct.
Dirigo Halstead Hamilton Hamlin Harper Hartford.. Harveyvllle Friendship Havensvllle Havlland Hays Charity... Hepler Kansas Hiattvllle Hiawatha Smlthton
Haddam Halstead Hamilton Hamlin Harper Hartford Harveyvllle. Haven Havensvllle. Havlland Hays Hazelton Hepler Herington... Hiattvllle Hiawatha..., Highland
226 46 301 185 206 193 421 208 34 409 195 263 398 307 216 35 1
20, 1870 15, 1888 15, 1888 16, 1922 20, 1889 15, 1888 17, 1909 22, 1874 22, 1883 15, 1888 20 1884 15, 1888 19, 1885 20, 1889 24. 1927 19. 1890
Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb,. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
Girard Glasco Glen Elder Goff Goodland Gove City Gralnfleld Great Bend Greeley Highland Greenleaf. Kiowa Canopy Hebron.... Grinneli Gypsum City.
Girard Glasco Glen Elder.. Goff Goodland Gove Gralnfleld... Great Bend. Greeley Green Greenleaf..... Greensburg. Grenola Gridley Grlnnell Gypsum
93 292 294 430 321 302 381 15 211 296 232 293 248 314 448 328
Walter Lock. James H. Cleaver. Richard L. Moore. Oliver V. Collins. Camillo W. Jupe. Lawrence O. Maxwell. tAndrew E. Yale. Clarence F. Heaton. W e s l e y C. Gerhold. Charles J. Reboul. Eugene R. Harrison. John P. Bertram. Ralph T. Davis. David D. Stuart. Merritt Yale. George S. Gillum. John J. Muth. Paul H. Huebert. Richard L. Mills. Daniel Pfeiffer. Clarence H. Westfall. George Rummel. tClarence H, Grieves. John Sandhagen. Frank C. Tuley. Overton C. Glenn. Alfred Havemann, Carroll L. Cannon, Jasper N. Chambers. Victor C. Kingsbury. Don Salmon. H e n r y J. Weltmer. James J. Hargis.
R o y T. Heller Edward G. Bracken Clarence E. Granger... •Harry A. Johnstone.... Karl J. Baumgartncr. Frank D. Tyson Hazen C. Grecian Dwight D. Clark Melroy E. Stewart Samuel F. Heinen •Floyd A. Erwin Chester L. P e w Clyde M. Warden Norman J. Gooch Ben P. Clement Francis A. K i n g Cecil L. Ettleman Arthur D. Schowalter •Ernest E. Stowell •John A. Wilson John C. Wilcox Harry M. Vaughn Delbert W. Spencer Konrad Engweiler Napoleon P. Marcoux Frank R. Rinkel William D. Philip, Jr. Glenn B. Boden Warren E. Chambers. Thomas D. Meyers Oliver Barker Clarence R. Dodson... Otto E. Lucas
1st Wednesday ' 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Thursday.... Monday on or before®.. 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Friday 1st and 3d Wednesday.... 2d and 4th Friday 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday 2d and 4th Wednesday.. Ist and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Friday 2d and 4th Wednesday.. 1st Thursday 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st Monday Ist and 3d Tuesday 1st Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 2d and 4th Saturday.. 1st Tuesday 1st and 3d Monday....
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281 331 42
Independence.... lola Irving Isabel
Jamestown
107 38 112 400
227 3R0 282 11 441 7
Junction City....
Jewell
Fortitude lola Blue Valley
Pacific
Humboldt
Hutchinson Hutchinson
Hoyt
Millbrook
Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct.
Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb.
.. . Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb.
20, 21, 16, 22, 26, 20,
19, 20, 17. 20,
16. 19. 21, 18. 16, 19, 21. 15. 19. 19, 18, 21, 15, 26,
1884 1900 1887 1874 1925 1857
1871 1863 1872 1930
1887 1890 1863 1892 1887 1890 1874 1893 1890 1914 1860 1869 1873 1925
Name of Lodge. When Chartered
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155 348 327 406 ?.9 7?, 140 445
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Location.
No.
1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st
and and and and and and
3d 3d 3d 3d 3d 3d
2d and 4th 1st and 3d 2d and 4th 2d and 4th
2d and 4th 1st and 3d 1st and 3d 1st and 3d 1st and 3d
Masters.
Albert C. Fitzsimons Victor L. Kirk .. Joel M. Chaffee
•Lawrence H. Adams Thomas L. Thompson Lawrence L. Young
Tuesday Monday Monday Wednesday.. Thursday McEller Craig Thursday Leslie B. Jaecke
Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Monday
Tuesday Tuesday Thursday Thursday Monday
Thursday.... Thursday Thursday Lawrence Schroeder Tuesday Robert B. Gllklson Thursday Wednesday.. Ferdnand H. Torkelson... Tuesday Floyd C. Roadhouse Tuesday ..
Communications.
2d and 4th 1st and 3d 1st and 3d 1st and 3d 1st and 3d 1st and 3d 1st and 3d 2d and 4th
Stated
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
William R. Ansdeli. Julius Tacha. Frederick R. Wilson. Elnathan B. Gray. Ray J. Shetlar. W e s l e y J. Brown.
James M. Jacoby. Arthur A. Mosher. John W. Thomson. Ralph C. Bailey.
Roy E. Belts. Ivan O. Moore. Willie C. Adams. Raymond H. Starnes. Odle L. Bateman. J. H e n r y Buettner.
William R. Waring. George Pickering. Holly M. Miller.
Ralph B. Call.
Secretaries.
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443 3 271 272 322 333 369 438. 405 338 230 447 179 278 175
Lecompton Leneza
Leavenworth.... Leavenworth.... Leavenworth....
Lake City
Kirwin
KIngsdown
Kincaid
Kansas City Kansas City
Feb. Mar. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. B . E. Sherman.. Feb. West Gate Feb. Kensington Feb. Kincaid Feb. Feb. KIngsdown Feb. M t . Morlah Oct. Feb. Kirwin Oct.
Feb. Oct. Feb. Medicine Valley Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Nine Mile Oct. Feb. July Oct. Leavenworth.... Mar. King Solomon.. Oct. Oct. Oak Feb. Feb. Lecompton Feb. Oct.
Wyandotte Armourdale Kaw
19, 17. 19, 18, 15, 18, 17, 18, 20, 14, 16, 17, 15, 21, 16, 15, 17, 15,
26, 17, 16. 16, 19, 18, 17, 28, 19, 18, 20, 25. 16, 16, 17. 1890 1867 1903 1886 1888 1891 1866 1876 1913 1856 1867 1856 1858 1868 1887 1888 1921 1873
1925 1856 1887 1887 1890 1891 1904 1924 1914 1891 1884 1926 1879 1887 1878
1st and 3rd Thursday .... 1st and 3d Monday 1st, 3d and 5th Thurs... 2d Saturday 1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Thursday.... 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 2d and 4th Tuesday 2d Monday 2d Thursday 1st and 3d Monday 2d and 4th Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st Saturday
Wesley G. Butler Howard L. Clarke Harry C. Brister Donald W. Skinner Theodore C. Prather.. Austin O. Secrest Alvro E. Mills •Arthur Unruh Walter C. Haring I'rank E. Jones Harold S. Preston William M. Fowler Albert L. Short John F. Cune Russell H. Bunker Wayne M. Traylok •Frank M. Swecker Fred H. Piercy
1st and 3d Tuesday ' Alva D. Mangus Rollle M. Eads 1st and 3d Friday •Arthur J. Stanley, Jr 1st and 3d Thursday •George L. Southgate 1st and 3d Thursday 2d and 4th Thursday.... •Howard L. Settle •Forest Glen Cox 1st and 3d Friday •Earl R. Duncan 1st and 3d Tuesday Oliver M. Hunter 2d and 4th Friday Willis A. Pierce 2d and 4th Tuesday •Earl L. Lombard 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. John S. Owen 2d and 4th Monday.... •Maurice E. Shufelberger. Huston V. Sterrett 2d and 4th Tuesday 2d and 4th Wednesday.. Edward W. Stranathan... John W. Marple 2d and 4th Friday Claude C. Conard. Pat B. Leivy. Willis H. Kerr. Fred G. Sitler. Joseph G. Collins. Marion McNutt. Andrew W. Camp. Harry M. Halloway. J. Ed. Rankin. William H. Quackenbush. t John H. Parker. Charles E. Cart. Joseph J. Parker. Walter V. Thompson. James L. Felton. William W. Carnine. George F. Bahnmaler. William H. Ritter.
Frank M. Yeoman. Velma S. Haley. John E. Stowell. Robert T. Ishmael. Harrison P. Landes.
Jesse M. Harmon, t James E. Porter. tOrlo E. Durant. Jamea A. Swan. tFrank H. McDougall. tCharles I. Mclntyre. tFred H. Mertel. tClarendon Greenwood, Jr. Guy R. Currier. Orion C. Brosius.
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15, 17, 18. 15, 18, 15, 17,
18, 22, 19, 18. 18, 19, 15, 21. 21. 22. 19, 22, 18, 20, 22, 20, 17, 20. 19, 21, 1906 1881 1859 1882 1892 1905 1860
1886 1883 1885 1891 1859 1908 1888 1874 1912 1883 1885 1883 1886 1902 1874 1902 1881 1895 1871 1896
WhenChartered.
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Corner Stone.... Feb. Feb. Feb. Long Island Oct. Feb. Feb. Blue Hill Feb. Oct. Euclid Feb.
Name of Lodge.
Maple City........ Maple City Mapie'Hill Maple Hill
Long Island
Little River
LeonardvlUe
Location.
Communications.
Masters.
Cosby R. Lauderback Edwin J. Cozens Merritt E. Tomlinson
Fred W. Parkes Albert J. Krig 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Emil F. Sellhorn Saturday on or bef. ® •» .
1st and 3d Thursday
Thursday.... Wednesday.. William H. Boettcher Tuesday Thursday.... Tuesday , Sidney E. Loughridge Calvin H. Jett Albert Godfrey 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Monday Charles T. Foster Fred Good 1st and 3d Tuesday
2d and 4th 1st and 3d 2d and 4th 2d and 4th 2d and 4th
1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Monday
2d and 4tii Tiiursday.... Earl R. Palmer 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Roy M. Daniels
Stated
N A M E S O F O F F I C E R S A N D L O D G E S — Continued.
Earl. Post.
t D a n a C. McGIll.
Harvey B. Breneman. Clifford S. Blackburn.
Leo W. Reid.
Glenn W. Smith.
Robert G. Shumway.
Frank M. Shields. F. Carroll Conklin.
Willis D. Pittser.
Frank W. Hurley. Howell T. Reea. George W. Schlatter.
Charles E. Volkel.
Secretaries.
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1874 1910 1870 1911 1903 1885 1909 1885 1877 1887, 1882 1874 1885, 1885 1886 1873 1923 1886 1885. 1917 1905 1860 1892 1883 1885 1886 1912 1881 1907 1872 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 2d and 4th Wednesday.. 2d and 4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 2d and 4th Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Thursday
1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 2d and 4th Wednesday.. 2d and 4th Tuesday 2d and 4th Tuesday 2d and 4th Saturday 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday
1st and 3d Tuesday
2d and 4th Wednesday.. 1st T h ' s d a y o n or after®
2d and 4tli Thursday.... 2d and 4th Tuesday
1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Tuesday
Robert L. Dietz Raymond R. Norris Duane A. Wendele Richard P. James Harrison F. Pedigo Frank Gaddis Floyd E. Craig Harold O. McAferty Lloyd H. Ruppenthal.. Clone P. Turner Ralph W. Lonker •Eugene H. Reeser Ernest P. Gerber Walter G. Kline William H. Ivey Everett E. Lindsey •Charley G. Gillett Harry B. Long Otis S. Lambeth •George N. Twell Floyd J. Kimmel Henry S. Moody Ralph V. Conover Frank N. Watson Carl D. Adams Joseph E. Baird William Campbell •Arthur E. Owen Joe Waterson Andrew C. Shultz
Feb. 15, 1893 •Adolph W. Blecha...., . F e b . - 1 7 , 1910. -1st and 3d Monday •Robert P. Dickinson,.-..: 2d and 4th Wednesday.. Oct. 20, 1870 Franklin H. Hannoken,.
Oct. 21, Feb. 17, Oct. 20. Feb. 16. Mayetta....'..!!.... Feb 19, McCracken McCracken Feb. 19, McCune Temple Feb. 17, McDonald McDonald Feb 19, Oct. IS, McPherson Feb. IB, Meade...„„..! Webb .". Feb. 15, Medicine iL/bdge D e l t a . . Oct. 22, Feb. 19, Feb. 19. Milan.. Milan Feb 19, Miltonvale Oct. 15, Minneapolis Minneapolis Mar. 1, Feb. 18. Mollne.; Moline..:. Feb. 19, Feb. 22, Feb. 15. Oct. 17, Moiind City Mound City Feb. 18, Moundridge Feb. 22. Mound Valley.. Feb. 19, Mount Hope M o u n t Hope Feb. 18, Feb. 21, MuUinville MuUinville Feb. 17, Munden............;. Munden.............. Feb. 21, Oct. "l7, Muscotah
Albert Bever. TFrank E. Potter. Harold A. Lockard.
August W. Schoneman. Ray A. Dressier. Robert E. Nork. Edson J. Lunger. Benjamin P. Steinshouer, Thomas R. Landes. Arthur E. Larson. James E. Bond. . Eldonl.'ta'lijott,;,. Ira Scott. Huston H. Case. John H. McNabb. John E. York. tEldon E. Dlnkins. Martin L. Albertson. Owen D. Lott!. Walter S. Wright. Frank H. Dixon. Hugh Baman. Albert Kobler. . Ransom B. Meyers. Guy R. Hively. Ivy B. Gray. Marvin O. Mayglnnes. William A. McCormick. Albert Cameron Irvin R. Fralick. Frank A. McWilUams. Will H. Strnad. Virgil H. Little. Co
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Oak Hill
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18, 20. 16, 15, 18, 17, 19, 16, 18, 21, 15, 21. 20, 22, 1. 18.
1891 1895 1879 1893 1859 1881 1896 1873 1865 1875 1858 1868 1864 1874 1923 1876
1870 1881 1872 1870 1873 1882 1889 1881 1886 1889
WhenChartered.
Oct. 20, Walnut Valley.. Feb. 17, Oct. 17. Polar Star Oct. 20. Oct. 15, Feb. 15, Feb. 20. Feb. 17. Feb. 15, Feb. 20,
Name of Lodge.
Feb. Feb. Mountain Slope Oct. Feb. Oketo Oct. Olathe Olathe Feb. Feb. Oct. Signal Osage City Oct. Osawatomie Oct. Oct. Oct. Dec. Oct. Overland Park.. Overland Park.. Mar Oct. Oxford Oxford
Norton Wile
Location.
No.
Communications.
Vyrl W. Levan
Masters.
1st and 3d Monday
•Samuel C. Musgrave •Clair E. Lacey
1st and 3d Thursday ... 1st and 3d Friday Elza C. Shemwell
2d and 4th
1st and 3d 1st and 3d 1st and 3d
1st and 3d 1st and 3d
Philip J. Hart Wednesday.. Don S. Hall Tuesday Russell R. DeLair Benjamin F. Murray Wednesday.. Wednesday.. Andrew Moser Wednesday.. William W. Eddy Thursday.... Leslie G. Colwell
Harold T. Dunlap Floyd E. Warnock Jephthah P. King 2d Thursday 2d and 4th Wednesday.. Gerald G. Bower 1st and 3d Thursday •Walter F. Stillings 2d and 4th Thursday....
2d and 4th Tuesday
Stated
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
LInford C. MarviU. Marshall O. Swaim.
F o y Weishaar. Robert H. Montgomery. Hale B. Blair.
Emlle F. Cass.
Wallace T. Wolfe. Charles T. Guise.
Alfred L. Morris. Sr. George J. Hetzel. R o y G. Keating. Jesse W. Pool. Harry V. Knapp. Fred A. Fischer. Victor M. Doze.
Sheppard A. Williams. H a y e s Floyd.
Secretaries.
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Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Mar. Oct. Feb. Oct.
Randall Farmers Republic Rexford Richmond Ashlar Robinson Rosalia Hesperian W a l n u t City.. Russell
Randall Randolph Kepubllc...'. Rexford Richmond Riiey Robinson Rosalia Rossvllle R u s h Center... Russell
304 166 123 442 426 344 159 434 111 215 177 15, 1888 18, 1876 20, 1919 26, 1925 16, 1922 18, 1892 21, 1875 1, 1923 17, 1872 22, 1883 17. 1878
Feb. 16, 1887 1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y . . Feb. 18, 1915 2d a n d 4 t h M o n d a y
Quenemo.. Quinter
Quenemo Quinter
1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Tuesday Tuesday on or before®. 2d and 4th M o n d a y 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st Thursday 2d and 4th Tuesday 2d Thursday 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 T u e s d a y 2d a n d 4 t h T u e s d a y 2d S a t u r d a y 1st a n d 3d 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 3d T u e s d a y 2d a n d 4 t h T u e s d a y 1st and 3d Thursday....
270 410
Oct. 21. 1862 Feb. 18, 1891 Oct. 18. 1876 Oct. 17, 1872 Oct. 17, 1872 Feb. 22. 1917 Oct. 16, 1879 Feb. 17, 1909 Oct. 16, 1879 Feb. 21, 1912 Feb. 15, 1888 Oct. 20, 1870 Feb. 15, 1905 July 14, 1856 Feb. 19, 1908 Feb. 18, 1886 Feb. 19, 1890 Feb. 16, 1922 Feb. 17, 1909
Paola Parker Parkerville Parsons... Halcyon Perry Phillipsburg Piper Pittsburg Plains Paradise Eureka McKinley Kickapoo Powhattan Kilwinning R o b Morris P r e t t y Prairie.. Protection
Paola Parker Parkerville Parsons Peabody Perry Phillipsburg Piper Pittsburg Plains Plain viile Pieasanton Pomona Potter Powhattan Pratt Preston P r e t t y Prairie. Protection
37 341 168 117 120 415 184 385 187 367 290 88 41 4 363 265 332 428 384 C h a r l e s E. Miller. William F . Howell.
Wilber F. Easter. K e n n e t h S. H a r t t J o s e p h F. Musil. L l o y d V. B e r g m a n J a m e s W. W e r t s . •Carmi H. M y e r s E l m e r L. Minnick. •William J. W a t t David P . G r a h a m . George G. K r e e g e r W a l t e r E. B r a n d e n b u r g . W a l t e r F. Colburn. David L. Batson. Charles F. McKee Joseph F. Borger. • A l b e r t E. A n d e r s o n J o s e p h D. B a r n e y . A d a m N. W h i t e E l m e r M. Cooley. •Mart West Russell M. Miller. B e n j a m i n W. Wood
S e y m o u r S. Gordon.. J o h n L. P o r t e r
L u t h e r A. Merker. Dean Huff W a l t e r R. D y s a r t . • J o h n H. Mitchell t J o h n H. Amos. • J a m e s R. B u r t o n Edward F. Lane. C h a r l e s R. B o o k e r Oliver K o r n h a u s . J e s s D. S h r i v e r William E. Cain. James W. Plummer F r e d A. Kelly. Wardie H. White Elmer Blankenship. • J o h n C. W i s e E d w i n R. W a t s o n . J a m e s H. C a r t e r C u r t i s L. Utz. Ben H. Smith E l m e r W. B a u m g a r t n e r . H a r r y F . D o u g h e r t y . C h a r l e s V. P o r t e r . Carl A. T e u b n e r Nicholas V. H u d e l s o n . F r a n k W . Abel W. R o g e r Martin. J o s e p h M. S u r r i t t e Daniel A. Z i m m e r m a n . Keever E. W h a r t o n O r a n L. Miller. E d w i n E. Schaefer A r t h u r T. S t e w a r t . Wesley P. Lewis W i l b u r n M. Kellogg. • J o h n W. R u p p L a w r e n c e A. Peacock. S. E l b e r t Miller
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21. 21, 17, 28, 19 15, 22, 16. 19, 18, 15. 15, 17, 18. 18, 22, 21, 19, 15, 22, 18, 19. 19. 21. 17. 15, 17. 19,
Masters.
1875 2d and 4th Wednesday.. 15arl J. Carpenter 1912 1867 1st and 3d Monday........ LeeRoy V. Collins 1925 lat and 3d Tuesday . .. Harvey L. Henderson *Otho P. Lamb 1896 1893 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Dio D. Daily Jake P. Stofer, Jr 1883 1st and 3d Monday 1887 1st and 3d Wednesday.. H. Preston Palmer 1885 Marvin R. Motes Hugh R. Coftman 1915 1873 Richard H. Coats 1873 1921 •Roy Hedge 1876 1st and 3d Thursday , 1897 1883 George W. Riggins 1918 Joseph H. Cook 1930 2d and 4th Tuesday 1882 1st and 3d Thursday 1883 1st and 3d Thursday , 1877 1st and 3d Tuesday •Roy W. Lumpkin 1885 2d and 4th Thursday.... Clyde A. White 1871 James H. Greenough 1875 1909 1st and 3d Thursday 1893 1st and 3d Wednesday.. •Charles W. Troilope 1867 1st Monday 1885 1st and 3d Thursday Albert Tuckwood
Name of Lodge. When Chartered. Stated Communications.
Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Scott City Feb. Scottsvllle Feb. Oct. Vesper Sedan Oct. Feb. Selden Seiden Oct. Seneca Seneca Feb. Feb. Sharon Springs.. Siiaron Springs.. Feb. Feb. Mission Hills Feb. Lal<e Feb. Sincerity Oct. Smltli Center.... Western Star Feb. Soldier Soldier Solomon City.... Oct. Oct. Soutli Haven Haven Feb. Spear ville Feb. Spivey Spivey Oct. Spring Hill Spring Hill Feb. Stafford Stafford
Location.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
John L. Ament.
Ernest L. Ogle.
Benjamin W. Grimm. Arthur D. Selves. Charles N. Fowler. John R. Cummlngs. Merris E. Howard. David Mackie, Jr. Lemuel E. Cooper. Chester E. Love. Asa W. Rugg. Thomas F. Borland. Wilbur H. Cheney. Franklin R. Adamson. Cariyle P. Wetlaufer. Albert W. Ward. Robert L. Fuller, Sr. Harry D. Burke. James Paul. tElmer C. Burg. tLIoyd J. Cochran. Charles W. Stehley. Theodore A. Wendtland. Lloyd M. Brady. William P. Farquharson.
Secretaries.
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1925 1877 1914 1885 1882 1881 1889 1896 1899 1911 1889
Valley Center.... Valley Center.... Feb. 19. 1902 Valley Falls Valley Falls Oct. IS. 1859 Vermillion Feb. 20. 1889
Mar. 1, 1923 Oct. 17, 1872 Feb. 19. 1885
21. 17. 18. 17. 20. 20. 17. 15. 15. 17. 16. 15. 17.
26. 18. 19, 19, 15, 17. 20. 19. 15. 16. 20.
364 21 320
Troy Turner Turon Tyro
Troy Turner Turon Tyro
Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb.
Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
Uniontown
Woodson Towanda
Toronto
Tonganoxie Topeka Topeka Topeka (North)
Thayer Henri Topeka Orient
Stanley Sterling St. Francis Ionic Pottawatomie.... Newahcuba Santa F e Summerfleld Summerfleld Sylvan Grove.... Sylvan Grove.... Sylvia Sylvia Syracuse
Stanley Sterling St. Francis St. John St. Marys Stockton
435 115 239
149 190 17 51 90 225 121 30 352 55 425 358 386
444 171 404 254 52 189 312 354 359 391 309 and 3d Thursday Thursday and 3d Tuesday and 3d Thursday Harrison M. Minnich
Raymond D. Pease
•Perry T. Rickard 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Howell D. Wyatt Edward N. Froom
2d and 4th Wednesday.. Frederick W. Fowler Saturday on or before®.. John P. Wells ... 1st and 3d Thursday
•Frank C. McConnell 2d and 4th Thursday.... •Harold C. Hurst 1st and 3d Thursday •Charles N. Houghton 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday Theodore W. Rowland 1st M o n . and 2d Sat.||.. •Charles T. Fisher 2d and 4th Monday William P. Frank 2d and 4th Wednesday..
1st Sat. and 3d Thurs... 1st and 3d Wednesday..
1st 1st 1st 1st
Willard L. Bennett 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Frank N. Haberbosch 1st and 3d Monday Alfred T. Rezac 1st and 3d Tuesday
1st and 3d Tuesday
Eugene S. Talcott. Herbert A. Murray. Fred W. Arnold.
Vernon R. Trexler. Roy T. Ramsey. tRalph Heilman.
Harvey G. Lowrance. William Heynen. tHomer C. Anderson, t l v o r E. Davis. t R a y B. Ramsey. tBurl J. Snow. Howard S. Carlisle. Harold R. Hull. tCharles E. Ijandis. Charles Marble. Jr. fHenry J. Schneck. Frederick K.. Frank. Edward J. Skinner.
Glenn H. Wagner. Charles I. Welch. Earl N. Conway. James H. Hammitt. Grover C. Urbansky. Alby L. Graham. Ezra D. Bollnger. James M. Kendall. Stanley E. Raffety. John W. Coleman. William E. Patton.
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20, 1913 15. 1882 2 1 , 1912 2 1 , 1907 20, 1889 20, 1884 2 1 , 1869 19, 1871 20, 1870 2 1 , 1868 19, 1885 16, 1887 2 1 , 1874 17, 1898 18, 1886 15, 1888 17. 1867 20, 1870 17, 1909 2 1 , 1869 19, 1885 20. 1889 19. 1871 20, 1895 1, 1923 20, 1884 17, 1916 17, 1909
Communications.
1st a n d 3d S a t u r d a y 1st a n d 3d T u e s d a y 1st a n d 3 d T u e s d a y 2d a n d 4 t h T h u r s d a y 1st a n d 3d M o n d a y 1st M o n d a y 1st a n d 3d Wednesday.. 2d a n d 4 t h 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 W e d n e s d a y . . 1st a n d 3d T u e s d a y 2d a n d 4 t h T h u r s d a y . . . . 2d a n d 4 t h M o n 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 T u e s d a y S a t u r d a y on or bef.® =>. 1st a n d 3d S a t u r d a y 2d a n d 4 t h Wednesday.. 1st a n d 3d Wednesday.. 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 M o n d a y 2d a n d 4 t h Wednesday.. 1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y 1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y 1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y 1st a n d 3d M o n d a y
When Chartered. Stated
Feb. Feb. Wakefield Wakefield Feb. Feb. Feb. Walnut Vulcan Feb. Oct. Oct. WatervUle Oct. Wathena Oct. Waverly Feb. Weir Black D i a m o n d . F e b . Oct. Wellington Feb. Wollsvllle Wellsville Westmoreland.. Westmoreland.. Feb. Feb. Oct. Wetmore Oct. W h i t e Church.... Feb. White City White City Oct. W h i t e Cloud W h i t e Cloud Feb. Whiting Whiting Feb. Wichita Oct. Wichita Wichita Feb. Wichita Albert Pike Wichita Bestor G . B r o w n M a r . Feb. Williamsburg.... Feb, Feb. Wllsey Wilsey
Wakarusa
Location.
William C. Morris
Gerald L. T o d d
F a y L. Scott R o y M. Green
Cleveland E. B a t t i n
L e o n E . Smith H a r o l d M. R o b e r t s
K e n n e t h C. Miller M a r t i n D. W i l l i a m s o n •Clifford W i l k i n s o n
F r e d V. Bowles Mark F. Roberts J o h n E . Gillett
Arthur F. Robb George H . Allen Joseph H. Gingrich
Masters.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Concluded.
R o g e r C. T o m p k i n s
t B e n j a m i n F . Hull. t J o s e p h L. K i r k . t B e n j a m i n P . Dunkln. tCIyde S. Shelley.
tVerne Hamlin. Virgil A. Girtch.
Cloyde A. L e e . George M. J o h n s t o n .
H a r r y H . Lochead. Guy E . R u t h .
L e r o y E. Sawln.
Alden C. Petfly. L a w r e n c e O. Stanley.
Donald H. Swezey.
W a y l a n d B. P e r r y . B. F r a n k Chalk.
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Xenla
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Wilson Winchester
Ralph M. Harder.
2d and 4th Wednesday.. Tom D. McVicker
Oct. 17, 1866
Feb. 21. 1907
Clifton W. McCoy. George W. Riley. Wendell H. ,Shaw Arthur L. Dyer.
Fred C. Cannady.
Joseph L. Kyner Millard L. Irwin Hubert A. Thurstin William B. Wooldridge
1st and 3d Wednesday.. Jesse J. Simpson
1st and 3d Wednesday.. Thursday on or before® 2d and 4th Monday 1st and 3d Thursday
Oct. 15, 1873
1888 1870 1887 1872
tHarry A. Hayes.
15, 20, 16. 17,
Saturday on or before®.. •George R. Abbey
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MASTERS. No. 'Address. 258—Goddard. 266—Cummings. 271—2934 N. 2Bth. 272—730 Ann. 274—Cherokee. 291—Hoisington. 301—Virgil. 303—Scottish R i t e Temple. 313—Leona. 315—Elsmore. 322—3045 R u b y . 333—3209 W . 42nd. 336—Courtland. 337—Lyons. 338—Bush City. 341—Centerville. 347—Rayo. 349—Cuba. 350—Chautauqua. 364—Wichita, R. No. 1. 365—Jarbalo. 369—1425 S. 32nd. 379—Rose. 385—Basehor. 386—Cotteyville, R. No. 1. 390—Gorham. 392—Olsburg. 395—Emporia. 413—Cimarron. 414—Studley. 420—Topeka, 705 L e l a n d . 423—Hoxle. 425—Kansas City, 1521 S. 14th. 427—Preston.
MASTERS. No. 'Address. 428—Varner. 430—Bancroft. 431—Bloom. 433—131% N e w Y o r k Ave. 434—Leon. 436—Kansas City, 1920 Swatzel R d . 438—R. No. 4. 439—Latham, R. No. 3. 442—Gem. 447—^Bloom.
SPECIAL ADDRESSES. SECRETARIES. No. ^Address. 3—728 Minnesota. 9—1529 R h o d e I s l a n d . 17—Masonic T e m p l e . 31—Atchison, R. No. 2. 47—Bronson. 50—N. T o p e k a , R. No. 6. 51—413 WT 14th. 54—Merriam. 86—York R i t e T e m p l e . 90—635 B r o o k s . 92—Ft. Scott, R. No. 3. 96—Bethel, R. No. 1. 99—York R i t e Temple. 166—Cleburne. 168—White City. 225—Masonic T e m p l e . 239—Earleton. 255—Corbin, R. No. 1. 271—1106 Garfield. 272—1107 S t a t e . 303—Scottish R i t e Temple. 322—1629 S. 29th. 333—2312 W . 39th. 342—Dexter. 352—Horace. 365—Leavenworth, R. No. 3. 369—3021 N. 22nd. 381—Grlnnell. 421—Burlingame. 425—Muncie. 433—107 W . 1st. 438—Bethel, R. No. 1.
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•Deceased. t i n 1879 the time for holding the Annual Communication was changed from October to February, and no Communication was held in 1880. {Annual Communication postponed from February 18-19, 1920, to March 17-18, 1920, account of influenza. UClayton Lehman elected, but declined to accept and Charles N. Fowler was appointed. "Retired voluntarily October 1, 1928.'
1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1930 1937 Co
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Aubry
Allen
Location.
Wheaton White Water
Opolis
County.
Wheaton White Water
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No. 335 62 253
Name.
1870
1858
1868
1860
1866
Disp. Bet'd.
1887 1898 1904 1928
1881 1884
1900
1859
Disp. Bev'k'd.
Charier Surrendered.
Oct. 19, 1857
Oct. 15, 1861 Oct. 16. 1867
Mar. 1, 1923 Oct. 21. 1869
Charter Recoked.
Dropped from roll account organization Grand Lodge of Colorado In 1862. Dispensation issued as Big Springs Lodge, but name afterwards changed to Shawnee.
/Consolidated with M t . Hope \ L o d g e N o . 238. Feb. 2, 1894.
Remarks.
( N o meetings were held, and dispensation was returned \ t o the Grand Master.
lAuraria Lodge, it was deemed best to have but one lodge.
(Dispensation was returned to Grand Master, with a
Feb. 16, 1887 Jan. 3, 1912 Oct. 18, 1859 Oct. 14, 1861 Oct. 16, 1860 Oct. 21, 1863
Feb. 18, 1891 Oct. 15, 1867 Feb. 18. 1891
Chartered.
Remarks.
[Master reported that no meetings had been held, and 1 owing to absence of members, and need of suitable room, (dispensation was returned.
CHARTERED LODGES (DEFUNCT.)
Allen
Pottawatomie.. Butler
McPherson
1857 1878 1884 1868 1885 1896 1903 1927
1899 1868
Englevale
Leavenworth...
1860
1857
Leavenworth...
1923
Disp. Issued.
1863
Allen
Name.
Coffey
County.
Denver City
Alloa
Location.
DEFUNCT LODGES.
LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION, BUT NEVER CHARTERED.
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Indianoia
Douglas
Lecompton...
Leavenworth... Leavenworth... Landmark....
Leavenwortli.... Leavenworth. . Calvary
High Prairie Ida
Star Triune Leavenworth... High Prairie Ida
Golden City.
Golden City
Washington
Alpha
Fort Gibson
Rising Sun...
Ashlar Delavan Edwardsvllie.... Wyandotte Composite.... Breckenridge... Emporia Dickinson Enterprise... Enterprise Elk Creek.... Elk City Godfrey Farllngton Frankfort Frankfort Lily
Clinton
Codar Vale Cedar Vale Clifford
Bluff City Bluff City Bucklin
Pottawatomie.. Blaine Bluff City.... Bluff City.... Ford Bucklin Crawford Cato Chautauqua.... Cedar Vale.. Chautauqua.... Myrtle Butler Whitewater..
15 22 18 18
May Dec. Dec. Dec.
9, 17, 17, 17,
1919 1883 1892 1881
Locationchanged to Silver Lake, Oct. 17, 1877 Oct. 21, 1868. Name changed to Great Light, Oct. 20, 1869. Consol. with King Solomon Lodge No. 10, Oct. 18, 1876. Dispensation issued as Land-
Irado in 1862.
[Dropped from roll account or-
26 Oct. 16 1867 Oct. 19, 1870 in name of St. John's Lodge. 13 Oct. 18 1858 Oct. 17, 1865
Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct.
1882 1883 1859 1876 34 Oct. 21 1862 50 Oct, 16 1866
69 216 25 170
34 Oct. 16, 1860
46
152 12 353 20 124 67 301
87 375
164 164 148
(Consolidated with WestmoreUand Lodge No. 257, May 18, il894. Feb. 18, 1897 Feb. 19, 1903 / Charter issued direct by Grand \Lodge, February 17, 1898.
1889 1898 1890 Sept. 21, 1896 /Consolidated with Godfrey 1874 iLodge No. 124, Mar. 26, 1894, Oct. 1876 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;, 1883 Feb. 1886 Jan. 17, 1894 Oct. /Consolidated with Halcyon 1874 \Lodge No. 120, Oct. 18, 1876. Oct, 1870 Mar. 22, 1879 / Consolidated with Kansas Lodge 1907 Feb. \No. 307, Jan. 21, 1936. Oct. 1874 Oct. 15, 1879 Oct. Oct. 21, 1863 1858 Feb. Feb. 16, 1910 1894 Oct. Oct. 21, 1863 1860 Oct. /Consolidated with Girard Lodge 1872 \No. 93, January 4, 1932. Oct. 1868 Oct. 18, 1876 Feb. 1888 /Consolidated with Bluff City ILodge No. 313, June 18, 1892. f Consolidated with Bourbon (Lodge No. 8, March 4, 1878 and Oct. 17, 1865 jname changed to Rising Sun iLodge No. 8. (Dropped from roll account orjganization Grand Lodge Ind. Oct. 16, 1872 iTer. in 1878.
313 Feb. 325 Feb. 325 Feb. 153 Oct.
337 Feb. 18, 1891
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Oct.
69 Oct. 22 Oct. 52 Oct.
Lincoln
Paris Perry
Atchison
Jefferson
Pardee
Perryvllle
Oct.
69 Oct.
U
400 Feb.
128 Oct.
24
30 Feb. 363 Feb. 92 Oct.
30 Oct.
231 Feb.
Charter Revoked.
(First dlsp'n Issued April 7, \ 1884. recalled by G.-. M.'., [second, Sept. 27, 1884.
/Consol. with Keystone Lodge \ N o . 102, March 22, 1918.
Remarks.
no
16, 1879 Dec. 6, 1894 17, 1881 Feb. 21, 1895 19, 1871 Jan. 13. 1888 16, 1866 Oct. 20, 1875 ft) Feb. 15, 1888 17, 1867 [Name changed in 1870 to ionic o 21, 1869 Oct. 18, 1879 o Lodge. Dropped from roll account or- ta 15, 1861 ganization Grand Lodge of Colorado in 1862. 20, 1884 Lodge N o . 142, June 28, 1901. 16, 1867 Co \Lodge N o . 6, Oct. 18. 1876. O 16, 1882 Mar. 5, 1887 20, 1902 Feb. 20, 1908 20, 1870 Jan. 19, 1897 Dlsp'n issued as Osawatoraie 18, 1859 Oct. 2 1 , 1863 Lodge, but chartered as Osage Valley Lodge. Consol. with Franklin Lodge 17, 1872 N o . 18, N o v . 24, 1906, as Ottawa Lodge N o . 18. 21, 1912 ILodge N o . 18, N o v . 8, 1928. 18, 1858 Oct. 18. 1871 J Charter revoked Oct. 21 1863, but restored Oct. 16, 1866. 21, 1874 Consolidated with Paola Lodge I N o 37. Oct. 18, 1876. (Dispensation issued as Lincoln 21, 1868 Oct. 17, 1871 {Lodge, but chartered as Center (Lodge. 21, 1862 Oct. 18, 1871 16, 1867 Oct. 17, 1877
5, 1888
253 Feb. 19. 1885 Dec. Oct Feb. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct.
1, 1896
Charter Surrendered.
Feb. 20, 1889 Jan.
315
Paola
Coffey
Franklin
Valley
Osage Valley
Valley
Chartered.
123 Oct. 17. 1872
No.
180 192 86 43 M t . Pleaiiant .58 77 Neosho Rapids....
Evergreen
N. Lawrence....
Harvey
Rice Labette
N . Lawrence.... Douglas Olivet Osage Osage Mission..
Newton
N e v a d a City....
Montana Monticello
Phoenix
Mcpherson
LIndsborg
Name.
Lincolnvllle
Montgomery....
County.
Lincolnvllle
Liberty
Location.
CHARTERED LODGES (DEFUNCT)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Concluded.
Leavenworth...
Pratt
70
Walton ....
Butler
Cowley
Walton White Water....
Wlnfleld
Wlnfleld
Virginia City
1871 1858 1867 1863 1879 1885
58
323 280
Feb. 19, 1890 Aug. Feb. 16, 1887 Feb. 20, 1889
15, 21, 6, 10,
1883 1874 1887 1905
5. 1895
Jan. 24, 1902
Sept. Oct. Jan. Dec.
1892 1908 1875 1928
l u t a h In 1872.
Feb. 24. 1927
fConsol. with Adelphl Lodge m o . 110, Feb. 19, 1903, as Wlnfleld Lodge N o . 110.
iMontana in 1866.
(Dropped from roll account or-
having
(Consol. with Salina Lodge N o . 60. April 29, 1907. Dropped from roll account or-
(Consolidated with Pittsburg (Lodge N o . 187. July 29. 1911.
21, 1863 / N o record of disp'n (been issued.
17, 20, 20, 22,
Feb. 18, 1885
1886 Feb. 1883 Feb. 1863 Oct. 1867 Feb. 1882 Sept. 3, 1887 Oct. 1859
43 D e c . 20, 1864
19, 18, 17, 21, 16, 19,
18. 22, 18, 16, 15, 18,
Oct. 21, 1868 Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct.
108 Oct 15 Oct. Dick Rees 59 Oct. 41 Oct. Blooming Grove.. Olive 181 Oct. Ark 243 Feb.
7;lon
216 Perfect Square.... 220 39 54 152 18
M t . Morlah
Virginia City...
Timber Ridge.. Leavenworth... Trading Post.... Twin Falls Greenwood
Stanton
Salt Lake City..
Richfield Salina
Saline
138 Oct 16, 1872 N o v . 16, 1901 303 Feb. 15, 1888 Feb. 17. 1892 Blchfleld John H. Brown.... 216 Feb. 22, 1894
Feb. 17, 1904
Owen A. Bassett. 367
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February.
EXPELLED, 1936. Osage Valley Lodge No. 24.—GUY M . HUFFMAN, April 16. Frankfort Lodge No. 67.—WILLIAM T . SOUDERS, May 8. Devon Lodge No. 92.—^WILLIAM ORLIE F I P P S , April 11; JOHN A . MORRISON, April 11. Frontier Lodge No. 104.—CLAUDE C . DOLLIVER, March 2. Belle Plaine Lodge No. 173.—BRADFORD BROOKS, July 15. Kaw Lodge No. 272.—HENRY C . SCHAIBLE, November 5; BENJAMIN F. WREATH, November 5.
SUSPENDED FOR XXNMASONIC CONDUCT. Olive Branch Lodge No. 212.—JOHN V. LINTNER, March 2.
1936-37.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
127
GRAND LODGES I N CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE GRAND LODGE OP KANSAS; ALSO THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES O P GRAND SECRETARIES.
Alabama
GUY T. SMITH
Montgomery.
Arizona
HARRY A . DRACHMAN
Tucson.
Arkansas
WOODLIEF A. THOMAS
Little Rock.
California Colorado
J O H N WHICKER CHARLES A. PATTON
San Prancisco. Denver.
Connecticut
WINTHROPBUCK
Hartford.
Delaware
J O H N P . ROBINSON
Wilmington.
Dist. of Columbia Plorida Georgia
J. CLAUDE KEIPER J. S. B. MOYER PRANK F . BAKER
Washington. Jacksonville. Macon.
Idaho Illinois Indiana
CURTIS F . P I K E RICHARD C. DAVENPORT WILLIAM H. SWINTZ
Boise. Harrisburg. Indianapolis.
Iowa
CHARLES C. H U N T
Cedar Rapids.
Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts
ALPHEUS E . ORTON D. PETER LAGUENS, J R CONVERS E. LEACH HARRY C. MXJELLER FREDERICK W . HAMILTON
Louisville. New Orleans. Portland. Baltimore. Boston.
Michigan
P. HOMER NEWTON
Grand Rapids.
Minnesota
J O H N H . ANDERSON
St. Paul.
Mississippi
EDWARD L. PAUCETTE
Meridian.
Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada
ARTHUR MATHBH! LUTHER T. HAUBERG LEWIS E . SMITH ROBERT H . PARKER
St. Louis. Helena. Omaha. Reno.
New Hampshire
HARRY M. CHENEY
Concord.
New Jersey New Mexico
ISAAC CHERRY........ ALPHEUS A. K E E N
Trenton. Albuquerque.
New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio
CHARLES H . JOHNSON JOHN'H. ANDERSON WALTER L. STOCKWELL HARRY S. JOHNSON
New York City. Raleigh. Fargo. Cincinnati.
Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania
CLAUDE A. STURGEON D. RUFUS CHENEY J O H N A. PERRY
Guthrie. Portland. Philadelphia.
Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee
HAROLD L . MCAUSLAN O. FRANK HART WILBERTD. SWAIN THOMAS E. Doss
Providence. Columbia. Sioux Falls. Nashville.
128
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Texas
WILLIAM B . PEARSON
Waco.
Utah
SAM H . GOODWIN
Salt Lake City.
Vermont Virginia
ARCHIE S . HARRIMAN JAMES M . C L I F T
Burlington. Richmond.
Washington
HORACE WALTER TYLER
.Tacoma.
West Virginia Wisconsin
GEORGE S . LAIDLEY WILLIAM F . WEILER
Charleston. Milwaukee.
Wyoming
JOSEPH M . LOWNDES
Casper.
Alberta British Columbia
J. H. W. S. KEMMIS W. A. DEWOLF-SMITH
Calgary. New Westminster.
Canada
W M . MCGREGOR LOGAN
Hamilton.
Chile
AGUSTIN L PALMA
Santiago.
Colombia
GUALBERTO BARBA
Barranquilla.
Costa Rica, C. A
GEORGE F . BOWDEN
San Jose.
Cuba
GONZALO GARCIA PEDROSO...Havana.
Ecuador England Guatemala Honduras Ireland
DR. CLODOVEO ALCIVAR Z P. COLVILLE S M I T H PEDRO B O N I S O CONSTANTINO S . RAMOS HENRY C . SHELLARD
Guayaquil. London. Guatemala. Tegucigalpa. Dublin.
Manitoba J. H. G. RUSSELL Mexico (York G.-.L.) FRED T. BERGER
Winnipeg. Mexico, D. F . St. John.
New Bnmswick
J. T W I N I N G HAETT
New South Wales
DAVID CUNNINGHAM
Sydney.
New Zealand
HENRY A. LAMB
Dunedin.
Nova Scotia Panama
JAMES C . JONES TOMASPAREDES
Halifax. Panama.
Peru
PEDRO F . RODO
Lima.
Philippine Islands Prince Edward Isl Puerto Rico
TEODORO M . KALAW CHARLES M . WILLIAMS F. G. PEREZ ALMIROTY
Manila. Charlottetown. San Juan.
Quebec Queensland Salvador, C. A
W. WALTER WILLIAMSON.. Montreal. LESLIE P . MARKS Brisbane. MANUEL VIDAL San Salvador.
Saskatchewan
W.B.TATE
Scotland
THOMAS G. W I N N I N G
Edinburgh.
South Australia Tasmania
CHARLES R. J. GLOVER W. H. STRUTT
Adelaide. Hobart.
Victoria
WILLIAM STEWART
Melbourne.
Western Australia
A. E. JENSEN
Perth.
Hegina.
1936-37.
GRAND LODGE OF
129
KANSAS.
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES O F T H E G R A N D IXJDGE OF KANSAS NEAR OTHER GRAND LODGES.
Alabama Alberta Arizona Arkansas British Columbia California Canada Chile Colombia Colorado Connecticut Costa Rica Cuba Delaware Dist. of Columbia Ecuador England Florida Georgia GuatemaJa
R.'.W.' . E N C Y F . YEILDING Florence. M.".W.' . S. J. BLAIR Ceilgary. M.'.W." . JAMES H . BARRETT Douglas. R.'.W.' . GEORGE W. MCCLELLAND.. Grand View. M.'.W." . ANDREW MCC. CHEERY Vancouver. System not recognized. Elora. R.'.W.' . TIMOTHY C . WARDLEY R.'.W.' . GUILLERMO M . BELTRAMI..Santiago. Barranquilla. R.'.W.' . ViRGiLio DE LA CRUZ Trinidad. R.'.W.' . LEO R. GOTTLIEB R.'.W.' . HOWARD A. MiDDLETON Broad Brook. Alajuela. R.'.W.' . JOKGE HERRERA R.'.W.' . ENRIQUE E L I Z A G A P E L A E Z . H a v a n a . Wilmington. R.'.W.' . DANIEL F . FASNACHT Washington. R.'.W.' . WILLIAM H . ROHRMAN R.'.W.' . FERNANDO LUCES CORTES. Guayaquil. London. R.'.W.' . KYNASTON STUDD . J O H N L . H A L L Jacksonville. M.'.W.' . P . T. McCUTCHEN Franklin. R.'.W.'. JOSE O . CASTANEDA Guatemala. R.'.W.'
Honduras.....
R.'.W.',.
FEDERICO C. CANALES
Idaho R.'.W. . JOHN W. UPDEGKAFF niinois R.'.W.'.. GEORGE E . ANDERSON Indiana M.'.W." . RUDOLF H . HORST Iowa System not recognized. Ireland R.'.W.',. WILLIAM HUNTER Kentucky R.'.W.' . J A M E S D . WHITEAKER Louisiana M.'.W.' . RUDOLPH KRAUSE Maine R.'.W. . J O H N H . LANCASTER Manitoba M.'.W. . JABEZ MILLER Maryland R.'.W.'.. JACOB ROHRBACH Massachusetts R.'.W.'. FRANK A. N E F F Mexico(YorkG.'.L.'.)..R.'.W.'. CHARLES B . DAY Michigan R.'.W.'. WILBUR M. BRUCKER
{|^^.^°^* ^^ Wendell. JIarrisburg. South Bend.
Dublin. Cannel City. Lake Charles. Skowhegan. Winnipeg. Frederick. Salem. Tampico. Detroit.
130 Mmnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New South Wales New York New Zealand North Carolina North Dakota Nova Scotia Ohio Oklalioma Oregon Panama Pennsylvania Philippine Islands Prince Edward Isl Puerto Rico Quebec Queensland Rhode Island Salvador Saskatchewan Scotland South Australia South Carolina South Dakota Tasmania Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Victoria Virginia Washington Western Australia West Virginia... Wisconsin Wyoming
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
M.'.W.' MONTREVILLE J. BROWN...St. Paul. Lumbeiton. R.".W.' ROBERT W. HiNTON, JR Rolla. R.'.W.' CHARLES L . WOODS Evanston, HI. M.'.W.' ROBERT J. HATHAWAY Hastings. R.'.W.', H E N R Y H . HEILER Carson City. .W.' WILLIAM H . CAVELL Dorchester. R . ' . W . ' . GESNER A . TAYLOR R.'.W.'. ROBERT C. LAING Manchester. M.'.W.' . ARTHUR POTTERTON Jersey City. System not recognized. R.'.W.'.. ALFRED J. BURBIDGE Sydney. R.'.W.'.. HUBERT A. NEWTON Brookljm. R.'.W.',. EARNEST WARNES Greymouth. R.'.W.' . ZEBULON V. SNIPES Dunn. R . ' . W . ' . HOWARD J. TAYLOR Bismarck. R.'.W.' . JOHN G. MITCHELL Halifax. M.'.W.' . JAMES W . MORGAN Jackson. W. . MAHLON F . MANVILLE Ada. R.'.W.' . WALTER O . H A I N E S Portland. Colon. R.'.W.'.. ABRAHAM FRANKEL System not recognized. R.'.W.', HARVEY A . BORDNER Manila. R.'.W.'., GEORGE W . MACDONALD....Montague. R.'.W.'. F^ERiCO VALL-SPiNOSA,...San Juan. Quebec. M.'.W.' . EDWARD A. EVANS Brisbane. R.'.W.'. JAMES C . ROBERTS Providence. R.'.W.'. JOHN R . D E N N I S R.'.W.' , NAZARIO SORIANO San Salvador. R.'.W.'., W. M. MARTIN Regina. .Uddingston. R.'.W.',. JAMES S . M . GRIEVE R.'.W.'. WILLIAM HENRY ESSEX.... Adelaide. R.'.W.'. M . A . LANFORD Woodruff. R.'.W.'. JAMES B . VAUGHN Castlewood. Hobart. R.'.W.'. DAVID W . WATSON Nashville. R.'.W.', HALLUM W . GOODLOE F t . Worth. M.'.W.' . J E W E L P . LIGHTFOOT Salt Lake City. M.'.W." . ARTHUR C . WHERRY Rutland. R.'.W.'.. EARL S. WRIGHT R . ' . W . ' . RICHARD ARNOLD ROWE...Melbourne. Culpeper. M.'.W.' . THOMAS W . HOOPER Tacoma. R.'.W.'., WALTER J. THOMPSON West Perth. R . ' . W . ' . SAMUEL C. SEINOR Buckhannon. R.'.W.'.. PARE H . LORENTZ R.'.W.' . CHARLES W . HEiDEMANN.Altoona. System not recogrnized.
1935-36.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
131
KANSAS.
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER GRAND LODGES NEAR THE GRAND LODGE OP KANSAS. Topeka. Alabama M.*. W . ' . J O H N M . K I N K E L lola. Alberta W . ' LEO N . G I S H F o r t Scott. â&#x20AC;¢ Arizona R . ' . W . '. CLAUD F . Y O U N G Arkansas W . ' . HARVEY G . LOWRANCE.. Thayer. Newton. British Columbia W.' . J O H N A. HETZEL California M.'. W . ' , W M . E A S T O N HuTCHiSON...Garden City. Lawrence. Canada M.'. W.' . GEORGE O . FOSTER F o r t Scott. ChUe W.- C H A R L E S W . W I L L I A M S Colombia W.' ELLSWORTH B . S E W E L L , J R . W i c h i t a . Colorado W.' LAUREN D . RiGG Leon. Connecticut W.* , CLARENCE R. A T E N D o d g e City. Costa Rica W.' CLARENCE E. B I R C H Lawrence. Cuba ; ; W." ROY H . C L O S S E N Coffeyville. Delaware..... W.' ELMER S . N A N C E Oswego. Dist. of Columbia. M.'. W." . FERRIS M . H I L L Emporia. Ecuador M.'. W . ' , JAY B . K I R K lola. EnglEind R . ' . W.* ALBERT K . W I L S O N Topeka. Florida M.'. W.' . E L M E R F . S T R A I N Topeka. Le Roy. Georgia W." , GLICK FOCKELE Muscotah. Guatemala W.' , GEORGE A . B L A K E S L E E Ellsworth. HondurEis W . ' F R A N K D . SPERRY D o d g e City. Idaho W." , TOM S T A U T H
Illinois Indiana Iowa
M.". W . ' C H A R L E S N . FOWLER M.'. W." OWEN J. WOOD S y s t e m not recognized.
Topeka.
Salina.
Ireland
R.'. W.". H E N R Y S . B U Z I C K , J R
S y l v a n Grove.
Kentucky W.'. ROBERT H . MONTGOMERY.... O s w e g o . Louisiana W.'. HOMER T . H A R D E N Wichita. Maine M.'. W.* RICHARD E . B I R D .Wichita. Manitoba W . ' B. HAROLD GROFF.'....^.^.]..".Topeka." Maryland W.', A R T H U R H. STRICKLAND K a n s a s City. Massachusetts M.'. W.'. W I L L I A M L . B U R D I C K Lawrence. Mexico ( Y o r k ! R.'. W.'. ALBERT K. W I L S O N Topeka. G.'.L. Michigan .'.....M.'. W.'. J. FORREST AYRES Greenleaf. Minnesota W.". KENNETH N . POMEROY Topeka. Mississippi W.'. GEORGE H A R M A N V a l l e y Falls. Missouri W.'. DOUGLAS A . MEREDITH K a n s a s City. Montana W . ' . ROSCOE E . PETERSON Lamed. Nebraska
W.'. EARL T . P Y L E
C l a y Center.
Nevada
W.'. F R A N K M . Y E O M A N
Kingman.
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February,
New Brunswick W.'. HARRY E. PEACH NewHampshire.^M.'. W.'. JAMES A. CASSLER
Emporia. McPherson.
New New New New
Beloit.
Jersey W.". GUY W . BROWN Mexico System not recognized. South Wales W.'. E. GLENN ROBISON York M.'. W.'. GEORGE F. BEEZLEY
New Zealand
North Carolina North Dakota Nova Scotia
W.*. THOMAS C. BABB
W.'. R. NELSON LONG W. BRUCE GRIFFITH M.'. W. JOHN MCCXHJJVGH
Gridley. Girard. Fredonia.
Hoxie. .Wichita.
Galena. (Bethel, Ohio W. P H I L I P EUGENE STOTLER...^| R . F . D . No. 2. Formoso. Oklahoma W. DAVID A. NYWALL Cimarron. Oregon R.". W. CHARLEY B . E R S K I N E Kansas City. Peinama W. JAMES E . PORTER Pennsylvania System not recognized. Philippine Islands W.'. ROY G. SHEARER Abilene. Prince Edward Isl W.'. MARION M . MILLER Longton. Puerto Rico W.'. L E W I S M . SCHRADER Kinsley. Quebec W.'. HARRY D. EVANS Pleasanton. Queensland M.'. W.', ELRICK C. COLE Great Bend. Rhode Island W.". FRED N . RAYMOND Lawrence. Salvador W.'. B E N J A M I N F . H E I S Leavenworth. Saskatchewan W.'. JAMES H . TRICE Medicine Lodge. ScoUand .W.". HARVEY O . DAVIS Anthony. South Australia W.'. RICHARD W. EVANS Dodge City. South Carolina... ,M.'. W.", OTTO R . SOUDERS Wichita. South Dakota M.". W.'. CHARLES A. LOUCKS Lakln. Tasmania M.'. W.'. B E N S . PAULEN Independence. Tennessee W.'. OSCAR A . BROWN McDonald. Texas M.'. W.' GILES H . LAMB Yates Center Utah W.". H A Y N E A . DERMID Wichita. Vermont W.', JOSEPH E . MCMULLEN Great Bend. Victoria W.'. CLARENCE M. CROSBY St. Francis. Virginia W.'. BARLUS ROMSTEDT Ottawa. Washington W.'. STANFORD M . SMART Zenda. WestemAustralia-M.'. W.'. THOMAS G . F I T C H .Wichita. West Virginia M.*. W.', J O H N W . NEILSON Concordia. Wisconsin M.'. W.', J A M E S H. WENDORFF Leavenworth. Wyoming System not recognized.
BIOGRAPHICAL, SKETCH â&#x20AC;&#x201D;OFâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;
M.-. W.-. JAMES H. WENDORFF, GRAND MASTER OP MASONS OP K A N S A S ,
F e b r u a r y 20, 1936, t o F e b r u a r y 18, 1937.
B y W . ' . F R E D T. NYE.
"True Happiness Consists not in the multitude of friends; But in the worth and choice." I t has been a custom for ages to place on permanent record a memoir of those who, through their own worth, have reached fame and renown among their fellow men. In conformity with t h a t custom our Grand Lodge each year places in its archives a written record of the brother who, through his untiring efforts in t h e cause of Masonry, has reached the exalted station of Grand Master of Masons. The one who has been called upon to pay a tribute t o this worthy brother considers it an honor, having been an admirer of M.'. W.'. Brother WENDORFF for more than thirty-five years and is proud of the opportunity to say a few words of praise for his good deeds. He is a man of sterling qualities, modest and unassuming, tolerant and even-tempered, a man loved by all who come to know him, regardless of race or creed. While his official duties often require that he sit in judgment at the trial of t h e unfortunate, yet that spirit of brotherly love which seems to be a part of his very being, h a s ever prompted him to temper Justice with mercy. JAMES H E N R Y WENDORFF w a s b o m on a farm
in
Jefferson
County, Kansas, June 7, 1862. His father, LEVI WENDORFF, w a s bom in Germany and came t o the United States a t a n early age. His mother, ELLEN RiLEY WENDORFF, was of German descent and was bom in Brookljm, New York. He was united in marriage to Mrs. BELLE BIDDLE, October 26, 1916. Both a r e regular attendants a t the First Presbyterian Church, of Leavenworth. He received his early education in a country school near Winchester, Kansas, and a t the age of eighteen started out a s a country school teacher. His parents, like most of the early settlers, were unable to furnish the necessary funds to meet his desire for more education. Alternating with his service a s a teacher, he was a student in Kansas University, and read law in the office of Stlllings and Stillings, of Leavenworth. He was admitted t o the b a r in June,
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February,
1886, and immediately thereafter took a postgraduate course in the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, completing two years' work in one. He then returned to Leavenworth, and began practice of his profession. The following is his record of service in the City and Coimty of Leavenworth: Elected Justice of the Peace in 1888, and served for two years; County Attorney in 1896, 1898 and 1902; City Attorney in 1907, and Judge of the District Court in 1910, and has been reelected each succeeding term up to the present time. The Leavenworth County Bar Association held a reception and banquet on December 23, 1935, in recognition of his many years of service, and his twenty-fifth anniversary as Judge of the District Court. He has been an ardent worker in the cause of Masonry ever since he became a member and is most deserving of all the honors which have been bestowed upon him by his Masonic brethren, as well as by his fellow citizens. MASONIC RECORD. ANCIENT CRAFT MASONRY. K I N G SOLOMON IJODGE NO. lO, LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS :
Initiated, April 18,1895. Passed, January 23,1896. Raised, February 27,1896. Senior Deacon, 1899. Senior Warden, 1900. Master, 1901,1902. GRAND LODGE:
Grand Senior Deacon, 1932. Grand Junior Warden, 1933. Grand Senior Warden, 1934. Deputy Grand Master, 1935. Grsmd Master, 1936. CAPITULAR. LEAVENWORTH CHAPTER NO. 2 , LEAVENWORTH, K A N S A S :
M a r k Master, February 1,1936. P a s t Master, February 1,1936. Most Excellent Master, February 8,1936. Royal Arch, February 10,1936. CHRISTIAN KNIGHTHOOD. LEAVENWORTH COMMANDERY N O . 1, LEAVENWORTH, K A N S A S :
Red Cross, November 11,1936. Knight of Malta, Novemer 11,1936. Knight Templar, November 18,1936.
3 n ifHemormm.
^i)tst ^ages! i^re Jfrateritallp Betitcatet) to ^iit iMemorp of 0m ŠeparteD lliretfjren. 1936.
I
Beatljjf Buring tlje l^ear 1936. Smithton No. 1.—William M. Boone, .Aug. 6. Leavenworth No. S.—Thomas C. Bewick, May 27; Paul B. Johnson, July 21; Charles H. Masterson, April 18; Willard O. McMillin, Oct. 28; William M. Pickens, March 13; Fred M. Potter, Jan. 10; Oscar E. Ruther, April 20; Frank Seeley, May 6; Clarence C. Smith, May 23; Homer D. Trosper, Nov. 22. Wyandotte No. S.—Milton I. Barlow, April 23; Clinton H. Chubbuck, April-27; Ora K. Elder, Feb. 5; John T. Fee, June 14; Arthur G. Gambrill, July 28; Charles Gloyne, Feb. 14; Adolph S. Haldiman, Feb. 20; Andrew D. Hall, June 10; Ely E. Hanson, July 2; Arthur Heinzelmann, April 4; John S. Irwin, Feb. 18; Evan E. Jones, June 24; George Kaiser, March 30; Wilford H. Layton, July 24; James M. Meek, April 12; Freeman L. Michler, March 7; M. Edwin Ochs, Sept. 15; Valentine E. Rayburn, Nov. 24; Elam A Reeves, Dec. 5; Joseph W. Reitz, Aug. 31; Arthur D. Rogers, May 20; Henry N. Smyth, Feb. 6; Kimble P. Snyder, June 1; Alvin C. Soellner, Nov. 1; John Stalzer, Feb. 8; John L. Sterrett. May 21; William E. Stevens, Jan. 16; William G. Todd, July 21; George F. Turner, Sept. 16; Edward M. Wiggin, May 27; James W. Wilkinson, Dec. 10. Kickapoo No. If.—James F. Jeffrey, July 26. Washington No. S.^Frank G. Crowell, Jan. 7; Charles B. Griffin, April 4; George W. King, Aug. 18: Charles A. Lockwood, July 6; William McJannett, April 30; William H. Sawin. March 2; Ernest H. Schweder. March 8; Jerry G. Walz, Sept. 16. Lawrence No. 6.—Oliver P. Barber, Sept. 16; John H. Bell, Jan. 23; Otto Bofinger, Feb. 27; William J. Busch, Oct. .21; George W. Hanson, Oct. 2; Jacob F. Lutz, Sept. 12; Charles W. Murphy, J u n e 4; James W. O'Bryon, July 2; Byron B. Power, Aug. 1. Union Lodge No. 7.—Frank L. Glick, Feb. 27; Franklin 1. Merrill, March 12; Ephrian K. Swensson. March 19; James D. Whidden, Nov. 22; Edward C. Williams, Oct. 18; William S. Yates, March 29. Rising Sun No. 8.—Edward E. Hale, Sept. 11; Ira M. Hardin, April 14; Charles F. Hibbert, Nov. 23; Stephen Hubbard, Nov. 5; William D. Lowry, April 3; Charles C. Nelson, Dec. 15; Willard W. Padgett, March 11; Ora B. Underwood, Aug. 14; Ora D. Williams, Dec. 24. Acacia No. 9.—Samuel S. Baty, May 15; Charles O. Bowman, Aug. 18; George T. Chafin, Aug. 5; J. Frank Davis, May 27; Charles G. Dunlap, Sept. 27: Albert R. Maxwell, July 28; Alvah Souder, June 4; Charles Tolbert, March 15. King Solomon No. 10.—Henry J. Cramm, April 2: Frank M. Denny, Jan. 25; Joseph A. Farrell, May 20: Owen G. Hunsicker, Feb. 12; Ross L. Laybourn. Nov. 7; Thomas R. McPherson, Feb. 21; E. Martin Olson, Dec. 2; John C. Vickers, Jan. 9.
DEATHS—Continued. Emporia No. IB.—Samuel A. Altus, Dec. 21; Lindley M. Carter, July 8: John P. Drake, Oct. 6; Charles M. Edmonds, March 9; Charles B. Freeman, March 2; Norbut Guettel, Feb. 23; Carl L. Howard, May 9; Benjamine Jones, June 18; William Larma, March 16; Lloyd A. Lowther, Jan. 5; David L. Morgan, Nov. 23; Joseph J. Morris, Dec. 1; John H. J. Rice, Sept. 26; Edward A. Simons, May 17; Eugene E. Smith, April 20; Frederick G. Triggs, April 1. Nemaha No. IS.—John L. Payne, Feb. 25; James E. Woodworth, July 21. OskaJoosa No. llf.—David R. Abbott, Jan. 10; George L. Clark, Oct. 31; William D. Monroe, Nov. 30; Joseph E. Worswick, July 13. Great Bend No. 15.—Theodore Griffith, Jan. 15; W. Grant Jones, Feb. 14; Ralph C. Taylor, Sept. 6; Thomas R. Taylor, Sept. 26. Lafayette No. 16.—George E. Clarke, Dec. 19; Albert H. Hammond, Jan. 16; Julius E. Kammeyer, Jan. 11 Albert Nathan, April 26; Herman Pfuetze, Jan. 6 Edward Sandell, Jan. 9. TopeJca No. 17.—Morris Affron, April 28; Clement A. Allen, Jan. 21; Will E. Anderson, March 4; Benjamin F. Barrett, Jan. 18: Griffith Bonner, Feb. 26: James E. Burgett, June 22; Irl H. Byler, Dec. 25; Clark J. Chubb, March 2; G. Max Claudy, Jan. 22; Roy E. Comfort, Nov. 30, 1934; Peter Couture, Jan. 28; Charles H. Feeley, April 28; George M. Jordan, Feb. 4; Scott Kelsey, April 8; Homer L. Larsh, Jan. 15; Henry M. Leonard, Dec. 25; John H. McSpadden, July 17; George J. Miller, March 9; Henry P. Miller, Jan. 21; William W. Mills, Feb. 21; Samuel A. Swendson, June 6; Charles H. Trapp, Feb. 17. Ottawa No. 18.—Frank L. Beverley, Dec. 5; Preston Chain, March 24; Lyman C. Fouts, June 5: George G. Fowler, July 20: James L. Hider, July 24: Levi T. Larson, March 25; Ezra S. Lucas, Nov. 11; Frederick C. Riffe, Nov. 5; J. Wesley Smith, March 17; James H. Springer, Jan. 9; Jay Vinson, March 26. Olathe No. 19.—Lorren R. Sykes, Feb. 9. Circleville No. 20.—Howard B. Metzger, Sept. 19. Valley Falls No. 21.—Lorin O. Howard, May 17. Melvem No. 22.—^William T. Appier, July 2; Archie A. Thrush, Feb. 12. Palmyra No. 2S.—SamuelH. Gray, Sept. 14; John Maclean, Dec. 30. Osage Valley No. 24.—Townsend B. Allard, April 16: William H. Campbell, Nov. 22; Walter V. Cassida, April 22; Nicholas D. Elder, April 2; John C. Emmons, Dec. 23; Duke W. Goldwing, Aug. 19; Samuel K. Inskeep, Aug. 26; Isaac W. Reber, March 24. Longton No. 26.—Caleb G. Foster, March 12. Neosho No. 27.—Lon V. Watson, Oct. 13. Eldora No. 28.—Isaac R. Lamport, Sept. 6.
DEATHS—Continued. Pacific No. 29.—Franlc D. Halbert, Jan. 17. Towanda No. 50.—James T. Edmiston, July 16; Richard J. Maulsby, April 4; Joseph H. Porter, March 15. Arcana No. SI.—William P. Symns, May 13. Auburn No. 32.—George Colder, Sept. 19; Samuel M. Moran, April 12; Augustus A. Rodgers, March 15. Mound City No. SS.—Lawson W. Gilpin, Jan. 9. Hiawatha No. 55.—Dilbert N. Graham, Aug. 15; Thomas T. McCoy, April 30; Josiah S. Meek, Aug. 11; Frank L. Schilling, July 11; Stephen T>. Snyder, March 2; James W. Watson, Nov. 7. Council Grove No. 56.—John J. Acrea, Sept. 19; William H. Comer, Dec. 24; William H. Green, Sept. 2; George G. McDonald, Nov. 10; Frederick B. Shields, June 13. Paola No. St.—Charles H. Lewis, Jan. 11; Calvin F. Russell, Feb. 28; George L. Robinson, March 28. lola No. 58.—•William Critchfield, March 6; Jack Farley, Dec. 8; John E. Firestone, Feb. 22; Louis L. Stone, Jan. 27; Christian B. Zook, Sept. 26. Seneca No. S9.—Howard M. Danford, Dec. 29; Owen M. Henderson, Dec. 21; George W. Stilwell, Feb. 18; William Winkler, Dec. 19. De Soto No. iO.—Charles S. Hambleton, Feb. 13; William D. Van Burgen, Feb. 23. McKinley No. 41.—Harry D. UUom, May 12. Holton No. JfB.—George A. Bowser, Dec. 31; Oscar G. Brown, Feb. 14; Wallace R. Canfield, March 10; Harry Fortune, Aug. 22; William Koch, June 14; James B. Saunders, D e a 24. Nickerson No. 43.—Charles N. Wooddell, Jan. 5. Delphian No. 44.—William K. Johnson, April 30; Burt P. Wright, June 6. Lake No. 50.—William G. Shideler, Aug. 26. Orient No. 51.—Herbert L. Alkire, April 27; George H. Allen, Dec. 18; Julius V. Briesen, May 29; Floyd R. Copeland, April 26; John H. Crowder, March 2; Lyndon F. Day, Jan. 14; Anton Demuth, Jr., Sept. 12; Francis E. Hammond, Sept. 19; Robert S. Hendricks, Aug. 31; Thomas R. Hyatt, Aug. 27; Percy G. Johnson, Feb. 6: Volney B. Kistler, Aug. 19; William E. Landers, June 25; Philipp Miller, April 14; Albert M. Officer, May 20; Benson M. Powell, Jan. 3; William Rickenbacher, Oct. 22: Alfred Sherwood. May 4; Daniel W. Studdard, Oct. 8; John A, Weightman, Jan. 25: Carlton G. Whipple, Nov. 4; Fulton J. Withrow, Jan. 26. Pottawatomie No. 52.—Harry G. Lambert, April 27. Wetmore No. 53.—August W. Anderson. May 3: David C. Ebelmesser, Sr., Sept. 5; Frank C. Vilott, July 24. Troy No. 55.—'William H. Chappie, Aug. 16; John B. Kennedy, April 18. Sprina Hill No. 56.—Clarence H. Mossman, May 1; Newton G. Ramey, Jan. 1; Clarence R. Vohs, July 12.
DEATHS—Continued. Coyville No. 57.—Orin A. Cooley, Feb. 28. Saltville No. 59.—Delbert A. Piercy, April 10. Salina No. 60.—Royal M. Alman, April 16; Charles U. Bronson, March 28; August W. Daleen, Jan. 22; Louis A. Dose, June 1; Bert W. Ficken, Sept. 27; Smith George, Feb. 7; Fred L. Hartley, Sept. 7; Thomas Henchey, March 21; Walter A. Layton, Oct. 14; John A. Mahaffie, July 16; Joseph P. Ollinger, Sept. 22; Harry I. Wiegner, June 13; Hurbert Y. Wood, Feb. 19. La Cygne No. 61.—Ralph W. Low, May 22. Ridgeway No. 6Z.—Edward B. Kyle, May 27. Adams No. 63.—Hiram M. Elliott, Oct. 11; James H. Karns, Sept. 17; James B. Parnell, May 15; Oscar E. Woods, April 18. Wathena No. 6li.—James L. Browne, Sept. 14; William W. Carter, Aug. 4; William R. Martin, April 19; William V. Straub, Jan. 1. Ctardner No. 65.—James A. Fike, May 2; John Sholl, June 25. Burlington No. 66.—Charles Homecker, March 10; Judson F. Loveridge, Nov. 6; Harry T. Salisbury, Aug. 30. Frankfort No. 67.—J. Maurice Bishop, June 28; John M. Watson, Aug. 27. Hiram No. 68.—Frederick L. Hamilton, June 7; Aaron Wlnetraub, Feb. 20. Carbondale No. 70.—J. C. Blood, Oct. 2: William C. Cozier, May 11; Clarence B. Urie, January 17. Baxter No. 7i.—William Cherry, April 6; John W. Cook, Oct. 29; John W. Daniel, Sept. 23; John E. Landis, Nov. 15. Mystic Tie No. 7.}.—Grover C. Clem, July 15; Harry C. Henderson, June 25; Chris G. Wlrth, Dec. 30; Edward O. Wright, June 18. Wamego No. 75.—Omenzo D. Dodge, June 19; Alva E. Owens, July 17. Erie No. 76.—Roger John, Nov. 16; William L. Knox, March 6; Eugene W. Mitchell, Sept. 19; George C. Peak, April 7. Delta No. 77.—Clyde J. Binning, Feb. 15; William L. Drake, June ....; Porter B. Lake, Feb. 11. White Cloud No. 78.—Samuel M. Brosius, Nov Zeredatha No. SO.—Frank M. Gaddie, Jan. 17. Tuscan No. 82.—Alec B. McCuUough, Aug. 10. Doric No. 85.—Spencer J. Lawson, Feb. 12; Charles E. Sheldon, April 5. Jefferson No. 84.—Oscar C. Cravens, Feb. 1; Charles E. Curry, May 29. Sutton No. 85.—George R. Hall, June 15.
DEATHS—Continued. Sunflower No. 86.—Charles N. Allen, May 26. 1935: Charles H. Andrews. Oct. 18; James C. Cassell, Feb. 25: Goldburn R. Coulson, July 6; James T. Donnell, May 5; Jesse R. Engle, March 27; Frank W. Havens. Dec. 3; George B. Hickock, Jr., Dec. 12; Herman A Hill, Sept. 13; Charles H. Hoover, Sept. 18; Albert L. Hough. Feb. 15; Charles E. Lydick, Sept. 12; Wirt D. McComas, May 1; Robert K. Weir, Sept. 26; Arthur D. Wheeler, July 18; Henry H. Wyatt, Dec. 13. Mankato No. 87.—Cal Huntsinger, Jan. 22; Emery B. Metz, Feb. 11. Eureka No. 88.—John R. Hedrick, Feb. 8; Ross M. Kennedy, June 3 ; George Wyatt, Oct. 5. Golden Rule No. 90.—Gerald A. Anderson, March 7: Harold T. Armstrong, Dec. 5; Harry W. Bates, Feb. 28; Prank W. Biddinger. July 9; Jesse O. Browning, Dec. 23; Allen F. Congleton, Sept. 30; Samuel H. Haynes. July 7; Maurice J. Kimes. Jan. 18: Herman G. Lescher, Aug. 18; Clay M. Morrow. July 25: William H. Sanders, March 27: Francis A. Saville. Dec. 30; William L. Stalons, June 30; Leo Zimmerman, Sept. 20. Marysville No. 91.—William Dabner. July 23; George Meyer, Jan. 19; David vonRiesen, Nov. 6. Devon No. 92.—James H. Killian, March 9. Girard No. 9S.—George W^. Brown. Nov. 5; Fred E. Decker, Jan. 18; Harry S. Richards, Oct. 24; Adelbert Sleeth, April 5; Robert L. Sullivan, June 30; William T. Trisler, Aug. 16. Harmony No. 91f.—August Bauman, Oct. 11; Alex T. Goyer, Nov. 28; Edward L. Jones, Jan. 8; Leon A. Preston, Dec. 6. Constellation No. 95.—Stephen W. Gilbert, Jan. 17; Andrew J. Herron, May 10: Virgil L. Poison, Oct. 21; Solomon J. Spillman, May 14. Patmos No. 97.—Henry A. Atkinson, May 10. 1934; Myron E. Neville, May 21; John M. Pleasant, Oct. 7. Benevolent No. 98.—Edgar C. Anderson, Aug. 10: Joseph L. Goodell. Sept. 10; Frank L. Jeffcoat. Feb. 20; Alva V. Nutt, Feb. 11; James R. Tober, March 11; Peter B. Witmer, Aug. 24. Wichita No. 99.—Orval E. Billinger, Dec. 3: Nathan H. Blue, July 19; Ramer E. Brant, July 1; John M. Chain, Oct. 29; Albert S. Crosby, Feb. 26; Charles E. Dazey, May 8; John P. Durkin, Feb. 27; David P. Pleeger. March 27: Thomas H. Means. Dec. 1; Samuel S. Noble, Oct. 20; Eldon C. Overman. Oct. 10; David Parkinson, •Tulv 1: Henry E. Quisenberry, May 11; Charles A. Radford, Oct. 10: Henry C. Rogers, July 20: Joseoh Royval, March 17; Austin Stone. Feb. 17; George W. Tucker. May 19: Reason R. Vermillion. July 22: Harvey A Wattles, July 7; James A. H. Webb, Aug. 4. Prudence No. 100.—Joseph C. Atkinson, Dec. 21; Horace E. Cobb, Dec. 13: Frank H. Hartin, Aug. 13: Edger E, Johnson, Feb. 19, 1935: William Mulvaney, Jan. 30 Wilson Reeves. Aug. 25; Charles E. Simkin, Dec. 23 Charles A Whitcratt, July 27. Euclid No. 101.—John S. Lane, Nov. 10; Frank E. Poulson, Aug. 15.
DEATHS—Continued. ICeystone No. 102. Richard T. Ashcroft Oct. 19 * Claude L. Hubartt, May 17; Isadore Littman! Jan. 16; Andrew Mahoney, Aug. 13; Robert L. Plunkett, Jan. 13; Emory C. Rise, Nov. 30; Solomon B. Sturman, Dec. 21; Wiltz B. Trible, Dec. 10. Cedar No. lOS.—Ira M. Benham, Dec. 8: Clinton R. Byrnes, April 15; J. Frank Ermey, Nov. 19; Charles Henson, July 13; John F. Lucas, Aug. 10; Charles H. Matthews, Nov. 28; William S. Michener, Jan. 31; Morris M. Montague, Aug. 17; Levi H. Smith, March 24; Price J. Tevebaugh, Oct. 15. Frontier No. i04.—Abram Fredendall, Feb. 29. Solomon City No. 105.—Harold S. Butcher, Dec. 31; David F. Crowell, Aug. 13; Byron K. Sanford, July 8. Fidelity No. 106.—Frank H. Brooks, Aug. 12; Robert Focht, Dec. 22; Daniel L. Hunt, July 30; Fred S. Paul, Nov. 3. Fortitude No. 101.—Robert A. Bolick, June 3: J. Otis Ferguson, April 7; Jacob G. Mibeck, June 18: Marshal E. McConnell, Aug. 6; James F. Rees, Dec. 31; William O. Reno, Feb. 24: Lester F. Strait, July 29- Cassius C. Surber. March 8: Walter P. Wharton, May 30; Christian H. Wortz, June 1. Americus No. 109.—Arthur C. Bowman, Jan. 1: Wilbur A. Lawton, Jan. 13; Gerhardt Wilkins, Aug. 23. Winfield No. 110.—William A. Barrington, Dec. 6; Levi M. Baugh, Sept. 11; Walter C. Beck, Dec. 22. 1935: Roseland L. Foster, July 3, 1934: Oliver P. Fuller, Oct. 27; John W. Hanlen, June 18: Ralph C. Harriman, July 20; Arthur H. Huston, Sept. 17; Samual H. Myton, Jan. 12; John E. Pickard, April 6; George C. Rembaugh, Nov. 16: Thomas W. Routsong, Feb. 5: Russell S. Sargent, Jan. 3- George M. Taylor, Jan. 7; Jesse E. Torrance, April 25. Blue Valley No. 112.—John M. Abbott, May 16. St. Johns No. 113.—VlyBsea S. Bedor, July 5; Herbert E. Doty, Oct. 19; Irvin H. Luke, Dec. 20. Advance No. lli.—^William F. Aves, Aug. 18: Elmer J. Johnson, July 29: William L. McAllister, Sept. 12; Troy M. McMahon, Feb. 27. Muscotah No. 116.—Horace M. Bacon, July 17; Mack H. Connor, Aug. 11: Bishop K. Ham, Feb. 2; John E. Lewis, June 4; Charles E. Moore, Oct. 22. Parsons No. 117.—Thomas T. Boothe, Oct. 4; James E. Busshart, April 27; Samuel L. Cayton, Jan. 3;.Peter-R.Enwright, July 18; Rolf F. Hale, April 13; Ole P. Hansen, Dec. 1: Ralph R. Hibben, Aug. 6: Nelson M. Karney, April 24; Niles M. Moore, Nov. 16; Jesse E. Scott, June 4; James L. Talley, May 10: Harry R. Widmer, May 18; William Wissman, July 18. Altoona No. 118.—Russell V. Hayes, Feb. 15. Cherokee No. 119.—Thomas W. Atkinson, Dec. 14: Horace F. Foster, Oct. 1; Thomas R. Leeper, March 2; Theodore C. Pease, May 15. Halcyon No. liO.—Delbert H. Burton, March 3; Leroy G. Isham, July 21: Charles P. Newell, June 28; John Spier, May 25; Connie C. Wiley, Sept. 5.
DEATHS—ConUnued. Woodson No. 121.—Ibri G. McLaughlin, July 14. Republic No. 125.—Tudor J. Charles, Nov. 22. Palestine No. 127.—Lon C. Martin, April 4; Jonas Ratlltf. Munden No. 128.—Marion M. Palmer, April 14. Belleville No. 129.—John Davis, July 7: George W. Gregg, May 31; John M. Hostetler, June 24; Charles E. Reel, June 2. Polar Star No. ISO.—Harry H. Beamer, Aug. 20. Carson No. 1S2.—Louis M. Frawley, July 4; George S. Gillespie, Dec. 4; Andrew J. Spears, April 23. Crescent No. ISS.—Theodore H. Dohrer, Feb. 24; George Dulos, Oct. 25; Frank L. Hanna, March 12; Bert L. Huston, March-13; Jesse B. Wolfe, Aug. 9. Clay Center No. IS^.—Derrell S. Call, April 24; Lotus D. Huff, Aug. 17; Clyde D. McWilliams, Feb. 11; Edwin C. Morgan, May 27; Otis D. Swenson, Feb. 2. Lenexa No. ISS.—Charles F. Thompson, May 5. Vesper No. 1S6.—Arthur G. Dana, Jan. 13; Fred M. Loyd, Jan. 29; Myron D. Ricketts, April 4. Cherryvale No. 1ST.—Hugh M. Hill, March 25; Benton Moore, March 8; Olney H. Smith, Jan. 25. Dover No. ISS.—Abram L. Long, July 25; Melvin F. Moran, July 12. Sedgwick No. 139.—Ernest M. Bamhart, Jan. 20; Peterson Roff, Feb. 11. Reno No. liO.—Otto P. Byres, April 7; R. V. Campbell, Aug. 22; Frank D. Chain, March 26; Charles A. Conkling, July 31; Paul G. E. Fetzer, April 17:. Archibald G. Greer, Feb. 17; Robert R. Hargis, May 29; Charles W. Harmony, April 25; Alvin E. Hostetler, June 4: Harry S. Isenhart, March 5; George W. Jones, March 19; Alfred E. Noonan, April 21; Henry A. Stroud, Oct. 20. Signal No. HI.—Gomer M. Griffith, March 1; Chris Walker, June 2. Newton No. U2.—Charles A. Betz, April 13; Charles L. Kolb, May 12; Emerson C. Lewellen, June 26; Cleland H. McBumey, June 28: C. Bert Matthews. Sept. 9; William R. Munroe, July 18; Gifford C. Petteys. Feb. 20; Charles A. Timmons, May 15; Aaron F. Randall, Dec. 6; Edwin W. Slaymaker, Aug. 11; Edwin E. Supernaugh, April 30. Gilead No. liJf.—Charles A. Cox, Feb. 29: William R. Davidson, May 2; John McConnell, Dec. 31. 1931; Ira Taylor, March 2; Richard H. Trueblood, June 25. Mt. Vernon No. US.—Harve R. Chubblc, Dec. 11; John C. Graham, Feb. 21; Walter E. Ingram, April 6. Ellsworth No. US.—Jesse P. Ackors. July 12; Marion K. Brundage, July 18; Elden R. Shaw, Aug. 10: Thomas R. Wilson, Aug. 17. Centre No. i47.—Norton A. Pope, Dec. 25; Gideon H. Wight, July 1.
DEATHS—Continued. "tVakeeney No. lUS.—Feter DeHoer, Aug. 27; Earl M. Groft, Nov. 24; Lewis N. McClung, Dec. 5. Wellington No. ISO.—Clarence C. Havlik, May 30; Henry W. Hoyer, March 29; Andrew Murphy, April 27; George C. Wakefield, Dec. 19. Douglass No. 151.—John Conder, March 2; Hiram T. Fisk. Oct. 13; Robert Patterson, April 26; Richard H. Taylor, Dec. 2. Lebo No. 152.—Jesse C. Jasper Luray No. 153.—Benjamin F. Tripp, Dec. 23. Lincoln No. ISi.—Malcolm Newlon, Nov. 18; David Shaver, May 30; Earl H. Wicker, March 12. Hope No. 155.—John M. Batson, Dec. 18; Frank L. Dobyns, Nov. 11; James W. Mustek, Oct. 6. Dexter No. i56.—Ward C. Mead, Aug. 8. Active No. 158.—James M. Crosswhite, Dec. 16; Fred K. Friedhoff, July 19; Shelby W. Hancock, Feb. 24 Thomas W. Potts, Nov. 9; Ralph M. Todd, July 13 Thomas E. Vogan, Sept. 20. Robinson No. 159.—Harry S. Bearg, Aug. 9. Saqui No. 160.—David E. Gilbert, March 6; Fayett C. Herrlck, Jan. 7; Eli B. Roadhouse, July 17; Frank P. Wells, June 12. Sabetha No. 162.—Arthur J. Collins, March 3; Charles J. Christian, May 21; Richard W. Moorhead, April 25; John E. Trees. Jan. 10; William R. Willson, July 4. Atwood No. i64.—Fred W. Stagg, April 19. Oxford No. 165.—Ezekiel A. Kranich, June 14. Farmers No. 166.—Tennie W. Peterson, Dec. 19. Lamed No. 167.—Frank J. Davis, April 15; Eden L. Gabel, Sept. 15; Arthur G. Gies, Aug. 26; Henry P. Hirt. Nov. 29; William F. McCullough, July 12; James M. Shady. Dec. 12. Blue Rapids No. 169.—John W. VanValkenburgh, Feb. 25. Sterling No. 171.—William C. Garner. June 29. McPherson No. 172.—John A. Carlson, Feb. 28: Luther Coblentz, April 15: J. Oscar Ek, Sept. 27: Oscar M. Knowles, June 2; Wilbur T. Lusher, June 18; Chris F. Mahler, Aug. 11; Gustav A. Nuqvist, Nov. 11. Belle Plaine No. ns.—Charles C. Cowell. Jan. 17; Oliver P. Ellin wood. Sept. 29; Abraham R. Parker, Jan. 17. Western Star No. nit.—^William S. Newton, May 17: Edward R. Norton, Jan. 25; Joseph L. Wolfe, Feb. 29. Prairie Queen No. 176.—Earl W. Selden. March 21; Lincoln J. Smith, March 18. Russell No. 177.—David N. Ehrlich. June 3; Ferris W. Hamm. Feb. 14; Bert D. Savage. Jan. 11. Mt. Moriah No. 179.—Henry D. Allison. Jan. 24; Gordon M. Gafford. Sept. 28. Lenora No. 181.—Augustus B. Shoemaker, Jan. 1.
DEATHS—Continued. Hamlin No. 185.—Roy L. Birkett, Sept. 1& Mountain Slope No. 186.—Herbert O. Caster, April 14. Pittsburg No. 187.—John H. Blair, June 16; Jesse D. Calloway, June 10; Walter B. Comer, Feb. 12; Frank J. Comelson, July 30; James R. Hall, Oct. 21; Nevada A. Kent, Jr., Feb. 25; John A. Markham, June 21; Howard E. Marshbanks, Aug. 7; James McCaskill, April 21; Asa M. Messenger, Aug. 17; Otto Mueller, Feb. 29; George W. Payton, March 17; Magnus O. Peterson, June 15; Eli Rush, Aug. 22; Louis F. Schirk, May 8; Edward P. Wilson, Dec. 18; Almon F. Yarcho, Nov. 3. Onaga No. 188.—Harry M. Aspinwall, July 21; Harry Atwater, Jan. 16; Oliver P. Crumbaker, Dec. 9; Paul F. Smith, June 26. Newahcuba No. 189.—Noah L. Book, Oct. 14; Ustel E. Hubble, May 29. Henri No. J90.—Samuel J. McNaughton, Aug. 15; William E. Noble, Jan. 22. Walnut Valley No. 191.—Edwin L. Craven, Feb. 5. Royal No. 192.—Henry C. Ernst, Jan. 17. Hartford No. 19S.—Dan Rich, Oct. 28. Galena No. iS^.—Arthur C. Babb, Feb. 28; George P. Braun, Aug. 12. Hays No. 195.—Herman J. Oldham, June 6; William C. Wagner, Aug. 19; Robert L. Williams, Oct. 12. Canton No. 197.—Robert F. Coons, June 6; Benjamin F. Dole, May 29. Blue Hill No. 198.—John S. McMuUin, Oct. 7. Norton No. 199.—Abraham L. Drummond, Nov. 21; Dan W. Kygar, Oct. 31; Cornelius G. Page, Nov. 7; Andrew J. Stybr, April 14. Anthony No. 200.—Oliver L. Corbin, Feb. G; William W. Hartley, June 25. Mulvane No. 201.—Collier L. Goodin. July 22: Frank R. Jones, June 10; William C. Parker, May 19; Oscar G. Seaman, Feb. 3. Delvhos No. 202.—Robert Mortimer ; Victor D. Woodward Sumner No. 20S.—James A. Corzine, D»c. 29: John M. Doubleday, Nov. 25; Prank W. Ford, Feb. 26. Downs No. 20k.—Scott W. Carney, Oct. 12. Eminence No. 205.—Warren Marshall, Nov. 1; Lee G. W^hite, July 8. Harper No. 206.—Moses H. Cole, March 25: Marcel Duphome, Jan. 9; Charles E. Marsha, Oct. 16. Occidental No. 207.—Elsworth M. Nowland Friendship No. 208.—Buckner W. Dunsworth, July 20. Brookville No. 209.—Walter P. Just, Feb. 27. Fulton No. 210.—Charles M. Howard, Feb. 28.
DEATHS—Continued. Greeley No. Sll.—Fred C. Nicholas, Jan. 7. Oiive Branch No. 212.—Thomas J. Foster, March 18. Twin Grove No. 213.—Irvin F. Benest ; William M. Day, Sincerity No. 21li.—Ruben A. Wilson, Aug. 5. Hiattville No. 216.—Thomas R. Horton, Jan. 1; James E. Robinson, Nov. 1. Ellinwood No. 217.—F. Siegl Bock, Jan. 6; Louis Hagen, Aug. 28; Henry W. Koch, Jr., March 24. Corner Stone No. 219.—Bert German, Feb. 5; Charles E. Lamson, Feb. 12. Lewis No. 220.—Robert A. Wolfe, June 22. Lebanon No. 221.—Stephen D. Blakeley, April 9; Hugh S. Cooper, April 19. St. Bernard No. 222.—Harry L. Hubbard, May 19; Lewis J. Petti John, April 4; Isaac B. Webb, March 20. Anchor No. 22i.—George W. Gates, Jan. 19. Siloam No. 225.—Floyd A. Baker, July 29; William B. CoUinson, June 19; Harry L. Knickerbocker, May 31; William F. Roehr, Aug. 18; John V. Schesser, July 9; Francis G. Willard, Oct. 21. Dirigo No. 226.—Frank M. Lancaster, Dec. 9; Thaddeus S. White, Nov. 14. Jamestown No. 227.—Charles E. Dewell, Aug. 7. Vulcan No. 229.—William M. Holeman, June 10. Ninnescah No. 2S0.—Albert B. Moore, May 6; William F. Rustenbach, March 11. Long Island No. 231.—Fred R. Nelson, Feb. 1. Greenleaf No. 232.—Fred W. Clark, Oct. 30; Frank Morton, Jan. 15. Clinton No. 233.—James L. Anderson, Feb. 24; Paul C. Little, Sept. 25; James McMinn, Jan. 9. Axtell No. 23^.—George C. Ford, Nov. 30; Peter Samuelson, May 26. Garfield No. 235.—Martin O. Schwartz, Feb. 6. Meriden No. 236.—Ralph D. Perry, Aug. 20. Temple No. 237.—Fred Colbum, March 23; Melvin A. Marshall, Aug. 29. Urbana No. 239.—Harry E. Stevens, Feb. 21. Linwood No. 2^1.—Harry D. Mundey, ; John Smelser, Feb. 23; James W. Warring, Dec. 17. Waverly No. 2U.—Ralph A. Gorsuch, Aug. 11. Tyrian No. 2Ji6.—Campbell M. Johnston, Jan. 21; Charles F. Sharpe, June 7; Elmer S. Stroup, April 13. Canopy No. 2^8.—^William M. Aubuchon Whiting No. 250.—George C. Marshall, July 10. Galva No. 251.—Harry H. Ingalls, June 5.
DEATHS—Continued. Stafford No. 2SS.—Andrew W. Hartnett, July 24; Henry Meyers; May 24: Charles B. Vincent, Aug. 19; Jesse M. Wilson, June 26. Oakley No. 255.—John H. Ernst, Nov. 9. Lyra No. 256.—^Winton Beasley, Nov. 3; William T. Brenton. Jan. 22; David Edmonds, Feb. 24. Westmoreland No. 257.—Julius K. Codding, July 28; Oliver J. Washburn, July 23. Morton No. 258.—Dow Dewey, Sept. 24; Arthur J. Kinder, Oct. 21; Arthur Page, April 15; C. Burley Payne, • Nov. 12. Medicine Valley No. 260.—Fred B. Nurse, Aug. 29; James M. Trotter, April 18. Mulberry No. 261.—John Honstead, Oct. 27; George McVeigh, Jr.. Nov. 7. Attica No. 262.—Robert A Vale, Dec. 18. Charity No. 26S.—Daniel O. Edwards, Jan. 7. Logan No. 26Ji.—Henry W. Norrish, March 24. Kilwinning No. 265.—Anson T. Lemon, Oct. 20; Harry McMillen, March 18; Henry T. Purcell, April 12; William A. Rieniets, May 29. Mount Zion No. 266.—William D. Groff, Sept. 19; Fred Knight, Sept. 29. Moline No. 267.—John F. Spray, April 16. Bourhon No. 268.—John L. Baker, May 9; Caldwell Davis, Aug. 24. Mistletoe No. 269.—Henry T. Bentley, Feb. 28; Robert A Mcllhenny, March 3; Ivan R. Showman, Aug. 13; John Thomas, Nov. 29. Quenemo No. 270.—Elmer E. Butler, Oct. 26; Charles H. Skinner, Jan. 5. Armourdale No. 271.—David E. Bowden, June 28; George T. Chase, Nov. 2; Henry H. Herold, March 26; Samuel H. Norcross, Jan. 13; Earl L. Peterson, June 9; George B. Roberts, June 27: Ben Romine, March 27: Walter N. Swanson, June 28; William M. Weeks, Oct. 31. Kaw No. 272.—George H. Bruce, June 29; Archie C. Campbell, April 27; Samuel Clarke. April 1; Joseoh Clyde. Dec. 24; Burrel Garner. May 29; William R. Hendrickson, Oct. 4; Enoch Henry. Jr.. Dec. 6; Charles H. Hodges, Jan. 9; Frank Johnson. Dec. 18: Samuel J. Laport, Dec. 31; John W. Phillips, June 17: George J. Redmond, Nov. 9; James R. Richey, Aug. 25: William . H. Swinerton, April 13; Earl Williams. May 28. Unity No. 21S.—Anthony B. Chambers. March 12; William Schweisberger. Oct. 8. Black Diamond No. 271/.—L. William Weir. June 22; James Wheeler, Dec. 26, 1935. Webb No. 275.-W. Franklin Fee. Nov. 29; Howard Norman. July 15. Ashland No. 277.—William G. Carson. July 11; Samuel H. Hughs, Dec. 24.
DEATHS—Continued. CosmoK No. 27S.—John F. Albright, June 10; Henry J. Farley, Feb. 10; William A. Goforth. Feb. 9; Abraham Shklar, April 24; George R. Waite, Feb. 27. Millbrook No. 281.—James Kaley, Aug. 27. Alpha No. S82.—^William J. Benge, Feb. 18; Henry C. Piel, Dec. 29. Preston No. 283.—^William H. Evans, Jan. 10; Jay J. Mann, Nov. 16. Argonia No. S85.—David E. Troxel, Dee. 29. Oak No. 287.—George W. Woodworth, Feb. 16. Cyrus No. 288.—William W. Davidson, Jan. 5; William O. Gillett, June 25. Paradise No. 290.—R. John McCIay, March 19. Beulah No. 291.—Daniel Gross, July 20; Herman Kaufman, April 4. Glasco No. 292.—Warren W. Palmer, March 15. Kiowa No. 293.—Earl R. Murphy, Oct. 11; Francis M. Steele, Jan. 2. Glen Elder No. 29.J.—Julian F . Vallette, Jan. 27. Comanche No. 295.—Joseph P. Taylor, Sept. 11; Albert A Ward, Dec. 2. Highland No. 296.—Guy H. Byarlay, July 21. Apollo No. 297.—John P. Meserve, June 14. Samaria No. 298.—Henry V. Sebesta, March 10. Cable No. 299.—Homer O. Fountain, July 28; Frank Z. Miller, Dec. 15. Fargo No. 300.—Herbert F. Dir, May 15; Ray E. Hart, Sept. 2; Fount W. Huddleston, June 5; Frank R. Kennedy, July 25; Orville D. Nickle, March 14. Hamilton No. SOI.—Oscar R. Elkins, Sept. 15; Clarence L. Miller, Dec. 10. Gove City No. 302.—William S. Kriegh, May 19. Albert Pike No. SOS.—Charles F. Bade, July 29; Samuel E. Boggess, Feb. 1; Floyd L. Brown, May 8; Andrew Buchanan, Oct. 20; Robert E. Clark, Aug. 12; George W. Cox, Nov. 5; Edward V. Critchfield, Jan. 28; Bennett B. Cushman, Nov. 11, 1935; Richard C. Dold, Dec. 5; Cleveland J. Douglas, April 26; John W. Duple, Jan. 12; George G.Gillen, Nov. 9; William S.Grant,-July 7; Ulysses C. Hamill, Jan. 29; Charles H. Hatton, Aug. 23; Homer D. Hewitt, April 8; John A. Holland, March 10; Joseph D. Houston, Sept. 20; Samuel Jameson, May 17; Elroy D. Jeffrey, March 4; John W. Lee, May 6; William G. Lemmon, Oct. 4; Sidney D. Long, Aug. 23; Charles A. Magill, March 31; Frank W. Oliver, Jan. 17; Ozias E. Palmer, Aug. 4; Franklin P. Peck, Sept. 12; Van F. Ridgway, Dec. 18, 1935; Walter G. Sawhill, Dec. 24; Fred Selsor, May 13; Chauncy L. Shamp. Nov. 12; Benjamin J. Sibbitt, June 10; Wallace S. Silver, Nov. 14; Logan W. Thompson, Jan. 6; Henry Wallenstein, Nov. 29; Orin A, White, Jan. 30; Merrick W. Woods, Oct. 23.
DEATHS—Continued. Randall No. SOJ,.—James H. Wilder, March 23. Avon No. SOS.—Floyd S. Butler, May 6; Jacob Kurtz, Dec. 3. St. Thomas No. SOS.—Dewey G. Staatz, March 1. Kansas No. 507.—Roy P. Lay, March 2; Thomas H. Ruble, Feb. 14; Eugene L. Schuyler, Oct. 8. Syracuse No. 309.—Orbin P. Quillen, July 8; James L. Sharpe, Sept. 11; Adrian Snyder, Feb. 17. Naphtali No. 310.—Leo S. Carlson, June 28; Alpheus W. Davis, July 24; Leonard Lovejoy, Feb, 22. Hancock No. 311.—James Dennison, Jan. 14; Charles H. Ingram, Jan. 16; Edward J. Malanitf, March 4; Carl Reichman, Oct. 27; Dwight W. Ryther, Sept. 8; Elton E. Thrall, May 13; George P. White, Sept. 17. Santa Fe No. Si2.—William Johnson, Oct. 7. Virginia No. 315.—Joshua Foster, Feb. 2; John O. Nyman, Aug. 26. Norwich No. 319.—James Wilson, Oct. 8. Vermillion No. 320.—Warren Stowell, April 11. Goodland No. 321.—Joseph S. Jones, June 8; Robert Lennon, Dec. 29; Harry F. Pearson, Oct. 4; Alfred F. Tapper, June 1; Banner M. Tucker, Oct. 15; Henry M. Tumey, April 27. Ben Bur No. 322.—Frank A. Beyer, March 3; Samuel J. Kester, Feb. 19; Wilbur G. Landrey, June 6; Horace H. Mason, April 27; Oluf C. Smith, July 3. Caney No. SZi.—William P. Adams, Jan. 29; Edward S. Brown, March 23; Orson J. Mahon, June 15; William E. Rippetoe, Jan. 5. La Harpe No. 325.—Francis N. Hartzog, June 25; Asa J. Vandergrift, May 21. Borton No. 326.—Ralph Baker, April 29; Calvin L. Burger, Jan. 20; William G. Kelley, July 8; Gottlieb G. Pater, July 5; Peter P. Peterson, March 1. Hoyt No. 327.—James W. Cleland,. Feb. 10; Charles B. Layman, Feb. 2. Gypsum City No. 328.—Joseph S. Goodwin, May 21. Arcadia No. 329.—Theodore H. Houdyshell, June 12; John W. Johnson, Aug. 7; William R. Turner, Feb.. 9. La Crosse No. 330.—John W. Carson, June 8. Boisington No. 331.—Elisha Linder, Oct. 13. Rosedale No. SSS.—Orin H. Carver, Aug. 3; Charles G. Johnson, July 10; William J. Morgan, June 29; Charles H. Petitt, April 27; John J. Schimmel, Oct. 6. Frederick No. 331.—Henry F. Vermillion, April 8. Kincaid No. 338.—^William E. Johnson, Oct. 22. Lane No. 559.—Charles L. Lord, Oct. 10. Parker No. 3kl.—William M. Leiser, Sept. 9; William T. McBrlde, Sept. 19.
DEATHS—Continued. Ashlar No. Slih:—Arlysus Tobias, Dec. 7. Bdna No. 345.—Joseph A. Gossett Moundridge No. 346.—Frank A. Hetzke, April 11; Farris A. Razook, Dec. 21. Spivey No. 3^7.—William J. Crosby, Feb. 23; Charles E. Seeley, June 13. Boxie No. 348.—Allyn S. Chandler, Jan. 22; William J. Nichols, Nov. 17. Scammon No. 351.—Everett J. Colvin, March 20; John W. Morton, April 11. Horace No. 352.—James W. Beecham, July 20. Marquette No. 353.—Arnold R. Nordstrom, Jan. 7; Roy K. Mclnnis, April 21. Wellsville No. 356.—John E. Collins, March 20. Alta Vista No. 357.—Joseph Clark, June 2. Turon No. 358.—Dennis W. Bryant, July 8; Frank L. Ely, Sept. 15; Sherman H. Guthrie, June 3; Harry B. Jones, Jan. 15; Squire S. Russell, Jan. 17. Sylvan Grove No. 359.—Arthur Bell', April 30; John Loy, Feb. 12; Henry W. Parsons, Oct. 27. Jennings No. 360.—William M. Carper, Sept. 26. Cuba No. 368.—Henry H. Collins, Feb. 24; Charles J. Houdek, Dec. 16; Ralph J. Kallvoda, June 21. Valley Center No. 364.—Carlton J. Clark, April 15; Robert T. Hutchison, Oct. 14; Thomas L. Myers, Feb. 3; Eugene H. Ott, Oct. 9; Lee C. Phipps, Dec. 22. Bonner Springs No. 366.—Charles S. Beecroft, Oct. 5; Luther L. Hart, March 24. Roger E. Sherman No. S69.—William W. Cotter, May 4; Edward E. Davis, Oct. 13; Calvin E. Kline, Sept. 30; James McNaughton, Sept. 24; Archibald E. Stinson, April 3. Maple Hill No. 370.—James W. Thompson, Sept. 21. Macksville No. 371.—^William Doran, March 11; Millard M. Hart, Feb. 25; Ward J. Spencer, June 1; William G. Williams, June 24. Denison No. 372.—George Coleman, July 23. -DioiflTftf 2Vo. .374.-T-Jame3 L._AIlen,_June 7. _ _ ^^ _____ _ Grand View No. 376.—William E. Kennett, March 27; Thomas A. Rogers, April 27; J. Ed Trager, Dec. 16. Waldron No. 377.—Leslie T. Jefferson, Aug. 21. Zenda No. 378.—S. Gamble Daniels, July 22. Buffalo No. 379.-Henry S. Raifsnyder, Feb. 17. White City No. S80.—George W. Farmer, June 4; Charles S. Webster, Nov. 14. Protection No. 384.—Winston C. Ramey, Jan. 4; William E. Snyder, March 3; Thomas M. Westfall, April 16.
DEATHS—Concluded. Piper No. S85.—Benjamin E. Swartz, Sept. 15. Fostoria No. 592.—John G. Hart, Sept. 8. Wakefield No. 396.—James K. Holstein, March 12; Charles J. Olson, June 3; John Shandy, Sept 12; William D. Starling, Nov. 12. Wakarusa No. 402.—Amos R. Hinshaw, May 24. Benedict No. 405.—Charles Suits, May 29. St. Francis No. W.—Wesley E. Beamer, Feb. 28; Theodore Dockard, Dec. 10; Frank Quigley, Dec. 10. Kensington No. i05.—James H. Rice, Feb. 22. Hugoton No. i06.—Earl J. Stephenson, July 6. Arma No. 1/08.—Dewey W. Cunningham, Jan. 4; Charles O. Myres, Aug. 25. Bamland No. 409.—William F. Cosand, Jan. 29; Herbert C. Weathers, April 4. Quinter No. ilO.—Henry A. Ehrichs, Aug. 17. Climax No. ill.—Bennie H. Carrithers, Aug. 12; Silas C. Willey, March 28. Wilmore No. 4i2.—John D. Bell Ensign No. UlS.—Edward M. Thompson, May 25. Perry No. ilS.—-James Leger, March 28; Harry A. Ploughe, March 13; Carl L. Reynolds, Oct. 23. King David No. 1/16.—Earl A. Davis, Sept. 3; Lewis F. Ellis, June 22; Joseph D. Keath, Dec. 16; Adolph H. Niedermeyer, Jan. 30; David Petterson, May 30. Codell No. 428.—Walter A. Farr, July 14. Lecompton No. i20.—Boyd P. Scott, May 3. Elkhart No. 42S.—George B. Butler, Jan. 6; Charles R. Garten, Oct. 20; Samuel L. Gamble, Aug. 2. Selden No. 1/23.—Lee R. Clark, Oct. 18. Claflin No. 424.—George Fairbairn, Sept. 2; Frank L. Herthel, April 3. Turner No. 425.—Thomas K. Scott, April 6. Cunningham No. Ji2T.—Henry M. Roush, June 6. Bestor G. Brown No. 433.—Clarence P. Kaminke, April 21; James O. King, Dec. 6; Joseph S. McSpadden, April 19. Ulysses No. 455.—Charles D. Hickok, April 11. Overland Park No. 436.—Earl B. Floyd, Oct. 31. Enterprise No. 437.—Jacob Buhrer, June 28; Herman Hassler, Dec. 26. Beaumont No. 439.—David R. Drake. April 30. Stanley No. 444.—Arthur C. Tracy, March 2. Hutchinson No. 445.—Edward L. Kerfoot, July 9; William J. Keyes, Oct. 15; Samuel V. Wentworth, Dec. 7.
0t\)tv (§ranb Jfurissbictions; Arizona—EDWIN S. MILLER, P.G.M., April 29, 1936. California—WALTER B . BURR, P.G.M., April 16, 1936. Colorado—WILLIAM W. COOPER, Gr. S e c , Nov. 16, 1935; WILLIAM S. PiCKERiLL, P.G.M., June 15, 1936. Connecticut—GEORGE A. KiES, P.G.M., and P. Or. S e c , F e b . 5, 1936. Delaware—A.
VICTOR
HUGHES,
P.G.M.,
July
22,
1936; EDWARD B . MODE, P.G.M., April 26, 1936; EDWARD G . W A L L S , P.G.M., April 22, 1936. England—LORD A L D E N H A M , D e p . G.M., M a y 11, 1936.
Florida—ELMER E . HASKELL, P.G.M., Feb. 19, 1936. Illinois—LEROY A . GODDARD, P.G.M., and Gr. Tyler, Jan. 22, 1936. Indiana—JOHN L. DiNWIDDIE, P.G.M., M a y 11, 1936; ROBERT
W.
PHILLIPS,
P.G.M.,
April
7,
1936;
HARRY YEO, P.G.M., July 4, 1936. Louisiana—SAMUEL G. GAINSBURGH, Gr. Treas., July 20, 1936; P H I L I P G . R I C K S , P.G.M., A u g . 5, 1936.
Maine—AUGUSTUS E . CAMPBELL, P.S.G.W., M a y 19, 1936; W I L L I A M
S . DAVIDSON,
P.G.S.W., A u g . 20,
1936; SAMUEL B. FURBISH, D.G.M., Oct. 24, 1936. M a n i t o b a — C H A R L E S N . B E L L , P.G.M., A u g . 29, 1936; ROBERT S . T H O R N T O N , P.G.M., Sept. 17, 1936.
Minnesota—WILLIAM A. ELLIOTT, P.G.M., M a y 6, 1936; WILLIAM N . KENDRICK, P.G.M., Jan. 21, 1936.
Mississippi—WILLIAM H . CARTER, P.G.M., J u l y 27, 1936;
H E N R Y C . Y A W N , P.G.M., A u g . 3, 1936.
Missouri—JOSEPH 1936.
S. MClNTYRE, P.G.M., J u n e 17,
Montana—GEORGE 1936; EDWARD
W . CRAVEN, P.G.M., J u l y 30, C . D A Y , P.G.M., J u n e 7, 1936;
J A M E S H . M O N T E A T H , P.G.M., O c t . 18, 1936.
N e b r a s k a — O R V I L L E A . ANDREWS, P.G.M., O c t . 16, 1936; JOHN W R I G H T , P.G.M., O c t . 29, 1936. Nevada—^V. M . HENDERSON, P.G.M., a n d G r . S e c , J u l y 11, 1 9 3 6 . New Y o r k —ROBERT E . OWENS, P.G.M., J u l y 13, 1936. Ohio—CHARLES
L . M I N O R , P . G . M . , F e b . 18, 1936.
Oregon—ANDY P . DAVIS, D.D.G.M., F e b . 28, 1936. P u e r t o R i c o — A L F R E D O A . S E V I L L A , D.G.M., F e b . 13,
1936. S o u t h Carolina—IBRA C. BLACKWOOD, P.G.M., F e b . 12, 1936. Texas—STEPHEN
M.
BRADLEY,
P.G.M.,
D e c . 23,
1935; S A M U E L P . C O C H R A N , P.G.M., F e b . 1 1 , 1936;
JOHN C. KiDD, P . G . T r e a s . , N o v . 16, 1935. W e s t Virginia—CLYDE T . DUTTON, P.G.M., F e b . 2 1 , 1936; S A M U E L T . S P E A R S , P.G.M., J a n . 25, 1936. W y o m i n g — H U G H H Y N D S , P.G.M., F e b . 13, 1 9 3 6 ; C H A R L E S C . M I T C H E L L , P.G.M., J a n . 20, 1936; M A R I O N P . W H E E L E R , P.G.M., A u g . 18, 1936.
REVIEW. This abbreviated Review of the Proceedings of other Grand Jurisdictions with which we are in fraternal correspondence has been prepared to give the brethren generally, and our leaders in particular, information on the conditions, thinking and expressions of our neighbors. It is not desired in any part of our program of economy to improperly restrict the space allotted to any department, or impair the helpfulness of our Proceedings to the Craft generally. To those who follow these Reviews and keep informed on world conditions in Masonry, the Grand Secretary, on request, w^ill loan a complete copy of the Proceedings of any Grand Jurisdiction to supplement information here given. Our membership is urged to make the most of these pages for their individual and group education and inspiration.
ALABAMAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1935. Lodges, 485; members, 28,611; net loss, 796. Montgomery, December 3, 1935. M.". W.'. SAMUEL A. MOORE,
Grand Master. R.'. W.". Brother ENCY F . YEILDING, our Grand Representative, was present. The Grand Master thanks the Order of the Eastern Star for their untiring efforts in behalf of their Masonic Home. He recommends that such lodges as failed to comply with the orders of the Grand Lodge in paying their Grand Lodge dues should forfeit their charter. There is no Report on Correspondence. M.'. W.'. COKE S. WRIGHT, Grand Master, Birmingham. R.'. W.'. GUY T. SMITH, Grand Secretary, Montgomery. Next Annual, Montgomery, December 1, 1936.
ALBERTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1936. Lodges, 157; members, 12,156; net loss, 328. Edmonton, June 16, 1936. M.". W.'. MELVIN M . DOWNEY, Grand Master. Our Grand Representative was not present.
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;ARIZONA.
February,
In extending a welcome to the Grand Lodge the Mayor of the City had the following to s a y : Unfortunately I am not in a position to address you more familiarly at the moment. I want to say I belong to two or three other Orders, many of whose members belong to the Masonic Order and I think it is worthy of note that the best that is in your Order has been adopted by these other organizations. All fraternal organizations have been built upon the foundations laid by t h e Masons because you were built many years before any other organization was formed, and I say this without casting any reflection on any other Order. I want to welcome you here in that capacity as representing the largest organization of Fraternal Orders, the practice of whose principles has been such that these I do not believe have ever been criticised. A r e s o l u t i o n w a s a d o p t e d e x p r e s s i n g t h e love a n d e s t e e m of t h e B r e t h r e n f o r t h e i r l a t e s o v e r e i g n , K I N G EIDWARD V. T h e conclusion t o t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s address is in t h e form of a n a d m o n i t i o n , a n d w e t a k e p l e a s u r e in q u o t i n g i t : The present situation in the world is troubled enough to make a pessimist of even a hopeful ,man. If men in our day are worn with doubts, weary with vain strivings, puzzled with the alarmed conferrings and disputings, and almost hopeless of the destiny of humanity, it is ours to support their failing faith. What a difference the life of one man can make! The appeal of Masonry is to the individual, and it is only as the individual recognizes the principles of truth and honor, the claims of justice and righteousness, that these great evils which would destroy governments and involve the whole social fabric in one common disaster, may be dethroned. We have a glorious tradition which we should transmit unimpaired to the future. But let us understand what in it is fundamental and eternal and what is mere interpretation so that we may choose that which was beneficial in the past. Let us, while we have it, use it well so that it is of service to the present. Also let us not fasten anything upon it for while it may serve our purposes today, it may become a handicap in the future. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by several of the members of the Grand Lodge, and our 1935 Proceedings were reviewed by M.'. W.'. J. H. W. S. KEMMIS. The more important matt e r s of our Proceedings are made a p a r t of this splendid review. The writer notes t h e kind reference to him personally; however, we r a t h e r t h i n k the joke is on our distinguished brother, a s the name of t h e one to whom he refers is " W I L S O N " and not "NELSON." We, however, take no exception, knowing t h a t it was one of the ordinary mistakes w e all make from time to time. M.'. W.". V. HAROLD MACAULAY, Grand Master, Calgary. M.'. W.". J. H. W. S. K E M M I S , Grand Secretary, Calgary. Next Annual, Calgary, June 9, 1937.
ARIZONAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1936. Lodges, 39; members, 5,700; net loss, 168. Phoenix, March 11, 1936. M.'. W.'. EVERETT H. MCEACHKEN, Grand Master. M.". W.'. JAMES H . BARRETT, our Grand Representative w a s present. F r o m the preface to the Grand Master's address we take pleasure in quoting the following, knowing full well it will be appreciated by our r e a d e r s :
1936-37.
CORRESPONDENCE—ARKANSAS.
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The people of America today are facing a crisis second to none in the history of our country;—a period in which the nations of the world seem to be influenced by some unseen, diabolical passion for conflict; when the spectre of another terrible and devastating world war appears continually in the offing to aggravate government, to arouse and excite our fighting men, and to strike cold terror through the hearts of the fathers and mothers of our land, and to lay the cursed hand of dread and fear upon that greatest of institutions,—the old-fashioned American home. We are amazed and confounded by the warlike activity displayed by the countries of Europe to-day; by the gathering of huge armies; by the augmenting of navies to maximum strength and capacity; and by the feverish efforts to devise and perfect many instruments and requisites aimed to make death and destruction in war the more certain—the more sure. We are privileged to live in a great country,—a land blessed with institutions of religion, education, government and industry second to none in the entire universe—a land where milk and honey truly flows; a land,— a country free and aloof from the quarrels and strife of other countries today, and i t behooves us as men, as Masons, and as true Americans to consistently uphold our government in its oft reiterated determination to maintain a neutral attitude toward any and all nations considered beligerent, and to assist by precept and example, those earnest efforts being made to safeguard America's integrity, and the well being of all our people. The time has come when sectionalism, petty politics and class selfishness should be laid aside, and we should unite with a common purpose and fearlessly expressed sentiment, to the end that the present enviable status and position of our country may not be threatened or endangered. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by M.'. W.'. LLOYD C. H E N N I N G . We regret to note the absence of a review of our Proceedings. M.'. W.'. JAMES R . MALOTT, Grand Master, Globe. M.'. W.'. HARRY A. DRACHMAN, Grand Secretary, Tucson. M.'. W.'. LLOYD C. H E N N I N G , Correspondent, Holbrook. Next Annual, Globe, March 10, 1937.
ARKANSAS—1935. Little Rock, November 19, 1935. M.'. W.'. JAMES B . B U N N , Grand Master. There seems to be no list of Grand Representatives at this Communication. The Grand Master attended the several meetings a t Washing_ton,_including the Conference of Grand Masters, the George Wash-ington National Memorial Association, Masonic Service Association, Grand Secretaries Conference, and a visit to the President. It seems t h a t the Grand Masters of Oklahoma and Missouri decided to hold a Masonic meeting at Joplin, Missouri, and there have the Third Degree exemplified by what is known as a "Team" from Tulsa, in order t h a t they might know something of the beauties of the Ritual of Oklahoma. The Grand Master also suggested to one of their Brethren whom he termed "one of our best ritualists" t h a t he t a k e his Degree Team to Winslow, Arkansas, and attend the meeting. We refer to this, as the procedure is in a class by itself. I t would seem t h a t the question of "exclusive jurisdiction" did not enter into this proposition. The following is from the oration by Brother J. T. COSTON:
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CORRESPONDENCE—CANADA.
February.
One man would like to come into tne Masonic Lodge because tie believes it is .made up of the best men of the community, as it should be. That is the kind of men we want. Another man would like to get into the lodge because it may help him in the election. Another would like to get in because he thinks it would draw trade to his store. Another would like to get in because he thinks it would improve his social standing. While still another would like to get in because he thinks it would improve his credit. Such men do not belong in the Masonic Lodge. N o r e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e . M . ' . W . ' . CONRAD N . GLOVER, G r a n d M a s t e r , S h e r i d a n . M . ' . W . ' . WOODLIEF A. T H O M A S , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , L i t t l e R o c k . N e x t A n n u a l , L i t t l e R o c k , N o v e m b e r 17, 1936.
BRITISH COLUMBIA—1936. L o d g e s , 1 2 5 ; m e m b e r s , 14,010; n e t loss, 313. N a n a i m o , J i m e 18, 1936. M . ' . W . ' . GEORGE C . D E R B Y , G r a n d M a s t e r . M . ' . W . ' . A N D R E W M C C . CREERY, o u r G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a tive, w a s present. 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 p r e f a c e to t h e G r a n d M a s ter's address: In addressing the various Lodges it was my desire to impress upon the members the real purpose of Freemasonry, emphasizing the fact that while Benevolence, Relief, Employment, etc., were in themselves very worthy and necessary activities, these things were all secondary to the real purpose of Freemasonry, i.e. Character Building. There are those who mistakenly speak of "modernizing" or "bringing up-to-date" Freemasonry. To those I have endeavoured to point out that the Fundamental Principles of Freemasonry are just as necessary today as ever and that it is not any change in Freemasonry that is needed but Freemasons to need to lay greater stress on and practice more in their daily lives those great principles which distinguish our beloved Order from other Societies or Orders. My experience and observations of the past year have convinced me of the necessity of confining all Lectures or Addresses in Lodges to purely Masonic Subjects. These are so numerous as to make it unnecessary to introduce other subjects in our Lodge Rooms, other subjects always being capable of causing disagreement, and misunderstanding among the members. The Lodge being a place of Peace and Harmony, any possibility of misunderstanding should be avoided. T h e G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , a s C h a i r m a n of t h e C o m m i t t e e on Corr e s p o n d e n c e , s u b m i t s a n o t h e r v e r y i n t e r e s t i n g r e v i e w in w h i c h K a n s a s s h a r e s w i t h o t h e r s in a s p l e n d i d r e p o r t c o v e r i n g t h e m o r e i m p o r t a n t t r a n s a c t i o n s of o u r G r a n d L o d g e . H e c o m p l i m e n t s t h e w r i t e r w i t h a l m o s t t w o p a g e s of his r e v i e w . M.'. W . ' . SAMUEL MCCLURE, Grand Master, Victoria. R.". W . ' . W . A . D E W O L F - S M I T H , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y a n d C o r r e spondent, N e w Westminster. N e x t A n n u a l , V a n c o u v e r , J u n e 17, 1937.
CANADA—1936. L o d g e s , 5 6 8 ; m e m b e r s , 101,562; n e t loss, 3,600. T o r o n t o , J u l y 15, 1936. M . ' . W . ' . A . J . ANDERSON, G r a n d M a s t e r . R . ' . W . ' . T . C. W A R D L E Y , o u r G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e , w a s p r e s ent.
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The Grand Master submits a very interesting address, first referring to the death of their sovereign. KING GEORGE V. He pays
a very glowing tribute to the memory of t h a t distinguished m a n . Under the heading of "Meetings", among other things he had the following to s a y : Meetings should open promptly on the hour announced in the circular, or as determined by the By-Laws o£ the Lodge. The opening and closing and all other ceremonies should be accurately exemplified and with dignity and precision. Those taking part in the work should speak clearly so that all present may hear and understand what is said. Delays, Inaccuracies, slovenly recital and Improper articulation should not be tolerated. Nothing appeals more to the comfort and pleasure of one who Is listening, than to hear our English language spoken correctly and with clearness, and that every word be heard and understood to the full extent of the meaning to be conveyed. Nothing is more distressing than to hear the Master or officer stumbling through the work, murdering the English language, and speaking so that few can hear what is said but himself. An officer who cannot memorize what should be committed to memory and cannot deliver it in the manner above indicated, should not be an officer. Such a member, if he finds himself to be incompetent, should not accept office.
We doubt not t h a t our readers will be interested in the following words taken from the subject of "Special Attractions": One of the outstanding principles of Masonry Is to make the candidate feel the seriousness of his choice to become a Mason. Nothing should be said or done either Inside or outside of the Lodge that will give the candidate the feeling that Masonry is a "side-show" or a fraternity for pleasure, rather than one for self-improvement. It is not the purpose of Masonry to accentuate display or publicity, but to convey moral lessons to the candidate, and re-emphasize these lessons In the minds of those members present and witnessing the ceremony. The true Mason realizes how much he owes to the past, and endeavors to increase the sum of these achievements for the benefit of those who follow after him.
The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Past Grand Master, WILLIAM N . PONTON. Our Proceedings for 1935 received
attention. He also compliments the writer by referring to a number of topics which were made a p a r t of his Report a s Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence. M.'. W.'. A. J. ANDERSON, Grand Master. (No address given). R.'. W.'. WILLIAM M . LOGAN, Grand Secretary, Hamilton.
Next Annual, Ottawa, July 21, 1937.
COLORADO—1935. Lodges, 147; members, 31,091; net loss, 795. Denver, September 17, 1935. M.'. W.'. CHARLES A. PATTON,
Grand Master. R.'. W.'. LEO R . GOTTLIEB, our Grand Representa-
tive, w a s present. Like Kansas, the Grand Lodge of Colorado now presents a medal or token to all the Brethren who have been members of some Lodge fifty years or more. The decoration used for this purpose in our jurisdiction is a gold button, in the center of which is the distinguishing square, compass and letter "G" surrounded by the words indicating t h a t the Brother wearing it has been a member of the Fraternity in good standing fifty years.
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Under "Condition of the Craft" the Grand Master had the following t o s a y : I have found the lodges in a thrifty condition practically every where that I have visited. Nearly all, both large and small, have work on the Trestle Board, and a fine Masonic spirit prevails, with the lodges in the hands of conscientious, sincere Masons, and for the most part, skillful officers. I am happy to report that not a single lodge is delinquent in payment of its dues, past or present, and so far as I know, it has never been necessary for this Grand Lodge to remit the Grand Lodge dues of any of its lodges. The Grand Master pays a deserving compliment to their Grand Secretary, Brother WILLIAM W . COOPEK, who no longer responds to t h e earthly roll call of the Grand Lodge of Colorado. The writer joins our Colorado brethren in expressing a feeling of sadness for loss of this friend and brother. A splendid oration was delivered by R.'. W.'. B E N J A M I N C . MILLIARD, and we regret space assigned to this Committee will not permit of quoting more than the following few words: Masonry inspires men to greater spirituality, proof of which shines forth from the faces of the brethren. Its influence is gentle and enduring. It appraises its members and all men democratically. For the purpose of orderly despatch of formal business it may set one apart to preside, but his vote only equals that of the least known of the brethren, with whom, at the next meeting, he may exchange places. Out of this rule of equality— none exalted, none humbled—is born appreciation, tolerance, peace, love gentleness. The Report on Correspondence was again prepared by Brother STANLEY C . WARNER. Kansas, of course, came in for its share in this splendid review which has reference to our 1935 Proceedings. M.". W . ' . K E N N E T H O . WOOD, Grand Master, Trinidad. R.'. W.'. W I L U A M W . COOPER, Grand Secretary, Denver. STANLEY C . WARNER, Correspondent, Denver.
Next Annual, Denver, September 15, 1936.
CONNECTICUT—1936. Lodges, 128; members, 38,285; net loss, 1,439. Hartford,
February 5, 1936. M.'. W.'. ERNEST L . P R A N N ,
Grand Master. R.'. W.'. HOWARD A. MIDDLETON, our Grand Representative, w a s present. I t required almost five pages of the Proceedings to report the visitations made by t h e Grand Master in his own, and other Grand Jurisdictions. Their Grand Lodge has adopted the fifty year button proposition, and each member in that jurisdiction who h a s held membership for fifty years or more is presented with one of these decorations. The following few words are taken from the conclusion to the Grand Master's address: While changed conditions and a new philosophy of life is facing us, there is a greater need of taking our Masonry more seriously, and to make a more practical application of its high principles in our every-daylife. Only as we cherish and practice these principles may we hope to
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retain our membership and restore the faith and confidence in our timehonored institution. T h e P r o c e e d i n g s c o n t a i n a good l i k e n e s s of o u r o l d - t i m e f r i e n d a n d b r o t h e r , M.". W . ' . GEORGE A L L E N K I E S , w h o s e r v e d t h e G r a n d L o d g e a s G r a n d S e c r e t a r y f r o m 1913 t o 1929, a t w h i c h t i m e h e became Grand Secretary Emeritus. 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 M . ' . W . ' . B r o t h e r KlES, a n d w e r e g r e t t h a t o u r P r o c e e d i n g s did n o t r e a c h his h a n d s in t i m e t o be included in his report. M.'. W.'. AKTHUR F . LEWIS, Grand Master, Naugatuck. M . ' . W . ' . WiNTHROP B U C K , 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, H a r t f o r d . N e x t A n n u a l , H a r t f o r d , F e b r u a r y 3, 1937.
DELAWARE—1935. L o d g e s , 22; m e m b e r s , 5,734; n e t loss, 84. W i l m i n g t o n , O c t o b e r 2, 1935. M.". W.". W I L L I A M O . W I N G A T E ,
G r a n d M a s t e r . M . ' . W . ' . A . VICTOR HUGHES', o u r G r a n d R e p r e s e n sentative, w a s present. U n d e r " N e c r o l o g y " t h e G r a n d M a s t e r r e p o r t s t h e d e a t h of P a s t Grand Master, CHARLES D . BIRD. E i g h t p a g e s of t h e P r o c e e d i n g s a r e r e q u i r e d t o r e c o r d t h e official v i s i t s of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r . M.'. W.'. T H O M A S J. D A Y submitted the usual Report on Corr e s p o n d e n c e . K a n s a s f o r 1935 is included in h i s Review. M.". W . ' . HARRIS S A M O N I S K Y , G r a n d M a s t e r , W i l m i n g t o n . R . ' . W.". JOHN F . R O B I N S O N , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , Wilmingrton. M.". W . ' . T H O M A S J. D A Y , C o r r e s p o n d e n t , W i l m i n g t o n . N e x t A n n u a l , W i l m i n g t o n , O c t o b e r 7, 1936.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA—1935. L o d g e s , 4 4 ; m e m b e r s , 20,486; n e t loss, 183. W a s h i n g t o n , M a y 8, 1935. M . ' . W . ' . ROBERT S . REGAR,
Grand
Master. R.'. W.'. WILLIAM H . ROHRMAN, our Grand Representative, w a s p r e s e n t . 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 in Washingfton, D e c e m b e r 18, 1935. T h e following f e w w o r d s a r e t a k e n f r o m t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s address: Of greater importance, however, than the experiences of any individual are the encouragement and optimism that have been engendered by the happy omens of returning prosperity for our Craft which have been encountered so frequently throughout the year. They have strengthened our hands and our hopes and have reawakened our energies. Certainly we are justified in facing the future with confidence that the doubts and uncertainties of the recent past are being rapidly dissipated and, we may well hope, will soon have entirely disappeared. P a s t Grand Master, JAMES A. WEST, prepared the usual R e p o r t o n C o r r e s p o n d e n c e , a n d f r o m t h e s u b j e c t of " E l x t r a n e o u s O r g a n i z a t i o n s " w e t a k e p l e a s u r e in q u o t i n g t h e following:
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Numerous other such cases are recorded, but none in which a Grand Master was openly defied, and it may be said with great satisfaction that Grand Masters, without exception, are maintaining the position that Masons are responsible t o the Grand Lodge for any un-Masonic conduct or infraction of Grand Lodge law, no matter to what other organization, quasi-Masonic or otherwise, they may belong. O u r P r o c e e d i n g s for 1935 a r e i n c l u d e d in h i s R e p o r t . M . ' . W . ' . OTTO B . R O E P K E , G r a n d M a s t e r , W a s h i n g t o n . M . ' . W . ' . J. CLAUDE KEIPER, G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , W a s h i n g t o n . M.'. W . ' . JAMES A. W E S T , Correspondent, W a s h i n g t o n .
UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1935-1936. Lodges, 4,742; members, . The Quarterly Communication w a s held in Freemasons' Hall on December 4, 1935. After the opening of the Grand Lodge, R.'. W.'. Col. WILLIAM F . WYLEY, Provincial Grand Master of Warwickshire, and acting Grand Master, submitted a complete report concerning the death of R.'. W.'. Brother Rt. Hon. Lord CORNWALLIS, who, only a short time following the death of Lord A M P THILL, had been appointed to fill the vacancy through death of Lord AMPTHILL. This created a second vacancy in that important office. The Acting Grand Master, a t the conclusion of his reference to t h e death of Lord CORNWALLIS announced that the M.'. W.'. Grand Master had appointed R.'. W.'. Brother Lord HAREWOOD to the honorable position made vacant through the death of Lord CORNWALLIS. Quarterly Communication held in Freemasons' Hall on September 2, 1936. At this Communication W.'. Brother GEORGE EMMERSON was honored with the position of Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge of England. A Deputation of brethren w a s appointed to present to His Majesty, King EDWARD V I U the Loyal Address voted by the Grand Lodge on February 5, 1936. In response to the presentation. His Majesty, who is a member of the Craft, had the following to say: "Most Worshipful Grand Master, Most Worshipful Pro Grand Master, "Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master, and Brethren; it gives me much "pleasure to meet you here today, and to receive from so distinguished and "representative a Deputation from the Fraternity of Antient, Free, and "Accepted Masons of England (including the Supreme Order of the Royal "Arch), this Address, expressive of the sympathy of Freemasons on the "death of King George, and of their good wishes for the happiness and "prosperity of my Reign. "Although King George was not hi.mself a Freemason, he took a keen "interest in all Masonic activities, and, less than three years ago, he "opened the Royal Masonic Hospital. "During the years that followed my initiation into Masonry, I found "much happiness in the work attaching to the high Offices which I was "called upon to fill, and I came to appreciate how deeply Freemasons are "inspired by the lofty ideals of the Craft. "Throughout my Reign, I shall count upon the active support which " I know the whole Fraternity will give, in order to alleviate hardships, "and promote the principle of Brotherhood in its fullest sense. " I t was with real regret that I relinquished my former Offices in the "Craft and in the Royal Arch, but, as a Past Grand Master, which I am
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"proud to be, I look forward to maintaining my connection with the Fra"temity, in whose welfare I shall ever continue to take a deep and sympa"thetic interest." Q u a r t e r l y C o m m u n i c a t i o n , M a r c h 4, 1936. T h e election of a G r a n d M a s t e r o c c u r r e d a t t h i s p a r t i c u l a r C o m m u n i c a t i o n of t h e G r a n d L o d g e , a n d following t h e u s u a l f o r m a l i t i e s a n d n o m i n a t i o n . H i s R o y a l H i g h n e s s t h e D u k e of CON N A U G H T a n d S T R A T H E A R N w a s a g a i n elected G r a n d M a s t e r , a n d w e h e r e q u o t e a f e w w o r d s in c o n n e c t i o n t h e r e w i t h : The motion was agreed to with acclamation, and all the Brethren stood while the Grand Director of Ceremonies (V.W. Bro. CHARLES R . L NICHOLL) proclaimed His Royal Highness the Duke of CONNAUGHT and STRATHEARN, K.G., duly elected as Most Worshipful Grand Master of Antient* Free and Accepted Masons of England for the ensuing year as follows:— Be it known, that the Most High, Most Mighty, and Illustrious Prince, Arthur William Patrick Albert, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, Earl of Sussex, Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, Knight of the Most Illustrious Order of St. Patrick, Great Master and First and Principal Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Knight Grand Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India, Knight Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, Knight Grand Commander of the Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire, Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, Knight Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Erripire, one of His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council, a Field-Marshal In His Majesty's Army, &c., &c., &c., &c., has been elected Most Worshipful Grand Master of the United Fraternity of Antient, Free and Accepted Masons of England for the ensuing year, whom may the Great Architect of the Universe long preserve.
FLORIDA—1936. L o d g e s , 2 2 7 ; m e m b e r s , 20,300; n e t loss, 635. J a c k s o n v i l l e , A p r i l 2 1 , 1936. M . ' . W . " . H A R R Y G . TAYLOR, G r a n d Master. R.'. W.'. J O H N L . HALL, our Grand Representative, w a s present. A r a t h e r u n u s u a l incident h a p p e n e d d u r i n g t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s t e r m of office, a s w e n o t e t h a t h e w a s called t o t h e bedside of a n old l a d y , t h e w i d o w of a M a s o n f o r m a n y y e a r s . H e r h u s b a n d ' s f a t h e r still l i v i n g in Sanford, is p e r h a p s t h e o l d e s t l i v i n g M a s t e r M a s o n i n t h a t J u r i s d i c t i o n , h a v i n g b e e n m a d e a M a s o n in 1859. S h e d e s i r e d t o p r e s e n t t o t h e F r a t e r n i t y a U n i t e d S t a t e s f l a g in t o k e n of h e r v e n e r a t i o n for t h e M a s o n i c I n s t i t u t i o n . T h e G r a n d M a s t e r m a k e s a c o m p l e t e r e p o r t , a n d w e r e g r e t t h a t s p a c e will n o t p e r m i t of q u o t i n g i t in i t s e n t i r e t y . T h e u s u a l 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 W A L L A C E R . C H E V E S , a n d w e n o t e h e i n c l u d e s a r e v i e w of o u r 1935 Proceedings. M . ' . W . ' . JESSE C. CLARK, G r a n d M a s t e r , P e n s a c o l a . M . ' . W . ' . J . S. B . MOYER, G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , J a c k s o n v i l l e . M.'. W.'. WALLACE R . CHEVES, Correspondent,
N e x t A n n u a l , J a c k s o n v i l l e , A p r i l 20, 1937.
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GEORGIA—1935. L o d g e s , 524; m e m b e r s , 41,736; n e t loss, 1,465. M a c o n , O c t o b e r 29, 1935. M.". W . ' . E U G E N E D . T H O M A S , G r a n d Master. R . ' . W . ' . P . T. M C C U T C H E N , o u r Grand Representative, was present. T h e following i s t a k e n 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 Grand Master: The desires and purposes of the past twelve months have been threefold: (1) The bringing back of the Craft to the realization of the ideals of Freemasonry and the attendance upon Lodges; believing Masonic friendship has been and will be enduring—but that it requires that personal touch to make it a living reality rather than a lofty ideal. (2) The re-call into service of the former leaders of Lodges—the "Old Guard"—by the organization of Past Masters' associations. (3) Programs for the return of worthy brethren, who through force of depressing circumstances had been suspended for non-payment of dues. U n d e r t h e h e a d of " R e s p o n s i b i l i t y of F r a t e r n i t y " t h e G r a n d M a s t e r h a d t h e following t o s a y : Our forefathers suffered trials and tribulations unthought of by Masons of this generation, that t h e Fraternity might be handed down to us. The Fraternity as we received it reflected their lives. The Fraternity as the next generation receives it will reflect our lives. You brethren assumed the responsibility of handing the Fraternity down to your children as pure and undefiled as you received it. Organized and acting in concert, in God's name, we are a power for good. The Fraternity has lived these several hundred years, and in doing so must have had the approval of God; must have had some purpose, some duty, to perform in His kingdom, or He would not have permitted it to exist. The greatest thing in our lives is to ascertain His will in our relationship to our fellowman. I s it not possible that He has some work for each of you to do in your community, dealing with your fellowmen through your Masonic Lodge? You a r e a power for good in your community, and although you may have been discouraged b y t h e happenings of t h e past few years, so was Elijah of old, and many others; but in His name, they recovered. N o R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e . M . ' . W . ' . ABIT N I X , G r a n d M a s t e r , A t h e n s . R.'. W . ' . F R A N K F . BAKER, Grand Secretary, Macon. N e x t A n n u a l , M a c o n , O c t o b e r 27, 1936.
IDAHO—1935. L o d g e s , 8 1 ; m e m b e r s , 9,135; n e t loss, 327. Boise, S e p t e m b e r 10, 1935. M . ' . W . ' . J O H N T . WOOD, G r a n d M a s t e r . R . ' . W . ' . J O H N W . UPDEGRAFF, o u r G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e , was present. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r r e p o r t s t h e d e a t h of t w o of t h e i r P a s t Grand Masters, M.'.
W.'.
JOHN
H . MYER
and
M.'.
W.'.
GEORGE
F R A N C I S GAGON. R e f e r r i n g t o B r o t h e r M Y E R t h e G r a n d M a s t e r h a d t h e following t o s a y : Not so long after my installation, during one of my visits to the South, I was saddened by t h e news of the passing of that Patriarch of Idaho Masonry, Past Grand Master JOHN H . MYER. Those of us who have attended Grand Lodge for some years have noted the gradual physical
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decline of this aged Mason, whose membership covered almost the entire life of this Grand Lodge, and whose personal reminiscences of the Great and the near-Great in the early history of Idaho Masonry, given to us in his capacity of Grand Historian, have added so much to the reverence we feel for the character of these men.
M.'. W.'. LOUIS R. SCOTT, Grand Master, Moscow. M.'. W . ' . CURTIS F . P I K E , Grand Secretary, Boise. M.'. W.'. PERCY JONES, Correspondent, Blackfoot.
Next Annual, Pocatello, September 8, 1936.
IDAHO—1936. Lodges, 81; members, 8,891; net loss, 244. Pocatello, September 8, 1936. M.'. W.". Louis R. SCOTT, Grand Master. R.'. W.'. J O H N W . UPDEGRAFF, our Grand Representative,
w^as present. We quote the following few words from the preface to the Grand Master's address: •As the years roll on, our Fraternity extends Itself, taking on more varied activities, becoming more solidly established in the hearts of men, its influence recognized as the one means available for the realization all over the world of those aspects of internationalism which all agree are desirable: peace, good-will, and confidence on the part of all in the good intentions of their neighbors, which, when realized, will go far toward ameliorating the evils which beset so much of the world.
We note the Grand Master removed from office the Master of one of their lodges on account of failure to become proficient in their Ritual as required by their laws. Such a practice, no doubt, works well in the jurisdiction the size of Idaho, but in a State with as many Lodges as Kansas, we fear it would not be practical. The Report on Correspondence has been omitted from their Proceedings for sometime; however, this year the Grand Lodge has favored the Chairman of the Committee by allowing him fifteen pages of their Proceedings. M.'. W.'. WILLIAM H . THOMPSON, Grand Master, Burley. M.'. W.'. CURTIS F . P I K E , Grand Secretary, Boise.
M.". W.'. PERCY JONES, Correspondent, Blackfoot. Next Annual, Wallace, September 14, 1937.
ILLINOIS—1936. Lodges, 1,002; members, 218,069; net loss, 10,400. Chicago, October 13, 1936. M.'. W.'. H A L C . MCLOUD, Grand Master. R.'. W.'. GEORGE E. ANDERSON, our Grand Representative, was present. In reviewing these Proceedings the writer finds they are chock-full of splendid material from which a very Interesting review could be written, provided ample space were a t the disposal of the writer. Under the head of "Fifty Year Member Buttons" we note that their Grand Lodge, like our own, confer upon the members who have been connected with the Fraternity for fifty years or more the honor of wearing what is termed a "Fifty Year Button." We take pleasure in quoting the following from the subject "Condition of the Craft":
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A member of self-confessed prominence recently remarked that he is losing his interest in the Fraternity because important men are now so rare in our counsels, and in his judgment leadership has been usurped by men. without commercial, professional, or academic prominence. Whether his charge is based on fact or otherwise is not important, but it is Important that any capable man who harbors a like feeling should first examine himself. Judgment as to our worth or lack of worth to t h e Fraternity falls upon the brilliant as well as upon the duller member. Whatever a worker's lack of capacity may be, and we frankly admit that men do differ therein, the earnest and zealous working member is entitled to credit.for his loyalty and willingness to make sacrifices for his fellows. As ROBERT BURNS once said: "A man may have an honest heart, though poverty hourly stare him. A man may take a neighbor's part who has no cash to spare him." The R e p o r t o n Correspondence is b y M . ' . W . ' . ELMER E . B E A C H . K a n s a s for 1936 r e c e i v e s c o u r t e o u s a t t e n t i o n a t h i s h a n d s . M.'. W . ' . H A L C . MCLOUD, Grand Master, Springfield. M . ' . W . ' . R I C H A R D C . DAVENPORT, G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , H a r r i s b u r g . M . ' . W . ' . ELMER E . B E A C H , C o r r e s p o n d e n t , C h i c a g o . N e x t A n n u a l , C h i c a g o , O c t o b e r 14, 1937.
INDIANA—1936. L o d g e s , 5 5 5 ; m e m b e r s , 110,297; n e t loss, 3,648. Indianapolis,
May
26,
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M.'.
W.".
RUDOLPH
H.
HORST,
G r a n d M a s t e r , a n d o u r G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e , w a s in a t t e n d a n c e . T h e G r a n d L o d g e of K a n s a s i s t o b e c o n g r a t u l a t e d in h a v i n g a s t h e i r G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e t h e distingpuished b r o t h e r w h o p r e s i d e d a s G r a n d M a s t e r a t t h i s , t h e 1936 A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n . T h e G r a n d L o d g e w a s privileged t o l i s t e n t o a n a d d r e s s b y P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r , M A R T I N A . M O R R I S O N . S p a c e will only p e r m i t of q u o t i n g t h e following f r o m h i s splendid t a l k : It is true that Freemasons are sons of light, b u t it is also true that they are not afraid of the dark. They know that these are dark days. They know that dark days have always come, and always shall, b u t they know also that dark days have always gone and always shall. They know that in the darkest hour there is hope in the God whom we as Masons reverence and serve, and who alone is able to bring back the stars into the night skies of human defeat and despair. It is true that human wisdom has failed; but that does not terrify a Master Mason. H e knows that human wisdom always fails. He knows also that such failure is not the end. I t is the beginning. When the wisdom of man fails, there is an inexhaustible supply above, yielded to man through the power of prayer. Man's extremity is God's opportunity. N o R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e . M.'. W.'. T H O M A S J. W I L S O N , Grand Master, Corydon. M.'. W . ' . WILLIAM H . SWINTZ, Grand Secretary, Indianapolis. N e x t A n n u a l , I n d i a n a p o l i s , M a y 25, 1937.
IOWA—1936. L o d g e s , 552; m e m b e r s , 69,056; n e t loss, 2,342. D a v e n p o r t , J u n e 9, 1936. M . ' . W . ' . J O H N T . A M E S , G r a n d M a s ter. I t r e q u i r e s t w e n t y - o n e p a g e s of t h e P r o c e e d i n g s t o r e c o r d t h e preliminaries of this Annual Communication.
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I take pleasure in quoting the following from the preliminary to the Grand Master's address: Such being the case, it seemed that a very essential part of our program for the year should be to make every effort to pay our debts and get back on a sound financial basis; for although Masonry is a brotherhood, yet brotherly love is not accepted as payment for building Masonic Temples, nor will it buy fuel to keep them warm or pay the thousand and one expenses of running a lodge. Even between blood brothers, business matters must be adjusted fairly; and the business affairs of a lodge must be conducted in a business way, with impartiality and justice to all, if the lodge is to succeed and harmony prevail. . Let no one imagine that we are introducing something new when we stress business .matters of a lodge, for any brother who will take t h e trouble to read some of the earliest records of Masonry, extending back even prior to the organization of the Grand Lodge of England in 1717, will soon be convinced that our ancient brethren were very strict in the conduct of their business affairs. The first words of the "Ancient Constitutions" are these: "A Mason is oblig'd, by his Tenure, to obey the moral L a w " ; and a little further in the same paragraph we read that Masons are—"To be good Men and true, or men of Honour and Honesty." Thus the first edict of our most ancient Masonic Law is that a Mason must be "moral and upright," a man of "honour and honesty." Such a man will pay his debts when they are due if he possibly can. R.'. W.'. HABHY A . PALMER prepared the usual F r a t e r n a l Review, and we a r e pleased to note t h a t it covers the more important transactions of our Grand Lodge as shown in our 1935 Proceedings. In concluding his review of Kansas, he has nicely referred t o the writer's expression of friendly feeling for their late distinguished brother BLOCK. M.'. W.'. TOM BENTLEY THROCKMORTON, Grand Master, Des Moines. R.'. W.'. CHARLES C . H U N T , Grand Secretary, Cedar Rapids. Next Annual, June 8, 1937, place not indicated.
IRELAND—1935. Dublin, December 27, 1935. The Earl of DONOUGHMORE, Grand Master. From the Grand Master's remarks we take pleasure in quoting the following: I would like to refer to the fact that at the meeting of the Grand Lodge of England, their successors were appointed, the Earl of Harewood, Pro Grand Master, and Gen. Sir FRANCTS J. DAVIES, Deputy Grand Master. I have informed you before now, that I was initiated in England, owing to an accident of geography. I had a favourable opinion, preconceived, of the Institution, and my father had me initiated in his own Lodge. I think five days after I came of age. There are two supreme events in a Mason's life—his Initiation and his first installation in the Chair, and the fact that I was initiated in an English Lodge is balanced by the fact that I was installed in the Master's Chair for the first time, in an Irish Lodge. A short time after this I was installed in an English Lodge, and I refer to this because both Lord HAREWOOD and Sir FRANCIS DAVIES were initiated afterwards in the same Lodge—jny mother Lodge—and Sir FRANCIS DAVIES wrote to me the other day, reminding me of the fact that his first official collar, when he was appointed Junior Deacon, was put on his shoulders by
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myself. As you all know, the Grand Lodge of Ireland is the Senior Grand Lodge in the world—except for the Grand Lodge of England (laughter), and these personal ties are valuable, and I only mention them to assure you that, assisted by them, our happy relations with the Grand Lodge of England will continue.
KENTUCKY—1935. Lodges, 542; members, 44,017; net loss, 2,848. Louisville, October 15, 1935. M.'. W.'. HEBBERT HENDERSON,
Grand Master. The following which no doubt will prove interesting to our readers is t a k e n from the preface to the Grand Master's address: Someone has well said: "The present generation of Masons is in no wise responsible for the past; they may be largely responsible for the future, but the entire responsibility of the present rests with them." There must be an exact correspondence between our profession and our actions, otherwise we shall be found teaching that which is not supported by our deeds. It is not so much what a Mason professes as what he does that furnishes the standard of measurement applied by the world at large, and the living question which confronts us today Is: What are the fruits of Freemasonry in the lives and conduct of those who profess It? Under the head of "Necrology" the Grand Master refers in a very touching manner to the death of their Past Grand Master, and Grand Secretary, M.'. W.'. FRED W . HARDWICK. Brother HARD-
WICK, a s stated by the Grand Master, was without doubt the most outstanding Mason In every respect in their Grand Jurisdiction. One can, therefore, imagine the great loss sustained by our Kentucky Brethren. The writer had the personal acquaintance of Brother HARDWICK for many years. We note his office was fUled for the time being by Brother J O H N S . AKERS. I n the election of Grand Secretary, however, we note that M.'. W.'. AL. E. OETON, P a s t Grand Master, was chosen for this Important office. When we look for the usual Report on Correspondence, it brings a feeling of sadness, because of the death of our good old friend and brother, Past Grand Master, WILLIAM W . CLARKE. His work on the Review was not yet completed when he received the mandate striking his name from t h e roll of the living. Brother RAY G . TIPTON completed the Report, and he seems to have followed very largely in the wake of Brother CLARKE. Kansas for 1934 is included in this Review. M.'. W . ' . HUGH MOOKE, Grand Master, Danville. M.'. W . ' . AL. E3. ORTON, Grand Secretary, Louisville. M.'. W.'. G. ALLISON HOLLAND, Correspondent, Lexington. Next Annual, Louisville, October 20, 1936.
LOUISIANA—1936. Lodges, 266; members, 21,507; net loss, 597. New Orleeins, February 3, 1936. M.'. W.'. P H I L I P LIEBER,
Grand Master. We find the following in the preliminary to the address of t h e Grand Master: Masonry is an art and a science; a philosophy; a sociology; but not a religion. There is in this wonderful institution all of those qualities that appeal to the gentle as well as to the firm; to the skilled as well as to the
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unskilled; to the student as well as to the master; to the poet as well a s to the mathematician; to the musician as well as t o the mechanic; to the artist as well as to the apprentice, provided all these are inspired by the common quality of a proper conception of the Brotherhood of Man. In my term of office, realizing my limitations, attempting to carry on as an humble servant of a Noble Institution, I nevertheless realized t h a t I had unconsciously begun to appreciate poetry as illustrated in the many beautiful ceremonies of our order; had begun to understand philosophy as I interpreted the wonderful principles and teachings of this brotherhood; and my eyes had learned to be properly receptive to beauty and color, not as used literally by the sculptor and painter but as used by the wonderful minds who first wrote our rituals. Charged with the responsibility of leadership, making myself into an emissary of concord and harmony and understanding, it was necessary for me to call on reserve characteristics, heretofore latent and undeveloped in my own nature. So I can sincerely say that my year as Grand Master has been truly and literally a year of preparation, for it seems that I have only just begun to visualize and appreciate the extent of the possibilities of Freemasonry. , _^
The following is taken from the subject of "Necrology" in the address of the Grand Master: Before listing these eminent men in other Jurisdictions, I set myself in profound sadness to the simple task of sincerely, if inadequately, expressing the grief that overwhelms the Masons of the State of Louisiana, especially the close and devoted friends of LEE EMMETT THOMAS, Past Grand Master, Grand Secretary of this Grand Lodge, who passed away so soon after our last Grand Communication. His Masonic career has been related to Masonic Bodies not only all over the State of Louisiana but in many parts of this country since that fateful day in February, 1935, when we laid away all that remained of one of the finest men and truest Masons that this Grand Jurisdiction has ever known. Here, at my left, is a vacant chair. It is draped with an emblem of our sorrow and mourning. We lament the death of one of the true servants of humanity, one of the outstanding Masonic workers in this great nation. We miss him at this moment. It would be natural for him to be standing before you eloquently, pleading the cause of right, superbly possessed of complete information on all phases of the operations of the Grand Lodge and of Masonic law and jurisprudence, calmly directing the affairs of our Grand Jurisdiction, serenely carrying on although often harassed and worried by the problems that the unfortunate financial affairs of this Grand Jurisdiction required him to attempt to solve. ,
M . ' . W . ' . ROBERT T . K E N N O N , G r a n d M a s t e r , M i n d e n . JR.". W . ' . p . PETER LAGUENS, ^R., G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , N e w Orleans. W.'. RUDOLPH LATZKO, Correspondent,
Shreveport.
N e x t A n n u a l , N e w O r l e a n s , F e b r u a r y 1, 1937.
MAINEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1936. Lodges, 207; members, 37,742; net loss, 1,259. Portland, May 6, 1936. M.'. W.'. CLARK D . CHAPMAN, Grand Master. R.'. W.'. J O H N H . LANCASTER, our Grand Representative,
was present. Under the subject of "Masonic Education" we note the following: Before I close this subject, let me make two further suggestions. First: If the lodge is to be the unit of instruction, each must give atten-
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tion to its own library and must have material from which papers or addresses may be prepared by its members. Some of our lodges already have very good libraries. In the others, they may be commenced with very little expense and expanded as finances permit. The Grand Secretary is in position to suggest items that may be procured at very moderate cost. Second: The organization of Study Clubs will do much to promote ah interest in the study of Freemasonry and provide material for use in lodge programs.
The above refers to what is termed "A Masonic Educational Program". The object, it seems, is t h a t of increasing interest in the Lodges. The Grand Master recommended the holding of meetings for the special purpose of re-obligation and re-consecration to Freemasonry. Brother ASHLEY A. S M I T H prepared the usual Report on Cor-
respondence, and it is to be regretted t h a t we cannot quote a t least a portion of his "Foreword". Kansas for 1935 receives attention a t his hands. M.'. W.'. HENRY R. GiLLis, Grand Master, Portland. R.'. W . ' . CONVEES E. LEACH, Grand Secretary, Portland. ASHLEY A. SMITH, Correspondent, Bangor.
Next Annual, Portland, May 4, 1937.
MANITOBA—1936. Lodges, 106; members, 11,066; net loss, 276. Winnipeg, June 10, 1936. M.'. W.'. ROYAL BURRITT, Grand Master. Our Grand Representative, M.'. W . ' . Brother JABEZ M I L -
LER, w a s present. We quote the following from the preface to the Grand Master's address. Everyone realizes that we live in a period when rapid and. radical changes are taking place. The peace of the world is threatened by scheming groups and individuals whose chief aim appears to be the enthronement of selfishness and greed. We find contusion, unrest or disturbance wherever we turn and we are perplexed by the world's apparent helplessness in the face of manifold dangers. As we contemplate the difficulties surrounding us. we are more and more ready to express our gratitude to the Great Architect of the Universe for His great goodness in preserving our own institution and enabling us to meet under His Gracious protection for the discussion of our problems.
Brother MARIS H . GARTON, P.D.D.G.M., delivered a very inter-
esting address. The Review of Proceedings of other jurisdictions included a report of our 1936 Proceedings. M.". W.". HARRY WOODS, Grand Master, Winnipeg. R.'. W . ' . J. H. G. RUSSELL, Grand Secretary, Winnipeg.
HUGH M. KERR, Correspondent. Next Annual, Brandon, June 9, 1937.
MARYLAND—1935. Lodges, 122; members, 30,606; net loss, 1,007. Baltimore, May 21, 1935. M.". W . ' . GEORGE W . LIVINGSTON,
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This w a s the Semi-annual Communication of their Grand Lodge. We find the following in the preface to the Grand Master's address: There has been no ^rowth in membership during the past six months, but we are In a healthy condition and there has been manifested an evident desire on the part of young Masons to find some work to do In connection with our Fraternity. This Is a healthy sign, and these young brethren should be encouraged. Although the actual conferring of the degrees in the Lodge room may not furnish an opportunity to work to all those who may desire such opportunity, Masonry offers other broad fields of service which may well challenge the energies and abilities of us all. We have the duty of carrying out of the Lodge room into the world where we work and play the great principles of brotherly love, relief and truth, so beautifully taught within the Lodge, and so living and practicing these great principles, that our contact with our fellowmen everywhere shall be a blessing and an encouragement to them, and our beloved Fraternity thus become a tremendous force for good in this world; a force for right living and right thinking. I believe that our responsibilities along this line are coming more and more to be appreciated by the Craft In General, which is a most hopeful'sign for the future. The Annual Communication was held in Baltimore November 19, 1935. M.". W.'. GEORGE w . LIVINGSTON, Grand Master. R.'. W.". JACOB ROHRBACH, our Grand Representative, w a s present. We t a k e pleasure in quoting the following from the Grand Master's address: Masonry in Maryland is a grand organization, of great power, handed down to us by the greatest and noblest men Maryland ever produced. You now have one hundred and twenty-two working Lodges In this Grand Lodge, with about thirty-one thousand members, good and true men, kneeling at our altars, embracing the most industrious in labors, the most learned in professions, and the most honored in our State. Differing in everything else, they meet around one common altar, in union and fellowship, meddling with no matters of State or Church. This copy of the Proceedings contains pictures of their beautiful Masonic Temple, both exterior and interior. Having had the pleasure of seeing this magnificent structure, the writer considers the likenesses are very fine. M.". W.". HARRY B . WRIGHT, Grand Master, R.'. W.". HARRY C . MUELLER, Grand Secretary, Baltimore. Next Annual, T..
MASSACHUSETTSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1935. Lodges, 312; members, 110,334; net loss, 4,079. Quarterly Communication was held in Boston, March 13, 1935. M . ' . W . ' . CLAUDE L. ALLEN, Grand Master. Our Grand Representative was not present. Under the head of "Suspension for Non-Payment of Dues" the Grand Master had the following to s a y : My concern is for the number of members in this total who are suspended for no other reason than a temporary financial embarrassment. In a great many cases seemingly without suitable inquiry regarding their Masonic interest.
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The principles inherent in our Institution should set us apart from any other in our charitable consideration for a temporarily embarrassed member. The ordinary bill.for dues, followed up with a coldly impersonal letter, and t h e subsequent more or less perfunctory demand for money, such as would be deemed sufficient in an ordinary club, certainly does not suffice. In determining the Lodge's responsibility, the first thing to be learned is the individual's Masonic interest. Next, his ability to pay. which must reveal his circumstances to a point which will uncover his personal story so that the Worshipful Master, before recommending suspension for nonpayment of dues, can decide whether he is merely removing from the membership list a man who is not interested in Masonry or whether he Is depriving a worthy Brother of a moral and spiritual support which his Lodge can give him in his time of trouble. At a time when a member is struggling hard to meet various obligations and feeling himself losing ground, he will often become bewildered to a point which warps his judgment and prevents his communicating with the officers of his Lodge. The tragic results of withdrawing that friendship and brotherly love which can be so helpful through such a trying experience are too apparent to need emphasis. Service Committees can do splendid work along these lines. Q u a r t e r l y C o m m u n i c a t i o n h e l d J u n e 12, 1935. M . ' . W . ' . CLAUDE L. ALLEN, G r a n d M a s t e r . R . ' . W.". F R A N K A. N E F F , o u r G r a n d R e p resentative w a s present. T h e y w e r e h o n o r e d a t t h i s C o m m u n i c a t i o n w i t h a n u m b e r of distinguished visitors. T h e S t a t e d C o m m u n i c a t i o n w a s h e l d in B o s t o n , D e c e m b e r 27, 1935. W e r e g r e t to n o t e t h e a b s e n c e of o u r R e p r e s e n t a t i v e a t t h i s C o m m u n i c a t i o n . 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 M a s t e r i s installed. T h e G r a n d S e c r e t a r y s u b m i t s a brief r e p o r t , a n d a n y b u s i ness m a t t e r s requiring a t t e n t i o n a r e considered a t this time. M . ' . W . ' . CLAUDE L . A L L E N , G r a n d M a s t e r , M e l r o s e . R.". W . ' . FREDERICK W . H A M I L T O N , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , B o s t o n .
MEXICOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1935. L o d g e s , 15; m e m b e r s , 766; n e t loss, 19. C i t y of Mexico,. A p r i l 18, 1935. M.". W . ' . E L L I O T T B . T U R N BULL, G r a n d M a s t e r . M.". W . ' . J O H N I. N E W E L L , o u r G r a n d R e p resentative w a s present. The G r a n d Master explains t h a t t h e delay in t h e publication of t h e i r P r o c e e d i n g s w a s d u e t o t h e illness of t h e i r G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . H e a l s o s t a t e d t h a t t h e p r a c t i c e of e c o n o m y p r o m p t e d t h e m t o r e d u c e t h e size of t h e i r P r o c e e d i n g s . T h e following w o r d s a r e t a k e n f r o m t h e closing p o r t i o n of t h e Grand Master's address: May every decision and act of this Communication be guided by the principles and teachings of our Order and tend towards its engrandizement and further stability; may every success and blessing crown those who today will be Installed to govern our Fraternity; may Peace, Harmony and Brotherly Love in all truth continue to prevail, and may the Grand Architect of t h e Universe be pleased to vouchsafe his blessings on each and everyone of us, "and all regular Masons where ere dispersed." I thank you.
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The Proceedings of Kansas for 1935 are included in the Report on Correspondence. M.'. W.'. WALTER S. TURNPAUGH, Grand^Master, Monterrey. R.'. W.". FRED T. BERGER, Grand Secretary, City of Mexico. Next Annual, Monterrey, AprU 9, 1936.
MICHIGAN—1936. Lodges, 509; members, 119,076; net loss, 4,378. Traverse City, May 26, 1936. M.'. W.'. HARVEY A. SHERMAN, Grand Master. We note the absence of our Grand Representative a t this Communication. We quote the following concerning gambling from the Grand Master's address: Another flagrant incident of gambling came to light this year. A Masonic Temple Association prepared a room for gambling, in which they maintained a large number of slot machines using different denominations of coins. They also provided tables to be used for gambling with cards, for the use of which tables they took a certain percentage of the money at stake. The officers of this Temple Association boasted of the fact that they had an understanding with the prosecuting attorney and the chief of police that so long as they allowed only Masons to play, the place would not be raided. This is the most disgraceful condition which has ever come to my attention. Under our state law, every man connected in any way with this enterprise was a law-violator and his crime was punishable with a fine or imprisonment in a penal institution. Yet the Masters of the Lodges occupying this Temple not only permitted the conditions to exist but profited by the ill-gotten gains of the gambling room. M.'. W.'. N E I L E . REID, Grand Master, Mount Clemens.
M.'. W . ' . Lou B. WiNSOR, Grand Secretary, Grand Rapids. WILLIAM CLYDE DONALD, Correspondent, Mount Clemens.
Next Annual, Mount Clemens, May 25, 1937.
MINNESOTA—1936. Lodges, 307; members, 51,574; net loss, 2,039. St. Paul, J a n u a r y 15, 1936. M.'. W.". EUGENE G . MCKEOWN, Grand Master. M.'. W.'. MONTREVILLE J. BROWN, our Grand Rep-
resentative, w a s present. Under the head of "Fraternal Dead" the Grand Master refers to the passing a w a y of Brother CHARLES LAWRENCE WEST, who
served as Deputy Grand-Master-in~1894. - Brother EDMUND A. MONTGOMERY prepared the usual Report
on Correspondence. Our Proceedings for 1935 are included in his Report. M.'. W.'. WILLIAM A . ELLIOTT, Grand Master, Minneapolis. R.'. W.". J O H N FISHEL, Grand Secretary, St. Paul. M.". W.". EDMUND A. MONTGOMBHIY, Correspondent, Minne-
apolis.
MISSISSIPPI—1936. Lodges, 335; members, 20,430; net loss, 167. Jackson, F e b r u a r y 11, 1936. M.'. W.'. SIMON H . RUBEL, Grand
Master. Referring to the death of several of their Grand Officers, the Grand Master had the following to s a y :
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Here my mind stands appalled before the magnitude of the undertaking to attempt to describe the many virtues of these dead. With bowed heads and sorrowing hearts, we have buried them in the silent tomb; and we mourn over them saying, "Alaa, my brother."
The following is taken from the report of the Grand Lecturer: Masons in this Grand Jurisdiction agree that the Ritual is the foundation of Masonic teaching and that the welfare, yes, the perpetuity of the fraternity is dependent on the propagation of the Ritual. But if we do not translate into our daily lives the teaching of the Ritual, we have memorized in vain.
Kansas for 1935 is included in the Report on Correspondence. We presume this Report w a s written by Brother Y A W N ; however,
we fail to find his name, either at the beginning or ending of the Review. M.'. W.'. G. W. HOLLOW AY, Grand Master, Carson. M.'. W . ' . EDWARD L . FAUCETTE, Grand Secretary, Meridian.
MISSOURI—1936. Lodges, 644; members, 91,120; net loss, 4,632. St. Louis, September 29, 1936. M.'. W.". JAMES W. SKELLY,
Grand Master. Prom a hasty review, we are unable to state whether our Grand Representative w a s present a t this Communication or not. The following few words are taken from the preface to the Grand Master's address: In many cases Lodges have permitted members to become five years or more in arrears. This indicates either a form of mistaken kindness or indifference, for a member so far in arrears will rarely pay up, and years earlier, the Lodge should have made an active effort to collect, and, failing in this should have remitted the dues of worthy members and suspended others. There is still much work to be done along this line, as judging by reports, Lodges in some cases seem to have quit trying to collect dues and meet their obligations.
The Grand Master made several visits outside of his own jurisdiction, among them being the Grand Jurisdiction of Texas, Maryland, Indiana, Iowa and Illinois. The Grand Master also a t tended t h e Conference of Grand Masters, The George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association, and the Masonic Service Association. M.'. W . ' . GEORGE W . WALKER, Grand Master, Cape Girardeau.
R.'. W.'. ARTHUR MATHER, Grand Secretary, St. Louis.
Next Annual, St. Louis, September 28, 1937.
MONTANA—1935. Lodges, 135; members, 18,321; net loss, 456. Missoula, August 21, 1935. M.'. W.'. GEORGE W. CRAVEN, Grand Master. Our Grand Representative w a s not present. The following is taken from the preface to the Grand Master's address: Masonry in our land has been holding up its magnificent standard of giving to humanity the best at its command in these trying and strenuous days of economic world conditions. Tyrants in other lands are • prescribing
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It as a foe to their selfish aims and ambitions to shackle mankind with chains of untried and fanciful governmental ideals. They do not understand Masonry as a civilizing and stabilizing force in human affairs, or if they do, they are afraid of its beneficent purposes which would tend to defeat their base intentions. It is the glory of American Masonry that over three millions of real Americans in this country are devoted to the teachings of our art and will ever stand united against all oppression and defend the liberties which we have inherited from our forebears. T h e following- f e w w o r d s t a k e n from t h e close of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s a d d r e s s is a h i g h c o m p l i m e n t t o t h e G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , w h o well d e s e r v e s a n y b o u q u e t s of t h i s kind, a n d especially w h e n they come from t h e Grand E a s t : I did the best I could and nobody held back, but the power behind the throne, in front of the throne and all around the throne was the Grand Secretary. I thank you. " M . ' . W . ' . B r o . LEWIS A . SMITH called a t t e n t i o n t o t h e c o n d i tion of t h e l o t on w h i c h s t a n d s t h e m a r k e r s h o w i n g w h e r e t h e b u i l d i n g stood in w h i c h G r a n d L o d g e w a s o r g a n i z e d a n d t h e c a r e g i v e n t h e r e t o b y t h e M a s o n s in V i r g i n i a C i t y . O n h i s m o t i o n , d u l y carried, the Masonic Temple Association a t Virginia City w a s a u t h o r i z e d t o c a r e f o r t h e p r o p e r t y , t h e bill t o b e p r e s e n t e d a n d paid by the Grand Lodge." I t w a s i n V i r g i n i a C i t y t h a t o u r G r a n d L o d g e o r g a n i z e d old V i r g i n i a C i t y L o d g e N o . 43 on D e c e m b e r 20, 1864. W e , t h e r e f o r e , a r e i n t e r e s t e d in t h e p r o p o s i t i o n s u b m i t t e d t o t h e G r a n d L o d g e b y Brother SMITH.
N o R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e . M . ' . W . ' . JOHN R. LLOYD, G r a n d M a s t e r , G r e a t F a l l s . R . ' . W . ' . LUTHEK T . HAUBERG, G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , H e l e n a . M . ' . W . ' . H . S. HEFNER, C o r r e s p o n d e n t . N e x t A n n u a l , B u t t e , A u g u s t 19, 1936.
NEBRASKA—1936. Lo'dges, 2 9 2 ; m e m b e r s , 33,817; n e t loss, 1,226. O m a h a , J u n e 9, 1936. M . ' . W . ' . W I L L I A M C . R A M S E Y , G r a n d M a s t e r . W e n o t e t h e a b s e n c e of o u r G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e a t t h i s Communication. - — — -^ — T h e G r a n d M a s t e r h a s t o h i s c r e d i t a l m o s t five p a g e s of R e c o m m e n d 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 ; likewise, i t r e q u i r e s m o r e t h a n e i g h t pages t o r e c o r d h i s Decisions. P r o m t h e c o n c l u sion of h i s a d d r e s s w e q u o t e t h e following w o r d s : This Grand Jurisdiction, like other Grand Jurisdictions, has suffered a severe loss in membership, but the loss for this last year was much less than for any of the preceding 3 years. While our losses in membership should challenge our serious attention, may I remind you that the strength and the power of Freemasonry lies not so much in numbers as it does in active interest and the quality of our membership. If our Fraternity is to continue as an organization of honorable, respected, and God-fearing citizens, who thirst for truth and hunger for service to our brethren, as we are taught, we should examine more carefully the qualifications of those who petition us for membership.
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B r o t h e r C H A R L E S B U R D E N d e l i v e r e d a v e r y i n t e r e s t i n g find h i g h c l a s s o r a t i o n f r o m w h i c h w e t a k e p l e a s u r e in q u o t i n g t h e following f e w w o r d s : Fellow Masons, I would not want to close this without reference to the thought expressed in both the welcome address and the response this morning. That -which you and I can best do in this matter is not so much public acclaijn as private living. A Mason who does not exemplify the vision, the spiritual teachings, yea, the spiritual force resident in Masonry, is failing not only in his opportunity but in his duty. In this day of rush and hurry, in this day when men talk so much of economic adjustment that we begin to think that the Kingdom of God consists in material prosperity in spite of all that Jesus said about it, let us in this day when men forget high things and run to the low levels, take some time for God in our busy lives. We have been forgetting. There is no safeguard I can conceive, that will do so much for yourself, your home, your community and your country as walking in fellowship with God. Masons cannot be irreligious and remain Masons. Not only let us take time for God, but let us take time for our fellow man. T h e R e p o r t on Correspondence, p r e p a r e d by P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r , EDWIN D . CRITES, is in t o p i c a l f o r m , a n d t h e r e f o r e t h e w r i t e r c a n offer n o c o m m e n t s a s t o t h e v i e w s t h i s B r o t h e r m a y t a k e in looking over our Proceedings. M.'. W.'. CHANCELLOR A . P H I L L I P S , G r a n d Master, Cambridge. M.'. W.'. L E W I S E . SMITH, Grand Secretary, Omaha. N e x t A n n u a l , O m a h a , J u n e 8, 1937.
NEVADAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1936. L o d g e s , 2 6 ; m e m b e r s , 3,009; n e t loss, 24. R e n o , J u n e 1 1 , 1936. M . ' . W . ' . A . F . A Y M A R , G r a n d M a s t e r . R . ' . W . ' . W I L L I A M H . CAVELL, o u r G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e , w a s p r e s ent. W e q u o t e t h e following f r o m t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s a d d r e s s u n d e r t h e h e a d of " S t a t e of t h e C r a f t " : Freemasonry in Nevada has much to be proud of and thankful for. During .my official visitations, I observed that everywhere optimism has replaced the fear and unrest which prevailed during the past several years and notwithstanding the distress occasioned by the economic crisis, the bank failures of 1932, which completely wiped out the treasuries of many of our Lodges and the savings of their members, these Lodges have not only carried on but have pressed forward. All are in a healthy condition and their finances are sufficient to meet their necessary expenses and charities, nearly all of them are adding new members to their rosters, some for the first time in five years. A s p l e n d i d o r a t i o n ' w a s delivered b y H E N R Y C . S C H M I D T . M . ' . W . ' . V. M . H E N D E R S O N , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , p r e p a r e d t h e u s u a l R e p o r t o n C o r r e s p o n d e n c e , in w h i c h w e find a brief r e v i e w of o u r 1935 P r o c e e d i n g s . M ! ' . W.". T. T . F A I R C H I L D , G r a n d M a s t e r , T u s c a r o r a . M . ' . W . ' . V. M . HENDE31S0N, 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, Reno. N e x t A n n u a l , L a s V e g a s , J i m e 1 1 , 1937.
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NEW BRUNSWICK—1934. Lodges, 46; members, 5,711; net loss, 214. Saint John, August 23, 1934. M.'. W.'. J O H N B . M . BAXTER, Grand Master. We regret to note the absence of our Grand Representative at this Communication. The Grand Master introduced his annual address in the following words: The Sixty-Seventh Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge opens amid peace and concord among the Craft but in a world in which unrest Is yet the predominating factor. In our own jurisdiction there has been considerable relaxation of the pressure of economic necessity and I trust that we may during the coming year witness a return to conditions of reasonable comfort, though not yet, perhaps, to those of actual prosperity. It is good to be able to say, at least, that with us conditions are appreciably better and that the tide seems to be setting favorably towards us. It is to be noted that in this jurisdiction, despite the difficult period through which we have been passing, the demands upon our Fund of Benevolence have only slightly increased and yet no application has been refused. No Report on Correspondence. M.'. W.'. G. PERCY BURCHILL, Grand Master, South Nelson. R.'. W.'. J. T W I N I N G HARTT, Grand Secretary, Saint John. Next Annual, Saint John, August 22, 1935.
NEW JERSEY—1936. Lodges, 226; members, 82,520; net loss, 3,350. Trenton, April 22, 1936. M.'. W.'. MARTIN J. DIETZ, Grand Master. M.". W.'. ARTHUR POTTERTON, our Grand Representative, was present. Under the subject of "Go to Church Sunday", the Grand Master had the following to s a y : Fully realizing that Masonry is NOT a religion, although religious, in that it requires each member to profess faith in one ever-living and true God, I designated Sunday, December 8, 1935, as "Go to Church Sunday." While the reports received are gratifying, I cannot help but say, in passing, that some of our brethren did not make the most of this opportunity to show the public our true colors. Of our membership, about a third answered the call, to all of whom I am grateful. I urge those who did not attend to heed any future call. From the subject of "Fifty Year Tokens", we observe t h a t they are following the popular practice of presenting a gold button to all Brethren who have wrought in the quarries of Masonry for a continuous period of fifty years. We notice t h a t the Grand Master recommends the adoption of a silver button for Brethren who have been members for twenty-five years. The recommendation was adopted; hence, we have both gold and silver. We quote the following few words from the report of the Committee on Necrology: The silent tribute of our thoughts for those whom we shall see no more on earth wields a force far more masterful than usually supposed. Though dead, their memory lives in the lives of men. Though silent, their appeal is often stronger than the voices of the living. Though gone, their
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influence .moulds our lives and shapes our careers; "Loving those we lose, we never wholly lose those we love." Masonry is greatly Indebted to the dead as to the living. T h e R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e c o n t a i n s a r e v i e w of our 1935 P r o c e e d i n g s . Liberal s p a c e is g r a n t e d o u r J u r i s d i c t i o n , a n d t h e w r i t e r a p p r e c i a t e s t h e r e f e r e n c e t o h i m in t h i s splendid r e p o r t . M.'. W . ' . CHARLES B . FOLLEY, Grand Master, Hawthorne. R.'. W . ' . ISAAC C H E R R Y , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , T r e n t o n . N e x t A n n u a l , T r e n t o n , A p r i l 2 1 , 1937.
NEW MEXICO—1936. L o d g e s , 56; m e m b e r s , 5,796; n e t loss, 128. A l b u q u e r q u e , M a r c h 16, 1936. M . ' . W . ' . R E U B E N PiaiEY, G r a n d Master. T h e a d d r e s s of w e l c o m e w a s e x t e n d e d b y t h e M a y o r of t h e City, B r o t h e r CHARLES H . L E M B K E .
T h e G r a n d M a s t e r , u n d e r t h e h e a d of " M a s o n i c Relief" r e p o r t e d t h a t a b o u t $4000.00 w e r e e x p e n d e d for t h a t p u r p o s e . R e f e r r i n g t o w h a t i s t e r m e d " T h e S o j o u r n e r s ' Club a t F o r t B a y a r d " t h e Grand M a s t e r h a d t h e f o l l o w i n g t o s a y : The humanitarian work at the U. S. Veterans' Hospital at Fort Bayard has continued under the immediate direction of William R. Bartlett, Secretary-Treasurer and the efficient Grand Lodge Committee, whose chairman is Past Grand Master John W. Turner. This Club has a building which has to be cared for, heated, lighted, and fire insurance paid on it. The actual expenditures for the year amounted to $1813.38, and may be divided in two items as follows: i. Building maintenance, janitor service, fire insurance, Secretary's salary, expenses of Secretary and Committee attending Grand Lodge, postal and post office supplies $1492.60 2. Entertainment and relief, which included postage, phone, bank service and .miscellaneous items $ 320.78 There have been during the year about 290 patients in the hospital served by this Club. U n d e r t h e head of " T r o w e l Club a t F o r t S t a n t o n " t h e G r a n d M a s t e r r e p o r t s t h a t e x p e n d i t u r e s w e r e m o r e t h a n $1100.00 for r e lief, a n d i t e m s of o t h e r e x p e n s e for t h e p a t i e n t s in t h a t I n s t i t u t i o n . T h e R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e w a s p r e p a r e d b y M.". W . ' . JOHN M I L N E . O u r P r o c e e d i n g s f o r 1935 a r e r e v i e w e d b y h i m , and i n c l u d e d in t h i s r e p o r t . M.". W.". EDWARD R . P A U L , G r a n d M a s t e r , S a n t a F e . R.'. W . ' . ALPHEUS A . K E E N , Grand Secretary, Albuquerque. M . ' . W . ' . JOHN M I L N E , C o r r e s p o n d e n t , A l b u q u e r q u e . N e x t A n n u a l , S a n t a F e , M a r c h 15, 1937.
NEW YORK—1936. L o d g e s , 1,036; m e m b e r s , 278,238; n e t loss, 14,166. The One Hundred and Fifty-fifth A n n u a l Communication w a s h e l d in M a s o n i c Hall, C i t y of N e w Y o r k , M a y 5, 1936. R.'. W . ' . JACOB C . K L I N C K , D e p u t y G r a n d Master, presiding. Brother W I L LIAM B. BARNES, our Grand Representative, was present. On ac-
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count of illness, the Grand Master, M . ' . W.'. ROBERT ELX,IOTT O W E N S , was unable to be present. A message was also received from P a s t Grand Master SAMUEL NELSON SAWYER, stating t h a t on
account of his health, he would be unable to attend this Communication. Referring to the absence of the Grand Master, Brother KLINCK had the following to s a y : With a heavy heart I stand in the Grand Master's place commissioned to speak for him on this, the most important day in the official life of a Grand Master. You will bear with me sympathetically, for mine is a sad and a difficult task. We were advised some time ago that there was doubt whether the Grand Master could be here today, but, knowing how strong was his will, how great his courage and how keen his sense of duty, we hoped and prayed that his great longing personally to prepare and deliver his Annual Address would be gratified, but this was not to b e ; his strength was not equal to the task; and so, at his request I will convey to you as best I can his message concerning those matters which he and I have discussed, and concerning which he has confided to me his views to be imparted to you.
Referring to the subject of "Committee on Foreign Correspondence," the Grand Master had the following to say: The activities of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence will be described in the report of that Committee. Attention should, however, be called to the splendid and thoughtful manner in which the work of this Committee has been performed under the able leadership of its Chairman, M.'. W.'. SAMUEL NELSON SAWYER. In constant touch with the whole Masonic World it has carefully considered Masonic matters of international importance and its contributions to the fund of information regarding Masonic conditions in all parts of the world, have been of inestimable value. Under the wise guidance of M.'. W.'. Brother SAWYER, the Committee has been of much help to Masonic Jurisdictions in foreign lands and it has constantly maintained a high standard of requirements for Masonic recognition and conduct. The thanks of the Grand Lodge are due to our distinguished Past Grand Master for his conscientious, painstaking and diplomatic conduct of our foreign affairs. We trust that the Brethren will read the report of this Committee, for by so doing they will obtain a world-wide perspective of Masonry's "far flung battle lines."
Referring to their 200th Anniversary the Grand Master had the following to suggest: It is proper also to call to your attention that the year 1937 will be the Two-hundredth Anniversary of the founding in organization form of Freemasonry in the State of New York. This event was marked by the setting up of the first Provincial Grand Lodge. It seems appropriate that this great event be commemorated, and I suggest that the Grand Master be authorized to take such steps as to him seem proper to encourage jubilee celebrations throughout the State, culminating in a Grand Lodge celebration at our next Annual Communication. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r concluded w i t h t h e following w o r d s : In closing this Address, it is fitting that those in distress the world throughout by reason of intolerance and persecution should be assured of our deep sympathy. In the name of Grand Lodge I extend it. We abhor all that which challenges our belief in the Brotherhood of man, and the duty and obligation of recognizing all men as Brothers, independent of race, nationality, creed or estate. God's Fatherhood and man's Brotherhood are the foundation upon which Freemasonry stands. Its sympathy goes out to all who suffer at the hands of those who do not share our faith in God and His eternal justice.
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We find the usual Report on Correspondence, which includes a nice review of our 1936 Proceedings. M.'. W.'. JACOB C . K L I N C K , Grand Master, Brooklyn. M.'. W . ' . CHARLES H . JOHNSON, Grand Secretary, New York.
M.'. W . ' . S. NELSON SAWYER, Correspondent, Palmyra.
NEW ZEALAND—1935. Lodges, 302; members, 25,464; net loss, 143. Christchurch, December 4, 1935. M.'. W.'. JAMES J. ESSON, Grand Master. R.'. W.'. EARNEST WABNES, our Grand Representa-
tive, w a s present. The Grand Master In taking u p the business of the Grand Lodge first directed attention to the death of M.'. W.'. Earl JELLI-
COE, who served their Grand Lodge a s Grand Master in 1923-24. The Grand Master was pleased t o report that he had officially visited every District in their jurisdiction during the year. We note the salary of the Grand Secretary was increased from $3000.00 to $3500.00. We quote the following from the address of the M.'. W.'. Grand Master: They must, however, understand that Freemasonry means something more than wearing purple and. gold, being addressed in high terms, and reciting beautiful ritual. The Masonic standard cannot be maintained except by personal service, and that means giving its principles and tenets practical application in daily life, by square conduct and upright actions, by rendering service t o mankind whenever and wherever possible, and by merging personal interests into the greater interests of common life.
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As Freemasons we made our decision when we pledged ourselves to the service of God, and Brotherhood. Let u s then keep to the higher levels, and discountenance selfishness, and all those things repugnant to reason and morality which disfigure society to-day. In building character, Freemasonry is rendering important service to the land we love, lor it Is scarcely possible to overestimate the value to the state of a life of constant, honourable, self-sacrificing labour for the good of others, because national and individual character are closely allied.
No Report on Correspondence. M.'. W.'. JAMES J. ESSON, Grand Master, Wellington.
R.'. W.'. H. A. LAMB, Grand Secretary, Auckland.
NORTH CAROLINA—1936. Lodges, 350; members, 27,448; net loss, 844. Redeigh, April 21, 1936. M.". W.'. CHARLES B . NEWCOMB, Grand Master. R.-. W.". ZEBULON V. S N I P E S , our Grand Representative,
was present. We note the Grand Master reports that in company with their Grand Secretary he attended the Annual Communications of the Grand Lodge of Delaware, Virginia and South Carolina. He does not, however, mention the official visits to the Lodges in his own jurisdiction. During his administration he made four important rulings. Item I referred to t h e sale of intoxicating liquors; II, sale of beer;
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i n , general rules and IV, the serving of ale, beer or intoxicating liquor in a Masonic Hall. Under the head of "Lecture Service" he had the following to say: Our Custodians and Grand Lecturers have been persistent in their efforts to preserve the exact phraseology of our ritual because any change of words tends directly to produce a corresponding change of sense. The sense, without ambiguity or uncertainty, must be preserved. The best way to preserve the sense is always to use the same words in giving it expression. The laws, regulations, usages, and customs of the Fraternity depend to considerable extent upon the ritual. If the ritual undergoes any change, no matter how slight, that affects its construction or alters the sense, or leaves it in doubt, there is a probability that gross inconsistencies, disorder, and palpable absurdities will be the result. I am well aware that no rule has been devised, and that we have no means to determine with unerring certainty or exactness the precise language that was used in olden times to narrate certain events or express certain ideas. We are dependent upon tradition, and tradition is dependent upon memory, and memory is defective. Yet, if an easy and natural construction of the ritual today necessitates conclusions which are not at variance with any of the ancient characteristics of the Institution, we may congratulate ourselves that the genius of Masonry resides among us and sheds the same light upon our altars which illumined the minds and hearts of our brethren of many centuries ago. No Report on Correspondence. M.'. W.'. J. GILES HUDSON, Grand Master, Salisbury. M.'. W.'. J O H N H . ANDERSON, Grand Secretary, Raleigh. J. EDWARD ALLEN, Correspondent, Warrenton. Next Annual, Raleigh, April 20, 1937.
NORTH DAKOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1936. Lodges, 126; members, 12,130; net loss, 487. Fargo, June 16, 1936. M.". W.". L E W I S K . THOMPSON, Grand Master. In recording the members of this Communication, the Grand Secretary first mentions t h a t no break has been caused by death during the year in the Grand Lodge line, but they suffered the loss of two of their most faithful and active members. Brothers ROBERT B . COX and EBEN GEORGE GUTHRIE.
The Grand Master states under the head of "Charter Members" t h a t there still survive two of their c h a r t e r m e m b e r s ^ Past^ Grand Master, JAMES MCDONALD, and Honorary P a s t Grand Master, LOUIS B . H A N N A . In referring to these Brethren the Grand Master had the following to s a y : Brother JAMES MCDONALD and Brother Louis B. HANNA, you were members of a group of Masons who met 47 years ago and laid the foundations for the Grand Lodge of North Dakota. We honor you here for the important work that you did. We honor you for your continued devotion to Masonry. We do not intend to forget. Our fraternity has remained a great, wholesome influence in the development of North Dakota, because you set the lamp of Masonic progress upon these prairies nearly a half century ago. The Grand Master was called upon during the year to deal with the question of lotteries and gambling devices. The writer
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was w^ell aw^are of the fact t h a t gambling devices were quite common back in the middle '70s, but supposed when Freemasonry came into that section of our country, all these pleasure devices were abolished; however, he dealt with the question in a very nice way. A Golden Jubilee was celebrated by three of their lodges, and Brother STOCKWELL w a s called upon to deliver an address. We doubt not that he did the subject justice. From the Report of the Grand Secretary, Brother STOCKWELL, we take pleasure in quoting the following: We have a past of which we may be reasonably proud but in these days it will not do to wrap the mantle of the achievements of other days about us and take things for granted. Renewed effort, renewed faith, renewed enthusiasm and still greater accomplishments. We give it as our well considered judgment that the Grand Lodge and our constituent lodges generally have made substantial progress, not so great as we had reason to hope for when we met last year but surely we have gone forward. True it is that some of our lodges are finding the going difficult but in some instances, at least, it is due to failure to realize that planning and leadership alone spell success and in a few cases the inefficiency of secretaries has resulted in financial distress. On the other hand we have seen many lodges that have had serious financial troubles, pull up, pay outstanding obligations and report cash balances in the treasury. In the Report on Correspondence prepared by Brother WALTER H. MURFIN, we find a nice review of our 1935 Proceedings. Brother MURFIN offers a little criticism concerning the brief Review submitted by the writer last year, and we are inclined to believe that he will have another opportunity of offering further criticism, once he sees the limited space used for this Report. M.'. W.'. WILLIAM H . HUTCHINSON, Grand Master, Wahpeton. M.". W.'. WALTER L . STOCKWELL, Grand Secretary, Fargo. M.'. W.'. WALTER H . MURFIN, Correspondent, Fargo.
Next Annual, Fargo, June 15, 1937.
NOVA SCOTIA—1936. Lodges, 84; members, 8,895; net loss, 184. Halifax, June 10, 1936. M.". W.'. M. M. GARDNER, Grand Master. R.'. W.'. JOHN G. MITCHELL, our Grand Representative, was present. We quote the following from the early part of the Grand Master's address which h a s reference to the death of their Sovereign, and the accession of King EDWARD VIII, the latter being a prominent member of the Craft. The Grand Master undoubtedly was one of the most ardent members in their jurisdiction, judging from the number of official visitations made during the year, as we note it required ten pages of the printed Proceedings to record them. The Grand Master offers the following three suggestions which we believe are worthy of being quoted in this Report : We all desire to see these losses made good, and I write to make three suggestions as to the way in which you and your Lodge can help. 1st—Go over the proceedings of Grand Lodge for the past ten years, and list all the members of your Lodge who have been suspended. You will find these names listed in the Proceedings under
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the head of "Suspended". Appoint a small special committee carefully selected to go over this list and approach those WHOSE MEMBERSHIP YOU CONSIDER SHOULD BE REGAINED. 2nd—Make a list of all your dimitted members for the past ten years. Some have withdrawn because of financial reasons which may have now past, others possibly because of some real or fancied grievance. It is your duty in every case to make an honest Masonic effort to secure their reaffiliation. Let the same committee take this also in hand at once. 3rd—In addition to these two possibilities, there are in practically every community a number of unaffiliated Masons. Approach them and persuade them to affiliate with your Lodge. B r o t h e r JAMES C. J O N E S p r e p a r e d t h e R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n dence, w h i c h included a r e v i e w of o u r 1935 P r o c e e d i n g s . M . ' . W . ' . N O R M A N T . AVARD, G r a n d M a s t e r , A m h e r s t . R.'. W . ' . J A M E S CLARENCE J O N E S , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y and Corre-
spondent, Halifax.
OHIO—1935. L o d g e s , 6 2 3 ; m e m b e r s , 177,092; n e t loss, 5,146. A k r o n , O c t o b e r 16, 1935. M . ' . W . ' . C A R L W . E L L E N W O O D , G r a n d Master. M.'. W.'. CHARLES L . MINOR, our Grand Representative, w a s present. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r in s u b m i t t i n g h i s A n n u a l R e p o r t , f i r s t r e f e r r e d t o t h e d e a t h of 2,765 of t h e i r m e m b e r s , w h i c h included one of t h e i r P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r s , M . ' . W . ' . M A T T H E W S M I T H . H e also r e f e r s t o t h e d e a t h of t h e i r G r a n d S e n i o r W a r d e n , R . ' . W . ' . ASA QUEEN.
D i s p e n s a t i o n s w e r e issued for t h e f o r m a t i o n of t w o l o d g e s d u r i n g h i s a d m i n i s t r a t i o n . T h i s s p e a k s well for t h e G r a n d J u r i s diction of Ohio. U n d e r t h e h e a d of " S u n r i s e M e e t i n g on J u l y 4 t h " , t h e G r a n d M a s t e r h a d t h e following t o s a y : Acting under Special Dispensation from the Grand Master, Center Lodge, No. 86, and Bloomfield Lodge, No. 422, convened at 5 A. M. on top of Buel's Hill, three miles south of Centerburg. A candidate was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason. This out-of-door meeting was one of the most inspiring of all the meetings which the Grand Master was privileged to attend during the year. Buel's Hill rises 150 feet above the surrounding country, on top of which is a sunken amphitheater capable of seating 2,000 or more persons. «
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Into this depression had been moved rocks to serve in the place of the conventional altar and other Lodge furniture. During the preceding night and through the progress of the meeting Brethren from these Lodges patrolled the hill. The touch of primitive Masonry said to have been practiced by our ancestors, and with the natural setting of this spot, could not help but impress the several hundred Masons present. The ritualistic work was well done by these Lodges. U n d e r t h e h e a d of " S h r i n e & G r o t t o " t h e G r a n d M a s t e r c a l l s a t t e n t i o n t o s o m e i n f r a c t i o n s on t h e l a w s of t h e G r a n d L o d g e . A m o n g t h e m he mentions t h a t t h e Shrine a n d Grotto held a circus on S u n d a y . R e f e r r i n g t o t h e a c t i o n of t h e s e t w o o r g a n i z a t i o n s
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predicating their membership on Cryptic Masonry, t h e Grand M a s t e r h a d t h e following t o s a y : Your present Grand Master has had many complaints concerning the violation of several of our Masonic laws by these organizations. I take the position that it would be much better in every way for these organizations to clean up from within, rather than to continue their violation of the laws of Symbolic Masonry and finally lead to the outlawing of these organizations by the Grand Lodge. W e a r e p l e a s e d t o n o t e t h a t a R e v i e w of o u r 1935 P r o c e e d i n g s is i n c l u d e d i n a splendid R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e p r e p a r e d b y P a s t Grand Master EARLE STEWART. M . ' . W . ' . ELMER R. ARN, G r a n d M a s t e r , D a y t o n . R . ' . W . ' . HARRY S. JOHNSON, G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , C i n c i n n a t i . M.". W . ' . EARLE S T E W A R T , C o r r e s p o n d e n t . N e x t A n n u a l , A k r o n , O c t o b e r 7, 1936.
OKLAHOMAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1936. L o d g e s , 4 3 5 ; m e m b e r s , 48,058; n e t loss, 720. P o n c a City, F e b r u a r y 1 1 , 1936. M . ' . W.". JOSEPH DROUOT, G r a n d M a s t e r . M . ' . W . ' . M A H L O N P . M A N V I L L E , oiir G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e , w a s present. A m o n g t h e distinguished visitors, w h o were accorded t h e u s u a l h o n o r s , w e r e M.". W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS, o u r G r a n d M a s ter, and M.'. W . ' . ELMER F . STRAIN, our Grand Secretary.
W e quote t h e following from t h e preface t o t h e G r a n d M a s ter's address: I have tried to bring to the attention of the Craft the duty that we, as Masons, owe to our Government, to our families, to Masonry and to each other in order to restore, or at least perpetuate, the high regard and esteem which rightfully belongs to Masonry, and to impress upon them the necessity of practicing out of the lodge room, what we have been taught in it; in fact, getting back to the ideals, the teachings, the tenets and the precepts of old fashioned Masonry. The G r a n d M a s t e r states t h a t during his administration he c o v e r e d a b o u t 30,000 mUes b y r a i l a n d a u t o m o b i l e i n c o n n e c t i o n w i t h h i s official d u t i e s . U n d e r t h e h e a d of "Necrologry" h e r e f e r s t o t h e p a s s i n g of M . ' . W.". W I L L I A M E . STUART, G r a n d T r e a s u r e r of t h e i r G r a n d Lodge. The G r a n d Lecturer submitted a very interesting report, and w e t a k e p l e a s u r e in q u o t i n g t h e following t h e r e f r o m : Many lodges over the state are not able to do their work, and some of them are even doing irregular work. Some of these lodges are not able to hold schools even if the Grand Lodge helps them to pay for same. I believe that if these conditions were investigated by the District Deputy Grand Masters of the districts in which such lodges are located, with the idea in mind that the right solution for this problem be found, and a report made to t h e Grand Master, such conditions might be remedied. B r o t h e r J . H . BRADLEY delivered a n i n t e r e s t i n g o r a t i o n . O n e of t h e m o s t i n t e r e s t i n g f e a t u r e s i n t h e s e P r o c e e d i n g s is a l i k e n e s s , a m e m o r i a l p a g e , a n d a b i o g r a p h i c a l s k e t c h of W I L L R O G E R S . I t is t o b e r e g r e t t e d t h a t t h i s b i o g r a p h y c a n n o t b e c a r r i e d
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in full in this report. We will, however, quote just one paragraph, which is an index to the interesting sketch which w a s prepared by WILLIAM SHELLEY ROGEKS: One could hardly say "Mister" ABRAHAM LINCOLN, or "Mister" GEORGE WASHINGTON, or "Mister" SOCRATES. Who could say "Mister" WILL ROGERS? To those of us who enjoyed the rare privilege of knowing and talking with him, he was simply and affectionately, WiLL-^We delighted in referring to htm as Oklahoma's most useful Citizen—America's Smiling Philosopher. But he belonged to the World; he was the World's Ambassador of Goodwill and Brotherly Love—the only title he ever bore—his name is a World Spiritual Concept, and to that world that loves him more than any other man, he is—^WILL ROGERS.
The
Report on Correspondence was again prepared b y
M.'. W.'. THOMAS CHAUNCEY HUMPHRY, and as usual, is up to t h e
standard. ceedings.
Included in this Report is a Review of our 1935 P r o -
M.'. W.'. JOHN L. STUART, Grand Master, Shattuck. M.'. W.". CLAUDE A. STURGEON, Grand Secretary, Guthrie. M.'. W . ' . THOMAS CHAUNCEY HUMPHRY, Correspondent, Hugo.
Next Annual, Guthrie, February 9, 1937.
OREGON—1936. Lodges, 172; members, 25,013; net loss, 853. Portland, J u n e 10, 1936. M.". W.'. H. W A Y N E STANARD, Grand Master. R.'. W.'. WALTER O . HAINES, our Grand Representative,
was present. The Grand Master's address is confined largely to local m a t ters, leaving but little for the writer to quote in this Review. Under the head of "Cornerstones laid and removed", among other things, the Grand Master had the following to s a y : Perhaps one of the most unique Masonic ceremonies ever performed in this state was held in Salem, July 31, 1935, at which time, at the request of the Governor of Oregon and the State Board of Control, with the assistance of other Grand Lodge Officers, I raised from the cornerstone of the State Capitol Building, which building was destroyed by fire on the evening of April 25, 1935, the casket containing 83 separate articles which had been placed in the cavern of the stone when laid. "The Trowel used in removing the mortar covering t.he ston^ on this occasion was the same as used by Most Worshipful Brother 'THOMAS MCFADDEN PATTON in spreading the same cement 62 years before. A s p l e n d i d o r a t i o n w a s delivered b y B r o t h e r A B T H U R B E R RIDGE. M.'. W.'. OTTO C . HAGMEIER prepared the usual Report on
Correspondence, which includes a splendid review of our 1936 Proceedings. Brother HAGMEIER is opposed to any limitation being
placed upon the space in the Proceedings, to be used by the Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, judging from the following concluding words in the Review^ of the Kansas Proceedings: Grand Secretary Emeritus, Grand Librarian and Foreign Correspondent, ALBERT K . WILSON, furnished the Review, as he states, in his short Foreword, without comments. Thus again we find in the interest of econ-
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omy the output of one of the best Masonic brains in Kansas is curtailed, throttled and shackled. In spite of the above mentioned policy, Oregon, 1935, EZRA M . WILSON, Grand Master, was accorded generous space, three pages of excerpts from the Grand Master's address being apportioned us. M.". W.'. R. FRANK PETERS, Grand Master, Hillsboro. R.". W.". D. RUFUS CHENEY, Grand Secretary, Portland. M.'. W . ' . OTTO C . HAGMEIER, Correspondent, Astoria. Next Annual, Portland, June 16, 1937.
PENNSYLVANIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1935. Lodges, 567; members, 188,829; net loss, 5,959. In opening these Proceedings we find w h a t seems to be a new picture of their historic and magnificent Masonic Temple. A Quarterly Communication was held in Philadelphia on December 4, 1935. R.'. W.'. OTTO R . H E I U G M A N , Grand Master. The Proceedings consisting of more t h a n two-hundred pages are confined almost wholly to financial tables, including t h a t referring to their Masonic Home. The Annual Communication, as usual, was held on December 27, 1935, with R.'. W.'. OTTO R . HEILIGMAN as Grand Master. Referring to the subject of taxes, we quote the following: I am also glad to report that a decision has been obtained from the United States Department of Federal Revenue that donors of gifts t o the Masonic Homes at Elizabethtown may claim credit as contributions to charity in connection with their income tax returns. It is somewhat anomalous that Grand Lodge is obliged to pay taxes on the Masonic Temple and on the real estate of the new Masonic Temple site, in view of the fact that this real estate is not owned for the purposes of profit, but is entirely devoted to the purposes of Fraternity, which are entirely charitable in character. T h e f o l l o w i n g is t a k e n f r o m t h e s u b j e c t of " E x t e r n a l G r o u p s of M a s o n s " : The attention of the Grand Master has been repeatedly called to practices by the members of these appendant organizations which are un-Masonic in character. Technically, this is beyond the control of the Grand Master and Grand Lodge, and for that reason it might be said that it is not our concern. These organizations are regarded by the public at large, however, as being Masonic, inasmuch as they are made up exclusively of Masons; and, as the public is not aware of the lack of control by Granij Lodge over these organizations, they rightly look to the proper Masonic authorities to correct these evils. Grand Lodge should not take the responsibility of supervising or regulating the ceremonies or the social or other activities of these unaffiliated bodies. In view of the fact, however, that these external groups have as a pre-requisite the existence of Masonic Degrees as a qualification for membership, we must insist that these organizations and their members do not violate the fundamental principles and practices of Freemasonry, and we must also insist that the individual conduct of their members shall be such that the good opinion and respect of the public at large shall not be destroyed thereby. Several Grand Masters have, b y suggestion, decision and edict, referred to these evils. This is a matter which must be seriously investigated by Grand Lodge in an official way and in the meantime individual Master
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Masons, who are members of these external groups and who indulge in conduct unbecoming a Mason, should be held to strict accountability. N o R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e . R . ' . W . ' . HAROLD N . R U S T , G r a n d M a s t e r , P h i l a d e l p h i a . R.'. W . ' . J O H N A . PERRY. Grand Secretary, Philadelphia. JESSE E . B . C U N N I N G H A M , Correspondent,
Philadelphia.
QUEBEC—1936. L o d g e s , 9 2 ; m e m b e r s , 14,456; n e t loss, 390. M o n t r e a l , F e b r u a r y 12, 1936. M.". W . ' . M A L C O L M A . C A M P B E L L ,
Grand Master. M.'. W . ' . EDWARD A. E V A N S , our Grand Representative, w a s present. R e f e r r i n g t o t h e d e a t h of H i s M a j e s t y K i n g GEORGE V, t h e following is a p a r t of t h e r e s o l u t i o n a d o p t e d by t h e G r a n d L o d g e : That in common with all the loyal subjects of His late Majesty wheresoever dispersed—the Freemasons of the Province of Quebec deeply deplore and mourn the death of His Gracious Majesty King GEORGE the Fifth—the greatest King of a kingly line—under whose beneficent sway prosperity and happiness have been the lot of his people. That the deepest sympathy of this Grand Lodge and of all tor whom they are privileged to speak, goes out from hearts overflowing with loyalty and emotion to the deeply bereaved widow of our departed King—Her Majesty the Queen Mother—His Majesty King EDWAED VIII—His Royal Highness the Duke of CONNAUGHT, Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of England, and to the other members of the Royal Family, for whose comfort, as well as for their temporal and eternal happiness, they will not cease to offer up their supplications to the Most High. U n d e r t h e h e a d of " P r o g r e s s " , w e find, a m o n g o t h e r i n t e r e s t ing matter, the following: The remarks which I made last year as to encouraging study, study groups and study leaders I w^ould emphasize once more. Fortunate indeed is the lodge which has the spirit of investigation and assimilation of the riches of Masonry. The ceremonies of the three degrees are as pictures or jewels in that they yield more and more as seen in different lights and from different angles, and it is the function of study and research to place the Mason in new relations to the beauties of the ceremonies: but it should never be forgotten that the ritual is a means to certain ends, and not an end in itself; and we should ever be alert to opportunities to present the great truths of Masonry in ways which will capture the imagination and deepen conviction. ^_. ._ _ _ . . „ ^ 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 P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r E D W A R D A . E V A N S . O u r P r o c e e d i n g s for 1935 r e c e i v e d a t tention a t his hands. M . ' . W . ' . J . D . McFADYEN, G r a n d M a s t e r , S t a n s t e a d . M.". W . ' . W . W . W I L L I A M S O N , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , M o n t r e a l . N e x t A n n u a l , M o n t r e a l , F e b r u a r y 10, 1937.
QUEENSLAND—1935. L o d g e s , 3 5 7 ; m e m b e r s , 19,259; n e t loss, 1,834. Special C o m m u n i c a t i o n , B r i s b a n e , J u l y 25, 1934. M.". W.". W. H. GREEN, Grand Master. O u r Grand Representative, R.'. W . ' . J A M E S C . ROBERTS, w a s
present.
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ISLAND.
February.
W e t a k e p l e a s u r e i n q u o t i n g t h e foUowing f r o m t h e G r a n d Master's address: Much of the strength of Freemasonry comes from the example which Masons set, or should set. In public and private life. We all know also, how much strength comes to us from practising those distinguishing characteristics of a Freemason's heart—benevolence and charity. Charity does, not consist solely of the mere giving of alms. It includes the entire service of doing good to others, in every way, and In thinking kindly, as well as in giving plenteously.' This Grand Lodge is playing its part. By the upkeep of the Aged Masons', Widows' and Orphans' Institution, by the help to distressed Masons, to widows and orphans, it Is carrying out this important duty. We can, however, never be satisfied or rest content. I t may be that we shall, with better times, be able, through our Lodges, to help the sons of Masons to complete their education at secondary schools or the University, with Masonic Scholarships. Before I left India, many of the Lodges made themselves responsible for such scholarships. We must never call a halt to our charitable efforts, for charity should know no bounds, save only those of prudence. Q u a r t e r l y C o m m u n i c a t i o n h e l d i n B r i s b a n e , J u n e 5, 1935. M.'. W.'. Sir LESLIE WILSON, Grand Master.
R . ' . W . ' . H . C. R E E V E , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y .
RHODE ISLAND—1936. L o d g e s , 4 3 ; m e m b e r s , 17,043; n e t loss, 419. T h e S e m i - a n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n w a s held a t P r o v i d e n c e , N o v e m b e r 18, 1935. M . ' . W . " . J A M E S A . T I L L I N G H A S T , G r a n d M a s ter. U n d e r t h e head of " W o r k o u t s i d e of t h e L o d g e " t h e G r a n d M a s t e r h a d t h e followmg t o s a y : Another element which might contribute to the lack of interest of certain members is perhaps an incomplete education, particularly in the practice of the virtues and obligations outside of the lodge. This incomplete education may lie either in the field of applied Masonry—visitations, charitable activities and other social contacts; or in the intellectual field, increased attention to which might make more clear the real beauties of Freemasonry. Annual
Communication
h e l d i n P r o v i d e n c e , M a y 18, 1936,
M . ' . W . ' . J A M E S A. T I L L I N G H A S T , G r a n d M a s t e r .
F r o m t h e subject of " S t r e n g t h " in t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s a d d r e s s w e a r e pleased t o q u o t e t h e f o l l o w i n g : The character of a candidate may be determined to a considerable extent through an earnest investigation. But heretofore it has been most difficult to gather data which might indicate the candidate's future interest in our purposes, for the reason, that our purposes were but meagerly known to the candidate and seldom, if ever, explained to him in advance of his petition. .Thus our selection of candidates has been most uncertain— the investigations have at best covered but half of the story—character— and the other half of t h e story—future interest of the petitioner—has never been learned. N o R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e . M . ' . W . ' . ALBERT K N I G H T , G r s m d M a s t e r , P r o v i d e n c e . R . ' . W . ' . HAROLD L . M C A U S L A N , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , P r o v i d e n c e .
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SASKATCHEWAN—1936. Lodges, 198; members, 12,859; net loss, 224. Saskatoon, June 17, 1936. M.'. W.". JOSEPH R . YORKE, Grand Master. R / . W.'. W. M. MAKTIN, our Grand Representative, w a s present. The Grand Master submits an interesting address from which we t a k e pleasure In quoting the following: Freemasonry, throughout the ages, has been a great steadying^agency in the affairs of men and nations. It has always advocated the highest ideals for the guidance of its initiates. It is therefore a great apostle of right living, charity, kindness, tolerance, and love. I t s beneficent results are obtained by good, clean thinking and acting, free from any form of radicalism. "The richest legacy that can come to any man is a good philosophy of life." We believe that Masonry teaches a good philosophy. A true life is not made up of a system of accidents or things that just happen. As civilization has advanced, we have learned that the finer things of life express themselves in laws which are dependable at all times. And we need not grope in darkness, for the Great Light which every Mason is bound to follow, will certainly lead us into fields of growth and usefulness. Freemasonry naturally stands for good citizenship and work. There is always work for the good citizen to do. The field of endeavour is boundless—in the church, school, community, province and nation. "Masonry is the sweetest flower which grows beside the pathway of man and even when trampled upon by the unthinking exudes a fragrant perfume which wafts over the world of humanity, exhilarating it to higher endeavours and loftier aspirations." The Report on Correspondence w a s prepared by R.'. W.'. W. M. MAHTIN, and contains a nice review of our 1935 and 1936 Proceedings. M.'. W.'. J. W. ESTEY, Grand Master, Saskatoon. M.'. W.". W. B. TATE, Grand Secretary, Reglna. Next Annual, Moose Jaw, June 16, 1937.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA—1936. Lodges, 155; members, 13,628; net loss, 214. Hfilf-yearly Communication, North Terrace, Adelaide, October 16, 1935. M.'. W.". JUSTICE JOHN MELLIS NAPIER, Grand Master. We regret to note the absence of our Grand Representative a t this Communication. _^ ^_ _ - -' W e quote from the Grand Master's r e m a r k s : When there were no Degrees to be worked the Worshipful Masters might naturally feel obliged to fill in the time in some way. They might feel that they ought to offer some entertainment for the Brethren, not realising that the dignified Ritual of the Craft—unadulterated and unadorned—was the only authorised expression of its aspirations and ideals. For that reason it was well to remember the danger that might lie in any attempt to make their Lodges attractive by any departure from the original scheme of Freemasonry. They should be careful not to lose that which was the spirit of the Craft. The subject of any lecture delivered in the Lodge should certainly be one of Masonic interest. They should guard against turning the Lodge into something like a literary society, and they should avoid any subject which had no bearing on the purpose for which the Lodge had assembled.
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DAKOTA.
February.
We r e g r e t to note the absence of a review of our Proceedings in the Report on Correspondence, and will hope for better luck next time.
SOUTH CAROLINA—1936. Lodges, 286; members, 17,056; net loss, 790. Columbia, March 11, 1936. M.'. W.'. JOSEPH E . HAKT, Grand Master, R.'. W.'. M. A. LANFORD, our Grand Representative, was present. We t a k e pleasure in quoting the following from the preface t o the Grand Master's a d d r e s s : We hear on all sides that we are living In perilous times, that uncertainty and doubt prevail everywhere, that new, and we might say curious, ideas attacking the very base of society and good government are being advanced. Admitting all this to be true, and there is no desire on my part to deny it, calm reflection and study make us realize that this is not the first time thait the world has been so upset nor do we believe that it will be the last. Did our forefathers not face conditions even worse than these Irt the period when our great nation was founded? Did they not face again in the terrible days following the close of the war between the States conditions infinitely worse than any we are called upon to face? They had faith in themselves first and were loyal to the institutions with which they were connected. I have been deeply impressed, my Brethren, with the apparent lack of faith each individual has in himself and in the institutions and activities of life with which he comes in daily contact. There is a spirit abroad in the land that .makes us want to say that our Brethren are not doing the right thing and therefore we won't even t r y to do those things which we know we should do. We all too weakly give up and seem to be content to drift along wherever the tide of events may carry us. This is indeed a time, my Brethren, when we need to take complete stock of ourselves, to renew, really and truly to renew, our faith in the Supreme Grand Master and humbly to go to him for the advice and strength t h a t He so freely gives and which we all so sorely need. If, my Brethren, we honestly take ourselves to pieces, see "what is wrong with me," not my brother, make up our minds to correct the faults and errors that we find, and find them we surely will, and then apply the principles we are taught a s Masons to our daily lives, a great day is ahead for our beloved fraternity. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother HENRY COLLINS, and we a r e grateful to him for a nice Review of our 1935 Proceedings. M.'. W . ' . JOSEPH E . HART, Grand Master, York. M.'. W . ' . O. FRANK HART, Grand Secretary, Columbia. HENRY COLLINS, Correspondent, Latta. Next Annual, Charleston, April 6, 1937.
SOUTH DAKOTA—1936. Lodges, 175; members, 16,048; net loss, 635. Huron, June 9, 1936. M.'. W.'. MARION E . CROCKETT, Grand Master. R.'. W.'. JAMES B . VAUGHN, our Grand Representative, was present. We t a k e pleasure in quoting t h e following from the Grand Master's address:
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Through those recent years juat experienced we have observed the activities of our Order grow weaker and weaker until the time was, when we became alarmed, not that the Great Fraternity would vanish, but how and when the cause would be removed. The World War had its ravages, and made great inroads into our Order, both in numbers and activities. Time passed; the gap widened, during those gloomy years, due to the absence of "Our Boys", who otherwise would have filled our Masonic ranks, until it seemed that the burden on those left at home to keep up the activities and interest of the Great Fraternity, were beyond endurance. The War closed, and still relief was not Immediate. A large number will never return; of those who did, there were many who for a time, did not readily adjust themselves seriously to the task of relieving their "Dads" in Masonry. Necessity, however, another of Nature's great factors, is now placing the duties on the younger men, whom we have been waiting for, and with their return to the vineyards have come others, their friends and "buddies", who after gaining admission have joined hands with all, and are definitely steering the wheels of fraternal progress into seas rich with Masonic activity.
Under the subject of "Ritualistic Proficiency" the Grand Master had the following to say: Realizing that the average young man that is raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason is a High School graduate, or better, and recognizing in him the thorough training he has had in memorizing, no time should be lost in placing such material in office and endeavor to secure as much "Ritualistic Proficiency" as possible from them in the first few years of their services. Under a special urge the average graduate from our High Schools will memorize our ritual in a single year. However, this should not be expected of him. Follow the simple rule of filling the Junior Stewards' place with these capable young men, and thereafter keep plenty of work for them to do; urge them to progress, and if they will not, take them out of the line, for they are not only a bad example for those to follow, but a hindrance to those whom they are working with. The bees do not permit the drones to remain in the hives and consume that which he did not produce, nor should a laggard, lounger or a listless idler be left in the official lines of "Ritualistic Proficiency" in our constituent lodges. M.". W.'. SAMUEL G . MORTIMER, Grand Master, Belle Fourche. R.'. W.'. WiLBERT D. SWAIN, Grand Secretary, Sioux Palls. M.'. W.'. GEORGE A . PETTIGREW, Grand Secretary Emeritus,
Sioux Falls. Next Annual, Aberdeen, June 8, 1937.
TASMANIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1936. Lodges, 33; members, 3,835; net gain, 43. Launceston, February 15, 1936. M.'. W.'. Brother His Excellency, Sir ERNEST CLARK, Grand Master.
We take pleasure in quoting the following few words from the Board of Benevolence: During the year, financial assistance has been granted to a total of 33 widows of deceased Masons, 27 Brethren, In addition to children of deceased Masons. Various sums have been voted, ranging from 5s. up to 243. weekly, in addition to Special Grants and payment of Funeral Expenses, where necessary. In each case the recipients have been most grateful for the timely help afforded them in their hour of need.
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In the Grand Master's address we find, among other things, t h e following interesting w o r d s : Perhaps I am even more touched by the many expressions of sympathy and goodwill which reached me during my prolonged illness, not only personally, b u t from many Lodges; and as I now learn from the reports of the Grand Inspectors, similar expressions were conveyed to them on many occasions when they visited the private Lodges. I regret that my illness, which evoked these expressions of sympathy, interfered in a considerable degree with the performance of my Masonic duties, both in Grand Lodge and in my own Lodge, though I am happy to think that, in spite of the disabilities of illness, I was able to carry out, with the able help of the Grand Lodge Officers, 17 Installation Ceremonies. If my health is spared, I hope to do better this year. M.'. W.'. Sir ERNEST CLARK, Grand Master. R.'. W.". W. H. STRUTT, Grand Secretary, Hobart.
TENNESSEEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1936. Lodges, 431; members, 37,677; net loss, 1,256. Nashville, J a n u a r y 29, 1936. M.'. W.'. MARTIN S M I T H ROBERTS, Grand Master. R.". W.". HALLUM W . GOODLOE, our Grand Representative, w a s present. We are pleased to learn t h a t the Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee near the Grand Lodge of Kansas, W.'. OSCAR A. BROWN, of McDonald, Kansas, w a s in attendance a t this Communication of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee. Brother BROWN is one of our very faithful attendants a t our Annual Communications, and is recognized as one of the outstanding brethren in the northwest p a r t of this jurisdiction. We a r e pleased t o quote the following from the preface of the Grand Master's address: The conditions in the world at large have reflected themselves in Masonry and as the world was making its kaleidoscopic changes we, I am afraid, became more or less cold, indifferent and apathetic. As adversity became more pronounced in the world, uncertainty and confusion became more prevalent in the craft and instead of placing new designs on our trestle board we attempted by old designs, which were not made to take care of the new conditions that existed, to build ourselves up and work out of our slough of despondency. Under the subject of "Appendant Organizations" the Grand Master, a m o n g other things, had the following to s a y : Here, as elsewhere throughout the country, there are many organizations whose membership is composed entirely of Masons, and they are accordingly regarded b y the public as purely and wholly Masonic. It is impossible in public opinion to separate or differentiate these organizations from Masonry, and for that reason we have a very definite responsibility not only to the public but to ourselves as well concerning them. It is quite true that little criticism can be made of the purpose for which these organizations were founded, for they present possibilities of both civic and moral service. It is also true that the vast majority of their membership are Masons securely imbued with high ideals, and if this vast majority wholly controlled and regulated the activity of the organization I think Masonry could feel very secure in the knowledge that nothing but good would emanate from them. However, it frequently happens that these organizations become discredited and Masonry severely hurt by irresponsible activities of a very small minority of their membership. It Is quite
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true that Masonry has nothing whatever to do or should not care to interfere in any way with the internal affairs of these organizations, b u t Masonry must insist that their m e m b e r s shall not violate the fundamentals of Masonry nor set at naught and disregard the principles inculcated In the degrees. It is also apparent to me that it is almost universally true that the membership of such clubs or appendant organizations must necessarily deprive their own Lodge, to which they owe supreme allegiance, of their services in order to render the service through the other organization. I do not believe that we, as Masons, have a right to withdraw our support from our own Lodge and render our fuller service through some other organization. M.". W.". J O H N T . PEELER, Past Grand Master, prepared the usual Report on Correspondence, which we note contains a review of our 1935 Proceedings. M.". W.'. W. ROY HOLLAND, Grand Master, Lexington. R.'. W.'. THOMAS'EARL Doss, Grand Secretary, Nashville. M.'. W.". JOHN T. PEELER, Correspondent, Himtingdon. Next Annual, Nashville, J a n u a r y 27, 1937.
TEXASâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1935. Lodges, 920; members, 105,144; net loss. 4.992. Waco, December 4, 1935. M.'. W.'. J O H N H . CROOKES, Grand Master. M.'. W.'. JEWEL P . LIGHTFOOT, our Grand Representative, was present. An address of w^elcome was extended t o the Grand Lodge by the Mayor of Waco, Brother JOSEPH W . HALE. F r o m his r e m a r k s we are pleased to quote the following: I say that the average citizen of Waco, the average citizen of Texas, the average citizen of the world today, needs in these times of confusion, when great changes are taking place in the social, political, economic and religious institutions here and abroad, when wars and rumors of wars are being heralded to the four comers of the earth, when democracies are giving way to dictatorships the world around, when no one seems to know with any degree of certainty whither our common humanity is going, I say that the average citizen needs to have his faith in the ultimate destiny of the race renewed; the average citizen needs to have his confidence in human nature strengthened; he needs to have the object lessons in t h e sublimity of the doctrines of equality and fraternity exemplified as you do here, and so I say that the people of Waco, not alone the Masons, but our citizenship generally, receive great inspiration and great benefit from your coming Into our midst. Brother C. S. CUSHING presents gavels made from a limb of the Masonic Charter Oak. In presenting these gavels Brother CUSHING had the following to s a y : I have had several honors bestowed upon me, considering my age, and some of them I considered as great honors, but I have never had any honor equal to the honor which was conferred on me by our Grand Master when he told me that he would use, or cause to be used, these gavels made from the old Masonic Charter Oak, under which, or near which, the first Masonic Lodge was held in Texas one hundred years ago. I thank you. (Applause). We find the follow^ing note just preceding the Grand Master's address which explains some of the Incidents in connection with this Commimication of the Grand Lodge:
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As the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Brother JOHN H . CBOOKEB, read the several references to the five different flags under which Texas Masonry has served during the past hundred years, a Brother costumed In the military uniform of the country and of the period referred to In each case entered from the ante-room bearing the flag mentioned, and stood at attention, with the flag furled. In the Grand East Immediately behind the Most Worshipful Grand Master, until each and all of the five flags were presented by the five brethren. U n d e r t h e "State of t h e Craft" he had t h e following to s a y : At the very outset, I was Impressed with the thought that Masonry In Texas needed an awakening to Its situation and possibilities,—the former in order to face squarely whatever discouraging realities had to be met,—and the latter in order to set to work the all but unlimited powers for good that lay almost dormant around us. Reviewing this past situation. It was at once apparent that we enjoyed a splendid background of service to humanity throughout the length and^ breadth of America. We had a fine heritage of having furnished largely the leadership out of which Texas independence had been conceived and achieved. The foundations had been laid here in Texas a century ago, and upon them Masonic leaders had guided the destinies of our State, had nurtured Its fundamental principles against attack from within and assault from without, and generally down through the years had aided largely in establishing and furthering the great institution of Freemasonry firmly in our midst. In spite of all this we had lost members consistently and progressively from 1929 down to date. We still had some nine hundred thirty odd Lodges with 110,000 members in good standing, but it was reasonably expected that further serious losses would continue. The cumulative effect of five hard years of depression had left their trace on the Craft, and still the end was not yet in sight. And far worse than all of the other discouraging features, there was apathy and drowsy indifference entrenched on the back of Texas Masonry like the old man of the sea. We lay almost prostrate In the "sloughs of despond." Lodges still met and read minutes and conferred a few degrees and brethren still said the parrot-like parts of Masonry,—sometimes "letter perfect." But It seemed that organized Masonry was no longer the same live virile force in the lives of mankind that it had once been—there was no longer the powerful central agency to send out to the Lodges and to their members the vital surge that inspired Masons with the will to do and dare. Rather it seemed that the "salt" had lost "its savor"—and -what in earlier years had been a mighty force for good, for truth, for justice, for peace and harmony and for stability and rugged character,^had of late become dull and insipid and no longer could be acclaimed as the great institution of power, prestige and honor that it once was.
The writer regfrets that space allotted to him for this Review will not permit of further quotations from this splendid journal. M.'. W.". W. M. FLY prepared the usual Report on Correspondence, and we find a splendid review of our 1935 Proceedings. Referring to the writer, which we believe of interest to our own readers, because it will give them some idea as to the feeling of those writing the Report on Correspondence in other jurisdictions, we quote the following: For same time the Grand Lodge, Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery have been employing the same clerical force in connection with their business and, Including the salaries of the Grand Secretary and Grand Secretary Emeritus, have each adopted the recommendation of their respective Councils of Administration whereby the Grand
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Lodge pays 72%, the Grand Chapter 15%, the Grand Council 3.5%, and the Grand Commandery 9.5% of all fixed budgets of expense. As a further measure of economy, all further expense incident to the writing of "a History of Freemasonry in Kansas" is for a season discontinued. In 1928, the beloved R.'. W.'. Brother ALBERT K . WILSON, after his service of more than 50 years in Grand Lodge, thirty-five as Grand Secretary, was then at the age of seventy elected Grand Secretary Emeritus, and by appointment has since been engaged in the writing of this History. To date he has produced, in addition to his other engagements, the writing of Correspondence Reviews, and one volume of the History of Capitular Masonry, of Cryptic Masonry, and of the Order of Christian Knighthood, two full volumes of the History of Freemasonry and yet as he says: "The surface of the History of Masonry in this jurisdiction has hardly been scratched." From what we have come to know of the superior ability and thorough conscientiousness of Brother WILSON, we confidently hope and predict that his valuable services in this connection will soon be reemployed. We are delighted to note that as Grand Secretary Emeritus he has an annual salary of $3,600.00 for life and that he is to continue his superior services as Foreign Correspondent. M.'. W.'. W. MARCUS WEATHERRED, Grand Master, Coleman. R.'. W.". WILLIAM B . PEARSON, Grand Secretary, Waco. M.'. W.'. W. M. FLY, Correspondent, Gonzales. Next Annual, Waco, December 2, 1936.
UTAHâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1936. Lodges, 26; members, 4,580; net loss, 84. Salt Lake City, J a n u a r y 21, 1936. M.'. W.'. DEE DAMON STOCKMAN, Grand Master. M.'. W.'. ARTHUR C . WHERRY, our Grand Representative, was present. The Grand Master consumes but four lines as a preface to his address. He lists a number of official visitations during his administration, assuring the brethren t h a t he was interested as the head of the Craft in the Grand Jurisdiction of Utah. Under "Necrology" the Grand Master refers to the death of P a s t Grand Master, FREDERICK CLEMENT SCHRAMM. M . ' . W.". Brother SCHRAMM w a s one of the active members, and we doubt not that he will be greatly missed in their Grand Lodge. Death also claimed their Grand Junior Warden, R.'. W.'. JOSEPH H A N S NELSON. Record is also made of the death of P a s t Grand Master, GILBERT B E N J A M I N PFOUTZ.
I t has been the custom heretofore t h a t the Grand Lodge hold a School of Instruction on the evening of the first day of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master this year, however, reports that he has changed the program, judging from the following: Our Code specifies that the Grand Lecturer shall hold a school of instruction on the evening of the first day's session of Grand Lodge unless otherwise ordered by the Grand Master. This year, in its stead, I have arranged for the presentation of a Masonic play, "John Brent", Grand Lodge standing the small expenses connected therewith. Bro. M. E. LIPMAN has kindly taken over the important position of Director and W.'. Bro. A. C. INMAN that of Organizer. Several members from each of the six Salt Lake Lodges form the cast. You realize, of course, that these busy men have spent many hours in preparation, and your thanks and mine go to all the Brethren participating, and to the many others who have helped in making this presentation possible.
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M.'. W.'. Brother S A M H E N B Y GOODWIN prepared the usual interesting Report on Correspondence including a review of our 1935 Proceedings. Commenting on the oration delivered before our Grand Lodge by Brother EDWARD M . BODDINGTON, he had the following to s a y : As often stated in these reviews during the last twenty and more years, we always look forward to the address of the Grand Orator of this Jurisdiction with the expectation of finding something ot value—interesting and worthy of a careful reading. This year the speaker addressed himself to the task of presenting "Our Heritage." We read this production with interest. We cannot help questioning the antiquity of our fraternity as set forth b y him, and which he regarded as "incontestably established." We may admire his venturesome spirit in dealing with the origin of the Craft, though we find ourselves unable to follow him in his theories. We marvel at the unqualified statement that the Giblemites "held the secrets of the Lodge and taught their children Masonry for a period of fifty-two years, during the captivity"; and we wonder if his use ot the terms "Mason" and "Masonry" in connections remote from anything we have been taught to regard as Masonry would not confuse and mislead his hearers; and we admit our inability to share the speaker's seeming partiality for McCoy, as a Masonic historian. Nevertheless, we found real pleasure in reading this address, chiefly because it presents a different point of view. Referring to the writer, he had the following to s a y : Grand Secretary Emeritus WILSON reported on work done on a History of Freemasonry in Kansas—manuscript of three volumes have been prepared and ready for the printer: two on the Grand Lodge and one volume on the York Rite Masonry, with much yet to be done. It seems a pity that financial conditions will not permit the publication of this work. M.'. W.', CHRISTIAN HENRY FISCHER, Grand Master, Salt Lake City. M.'. W.'. SAM HENRY GOODWIN, Grand Secretary, Salt Lake City. Next Annual, Sa.lt Lake City, J a n u a r y 19, 1937.
VERMONT—1936. Lodges, 103; members, 17,584; n e t loss, 403. Burlington, June 10, 1936. M.'. W.". J u m u s C. THOMAS, Grand Master. Our Grand Representative w a s not present. As the Grand Master's address consumes but little more than four pages, and deals wholly with a few local matters, we find nothing of general interest to quote in this report. The Grand Lecturer submitted an interesting report from which we quote the following: If these qualities of true Masonry, so evident at all of the District Meetings, are any criterion of the love of Vermont Masons for this great brotherhood of ours, this Grand Lodge may rest assured that those who have gone before, have, by their labor and wisdom, builded wisely and true; and if we of the present follow their leadership and faith, we need not fear for the future of our beloved fraternity. This, my brethren, is a most hopeful sign In these times when society is beset on all sides by subversive influences and political slavery. Let us hope then that the brethren of this Grand Jurisdiction will continue to cherish and exemplify to a profane world, these great principles upon which Masonry must forever rest.
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The Committee on Necrology submitted an interesting report. M . ' . W . ' . ARCHIE S. HARRIMAN, G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , p r e p a r e d t h e R e p o r t o n C o r r e s p o n d e n c e i n w h i c h w e find a nice r e v i e w of o u r 1935 P r o c e e d i n g s . M.". W . ' . W I L L I A M J . BALLOU, G r a n d M a s t e r , C h e s t e r . M . ' . W . ' . ARCHIE S. BLARRIMAN, G r a n d S e c r e t a r y a n d C o r r e s p o n d e n t , Burling^ton. N e x t A n n u a l , B u r l i n g t o n , J u n e 9, 1937.
VICTORIA—1935. Lodges, 497; members, 49,800; net loss, 811. The Quarterly Communication was held in Melbourne, March 20, 1935. M.'. W.". W. WARREN KERR, Grand Master. R.'. W.". RICHARD A . ROWE, our Grand Representative, was present. From the address of the retiring Grand Master, M.'. W.'. Brother KERR, we t a k e pleasure in quoting the following: I do not claim that this conception of the Design of Freemasonry Is complete or exhaustive; but—in my view—it is of supreme importance that we should, at times, clarify our thought on the subject by opening the windows of our mind to catch if only a fleeting vision of a wider horizon than that which may be limited by the confines of what we are apt to regard as the ordinary degree work of the Lodge. It is essential that we should correctly distinguish the means from the end, and to so interpret the letter as to reveal the spirit and the intent. I sometimes ask myself, as I am sure you do, wherein lie the source and secret of the Power of Freemasonry as we see and feel it exhibited and expressed in the moulding and perfecting of human character in the sweetening of social relationships and in the control and direction of life's energies and impulses? I venture to suggest that the source and secret of the Power of Freemasonry are to be found in the Spirit of Freemasonry, which is the Spirit of Brotherliness (the natural corollary of avowed belief in the Fatherhood of God); in the refining influence which is ever manifesting itself in the dignity and beauty of its ritual and ceremonial; in the harmony and unity of thought and purpose it engenders, and in the voluntary self-discipline it evokes in its adherents. I discover again a further source of the power of Freemasonry in the ethical standards it teaches and demands from its members. Unswerving loyalty to every obligation, and inflexible morality in every relation of life, constitute in themselves a veritable tower of strength and a perennial -source of encouragement, courage and inspiration. , . — „ Furthermore, I believe that in its practical Philanthropy is revealed still another source of the magnetic power which Freemasonry wields over the hearts and minds of men. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by their Grand Secretary, R.'. W.'. WILLIAM STEWART. I regret to note the a b sence of a review of our jurisdiction.
VIRGINIA—1936. Lodges, 347; members, 40,492; net loss, 1,395. Richmond, February 11, 1936. M.'. W.'. THOMAS W . HOOPER, Grand Master and our Grand Representative, was present. K a n s a s is to be congratulated in having so distinguished a Craftsman r e p resent them In the old jurisdiction of Virginia.
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W e t a k e p l e a s u r e in q u o t i n g t h e following f r o m t h e p r e f a c e to his address: "Full many a gem of purest ray serene The dark, unfathom'd caves of ocean bear; Full many a flower is bom to blush unseen. And waste Its sweetness on the desert air." There is many a Mason, officer or private, whose name does not appear large on the annals of men, but who does his share in making up the total of that influence which Masonry has always exerted and still exerts in the life of the country and in the life of the world. Who will say that, when the total is added up, the names of these men will not show as clearly in the foundation stone, as those of us who, by the kindness of their brethren, have been brought into some prominence. I salute these absent brethren. And I greet you, distinguished visitors and members of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, with the hope that our stay together may be pleasant and profitable, that brotherly love may prevail, and every moral and social virtue unite and cement us, as we recall past achievements, take stock of present abilities, and plan for future accomplishments. 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 o n M a s o n i c E d u c a t i o n a n d I n f o r m a t i o n w e quote t h e f o l l o w i n g : The chairman of t h e committee has spent most of his spare time for many months in writing the history of Freemasonry in Virginia, which has just been published by the Masonic Home Press. The profits of this book will go to the Masonic Home, and it is hoped that its publication will stimulate the brethren to a greater desire for a knowledge of Virginia Masonic lore. Much still remains to be done along this line. Your committee hopes, that the present book is only an earnest of what the future will bring forth. It is also planned to prepare a series of inexpensive booklets for general distribution on such subjects as: "How to Inform Oneself in Masonry", "Masonic Poems", "Highlights of Virginia Masonic History", "Five Hundred Questions on Virginia Masonry", and the like. However, the publication of these booklets has had to wait for the further study of these subjects on the part of the committee members. It is hoped that some of them will be ready for distribution during the coming year. B r o t h e r J A M E S M . C L I F T p r e p a r e d t h e u s u a l R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e in which w e find a n i c e R e v i e w of o u r 1935 P r o c e e d i n g s . M . ' . W . ' . LYNWOOD P . HARRELL, G r a n d M a s t e r , R o a n o k e . R.'. W . ' . JAMES M . CLIFT, G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , R i c h m o n d . N e x t A n n u a l , R i c h m o n d , F e b r u a r y 9, 1937.
WASHINGTONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1936. L o d g e s , 2 6 6 ; m e m b e r s , 41,010; n e t loss, 1,219. T a c o m a , J i m e 16, 1936. M . ' . W.". W A L T E R H . S T E F F E Y , G r a n d Master. R.'. W.'. WALTER J. THOMPSON, our Grand Representative, w a s present. W e q u o t e t h e f o l l o w i n g f e w w o r d s 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 u n d e r t h e h e a d of " D i s t r i c t D e p u t y S y s t e m " : The District Deputy system has been the medium through which the Grand Master has been able to keep in closer touch with the Lodges. It has afforded, through the leadership of the deputy, the opportunity for groups of Lodges in each district to meet together and enjoy the fraternal spirit so evident in such gatherings. It has given the thirty districts in the jurisdiction Individual leadership; it has not only given many brethem
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opportunity for service, but has brought to light many capable brothers who have been an inspiration to the Lodges under their supervision. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r w a s r e q u e s t e d t o r e n d e r a r u l i n g on t h e q u e s t i o n of liquor, a n d w e n o t e t h a t i n o r d e r t o c o v e r t h e w h o l e q u e s t i o n i t r e q u i r e d t e n r u l i n g s . J u d g i n g f r o m t h e following, t h e question m i g h t be raised a s t o whether this w a s n o t carrying t h e joke too f a r : A Lodge received a petition from a man who is employed by a wholesale fruit and grocery company as foreman. This company sells beer. Inasmuch as it passes through his hands in the regular course of his duties, I ruled that he was not eligible to petition. T h r o u g h t h e R e p o r t of t h e C o m m i t t e e o n J u r i s p r u d e n c e , t h e G r a n d L o d g e h a s decided t o give fifty y e a r b u t t o n s t o a l l m e m b e r s w h o have maintained their membership in some lodge for a t least fifty y e a r s . A splendid report w a s submitted b y t h e Grand Historian, B r o t h e r R E G I N A L D M . GREER. W r i t e r s h a v e a t t e m p t e d t o w r i t e a H i s t o r y of F r e e m a s o n r y c o v e r i n g a l l G r a n d J u r i s d i c t i o n s , a n d s o f a r a s t h e w r i t e r h a s b e e n a b l e t o o b s e r v e , n o o n e of t h e m i s a b s o lutely dependable. T h e subject is too large t o b e covered except t h r o u g h t h e i n d i v i d u a l G r a n d L o d g e s . T h e w r i t e r f u r t h e r is of t h e I^IQ^-^/^
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for a t l e a s t fifty y e a r s before b e i n g p u b l i s h e d . T h i s r e m a r k g i v e s o p p o r t u n i t y f o r a c o m e - b a c k f r o m s o m e of m y g o o d b r o t h e r c o r r e spondents. The Report on Correspondence w a s prepared b y P a s t Grand Master, WALTER F . MEIER. Our Proceedings
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p a r t of h i s splendid K e p o r t . Referring t o t h e oration delivered b y B r o t h e r H E N R Y J. A L L E N a t o u r l a s t A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n , B r o t h e r M E I E R h a s t h e following to say: Bro. HENRY J. ALLEN, Grand Orator, gave an address that, in the main, was good. However, we doubt the advisability of following his advice, when he says: "I hope that the Grand Lodge, before it adjourns this week, will appoint a permanent committee to study social security legislation. The unfortunate world is full of examples of the efforts that have been made. Some of the established plans, both in and outside of the United States, for relief and security, are rich in effective lessons. Chambers of Commerce, political committees, congressional committees, and administrators are studying the problem. I t is in the category of our great faith. Let us likewise study it." While as individual Masons, we ought to be interested in "social security legislation," the subject is too much of a political one to be made a study by a Grand Lodge committee. The fact that "Chambers of Commerce, political committees, congressional committees, and administrators are studying the problem," ought to be a pretty good reason why the Masonic institution should keep from being embroiled in so highly controversial a .matter. W e q u o t e t h e above, n o t only a s a m a t t e r of I n f o r m a t i o n t o o u r r e a d e r s , b u t t o e m p h a s i z e t h e i m p o r t a n c e of r e m a i n i n g s t e a d f a s t t o t h e t r u e p r i n c i p l e s of F r e e m a s o n r y , a n d n o t a l l o w i n g polit i c s t o e n t e r i t s p o r t a l s . T h e r e f e r e n c e t o "social s e c u r i t y " w a s
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noted by a number of our prominent members in the Grand Liodge, and especially by several of our P a s t Grand Masters, but no one seemed disposed to call the attention of the Grand Lodge to that portion of the oration, and therefore, it was published in its entirety in our Proceedings, thereby giving opportunity for criticism on the p a r t of the w r i t e r s of correspondence in other Grand J u r i s dictions. M.'. W . ' . R A L P H E . T I E J E , Grand Master, Cheney. M.'. W.'. HORACE W. TYLEM, Grand Secretary, Tacoma. Next Annual, Spokane, J u n e 15, 1937.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA—1936. Lodges, 143; members, 9,229; net gain, 215. Annual Communication, Perth, May 28, 1936. M.'. W.'. FRED A. MCMULLEN, Grand Master. R.". W.'. SAMUEL C . SEINOR, our Grand Representative, was present. Referring to "Masonic Publications" the Grand Master had the following t o s a y : There are two Masonic magazines published in this State. The competitive rivalry between them does not appear to be good for the Craft. Criticism of the proceedings of Grand Lodge while subjudlce, and insidious advertisement of particular brethren as candidates for elective offices in Grand Lodge, are Masonlcally reprehensible features. I t may be that in the not far distant future Grand Lodge may deem it advisable—if not Indeed necessary—to publish its own official organ. Under the head of w h a t the Grand Master terms "Valedictory" he had the following few words to offer: During all my Masonic life—of nearly 45 years—I have enjoyed great happiness In Freemasonry and at no time more than during the past three years. For all your brotherly kindnesses, courtesy, and sweet fellowship I give you my sincere heartfelt thanks. Your trust is restored to you pure and unsullied as I received it. Vale. The usual Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother J A M E S W . E . ARCHDEACON, and we are pleased to quote the following from the preface to his r e p o r t : PUBLIC INSTAIUTIONS.—The Public Installation fad still occupies the Masonic stage In a number of United States Jurisdictions. Sometimes a lodge will " h o g " (U.S. term) the entire publicity for itself. Occasionally two, three, four, and even five lodges will hold what is euphemistically termed a Joint public Installation, and thereby share the "sweetness of the uses of advertlsament," which Is an American paraphrase of a Shakesperlanlsm. On other occasions, one or more lodges (males) will unite itself in the bonds of holy and spectacular advertising with an equal number of Eastern Star chapters (females), by holding a joint public installation, thereby furnishing the opportunity to afterwards sit down, and over coffee and doughnuts purr with unalloyed satisfaction. Of course. Grand Masterly dispensations are necessary to authorise these stunts, and there are some Grand Masters who are pro-stunt, and others anti-stunt. Among the "antis" are those who refuse and also oppose. Some mildly deprecate. Others point out that public installations are harmless, In fact, the apologists convey the impression that the public installation is quite a good little thing, in a clean dress, spotless white pinafore, with its shoes nicely
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blackened, hair tidy, and nails as they ought to be, and does nothing that a well-brought-up public installation ought not to do. But even the apologists appreciate the publicity. Surely, publicity stunts are unworthy of an organisation which can let its light so shine before men that they may see its good works and glorify their Father Who is in heaven. THAT BLESSED WOED "AUTOMATIC."—Many
persons, at some time or
other in their lives, have either heard or read of the delightful old lady who proposed to derive comfort from "that blessed word, Mesopotamia." Similarly, there are Masons who are prone to either comfort themselves or solve their difficulties with "that blessed word 'Automatic'." It seems to "came as a boon and a blessing to men," like the (at one time) greatly advertised "Pickwick, the Owl, and the Waverly Pen." By certain of the body Masonic it is cherished as a veritable Balm of Gilead. Consequently, it is proposed in certain United States circles to annoint the lodge that has a brother in arrears with dues with this healing balm, Automatic, by making twelve months in arrears involve immediate automatic suspension. No letter of demand, no request to appear before lodge, no motion to suspend —I had almost added, "no cards, no flowers." He is automatically suspended. It will be remembered that the famous JOHN GILPIN rode with a bottle on each side of the saddle, the second, his poet tells us, being "to keep the balance true." And the supporters of automatical action provide a second bottle. Therefore, the moment the ayenbite of inwyt—by which our Anglo-Saxon forbears meant conscience—stirs the delinquent, and he pays up, his suspension is automatically removed, he is automatically restored, and his lodge, which autom,atically knew him not, may automatically know him again, if he automatically decides to automatically attend. It is all vastly simple. Whether it will cure delinquency—I ha'e ma doots.
Referring to the cooperation of our Grand Lodge, Chapter, Council and Commandery Brother ARCHDEACON offered the follow-
ing comment as to their condition apropos to the subject, and certainly it is very timely and good: Reading this excellent system of co-operative effort turned my thoughts to the English-speaking peoples of the world, and what might be done for civilisation generally, if the same spirit of co-operation existed between them. A Virginian Mason once told me h e believed that some day the two great English-speaking Christian countries—the British Empire and the United States—would be found working together in mutual trust and confidence for the peace of the world. "When that takes place," he added, "the effect will be irresistible." Possibly, but with the great testing time we are passing through, only eight weeks before Christmas, the advent of world-peace seems a long, long way off.
While our space is limited, yet we believe the following will be of some interest to our readers: Who has not heard of that inventive and tyrannical old-time ruler PROCRUSTES?—he who designed an iron bed and also a rule 'that all who slept in it must be adapted to its length. If the unfortunate were too long, his legs were cut to standard; if he was too short, his legs were stretched. And all this regardless of torture, pain, and indignity. The Kansas budget committee invented a Procrustean series of victims out of by-laws, in presenting its budget. "Wherever there is a conflict between these appropriations and the by-laws," said the committee, "we recommend that the by-laws be amended to conform to the amount appropriated." And Grand Lodge answered and said, "Yea."
M.'. W.'. FRED A. MCMULLEN, Grand Master. R.'. W.'. A. E. JENSEN, Grand Secretary, Perth.
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WEST VIRGINIA—1935. Lodges, 165; members, 30,697; net loss, 333. Williamson, October 16, 1935. M.'. W.'. LAWSON D . WILLIS, Grand Master. R.'. W.'. PARE H . LORENTZ, our Grand Representa-
tive, was present. In presenting his annual address the Grand Master, among other things, offered the following under "Condition of the Craft", showing t h a t the Grand Master was in close touch with affairs in his Jurisdiction: Throughout the Jurisdiction indications have been noticed that some of the Lodges, particularly in the smaller communities, are not in the best of condition—not only financially, but by reason of lack of interest and general Masonic spirit. There is no reason for the belief that little hope for improvement can be held out to some of them. Such a Lodge should give careful thought to effecting consolidation with another Lodge similarly situated, to the end that by such consolidation a better Lodge, able to carry on as a useful Masonic unit, could take the place of weaker and inefficient organizations. Then, too, exception must be made to some of our Lodges which are burdened with building projects, the obligations in respect to which are in default by reason of non-payment of assessments, interest, or principal. The demoralizing influence of debt was never more obvious than in the disintegration of some of our Lodges. The ruinous effects of these ill-fated ventures extend beyond the Lodges and individuals immediately involved, to the whole fraternity. The obligations were contracted in the name of Masonry, were sold upon the faith of the purchaser in the integrity and soundness of Masonic undertakings, and default in their payment casts upon the fraternity the stigma which necessarily attaches to failure to meet; any obligation. 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 s u b j e c t of " M a s o n i c E d u c a tion" : When we consider the subject of "Masonic Education" there comes at once to our mind what SAMUEL L . CLEMENS said about the "weather"— "everybody is talking about it, but no one is doing anything about it." This, however, is not quite true. Even though we have never inaugurated any system of instruction, as has been doiie in some other Grand Jurisdictions, and as we hope to do some day, yet very considerable progress is being made along these lines from year to year. We have reason to believe that more good books and magazines on Masonry are being read by our brethren today than ever before. In Masonic addresses we observe .more practical wisdom and less eulogy than heretofore. Although our philosophy to a certain degree must of necessity partake of the mystical, yet on the whole it should be practical. Only a small percentage of our membership is interested In Masonic knowledge other than the ritual. Hence it is easier to get an appropriation for banquets than for books. What we need is some method whereby the candidate while he is receiving his degrees may be taught the rudiments of the history, symbolism. Jurisprudence and customs of the fraternity. This may be an incentive to further inquiry and result in the making of a Masonic scholar. We cannot urge the Lodges too strongly to encourage Masonic knowledge by providing a few good books each year. We hope that at some time in the not too distant future a survey may be made to ascertain what facilities are available for Masonic education in our Jurisdiction. In the meantime we would encourage our brethren who have t h e opportunity, to enrich their minds with Masonic knowledge so that they may diffuse the same and make us all wiser, better and happier.
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Brother L E W I S N . TAVENNER prepared the Report on Corre-
spondence, and has included with his report a review of our 1935 Proceedings. M.'. W.'. WILSON H . S . W H I T E , Grand Master, Shepherdstown. M.". W.'. GEORGE S . LAIDLEY, Grand Secretary, Charleston.
WISCONSINâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1936. Lodges, 312; m e m b e r s , 54,436; n e t loss, 1,887. Madison, June 9, 1936; M.'. W.". ROBERT O . JASPERSON, Grand Master. R.". W.'. CHARLES W . H E I D E M A N N , our Grand R e p r e s e n t a tive, w a s present. The first order of business w a s that of bringing in the U n i t e d S t a t e s colors b y a guard of honor. W e quote the following from the preface t o the Grand M a s t e r ' s address: I have been disturbed by the tendency of the seemingly endless number of organizations which have attached themselves to the Craft, to r e sort to catchpenny devices to raise money. I believe Freemasonry must either curb these parasitical bodies or completely shake them off, and let them go their own way if they can. Many of them clamor for sustenance from the Fraternity, yet resent any interference with their practices. viewed with positive alarm the multiplication of mushroom bodies, all clamoring for recognition and for an opportunity to meet in our halls. To all such requests I have turned a deaf ear, even when they have come from some of my best friends. When the per capita tax of this Grand Lodge, which amounts to about three cents a week, is regarded as too great, I suspect it is frequently due to the fact that brethren who want to belong to everything that comes along find their total of fraternal dues a real burden. Often their activities are in the appendages and the foundation of it all is neglected. It is not surprising then that it is hard to pay dues in a body with so little claim upon a brother's time as the Blue Lodge. In my opinion the time is rapidly approaching, it not already here, when the good old ship must go Into dry dock and have the barnacles scraped off without regard for the feelings of those who are so zealous in their support of such societies. Some of these societies are occupying our sacred temples as guests, yet when they are requested to observe certain proprieties, we meet with Insolence. We would fiercely resent invasion of our homes by strangers, yet we tolerate the use of our temples by societies that are foreign to Freemasonry.'They occupy our stations; use our altairs; pry" into prepa.ra:tion rooms and in other ways abuse the privileges granted them. I trust I may live to see the day when our temples shall be closed to all who are not Masons, when we may perhaps recapture something of that awe which we once felt when we first found ourselves within the hallowed precincts of our Masonic Lodge.
In view of the magnificent donation to the Masonic Home, we quote the following from the Grand Master's address concerning the death of Brother WILLARD A. VAN B R U N T : Thousands of his old neighbors and friends, besides a generous representation of the Masonic fraternity, attended the services. Brother VAN BRtJNT's generosity in giving the land upon which our Masonic Home a t Dousman was erected and his gift of an endowment fund of $200,000.00 were evidences of his true Masonic spirit and set him apart as one whose
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Masonry was not mere words or platitudes, but something to be lived and lived by. I have asked Brother WEILEH to prepare a suitable memorial for Brother VAN BRUNT to be included in the proceedings of this communication of the Grand Lodge.
P a s t Grand Master, F r a n k Jenks, prepared the usual Report on Correspondence. Kaxisas for 1935 received courteous treatment at his hands. M.'. W . ' . KARL BRAASCH, Grand Master, Sheboygan. M.'. W . ' . WILLIAM F . WEILER, Grand Secretary, Milwaukee. M.'. W . ' . FRANK JENKS, Correspondent, Madison.
Next Annual, Madison, June 8, 1937.
WYOMINGâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1936. Lodges, 48; members, 7,806; net loss, 78. Sheridan, August 24, 1936. M.'. W . ' . W. J. HAGANS, Grand
Master. The Proceedings contain a group likeness of Past Grand Masters attending this Communication of the Grand Lodge. We note there were fourteen in this list. The Grand Master's address is unusually short, and contains only a very few^ local matters of no special interest of a general nature, and therefore, we have nothing to quote for the information of our readers. From t h e Report of the Custodian of the Work, R.'. W.'. JOSEPH M. LOWNDES, we take pleasure in quoting the following: Many Masons agree that the ritual is the foundation of Masonic teaching and it, with t h e Holy Bible, should be the rule and guide to follow in our daily lives. ^Would it not be wonderful if each one of us believed that way, lived that way and the lessons taught entered our lives so that each day it influenced all our actions for good? Brethren, we should do this. If we do not take these teachings to heart, we have learned in vain. Let us remember that there are four great moral duties inculcated in our work. They are God, our Country, our neighbor and ourselves. Let us here and now renew our obligations and covenant with each other, that from now on, we will refrain from using words that would lead others to think we were blaspheming our Greater. Let us do everything we can to further the interests of our community, our state and our country. Let us be kind, sympathetic and helpful by exemplifying the spirit of Masonry, the spirit of doing for others. Let us be true to ourselves, keep to the higher levels, and discountenance selfishness and all those things inconsistent to reason and morality which mar many lives today.
The Report on Correspondence, prepared by Brother JOSEPH
M. LOWNDES, contains a nice, b u t somewhat brief review of our 1936 Proceedings. He, like most other reviewers calls attention to the fact t h a t the writer's report one year ago w a s somewhat brief on account of the limited space a t his disposal. M.'. W . ' . HENRY G. WATSON, Grand Master, Cheyenne. R.'. W.'. JOSEPH M. LOWNDES, Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Casper. Next Annual, Cheyenne, August 23, 1937.
PROCEEDINGS O F THE
M.-.W.-.GRAND LODGE OF
ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF
KANSAS. EIGHTY-SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, HELD I N THE CITY O F TOPEKA, KANSAS, February 16 and 17, A. D. 1938, A. L. 5938.
VOLUME XXIV, PART 2.
M.'. W.'. HENRY S. BuziCK, JR., Grand Master, Sylvan Grove. M.'. W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN, Grand Secretary, Topeka.
1938.
CHARLEY B . ERSKINE, GRAND MASTER,
February 18, 1937, to February 17,1938.
GRAND OFFICERS FOR 1938. M.'. W.'. HENRY S . BUZICK, J R Grandmaster Sylvan Grove. R.'. W.". CLAUD F. YOUNG Deputy Grand Master P'ort Scott. R.'. W.'. ARTHUR H. STRICKLAND...Grond Senior Warden K a n s a s City. R.". W.'. ROSCOE E. PETERSON Grand Junior Warden Xiarned. M.'. W.'. B E N S . PAULEN Grand Treasurer Ji'redonia. M.'. W.'. ELMER F. STRAIN Grand Secretary Topeka. R.'. W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON Grand Secretary Bmerittts.Topeka. Bro. ALBERT NOAH SMITH Grand Chaplain Salina. W.'. CLINE C. CURTISS Grand Senior Deacon Colby. W.'. LEO N. GiSH Grand Junior Deacon lola.. W.'. THEODORE P . PERRY Grand Marshal .Coffeyville. W.'. LAURENCE 0. STANLEY Grand Sword Bearer .Wallace. W.". STOY E . WARE Grand Senior Steward Sylvan Grove. W.'. ALBERT J. CLYDESDALE Grand Junior Steward Lenora. W.'. HOMER T. HARDEN Grand Pursuivant Wichita. W.". LAUREN DALE RIGG
Grand Tyler
Leon.
PLACE OF MEETING—1939. The Eighty-third Annual Communication of The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas will be held in the city of Wichita, Kansas, beginning a t 9:00 o'clock A. M. on Wednesday, the 15th, and concluding on Thursday, the 16th day of February, A. D. 1939, A. L. 5939.
T H E CRIT—WICHITA
PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
M.\ W.-. GRAND LODGE —OF— A. F . & A. M. OF KANSAS.
EIGHTY-SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
ToPEKA, KANSAS, February 16,1938. The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas assembled in Annual Communication in the Masonic Temple in the City of Topeka, Kansas, Wednesday, the 16th day of February, A. D. 1938, A. L. 5938, at 9:00 o'clock A. M. GRAND OFFICERS PRESENT. M.'. W.'. CHAHLEY B. ERSKiNE.... Grand Master Cimarron. R.'. W.'. HENRY S . BUZICK, J R Deputy Grand Master Sylvan Grove. R.'. W.". CLAUD F . YOUNG Grand Senior Warden Fort Scott. R,.'. W.'. ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND Grand Junior Warden Kansas City; M.'. W.". B E N S . PAULEN Grand Treasurer Fredonia. M.'. W.'. EiiMER F . STRAIN Grand Secretary Topeka. R.'. W.'. ALBERT K. WILSON Grand Secretary Emeritus..Topeka,. Bro. WILLIAM C. TBMPLETON Grawd Chaplain Emporia. W.'. ROSCOE E. PETERSON Grand Senior Deacon Lamed. W.'. DORIS M. RALSTON Grand Junior Deacon Lincoln. W.'. D. CLARKE KELLY. Grand Marshal Kansas City. W.". RALPH A. F ^ Y .as Grand Sword Bearer .'. Ensign. W.'. REUBEN SHERWOOD Grand Senior Steward Cimarron. W.'. CHARLES W . WILLIAMS..Grand Junior Steward Fort Scott. W.'. HOMER T . HARDEN Grand Pursuivant .Wichita. W.'. LAUREN DALE RIGG
Grand Tyler
Leon.
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OF THE
February,
OPENING. 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 prayer by Brother WILLIAM C . TEMPLETON, Grand Chaplain. The M.'. W.'. Grand Master extended an invitation to all Master Masons in good standing to visit during the Annual Communication. M.'. W.'. CHARLEY B . ERSKINE, with unanimous consent, ordered the Grand Secretary to wire M.'. W.'. Brothers THOMAS G . FITCH and THOMAS L . BOND the sincere regrets of the Grand Lodge that they were detained by illness, and extending sympathy and best wishes. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
Grand Representatives present were introduced and a fraternal welcome was extended by R.'. W.'. HENRY S. BuziCK, J R . W . " . G U C K FOCKELE responded on behalf of the Grand Jurisdictions represented. COMMITTEES.
On order of the M.'. W.'. Grand Master, the roll of standing committees was called, and absentees were noted. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.
The following representatives from other Grand Jurisdictions were introduced, and the usual courtesies extended: M.'. W.'. WILLIAM A. ROBERTSON, Grand Master, and W.". HENRY W . CARSON, Grand Tyler of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska, and R.'. W.'. CHARLES W . HEIDEMANN, oiir Grand Representative near the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin.
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
W.'. TOM STAUTH, 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 reports the following members and representatives present and entitled t o seats in this Grand Lodge: GRAND OFFICERS. M.'. W.'. CHARLEY B. ERSKINE R.'. W.'. HENRY S . BUZICK, J R R . ' . W . ' . CLAUD F . Y O U N G R.'. W.'. ARTHUR H. STRICKLAND M.'. W.'. BRN .«!. P4TIT.EN M.*. W.". ELMER F . STRAIN R.'. W.'. ALBERT K. WILSON
Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden. Grand Treasurer. Grand Secretary. Grand Secretary Emeritus.
Bro. WILLIAM C . TEMFLETON
Grand Chaplain.
W.'. ROSCOE E . PETERSON W.'. DORIS M . RALSTON
Grand Senior Deacon. Grand Junior Deacon.
W.'. D. CLARKE KELLY
Grand Marshal.
W.'. RALPH A. PRY W.'. REUBEN SHERWOOD W.'. CHARLES W . WILLIAMS
as Grand Sword Bearer. Grand Senior Steward. Grand Junior Steward.
W.'. HOMER T . HARDEN
Grand Pursuivsint.
W.'. LAUREN DALE RIGG
Grand Tyler.
SUB-OFFICERS.
Bro. ALBERT NOAH S M I T H
Grand Orator.
W.'. K E N N E T H N . POMEROY
Assistant Grand Secretary.
Bro. LEON L . COUSLAND
Official Stenographer.
Bro. JOSEPH L . KIRK
Assistant Grand Tyler.
W.'. HARVEY O . DAVIS
Lecturer.
W.'. STANFORD M. SMART
Liecturer.
W.'. CHARLES A. W E L L S
Lecturer.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF
THE
February,
PAST GRAND MASTERS.
Year o / Service. 1911
M.". W . ' . ALEXANDB2J A . SHARP M.*. w . ' . W M . EASTON H U T C H I S O N
1912
M.'. W.'. W I L L I A M L . BURDICK
1915
M . ' . W . ' . BEN
S.
PAULEN
M.". W . ' . R I C H A R D E .
1921
BIRD
1923
M.". W . ' . ELMER F . S T R A I N
1924
M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES A . nU)UCKS
1925
M.". W . ' . JOHN W . N E I L S O N
1926
M.". W . " . CHARLES N . FOWLER
1927
M . ' . W . ' . FERRIS M. H I L L
1928
M.". W.". GEORGE F . BEEZLEY
1929
M.". W.". JAY B . K I R K
1930
M . ' . W . ' . J. FORREST A Y R E S M . ' . W . ' . JOHN M . K I N K E L
1931 1932
M.". W . ' . GEORGE O. FOSTER
1933
M . ' . W . " . OTTO R . SOUDERS M . ' . W . ' . JAMES H . W E N D O R F F
1935 1936
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. District
District
No.
No.
WILBUR C . MARKLEY
37
ROBERT L . D I E T Z A . L E W I S OSWALD
40 41
PAUL R. WUNSCH CLARENCE E . JONES
42 43
ROY M . GREEN ASA T. HOGE ROY O. EVANS EARL L . LYON RICE L.ARDNER DIO D . DAILY
1 3 5 8 S 10
HARRY V. K N A P P
44
R A L P H A. P A T T E R S O N W A L T E R A. H O Y
ii 12
GEORGE M . B Y A L ORVAL D . E V A N S
47 48
JOHN H . P A R K E R ! CLARENCE A . HUBBARD
13 15
MERRiTT Y A L E JOSEPH B . K U S K A
51 54
56
HARVEY G . LOWRANCE
16
HARRY E . CROSSWHITE
THEODORE p . PERRY ALBERT W . WARD EDWARD J . CAMP FLOYD S. ECORD
18 19 21 23
GLEN
RALPH
J. K E N N E D Y
GEORGE H . R A I L S B A C K V. ROYAL VERGADES
24
25 2G
HARRY L . BURNETT
29
JOHN W . K U C H E R A
30
H A L L Y H . RECTOR
31
J O H N R . LOUDEN LLOYD H . R U P P E N T H A L
32 33
FRED M . PUTTROFF
35
DOUGLAS S. N E W E L L
36
A.
GILBERT
57
ARLEY D. B U R T
59
W I L L I A M C . HARDING J O H N F . HOLSHOUSER CLINTON LONG W I L L I A M E . LEDBETTER J O H N E . YORK VERNE E . DYATT RAYMOND R . NEISWENDER W I L L I A M R . LOGAN JOHN R. CUMMINGS J A M E S H . TRICE RODNEY E . ROSE
60 61 62 63 64 71 72 73 74 75 76
1937-38.
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LODGE
OF
KANSAS.
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GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
Alabama Alberta Arizona Arkansas British Columbia California Canada Chile Colorado Connecticut Cuba Delaware District of Columbia Ecuador England Florida Georgia Guatemala Honduras Idaho Illinois Indiana Ireland Kentucky Louisiana Maine Manitoba Maryland Massachusetts Mexico (York G.". L.".) Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Montana Nevada New Brunswick New Jersey New Mexico New South Wales New York North Carolina Oklahoma Oregon Panama
M.'. W. . J O H N M . K I N K E L . W. . LEO N . G I S H . W. ' . E L L I S P I N K . W. . HARVEY G . LOWRANCE. W. •. J O H N A . HETZEL. M.'. W. W M . EASTON HUTCHISON. M.".W.'' . GEORGE O . FOSTER. W.'•. CHARLES W . WILLIAMS. W.'' . LAUREN DALE RIGG. W. •. CLARENCE R . A T E N . W. •. ROY H . CLOSSEN. W. ". ELMER S. NANCE. M.'. W. •. FERRIS M . H I L L . M.'. W.' . JAY B. K I R K . R.". W. . ALBERT K . WILSON. M.". W. . RICHARD E . BIRD. W.' . GLICK FOCKELE. W.' GEORGE A . BLAKESLEE. W. . F R A N K D . SPERRY. W.' . TOM STAUTH. M.'. W.- . CHARLES N . FOWLER. M.'. W.' . ELMER F . STRAIN. R . ' . W.' . HENRY S . BUZICK, J R . W.' . ROBERT H . MONTGOMERY. W." . HOMER T . HARDEN. M.'. W.'. CHARLEY B . E R S K I N E . W.' . B . HAROLD GROFF. R . ' . W.' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND. M.'. W.' . WILLIAM L . BURDICK. R . ' . W.". ALBERT K . WILSON. M.'. W.' . J. FORREST AYRES. W.V. K E N N E T H N . POMEROY. W.'., GEORGE HARMAN. R . ' . W.' . RoscoE E. PETERSON. W.' . F R A N K M . YEOMAN. W.',. HARRY E. PEACH. W.' . GUY W . BROWN. W.'.. JAMES S . PATRICK. W.',. E. G L E N N ROBISON. M.". W.' . GEORGE F . BEEZLEY. W.' . R. NELSON LONG. W." . DAVID A . N Y W A L L . W.' . WALTER A . HOY. W.' . JAMES E . PORTER.
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Philippine IslEinds Prince Edward Island Puerto Rico Quebec Rhode Island Saskatchewan Scotland South Australia South Carolina South Dakota Tasmania Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Victoria Virginia Washingfton W e s t Virgfinia Wisconsin
OF THE
February,
W.' ROY G. S H E A E E K . W.' . MARION M. MnJiEK. W."' . L E W I S M . S C H R A D E R . W.' HARRY D. E V A N S . W." FRED N . R A Y M O N D . W.' . J A M B S H . T R I C E . W." . HARVEY o . D A V I S . W.' . R I C H A R D W . E V A N S . M.\ W.' . O T T O R . SOUDERS. M . ' . W.". C H A R L E S A . L O U C K S . M.'. W.'. B E N S. PAULEN. W : ' , OSCAR A . B R O W N . R . " . W." . CLAUD F . Y O U N G . W / . HAYNE A. D E R M I D . W.' JOSEPH E . MCMULLEN. W . ' . CLARENCE M . CROSBY. W . '. B A R L U S ROMSTEDT. W . ' ,. S T A N F O R D M . S M A R T . M . ' . W . . JOHN W . N E I L S O N . M . ' . W . ' JAMES H . WENDORFF.
PAST MASTERS. FRED T . NYE
No. 2
RICHARD R . FLECK
3
HARRY Y O R K HOLMES W . H A V I L A N D
3 3
ALBERT J . K R I G HERBERT W . BATCHELOB.. N A T H A N B . THOMPSON.... HOMER C . ANDERSON
3
SCOTT E . K E L S E Y
GEORGE A . B L A K E S L E E
5
FRANCIS M . WOODFORD....
5
DAVID P A S S O N
6
GEORGE E . SEYBOLD ULYSSES U . SHOAF WALTER J . TEAT JOE M . CASEBIER
JAMES
E . PORTER
A R T H U R E . HUDDLESTON WILLIAM H . QUAKENBUSH FRED N . RAYMOND DAVID M . H O R K M A N S R A Y M O N D C . ABRAHAMS.. GEORGE W . C A S S E L L F R A N K C . DIEFENDORF
6 6 6 6 6 8 10
FRED H U F F M A N
10
DANIEL REILLY WARREN E . AKERS ALBERT L . SHORT J O H N G . B A U M , JK
10 10 10 10
ORVAL E . M O O N
12
HARRY E . PEACH M E R R I L L G . STOVER
12 12
FRED H . R E T S C H L A G
12
BRICK P . DAVIS E M A N U E L KRUG
14 15
HARRY W . R E H K O P F FRED A . R E H K O P F
F . CLYDE MILLS BLANTON F . M E S S I C K . ARTHUR L . T H O M A S
ALFARD P . BOLEY BERT W . KRAFF IRVIN E . LEWIS HALE B . B L A I R BARLUS ROMSTEDT
PAUL R . G A R R I S O N W Y A T T E . HAYES.; B E N J A M I N F . MURRAY GEORGE M . K L U S M I R E GEORGE H A R M A N MARION M . MILLER GLICK FOCKELE
N o . 16
16 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 19 19 20 21 26 27
1937-38.
GRAND LODGE OF
KANSAS.
N o . 32 32 W E R N E R G . O P P E R M A N . . . . 38 JAMES-ALLEN LEWIS E . MCLAIN 38 ROBERT C . CALDWELL 38 HAROLD F . S M I T H LDDA E . K E N D A L L D. EDWARD TAYLOR 39 HAROLD C . H U R S T L E O S . LARGE 40 CHARLES H . BOOTH 44 C H A R L E S W . GARRISON.... RAY B . RAMSEY 49 LOUIS T . RUMSEY W I L L I A M C . SCHWARTZ.... 50 LLOYD J . COCHRAN G R I E R M . SCOTT 50 EDWARD C . KASSEBAUM.. J O H N I. BRANDENBURGBR 50 LELAND A . HOWELL ALBERT F . H A B T W I C H 51 CORNELIUS B . BURGE 51 C H A R L E S A . GARDINER.... ALTON E . KILLION 51 CHESTER E . J o s s LEOPOLD A . FARMER 51 IVOR E . D A V I S HOMER M . SPENCER 51 HUGH B . MCGRATH EWIN L. F A L K N E R 51 S H E R M A N T . BOUKASSA.. JAMES R . NUTTLE 51 FRANK W . MILLS ROY G . SHEARER 51 E D O . SCHOONOVER FRED W . S M I T H 51 F R A N K C . MCCONNELL.. CHARLES M . U L S H EDGAR D . M A Y 51 iiONTi; J . SWEBT. 51 XV. j^Lu\.i-^ \jrx±\i\iJ., GEORGE M . A S H F O R D GEORGE L . B R A N T I N G H A M 51 STUART S . YOUNG K E N N E T H CLARK 51 GORDON B . G R E E N 52 GROVER C . U R B A N S K Y 56 ROY H . C L O S S E N V E R N O N T . NICHOLSON.... A R T H U R L . SEVERANCE.... CHARLES E . KELLY 56 J O H N E . GILLETT 60 RICHARD H . C R A V E N S WALTER E . WILSON P A S H A B . LEIVY 61 L E W I S S . GECKELEB 62 WALTER D . MILLER J A M E S M . JACOBY 62 JOSEPH H . COFFMAN 62 ELLIS F I N K FREDERICK A. V I N C E N T . . . . 63 CHARLES L . HADLEY ELMER S. N A N C E 63 A A R O N E . STOVALL GLENN E . WILLIAMS WILLIAM R . ICE. 63 ROBERT H . MONTGOMERY.. 64 R A L P H E . SMALL PAUL E . N E W T O N EDWARD F . L A N E A L L E N W . REED 66 MYLES F . PEMBER RALPH H . BADGER 70 WILLIAM A. MCCANTS.... FRANK A . PIXLEY 75 C H A R L E S A. BAIRD 77 ARTHUR A . M A R T I N LEROY A . W E Y H OPHER L . ENGLE 79 R o s s G. SWENSON 80 CHARLES HERRICK WILLIAM F . SHEA OTTO H . R O M M E L 85 WILLIAM B . ECKLEY CARL G . S A W I N 85 CHARLES R . LUSK HORACE M . RICHARDS 86 BENJAMIN F . H U L L 86 CHARLES S . MCGINNESS.. ODIE L . BATEMAN EUGENE M. TYLER 87 CHARLES L . ASHCRAFT.... 88 CLINTON E. CRAIG 88 M A R C E L V, V I G N E R O N HARRY D. E V A N S ALBERT C . SLUSSER 88 JAMES C. E P L E Y 88 WILLIAM E . JENKINS RALPH V. HOPKINS
ZOLO A . EMERSON CARL H . MOORE DONLEY U . BtniTNETT LEO N . GiSH...
211 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 91 91 91 91 91 92 92 95 97 97 98 99 99 99 99 102 102 102 102 104 104 107 107 110 110 111 114 116 117 117 119 128 129 129 133 133 133 137 140 141 141 141 141
PROCEEDINGS
212 CHARLES F . HUTTON
No.
142
JOHN A. H E T Z E L
142
WILLIAM S. DIX IRA E . S E W E L L
142 143
FRANK W . B U T L E R
144
JOHN H . SCHNELL GUY W . BROWN R A L P H P. BEATTY AUGUST W . SCHONEMAN..
144 145 146 147
CULVER D. YETTER
148
PERRY E . MILLER C H A R L E S B . ROBERTSON.... WALTER A . SHUCK W I L L I A M J . STRAYER
150 150 158 158
JOHN B . R U L E
158
WERNER
B.
LEVIN
158
LESLIE W . L O N G
158
C H A R L E S P . BRADING GEORGE A . M C K I N N E Y W I L L I A M STANTON, J R RICHARD E . THOES ELMER O. BROWN R E N E A. B O U R G A I N GEORGE G . H U L T Q V I S T EDWARD M . SIMPSON JAMES S. MCCORMICK L E W I S M . SCHRADER N E W T O N C . BRACKEN
158 158 158 161 162 171 172 176 178 179 184
IRWIN c . M C D O W E L L
184
J O H N A. W I L S O N J O H N A. R U M M E L GEORGE W . S U G G S JESSE R . BENDER A L V A J. B O G U E CARL D . BOWER H E N R Y A . MEIBERGEN J O H N R . HAUSCHILDT IRVING L . LINDSAY CLARENCE R . A T E N TOM STAUTH CLARENCE G . NEVINS HIRAM ALLEN CHARLES C . KERNS DEAN S. SMITH B. HAROLD GROFF S A M U E L ALEXANDER GEORGE W . B A I N T E R H U G H M . NICHOLS JAMES NELSON SIDNEY S. JANES W I L L I A M C . CABTLIDGE.... A L A N V . DOUGHERTY
185 186 193 194 195 199 204 205 212 222 222 222 224 225 225 225 225 225 225 225 225 225 225
OF THE
February,
VICTOR S . BOUTWELL N o . 225 GEORGE F . R E E S 225 F R A N K S. CRANE 225 ALFRED M . W H I T E 225 W I L L I A M A . HARSHBARGER 225
ELMER J . C R A S K LOUIS R. VESPER HOMER B . FINK FRANK M. Y E O M A N MANLEY B . M A T S O N
225 225 225 230 242
E. L E E KEMPER GEORGE W . S M I T H KEMPTON P . MCFARLAND JESSE F . PYLE A D A M SCOTT CHARLES R . MAWDSLEY.... LESLIE L . HULL ANDREW G. SMALL R U F U S S . CRAVENS ALVA L . SWEARINGEN F R A N K P . STRICKLAND.... J A M E S H . CLEAVER WALTER E . KEEF ROBERT G . M A R K E L L J O H N R . MASSIER BENJAMIN F . DUNKIN...
246 247 247 256 257 265 265 269 272 272 272 292 294 297 297 303
GiFFORD M . B O O T H
303
JOHN E . ELLISS GEORGE M . J O H N S T O N CLINE C . CURTISS
305 305 306
FRED M . T H O M P S O N
307
W I L L I A M E . HAGGARD W I L L I A M A. WEIKAMP.... EDWARD T . M A N N I N G JAMES S. PATRICK E. G L E N ROBISON
307 311 311 312 314
FRED GOYETTE
315
J O S E P H H . CONARD ALPHA H . BENNETT PETER H . HYBSKMANN.... CLARENCE G . MERCER L E O J. SCHISLER
316 316 320 321 321
HOWARD L. SETTLE
322
ROY M . MAUZEY GEORGE J O N E S
327 329
DAVID A . N Y W A L L
336
J A M E S M . OGDEN 337 HOWELL T . REES 340 HUBERT W . FBOMAN 345 C L A R E N C E E . K A L L E N B E R G E R 345 R. N E L S O N L O N G 348 C H A R L E S A. S M I T H 356
GRAND LODGE OF
1937-38. LEWIS G . GIPPLE
N o . 357
STOY E . WARE
359
JOHN F . W I G G I N S KEEVER E . W H A R T O N DANIEL A . Z I M M E R M A N . . LEE C. C H R I S T E N S O N WILLIAM D . KENDALL JOSEPH COWAN SAMXJEL G. W I L E S FLOYD K I M M E L ELLIS T . BARKER ANDREW E . Y A L E OSCAR A . B R O W N J O H N F . HOWARD FRANK W . B R O W N ALFRED c . B U C K CLARK S A W Y E R WILEY R. GAINES GEORGE A . S T E P H E N S O N . . GLENN C. MCCOMB HARRIS F . STEWART
361 363 363 363 365 369 371 373 376 381 383 383 383 383 383 383 385 391 395
KANSAS.
213
ARTHUR D . SEL\'ES N o . 395 WILLIAM M . FIRESTONE.. 402 ALBERT Y E N K E Y 402 J U N I U S H . FOLTZ 402 C L A R E N C E M . CROSBY 404 JAMBS E . UPLINGER 404 J O E MOROZZO 408 J O H N MOROZZO 408 JAMES W . PLUMMEK 415 DALE STARK 415 CHARLES J. B L I S S 415 WILLIAM H . H . GRINTER.. 415 GARFIELD L . S H I R L E Y 415 JAMES PAUL 417 EMERSON B . WELLS 420 HENRY H . BURNS 421 H A Y N E A. DERMID 433 CLYDE S . S H E L L E Y 433 WILLIAM H . MYERS 440 W I L L I A M H . ROBB 442 ARTHUR R. F I N L E Y 444
LODGE R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S . Smithton
No.
1.—THEODORE
O . T H O M A S , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W .
and
J. W . Leavenworth No. 2.—MILTON H . SNOOK, S. W . ; F R E D M . P A T T O N , J . W .
M.; JOHN
Wyandotte No. s.—RALPH S. MOURNING, S. W . ; B R E W S T E R M . T R U I T T , J . W .
M . ; LYLE
Washington
No.
5.—AUGUSTUS
L.
PREHN,
L . BRODDLE,
W . S E N G , M . ; T H O M A S E . GARVEY,
S. W . ; L A VERNE E . STUCKER, J . W . Lawrence No. 6.—GUY H . P H I L L I P S , M . ; HAROLD M . H O U K , S . W . ; H . HERBERT TULLER, J. W. Union No. 7.—EDWARD C . VERBEKE, M . ; W E S L E Y J. B R O W N , f o r S. W . ; J A M E S E . A D A M S , J . W . Rising
Sun
No.
8.—HARRY
E . SEELYE, M . , p r o x y for
proxy
S. W .
and
J. W . Acacia No. 9.—FORREST L . N O L L , M . ; B E N J A M I N P . B A K E R , S . W . ; RICHARD B . STEVENS, J. W.
King
Solomon
No. 10.—FRANK
J.
KILLILAY,
ScHRiMPF, S. W . ; A U G U S T E . S C H W A N Z , J . Emporia No. 12.—CHARLES J. MOHLER, S. w . ; F R A N C I S E . M Y E R S , J . W .
Great Bend No. 15.—XOTHARIE S. W . a n d J . W .
M . ; WALTER
H.
w.
M . ; FRED
R.
GRIFFITH,
L . WEISENBERGER, M . , proxy for
214
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Lafayette No. 16.—HARRY SKLAR, M . ; ALBERT J. KRIG, proxy for S. W.; ESICIL A. HOKE, J. W. Topeka
No. 17.—GEORGE E . COATS, M . ; HAROU* E . KELLER, S . W . ;
JAMES W. CLARK, J. W. Ottawa No. 18.—CLIFFORD O . BELL, M . ; HENRY E . NEWFILL, S.. W . ; ROY A . PAUL, J . W. Olathe
No.
19.—^MAYNARD E . MATHERS, M . ; ARTHUR R . POWERS,
S. W.; FREDERICK W. SONGER, J. W. Valley Falls No. 21.—BERTON
A. SHERMER, M . ; GUY A. SCHMITT,
S. W.; F O U N T M . HURST, J. W .
Palmyra
No. 23.—EARL T . BLACK, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Osage Valley No. 2^-—LYLE and J. W. Longton No. 26.—MARION J. W.
W . CHAMBERS, proxy for M., S. W. M . MILLER, proxy for M., S. W. and
Neosho No. 27.—LEWIS
K . MORROW, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Arcana No. 31.—JOHN
N . CASE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Auburn No. 32.—L. ALLEN WHITTEN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Havensville No. sif.—DALE W . RICHARDSON, M . ; WALTER C . R I C H ARDSON, proxy for S. W.; F R A N K C . TULEY, proxy for J. W.
Hiawatha
No. 35.—ELMER EvANS, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W.
lola No. 38.—RAY R . HALE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Seneca No. 39.—NED C . MATHEWS, proxy for M. De Soto
No. ^0.—LEO S. LARGE, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Holton No. It2.—ORVIS C . BLOSSOM, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Delphian No. 44.^—FRANK F . JACKSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Xenia
No.
^ 7 . ^ R U S S E L L G . DAVIS, proxy for M.; LAURENCE E .
HEYWOOD, proxy for S. W.; CALDWELL DAVIS, JR., J . W . Nine Mile No. ^9.—ERNEST
W . WENDAL, proxy for M.
Lake No. 50.—DAN VIERGEVER, M . ; VERNON F . FRITZ, S . W . ; CLYDE L. SHIDELER, J . W . Orient No. 51.—NORMAN R. W H I T N E Y , S. W.; C. BRYAN ROWLEY, J. w . Pottawatomie
No. 52.—ALFRED
M . ; CALVIN
E . BARRY,
T . REZAC, M . ; F R A N K A. ALLEN,
proxy for S. W.; P H I L I P D . KNISLEY, proxy for J. W.
1937-38.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
215
Spring Hill No. 56.—^WILLIAM H . GRIFFITH, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. La Cygne No. 61.-—HOWARD L . CLARKE, M . ; CHARLES C . MODESITT,
S. W.; LOWELL E. SMITH, J. W .
Ridgeway No. 62.—CHARLES A. DEARDORFF, M . , proxy for J. W.; HOWARD R. LONG, S. W. Adams
No. 63.—GUY
C . JONES, M . , proxy for J. W.; MELVIN E .
HEFLIN, S. W. Wathena No. 6^.—H. DEAN TAYLOR, M . , proxy for J. W.; L A W RENCE G. MClNTYRE, S. W.
Burlington No. 66.—EDWIN J. W.
H . S H I N N , M . , proxy for S. W. and
Frankfort No. 67.—ALLEN P . HARTMAN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Hiram No. 68.—THOMAS R. TREADWAY, S . W . , proxy for M.; W I L LIAM A. HARRIER, J R . , J. w .
Chetopa No. is.—JAMBS Mystic
±i. KEEDY, M . , proxy tor K. W. a n a J. w .
Tie No. 74.—HOWARD
L . POWERS, M . ; HERMAN W . RICE,
proxy for S. W.; E D W I N C . MCCRAY, proxy for J. W.
Wamego No. 75.—JAMES MANSFIELD, M-., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Erie No. 76.—ELVIN D. LAMB, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Delta No. 77.—JAMES H . TRICE, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Corinthian No. 79.—WAYNE C . BROOKSHER, M . ; MORRIS T . GARDNER, S. W.; HAROLD L . SNODDY, J. W.
Zeredetha
No. 80.—WILLIAM
New Albany J. W.
H . WARD, M .
No. Si.:,—JOHN W . FULLER, proxy for M., S. W. and
Sutton No. SS.-^GALYN E . DEAN, M.,-proxy-for S.-W. and J. W Sunflower
No. 86.—LANDON
M . SWAFFORD, M . ; H . ALBERT MILLER,
S. W.; CHARLES E . DAVIDSON, J . W .
Mankato No. 87.—EUGENE M . TYLER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Eureka No. 88.—JAY F . WiNSLOW, S. W., proxy for M. and J. W. Golden Rule No. 90.—FRANK E. BRADY, M . ; J . GLEN DAVIS, S . W . ; K E I T H M . RAMSEY, J. W .
Marysville
No. 91.—WALTER W. ASHBAUGH, M.; ALBERT F . HART-
WICH, proxy f o r S . W.; WILLIAM C . SCHWARTZ, proxy for J. W.
Devon No. 92.—GEORGE T. FARMER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
216
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February.
Girard No. 93.—GEORGE F. BEEZLEY, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Harmony
No. 94.—HENRY C . TRALLE, M . ; EARL P . CASEY, S . W . ;
ROBERT F . RILEY, J. W. Constellation No. 95.—CHARLES H . CARPENTER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Delaware No. 96.—-NOAH M. HOUCHIN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Patmos
No. 97.—WESTON
P . AYRES, M . ; LLOYD R . H U N T , S . W . ;
ROBERT W. MANION, proxy for J. W. Benevolent J. W.
No. 98.—J. HENRY GILES, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Wichita No. 99.—LEONARD A. WALCHER, M . ; F R A N K L . HUXTABLE, S. W.; JOSEPH L . KIRK, proxy for J. W.
Prudence No. 100..—REUBEN S. W.
C . COOPER, J. W., proxy for M. and
Keystone No. 102.—GROVER C . MAHLEY, M . ; LYLE IRVINE, S . W . ; THOMAS W . HIGGINSON, J. w .
Frontier No. lOJi.—EDWIN J. W.
L . GRANGER, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Solomon City No. 105.—ROBERT S. W. and J . W. Fidelity No. 106.—RALPH
D . KIRKPATRICK, M . , proxy for
L . MILLER, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Fortitude No. 107.—JAMES J. W.
M . JACOBY, proxy for M., S. W. and
Winfield No. 110.—WALTER W . CUNNINGHAM, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Blue Valley No. 112.—JOEL M. CHAFFEE, proxy for M. and J. W.; LEO L . GEORGE, proxy for s. W. St. Johns No. lis.—CLIFFORD
C . ANDERSON, M . , proxy for J. W.;
CHARLEY LAMAN, S . W .
Advance No. II4.—OSCAR W. BRUINGTON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Muscotah No. 116.—RAY J. KING, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Parsons No. 117.—HOMER A. CHISHOLM, M . ; J O H N B . MARKHAM, S. W.; D. EARL MINTON, proxy for J. W.
Cherokee No. 119.—WINFIELD and S. W.
A. CLUGSTON, J. W., proxy for M.
Halcyon No. 120.—RALPH GARD, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W.
1937-38.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
217
Clifton No. 122.—ALBERT C. BLOOM, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Republic No. 123.—ALBERT ANDERSON, S. W., proxy for M. and J. W. Cawker City No. 125.—JAMES and J. W. Meridian No. 126.—IRVIN
H . HOUGHTON, S . W . , proxy for M.
L . LYONS, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Munden No. 128.—CLARENCE J. W. Belleville No. 129.—JOHN J. W.
E . STALEY, M., proxy for S. W. and
H . FULCOMER, M., proxy for S. W. and
Carson No. 132.—FLOYD R . VAUGHN, M . ; W . HERMAN COX, S . W . ; LUTHER L . HORTON, J . W .
Crescent No. 133.—AMOS F . GILLILAND, M . , proxy for J. W.; W I L LIAM E. EVANS, S . W .
Clay Center No. 13Jf.—V. ROYAL VERGADES, proxy for M., S. W. — — 'S
T
TTT
Cherryvale No. 137.—ROBERT M. SHAW, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Reno No. iifO.—THOMAS J. W.
L . THOMPSON, M., proxy for S. W. and
Signal No. lJ,i.—EDGAK C . CLOVER, M . , proxy for J. W.; CHARLES D. RiCKART, S. W. Newton No. H2.—HARVEY OLD LEWIS, J. W.
GEABHART, M . ; C. FRED ICE, S . W . ; HAR-
Minneapolis No. US.—FRANK G. CROMLEY, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Crilead No. m.—WILLIAM J. W.
L . VARNUM, S . W . , proxy for M. and
Mt. Vernon No. 1^5.—HARMON J. W. Ellsworth No. 1^6.—JAMES J. W. Centre No. H7.—EMORY J. W.
GUARD, M., proxy for S. W. and
D . ROWLAND, M . , proxy for S. W. and HAWBECKER, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Thayer No. 1J,9.—HARRY POWNALL, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Wellington No. 150.—BERNARD L . PYLES, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. Liebo No. 152.—GARY F . ROBINSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
218
PROCEEDINGS
OF TBE
February.
lAncoln No. iS^.—LOUIS M. HENDRICKSON, M . , proxy for J. W.; ALBERT A. MCINTOSH, S. W. Hope No. 155.—CLARENCE J. W.
E . THOMPSON, proxy for M., S. W. and
Haven No. 157.—CHARLES J. W.
D . FULCHER, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Active No. 158.—HAZEN T . SHAEFFER, M . ; HAROLD E . MARTIN, S. W.; HARRY A . GORRELL, J. W .
Alma No. 161.—JERRY B . FIELDS, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Sabetha No. 162.—ELMER J. HAROLD, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Atwood No. I6ii.—FOREST J. W.
W . BROWN, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Oxford No. i65.—MARSHALL O . SWAIM, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Lamed
No. 167.—THOMAS
J. AVARY, M . ; GEORGE W . KELSEY, S . W . ;
O. DONALD SPOTTS, J. W. Sterling
No. 171.—CHARLES I. WELCH, proxy for M.
McPherson No. 172.—LLOYD H. RUPPENTHAL, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Belle Plaine No. 173.—GEORGE F . APPLEGATE, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Western Star No. 174.—ELTON J. W.
L . POUNDS, proxy for M., S. W. and
Prairie Queen No. 176.—DAVID L . ANDERSON, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Rtissell No. 177.—MAXWELL S. MILLER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Burr Oak No. 178.—RAY J. W.
S . WAGONER, proxy for M., S. W. and
Burrton No. 182.—LUTTRELL J. W. PMlHpsburg
M . HITCH, proxy for M., S. W. and
No. iS^..—HAROLD E . HENTON, M . , proxy for S. W.;
ELMER E . LUMPKIN, J. W.
Hamlin No. 185.—IRWIN W. SCHMIDT, M., proxy for S. W.; DANIEL PFEIFFEB, proxy for J . W. i Mountain
Slope No. 186.—ELMER
E . CABMAN,'M., proxy for S. W.;
ROY A . CAMPBELL, J. w .
Pittsburg No. 187.—^IRA J. NEWCOMER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
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No. 189.—KEt^RY D. HoCK, M., proxy for S. W. and
Walnut Valley No. 191.—HAYES J. W.
FLOYD, proxy for M., S. W. and
Royal No. 192.-—WALLACE E . LATTIMER, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Hartford
No. 193.—FRANK C. MuiR, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Hays No. 195.—WARD R . PHILIP, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Madison No. 196.—ORVILLE R . HENDERSON, M . , proxy for J. W.; CLIFFORD S. BLACKBURN, proxy for S. W. Canton No. 197.—CHARLES W . HAGER, M . , proxy for J. W.; ELMER GARD, proxy for S. W. Blue Hill No. 198.—CHARLES T. FOSTER, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Norton No. 199.—HERBERT L . WRAY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Anthony No. 200.—CLARENCE J. W.
E . JONES, proxy for M., S. W. and
Mulvane No. 201.—IRA H. SENCE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Sumner
No. 203.—LEWIS H. WICKERY, M . , proxy for
CHARLES W . MARCOOT, J.
Downs No. 20lf.—JAMES J. W.
S. W.;
W.
O . HARRISON, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Olive Branch No. 212'.—LAFAYETTE T . BARRON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. TvAn Grove No. 213.—GEORGE W. RiGGlNS, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Ellinwood No. 217.—EARL P. KRANKENBERG, S. W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Corner Stone No. 219.—CHARLES and J. W.
M . MILLS, proxy for M., S. W.
Lewis No. 220.—ARTHUR HUCKSTEP, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Lebanon No. 221.—LAWRENCE and J. W.
G . NYSTROM, S . W . , proxy for M.
St. Bernard No. 222.—HORACE H. WATKINS, M . , proxy for S. W.; GEORGE R . GOULD, J.
w.
Anchor No. 221,.—LUKE T . PATTIE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Stloam No. 225.—RALPH V. GROBNDYKE, M . ; BURL J. SNOW, proxy for s. W.; GLEN P. HARRISON, J.
W.
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Dirigo No. 226.—^MUNCE N. JOHNSON, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Vulcan No. 229.—^VERNON B. BABCOCK, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Ninnescah No. 230.—FRANK J. W.
M . YEOMAN, proxy for M., S. W. and
Long Island No. 231.—WALTER HARTZOG, M . , proxy for J. W.; J O H N J. HORRELL, S. W. Greenleaf No. 232.—COURTNEY F. MERICLE, proxy for M. and J . W.; ALFRED H. HIESTERMAN, proxy for S. W. Meriden No. 236.—NORRIS S. REES, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Temple No. 237.—HENRY J. W.
M . HIGHLAND, proxy for M., S. W. and
Vrhana No. 239.—ROBERT W . BURDICK, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Soldier No. 240.—JOHN R. FOREE, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Linwood
No. 2^1.—ORVILLE
J. HUGHEY, M . , proxy for S. W.; OVID
N. SNIDER, J. W.
Miltonvale No. Zii2.—GEORGE H . PALMER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Tyrian No. 246.—EARL M . PARRISH, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Chase No. 2^7.—RAYMOND J. W.
T . FEEMSTER, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Galva No. S51.—EARL P . FiNKLE, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Stafford
No. 252.—HAROLD E. COX, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Oakley No. 253.—NOE S . FRAZIER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Ionic No. 254.—DONALD E . KITCH, M . ; FRED E . HAAS, S . W . ; K E N N E T H SIDMAN, J. W.
Morton No. 258.—WILLIAM
J.
C . PRICE, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Medicine Valley No. 260.—GOVAN MILLER, JR., M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Mulberry No. 261.—JOHN CLAUNCH, proxy for M.; GEORGE L. CROCKETT, proxy for s . W. Attica
No. 262.—WILLIAM
L . HOLLAND, M . , proxy for J . W.;
EMERY S . OLIVER, S . W .
Logan No. 264.—DAVID A. RIDGLEY, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Kilwinning J. W.
No. 265.—JAMES O. BAUCOM, S . W . , proxy for M. and
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Mount Zion No. 266.—THOMAS ALBERT CORKILL, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Moline No. 267.—FRANK H. DixON, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Bourbon No. 268.—GLEN R. WARD, M., proxy for S. W.; ERNEST C . WILSON, J. w . Mistletoe No. 269.—KENNETH ERNEST B . COATES, S . W .
Armourdale
L . GIGER, M . , proxy for
J.
W.;
No. 271.—E. ALAN DOUGLAS, M., proxy for J. W.;
THOMAS C . TUDOR, S . W .
'
Kcno No. 272.—RALPH E . DUNCAN, M . ; FOREST B . CROLL, S . W . ; HOWARD L . PORTER, J. w . Vnity
No. 273.—ALDEN
E . FLORY, M . , proxy for J. W.; NEAL V.
HORMEL, S. W. Wetib No. 275.—CHARLES Ashland
No. 277.—JESSE
W . SMITH, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. E . DYER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Cosmos No. 278.—SAMUEL T. FRAZER, M., proxy for S. W. and J . W. Barney
No. 279.—JAMES
MCWILLIAMS, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. MillbrooJc No. 281.—JOSEPH L. BERGIN, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Preston No. 283.—JAMES L. STRAWN, M., proxy for S. W. and J . W. Anthem Lotus
No. 28^.—LOREN
P . LENZ, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
No. 286.—FRANCIS E D W I N FAIRCHILD, M . , proxy for S. W.
and J. W. Emerald Beulah
No. 289.—JOSEPH
M . EVES, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
No. 291.—BERTRUM
T . BRONSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Glasco No. 292.—TRUMAN R. JOHNSON, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Kioiea No. 293.—WILLIAM V. WERNER, M . ; WEAVER L . FLEENER, S. W.; RAYMOND H . TUCKER, J. W.
Glen Elder No. 29Jf.—LOWELL V. JONES, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Comanche No. 295.—BOWMAN
H . HEWITT, S . W . , proxy for M. and
J. W. ApoUo No. 297.—ARTHUR L . NEWCOMER, M . , proxy for J. w . ; R U S SELL L. SwiTZEK, proxy for S. W. Samaria No. 298.—DAVID A . LILJESTROM, M . , proxy for J. W.; J O H N J. MOELLER, S . W .
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Cable No. 299.—CLAUDE
OF THE
February,
S . MOORE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Fargo No. 300.—ROY M. MARTZ, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Hamilton No. 301.—HAROLD BOTTOMLEY, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Gove City No. 502.—GuY S. V A N MARTER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Albert
Pike No. SOS.—LEO L. DAUGHERTY, M., proxy for S. W.;
RAY; E . ROGERS, J. W. Avon No. 305.—LYLBUN St. Thomas
C . ELLISS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
No. 306.—LESLIE
L . G. GRIFFIN, M . , proxy for S. W.
Alden No. 308.—EARL S. BROWN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Syracuse
No. S09.—^MARSHALL
J. TRIMMER, M . , proxy for S. W.
and J . W. Naphtali No. 310.—JOHN H. ECKHART, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Hancock No. 311.—EDWARD D . THURMAN, M . , proxy for J. W.; SANDERS D . P A U L , S . W . Santa
P e No. 312.—JEPTHA
Hebron
No. 3H.—E.
C . MCCOY, proxy for M.
G L E N N ROBISON, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Virginia
No. 315.—FREDERICK
M . PAGE, S . W . , proxy for M. and
J. W. Coolidge No. 316.—FORD CRITTENDEN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Norcatur
No. 317.—JESSE W. POOL, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Wallace No. S18.—EDWIN Norwich
No.
P . K N A P P , M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
319.—JOSEPH H. TALBERT, M . ; ROY G . WILLIAMS,
S. W. Goodland No. 321.—ROY S. THOMPSON, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Ben Hur No. 322.—ALVA D. NELSON, M., proxy for S. W.; KYLE A. P H A L P , J. W .
Oneida No. 323.—JOHN C. WILLIAMSON, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Horton No. 326.—AYRES H . H I N C H M A N , M . ; DAVID L . COFFELT, S. W.; CARL W. W I L L I S , J. W .
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Hoyt No. 327.—GuY G. SALTS, M.; LESLIE E . DURHAM, CLALTDE C . ERWIN, J. w .
223 S. W . ;
Arcadia No. 329.—JOHN C. JONES, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. La Crosse No. 330.—HERRMAN E . STANG, J. W. Hoisington No. 331.—JOHN
MORGENSTERN, S . W . , proxy for M. and
and J. W. Rob Morris No. 332.—^MARION HOSKINSON, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Rosedale No. 333.—EARL D. FAVINGER, M., proxy for J. W.; WiL- . LiAM S. HARLAN, S . W . Formosa No. 336.—DAVID A. NYWALL, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Frederick No. 337.—OSCAR C. A. RBMMERT, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Kincaid No. 338.—SETH
H . NORTH, M., proxy for J. W.; CHARLES
M. FULMER, S. W. Leoti No. SJfO.—LEWIS L . WILSON, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Parker No. 341.—EDWARD L. WHITTEL, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Ashlar No. 344.—WALTER F . COLBURN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Edna No. 3i5.—JAMES
E . BEECH, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Moundridge No. 3^6.—FRANK B. REGIER, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Spivey No. 347.—PALMER D . VANLANDINGHAM, M., proxy for S. W.
and J. W. Hoxie Na. 348.—R. NELSON LONG, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Scammon No. 35i.—FLOYD MCELROY^ S. W., proxy for M.; Dio D. DAILY, proxy for J. W. Horace No. 352.—WILLIAM
M . GLENN, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. ChautauqiM No. 355.—OTIS
D . MILLS, M., proxy for S. W. and
J. W. WellsvUle No. 356.—HARRY E . DETAR, M., proxy for J. W.; KARL J. KYLE, S. W .
Sylvan Grove No. 359.—GLENN C. CALENE!, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Jennings
J. W.
No. 360.—ALLAN
E . MCLEOD, S. W . , proxy for M. and
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Geneseo No. 361.—BYRON L . ADAMS, M . , proxy for J. W.; BYRON B. BRUNER, S. W .
Cuba No. 362.—WiLLUM H. HiRMON, M., proxy for J. W.; LADIMER V. OPOCENSKY, S . W .
Powhattan
No. 363.—JOHN M. HALL, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Valley Center No. S6if—CHARLES Plains No. 367.—DAN
W . RICKARD, proxy for M.
C . ROBERTS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Stohrville No. 368.—ELMER J. W.
L . FOWLER, S . W . , proxy for M. and
Macksville No. 371.—BENJAMIN and J. W.
A. HOLLAND; M . , proxy for S. W.
Morrill No. 373.—RANSOM B. MEYERS, proxy for M.; LEWIS A. CAEDWELL, S . W . ; CLARENCE E. POISTER, J. W. Dwight No. 37Jf.—CLARENCE F . WRIGHT, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Grand View No. 376.—EDWIN N. BAILEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Zenda No. 378.—RALPH M. HARDER, proxy for M. White City No. 380.—FAY
L . SCOTT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Grainfield No. 381.—FRED G . STUBBS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. McDonald No. 383.—HENRY W. CLARK, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Protection No. 38^.—S. ELBERT MILLER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Tyro No. 386.—ALTON D. RiPPETOE, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Freeport No. 389.—FRED W . KRUMREY, M . , proxy for J. W.; ROLLA D. BURTON, S. W. Natotna No. 390.—CLAUD W. ASBURY, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Mayetta No. 393.—E!DSON J. LUNGER, proxy for M. Coats No. 394.—CARL F . HERTLEIN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Saffordville No. 395.—CLYDE RAiLPH J. REYER, S. W .
R . COLYER, M . , proxy for J. W.;
Wakefield No. 396.—DONALD H . SWEZEY, proxy for M. Lindsborg No. 397.—GLEN E . MAYDEN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Wakarusa No. 1,02.—RUSSELL CLARK, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
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Benedict No. 403.—WILLIAM LAMB, M . , proxy for J. W.; CLAUDE E. CAUBLE, proxy for S. W. Saint Francis J. W.
No. 404.—PAUL GORTHY, M., proxy for S. W. and
Hugoton No. 4O6.—OLIVER R. EBERHART, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Arma No. 4O8.—JOHN W. RICHARDSON, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Quinter No. 410.—VERNON and J. W.
E . BLICKENSTAFF, M., proxy for S. W.
Climax No. 411.—OTIS G . CONLEY, M . , proxy for J . W.; RALPH A. RANDALL, S . W .
Wilmore No. 412.—GRANT G . WRIGHT, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Ensign No. 41S.—K. WAYNE CASTEEL, M . , proxy for J. W.; JOE E . MONTGOMERY, S . W .
Morland No. 414.—JOHN J. W.
W . THOMPSON, M., proxy for S. W. and
Perry No. 415.—ARTHUR C . ELSWICK, M . ; WILLIAM E . CAIN, proxy for S. W.; JACK WELTER, J. W.
Sharon Springs No. Jf^7.—MARION A. OOWLES, JR., M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Harveyville No. 421.—MURRAY J. DtroNEY, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Elkhart
No. 422.—OTTO HiTZ, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Selden No. 423.—STANSER J. W. Claflin No. 424.—RENUS Cunningham J. W.
J. AMACK, M . , proxy for S. W. and
A. JORDAN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
No. 427.—MARION
L . SLOAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and
I>eerfield No. 432.—ROLLAND M . TARRANT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Bestor G. Brown No. 433.—WILLIAM
J. KIRKHAM, M . ; JAMES H .
O ' B R I E N , S . W . ; J O H N L . CRULL, J. w .
Ulysses No. 435.—^WILLIAM J. W.
T . HALEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Overland Park No. 436.—OSCAR L. ALLEN, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Enterprise No. 437.—DANIEL B . KELLER, M . , proxy for S. W.; FRED C. KARL, proxy for J. W.
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February.
Gate No. ^S8.—FRANK M . WISDOM, M . ; J. HAROLD COOKE,
S. W.; IRVIN E. DUBOIS, J. W. Bendena No. ^^0.—GEORGE H. ALBERS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Johnson No. JfJfl.—ROY J. SHETLAR, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Rexford No. 4^2.—WYLIE V. CARSWELL, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Kanorado No. 443.—VERNE E. DYATT, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Stanley
No.
444.—VERNON
W . MYERS, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Hutchinson No. U5.—^WALTER N. MUNDELL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Satanta
No.
446.—E. HAROLD MILLER, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Kingsdown
No. 441.—HARRY
B . COUCH, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Grinnell No. 448.—CHARLES A. HUNTER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Denton No. 449.—BYRON O. SHUPE, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. RECAPITULATION.
Grand Officers present Sub-Officers present Past Elective Grand Officers present P a s t Masters present
..,
(Exclusive of any Grand or Past Elective Grand Officers or District Deputy Grand Masters).
District Deputy Grand Masters present Representatives of Uodges present
:
(Exclusive of any Grand or Past Elective Grand Officers, District Deputy Grand Masters, or Past Masters).
Total representation in Grand Lodge
16 7 17 302 49 400 791
Grand Representatives present Number of Lodg'es represented Number of Lodges not represented
64 288 152
Total number of Lodges on rolls
440
Fraternally submitted, TOM S T A U T H ,
ALVA L . SWEARINGEN, HARRY V . K N A P P , EDWAHD M . SIMPSON, GEORGE A. BLAKESLEE,
Committee.
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ADDRESS OP THE GRAND MASTER.
M.'. W.'. CHARLEY B . ERSKINE delivered the following address which, on motion, was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: To The M.\ W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. <& A. M. of Kansas: BRETHREN :
I come before you this morning' in a dual character, representing both Speculative and Operative Masonry, the Spiritual and the Material. In the speculative or spiritual field, this office is the index of those Symbolic Columns, WISDOM, STRENGTH AND BEAUTY.
In the operative or material field, I come before you as your servant, to give account of my stewardship. I wish first to extend to you, each and every one, a fraternal greeting and welcome to this, our Eighty-second Annual Communication. Nearly all present are members of this Grand Body. We have come to work and counsel together. You, our visitors, honor and please us with your presence. We are all members of an organization that stands as the exponent of the principles of Charity, Brotherly Love and Truth; an Institution that is, next to the church, the most powerful, the most influential and the greatest of its kind in all the world. It has been well said that "Masonry is a progressive science" and while the underlying principles and Isindmarks of our great Fraternity remain unchanged, each year new interpretations and new responsibilities are added. As we reach out and search for light, we must ever keep in mind that there are certain fundamental truths which cannot be discarded. They are fixed, established, proved, and we must not stray from them. They are the beacon lights set by THE MASTER. They, and they alone, "Point out the path that leads to happiness." While we may cautiously explore unknown-seas and unknown lands of thought and endeavor, yet we must ever keep those beacon lights in view or we are lost. The Great Beacon Light of Masonry is the Holy Bible. Our teachings are taken from it. In the Holy Bible we find charted man's knowledge of God and his own relationship to God as it has been revealed through the centuries. As the mariner must check his course by the beacon lights set for his guidance, so must we, as true Masons, check our lives by the square, the level and the plumb. A recent sermon (Dr. Ralph Sochman, N. Y.) stated, "In emancipating ourselves from many old-fashioned rules, we have become a generation which tries to live in airy ideals without
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strict standards. An ideal is something we hold up before ourselves; a standard is something we hold ourselves to. We have plenty of the former but few of the latter. From the national capital down to the nursery we are afflicted with a breezy indefiniteness. We have gotten out of the habit of holding ourselves to fixed budgets, rules or even principles. Laxity leads to more damage than does lawlessness. Most of our wrong-doing begins in a loosening of staxidards which seem quite harmless at the start. Thus we sow the wind and reap the whirlwind. The gusty social forces which now threaten to blow the world to bits may be traced back to easy-going surrenders of conscience. Revolutionary uprisings are usually the result of moral let-downs." F a t h e r Time is a great instructor. Through the pages of history he has taught that any nation or institution holding the conception t h a t it has been chosen and especially favored of God as a leader, soon forgets that leadership. With such a choice is involved a great responsibility. When that responsibility and leadership is forgotten, then, indeed, t h a t nation or institution sails into troubled waters. For several years we have been sailing in troubled waters. Only as we prove our compass, check the beacon lights, and reset our course by the Great Light, and the instructions contained therein, m a y we hope to find safe waters. We need the Great Pilot a t the helm of our nation and our Fraternity. Moses had a sound conception of life and society. He knew t h a t a t the center of any system of social welfare and prosperity, there must be a sanctuary in which people concentrate themselves to higher ideals and right living. Masonry has ever stood, and must continue to stand for high ideals and right living. As the visible glory of God's presence over the tabernacle taught the people of Israel to believe that God and nothing else was their strength and deliverance, so the Open Book upon our a l t a r must teach us t h a t same lesson. The mind of man has always been deeply moved by symbols. Symbolic teaching was wisely used by the founders of our Craft. Those sjrmbols have not lost their force and meaning through the years, yet we, in our search for something new, often forget them and the lessons they teach. Let us return to, and learn anew, the faith of our fathers. I t has ever been a firm foimdation and time has proven it as the only foundation for human happiness, for which, after all, we all are striving. Instinctively and inevitably, in the deeper experiences of life, men have turned to some power higher than themselves. This is beautifully taught towards the close of the Third Degree. So should we also turn to this Higher Power a t other times. Even as our ancient brethren set aside time to think, to contemplate on the glorious works of nature and to adore their Great Creator, so should we. Too few of our younger members have been taught the value and real importance of Masonic study. Masonic books, magazines
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and writings contain much of value. This is especially true of our Monitor. Read and study it. Commit its beautiful lectures. Read and reread the interrogatories to the Master about to be installed. Learn the real purpose of Masonry. Then, and only then, may you grasp and make a part of yourself, our teachings. No truer words were ever written than these: "The precepts and the laws are preserved and you can read and make them your own. But you must know t h a t words are naught till they are made alive; until the lessons they contain become a part of head and heart." NECROLOGY.
Many times during the year we have been reminded of how swiftly the sands of life run. With the lesson of the Hour-glass ever before us, we continue to hope that the call of the Grim Reaper in our midst will be long deferred. We would pause today in sorrow before the empty chairs within our mystic circle. Many lights have been extingfuished; many faithful workers have gone to their reward. Our brethren mourn. And y d it is not well to sorrow too much over our loss. "Death is no enemy of m a n ; it is a friend who, when the work of life is done, just cuts the cord that binds the human boat to earth, that it m a y sail on smoother seas." A thousand and fourteen of our brethren have obeyed the summons of the Grand- Warden of Heaven and entered the Celestial Lodge above. Our Official Family has not been spared; our loss in the ranks of Past Grand Masters h a s been heavy. On the morning of October 18th, M.*. W.'. O W E N JASON WOOD,
Grand Master in 1919, presented his work for inspection to the Master Overseer. His cheerful, sunny disposition endeared him to all who came in contact with him. His advanced age and infirmities had prepared his friends for the end, yet his death is a distinct loss to the Craft. Again the call came and in the early evening of November 19th, M.'. W.'. GILES HARVEY LAMB, Grand Master in 1916, depart-
ed to join the Grand Lodge above. M.'. W.'. Brother LAMB maintained his interest in Masonry until the last. All his life he was a Bible student; an Elder in the Christian Church for fifty years. His activity in the church was duplicated in the Masonic field where he was widely known for his zeal and ability. On December 6th, a t 5:00 P. M., t h e summons came to M.'. W.'. JOHN MCCULLAGH, Grand Master in 1922 and Grand Treasurer since 1933. His death came imexpectedly to all but a few of his closest friends. While he had not been well for many months, his cheerful disposition concealed his failing health. F o r many years his knowledge of Masonic law, his keen insight and his sound judgment in all business affairs, together with his love for the Craft, made him a tower of strength to his associates. He was always present at our Annual Communications and had a wide acquaintance among the brethren.
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Once more the call, and during t h e night of February 4th M.'. W.'. ELRICK C. COLE, Grand Master in 1913, joined his many friends in t h e lodge beyond. His physical condition prevented his attendance a t our last two Communications, yet there are but few who have not known, loved and respected M.'. W.'. Brother COLE. Many times has his eloquence swayed this Grand Body. For many years he was chairman of t h e important Jurisprudence Committee. His high ideals have been indelibly stamped upon our Laws. As long a s Kansas Masonry lasts, so long will M.'. W.'. Brother COLE'S ability, knowledge and unquestioned integrity be remembered. Our h e a r t s reach out in sympathy t o the immediate relatives of these, our departed brethren. The Committee on Necrologry will make a complete report. GRAND ORATOR.
Early in the year I appointed a s Grand Orator, Brother ALBERT NOAH SMITH, member of Hays Lodge No. 195 and Superintendent of the Salina District of the Methodist Episcopal Church. I have known Brother SMITH for many years. He has long been interested in Masonry and its teachings. Knowing his ability as a platform speaker, I feel sure that he will bring us an inspiring and instructive message. I t r u s t t h a t you will all be present to hear his address a t 2:00 o'clock this afternoon. EXEMPLIFICATION OP THE WORK.
Topeka Lodge No. 17 has accepted m y invitation to exemplify the Third Degree in dramatic form in this room a t 7:30 o'clock this evening. The work will be under the direction of W.'. CHARLES A. WELLS, Lecturer. Those of you who represent lodges using t h e full team of fifteen Fellow Craft should not fail t o witness this work a s it will enable you t o prove t h e correctness of your own floor movements. INSTALLATION OF GRAND OFFICERS.
All but three of the Grand Lodge Officers were present for installation last February, W . ' . ROY A. WEST, Grand Sword Bearer, who was installed a t my request by his home lodge, Advance No. 114, Florence; W . ' . REUBEN SHERWOOD, Grand Senior Steward, whom I had the pleasure of installing in my owm home lodge, Preston No. 283, Cimarron, and W.'. CHAKLES W . W I L LIAMS, Grand Jimior Steward, who was installed by his home lodge, " Rising Sun No. 8, Fort Scott. LECTURERS.
In compliance with By-Laws 42 and 43, I appointed three Lecturers:
W.". HARVEY
O . DAVIS, of Anthony;
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SMART, of Zenda, and W.'. CHARLES A. WELLS, of Lecompton. Un-
der these capable and experienced brethren, schools of instruction have been held in every district during the year. The many duties devolving upon the Grand Master, make it impossible for him to attend more than a small number of the District Meetings. Immediately following our last Annual Communication, therefore, the districts were divided into groups and a Grand Officer assigned to visit each district not visited by a Grand Officer the year before. The expenses of the officer assigned to each district were paid from the Contingent Fund.
DISTRICT DEPUTIES.
Business training and experience prove that one should have an efficient staff to do preliminary work. I t is inevitable that men who make decisions must rely for information upon those who can give the time and attention necessary to collect and study data. This work the past year has been most efficiently performed by our capable corps of District Deputy Grand Masters. The fine service they have rendered has been of much value to me. The work means considerable sacrifice of time and private business, yet it has a real reward through the friendships formed and the service rendered to the Craft as a whole. It is my judgment t h a t wherever possible, able District Deputies should be retained in office for more than one year. In many cases the knowledge obtained the first year makes their service of greater value during subsequent years. I t h a s been necessary to make but few changes in the list this year. W.'. OTTO E . PERRY, in District No. 5, resigned shortly after his appointment and a commission was issued to W.'. ROY O . EVANS, of Olathe, who has performed his work most efficiently. R.'. W.'. OLIVER T. SIMPSON, District No. 3, moved from the district and I appointed W.'. ASA T . HOGE to fill the vacancy.
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GRAND TREASURER.
Following t h e death of our esteemed Grand Treasurer, M.". W.". J O H N MCCULLAGH, of Galena, it became my duty to appoint a new Grand Treasurer. On the 14th of December, after consulting with the members of the Council of Administration, I tendered the appointment to M.'. W.'. B E N S . PAULEN, of Independence, who wired me his acceptance on December 15th. Although a member of Constellation Lodge No. 95, of F r e donia, in order to expedite the transfer of the funds, I requested Fortitude Lodge No. 107, of Independence, to install him in office. This was done on December 22nd. The accounts of M.'. W.'. Brother MCCULLAGH have been audited and the funds, securities and records transferred to M.'. W.'. Brother PAULEN.
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CONSOLIDATIONS.
Before the days of modem motor cars and good roads, many lodges were chartered in small towns, located only short distances apart. Such lodges have had a valuable influence in the buUding of lives and character in those towns. Members from them have spread all over the world, helping others to seek and find light. Some of those towns were once thriving little villages and cities. Now their population has decreased, the young people have moved away and business and industry vanished. Where once there was a real need for a lodge, today that need is gone and, in a few places, there are not enough local members to hold meetings. There is a feeling of love and respect for a Masonic charter, and no lodge wishes to surrender its charter except as a last resort. That last resort was confronting several of the lodges. After a careful investigation I commissioned W.". CHARLES A. WELLS to visit them, summons the brethren and fully discuss the situation. In a few cases, rights were waived and vote taken to consolidate with another lodge. In a few cases Brother WELLS found it necessary to visit several times before enough members could be gotten together to t a k e the vote. In one it was necessary for him to arrange all the details of the transfer of records and property. In others special help was given to collect back dues that debts might be paid. I have felt that this has been constructive work. A dead lodge, one not meeting regularly, hurts the cause of Masonry. I have contacted the lodges receiving the brethren and encouraged them to make the new members more than welcome. Old ties are hard to break, but new ties, even stronger, may be forged by united effort. Several lodges have voluntarily taken action to consolidate. Still others are considering it. A detailed report follows showing the lodges thus united this year. Boling Lodge N^o. S65. For several years Boling Lodge No. 365 had been in difficulties. Henri Lodge No. 190, Tonganoxie, had approved consolidation with it on January 21st, but Boling kept delaying action. Finally, on March 20th, it unanimously voted in favor of the action and as the proceedings were regular, under date of April 26th, I issued Edict of Consolidation of the two lodges under name and title of Henri Lodge No. 190. Beaumont
Lodge No. ^39.
In 1929 Beaumont Lodge No. 439 lost its haU by fire. I t was unable to rebuild or find a suitable location. No work had been before the lodge for some nine years. On the 15th of June the lodge voted to consolidate with Joppa Lodge No. 223, of Leon,
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Joppa Lodge having taken favorable action on June 1st. Finding the proceedings regular, I issued Edict of Consolidation under name and title of Joppa Lodge No. 223 on July 2nd. Parkerville
Lodge No. 168.
On May 21st ParkervUle Lodge No. 168 voted to consolidate with Dwight Lodge No. 374. As Dwight Lodge approved the consolidation on May 20th, and all the proceedings being found in order, under date of July 2nd, I issued Edict of Consolidation under name and title of Dwight Lodge No. 374. Canopy Lodge No. 2^8. May 19th, Canopy Lodge No. 248, of Grenola, voted to consolidate with Moline Lodge No. 267. Moline Lodge No. 267 had voted in favor of it on May 11th. The papers being in order, I, therefore, issued Edict of Consolidation on July 2nd under the name and title of Moline Lodge No. 267. Piper Lodge No. 385. On July 13th Piper Lodge No. 385 voted to consolidate with Delaware Lodge No. 96, of White Church. Delaware Lodge voting favorable on the 17th of July, and as the proceedings were regular, under date of July 20th I issued Edict of Consolidation under name and title of Delaware Lodge No. 96. King David Lodge No. ^16. On October 11th King David Lodge No. 416, Chanute, voted to consolidate with Cedar Lodge No. 103, of Chanute. Cedar Lodge voted favorable on the 20th of October and as the proceedings were considered regular, under date of October 25th I issued Edict of Consolidation under name and title of Cedar Lodge No. 103. Turner Lodge No. ifSS. On November 4th Turner Lodge No. 425, of Turner, voted to consolidate with Ben Hur Lodge No. 322, at Kansas City. Ben H u r Lodge voted favorable on November 11th and as the proceedings were found regular, under date of November 16th I issued Edict of Consolidation imder name and title of Ben Hur Lodge No. 322. SPECIAL HELP TO LODGES.
Because of general financial conditions, community changes due to population shifts, improvements in highways and means of
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transportation, many formerly active lodges have had little or no work before them for several years. This h a s caused a general lack of interest, aggravated in some cases by want of efficient officer leadership. I n some of these lodges carrjang a building debt, the situation h a s been serious. I t is vital t o the success of Masonry t h a t these lodges be given special help and encouragement. This work requires a thorough knowledge of our laws and ritual a s well as special training and tact. Funds were needed, and last February the appropriation for Lecturers was increased to $4,000.00. Shortly after o u r last communication, I carefully checked, with the Grand Secretary and Lecturer CHARLES A. WELLS, the
1936 reports submitted by all the lodges. We also checked many of the reports submitted by the District Deputies. Lecturers HARVEY O. DAVIS a n d STANFORD M . SMART were consulted' and reports of
work done by the lodges at District Meetings reviewed. Special letters were sent out seeking information. From the mass of material, we made a list of all lodges we felt in need of special attention. Lecturer CHARLES A. WELLS was selected to visit those lodges the information indicated in need of help. Our laws specify that the work of the Lecturers shall be under the direct control and supervision of the Grand Master. So as not to interfere with the regular District Meetings, careful attention was given as t o when the visits should be made. They were arranged in groups generally covering a series of four or five meetings. Attention was given to saving mileage duplication and expense. I n a number of cases several lodges were called in for one meeting. All visits were carefully checked and approved by me in advance. From this work, not only h a s help and encouragement been brought to m a n y of the smaller and weaker lodges, but much help has been given in w^orking out financial troubles. The details of this work have added much to the regnilar duties and burden of my office, but I feel that it has been well worth while. To aid me, I arranged a map of the State and with different colored pins, marked every lodge to be given attention and when visited, added another pin. Time and funds have not permitted a visit to all lodges listed, yet every section of the State h a s been serviced. Many letters of appreciation have been received. A complete report on each lodge visited h a s been sent me and a duplicate report filed with the Grand Secretary for future reference. While present conditions continue, I feel that this work should be continued and funds be provided therefor. DELINQUENT DUES.
Because of continued crop failures and adverse financial conditions affecting so many parts of our State, there has developed not only a lack of interest in lodge work, but a general indiffer-
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ence as to the importance of collecting dues. A delinquent Mason is an unhappy Mason and every effort should be put forth on the part of lodge officers to see that the dues are collected. Every active member should take an interest in this work and help the officers. Various plans have been suggested to the lodges in connection with this important detail and in many cases considerable progress has been made. Many of the District Deputies have given valuable help. Some of the lodges have been able to pay their full indebtedness to the Grand Lodge. Because of the attention given to this duty, many of the lodges in sections hardest hit by adverse conditions, have shown no, or very few, suspensions, while others in more prosperous localities, because of their neglect, are having serious difficulties. In some of the lodges even the elective officers are behind with their dues and such a situation should not be tolerated.
SABETHA LODGE NO. 1 6 2 .
One of the problems referred to me when I took office, was the debt due the Grand Lodge by Sabetha Lodge No. 162. A brief summary is as follows: Sabetha Lodge issued a warrant for $383.90 due with its 1931 report. The warrant was handled in the usual way, deposited in the Grand Lodge account, and cleared for payment in the usual channels. The bank at Kansas City, acting as clearing agent, sent the warrant to the Sabetha bank for payment. Draft was issued and mailed to Kansas City, the warrant charged to the lodge account and marked paid. The following morning the bank failed to open and the draft was not paid. Sabetha Lodge took the position that as the warrant had been charged to its account and marked paid, the debt was paid, even if the Grand Lodge had not received final credit for the amount. Since the bank has been liquidating, several dividends have been paid and credited on the debt, but the lodge refused to make any direct payment. After careful consideration, I ruled that Masonic Law, under which the lodge alone functions, applied. Being informed by the Grand Secretary that the balance still due and unpaid was $267.45, and all reasonable efforts to secure pasmient having failed, under date of August 7th, I issued the following order: "Prorii the Grand East. "To The Master, Wardens and Brethren of Sabetha Lodge No. 162. "My dear Brethren: "It appearing that all efforts on the part of the officers of the Grand Lodge as well as those of their representatives having failed to secure payment by your Lodge of the amount not realized by the Grand Lodge on your warrant for $383.90, issued J a n uary 6, 1932 to the Grand Lodge, it becomes my duty to issue the following order:
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"You a r e hereby commanded to make a substantial payment to the Grand Secretary a t once, and to continue making such payments as rapidly a s possible until the amount not realized on t h e above named warrant has been entirely liquidated; such liquidation must be completed by the close of this calendar year. "The Laws of Masonry in Kansas are known to you and therefore it i s not necessary for me to point out what may follow should you refuse or fall to obey an order of the M.'. W.'. Grand Master. "Sincerely and fraternally yours, "(signed) CHARLEY B . ERSKINE,
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In September a final dividend of $34.24 from the failed bank was received and credited, leaving a balance still due of $233.21. Being informed early in December t h a t the lodge had made no payment under my order of August the 7th, in conformity with Section 2, Article VIII of the Constitution, 1 sent the following by registered mail to the Master and Secretary of the lodge:
"December 13, 1937. "From the Grand East. "To the Master, Wardens and Brethren of Sabetha Lodge No. 162. "By dear Brethren: "Under date of August 7, 1937, I issued to your lodge the following order: 'You a r e hereby commanded to make a substantial payment to the Grand Secretary at once, and continue making such payments a s rapidly a s possible, until the amount not realized on the above named warrant h a s been entirely liquidated; such liquidation must be completed by the close of this calendar year.' "The warrant referred to being your warrant for $383.90 issued J a n u a r y 6th, 1932, to the Grand Lodge. "I have just received from the Grand Secretary a statement a s of December 4th, which shows t h a t so far you have failed to obey this order from your Grand Master, the only credit received being a dividend of $34.24, from the Receiver of the failed bank, and t h a t there is still due and unpaid, the sum of $233.21. "I regret very much your failure t o comply with the order of â&#x20AC;˘ the Grand Master, by not having made some payments on this debt, and should you further fail t o comply with the order, and not have full payment in the hands of the Grand Secretary a t Topeka by December 31, 1937, only one procedure can followâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the immediate arrest of your Charter. "Fraternally yours, "(Signed) CHARLEY B. ERSKINE,
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Nothing further was heard until December 29th, when the new Master of Sabetha Lodge called me over the telephone and stated that the lodge had not received credit for all of the dividends paid by the failed bank, and that the amount of $233.21, a s certified to me by the Grand Secretary, was not correct. I advised him to remit the amount as given in my letter of December 13th and that I would have the account checked. If there should be shown an over-payment because of error in bookkeeping, a prompt refund would be made. I a t once wrote the Grand Secretary to carefully recheck the account, and verify it, if necessary, through the Banking Department. On January 1st, I received a letter from the Grand Secretary reporting that he had on the 31st of December received from the lodge a warrant for $233.21. The letter further stated that in 1934 a dividend of $57.59 received from the closed bank had been entered on the cash book and turned to the Grand Treasurer, but had not been shown as a payment by the lodge. In the same mail I received the following letter from the Secretary of Sabetha Lodge: "Sabetha, Kansas, December 30, 1937. "Mr. Charlie B. Erskine "Grand Master A. F . '& A. M. "Cimarron, Kansas "Dear Bro. Erskine:â&#x20AC;&#x201D; "In compliance with your order and at the request of our Master I am this day mailing to ELMER F . STRAIN at the Masonic Grand Building in Topeka Kansas, warrant No. 10 for $233.21. "This is issued imder protest, and Sabetha Lodge No. 162 of Sabetha Kansas demands a thorough investigation and accurate account, by the finance committee of the Grand Lodge of all money paid to or collected by the Grand Lodge of Kansas from Sabetha Lodge No. 162 of Sabetha Kansas since Jan. 1st, 1932 including all dividends collected from the now closed National Bank of Sabetha Kansas "And furthermore Sabetha Lodge No. 162 demands a hearing before the Grand Lodge of Kansas a t its annual communication a t Topeka Kansas regarding this warrant. "Also the Master of Sabetha Lodge No. 162 of Sabetha Kansas was informed, by long distance telephone on Jan. 29, 1937, that no interest would be collected on the above disputed account. "Fraternally Yours "(Signed) B E N W. GRIMM
"Ben W. Grimm Secretary." I at once forwarded to Sabetha Lodge a warrant for the $57.59 overpa3Tnent and referred the account to W.". CLINE C . CURTISS, Chairman of the Finance Committee.
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VISITATIONS.
One of the most enjoyable duties of the Grand Master is to make lodge visitations. While every year the office work grows heavier and heavier, it is a real pleasure to get away from it and visit among t h e brethren. I t h a s been m y privilege to make quite a number of visits this year, reaching to nearly every section of the State. I n every case I have been received in the most courteous manner. Many anniversary meetings have been enjoyed, including t h a t of m y home lodge, Preston No. 283. Early in the year I attended a meeting of Delaware Lodge No. 96 when our venerable Brother W.'. JOSEPH J. STOTLER conferred the First Degree on two of his grandsons. I was accompanied by M.'. W.'. JAMES H. WENDORFF, P a s t Grand Master, R.". W.'. ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, Grand Junior Warden, W.'. D. CLARKE KELLY, Grand Marshal, R.'. W.'. DOUGLAS A. MEREDITH, District
Deputy Grand Master in District No. 4, and other distinguished guests. W.'. Brother STOTLER, eighty-six years old, assisted by his son, P H I L I P EUGENE STOTLER, a s Senior Deacon, and with other relatives helping, conferred the degrees in a most impressive manner. There were registered 238 brethren present. Many were prevented being present because of the condition of the weather and roads. Space will not permit telling of all these' visits in detail. I can only hope t h a t they have been enjoyed as much by the Craft as by me. I t h a s been a real regret t h a t time and distance did not permit more of them. LAYING OF CORNER-STONES.
On May 24th I drove to Syracuse t o assist Syracuse Lodge No. 309 lay the comer-stone of the new Community Building a t Menno, located in the southeast comer of Hamilton County. We ran into a dust storm and had to just feel our w a y along. The storm got so severe t h a t the ceremony was postponed. Although it was difficult driving and many times we could not tell just where we were, we returned home safely. The postponed ceremony w a s held on the 17th of June. I drove to Syracuse and opened a Special Communication of Grand Lodge in the morning. We then drove to Menno for the ceremony a t 11 o'clock. I t got quite dusty before we reached Menno but a large number had gathered and while a t times the dust was so thick t h a t we could see only a few rods, t h e comer-stone was laid according to the Ancient Ceremonies. Music was furnished by the Garden City Band and the Garden City unit of the National Guard and the Lakin Troop of Boy Scouts rendered efficient and courteous service. At noon a fine dinner was served by the ladies of the Menno Community Club in the basement of their substantial, native rock
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building. Following the dinner, an address was given by our brother, Governor HUXMAN, and the large auditorium could accommodate only a part of the number present. Late in the afternoon we drove back to Syracuse, closed Grand Lodge, and returned to Cimarron, driving to Meade for an evening meeting. On July 15th I again drove to Syracuse and laid the comerstone of the fine new Hamilton County Court House. It w a s a pleasant b u t . extremely hot day. A Special Communication of Grand Lodge was opened in the Hall of Syracuse Lodge No. 309. Procession was then formed and, led by the Johnson band, we marched to the Court House site and laid the comer-stone according to our Ancient Ceremonies. A large number were present and every attention and consideration shown. Following the ceremony we returned to the hall and closed Grand Lodge. July 21st I drove to Horton and laid the comer-stone of the new Federal Post Office Building. This was an outstanding meeting. A large number were present including Past Grand Master, M.'. W.'. JAMES H. WENDOBFF. After opening Grand Lodge, procession was formed and, led by the band, we marched in form to the site of the building and laid the corner-stone according to our Ancient Ceremonies. The weather was extremely hot but the large number present gave most careful attention to every detail of the ceremony. Pictures were taken and much favorable publicity w a s given in the local press. The brethren of Horton, assisted by R.'. W.'. CHAKLES V. HAYNES, District Deputy Grand Master of District No. 2, had planned in advance every detail of the ceremony and everything moved along like clock work. After the ceremony, procession w a s reformed and, returning to the hall. Grand Lodge was closed. At the request of Kiowa Lodge No. 293, Greensburg, I drove to Greensburg the evening of September 3rd t o lay the comer-stone of the new Grade School Building. This was also a most successful meeting. A large number of Masons from a wide territory were present. The Grand Lodge w a s represented by the Grand Master, M.'. W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN,-Grand Secretary, W.". ROSCOE E. PETERSON, Grand Senior Deacon, W.'. RUEBEN SHERWOOD, Grand Senior Steward, R.". W.". GLEN A. GILBERT, D . D . G . M . of District No. 57, as well a s R.'. W.'. HARRY E . CROSSWHITE, D.D.G.M. of the 56th
District in which Greensburg is located. A Special Communication of Grand Lodge was opened in the lodge hall, after which the procession was formed and, led by the local band, marched to the site of the building where the comerstone w a s laid according to the Ancient Ceremonies. I t was estimated that a t least 1,500, including some 450 Masons, were present. The program was carefully arranged and moved according to schedule. Moving pictures were taken during the march and ceremony. Procession was reformed and, returning to the hall, Grand Lodge was closed. Following this, Kiowa Lodge No. 293 w a s opened in regular session, the Grand Officers received in form and a most interesting and helpful meeting held. I believe that each of these ceremonies was so conducted as to
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help the cause of Masonry and advance its teaching in the community. Too much attention cannot be given to working out in advance every detail of public ceremonies. They should move off promptly and smoothly and the dignity of a Grand Lodge meeting be maintained from first to last. LODGES U. D. On April 26, 1937, I issued Letters of Dispensation to twelve brethren at Hutchinson to organize a new lodge at that place. The new lodge was set to work the evening of May 5th with Lecturer CHARLES A. WELLS in charge. The first degree work was conferred the evening of June 2nd, at which meeting I was present, accompanied by R.". W.'. CLAUD F. YOUNG, Grand Senior Warden. There were three candidates and assisting in the work were Past Masters from Reno Lodge No. 140 and Hutchinson Lodge No. 445 as well as P a s t Masters from other lodges in the district. It was a most interesting and inspiring meeting. A full report on this Lodge Under Dispensation and their prayer that a charter be granted will be presented to you through the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D. DISPENSATIONS.
During the year many requests have been made for Special Dispensations. Vacancies have been caused by elective officers moving away to secure needed work. Every year. Death leaves many empty stations. Special Dispensations are required to fill such vacancies. They have been granted without payment of fee. Other requests have been for permission to confer degrees in less than statutory time. Only in exceptional cases have the latter been granted and then only upon payment of the required fee. Some lodges would seem to be careless about holding their elections and installations. The Law is now so plain that there seems little excuse for this, other than carelessness. When the evidence shows this to be the case, I feel that the regular fee should be required for a dispensation to correct the neglect. FIFTY YEAR BUTTONS.
During the year there have been presented fifty-five of the Fifty Year Buttons. I t has been my pleasure to present a number of them. In nearly every case the ceremony has been an outstanding event in the history of the lodge. I have found the brethren much interested in this recognition of their venerable members. THE MASONIC HOME.
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Masonic Home. Here we all have a share in the practice of those great Tenets, Brotherly Love and Belief. The cost to the individual â&#x20AC;˘ is small, the good done is multiplied many fold. Considering some of the problems confronting so many of the various Homes scattered all over our land, it is a real pleasure to report t h a t our own Home is operating smoothly and efficiently. On December 31st there were present in the Home, 129 men, 98 women, 39 boys and 25 girls, a total of 291. Being of many ages, the management problem requires much care and thought. Assisted by the members of the various committees, and especially by M.".
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SON, who have given so unsparingly of their time and ability. Superintendent RALPH D . COTTON has been able to maintain a high degree of harmony and cooperation in the Home family. Too much care cannot be exercised in recommending applicants for admission. Some are so constituted mentally that they are unable to adjust themselves to the Home life. They are a source of much disturbance to the other members of the Home as well as to the management. Mental cases cannot be cared for. The simple rules of discipline must be obeyed. We have no regular hospital facilities and are forced to refuse admission when complete examination shows t h a t hospitalization will shortly be necessary. To the limit of its capacity, the Home is available to our dependents in actual need. As the capacity is limited, actual need must be shown. The Home is not, and never was, intended to be just a convenience. I t is still a civic and moral duty for those who are able, to care for their dependent relatives. M.'. W.'. GEORGE O . FOSTER, in his Address to the Grand Lodge in 1934, gave a review of the amounts paid by the individual members of our Craft for the building and maintenance of the Masonic Home. He showed that those who had been members in good standing since 1893, when the property was purchased, had paid only $12.60 each. Add to this the special assessments of the past four years and the total is $14.60 each. Even when we add the per capita paid since 1893 and the $5.00 raising fee paid in recent years, the total actual cost to each member of the Craft is only $35.85 for the full period of 44 years. Relatively few have been members t h a t long, so the average cost is much less. In 1934 the Grand Lodge voted a special assessment of fifty cents per member for a period of five years. The report of the Treasurer of the Home Board shows that the past year the running expenses of the Home, including repairs, insurance and replacements, have exceeded the income by $5,544.84. As a result of economic conditions the income from investments has been less. While every care is exercised in holding all costs to a minimum, the buildings and equipment, repair, up-keep and replacement may be expected to increase year by year. In order that we may continue and maintain the up-keep and standards of the Home, it is vitally necessary that funds therefor be provided. I therefore recommend that the special assessment of
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fifty cents per member be continued for another period of five years. Donations by will or g^ft are graciously solicited and endowments are wisely and carefully managed. VISITS TO OTHER GRAND JURISDICTIONS.
During t h e year I have received a number of invitations to visit other Grand Lodge Meetings. Because of distances and other work demanding my attention, I was able to attend only one, t h a t of t h e Annual Communication of t h e Grand Lodge of Nebraska, held a t Omaha on the 7th, 8th ajid 9th of June. Past Grand Master J. FORREST AYRES was present. We were most courteously welcomed and entertained throughout our visit. I n September, while attending another meeting a t Indianapolis, I had.the pleasure of meeting several Grand Masters and P a s t Grand Masters from other Grand Jurisdictions. At one meeting there were present and taking some part, four Grand Masters and ten P a s t Grand Masters from as many Grand Jurisdictions. I found those contacts very helpful and Instructive. TRIALS AND PUNISHMENTS.
I t is but natural, in an organization as large as ours, that some members will violate their vows and bring dishonor upon themselves and their brethren. We cannot prevent this. We should, however, always be careful to admit to membership only those of clean minds, good character and of good repute. The members of an Investigation committee have a most important duty to perform. They should carefully scrutinize the whole life of the petitioner, especially so when he has not always lived in the community. This year the number of trials has been small. All have been handled promptly and fairly. The Trial Committee will report on its work during the session. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
It has been necessary to make several changes in Grand Representatives this year. Through correspondence with other Grand Jurisdictions the following changes have been made: Mexico
WALTER S . TURNPAUGH
New Mexico North Dakota West Virginia Alberta
WILLIAM C . PORTERFIELD Silver City WALTER H . MURFIN Fargo J. BERNARD DODRILL Webster Springs LEO N . G I S H lola
Monterrey
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ELLIS F I N K RICHARD E . BIRD
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ELMER P. STRAIN
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CHARLEY B. ERSKINE ROSCOE E. PETERSON
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JAMES S . PATRICK
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ERNEST C . FRTESEN WALTER A. HOY LEWIS M . SCHRADER
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RICE LARDNER
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Cimarron Lamed Satanta
Hutchinson Atchison Kinsley Gamett
Fort Scott Great Bend
PROPOSED LAW CHANGES. During the year a number of questions relative to the proper interpretation of some of our Laws have been referred to me. I have found t h e points raised amply covered so that no new rulings have been necessary. We must recognize that new conditions wUl from time to time require changes in. present Laws. A few suggested changes have been referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. The members of the committee have given these careful consideration and I wish to submit them to you a t this time.
BY-LAW 68. That By-Law 68 be amended by inserting after the words "Grand Lodge per capita t a x " the following: "and all Grand Lodge special assessments." This By-Law would then read: 68. Per Capita Tax by Members of Defunct Lodges.-â&#x20AC;&#x201D;A member 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 t a x and all Grand Lodge special assessments, 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 made by any member entitled thereto on or before December 31st following such surrender or revocation; any member failing to so make application shall be subject to suspension by the Grand Lodge at the next Annual Communication. In 1932, By-Law 68-A became a part of our Law. I now submit for your consideration 68-B to read as follows: 68-B. In case of a brother who has been suspended for nonpayment of dues prior to the date of the surrender or revocation of a charter, it shall only be necessary for such brother t o petition the Grand Lodge, if in session, or the Grand Master, during the recess of the Grand Lodge, and to pay the amount of the dues for .non-payment of which he was suspended and the Grand Lodge per capita t a x and special assessments for the years of his suspension and upon the vote of the majority of those voting, if the Grand Lodge is in session, or upon the approval of the Grand Master, if
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the Grand Lodge is not in session, the Grand Secretary shall issue a certificate showing such brother has been restored and if he desires a dimit after such restoration such dimit shall thereupon be granted by the Grand Secretary under the seal of the Grand Lodge, if no charges have been preferred against him. BY-LAW 135. During the past several years, many members have asked for dimits. While this is within the rights of all members, some have held a wrong conception of their rights and privileges under a dimit and I submit for your consideration the following changes in By-Law 135: That the following be inserted after the words "or certificate of dimission" in line 15 of the Law as now printed: "issued not more than two years prior to the date of such visit." Also that the following be added at the end of this same By-Law: "It shall be the duty of the Master to refuse admission to his lodge, as a visitor, of all persons holding dimits issued more than two years prior to such visit." By-Law 135 as thus amended would then read: 135. Right of Visitation.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;A Master Mason in good standing may visit any Lodge, but he must be vouched for by some brother who has previously sat in open Lodge with him, or he must prove himself to be a Master Mason by due trial and strict examination by a committee appointed by the Master, or by the brother acting as Master; such proof to include documentary evidence or personal voucher that he hails from some regular Lodge in this jurisdiction or within the jurisdiction of a regular Grand Lodge recognized by and in correspondence with The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas. Documentary evidence shall be a diploma, receipt for dues under seal of the Lodge, Grand Secretary's certificate, written endorsement by a Grand Master, or certificate of dimission issued not more than two years prior to the date of such visit, all of which shall designate a Lodge or Grand Lodge known to be regular and within the provisions of this regulation. Vouchers shall be personal, and made only in Lodge by some member thereof, or by a Master Mason who has established his right to sit in such Lodge. In all cases it shall be the duty of the Master of the Lodge to ascertain that the Lodge from which the visitor claims to hail is a regrular Lodge within the provisions of this By-Law. It shall be the duty of the Master to refuse admission to his Lodge, as a visitor, of all persons holding dimits issued more than two years prior to such visit.
CONDITION OF THE ORDER.
The reports submitted to the Grand Master by the District Deputies following their official visits to the lodges cover many details. This year, in addition, I requested each Deputy to .write me a personal letter about each lodge in his District. I have carefully considered every report and letter and have also checked
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the reports on work done and interest taken by each lodge at the District Meeting. From all these I have formed a mental picture of each lodge and have tried to analyze its needs. I have made many notations and written many foUowup letters both to the lodges and to the Deputies. As a result of these studies I have formed certain conclusions to which attention may well be called. In many lodges there is a fine spirit of Masonry prevailing. Many petitions for the degrees and for restoration have been received. The work has been conferred in an impressive manner. Many of the larger lodges have visited the smaller lodges in their territory and by their presence and enthusiasm have encouraged them. Many districts have organized and are regularly holding group meetings. Often good speakers are provided and an interesting program arranged. In others the degrees have been conferred with each lodge taking some part. Such meetings are of much value and I have encouraged them. The brethren become better acquainted and closer ties of fratemalism are established. The District Deputies have done much to encourage these programs. In other lodges the picture is not so bright. In far too many cases there is an actual lack of knowledge as to the meaning of our Ritual teachings. More study and a deeper knowledge is needed. Our work is to teach Masonic principles and make Masons. It is a well established fact that one cannot teach what he himself does not know. There is a real need for a better knowledge of Masonic Law. Many Masters have never seen between the covers of " K a n s a s Laws of Masonryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1929." I recommend that each Master be furnished a copy of the Law to be receipted for to the Grand Secretary, to be studied during his term of office and transmitted to his successor, who shall also be required to give a receipt. Because of lack of knowledge of our Laws, many Masters do not understand or realize their obligations to the Grand Lodge, or even to the lodge over which they are elected to preside. The Master, above all others in the lodge, should know and follow the Law. There should be a more careful consideration given in the selection of officers. When a junior officer is appointed, the Master should draw a mental picture of how that brother will look and act in the East a few years hence. More encouragement and help should be given to capable young members in learning the lectures and work. They should be advanced as, and only as, they show ability, skill and interest. I t is fine for the older members to demonstrate their knowledge and ability, yet it is still more important to develop new officers. Get the able brethren on the side-lines into some part of the work. Let the older members show their ability on P a s t Masters' Night. Our officers must give the time and do the work necessary to perfect themselves and, by their own knowledge and example, inspire-and help others. No organization, no lodge, can go far without executives of ability and training. Schools of instruction fur-
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nish the training; loyal support by the members will sustain them. Down through t h e years, we have had worked out for us, ritual and floor movements, each especially adapted to the conveying of some particular lesson in the most efficient way. Each year special schools of instruction are held in every Masonic District. These schools are conducted by able and trained Lecturers. I t is hard to imderstand why every Mason in the district does not set aside the one afternoon and evening required for the meeting. The officers of the lodge a r e especially obligated to be present. Yet, this past year, some lodges have not had a single officer in attendance. There are circumstances making attendance impossible, yet they can hardly apply to all the officers and members of a lodge. This situation is unworthy of any officer and is especially so on the part of the Master and Wardens. HISTORY.
In his report to this Grand Body in 1935, R.". W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON, Grand Secretary Emeritus, stated that the history manuscript was complete in every detail and was ready to be delivered to the incoming Grand Master. I wish t o report that the manuscript is now in my possession and will be delivered to the incoming Grand Master, t o be held until such time as the Grand Lodge may deem it expedient to proceed with the printing. FUNERAL SERVICE.
There have been a number of requests for a modification of the funeral service a s carried in our Monitor. Notwithstanding the report submitted by M.'. W.". HENRY F . MASON on page 166 of the 1925 Proceedings, suggesting discretionary omission of certain parts of the burial service, many of our brethren feel that so long as the Monitor is unchanged, the service must be given in its entirety. A funeral service is particularly important and should be appropriate, comforting and helpful to the family and friends, and given with such dignity and decorum as will best serve its purpose, and do credit to our Institution. It therefore seems appropriate t h a t a committee be appointed by the incoming Grand Master to submit, a t the next Annual Communication, a revised or optional service, together with such recommendations as may seem desirable. CONCLUSION.
One year ago you elevated me to this office, the highest in your power to bestow. I accepted it wdth a deep realization of my many limitations. It has been 'a year of experience and training. The work has been heavy, many problems have been presented for consideration. Only the coming years will reveal how well the issues have been met and solved.
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The members of the Council of Administration and all my associate officers have been most loyal in their support and help. Many times have I needed to counsel with them. Many times have I needed to refer problems to the Grand Secretary. He has been ceaseless with his help and assistance. F o r many years I have greatly depended upon the advice and counsel of our esteemed Grand Secretary Emeritus. Often he has pointed out the way for me. The fine corps of District Deputies have rendered outstanding service and the Lecturers have carried on their work in a most efficient manner. The members of the various cortimittees have been faithful to their duties and the chairmen of the committees have responded promptly to every request upon their time and ability. I a m especially under deep obligation to my private secretary, Mrs. ERSKINE. To her efficient cooperation, advice and real executive ability, I owe much for what little success in life has come to me. She has been a real partner. Not only has she handled many of the details of the office, but she has been my traveling companion on my many visits over the jurisdiction. Those of you who were present at the last Annual Communication, witnessed an expression of loyalty and interest of the brethren of the 57th and adjoining Districts in m y elevation. I owe much to their whole-hearted interest and support which has never wavered. My business associates have been most considerate, carrying double work so much of the time when I have been away. Many courtesies have been extended t o me by the brethren in my visits over the State. Everywhere I have been made to feel welcome by real expressions of Masonic fellowship. I feel that the visits have helped to cement a better understanding of our Great Teachings among the brethren. Today we have come together to review the work done during the year and to plan for the future. May The Grand Master of the Universe guide our thoughts, words and actions, protect us while here, and assure us a safe return to our homes. Fraternally submitted, CHARLEY B . E R S K I N E ,
Grand Master. REPORT OP COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION.
R.". W.". ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, Grand Junior Warden, Secretary of the Council of Administration, presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted and ordered printed in the proceedings. To The M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. <& A. M. of Kansas: The Council of Administration met at Lassen Hotel, Wichita,
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Kansas, on February 18, 1937, immediately after the adjournment of the Grand Lodge. The Council perfected organization with M.'. W.'. CHARLEY B . E R S K I N E as
President and
R.'.
W.'.
ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND
as
Secretary. The Grand Secretary and the Grand Senior Deacon were invited to attend the meeting and the assignments of Grand Lodge visitors to the District Meetings were made. The Council of Administration then elected M.'. W.". W M . EASTON HUTCHISON a s a member of t h e Masonic Home Board. The Council discussed a t length assignments of Lecturers and this matter w a s left in the hands of the Grand Master. The Council of Administration was called to order a t the Masonic Home in Wichita, Kansas, by President ERSKINE on January 18, 1938, all members present. The Council of Administration unanimously approved the appointment of M.'. W.'. B E N S . PAULEN as Grand Treasurer. The Council, on motion, requested the Grand Master to secure the manuscript of the Masonic History from the Grand Secretary Emeritus, and file for future action by Grand Lodge. The M.'. W.'. Grand Master reported on matters concerning the lodges a t Sabetha, Chanute and Hutchinson. Fraternally submitted, COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION, ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND,
Secretary. REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER.
M.". W.'. BEN S . PAULEN, Grand Treasurer, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. <£ A. M. of Kansas: I deeply appreciate the honor conferred on me by our Grand Master, M.'. W.'. CHARLEY B . ERSKINE, for the appointment as
Grand Treasurer, to fill the vacancy in that office caused by the death of our beloved brother, M.'. W.'. J O H N MCCULLAGH. In order to make a complete record for the year, I am including in this report a detailed statement of receipts and disbursements of Grand Lodge funds as shown by his books, as follows: GENBatAL FUND.
Receipts. 1937. Feb. 1.—Beilance on hand $34,816 25 Received from Grand Secretary.,.. 6,901 97
$41,718 22
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Disbursements. Warrants Nos. 1 to 251, inclusive $29,298 15 Three hundred and ninety-eight expense checks, Annual Communication, Wichita, 1937 2,951 74 Dec. 4.—Balance on hand 9,468 33
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$41,718 22
CHARITY FUND.
1937. Feb. 1.—Balance on hand
$ 9,768 38
Disbursements. None. Dec. 4.—Balance on hand
$9,768 38
CASH BALANCES.
General Fund Charity Fund
$ 9,468 33 9,768 38
J Net balance on hand all funds Dec. 4, 1937
$19,236 71
This balance of $19,236.71 was transferred to me on December 24, 1937, together with the following bonds: School District No. 50, Brown County, bearing 6% interest: No. 2, dated Jan. 1, 1921, due Jan. 1, 1938....$ 500 00 No. 1, dated Jan. 1, 1921, due Jan. 1, 1939.... 500 00 $ 1,000 00 U. 8. Treasury 3%% registered bonds of l9lt^-19lfG: No. 886F $ 5,000 00 No. 887H 5,000 00 No. 3662B 10,000 00
$20,000 00
U. S. Treasury 2%% registered bond of 1955-1960: No. 2226F $10,000 00
$10,000 00
V. 8. Savings Bonds Series A due August 1, 1945: No. M205823 $ 1,000 00 No. M205824 1,000 00 No. M205825 1,000 00 No. M205826 1,000 00 No. M205827 1,000 00 No. M205828 1,000 00 No. M205829 1,000 00 No. M205830 1,000 00 No. M205831 1,000 00 No. M205832 1,000 00
$10,000 00
(Amounts represent maturity values).
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The following report covers the receipts and disbursements, December 24, 1937, t o the close of the fiscal year: B E N S . P A U L E N , Grand
Treasurer,
In account with T H E M . ' . W . ' . GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
GENERAL FUND.
Receipts. 1937. Dec. 24.—Received with transfer $ 9,468 33 Received from Grand Secretary 110,222 19 $119,690 52 Disbursements. 1937-1938.—Warrants Nos. 252 to 300, inclusive, except No. 261 $ 72,063 54 Transferred to Charity Fund.. 5,482 34 1938. Jan. 24.—Balance on hand 42,144 64 $119,690 52 J CHARITY FUND.
Receipts. 1937. Dec. 24.—Received with transfer $ 9,768 38 Transferred from General Fund 5,482 34 $ 15,250 72 Disbursements. 1937-1938.—Warrant No. 261 1938. Jan. 24.—Balance on hand
$ 4,159 50 11,091 22 $ 15,250 72
CASH BALANCES.
General Fund Charity Fund
$ 42,144 64 11,091 22 $ 53,235 86
All bonds received in the transfer, and a s listed above, are in my possession, except School District No. 50, Brown County Bond No. 2 which matured January 1, 1938, the proceeds of which are included in t h e remittances received. PYatemally submitted, B E N S . PAULEN,
Grand
Treasurer.
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REPORT OF GRAND SECRETARY.
M.'. W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN, Grand Secretary, submitted the following report which on motion, was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. It is a pleasure to report that changes made by the Annual Reports our law, custom, and direction from tion have been complied with.
d A. M. of Kansas: our records now reflect all for 1936. The requirements of the last Annual Communica-
ANNUAL EEPORTS.
All reports were received in time to be included in figures shown, except from lodges Nos. 28, 47, 89, 389, 418, 428. Our lodge Secretaries have submitted well prepared, and even beautiful reports, and are entitled to our personal gratitude, and the a p preciation of our Grand Lodge. LODGES DENIED REPRESENTATION.
Credentials are being vvithheld in accordance with By-Law 109 as follows: For failure to mail report on or before January 10th, Lodges Nos. 28, 47, 54, 89, 109, 151, 159, 198, 212, 213, 214, 260, 329, 333, 366, 372, 377, 389, 391, 398, 403, 410, 418, 428. For partial payment. Lodges Nos. 4, 84, 101, 105, 130, 210, 366, 392, 409. For no remittance. Lodges Nos. 53, 69, 78, 108, 190, 243, 324, 335, 379. OUTSTANDING DITES.
The amount of delinquent per capita tax for preceding years has been materially reduced. The specific amounts outstanding are indicated below: For 1931: Lodges Nos. 180—$141.90; 267—$106.90. Total $248.80. For 1932: Lodges Nos. 28—$156.15; 35—$237.40; 39—$65.80; 106—$353.20; 175—$230.30; 180—$126.00; 187—$846.00; 267— $287.80; 271—$308.90; 281—$80.00; 330—$256.00; 342—$71.30; 392—$65.30; 409—$130.00; 415—$107.40; 434—$45.60. Total $3,367.15. For 1933: Lodges Nos. 39—$134.20; 106—$105.40; 271— $514.90; 434—$88.70; 436—$87.10. Total $930.30. For 1934: Lodges Nos. 108—$34.80; 136—$50.00; 210—$79.60; 330—$63.50; 436—$187.20. Total $415.10. For 1935: Lodges Nos. 84—$99.60; 210—$124.80; 379—$118.40. Total $342.80.
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For 1936: X/)dges Nos. 57—$55.20; 81—$48.40; 108—$86.40; 140—$921.80; 210—$125.20; 243—$104.00; 379—$86.40. Total $1,427.40. For 1937: Eighteen lodges owe $1,563.20. Grand Total $8,294.75. ESTIMATED REVENUE AND EXPENSES FOR 1 9 3 8 .
Reventie. Sixty cents per capita on 61,434 Miscellaneous Expenses. Committee allowance (By-Law 55) Expenses Grand Lodge Communication Expenses and Per Diem of Lecturers Grand Master's Apron Grand Master's Contingent Fimd Grand Master's Salary Grand Treasurer's Bond Premium Grand Secretary's Bond Premium Grand Treasurer's Salary Grand Master's Portrait (cut) Library, Furniture, Binding, etc Mileage to Representatives (By-Law 57) Mileage and Expenses (By-Laws 55 and 56) Minor Salaries (By-Law 54) Per Diem of Committee on Trials and Punishments Postage and Express Printing Annual Proceedings Private Secretary to Grand Master Stationery and Printing Jewel for Grand Master List of Regular Lodges Budget
$36,860 40 3,000 00
$
375 500 2,000 80 1,500 800 18 3 100 8 300 3,000 1,500 155 200 800 1,500 600 1,000 180 200 15,249
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PETITIONS FOR RESTORATION.
Brother JOHN C. WALTERS, a suspended member of Shawnee Lodge No. 54 (now defvmct) has paid the amount owing, and petitions for restoration. Long delays would be saved if our Grand Master, in the interim between the Communications of the Grand Lodge, might consider these petitions and direct the Grand Secretary to issue the usual Certificate, and I so recommend. BASSETT LODGE U. D.
The Letters of Dispensation for Bassett Lodge U. D., a well prepared transcript, report and all legal fees have been received, together with a petition for charter. These have been delivered to the Chairman of the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D.
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256
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SCHEDUU; " B . "
A r r e a r a g e s paid by subordinate lodges for 1936, except as noted: No.
Dues and Fe es.
$ 29 39......(1932).. 57......(1935).., 57... 69... 70, 84...,..(1934)... 84......(1935)... 89 101 108......(1934).., 112... 136......(1934).. 138 162...,..(1931)... 168......(1932).. 180......(1931)..'.. 13 187......(1932).. 203 208... 214... 238 240 243......(1935).. 261... 267......(1931).. 281......(1932)..
56 50 25 24 30 124 24 25 19 54 50 105 50 29 233 49 150 134 70 65 181 65 115 11 100 83
80 00 20 80 65 80 40 60 80 20 00 60 00 00 21 90 60 00 70' 40 60 80 80 40 10 00 20
No. 304 312 313 324 324 324 330 335 353 365 365 370 379 379 387 387 393 402 407 416 416 416 428 434 436 436
Dues and Fees. $
,..(1932).., ,..(1933)..,
,..(1935).., ...(1932).. ...(1934).. ...(1935).. ...(1932).. ...(1933)..
...(1934).. ...(1935)..
...(1932).. ...(1932).. ...(1933)..
Total....
59 00 75 20 17 50 72 65 51 10 84 65 215 40 27 00 54 00 31 60 65 60 47 10 48 00 2 00 3 10 55 10 28 00 96 20 56 00 285 50 496 20 99 40 20 50 50 00 68 80 50 00
$4,105 16
SCHEDULE " C . "
Amount received from investments: U. S. T r e a s u r y U. S. T r e a s u r y U. S. T r e a s u r y U. S. T r e a s u r y Brown County Brown County Total
Bond No. 886, interest Bond No. 887, interest Bond No. 2226, interest Bond No. 3662, interest S. D. No. 50 Bonds Nos. 1, 2, interest S. D. No. 50 Bond No. 2, matured
$ 162 162 287 325 60 500
50 50 50 00 00 00
$1,497 50
1937-38.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
257
C A S H ACCOUNT.
Received. Schedule "A" ; $102,697 Schedule " B " 4,105 Schedule "C" 1,497 Dues and Fees from Members Defunct Lodges 18 Life Membership Certificates 1 Mileage Adjustments, Lodges Nos. 38, 88, 93, 292 5 Penalty for Lost Ciphers, Lodges Nos. 62, 182, 277, 438 40 Proceeds from Wulfekuhler Bank Failure.... 69 Proceeds from Sabetha National Bank 34 Refund, Grand Secretary Emeritus 23 Sales of Fifty-year Buttons 2 Sales of Waste Paper 2 Sales of Annual Return Books 1 Sales of Shaver's Monitors 441 Sales of Blank Forms 1,043 Sales Tax on Supplies and Monitors 19 Special Dispensation Fees (Wendorff, 1936) 10 Special Dispensation Fees (Erskine, 1937) 35 Unexpended Contingent Fund (Wendorff) 405 Letters of Dispensation (Bassett Lodge U. D.) 20 Budget 6,650 Total
95 16 50 00 25 56 00 81 24 41 10 95 80 00 81 22 00 00 00 00 40
$117,124 16
Bemitted. To Grand Treasurer, Receipts Nos. 1 to 79, inclusive
$117,124 16
Fraternally submitted, ELMER F. STRAIN,
Grand
Secretary.
/Vo
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
Date.
1937. Feb. 1 Feb. 1 Feb. 1 Feb. 1 Feb. 1 Feb. 1 Feb. 17 Feb. 17 Feb. 17 Feb. 17 Feb. 17 Feb. 17 Feb. 17 Feb. 17 Feb. 17 Feb. 17 Feb. 17 Feb. 17 Feb. 19 Feb. 19 Feb. 19 Feb. 19 Feb. 19 Feb. 19 Feb. 19 Feb. 19 Feb. 19 Feb. 19 Feb. 19 Feb. 19 Mar. 2
Charley B. Krskine The Beauceant, Wichita Benjamin F. Bunkin
R o b e r t C. Caldwell
E a r l T. P y l e O t t o R. S o u d e r s
In Favor of
$
13 00 00 00 00 00 00
2,100 00 63 60 500 00
78 25 10 50 40 100 50
S o s 0 'S oOS
05
$
00 00 00 00 00
150 00
50 50 30 25 25
$
11
WARRANT ACCOUNT.
i4165
7i'4b
$
334 00
ibas
•a 42 see I. o*; B" s
$
125 100 125 100 240
i
00 00 00 00 00
""J 6a 03 03
:::::::::::::::::::;;::::
•$-3odoo'
i a 8 1a .•Sot
BUDGET.
$
1 00
60 00
to O
100 68 "0 17 50 to 11 13 o 50 O 2 08
o3
•8
00
5^
59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 6S 69 70 71 72 73 74 75
3 H S 3
3a 14 14 2B 2fi 2K 26 2B 26 26 2« 26
32 33 34 35 36 37 3S 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 4S 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 9 9 IS 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 27 27
C h a r l e s A. W e l l s
A l b e r t K. W i l s o n
T h e J. C. D a r l i n g Co A l b e r t K. W i l s o n W o l f e Commercial P h o t o
R o b e r t C. Caldwell
K a t h e r i n e R. E b e y
S. W. Bell T e l e p h o n e Co
N. E. K e l l e r
24 00
75 GO
324 72 3 06
2 47
200 00 25 00
$
16 96
170 85
50
3 10
281 37
3 20
$
4 12
357 20
352 07
413 30
424 95
2 00
1
300 00
300 00
1
125 100 125 100 240
125 100 125 100 240
00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00
1
1
§
97 35 98 65 30
1 98
60 00
63 23 10 18 4
I Co
to
60 00 o
3 80 11 78
1 35 60
17 65 85 1 55 88 13
26 26 27 27 1 1
1 1 1 7 10 10 10 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 2 2
Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. May May
May May May May May May May May May May May May May May May May May May May May May June June
Date.
77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108
No.
Grit P r i n t i n g C o m p a n y N. E. K e l l e r
A l b e r t K. W i l s o n Rankin Fink Charles A. W e l l s
The Glastonbury Press
K i n g Solomon L o d g e No. 10
T h e J. C. D a r l i n g Co
In Favor of
$
16 00
4 25
1,160 00
21 17 48 64
09
o u 8
«5
i $
»
95 10
'72 '85
2 00
oft,
•2|
•0 s B
$
1 10
$
1
WARRANT ACCOUNT—Continued.
334 40
231 25
360 20
$
391 10
JS« 0 8
$
300 00
lii
$
125 100 125 100 240
00 00 00 00 00
.UQC
1 S
BUDGET.
$
to 83 O 13 29 75 (3
>13
2 05
5 25
76
60 00
13 28 20 00
o
4 00 n 114 63 Co
10 39 5 3
4 50
P
•8
10 135 in 13fi i f l 137 15 138 24 139 24 140 24 141 24 142 24 143 24 144 24 145 24 14fi 24 147 24 148 24 149 24 150 29 151 29 152 29 153
in 134
fi 133
2 in9 2 no 2 in 2 112 3 113 3 114 3 115 14 l l f i 21 117 21 118 24 119 24 120 24 121 24 122 24 123 24 124 24 125 24 12K 24 127 24 128 fi 129 â&#x20AC;˘fi 130 B 131 6 132
A l b e r t K. W i l s o n Rankin Fink Charles A. W e l l s T o p e k a Daily Capital
S t a t e Sales T a x D e p t
B r o t h e r h o o d of R a i l r o a d
7 96
82 61 3 00
18 75
$
200 00 25 00
5 90 19 89
1 05
75
78 00
2 50 2 60
325 no
70
33 55
335 15
124 20
2 50
333 00
333 00
300 '66
3no no
125 100 125 100 240
125 100 125 ino 240
00 00 00 00 no
00 no 00 00 00
0
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S3
09
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10 67 t>3 6 35 05
85 no
9 43
a ta 19 01 o
85 63 ^< 7 82 o 5 64
85 00
5 75 58
12 03
2 10
Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept.
Date.
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 21 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 14 14
154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 380 181 182 183 184 185
No.
Albert K. W i l s o n
W e s t G a t e L o d g e No. 438
In Favor of
$
2 15
10 00
i
to
5
•J o
•
$
•
6 50
62
li
III
i 28
lis
•$
il^'
1 1 1P
WARRANT ACCOUNT—Continued.
$
373 21
i « OS
HI'S
•8 4! a>8«s
$
300 00
i $
125 00 100 00 125 00 100 00 240 00
09 u S * ^ 03 O'M O
. «> o C
BUDGET.
$
o
SJ
^3
31 25 65 56 22 08 50 00
9 2 7 27 3 28 1 5
85 00
15 ft
O
Co
o
b
88 o 30 ft 64 ft 67
6 61
2 11 1 15
•0
to
14 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 29 5 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 29 2 2 2 2 2 2 8
186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 216 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230
S. W . Bell T e l e p h o n e Co K a t h e r i n e R. E b e y F l o s s i e M. A n d r e w s Clarence F . B a i l e y R o b e r t C. Caldwell K e n n e t h N. P o m e r o y Elmer F. Strain A l b e r t K. W i l s o n Rankin Fink, C h a r l e s A. W e l l s f Remington-Rand Inc J. Newell A b r a h a m s Crane & Company Topeka W a t e r Dept J o r d a n E l e c t r i c Co K a n s a s P o w e r & L i g h t Co... C r o s b y B r o t h e r s Co S t a t e Sales T a x Dept Crane & Company S. W . Bell T e l e p h o n e Co M u l t i g r a p h Division Moore S t a t i o n e r y Co W e s t e r n Union Tel Co C h a r l e y B. E r s k i n e J o h n McCuIlagh S t a n f o r d M. S m a r t Charles A. W e l l s K a t h e r i n e R. E b e y Flossie M. A n d r e w s Clarence F . B a i l e y R o b e r t C. Caldwell K e n n e t h N. P o m e r o y Elmer F. Strain Albert K. W i l s o n Rankin Fink Crane & C o m p a n y C e n t r a l T o p e k a P a p e r Co H a r v e y O. Davis K a n s a s P o w e r & L i g h t Co... T o p e k a W a t e r Dept Moore S t a t i o n e r y Co Clapier's F l o w e r Shop County Treasurer S t a t e Sales T a x D e p t T h e W h i t e h e a d & H o a g Co..
208 46
42 50
6 00
3 75
200 00 25 00
5 19
16 83
1 60 4 51
2 87 216 61
6 00
8 25
$
267 50
156 95 180 60
218 80
10 20
400 10
447 51
300 00
300 00
125 100 125 100 240
125 100 125 100 240
00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00
59 55 78 95
2,284 83
24 86 3 26
3 60
60 00
36
1 02 10 60
4 1 8 60
85 00
c«
Co
o
o
§
9 36 K
12 12 13 24
24
24 24 24 24 1
1 1 4 4 4 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19
Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov.
Nov
Nov Nov Nov Nov. Dec.
Dec. Dec. Deo. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec.
Date.
231 232 233 234 236 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262
Nc.
Charley B. Ersklne Thomas G. Fitch Richard W. Evans
Albert K. Wilson
Albert K. Wilson Rankin Fink Ciiarles A. Wells
In Favor o]
o
$ 4,159 50 18 00
•I
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V
$
200 00
CQ
a
c
$
11 58
98 08
1 02
a*"
Q
•a 8
$
225 00
it
WABRA.NT ACCOUNT—Concluded.
$-36i'75
i $
443 19
10 20
404 15
if el
$
300 00
300 00
ifll $
125 100 125 100 240
00 00 00 00 00
125 00 100 00 125 00 100 00 240 00
1 S
BUDGET.
$
99 00 04 34
85 00
52 6 11 1
3 77
60 00
>-.
tt! ft
O
Co
Q
b
ft ft
C5
10 74 48 13 S3 O
|3
of 88
•0
to
263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273
274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 291 292 293 294 295 296 197 298 299 300
19 22 27 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31
3 5 6 5 5 10 10 10 10 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 19 19 19
Unexpended
C h a r l e s A. Gross O t t o H. R o m m e l T h o m a s G. F i t c h
A l b e r t K. W i l s o n Rankin Fink
R o b e r t C. Caldwell Kenneth N. Pomeroy
K a t h e r i n e R. E b e y F l o s s i e M. A n d r e w s
B. W. Kraft,..: T. G. S m i t h & Son R i c h a r d W. E v a n s
Railway Express.Agency
Rosemary Gardens Beck-Baer Company S. W. Bell T e l e p h o n e Co Crane & Company J o h n E. B a r r e t t B e n S. P a u l e n Johnson & Titus, repairs
S a b e t h a L o d g e No. 162
25 00
126 43
4 61
41 36
67 52
3 76
$
689 30
$
362 70 $
$ 77.168 50 $ 1,230 00 $ 1,481 11 $ 1,843 81 77,857 80 1,230 00
15 23 67,783 00
17 40
57 59
9 37
7 19
10 00
10 00
194 90 20 00
382 16
23 72
300 00
125 100 125 100 240
00 00 00 00 00
16 72 $
278 43 $
41 51
$
o
o ti
ta
7 03
1 76 to en
Co
Co
27 00 ft 4 32 o
3 79 6 45
18 29 12 82
783 28 $ 3,721 57 $ 4,758 49 $ 3,600 00 $ 8,280 00 $ 4,498 24 800 00 4,000 00 4,800 00 3,600 00 8,280 00 4,500 00
54
225 00
10 20
36 59
15 25 109 46 1 37
266
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
HONOR ROLL. L i s t of b r e t h r e n t o w h o m t h e F i f t y Y e a r E m b l e m h a s been presented: Name. Lodge No. Name. Lodge No. ABBOTT, J O H N
MORTON
ADAMS, C H A R L E S
112
17
ADAMS, GEORGE A ADAMS, HENRY
268 8
ALLEN, GEORGE
135
AMSDEN, FLOYD A
303
ANDERSON, A N D R E W J
122
BRANDENBERG, LOTT S BREWSTER, LORENZO D BRIDGES, J A M E S P
117 71 135
BRiGGS, M I L L A R D F
265
BROWNELL, BERT D BRUNDAGE, MARION K B U R C K H A L T E R , GEORGE H
103 146 55
ANDERSON, CHARLES WM 234 ANDERSON, EDWIN ELMER.... 8
BuRDiCK, W I L L I A M L BuRGE, J A M E S A
ANSDELL, W I L L I A M R
C A L L E N , JACOB B
227
ABMSBURY, ISAAC N E W T O N . . . . 1 9 8 ARNETT, WILLIAM G 200 AUSTIN, EDWIN A 51
AUSTIN, GEORGE AvES, W I L L I A M P
225 114
AXTELL, J O H N T BAIRD, D A N I E L BAKER, SOLOMON M BAKER, W I L L I A M BALDWIN, C H A N W BARBER, OLIVER P BARGER, S E T H L BARKLEY, DOUGLAS M B A R N E S , GEORGE E BARRY, C H A R L E S A BARTLESON, J O H N W BASYE, ISAAC N BATCHELOR, D A N I E L L BEALS, MAKTIN L BECK, ISRAEL BECKEY, SAMUEL BELL, GILBERT J BELL, HAMILTON B BENEDICT, CHARLES W BENNETT, J O H N W BENTON, WILLIAM H
142 166 40 316 160 6 205 155 266 171 145 11 60 94 315 209 225 222 158 117 225
BETZ, C H A R L E S A BlXBY, V E L O R U S W
142 303
BLAIR, ALBERT H 148 BOOKOUT, K . DAVID 19 BOONE, W I L L I A M M l BOOTH, T H O M A S J E F F E R S O N . . 1 0 7 BOND, THOMAS L 60
BOUILLET, E M I L E
107
BRADEN, L U T H E R N BRADLEY, J O H N W
275 279
BRAGUNiER, GEORGE W
12
CAMPBELL, W I L L I A M H
6 95 7
24
CAMPBELL, WILLIAM R 268 CARPENTER, CHARLES T 102 CARTER, J O S E P H P 12 CARTER, W I L L I A M W 64 CHANCE, PETER 234 C H A M B E R L A I N , S T A N L E Y F....244 CHENEY, OLIN F 129 CLAPP, JOSEPH P 12
CLARKE, S T E W A R T , S R
91
C L E E K , GEORGE W C O C H R A N , ROBERT R
36 29
COLE, A B R A H A M L COLE,
ELRICK
C
l 15
COLE, MOSES H
206
C O L E B A U G H , ELMER COMES, J. W I L L I A M
366 182
CONKLIN, HENRY L CONKLING, CHARLES A COOK, W I L E Y W COOUDGE, A R C H I E C COOMBS, HOWARD H CORLETT, ROBERT CORTRIGHT, OSCAR A
246 140 63 174 24 133 148
CRAMER, W I L L I A M H
94
CRAVENS, RICHARD H CRAWFORD, LESTER M CRISE, GEORGE A CUMMINGS, JAMES S CUTLER, CHARLES D
60 51 16 268 206
DANIELS, W O O D S O N J
96
DANLEY, JOSEPH W
19
DAVED, M I L T O N W
201
DAVIDSON, ROBERT L DAVIDSON, WILLLAM W DAVIS, J O H N M DELANEY, MICHAEL
132 288 35 85
GRAND LODGE OF
1937-38.
Name.
Lodge
No.
DEPP, LEON O DERGE, E R N E S T T DEWELL, CHARLES E DEY, JOSEPH S DICKINSON, SILAS F DILLEY, ALVA N D I N S M O R E , ROBERT S Dix, W I L L I A M S
231 287 227 150 279 168 55 142
DODD, A N D R E W J
144
DOLE, B E N J A M I N F DUNAVAN, IRA M D U N T O N , EDWARD W DURHAM, EUGENE H D U T T O N , BOESTLER EARHART, J A M E S H EASTMAN, WILLIAM H EDSON, ARTHUR ELDER, A L D A M E R P ELDER, F R E D E R I C K B ELLENBERGER, I S A I A H H
197 174 329 254 129 55 9 98 18 206 17
ELLIS, S E A M A N A
38
EVANS, SAMUEL H EVELEIGH, E L I A S J F I N N E Y , GEORGE W
88 15 167
267.
KANSAS.
Name.
Lodge
GuRNEA, J A M E S . C . HAGEN, BENJAMIN O HALLOWELL, WILLIAM
No. 129
C
HAM, WILLIAM E
142 232
.259
HAMMETT, C H A R L E S A....
91
HAMMETT, LYMAN H
91
HARE, S T U A R T HARE, U R I A H M HARRIS, F I N I S P
." 98 341 49
HARRISON, E . L E E
272
HAWK, M A R I O N HAWLEY, J O S E P H E HAYNES, JOHN Q HAYNES, SAMUEL H HAZEN, WILLIAM R HEALEY, FREDERICK F HENRY; MILTON D HIGGINBOTHAM, LOUIS
259 :178
F
HILL, A L F R E D J
12 90 17 114 103 42
35
HILL, WILLIAM HOEFLE, E R N E S T HOLLINGER, JACOB S HONSTEAD, J O H N
251 76 99 261
HUDSON, C H A R L E S R
225
FLADD, JOHN M
85
HUGGINS, WILLIAM L . G
FLOYD, H E N R Y
37
HUGHS; S A M U E L H HULET, P E R R Y L
277 177
H U M E , ALEX H INGE, WILLIAM JACK, HIRAM H JENSON, JAMES JOHN, EUGENE
24 107 143 35 175
JOHNSON, HARVEY S
144
A
FORSYTHE, W I L L I A M R
77
Fox, SIMEON M FRANCIS, REUBEN
16 42
B
FRANCIS, W I L L I A M E ERASER, H U G H
142 221
FBIZZELL, EDWARD E GAGE, AMBROSE R GAMES, HENRY L GARVIN, W I L L I A M A G E N T L E , J. A D O L P H U S GERE, A S A O GILCHRIST, PETER M GILLESPIE, F . WILLIAM GILLMORE, F R A N K B G I V E N , J. F R A N K GLASS, J A M E S R GRAHAM, B E N J A M I N K GRAHAM, JAMES F GRAY, E R N E S T L GREEN, LEANDER W GREGG, W A S H I N G T O N E GREUB, FRED GROTE, EDWARD F GROVES, C L E M E N T L . V
167 143 269 55 88 252 242 182 254 244 95 114 161 142 35 237 175 51 364
JOHNSON, HIRAM S JONES, CHARLES J O N E S , OTTO C JONES, W I L U A M A K A C K L E Y , LORD B KALEY, WILLIAM B
KELLER, H E N R Y KELSEY, SCOTT KENDALL, N E W T O N C KENNEDY, J A M E S M KENNETT, J A M E S T KEPFiELD, H E N R Y KIMBALL,
CHARLES M . SR.
12
17 51 64 ,. 95 73 158
298 17 341 95 17 51 94
KOHLER, M I L L A R D F
117
K R A M E R , GEORGE L KREY, CHARLES A LADD, U R I . T A H G
17 159 60
268
PROCEEDINGS
Name.
Lodge
No.
LAMB, GILES H LAPE, WILLIAM H LARSEN, JAMES LARSH, HOMER L LEAVELL, D A N I E L W L E N O N , ROBERT LENNON, JAMES
144 102 117 17 335 32i 15
LEONARD, J O S E P H T
93
L E W I S , EDWARD E
12
LEWIS, J E S S E W
136
LEWIS,
116
JOHN
E
LONERGAN, J O H N LORD,
WILLIAM
91 H
79
LOWE, H E R B E R T P
252
LUCAS, J O H N A LUNDGREN, JONAS P LULL, ALEXIS
12 143 170
'.
LYONS, C H A R L E S MARSHALL,
MARTIN,
79
SAMUEL M
ELSBERRY
270
99
M A R T I N , GEORGE W 93 MARTIN, HENRY 17 MARTIN, J O H N G 236 M A Y , EDWARD ALEXANDER....270 MCALLISTER, RALPH 278 MCCOY, J O S E P H H O M E R 93
MCCUNE,
SAMUEL A
237
OF
February.
THE
Name.
Lodge
No.
MYERS, THOMAS L MYERS, WESLEY K MYTON, SAMUEL M NATION, WILLIAM H NEEDHAM, PHILILUS S
364 80 no 239 329
NEMiTZ, H E N R Y F
104
N I C H O L S , EDWARD N
94
NORRis, S I D N E Y R NowERS, J O H N W
17 225
NUMBERS, CHARLES T OSBORN, J O H N H PACE, LEANDER M P A R K S , ADELBERT W P A S S O N , DAVID PEACOCK, ARTHUR S P E R K I N S , IRA C PETER, CHARLES W PETERS, JAMES S P H I L L I P S , EDWARD W PICKLER, RICHARD M PIERCE, ALEXANDER K PIERCE, CHARLES H PIERCE, FRANCIS L PORTER, J A M E S A POST,'JOHN D P R A T H E R , OCEOLA PRIDDY, J O S E P H W PRINGLE, JAMES T QUINON, WILL M
37 29 30 90 6 148 71 166 66 266 174 60 95 289 265 24 2 90 79 51
MCCURRY, JOHN C
117
MCDOWELL, THEODORE L McELWAiN, R E U B E N H McKiNZiE, J A C O B D
282. 222 172
MCLAIN, ERNEST S
142
RADFORD, C H A R L E S A
99
MELViN, GEORGE P
206
MERRY, J O H N W MERSEREAU, PETER MILLIKEN, JOHN D MILTON, CHARLES A M I N N E R , J O H N P.... MITCHELL, WILLIAM
99 282 172 222 240 171
RALSTON, ANDREW J REESE, LEONIDAS T
30 174
MOHLER, J O H N
H
S
133
RADCLiFF, J A M E S W RADCLIFF, J O H N B
REiD, H U G H F REYNARD, J O H N R I C H A R D S , GEORGE F RICKENBACHER, WILLIAM
."....117 232 99 51
74
R I L E Y , BAYARD T R I N G L E , GEORGE W
37 27
97
MOORE, GEORGE M MOORE, W I L L I A M J
88 100
RiSTiNE, J A M E S R
MOORE, W I L L I A M
P
348
ROOT, C H A R L E S L
MORAN, S A M U E L M
32 277 226 37 226 140
156
RiGHTMiRE, M I L T O N
MOONEY, VOLNEY P
MORELOCK, T H O M A S W MULTER, FOREST J MURRAY, J A M E S W MUTH, JOHN J MYERS, R U F U S C
...156
ROCKWOOD, WILLIAM F ROSS, CHARLES GASTON ROSS, J O H N B ROSS, THOMAS B ROTH, ANTHONY A RUSSELL, HARVEY A SAMS, JAMES P
134
80 16 321 23 140 177 51 89
1937-38.
GRAND
Name.
LODGE
Lodge No.
SAUTER, ADOLPH E
117
SCHOCH, WILLIAM P
225
SCOTT, MILTON A ..225 SEELINGER, HENRY A 17 SELLERS, DAVID O . 37 SELTZER, MONROE P 42 SHAW, J A M E S W 6 S H A W , JARVIS E 201 SHELLY, SOLOMON, T 201 SHERRIFF, WILLIAM E 146 SHIRKEY, WILLIAM ALBERT.. 448 SIDLINGER, SAMUEL H 140 SIMONS, EDWARD L 12 SINGLETON, STEPHEN M 403 S M I T H , GEORGE S 300 S M I T H , HOMER 99 S M I T H , MILLARD F 117 S M I T H , SUMNER D 93 SNIDER, UPSHUR 8 SNYDER, CHARLES N 48 SNYDER, GEORGE M 48 SNYDER, JAMES R...: 48
SoLLER, AUGUST SOPER, S . J O H N SPARKS, HARRY B SPERRY, F R A N K D SPLAWN, ROBERT C STAHL, F R A N K M STANSFIELD, GEORGE W STEIN, GEORGE STERNS, J O H N STEVENSON, WILLIAM T STEWART, ANDREW STEWART, GEORGE W STOCKER, O W E N B STOUT, J O H N . STOTLER,. JOSEPH J STOWELL, WARREN STUBBS, ALEXANDER STYLES, CHARLES E SUTTON, E L I J A H R SWANSON, J O H N
104 140 6 146 338 32 90 :158 35 186 205 265 99 233 385 320 :.193 5 26 182
OF
269
KANSAS.
Name.
Lodge No.
TAYLOR, RICHARD T H I N N E S S , MATTHEW T H O M E N , REUBEN O THORNTON, ULYSSES S . G
TiTSwoRTH, RICHARD TRAIN, F R A N K A TRIPLETT, JOSEPH H TRIPP, F R A N K D TURNER, BRICE H WALTON, LOUIS WALLER, HARLEY C WALTER, FRED A WARD, J O H N F WARNER, J A M E S H WASHBURN, HARRY M WASHBURN, WILLIAM K WEHE, JOHN J
W E H E , JOHN W
88 232 7 134
63 169 15 142 142 206 117 10 l 2 225 366 51
17
WELD, GEORGE H WELLS, B E N J A M I N O WELLS, F R A N K P WELTMER, J O H N D WEST, ALEXANDER P WHALEY, JEREMIAH F W H I T E , THOMAS MILLER WHITESIDE, HOUSTON WICKERSHAM, E L L I S T WIEDEMAN, JOSEPH A
219 156 160 35 195 147 326 140 163 97
WILKINS, G E R H A R D T
109
W I L K I N S O N , WILLIAM LEE.... WILLIAMS, CHARLES E WILSON, ALBERT K WILSON, COLUMBUS B . WILSON, HARRY E WILSON, THOMAS C WILSON, THOMAS R
19 230 51 356 99 282 146
WoELK, J O H N F
177
WOOD, GEORGE W WOOD, O W E N J
8 225
wooLEY, L E W I S T YOCUM, L E W I S C ZORN, GOTTLOB
93 225 286
270
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SPECIAL COMMtnSnCATION.
SYRACUSE, KANSAS, June 17,1937.
At t h e request of Syracuse Lodge No. 309, of Syracuse, Kansas, The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas w a s convened in Special Communication in the Masonic Hall in Syracuse, on June 17, A. D . ' 1937, A. L. 5937, for t h e purpose of laying t h e comer-stone of the new Menno Community Building. The several stations and places were filled as follows: M.'. W.'. CHARLEY B. E R S K I N E
W.'. CHESTER C. CARROLL, R.'. W.'. GEORGE R. SCHROLL Bro. EUGENE A. HOPPE W.'. B E N J. CORY
Grand
W.'. WILLIAM E . PATTON
as Grand
Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro.
.as Grand as Grand as Grand as Grand
CARL D. ENGLISH DAVID A. MILLSAP ROBERT S. FIELD JESSE J. BREWER
Master.
as Deputy Grand Master. as Grand Senior Warden. as Grand Junior Warden. as Grand Treasurer. Secretary.
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward.
Bro. CHARLES B . EGGEN
as Grand
W.'. CHARLES R. DOLLINGS
....Bearer of Great
Architect.
W.'. WILBUR LAUGHLIN
as Grand Tyler.
Lights.
The M.'. W.". Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry and repaired to the site of the new Menno Community Building where the comer-stone of the building was laid in accordance with the Ancient Ceremonies of the Fraternity. Assisting with the occasion were the Garden City Band, Garden City unit of the Kansas National Guard, Lakin Troop of Boy Scouts and the ladies of t h e Menno Community Club. After a dinner, addresses were given by Hon. WALTER A. HUXMAN, Governor of the State of Kansas, and the M.'. W.'. Grand Master. The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge returned to the Lodge Hall and w a s closed in Ample Form. CHARLEY B . ERSKINE,
Grand Master. ATTEST: WILLIAM E . PATTON,
as Grand
Secretary.
1937-38.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSASt
271
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
SlfRACUSE, KANSAS, J u l y 15, 1937. A Special C o m m i m i c a t i o n of T h e M o s t W o r s h i p f u l G r a n d L o d g e of A n c i e n t , F r e e a n d A c c e p t e d M a s o n s of K a n s a s w a s c o n v e n e d a t S y r a c u s e , K a n s a s , on t h e 1 5 t h d a y of J u l y , A . D . 1937, A . L. 5937, a t t h e r e q u e s t of Sjrracuse L o d g e N o . 309, f o r t h e p u r p o s e of l a y i n g t h e c o m e r - s t o n e of t h e n e w H a m i l t o n C o u n t y C o u r t House. T h e M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d L o d g e w a s opened i n A m p l e F o r m o n t h e F i r s t D e g r e e of M a s o n r y w i t h t h e following G r a n d O f f i c e r s : M.". W . ' . C H A R L E Y B . E R S K I N E
W.'. C H E S T E R C . CARROLL R.". w ; " . GEORGE R . SCHROLL Bro. E U G E N E A. HOPPE
Grand
W.". W I L B U R L A U G H L I N W.'. W I L L I A M E . P A T T O N
as Grand as Grand
Bro. Bro. W.'. Bro. W.'.
as as as as as
CARL D . E N G L I S H DAVID A . M I L L S A P KELSEY O. B R O W N JESSE J. BREWER LEE E . B U R R I S
Master.
as Deputy Grand as Grand Senior xis Grand Junior Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand
Master. Warden. Warden.
Treasurer. Secretary.
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Marshal. Senior Steward. Junior Steward.
W . ' . F R A N C I S M . CARTER
as Grand
Bro. J A K E SCHROLL W.'. H A N S H . H A M A N N
.as Bearer of Great Lights. Bearer of Cielestial Globe.
Bro. H. MURRAY M A R T I N
Bearer
Architect. of
Terrestrial
Globe. W . ' . ALBERT M. J A M E S
as Grand
Tyler.
P r o c e s s i o n w a s f o r m e d a n d m o v e d t o t h e site of t h e n e w C o u r t H o u s e , w h e r e t h e c o m e r - s t o n e w a s laid i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e A n c i e n t C e r e m o n i e s of t h e O r d e r . The procession w a s accompanied by t h e Johnson, Band.
Kansas,
A s a d e d i c a t i o n p r o g r a m h a d b e e n a r r a n g e d t o follow t h e c e r e m o n i e s of l a y i n g t h e c o m e r - s t o n e , t h e p r o c e s s i o n w a s r e f o r m e d a n d r e t u r n e d t o t h e L o d g e H a l l w h e r e t h e M.". W . ' . G r a n d L o d g e w a s closed in A m p l e F o r m . CHARLEY B . ERSKINE,
Grand ATTEST : WILLIAM E . PATTON,
as Grand
Secretary.
Master.
272
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. HORTON, KANSAS, July 21,1937.
A Special Communication of The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened a t Horton, Kansas, on the 21st day of July, A. D. 1937, A. L. 5937, a t the request of Horton Lodge No. 326, for the purpose of laying t h e comer-stone of the new United States Post Office Building. The M.". W.'. Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry with the following Grand Officers: M.". W.'. CHARLEY B. ERSKINE
R.". W.'. CHARLES V. HAYNES W.'. FERDNAND H . TORKELSON W.'. KEEVEB E . WHARTON
Grand
Master.
as Deputy Grand Master. OS Grand Senior Warden. as Grand Junior Warden.
Bro. H E N B Y D . JOHNSON W.'. ARTHUR E . HUDDLESTON
as Grand as Grand
Bro. O. S. SAMPLE W.'. CHARLES F . MCKEE W.'. J O H N A . WILSON
as Grand Chaplain. a^ Grand Senior Deacon. a s Grand Junior Deacon.
W.". HENRY J. WBILTMEB
as Grand
W.'. F R A N K A . SYMNS W.". ANDREW C. SHULTZ R.". W.". RALPH H . PATTERSON W.'. RICHARD R. STEWART
W.". PETER O. CAYLOB
Treasurer. Secretary.
Marshal.
as Grand Senior as Grand Junior as Grand Sword as Grand
Steward. Steward. Bearer.
Pursuivant.
Globe Bearer.
Bro. CHARLES H . WALKER
Globe Bearer.
W.'. GEORGE A . BLAKESLEE
Bearer of Great
W.'. OTTO E . LUCAS
Bearer of Book of
Lights.
Constitutions. Bro. CHARLES H . BROWNE
as Grand Orator.
Bro. G. L. JENSON
as Grand
W.'. WILLIAM J. MILLER
as Grand
Architect. Tyler.
The Grand Lodge was then formed in procession by the Grand Marshal and repaired to the United States Post Office Building, where the comer-stone was laid according to our Ancient Ceremonies. The Horton Municipal Band, Boy Scouts, ARTHUR N . WEIR Post of American Legion, Battery F, 130th Field Artillery, Kansas National Guard and Veterans of Foreign Wars contributed to the public ceremonies. The M.'. W.'. Grajid Master delivered an appropriate address and remarks were made by representatives of the Post Office Department. The procession then returned to the Lodge H£ill and The M.". W.'. Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form. CHARLEY B . EBSKINE,
Grand ATTEST:
AETHUR E. HUDDLESTON,
a s Grand
Secretary.
Master.
1937-38.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
273
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION..
GREENSBURG, KANSAS, September 3,1937. At the request of Kiowa Lodge No. 293, of Greensburg, Kansas, The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in Special Communication on the third day of September, A. D. 1937, A. L. 5937, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the grade school building of School District No. 1, a t Greensburg, Kansas. The several stations were filled by the following brethren: M.'. W.". CHARLEY B. ERSKINE
Grand
Master.
W.'. CHESTER L . P E W Bro. WILLIAM V. WERNER Bro. WEAVER L . FLEENER
as Deputy Grand Master. as Grand Senior Warden. as Grand Junior Warden.
Bro. JAMES L . ESTLACK Bro. J O H N F . BERTRAM
as Grand as Grand
Rev. FOREST E . ROHL Bro. RAYMOND H . TUCKER Bro. DEE J. HOUSEHOLDER W.'. WALTER A. KOCH W.'. CLAUDE H . BECKETT Bro. FlSEDRiCK J. HODGES Bro. GLEN V. VAIL
as Grand Chaplain. as Grand Senior Deacon. as Grand Junior Deacon. as Grand Marshal. as Grand Sword Bearer. OS Grand Senior Steward. as Grand Junior Steward.
W.'. ROBERT E . SCHULZ
as Grand
Treasurer. Secretary.
Pursuivant.
W.". W. ERNEST BAKER
Bearer of Great
Bro. ERNEST E . ASHCRAFT
Bearer of the Book of
Lights.
Constitutions. Bro. ARTHUR R . M A N N W.'. VERNE W . COBB
as Grand Architect. as Grand Tyler.
W.'. ORLEYG. UNDERWOOD
asAsst.
Grand Tyler.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the- First Degree of Masonry, formed in grand procession and repaired to the site of the grade school building. The comer-stone was laid in accordance with the Ancient Ceremonies of the Order and the M.". W.'. Grand Master delivered an interesting and a p propriate address. The-Greensburg 'Municipal Band and the Greensburg^^SChool ~ Band merged and furnished music for the grand procession and ceremony. The M.'. W.". Grand Lodge returned to the Lodge Room and was closed in Ample Form. CHARLEY B . ERSKINE,
Grand Master. ATTEST :
JOHN F . BERTRAM,
as Grand
Secretary.
274
.-. PROCEEDINGS
OFITHE
February,
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE MASONIC HOME BOARD. M . ' . W . ' . T H O M A S G . F I T C H , S e c r e t a r y of t h e Masonic H o m e B o a r d , was detained b y illness, a n d h i s report, previously p r e s e n t e d b y h i m p e r s o n a l l y t o t h e H o m e Board, w a s r e a d a n d discussed by B r o t h e r R A L P H D . COTTON, Superintendent. T h e r e p o r t w a s o r d e r e d p r i n t e d in t h e P r o c e e d i n g s . To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. eg A. M. of Kansas:
'.'
I have the honor to present herewith excerpts from my report made t o the Board of Directors of the Kansas Masonic Home a t its Annual Meeting in the City of Wichita, Kansas, on Tuesday, J a n u a r y 18, 1938: To The Board of Directors of The Kansas Masonic Home: Within the year ended December 31, 1937, I received in cash items 5136,223.60 from the following sources: Creager Land Account $ 74 72 Guardian Funds 8,849 73 R. L. Shaw Land Account 90 53 M o r s e ' L a n d Account.. 128 54 Loans and Bonds Paid 17,367 50 Thomas E. Reed Land Account 131 73 Remley Land Account 1,114 16 Endowment Fund 8,726 40 O. E. S. Christmas Fund $1,601 80 O. E. S. F r u i t Fund 1,051 57 2,653 37 Refund on Insurance Adjustment Refund on Miscellaneous Expense O. E. S. Music Fund J. K. McKain Land Account Refund Overcharge Insurance Grand Lodge Relief Contingent Fund ( H . Larsh Dividend) McAlister Land Account Refund on Funerals Interest, Lobdell-Stuart Library Fund Miscellaneous Receipts (Election Booth, etc.) Finn Estate Regular Grand Lodge P e r Capita Interest O. E. S. P e r Capita
,
65 00 5 21 1,059 64 117 45 67 59 4,174 50 186 76 1,000 00 25 60 22 61 20 00 510 78
Income. $62,570 00 21,804 96 5,456 82
89,831 78
Total $136,223 60 All collections have been transmitted t o the Treasurer as
1937-38.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
275
shown by carbon copies of letters of transmittal submitted herewith. For your information and in order that a permanent record may be made. Endowment Donations Item is composed of the following : From Organizations. Elmer F. Strain, Grand Secretary, Raising Fee $ 5,845 00 Order of the Eastern Star 1,207 99 Washington Commandery No. 2 5 00 Constitution Class, Kansas City 20 00 $
7,077 99
$
200 48 1,250 50 100
From Individiials. Henry Wallenstein Anna E. Robinson Charles H. Schneider Laura A. Kessinger C. M. Beachy
:
Endowment Fund January 1, 1937
,..
00 41 00 00 00
$ 1,648 41 624,498 41
Endowment Fund January 1, 1938 $633,224 81 Within the year warrants were drawn to total $121,242.94 charged to the following accounts: Creager Land Account $ 19 75 Guardian Funds 7,986 85 R. L. Shaw Land Account 151 32 Morse Land Account 143 57 Bonds Purchased 7,500 00 Interest Collection Fee on Bums Loan 10 00 Thomas E. Reed Land Account 17 48 H. A. Remley Land Account 126 87 H. L. Brannon Estate 522 33 Real Estate and Improvements 188 53 C. M. Beck Land Account 22 78 O. E. S. Christmas Fund $1,601 80 O. E. S. Fruit Fund 1,051 57 2,653 37 Maintenance O. E. S. Music Brazda Land Account Furniture and Fixtures Grand Lodge Relief Contingent Fund, Cash (Crumbacker) McAlister Land Accoimt Lobdell-Stuart Library, Magazines Finn Estate J. K. McKain Account Total
95,600 860 1 265 4,174 2 339 24 601 32
02 02 00 00 50 00 28 20 43 64
$121,242 94
276
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Included in the item of Maintenance will be found: General
Expense.
Secretary's Office Directors' E3xpense Medical Services Bonds, Safety Box, etc Insurance, $826.13, less Credit $67.59 Funeral & Cemetery, $1,508.59 less Credit $25.60
Repairs and
$1,190 153 1,236 144 758
53 55 50 75 54
1,482 99
$ 4,966 86
Replacements.
Repairs, typewriter $ 7 Painting Interior 1,383 Repair Tile Roof 106 Potato Peeler 310 Repair Plaster 90 Protecto Glo, $638.27 less Ins. Adj. $65,00..; 573 Paving Tax 3,591
50 47 00 08 13 27 96 $
6,062 41 5 43 84,407 13
Special Assessment, 1116 University Home Expense, Superintendent's Office, Vouchers Total Debited to Maintenance Less Refunds to Miscellaneous Maintenance
$ 95,441 83 5 21 $ 95,436 62
Detailed account of disbursements by Superintendent of the Home, charged to Maintenance Account in 1937 with comparison of same items in 1936: Furniture and Fixtures Repairs Salaries and Wages Hospital and Drugs Automobiles Telephone and Telegraph Light Water..: Fuel Laundry and Soap Groceries Meat ÂŁind Lard Barber and Street Car Fare
1936. 50 1,356 23,060 1,693 484 318 2,176 1,015 4,296 4,897 25,119 6,936 1,048
$
82 96 82 25 81 65 85 06 47 64 31 27 65
1937. 462 1,221 22,601 1,823 562 294 2,190 927 4,299 4,545 25,507 7,280 735
$
62 89 61 85 91 42 15 69 78 36 18 67 40
1937-38.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
Dry Goods, Clothing and Shoes Table and Bed Supplies House Supplies School and Office Supplies Power Garden and Lawn Miscellaneous
277
69 90 22 85 47 23 56
? 5,980 52
$84,541 48
584,407 13
3,597 66 960 20 5 72
4,966 86 6,062 41
Grand Total $89,105 06 Less Refunds to Miscellaneous Maintenance
$95,441 83 5 21
Total
$ 5,644 595 2,336 1,605 888 ' 511 503
,
General Expense as heretofore shown Repairs and Replacement Special Assessment, 1116 University.
810 15 2,157 32 1,403 71
836 24 417 32 348 34
5 43
$95,436 62 Trial Balance of Home Accounts as follows: Debits. Creager Land Accoimt R. L. Shaw Land Account Treasurer Mortgage Loan Account Thomas B. Reed Land Accoimt Remley Land Account H. L. Brannon Estate Real Estate and Improvement Maintenance C. M. Beck Land Account J. W. Brazda Land Account J. K. McKain Land Account Furniture and Fixtures Insurance Funerals and Cemetery Miscellaneous Expense , Finn Estate
;..$
'. ,..^..,.â&#x20AC;&#x17E;,.
Total
2,214 9,933 40,451 549,822 1,187 9,084 1,570 923,435 1,499,310 363 465 2,753 60,095 18,429 33,339 56 5,074
93 37 54 50 87 93 02 26 77 87 96 34 78 99 56 04 82
$3,157,590 55 Credits.
Guardian Funds Morse Land Account Interest O. E. S. Per Capita Endowment Charles J. Webb Estate O. E. S. Music Fund
$. ,
800 391 403,863 147,045 633,224 92 1,986
53 12 10 36 81 22 85
278
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
M a r y A. H e p l e r Music F u n d Contingent M c A l i s t e r Land Account Grand L o d g e P e r C a p i t a Grand L o d g e A. F. & A . M Building F i m d from L o d g e s Furniture Fimd, O. E . S Morris Educational Fimd Lobdell-Stuart Library F u n d Miscellaneous Receipts
?
Total
1,250 32,000 9,594 1,081,332 59,666 778,604 6,632 100 821 183
60 77 68 30 41 01 56 00 98 25
$3,157,590 55
A b o v e i t e m s represent debits and credits in each fund since the accovmts were opened. S u m m a r y of General A c c o u n t s for the y e a r f o l l o w s : J a n u a r y 1, 1937, Balance in Treasury D e c e m b e r 3 1 , 1937, R e c e i p t s for the y e a r
$ 25,470 88 136,223 60
Total
$161,694 48
D e c e m b e r 3 1 , 1937, D i s b u r s e m e n t s for the year..... J a n u a r y 1, 1938, Balance in Treasury Total
$121,242 94 40,451 54 $161,694 48
S u m m a r y of Loan A c c o u n t f o l l o w s : J a n u a r y 1, 1937, Loans on hand L o a n s and B o n d s paid in 1937 Total
$562,090 00 17,367 50
.'
$544,722 50
J. K. M c K a i n Foreclosure
2,400 00
Total
$542,322 50
I n v e s t m e n t s made in 1937
7,500 00
January 1, 1938, Loans and M o r t g a g e s on h a n d at par
$549,822 50
R a t e s of interest in detail upon present investments follow: Rate' 0 % 2%% 2%% 3 % 314% 3%%
Bonds. $ 38,250 00 90,300 0 0 500 00 35,150 00 55,000 00 2,000 00
Mortgages.
Total. $38,250 00 90,300 00 500 00 35,150 00 55,000 00 2,000 00
1937-38.
31/2% 4 % 4%% 4y2% 4%% 5 โ ข % 5%% 6 % 6y2%
GRAND
LODGE
$ 10,000 24,562 5,000 80,000 10,000 62,500 25,000 57,500 5,000
00 50 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
$500,762 50
OF
KANSAS.
$20,000 00 6,400 00 6,270 00 16,390 00 $49,060 00
279
$ 10,000 24,562 5,000 100,000 10,000 68,900 31,270 73,890 5,000
00 50. 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
$549,822 50
Interest on the above i t e m s which w e m a y reasonably expect t o collect in 1938 will a g g r e g a t e $21,000.00, or a p p r o x i m a t e l y 4 % on the total of our investments. R e s u m e of Financial Condition: R e g u l a r income for 1937 a s reported
$ 89,831 78
Interest from McCall Account l e s s debit to Interest Account
60 00
L e a v i n g N e t Income
$ 89,891 78
Maintenance Expense, 1937 L e s s credits t o Maintenance A c c o i m t s : Insurance refund, $67.59; Refund, Funeral and Cemetery, $25.60; Miscellaneous, $70.21
$ 95,600 02
Total Maintenance
163 40 $ 95,436 62
Deduct I n c o m e
89,891 78
L e a v e s e x c e s s of expense over income
$
5,544 84
On J a n u a r y 1, 1938, the E n d o w m e n t F u n d w a s I n v e s t m e n t s on that date were $549,822 50 Real E s t a t e owned, conservative estimate 53,400 00
$633,224 41 603,222 50
Beilance due E n d o w m e n t Fimd $ 30,001 91 To this m u s t be added i t e m s in Guardian F u n d s on w h i c h p a y m e n t s m a y eventually h a v e to be made.... 22,837 80 $ 52,839 71 L e s s D e b i t s t o Guardian F u n d s on which w e m a y reasonably expect to m a k e collection
22,037 27
$ 30,802 44 A g a i n s t this our B a n k Balance on January 1, 193ยง was..$ 40,451 54
1930 1931 1932 1933
Annual Cost of Maintenance at t h e H o m e since 1930 follows: $67,953 52 1934 $83,724 85 77,906 39 1935 97,966 73 78,798 64 1936 89,105 06 80,318 24 1937 95,436 62
280
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
B y m o n t h s for y e a r s ended N o v e m b e r 30, 1936 and 1937, w a r r a n t s c h a r g e d t o Maintenance A c c o u n t were a s follows: D e c e m b e r (1935) January February March AprU May June July August September October November
.....;
Total..-. General E x p e n s e R e p l a c e m e n t and R e p a i r s Special A s s e s s m e n t , 1116 U n i v e r s i t y F u n e r a l s and Cemetery Insurance
1936. $ 7,475 20 7,817 85 7,134 47 7,190 44 8,016 41 6,815 67 6,638 46 6,814 72 6,353 65 6,692 00 6,695 92 6,896 69
1937. $ 7,381 02 7,764 14 7,002 40 7,728 47 7,004 10 6,851 35 6,501 25 7,163 99 6,338 50 6,687 41 7,004 00 6,980 50
$84,541 48
$84,407 13
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33 40 43 99 54
$93,141 59
$95,441 83 5 21
$93,141 59
$95,436 62
L e s s Credit, t r u s s returned after death Total
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Superintendent's report s h o w s a v e r a g e membership in H o m e F a m i l y since 1929 a s f o l l o w s :
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216 222 243
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A t present, of t h e 354 n a m e s on the roster of the Home, 291 are actually in the H o m e . P e r Capita cost b a s e d o n t h e above a v e r a g e s s h o w s a s f o l l o w s : 1930....$306 10 1 9 3 1 . . . 320 60
1932...$273 60 1933.... 257 43
1934....$262 86 1935.... 303 30
1936....$294 75 1937.... 324 33
Prior t o 1936 all e x p e n s e i t e m s of the H o m e and Administration, in f a c t all i t e m s save those charged to Real Estate, Furniture and F i x t u r e s , Funerals and C e m e t e r y and Insurance, h a v e been charged t o Maintenance. However, the 1936 and 1937 P e r Capita include both Funerals and Cemetery and Insurance, as these are strictly Maintenance e x p e n s e s .
No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
W e h a v e insurance in force as follows: Buildings. Administration Building $202,500 00 N e w Building 315,000 00 B o y s ' Building 38,250 00 Girls' Building 38,250 00 H e a t i n g P l a n t and Laundry.; 13,500 00
Contents. $ 9,900 00 33,000 00 3,000 00 2,500 00 800 00
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$648,450 00 $52,150 00 Total Insurance $700,600.00. As heretofore reported, all policies are written for 5 years, 1/5 coming due each year. All policies are written on the basis of 90% Co-Insurance. Automobiles: Expires. . Amount. Ford Station Wagon. Agricultural 6-19-38 Fire and Theft Actual Value Continental Casualty 6-19-38 Damage $10,000 to $20,000 Pontiac: Agricultural 10-6-38 Fire and Theft Actual Value Continental Casualty 10-6-38 Damage $ 5,000 to $10,000 Expires. Amount. Steam Boiler and Accident: Hartford Steam Boiler Co.... 2-22-39 $25,000 00 Fire and Tornado, Buildings, 1116 University: Hartford 6-12-39 $ 6,150 00 Furniture, Household Goods, 1116 University: Fidelity 8-19-38 $ 1,500 00 As reported last year, only a conjectural estimate may be made of the revenues for the year 1938. This is as follows: Grand Lodge Per Capita $60,000 00 O. E. S. Per Capita 5,200 00 Interest items, if collected 21,000 00 Total
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It will be noted t h a t paving taxes in the amount of $3,591.96 -were assessed in 1937. During 1938 we will be obliged t o - p a y $872.17 sewer tax in connection with this same project. Other than this, we do not believe extensive repairs will have to be made. Expenditures on behalf of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas for the year ended November 30, 1937, were $4,174.50. We had a refund of $15.00, leaving a net of $4,159.50, for which we have been reimbursed. Completed papers on all mortgage loans including insurance policies, duplicates of receipts for all monies received and letters of transmittal of same, together with all books of account of the Secretary, duly balanced, are herewith presented with this report. Fraternally submitted, â&#x20AC;˘ THOMAS G . F I T C H ,
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON REPORTS OF GRAND OFFICERS. M.". W . ' . GEORGE O . FOSTER, c h a i r m a n , p r e s e n t e d t h e
following r e p o r t which w a s a m e n d e d and, on h i s motion, adopted: To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: The duty of this committee, as prescribed by Section 31 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, is to distribute t h e various subjects embraced in the Reports of the Grand Officers to the appropriate committees for consideration. As Grand Master, our distinguished brother has been the chief executive officer of this Institution during the past year, and the Craft are well advised of his zeal and loving interest in this Institution which lies close to the hearts of Masons in Kansas. During the year he has answered unhesitatingly every call of Ancient Craft Masonry, and as your servant he h a s just made you his admirable report. THE GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.
Your committee recommends the approval of all matters in his address contained under the following headings: Introduction. Grand Orator. Exemplification of the Work. Installation of Grand Officers. District Deputies. Grand Treasurer. Consolidations. Visitations. Laying of Comer-stones. Dispensations. Fifty Year Buttons. The Masonic Home. Visits to other Grand Jurisdictions. Grand Representatives. Condition of the Order. History. Funeral Service. Conclusion. Specific reference of subjects is recommended as follows: To the Committee on Necrology, Necrology. To the Committee on Jurisprudence: Lecturers. Special help to Lodges. Proposed special fifty cents Masonic Home Assessment. Proposed L a w Changes. To the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D.: Delinquent Dues. Lodges U. D.
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To the Committee on Trials and Punishments: Trials and Punishments. The Report of the Grand Treasurer is referred to the Committee on Finance. In the Report of the Grand Secretary there are some matters that are purely informatory and do not require any action, but your committee makes specific reference as follows: To the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D.: Annual Reports. Lodges Denied Representation. Outstanding Dues. Bassett Lodge U. D. To the Committee on Jurisprudence: Petitions for Restoration. To the Committee on Finance: Estimated Revenue and Expense. Schedules "A," "B," "C." Cash Account. Fraternally submitted, GEORGE O . FOSTER,
ELMER s . NANCE, JOSEPH H . CONARD, H U G H M . NICHOLS, HARRY D . EVANS,
Committee. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY.
W.'. ROBERT H . MONTGOMERY, chairman, presented the following report which was adopted by a rising vote, followed by prayer by Brother WILLIAM C. TEMPLETON, Grand Chaplain, after which M.'. W.". ALEX A. SHARP paid an oral tribute to the four Past Grand Masters who had died during this year. To The M.\ W.'. Grand Dodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: It is fitting that we pause in the deliberations of this Communication to show our respect and love for those who have gone on before. Twenty-nine Grand Jurisdictions chronicle the death of those who have worn the purple of our Fraternity, among whom are thirty-seven Past Grand Masters, three Grand Secretaries and three Grand Treasurers. Fitting memoirs have been received from the several jurisdictions, and much could be written in this report upon the life of so many distinguished brethren if time and space permitted. The following Grand Jurisdictions, Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Montana and Panama have each lost during the past year three Past Grand Masters.
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In our own Grand Jurisdiction, the first to answer the summons was M.'. W.'. O W E N JASON WOOD, Grand Master in 1919.
F o r almost fifty years, M.'. W.'. Brother WOOD had been active in the deliberations of t h e Grand Lodge of Kansas, for it was in 1889 he represented his lodge, then Wellingrton No. 150, as the Master and attended the Grand Lodge Communication a t Wichita. M.'. W . ' . Brother WOOD was also active in the other bodies of Masonry, being advanced to Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter, R.A.M. of Kansas in 1922; Grand Master of the Grand Council, R. & S. M. of Kansas in 1916; Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kansas in 1919; Grand Sovereign of t h e Grand Imperial Council, Red Cross of Constantine in 1918; and was an Honorary 33°, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. His Masonic record only partly tells of the character of this beloved man. His service for forty-one years in the law department of the A. T. & S. F . Railway gave him an opportunity to make acquaintances and to know him was to admire him. . After years of illness, pain and confinement, the end came Monday morning, October 18, 1937, a t his home in Topeka, following a useful life of over fourscore and four years. While his passing w a s to be expected, still the shock w a s severe to his loved ones, friends and Masonic brethren. M.". W . ' . GILES H . LAMB, Grand Master in 1916, passed away
at his home near Yates Center, Kansas, November 19, 1937. M.'. W.'. Brother LAMB, too, had lived many years, lacking but three months of fourscore when he passed away. He knew the hardships of this world, having been left fatherless when but a boy four years old. His father was killed on the battlefield, December 20, 1862, near Murfreesboro, Tennessee. M.'. W.'. Brother LAMB was the oldest of four children and a t the age of ten w a s assisting his widowed mother in maintaining the family. His education was attained by a determination to advance in this world's know^ledge. Having married a t the age of twentythree, through the help of his wife, w^ho w a s an educated ajid a c complished woman, he was able to secure the necessary education and study law, which he made his life work. He was always active in the work of his church, was a Bible student and for more than fifty years was an Elder in the Christian Church. M.". W . ' . JOHN MCCULLAGH, Grand Master in 1922, and Grand
.Treasurer since June 7, 1933, answered t h e summons of the Most High God on December 6, 1937. Since 1894, Brother J O H N M C C U L -
LAGH has been a familiar figpure a t the Communications of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. He took his Masonry t o heart and believed in the practice of the teachings of Freemasonry. As his pastor said a t the funeral held in the Presbyterian Church a t Galena, Kansas, "Brother MCCULLAGH held three things dear to his heart: his family, his Church and his Masonic membership." To each he was faithful and sincere, doing with his
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might whatsoever he could do, and each will miss the faithful service of a Christian gentleman. M.'. W.". Brother MCCULLAGH had served the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kansas as its Grand Treasurer for almost thirty-five years. M.'. W.'. ELRICK C. COLE, Grand Master in 1913, passed away February 4, 1938, at Coffeyville, Kansas, where he had spent much of the last year with his only daughter, Mrs. ELDON LOWE. Judge COLE, as he was familiarly known, came to Kansas In 1879, locating at Great Bend, where he continuously made his home. By profession he was an attorney, but he gave abundance of his time and energy to the Masonic Fraternities. In addition to being Grand Master of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas in 1913, he served the same year as Grand High Priest of the M.'. E.'. Grand Chapter, R.A.M. of Kansas. He was Grand Master of the M.'. 111.". Grand Council, R. & S. M. of Kansas in 1917. Quoting the words of one of his personal friends, "The progress of ELRICK C. COLE from an obscure and penniless young lawyer, who landed in Great Bend fifty-nine years ago, to a position in the front ranks of his profession, financial independence and standing, and at the head of the Masonic bodies of Kansas, did not come by chance, but was the result of well defined personal qualities applied to opportunities offered in a grow^ing community." In private life he was quiet and unostentatious. Both children and old men called him by his first name. His energies and substance have been devoted largely to helping others. He and his good wife reared, in addition to their own daughter, half a dozen children of relatives and friends, and he has been counselor and guide for a hundred more. In the passing of M.'..W.'. Brother COLE, the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas has lost a w^ise counselor, a devoted servant and a true friend to all. In the death of these four Past Grand Masters, we feel the loss of four competent, loyal and faithful members. Is it any wonder that Masonry of Kansas stands out as one of the bright lights for all that is right and good, when we have such men as these to preside over and direct the deliberations of this Grand Body ? Happy as our gatherings may be, we are always saddened with the thought that so many of our brethren have passed on since our last Grand Communication. Since we last raet, 1,014 have been called from time to eternity. We come to pay a tender tribute of recollection and respect to our brothers whom God has called to lay aside their earthly lambskin for robes washed and made whiter in the blood of Calvary's Lamb. We come to offer our oblation of gratitude by recalling their virtues and recording their names "In Memoriam" in the.Scribe Book of our Order, and in so doing, hold them always in loving and lasting remembrance. We do not present them as perfect, but recall them as human beings â&#x20AC;&#x201D;making mistakes, repenting and reconsecrating themselves, by the help of God, to higher and holier service. Over their faults and
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foibles we throw the mantle of Masonic charity, as over their sins we believe God has thrown the atoning blood of Christ. In recalling their virtues, we are overcome by the futility of the undertaking and friendliness of the task for our hearts are sad when we see their vacant chairs. They may be gone, but they are not forgotten. Their graves may be g^rass-grown and withered, but their graces are still fresh in our memory. In holy hush we turn aside from the world's busy noise to linger and listen by the side of the silent grave and hear some message from the departed. Coming forth out of the archives of the past. In Memoriam they march before us in Masonic splendorâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;those translated brethren of ours. We could not find a more fitting place to recall and revere them than in a Masonic hall. Here they saw the first rays of Masonic Light given by our hands. Here we recall the last love and light by them bestowed. Here they declared their belief in God, made their confessions, prayed their prayer and paid their penance. In the Masonic Order they were lifted to the sublime heights of true Masons. Here we and they lived and loved, walked arm in arm about the altar, joined hands and hearts in trying to serve "on the square" and live "on the level". While walking down the pilgrimage of years, some Celestial Messenger called them from life's travels into the Great Beyond. Yet they have not parted faith with God nor with us, nor will we part faith with them. In their going, they and we, with bowed heads but believing hearts w^ere resigned to the seemingly sad dispensation of Divine Providence. We say with them as they have oft said with us, "The will of the Lord be done". Let us always believe in the silent sweetness of the receding world, when we hear Tirrie's tidal waves breaking on the shores of God's vast eternity, that it is always better beyond; for man's exit, if he be a believer, is more blessed than man's advent. In the light of this immortal truth," we dry our eyes and cease our mourning. These brethren of ours have finished their pilgrimage. What virtues they vindicated, what truth they taught, what good deeds they have done live on forever. Our sadness is sweetened by the fact t h a t they were soldiers of the King while with us, and, now embosomed in mother earth, they are still subjects of the King and shall be until the resurrection day. These dead communicate to the living the fact of our mortality, the uncertainty of life and the surety of death. Yet we, as they, overarch earth's mystery with an abiding faith in the Almighty. We can best honor their memory by practicing the principles for which they lived and died. We come to bring comfort and condolence to their widows, children and loved ones by calling attention to that finer fact: "For a believer it is better to be absent from the body and be present with the Lord". Grooved and grounded in this immortal hope, our comer-stone has ever been anchored; towards this our Masonic faith has always been pointing; hither have our weary feet been always treading, to that immortal city we are thither bound. Solomon's Temple in all its glory was but a shadow of the Temple yet to be found on Mount Zion. Solomon's Masonic signs
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and seals, square and compass, trowel and trestle board were but shadowy suggestions and symbols of the New Temple Eternal. In this Masonic fellowship let us live, and in this immortal faith let us die, and for our demise, as for theirs, no Masonic brother need ever put on mourning. To our depa^rted brothers we say, in the language of another, "Honor to their memory, peace to their ashes, rest to their souls until the day when mortality shall be swallowed up in immortality; when they shall be raised by a Divine Hand into t h a t eternal light of which Masonic light has been but a dim reflectionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^the light of immortality, there to find companionship with the Giver of all light, in that major master temple whose builder and maker is God." Fraternally submitted, ROBERT H . MONTGOMERY,
Chairman. PAST GRAND MASTERS.
The roll of Past Grand Masters was called, and those present were presented at the altar and introduced by W.'. RoscoE E. PETERSON. The Grand Master expressed his sincere appreciation for their attendance at the Annual Communication, and for their helpful cooperation throughout the year. M.'. W.'. ALEX A. SHARP, the senior member of the group, responded and delighted the brethren with references to the early days of Masonry in Kansas. CALL TO R E F R E S H M E N T .
The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment until 1:30 P. M.
AFTERNOON SESSION The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor at 1:30 P. M. PRESENTATION OF FIFTY YEAR BUTTON.
W.'. RoscoE E. PETERSON presented M.'. W.'. ALEX A. SHARP at the East, and the M.'. W.'. Grand Master presented him with a fifty year button in recognition of his fifty years of service to Masonry, most of the period as a member of Larned Lodge No. 167. A brief and appropriate response was made.
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ORATION. The M.'. W.'. Grand Master introduced Brother a member of Hays Lodge No. 195, who delivered the Oration, which was, on motion of M.'. W.'. J. FORREST AYRES, ordered printed in the Proceedings : ALBERT N O A H SMITH,
To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. <ÂŁ A. M. of Kansas:
Out of an old book comes the story of a people that were doomed to destruction. The unchangeable laws of the nation had been passed. The day of doom had been set, to destroy, to kill, to cause to perish both young and old, little children and women. Into the life of a youth came the opportunity to deliver the nation. As hesitation was noted the words were flung, "Think not that thou shalt escape, for if thou altogether boldest thy peace at this time, deliverance will arise at another place and thou and thy father's house will be destroyed, and who knowest whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" And that youth responded, "Pray for me and I will go in and if I perish, I perish." Does Masonry of Kansas, and of the world, have the courage, the daring, the loyalty, the sacrificial spirit, the loving devotion to go on? There was a young Mason in his day that said the word, as his body was about to be swung to death, "My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my country." What a time this is you and I are facing, my brothers ! A time when the powers of life and state and school and church and God are tested as never before. It is an age of unrest, great social and political and industrial disturbances. Capital and labor, instead of being friends and thinking through their troubles together as they ought, are like the wild beasts of the forest, at each other's throats tearing the strength from each other. The mighty tides of agitation which started in Europe have swept over this country of mine.
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There are storm centers in our national skies, as well as in the social firmament; an age of unrest and doubt and fear, an age of distrust; when creeds and orthodoxies and doctrines and dogmas have lost their grasp on human minds and souls. The whole Orient has changed. Japan is aroused, China is awakened. Italy has her MUSSOLINI who ruthlessly overrides Ethiopia and takes to possession the land of that people. HITLER has so captured the soul of Germany that one people are sent to other lands because of the faith that is in them and to those that remain is given the Edict, "No longer can you worship God according to the choice of your conscience." STALIN dictates the very thought of the Russian people so t h a t scarcely does a man da:re to think, let alone express his thought in that great and rugged country. And in this fair land of mine comes Communism, Fascism, Nazism and God only knows what, all threatening the foundations of the great republic. The freedom of the individual is in peril today because democracy is threatened by types of nationalism that deny the existence of God and the rights of the individual. And who knoweth, oh Masonry, "whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" You judge institutions as you judge trees, by their fruit. Can our institutions make strong men? Can we this day answer the call of that old poet as he cried: Give us men, Men from every rank, Fresh and free and frank. Men of thought and reading, Men of light and leading. Men of royal breeding. Men of faith and not of faction. Men of lofty aim and action. Men who never fail their brothers. Men who never shame their mothers. True, however false are others. Give us men.
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Give us men, Men who, when the tempest gathers. Grasp the standard of the fathers In the thickest of the fight. Men who strike for home and altars. Let the coward cringe and falter, God defend the right. Men who tread where saints have trod. Men for country and for God, Give us men.
Oh, can we still do it! The Republic took a blacksmith and made of him the great scholar, accomplished and cultured E L I H U BARRETT. The Republic took a boy from the corn fields of Kentucky and made HENRY CLAY to be the great orator and senator. The nation took a boy driving a mule along the tow path of the canal and led him to the White House as JAMES A. GARFIELD, and only last week this nation stopped for a little while to pay just and worthy remembrance to that earnest, brave, honest, far-seeing man, new birth of this new soil, the first American. In no country save this beloved of mine is such a thing to be dreamed of; from lowest poverty, without prestige of wealth or place or power he rose. Not even the Carpenter of Nazareth, cradled in a stable, entered life lower than ABRAHAM LINCOLN, and only the Carpenter of Nazareth rose to greater heights where stands Fame's lofty temple. His face the saddest, gentlest, bravest, most picturesque and pathetic, his humble poverty dims the luster of our gold. His artless honesty condemns our political trickery. His patience amid forty years of adversity, criticism and sorrow makes shameful our rebellion against brief moments of misfortune. The greatness of his soul has lent dignity and value to thousands of our struggling poor. His time was a time of great men but his name stands forever above them all. LINCOLN THE MAN OP THE PEOPLE. The The The The The
color of the ground was in him, the red earth. tang and odor of the primal thingsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; rectitude and patience of the rocks; gladness of the wind that shakes the com; courage of the bird that dares the sea;
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The justice of the rain that loves all leaves; The pity of the snow that hides all scars; The loving kindness of the wayside well; The tolerance and equity of light That gives as freely to the shrinking weed As to the great oak flaring to the wind— To the grave's low hill as to the Matterhom That shoulders out the sky. So came the Captain with the mighty heart; And when the step of earthquake shook the house, Wresting the rafters from their ancient hold, He held the ridge-pole up and spiked again The rafters of the Home. He held his place— Held the long purpose like a growing tree— Held on through blame and faltered not at praise, And when he fell, in whirlwind, he went down As when a kingly cedar, green with boughs. Goes down with a great shout upon the hills. And leaves a lonesome place against the sky. — E D W I N MARKHAM.
As the funeral procession of the martyred president wended its way through one of our great cities, great throngs crowded the thoroughfare. Along that road was seen a Negro mammy and her little boy. As the bier approached on which lay the dead body of the president, the old Negro raised her little black boy as high as possible and cried, "Take a long look, Honey, he died for us." Masonry, Masonry, how I love thee for what I have seen with mine own eyes and heard with mine own ears! I have seen her take by the hand a young man with little benefit of the schools, from a humble seat at a telegrapher's key and lead up, up until today he sits with the leaders of the Craft, crowned with the purple of the Order, worthily accepting the grateful thanks of the membership. It is the high purpose of Masonry that the great heritage of America shall never be destroyed. And it never will so long as we have free schools, free churches, free speech, free press and the personal rights of the individual are adequately protected by the laws of the land. Free schools, where the child of the humblest citizen will be able to receive the best possible education of mind, body and soul. Free churches, where every man
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may have the privilege of worshipping his God according to the dictates of his conscience without being molested or made afraid. Free speech, to speak a man's will. I may differ with your views as far as the east is from the west, but my honest Masonry will compel me to defend, even with my life, your right to say it. And the personal rights of the individual, the chance for individual choice of place of residence, of method of making a living, of political faith. Two baby boys were born on the east side of New York City some sixty years ago, both named SMITH, one given the name of ALFRED, now known as AL, the other given the name of ALBERT NOAH. A L chose to stay in New York. NOAH chose to come to Kansas. A L chose to be a Democrat. NOAH chose to be a Republican, as long as there were any Republicans. A L chose to be wet. NOAH chose to be dry. A L chose Romanism. NOAH chose Methodism. A L chose the political career and went far in that arena. NOAH chose the ministry and has been honored by his church in a fine way. A L chose the Knights of Columbus. NOAH chose the way of Masonry. The rights of the individual have been maintained, and as long as these are adequately protected by the laws of the land so long will this country continue. Masonry has played a mighty and important part thus far in shaping the destiny of this American nation. Our Fraternity has built itself into the foundation and siuperstructure of the Republic. When our forefathers asserted that governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed. Masons were there. The Boston Tea Party was planned in the headquarters of the Masonic Fraternity of the old Bay State. When the Declaration of Independence was signed in old Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Mason after Mason signed that
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immortal document declaring for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance upon the protection of Divine Providence, "We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor." The first president, GEORGE WASHINGTON, was sworn into office on a Bible taken from a Masonic altar. In forming the fundamental law of the nation, the burden fell upon ALEXANDER HAMILTON and JOHN MARSHALL, two great Masons. While unable to prevent the saddest war of all history, I am sure, if the story were fully known, our hearts would be melted with a new love for the Fraternity that built bridges of kindness and sympathy across battle lines. So it has been through all history, this Brotherhood of ours is worth more to the nation for the safety and sanctity of it than both its army and navy. What of the present and the future? We do not discuss political questions and disputes in our gatherings but in the training of good citizens by character, intelligence and public-mindedness we do influence public and private life. We have discovered that it is not politics that corrupts character but bad character corrupts politics, and by building men, men of integrity, honesty, uprightness and spiritual faith and great intelligence. Masonry is helping to build the state that will endure the shocks of time. If America ever falls, which God forbid, it will be because of Americans themselves, their ignorance, their indifference, their neglect, and here Masonry comes to quicken the sense of the duties of citizenship. Here are some of the problems before us this hourâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; war, race hatred, class hatred, matter of wholesale education, and, perhaps, more than any other, the need of a unifying faith or principle to give cohesion to the world, and that brotherhood which is the very genius of Masonry, brotherhood based not on race or rank or religion or wealth or poverty or achievement, but a brotherhood based on the basic manhood which underlies all the cheap and superficial distinctions of caste and creed.
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We must learn that men must be brothers as well as builders, and share the unfailing love of God who cares more for a brother than for a kingdom. We must learn that goodness is fellowship, cooperation, service, in short, that it takes two men and God to make a brother. We must create a spirit free, friendly and fraternal, to sweeten the bitterness of the world and heal its ancient hates. The supreme service of Masonry to America, and to the world, lies in cultivating the spiritual quality in our national life, to build a bulwark against this tide of materialism that is sweeping over this people. We are a rich people, rich in everything that goes to make a people great, and this is at once our power and our peril. Because of this ever present lure of materialism we must keep alert, that the flame of spiritual vision glows in our hearts and that we do rightly discriminate among the values. We must keep alive the thrill of life. Three men working at their task. "What are you doing?" one was asked. "I am cutting these stones." "What are you doing?" was asked a second. "I am getting ten dollars a day." "What are you doing?" was asked a third. "I am helping to build a cathedral." The thrill of life was with him and the vision of the great structure to be, caused the drudgery and the toil to be lightened. I watched a man the other day as he lovingly ran his hands over the stones of the beautiful temple in the City of Salina and in answer to my inquiries he said, "I helped to make the stones in this building." This is the gospel of labor. Ring it ye bells of the kirk, The Lord of Love came down from above to dwell with the men that work. Here is the rose that He planted, here is this thorncursed soil. Heaven is blest with sweetest rest, but the blessing of earth is toil.
The thrill of life. Masons, we must not lose it in the toil and sweat and the drudgery of it. When I was a small
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boy I lived on the banks of the Hudson River. I would lie awake by the hour and listen for the long, low whistle of the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad train, and I would iumt) to the window, and mv bovish heart was thrilled as I saw that long string of railroad lights pass and heard, over and over, that whistle. I always wanted to be an engineer. Even yet, no sight so thrills me as these mighty moguls of engines. I feel like patting them as a loved owner would pat his favorite steed. It still thrills me. Need it! Need it! To live in your day and mine may not be as easy as years ago, though we say far easier. One man wrote some days since, "The world is so full of a number of things, I am sure we should be as happy as kings."
Things today so multitudinously more than ever, I doubt that the possession of them makes people any happier. Our homes today are such button homes. Push a button, you have light; push a button, you have heat; push a button, you have music; and there you have it. Your grandfather and mine had no buttons. When they needed light, grandmother found the kerosene lamp and polished and brightened the glass chimney. When they wanted heat, it was go.to the wood shed and saw and chop and split. And music, they brought out the old melodeon and sang out of their soul's and life's experiences. But they were happy, they knew how to live. When this old flag was new, the manners and the men, They are so petty now, me thinks were better then. The work there was to do, all hearts and hands made - strong, When this old flag was new.
I get another thrill when I go to the large city and to the great shops like Woolworth's and Kresge's, or in Chicago to Marshall Field's and go from floor to floor and see the multitude of things I do not need. I have no use for them, I do not know what half of them are nor what they are intended to do. We seem to be possessed of the idea we must always
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be on the go, doing something. Go, go, constantly going! I don't know where I'm going but I'm on the wayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Goâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Drive a car, dance, play bridge, golf, the next town, the latest movie! We need to learn how to reduce the tempo of life, t h a t the hurly-burly machine age will not rob us of the real meanings and happiness of life. Some American travelers through Africa had hired a number of savage porters. They hurried through the jungle the first day and, tired and worn out, they sought rest at night. Early the second morning the Americans called the porters and hurried through the day. The third day the Americans were surprised at the refusal of the savages to start the day's journey and, after repeated urgings, the leader of the savage porters finally said, "No, we will rest today and let our souls catch up with our bodies." Masonry says to all her votaries, take time to think it through, take time not so much to make a living as to make a life. A friend of mine was very sick in the hospital. As I walked down the corridor I met a mutual friend and said, "Our friend is very sick, you might ease things a little if you would drop in a minute." He hustled me aside as he exclaimed, "I have a living to make!" and hurried away to make his living and lost a chance to help a life. But did you read of that surgeon in one of our midwestern cities? He was a teacher as well as a surgeon. He became acquainted with little Johnny, the crippled newsboy who sold papers on the street. One day the doctor said, "Johnny, wouldn't you like to have me cure that leg of yours so that you can run and play like other boys?" And the little fellow said, "Oh, doctor, that would make me so happy!" So one day everything was ready. The operating room was a theater so the students could watch the work and hear the doctor explain every move. He said, "Now, Johnny, we are all ready, we are going to fix that leg of yours," and as they prepared to give the anaesthetic Johnny raised his head and said so every one in the room could hear, "God bless you. Dr. Dawson, you
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have been so good to me." With choked voice the doctor responded, "Thank you, Johnny." When the operation was finished and they took little Johnny out, the doctor tarried a minute and said to the surgeons and students present, "Men, I have operated on many great and prominent men, millionnaires, governors, senators, and I have received many large fees, but what that little boy said was the greatest fee I have received in all my life." Masonry tells us by signs and symbols and lectures how to make this thing of brotherhood effective in these every day lives of ours. Not reserved for the secret portals of the lodge room, but there to be learned and then be put into practice in the humdrum affairs of life. How foolish, my brothers, for any man to be so enslaved by what he calls business that his manhood is crushed in the monster jaws and no real living remains. Going to a great department store the manager said to his visitor, "Just a minute, please." The visitor said, "I'll come some other time." "No, no, wait just a minute," and then, giving a few instructions to his secretary, the manager of the great firm said, "I happen to know that you are in the city for only a little while and I want you to see some of the fine places we have here." Over the visitor's protests he called his car with the chauffeur and spent some hours driving over that great city. At the close, the visitor expressed his appreciation of the courtesies and kindnesses and especially for his leaving the store. That fine business executive replied, "I'm running the store, the store is not running me." But how many of us Masons have become mere cogs in the business machine with no choice but to move as commanded, and have life so on the level and the plumb and the square as to be just and upright Masons ? I once was the proud and happy owner of a model T Ford sedan. Proud because it was mine, paid for, and happy because, in spite of the trials and tribulations that accompanied that ownership, I was still on good terms with my Heavenly Father. Driving along the road, a
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straight and direct highway, I reached over to adjust the "thing-a-bob" and turned the car into the ditch. No one stopped to help me, car after car passed and the people in the cars seemed to see in my predicament only cause for merriment. Finally, after losing all hope that any passer-by would help, I walked down the road to a farm house, asked the man there for help. He went to the pasture, drove up a team of horses, harnessed them and drove to where my Ford was resting on its side in the ditch. We righted it, got it on the highway and fixed the tire t h a t had gone down. When all was ready to go I said to the man, "How much dp I owe you?" "Oh, you don't owe me anything." In answer to my protest that I should pay him, he insisted, "No, the only thing I ask of you is, if you ever see anyone in the ditch, help him out." I drove away and in less than a week's time I was driving along the road and saw a man do that same thing, turn his car and go over into the ditch. I said to the friend with me, "Here is where I get a chance to pass it on." I stopped and said, "Can I help you?" "Oh, if you only would!" We finally got that car righted and ready to go again, and the driver said, "How much do I owe you?" "Nothing," I gladly responded and told of my recent experience and said, "Just pass it on. Help any man you see in the ditch." I thought the farrrier and I had started an endless chain but somebody broke it. Brother, Have you had a kindness shown, Pass it on. 'Twas not given for thee alone. Pass it on. Let it travel down the years. Let it wipe another's tears. Till in heaven the deed appears, Pass it on.
Masons, we need to put into daily practice these teachings of the Ritual; to live these lines of SAM FOBS' when he sings Let me live in a house by the side of the road Where the race of men go by. The men that are good and the men that are bad,
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As good and as bad as I. I would not sit in the scorner's seat, Nor hurl the cynic's ban, But let me live in a house by the side of the road
Brotherhood which manifests itself in brothering! They tell me that the great clan of Scotland is the CAMERON Clan, and that at the last battle of Caledonia the whole manhood of the clan, numbering 1,500, lay dead upon the field, save one man. Crippled and dying he crawled home to tell the story of that heroic day. Clamor arose to join the clan. The dying hero called, "You cannot be admitted to membership in this clan until you have done a worthy thing." They say the day of chivalry has passed but its spirit lives forever. The characteristic of that day and spirit were stainless living, defense of the defenseless and honor to the clan. The young knight took his vow after long hours of prayer and meditation. Standing before his superior, he vowed his .vow: "I wield my sword in defense of innocent maidens, destitute widows, helpless orphans and the Christian religion." When one of these knights came to his death they buried him in St. Paul's Cathedral and wrote these words above his head: "CHARLES GEORGE GORDON. A kingly knight who, at all times and everywhere, gave his strength to the weak, his substance to the poor, his sympathy to the suffering and his heart to God." Oh, Masons, Masons, how the call comes to us. Masons, "Be strong," from home and school and church and state, and society and mankind and God! Be strong, there is hard work to do and loads to lift. Shun not the struggle, it is God's gift, be strong! What an investment we represent here this day! Masonically we are the heirs of the ages. Since those dim years that tell of the square and compass far back of the great temple at Jerusalem to the present, tears and sweat and heart-breakings and blood have been lived for us.
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When the poor, torn and racked body of JACQUES DEMoLAY lay writhing in its agony, his persecutors heard him utter with nearly his last dying breath, "Spes Meo in Deo est." My faith is in God. The opportunities that have been ours, my brothers, of receiving these teachings and signs and tokens, are not alone to make us superior, not to help us make more money, or to help us secure a better place in society, but we have been instructed so that we may be better able to help in a needy and helpless world. No man was ever elevated to a throne for his own sake only. He is but one of the multitudes that are to be blessed by his elevation. The melodies of HOMER, the reasonings of PLATO and the raptures of RAPHAEL, the visions of achievements of MICHAEL ANGELO, the perseverance of COLUMBUS, the inventive genius of EDISON, the faith and daring of LINDBERG were given not for the receivers only but to make them real helpers to all mankind. If to you have come wealth, or special genius, power to influence, the gift of song, education, genius of leadership, time to read, elevation to place of power, it is not simply t h a t you, personally, may be pleased. Men who use their exaltation for self service are the real traitors to God and mankind. They are the Masons that bring shame to the name of Mason. If we fail to meet the crisis, to do the God-given task, if we live selfishly all our days, we are the real losers. We must use or lose, and God's work will go on. SAUL may be faithless and unworthy of his kingship, but DAVID will take the throne and buUd a mighty and tremendous kingdom, and though DAVID will be so busy that he cannot do the thing that is in his heart to do, SOLOMON will build the temple that is the glory of architecture since the world began. The reverent student of history comes to believe that God works and plans that in the decisive times when the interests of His cause and His children are at stake, men ARISTOTLE, DANTE, the
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and women are ready to live and sacrifice for truth and righteousness. There is a divinity that shapes our ends, rough hew them how we may. The hand of God is human history. Truth forever on the scaffold, Wrong' forever on the throne; But the scaffold sways the future And behind the dim unknown Standeth God within the shadows, Keeping watch above His own.
The tides of life may ebb and flow, the rise is steady. When His chosen people were in need of a deliverer from starvation, JOSEPH was ready, through a farseeing providence, at the head of affairs in Egypt, and it might be well for those in charge of affairs in America today to study well that incident in conserving natural resources. The leadership of MOSES was ready for the leading of slaves to freedom. And here is this land of America, God's last and greatest experiment in civilization. See the beginning of it in Puritan, Huguenot, Quaker, all loving freedom and ready to die for it; all hating tyranny, all concerned in the enlightenment of the intellect and the enthronement of conscience. They counted not their lives dear unto themselves so that the cause, the sacred cause of humanity might be advanced. Ready for the day when none but men, true men, could do the work that was to be done to prevent the turning back of the shadow on the sun dial of progress, and when the darkness of the great confusion came, when the tumult of the irrepressible conflict came and filled the land, and the heart of the world was filled with gloom, fearing the end of Union was at hand, then God's man loomed up like the mountain tops loom at the lifting of the fog. God's man, with the tenderness of a woman, and the strength of a giant, God's man bearing the burden of a nation on His shoulders and the grief of a nation on His Heart. And these later days, when the allied nations called from across the sea, "Oh, young America, 'who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time
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as this,' " and America responded, "Oh, mother, father, loved ones, 'pray for me and I will go in, and if I perish, I perish,' " and in he went, in.at Chateau Thierry, and St. Mihiel, and Mt. Foucolm, and the Argonne Forest, for such a time as this. And, my brothers, after that first step and greeting in the Masonic chamber you cannot, you will not leave God out. They were having one of those delightful reunions which used to gladden the hearts of the old soldiers of the Grand Army of the Republic. As the name of a Company was called, some member would answer and tell of the battles and achievements of t h a t Company with great pride. Finally a company was called and none answered. A second time that name was called and none responded. At the third call a comrade shouted, "Here is a member of that company," and they saw a comrade with an empty sleeve and a crutch needed to walk along. The chairman called, "Bring him here to the platform," and as they brought him the chairman greeted him and.said, "Tell us about it." The old man put his one arm about his country's flag and buried his face in its folds as he kissed it again and again. And the chairman said to that silence, "Our comrade has a right to kiss the flag, for he bears in his body the marks of service." My brother Masons, are we worthy, are we able, have we the spirit of loving devotion, of sacrificial loyalty? "Who knoweth whether thou a r t come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" May I paraphrase a writing of J O H N OXENHAM for our call today: Where are you going, Masonry? With your eager face and your fiery grace, Where are you going, Masonry? To fight a fight with all my might F o r truth and justice, God and right, To grace all life with His fair light. Then, God go with you, Masonry.
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Where are you going, Masonry? To beard the devil in his den. To smite him with the strength of ten, To set a t large the souls of men. Then, God go with you. Masonry. Where are you going, Masonry? To end the rule of knavery, To break the yoke of slavery, To give the world delivery. Then, God go with you. Masonry. Where are you going, Masonry? To hurl high stationed evil down. To set the cross above the crown, To spread abroad my King's renown. Then, God go with you. Masonry. Where are you going, Masonry? To cleanse the earth of noisesome things. To draw^ from life its poison stings. To give free play to freedom's wings. Then, God go with you, Masonry. Where are you going. Masonry? To lift today above the past. To make tomorrow sure and fast, To nail God's colors to the mast. Then, God go with you. Masonry. Where are you going. Masonry? To break down old dividing lines. To carry out my Lord's designs. To build again His broken shrines. Then, God go with you. Masonry. Where are you going. Masonry? To set all burdened peoples free. To win for all God's liberty. To establish His sweet sovereignty. God goes with you. Masonry.
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON TRIALS AND PUNISHMENTS.
W.'. RICHARD W . EVANS, chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. ÂŁ A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Trials and Punishments submits the following report: Your committee of the preceding year had finished all work assigned to them, and there were no cases pending at the beginning of this year.
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There have been referred to this committee during the past year, six cases, all of which have been disposed of previous to the meeting of t h e Grand Lodge. In each of the six cases the accused was found guilty, and in four of them the verdict of t h e committee w a s suspension; in two, expulsion. Due to the facts that developed in one case that came before this committee, we feel t h a t the Petition for the Mysteries of Masonry now in use should be clarified in this: That the petition should definitely require under the Interrogatories, t h a t the petitioner should state t h a t he is now and has been a resident of the State of Kansas one year immediately prior to the signing of the petition, and a resident vidthin the jurisdiction of the lodge petitioned for a period of six months immediately prior to the date of signing the petition. I t has been forcibly brought to the attention of this committee t h a t Section 4, Article VT of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge is either not familiar to the membership, or is being totally disregarded. This particular section reads as follows: "Sec. 4. Qualifications of Petitioner for Mysteries.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;A candidate for the Mysteries of Masonry must be a man, free bom, of sound mind, of mature age, without bodily defect, without physical disability, and living under the tongue of good report: Provided, No bodily defect or physical disability occurring after he has been made a Mason, shall disqualify him for advancement. The committee to whom the petition of such candidate is referred for investigation must make the .most diligent and searching inquiry as to his qualifications, as well as to the jurisdiction of the Lodge. If it shall appear that the Lodge is without jurisdiction, this fact must be entered on the minutes and no further action taken on the petition."
Had this section of our Constitution been faithfully complied with, it would have been unnecessary for your committee to have handled one of the above cases referred to it. Your committee recommends t h a t the Masters of the lodges of this state be cautioned to use particular care in the appointment of Corhmittees of Investigation, and that a t the time of the appointment of each such committee they be directed to familiarize themselves with their duties and be ordered to read this portion of the Constitution and be governed accordingly. Fraternally submitted, RICHARD W . EVANS, LEO N . G I S H , FRANK M. YEOMAN, GEORGE HARM AN, OTTO H . ROMMEL,
Committee. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES AND LODGES U. D.
W.'. WILLIAM C . SCHWARTZ, chairman, submitted the following report which, on his motion, was adopted:
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Y o u r c o m m i t t e e h a s e x a m i n e d t h e A n n u a l R e p o r t s of t h e lodges a n d t h e c o r r e s p o n d e n c e w i t h r e f e r e n c e t o t h e c o r r e c t i o n s on t h e 1937 A n n u a l R e p o r t s a n d e r r o r s c h e c k e d a g a i n s t t h e 1936 .n^nnuax xvcporuS a n u xinus a v e r y goou SuOWing i.or uiie y e a r . W e a r e p l e a s e d t o r e p o r t t h a t s o m e w h a t o v e r half of t h e lodges h a d p e r f e c t r e p o r t s o r a l m o s t p e r f e c t r e p o r t s . I t is a l s o a p l e a s u r e t o r e p o r t t h a t in m o s t c a s e s w^here e r r o r s w e r e m a d e t h e Secretaries have shown a much appreciated consideration by m a k ing a n i m m e d i a t e r e p l y t o t h e i n q u i r y o r n o t e of c o r r e c t i o n s e n t o u t b y o u r G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . This, we feel, s h o w s t h a t t h e S e c r e t a r i e s a r e on t h e j o b a n d t r y i n g t o do t h e i r w o r k well. W e feel t h a t d u e m e n t i o n should be m a d e of t h o s e l o d g e s w h o s e n t in a p e r f e c t r e p o r t o r a n a l m o s t p e r f e c t r e p o r t . One h u n d r e d e i g h t l o d g e s s e n t in p e r f e c t r e p o r t s : N o s . 13, 25, 31, 32, 34, 5 1 , 62, 63, 76, 8 1 , 85, 90, 94, 104, 119, 123, 128, 129, 131, 135, 141, 143, 155, 156, 164, 166, 173, 178, 179, 181, 183, 190, 191, 203, 208, 209, 211, 215, 219,, 225, 226, 228, 229, 2 3 1 , 234, 237, 238, 240, 242, 250, 251, 257, 265, 275, 279, 280, 285, 291, 296, 302, 304, 306, 317, 318, 320, 323, 327, 331, 334, 341, 346, 348, 349, 355, 356, 358, 367, 368, 370, 379, 380, 382, 383, 387, 388, 394, 395, 396, 399, 400, 405, 414, 419, 420, 423, 424, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 439, 4 4 1 , 442, 443, 444, 446, 448. One h u n d r e d fifty-one lodges sent in a l m o s t p e r f e c t r e p o r t s : N o s . 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 15, 17, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 30, 36, 39, 40, 4 1 , 42, 43, 45, 49, 50, 52, 53, 59, 60, 68, 71, 72, 73, 82, 84, 88, 9 1 , 93, 96, 97, 98, 99, 101, 103, 106, 107, 108, 109, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 130, 132, 134, 136, 138, 139, 144, 147, 148, 154, 157, 159, 169, 170, 176, 182, 185, 193, 195, 199, 201, 204, 205, 210, 217, 218, 222, 224, 227, 230, 235, 236, -245, 246, 254, 256, 259, 264, 266, 267, 269, 270, 2 7 1 , 272, 277, 281, 284, 286, 287, 288, 290, 293, 298, 303, 305, 308, 3 1 1 , 316, 319, 321, 322, 326, 329, 333, 335, 337, 338, 344, 345, 347, 3 5 1 , 352, 353, 354, 359, 362, 363, 365, 372, 373, 376, 378, 381, 384, 386, 392, 393, 403, 404, 410, 411, 413, 425, 426, 429, 430, 440, 447, 449. T h e r e a r e a n u m b e r of e r r o r s m a d e in t h e r e p o r t s a n d w e will g r o u p t h e n u m b e r of lodges m a k i n g t h e s a m e e r r o r u n d e r t h a t heading. Differences in n a m e s o r initials, 128; initials o r a b b r e v i a t i o n s u s e d in p a r t , 3 0 ; d a t e of s u s p e n s i o n n o t s a m e a s A n n u a l C o m m u n i cation, 3 0 ; e r r o r in r e c a p i t u l a t i o n , 45; e r r o r i n G r a n d L o d g e D u e s , 60; p r e v i o u s c o r r e c t i o n s of n a m e s o r initials n o t chsmged on B o o k of A n n u a l R e t u r n s a n d e r r o r r e p e a t e d , 106; r e p o r t n o t s i g n e d b y S e c r e t a r y , 2 3 ; d a t e of election i n c o r r e c t o r b l a n k , 2 0 ; d a t e of S t a t e d C o m m u n i c a t i o n i n c o r r e c t o r b l a n k , 9; r e p o r t s n o t e x a c t d u p l i c a t e s , 3 1 ; Roll i n c o m p l e t e , 2 5 ; n a m e s on roll in e r r o r , 17; d e g r e e s c o n ferred a n d p r e v i o u s l y r e p o r t e d , 25. I n c o m p l e t e o r i n c o r r e c t : W o r k , 2 8 ; A d m i s s i o n s , 28; R e s t o r a tions, 3 8 ; D i m i s s i o n s , 4 4 ; D e a t h s , 16; S u s p e n s i o n s , 19. T h e n t h e r e a r e a n u m b e r of e r r o r s t o w h i c h w e w o u l d like t o
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call your attention, such as the renumbering of all or part of the roll, front page of report missing, names reversed on roll and names inserted between lines, roll made on plain piece of paper. Most of the errors noted were made simply because the Secretary failed to read the instructions. Some of the errors were made because the Secretary may not be informed and because of this we recommend that those lodges who have no provisions to send their Secretary to the Annual Communication of our Grand Lodge look forward to a provision of this kind. A conference of District Deputy Grand Masters and Secretaries is held each year and at this, conference invaluable information can be obtained. A lodge owes it to itself to see that its Secretary is equipped in the best way possible to handle his job. The combination of a Master and a Secretary, both well informed in the business end of the lodge, makes for a f a r more attractive and prosperous lodge. DELINQUENT DUES.
Quite a number of lodges are delinquent in their Grand Lodge Dues for a number of years, some in each year from 1931 on. Your committee recommends that the M.'. W.'. Grand Master through the office of the Grand Secretary and the District Deputy Grand Masters make every effort possible to clear up these back dues during the year. LODGES U. D.
Under date of April 26, 1937, the M.'. W.'. Grand Master issued Letters of Dispensation for the formation of a new lodge a t Hutchinson, to be known as Bassett Lodge U. D. The petition was signed by twelve brethren, all of whom were recommended by Reno Lodge No. 140 as Master Masons in good standing. We are informed the M.'. W.'. Grand Master, after making a thorough investigation, decided that it would be for the best interests of the Craft at large to establish another lodge in that city. During the time this lodge worked under the Letters of Dispensation they initiated thirteen, passed ten and raised eight. The transcript of the minutes is neatly prepared, and all the instructions concerning the keeping of the records have been complied with. Their financial condition appears in good shape. We note that during the period under the Letters of Dispensation all of the officers, both those appointed by the Grand Master and those appointed by the Master, were in attendance a commendable part of the time, aad that on the last Stated Communication held on December 27, 1937, the same Master and Wardens as appointed by the Grand Master t o serve under the Letters of Dispensation, together with the Treasurer and Secretary serving during that time, were in an informal election chosen to serve when a charter was issued. This is a most commendable procedure as it is the custom, and a necessary one, that the three principal officers who have been appointed and instructed under the Letters of Dispensation
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should be continued for the first year under the Charter when the lodge is regularly constituted, and the officers installed. The excellent manner in which the transcript is gotten up, and the satisfactory activity shown therein, together with the information gathered by those who personally made inve.gtigation, lead your committee to recommend that a Charter be granted to these petitioners to be known as Bassett Lodge No. 124. Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM C. SCHWARTZ, P R A N K W . BROWN, GEORGE W . SMITH,
Committee. SPECIAL REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE. To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: During the past year, several communications have been referred to your committee by other Grand Lodges with which our Grand Lodge is not as yet in fraternal relations, and we herewith present the following report: Under date of May 7, 1937, a communication was addressed to our Grand Lodge by the Grand Lodge of France, requesting official recognition, and an exchange of Grand Representatives. I n 1927 this Grand Lodge made a similar request, but it was denied for the reason t h a t their Grand Lodge was not sovereign and independent of control of some other Bodies, as provided in Section 3 of our formula for extending fraternal relations to some other Grand Lodge. The Greind Lodge of France is, as your committee understands, under the control of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. Your committee, therefore, was obliged to withhold making a favorable report upon their request. Fraternally submitted, ALBERT K . WILSON,
Chairm.an. Adopted. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE. To The M.'.W.'. Grand Dodge of A. F. ÂŁ A. M.of Kansas: The Report of this committee for the year ending at this Annual Communication consists of a review of sixty-five Proceedings of other Grand Jurisdictions. The limited space allotted for this report made it necessary to omit many subjects, which, under ordinary conditions, would have been included, and no doubt appreciated by the readers. No attempt has been made to include with the reviews any statistical tables, showing the membership and the gain or loss in each. Fraternally submitted, ALBERT K . WILSON,
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CALL TO REFRESHMENT. The M.'. W.". Grand Master called The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 7:30 p. M.
EVENING SESSION. The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor at 7:30 P. M. EXEMPLIFICATION OF THE WORK. The Third Degree was exemplified in dramatized form by Topeka Lodge No. 17, under the direction of W.'. CHARLES A. WELLS, Lecturer. CALL TO R E F R E S H M E N T .
The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment until 9:00 A. M., Thursday, February 17th.
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The M.'. W.". Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor at 9:00 A. M., after prayer by Brother WILLIAM C . TEMPLETON, Grand Chaplain. REPORT OF C O M M I T T E E ON FINANCE.
W.'. CLINE C. CuRTiss, 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 submits the following- report: The Reports of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary have
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been referred to this committee. We have audited the accounts of the Grand Lodge, examined the records and vouchers of the Grand Treasurer and examined the financial records of the Grand Secretary. We find the accoimts of the Grand Treasurer and the Grand Secretary in complete accord and all cash has been accounted for. The securities, in the hands of the Grand Treasurer are correctly listed in his report and have been viewed and checked by W.'. CHARLES S . MCGINNESS, a member of this committee. Proceeds from the matured bond and interest received from securities, as shown in Schedule "C" of the Grand Secretary's report, have been accounted for. Cash on hand, as shown in the report of the Grand Treasurer, is on deposit in the First National Bank in Fredonia, Kansas, as per the following certificate signed by its president, T. C. BABB : "FREDONIA, KANSAS, February 1,1938.
This is to, certify t h a t there is in this bank, a t the close of business on January 26, 1938, to the credit of B E N S. PAULEN, Grand Treasurer, M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F . & A. M. of Kansas, the sum of Fifty Three Thousand Two Hundred Thirty Five and 86/100 Dollars ($53,235.86). T. c . BABB,
President." This certificate is made a part hereof and attached hereto. The Shaver's Monitor account shows 276 monitors on hand with bills payable amounting to $30.50 and sales reported in 1938 cash amounting to $46.50. The Blank Forms account shows an inventory of approximately $350.00 with bills receivable of $98.53. The matter in the Grand Master's Address under the heading, "Sabetha Lodge No. 162" has been referred to this committee. A thorough investigation of this account was made on January 13, 1938, by the chairman of this committee and it was found t h a t the situation was a s reported in the Grand Master's Address. A complete report was made to the Grand Master a t that time. We recommend the approval of the action of the Grand Master and that the matter be closed. It is noted from the Grand Secretary's report that there is a total of delinquent dues and fees owing to the Grand Lodge amounting to $8,294.75, of which $3,615.95 is five years or more past due. We find that the present system of keeping accounts on these delinquencies is inadequate and we recommend a system of ledger accounts with the subordinate lodges. We feel that such a ledger posted up to date at all times would prevent situations such as developed with Sabetha Lodge No. 162. ESTIMATED REVENUE AND PROPOSED EXPENDITURES.
Estimated 60,000 members at 60c per capita Other revenue Total
Revenue. $36,000 00 3,000 00 $39,000 00
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Proposed Expenditures. Committee Allowance (By-Law 55) Expenses Grand Lodge Communication Expenses and Per Diem of Lecturers Grand Master's Apron Grand Master's Contingent Fund Grand Master's Salary Grand Treasurer's Bond Premium Grand Secretary's Bond Premium Grand Treasurer's Salary Grand Master's Portrait (cut) Library, Furniture, Binding, Etc Mileage to Representatives (By-Law 57)....: Mileage and Expenses (By-Laws 55 and 56) Minor Salaries (By-Law 54) Per Diem of Committee on Trials and Pimishments.. Postage and Express Printing Annual Proceedings Private Secretary to Grand Master Stationery and Printing Jewel for Grand Master List of Regular Lodges Budget Sub-total Surplus to balance
$
375 500 2,000 80 1,500 800 18 3 100 8 300 3,000 1,500 155 200 800 2,000 600 1,000 180 200 15,249
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30,570 10 8,429 90 $39,000 00
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
W.'. CLINE C. CURTISS, chairman, presented the following supplemental report which, on his motion, was adopted: We recommend t h a t the special assessment of fifty cents per member for the Kansas Masonic Home be continued for a period of five years beginning a t the expiration of the present assessment and further recommend that the m a t t e r be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence for the drafting of a necessary resolution or legislation to accomplish this purpose. Fraternally submitted, C U N E C. CtlRTISS, CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S , HABRY E . PEACH,
Oommittee. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE.
M.'. W.'. OTTO R . SOUDERS, chairman, presented the
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following report, which was adopted by the necessary two-thirds vote, section by section, and as a whole: To The M.'. W.'; Grand Dodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: xuur
certain portions of the Grand Master's Address, report as follows: We recommend the approval of the portion of the address entitled "Lecturers". We recommend the approval of the action of the Grand Master in extending special help to lodges in need of such help and the expenditure of the funds provided by this Grand Lodge at its last Communication, but we wish to call the attention of the Council of Administration and this Grand Lodge to By-Laws 42 and 43 and the approved notes appended thereto, covering the duties of such lecturers. We recommend that the portion of the Grand Master's Address dealing with By-Law No. 68 be approved and that the ByLaw be amended by inserting after the words "Grand Lodge per capita t a x " the following words "and all Grand Lodge Special Assessments" so that said By-Law shall read as follows: 68. Per Capita Tax by Members of Defunct Liodges.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;A member 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 t a x and ail Grand Lodge special assessments, 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 made by any member entitled thereto on or before December 31st following such surrender or revocation; any member failing to so make application shall be subject to suspension by the Grand Lodge a t the next Annual Communication. Brother J O H N CHRISTIAN WALTER was formerly a member of
Shawnee Lodge No. 54 and was suspended for non-payment of dues prior to the revocation of its charter. He has removed from this Grand Jurisdiction and is living in South Dakota. He wishes to be restored and has paid $18.00 as the amount found due from him, and now asks for a Grand Secretary's.Certificate. The Grand Master h a s recommended the adoption of a proposed By-Law 68-B to cover his situation. The committee feels it is not wise to enact a By-Law to cover only one man and recommends that this Grand Lodge do now direct the Grand Secretary to issue a Grand Secretary's Certificate to Brother WALTER. The Grand Master recommends that By-Law 135 should be amended to limit the life of a dimit and this committee believes the brethren should seriously consider this matter during the coming year; and we therefore recommend that this matter be referred to the incoming Grand Master. There has been referred to us the drafting of the resolution for an assessment for the Kansas Masonic Home. We therefore recommend that the following be adopted:
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RESOLUTION FOR ASSESSMENT FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE KANSAS MASONIC HOME.
Whereas, The Kansas Masonic Home is dear to the hearts of all Masons in the State of Kansas, and they desire to have it properly supported, and Whereas, I t now^ appears that the present means of support are insufficient to maintain such Home, without the raising of additional funds. Now Therefore, Be it resolved by this Grand Lodge, That a special assessment be and the same is hereby levied against each member of the Masonic Fraternity holding his membership in Kansas in the sum of fifty cents per year, for the period of five years commencing with J a n u a r y 1, 1939, and that such assessment be payable at the same time and in the same manner as his dues to his lodge. Fraternally submitted, OTTO R . SOUDERS, JOHN M . KINKEL, CHARLES N . FOWLER, GEORGE F . BEEZLEY, ROY G . SHEARER,
Committee. RESPONSES.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master presented M.'. W.'. W I L LIAM A. ROBERTSON, Grand Master, and W.'. HENRY W . CARSON, Grand Tyler of Nebraska, and R.'. W.'. CHARLES W. HEIDEMANN, our Grand Representative in Wisconsin, all of whom discussed Masonic conditions generally in a very interesting manner. It is a real pleasure to receive visitors from our good neighbor jurisdictions. INVITATION.
W.". WILLIAM J. KiRKHAM, Master of Bestor G. Brown Lodge No. 433, on behalf of the Brethren of Wichita, extended an invitation to the Grand Lodge to hold its next Annual Communication in their city. On motion, the invitation was unanimously accepted. COMPLIMENT TO THE GRAND MASTER ELECT.
W.'. GLENN C. CALENE, representing the brethren of his district and Sylvan Grove Lodge No. 359, presented R.". W.'. HENRY S . BUZICK, JR., with a silk hat, the very best wishes of all of the brethren, and assurance of their
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complete cooperation and support throughout the year. A fitting response was made by the recipient. VOTE OF T H A N K S .
W.". LEO N . G I S H expressed the appreciation of the members of Grand Lodge for courtesies extended by the local brethren, and his motion to extend a vote of thanks was adopted. PRESENTATION OF J E W E L .
W.'. CLARENCE R . ATEN, of St. Bernard Lodge No. 222, acting for the Masons of Kansas, presented our retiring Grand Master with a Past Grand Master's Jewel. M.". W.'. Brother ERSKINE accepted with a well worded expression of appreciation. GRAND OFFICERS.
The following Grand Officers, having been elected and appointed, were duly installed by M.\ W.'. CHARLES N. FOWLER, assisted by M.'. W.'. GEORGE F . BEEZLEY, as Grand Marshal: M.'. W.'. H E N R Y S . BUZICK, J R
Grand
Master
Sylvan Grove Lodge No. 359, Sylvan Grove. R . ' . W . ' . CLAUD F . YOUNG Deputy Grand Master Rising Sun Lodge No. 8, Fort Scott. R . ' . W . ' . A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND Grand Senior W a r d e n Kaw Lodge No. 272, Kansas City. R . ' . W . ' . ROSCOE E . P E T E R S O N Grand Junior Warden Lariied Lodge No. 167, Lamed. M.'.W.'.BEN
S. PAULEN
M.'. W.'. ELMER
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Treasurer
Constellation Lodge No. 95, Fredonia. F. STRAIN Grand Orient Lodge No. 51. Topeka.
Secretary
*Bro. A L B E R T N O A H S M I T H
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Cliaplain
Hays Lodge No. 95 (Residence, Salina). W.'. C L I N E C . CURTISS Grand Senior Dsacon St. Thomas Lodge No. 306, Colby. W.'.LEO N . GISH Grand Junior Deacon lola Lodge No. 38, lola. W . ' . THEODORE P . F ^ R R Y
Grand
Marshal
Keystone Lodge No. 102, Coffeyville. * W . ' . LAURENCE O. S T A N L E Y Grand Sword Bearer Wallace Lodge No. 318, Wallace.
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W . ' . STOY E . WARE Grand Senior Steward Sylvan Grove Lodge No. 359, Sylvan Grove. *W.'. ALBERT J. CLYDESDALE Grand Junior Steward Lenora Lodge No. 181, Lehora. W.'. HOMEK T. HARDEN Grand Pursuivant Wichita Lodge No. 99, Wichita. W . ' . LAUREN D A L E RiGG Grand Tyler Joppa Lodge No. 223, Leon. â&#x20AC;¢ N o t p r e s e n t for i n s t a l l a t i o n . READING J O U R N A L .
The journal was then read by Brother LEON L . COUSLAND, Patmos Lodge No. 97, Official Stenographer, and approved. CLOSING.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master then closed The M.'. W.". Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas in Ample Form.
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STANDING COMMITTEES.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master appointed the following committees for the ensuing year: On Credentials.—HARRY
V. KNAPP, No. 199, Norton; CHARLES
N. HOUGHTON, N O . 225, Topeka; CHARLES L . ASHCRAFT, N O . 141,
Osage City; TOM STAUTH, NO. 222, Dodge City; ALVA L . SWEARINGEN, No. 272, Kansas City. On Reports of Grand Officers.—JAMES A. CASSLER, No. 172, McPherson; DOUGLAS A. MEREDITH, NO. 369, Kansas City; JOSEPH E. MCMULLEN, N O . 15, Great Bend; WILLIAM E . LEDBETTER, N O . 117, Parsons; LEONARD C. U H L , NO. 174, Smith Center. On Finance.—CHARLES
S . MCGINNESS, N O . 137, Cherryvale;
COURTNEY F . MERICLE, N O . 232, Greenleaf;
V. ROYAL VERGADES,
No. 134, Clay Center; FRANK L. HUNN, No. 48, Effingham; CLARENCE E. BIRCH, No. 6, Lawrence. On Jurisprudenoe.—GEORGE F . BEEZLEY, No. 93, Girard; PAUL R. WUNSCH, No. 230, Kingman; CHARLES N . FOWLER, No. 60, Salina; CLEMENT A. REED, NO. 102, Coffeyville; JESSE A. HALL, NO. 2, Leavenworth. On Trials and Punishments.—RICHARD W . EVANS, N O . 222, Dodge City; LLOYD H . RUPPENTHAL, N O . 172, McPherson; LEO N . GISH, N O . 38, lola; OTTO H . ROMMEL, NO. 85, Waterville; JOSEPH A. MEYER, NO. 344, Riley. On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D.—MERRITT YALE, N O . 448, Grinnell; FRANK W. BROWN, N O . 383, McDonald; HOWELL T . REES, No. 340, Leoti. On Correspondence.—ALBERT
K . WILSON, No. 51, Topeka.
On Necrology.-—FRED N . RAYMOND, N O . 6, Lawrence.
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LOCATION AND NUMBERS O P LODGES I N ALL DISTRICTS. 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.—Highland, 1; Troy, 55; Wathena, 64; White Cloud, 78; Severance, 313; Bendena, 440; Denton, 449. 2.—Hiawatha, 35; Robinson, 159; Sabetha, 162; Hamlin, 185; Horton, 326; Powhattan, 363; Morrill, 373. 3.—Leavenworth, 2; Leavenworth, 10; Easton, 45; Lemsing, 49; Leavenworth, 68; F t . Leavenworth, 311. 4.—Kansas City, 3; White Church, 96; Kansas City, 271; Kansas City, 272; Bonner Springs, 366; Kansas City, 369; Kansas City, 438. 5.—Olathe, 19; Spring Hill, 56; Gardner, 65; Edgerton, 127; Lenexa, 135; Stanley, 444. 6.—Osawatomie, 24; Paola, 37; Fontana, 131; Louisburg, 243. 7.—^Mound City, 33; La Cygne, 61; Pleasanton, 88; Blue Mound, 286; Parker, 341. 8.—Fort Scott, 8; Mapleton, 28; Xenia, 47; Devon, 92; Garland, 108; Uniontown, 115; Fulton, 210; Hiattville, 216; Bronson, 268; Kepler, 398. 9.—Gamett, 44; Greeley, 211; Colony, 212; Westphalia, 305; Kincaid, 338; Lane, 339; Richmond, 426. 10.—Baxter Springs, 71; Columbus, 100; Galena, 194; Weir, 274; Scammon, 351. 11.—Coming, 13; Wetmore, 53; Centralia, 89; Netawaka, 130; Whiting, 250; Goff, 430. 12.—Potter, 4; Atchison, 5; Doniphan, 31; Effingham, 48; Huron, 72; Muscotah, 116; Atchison, 158. 13.—Lawrence, 6; Lawrence, 9; Baldwin, 23; De Soto, 40; Eudora, 83; Tonganoxie, 190; Linwood, 241; Perry, 415; Lecompton, 420. 14.—CirclevUle, 20; Holton, 42; Soldier, 240; Hoyt, 327; Denison, 372; Mayetta, 393. 15.—Humboldt, 29; lola, 38; Moran, 245; Savonburg, 315; L a H a r p e , 325. 16.—Erie, 76; Chanute, 103; Thayer, 149; Urbana, 239. 17.—Sedan, 136; Elgin, 350; Cedar Vale, 355. 18.—Coffeyville, 102; Independence, 107; Elk City, 132; Cherryvale, 137; Caney, 324; Edna, 345; Tyro, 386. 19.—Oketo, 25; Seneca, 39; Marysville, 91; Axtell, 234; Beattie, 259; Oneida, 323; Summerfield, 354. 20.—Frankfort, 67; WaterviUe, 85; Irving, 112; Blue Rapids, 169; Vermillion, 320. 21.—Topeka, 17; Auburn, 32; Topeka, 51; Dover, 138; Topeka, 225; Maple Hill, 370; Wakarusa, 402. 22.—Overbrook, 62; Carbondale, 70; Burlingame, 79; Lyndon, 101; Osage City, 141; Scranton, 407. 23.—LeRoy, 27; Burlington, 66; Neosho Falls, 82; Yates Center, 144; Gridley, 314. 24.—Coyville, 57; New Albany, 8 1 ; Neodesha, 94; Fredonia, 95; Altoona, 118; Fall River, 163; Buffalo, 379; Benedict, 403.
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N o . 2 5 . — M a n h a t t a n , 16; W a m e g o , 7 5 ; R a n d o l p h , 166; L e o n a r d ville, 235; RUey, 344. N o . 26.—Clifton, 122; C l a y C e n t e r , 134; G r e e n , 296; O a k Hill, 3 3 4 ; Wakefield, 396. N o . 2 7 . — E m p o r i a , 12; C o t t o n w o o d F a l l s , 80; A m e r i c u s , 109; L e b o , 152; H a r t f o r d , 193; Allen, 3 3 5 ; Saffordville, 395. N o . 28.—Longton, 2 6 ; E l k F a l l s , 126; H o w a r d , 155; Moline, 267. N o . 29.—Winfield, 110; A r k a n s a s City, 133; D e x t e r , 156; B u r d e n , 2 3 3 ; M a p l e City, 342. N o . 30.—Republic, 1 2 3 ; M u n d e n , 128; Belleville, 129; S c a n d i a , 2 2 1 ; N a r k a , 349; C u b a , 362. N o . 3 1 . — L u r a y , 1 5 3 ; Lincoln, 154; L u c a s , 198; Plainville, 2 9 0 ; S y l v a n Grove, 359; N a t o m a , 3 9 0 ; Codell, 418. N o . 3 2 . — J u n c t i o n City, 7; S a l i n a , 60; Abilene, 9 8 ; Solomon, 1 0 5 ; B e n n i n g t o n , 180; C h a p m a n , 2 8 0 ; E n t e r p r i s e , 437. N o . 3 3 . — M c P h e r s o n , 172; C a n t o n , 197; G a l v a , 2 5 1 ; W i n d o m , 276; M o u n d r i d g e , 346; M a r q u e t t e , 3 5 3 ; L i n d s b o r g , 397. N o . 3 4 . — T o w a n d a , 30;. A u g u s t a , 7 4 ; E l D o r a d o , 97; D o u g l a s s , 1 5 1 ; Leon, 223; L a t h a m , 4 0 1 ; R o s a l i a , 434. N o . 3 5 . ^ H a l s t e a d , 4 6 ; F l o r e n c e , 114; P e a b o d y , 120; N e w t o n , 142; B u r r t o n , 182. N o . 36.—Wichita, 8 6 ; W i c h i t a , 99; S e d g w i c k , 139; M u l v a n e , 2 0 1 ; M o u n t H o p e , 238; C h e n e y , 258; C l e a r w a t e r , 2 7 3 ; W i c h i t a , 3 0 3 ; V a l l e y C e n t e r , 364; W i c h i t a , 4 3 3 . N o . 37.—Wellington, 150; S o u t h H a v e n , 157; Oxford, 165; Belle P l a i n e , 1 7 3 ; Caldwell, 2 0 3 ; M i l a n , 2 5 5 ; C o n w a y S p r i n g s , 269; A r g o n i a , 285. N o . 38.—Jewell, 1 1 ; M a n k a t o , 8 7 ; B u r r O a k , 178; E s b o n , 2 2 8 ; L e b a n o n , 2 8 7 ; R a n d a l l , 3 0 4 ; F o r m o s o , 336. N o . 3 9 . — B a r n a r d , 5 9 ; M i n n e a p o l i s , 1 4 3 ; Beloit, 145; Delphos, 202; Simpson, 214; Scottsville, 249; Glasco, 292. N o . 40.—-Marion, 147; H o p e , 2 8 8 ; H e r i n g t o n , 307; G y p s u m , 3 2 8 ; W h i t e City, 380; B u r d i c k , 429. N o . 41.—Nickerson, 4 3 ; H u t c h i n s o n , 124; H u t c h i n s o n , 140; H a v e n , 208; A r l i n g t o n , 299; T u r o n , 3 5 8 ; Sylvia, 3 9 1 ; H u t c h i n s o n , 445. N o . 4 2 . — K i n g m a n , 230; N o r w i c h , 319; Spivey, 347; Zenda, 3 7 8 ; C u n n i n g h a m , 427; P r e t t y P r a i r i e , 428. N o . 4 3 : — A n t h o n y , " 2 0 0 ; H a r p e r , 2 0 6 ; Attica," 262; Bluff City, 3 6 8 ; W a l d r o n , 3 7 7 ; F r e e p o r t , 389. N o . 44.—Lenora, 1 8 1 ; Oberlin, 186; N o r t o n , 199; L o n g I s l a n d , 2 3 1 ; • A l m e n a , 310; N o r c a t u r , 317; J e n n i n g s , 360. N o . 4 5 . — C a w k e r City, 125; O s b o r n e , 1 6 0 ; S t o c k t o n , 189; D o w n s , 204; Alton, 207; Glen E l d e r , 294. N o . 4 6 . — W a k e e n e y , 148; Russell, 177; H a y s , 195; B u n k e r Hill, 2 9 1 ; Ellis, 297. N o . 4 7 . — M c C r a c k e n , 5 8 ; N e s s City, 1 9 1 ; R u s h C e n t e r , 215; L a Crosse, 330. N o . 4 8 . — S t e r l i n g , 1 7 1 ; L y o n s , 192; L i t t l e River, 219; Chase, 247; Alden, 308; F r e d e r i c k , 337; G e n e s e o , 361. N o . 4 9 . — G i r a r d , 9 3 ; C h e r o k e e , 119; P i t t s b u r g , 187; W a l n u t , 2 2 9 : M u l b e r r y , 2 6 1 ; A r c a d i a , 329; A r m a , 408.
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No. 50.—Great Bend, 15; Lamed, 167; EUinwood, 217; Hoisington, 331; Claflin, 424. No. 51.—Oakley, 253; Gove, 302; Grainfield, 381; Quinter, 410; Grinnell, 448. No. 52.—Garden City, 246; Lakin, 289; Syracuse, 309; Coolidge, 316; Deerfield, 432. No. 53.—Atwood, 164; McDonald, 383; Saint Francis, 404. No. 54.—HUl City, 281; Colby, 306; Hoxie, 348; Morland, 414; Selden, 423; Rexford, 442, No. 55.—Smith Center, 174; Kirwin, 175; Gaylord, 183; Phillipsburg, 184; Logan, 264; Kensington, 405. No. 56.—^Pratt, 265; Greensburg, 293; Preston, 332; Coats, 394; Mullinville, 399; Haviland, 409. No. 57.—Dodge City, 222; Jetmore, 282; Cimarron, 283; Bucklin, 376; Spearville, 388; Ensign, 413; Mlnneola, 431; Kingsdown, 447. No. 58.—Dighton, 279; Scott City, 284; Leoti, 340; Tribune, 352. No. 59.—Eureka, 106; Toronto, 121; Madison, 196, Severy, 213; Hamilton, 301; Climax, 411. No. 60.—Ottawa, 18; Melvem, 22; Pomona, 41; Williamsburg, 224; Waverly, 244; Quenemo, 270; Wellsvllle, 356. No. 61.—Council Grove, 36; Alta Vista, 357; Dwight, 374; Wilsey, 382. No. 62.—Kinsley, 179; Lewis, 220; Stafford, 252; St. John, 254; Macksville, 371. No. 63.—Oswego, 63; Altamont, 69; Chetopa, 73; Parsons, 117; Mound "Valley, 218; McCune, 237. No. 64.—Oskaloosa, 14; Valley Falls, 21; Winchester, 84; Meriden, 236; McLouth, 256; NortonvUle, 266. No. 65.—Havensville, 34; Onaga, 188; Westmoreland, 257; Emmett, 387; Fostoria, 392. No. 66.—^Washington, 104; Linn, 170; Haddam, 226; Greenleat, 232. No. 67.—Concordia, 113; Clyde, 176; Jamestown, 227; Miltonvale, 242. No. 68.—^Ellsworth, 146; BrookviUe, 209; WUson, 298; Holyrood, 343. No. 69.—Ashland, 277; Coldwater, 295; Protection, 384; WUmore, 412. No. 70.—Meade, 275; Liberal, 300; Plains, 367. No. 71.—Wallace, 318; Goodland, 321; Sharon Springs, 417; Kanorado, 443. No. 72.—SUver Lake, 50; St. Marys, 52; Topeka, 90; RossviUe, 111; Delia, 419. No. 73.—Alma, 161; Eskrldge, 205; HarveyvUle, 421. No. 74.—Sublette, 312; Hugoton, 406; Elkhart, 422; Ulysses, 435; Johnson, 441; Satanta, 446. No. 75.—^Medicine Lodge, 77; Lake City, 260; Hazelton, 263; Kiowa, 278; Isabel, 400. No. 76.—Shawnee, 54; Kansas City, 322; Kansas City, 333; Overland Park, 436.
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MASONIC DISTRICTS, A N D LIST O F DISTRICT DEPUTY G R A N D M A S T E R S F O R 1938.
No.
1
ROY M . G R E E N
2
KEEVER E . W H A R T O N
3 4
W h i t e Cloud Powhattan
ASA T. HOGE *D. CLARKE K E L L Y
5
WYATT E . HAYES
6 7 8
KARL E . COLE RALPH V. HOPKINS ALTON E . KiLLiON
9
JOHN
Leavenworth Kansas City Olathe
Osawatomie Pleasanton Devon
E . ELLISS
Westphalia
10 11 12 13
D i o D. DAILY RALPH A . PATTERSON WALTER A. HOY JAMES W . PLUMMER
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Scammon Holton Atchison Perry
14 15 16 17 18
GEORGE M . K L U S M I R E HAROLD F . S M I T H HARVEY G . L O W R A N C E W I L L I A M L . COATS CLARENCE E . KALLENBERGER
Holton lola Thayer Sedan Edna
Seneca
19
ALBERT W . W A R D
20
LEO L . GEORGE
Irving
21
*IV0R E . DAVIS
....Topeka
22...
THEODORE O . W E H R L B
23 24
JOHN H . SCHNELL RALPH J . K E N N E D Y
25
GEORGE H . R A I L S B A C K
26 27 28
DONALD H . SWEZEY HARRIS F . S T E W A R T RALPH A . S H A R P
29
HARRY L . B U R N E T T
30 31 32 33 3^..„
J O H N W . KUCHERA HALLY H . RECTOR J O H N R . LOUDON LLOYD H . R U P P E N T H A L HERMAN W . RICE.
^.
Scranton
Yates Center Neodesha Manhattan
....Wakefield Saffordville Moline A r k a n s a s City Munden Lincoln :..Solomon McPherson Augusta
35......'.;....;....'.^..T. . . L U T T R E L L M . HITCH.7...^.T^.7.TI^~~TT^7;.^Burrton"' 36
37
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*CHARLES M . U L S H
WILBUR C . MARKLEY
Wichita
Belle P l a i n e
38
JAMES S. MCCORMICK
39
IRA E . S E W E L L
Burr Oak
40 41 42 43 44
FRED M . THOMPSON A. L E W I S OSWALD PAUL R . WUNSCH CLARENCE E . J O N E S CLARK A. BAIRD
Herington Hutchinson Kingman Anthony Almena
45
WALTER E . K E E F
Glen E l d e r
46
HOWARD C . RAYNESFORD
47
GEORGE M . B Y A L
Minneapolis
Ellis
Ness City
320
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
48 49
ORVAL D . EVANS J A M E S H . CARTER
50
E M A N U E L KRUG
51
A. CLYDE RILEY
52
E . LEE KEMPEK
53 - 54
J O H N F . HOWARD JOSEPH B . KUSKA.....
55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63
LEONARD C . U H L , J R HARRY E. CROSSWHITE '.
E L L I S T . BARKER JAMES MCWILLIAMS ARLEY D . BURT H A L E B . BLAIR W I L L I A M C . MORRIS SAMUEL G . W I L E S H E N R Y M . HIGHLAND
February, Lyons Pittsburg
Great Bend Grlnnell
Garden City McDonald Colby
Smith Center Greensburg Bucklin Dighton Eureka Ottawa Wilsey MacksviUe McCune
64.....
J O H N E . YORK
Meriden
65
ARTHUR H . AVIS
Fostoria
66
ALFRED H. HIESTERMAN
. 67. 68 69 70 71 72 73 74
,
MANLEY B . MATSON E N O C H A. L E W I S FLOYD N . COSSMAN W I L L I A M G . COOPER LESLIE I. BURDICK *HAROLD C . H U R S T HENRY H . BURNS J O H N R . CUMMINGS
Greenleaf Miltonvale Brookville .Ashland Meade Goodland Topeka Eskridge Satanta
75
JAMES H . TRICE
Medicine Lodge
76
*RODNEY E. ROSE
Kansas City
*Post Office Address. No. 4—Seventh & Ann. No. 21—413 W. 14th. No. 36—427 N. Market. No. 72—R. No. 5. No. 76—4127 Minnie.
1937-38.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
321
ASSOCIATION OF PAST GRAND MASTERS. TOPEKA, KANSAS, February 15,1938. The Thirty-fourth Annual Meeting of the Association of Past Grand Masters of The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas was held at the Jayhawk Hotel. Acting Venerable President, M.'. W.'. CHARLES N . opened a Table Lodge in Due Form. Those present were M.'. W.'. Brothers: FOWLER,
ALEX. A . SHARP 1911 W M . EASTON HUTCHISON....1912 WILLIAM L . BURDICK 1915 BEN S . PAULEN 1921 ELMER F . STRAIN 1924 CHARLES A. LOUCKS. 1925 JOHN W. NEILSON 1926 CHARLES N . FOWLER 1927
FERRIS M . H I L L GEORGE F . BEEZLEY JAY B . KIRK J. FORREST AYRES JOHN M. KINKEL GEORGE O . FOSTER OTTO R . SOUDERS JAMES H . WENDORFF
1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1935 1936
M.'. W.'. CHARLEY B . ERSKINE, Grand Master, was elected to membership and the esoteric work was conferred upon him by the Acting Venerable President. Regrets were reported from M.'. W.'. CHARLES E . LoBDELL, and M.'. W.'. Brothers FITCH and BOND were detained by illness. ^Following the dinnerrvarious~^Masonic matters were" discussed, and a Memorial to our four deceased members was presented, and on motion was ordered printed with this report. M.". W.". JAMES A. CASSLER becomes Venerable President and M.'. W.'. CHARLEY B . ERSKINE, Steward. M.". W.'. JAY B . KIRK was elected Secretary. ELMER F . STRAIN,
Acting
Secretary.
322
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February.
IN MEMORIAM. Death has, indeed, laid a heavy hand upon this Association since last we met. He beckoned and four of our distinguished members answered the summons: M.'. W.'. ELEICK C. COLE, Grand Master in 1913, M.'. W.'. GHES
H. LAMB, Grand Master in 1916, M.'. W.'. OWEN J. WOOD, Grand Master in 1919 and M.'. W.'. JOHN MCCULLAOH, Grand Master in 1922.
In pondering over the things which I might say at this time, I soon discovered that the most difficult task would be to condense them into a space of time appropriate to the occasion. The positions of trust and responsibility placed upon each one of these brethren were so numerous and varied, and their record of achievement so familiar to us all, that I shall not take the time to recount them here. Suffice it to say that throughout all of the multitude of these activities this outstanding characteristic was in evidence: their untiring zeal in the promotion of the social, educational, moral and religious improvement of the community of which each was a part. Their inflexible integrity, their love for their brethren, their zeal for the Institution of Masonry, their outstanding service to the Craft and their unbounded faith in Almighty God have been a constant inspiration to those of us who have had the high privilege of being associated with them. We are possessed of two precious gifts from a beneficent God, the faculty of memory and the power to love. Memory is like a gyroscopic stabilizer that assists a great steamship to maintain her equilibrium however fiercely the raging storm may break against her in its furious effort to drive her to destruction. Love is that divine quality of heart which excludes from our memory all but the noble, the upright, the lofty, the good in our fellowmen. I t is thus we form our friendships which transform this world into a place ^vherein men may live in a spirit of brotherhood such as God intends they should live. Each one of these brethren was a living example of the Glory and Majesty which a firm and abiding faith in God may shed upon the life of an individual, and enable him to refresh and inspire the lives of those with whom he comes in contact. This is the very foundation upon which our ancient institution is built, and the lives of these brethren assure us that they understood and likewise erected their spiritual temple upon this sure foundation. A few years ago I visited Sequoia National Park to see the great trees and was surprised t o discover that they were located at the very top of the high mountains. Also I was surprised that they did not impress me with their greatness, for somehow I could not appreciate the size they were said to be. Even the largest of them all, said to be thirty-six feet in diameter, did not impress me with its outstanding greatness. How typical of the lives of these brethren are those giant trees; often appearing to us much less than they really were, their true greatness revealed only to those who could understand; swayed, neither by the favorable winds of approval nor the fierce storms of criticism; towering majestically among their brethren, rooted upon the mountain-top of an abiding faith in Almighty God. How futile it is to attempt to eulogize such lives as these, each one of which has spoken in deeds far more eloquently than any words which I might utter. Masonry is upon a higher plane for their having governed the Craft. We are better men for having associated with them. Even the prospect of Heaven is brighter because of our anticipation of again meeting them in happy reunion and fellowship. No memorial which we might build of words can compare with the memorial each has built for himself in the imprint of his life upon the tablets of our memory, inspiring us to loftier thinking, higher ambitions and nobler deeds, in acknowledgment of wrhich we stand in reverence and salute them, until such time as we, too. shall embark upon the lonely voyage with the happy assurance of finding them among the group of friends waiting to welcome us to that eternal shore. Fraternally submitted. JAY B . KIRK,
Past Grand Master.
GRAND
1937-38.
LODGE
OF
323
KANSAS.
SYNOPSIS O F RETURNS OF LODGES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1937.
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 2S 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42* 43 44 45 46 47 48 49
Location.
Higblaud Leavenworth Kansas City Potter Atchison Lawrence Junction City.... Port Scott Lawrence Leavenworth Jewell Emporia Corning Oskaloosa Great Bend Manhattan Topeka Ottawa Olathe Circlevllle Valley Falls Melvern Baldwin Osawatomie Oketo Longton Le Roy Mapleton Humboldt Towanda Dom'phan Auburn Mound City Havensvllle Hiawatha Council Grove.. Paola lola Seneca De Soto Pomona Holton Nickersori .-.. Garnett Easton Hal stead Xenia Bflangham Lansing
1 3 4 12 12 13 32 8
15
13 3 38 27
11 64 50 25 21 60 5 14 64 60 13 6 19 28 23 8 15 34 12 21 7 65 2 61 6 15 19 13 60 14 41 9 3 35 8 12 3
2 3 16 1 4 26 23 17
14
22
114 245 1592 42 154 402 379 509 332 343 61 721 60 96 210 313 780 373 160 42 73 76 126 429 32
86 95 72 125 165 24 56 64 55 172 178 241 247 103 64 41 233 68 156 50 81 44 76 105
324
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February.
SYNOPSIS OF RBH'URNS OP LODGES—Continued.
No.
50 61 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74* 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 t86< 87 88 89 90* 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99
Location.
Silver Lake Topeka St. M a r y s Wetmore Shawnee Troy Spring HiU Coyvllle McCracken Barnard Salina La C y g n e Overbrook Oswego Wathena Gardner Burlington Frankfort Leavenworth Altamont Carbondale Baxter Springs Huron Chetopa Augusta Wamego Erie Medicine Lodge.. Wliite Cloud Burlingame C o t t o n w o o d Falls New Albany N e o s h o Falls Eudora Winchester WaterviUe Wichita Mankato Pleasanton Centralia North Topeka Marysville Devon. Girard Neodesha Fredonia Wliite Church El Dorado Abilene Wichita.
72 21 72 11 76 1 5 24 47 39 32 7 22 63 1 5 23 20 3 63 22 10 12 63 34 25 16 75 1 22 27 24 23 13 64 20 36 38 7 11 72 19 8 49 24 24 4 34 32 36
30
37 •
1
100 1724 56 51 61 91 81 50 112 69 794 72 111 107 106 75 123 83 217 40 78 214 73 87 337 148 115 133 76 129 206 24 37 42 59 86 892 65 106 55 640 210 69 201 238 251 196 569 279 1242
1937-38.
GRAND LODGE OF
325
KANSAS.
SYNOPSIS OP RETURNS OP LODGES—Continued.
1 No.
«>
Location.
1
5 100 101 102* 103* 104 105 106 107 Independence 108 109 110 Winfleld 111* 112 113 114 115 116* 117 118 119 120 121 122 Clifton ... 123 Cawker City 126 Elk Falls 127 128 129 131 132 Elk City 133* Arkansas City 134 136 137
142 143 145 146 147 149 150
Yates Center Belolt
10 22 18 16 66 32 59 18 8 27 29 72 20 67 35 8 12 63 24 49 35 59 26 30 45 28 5 30 30 11 6 18 29 26 5 17 18 21 36 41 22 35 39 23 39 68 40 46 16 37
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326
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SYNOPSIS OF RETTURNS OP LODGES—Continued.
1 No.
1
Location.
5 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 166 166 167 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180* 181 182 183 184 185* 186 187 188 189 190 191 192* 193 194 195 196 197 199 200 201
South Haven
Smith Center ,,, Clyde
Pittsburg
Ness City
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207 96 36 138 92 128 76 253 77 95 107 192 61 146 132 75 245 141 18 184 313 102 124 61 78 150 62 139 53 60 129 73 140 70 135 912 95 79 116 129 199 90 82 192 115 147 97 170 182 165
1937-38.
GRAND LODGE OF
327
KANSAS.
SYNOPSIS OP RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
1 No.
202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 249 250 251 252
Location.
c 5
39 37 45 73 43 45 41 68 8 9 9 59 39 47 Bush Center 8 Hlattvllle 50 63 Mound Valley 48 62 30 57 34 60 Williamsburg 21 66 67 38 49 Walnut 42 44 66 29 19 Axtell 25 Meriden ;. 64 63 36 Mount Hope 16 14 13 67 6 60 15 52 Garden City 48 39 11 33 62 Stafford
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1 1 1 7 1 1 18 2 3 7 1 3 4 2 3 3 3
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5 2 1 3 1
13 6 3 10 3 2
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7 3 2 3 9 2 1 3 1
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1 1 1 1 4 9 1
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3 2 1 1 2
1 1 7 1 1 2
5 6 4 5 2 1 3 6
4 1 3 5
55 155 115 98 156 78 40 84 66 35 97 83 41 46 66 92 54 80 83 111 434 126 71 812 52 71 20 55 196 39 65 138 88 35 125 115 95 24 39 33 62 64 57 54 175 77 53 54 71 118
328
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SYNOPSIS OP RETURNS OF LODGESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued.
No.
253 254 255 256 257 258
Location.
Oakley St. John Milan McLouth Westmoreland Cheney 259 Seattle 260 Lake City 261 Mulberry 262 Attica 263 Hazelton 264 Logan 265 Pratt 266 Nortonville 267^ Moline 268 Bronson 269 Conway Springs. 270 Quenemo 271 Kansas City 272 Kansas City 273 Clearwater 274 Weir 275 Meade 276 Windom 277 Ashland Kiowa 278 Dlghton 279 Chapman 280 281 Hill City 282 Jetmore 283 Cimarron Scott City 284 285 Argonla 286 Blue Mound 287 Lebanon Hope 288 Lakin 289 PlainvlUe 290 291 Bunker Hill 292* Glasco Greensburg 293 294 Glen Elder 295 Coldwater 296 Green Ellis 297 Wilson , 298 Arlington 299 Liberal 300 301 Hamilton 302 Gove
51 62 37 64 65 36 19 75 49 43 75 55 56 64 28 8 37 60 4 4 36 10 70 33 69 75 58 32 54 57 57 58 37 7 38 40 52 31 46 39 56 45 69 26 46 68 41 70 59 51
12
79 149 42 112 63 124 80 48 113 76 81 70 222 79 118 94 161 65 433 585 162 70 122 35 104 107 78 51 107 89 84 73 47 65 115 59 70 92 SO 71 96 79 105 33 125 96 67 126 107 46
1937-38.
GRAND LODGE OF
329
KANSAS.
SYNOPSIS OP REXxntNS OF LODGES—Continued. d •8 No.
5 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 318 319 320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 3301 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350* 351 352 353
a
59 36 3 38 9 •1 3 54 Colby . 4 40 6 48 3 52 2 44 5 Ft. Leavenworth.. 3 1 74 5 1 3 23 2 IS 1 52 44 71 1 42 9 20 71 2 76 11 19 18 6 15 2 1 14 3 Hoyt . 40 49 2 47 1 50 4 56 3 76 2 26 1 Oak HUl 27 Allen 38 48 4 2 9 9 58 1 7 29 68 6 25 Riley 2 is' 4 33 1 42 54 2 30 Elgin 17 10 2 58 5 33 Wichita
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330
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SYNOPSIS OP RETURNS OP LODGES—Continued.
1 No.
. Location.
I. "to'
Q 354 355 356 357 358 359 360 361 362 363 364 366* 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 374 376 377 378 379 380 381 382 383 384 386 387 388 389 390 391 392 393 394 395 396 397 398 399 400 402 403 404 405 406
19 17 60 61 41 31 Sylvan Grove 44 48 30 2 36 Valley Center, Bonner Springs.... 4 70 43 Bluff City 4 21 Maple Hill 62 14 2 61 57 43 42 24 40 White City 51 61 53 69 18 65 57 43 31 41 65 14 56 27 26 Wakefield 33 8 56 MuUinvllle 75 34 21 24 53 Saint Francis 55 74 Hugoton
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44 79 87 72 118 101 83 76 74 46 198 147 79 47 284 40 124 27 49 112 92 47 40 60 52 37 47 79 116 32 20 74 58 84 53 35 57 83 69 117 93 33 45 31 47 57 41 103 70 98
1937-38.
GRAND LODGE OF
331
KANSAS.
SYNOPSIS OF RETITRNS OF LODGES—Concluded.
i1
•a
73
No.
Location.
s
"So
5 407 408 409 410t 411 412 413 414 415 417 418 419 420 421 422 423 424 426 427 428 429 430 431 432 433 434 435 436 437 438 440 441 442 443 444 445 446 447 448 449
22 49 56 51 59 Climax 69 57 54 13 Sharon Springs.... 71 31 Codell 72 Delia 13 73 74 Elkhart 54 50 Claflin 9 Cunningham 42 Pretty Prairie 42 40 11 Gofl 57 52 36 Wichita 34 74 76 Overland Park 32 4 1 74 Rexford 54 71 5 41 74 57 51 1
3 3
1 2 1 1 5
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1266 394 957 569 1014 2167
3 1
1 2
36 120 67 38 50 37 64 45 69 75 25 28 36 65 73 43 46 28 46 41 44 44 42 30 363 50 51 119 60 139 41 37 44 17 57 244 42 46 21 34
525 1643 61434
*Omitted last report, totzil 18. tErroneously reported last report, total 3j No. of Lodges....440. Membership last year....62,552. Net loss....1.118.
23 59 71
98 308 335 161 310 69 357 207 118 109 200 329 285 133 299 408 ?77 5 158 262 164 32 74 if34
No.
Alta Vista
Alta Vista.
Mystic Tie Axtell
Atwood
Washington Active
Palmyra SaltvlUe Baxter Springs.. Baxter
Axtell
Atchison Atchison
Cable
Naphtall
Almena
Arkansas City..
Allen .
Benevolent
Name of Lodge.
Allen
Location.
19, 20, 26. 21, 20, 18, 17, 15, 17, 19, 17, 19, 21, 15, 15, 18, 16, 14, 21, 18, 20, 17, 21, 19,
1871 1889 1925 1875 1889 1920 1898 1882 1872 1871 1881 1890 1912 1873 1888 1915 1887 1856 1875 1886 1895 1860 1869 1885
Oct. 18, 1859 Feb. 15, 1888 Oct. 21, 1868
Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Mar Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. July Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb.
WhenChartered.
Communication!!.
Masters.
1st and 3d T u e s d a y . , 1st and 3d Monday
Earl T. Black H. Frank Duvall
1st and 3d Wednesday.. Amos F. GlUiland Claude S. Moore 1st and 3d Monday John W. Richardson 2d and 4th Thursday.... Harry B. Christman Augustus W. Seng 1st and 3d Monday Hazen T. Shaeffer William L. Holland 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Wednesday. Forest W. Brown Tuesday on or before®., tL. Allan Whltten 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Friday
J. Henry Giles Clyde W. Vincent tClarence E. Smith 1st and 3d Thursday Walter S. Gillespie 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Tuesday ,. Melvin R. Cummings Carl T. Brown 2d and 4th Tuesday Harley L. Andres Niles C. Endsley 1st and 3d Friday Royle R. Stafford 1st and 3d Monday. 2d and 4th Tuesday Robert C. Clepper John C- Jones 1st and 3d Tuesday
Stated
Hewlt Taylor. William E. Hunter. Clare L. Thomas.
Edwin C. McCray. Ralph F. Werner.
Silas R. Horton.
Clarence E. Jones. Joseph E. Holmberg. Lloyd B. Mitchell. Harry L. Burnett. Arthur B, Eliot. James Barnes.
R o y G. Shearer. Earl S. Brown. Thaddeus B. Davis. Jerry B. Fields. Harold V. Fearing. Scott Graham. John M. Hyde. Otto H. Lohff. Frank G. Dean.
Secretaries.
NAMES OF LODGES, MASTERS AND SECRETARIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1938.
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259 173 129 145 440 403 180 286 169 368 366 268 209 376 379 291 233 429 79 66 178 182
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Cawker City
Caldwell
Feb. Feb. Feb. Carbondale..,. Oct. Cawker City Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct. Antiquity Feb. Chase Feb. Morton [.... Feb.
17, 19, 17, 22, 17, 17, 20, 19, 24, 19, 18.
1881 1890 1881 1874 1872 1898 1870 1871 1927 1885 1886
Seattle L... Feb. 18, 1886 Belle Plalne Oct. 18, 1877 Belleville Oct. 17, 1872 M t . Vernon Oct. 15, 1873 Feb 26. 1925 Feb. 19, 1914 Bennington Bennington Feb. 20, 1895 Blue Mound Feb. 16, 1887 Oct. 18, 1876 Feb. 17, 1904 Bluff City Bonner Springs.. Bonner Springs.. Feb. 17, 1904 Feb. 18, 1886 Feb. 15, 1882 Feb. 21, 1907 Bucklin Buffalo L... Feb. 21, 1907 Buffalo Feb. 15, 1888 Bunker Hill Feb. 20, 1884 Clinton Feb. 16, 1922 Burdick Burdick Oct. 21, 1869 Oct. 21, 1868 Oct. 16, 1879 Oct. 16, 1879
Belle Plalne Belleville Bololt
Fred B. Larkin. Wilbur C. Markley. Oliver F. French. Guy W. Brown. William H. Myers. William H. Cauble. George F. Watts. Aubrey J. Bradley. James M. Shaw. Aubrey T. Stewart. Ben E. White. Lewis K. Bryan. Albert E. Halsey. Guy E. Warner. Charles V. Thomas. Walter E. Hoke. Everett H. Cannon. E. David Linde. Charles C. Mills. William M. Scott Dallas W. Davis. Claude W. McDavitt. Earl M. Surguy. Bertie E. Mahon. Harry A. Goudy. Charles H. Widau. Claude W. Simpson. Edgar J. Clark. Sargent B. Moody. Guy S. JeHers. Emery Buhrer. Merle M. Smith. William C. Price.
Harmon Guard George H. Albers fWilliam Lamb Chester A. Quinn tFrancis E. Fairchlld... Clarence Behm..... W. Nelson Hamill tDonald C. Little Glen R. Ward tHeiko Bunger Edwin N. Bailey 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday.,, Thomas L. Roberts Bertrum T. Bronson... 1st and 3d Thursday , Harley Littell William C. Martin 2d and 4tli Tuesday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Wayne C. Brooksher,. Edwin H. Shinn Delpha L. Anderson.... 2d and 4th Tuesday,. , Irvin L. Myers 1st and 3d Thursday
Lewis H. Wickery George F. Whitney Charles W. Hager 2d and 4th Saturday, , Arthur E. Long 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Ivan A. Hill 1st and 3d Tuesday Otis D. Mills , 1st and 3d M o n d a y Frank L. Schubert 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Klint C. Johnson 2d and 4th Thursday.... Enos F. Halbert 1st and 3d Tuesday Raymon T. Peemster.. 1st and 3d Tuesday Harold O. Williams 1st and 3d Thursday
1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Monday , 2d and last Wednesday.. 2d and 4th Tuesday 2d and 4th Monday 2d and 4th Tuesday,,,, . 1st and 3d Monday Wednesday on or bef.ÂŽ..
1st and 3d Wednesday.. C. Arthur Samuelson.. 1st and 3d Wednesday.. James E. Bishop 1st and 3d Wednesday.. John H. Pulcomer
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No.
Name of Lodge.
Cherryvale
17. 15, 21, 16, 17, 16, 15, 16, 15, 18, 17, 16, 21, 19, 15, 15, 22, 19, 17, 16, 20, 16, 21, 21, 17, 21, 16,
1872 1873 1869 1887 1866 1922 1873 1887 1882 1015 1878 1911 1018 1871 1888 1888 1883 1871 1872 1837 1880 1867 1869 1862 1867 1900 1922
When Chartered
Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb. ClrclovlUe Clrclevllle Oct. Claflin Claflln Feb. Clay Center Oct. Unity Feb. Clifton Clifton Feb. Feb. Prairie Queen.... Oct. Clyde Feb. Coats Feb. Codell Codell Oct. CoffeyvlUe Feb. Colby St. Thomas Feb. Olive Branch.... Feb. Oct. Prudence Oct. Feb. Conway Springs Feb. Oct. Oct. Cotton'd P a l l s Council Grove.. Council Grove.. Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb. Cunningham Cunningham
Location.
and 4th Tuesday and 4tb Monday Thursday and 4th Wednesday.. and 4tli Monday
Communications.
Ist and 3d Thursday
1st and 3d Wednesday..
2d and 4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Friday
1st and 3d Tuesday Ist Tuesday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 2d and 4th Tuesday Ist and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Monday 2d and 4 t h Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 2d and 4th Monday 2d and 4th Thursday .... Ist and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Tuesday . . 1st and 3d Monday
2d 2d 3d 2d 2d
Slated
Marion L. Sloan
tWilliam H Ward Willie J. R a y
Clifford C. Anderson
F l o y d E. Bray. T. Edward Stafford. H e n r y B. Gibbens.
R o y O. Allen. •Raymond A. Humiston
Leo C. Coxey.
Verni L. C. Smith.
Leslie L. G. Griffin .. Leslie F. Smith Lafayette T. Barron
Otis G. Conley
Clarence H. Alquist tAlden E. Flory
Harvey R. Kauffman
H u g h H. Barr. M. Lafay Herrington. Jay Biddle. Reuben Sherwood. Harry Stonebraker. R e n u s A. Jordan. Conrad G. Johnson. Virgil F. Young. Dale Barleen. Nathan C. Smith. Carl C. Brandon. Ralph Harrouft. William T. Weaverling.
Secretaries.
Chauncey D. Longston Robert W. Shaw James H. R e e d y
Masters.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—OontitlUed.
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Deerfleld Delia Delphos Denison Denton D e Soto Devon Dexter Dlghton Dodge City.. Doniphan Douglass Dover Downs Dwlght
Easton Edgerton.... Edna Effingham... El Dorado.. Elgin Elk City Elk Falls Elkhart Elllnwood... Ellis Ellsworth.... Emmett Emporia Ensign Enterprise... Erie Esbon
432 419 202 372 449 40 92 156 279 222 31 151 138 204 374
45 127 345 48 97 350 132 126 422 217 297 146 387 12 413 437 76 228
Emporia Ensign.. Enterprise Erie
Emmett
Elkhart Elllnwood Apollo Ellsworth
Palestine Edna Mackey Patmos OUve
Dwlght
Douglass Dover
Denton....! D e Soto Devon.. Dexter Barney St. Bernard
Deerfleld Delia
Dec. Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Dec. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb.
Mar Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. 20, 17, 18, 17, 20. 15. 15, 17, 17, 22, 15. 21. 17. 20. 22, 28. 21. 20,
1 17 17 15 19 20 18 21 16, 22, 17, 21. 20 15, 22, 1864 1872 1892 1866 1870 1893 1873 1872 1921 1883 1888 1874 1909 1864 1917 1924 1869 1884
1923 1921 1881 1905 1931 1863 1897 1874 1887 1883 1860 1874 1902 1882 1906 1st and 3d Saturday 1st Monday 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 2d and 4th Monday 2d and 4th Thursday,... 1st and 3d Monday 2d and 4th Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Friday 1st and 3d Monday 1st M o n d a y 1st and 3d Friday 1st and 3d Thursday 2d and 4th Monday 2d and 4th Wednesday.. 2d and 4th Tuesday
2d and 4th Wednesday. 1st and 3d Wednesday. 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Friday Saturday after ® 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Friday... Saturday on or before®. 2d and 4th Wednesday. 2d Thursday 1st and 3d Friday 1st and 3d Thursday Nathan C. Hibbs Robert G. Cambre James E. Beech Cecil C. R. Fletcher Weston P. Ayres Oliver L. Potter Floyd L. Vaughn Roy E. Henderson OttoHitz Glenn H. Slack Arthur L. Newcomer.. James D. Rowland tCarl W. P a g e Charles J. Mohler tKenneth W. Casteel.... Dan B. Keller Elvin D. Lamb Edward Grauerholz
Holland M. Tarrant Adolph E. Macha Edward F. Richardson., Loren M. Rice George R. Chaney William H. Dent tGeorge T. Farmer Cecil R. Coffey tFrank J. Vycital, Jr Horace H. Watkins tJohn N. Case tBenjamin E. T h o m e t R o y Taber James O. Harrison tAlba C. Bowen Albert F. Robinson. Clyde A. S e c r e s t Clarence E. Kallenberger Frank L. Hunn. Leon L. Cousland. John V. Fralick. Frank W. Sherman. Harry L. Neeland. James R. Pate. Charles H. Koch. Russell L. Switzer. Charles D. Mcllree. Clarke S. Pool. Orval E. Moon. •Ralph A. Fry. Richmond A. Dalton. Oliver M. Johnson. Julian Jenklnson.
Glen E. Steward. Marvin H. Macha. H. Clyde Davis. John W. Brown. L. Orville Hazen. •Leo S. Large. •Harvey F. Miller. Dale L. Hoyt. Clarence C. Cramer. Richard W. Evans. •Loid Z. Kirby. Thurston L. Grubb. Albert J. Bassett. Charles B. Bates. John F. Holshouser.
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163 114 131 336 311 8 392 67 337 96 389 210
205 83 106
No.
Tyrlan
Glasco Glen Elder
Olasco Glen Elder
Constellation....
Fidelity
Communications.
21, 17, 15, 18, 20, 19, 16, 17, 20, 20, 17, 22, 17, 19, 19. 21, 18, 18, 16, 21, 20, 15, 15,
Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb.
Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb.
1881 1885 1885 1868 1888 1865 1879 1900 1870 1888 1888
1875 1872 1873 1891 1889 1857 1911 1877 1895 1870 1909 1883
3d Thursday 2d and 4th Wednesday.. 1st Wednesday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Truman R. Johnson Lowell V. Jones
Wednesday.. Thursday Earl P. Finkle W e d n e s d a y , Earl M. Parrlsh Thursday Tuesday Fred H. H o g g a t t
Walter E. Keef.
J o h n H . Vaughn.
Charles R. Dale. Guy H. Ash.
and 3d and 3d and 3d and 3d and 3d
1st 1st 1st 1st 1st
Emett E. Simmons. Floyd C. Pierce. Leslie A. Gould.
Secretaries.
Wilber Q. Wlckersham. R o y A. West. Benton Brasfleld. Charles E. Howland. William A. Welkamp. William A. Clark. Arthur H. Avis. Andrew Anderson. James M. Ogden. Homer M. Spencer. Kenneth G. McGovney..' Harry E. Hougland.
Gordon H. Willard George F. Trefz Warren R. Willis
Masters.
1st and 3d Wednesday.. Oscar W. Brulngton 2d Tuesday Harold T. Smith 2d and 4th Thursday.... 1st and 3d Thursday .., Edward D. Thurman 1st and 3d Friday 2d and 4th Monday 1st and 3d Tuesday Oscar C. A. Remmert Ist and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Charles H. Carpenter 2d and 4th Monday Fred W. Krumrey 1st and 3d Thursday
Feb. 15, 1882 2d and 4th Monday Oct. 20, 1870 2d and 4th Tuesday Oct. 19, 1871 1st and 3d Tuesday
Name of Lodge. When Chartered. Stated
Garden City
„.
Ft. Leavenworth
Location.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Oontinued.
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331
307
34
421
46
296
15
430
Hill City
Great Bend
Goff
Mlllbrook
HlattvlUe
Charity
Friendship
Hartford
20, 15, 20. 16, 15, 17. 17, 15, 15. 18, 17. 18, 21, 20, 19, 16, 17, 16, 19. 21, 18,
Dlrlgo
Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Mar. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb.
16, 20, IS. 17, 22, 22, 15, 20 15, 20, 24, 19,
Feb. Feb. Gove City Feb. Gralnfleld Feb. Oct. Feb. Highland Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Grlnnell Feb. Gypsum City.... Feb.
Goff
1884 1882 1895 1879 1882 1881 1921 1882 1882 1915 1881 1886 1912 1889 1908 1861 1856 1887 1890 1863 1892
1922 1889 1888 1909 1874 1883 1888 1884 1888 1889 1927 1890
Oliver V. Collins. Camillo W. Jupe. Lawrence O. Maxwell. •Andrew E. Yale. Clarence F. Heaton. Wesley C. Gerhold. Charles J. Reboul. Eugene R. Harrison. John P. Bertram. David D. Stuart.
Elmer R. Baxa. Paul H. Huebert. Richard L. Mills. Daniel Pfeifler. C. Howard Westfall. Vernon E. Griffiths. •Clarence H. Grieves. Marion E. Henderson. Frank C. Tuley. Frank R. Rlnkel. Alva J. Bogue. Carroll L. Cannon. John A. Attkisson. Victor C. Kingsbury. Donald Salmon. Henry J. Weltmer. James J. Hargis. John C. Pricer. Ralph B. Call. Ora Morgan. Paul B. Hoffmann.
tHarry A. Johnstone
Wednesday.. Wednesday.. Friday Wednesday..
1st and 3d Thursday
1st and 3d Monday 2d and 4 t h Thursday,...
1st and 3d Wednesday..
2d and 4 t h 1st and 3d 1st and 3d 2d and 4th
2d and 4 t h Friday 1st and 3d Monday
2d and 4th Thursday.... Monday on or before®.. 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Wednesday..
Munce N. Johnson Orris Murry tGeorge A. Rose tirwin W. Schmidt Frank J. Firman Frank C. Mulr tMurray J. Dudney John Sandhagen Dale W. Richardson.... Howard R. Ellis Ward R. Philip John L. Wainscott Louis A. Ellis Harold H. Johnston.... t John W. Seavers iSlmer Evans Theodore O. Thomas.. fJoseph L. Bergin John R. Williams Orvis C. Blossom Ernest J. Schroeder
tGuy S. VanMarter I Fred G. Stubbs ..., XotharieL.Welsenberger Melroy E. Stewart , Samuel F. Heinen Floyd A. Erwln William V. Werner William H. Reed Merritt Yale. Charles A. Hunter George S. Gillum. Francis A. King
1st and 3d Wednesday.. • Roy S. Thompson
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Jewell
Junction City....
Kansas City
443 3 271
Armourdale
Jamestown
Jamestown
227 360 282 11 441 7
Fortitude lola Blue Valley
Hutchinson
Bassett
Paclflc
Hoyt
Name of Lodge.
Independence.... lola
Hutchinson Hutchinson Hutchinson..
Hoyt
Horton
Location.
107 38 112 400
?Ra 326 155 348 327 406 29 72 124 140 445
No.
20, 21, 16, 22, 26, 20,
19, 20, 17, 20,
16, 19, 21. 15, 19, 19, 18, 21, 16, 15, 26,
1884 1900 1887 1874 1925 1857
1871 1863 1872 1930
1887 1890 1874 1893 1890 1914 1860 1869 1938 1873 1925
Feb. 26, 1925 Mar 17, 1856 Feb. 16, 1887
Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct.
Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb.
Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb.
Communications.
and 3d and 3d and 3d and 3d
James R. Bell
Lester E. McConnell R a y R. Hale
Clyde C. Easter..„ Ayers H. Hinchman Lester F. Winn Vernon L. Mickey Guy G. Salts William H. Bell Ward Barriclclow tFred H. Kloepper William N. Woodward Thomas L. Thompson ... Walter N. Mundell
Af osiers.
Peter H. Elniff Tuesday Monday Monday Wednesday..
1st and 3d Tuesday . ... 1st and 3d Friday 1st and 3d Thursday tEdward A. Douglas
1st and 3d Thursday .
1st 1st 1st 1st
2d and 4 t h Tuesday. ...
2d and 4th Monday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Monday
1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Tuesday .. 2d and 4 t h Tuesday 1st and 3d Monday 2d and 4 t h Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday
When Chartered. Stated
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
•Orlo E. Durant.
EInathan B. Gray. R a y J. Shetlar. W e s l e y J. Brown.
William R. Ansdell.
R o y E. Parkey.
James M. Jacoby.
William R. Waring. George Pickering. Holly M. Miller. Albert J. Steinshouer R o y E. Betts. Ivan O. Moore. Willie C. Adams. Raymond H. Starnes. Caleb L. Kirby. Odie L. Bateman. J. H e n r y Buettner.
Secretaries.
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Klngsdown Kinsley Kiowa Klrwin
La Crosse La Cygne La Harpe Medicine Valley Emerald Lane Lansing Nine Mile Lamed Larned Latham Latham Lawrence Lawrence Acacia Leavenworth.... Leavenworth.. Leavenworth.... King Solomon Leavenworth.... Hiram Oak Lebo Lebo Lecompton Lecompton Leneza Lenora Lenora Leon Joppa Garfield
330 61 325 260 289 339 49 167 401 6 9 2 10 68 287 152 420 135 181 223 235
La Oygne La Harpe Lake City Lakln
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct.
Kaw Ben Hur Rosedale R. E. Sherman. West Gate Kensington Klncaid Ninnescah Kingsdown Mt. Moriah Cosmos Kirwln
Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kensington Klncaid
272 322 333 369 438 405 338 230 447 179 278 175 19, 17, 19, 18, 15. 18, 17, 18. 20, 14, 16, 17, 15. 21, 16, 15. 17, 15. 18, 22. 19,
16. 19, 18, 17, 28, 19. 18, 20, 25, 16, 16, 17. 1890 1867 1903 1886 1888 1891 1866 1876 1913 1856 1867 1856 1858 1868 1887 1888 1921 1873 1886 1883 1885
1887 1890 1891 1904 1924 1914 1891 1884 1926 1879 1887 1878 2d and 4th Thursday.... O. Glenn Rhea 1st and 3d Monday Howard L. Clarke 1st. 3d and 5th Thurs... Hugh T. Wilson
Monday Thursday Thursday Wednesday..
1st and 3d Wednesday..
2d and 4th Thursday....
1st and 3d 2d and 4th 1st and 3d 1st and 3d
1st and 3d Wednesday.. 2d and 4th Tuesday . .
1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Thursday....
•James A. Swan. •Howard L. Settle. •Charles L Mclntyre. •Fred H. Mertel. •Clarendon Greenwood, Jr. Guy R. Currier. Orion C. Brosius. Frank M. Yeoman. Velma S. Haley. • John E. Stowell. Robert T. Ishmael. Harrison P. Landes.
Lowell L. Hoover. Pat B. Leivy. Willis H. Kerr. Fred G. Sitler. Govan Mills, J r Willis U. Stevens. Joseph M. Eves Marion McNutt. tJohn W. Burkdoll Andrew W. Camp. Frank R. Graham Harry M. Halloway. Thomas J. Avary J. Ed. Rankin. James C. Hickman William H. Quakenbush. Guy H. Phillips •John H. Parker. Forrest L. Noll Charles E. Cart. Milton H. Snook Joseph J. Parker. Frank J. Killilay Walter V. Thompson. Joseph E. Kershaw John W. Morrill. Gilbert E. Keen William W. Carnine. tCary F. Robinson George F. Bahnmaier. Fred H. Moore Harry F. Enyart. Clarke L. Switzer. Charles E. Volkel.. Leonard A. Cutting fMaurice E. Hutchinson.... Edwin L. Hogue. Frank W. Hurley. Roy M. Daniels
tRalph E. Duncan tAlva D. Nelson '. tEarl D. Favinger tJohn T. Serene tFrank M. Wisdom flvan A. DuBois tSeth H. North 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Ellis G. Hoover 2d and 4 t h Monday.... Harry B. Couch 2d and 4th Tuesday tArthur C. Krumrey 2d and 4th Wednesday.. Samuel T. Frazer 2d and 4th Friday Carl A, Gray
2d and 4th Thursday.... 1st and 3d Friday 2d and 4th Tuesday 2d and 4th Friday
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Maple City Maple Hill
371 196 16 87 842 370 28 147 353 91
Little River
Location.
154 397 170 241 219 264 231 26 243 198 153 101 192
340 27 220
No.
MarysvlUe
Maple City Maple HIU Eldora
Lafayette
Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct. 15, 17, 18, 15, 18, 15, 17. 21, 17, 20,
18. 18, 19, 15, 21. 21, 22, 19, 22, 18, 20, 22,. 20, 17, 20. 19, 21, 1905 1881 1859 1882 1892 1905 1860 1874 1910 1870
1891 1859 1908 1888 1874 1912 1883 1885 1883 1886 1902 1874 1902 1881 1895 1871 1895
WhenChartered.
Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Corner Stone.... Feb. Feb. Feb. Long Island Oct. Longton Feb. Feb. Blue Hill Feb. Oct. Euclid Feb.
Name of Lodge. Communications.
2d and 4th Monday 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Friday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Saturday on or bef. ® = . 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Saturday .
1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Monday 2d and 4tli Thursday.... 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 2d and 4th Tuesday 2d and 4th Thursday.... 2d and 4th Tuesday 2d and 4th Tuesday 2d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday
Stated
August W. Schoneman. R a y A. Dressier. Robert E. Nork.
Emory A, Hawbecker Joseph L. Gustafson Walter W. Ashbaugh
Charles E. H e d g e s
George F. Hundevadt
Baron 0 . Jordan. Glenn W. Smith. H. Earl Young. Thomas B. Dinsmoor. Opio O. Mowrey. Frank Turvey. Leo W. Reld.
H o w e l l T. Rees. George W. Schlatter. George W. Wells. Willis T>. Pittser. , Walter J. Moss. Frank M. Shields. F. Carroll Conklin. Omar O. Browning. John L. Bush.
Secretaries.
Clifford S. Blackburn. John A. Edelblute. Eugene C. Greene. •Dana C. McGill. Howard Adams.
Benjamin A. Holland tOrville R. Henderson
Donald D. Davis
Walter Hartzog John M. Dexter W. Luther Crotchett Charles T. Foster
Harry L. Faris Orville J. H u g h e y Cecil D. Wohlford
Lewis M. Hendrickson
Arthur Huckstep
L e w i s L. Wilson
Masters.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
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39,1 fig 237 883 ?,fi« 172 ?75 77 «? 236 25,5 242 143 431 9167 245 414 373 33 346 218 238 261 399 201 128 116
Netawaka
Neosho Falls
MuUInvllle
Mound Valley.. M o u n t Hope
Mound City
MUan
Medicine Lodge
McPherson
Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Walnut Valley.. Feb. Oct. Polar Star
MuIUnvllle
Moundridge
Milan
Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb Oct. Mar. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct.
Oct.
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb
15, 17, 20, 20, 17, 17.
16, 19, 19, 17, 19, 18, 16, 15, 22, 19, 19, 19. 15, 1, 18 19, 22, 15, 17, 18. 22, 19, 18, 21, 17, 21, 17, 1893 1910 1870 1870 1881 1872
1911 1903 1885 1909 1885 1877 1887 1882 1874 1885 1885 1885 1873 1923 1886 1885 1917 1905 1860 1892 1883 1885 1886 1912 1881 1907 1872
1st and 3d Saturday 1st and 3d Monday 2d and 4th Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Monday 2d and 4th Tuesday 2d Thursday
tAdolph W. Blecha.. Claud W. Asbury..., Henry C. Tralle Floyd O. Mann John E. Schroyer... Henry L. Lueck
Albert Bever. Frank E. Potter. Harold A. Lockard. Sheppard A. Williams. Hayes Floyd. Theodore J. Christensen.
2d and 4th Thursday.;.. Edmund L. Messmore EdsOn J. Lunger. 2d and 4th Tuesday tCharles H. Marvin Benjamin P. Steinshouer. 2d and 4th Monday Marion H. Cunningham.. Thomas R. Landes. 2d and 4th Wednesday.. tHenry W. Clark Arthur E. Larson. 1st Th'sday on or after® Ray Shoemaker James E. Bond. 1st and 3d Friday ;.. Clarence A. Hodges Eldon L Talbott. 1st and 3d Tuesday Ira Scott. tCharles W. Smith 1st Thursday Huston H. Case. Errol L. Neal John H. McNabb. 1st and 3d Thursday Joseph S. Dooty John E. York. 1st and 3d Thursday tNorris S. Rees •Eldon E. Dinkins. 1st and 3d Tuesday Walter C. Kline Martin L. Albertson. 1st and 3d Wednesday.. George H. Palmer Owen D. Lott. 2d and 4th Wednesday.. Frank G. Cromley Walter S. Wright. 2d and 4th Tuesday William P. Sandidge Frank H. Dixon. 2d and 4th Tuesday John C. Beu Hugh Baman. 2d and 4th Thursday Otis S. Lambeth '. Albert Kobler. 1st and 3d Tuesday t John W. Thompson Ransom B. Meyers. 1st and 3d Tuesday Clyde McKim Forrest M. Ball. 1st and 3d Friday Raymond E. Wilson Ivy B. Gray. 1st and 3d Monday Frank B. Regier Marvin O. Mayglnnes. 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Thomas E. Horn William A. McCormick. 2d and 4th Wednesday.. Walter R. Ives Albert Cameron. 2d and 4th Tuesday William C. Claunch Irvin R. Fralick. 1st and 3d Monday Ernest E. French Frank A. McWilllams. 1st and 3d Wednesday.. t i r a H. Sence Will H. Strnad. 2d and 4th Wednesday.. Clarence E. Staley Graham S. Lukens. 1st and 3d Thursday Ray J. King
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No.
Oak Hill
M o u n t Zlon
N e w Albany
Name of Lodge.
Oct. 21. 1862 Feb. 18, 1891
18, 1891 20. 1895 16. 1879 15, 1893 18, 1859 17. 1881 19, 1896 15, 1873 18. 1865 21. 1875 15, 1858 21. 1868 20. 1864 22. 1874 1, 1923 18, 1876
20, 1870 15, 1873 15. 1882 20, ISSg 17, 1881 18, 1886 20, 1889
Masters:
tEdward L. Whittet
George W. Lenhart 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Noah D. Zeigler Elmer E. Carman 1st and 3d Tuesday tEarl A. Willey Maynard E. Mathers 2d Thursday Ist and 3d Wednesday.. Carl L. Holmgren 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Garth E. Brink-worth 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Edgar C. Clover James H. R e b 2d and 4 t h Thursday.... C. Edward Childers 1st and 3d Thursday Henry H. Ehlers 1st and 3d Thursday Guy C. Jones 1st and 3d Friday Clifford 0 . Bell Charles A. Deardorff 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Monday
Harvey Geabhart Floyd E. Warnock 1st and 3d Thursday Harry W. Smith 2d and 4 t h Wednesday.. Herbert L. W r a y Thomas A. Corkill 2d and 4 t h Tuesday 2d and 4 t h Thursday.... Joseph H. Talbert
2d and 4 t h Tuesday
Oct, Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
Oct.
Communications.
Stated
WhenChartered.
Feb. Feb. Mountain Slope Oct. Oberlln Feb. Oketo Oketo Oct. Olathe Olathe Feb. Feb. Oct. Signal Osage City Oct. Osawatomle Osage Valley Oct. Oct. Oct. Dec. Oct. Overland Park.. Overland Park.. Mar. Oct. Oxford Oxford.;
Oak Hill
Location.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued.
Walter R. Dysart.
Iiinford C. Marvill.
Hale B. Blair.
James W. Goheen, Francis W. Irwin. Wallace T. Wolfe. Charles T. Guise. James D. Dent. Emile F. Cass. Jacob S. Anderson. Ernest E. Nelson. Lisle W. Chambers. Arthur H. Myles. F o y Weishaar.
Victor M. Doze.
Alfred L. Morris, Sr. George J. Hetzel. R o y G. Keating. Jesse W. Pool. Harry V. Knapp.
Secretaries.
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Randall
304 Ififi 123 442 426 344 159 434 111 215 177
Sabetha SaSordylUe
Rosalia Rossvllle Rush Center Russell
Riley
Republic Rexford
Quenemo
Saffordvllle
Walnut City
1872 1872 1917 1879 1879 1912 1888 1870 1905 1856 1908 1886 1890 1922 1909
15, 15, 20, 26, 16, 18. 21, 1, 17, 22, 17.
1888 1876 1919 1925 1922 1892 1875 1923 1872 1883 1878
Oct. 21. 1875 Feb. 21, 1912 Oct. 17, 1867
Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Mar. Oct. Feb. Oct.
Feb. 16, 1887 Feb. 18, 1915
Oct. 17, Oct. 17, Feb. 22, PhllUpsburg PhllUpsburg Oct. 16, Pittsburg Pittsburg Oct. 16, Plains Feb. 21, Plains Feb. 15, Plain vlUe Oct. 20, Feb. 15, Pomona July 14, Potter Feb. 19, Feb. 18, Pratt Feb. 19, Preston Rob Morris Pretty Prairie.... Pretty Prairie.... Feb. 16, Feb. 17, Protection
Peabody
270 410
88 41 4 363 265 33 a 428 384
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Saturday Monday Tuesday Tuesday Thursday
3d 3d 3d 3d 3d 3d 3d
Tuesday Thursday Thursday Monday Monday Wednesday.. Tuesday
Clyde R. Colyer Charles F. Wynne....
2d and 4th Wednesday.. Andrew J. Meisner..
and and and and and and and
Fred M. Leonard Vernon E. Blickenstaff..
Homer A. Chisholm.. Archie C. Thomas Arthur C. Elswick Harold E. Henton Ira J. Newcomer Daniel C. Roberts EUery L. Taylor Carl A. Teubner Frank W. Abel tHarry J. Allen John M. Hall Robert J. Ward Marion Hoskinson Charles B. Schooley.. S. Elbert Miller
Martin L. Strand.... tCarl J. Bergman Ralph T. Beck Wylie V. Carswell.. Clyde W. Baker Harry C. Quantic... ArleyO. Hedrick... Ronald G. Holmes.. Marvin D. Davis 2d and 4th Wednesday.. Roy R. Prosch 1st and 3d Tuesday Maxwell S. Miller... 1st 1st Ist 1st 1st 1st 1st
1st and 3d Thursday 2d and 4th Monday
1st and 3d 2d and 4th 1st and 3d 2d and 4th 1st and 3d
1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Tuesday
1st Thursday 2d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday
2d and 4th Monday 1st and 3d Monday
Benjamin W. Grimm. Arthur D. Selves. Charles N. Fowler.
Wilber P. Easter. Glenn D. Stockwell. James W. Werts. Elmer L. Minnick. David P. Graham. Walter F. Colbum. David D. Batson. Joseph F. Borger. Joseph D. Barney. Elmer M. Cooley. Russell M. Miller.
Charles E. Miller. William P. Howell.
Edward P. Lane. Oliver Komhaus. William E. Cain. Fred A. Kelly. Edwin R. Watson. Curtis L. Utz. Harry F. Dougherty. Charles V. Porter. Nicholas V. Hudelson. Joseph M. Surritte. Daniel A. Zimmerman. Oran L. Miller. Arthur T. Stewart. Wilburn M. Kellogg. Lawrence A. Peacock.
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26, 1925 19 1896 15, 1893 22, 1883 16, 1887 19, 1885 18, 1915 15, 1873 15, 1873 17, 1921 18, 1876 18, 1897 22, 1883 21, 1918 19, 1930 15, 1882 22, 1883 18, 1877 19, 1885 19, 1871 21, 1876 17, 1909 15, 1893 17, 1867 19, 1885 26, 1925 18, 1877 19, 1914
Communications.
Masters.
Secretaries.
1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 2d and 4th Tuesday 2d and 4th Monday 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Thursday , 2d and 4 t h Wednesday. 2d and 4 t h Tuesday 1st and 3d Thursday 2d and 4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Thursday
E. Harold Miller John R. Cumminga. Carroll M. Barsby Merris E. Howard. William J. Lampton David Mackie, Jr. Lemuel E. Cooper. Earl E. Hawkins Gottfred E. Anderson, Jr Chester E. Love. Asa W. Rugg. Keith W. Gilbert William Urish Thomas F. Borland. Cleo J. Warring Wilbur H. Cheney. William F. Schmidt Howard Phenneger. Burton R. Hamilton. Stanser J. Amaclc J a y Adriance Albert W . Ward. Robert L. Fuller, Sr. George W. E i g g i n s Harry D. Burke. Marion A. Cowles, Jr James Paul. Albert L. Pierson •Elmer C. Burg. Dan Viergever •Lloyd J. Cochran. Benjamine F. Simpson Charles W. Stehley. Theodore A. Wendtiand. 1st and 3d Tuesday Lloyd M. Brady. 2d and 4th Thursday.... J. Raymond Foree Robert D. Kirkpatrick Reilly S. Neil. Charles L. Fuicher William J. Zimmerman. Ernest L. Ogle. 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. PalmerD.Vanlandingham Owen V. Duckworth. tWilliam H. Griffith Glenn F. Wisweil. 1st and 3d Thursday Harold E. Cox John L. Ament. 1st and 3d Tuesday F a y K. Green Charles L Welch. Earl N. Conway. 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Paul Gorthy
When Chartered. Stated
Feb Feb. Feb. Feb. Scott City Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Twin Grove Feb. Sharon Springs.. Sharon Springs.. Feb. Mission Hilis Feb. Feb. Feb. Smith Center.... Western Star Oct. Soldier Feb. Soldier Solomon City.... Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb. Spring Hill Spring Hill Oct. Stafford Feb. Stafford Feb Sterling Oct. Sterling 1 St. Francis Feb. St. Francis
Location.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
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1874 1881 1859 1867 1870 1884 1872 1889 1893 1867 1899 1909
402 148 396 377
Wakefield
Wakefield
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
20, 15, 21, 21,
1913 1882 1912 1907
Valley Center... Valley Center.... Feb. 19, 1902 Valley Falls Valley Falls Oct. 18, 1859 Feb. 20, 1889
Mar 1, 1923 Oct. 17, 1872 Feb. 19, 1885
364 21 320
Troy
Uniontown
Troy
Topuka (North) Golden Rule
Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb.
21, 17, 18, 17, 20, 20, 17, 15, 15. 17, 15, •17,
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Feb. 19, Pottawatomie... Feb. 15, Feb. 17, Newahcuba Feb. 20, Summerfleld Feb. 19, Sylvan Grove,... Sylvan Grove.... Feb. 15, Sylvia Feb. 16, Feb. 20,
St. John
435 115 239
121 30 352 55 358 386
90 225
149 190 17 51
391 309
354 359
254 52 189 312
1st and 3d 1st and 3d 1st and 3d 2d and 4th
Saturday Tuesday Tuesday Thursday
Russell Clark George H. Allen Edgar H. Siemers tWilliam B. Steward
Wayland B. Perry. Guy G. Blakely. Donald H. Swezey. Alden C. Peffly.
Eugene S. Talcott. Herbert A. Murray. Fred W. Arnold.
tAdrian M. Wright 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Berton A. Shermer Wesley B. Tyler 1st and 3d Thursday
:
Frederick W. Fowler. Roy T. Ramsey. •Wesley Noland.
2d and 4th Wednesday.. William T. Haley Saturday on or before®.. John P. Wells 1st and 3d Thursday tRobert W. Burdlck
James H. Hammitt. Grover C. Urbansky. John M. Wells. R. Leon Bethel. Thomas A. Brown. Stanley E. Raffety. John W. Coleman. William E. Patton. Harvey G. Lowrance. William Heynen. •Homer C. Anderson. •Ivor E. Davis. *Ray B. Ramsey. *Burl J. Snow. Howard R. Hartman. Harold R. Hull. •Charles E. Landis. Charles Marble, Jr. Frederick R. Frank. Edward J. Skinner.
Donald E. Kltch Alfred T. Rezac Henry D. Hock Raymond E. Pennington. Harold M. Beebe N. Erick Petersen i Frederick M. McElhinnejl Marshall J. Trimmer |
Samuel J. Wallace 2d and 4th Monday 1st Sat. and 3d Thurs... Charles W. Corlett, Jr 1st and 3d Wednesday.. tGeorge E. Coats tNorman R. Whitney 2d and 4th Thursday.... fFrank E. Brady 1st and 3d Thursday tRalph V. Groendycke 1st and 3d Monday Phillip LI. Rogers 1st and 3d Tuesday tLewis J. Hosman 1st and 3d Tuesday Lloyd J. Callen 1st Mon. and 2d Sat.||.. George L. Hagan 2d and 4th Monday Lawrence A. Munger 2d and 4th Wednesday.. tAlton R. Rippetoe
1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and ad Thursday
1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Monday
1st and 3d Monday
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Communications.
Masters.
tVernon E. Babcock..... 1st and 3d Wednesday.. James Mansfield 2d and 4 t h Thursday... 1st and 3d Thursday,., 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Thursday.... tCIifford Willtinson 2d and 4th Monday Harry E. DeTar 1st and 3d Monday Joseph J. Dixon 2d and 4 t h Monday Lylbun C. Elllss 2d Tuesday Thursday on or bef.® =>. Cleveland E. Battin 1st and 3d Saturday tRussel G. Savage 2d and 4 t h Wednesday.. F a y L. Scott 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Tuesday tLandon M. Swafford 1st and 3d Monday fLeonard A. Walcher 2d and 4th Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Thursday tWilliam J. Kirltham 1st and 3d Thursday Luke T. Pattle 1st and 3d Thursday Ist and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Thursday on or before® Millard L. Irwin 2d and 4th Monday 1st and 3d Thursday Walter W. Cunningham...
1st and 3d Monday
Name of Lodge. When Chartered. Stated
Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb. Weir Blaclc Diamond. Feb. Oct. Wellsville Wellsviile Feb. Westmoreland.. Westmoreland.. Feb. Feb. Avon Oct. Oct. White Church.... Feb. White City White City Oct. White Cloud White Cloud Feb. Whiting Whiting Feb. Wichita Oct. Wichita WicUta Feb. Albert Pllce WlcUta Wichita Bestor G. Brown Mar. Feb. Williamsburg.... Feb. WUmore Feb. Wilsey Wilsey Feb. Wilson Oct. Winchester Feb. Windom Oct. Winfleld Winfleld
Location.
NAMES OP OFFICERS AND LODGES—Concluded.
Arthur L. Dyer.
George W. Riley.
Arthur R. Barber. Roger C. Tompkins. Clifton W. McCoy.
•Benjamin F. Hull. •Joseph L. Kirk. •Benjamin F. Dunkin. •Clyde S. Shelley.
Virgil A. Girtch.
Cloyde A. Lee. George M. Johnston.
Harry H. Lochead. Guy E. Ruth.
Leroy E. Sawin.
Lawrence O. Stanley.
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Oct. 15, 1873
Oct. 17, 1866
2d and 4th Wednesday.. Dee Rickard
1st and 3d Wednesday.. Alfred G. Gordon
Saturday on or before®.. Leroy D. Haynes.
Ralph M. Harder.
Fred C. Cannady.
Lawrence E. Heywood.
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MASTERS. No. •\Address. 239—Chanute. 271—R. No. 2. 272—1221 S u m n e r . 273—Wellington. 274—Cherokee. 275—Plains, R.F.D. 279—Alamota. 281—Bogue. 286—CentervlUe. 301—Virgil. 302—Grinnell. 303—Scottish R i t e T e m p l e . 316—Syracuse. 318—Sharon S p r i n g s . 322—1441 S. 41st. 333—3837 Adams. 335—^Bushong. 338—Rush City. 339—Rantoul. 341—Centerville. 349—Cuba. 361—Lyons. 364—Wichita, R. No. 1. 366—Edwardsville. 369—1415 W o o d Ave. 374—Council Grove. , 377—Anthony. 383—Bird City. 386—Wayside. 387—Havensvllle. 392—Olsburg. 394—Cullison. 403—Coyville. 405—Agra.
MASTERS. No. iAddress. 413—Montezuma. 414—Studley. 421—Eskridge. 430—Bancroft. 433—221 N. Vine. 438—1884 Minnesota.
SPECIAL ADDRESSES. SECRETARIES. No. 'Address. 3—728 Minnesota. 9—1529 R h o d e Island. 17—Masonic T e m p l e . 31—Atchison, R. No. 2. 40—Linwood. 47—Bronson. 50—N. ToDeka, R. No. 6. 51—413 WT 14th. 54—Merriam. 80—Strong City. 86—York R i t e T e m p l e . 90—635 Jewell. 92—Fort Scott. 96—Bethel. 99—York R i t e T e m p l e . 225—Masonic T e m p l e . 239—Earleton. 246—Box 427. 255—Corbin. 269—Viola. 271—1106 Garfield. 272—1107 State. 303—Scottish R i t e T e m p l e . 322—3045 R u b y Ave. 333—2312 W . 39th. 342—Dexter. 352—Horace. 369—3021 N. 22nd. 381—Grinnell. 413—Montezuma. 421—Burlingame. 433—107 W. 1st. 438—Bethel.
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Wm. E. Hutchison.. •EIriok C. Gole *C. H. Chandler Wm. L. Burdick •Giles H. Lamb Charles E. Lobdell... *Wm. I. Stuart *Owen J. Wood •Hugh P. Farrelly Ben S. Paulen *John McCuUagh.... Richard E. Bird Elmer F. Strain Charles A. Loucks... John W. Neilson.... Charles N Fowler... Ferris M HiU George F. Beezley... Jay B. Kirk J. Forrest Ayres John M. Kinkel George 0 . F o s t e r . . . . James A. Gassier.... Otto R. S o u d e r s . . . . James H. Wendorff.. Charley B. Erskine. . Henry S, Buzick, Jr. .
*Elrick C. Cole *C. H. Chandler Wm. L. Burdick •Giles H. Lamb Charles E. Lobdell... *Wm. I. Stuart *Owen J. Wood *Hugh P. Farrelly Ben S. Paulen. *John McCuUagh.... •John A. Ferrell Elmer F. Strain Charles A. Loucks... John W. Neilson.... Charles N. Fowler... Ferris M. HiU George F. Beezley... Jay B. Kirk John M. Kinkel John M. Kinkel George O. F o s t e r . . . . James A. Cassler.... Otto R. Souders James H. Wendorff.. Charley B. Erskine.. Henry S. Buzick, Jr.. Claud F. Young
*C. H. Chandler Wm. L. Burdick *GilcsH. Lamb Charles E. Lobdell... *Wm. I. Stuart *Owen J. Wood •Hugh P. FarreUy Ben S. Paulen •John McCuUagh.... •John A. FerreU Richard E. Bird Charles A. Loucks... John W. Neilson. . .. Charles N. Fowler... Ferris M. HiU George F. Beezley... Jay B. Kirk John M. Kinkel J. Forrest Ayres George O. Foster..., James A. Gassier..., Otto R. Souders James H. Wendorff. Charley B. Erskine . Henry S. Buzick, Jr. Claud F. Y o u n g . . . . Arthur H. Strickland Wm. L. Burdick •W. F. M a r c h . . . , •Giles H. Lamb . . •W. F. March Charles E. LobdeU... •W. F. March.. . . •W. F. March •Wm. I. Stuart •W. F. March •Owen J. Wood •W. F. March •Hugh P. FarreUy •W. F. March Ben S. Paulen •John McCuUagh.... •W. F. March •W. F . M a r c h . . . . •John A. FerreU •W. F . March Richard E. Bird •W, F. March Elmer F. Strain John W. N e i l s o n . . . . •W. F. March HCharles N. Fowler.. •W. F. March •W. F. March Ferris M. HiU George F. Beezley... •W. F. March Jay B. Kirk •W. F. March John M. Kinkel •W. F. March •W. F. March J. Forrest Ayres George 0 . F o s t e r . . . . •W. F March James A. Cassler.... •W. F. M a r c h . . . , •W. F. March Otto R. Souders James H. WendorEf.. •W. F. March Charley B. Erskine.. •John McCuUagh Henry S. Buzick, Jr.. •John McCuUagh •John McCuUagh i Claud F. Young Arthur H. Strickland. •John McCuUagh: Roscoe E. Peterson . . Ben S. Paulen . .,
K. Wilson. K. Wilson. K. WUson. K, Wilson. K. Wilson K. Wilson. K. Wilson. K. Wilson. K. Wilson. K. Wilson. K. Wilson. K. Wilson. K. WUson. K. Wilson. K. Wilson. K. Wilson. K. Wilson. Elmer F. Strain. Elmer F. Strain. Elmer F. Strain. Elmer F. Strain. Elmer F. Strain. Elmer F. Strain. Elmer F. Strain. Elmer F. Strain. Elmer F . Strain. . Elmer F. Strain. "Albert "Albert "Albert "Albert "Albert "Albert "Albert "Albert "Albert "Albert "Albert "Albert "Albert "Albert "Albert "Albert "Albert
•Deceased, t i n 1879 the time for holding the Annual Communication was changed from October to February, and no Communication wa6 held in ISBO. {Annual Communication postponed from February 18-19, 1920, to March 17-18, 1920, on account of influenia. ICIayton Lehman elected, but deoUned to accept and Charles N. Fowler was appointed. "Retired roIuDtarily October 1,1928.
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White Water
Opolls
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Charter Surrendered.
Oct. 15, 1861
9 Oct. 19, 1857
439 Feb. 28, 1924
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Chartered.
Mar. 1, 1923 Oct. 21, 1869
Charter Revoked.
Oct. 16, 1867
(DEFUNCT.)
(wards changed to Shawnee.
(Dropped from roll account or Jganlzation Grand Lodge of (Colorado in 1862. f Consolidated with Joppa \ Lodge N o . 223, July 2, 1937. (Dispensation issued as Big
/Consolidated with M t . Hope \ L o d g e N o . 238, Feb. 2, 1894.
Remarks.
/ N o meetings were held, and dispensation was returned \ t o the Grand Master.
[Auraria Lodge, it was deemed best to have but one lodge.
[Dispensation was returned to Grand Master, with a
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335 Feb. 18, 1891 62 Oct. 15, 1867 253 Feb. 18, 1891
Name.
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1887 1898 1904 1928
1881 1884
1900
1859
Disp. Bev'k'd.
CHARTERED LODGES
White Water
1870
1858
1868
1860
1866
Disp. Refd.
Allen
Pottawatomla. Butler
1857 1878 1884 1888 1885 1898 1903 1927
1899 1868
Leavenworth...
Englevale Leavenworth
1857
1863
1923
Disp. Issued.
1860
Leavenworth...
Allen
Name.
Denver City
Cofley
Delaware....
County.
Burlington
Allen
Location.
DEFUNCT LODGES.
LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION, BUT NEVER CHARTERED.
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Golden City..
Golden City....
Elk
Alpha..
Fort Gibson Oct. 16, 1872
Oct. 17, 1865
Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct.
15, 22, 18, 18,
1882 1883 1859 1876
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248 Feb. 19, 1885
34 Oct. 16, 1860
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Oct. 20, 1868 Feb. 15, 1888
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High Prairie Ida
Oct. 21, 1874
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325 Feb. 19, 1890 Sept. 21, 1896 153 Oct. 21, 1874
313 Feb. 20, 1889 325 Feb. 17, 1898 365 Feb. 17, 1904
337 Feb. 18, 1891
Composite.. Emporia Enterprise.. Elk Creek.. Godfrey
Fort Scott
Enterprise Elk City
Edwardsville....
Wyandotte , Breckenrldge... Dickinson.
Butler
Clifford
Ashlar Delavan..
Whitewater..
Chautauqua.... Chautauqua....
Cedar Vale Cedar Vale
Clinton
Cedar Vale... Myrtle King David..
Ford
Boling....
Bucklin.. Cato
Leavenworth..
Boling
Bluff City.. Bluff City..
Blaine
Bucklin Cato
Bluff City Bluff City
Pottawatomie..
15, 21, 16, 21,
1879 1863 1910 1863
rado in 1862. / Consolidated with Moline Lodge \ No. 267, July 2, 1937
/Consolidated with Bluff City JLodge N o . 313, June 18, 1892. /Consolidated with Bourbon (Lodge N o . 8, March 4, 1878 and name changed to Bising Sun Lodge N o . 8. Dropped from roll account organization Grand Lodge Ind. Ter. In 1878. Dropped from roll account or-
/Consolidated with Girard Lodge \ N o . 93, January 4, 1932.
/ Consolidated with Kansas Lodge \ N o . 307, Jan. 21, 1936.
f Locationchanged to Silver Lake, Oct. 17, 1877 J Oct. 2 1 , 1868. N a m e changed [to Great Light, Oct. 20, 1869.
Oct. 18, 1876
Oct. Oct. Feb Oct.
/ Consolidated with Cedar Lodge \ No. 103, October 25, 1937. /Consolidated with Halcyon \Lodge No. 120, Oct. 18, 1876.
/Consolidated with Godfrey \Lodge N o . 124, Mar. 26, 1894.
Feb. 18, 1897 Feb. 19, 1903 /Charter issued direct by Grand \Lodge, February 17, 1898. / Consolidated with Henri Lodge \ No. 190, April 26, 1937.
(Consolidated with Westmoreiland Lodge N o . 257, M a y 18, 11894.
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Miami Rice
Johnson
Lyoas
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Franklin
Ottawa
Coffey
Osage
Olivet
Neosho Kapids Lyon
McPhorson
Montgomery....
Oct. 15,
Melody.!
Osage Valley Oct. 17,
128 11 Oct. 18,
400 Feb. 21,
Oct. 18,
Feb. 16, Feb. 20, Oct. 20,
Valley
30 363 92 24
30 Oct. 16,
Valley
231 Feb. 20,
36
13 Oct. 18, 123 Oct. 17, 315 Feb. 20, Phoenix 253 Feb. 19, 180 Oct 192 Feb. 16, 88 Oct. 17, Monticello... 43 Oct. 19, M t . Pleasant 58 Oct. 16, 77 Oct. 17, Neosho Rapids.... 21, Dec.
Jan.
1, 1896 5, 1888
Oct. 17, 1865
Charter Revoked.
(First disp'n issued April 7, \ 1884, recalled by G . \ M . \ , [second, Sept. 27, 1884.
fConsol. with Keystone Lodge \ N o . 102, March 22, 1918.
in name of St. John's Lodge.
'Consol. with King Solomon Lodge N o . 10, Oct. 18, 1876. Dispensation issued as Land-
Remarks.
1885 Dec. 6, 1894 1879 Feb. 21, 1895 Jan. 13, 1888 1881 1871 Oct. 20, 1875 Feb. 15, 1888 1866 ( N a m e changed in 1870 to Ionic 1867 Oct. 18, 1879 1 Lodge. 1869 Dropped from roll account or1861 ganization Grand Lodge of Colorado in 1862. 1884 iLodge N o . 142, June 28, 1901. 1867 \Lodge N o . 6. Oct. 18. 1876. 1882 Mar. 5, 1887 1902 Feb. 20. 1908 1870 Jan. 19, 1897 Disp'n issued as Osawatomie 1859 Oct. 21, 1863 Lodge, but chartered as Osage Valley Lodge. Consol. with Franklin Lodge 1872 N o . 18, N o v . 24, 1906 as Ottawa Lodge N o . 18. 1912 ILodge N o . 18, N o v . 8, 1928. 1858 Oct 18. 1871 \ b u t restored Oct. 16, 1866.
1889
1872
1858
26 Oct. 16, 1867 Oct. 19, 1870
Chartered.
Leaveaworth...
No. 50 Oct. 16, 1866
Name.
Leavenworth. .
County.
Lindsborg
Littcolnville
Location.
CHAKTEaiED LODGES (DEFUNCT)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Concluded.
i
O
Co
i I
13 S3 O
Franklin.. Morton... Saline
Pomona.... RichBeld... Salina
Walton White Water... Wlnfleld
Virginia City...
Cowley..
Harvey.. Butler...,
Walton Brainerd Winfield
Virginia City
Ark
Olive
Greenwood.. Sedgwick
Twin Falls
Valley Center.
181 243
Zlon Tecumseh Dick Rees Blooming Grove. Turner
Miami Shawnee Leavenworth. Linn Wyandotte....
Stanton Tecumseli Timber Ridge. Trading Post... Turner
Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb.
Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct. 19, 1871 18, 1858 17, 1867 21, 1863 16, 1922
Sept. .Oct. Jan. Dec.
15, 21, 6, 10,
1883 1874 1887 1905
18. 1886 22, 1883 18, 1863 16, 1867 15, 1882 Sept. 3, 1887 18, 1859
17, 20. 20, 22,
1892 1908 1875 1928
having
Consol. with Salina Lodge N o . 60. April 29, 1907. Dropped from roll account organization Grand Lodge of Utah in 1872.
/ Consolidated with Delaware \ Lodge No. 96, July 20. 1937. /Consolidated with Pittsburg \ L o d g e N o . 187, July 29, 1911.
Oct. 21, 1863 / N o record of disp'n I been issued.
Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb.
Oct. 17. 1877
Consolidated with Dwight Lodge No. 374, July 2, 1937.
Consolidated with Paola Lodge ,No 37, Oct. 18, 1876. Dispensation issued as Lincoln Lodge, but chartered as Center [Lodge.
Consolidated with Ben Hur Lodge No. 322, Nov. 16, 1937. Feb. 18, 1885 Oct. 16, 1879 Feb. 19, 1885 Jan. 24, 1902 Dropped from roll account organization Grand Lodge of Dec. 20, 1864 Montana in 1866. 323 Feb. 19, 1890 Aug 5, 1895 Feb. 24, 1927 280 Feb. 16, 1887 fConsol. with Adelphl Lodge N o . 110, Feb. 19, 1903, as 58 Feb. 20, 1889 IWinfleld Lodge N o . 110.
108 15 59 41 425
Saratoga Perfect Square... Seneca Shawnee Springdale Stanton
216 220 39 54 152 18
70 Oct. 21, 1868
138 Oct. 16, 1872 N o v 16, 1901 303 Feb. 15, 1888 Feb. 17. 1892 216 Feb. 22, 1894
Pratt Osage Nemaha Johnson Leavenworth. Miami
Pomona RichBeld John H. Brown... M t . Moriah
Owen A. Bassett
Saratoga Scranton Seneca Sliawnee Springdale.. Stanton
Salt Lake City.
Crawford
Pittsburg..
52 Oct. 16, 1887 385 Feb. 17, 1909 367 Feb. 17, 1904
Perry
JeCFerson Wyandotte..
Perryvillo.... Piper
Piper
Oct. 21, 1862 Oct Oct. 18, 1876
Paris Parker ville
Linn Morris..
18. 1871
Oct. 21, 1868 Oct. 17, 1871
Lincoln
Atchison..
Paris Parkervillo..
Oct. 21, 1874
Pardee..
69
Miami
Miami..
Paola..
Co
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o
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O
356
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
EXPELLED, 1937. Horton Lodge No. 326.—ROBERT D . FRY, December 26.
SUSPENDED FOR UNMASONIC CONDUCT, lola Lodge No. 38.—CHARLES H . ASHFORD, December 26.
February.
1937-38.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS
357
GRAND LODGES IN CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE G R A N D LODGE OF KANSAS; ALSO THE N A M E S A N D ADDRESSES OF GRAND SECRETARIES.
Alabama
GUY T. SMITH
Arizona
HAERY A. DEACHMAN
:
Tucson.
Montgomery.
Arkansas
WOODLIEF A. THOMAS
Little Rock.
California... Colorado
J O H N WHICHEH CHARLES A. PATTON
San Francisco. Denver.
Connecticut;
WINTHROPBUCK
Delaware
J O H N F . ROBINSON
'..Hartford.
Dist. of Columbia
J. CLAUDE KEIPER
Wasliing1;on.
Florida Georgia Idaho
GEORGE W. H U F F FRANK F . BAKER CURTIS P . P I K E
Jacksonville. Macon. Boise.
niinois
RICHARD C. DAVENPORT
Harrisburg.
Indiana
WILLIAM H. SWINTZ
Indianapolis.
Wilmingrton.
:
Iowa
CHARLES C. H U N T
Cedar Rapids.
Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts
ALPHEUS E. ORTON D. PETER LAGUENS, J R CONVERS E. LEACH HARRY C. MUELLER FREDERICK W . HAMILTON
Louisville. New Orleans. Portland. Baltimore. Boston.
Michigan...
F . HOMER NEWTON
Grand Rapids.
Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska
J O H N H . ANDERSON EDWARD L. FAUCETTE ARTHUR MATHER LUTHER T. HAUBERG LEWIS E. SMITH
St. Paul. JVteridian. St. Louis. Helena. Omaha.
Nevada
EDWARD C. PETERSON
Carson City.
New Hampshire New J e r s e y New Mexico
J. MELVIN DRESSER ISAAC CHERRY ALPHEUS A. K E E N
Concord. Trenton. Albuquerque.
New York North Carolina North Dakota
CHARLES H . JOHNSON J O H N H . ANDERSON WALTER L . STOCKWELL
New York City. Raleigh. Fargo.
Ohio
HARRY S. JOHNSON
Cincinnati.
Oklahoma Oregon
CLAUDE A. STURGEON D. RUFUS CHENEY
Guthrie. Portland.
Pennsylvania
HAROLD N. RUST
Philadelphia.
Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota
HAROLD L . MCAUSLAN O. FRANK HART WILBERT D . SWAIN
Providence. Columbia. Sioux Falls.
Tennessee
THOMAS E . DOSS
Nashville.
358
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Texas
GEORGE H. BELEW
Utah
SAM H . GOODWIN
Waco.
Salt Lake City.
Vermont Virginia
ARCHIE S . HAERIMAN J A M E S M . CLIFT
Burlington. Richmond.
Washington
HORACE WALTER TYLER
Tacoma.
West Virginia
IRA W. COFFMAN
Charleston.
Wisconsin Wyoming
WILLIAM F . WEILER JOSEPH M . LOWNDES
Milwaukee. Casper.
Alberta British Columbia Cemada..
J. H. W. S. KEMMIS FRANK S . MCKEE E.G.DIXON
Calgary. Vancouver. Hamilton.
Chile
FRANCISCO FDENTES G O K M A Z . S a n t i a g o .
Colombia
GUALBERTO BARBA
Barranquilla.
Costa Rica, C. A
EDWARD SASSO
San Jose.
Cuba
L U I S MAKTINEZ REYES
Havana.
Ecuador England Guatemala Honduras Ireland
DR. CLODOVEO ALCIVAR Z SYDNEY A. W H I T E PEDRO DONIS O CONSTANTINO S. RAMOS HENRY C. SHELLARD
Guayaquil. London. Guatemala. .Tegucigalpa. Dublin.
Manitoba Mexlco(York G.-.L.-.) New Brunswick New South Wales
J. H. G. RUSSELL FRED T. BERGER R. D. MAGEE DAVID CUNNINGHAM
Winnipeg. Mexico, D. F . St. John. Sydney.
New Zealand
HENRY A. LAMB
Dunedin.
Nova Scotia Panama
JAMES C . JONES TOMASPAREDES
.....Halifax. Panama.
Peru
PEDRO F . RODO
Lima.
Philippine Islands Prince Edward Isl Puerto Rico
C. W. ROSENSTOCK Manila. CHARLES M . WILLIAMS Charlottetown. RODOLFO RAMiREZ-PABON...San Juan.
Quebec Queensland Salvador, C. A
W. WALTER WILLIAMSON. ..Montreal. LESLIE P. MARKS Brisbane. MANUEL VIDAL San Salvador.
Saskatchewan
W. B. TATE
Scotland
THOMAS G. W I N N I N G
Edinburgh.
South Australia Tasmania
CHARLES R . J. GLOVER W. H. STRUTT
Adelaide. Hobart.
Victoria
WILLIAM STEWART
Melbourne.
Western Australia
A. E. JENSEN...
Perth.
Jlegina.
GRAND
1937-38.
LODGE
OF
359
KANSAS.
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GRAND LODGE O F KANSAS NEAR OTHER GRAND LODGES.
Alabama Alberta Arizona Arkansas British Columbia California Canada ChUe Colombia Colorado Connecticut Costa Rica Cuba Delaware...: DIst. of Columbia Ecuador England Florida Georgia Guatemala
R.'.W.". E N C Y F . YEILDING Florence. M.'.W.V S. J. BLAIR..... Calgary. M.'.W." JAMES H. BARRETT Douglas. R.'.W." GEORGE W . MCCLELLAND..Grand View. M.'.W." ANDREW M C C . CREERY Vancouver. System not recog^nized. Elora. R.".W. . TIMOTHY C . WARDLEY R.".W.' . GUILLERMO M . BELTRAMI..Santiago. Barranquilla. R.".W.' . VIRGILIO DE LA CRUZ Trinidad. R.'.W.' , LEO R. GOTTLIEB R.'.W.' . HOWARD A. MiDDLETON Broad Brook. Alajuela. R.'.W." . JORGE HERRERA R.'.W.' ENRIQUE ELIZAGA PELAEZ.Havana. Wilmington. R.'.W." . DANIEL F. FASNACHT Washington. R.".W." , WILLIAM H . ROHRMAN R.'.W. . FERNANDO LUCES CORTES. Guayaquil. London. R.'.W.' , KYNASTON STUDD Jacksonville. M.'.W. . JOHN L. HALL JS'ranklin. R.'.W.' P. T. MCCUTCHEN. Guatemala. R.'.W.' . JOSE O . CASTANEDA
Honduras
R.'.W.' , FEDERICO C . CANALES
Idaho -. R.'.W. Illinois R.'.W.'. GEORGE E . ANDERSON..: Indiana M.'.W.'. RUDOLF H . HORST Iowa System not recognized. Ireland..... R.'.W.'. WILLIAM HUNTER Kentucky R.'.W.'. JAMES D . WHITEAKER Louisiana M. .W.'. RUDOLPH KRAUSE Maine R." . W.'. JOHN H. LANCASTER Manitoba M. .W.'. JABEZ MILLER Maryland R." .W.'. JACOB ROHRBACH .W.' FUANK A. N E F F Massachusetts R.".W.". Mexico(YorkG.'.L.'.)..M.".W.". W. S. TURNPAUGH Michigan R.".W.". WILBUR M. BRUCKER . J O H N W . UPDEGRAFF
{^^"^"^^'^ '^^ Wendell.
JHarrisburg. South Bend. .Dublin. Cannel City. Lake Charles.
Skowhegan. Winnipeg. Frederick.
Salem. Monterrey, N.L. Detroit.
360
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New South Wales New York New Zealand North Carolina North Dakota Nova Scotia Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Panama '. Pennsylvania Philippine Islands Prince Edward Isl Puerto Rico Quebec Queensland Rhode Island Salvador Saskatchewan Scotland South Australia South Carolina.-. Southi Dakota Tasmania Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Victoria Virginia Washington Western Australia West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming
M.'.W.V MONTEEVILLE J. BROWN...St. Paul. R.'.W.'. ROBERT W. HiNTON, JR Lumberton. R.'.W.'. CHARLES L. WOODS Rolla. M.'.W.' ROBERT J. HATHAWAY Evanston, HI. R.'.W.'. H E N R Y H . HEILER Hastings. .W.'. WILLIAM H . CAVELL Carson City. W." J. WILLIAM DUNCAN Saint John. Manchester. R.'.W.'.. ROBERT C. LAING Jersey City. M.'.W.',. ARTHUR POTTERTON R.'.W. . WILLIAM C . PORTERFIELD..Silver City. Sydney. R.'.W.'., ALFRED J. BURBIDGE R.'.W.'.. HUBERT A. N E W T O N Brooklyn. R.'.W.'.. EARNEST W A R N E S Greymouth. R.'.W.',. ZEBULON V. S N I P E S Dunn. M.'.W.' WALTER F . M U R F I N Fargo. R.'.W.' . J O H N G . MITCHELL Halifax. M.'.W. . J A M E S W . MORGAN Jackson. Jil.'.W.' . MAHLON F . MANVILLE Ada. R.'.W.',, WALTER O . H A I N E S Portland. R.'.W.'. ABRAHAM F E A N K E L Colon. System not recognized. R.'.W.'.. ViCTORlANO YAMZON Manila. R.'.W.".. GEORGE W . MACDONALD....Montague. R.'.W.'., FEDERICO VALL-SPiNOSA....San J u a n . M.'.W. . EDWARD A . E V A N S Quebec. .....Brisbane. R.'.W.'.. JAMES C . ROBERTS Providence. R.'.W.'., J O H N R . D E N N I S San Salvador. R.'.W.'.. NAZARIO SORIANO Regina. R.'.W.'.. W. M. MARTIN .Uddingston. R.'.W.'.. JAMES S . M . GRIEVE JR.'.W.'.. WILLIAM H E N R Y ESSEX.... Adelaide. Woodruff. R.'.W.'., M. A. LANFORD ..Castlewood. R.'.W.'.. JAMES B . VAUGHN Hobart. R.'.W.'. DAVID w . WATSON Nashville. R.'.W.'. HALLUM W . GOODLOE Ft. Worth. M.'.W.',. JEWEL P . LIGHTFOOT Salt Lake City. M.'.W." . ARTHUR C . WHERRY Rutland. R.'.W.'. EARL S . WRIGHT K . ' . W . ' . RICHARD ARNOLD ROWE...Melbourne. Culpeper. M.'.W." . THOMAS W . HOOPER Tacoma. R.'.W.". WALTER J. THOMPSON West Perth. R.'.W. . SAMUEL C. SEINOR Webster Springs. R.'.W.' . J. BERNARD DODRILL . CHARLES W . HEioEMANN.Altoona. R.'.W. System not recog:nized.
February,
GRAND
1937-38.
LODGE
OF
361
KANSAS.
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OP OTHER GRAND LODGES NEAR THE GRAND LODGE OP KANSAS. Topeka. Alabama M." W . . JOHN M . KiNKEL lola. Alberta .W.' . L E O N . G I S H Winfield. Arizona R . ' W. . ELLIS F I N K Thayer. Arkansas .W. . HARVEY G. LOWRANCE Newton. British Columbia W. . J O H N A . HETZEL California.... M . ' . W . ' . WM. EASTON H U T C H I S O N . . . G a r d e n C i t y . Lawrence. Canada M.". W . . GEORGE O . F O S T E R F o r t Scott. Chile W.' . CHARLES W . WILLIAMS Colombia .W.' . E L L S W O R T H B . S E W E L L , j R . W i c h i t a . Leon. Colorado W." , L A U R E N D . R I G G Dodge City. Connecticut W . ' . CLARENCE R. ATEN Lawrence. Costa Rica W." , CLARENCE E . B I R C H Coffeyville. Cuba W . ' . ROY H . C L O S S E N Oswego. Delaware W.' . ELMER S . NANCE Emporia. Dist.of Colimibia.M.*. W . . F E R R I S M . H I L L lola. Ecuador M . ' . W . '. JAY B . K I R K Topeka. England R.". W." , A L B E R T K . W I L S O N Wichita. Plorida M.". W.". R I C H A R D E . B I R D Georg^la W.' . GLICK FOCKELE Le Roy. Guatemala W . ' . GEORGE A . B L A K E S L E E Muscotah. Honduras W . ' PRANK D . SPE^lRY Ellsworth. Idaho W . ' . TOM S T A U T H D o d g e City. Illinois M.". W . ' C H A R L E S N . F O W L E R Salina. Indiana
M.'. W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN
Iowa Ireland Kentucky Louisiana Maine Manitoba Maryland Massachusetts Mexico ( Y o r k l G.-.L.-.) \ Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska
System not recognized. M . ' . W.'. HENRY S . BUZICK, J R Sylvan Grove. W . . ROBERT H . MONTGOMERY.... Oswego. W. . HOMER T . HARDEN Wichita. M.'. W . . CHARLEY B . E R S K I N E Cimarron. W . . B. HAROLD GROFF Topeka. K a n s a s City. R . W.'. A R T H U R H . S T R I C K L A N D Lawrence. M, , W." . W I L L I A M L . B U R D I C K
Nevada
-
R.* W." A L B E R T K . W I L S O N W.' W. W. W. R.'. W. W.
M
, J. FORREST AYRES
Topeka.
Topeka. Greenleaf.
K E N N E T H N . POMEROY
Topeka.
GEORGE H A R M A N DOUGLAS A . MEREDITH
Valley F a l l s . K a n s a s City.
RoscoE E . P E T E R S O N
EARL T . PYLE W.'. FRANK M . YEOMAN
Lamed. Clay Center. Kingman.
362
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
New Brunswick W.', HAKRY E. PEACH ; New Hampshire..M.'. W.' J A M E S A . CASSLER New Jersey W." GUY W . BROWN New Mexico W.' JAMES S . PATRICK New South Wales .W.' E. G L E N N ROBISON New York M.*. W." GEORGE F . BEEZLEY New Zealand .W.' THOMAS C . BABB North Carolina W.' R. NELSON LONG North Dakota W." BRUCE GRIFFITH Nova Scotia W • E R N E S T E . FRIESEN Ohio
Wyoming
McPherson.
Beloit. Satanta. Gridley. .Girard. Predonia. Hoxie. .Wichita. Hutchinson.
(Bethel,
W.'. HARRY D . EVANS
Queensland Rhode Island W.'. FRED N . RAYMOND Salvador W.' RICE M . LARDNER Saskatchewan W. JAMES H . TRICE Scotland W. HARVEY O . DAVIS South Australia W. RICHARD W . EVANS South Carolina...-M.'. W. OTTO R . SOUDERS South Dakota M.". W. CHARLES A. LOUCKS Tasmania M.*. W. B E N S . PAULEN Tennessee W.' OSCAR A . BROWN Texas R.'. W. CLAUD F . YOUNG Ut£ih W. H A Y N E A . DERMID Vermont W. JOSEPH E . MCMULLEN Victoria W. CLARENCE M. CROSBY Virginia ...W. BARLUS ROMSTEDT Washington W. STANFORD M . SMART Western Australia West Virginia M.". W.'. JOHN W. NEILSON Wisconsin
Emporia.
W.'. P H I L I P EUGENE STOTLER..• • | R . F . D . N O . 2 W. DAVID A. N Y W A L L Nortonville.
Oklahoma Oregon W. WALTER E . HOY Panama .....W. JAMES E . PORTER Pennsylvania System not recognized. Philippine Islands W.'. ROY G. SHEARER Prince Edward Isl.......W.'. MARION M . MILLER Puerto Rico W.'. LEWIS M . SCHRADER Quebec
February,
M.'. W.'. JAMES H . WENDORFF
System not recognized.
Atchison. ..Kansas City.
Abilene. Longton. Kinsley. Pleasanton.
Lawrence. Gamett.
Medicine Lodge. Anthony.
Dodge City. Wichita. Lakin.
Independence. McDonald.
Fort Scott. Wichita.
Great Bend.
St. Francis. Ottawa. ..Zenda.
Concordia. Leavenworth.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH â&#x20AC;&#x201D;OFâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;
M.-. W.-. CHARLEY B. ERSKINE, GRAND MASTER OF MASONS OP KANSAS,
February 18, 1937, to February 17, 1938. By W.-. RICHARD W. EVANS. Bom a t Jefferson, Maine, son of GEORGE B. ERSKINE and ELMIRA L . ERSKINE, on May
25, 1883,
CHARLEY B . E R S K I N E spent
a normal boyhood with his parents and three brothers on a small Maine farm near the head of Damariscott Lake, Jefferson, Lincoln County, Maine. His ancestry was Scotch, w^ith some Irish influence. His father, having followed various pursuits, including fishing off the Banks of Newfoundland and lumbering in the camps of Michigan, served in the Civil War and was commissioned a First Lieutenant. Terminating his military service with illness, following wounds suffered in action, he later married and settled at Jefferson, Maine, where four sons were bom and reared. M.'. W.'. Brother ERSKINE has always been interested in hunting and fishing which, with boating on the lake and, in winter, skating and sailing ice boats, were liis boyhood pastime. Though allowed time for play, there was always work to do and he was required to bear his share of the tasks and responsibilities common to boys of old New England stock, in the house, on the farm and in the country store operated by his father. When only ten years of age, he did much of the freighting for the little store from the railroad some six miles away. After finishing at the country school, with a business life in view, CHARLEY was sent to the Shaw Business College a t Portland, Maine. There he graduated at the age of sixteen and for a number of months worked for the Besse Syndicate store at Portland. He entered the State Normal School a t Parmington, Maine, graduating as the president of his class in 1902. For several years he taught school, first at Winthrop; then at Gould's Academy a t Bethel as a student teacher, pursuing his own studies; in the high school a t Palermo, and as principal of the grade schools at Wilton, Maine. When an opening was offered him to enter the general store business with a distant relative, CHESTER M . WEEKS, he went to Kansas, arriving at Cimarron December 14, 1906. From this beginning in a frontier town he progressed through mercantile, farming and banking enterprises, becoming a part of a growing.
364
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
wholesome, western Kansas community. After working In the WEEKS store, later in the same store under FRANK HOPPE^I, and for several months as a farm hand south of Cimarron, ERSKINE went to work for D. FRANCISCO, president and owner of the Gray County State Bank, in a store the banker had taken over on a debt. Late in the fall of 1909, SAN FRANCISCO, son of D. FRANCISCO and cashier of his bank, was elected to the State Legislature. ERSKINE applied for a transfer to the bank and in December, 1909, took up the bank work, going from bookkeeper to assistant cashier, finally buying stock in the bank and becoming its cashier. He advanced t o vice president and managing officer and in 1929, when the bank was converted to a National Bank, he held the same official position. He is now the president of the bank. As a count r y banker he has experienced all the ups and downs of a small town banker in western Kansas during these trying years. Shortly after going t o Cimarron, he met A N N A DAVIS, who was then bookkeeper in the Citizens State Bank, and in November, 1910, they were married. To the union two children have been bom, the first a son who died a t birth. The second, MYRA, named for her paternal grandmother, is a senior in Kansas University. The past year, Mrs. ERSKINE has acted as private secretary and stenographer for her husband, and to her capable assistance, support and help, M.'. W.'. Brother ERSKINE owes no small part of his success. F o r a number of years she served as a director and worked side by side with him in the bank. The family life h a s been a most happy one. In early life M.': W.'. Brother ERSKINE became a member of the First Baptist Church a t Jefferson, Maine, in which church his father was for many years a Deacon. After his marriage, he transferred his membership t o the Methodist Church a t Cimarron, where his wife held her membership. They have, through the years, taken an active part in the church w^ork, serving on the Board of Trustees, a s Stewards, singing in the choir, teaching in the Sunday School. At the present time both are teaching classes in the church school. He has been Church Treasurer for a number of years. Until his death a few years ago, M.'. W.'. Brother ERSKINE'S father was, for many years, an active Mason, holding his membership in Riverside Lodge No. 135, a t Jefferson, Maine. Two brothers are still members of the same lodge, the oldest brother holding his membership in Massachusetts. All the boys were early taught to look on Masonry as the finest fraternal organization in the world, and it was the desire of their father that all should become Masons. CHARLEY B . w a s made a Mason in Riverside Lodge No. 135 August 24, 1904, his father assisting in the degree work. I t can be truthfully said of M.'. W.". CHARLEY B . ERSKINE
that he labors to improve himself and his fellow man, t h a t he may pass on t o posterity a better world in which to work and live..
1937-38.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
365
That this system of living has been applied to his Masonic life is shown by the Masonic Record appended hereto. MASONIC RECORD. A N C I E N T CRAFT MASONRY. RIVERSIDE LODGE N O . 135, JEFFERSON, M A I N E :
Initiated, July 27,1904. Passed, August 10, 1904. Raised, August 24, 1904. Dimitted, January 19,1909. PRESTON LODGE NO. 283, CIMARRON, KANSAS :
Admitted, March 9, 1910. Senior Warden, 1911. Master, 1912. Tyler, 1913. Secretary, 1914, 1915,1916. Senior Deacon, 1917. GRAND LODGE :
District Deputy Grand Msister, 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917. Grand Marshal, 1913. Grand Senior Deacon, 1933. Grand Junior Warden, 1934. Grand Senior Warden, 1935. Deputy Grand Master, 1936. Grand Master, 1937. Committee On On On On
Service.
Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D.; Member, 1920, 1930. Reports of Grand Officers: Member, 1922, 1923. Jurisprudence: Member, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1929. Credentials: Chairman, 1932. CAPITULAR. DODGE CITY CHAPTER NO. 75, DODGE CITY, KANSAS :
Mark Master, March 19, 1914. P a s t Master, March 19,1914. Most Excellent Master, April 20,1914. Royal Arch, April 20, 1914. Master of the Third VeU, 1927. Principal Sojourner, 1928. Scribe, 1929. King, 1930. High Priest, 1931.
366
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
GRAND CHAPTER :
Committee
Service.
On Finance and Property: Member, 1932, 1933. ORDER OF HIGH PRIESTHOOD :
Received a t Wichita, Kansas, February 17, 1931. CRYPTIC. DODGE CITY COUNCIL N O . 16, DODGE CITY, KANSAS :
Royal Master, December 18, 1919. SelectMaster, December 18,1919. Super Excellent Master, December 18,1919. Steward, 1932. Conductor of the Council, 1933. Captain of the Guard, 1934. Principal Conductor of the Work, 1935. Deputy Master, 1936. Master, 1937. CHRISTIAN KNIGHTHOOD. DODGE CITY COMMANDERY N O . 35, DODGE CITY, KANSAS :
Red Cross, January 5, 1915. Knight of Malta, February 2, 1915. Knight Templar, February 2, 1915. Standard Bearer, 1918. Junior Warden, 1919. Senior Warden, 1920. Captain General, 1921. Generalissimo, 1922. Commander, 1923. Prelate, 1925, 1926.
3(n iWemormm.
tKfjesfe ^ages! ^vt Jfraternallp Betrtcateb to tKijc iWemorp of 0nx Beparteb PretJjren. 1937.
3n ifMemoriam.
Clricfe Clapton Cole, #ranb iWaster in 1913.
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Jieati)2! Burins tfje |9ear 1037. Smithton No. J.—Boyd Collins, Oct. 21; John B. Dillon, Nov. 11; Hubert G. Herring, March 24; Allen A. Martin, Jan. 26; John F. Ward, Sept. 5. Leavenworth No. 2.—Arthur L. Bailey, June 24; Benjamin F. Heis, March 25; William W. Hooper, Sept. 4; Alfred B. Keller, Aug. 24; Adolf Lange, Jr., Nov. 20; Gustav Schroeder, Jan. 28; Lloyd B. Schlag, Aug. 7. Wyandotte No. S.—Thomas J. Barker, Jr., Aug. 9; Robert Bell, Feb. 3; Clifford H. Buckland, Jan. 20; John S. Campbell, Dec. 14; Moss A. Dykes, July 31; John W. Faust, Oct. 29; Charles A, Foulks, Dec. 23; Henry J. Glass, Oct. 22; Aaron L. Hammond, Feb. 17; Charles A. Haug, April 6; Jake H. Hoerning, Oct. 30; LaFayette M. Hunter, Sept. 3, 1935; Harry A. Mendenhall, May 11; Duward H. Olson, Dec. 7; David B. Peterson, Nov. 2; Bert Reed, Jan. 21; Harvey S. Reitz, Dec. 16; Charles H. Ridgway, March 21; John A. Rozine, April 20; Frank L. ShuU, Dec. 23; Harley O. Simmons, Dec. 14; James L. Smalley, Sept. 25; Thomas E. Stone, May 27; John Strid, Dec. 15; John M. Walters, Jan. 16. Washington No. 5.—Charles W. Ferguson, Sept. 29; Frank Pittman, Aug. 8; Edwin S. Trimble, Nov. 24; Edward C. Willis, Dec. 26. Lawrence No. 6.—John A. Benson, Aug. 14; Ulysses S. G. Plank, April 4; Floyd V. Rankin, Nov. 25. Union No. 7.—Jacob B. Callen, Feb. 9; Edward C. Dearing, Oct. 13; William A. Dirnfield, Sept. 24; James Houghton, Feb. 15; Morton E. Smith, Oct. 25; Samuel S. Turner, Dec. 31. Rising Sun No. 8.—William C. Hooper, Feb. 8; William F. Kelchner, June 18; John F. McGill, Nov. 28; Harry E. Morrow, May 20; John L. Reynolds, Dec. 11; Harry A. Tallman, Nov. 9; William J. Tieman, Dec. 14; S. Ralph White, Feb. 17. Acacia No. 9.—John T. Dunkley, Dec. 24; William J. Evans, March 21; Richard E. Protsch, Oct. 30; Henry C. Riggs, Dec. 9. Jewell No. 11.—Charles D. Norman, Dec. 13. Emporia No. 12.—^William R. Davis, April 15; Stephen C. Hinshaw, May 26; Elias C. Hubble, June 1; William E. Jones, March 1; Horace G. Jones, Dec. 23; Paul D. O'Brien, Jan. 1; Hugh S. Smith, May 14; George H. Tibbetts, March 23; Paul Turner, Sept. 3; Abram C. Wallace, Sept. 3; Leroy R. Wiley, Jr., Feb. 19. Oskaloosa No. U.—Tulla H. Davis, Jan. 23; Bert T. Gay, Dec. 8; George A. Patterson, Jan. 4. Great Send No. 15.—Orrin W. Dawson, March 4; William L. Jacobs, Dec. 1; Franklin H. Moore. July 8: George W. Tucker, March 12; Sherrod M. Wesley, Feb. 11; Lewis Zutavem, Oct. 9.
DEATHS—Continued. Lafayette No. 16.—Williain P. Blain, Dec. 13; Curtis B. Daughters. May 8: Jacob Lund, Jan. 21; Walter D. May den, Jan. 8: Hal H. McCord, Jan. 6; Henry A. Piatt, June 23; Herbert F. Roberts, Jan. 14. Topeka No. 17.—Grant G. Burdette, Oct. 29: William B. Foley, June 21; Harry W. Fursman, Jan. 26; Delano E. Gamer, April 16; Edward B. Gossett, Oct. 16, 1936: Arthur Hargis, Dec. 15. 1936: Pardee A. Howe, March 15; George H. Hoyes, Oct. 31; George L. Kramer, Dec. '23; Lee Monroe, Nov. 1; Lon S. Oneal, Feb. 28; William S. Semple, Sr., May 4: Horace D. Simmons, Oct. 14; Walter H. White, Jan. 6. Ottawa No. 18.—Harmon Allen, March 7; Claud F. Byrd, Nov. 25, 1936; George P. Good, Dec. 3; Cyrus S. Nusbaum, Dec. 27. Olathe No. 19.—Fred E. Johnston, March 13; Frank P. Lamborn, Dec. 3; William A. Mahaffie, July 5; Prank R. Ogg, March 13; Walter M. Oliver, March 25. Circleville No. 20.—James G. Blackford, July 28. Melvern No. 22.—Joseph L. Dooty, March 9. Palmyra No. 2S.—Albert P. Miller, June 24; Mat Rinert, Jan. 13: Osage Valley No. 2^.—Charles W. Alford, Oct. 1; John W. Chambers, June 10; Jesse L. DeMastus, May 22; Tony A. Dodson, Feb. 7; George H. Godding, Sept. 3: John M. Kirk, March 16; Martin E. Landis. Dec. 2: Walter B. Matherly, Feb. 16; Plato W. Robinson, June 17; Abraham J. White, Jan. 10. Neosho No. 27.—Terry Junkins, April 12; Laurice L. King, Oct. 29: Clifford O. Spain, June 22; Beverley W. Staley, April 19. Pacific No. 29.—Frank L. Harrison, July 12; Oscar C. Payne, Aug. 1. Towanda No. SO.—Walter A. Rambo, Nov. 25: James C. Robison, Feb. 23; Fred Scranton, July 23; William A. Tanner, April 23. Auburn No. S2.—Henry B. Firestone, Jan. 26; Jacob N. Keck, Feb. 2; Frank M. Stahl, March 4. Mound City No. SS.—Charles W. Kingsbury, Nov. 3. Havensville No. 34.—George W. Huffman, Sept. 19. Hiawatha No. SS.—John F. Cashman, Sept. 4; James Jenson, March 14; J. Martin Meredith, June 12. Council Grove No. S6.—Alferd M. Barber, March 12; Frederick M. Brigham, Sept. 10; John Moser, March 24; William H. Pontius, Dec. 6. Paola No. 57.—Clarence V. Dunn, April 3; William B. Miller, May 7. lola No. SS.—Fred S. Bennett. Feb. 9; Isaac M. Hershkowitz, July 16; Charles E. Williams, April 17. De Soto No. 1)0.—Solomon M. Baker, July 13.
DEATHS—Continued. Holton No.- Ji2.—Lee E. Epplnger, Nov. 4; J. Irwin Gabel, Jan. 26; Charles Mather, Aug. 11; William S. Scneder, Sept. 27; Samuel C. Whitcraft, Jan. 26; Herbert D. Wilson, April 21. Delphian No. H.—Le Roy Adams, Feb. 1; Marion C. Lawellin, Nov. 9; John N. Morris, Dec. 9. Boston No. 1,5.—Ben F. Thornburgh, Feb. 23. Halstead No. i6.—Glenn Stewart, Jan. 7. Nine Mile No. .49.—John G. Carter, May 22; Charles W. Smith, Sept. 13. Lake No. 50.—Doctor Rober Austin, Dec. 20; Thomas G. Howell, Dec. 23. Orient No. 51.—William O. Anderson, March 16; Frank C. Beck, Nov. 21; William J. Burch, March 28; Albert B. Calhoun, June 5; Rolla R. Dennis, Dec. 8; Charles M. Fountain, June 30; John D. French, May 7; Odie Gibbs, June 7; Charles L. Gleason, July 9; William C. Hindman, July 17; George A. Housh, Dec. 20; Chesley B. Hypes, June 1; Charles P. King, July 1; Milton A. Long, Sept. 19; Ellis G. Losh, Aug. 5; William H. Luellin, Dec. 9; Jerry Lyons, Dec. 24; Malcolm K. McLennon. May 8; Samuel Magill, Dec. 3; William E. Morgan, June 6; William L. Osborn, Jan. 24; William M. Quinon, March 19; Aaron C. Richerdson, Oct. 9; Thomas W. Rule, May 17; Henry Ruppel, July 12; James H. Sherman, May 24; Louis Van Dorp, Sept. 8. Wetmore No. 53.—Charles W. Thomas, April 16. Spring Hill No. 56.—Termin I. Crose, April 20: David H. Durham, Jan. 20; Luther B. Heflebower, Sept. 13; Wade R. Parks, April 3. Coyville No. 57.—Elmer W. Cooley, June 24. McCracken No. 58.—Edward F. Fletcher, April 20; John F. Freshour, Jan. 29; A. Robertson, Jr., Sept. 18. Salina No. 60.—Herbert S. Brown, May 7; Simon P. Eisenhower, Jan. 22; August P. Glueck, Nov. 13; Vincent H. King, July 10; Urijah G. Ladd, April 24; Benjamin A. Litowich, Sept. 18; George H. Meyer, Jr., May 18; Herman J. Ruhling, May 8; David A. Van Trine, Nov. 14; Fred S. Van Wye, Aug. 28; George T. Wooley, Nov. 17. La Cygne No. 61.—Jacob L. Moody, March 26. Ridgeway No. 62.—Alfred M. Hart, Nov. 13; Byron E. Hogan. May 18; Albert Neese, June 10. Adams No. 63.—Harry O. Hutchason, Sept. 13. Wathena No. eu.—Otto C. Jones, Feb. 5. Gardner No. 65.—Oscar O. Ayres, Nov. 4. Frankfort No. 67.—Enfield M. Clift, March 3; Hanan B. Flin, May 24. Hiram No. 68.—William E. Kline, May 18; James I. McClurg, Jan. 12; Jacob I. Meyer, April 18, 1936. Carbondale No. 70.—Ellsworth E. Addington, May 11; Harry M. Gilkeson, May 25; John W. Watkinson, July 26.
DEATHS—Continued. Baxter No. 71.—Benjamin E. DeVilliers, Jan. 19,; Robert F. Hartley, Nov. 14; James H. Mason, Sept. 29; Edward G. Polster, Oct. 11; Oliver M. Spratt, Nov. 18; Gene Wiltley, Sept. 17. Chetopa No. 75.—Harry. B. Edmundson, Feb. 24. Mystic Tie No. 7^.—William C. Allen, Aug. 10; Charles W. Fennel], May 21; Daniel L. Shehi, Nov. 13; Thurman A. Young, Nov. 11. Wamego No. 75.—Claude L. Coggins, Jan. 30; Clifford C. Cryder, Jan. 30; William F. Fitch, Oct. 1; Gomer A. Hughes, March 3; John A. Wright, Sept. 2. Erie No. 76.—Ralph C. Henderson, Feb. 17. Delta No. 77.—Theodore A. Coleman, May 3; Frank T. Goff, Feb.- 19; Frank V. IlUngworth, Aug. 9. White Cloud No. 78.—Oliver S. Lynds. Feb. 6; Acton Poulet, Aug. 10; John Shorb, Aug. 22; Temple P. Skinner, April 6; Samuel B. Snyder, Sept. 5; John W. Williams, April 8. Corinthian No. 79.—Wilson G. Beale, Nov. 17; Charles H. Burgette, March 26; Clarence E. Cross, March 24; Jesse F. Dickensheets, March 11; Orson W. Knight, March 13; Archie Ure, Feb. 20. Zeredatha No. 80.—Levi D. Hoover, June 9; Joseph Mercer, May 5; Clay Shaft, March 21. New Albany No. 81.—Fred S. Fraser, Dec. 2; Erie E. Honeyman, July 11. Jefferson No. 8^.—Alexander F. Deaverton, July 9. Sunflower No. 86.—J. Wash Davis, April 21; Harry Ellis, June 28; John C. Hay, Jan. 25: George V. Koch, Sept. 13: William W. Ledgerwood, Aug. 15; Henry L. McClaren, Dec. 17; John F. Millhaubt, Dec. 26; Abram R. Shepard, Oct. 31. Mankato No. 87.—James M. Scott, May 13; Robert W. Turner, Sept. 16. Eureka No. 88.—Ruby C. Bahl, May 4; Rees H. Barter; July 26. Golden Rule No. 90.—Lawrence E. Anderson, May 28; Frank F. Blystone, Oct. 15, 1936; John H. Engle, Oct. 5; William S. Luengene, Jan. 10; Adelbert W. Parks, Feb. 27; Ezra H. Rudy, Feb. 10; William H. Rutter, Nov. 1; Ivan F. Thomas, Oct. 12; Thaddeus C. Tinsley, March 15. Marysville No. 91.—^William Lonergan, March 8: Byrd E. Miller, Jan. 22; Frank G. Powell, July 13; Walter E. Scott, Aug. 31; Ray O. Thompson, July 8. Girard No. 93.—Harry M. Ellison. June 9; John R. Endicott, Jan. 21; William C. Ferg, Sept. 14; Joseph H. McCoy, Jan. 3; RoUa B. Stafford, April 26. Harmony No. 9^.—Robert Hall, April 20; Phillip A. Haxell, April 2; William E. Moulton. Aug. 6; Clinton L. Randall, Aug. 17; Albert L. Wells, April 7; John M. White, Feb. 6.
DEATHS—Continued. Constellation No. 95.—James A. Burge, June 11; Harry O. Mullen, July 8. Delaware No. 96.—Leslie J. Walker, Feb. 13. Patmos No. 97.—Christopher Aikman, Sept. 19; Meno S. Berger, June 16; George A. Driskell, Dec. 20; Hoyt F. Ferry, Sept. 25; Eoy W. Hawkins, Jan. 24; William W. O'Neill, Oct. 25; Wallace B. Rose, Jan. 22; Robert E. Templeton, Jan. 22; William L. Umbum, April 7; Joseph A. Weideman, June 1. Benevolent No. 98.—A. Lease Duckwall, Aug. 2; Harlow J. Fargo, Dec. 18; Jacob G. Landes, Feb. 4; Clarence B. Nelson, Oct. 18; Ernest N. Ross, Dec. 10; Stanley L. Waring, Feb. 7. Wichita No. 99.—James E. Branson, Nov. 31; Edward B. Carpenter, March 6; Raymond C. Clevenger, July 15; Merle D. Colver, Dec. 21; Andrew J. Edwards, Oct. 2; Howard B. Fairbanks, Nov. 22; Roy J. Hennings, March 30; John R. Jay, Dec. 27; Jesse F. Lyon, Aug. 15; William T. McLain, Oct. 11; William M. Sevier, Aug. 15; Ezekial B. Smith, Nov. 3; Owen B. Stocker, May 5; Otho A. Wheeler, Feb. 18. Prudence No. 100.—Harry H. Brookhart, March 18; Arthur H. Browell, Dec. 13, 1934; Christopher Newland, Aug. 3; William S. Shaffer, May 16; Andrew A. Skidmore, Dec. 12. Keystone No. 102.—Thomas Carey, Feb. 5; David S. Elliott, May 24; Claude A. Graves, June 15; William H. Moberly, Sept. 9; Rogers N. Strickland, July 5; Clair F. Wilson, Oct. 2. Cedar No. lOS.—John A. Bettes, Nov. 17; Bert D. Brownell, April 6; Elmer G. Elliott, Aug. 13; Everett R. Hively, Oct. 9; Ernest J. Hutchison, Nov. 12; Harry B. Meader, Jan. 22; Perry Mote, Dec. 6; David Mount, Aug. 4; William H. Ross, Dec. 2; William J. Shepler, March 8: William T. Sherman, Feb. 24; Charles G. Wood, Jan. 4; Harry R. Woodlief, May 1, 1936; Chauncey B. Young, Aug. 15. Frontier No. iO^-—William C. Bumaman, June 24; August Soller, July 17; Charles E. Stedman, Feb. 14. Solomon City No. 105.—Rowan J. Bell, June 25. Fidelity No. 106.—Joseph D. Clark, Nov. 15. Fortitude No. 107.—William J. Bovaird, Nov. 25; John Carlson, Jan. 15; John M. Child, Dec. 20; Charles A. Connelly, Aug. 18; Robert M. Dobson, July 2; Logan L, Hughes, April 11; Arthur J. Oakes; Feb. 23; Amos C. Scott, April 21; Clarence E. Stewart, Dec. 19; Frank S. Stryker, June 3; Bbenezer DeW. Wolverton, July 26. Memphis No. 108.—Claude H. Freil, Feb. 14; William A. Owen, March 24. Americus No. 109.—Nova H. Brown, Dec. 18; John W. Gist, April 9; John A. Woodmansee, July 28. Winfield No. 110.—Harry Plagmann, April 20; George E. Waite, April 30. St. Johns No. 113.—Boyd Clithero, Nov. 14; George W. Marshall, Nov. 19; Owen V. Smith, Jan. 29; Francis F. Sorgatz, April 12.
DEATHS—Continued. Excelsior No. 115.—Edgar Glover, Nov. 13; Gus W. Kerlee, May 27. Muscotah No. 116.—William H. Trial, April 9. Parsons No. in.—Hiram E. Bane, Feb. 25; Donald O. Cleveland, Sept. 3; James C. Creel, March 21; John W. Jennings, Oct. 8; Fred N. Mills, April 8; Harry E. Palmer, Nov. 18. Altoona No. 118.—Richard T. Schriber, April 25. Cherokee No. 119.—Glen R. Carson, Sept. 3; Robert C. Park, Sept. 6. Halcyon No. 120.—Ora C. Beeton, July 15; Alva G. Burton, March 12; Thomas A. Slaymaker, April 17. Clifton No. J2S.—Charles Z. Johnson, Feb. 8; Albert C. Miles, Dec. 3. Cawker City No. 125.—Chester T. Hewitt, March 4; William H. Hoke, Jan. 11; Albertus G. McKinley, Feb. 18; August R. Ritz, April 22; Jacob Rothschild, Nov. 7. Meridian No. 126.—George D. Singer, Dec. 5. Bellemlle No. 129.—Bphriam M. Crane, Nov. 25; Boestler Dutton, Oct. 18; James C. Gurnea, April 30; Zachariah A. Wade, July 2; James M. Williams, Nov. 24. Polar Star No. ISO.—Charles A. Baughn, Jan. 7; George N. Cochren, Feb. 16; John M. Green, Dec. 18. Crescent No. iSS.—Ernest A. Bigley, Oct. 11; William S. Cooper, Nov. 14; James H. Douglass, June 10; Jasper N. Houston, April 16; Lewis J. Prather, Oct. 5, 1936; John Rain, July 27; Joseph Sowden, March 6; Frank O. Thomas, Nov. 20. Clay Center No. ISJ/.—Charles E. Davis, Jan. 18; John M. Downes. Nov. 19; Ernan Hathaway, Sept. 12; Emanuel N. Martin, Dec. 14. Vesper No. 136.—James O. Bradley, Feb. 13; Charles L. Oilman. Dec. 12; Alfred W. Lorie, Jan. 13; Lyman T. Walker, Feb. 2. Cherryvale No. 1ST.—George B. Headley, Dec. 6; Jacob E. Smith, July 27. Sedgwick No. 1S9.—James A. Armour, Oct. 29; Ernest E. Greason, June 21. Reno No. HO.—C. Arthur Anderson, Aug. 12; Joseph K. Bennett, Dec. 16; Michael Chamock, July 14; Fred W. Cooter, Sept. 12; Benjamin F. Curry, June 25; John H. Bsaw, Aug. 7; Alva G. Fullerton, Feb. 16; Clinton A. Livingston, Aug. 31; Wilbur Loughton, May 25; Charles W. Oswald, June 14; Thomas B. Ross, Oct. 29; Isaac R. Rubin, April 26; George W. Rundell, Dec. 6; George M. Rush, Aug. 12. Signal No. i.4J.—William C. White, Dec. 22. Newton No. i42.—John T. Axtell, Feb. 20; Marshall H. Davis, June 27; Frank W. Ewan, Jan. 11; George R. FoUett, June 15; Clarence E. Francis, April 26; William V. Hendry, Jan. 2; Charles W. isenburg, Sept. 6; Thomas W. Kendall, March 2; Fayutte E. Niles, Oct. 19; Clyde H. Prouty, Oct. 31; Dedii.-k R. Siefkin, Oct. 19; Howard B. Stanley, March 22; Perry H. Wayne. Oct. 1; Neil N. Wing, June 16.
DEATHS—Continued. Minneapolis No. US.—William E. Gordon, Jan. 22; William A. Johnston, Jan. 23; Edgar B. Lane, Feb. 9 Gilead No. i^^.—Eugene G. Danforth, July 11; Giles H. Lamb, Nov. 19; Lb. M. Parrish, March 6; Mortimore S. Reynolds, Oct. 26; Caleb Wamsley, April 8. Aft. Vernon No. US.—James J. Abercrombie, April 21; Robert C. Stilley, May 9; Henry W. Wallace, March 4. Centre No. HT.—John S. Dean, June 10. Walceeney No. 148.—Hudson Harlan, May 24; Charles R. Kirby, March 1; Herman Long, Jan. 29; Thomas J. Rhoden, Oct. 25. Thayer No. 1^9.—Josiah Horr, Jan. 17; David M. Pownall, Oct. 30. Wellington No. 150.—William Dyarman, Sept. 13; William H. Moore, Nov. 23; Victor S. Nichols, Nov. 27; James L. Thompson, July 17; Nathan H. Turkle, Nov. 5. Douglass No. 151.—Dewitt P. Blood, June 4; George W. Dunagan, May 2; William V. Harrah, Aug. 25. Lebo No. 152.—Charles F. Mitchell, May 2; John H. Robinson, May 24. Lincoln No. 15i.—Charles H. Berry, March 9. Hope No. 155.—Frank E. Andrews, May 27; Hiram A. Gilmore, July 2. Dexter No. 156.—Levi T. Shrader, Feb. 5. Active No. 158.—George Leather, Dec. 23; Robert J. McKee, Nov. 26; Virgil Morrison, Dec. 23. Robinson No. 159.—Huston Benton, Nov. 13. Saqui No. i60.—Walter E. Smith, June 12. Alma No. 161.—Louis A. Ohmer, Sept. 10. Sabetha No. i62.—John Kreitzer, Nov. 27. Greenwood No. 16S.—Wateman W. Garrard, March 2. Atwood No. 16i.—Noah V. Gaunt, March 30; Louis H. Graves, June 27; Frederick R. Howard, July 9. Oxford No. 165.—John S. Boatman, March 1; Charles W. Hardman, Jan. 17; Lemuel M. McCammon, Sept. 20; John F. Oliver, Oct. 31. Lamed No. 167.—^William L. Martin, Nov. 17. Blue Rapids No. 169.—P. Burton Peabody, Oct. 8. Fraternal No. 170.—Robert W. Algie, Jan. 25; Daniel A. Hubbartt, Feb. 2. Sterling No. 171.—John R. Bunn, March 19; Everet M. Connelly, April 6; Charles H. Daenzer, Aug. 18; Charles A. Hall, July 23; Frank N. Heter, March 20; John B. Kelley, Feb. 5; Lurton H. Stubbs, April 29; Joseph B. Zimmerman, Jan. 29. McPherson No. 172.—Frank K. Beam, Nov. 1; Charles A. Gibson, March 10; Ora B. Smith, May 18; Edgar L. Wing, Oct. 7.
DEATHS—Continued. Belle Plaine No. 173.—John F. Edrington, Dec. 22; Charles A. Moody, June 17. Kirwin No. 175.—Charles C. Goetz, Aug. 15. Russell No. 277.—James D. Banker, March 24; Fredrick M. Horn, Jan. 29; Louis H. Romerman, Dec. 21; John F. Woelk, July 30. Burr Oak No. 178.—Ross H. Porter, April 5. Mt. Moriah No. 179.—Albert F . Aderhold, Nov. 25; William L. Countryman, July 22; Seth T. Norman, Feb. 26. Bennington No. 180.—^Albert Haley, Jan. 27; John H. Markley, Feb. 17. Lenora No. 181.—Carl J. Olson, June 16; Hubert R. Tillotson, July 29. Burrton No. 182.—Archie A Bottoms, April H ; Von Gaw, Dec. 15; Paul W. Langberg, May 26. Gaylord No. 183.—Ruswill N. Johnson, April 29. Hamlin No. 185.—Er\irm C. Blanchard, July 4; Cornelius J. Harding, March 4. Mountain Slope No. 186.—John W. Railsback, Dec. 31. Pittsburg No. 187.—Fred Bresee, March 5; Fred Butler, Jan. 8; Ralph D. Calvin, Oct. 3; Frank W. Collins, Aug. 5; Paris T. Ellis, Aug. 26; Edward E. Frazler, July 17; Marshall O. French, May 2; Otto Greet, Sept. 10; Thomas F. Hargiss, May 15; Lyde A. Keller, April 8; John H. Korb, Jan. 24; Alfred V. La Rue, May 13; William F. Ley, Aug. 25; RoUa G. Morris, Dec. 14; Earl W. Porter, April 27; Frank M. Rosenstiel, June 10; Samuel T. Seabough, May 18; William O. Van Pelt, Nov. 14. Onaga No. 188.—Samuel P. Taylor, Sept. 1. Newahcuba No. 189.—David M. Lyons, March 3; Orville E. Nelson, Feb. 26. Henri No. 190.—Roy G. Harlin, Jan. 4; Andrew J. Taylor, Aug. 14. Walnut Valley No. 191.—Ira C. Stum, May 22; Stephen A Whitley, Jan. 13. Royal No. 192.—Bunn E. Tener, March 8. Hartford No. 193.—Edward Kuhlman, March 2; Joseph N. Lyons, Feb. 2. Galena No. 19i.—John S. Freeman, April 5; John Holt, Aug. 20; John McCullagh, Dec. 6; James H. Robertson, March 5; Bert F. Russell, July 27. Hays No. 195.—Alfred Havemann, Dec. 6. Madison No. 196.—Frank D. Haner, Aug. 15; Royal Wolcott, July 9. Canton No. 197.—James O. Ware, July 4. Norton No. 199.—Robert H. Opie, Oct. 7: Howard L. Stevens, Sept. 9; Jesse S. Wright, May 18.
DEATHS—Continued. Anthony No. 200.—Edwin C. Toler, March 28; James F. Tuttle, July 31. Mulvane No. 201.—William H. Chamberlain, March 6; Edgar A. (Joodin, May 9. Sumner No. 20S.—H. Morgan Collins, Oct. 13; Robert Davis, Jan. 5; Salmon T. Tuttle, Jr., Oct. 15. Downs No. 20i.—Eli Amis, Aug. 7; Charles G. Huey, June 30; Norman W. Nixon, Aug. 30. Eminence No. 205.—Forest W. Baker, Nov. 14. Harper No. 206.—Lewis J. Hess, June 23. Brookville No. 209.—Emerson Atkinson, Dec. 2; Carl A. Johnson, Dec. 26. Fulton No. 2J0.—Frank H. Niles, Sr., Dec. 28; Albert L. Zeiger, March 24. Greeley No. 211.—George W. Carlile, Sept. 24. Olive Branch No. 212.—Edgar T. Foster, Jan. 24; P. Jasper Powell, Aug. 10. Biattville No. 2i6.—Philip Picht, March 2. Ellinwood No. 217.—Harry H. Laws, Jan. 29. Comer Stone No. 219.—Harry E. Ashwell, June 13. Lewis No. 220.—Allen A. Tilley, Nov. 6. Lebanon No. 221.—John W. Stothers, April 6. St. Bernard No. 222.—George B. Argabrlght, Aug. 23; Louis G. Groberty, Nov. 14; Harry Grose, Feb. 1; Ira E. Hall, Feb. 14; Claude H. Key, July 15; Thomas J. Schall, Sr., March 7; George J. Stauth, Aug. 28. Joppa No. 223.—Artie M. Sutter, Aug. 9. Anchor No. S2i.—John W. Clines, Aug. 2. Siloam No. 225.—Samuel F. Andrews, Nov. 16; Clayton D. Burdick, Jan. 1; Wilburn H. Burke, Nov. 18; William W. Crittenden, June 13; William J. Donnelly, April 23; Winfield J. Dreisbach, March 19; Olaf Ekberg, June 14; Frederick H. Frailey, Dec. 13; Glenn M. Gibeson, Jan. 3; William J. Herndon, March 2; George E. Heyden, Nov. 24; Sadlier J. Hodgins, Feb. 9; Edwin H. Irons, Oct. 2; Charles T. McLellan, Sept. 14; Charles M. Robinson, April 21; Frank M. Warren, Sept. 20; Owen J. Wood, Oct. 18; Harry Wright, May 7. Salem No. 828.—Ernest C. Whitley, Oct. 1; Thomas J. Wright, March 20. Vulcan No. 229.—Isaac E. Clark, Dec. 5; Chester A. Collins, May 11; Graydon F. Merion, March 13. Ninnescah No. 230.—William W. Donaldson, Nov. 20; Herbert Fear, Jan. 31; Carl C. Gilbreath, May 22; William H. Klaver, Aug. 2; Jacob H. Mcllhenny, Feb. 28; Frank G. Parmenter, May 25; Delmar Spangler, Aug. 6. Long Island No. 231.—Eldorus Goodrich, Nov. 20. Greenleaf No. 232.—Milton Bolinger, Jan. 20; John Reynard, Nov. 3; Harvey L. Taylor, April 9.
DEATHS—Continued. Clinton No. 233.—Edward P. Brooks, April 18; Fritz R. Plottman, July 27; Josiah H. Neill, Aug. 16; Prank W. Pixley, Oct. 17. Acctell No. SSJ/:—John H. Carney, June 24; Sidney A. Sharpe, Aug. 24. Meriden No. 236.—Edward C. Hagen, April 8; Rudolph E. Richter, Sept. 30; Robert A. Taylor, Jan. 31. Temple No. 2S7.—Washington E. Gregg, Oct. 23; Samuel A. McCune, June 6; James D. Ross, April 29. Mount Hove No. 238.—James P. McCormick, March 22; Scott Talbert, May 9. Miltonvale No. 2i2.—William H. Ivey, July 21; Frank Stanton, Jan. 22. Waverly No. 2lfU.—John C. Pear, Nov. 4. Marmaton No. 2.45.—Prank E. Burton, March 11. Tyrian No. 846.—Isaac N. Blanton, Dec. 1; Fred G. Holmes, Sept. 30; Daniel Larmor, July 15; David A. Leeper, Nov. 20; Hiram L. Peterson, July 29; Frank A. Tait, March 18; Gust Warlen, Jan. 5. Chase No. 2lfl.—Roscoe C. McFarland, April 14. Scottsville No. 249.—Ira B. Keeler, Dec. 3. Galva No. 251.—Martin H. Grant, Feb. 12; Roger M. Williams, May 19. Oakley No. 25S.—Charles A. Smith, Aug: 12. Ionic No. 254.—James Fitzgerald, Dec. 7; Waldo S. Horner, . Jan. 31; Phillip H. Smith, May 19; Fred S. Vedder, Feb. 10. Milan No. 255.—Delbert G. Richards, Oct. 8; John Thorpe, June 13. Lyra No. 256.—^William H. Ritchie, Sept. 14. Westmoreland No. 257.—William P. Challis, Sept. 29; Horace A. Hale, May 27; William P. Hill, Feb. 19. Mortion No. 258.—Ray F. Culley, Dec. 29; Marion F. Sinsley, Nov. 13. Beattie No. 259.—Oscar C. Goin, Nov. 1; Robert J. Lewis, Feb. 2; Frank H. Totten, Feb. 22. Medicine Valley No. 260.—Preston H. Parr, Feb. 2. Mulberry No. 261.—John F. Gesslein, June 21. Attica No. 262.—Franklin E. Drake, May 12. Charity No. 265.—William M. Pfaff, May 5. Logan No. 264.—Robert R. Search, March 15. Kilwinning No. 265.—Edgar P. Cochennour, April 14; Floyd V. Coghill, July 2; Carl W. De La, Jan. 19; Arthur S. Farmer, June 15; Charles L. Lottridge, March 19; Prank E. Shrackelford, March 21. Mount Zion 266.^William C. Koenig, Dec. 22.
DEATHS—Continued. Moline No. 267.—Edwin E. Ames, April 26; Albert H. Balcer, Aug. 19; Leroy Barker, Aug. 25; George T. Logsdon, Nov. 29. Mistletoe No. 269.—Frank H. Achelpohl, April 30. Quenemo No. 270.—^William R. Thomasson, March 4. Armourdale No. 271.—Richard S. Divers, Jan. 19; James P. Fox, Feb. 4; Albert E. Hall, Dec. 13; Frank W. . Manley, Oct. 4; George C. Morrison, June 27; Roy N. Rock, Feb. 28; Lewis B. Stanley, March 2; Charles Stover, May 10. Kaw No. 272.—Morris Forster, Aug. 9; James F. Getty, Oct. 13; William H. Gregg, Nov. 11; Samuel H. Harrison, Feb. 16; John A. McGregor, Oct. 2, 1933; Earl H. Rider, April 19; Elmer E. Sharp, Oct. 8; J. Wesley Stuessi,.May 1; Banks E. Swarm, Nov. 17. Uniti/ No. 275.—Alva H. Drury, Sept. 12. Black Diamond No. 27^.—Thomas Briscoe, Nov. 22; James Hamilton, April 7; Julius Schlanger, Feb. 12. Webb No. 275.—William F. Casteen, May 27; Louis S. Sears, March 5; Roy W. C. Twist, Oct. 27. Ashland No. 277.—Loren H. Slack, May 10. Cosmos No. 278.—William Gesner, March 2; Ulysses S. Hardison, Feb. 4; James E. Holmes, Aug. 24; Myron J. Lane, Sept. 20; Joseph W. Metz, Sept. 16; Ralph McAllister, Feb. 2; William O. Schwartz, March 31. Millbrook No. 281:—Frank Langley, April 23; Arthur W. McVey, Jan. 17; George A. Price, May 28. Preston No. 283.—James W. Phelps, Feb. 18; J. K. Sayre, April 5. Argonia No. 285.—Lewis Thomas, Sept. 27. Lotus No. 286.—James E. McWilliams, Dec. 24; Henry F. Stowe, Sept. 15; Gottlob Zorn, Nov. 21. Oak No. 287.—Daniel G. Woodworth, March 22. Cyrus No. 288.—Mantford H. Cromwell, March 15; William J. Rumold, March 22. Emerald No. 289.—Russell T. Beaty, Sept. 28. Paradise No. 290.—Valentine Stucky, Jan. 21; Elijah M. Tucker, Aug. 18. Beulah No. 291.—Ernest A. Miller, Oct. 18; John W. Shaffer, Feb. 13. Glasco No. 292.—Arthur B. Ludwick, July 21. Kiowa No. 293.—George M. Estlack, Aug. 2. Comanche No. 295.—Fred L. Holcomb, Jan. 31. Apollo No. 297.—William Cavanaugh, Feb. 21; Charles W. Howard, Nov. 5; Charles Keagy, Dec. 8; George H. Leisenring, Jan. 25; Charles M. Talley, Oct. 23; Ralph G. Taylor, Aug. 24. Samaria No. 298.—^Warren Baker, Dec. 10; Clark L. Danner, Jan. 26; Dallas Grover, Feb. 23; Charles D. Klotz, March 23; Edward D. Schermerhom, Jan. 7.
DEATHS—Continued. Cable No. 299.—Charley E. Powell, March 5; Wellington S. Yundt, March 17. Fargo No. SOO.—Clyde R. Commons, Jan. 14; Otis W. Dubois, April 6; Clarence W. Edison, Jan. 2; Ansel H. Mahoney, Nov. 28; James S. Reid, Feb. 17. Hamilton No. SOI.—Hanson W. Nixon, May 23; John. Saniter, March. 23. Gove City No. S02.—Jesse W. Christensen, Feb. 17; Henry S. Martin, Aug. 5. Albert Pike No. SOS.—Robert C. Bolte, Aug. 27; Delbert L. Hurtle, Feb. 23; Oren A. Carter, Nov. 26; John H. Crawford, Aug. 14; Howard W. Darling, Jan. 29; Harry S. Dunn, May 7; George A. Edgar, Jan. 27; John E. Gamett, Sept. 1; George F. G. Gehring, Sept. 3; Desmond H. Glazier, Dec. 18; J. Ray Harding, Nov. 19, 1936; Harry W. Hart, Jan. 31; Henry O. Heller, Feb. 21; George A. Jeffery, Nov. 25; George E. Kailer, Oct. 23; L. C. Kelley, April 17; Arnold D. Kidd, March 17; John P. Koehler, Jan. 1; Luis Lampl, Aug. 8; William B. Lowder, Jan. 3; Russel S. Meeker, Aug. 10; Jacob M. Miller, Dec. 8; Cecil U. Price, Oct. 5; Frederick W. Reed, Feb. 23; Harry F. Rice, Feb. 13; Edward M. Robertson, April 3; John F. Shanklin, Jr., Sept. 3; Richard D. Simonson, April 10; Charley F. Smith, Feb. 8; Charles D. Stewart, May 23; Siegfried S. Voigt, Nov. 17; William F. Walker, March 30; Warren A. Watkin, May 10; Monroe E. Wright, June 25. Randall No. 50*.—Harry J. Green, Nov. 20; Walter M. Hart, June 27. Avon No. SOS.—John E. Stephenson, Feb. 11. Kansas No. 307.—Edgar W. Carruth, April 28; Homer E. Hanne, Dec. 14; Carroll W. Kentner, Jan. 15; James G. Sutherland, Jan. 10. Syracuse No. S09.—John H. Miller, April 20; John C. Riley, Nov. 30; William H. Tucker, May 2. Naphtali No. SJO.—Elmer E. Keckley, Aug. 6. Hancock No. Sll.—Martin L. Coryell, Nov. 4; James J Fitzgerald, Sept. 7, 1936; James C. Lewis, Sept. 29 Samuel T. Mackall, April 28; Edward Seubert, July 27 Richard H. Wilson, March 21. Severance No. SIS.—Moses O. Brown, June 18; William H. Swim, Sept. 2. Hebron No. SH.—Benjamin D. Elder, May 9. Virginia No. SIS.—Israel Beck, Jan. 24; David H. Ellis, Feb. 22; Albert M. Henson, Jan. 7; Fred H. Teas, April 10. Norcatur No. Sll.—Jephthah P. King, Feb. 3. Norwich No. S19.—Claude H. Matkin, July 15. Goodland No. S21.—Herman Baumgarten, April 9; Leo C. Bower, Sept. 26; Lewis F. Cooper, Jan. 18; Thomas J. Hankins, May 19; William E. Matheson, May 27.
DEATHS—Continued. Ben Hur No. 322.—Charles C. Beard, April 20; Joseph B. Dehoney, March 5; Leonard A. Eschnauer, Jan. 16 Frank W. Jones, Feb. 12; Joseph W. Marshall, Jan. 2 Walter N. Merry. Dec. 10; Harry T. Nixon, July 21 Harry A. Foley, Oct. 24; Samuel J. Whitehead, Oct. 17. Oneida No. 3ZS.—James F. McCarty, March 19. Caney No. S24.—Wilbert A. Mottitt, March 5; Elby D. Rogers, May 4. Horton No. 326.—Emerald L, Andler, March 15; Edward A. Ernst, Dec. 1; Herman O. Hannson, Feb. 8; Thurman G. Lambert, Aug. 30; Franklin J. Rayfield, Dec. 19; Albert A. Weber, Nov. 30. Hoyt No. S27.—Robert L. Griffith, Feb. 9; George Maris, March 7; Albert C. Slykhous, Aug. 3. Gypsum City No. 328.—Samuel V. Montgomery, Jan. 4. Arcadia No. 329.—Ira Darling, March 10; Charles F. Hizar, July 4. La Crosse No. 330.—Harry W. Grass, Feb. 20. Hoisington No. S5i.—William L. Bentley, Oct. 19. Rob Morris No. 332.—John M. Van Dolah, May 21. Rosedale No. SSS.—Matthew H. Cochran, Oct. 21; Andrew C. De Fries, Oct. 29; Harry W. Hogan, Sept. 19; Lawrence E. Laubscher, Jan. 13; Charles L. Lockwood, Nov. 18; William S. Morris, July 4; George M. Stegmiller, April 2; James T. Stone, March 19; David R. True, Nov. 22. Allen No. 335.—Daniel W. Leavell, Nov. 25. Formosa No. S36.—Ulin S. Balch, Feb. 2; William T. Lake, Jan. 26. Frederick No. 337.—Oscar A. Terry, July 1. Kincaid No. 338.—Alfred A. Babcock, July 14; James Samsel, April 27; Robert C. Splawn, Dec. 27. Lane No. SS9.—Frank M. Crow, Jan. 19; Sheridan U. Hendrix, April 30. Parker No. SJ,1-—John L. Husted, July 6; Terry W. Warner, Dec. 28. Holyrood No. 343.—Byron L. Church, Nov. 14; Fred J. Durr, Feb. 9. Ashlar No. 344.—William B. Mansfield, Feb. 14. Edna No. 345.—William W. Holland, Aug. 20. Moundridge No. SJ16.—Alexander A. Ditter, May 11. Spivey No. 347.—George C. Nicholas, May 20. Home No. SiS.—James B. Bainter, Oct. 16. Scammon No. S51.—George W. Jenkins, Dec. 14, 1936. Horace No. 352.—George R. Douglas, May 28; James B. Miller, Feb. 6, 1935. Summerfield No. 35i.—Leonard H. Stephens, Nov. 27. Chautauqua No. 355.—Christian S. Kuhn, Jan. 5.
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DEATHS—Continued. Alta Vista No. S57.—Clement V. Fisher, Oct. 22. Jennings No. 360.—Charles E. Davis, Dec. 9; Fred R. Funk, Aug. 26; William E. Winget, Aug. 6. Geneseo No. 361.—Albert W. Crosby, Feb. 14. Cuba No. 362.—William Coy, Jan. 27; Elza E. Dillehay, Oct. 7. Powhattan No. J6S.—Nathan O. Chaffin, May 5. Valley Center No. 36Ji.—Arthur W. Jacob, Dec. 19; James R. Rush, Sept. 28. Bonner Springs No. 366.—Harry L. Newbold, Jan. 14; Clyde C. Wilson, Jan. 20. Plains No. 367.—Fred H. Erwin, Nov. 30. Stohrville No. 368.—Maurice Jess, Jan. 13. Roger E. Sherman No. 369.—Gerald H. Diederick, Aug. 22; Gilbert Knutson, Jan. 6; David F. Lasher, July 28; William J. McCarty, July 6; Orla M. Utter, Oct. 17. Maple Hill No. 570.—Frank L. Stone, July 12. Macksville No. 371.—Josiah D. Seal, Oct. 25; Earl R. Shute, March 29; Carl G. Thurow, Dec. 23. Morrill No. 373.—Theodore A, Billington, April 13; Guthrie Keplinger, May 16. Dwight No. 37.4.—Vernon D. Austin, April 22; George K. Day, Aug. 1; Newton A. DlUey, Dec. 4; Fred W. Humbarger, Jan. 3; Charles G. Moore, July 2. Zenda No. 378.—James W. George, Jan. 9; William E. Moscript, April 15. Buffalo No. 379.—Bert Young, Feb. 20. Grainfield No. 381.—Russell L. Ruttan, June 28; Wallace B. Ure, Nov. 18. McDonald No. 383.—Dexter S. Lillie, Sept. 19. Protection No. 3S4.—Ralph C. Coffelt, April 19; Robert N. Mark, Jan. 29. Ennnett No. 387.—Matthew Rezac, July 15; Arthur Trezise, July 29. Natoma No. SSO.—John I. Worley, March 30. Coats No. 394.—Robert N. Halbert, April 6; Artemus Hamilton, Dec. 9. Saffordville No. 395.—Benjamin P. Jones, April 16. Wakefield No. 396.—Francis R. West, March 17. Lindsborg No. 397.—Carl J. Carson, April 7; Henry E. Malloy, Oct. 14. Hepler No. 398.—Harvey L. Rogers, Dec. 25. Isabel No. kOO.—Marvin Edwards, Dec. 15. Latham No. 1,01.—Harry F. Corbin, Nov. 10; John W. Thomas, Feb. 6.
DEATHS—Concluded. Wakarusa No. 402.—Frank Boley, Feb. 18; William H. Dietz, Feb. 18. St. Francis No. 404.—James O. Peugh, Jan. 11. Kensington No. 405.—Henry Payne, Nov. 1; Elmer C. Smith, Oct. 12. Hugoton No. 406.—Frank Brown, Feb. 14; John A. Cole, Feb. 7. Scranton No. 407.—Henry St. Louis, May 25. Ensign No. 4iS.—Alexander O. Hamilton, Nov. 30. Morland No. .41.J.—Ben Hill, May 13. Perry No. 415.—Benjamin Kyle, Sept. 16; Alexander C. F. Schlegel, June 24. Delia No. 419.—Charles E. Reynolds, Jan. 20; John Simecka, Oct. 31. Barveyville No. .{2i.—William L. Britt, April 20. B-urdick No. 429.—Hoyt B. Remy, Dea 8. Deerfield No. 432.—George B. Hetzer, Oct. 24; Fred M. Sower, Nov. 23. Bestor G. Brown No. 433.—Lloyd P. Warren, Jan. 17. Overland Park No. 436.—Frank X. Bayerl, Feb. 25; Isaiah C. Hoffman, Feb. 5; George Rheem, Feb. 27. Bendena No. 440.—^William A. Chappie, Dec. 30; John M. Robertson, July 12. Johnson No. 441.—Clarence G. Vosburgh, Sept. 19. Hutchinson No. 445.—Arthur M. Cline, Feb. 19; Chauncey P. Grove, Aug. 19; Allen C. Malloy, Feb. 4; James H. Welsh, Feb. 19; S. Allen Winchester, May 21.
©tljer <§ranb 3furigbictions( Alabama—DUNCAN C. CARMICHAEL, P.G.M., April 27, 1937. Arizona—GEORGE A . BRIDGE, P.G.M., N o v . 18, 1936. C h i l e — F I D E L M . RODRIGUEZ, G.M.,
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Connecticut—WALTER T. ARNOLD, P.G.M., F e b . 12, 1937; THEODORE FOSTER, P.G.M., F e b . 11, 1937; LEONARD J. NiCKERSON, P.G.M., F e b . 11, 1937?^ Delaware—HENRY J. BEERS, JR., P.G.M., Oct. 4, 1937; JOSEPH L. CAHALL, P.G.M., June 28, 1937; J. BAYARD H E A R N , P.G.M., Sept. 22, 1937.
Florida—JOHN S. B . MOYER, P.G.M. a n d Gr. S e c , A u g . 5, 1937. Indiana—FRANK E . GAVIN, P.G.M. a n d G. Treas., N o v . 1,' 1936; ROSCOE KIPER, P.G.M., F e b . 17, 1937; JERE WEST, P.G.M., March 31, 1937. Iowa—FREDERICK W. CRAIG, P.G.M., April 24, 1937. Kentucky—GEORGE A. HOLLAND, P.G.M., J u l y 12, 1937; JOHN W. JUETT, P.G.M., J a n . 31, 1937. Louisiana—J. PAUL HALLER, P.G.M., J a n . 27, 1937. Maine—ALBERT M. AMES, G.J.W., March 15, 1937; GUSTAVUS H . CARGILL, P.J.G.W., F e b . 12, 1937; H E N R Y W . LORING, G.J.W., Oct. 4, 1937; W I N FIELD S. SHOREY, P.G.S.W., M a r c h 28, 1937.
Manitoba—LYNDS 1937.
S . VAUGHAN,
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Aug.
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Maryland—GEORGE W. LIVINGSTON, P.G.M.,-Oct. 16, 1937. Michigan—LOU B. WiNSOR, P.G.M. a n d G. S e c , N o v . 8, 1936. Minnesota—JOHN
FiSHEL, G. S e e , Oct. 25, 1936;
E U G E N E G . M C K E O W N , P.G.M., Oct. 20, E U G E N E E . S W A N , P.G.M., Oct. 17, 1936.
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Montana—CHARLES S. BELL, P.G.M., J a n . 14, 1937 ERNEST M . HUTCHINSON,
RUAL V . B R O W N ,
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G . Marshal,
D e c . 9, 1936
O c t . 24, 1937
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M . CHENEY, P.G.M. a n d
Nova Scotia—CHARLES R . SMITH, P.G.M., A u g . 7, 1937. Ohio—FRANK 1937.
M . RANSBOTTOM,
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F e b . 28,
Oklahoma—JOSEPH DROUOT, P.G.M., N o v . 16, 1936. Panama.—MOISES D . CARDOZE, P.G.M., J u l y 30, 1936; GERARD M . F U H R I N G , P.G.M., A u g . 3 1 , 1936; M A X I M I N O W . H E R R E R A , P.G.M., M a y 17, 1936.
Pennsylvania-—LOUIS A . W A T R E S , P.G.M., J u n e 29, 1937, P h i l i p p i n e Islands—SAMUEL R. HAWTHORNE, P.G.M., N o v . 16, 1936. Saskatchewan—JAMES 1937.
C . MOORE, G . T r e a s . , F e b . 19,
S o u t h Australia—CHARLES R . J . GLOVER, G. S e e , Oct. 27, 1936. S o u t h Carolina—WILLIAM A . GILES, P.G.M., M a r c h 14, 1937. S o u t h Dakota—JOSEPH J . DAVENPORT, P.G.M., Oct. 17, 1937. Tennessee—PAUL 1937.
C . M C C O M M O N , G . T y l e r , J u l y 16,
Washington—JOHN 1936.
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W e s t V i r g i n i a — E U G E N E C . FRAME, P.G.M., D e c . 25, 1936. Wisconsin—CHARLES C. ROGERS, P.G.M., M a y 1 1 , 1937; EVERETT A . U P H A M , P.G.S.W., J u l y 12, 1937. Wyoming—JAMES 1937.
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REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE. To The M:. W . " . Grand Ijodge of A. F. do A. M. of Kansas: Being somewhat limited in space for this report, the writer has endeavored to select only those portions of the addresses of Grand Masters, and the reports of committees, which he believes will appeal t o our readers. In so doing, it has been necessary to curtail the usual comments which have been the custom of the writer for many years. Fraternally submitted, ALBERT K . WILSON,
Chairman.
ALABAMAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1936. Lodges, 485; members, 28,184; net loss, 427. Montgomery, December 1, 1936. M.'. W.'. COKE S . WRIGHT,
Grand Master. Brother B N C Y F . YIELDING, our Grand Representative, was present. The following few words a r e taken from the preface t o the Grand Master's address: May the ties of brotherhood, and your affection for each other, be knitted into one sacred band of friends and brothers. I t is gratifying to see so many familiar faces, whom I have learned to love through the years. This Lodge room filled to capacity, surely is concrete evidence of your devotion to the principles of Masonry and your enthusiastic zeal for the beloved Fraternity.
The Grand Master includes something a. little out of the ordinary, being a brief b u t complete statement of his visit to the Easte m Star. A few of the "old timers" might venture to doubt the wisdom of making this p a r t of a Grand Master's address. Upon t h e recommendation of the Grand Master, an application for admission t o their Masonic Home should not be considered unless the lodge of which t h e applicant is a member has paid its dues and fees and is clear on the books of the Grand Lodge. No Report on Correspondence. M.'. W . ' . COKE S . WRIGHT, Grand Master, Birmingham. .
R.'. W . ' . GUY T . SMITH, Grand Secretary, Montgomery. Next Annual, Montgomery, November 30, 1937.
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ALBERTA—1937. Lodges, 157; members, 11,366; net loss, 782. Calgary, June 9, 1937. M.'. W.'. V. HAROLD MACAULAY, Grand Master. We find no list of Grand Representatives in attendance a t this Communication. The Grand Lodge had the honor of receiving a welcome from the Mayor of the City of Calgary. F r o m the following r e m a r k s .made by His Honor, we judge t h a t this custom, in the language of HARRY LAUDER, is becoming a habit: This thing of welcoming the Grand Lodge of Alberta is becoming a habit. Since 1930 I think this is the fourth or fifth time I have been called upon to discharge this pleasant duty and it has always given me pleasure to welcome my brethren of Alberta to the City of Calgary when they meet in annual communication. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r includes in h i s s p l e n d i d a d d r e s s , u n d e r t h e s u b j e c t of " L o t t e r i e s " t h e f o l l o w i n g : The sale of lottery tickets is clearly a contravention of the criminal code. It is needless for me to Inform you that it has become a modem racket and organizations exist to promote the sale of lottery tickets whose credentials cannot bear inspection. Canadian and Ajnerican authorities cause these tickets to be seized whenever discovered. Yet members of Parliament have been known to rise in their seats in the House of Commons with lottery tickets in their pockets, and Masons far and near are regular purchasers. So long as men buy, there will be men to sell. A Methodist mind suggests the buyer shares equal guilt with the seller. Masons! Are we true to Masonic principles if with a wink and a nod we support that which is not legal? Let us openly condemn this thing and its shadow shall never rise in our midst to remind us of our baser self. In the opinion of the writer the Grand Master has struck the right cord, and the habit of gambling has become so notorious t h a t the tirne is n e a r a t hand when something m u s t be done in order to protect the interests of those who are influenced by the acts of others in "getting something for nothing." We t a k e pleasure in quoting the following from the subject, "Condition of M a s o n r y : " •Has Freemasonry lost its appeal to the rising generation? Amid all the materialism of this age, the desire to possess without earning, the growing neglect of the old conception of God and religion, idealism has not died out, and it is this characteristic in the human mind upon which the seed of Freemasonry may be sown and bear fruit. We must realize, however, that Masonry is not for the mass. Many a mistake was made in the boom days and we are still suffering from the consequences. An a r t that is founded on the operative philosophy of men who spread cathedrals like brown lace across western Europe, adorning them with stained glass, which stole brilliance from the sunlight, as an expression of that philosophy and their own ideals, which meant more to them than any material reward, should never lose its appeal. At least for those who are willing to seek and persevering will find the fuller significance of Freemasonry. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by P a s t Grand Master, A. M. MITCHELL, and included a report concerning our 1936 Proceedings. Like a number of others. Brother MITCHELL misses
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the comments of the writer, who, on account of limited space, must of necessity limit his report largely to quotations. M.'. W . ' . CLAEE C . HAKTMAN, Grand Master, Olds, Alta. M.'. W.'. J. H. W. S. K E M M I S , Grand Secretary, Calgary. Next Annual, Edmonton, June 8, 1938.
ARKANSASâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1936. Lodges, 458; members, 23,978; net loss, . Little Rock, November 17, 1936. M.'. W.'. CONRAD N . GLOVER, Grand Master. Grand Representatives received, but not listed. The Grand Master in submitting his annual address refers to the death of their P a s t Grand Master, HAKRY H . MYERS, who was one of the active members of their Grand Lodge. Under "Visitations" he had the following to s a y : I have not at any time during the year sought to make a display of oratory and eloquence, but have sought to convey to the brethren facts and figures concerning the Grand Lodge and its activities, and many have been the expressions of gratitude for the clear and positive manner in which I have imparted the information which I possessed so that the brethren in general might have an opportunity to be well informed in matters concerning their Grand Lodge. I have in all my visitations dealt specifically with the Finances, Charities and Laws of the Grand Lodge. Under t h e subject of "Out of State Visits" we find the following which without doubt will be interesting to our own Brethren in the western p a r t of the S t a t e : I took my father, mother and sister and visited my brother who is pastor of the Baptist church in Dodge City, Kansas, over the weekend of the first week in September and on Friday evening, September 4, the brethren of t h e Local Lodge in Dodge City welcomed us by having more than one hundred brethren of that vicinity out to greet us in one of the most impressive Masonic meetings that I have ever attended. Among those present were Right Worshipful Brother EESKINE, Deputy Grand Master of Kansas, and Right Worshipful Brother GILBERT, District Deputy Grand Master. We were received and greeted with all honors due and treated with the greatest of hospitality. W e t a k e t h e following f e w w o r d s f r o m h i s c o n c l u d i n g r e m a r k s u n d e r t h e subject "Conditions A s I View T h e m " : I find that quite a number of our Lodges are without halls in which to meet and that .many others have so much debt against them that they are in despair. I am of the opinion that a lodge which has no hall and has failed to meet over long periods ought to voluntarily surrender their charter, or to willingly consolidate with other lodges. So long as a lodge holds its jurisdiction but does not function as a lodge it is not an asset to Masonry, but is a hindrance to it. due to the fact that it robs men of the opportunity to even petition for the degrees, and Masonically, every man ought to have not only the right but the privilege of petitioning a lodge for membership if he meets the requirements laid down. The Lodges that are deeply in debt must have time to solve their problems. There is no report on Correspondence. M.'. W . ' . EUGENE R . ELY, Grand Master, F o r t Smith. M . ' . W . ' . WOODLIEF A . THOMAS, Grand Secretary, Little Rock. Next Annual, Little Rock, November 16, 1937.
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BRITISH COLUMBIA—1937. Lodges, 125; members, 13,629; net loss, 228. Vancouver, June 17, 1937. M.". W.'. S. MCCLUKE, Grand Master. M.'. W.'. Brother ANDREW M C C . CREB21Y, our Grand Represen-
tative was present. The following is quoted from an address of the Grand Chaplain, R.'. W.". Brother CANON H. G. KING, in which he refers to
the subject of "The World Today": The same ideas are widely prevalent in our own race. The result is that whatever peace we have today is only an armed truce, with neighbours peeping suspiciously at one another over back fences. The world is slow to learn the greatest and most fundamental teaching ever given to human kind, "The Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of God," "The Freemasonry of Humanity." You and I are instructed, in our early Masonic lessons, that "three rule a Lodge, five hold a Lodge, and seven make it perfect." So it must always be. No living body can exist without control, no living body can function without lesser members as well as greater, and no living body can be perfect without the elements of new life that will enable it to continue from generation to generation. There must always be the teachers, the student-teachers and the beginners; Master Masons, Fellowcraft, and Entered Apprentices. Learn first, then teach. Learn what? Teach what? That which the Volume of the Sacred Law enjoins in its earliest pages, "Thou Shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might."—"And thy neighbour as thyself." W e q u o t e t h e following f e w w o r d s f r o m t h e a d d r e s s of t h e Grand Master: The value of Masonry can only be judged by its influence upon men's lives, and by the force thus exercised in community example and effort. The acid test of all faiths, all philosophies, all systems of learning must be this—what do they accamplish in the everyday life of mankind? Do they lead men nearer to God? Will they tend to make men kinder to each other, and to make of life a brighter, a better, and a happier experience? W e r e g r e t t h a t s p a c e will n o t p e r m i t q u o t i n g m o r e f r o m t h e P r o c e e d i n g s of o u r B r i t i s h C o l u m b i a B r e t h r e n . W e t a k e t h e following i n t e r e s t i n g w o r d s f r o m t h e r e m a r k s of M.". W . ' . B r o t h e r A . M c C . C R E E R Y :
One of the two most potent factors in drawing out (educating) the best in its votaries is Freemasonry; the other is Religion. In one sense synonymous. Religion may be defined as the relationship of man to God, and in this respect Freemasonry may be considered a Religion. There is really no excuse for a Freemason showing the all too prevalent want of appreciation of the real nature of man. Man has a tripartite nature— physical, mental and spiritual, and the greatest of these is spiritual. To begin with, no one can become a Freemason without a belief in a Supreme Being. The Volume of the Sacred Law must always be on our altars. The Book, of course, varies according to the religious views of the members; the Bible in our country, the Koran, or some other book in another. In this country it is the Bible that is "given as a rule and guide to our Faith:" and the Bible consists of the Old and New Testaments: no de-
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nominational or dogmatic teaching, of course, is to be drawn from the Book, but speaking broadly no book begins to compare with the Bible for the promotion of the best in citizenship. The usual Report on Correspondence w a s prepared by the Grand Secretary, who is likewise Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, R.'. W.'. Brother W. A. D E W O L F - S M I T H . The Proceedings of Kansas for 1936 a r e very graciously granted more t h a n two pages of his splendid Review. Because of limited space, we a r e unable t o quote some of his comments. M.'. W.'. J. S. HENDERSON, Grand Master, Vancouver. R.'. W . ' . W. A. D E W O L F - S M I T H , Grand Secretary and Correspondent, New Westminster. Next Annual, Nelson, June 23, 1938.
COLORADOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1936. Lodges, 147; members, 30,333; net loss, 547. Denver, September 15, 1936. M.'. W.'. K E N N E T H O . WOOD, Grand Master. We r e g r e t to note the absence of our Grand Representative a t this Communication. The Grand Master, among other things, reports the appointment of a Grand Secretary to fill the vacancy caused by the death of their faithful Grand Secretary, Brother WILLIAM W . COOPER. As a long time personal friend of Brother COOPER, the writer extends to t h e F r a t e r n i t y of Colorado his sincere sympathy. A splendid oration w a s delivered before Grand Lodge b y R.'. W.'. B E N J A M I N C . HILLIARD, and we regret t h a t because of limited space, we a r e able to quote only one p a r a g r a p h : When we think of what has taken place in seventy-five years, may we not give some thought to what may take place in another seventy-five years. My guess is that there will not be more crumbling of democracy; that there will be more democracy in the world, because dictators finally fall. They have to fall. They are not concentrating their thought on things that make for the happiness of the world. I suppose this attitude is due in great part to men who have that spirit of ambition which is satisfied only by having a whole nation paying tribute to them and dancing to their music, doffing their hats or giving whatever salute is required to the ambitions of one individual. But God did not make one man to control and the others to serve. God made men to serve, that all men might have their thoughts considered in working out the problems of the earth. The Committee on Memorials, a m o n g other, things, referring t o B r o t h e r COOPER h a d t h e following t o s a y : The phrase "distinguished Mason" was never more truthfully applied than to Brother Cooper. The foregoing record, remarkable as it is, holds but a hint of this. He was a Masonic student whose laborious researches were unceasing and whose retentive memory permitted little to escape; a walking encyclopedia whose vast storehouse was ever a t hand for his own and others use. A loyal friend, a faithful and loving husband and father, a fine citizen, and a kindly and conscientious critic. He had no vain delusions, no foolish fancies, no pet doctrines. Discriminating and conservative, blessed with a never failing fund of quiet humor and common sense,
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he taught the Masonic kindergarten with kindly patience and its college with profound wisdom. In 1930 he wrote and published "The Plan" which he aptly described as "A brief outline of Freemasonry." I t has become practically a.textbook in this Grand Jurisdiction and enjoys a wide circulation in others, both foreign and domestic.
Colorado also suffered the loss of Past Grand Master, WILLIAM S. PiCKERILL.
A review of our 1936 Proceedings was made a part of the Report on Correspondence prepared by Brother STANLEY C . WARNER.
His Foreword covering six pages is very interesting, and should have a careful reading by the Craft not only in their jurisdiction but by those who a r e fortunate enough t o have access to the Proceedings for 1936. M.". W.". WILLIAM R . ARTHUR, Grand Master, Boulder. R.'. W.'. CHARLES A . PATTON, Grand Secretary, Denver. STANLEY C . WARNER, Correspondent, Denver.
Next Annual, Denver, September 21, 1937.
CONNECTICUTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1937, Lodges, 128; members, 37,187; net loss, 1,098. Hartford, February 3, 1937. M.'. W.'. ARTHtnt F. LEWIS, Grand Master. We find no list of Grand Representatives in attendance. The preface of the Grand Master's address is limited to the customary words of welcome to the members, and a n expression of the high honor conferred upon him one year ago. Under the head of "Visitations to other Jurisdictions" we note one particularly having reference to the Grand Lodge of Montana where the Grand Master was extended unusual courtesies, including t h a t of being made an Honorary Grand Master of that jurisdiction. We don't know just what is meant by an Honorary Grand Master; however, it w a s a fine gesture of respect this Grand Lodge had for M.'. W.'. Brother L E W I S .
The following few words were taken from the subject of "Conclusion" in the Grand Master's address: As we climb the mountain of life we may see more clearly ties of life with each step we take and I believe that Masonry is means which helps us to look from that mountain towards an look where we may see reality and cease to look at the small things which so often disturb us.
the beauone of the ideal outand petty
The Review of other Proceedings was prepared by P a s t Grand Master, WINTHROP BUCK. Referring to their late Past Grand Master, M.'. W.'. Brother GEORGE A. KiES, who had prepared the Review for the Grand Lodge of Connecticut for many years, and who also served a s Grand Secretary, Brother BUCK in his Foreword, among other things, had the following to say concerning this distinguished Craftsman: Brother KIES expressed his opinions clearly and forcefully, letting the chips fall wherever they might. His comments and criticisms were widely regarded. The present writer cannot hope to fill the position in such
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outstanding a manner. Unconsciously we have fallen into some of the ways of our predecessor. As was the aim of Brother KiES, we have selected what items and bits of information we thought would interest our Connecticut audience.
Brother KiES w£is one of the early personal acquaintances of the writer in the eastern p a r t of our country, and he fully realizes the importance of t h e loss of Brother KiES to the Grand Jurisdiction of Connecticut. Kansas for 1936 is briefly, but very nicely reviewed, and made a p a r t of Brother BUCK'S report.
M.'. W.". ANDERS JACOBSEN, Grand Master, Stafford Springs. M.'. W . ' . WiNTHROP BUCK, Grand Secretary and Correspon-
dent, Hartford. Next Annual, Hartford, February 2, 1938.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA—1936. Lodges, 44; members, 20,410; net loss, 76. Special Communication was held in Washington, February 19, 1936. M.'. W.'. OTTO B . ROEPKE, Grand Master. Brother WILLIAM
H. ROHRMAN, our Grand Representative, w a s present. Brother KEIPER noted in the preliminaries, under the subject
of "Visitors" that this communication w a s memorable in that it was the One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Anniversary, and that it immediately preceded the date of the first meeting of the Conference of Grand Masters from various p a r t s of the United States. Having reference to the formation, and the first one-hundred years of its history, the Deputy Grand Master, Brother PAUL B . CROMELIN delivered a magnificent historical address, and we very
much regret t h a t we are unable, because of limited space, to quote more than the following: Masonry had played a most important part in the struggle for independence from the Mother Country, and in the early life of the young Republic. The rolls of membership of Masonic lodges included the names of such patriots and heroes immortalized for their services to the Country, as Washington, Franklin, Lafayette, Hamilton, Marshall and Paul Revere. The extent of the influence Freemasonry exerted during this crucial period, while difficult of definite ascertainment, is also difficult of exaggeration. That the influence was great and decisive cannot be gainsaid. Masonry during that vital period flourished, and the very best of the country's citizenry, including those highest in the most important places of government, were members of the Craft. The lessons they had learned at this same altar—those cardinal principles of truth, honor and justice that had been woven into the very fabric of their beings—the vows of brotherhood they had assumed—beyond question, entered into the determination of many important matters of the state, and helped mould the policies and shape the destinies of the Nation, and furnish ample background for scenes since accepted by both Mason and profane as authentic American history.
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vailing customs were so different from today, that it is interesting to recall some of them, queer as they may now seem. They enable us to "breathe the atmosphere" of the time. Refreshments were considered as a matter of no small importance and were served at every meeting. This will be readily understandable when we reflect that the opportunities for gathering socially were rather few and the distances for traveling were often great. The available records indicate that the liquids furnished were of various kinds. Lodge meetings were usually held at ten o'clock in the morning. Sunday meetings were usual, and this habit was not broken for many years. Members were fined for failure t o attend meetings, and for a third offense were liable to suspension or expulsion. Committee members failing to attend meetings were required to pay much larger fines. Dues were payable at each meeting, and visitors were also required to pay an attendance charge. Two black balls were necessary to reject. Other p a r t s of the Proceedings in the several Communications contain many items of great Masonic interest, but we m u s t be content with what has already, been said. No report on Correspondence. M.'. W.'. P A U L B . CROMELIN, Grand Master, Washington. M..'. W.'. J. CLAUDE KEIPEK, Grand Secretary, Washington.
UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1937. Lodges, 4,943; members,
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The Quarterly Communication w a s held in Freemasons' Hall on March 3, 1937. The first order of business was t h a t of receiving a message from their M.'. W . ' . Grand Master, His Majesty, King GEORGE VI. The Brethren stood a t attention while the message was read announcing t h a t His Majesty the King was graciously pleased to accept the r a n k of P a s t Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England. At this Communication the election of a Grand Master occurred. Following the usual custora, but one nomination for this high office w a s made, wherein His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught and S t r a t h e a m was unanimously elected. As a m a t t e r of interest t o our readers, we quote the formal announcementof the election: Be it known, that the Most High, Most Mighty, and Illustrious Prince, ARTHUR WILUAM PATRICK ALBERT, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, E a r l
of Sussex, Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, Knight of t h e Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, Kiiight of the Most Illustrious Order of St. Patrick, Great Master and First and Principal Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Knight Grand Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India, Knight Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, Knight Grand Commander of the Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire, Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, Knight Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, one of His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council, a Field-Marshal in His Majesty's Army, &c., &c., &c., has been elected Most Worshipful Grand Master of the United Fraternity of Antient, Free and Accepted Masons of England
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for the ensuing year, whom may the Great Architect of the Universe long preserve. An Especial Communication was held a t the Royal Albert Hall on June 30, 1937. A t this Communication they were honored in having present a Deputation from the Grand Lodges of Ireland and Scotland. The occasion wais t h a t of the Investiture of His Majesty King GEORGE VI as Past Grand Master. The Pro Grand Master first announced t h a t because of the inability of the M.'. W.'. The Grand Master, to be present he proposed to send the following message: On behalf of the Brethren from every part of the Empire assembled at the Especial Meeting of Grand Lodge at the Royal Albert Hall, I am desired to express their deep regret that Your. Royal Highness has been prevented from presiding over them on this historic occasion. They had looked forward to the opportunity of demonstrating once more their affectionate loyalty to their Grand Master, and they have asked me to convey to you their fraternal good wishes and their sincere hope that Your Royal Highness may speedily be restored to complete health.. At six o'clock the formal procession entered the Hall, after which the Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form. The Grand Director of Ceremonies announced t h a t His Most Gracious .Majesty, the King, had arrived. Following this, a Deputation was formed to escort His Majesty into the Grand Lodge. A very unusual and Interesting ceremony followed the introduction of His Majesty, which, no doubt, would be very interesting to our readers, if space would permit.
FLORroAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1937. Lodges, 227; members, 19,945; net loss, 356. Jacksonville, April 20, 1937. M.". W.'. JESSE C. CLARK, Grand Master. We regret t o note the absence of our Grand Representative from this Communication. We t a k e pleasure in quoting the following from the Grand Master's address: Freemasonry of the Ancients is history. Freemasonry of the present is with us now. Freemasonry of the future will be largely influenced in this Grand Jurisdiction by the preservation of those ancient land marks which will be passed on by the present day Masons. We should be zealous in keeping the beautiful tenets of our fraternity unsullied, unchanged and unencumbered that the brethren of the future may look back upon us with the same respect and admiration as we do upon the great patrons and leaders of Masonry who have long since crossed over the great divide. The writer ventures to suggest that Masonry in the future will not only "be largely influenced" by the preservation of the Ancient Landmarks and Charges, but unless these fundamentals are to remain the comer stone of the Fraternity, the Institution must fall. Limited space makes it necessary to pass on to the Review of other Grand Jurisdictions. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother WALLACE R . CHEVES, who introduces his report
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by an extensive and interesting Foreword. I n this a particular reference is made to the Masonic great statesman, HENRY CLAY, and
the political aspect of the country a t t h a t time Immediately following the National Anti-Masonic Political party a t which time ANDREW JACKSON, P a s t Grand Master, was presiding as President of the United States. HENRY CLAY, himself, was Grand Master of
Masons in Kentucky. We regret that this reference cannot be made a part of this report. M.'. W.'. RALPH B. CHAPMAN, Grand Master, Sanford.
M.'. W.". J. S. B. MOYER, Grand Secretary, Jacksonville. LOUIS SILVERMAN, Correspondent, Mulberry.
Next Annual, Jacksonville, April 19, 1938.
GEORGIA—1936. Lodges, 524; members, 40,771; net loss, 965. Macon, October 27, 1936. M.'. W.'. ABIT NIX, Grand Master. R.". W.'. Brother P . T. MCCUTCHEN, our Grand Representative,
was present. We a r e pleased to quote the following from the splendid address of the Grand Master: The citizenship program was built around what was termed the three loyalties, to-wit; Loyalty to home and family, loyalty to state and nation, and loyalty to God. Programs were carried out in every section of the state, speakers appeared in lodge meetings, in open meetings, and those loyalties were constantly held before the craft, their fa,milies and friends. Masonry has ever stood as a bulwark against those forces which would tend to undermine and destroy the sanctity of the home, the patriotic support of state and nation, and the proper recognition of dependence upon and loyalty to a Supreme Being. At the beginning of our national life and throughout its development. Masonry and Masonic principles have played an important part in the true development of our country's greatness. A rededication of our time and our talents to the development of a proper sense of our responsibility with regard to these three loyalties has been the purpose of this administration. We can assure the craft that the program has met with a well merited success, and we heartily recommend its continuance as a definite feature of each succeeding administration.
The Committee on Jurisprudence w a s called to pass upon a number of rulings made by the Grand Master; some of which, however, did not entirely pass Inspection. Several proposals, however, were worthy of consideration. No Report on Correspondence. M.'. W.'. ROBERT MCMILLAN, Grand Master, Clarkesville. R.'. W.'. F R A N K F . BAKER, Grand Secretary, Macon.
Next Annual, Macon, October 26, 1937.
INDIANA—1937. Lodges, 555; members, 107,738; net loss, 2,559. Indianapolis, May 25, 1937. M.'. W.'. THOMAS J. WILSON,
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Grand Master. M.'. W.'. RUDOLPH H . HORST, our Grand Representative, was present. Several pages were required to record the Foreword b y the Grand Secretary. We note particularly the splendid address delivered by Brother SAMUEL B . PETTENGILL, P a s t Master, and the present Representative in Congress from t h e northern Indiana District. We take pleasure in quoting the following from his splendid remarks: There is not a line in the teaching of Free Masonry which does not make its individual member a better citizen. At the very threshold of Masonry one is reminded of his inescapable obligation to that Grand Master of the Universe who is the Author of life and of all opportunity for happiness. Certainly this is the very foundation stone of good citizenship. We rely too much upon government and not enough upon the quality of men and women who make up government. Too many expect to build good walls without good brick. It is a vain hope. No civilization can arise nor republic long endure except its individual members have that profound regard for what is right and just which comes from an acknowledgment of their relationship with Almighty God.
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In the second place Masonry teaches the individual brother to pull his own oar in the boat; to be industrious, temperate, frugal, self supporting, self reliant, so that neither he nor his family shall be a burden upon society. No nation can become prosperous unless its individual citizens prosper in their own personal affairs. Honey cannot be gathered unless the individual bee is diligent in its quest. Masonry views with a just reproach the drone in human society. We note from the Grand Master's address that they were called upon to record the passing of four of their Past Grand Mast e r s : M.". W.'. Brothers, HARRY YEO, F R A N K E D W I N GAVIN, ROSCOE
KiPER and JERE WEST. A likeness of all four of these distingruished Craftsmen, together with a splendid biographical sketch, is made a part of these Proceedings. There is no Report on Correspondence. M.'. W.". D. BURNS DOUGLASS, Grand Master, Fort Wayne. M.'. W.'. WILLIAM H . SWINTZ, Grand Secretary, Indianapolis. Next Annual, Indianapolis, May 24, 1938.
IOWA—1937. Lodges, 552;-members, 67,675; net loss, 1,381. Cedar Rapids, June 8, 1937. M.'. W.". TOM BENTLEY THROCKMORTON, Grand Master. The usual public exercises prior to the opening of Grand Lodge form the preliminaries to this Annual Communication. We find many matters of great interest, not only to the Brethren of Iowa, b u t to t h e Craft in general in the splendid address of Grand Master THROCKMORTON. However, we are obliged to quote only a few words which will be interesting to our readers: If we are to remain true to the trust of our Masonic compatriots who
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fought, bled and died that we and our children might inherit the blessings of freedom, liberty, and the right to pursue our daily lives untrammeled by the despot and the dictator let us, in the name of the Great Jehovah— the God of our Fathers—consider our duty as men and as Masons. Let us meet the emergency of the present hour squarely and unafraid, with hearts open to conviction, and with minds unprejudiced and unbiased to the facts as they are. Let me warn you not to heed the siren song of the Lorelei nor the ingratiating words of any man who first would seek favor with you and then destroy your personal liberties, for to heed these things will lead you into paths far divergent from the straight and narrow way along which the people of this nation have trod for 150 years, and which, in the end, you will find to be blind alleys from which no escape is possible except that which is instituted by force.
During the Communication a Memorial Service was conducted in which we find recorded many beautiful thoughts concerning the life and labors of Brethren who for many years past bore the heat and burden of the day; leaders we might term them because of their loyalty to the Ancient Landmarks and Charges of the F r a ternity, and which are the very foundation of the Masonic Institution. It was the good fortune of the writer to have had the personal acquaintance of all of the P a s t Grand Masters whose names are now listed among the Brethren who in the past have answered the final call of the Master. We regret that a portion of these addresses cannot be included in this Review. The usual Fraternal Review was prepared by Past Grand Master, ERNEST R. MOORE, whose report is a little longer than the ordinary Review as it consumes 252 pages. The more important subjects coming before the several Grand Lodges are made a p a r t of the Report, which, of course, includes a reference to our 1936 Proceedings. We are to be congratulated, as more than five pages of this splendid Report is devoted to Kansas. We regret that we •cannot return the compliment. The writer appreciates the kind personal reference, concerning his work as the writer of this Report in our Grand Jurisdiction. M.'. W.'. HARRY AUSTIN PALMER. Grand Master, Cedar Rapids. R.'. W.'. CHARLES C. HUNT, Grand Secretary, Cedar Rapids. P . ' . G.'. M.'. ERNEST R. MOORE, Correspondent, Cedar Rapids. Next Annual, Waterloo, June 14, 1938.
IRELAND—1936. From the Proceedings, we are unable to record the date and place of the Annual Communication of 1936. We note, however, t h a t it was held on St. John's Day. The Grand Master was not present at this Communication, therefore, the Deputy Grand Master was called upon to preside and address the Grand Lodge. His remarks were confined almost wholly to local matters, and, therefore, we have nothing to quote. The Report of the Grand Secretary contains a reference to the death of His Majesty King GEORGE V. Expressions of sympathy were extended to His Majesty King EDWARD VXn, to Her Majesty Queen MARY, and other members of the Royal Family.
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KENTUCKY—1936. Lodges, 529; members, 43,191; n e t loss, 998. Louisville, October 20, 1936. M.'. W.'. H U G H MOORE, Grand Master. A s this volume c o n t a i n s a list of the entire membership of the Grand Jurisdiction, w e n o t e that, w i t h t h e regular Proceedings, it t a k e s up 943 p a g e s . The Grand Master s u b m i t s a v e r y interesting address, a n d w e •take pleasure in quoting the f o l l o w i n g from the preface t h e r e t o : We are told that there are 80,000,000 out of 130,000,000 people In the United States, who are not members of any church. This Is food for serious thought. There is confusion in thinking and a rush of experiments seeking to promote prosperity and human happiness. It is a changing world, so different from a few years ago, and yet the fundamentals of Masonry—the Fatherhood of God, the Brotherhood of Man, the Golden Rule, the Moral Law are just as applicable to the solution of today's problems, as those of any period of history. The world needs, not only more Masons, but better Masons. Our best advertisement before the world Is the life of a just and upright Mason. A real Mason is dependable. His simple word is as good as his Bible oath and he does a little more than he promises. He is just as honest in his own room, in the dark, as he is in public. A real Mason does not want something for nothing, nor does he want pulls, tips, favors: He wants work and honest wages. He treats his fellowmen as he would have them treat him. A real Mason is loyal to his friends, and guards their reputation as his own. A real Mason honors a woman, any woman. He cannot hurt a woman physically or .morally. A real Mason minds his own business. He does not judge other people or speak unkindly of them. He always has excuses for others, never for himself. He is patient and charitable to them. To himself he is strict. A real Mason is glad to live and not afraid to die. He is a real man, the finest, best, noblest thing on all the green earth— unless it is a real woman. If you are a Mason such as this, my brethren, you will receive all the wages of Masonry. Not only will guidance be given to you as to your proper relation with each other, but into your heart will come the knowledge, yes, the assurance that—"If a man die he shall live again." If you can stand the test, you shall wear the crown. All the wages of Masonry will be yours. Count gain for work well done in what coin seems most valuable. To some the practical wages, of seeing and hearing the beautiful ceremonies, of the endless study of its symbols, of the consciousness that relief will be forthcoming if the need is bitter, no matter where his tired feet may roam, of knowing that, should misfortune come, the brethren will provide for their loved ones, of knowing that, whether at home or abroad, should he desire it, he will be followed to his last home by sorrowing brethren and laid to rest under the apron of the Craft and the Sprig of Acacia of immortal hope, are the important payments for a Mason's work. To others, the more intangible but none the less beloved opportunities to give, rather than t o . g e t , are the master's wages which count the most. If you are not receiving your master's wages, examine yourself and see where the fault may be. The Report of D o i n g s of Other Grand L o d g e s w a s prepared b y P a s t Grand Master, G. AiXJSON HOLLAND. Our own Proceedings for 1936 receive attention a t his hands. It w a s the pleasure of t h e
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writer of this Report t o have had the personal acquaintance of Brother HOLLAND for many years, and his parsing on July 12,1937, came as a shock, and a feeling that Kentucky had lost one of its most ardent, scholarly and well posted members. The writer desires to record here his sympathy a t the loss of this good Brother and Mason. M.'. W.'. I. B. Ross, Grand Master, Carlisle. M.'. W . ' . AL. E . ORTON, Grand Secretary, Louisville. Next Annual, Louisville, October 19, 1937.
LOUISIANA—1937. Lodges, 266; members, 20,947; net loss, 659. New Orleans, February 1, 1937. M.'. W.". ROBERT T . K E N N O N ,
Grand Master. We find no list of the Grand Representatives who were in attendance a t this Communication. We find t h a t the Grand Master rendered eighteen rulings during his administration, sixteen of which were approved by the Grand Lodge; one disapproved, and one upon which no action w a s taken. Under the head of "Masonic Funeral Service" the Grand Master states that there is no Grand Lodge law that prevents the use of any ceremony or wording, so long a s it conforms to the teachings of Masonry. He suggests that the Grand Lodge have prepared and made available to all lodges, an alternative and possibly more simple funeral service. The writer of this report has been a Masonic student for well towards sixty years, and it, therefore, goes without saying t h a t it would not be wise for him to express his views on a recommendation such as the above. No Report on Correspondence. M.'. W.'. ERCHIE T . HIGGINS, Grand Master, Gretna. R.". W.'.
D. PETER LAGUENS, JR., Grand
Secretary,
New
Orleans. W.'. RUDOLPH LATZKO, Correspondent, Shreveport.
Next Annual, New Orleans, February 7, 1938.
MAINE—1937. Lodges, 207; members, 36,832; net loss, 910. Portland, May 4, 1937. M.'. W.'. HENRY R . GILLIS, Grand Master. R.'. W.'. JOHN H. LANCASTER, our Grand Representative, was present. The Grand Lodge had the honor of receiving distinguished Craftsmen from the four quarters of the earth—Quebec, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts. In t h e preliminaries, we note t h a t t h e famous Rhode Island Bible, which has been in possibly fifty percent of the Grand Lodges of t h e United States, was on the altar a t this Communication of the Grand Lodge of
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Maine, and was rededicated by the Grand Chaplain, Brother A S H LEY A. S M I T H . This action, according to the records, w a s taken upon request of the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island. The introduction to t h e Grand Master's address was along the lines of t h a t which is carried in most Grand Jurisdictions—a few words of welcome a n d expression of appreciation for "the high honor conferred." The Grand Master, judging from the following few words, is not at all pessimistic concerning the loss in membership: While we have made a loss in membership this year I do not feel that •we have any particular cause to feel despondent, as this situation occurs in part through the unusual conditions existing In some of our cities and towns which have naturally reacted against the interests of the lodges. That our raisings have been more and our suspensions less than last year shows that the general trend Is in the right direction, and that we only need to continue our efforts to build up an Interested membership, through the admission only of the most select material, and through a comprehensive program of education, to eliminate our troubles relative to mem^ bershlp losses. Brother ASHLEY A. SMITH, Grand Chaplain, prepared the usual Report on Correspondence, which includes a nice Review of our 1936 Proceedings. M.'. W . ' . HENRY R . GILLIS, Grand Master, Portland.
R.'. W.'. CONVERS E. LEACH, Grand Secretary, Portland. Brother ASHLEY A. SMITH, Correspondent, Bangor. Next Annual, Portland, May 3, 1938.
MARYLAND—1936. Lodges, 122; members, 30,116; net loss, 490. This year's Proceedings is incased in gold and embellished with a fine picture of the Grand Officers, as well as interior views of their magnificent Masonic Temple. The writer h a s had the pleasure of attending several meetings in this beautiful structure, and therefore can appreciate these likenesses more than one who has not had the opportunity of seeing them in person. The Semi-Annual Communication was held in Baltimore, May 19, 1936. The Grand Lodge w a s called to order b y t h e Deputy Grand Master, after which the Grand Master, as usual, was formally received by the Grand Lodge. Brother JACOB ROHRBACH, our Grand Representative, was present. F r o m t h e Grand Master's address we take pleasure in quoting the following few words: I am fully cognizant of the fact that the mere conferring of degrees and trying to secure new members, does not at all times bespeak the most successful Lodge, yet it does show that the profane is interested in what that Lodge is doing. This brings to our minds the old saying, "A Lodge is judged by the acts of its individual members." This being true, the members should at all times keep this uppermost in their thoughts and actions. The following few words a r e taken from the Grand Master's closing r e m a r k s :
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Here, in Grand Lodge, we set in motion and give direction to the forces within the Craft to carry on the several agencies which have been dedicated to the administration of our several charities and helpful activities. In a great measure the fate of the Craft is here determined. • * « * * * We should all feel that we cannot shift the responsibility to the other fellow. We must realize that each and every one has in his keeping the honor of our Fraternity. The responsibility rests squarely upon our shoulders. If Masonry is good in the Lodge room, then why not take it out into the world? Let us take it with us in our daily walks of life, making its clear principles of tolerance and justice our watchword. No Report on Correspondence. M.'. W.'. HARRY B. WEIGHT, Grand Master, Preston. R.". W.'. HARRY C . MUELLER, Grand Secretary, Baltimore. Next Annual, Baltimore, November 16, .1937.
MASSACHUSETTS—1936. Lodges, 312; members, 106,850; net loss, 3,484. Quarterly Communication was held in Boston March 11, 1936. M.'. W.'. CLAUDE L . A L I E N , Grand Master. Our Grand Representative w a s not present. Under the head of "Pre-Application Information" the Grand Master had the following to s a y : Looking only at its superficial and external aspects, some may regard Freemasonry as merely a glorified social club. Some perhaps expect business advantage from it and think that all Masons are bound to use their goods or services. Others regard the Fraternity as a benefit organization; think that they are entitled as a matter of right to sick and death benefits, admission to the Home or Hospital in case of age or illness, full support of their widows or orphans, and even education for their children. They have heard a great deal about Masonic Charity, but have no idea of its scope and limitations. Such misunderstandings are very liable to lead to friction, disillusionment, and disappointment. I suspect that some of the losses in membership which we have sustained within recent years are traceable to such misunderstandings as I have mentioned. Some of our sister Grand Jurisdictions have prepared a statement to be placed in the hands of prospective petitioners intended to clear away these misunderstandings before their applications are acted upon, and make sure, so far as is possible, that the petitioner shall understand what Freemasonry is, what he may and may not expect to obtain frojn it, and what he will be expected to contribute to it. The petitioner is required to certify that he has read and understands the statement. We are in h e a r t y accord with the opinion of the Grand Master on this subject, and further, we believe there are many other opportunities for reform in our lodges along these lines. A careful scrutiny of applicants will sometimes save a lodge much trouble in the future. The Grand Master in closing the Stated Communication of December 28, 1936, extended his felicitations in the following w^ords:
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"I will at this time proceed to close the Grand Lodge, first by wishing you all a very happy and prosperous New Year. We will now join In singing one verse of America." M.'. W.'. CLAUDE L. ALLEN, Grand Master, Melrose. R.'. W . ' . FREDERICK W. HAMILTON, Grand Secretary, Boston.
MEXICO—1936. Lodges, 15; members, 759; net loss, 7. Monterrey, April 9, 1936. M.". W.'. WALTER S . TURNPAUGH,
Grand Master. Our Grand Representative w a s . not in attendance a t this Communication. The Grand Master did not believe that any one Brother should hold the office of Grand Representative for more than one jurisdiction a t one and the same time; therefore, he revised the entire list, which is made a part of his address. The Grand Master in the following words refers to the death of our faithful and zealous Brother, J O H N I. NEWELL: JOHN 1. NEWELL was to me a friend, a man and a mason. More than that I often sought his good counsel and advice, and I always found him eager and happy to be of assistance to me. He was in many respects an inspiration to me, one which kept me striving for the better things in our masonic life, and to him, I must herein acknowledge, belongs a large portion of the credit tor any achievements or accomplishments which I may have succeeded in attaining. The Grand Master pays a deserving tribute to the Grand Secretary, who, on account of ill health, h a s been confined to a hospital more or less during the past year. I n referring to this subject, among other things, he had the following to s a y : I must say his efforts and assistance has been invaluable to me. Brother BERGEB is endowed with a will power, a sort of super indomitable type of driving force which one is absolutely unable to gage or understand. And now I must express my appreciation of his labor so faithfully carried on, for so many thotfull and anticipating helps which he has been ever ready to give me thruout the year. The Report on Correspondence includes a review of our 1936 Proceedings. M.". W . ' . MAURICE H. KAYSER, Grand Master. R.'. W.'. FRED T . BERGER, Grand Secretary, City of Mexico. Next Annual, City of Mexico, March 25, 1937.
MINNESOTA—1937. Lodges, 307; members, 50,339; net loss, 1,222. Saint Paul, January 20, 1937. R.'. W.'. FRANK W . MATSON, Acting Grand Master. M.'. W.'. MONTREVILLE J. BROWN, our Grand Representative, was present. We first desire to note that a Special Communication of the
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Grand Lodge was held in St. Paul on October 29, 1936, for the purpose of laying to rest the remains of possibly the most outstanding and loved member in their jurisdiction, R.'. W.'. Brother JOHN FiSHEL, Grand Secretary. The writer desires to here record his feeling of sympathy, knowing full well that our dear Brother JOHN wUl be grreatly missed in the Grand Jurisdiction of Minnesota. "Peace to his ashes." From the address of the Acting Grand Master we note under the head of "Necrolog^y", that the scythe of time had cut the brittle thread of life and launched into eternity the Grand Master, Grand Secretary, and three Past Grand Masters of the Grand Jurisdiction of Minnesota. We doubt not that a sincere feeling of sadness was felt by every Brother in attendance at this Annual Communication. Referring to the death of these and other Brethren, the Acting Grand Master had the following to say: Of necessity brief, the foregoing constitute the mi^eposts of a life of effort and service beyond that of the average life; modest, where his attainments and position might well have made claims for preferment, he ever represented the best and finest type of Masonic character. To. the young Mason, he was an example of industry, with a wide range of knowledge always at the service of the seeker, a man with the courage to express and defend the Truth as he saw it. If words were necessary to express a creed that was exemplified in his daily walks of life, they might well be found in the following lines: "Let me be a little kinder, let me be a little blinder To the faults of those about me, let me praise a little more. Let me be, when I am weary, just a little bit more cheery. Let me serve a little better, those that I am striving for. Let me be a little braver, when temptation bids me waver; Let me strive a little harder to be all that I should be. Let me think more of my neighbor, a little less of me." The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother EDMUND A. MONTGOMERY, and we are grateful to him for a nice
review of our 1936 Proceedings. M.". W.'. FRANK W. MATSON, Grand Master, St. Paul. R.'. W.'. JOHN H. ANDERSON, Grand Secretary, St. Paul. P.'. G.'. M.'. EDMUND A. MONTGOMERY, Correspondent, Minne-
apolis. Next Annual, St. Paul, January 19, 1938.
MISSISSIPPIâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1937. Vicksburg, February 16, 1937. M.". W.'. G. W. HOLLOWAY, Grand Master. I find no list of Grand Representatives present. We quote the following from the preface to the Grand Master's address: The city of Vicksburg has not only furnished a large share of the historic events that have adorned the annals of Mississippi in matters pertaining to this commonwealth, but it has given to Masonry in the past
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some of our brightest lights, and most distinguished workmen of our secret Craft. No assemblage of men Tvhether ecclesiastical, civic, or fraternal, ever had greater cause to be proud of the principles for which they stood or the truths they promulgated than have we. If Masonry has any mission in this world it is to increase the happiness and to mitigate the sorrows of mankind, protect the weak and helpless, and to answer and relieve the widows moan and the orphans cry. Our unselfish devotion to duty and to the uplifting and betterment of mankind are sufficient to convince the skeptic of the goodness of our Institution. Is there a Mason here who has not made same one's life sweeter and happier by some token of friendship, some act of sympathy, or some word of encouragement, during the year just past? If you have, you have not only carried out the teaching of our noble order, but have added a stone to a monument that will stand as long as time shall last, your opportunities for doing good a r e abundant, your influence for good is what you make it. If a kindly deed is to be done, do it. If a friendly word is to be spoken, speak it, if a smile is to be given, give it, place the flower in the hand of your brother while he can reward you with a smile, do not wait until he is cold in death when he can not even smile or utter a single word. W e r e g r e t t h a t t h e statistical table does not furnish the actual m e m b e r s h i p , o r the n e t loss, o r n e t g a i n , a n d t h e r e f o r e t h e r e c o r d of m e m b e r s h i p c a m i o t be s h o w n i n t h i s r e p o r t . T h e g r e a t e r p o r t i o n of t h e P r o c e e d i n g s i s t a k e n u p w i t h a l i s t of t h e m e m b e r s h i p in t h e entire jurisdiction. 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 T O M Q. E L L I S . O u r 1936 P r o c e e d i n g s a r e b r i e f l y r e v i e w e d ; t h e m o s t o u t s t a n d i n g f e a t u r e , h o w e v e r , c o n c e r n s a d u s t s t o r m in t h e e x t r e m e w e s t e r n p a r t of our S t a t e , w h i c h w a s r e p o r t e d t o t h e G r a n d L o d g e b y G r a n d M a s t e r SOUDERS. M.'. W . ' . PERCY M . L E E , Grand Master, Forest. M.'. W . ' . EDWARD L . FAUCETTE, G r a n d Secretary, Meridian. Brother CHARLES H . MCCRAINE, JR., Correspondent, Houston. W e a r e unable t o find f r o m t h e s e P r o c e e d i n g s w h e r e t h e n e x t A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n will b e held.
MISSOURIâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1937. L o d g e s , 644; m e m b e r s , 89,601; n e t loss, 519. S t . L o u i s , S e p t e m b e r 28, 1937. M.". W . ' . GEORGE W . W A L K E R , G r a n d M a s t e r . T h e r e s e e m s t o b e n o l i s t of G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s present a t this Communication. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s i n t r o d u c t i o n t o h i s a d d r e s s is s o m e w h a t brief; h o w e v e r , we t a k e "pleasure in q u o t i n g t h e following few words: Seldom is anyone permitted to do all the things, in a given time, that he would like to do. The past year is no exception to this rule, however, we have done some things, and the record of the year is here presented for your consideration. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r l i s t s in a b o u t f o u r p a g e s of t h e P r o c e e d -
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ings the visitations made by him during t h e year. Some a r e Masonic, while others are not; some are outside of his own Grand Jurisdiction, whUe others are attending meetings celebrating some particular occasion. The Grand Master calls attention to the matter of intoxicating liquors, lotteries and gambling. A Special Committee w a s appointed to give these subjects due consideration. The Special Committee gave a full report of the policy of their Grand Lodge, all of which was intended to put a damper on any connection, either directly or indirectly with these three propositions. The address is very brief, and we must, therefore, pass on to other subjects. From a splendid oration delivered by Brother CHARLES H . MORTON, we take pleasure in quoting the following few words: Masonry to me is something more than brotherhood; it is something grander than relief or charity. Masonry, we are told, has three great objectives, "brotherhood, relief and truth." I am not here like Pilate of old to ask with a sneer, "What is t r u t h ? " I am a seeker after truth. Therefore I am a Mason, because I believe that Masonry has a great truth, some great lesson touching the real value of things, to teach. I want to be a Mason, for I still believe that this is the climax of Masonry, the essence of the craft, a philosophy of living, and I am here tonight to tell you that I think we ought to stress the great truths of Masonry, for one greater than I, the greatest of all spiritual Masons, has told us, "Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free."
The Report on Correspondence, or a Review of other P r o ceedings, was prepared by Past Grand Master, RAY V. DENSLOW, and we sincerely regret that space will not permit of quoting a t least a portion of his "Foreword". It is what we term a "historical gem", and it would be very enlightening to our membership, if we were permitted to reproduce it in its entirety. I t shows t h a t Brother DENSLOW devoted much time and effort to the various subjects presented by him, not only in the "Foreword", b u t throughout the report, which, of course, is again submitted in topical form. M.". W.". HAROiiD L. READER, Grand Master, Webster Groves. R.'. W.'. ARTHtnj MATHER, Grand Secretary, St. Louis. M.'. W.'. RAY V. DENSLOW, Correspondent, Trenton.
Next Annual, St. Louis, September 27, 1938.
MONTANAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1936. Lodges, 135; members, 18,078; net loss, 242. Butte, August 19, 1936. M.'. W.'. JOHN R. LLOYD, Grand Master. We regfret to note the absence of our Grand Representative a t this Commimication. A Special Communication was held in Helena on July 18, 1936, to lay the comer-stone of their new Grand Lodge Library, Museum and Office Building. We note that seven of the Grand Officers were not in attendance. Following the usual ceremonies, an ad-
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dress was delivered by M.'. W.'. Brother H. S. HEFNER, and those of us who are familiar with the ability of this distinguished craftsm a n realize that those in attendance on this occasion enjoyed one of t h e finest Masonic talks one could expect. The writer reg^rets t h a t space will not premit of us quoting it in its entirety. We must, therefore, be content with quoting only the following: Our order was bom in the twilight of time. The mysteries of the priestcraft of Egypt, the CoUegias of Rome, the groves and lyceums of the Philosophers of Athens, the secret teaching of the Essenes, the mystics of India, the Parsees, the Magi, the Brahmins and Buddhists, the Ancient Hebrews, Christianity, and many other great moral forces contributed to the laying of the cornerstone, foundation and structure of the edifice which we call Masonry of today. Her votaries have seen the rise and fall of nations; they participated in the Crusades; they saw the rise of the Reformation; they witnessed the gathering of the Barons of England at Runneymede and helped in obtaining of the Magna Charta, the great document which started onward Anglo-Saxon civil liberties; they participated in a fullest measure in the Declaration of Independence of the American colonies and in the birth of our nation; they were the leaders in the making of the Constitution of the United States and of every state in the Union, and in the creation of the wonderful doctrines of civil and religious freedom for humankind, and which have become fundamentals of American creed. Masonry teaches the highest and purest ideals of patriotism and is the implacable foe of all forms of tyranny; Masonry and tyranny cannot abide in the same place and the tyrant fears her ever-shining light and hides himself in darkness, and though for a time, at places where Masonry's votaries are few, tyranny may ostracize her, yet eventually the light of Masonry will triumph over the darkness. The Grand Master's address deals largely with local affairs, and, therefore, we have nothing to quote from this portion of the Proceedings. We observe, however, t h a t he refers to the orders of DeMolay and- Rainbow, commending both of them a s rendering great service. Not being a member of either organization, the writer is unable to express an opinion. He, however, is under the Impression that t h e one organization limits its membership to ladies only. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother H. S. HEPNEB, P a s t Grand Master, and we would here record our appreciation of his nice review of our 1936 Proceedings. M.'. W.'. JOHN KAIN, Grand Master, Helena. R.'. W . ' . LUTHER T . HAUBERG, Grand Secretary, Helena. M.'. W . ' . H . S. HEFNER, Correspondent.
Next Annual, Helena, August 18, 1937.
NEBRASKAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1937. Lodges, 292; members, 33,180; n e t loss, 637. Omaha, June 8, 1937. M.'. W.". CHANCELLOR A.
PHILLIPS,
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t e n d e d t h e G r a n d H o n o r s of M a s o n r y . A n u m b e r of d i s t i n g u i s h e d v i s i t o r s w e r e p r e s e n t , a m o n g t h e m w e n o t e t h e a t t e n d a n c e of o u r own Grand Master, Brother CHARLEY B . E R S K I N E , and P a s t Grand Master, J. FORREST AYRES.
A m o n g t h e i m p o r t a n t m a t t e r s w h i c h c a m e before t h e G r a n d L o d g e w a s t h a t of r e c e i v i n g a n d e x t e n d i n g t h e h o n o r s t o t h e i r Grand Secretary Emeritus, Brother FRANCIS E . W H I T E . We dare s a y t h a t t h i s visit w a s v e r y enjoyable t o B r o t h e r W H I T E , a n d w e t a k e t h e l i b e r t y of q u o t i n g s o m e of t h e r e m a r k s m a d e on t h i s occasion. T h e B r o t h e r i n t r o d u c i n g B r o t h e r W H I T E h a d t h e following to s a y : Brother WHITE, I am indeed glad that you have visited us again, during the year that was my pleasure and privilege to be Grand Master. I have known you practically all my life, and I have known you for a man of great integrity and a determination of purpose. I am not like Brother CAIN, however, I don't want to refer to your thrift, and compare you to the Scotch as he did. He said in those early days you so carefully watched the funds of this Grand Jurisdiction that they almost had to make a requisition for a lead pencil. Fortunate, indeed, for our Grand Lodge that such men were at the helm in its development in those days, making it possible under the continued leadership and watchfulness of those that followed you that we are in the position that we are today. T o t h i s B r o t h e r W H I T E r e s p o n d e d in a v e r y f i t t i n g m a n n e r , and from his r e m a r k s we quote the following: For myself and my family, may I add our heartfelt thanks for the messages of loving sympathy that came to us from many of the brethren, as we were passing through the troubled waters, when the Angel of Death touched our loved one, and she passed into the Great Beyond. It has been said that all of the philosophy in the world never made death other than death, and so we found it. Nevertheless, the tender and loving sympathy shown us did help us to bear our great loss. She sleeps in a little plot of ground far from the place of her birth, and hallowed is the place that holds all that was mortal of her. F r o m the Grand Master's address we notice a recommendat i o n t h a t it w o u l d be c h e a p e r for t h e G r a n d L o d g e t o lease a n a u t o m o b i l e for u s e of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r a n n u a l l y , t h a n t o p u r chase a car, which had been suggested the y e a r previous. The G r a n d M a s t e r u n d o u b t e d l y h a d a close eye t o b u s i n e s s . P r o m a splendid o r a t i o n d e l i v e r e d b y B r o t h e r E R N E S T B . PERRY, w e t a k e p l e a s u r e in q u o t i n g t h e f o l l o w i n g : Masonry is something more than mere decorative emblems which are placed on members when they enter the lodge and take them off when the lodge is closed. Masonry teaches ideals which the member must take with him when he leaves the lodge room and impress upon his community. The member is not only made a better citizen by his membership but he in turn must be a crusader to make other citizens better. No speed record ever Justified an Immoral act. Even poverty does not justify larceny. Masonry exists in order to permit men to climb higher up the scale o* being.
Another generation will come and it too will have great responsibilities, but let us reverently hope that each succeeding generation can point to our generation with pride and because of the example we set, also be
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true to its trust. In being true to our trust, we are doing something more than holding back the idealist who would change the course of this nation; we are helping each succeeding generation to be true to its trust in order that their constitutional liberties shall be maintained by our children and our children's children so long as civilization endures. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by P a s t Grand Master E D W I N D . CRITES. It is submitted in topical form, and, therefore, we a r e unable to refer to it in the usual manner. M.'. W . ' . WILLIAM A . ROBERTSON, Grand Master, Plattsmouth. M.'. W.'. LEWIS E . S M I T H , Grand Secretary, Omaha. Next Annual, Omaha, June 7, 1938.
NEW BRUNSWICK—1935. Lodges, 46; members, 5,521; net loss, 187. Saint John, August 22, 1935. M.'. W.'. G. PERCIVAL BURCHILL, Grand Master. We r e g r e t to note the absence of our Grand Representative a t this Communication. We quote the following few words from the preface t o the address of the Grand M a s t e r : We again meet under the shadow of depressed economic conditions with many of our fellow citizens still unable to find profitable employment and our industrial life far from normal. There are, however, unmistakable signs of improvement but the convalescent period, I am afraid, will be a tedious one and will require much patience and perseverance. Economics has played a great part in history in shaping and moulding the character of races and nations and these periods of stress and strain which call for the best that is in a man should strengthen and improve the race. On the other hand there is n o doubt that long periods of unchecked prosperity produce an artificial set of values in men's lives which sooner or later break down. Our forefathers in these Maritime Provinces, by indomitable courage and perseverance overcame obstacles, endured privations and produced a race of the stuff that has made leaders in fields of industry, science and learning all over the world. When we become impatient and disheartened let us "Look unto the rock from which we were hewn" and recalling the traditions of the past, may we too leave our marks behind us on the trail that the way may be clearer and the Goal surer for those who shall come after us. No Report on Correspondence. M.'. W.". G. PERCIVAL BURCHILL, Grand Master, South Nelson. R.'. W.'. J. T W I N I N G HARTT, Grand Secretary, Saint John. Next Annual, Saint John, August 27, 1936.
NEVADA—1937. Lodges, 26; members, 3,079; net gain, 46. Las Vegas, June 11, 1937. M.'. W.". T. T. FAIRCHILD, Grand Master. We regret to note the absence of our Grand Representative from this Communication. The following few words are taken from the preface to the Grand Master's address:
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Brethren: My labors the last few days have led to the conviction that the annual address is the penalty imposed upon the Grand Master for enjoying that honor, while the privilege is the opportunity to serve the most public-spirited, generous and loyal group of people to be found within our border and I can assure you that the privileges far outweigh the penalties.
The address is very short and reference only made to a few local matters, leaving nothing for the writer to quote. The writer notes with a feeling of sadness the death of their Grand Secretary, VIRGIL MUNROE HENDERSON, who passed a w a y on July 11, 1936. Brother HENDERSON was a P a s t Grand Master, and
comparatively a young man. . We quote the following few words from the address of their Grand Orator, Brother HOWARD E . BROWNE: While the history of Masonry was centered around organizations of operative craftsmen skilled as builders, stone-cutters, bricklayers, carpenters, jointers, upholsterers or tent-makers, painters and statuaries, the activities of the Masonic Fraternity, since the recognition of speculative Masonry, has not been confined solely to the workman's crafts, but has entered the field of governmental activities. According to numerous accounts, many rulers and Kings have been listed as Masons. Masonry in the United States was active prior to the .middle of the 18th century and has continued active ever since. St. John's Lodge of Philadelphia, of which Lodge BENJAMIN FRANKLIN was a member, was organized about 1730-1731. St. John's Lodge of Boston was chartered i n l 7 3 3 . Solomon's Lodge, No. 1 of Charleston, South Carolina, was chartered on October 28, 1736. The first meeting of the Lodge of Fredericksburg, Virginia, in which lodge GEORGE WASHINGTON was initiated, passed and raised, was held September 1, 1752, and was chartered on April 4, 1757. Masons, as individuals, played a very important part in the formation of the government of the United States. Most honored and respected of all Masons was that member of the lodge of Fredericksburg, Virginia, who saw military service in the French and Indian wars; who was Commanderin-Chief of the American Armies during the Revolutionary war, who was a deputy from Virginia to the Constitutional Convention and the presiding officer of that convention and who was the first President of these United States of America. There were 55 delegates registered at the Constitutional Convention. Of these 55, Masonic membership of 16 is an accepted fact: BALDWIN, BEDFORD, BLAIR, BREARLEY, DAVIS, DAYTON, ELLSWORTH, FRANKLIN, HAMILTON, LANSING, MARTIN, MCCLURG, PETERSON, RANDOLPH, SHERMAN and WASHINGTON.
Masonic membership is claimed for 14 others, namely: CARROLL, DICKINSON, BLOUNT, GERRY, HOUSTOUN, KINO, PIERCE, PINCKNEY, READ, WYTHE.
LANGDON, MCHENRY,
MADISON,
MORRIS,
Following the adoption of the United States Constitution, questions arose regarding its interpretation. Chief Justice MARSHALL, a Mason, is heralded as the greatest of all Chief Justices to have ever presided over the U. S. Supreme Court. His decisions and interpretations of that document, during the formative period of our history, has enabled that instrument to survive. Fourteen presidents of the United States, GEORGE WASHINGTON, THOMAS
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JEFFERSON, JAMES MADISON, JAMES MONROE, ANDREW JACKSON, JAMES K . POLK, JAMES BUCHANAN, ANDREW JOHNSON, JAMES A. GARFIELD, WILLIAM MCKINI^Y, THEODORE ROOSEVELT, WILLIAM H . TAFT, WARREN G. HARDING, and FRANKLIN
D. ROOSEVELT have been Masons. Numerous Justices, Judges, Senators and Congressmen are members of the craft. K a n s a s for 1936 is m a d e a p a r t of t h e r e v i e w of t h e P r o c e e d i n g s of o t h e r j u r i s d i c t i o n s b y t h e C o m m i t t e e o n C o r r e s p o n d e n c e . M.'.- W . ' . MERWYN H . BROWN, G r a n d M a s t e r , W i n n e m u c c a . M . ' . W . ' . EDWARD C. P E T E R S O N , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , C a r s o n City. N e x t A n n u a l , W i n n e m u c c a , J u n e 9, 1938.
NEW MEXICOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1937. L o d g e s , 56; m e m b e r s , 5,833; n e t g a i n , 3 1 . S a n t a F e , M a r c h 15, 1937. M.". W . ' . E D W A R D R . P A U L , G r a n d Master. W e t a k e p l e a s u r e in q u o t i n g t h e f o l l o w i n g u n d e r t h e s u b j e c t of " T a x e s o n L o d g e P r o p e r t y " f r o m t h e a d d r e s s of t h e G r a n d Master: It is deemed timely that attention be called to the constituent Lodges relative to t a x liability on that portion of Lodge property not used strictly for, or devoted to Lodge purposes. The Supreme Court of this State has, of comparatively recent date, ruled that revenue producing property of any Lodge in this State is liable for taxes on that portion producing the revenue. It will be understood that subletting of Lodge halls to other fraternal bodies would not be included in the foregoing, but Lodges owning property, renting the down-stairs portion for mercantile purposes, e t c , are subject to tax on that first-floor portion. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r u n d e r t h e s u b j e c t of t h e " L i q u o r Question", is v e r y p r o n o u n c e d , a n d in his opinion, t h e G r a n d L o d g e m u s t t a k e a definite s t a n d one w a y o r t h e o t h e r a s t o w h e t h e r L o d g e s h a v e t h e r i g h t t o indulge e i t h e r d i r e c t l y o r i n d i r e c t l y in t h e liquor p r a c tices. 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 r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t t h e i r Grand L o d g e recognize and exchange G r a n d Representatives with all G r a n d L o d g e s w i t h w h i c h t h e y a r e in f r a t e r n a l r e l a t i o n s . T h e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n w a s adopted, a n d h e r e a f t e r w e will h a v e a R e p r e s e n t a t i v e of o u r G r a n d Lodge n e a r t h e G r a n d L o d g e of N e w Mexico. W e q u o t e t h e following from t h e i r C o m m i t t e e on O b i t u a r i e s : The fiat of nature is inexorable. There is no appeal for relief from the great law which dooms us to dust. We flourish and fade as the flowers of the forest, and the flowers that bloom and wither in a day have no frailer hold upon life than the mightiest monarch that ever shook the earth with his footsteps. Generations of men will appear and disappear as the grass, and the multitude that throng the world today will disappear as the footprints on the shore. Men seldom think of the great event of death until the shadow falls across their own pathway, hiding from their eyes the faces of loved ones whose living smile was the sunlight of their existence. Death is the antag-
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onist of life, and the cold thought of the tomb is the skeleton of all feasts. We do not want to go through the valley of the shadow, although its dark passage may lead to Paradise; we do not want to lie down in the damp grave, even with princes for bedfellows. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother J O H N MILNE, and our Proceedings for 1936 received attention a t his hands. M.". W.'. RAYMOND E. A. DROLET, Grand Master, Farmington. R.'. W.'. ALPHEUS A . KEEN, Grand Secretary, Albuquerque. M.'. W . ' . JOHN M I L N E , Correspondent, Albuquerque. Next Annual, Albuquerque, October 18, 1937.
NEW YORK—1937. Lodges, 1,036; members, 269,096; net loss, 9,152. • The One Hundred and Fifty-sixth Annual Communication w a s held in Masonic Hall, City of New York, May 4, 1937. M.'. W.". JACOB C. KLINCK, Grand Master. Our Grand Representative w a s absent from this communication. We t a k e pleasure in quoting the following few words from the preface to the Grand Master's address, knowing full well they will be appreciated by our r e a d e r s : Time, in its swift and ceaseless flight, has completed another yearly cycle and once again has borne us to the Annual Communication of Grand Lodge—its one hundred and fifty-sixth.
The grim Reaper has not passed us by this year now gone. Sadly we are reminded that a year ago we met here with heavy hearts; our beloved Grand Master, the M.'. W.'. ROBERT ELLIOTT OWENS, could not be with us. He was lingering between life and death; but a slender thread bound him to this earthly sphere. It was the Will of God that he leave us for other and better fields of service. Do we all not know what it means to lose a friend? Words are inadequate to express that deep sense of loneliness after one, who has been a great factor in our life, a very part of it, in the flesh no longer shares our joys, our sorrows, our common responsibility. Brother OWENS was my friend; I leaned upon him; he trusted me; we understood each other. I have needed him sorely this past year and deeply have I missed his wise counsel while seeking to solve the problems which confront a Grand Master. Deeply was I touched by the beautiful simple memorial exercises in his honor conducted by the Brethren of his home community. Brother OWENS was wont to use a room in the Cortland Masonic Temple in which to attend to his office work as Grand Master. This room has been set aside and dedicated to his memory. A plaque commemorative of his occupancy of the room was unveiled, as was a portrait of him which now adorns his Lodge room. The services attending the dedication of the room and the unveiling of the portrait and plaque were inspiring. The plaque bears the inscription:
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TO THE MEMORY of ROBERT ELLIOTT OWENS Scholar, Churchman, Servant of the Craft GRAND MASTER O F MASONS In the STATE OF NEW YORK 1934 to 1936 THIS ROOM IS DEDICATED How true these words ring! ROBERT ELLIOTT OWENS was a prophet, beloved, respected and honored even in his own country. Brethren, there is comfort in the belief that death comes to us as a blessing. The portals of life here below close behind us, but at that very moment the portals of Heaven open wide to admit us to a far greater Life. To the one who is summoned. Death should be a joyful call to a new beginning of greater opportunity; our sympathy belongs to the beloved ones left behind. We cannot refrain from quoting the following from the Grand M a s t e r ' s address under the subject of "Observance of the Sabbath": We have noted with great satisfaction the discretion which has been shown during the past year by our Lodges and other Masonic groups in refraining on t h e Sabbath Day from practices and indulgences in the way of amusements not in keeping with Masonic traditions. Sunday is the day of rest, and as such it should be preserved and observed. "Rest" is a broad term; what is rest for one often it not rest for another, and the needs of all must be given consideration. The discrimination which is shown by our Lodges and our Brethren in matters of Sunday recreation is proof of the value we place on the "Seventh Day." The w r i t e r can only say in reply t o t h i s t h a t we hope the day is not far distant when all good Masons will respect the first day of t h e week, known a s the "Sabbath". Why not follow the teachings of our father and mother t o observe and keep holy this one d a y of the seven? The usual Report on Correspondence w a s again submitted by P a s t Grand Master, Brother S. NELSON SAWYER. The writer sincerely r e g r e t s that t h e space assigfned to him does not permit of quoting some portion of the report of this distinguished Craftsman. M.". W . ' . JACOB C. KLINCK, Grand Master, Brooklyn. M.'. W.'. CHARLES H . JOHNSON, Grand Secretary, New York. M.". W . ' . S. NELSON SAWYER, Correspondent, Palmyra.
NEW ZEALANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1936. Lodges, 302; members, 25,446; net loss, 18. Dunedin, November 25, 1936. M.'. W.'. JAMES J. ESSON, Grand Master. We note that our Grand Representative was not in attendance.
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In the opening exercises of the Grand Lodge mention is made of the death of His Majesty King GEORGE V. During the year, two of their Past Grand Masters answered the Final Call. The Grand Master pays a tribute to the membership of their jurisdiction in the following few words: Whilst the quality of our membership may be equalled in other jurisdictions, it is certainly not excelled in any, and the leaders are Freemasons of merit and intellectual worth, the best representatives of the professions and of all classes and conditions of men by whom honour and virtue are prized.
The Board of General Purposes called attention to the approaching Jubilee of their Grand Lodge which will occur in 1940, and the One Hundredth Anniversary of Freemasonry in New Zealand in 1942. The Board suggested proper arrangement be made for the entertainment of visitors at the functions in connection with these celebrations. No Report on Correspondence. M.'. W.'. JAMES J. ESSON, Grand Master, Wellington.
R.'. W.'. H. A. LAMB, Grand Secretary, Auckland.
NORTH CAROLINA—1937, Lodges, 350; members, 27,088; net loss, 360. Raleigh, April 20, 1937. M.". W.'. J. GILES HUDSON, Grand Master. Brother ZEBULON V. SNIPES, Representative of the Grand
Lodge of Kansas, was in attendance. The Grand Master in submitting his address had no hesitancy in expressing his choice of honors where such were offered him, judging from the following few words: Lust for office has always passed me by. Yet should the fates have ordained that I be given choice of all the positions within the gift of my fellow-countrymen the one you conferred would have been my prime selection.
He expressed his views in no uncertain terms on the subject of "Lotteries and Gambling Devices". The following few words a r e taken from this portion of his address: The cause of Masonry needs funds with which to carry on, but it does not need money raised by gambling, and when the day comes where it has to resort to such, we shall be at the end of our usefulness.
He recommends that a Masonic Museum be established for the preservation of Masonic relics, literature, books, etc. The suggestion is a good one, but unless it be placed in the hands of someone interested in such work, all efforts are of no avail. From the writer's own experience, it is not an easy matter to establish a Masonic Museum. We take the following from a splendid report on "Necrology", believing it will be interesting to our readers: "The Moving Finger writes, and, having writ, moves on * * • ".
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But the influence for good never dies; it is everlasting. HOMER, the great Greek poet, is dead, we say. It is true that his body has long since been interred, but his influence still lives. He inspired TENNYSON centuries later to write his illustrious Ulysses, and we feel as if he were a personal friend. BEETHOVEN is dead, but his Moonlight Sonata lives in our hearts. The Proceedings contain another splendid review by one of the most disting:ulshed and outstanding Masonic scholars in this country, Brother J. EDWARD ALLEN. His report is classified into three p a r t s ; one dealing with the lodges of the United States of America; another, Masonry in foreign countries, and the third, statistical tables. It is to be regretted that the one writing this report, because of limited space, is unable to quote a t least some portion of his Foreword to this splendid review. The review of our Proceedings for 1936 is given four pages of space in.this Report and for which we a r e very grateful. Judging from the following words. Brother ALLEN is not in sympathy with limiting our own report to fifty pages. The writer quotes this simply as a matter of information to our own readers, believing t h a t in due time more space will be accorded for our Kansas Review: Here is another Grand Lodge which in the pinch of financial stringency begins to clamp down on the Fraternal Correspondence. Of course the Reviewer is Past and Emeritus Grand Secretary ALBEET K. WILSON. First they tell him politely but none the less forcefully to keep within fifty pages; and then they equally as politely cut off his pay. Of course he has some pay left in his emeritus position; but none the less they cut off the pay of the Fraternal Correspondent. M.'. W.'. WATSON N. SHERROD, Grand Master, Enfield. M.'. W.". JOHN H. ANDERSON, Grand Secretary, Raleigh. Brother J. EDWARD A H E N , Correspondent, Warrenton. Next Annual, Raleigh, April 19, 1938.
NORTH DAKOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1937. Lodges, 126; members, 11,869; n e t loss, 261. Fargo, June 15, 1937. M.'. W.". WILLIAM H . HUTCHINSON,
Grand Master. We find no list of Grand Representatives present. An address was given by Brother REUBEN A. BEARD, sixty-five years a Mason, on t h e subject "Why is Freemasonry Worthwhile". We quote the following few words from his splendid address, which, no doubt, will appeal to our Brethren: The value of any work depends, not only upon the skill of the workman, but also upon the duality of the material w'ith which he works. The Zeus of Phidias would have had little value had it been cut in wax instead of marble. The primary work of Freemasonry is the building of manhood. The material with which we work is man, as God made him. Among other things, t h e Grand Master had the following t o say in submitting his annual address: We have endeavored to prepare a program that will not only bring you information, but will also bring you inspiration, and yet give you time to meet your brethren and enjoy the fruits of friendly, fraternal
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association. It is our hope that after this communication is closed, and we return to our usual vocations, that we may go with a better appreciation of our own possibilities, and a keener sensibility of our duties of leadership, and with a new resolution to be a greater force in the promotion of Masonry.
The Grand Lodge was called upon to pay their respects to the memory of their Past Grand Master, M.'. W.'. Brother JAMES MCDONALD, who had been a member of the Craft for fifty-six
years, and w a s ninety years of age a t the time of his, death. The Grand Master refers to their Grand Lodge Library, which, without doubt, is kept into action, as well, if not better than most other Masonic Libraries. Personally, we feel that so long as this Library is in charge of their Grand Secretary, Brother STOCKWELL,
it will remain an element of great importance to the Craft in t h a t jurisdiction. The usual Report on Correspondence was again prepared by P a s t Grand Master WALTER H . MURFIN, and we are grateful to
him for a nice review of our 1937 Proceedings. Referring to the limit placed on our own Report on Correspondence, Brother MUR-
FIN had the following kind words to offer: In spite of the space limit of fifty pages. Brother WILSON is able to cover the actual happenings very nicely, but we do miss his friendly comments. We discern an improvement this year and believe that when he gets used to the idea he will find it is possible to confine a review to approximately a page and still let some of his fine personality work itself in. M.'. W.'. CHARLES M . POLLOCK, Grand Master, F a r g o . M . " . W . ' . WALTER L . STOCKWELL, Grand Secretary, F a r g o . M.'. W.'. WALTER H . MURFIN, Correspondent, F a r g o .
Next Annual, Fargo, June 21, 1938.
NOVA SCOTIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1937. Lodges, 84; members, 8,756; net loss, 131. Amherst, June 9, 1937. M.'. W.". NORMAN T . AVARD, Grand Master. Brother J O H N G . MITCHELL, our Grand Representative, was
present. We quote the following few words from a splendid sermon delivered by R.'. W.'. Brother R. C. W H I T E , regretting t h a t we are
unable to quote more of this splendid address: From earliest times, or as Masons would say, from "time in memorial", the Architect or designer has used a "trestle-board". The earliest trestle boards were tables whose legs or supports were built in a trestle style, thus the name. They were usually made light and movable. In operative masonry the trestle board is of major importance. I t was on this that the genius of the ancient masters worked out designs of architecture that have reflected an unfading lustre on their skill and art. The trestle board was the cradle that nursed the infancy of such mighty structures as King SOLOMON'S Temple; that brought into being such modem monuments as that of the Cathedral of St. PAUL and Westminster Abbey of Old London. As in imaginations we see these structures
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taking shape and form, we see the trestle board designs as the guiding and directing spirit.
The Report on Correspondence was prepared by the Grand Secretary, Brother JAMES C . JONES. The review included a report of our 1936 P*roceedings. M.'. W . ' . NOEMAN T. AVARD, Grand Master, Amherst. R.". W.". JAMES CLARENCE JONES, Grand Secretary, and Corre-
spondent, Halifax.
OKLAHOMA—1937. Lodge, 435; members, 47,711; net loss, 347. Guthrie, F e b r u a r y 9, 1937. M.". W.". J O H N L . STUAKT, Grand
Master. We note that our Grand Representative was not in attendance. The Grand Master, other than expressing his appreciation of the high office held by him during the past year, and extending a welcome to the Brethren, had nothing special to offer in the preface of his address. Nine pages are devoted to the subject of "Necrologry." Other than that, he refers to local matters only, including one page dealing with the subject of the Order of the Eastern Star. The State Chairman of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association reports that the Brethren of Oklahoma thus far have contributed to the enterprise almost $36,000.00. Our Grand Master, M.'. W.'. Brother JAMES H . WENDORFF, and our Grand Secretary, M.'. W.'. Brother ELMER F . STRAIN,
were present a t this Communication. When called upon b y the Grand Master, our distinguished brethren made some very appropriate remarks. From the Report of the Committee on Necrology we are pleased to quote the following: Past Grand Master DROUOT has passed to his reward and his memory will be cherished for his splendid life and character. Wherever our honored brother labored as Man and Mason he left work entitling him to the respect, gratitude and honor of mankind. We are all familiar with his outstanding achievements in Masonry. We know we shall reap the golden grain from the priceless seeds scattered by his generous hand. We know that "life is a fragment, a moment between two eternities, influenced by all that has preceded, and to influence all that follows." And with their lives to guide us, their achievements to inspire us, their love and friendship to comfort us, we pay homage to these Brethren whose hand clasp is gone, whose cares are laid aside, but of whose loving memories neither time nor death can rob us. 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 a g a i n p r e p a r e d b y B r o t h e r THOMAS CHAUNCEY HUMPHRY. We note in Brother HUMPHRY'S
Foreword a statement t h a t this is his thirty-second Review—a remarkable record. Kansas for 1936 received attention a t his hands, and for which we a r e very grateful.
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M.'. W.'. DAVE H . WILSON, Grand Master, Muskogee. M.'. W.'. CLAUDE A. STURGEON, Grand Secretary, Guthrie. M.'. W.'. THOMAS CHAUNCEY HUMPHRY, Correspondent, Hugo.
Next Annual, McAlester, February 8, 1938.
OREGONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1937. Lodges, 172; members, 24,574; net loss, 437. Portland, June 16, 1937. M.". W.". R. FRANK PETERS, Grand
Master. Our Grand Representative was not present. The Grand Master in his address reports having been elected to life membership in his own Lodge. In mentioning this fact, he had the foUo^ving to s a y : On June 23, 1936, my own lodge, Tuality No. 6, tendered me a reception which was attended by a large group of Masons including sixteen Grand Lodge officers. At that time I was presented with a life membership. This life membership was a gift from the individual members of my lodge, and the secret was so well kept that I had no intimation of it until the time of its presentation. No Grand Master has ever had finer backing and more loyal support that I have had from the members of Tuality Lodge No. 6.
He had the pleasure of dedicating the Masonic Temple of Lents Lodge No. 156 of Portland. Two of their lodges were consolidated during the year. The Grand Master states that he has urged the lodges throughout the jurisdiction to secure speakers in order to create an interest in their membership. Under the head of "Masonry and Politics", among other things, the Grand Master had the following to say, w^hich we consider good common' sense: Masonry takes no part in politics. It is right that It should not. Neither should it permit discussions of political matters concerning which there can be an honest difference of opinion among Masons. Such discussions would only lead to dissention.
Like many others, he took up the question of liquor, concluding his r e m a r k s with the statement that "This is a problem which should have some intensive study." Brother OTTO C . HAGMEIER, Past Grand Master, prepared the
usual Report on Correspondence. In his "Foreword" we find the following interesting words, which are worthy of a careful reading: The preparation of a Review necessitates many hours of reading followed by a longer period of laborious writing. If these hours so spent shall bear fruit depends not on what I in the future may do, but to what use the Masters of the Constituent Lodges make of the Review. If, as the Master of your Lodge you are content in calling attention to the fact that the 1937 volume of Proceedings is on the Secretary's desk, my hours of work will have been in vain. On the other hand if you are cognizant of the fact that the brethren are interested in Masonic matters of an educational type you will read, or have read, the Review in your Lodge on meet-
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ing nights when degree work is not being done. It is only through such a program that the funds expended for writing and printing a Review become justified expenditure. We regret to note the absence of a review of our Proceedings in this splendid Report. M.". W . ' . CARL G. PATTERSON, Grand Master, Baker.
R.'. W.'. D. RUFUS CHENEY, Grand Secretary, Portland. M.'. W.'. OTTO C . HAGMEIER, Correspondent, Astoria.
Next Annual, Portland, June 15, 1938.
PANAMA—1937. There h a s been referred to this Committee a pamphlet designated in the Spanish language that it is the minutes of their First Annual held on April 8, 1937, in the City of P a n a m a in the Republic of P a n a m a . The Grand Master states t h a t he h a s appointed a Librarian for all the Masonic Bodies with which they are in fraternal relations; in other w^ords, we presume this means t h a t the Librarian is t o look after the reception, care and preservation of the Proceedings of other Grand Lodges, and whatever Masonic literature comes to their hands. From t h e Grand Master's address, it seems t h a t he was not present to deliver his address, and it was, therefore, presented by another Brother. The Grand Master, It seems, was on t h e ocean a t the time his address was prepared, and we take pleasure in quoting the following, which we believe will be interesting t o our readers: Here where I am, in the midst of the ocean, where the influx of passions does not reach and if they would reach It would be appeased by the rumor of the waves, or all evil would lose itself with the atmosphere of clearness of the sky, full of glittering clouds during the sun-shine and of miriads of stars like eyes of an invisible Deity shining during night time,—I commit myself for a long moment to meditation, and my thoughts wander to the things that are dearest to me: my family, that is, my intimate little home: my country, which makes up the national home and Freemasonry which is the universal home, the safe refuge where men shall arrive together one day in search of fraternal love, of education, of justice and equality. And I think that my beloved Panama, due to her situation in the pathway of the modem world, she is the point where the masonic doctrines could be spread with the highest amplitude, to make during future days the complete happiness of humanity. M.'. W.". ViCTORlANO ENDARA A, Grand Master. R.'. W . ' . TOM AS PAREDES, Grand Secretary.
PENNSYLVANIA—1936. Lodges, 567; members, 188,760; net loss, 5,972. Special Communication held in Philadelphia September 2, 1936. This Communication was held a t t h e Scottish Rite Temple. R.". W.'. HAROLD N. RUST, Grand Master. The occasion was that of holding their sesqui-centennial annl-
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versary of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. The Grand Master delivered a special address from which we take pleasure in quoting the following a s a matter of information to our Brethren concerning this special occasion: It might be well at this point to explain to the Brethren, those who do not entirely comprehend the matter, why the 200th Anniversary was held five years ago (in 1931), and succeeding that Anniversary, we celebrate the 150th Anniversary. The Anniversary of the first Freemasonry in Pennsylvania was held five years ago. After the Revolutionary War the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, working under authority of the Grand Lodge of England, saw fit, like the Colonies, to separate themselves from that authority, and establish an Independent Grand Lodge, under no authority, other than its own. It is, therefore, the 150th Anniversary of that Grand Lodge that we are celebrating today, but I will say this for Freemasonry, and it seems to me apropos of the spirit of Freemasonry, that Masonry stood firm during those seven years of struggle and desperate engagements, with arms and all .means of offense and defense that was required by the Colonies to establish their independence from England, but when the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania decided that it wished, on account of the independence of the Colonies, to be a free and operating unit of Freemasonry, it was merely an exchange of letters w^ith the Mother Grand Lodge of England that was necessary to bring from it their most cordial and good wishes for our prosperity and success. Freemasonry, as you know, is universal, I do not know of any better evidence of the spirit of Freemasonry that could be presented to those who are Masons, and to all those who are not Masons, than the manner in which this separation was performed and accomplished. . T h i s y e a r ' s P r o c e e d i n g s of t h e G r a n d L o d g e of P e n n s y l v a n i a is n o t only h i s t o r i c a l , b u t c o n t a i n s m a n y t h i n g s of g r e a t i n t e r e s t c o n c e r n i n g t h e e a r l y d a y s of t h a t G r a n d J u r i s d i c t i o n , a n d w e o n l y r e g r e t t h a t s p a c e will n o t p e r m i t of q u o t i n g m o r e . There is n o R e p o r t on Correspondence. R.'. W . ' . HAROLD N . R U S T , G r a n d M a s t e r , P h i l a d e l p h i a . R ; ' . W . ' . JOHN A . P E R R Y , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , P h i l a d e l p h i a . JESSE E . B . CUNNINGHAM, Correspondent, Philadelphia.
QUEBEC—1937. Lodges, 92; members, 14,111; net loss, 345. Montreal, F e b r u a r y 10, 1937. M.'. W.'. J . D. MCPADYEN, Grand Master. M.'. W.'. EDWARD A. EVANS, our Grand Representative
was present. We take pleasure in quoting t h e following from the preface t o the Grand Master's address: Another year has passed on. What has it meant to your life,—to mine? I trust that each brother here assembled has experienced, deep down in his heart, some degree of satisfaction because of some good faithfully attempted and it may be something worth while really achieved. Our membership may not have netted an increase, our income may even be depleted, but if the spirit of Friendship, Morality and Brotherly Love has been uppermost in our daily living our year has been a marked success. Signs there are that might lead us to hope that the past year has lifted us out of the "Seven Lean Years" into years of plenty. If so, we earnestly pray that our
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souls may be kept in the days of prosperity as In the days of adversity. For who would say those years of depression were not years of heart searching? Through those years we have been guarded and guided by that "All Seeing Bye" that pierces to the very recesses of our hearts. Today may we humbly, reverently and gratefully acknowledge that Guidance, and pledge anew our allegiance to the All Wise, All Powerful and Ever Loving God. U n d e r t h e s u b j e c t of " G u a r d i n g o u r P o r t a l s " h e h a d t h e following to say: I fear the depression period may have resulted in a natural-tendency to laxity regarding the worthiness of candidates for membership. Our Order, of course, is not enriched by undesirables. The regulations regarding this matter are very strict and should be rigidly observed. The two brothers who sponsor the application, the Committee on Investigation and the Worshipful Master have it in their hands to determine largely the future status of Masonry in this Province. Those whose names count upon our roll today whose moral standards are low have created a difficult problem for the guardians of the principles for which Masonry stands. They besmirch its good name, they weaken its influence, they are destroyers rather than builders. But who made us infallible judges in such conditions? The solution, if such we can call it, in the less glaring and questionable cases, may be simply the application of the principle of the "Great Teacher"—"Let the wheat and tares grow together unto the harvest". A r e v i e w of o u r P r o c e e d i n g s of 1936 is m a d e a p a r t of t h e R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e p r e p a r e d b y P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r EDWARD A . E V A N S . R e f e r r i n g t o t h e l i m i t a t i o n p l a c e d on t h e s p a c e a l l o t t e d f o r t h i s report, B r o t h e r E V A N S offered t h e following c o m ment : It is to be regretted that the space allotted for Brother WILSON'S reviews has been so limited as to prevent inclusion as In the past of his usual most interesting and fraternal comments. The w r i t e r appreciates the compliment; however, our Grand L o d g e feels justified in t a k i n g t h i s a c t i o n , b e l i e v i n g it will b e for t h e b e s t i n t e r e s t s of t h e C r a f t i n t h i s j u r i s d i c t i o n . M . ' . W . ' , -T. D. McFADYEN, G r a n d M a s t e r , S t a n s t e a d . M.". W . ' . W . W A L T E R W I L L I A M S O N , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , M o n t r e a l . N e x t A n n u a l , M o n t r e a l , F e b r u a r y 9, 1938.
RHODE ISLAND—1937. L o d g e s , 4 3 ; m e m b e r s , 16,662; n e t loss, 3 8 1 . T h e S e m i - a n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n w a s held a t P r o v i d e n c e , N o v e m b e r 16, 1936. R . ' . W . ' . B r o t h e r C H E S T E R M . A L D R I C H , D e p u t y G r a n d M a s t e r , presided. W e n o t e from t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s a d d r e s s t h a t he w a s u n a b l e t o b e p r e s e n t a t this C o m m u n i c a t i o n b e c a u s e of h i s a c c e p t a n c e of a n i n v i t a t i o n from t h e G r a n d L o d g e s of S w e d e n a n d S c o t l a n d t o b e p r e s e n t a n d p a r t i c i p a t e in t h e C o m m u n i c a t i o n s of t h e s e t w o Grand Lodges. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r m e n t i o n s t h e a p p r o p r i a t i o n of $300.00 m a d e
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by the Grand Lodge last year for cataloging their books in the Library. The One Hundred and Forty-Seventh Annual Communication w a s held in Providence, May 17, 1937. M.'. W.'. ALBERT KNIGHT, Grand Master. Under the heading of "Death" the Grand Master refers to the passing away of Brother CLARENCE AUGUSTUS BARBOUR, Grand Chaplain of their Grand Lodge. In concluding his remarks concerning this distinguished Brother, the Grand Master had the following to s a y : Thus again comes that oft repeated saying, "The Great Master o t the Universe removes the workers, but carries on the work." "We shall meet, but we shall miss him," for his words of wisdom and helpfulness and the sunshine of his presence. "Oh Death! Where is thy sting? Oh Grave! Where is thy Victory?" No report on Correspondence. . M.'. W.'. CHESTER M . ALDRICH, Grand Master, Providence. R.'. W.'. HAROLD L. McAusLAN, Grand Secretary^ Providence.
SASKATCHEWANâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1937, Lodges, 198; members, 12,690; net loss, 169. The Annual Communication was held in Moose Jaw, June 16, 1937. M.". W.'. J. W. ESTEY, Grand Master. Brother W. M. MARTIN, our Grand Representative, was present. We t a k e pleasure in quoting the following from the splendid address of the Grand Master: His Gracious Majesty King GEOROE VI, became King of Great Britain and Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the British Dominions beyond the Seas, Emperor of India, Defender of the Faith, on December 10th, 1936. We record with interest and delight that his Majesty received his first degree in Masonry in Navy Lodge No. 2612, London, England, on December 2nd, 1919. He received his further degrees and was Wor. Master of that lodge in 1921. His interest in Masonry caused him to affiliate with Bard of Avon Lodge No. 778. He was Grand Senior Warden of the United Grand Lodge of England in 1923 and Provincial Grand Master for Middlesex in 1924. He indicated his further interest by affiliating with Glamis Lodge No. 99, in Scotland. The Wor. Master of Glamis Lodge, at that time the village postmaster, enjoyed the honour of presenting the then Duke of York, and now His Majesty, with a Masonic apron. At the Bicentenary Celebration of the Grand Lodge of Scotland in November, 1936, he was Installed as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. Upon his accession to the Throne His Gracious Majesty followed the practice established by previous Sovereigns, resigned all active offices and assumed the position of Patron of the Grand Lodge of Scotland and of the various institutions under the United Grand Lodge of England. We pledge our loyal support to His Gracious Majesty King GEORGE VT. May the Great Architect of the Universe guide and direct him. Long may he reign as King and Defender of the Faith. God Save King GEORGE VT, God Bless Queen ELIZABETH!
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The Report on Correspondence was prepared by our Grand Representative, Brother W. M. MARTIN. Evidently our Proceedings did not reach his hands in time to be included in his Review. M.'. Wl". M. MUSK, Grand Master, Prince Albert. M.'. W.'. W. B. TATE, Grand Secretary, Regina. Next Annual, Prince Albert, June 15, 1938.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA—1937. Lodges, 155; members, 13,439; net loss, 189. Half-yearly Communication w a s held in Adelaide, October 21, 1936. R.'. W . ' . Brother W. R. BAYLY acting as Grand Master. We note the absence of our Grand Representative from this Communication. An address was delivered by V.'. W.'. Brother KiEK, and from his splendid remarks we t a k e pleasure in quoting the following: In the Deuteronomic Code a solemn curse was pronounced on the man who removed his neighbour's landmark (vide Deuteronomy 19-13 and 27-17). The practice was again condemned in the Book of Proverbs (22-28 and 23-10). The Book of JOB had a scathing denunciation of this form of wickedness (24-2). Even among the heathen the ancient landmarks were regarded as under the protection of Heaven. The Greeks had a god named LEUS HOKIOS, who watched the ancient landmarks, and avenged their violation. The Romans also had a god named TERMINUS, whose functions were similar. In modem usage t h e term landmark had cojne to mean a custom or moral principle handed down from the past and regarded as settled and established. Such landmarks were found in the realm of jurisprudence. The doctrine that an alleged offender was entitled to trial b y his peers was a landmark of British law, which dated back to the time of Magna Charta. The doctrine that no person should be deprived of his liberty without legal warrant dated back to the Petition of Right and the Habeas Corpus Act in the 17th century. The doctrine that a slave setting foot on British soil automatically became free dated from Lord MANSFIELD'S decision in SOMERSET'S case in 1774. In fact, our whole legal system was intensified to define and defend the ancient landmarks established by venerable usage. That was -why the poet spoke of "freedom broadening slowly down from precedent to precedent". 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 t h e s e v e r a l G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s of o t h e r G r a n d J u r i s d i c t i o n s . O u r P r o c e e d i n g s f o r 1935 a r e r e v i e w e d b y o u r G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e , B r o t h e r WILLIAM H . ESSEX. M.'. W.'.
JUSTICE J O H N MELLIS NAPIER, Grand Master, North
Terrace, Adelaide. R . ' . W . ' . R. O W E N F O X . G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , A d e l a i d e .
SOUTH CAROLINA—1937. Lodges, 286; members, 17,189; net gain, 133. Charleston, April 6, 1937. M.'. W.". JOSEPH E . HART, Grand
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Master. R.'. W.'. M. A. LANFORD, our Grand Representative, w a s present. The following- few words were taken from the preface to the Grand Master's address: A great day for our beloved fraternity is truly at hand. With faith in Its teachings and the things for which it stands, a faith in ourselves and our Brethren that we will not permit to be shaken and an ever-increasing faith in the Great God in whom we put our trust, there can be nothing ahead for our Grand Lodge but continued progress and an ever-Increasing influence for good In our glorious land and among our beloved people.
While but few words are quoted from the Grand Master's splendid address, yet we can safely suggest that our Brethren hearken to his words. One, if not the greatest Masonic scholar this country has ever produced, w a s Brother ALBERT GALLATIN MACKEY, and from the
following we assume that the jewel to which reference is made must be of a distinctive character; however, this is only guess work on our part. Be that as it may, it no doubt is a m a t t e r of much importance to the Brethren of South Carolina: It was my pleasure to present the first of the Jewels to our own good friend and worthy Masonic brother W. Brother WILLIAM G. MAZYCK. Brother MAZYCK as a young man and Mason knew personally ALBERT GAU-ATiN MACKEY. His service to the Craft during many years made him worthy to be the first to receive and I consider it a great privilege that I was the one who could show him this deserved honor.
We regret that space will not permit of quoting at least a portion of the proceedings of the Two Hundredth Anniversary of the first meeting of their Grand Lodge held on December 27, 1737. However, we quote the following statement made by either the Grand Master or the Grand Secretary, but in doing so we are inclined to believe that the date given as December 27, 1937, should have been 1737. If the writer is in error, he will gladly accept a n y correction necessary: While Masonry was introduced in South Carolina in 1735, the first meeting of the organization of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge was not held until December 27, 1937, when it opened in Charles Town. The first Provincial Grand Master of the Colony was JOHN HAMMEETON, ESQ., who received a deputation from the Earl of LOUDOUN, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of England. Brother HENRY COLLINS prepared the Report on F r a t e r n a l
Correspondence, in which our Proceedings for 1936 received attention a t his hands. M.". W . ' . WALTER F . GOING, Grand Master, Columbia. M.". W.'. O. F R A N K HART. Grand Secretary, Columbia. HENRY COLLINS, Correspondent, Latta.
Next Annual, Charleston, March 9, 1938.
SOUTH DAKOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1937. Lodges, 175; members, 15,495; net loss, 553. Aberdeen, June 8, 1937. M.'. W.'. SAMUEL G . MORTIMER, Grand
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Master. R.'. W.'. JAMES B . VAUGHN, our Grand Representative, was present. We take pleasure in quoting the following from the address of the Grand Master: The conditions in this jurisdiction the past year have not been conducive to any increase in membership, rather has it been a matter of doing the best we could to retain that which we had; to center our efforts on getting down to the essentials of true Masonry, and the exemplification of the tenets of our professions. I have endeavored to bring to such lodges as I was able to contact, the realization of our individual responsibility for the doing of some act of kindness to our needy brethren and their dependents and a realization of our responsibilities as good citizens in the welfare and support of our government. Some one has well said: "The present generation of Masons is in no wise responsible for the past, they may be largely responsible for the future, but the entire responsibility of the present rests with them." There must be an exact correspondence between our profession and our actions, otherwise we shall be found teaching that which is not supported by our deeds. It is not so much what a Mason professes as what he does that furnishes the standard of measurement applied by the world at large, and the living question which confronts us today is: What are the fruits of Freemasonry in the lives and conduct of those who profess it? The lives of men and Masons of other days have passed into history. We of the present day are making history which shall be read by those who come after us, and it should be our great concern to give such a character to that history as will bring credit to ourselves and reflect honor on the Order. No Report on Correspondence. M.'. W . ' . HERMAN F . CHAPMAN, Grand Master, Sioux Falls. R.'. W.'. WiLBERT D. SWAIN, Grand Secretary, Sioux Falls. Next Annual, Rapid City, June 14, 1938.
TASMANIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1937. Lodges, 33; members, 3,883; net gain, 48. Annual Communication held at Scottsdale, March 6, 1937. M.'. W.'. Brother His Excellency, Sir ERNEST CLARK, Grand Master. The Board of General Purposes reports having granted the Grand Secretary a vacation from March t o October in order that he might visit Great Britain and America. A very gracious thing to do for a very faithful and earnest Brother. The Grand Master in his address is pleased to report that their membership h a s had a small gain during the past half year. We sincerely t r u s t this same condition may spread to other Grand Jurisdictions which a r e not quite so fortimate. No Report on Correspondence. M.'. W.'. STANLEY DRYDEN, Grand Master.
R.'. W.". W. H. STRUTT, Grand Secretary, Hobart.
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TEXAS—1936. Lodges, 1,271; members, 95,163; net loss, 9,981. Special Commimication held in Houston, April 21, 1936. This Communication w a s held for the purpose of proceeding to the San Jacinto Battle Grounds to dedicate the Masonic monument erected by the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Texas on the foundation stone erected by the Masons of the Thirtieth Masonic District in Texas, commemorating the p a r t taken by our early Brethren in laying the comer-stone of the Republic of Texas. The following words, will in a measure, explain some of the interesting facts in connection with this ceremony: Today, on this glorious Centennial Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto, the Grand Lodge of Texas, Ancient, Free, and Accepted Masons, dedicates this "tribute to the fidelity of Pioneer Masons under whose outstanding leadership was laid the cornerstone of the Republic of Texas." This memorial, by its simplicity of design and strength In structure, truly symbolizes the life and character of these pioneers. Of Texas Pink Granite, from the quarries at Llano, this structure consists of a polished Foundation Stone, seven feet square and five feet high, upon a pedestal of three steps. A sub-base upon the Foundation Stone supports a fluted Ionic column of axed granite, with a capital upon which stands a heroic bronze statue of a buckskin clad soldier of the Texas Revolutionary period—this latter the work of Miss NELL WALKER, nationally famous sculptor, pupil and associate of LAREDO TAPT. The entire structure rises to a height of ninety feet. The bronze tablet, three leeL by five feet in dinicnsions, on the west side of the Fouiiuation Stone, states the date and other facts of this dedication; the bronze tablet of equal dimensions on the east side of the Foundation Stone contains the inscription and the names of forty-eight of the Pioneer Masons of the period, representing the leadership in all important activities and phases of life, of all creeds, and of each section of the Domain. Included In these names are those of STEPHEN F . AUSTIN, the Father of Texas; SAM HOUSTON, leader at San Jacinto, first President, Governor, first Senator, and presiding officer at opening of the first Grand Lodge of Texas; THOMAS J. RUSK, a leader at San Jacinto, and with HOUSTON, one of the first Senators; BRANCH T . ARCHER; EDWARD BURLESON; ANSON JONES,
fourth President and first Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Texas; WILLIAM B . TRAVIS, Commander at the Alamo; B E N MILAM, JAMES W . F A N -
NIN, slaughtered at Goliad; DAVID G. BURNET, President Ad Interim; DAVID CROCKETT; J O H N A. WHARTON, the "keenest blade at San Jacinto"; and
MiRABEAU B. LAMAR, the second President. The mere mention of these names, well known to fame, the slightest recollection of their worth, acclaimed by posterity, proclaims their unswerving fidelity to the principles of freedom; freedom of conscience, freedom of action, freedom of thought.
Therefore we dedicate this Memorial, as was the monument to the Alamo, "to the God of the Fearless and the Free," not only as a tribute to the past, but as a guide for the present, a chart for the future. With the pioneers, whose spirit and fidelity Is here perpetuated in bronze, we turn our faces toward the East, looking for the purer light. The Annual Communication was held in Waco December 2, 1936. M.". W . ' . W. MARCUS WEATHERRED, Grand Master. We are
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called upon to report the absence of our Grand Representative from this .Communication. This w a s the One Hundred and First Communication of the Grand Lodge of Texas. It had just reached its majority (21 years) when the Grand Lodge of Kansas was organized in 1857. The writer is reluctant to lay down the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Texas, as it contains so many beautiful thoughts, which would be greatly appreciated by our own readers. In conclusion, we refer to the splendid Report on Correspondence prepared by Past Grand Master, W. M. FLY. Our Proceedings for 1936 are made a part of his review, and he honors us with almost three pages of his Report. F o r his kindly reference to the writer, we a r e grateful. M.'. W.". GALLOWAY CALHOUN, Grand Master, Tyler. R.'. W.". WILLIAM B . PEARSON, Grand Secretary, Waco.
M.'. W.'. W. M. FLY, Correspondent, Gonzales. Next Annual, Waco, December 1, 1937.
UTAH—1937. Lodges, 26; members, 4,552; n e t loss, 28. Salt L a k e City, J a n u a r y 19, 1937. M.". W.'. CHRISTIAN HENRY FISCHER, Grand Master. M.'. W.'. ARTHUR C . WHERRY, our Grand
Representative, was present. Listed under the head of "Necrology" we find the name of one of the outstanding citizens of this country, Brother GEORGE H E N R Y D E E N , who, at the time of his death, w a s Secretary of W a r
in President ROOSEVELT'S cabinet. Brother DERN was a Past Grand Master of t h e Grand Lodge of Utah, took a n active interest in its affairs, and was respected by all who knew him. The funeral w a s attended by many of the best known citizens serving in various capacities under the administration of President ROOSEVELT. The pall-bearers a t his funeral consisted of the Secretary of Commerce, Acting Secretary of War, Acting Secretary of the Navy, Assistant Secretary of Labor, and Chief of Staff of the Army. His remains were laid t o rest with a beautiful Lodge service. The services prior to leaving for the cemetery were held in the Salt Lake Tabernacle, which has a seating capacity of 11,000. This building was taxed to its capacity. The most distinguished Brother to attend the funeral w a s the President of the United States, Brother F R A N K L I N DELANO ROOSEVELT.
The splendid Report on Correspondence in these Proceedings is the handiwork of P a s t Grand Master, SAM HENRY GOODWIN,
Grand Secretary. Kansas for 1936 is made a part of his Review. M.'. W.'. JOSEPH GRANVILLE TITLEY, Grand Master, Ogden. R.". W . ' . S A M HENRY GOODWIN, Greind Secretary and Corre-
spondent, Salt Lake City. Next Annual, Salt Lake City, September 26, 1938.
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VERMONTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1937. Lodges, 103; members, 17,071; net loss, 512. Burlington, June 9, 1937. M.'. W.'. WILLIAM J. BALLOU, Grand Master. We note the absence of our Grand Representative at t h i s Communication. In the preface of the Grand Master's address, we find the following interesting words, which we take pleasure in quoting for the benefit of our r e a d e r s : Our distinguished guests who are here bespeak by their presence, far more than words can convey, the length and breadth and height and depth of the fraternal spirit of this great brotherhood, a brotherhood which we hope and pray may be a mighty factor in bringing in the Kingdom of God on the earth, when the war drums shall roll no longer, when the battle flags shall be furled, when there shall be a Parliament of man, a federation of the world, and all over this earth men of all kindred, nations, races and tongues shall brothers be. But there is not time now to dream dreams and see visions, much as we love the inspiration that comes from such contemplations. The duty of the hour is to tell you what I have done or tried to do during the past year in the office to which you so graciously elected me.
****** Another matter that has long called for serious attention is the great accumulation of unpaid dues. Each Brother behind in his dues is a problem in itself to be handled by the Brothers in his Lodge. No one can give whether to ca.!! for payment for 0T>ly tb*? advance!:? made to Grand Lodffe. whether to expect full payment or part payment of all obligations, is not for me to say. But I do say that it is high time that there should be a complete settlement of some sort within the coming year. The slate should be wiped clean in some way, every account settled in some manner. This chaotic condition should not go on unceasingly. It is easier to pay a big bill than a bigger bill, and time is not lessening the size of these bills. The Brother who wants to keep his membership and the Brother we want to help should have in this situation some means of solution for the problem. I therefore call upon you to seek complete settlements in some way during the coming year; and when once settled, let the brother secretaries see to it that the Lodge does not again get into such a mess. I have known of men who said that they could not pay their dues but they had money for booze. I have known of .men who could find twelve dollars for other dues who did not think they had money for Blue Lodge dues which were much less. "Brethren, these things ought not so to b e , " and, the Lord helping us, let us see to it that they are not. The Report on Foreign Correspondence was prepared by P a s t Grand Master, ARCHIE S. HARRIMAN, and we regret t h a t space will not permit of quoting some of the more important subjects covered by him in his splendid report. Our Proceedings for 1936 are very graciously considered, and we are granted more than two pages of the Review. He compliments the writer by saying a t the close of this Review t h a t "the usual comments were in our mind the spicy dressing of his former reviews."
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CORRESPONDENCE—VIRGINIA.
February,
M.'. W . ' . WILLIAM J. BALLOU, Grand Master, Chester. M.'. W . ' . AECHIE S. HARRIMAN, Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Burlington. Next Annual, Burlington, June 15, 1938.
VICTORIA—1936. Lodges, 497; members, 49,684; net loss, 116. The Quarterly Communication was held in Melbourne, March 18, 1936. M.'. W.'. W. WARREN KERR, Grand Master. Brother RICHARD A . ROWE, our Grand Representative, was in attendance. Mention is made a t this Communication of the death of their late Sovereign, King GEORGE V, and likewise, a message of goodwill w a s transmitted to his Most Gi-acious Majesty King EDWARD
vrn. We take pleasure in quoting t h e following from the Gremd Master's address: This afternoon it -was my privilege to lay the foundation-stone of the first Masonic Hospital In Victoria. The discussions leading up to this afternoon's ceremony are well known to every Freemason, and I am glad that after nearly ten years of careful thought and consideration our Intermediate Hospital is now materialising. This ceremony marks a most important event in the history of our Victorian Order, and betokens the keen interest and sympathy taken in our less fortunate Brethren. I am convinced that on this foundation-stone w^ill be raised a superstructure perfect in all parts, honourable to the builders and highly satisfactory to those generous Brethren who make its completion possible. A brief Report on Correspondence w a s prepared by Brother WILLIAM STEWART, Grand Secretary. We regret to note the absence of a Review of our own Proceedings. However, we anticipate they were not received in time t o be included with the others.
VIRGIMA—1937. Lodges, 347; members, 39,551; net loss, 941. Richmond, February 9, 1937. M.'. W.'. LYNWOOD P. HARRELL,
Grand Master. M.'. W.". THOMAS W . HOOPER, OUT Grand Representative, was present. They were honored at this Communication by the presence of several distinguished Craftsmen. The Grand Secretary called attention to the portraits of the Grand Masters hanging on the walls of their Grand Lodge room. However, three of them contain no name, and therefore they cannot be definitely identified. This emphasizes the importance of placing something permanent on all pictures of this kind which will withstand the elements and time. We quote the following few words from the preface to the Grand Master's address: In the contemplation of past events and experiences there are certain
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signs of growth in Masonry that should bring satisfaction to us all. I refer in particular to the growing Masonic consciousness of our brethren and the fine Influence of the fraternal philosophy which it is diffusing into the public mind. Growth is not simply a matter of nimibers. It is strength of manhood, stability of purpose, and that growing quality of mind and spirit which enables men to accurately interpret the tenets of the fraternity in practical life. The Grand Master bestowed twenty-three veteran emblems, which we presume is in fact the same as our fifty year lapel gold buttons. Brother JAMES M . CLIFT submitted the usual Report on Correspondence, in which we find a nice review of our 1936 Proceedings. M.'. W.'. C. VERNON EDDY, Grand Master, Winchester.
R.'. W.'. JAMES M. CLIFT, Grand Secretary, Richmond.
WASHINGTONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1937. Lodges, 266; members, 40,459; net loss, 550. Tacoma, June 15, 1937. M.". W.'. RALPH E. TIEJE, Grand Master. R.'. W.'. WALTER J. THOMPSON, our Grand Representative was in attendance. From what is termed the "Message of Grand Master" we quote the following: From a group of four small Lodges in the southwest comer of Washington, we have grown to a family numbering two hundred and sixtyseven and stretching from Nome in the west to Ularkston in the east, from Fairbanks on the north to Vancouver on the south. We are the largest and most far-flung Grand Jurisdiction in these United States. But we have other distinctions than that of size. For in our little more than three quarters of a century of history, we have furnished to Masonry such a distinguished worker in its ranks as THOMAS M. REED, such a Masonic legalist as WILLIAM H. UPTON, and so fine a personality as ROYAL A. GOVE. The char-
acter of these and of the others, past and present, who have worked with them and followed in their footsteps, should be our inspiration and our guide as we approach the problems which are ours this June. The Grand Master reports having withdrawn his own appointment as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Panama, because he had received no letters patent or commission, and letters of inquiry remained unanswered. The appointment had been made almost seven years ago. Brother ARTHUR W. DAVIS prepared the Report on Correspondence, and we are grateful to him for a nice review of our 1937 Proceedings. We rather think we have the joke on Brother DAVIS, as he refers to our own Past Grand Master GEORGE O . POSTER, as Grand Master of Missouri, and our Past Grand Master OTTO R . SOUDERS as a Past Grand Master of Oklahoma. As the old sajdng goes, we will forgive him this time, but warn him not to repeat the offense. M.'. W.'. FRANK L . POOLE, Grand Master, Tacoma.
M.". W.'. HORACE W. TYLER, Grand Secretary, Tacoma. Brother ARTHUR W . DAVIS, Correspondent.
Next Annual, Walla Walla, June 21* 1938.
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VIBGINIA.
February.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA—1937. L o d g e s , 1 4 3 ; m e m b e r s , 9,549; n e t g a i n , 320. Q u a r t e r l y C o m m u n i c a t i o n h e l d i n K a l g o o r l i e , A u g u s t 27, 1936. M . ' . W . ' . J . S. B A T T Y E , G r a n d M a s t e r . F r o m t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s a d d r e s s w e t a k e p l e a s u r e in q u o t i n g t h e f o l l o w i n g t a k e n f r o m t h e s u b j e c t of " M a s o n r y in R e l a t i o n to the State": The terms family, church and State are commonly used and understood by us all, and we recognise in them the fundamental institutions upon which human society rests. They are indeed necessary to the existence of organised society, and are essentially parts of its structure, in the same way as the foundation and the roof are essential to a building. With the destruction of any or all of them, the great temple built by human endeavour would fall into ruin and a period of anarchy supplant the reign of law and order. They are the institutions which we acknowledge as having divine sanction. We are taught in the great light of Masonry that the home in the sense of the household was the crowning work of the Creation; that the church is of divine origin; and that civil authority is ordained of God. Side by side with these fundamental institutions, built into their very structure, and destined I think to endure with them so long as they shall last, is a fourth institution which has an organic and visible life, has its own distinct membership, its own controlling laws, and its own manifestations of human requirements. This fourth institution, which we call Freemasonry, differs from the others in that it is a voluntary organization. We are born into the home, and we become units in the State, without any act of our own, and to a great extent that is true of the form of religion that we embrace, but we enter Freemasonry of our own free will and accord, uninfluenced by any undue solicitation. There is not, or at any rate there should not be, any propaganda, either for the extension of Freemasonry or for the increase of its membership. The A n n u a l Communication w a s held in Perth, w i t h t h e s a m e officers p r e s e n t , on M a y 27, 1937. B r o t h e r SAMUEL C. SEINOR, o u r Grand Representative w a s present. 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 J A M E S W . E . A E C H D E A C O N . W e r e g r e t t o s a y t h a t w e find n o r e v i e w of o u r o w n P r o c e e d i n g s . M . ' . W.". J A M E S S . BATTYE, G r a n d M a s t e r .
R . ' . W.". A . E . J E N S E N , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , P e r t h .
WEST VIRGINIA—1936. L o d g e s , 1 6 5 ; m e m b e r s , 30,035; n e t loss, 663. C h a r l e s t o n , O c t o b e r 14, 1936. M.". W.". W I L S O N H . S . W H I T E ,
G r a n d M a s t e r . R.'. W . ' . PARE H . LORENTZ, o u r Grand Representative, w a s present. G r a n d M a s t e r W H I T E presented a n unusually i n t e r e s t i n g a d d r e s s , a n d w e tsike p l e a s u r e in q u o t i n g t h e f i r s t p a r a g r a p h of t h e p r e f a c e t h e r e t o : When McGuffey's old First Reader, which made an indelible Impress upon the memories and lives of my generation, reached the last page.
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it commented on the achievements the pupils had attained. It began by saying: "We have now come to the last lesson in the book. We can read all the lessons and spell all the words. We are now ready for a second reader." The Annual Communication of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge brings annually the Grand Master fresh from his labors among the Craft, with his year's experiences crowding thick upon him, leaving innumerable pleasant memories,- satisfying experiences, manifold courtesies and honors, and enduring friendships too numerous to recount; but in this Instance our memory recurs to the completion of our first reader many years ago. We have learned to read Freemasonry only in its first reader. We are now ready to begin only the second reader in the great field of knowledge contained within our Fraternity. My year of service to West Virginia Freemasonry has been one altogether delightful, albeit arduous, and carrying a double strain of responsibility. As the teacher is always compelled to learn more than the students in any process of learning, so your Grand Master has had the great delight of being privileged to receive more than he was able to give. Although during the year I have given unreservedly to this great Body which I have come to love supremely, yet it seemed inevitable that the joys of friendship and service brought to me returns far greater than my labor and efforts merited.
The
Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother
LEWIS N . TAVENNER, Past Grand Master, and we are sorry to note
the absence of a review of our own Grand Jurisdiction. No doubt, our Proceedings reached him too late to be a p a r t of his Report. M.'. W.'. SIMON P . RICHMOND, Grand Master, Charleston. R.'. W.'. GEORGE S . LAIDLEY, Grand Secretary, Charleston. M.". W.". L E W I S N . TAVENNER, Correspondent.
WISCONSIN—1937. Lodges, 312; members, 53,125; net loss, 1,311. Madison, June 8, 1937. M.'. W.'. KARL BRAASCH, Grand Mas-
ter. Our Grand Representative was not present. . In the preliminaries we note the honors were extended to Brother CHARLES W . NETHERWOOD, now ninety-four years of a g e ;
Brother OWEN HUGHES, eighty-nine years of age and Brother WILLIAM D . HUTCHINSON, ninety-one years of age. The latter had
attended Grand Lodge for thirty-eight consecutive years. Brother HUGHES has been a member for sixty-eight years, and Brother NETHERWOOD seventy-two years. This is almost an unbelievable
record, and one of which the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin should be extremely proud. The Grand Master recommended that t h e salary of the Grand Secretary be restored to $4,000.00 per annum. No action, however, seems to have been taken by the Grand Lodge. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother PRANK J E N K S , Past Grand Master. Our Proceedings for 1936 is
accorded three full pages of his splendid Review. M.'. W.'. MAXWELL JENKS, Grand Master, Abbotsford. M.'. W.'. WILLIAM F . WEILER, Grand Secretary, Milwaukee. M.'. W.'. F R A N K J E N K S , Correspondent, Madison.
Next Annual, Milwaukee, June 14, 1938.
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February,
WYOMINGâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1937. Lodges, 48; members, 7,758; net loss, 48. Sixty-third Annual Communication w a s held in Cheyeime, . August 23, 1937. M.". W.'. HENRY G. WATSON, Grand Master. The Grand Master in submitting his annual address states t h a t while t h e Secretary's report shows a loss in membership, it is much less than in t h e past, and he feels confident that they will soon overcome, these conditions. The Grand Master had the following to say under the head of "Visitations": I regret that I am obliged to report I have been able to make visits to but a few of the lodges this year. A combination of circumstances again and again interfered with plans to make visits to the Individual lodges. However, by taking advantage of the meetings of the various Masonic clubs I was able to meet with the brethren of half of the lodges. A change In the time for holding the Big Horn Basin Masters Club meeting made it impossible to visit a number of the lodges as I could not get away twice in so short a time. We do not quite imderstand what connection Masonic clubs have with lodges so far as official visits of the M.'. W . ' . Grand Master is concerned. Under the head of "Masonic Clubs" the Grand Master states that they have been a wonderful help in developing interest among the Brethren. He infers that they are valuable in the matter of perfecting the Brethren in ritualistic work. The writer is, no doubt, somewhat old fashioned in Masonic affairs, having been a member for considerably more than a half century, and for t h a t reason cannot understand why It is necessary to organize a Masonic Club in order to become well qualified in the Ritual. This same proposition might go a little further and include the Ancient Landmarks and Charges. The Report on Correspondence w a s again prepared by their Grand Secretary, Brother .JOSEPH M. LOWNDES, and our Proceedings for 1937 are made a part of his Review. Brother LOWNDES certainly possesses the ability of selecting from various Proceedings only those portions which, without doubt, will appeal to the readers, and particularly to the Brother, who is what we term "a Masonic student". I sincerely hope he m a y be spared to the Craft of Wyoming for many years to come. M.". W.". WARNER B . JONES, Grand Master, Wheatland.
R.'. W.". JOSEPH M. LOWNDES, Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Casper. Next Annual, Rawlins, August 22, 1938.
INDEX. Address of Grand Master
227
Biographical Sketch of M.'. W.'. CHARLEY B . ERSKINE
363
Committee Reports: Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D Correspondence Credentials Finance Jurisprudence Necrology . Reports of Grand Officers Trials and Punishments Committees Appointed
304 307 207 308 310 283 282 303 315
District Deputy Grand Masters...:
319
Grand Officers for 1938 Grand Officers Since Organization v^r'aiiCi f^epr856ii4,ai<ivCo c Near Kansas Near Other Grand Jurisdictions... Grand Secretaries of Other Grand Lodges Honor Roll, Fifty Year Members
204,313 349 361 359 357 266
Lodges: Alphabetical, by Towns Defunct Districts Numerical Arrangement Memorials
332 352 316 323 322,367
Oration
288
Past Grand Masters' Association
321
Reports: Grand Secretary Grand Treasurer Secretary Masonic Home Board Reviews of Other Grand Jurisdictions
251 248 274 390
Special Communications of Grand Lodge
270.
PROCEEDINGS O F THE
M/.W.-.GRAND LODGE OF
ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF
KANSAS. Organized March 17, 1856.
EIGHTY-THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION,
HELD IN THE CITY OF WICHITA, KANSAS, February 15 and 16, A. D. 1939, A. L. 5939.
VOLUME XXIV, PART 3. M.'.W.'. CLAUD F . YOUNG, Grand Master, Fort Scott. M.'.W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN, Grand Secretary, Topeka.
1939.
HENRY S. BUZICK, JR., GRA N D MA STER ,
F e brua r y 17, 1938, t o Februa ry 16, 1939.
GRAND OFFICERS FOR 1939. M.'.W.'. R.'. W.'. R.'.W.'. R.'.W.'. M.'.W.'.
CLAXJD F . YOUNG Grand Master ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND....Deputi/ Grand Master RoscOE E. PETERSON Grand Senior Warden CLINE C . CURTISS .Grand Junior Warden B E N S . PAULEN Grand Treasurer
Fort Scott. Kansas City. iiamed. Colby. Fredonia.
M.'.W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN
Grand Secretary
Topeka.
R . ' . W . ' . ALBERT K . WILSON
Grand Secretary
Emeritus.Topeka..
Bro. RICHARD O . PENICK
Grand Chaplain
Independence.
W.'. CHARLES S. McGiNNESS.....Gfrond Senior Deacon W.'. ROLLIE M. EADS Grand Junior Deacon
Cherryvale. Kansas City.
W.'. GEORGE W . CASSELL
.Grand Marshal
J ' o r t Scott.
W.'. J O H N B . RULE
Grand Senior Steward
Atchison.
W.'. NELSON HAMILL
Grand Junior Steward
Bluff City.
W.'. CHARLES M . ULSH W.'. L A U R E N DALE RIGG
a,s Grand Pursuivant Grand Tyler
Wichita. Leon.
PLACE OF MEETINGâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1940. The Eighty-fourth Annual Communication of The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas will be held in the city of Topeka, Kansas, beginning at 9:00 o'clock A . M . on Wednesday, the 21st, and concluding on Thursday, the 22nd day of February, A. D. 1940, A. L. 5940.
THE GRIT, WICHITA
PROCEEDINGS OP THE
M.-. W.-. GRAND LODGE —OF— A. P. & A. M. OF KANSAS.
EIGHTY-THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
WICHITA, KANSAS,
February 15, 1939.
The M.". W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas assembled in Annual Communication in the Scottish Rite Temple in the City of Wichita, Kansas, Wednesday, the 15th day of February, A. D. 1939, A. L. 5939, at 9:00 o'clock A. M. GRAND OFFICERS PRESENT. M.'.W.'. HENRY S . BUZICK, J R Grand Master Sylvan Grove. R.'.W.'. CLAUD P . YOUNG Deputy Grand Master Port Scott. .Kansas City. R.' .W. . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND. Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Lamed. R.- . W . . ROSCOE E. PETERSON Grand Treasurer Predonia. M. •.w. . B E N S . PAULEN Grand Secretary Topeka. M. • . w . . ELMER P . STRAIN Grand Secretary Emeritus..ToTpeWa.. R.' .W. . ALBERT K. WILSON Bro. ALBERT NOAH SMITH W.'. CLINE C . CURTISS
W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'.
Grand Chaplain Grand Senior Deacon
Salina. Colby.
LEON. GiSH Grand Junior Deacon! lola. THEODORE P . PERRY Grand Marshal Coffeyville. LAURENCE O. STANLEY...Grand Sword Bearer .Wallace. ROBERT H. MONTGOMERYOS Grand Senior Steward...Oswego.
W.'. ALBERT J. CLYDESDALE...Grand Junior Steward
Lenora.
W.'. CHARLES M. ULSH
OS Grand Pursuivant
Wichita.
W.'. LAUREN DALE RIGG
Grand Tyler
Leon.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
â&#x20AC;¢ February,
OPENING. 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 prayer by Brother ALBERT NOAH SMITH, Grand Chaplain. The M.'. W.'. Grand Master extended an invitation to all Master Masons in good standing to visit the Annual Communication. Caswell Consistory of Kansas City and the Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star presented their good will in baskets of beautiful flowers. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
Grand Representatives present were introduced and a fraternal welcome was extended by R.'. W.'. CLAUD F . YOUNG.
M.'. W.". JAY B . KIRK responded on behalf of the distinguished brethren. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.
Representatives of other Grand Jurisdictions were announced and M.'. W.'. CHARLES N . FOWLER introduced M.'. 111.'. FRANK D . BURNS, Grand Master of the Grand Council of Colorado and the personal representative of the M.'. W.'. Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Colorado. M.'. W.'. GEORGE O. FOSTER presented R.'. W.'. W I L J. BRECKENRIDGE, Deputy Grand Master of Nebraska. LIAM
M.'. W.'. JAMES A. CASSLER introduced W.'. CHARLES . W. HEIDEMANN, our Grand Representative near the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin. The Grand Master extended a fraternal welcome and appropriate courtesies.
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
W.'. HARRY V. KNAPP, chairman, submitted the following report which, on motion, was adopted: To The M.'. W.\ Grand Lodge of A. F. c6 A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Credentials reports the following members and representatives present and entitled to seats in this Grand Lodge:
GRAND OFFICERS.
M.'.W.'. HENRY S . BUZICK, J R
Grand Master.
R ! ' . W . ' . CLAUD F . Y O U N G
Deputy Grand Master.
R.'.W.". R.'.W.". M.'.W.'. M.'.W.'. R.'.W.'.
Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand
ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND RoscoE E. PETERSON B E N S. PAULEN ELMER F . STRAIN ALBERT K . WILSON
Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary. Secretary Emeritus.
Bro. ALBERT NOAH SMITH
Grand Chaplain.
W.'. CLINE C . CURTISS W.'. LEO N . GISH
Grand Senior Deacon. Grand Junior Deacon.
W.'. THEODORE P . PERRY
W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'.
LAURENCE O . STANLEY ROBERT H . MONTGOMERY ALBERT J. CLYDESDALE CHARLES M. ULSH
.
Grand Marshal.
Grand as Grand Grand as Grand
W.'. LAUREN DALE RIGG
Sword Bearer. Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Pursuivant.
Grand Tyler.
SUB-OFFICERS.
Bro. W.'. Bro. Bro.
ARTHUR F . MCCARTY KENNETH N . POMEROY LEON L. COUSLAND JOSEPH L . KIRK
W.'. HARVEY O . DAVIS W.'. STANFORD M. SMART
Grand Orafor. Assistant Grand Secretary. Ofeicial Stenographer. Assistant Grand Tyler. Lecturer. .liccturer.
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PROCEEDINGS
February,
OF THE
PAST GRAND MASTERS.
Year of Service.
Year of Service. ALEXANDER A. SHARP I9li WM. E A S T O N H U T C H I S O N . . . . 1 9 1 2 WILLIAM L . BURDICK 1915 B E N S. PAULEN.; 1921 RICHARD E . BIRD 1923 ELMER F . STRAIN 1924 CHARLES A . LOUCKS 1925
JOHN W . N E I L S O N CHARLES N . FOWLER
1926 1927
FERRIS M . HILL GEORGE F . BEEZLEY JAY B . KIRK J. F O R R E S T AYRES GEORGE O . FOSTER J A M E S A . CASSLER OTTO R . SOUDERS JAMES H . WENDORPF CHARLEY B . ERSKINE
1928 1929 1930 1931 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937
DISTRICT D E P U T Y G R A N D M A S T E R S .
District
i 2 3
D . CLARKE KELLY.,
4
RALPH V . HOPKINS ALTON E . KILLION JOHN E . ELLISS, JR D i o D. D A I L Y RALPH A. PATTERSON WALTER A . HOY; JAMES W . PLUMMER
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
HAROLD F . S M I T H
15
HARVEY G . LOWRANCE 16 CLARENCE E . KALLENBERGER.18 R A L P H J. KENNEDY 24 DONALD H . SWEZEY 26 RALPH H . SHARP 28 HARRY D . BURNETT 29 J O H N W . KUCHERA 30 LLOYD H . R U P P E N T H A L 33 CHARLES M . ULSH 36 WILBUR C . MARKLEY 37 IRA E . SEWELL 39 F R E D M. THOMPSON 40
A . LEWIS O S W A L D
District
No.
R O Y M. G R E E N KEEVER E . WHARTON ASA T. HOGE
41
PAUL R . WUNSCH CLARENCE E . JONES CLARK A . BAIRD GEORGE M . BYAL J A M B S H . CARTER EMANUEL KRUG J O H N J. STUBBS E . LEE K E M P E R JOHN F . HOWARD JOE B . KUSKA LEONARD C . U H L , J R HARRY E . CROSSWHITE ELLIS T . BARKER JAMES MCWILLIAMS HALE B . BLAIR HENRY M . HIGHLAND ARTHUR H . AVIS ALFRED H . H I E S T E R M A N ENOCH A . LEWIS W I L L I A M G . COOPER LESLIE R . BURDICK HENRY H . BURNS JOHN R . CUMMINGS JAMES H . TRICE RODNEY E . ROSE
No. 42 43 44 47 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 60 63 65 66 68 70 71 73 74 75 76
GRAND R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S . W.'. L E O N . GISH.
Alberta Arizona Arkansas British Columbia.. California
M . ' . W.". W M . E A S T O N HUTCHISON.
Canada
M . \ w . ' . GEORGE o . F O S T E R .
W.'.ELLIS F I N K . W . ' . HARVEY G . LOWRANCE. W.'. J O H N A . HETZEL.
1938-39.
GRAND
Columbia Colorado Costa Rica Cuba Delaware D i s t r i c t of C o l u m b i a Ecuador England Florida Georgia Guatemala....' Honduras Idaho Illinois Indiana Ireland Kentucky Maine..: Manitoba Maryland Massachusetts Mexico ( Y o r k G . ' . L . ' . ) Michigan Minnesota Missouri Montana Nevada New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey N e w South Wales New York North Carolina North Dakota Oregon Philippine Islands P u e r t o Rico Quebec Queensland Rhode Island Saskatchewan Scotland South Australia South Carolina South Dakota Tasmania
LODGE
â&#x20AC;¢.
OF
KANSAS.
445
W . '. ELLSWORTH B . SEWELL, J R . W . '. L A U R E N DALE RIGG. W." . C L A R E N C E E . B I R C H . W . '. R O Y H . CLOSSEN. W . '. ELMER S. NANCE. M . ' . W . ' . FERRIS M. H I L L . M.'. W.'. JAY B . KIRK. R / . W . ' . ALBERT K. W I L S O N . M.'.W.' . RiCHAKD E . B I R D . W . ' . CLICK FOCKELE. W . ' . GEORGE A . B L A K E S L E E . W . '. F R A N K D . SPERRY. W . ' . TOM S T A U T H . M.". W . ' . C H A R L E S N . F O W L E R . M . ' . W." . E L M E R F . S T R A I N . M.\ W . ' . H E N R Y S . B U Z I C K . J R . . W . ' . ROBERT H . MONTGOMERY. M.". W . ' . C H A R L E Y B . E R S K I N E . W . ' . B . HAROLD GROFF. ...R.". W." . A R T H U R H . S T R I C K L A N D . M.'. W . ' . WILLIAM L. BimDICK. R.". W . ' . ALBERT K. W I L S O N . M . ' . W . ' . J. F O R R E S T A Y R E S . W . '. K E N N E T H N . POMEROY. W . '. DOUGLAS A . MEREDITH. R . ' . W . ' . RoscoE E . P E T E R S O N . W.V. F R A N K M . Y E O M A N . W . ' .. H A R R Y E . P E A C H . M . ' . W . ' . J A M E S A. CASSLER. W.'. GUY W . BROWN. W . '. E. G L E N N ROBISON. M . ' . W." GEORGE F . B E E Z L E Y . W . . R. N E L S O N L O N G . W.'. BRUCE GRIFFITH. W.'. WALTER A . HOY. W . ' . ROY G. S H E A R E R . W . ' . L E W I S M . SCHRADER. W . ' . HARRY D . E V A N S . R . ' . W . ' . CLINE C . CURTISS. W.". FRED N . R A Y M O N D . W . ' . J A M E S H . TRICE. W . ' . HARVEY O . DAVIS. W.'. RICHARD W . EVANS. M.'. W . ' . O T T O R . SOITOERS. M.". W.".C H A R L E S A . L O U C K S . M.'. W.'. B E N S. PAULEN.
446
February.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Washington West Virginia Wisconsin
W.'. PERRY E . MILLER.
R . . W.'. CLAUD F . YOUNG. W.'. H A Y N E A . DERMID. W.'. JOSEPH E . MCMULLEN. W.". S T A N F O R D M . S M A R T .
M.' . W.'. J O H N W . NEILSON. M . ' . W . ' . JAMES H . WENDORFF. PAST MASTEaSS.
FRED
2
FRANK
JESSE A . HALL ROLLIE M . EADS RICHARD R. FLECK
T. NYE
No.
2 3 3
ELLSWORTH B . SEWELL, jR.
51
HUGH B . M C G R A T H
51
HARRY RALPH
3 3
YORK S. MOURNING
AUGUSTUS W . S E N G
5
GEORGE A . BLAKESLEE ARTHUR E . HUDDLESTON.. WILLIAM H . QUAKENBUSH
5 6 6
CLARENCE E . B I R C H
6
FRED N . RAYMOND J A M E S E . VANDERVOORT.. PORTER L . SHOFFNER WALTER S. H U F F GEORGE W . C A S S E L L
6 7 7 8 8
EARL L. L Y O N
8
L . HUNN...-.
RICHARD
H.
CRAVENS
60
CLARKE
61
E . WILLIAMS GREER A . WILLIAMS D . LOGSDON
63 63 65 74
HOWARD L. GLENN ROY E . JAMES FRANK
N o . 48
CHARLES O. V A R N E R
74
F R A N K A. PIXLEY C H A R L E S A. W A R N E R ELVIN D . LAMB JENNINGS E . WILLIAMS... GUY C. MCKINLEY OTTO H . R O M M E L WALLACE L. WANAMAKER E L B E R T S . SLAGLE BENJAMIN F . HULL
75 75 76 82 82 85 85 86 86
JOHN J . C U N N I N G H A M
86
JAMES B . DEVIER VERLIN MCCONNELL JAMES C. EPLEY
86 86 88
HARRY D . EVANS
88
WILLIAM NELSON J O H N I. BRANDENBURGER L Y N N R . BRODRICK LEOPOLD A . F A R M E R
90 91 91 92
W A R R E N O . PRATZ JOHN W . PARTON JAMES HUNSICKER DANIEL REILLY FRED H U F F M A N ORVAL E . M O O N M E R R I L L G . STOVER
8 8 8 10 10 12 12
HARRY E . P E A C H
12
WILLIAM P . YEAROUT BRICK P . DAVIS
12 14
JOHN w . P E T E R S O N
14
D W I G H T D . CLARK JOSEPH E . MCMULLEN ARTHUR J . RHODES WILLIAM C . HARDING ROY O . EVANS
15 15 16 18 19
J . HENRY M E Y E R
93
C L A R E N C E V. D E P E W CHARLES S. HAVENS H E N R Y C . TRALLE
94 94 94
HOMER M . S P E N C E R
95
JOHN H . M C N A B B
22
J . HENRY R E B
24
LOVE V . B A D E R GUCK F O C K E L E
27 27
WILLIAM R. PATTY F R A N K P. MCCOLLUM ROY G. S H E A R E R HAROLD PHEASANT
97 97 98 98
ALBERT L . DURKEE FLOYD E . WABNOCK P A U L W . ALEXANDER ROY G. K E A T I N G
37 43 43 43
FRED W .
99
GLEN
SMITH
CHAMBERLAIN
MONTE J .
SWEET
B U R T R . CHILCOAT
99
99 99
1938-39.
GRAND LODGE OF
GEORGE F . KERRICK N o . 99 HERMAN C. SMITH 99 LEONARD A . W A L C H E R . . . 99 ALFRED WILLIAMS 99 CHENAULT C . GENTRY 99 LEO C . COXEY 100 CLEMENT A . REED 102
KANSAS.
ALBERT D . M O R R I S O N
447 N o . 146
JAMES D . ROWLAND EARL L . MAGATHAN AUGUST W . SCHONEMAN.. ROBERT L . DIETZ JOSEPH H . BURKERT PERRY E . MILLER GUY E . RUTH DAVID H . KURTZ C H A R L E S B . ROBERTSON.... THURSTON L . GRUBB CHARLES R . ALGER B E N J A M I N E . THORNE
146 147 147 147 147 150 150 150 150 151 151 151
FRED G O O D LESTER F . W I N N
153 155
CHRIS B . LECKLITER LESLIE B . WISNER LINDSAY S. HAILE HOLLY M . MILLER WERNER B . LEVIN.... LESLIE W . LONG JOHN B . RULE G L E N N D . STOCKWELL HARRY E . SUTTON C H A R L E S I. W E L C H
155 155 155 155 158 158 15S 166 171 171
WiLLARD L. B E N N E T T
171
SOREN SORENSEN JOHN M. KUBIN GEORGE G . H U L T Q V I S T JOHN F . PERDUE MELVIN E . STRAIN O T T O A. M C K I L L I P
172 172 172 172 175 179
LEWIS M . SCHRADER
179 182 184 186 197 198
ARTHUR L . SEVERANCE....
102
ROY H . C L O S S E N D E A N M . CARSON CHARLES YOOS L E W I S S . GECKELER J A M E S M . JACOBY ELLIS F I N K JOE E . L . BAILEY WALTER W . CUNNINGHAM WILLIAM R . ICE
102 103 103 107 107 lio 110 110 114
MYLES F . P E M B E R
117
EDWARD F . L A N E W I L L I A M E . LEDBETTER.. CLARENCE E . M A I N FREDERICK H . SCHEIBNER GEORGE E . GARDNER FREDERICK H . DODD WILLIAM A . MCCANTS CLAUD W . SIMPSON HARRY L . NEELAND ROY E . HENDERSON LEE LINDLY LEROY A L V I N W E Y H
117 117 117 117 118 118 119 125 126 126 126 129
MONTE L . H I L L
129
HENRY L. LUECK WILLIAM B . ECKLEY WILLIAM F . SHEA CHARLES R . LUSK.... V. R O Y A L V E R G A D E S CHARLES S. MCGINNESS..
130 133 133 133 134 137
EDWARD S. R I L E Y
138
CLAUDE W . GRANDON NEWTON C. BRACKEN J O H N A. R U M M E L ELMER GARD ROY C. FOWLER
CLARK S. MUNSELL JOHN S. RIGG
139 140
H A R R Y V. K N A P P JOHN B . WRAY
199 199
CHESTER E . L Y M A N
140
ERNEST O. M I L L E R
200
THOMAS L . THOMPSON.... WILLIAM P. CART CALEB L . KIRBY FREDERICK M . PUTROFF.. J O H N A . HETZEL WILLIAM S. DIX
140 140 140 142 142 142
RoDRiCK H . C A M P B E L L . . . .
144
GUY W . BROWN R A L P H P. BEATTY F R A N K D . SPERRY
145 146 146
THEODORE C . CONKLIN.... CARL W . HELMICK LEWIS H . WICKERY GEORGE S . OLDSON ORLA C . MYERS. CHARLES W . STEHLEY ROY W . PETERSON JESSE D . WARREN CECIL D . WOHLFORD CHARLES M . MILLS
201 201 203 204 212 214 215 216 219 219
448
PROCEEDINGS
TOM S T A U T H RICHARD W . EVANS E L B Y O . LOLLAR FRED V. LANE
N o . 222 222 222 222
OF THE
February,
HENRY W . ZENTZ CHESTER L . P E W WALTER E . HUBERT
N o . 293 293 293
AusTA L. P A R S O N S LESLIE F . S M I T H
295 295
ROBERT G . M A B K E L L E M I L H . ZAHRADNIK
297 298 303 303 303 303 303 303
HORACE H . W A T K I N S
222
G L E N A. G I L B E R T MERLE E . SMITH CHARLES N . HOUGHTON... B. HAROLD GROFF
222 222 225 225
ANDY P. HANSON VERNON E . BABCOCK BURPEE E . THOMPSON CHARLES H . WAGNER
227 229 230 230
J A M E S A . CLARK BENJAMIN F . DUNKIN.... GIFFORD M . BOOTH JAMES A . MAGEE VERNETT H . COBB BRUCE GRIFFITH
CHARLES S. A D A M S
231
FRED L. L I T T L E
303
WALTER HARTZOG COURTNEY S . MERICLE ALFRED G . CARLISLE LUTHER C . KISSICK W I L L I A M L . CROTCHETT.. JACOB H . MOORE OTIS S. LAMBETH KEMPTON P . MCFARLAND RAYMON T . FEEMSTER
231 232 238 238 243 244 245 247 247
J A M E S H . STEWART, JR... L E O L . DAUGHERTY
303 303
DOUGLAS S. N E W E L L . . . . . . . .
303 303 303 306 307 307 3li 312 316 316 318 319 319 319 . 321 321
ASA W . RUGG
249
FRANK A . SYMNS B E N J A M I N H . FLYR WADE H . GOSNEY GUY J . A N D E R S O N GEORGE P . W E I E R I C K WILLIAM CLINE JONAS K . V A N METER
250 253 258 258 262 269 269
ALVA L . S W E A R I N G E N
272
GEORGE M . LOWRY RICHARD M . ADENAUER.. VERNI L . C. SMITH W I L L I A M A . THOMPSON.... VICTOR C . KINGSBURY WILLIAM A . WEIKAMP.... JEPTHA C. MCCOY J O S E P H H . CONARD FORD CRITTENDEN CLARENCE STANLEY HARRY R. P O E .JOSEPH H . TALBERT VERNON E . RHOADS CLARENCE G . MERCER JOHN M . YEARICK
272
L E O J . ScHisLEK
321
A . THURMAN S T U C K E Y
272
E R N E S T A. CROWLEY W. FLOYD W O O D S
272 273
LLOYD W . GRAVES JESSE R. FRANKLIN DAVID F . WHETSTONE GEORGE J O N E S CLEVELAND HARTSELL ARTHUR T. STEWART CHESTER A . LONG HARRY E . CHASE J A M E S M . OGDEN
324 326 327 329 332 332 332 337 337
HOWELL T . R E E S
340
JOSEPH A . MEYER
344
DAVE G. ROTH CHARLES W . TROLLOPE.... R. N E L S O N L O N G WILLIAM M . GLENN J A M E S LOVETT JOHN M . HYDE
346 347 348 352 352 357
ERNEST G. W A L K E R
358
JAMES
A. SWAN
CHARLES T. T A L L E Y
275
HARRY B . CHRISTMAN WILLIAM C. PRICE JAMES L . STRAWN DEE P R I B B L E EARL GUISE GILBERT E . K E E N DALE L . SULLIVAN
277 278 283 283 287 287 287
WILLIAM R . WARING H E N R Y J. STERLING HARRY F . DOUGHERTY JACK BENEDICK
288 288 290 290
ELLERY L . T A Y L O R
290
WALTER E . HOKE WALTER A . KOCH
291 293
1938-39.
GRAND
LODGE
JOSEPH O . KULICH N o . 359 CHARLES W . RICKARD 364 CHARLES C . SAMUELS 364 EUGENE S . TALCOTT 364 LESLIE E . LOXLEY 364 DOUGLAS A . M E R E D I T H . . . 369 THEODORE E . WILLHELMY 369 CHARLES C . MCMURRAY.. 369 JOSEPH F . DEMAIN 371 RALPH M . HARDER 378 ROY F . R O B E R T S O N 379 JESSE R . ROBBINS 379 OSCAR A . B R O W N 383
FRANK W . B R O W N
383
JOSEPH P. WALKER HARVEY A . THOMAS
388 389
ERNEST G. C R A I G
390
WALTER B . F E E CARL F . HERTLEIN MELVIN C . COZENS CYRUS V . PHILLIPS RALPH HARROUFF VAN DOUBEK J U N I U S H . FOLTZ WILLIAM H . BELL HUGH S . SMILEY HOWARD R . ELLIS ROY H . C A S S I N G H A M
391 394 394 394 394 394 402 406 406 409 409
OF
449
KANSAS.
AUSTIN S . BRYANT
N o . 409
THEOBALD E . RiNKEL
409
OVERTON C . G L E N N GLEN H . RICE JOHN H . LUNCEFORD R A L P H A. F R Y ALBERT KOBLER CHARLES A . W E L L S RALPH A . BEHRENT STANSER J . A M A C K HENRY B . GIBBENS J. R A Y AMICK.... VERN W . STANLEY MARION L . SLOAN E. DAVID LINDE OTTO R . BYERLY WILLIS E . BENJAMIN CLYDE S . SHELLEY
409 4li 4ii 413 414 420 423 423 427 427 427 427 429 431 432 433
FLOYD E . B O Y L E
433
W I L L I A M J. K I R K H A M HAYNE A . DERMID MARION E . TRACY ELMER C . BEEZLEY J A M E S R . STREETEK WILLIAM H . ROBB B. PORTER CLEMENT L. ORVILLE H A Z E N
433 433 433 433 441 442 448 449
LODGE R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S . Smithton
No.
1.—WILLIAM
Leavenworth
No.
I. LUCAS, M .
2.—JOHN L . P R E H N , M . ; F R E D M . P A T T O N , S . W .
Wyandotte No. s.—LYLE L . BRODDLE, M . ; B R E W S T E R S. W . ; R A L P H A . S C O T T , J . W .
Kickapoo
No. Jf.—EDWIN
Washington Lawrence Union
No.
No. No.
J. BOSSHEIMER, M .
5.—THOMAS
6.—H.
7.—REUBEN
M . TRUITT,
E . GARVEY, M .
HERBERT TULLER, S . W . O . THOMEN and W E S L E Y J. BROWN, proxies.
Rising Sun No. 8.—J. RusSELL S I M M O N S , M . ; C L Y D E E . R I C E , S . W . ; C L A R E N C E W . LIGGETT, J. W. Acacia No. 9.—BENJAMIN P. BAKER, S. W . ; A L F R E D H . S L U S S , J . W .
King Jewell
Solomon
No. 10.—WALTER
No. 11.—JOHN
M . ; RICHARD
H . SCHRIMPF, M .
B . MOORE, S . W .
B . STEVENS,
450
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February,
Emporia No. 12.—FRED R. GRIFFITH, M . ; FRANCIS E . MYERS, S . W . ; URBAN C . BROWN, J. W. Oskaloosa
No. 14.—EUGENE
Great Bend S. W.
No.
Lafayette No. S. W.
F . COOLEY, M .
15.—CLARENCE
16.—FREDERICK
Topeka
No. n.—HAROLD
Ottawa
No. 18.—HENRY
E . NEWFIELD, M . ; R O Y A . PAUL, S . W .
No. 22.—JOSEPH
Palmyra
No. 23.—ROY
Osage Valley
H . BUDDEN, M . ; ERCIL A. HOKE,
E . KELLER, M . ; J A M E S W . CLARK, S . W .
Valley Falls No. 21.—FOUNT Melvern
T . W H I T E , M . ; GAIL A. BURNS,
M . HURST, M .
S . DOOTY, M . E . MERCHANT, M .
No. 2Jf.—LISLE W . CHAMBERS, proxy.
Neosho No. 27.—VAN C. WATSON, M . ; WILLIAM E . HAZEN, S . W . ; LEONARD H . MCKEMEY, J. W. Eldora No. 28.—J. EDWARD NICKLESON, J. W. Pacific
No. 29.—RoscoE H. JOHNSON, M .
Towanda
No. 30.—WALTER
Arcana
No. 31.—JOHN
Auburn
No. 32.—WALTER
Hiawatha
H . MARSHALL, M .
N . CASE, M . R . BLACK, proxy.
No. 35.—CHARLES
O . MOHLER, S . W .
Paola No. 37.—J. MELVIN LYDER, M . ; HOWARD P. KRAFT, J. W. lola No. 38.—KENNETH H. FOUST, M. De Soto No. JfO.—ANTON RASMUSSEN, S . W . Holton
No. Jt2.—ROY R . MCKINSEY, M .
Nickerson No. 43.—LEWIS P A U L EMMITT, J . w . Delphian Mackey Lake
No. 44.—ROBERT
E . STOY, M . ; FLOYD T . ATHEY, S . W . ; E . KELLEY, M .
No. 1,8.—ARCHIE C . ASHER, M . ; JOHN S . PINDER, J. W.
No. 50.-—DAN VIERGEVER, proxy.
Orient No. 51.—CALVIN PottawatoTnie
E . BARRY, M . ; C . BRYAN ROWLEY, S. W .
No. 52.—FRANK
A. ALLEN, M .
Troy No. 55.—JOHN COUFAL, M . Spring
Hill No. 56.-—^VERNON T . NICHOLSON, proxy.
1938-39.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
451
Coyville No. 57.—CLARENCE E . MARR, M . McCracken
No.
58.—HERMAN
G. PRATT, M . ; GEORGE F . IRVIN,
S. W. Saltville No. 59.—WILLIAM E . HUNTER, proxy. Salina No.
60.—ARTHUR
C. FAGERSTROM,
M. ;
JOHN
G. MAYER,
S. W. La Cygne No. 61.—CHARLES C. MODESITT, M . ; LOWELL E . SMITH, S. W.; ORLIN W . CROCKETT, J. w .
Adams No. 63.—ELMER S. NANCE, proxy. Watliena No. 6^.—LAWRENCE
G. MCINTYRE, M .
Gardner No. 65.—JOSEPH D . MILLER, M . Burlington No. 66.—CARL A. KRAEGE and FLOYD S. ECORD, proxies. Frankfort
No. 67.—D. WILLIAM LUDWICK, proxy.
Hiram No. 68.—THOMAS R . TREADWAY, M . ; WILLIAM A. HARRIER, JR., S . W . Chetopa No. 73.^-JAMES H . REEDY, proxy. Mystic Tie No. 7^.—PAUL G . HARNESS, S. W . ; JOHN C. WALWORTH,
J. W. Wamego No. 75.—JAMES MANSFIELD, M . ; CHESTER H . SMITH, J. W.
Erie N<>. 76.—HUGH C. MEANS, M, Delta No. 77.—EVERETT G. SHELL, M . ; MINNIS A. MARTIN, S. W . ; OTIS W . NEAL, J. W.
White Cloud No. 78.—SULLIVAN
TRACY, proxy.
Corinthian No. 79.—MORRIS T . GARDNER, M . Zeredatha No. 80.—GERALD M. REMY, M . ; IRVING MYERS, S . W . New Albany No. 81.—JOHN W . FULLER, M . Tuscan No. 82.—JOHN E . SULLIVAN, J. W. Doric No. 83.—OSCAR J. LANE, M . Sutton No. 85.—LEWIE E . DAVIS, M . Sunflower No. 86.—H. ALBERT MILLER, M . ; CHARLES E . DAVIDSON, S. W.; JOHN R . SHIPLEY, J. w .
Mankato No. 87.—GEORGE F . HUNDEVADT, M . Eureka No. 88.—JAY F . WINSLOW, M . Golden Rule No. 90.—JOHN G . DAVIS, M . ; KEITH M . RAMSEY, S . W .
452
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Marysville
No. 91.—CARL
February.
E . ANDREWS, M .
Devon No. 92.—NixoN M. BLAIR, M . Girard No. 93.—LEWIS J. GASCHO, M . Harmony
No. 9^.—EAKL
Constellation Delaware
P . CASEY, M . ; RALPH A. YOUNG, J. W.
No. 95.—KINDREY
J. LOFLIN, M .
No. 96.—NOAH M. HOUCHIN, proxy.
Patmos No. 97.—LLOYD R . H U N T , M . ; K E N N E T H C . BURGERT, S. W . ; J A M E S P . MURRAY, J. W. Benevolent No. 98.—S. EARL COFFENBERGER, M . ; F R A N K E . GILTNER, S . W . ; C . WALTER SAMUELSON, proxy. Wichita No. 99.—FRANK L . HUXTABLE, M . ; HAROLD L . BRADLEY, S. W.; R A L P H E . CAVE, J. W. Prudence
No. 100.—WILLIAM J. EARL, J R . , M .
Keystone No. 102.—LYLE IRVINE, S. W.; GAY H . BROKAW, J. W. Cedar No. 103.—DEANE
M . ; THOMAS
W.
HIGGINSON,
L . GEEDING, M .
Fidelity No. i06.—RALPH L . MILLER, S. W.; W. HENRY KRIBBLE, J. W.
M . ; WILLIE
M . BONHAM,
Fortitude No. 107.—PHILIP R . PAYNE, S. W.; M E R L N . PARLOW, J. W.
M . ; JOHN
G . CASTILLO,
St. Johns No. 113.—CHARLES Advance
No. I14.—EARL
E . LAMAN, M .
W . GREEN, M .
Excelsio'r No. 115.—MiLO MILLER, M . Parsons
No. 117.—JOHN
Altoona
No. 118.—FREDERICK
Cherokee Halcyon
B . MARKHAM, M . ; D . EARL MINTON, J. W. H . DODD, proxy.
No. 119.—JOE J. LusCHi, M. No. 120.—RALPH
Clifton No. 122.—WARREN
GARD, S . W . E . SCHAULIS, M .
Bassett
No. 12If.—JOHN F . FONTRON, J R . , M .
Cawker
City No. 125.—JAMES
H . HOUGHTON, M .
Meridian No. 126.—IRVIN L . LYONS, M . ; WILLIAM M . BURNETT, S. W.; JOHN W . LEWIS, J . W . Palestine
No. 127.—FORD
F . MCDANIEL, J. W.
Belleville
No. 129.—A. BENTON BACHELOR, M .
1938-39.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
453
Equity No. 131.-—J. ROBERT MILLS, proxy. Carson No. 132.—W. HERMAN COX, M . ; LUTHER L . HORTON, S . W . ;
R. MiLO BRUCE, J. W. Crescent-No.
133.—WILLIAM E . EVANS, M . ; PAUL E . BOSSI, S . W .
Clay Center No. 134.—V. ROYAL VERGADES, proxy. Lenexa No. 135.—WILLIAM E . DICKERSON, proxy. Cherryvale
No. 137.—JAMES
B . FAIN, M . ; HUBERT L . CLAYTON,
S. W. Dover No. 138.—HERSCHEL W . MARTIN, S . W .
Sedgwick
No. 139.—SAMUEL E. ELLIS, M.; HAROLD C. HOLLISTER,
S. W.; RICHARD S. ZEISEL, J. W. Reno No. HO.—DANA E . HOCKETT, M . ; WALTER B . HOAGLAND and
WILLIAM D . HAMiLToisr, proxies. Signal No. iifi.—CHARLES D . RICKAKT, M . Newton No. llfZ.—HAROLD LEWIS, S . W . Minneapolis No. 143.—BENEDICT L . MCMILLEN, S . W .
Gilead No. 144.—FRED C. CANNADY, proxy. Mt. Vernon No. 145.—BERNARD C. HAYS, M . ; JESSE ADAMS, S . W .
Ellsworth No. 146.—PAUL N . HUGGINS, M . Centre No. 147.—DWIGHT F . BEEBE, M . ; JOHN I. NEWCOMER, J. W.
Wakeeney No. 148.—REN A. HINSHAW, M . Thayer No. 149.—HARRY POWNALL, proxy. Wellington No. 150.—FOREST HASHBARGER, J. W. Douglass No. 151.—ROBERT T . BUSH, M . Lebo No. 152.—RALPH ROGERS, M . Luray No. 153.—OPIE O . MOWREY, proxy. Lincoln No. 154.—ALBERT A. MCINTOSH, M . Hope No. 155.—GEORGE L. COX, M.; MARTIN W . HAIGLER, S . W . ; EDWIN E . HUNT, J. w . Haven
No. 157.—PHILLIP
M . CLARK, M . ; ORVILLE B . SPRADLING,
S. W. Active No. 158'.—HAROLD E. MARTIN, M.; HARRY A. GORRELL, S. W . Robinson No. 159.—EARL M . MOORE, M . Saqui No. 160.—ROBERT E . ELY, M .
454
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February,
Greenivood No. 16S.—GEORGE W. FARRAR, M . Atwood No. i6Ji.—FRANK H . PALMER, S . W . Farmers Lamed
No. 166.—CLYDE H . BECKMAN, M . No.
167.—GEORGE W. KELSEY, M . ; LAWRENCE
SCHNECK,
J. W. Sterling No. 171.—HARRY F . PORTER, M . McPherson No. 172.—BENJAMIN
J. RITTENHOUSE, M .
Belle Plaine No. 173.—GEORGE F . APPLEGATE, M . ; JAMES L . BRITTON, S. W.; RAY A. FAUST, J. W. Western Star No. 17J,.—LOYAL C . ALBRECHT, BROWN and WILLIAM H . POUNDS, proxies.
M . ; FRAZIER L :
Prairie Queen No. 176.—JOHN H . MATTICE, proxy. Russell No. 177.—HENRY O . GILMER, M . Burr Oak No. 178.—JAMES S . MCCORMICK, proxy.
Mt. Moriah No. 179.—MERLYN P. PARKER, S: W. Lenora No. 181.—CHARLES E . VOLKEL, proxy.
Burrton No. 182.—FRED J. BROWN, M. Gaylord No. 183.—RALPH E . LAKE, S . W . Phillipsburg
No. 181,.—LOREN W. GOULD, M . ; ELMER E . LUMPKIN,
S. W. Hamlin No. 185.—DANIEL PFEIFFER, proxy. Mountain Slope No. 186.—ELDON E . JACOBS, M . Pittsburg
No. 187.—J. BRYAN GRIFFIN, M .
Onaga No. 188.—PAUL P. KROHN, M . Newahcuba Walnut
No. 189.—HENRY D . HOCK, M .
Valley No. 191.—ROBERT D . FOSTER, S . W .
Royal No. 192.—WALLACE E . LATTIMER, M .
Hartford No. 193.—CHESTER A. RUMMEL, M . Hays No. 195.—HOWARD R . SHELLHAAS, M .
Madison No. 196.—JEWEL P. COLLIER, M . Canton No. 197.—FRANCIS F . STERLING, M . Blue Hill No. 198.—ROBERT C. HARRIS, M . ; SAMUEL E . COOPER,
J. W.
1938-39.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
455
Norton No. 199.—CHARLIE I. GRIFFITH, M . Anthony
No. 200.—RODNEY P . OLMSTEAD, M .
Mulvane No. 201.—HARRY T . FISHER, S. W.; EARL A : BARTLETT, J. W.
M . ; FEED
S . MCADAMS,
Sumner No. 203.—CHARLES W . MARCOOT, M . ; F R A N K NEDY, S. w . ; JACK M . OWEN, J . W .
G. KEN-
Downs No. 20Jf.—WILLIAM A. SHAEP, M. Harper No. 206.—GEORGE E. GLEICHMAN, M . ; CLAYTON T . PARKER,
J. W. Occidental No. 207.—JAMES
E . LEMLEY, M .
Fulton No. 210.—LLOYD O . KYTE, S . W . Olive Branch No. 212.^ROY
N. PIFPINGER, M .
Twin Grove No. 213.—GEORGE W . RIGGINS, M . Sincerity
No. 21Jf.—ROY D. GATES, M .
Walnut
City No. 215.—HARVE
Hiattville
E . RENNER, M .
No. 216.—OLIVER BAEKER, proxy.
EUinwood No. 217.—ELMER G. HORNER, S. W. Corner Stone
No. 219.—FLOYD
S . HENDERSHOT, M . ; ARTHUR C .
HODGSON, J. W.
Lewis No. 220.—DEAN St.
D . JARVIS, M .
Bernard No. 222.—GEORGE R. GOULD, M . ; F R E D E . KINARD, S. W.; CLYDE E . HARRIS, J. W.
Siloam No. 225.—THOMAS H. HAHN, M . ; GLEN P. HARRISON, S. W.; HAROLD A. SPENCE, J. W. Jamestown
No. 227.—WALTER
B . GOULD, M . ; MARTIN A . KAAD,
S. W. Vulcan No. 229.—WILLIAM S. PATE, proxy. Ninnescah
No. 230.—FRANK
M . YEOMAN, proxy.
Long Island No. 231.—JOHN J. HORRELL, M . Greenleaf No. 232.—ARNOLD J. HIESTERMAN, J. W. Clinton No. 233.—THOMAS FERGUSON, J R . , proxy. Temple No. 237.—DANIEL Mount
A. WALKEB, M .
Hope No. 238.—R. MOODY PILE, M.; R. DEWEY KISSICK,
S. W.; ZADIE C . JORDAN, J. W.
456
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Urbana
No. 239.—JOHN
Soldier
No. 2U0.—JESSE A . S P R O U L , M .
February,
A . EWEN,. S. W .
Miltonvale No. 21,2.—GEORGE H . PALMER, M . ; HARRY P . W E E L BORG, S. W . Peace
No. 243.—OSCAR C. GILLOGLY, M .
Waverly
No.
Marmaton Tyrian
No.
Chase
2J,Jf.—HENRY
W . MCFADDEN, M .
No. 21,5.—SAMUEL E . FOWLER, S. W . 21,6.—MILWARD
C . SCHRADER, M .
No. 21,7.—ROYAL A . W E N R I C H , M .
Scottsville
No. 21,9.—GEORGE W . COLE, M .
Whiting Galva
No. 250.—GEORGE WARNER, M . No.
Stafford
251.—PETER
S. D A H L , M . ; J O H N W . C A S E B E E R , S . W .
No. 252.—HAROLD E . CoX, M . ; JESSE A . TUCKWOOD, J . W .
Oakley
No.
253.—HAROLD
B . SPENCER,
M . ; REXFORD J.
SHAVER,
proxy. Ionic
No. 251,.—FRED E . HAAS, M . ; J . KENNETH SiDMAN, S. W .
Westmoreland
No. 257.—OTIS
L. DOMENY, M .
Morton No. 258.—J. W A Y N E W I L L I A M S , M . ; W I L L I A M D . C A R P E N T E R , S. W . ; P E R R Y T . R A S H L E I G H , J . w .
Medicine
Valley
No. 260.—GovAN
MjLLS, JR., M . ; ROY M . F U L L E R ,
J . W . ; C. E A R L Y O K E , p r o x y .
Attica
No. 262.—EMERY
Logan
No.
S. OLIVER, M .
261,.—ARTHUR
Kilwinning
No.
B . LIMES, M .
265.—JAMES
O . BAUCOM, M .
Mount
Zion
Moline
No. 2 6 7 . — I R V I N V . POLSON, S. W .
Bourbon
No. 266.—CHARLES N . NiTZ, M .
No.
268.—EDGAR
REDFEARN, M . ; C . EMERSON
CLEMINGS,
S. W . Mistletoe No. 269.—ERNEST B . COATES, M . ; GEORGE W . GOOCH, S. W . ; HARRY J . JENKINS, J . W . Quenemo Kaw Unity
No. 270.—ALBERT
No. 272.—FOREST No.
273.—NEAL
F. CANNIFF, S . W .
B . CROLL, M . ; HOWARD L . PORTER, S. W . V. HORMEL, M . ; F R E D B . M A T T H E W S , S . W . ;
J . ROY OSBURN, J . W .
1938-39. Black
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. Diamond
No. ZTif.—WILLIAM
Webb No. 275.—HELMUT
G . MORTON, M .
W. BAHNMAN, M .
Window.
No. 276.—GLENN
Ashland
No. 277.—GEORGE E . BROADIE, J . W .
Cosmos
No.
Barney
No. 279.—WILLIAM
Millbrook
278.—EDD
D . BRUCE, p r o x y .
STERLING, M . ; O . A R C H FINDLEY, S . W .
B . MARLIN, proxy.
No. 281.—FORREST D. WANKER, M .
Preston
No. 283.—MAURICE L . JOHNSON, M .
Anthem
No. 28Jf.—LOEEN P . L E N Z , M .
Argonia
No. 285.—JAMES
Lotus
457
No. 286.—FRANCIS
A . COPELAND, S. W . E. FAIRCHILD, M .
Oak No. 287.—FLOYD A . B L A U E R , M . Cyrus
No. 288.—HAROLD M . Z E I N E R , M . ; ORIS E . M A L L , S . W .
Emerald
No. 289.—DONALD G. HUTTON, M .
Paradise
No. 290.—JAMES
H . ANDERSON, S . W .
Beulah
No. 291.—RAY
F . PECK, M .
Glasco
No. 292.—ELWOOD
J . BURKE, M.
KiovJa
No. 293.—WEAVER
L . F L E E N E R , M . ; RAYMOND H . TUCKER,
s. W.; D E E J. HOUSEHOLDER, J. W.
Glen Elder
No. 29k.—IRA
D . GiSH, M . ; J A C K B . D A V I S , J . W .
Comanche No. 295.—BOWMAN H . HEWETT, M . ; GEORGE SON, S. W . ; R . D A L E M A R K , J . W .
Samaria Fargo
No. 298.—JOHN
J. MOELLER, M .
No. 500.—ROY E . SMITH, M .
Gove City No. 302.—JAMES Albert
Pike
M . COBERLY, p r o x y .
No. 303.—ROBERT
J. B A I L E Y , M . ; R A Y ' E . R O G E R S ,
S. W . ; C A R L W . H A G E L , J . W .
Randall Avon
No. SOJf.—MARTIN
No. 305.—JOHN
St. Thomas Kansas Alden
HEARLD-
L . STRAND, M .
E . ELLIS, JR., M .
No. 306.—^MORGAN H . COLE, M .
No. 307.—WALTER No. 308.—JESSE
T . HUNT, M .
F . JAMES, M .
458
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Syracuse
No. 309.—EUGENE A. HOPPE, M.; CARL D . ENGLISH, S . W .
Naphtali
No. 310.—ARTHUR E. KECKLEY, M .
Hancock No. 311.—SANDERS D . PAUL, M . ; E A R L B . WOOTEN, S . W . ; J O H N F . RICHMOND, J. w . Santa
Fe No. 312.—EDWARD M. W A T K I N S , M .
Severance
No. SIS.—RICHARD
F . PETERS, M .
Hebron No. SH.—E. GLENN ROBISON, proxy. Virginia
No. 315.—FREDERICK
M . PAGE, M . ; KENNETH W . RANEY,
J. W. Cooiidge No. 316.—LANCE Norcatur
CRITTENDEN, proxy.
No. 317.—SAMUEL
Wallace
No. 318.—PHILIP
H . JONES, M .
A. EMEL, M .
Norwich No. 319.—ROY G. WILLIAMS, M.; EDWARD M. SUPPES, S. W. Goodland
No. 321.—KARL J. BAUMGARTNER, M .
Ben Hur No. 322.—HAROLD
C . ARNSPIGER, M .
Caney No. 32Jf.—MARVIN E. SAWYER, M . ; BERTIE E . MAHON, proxy.
La Harpe No. 325.—CLYDE S. EDWARDS, J. W. Horton Hoyt
No. 326.—BENJAMIN
B . NORRIS, proxy.
No. 327.—LESLIE E . DURHAN, M .
Arcadia
No.
329.—GEORGE
W . PALMER, M . ; WILLIAM E . GABEL,
S. W. La Crosse No. 330.—WILLIAM
Hoisington
B . J E F F E R I S , proxy.
No. 331.—GEORGE D. LITTERELL, proxy.
Rob Morris No. 332.—ROY H. LEWIS, M.; ORLOW L . STALCUP, S . W . Rosedale
No. 333.—^WILLIAM S . HARLAN, M .
Formosa
No. 336.—ROBERT PATRICK, J. W.
Frederick
No. 331.—OsCAR C. A. REMMERT, proxy.
Lane No. 339.—OSCAE L. HiEBER, M. Leoti No. 340.—ERNEST
Parker
E . ROYER, M .
No. 3^1.—ARTHUR H. BROWNING, M.
Holyrood
No. 3^3.—VICTOR P. SMISCHNY, J. M.
Ashlar No. 3U.—WALTER F . COLBURN, proxy. Edna No. 345.—HUBERT
W . FROMAN, M .
1938-39.
GRAND
LODGE
Moundrtdge No. 346.—PRANK VANEY, J. w . Spivey
No.
OF KANSAS.
459
B . R E G I E R , M . ; D O N O V A N R . MXIL-
347.—PALMER
D . VANLANDINGHAM,
M . ; EDWARD
W.
SULT, S . W . Hoxie
No. 348.—WALTER
Narka
G . PETERSON, M .
No. 349.—JOHN G. C H A L O U P K A , M .
Scammon
No.
351.—FLOYD
MCELROY, M . ; ARTHUR R . CHARLTON,
J. W . Horace
No.
WeilsviUe
352.—HANS No.
H . H A M A N N , proxy.
356.—KARL
J. K Y L E , M . ; W I L L I A M M . M O H B R M A N ,
S. W . Alta
Vista
Turon
No. 358.—LLOYD L. BOLES, M . ; ALVA T. LUCE, S. W .
Sylvan
Grove
Jennings
No.
359.—LEWIS
No. 360.—ALLAN
Geneseo Cuba
No. 357.—EWALD E . S C H A D E , M .
E . MCLEOD, M .
No. 361.—BYRON
B . BRUNEK, M .
No. 362.—LADIMER CEK, J . W .
Powhattan
No.
A. WILLIAMS, M .
V. O P O C E N S K Y , M . ; A D O L P H W . M A R S I -
363.—MELVIN
L . FISH, M .
Valley Center No. 364.—MURL T H O M P S O N , M . ; G E O R G E W . B R O W N , S. W . ; V I N C E N T J . K E E L E R , J . W . Plains No. 367.—GEORGE W . R O B E R T S , M . ; J O H N P . R I C K E R S , S . W . ; L E R O Y J. SATTERFIELD, J. W.
Stohrville Roger
No. 368.—ELMER
E. Sherman
Macksville
L . POWLER, M .
No. 369.—GEORGE W . J E W E L L , p r o x y .
No. 371.—AURELIUS
Morrill
No. 373.—LEWIS
Grand
View
No.
L . MUSE, M .
A. CARDWELL, M .
376.—JOHN
C . LATHEN, M . ; HAROLD J.
MARCH,
J. W . Zenda
No.
378.—HARRY
L . TWYMAN,
M . ; MARVIN
W.
GEORGE,
proxy. Grainfield
No.
McDonald
No. 383.—Ross
Protection
J. W .
No.
381.—HARVEY
E . KEISER, M .
R. WINGFIELD, M .
S84.—CHESTER
I. B A R E ,
S. W . ; VERNON
KLASSER,
460
PROCEEDINGS
Spearville
OF THE
February,
No. 388.—LLOYD N. COLE, M.; B E N N I E W . KNOX, J. W.
Freeport
No. 389.—ROLLA
D . BURTON, M .
Natoma
No. 390.—CLAUDE W. ASBURY, M.; STANLEY D . MCKAY,
proxy. Sylvia
No.
391.—THOMAS
MARSHALL,
M . ; KENNETH L . KIEMEL,
S. W. Fostoria
No. 592.—ARTHUR H . AVIS, proxy.
Mayetta
No. 393.—EDSON
J. LUNGER, proxy.
Coats No. S9J,.—JACK K. SHRIVER, M . Wakefield
No. 396.—JOE
Lindsborg
No. 397.—ERICK W. JERNBERG, J. W.
Mullinville
D . MICKEY, S . W .
No. 399.—ARCHIE
B . SIDENER, M .
Isabel No. JfOO.—LINSEY R . LEDOU, M . Benedict
No. 403.—^WILLIAM LAMB, proxy.
Saint Francis Kensington Hugoton Arma
No. 40U.—THEODORE T . LOCKARD, M .
No. Jf05.—GUY R . CURRIER, proxy.
No. .^06.—OLIVER H . EBERHART, M .
No. 4O8.—JOHN W . RICHARDSON, proxy.
Haviland
No. Jf09.—W. MYRON HOWARD, M . ; RAY W . FANKHAUSER,
S. W. Quinter
No. 1,10.—RALPH C . CUNNINGHAM, M .
Climax
No. 411.—RALPH
Ensign
No. 1,13.—FREDDIE
Morland Perry
A. RANDALL, M . E . PEAT, S. W .
No. .^i^.—ROGER W. BRANDT, M .
No. 1,15.—WILLIAM
H . H . GRINTER, M . ; JACK WELTER, S . W .
Sharon Springs No. 1,17.—ROY E . GAILEY, proxy. Codell No. 1,18.—WILLIAM
T . WEAVERLING, proxy.
Lecompton
No. J,zo.—NOBEL
Harveyville
No. 1,21.—PAUL D. H A W K S , J. W.
Elkhart
Q . BRADFORD, S . W .
No. .J22.—OSCAR F . PERKINS, S . W .
Selden No. 1,23.—WILLIAM I. NICHOLSON, S . W .
Claflin No. 1,21,.—RENUS A. JORDAN, proxy.
1938-39.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
461
Cunningham No. JfZT.—CARDINAL C . CANNON, M . ; ROY E . WETHERALL, S. W.; FRANCIS E . DAFFORN, J. W. Burdick No. 429.—WILLIAM C . MARTIN, M . ; CHARLES R . ATKINSON, J. W. Goff No. 430.—WILLIAM H . FUND, proxy. Minneola No. 431.—GEORGE M. BOOHER, M . ; LESLIE A. MARSHALL, S. W. Dserfi&ld No. 432.—ELMER R . EYMAN, proxy. Bestor G. Brown No. 433.—JAMES H . O'BRIEN, M . ; JOHN L . CRULL, S. W.; MAX A. MCREYNOLDS, J. W. Rosalia No. 434.—RoscoE C. NYE, M . Ulysses No. 435.—LAURENCE E . ANNIS, M . Overland Park No. 436.—OSCAR L . ALLEN, proxy. Enterprise
No. 43T.—CARL B . MEYER, proxy.
West Gate No. 438.—J. HAROLD COOKE, M . Bendena No. 440.—WILLIAM H . LAVERENTZ,' J. W. Johnson No. .4.4^.—JESSE A. GANTZ, S. W . Rexford
No. 442.—WALLACE J. BUGBEE, M .
Kanorado No. 44s.—VERNE Stanley
No. ^.4-}.—REXFORD M . LOWMAN, M .
Hutchinson Satanta
E . DYATT, M .
No. 445.—CLARENCE J. HOUSTON, M .
No. 446.—LAWRENCE H . GUNN, J. W.
Kingsdown
No. .4.J7.—CLIFFORD E . ASTLE, M .
Grinnell No. .4-48-^RUSSELL C . SITES, J. W.; MERRITT YALE, proxy. Denton No. 449.—BYRON O . SHUPE, M .
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February,
RECAPITULATION. G r a n d Officers present Sub-Officers present P a s t E l e c t i v e G r a n d Officers p r e s e n t Past Masters present (Exclusive of any Grand or Past Elective Grand Officers or District Deputy Grand Masters). District Deputy Grand Masters present R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s of L o d g e s p r e s e n t (Exclusive of any Grand or Past Elective Grand Officers, District Deputy Grand Masters, or Past Masters). T o t a l r e p r e s e n t a t i o n in G r a n d L o d g e
16 6 18 350 50 475
915
Grand Representatives present N u m b e r of L o d g e s r e p r e s e n t e d N u m b e r of L o d g e s n o t r e p r e s e n t e d
57 335 104
T o t a l n u m b e r L o d g e s on r o l l s
439
F r a t e r n a l l y submitted, H A R R Y V. K N A P P , CHARLES N . HOUGHTON, R O Y H . CLOSSEN, TOM
STAUTH,
ALVA L . SWEARINGEN,
Cotninittee.
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ADDRESS OP THE GRAND MASTER.
M.'. W.'. HENRY S. BUZICK, JR., delivered the following address which, on motion, was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: To The M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: BRETHREN:
The time has arrived for me to give you a report of my stewardship. To each of you I extend fraternal greetings and welcome you to this, our Eighty-third Annual Communication. We come together as members of this Grand Body to enjoy a few hours of Masonic fellowship, and deliberate on our problems. We welcome our visitors and are honored by their presence. Our Fraternity is ancient and honorable; the history of Masonry is that of an Institution which has always held before its members the ideal of an honorable life. Masonry is a builder of character. The true Mason is constantly searching for light and more light, striving to improve spiritually, mentally and socially. Our organization is an advocate of the principles of Charity, Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. Masonry is not a religion, yet it is founded on the teachings of the Holy Bible. Masonry and religion are so closely interwoven that it is impossible to separate them. The Great Light of Masonry, the Holy Bible, is the rule and guide of our faith. Our belief in God, the immortality of the soul, and faith in the strength of the Lion of the Tribe of Judah are the comer-stone on which true Masons build their Masonic edifice. The lessons portrayed in the degrees are deeper and more far-reaching than appears on the surface. Our newly admitted brethren should be taught that Masonry is not merely an organization of beautiful ceremonies and lectures, but is a philosophy which requires careful and long study. The ceremonial of conferring the degrees creates new members only. The new members become Masons when they have learned the lessons taught and applied them to their individual lives. We have too many members who fail to complete the course of study. They learn to correctly answer a few questions and listen to many instructive lectures. Finally they are presented with a Monitor and receive their membership card. All of this indicates they are Masons and qualified to travel and w^ork as such. As a matter of fact, if we permit their interest in the study of Masonry to end here, we have failed. Masonry embraces all the problems of the individual and society. The design of Masonry is to make its votaries wiser, better, and consequently happier. To accomplish this design, we must study and progress continuously. Our obligation to the newly admitted brethren is to instruct them in the fundamentals so they may realize that the beautiful philosophy will imfold to them through their
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
own study and research. Thus will we fulfill our full duty as officers and leaders in the Fraternity. CONDITION OF THE ORDER.
During the year just closing, we have endeavored to revive the spirit of Masonry in our Grand Jurisdiction. One year ago, in speaking to the District Deputy Grand Masters to be appointed, I urged t h a t they not accept their commission if they did not intend to seriously undertake the discharge of their duty. These brethren are the personal representatives of the Grand Master in their several districts and are charged with overseeing the work of the Craft in their jurisdiction. Too many brethren have accepted these commissions, have been thus honored,- but have failed to realize the responsibility they were assuming. I am happy to report that my District Deputy Grand Masters have, almost without exception, taken their assignments seriously and performed a service to the Fraternity for which they can feel justly proud. Reports of District Deputy Grand Masters and Lecturers following official visits and District Meetings reflect a wide range of conditions in local lodges. The spirit of apathy and indifference is apparent in many of our lodges. Brethren are honored with the highest offices, but fail to assume their responsibility. Lodges will be no more active, nor zeal for the Institution greater, until the elected officers come to realize the Craft looks to them for guidance and leadership. Leadership, to be effective, must be intelligent and informed. The duty of the Master is to put the Craft to work and give them proper instructions. Young men should be encouraged to learn the work, including the lectures, and where they have the proper qualifications, should be encouraged by appointment as junior officers. Masonry in Kansas needs to be awakened and revitalized. Many of our most able members are not active in the lodge. The philosophy of Masonry needs to be applied to our individual lives and living. No institution was ever founded on more noble principles or higher ideals; the teaching of Masonry is applicable to us as individuals. We regard Masonry as ancient and honorable, and revere it for its antiquity; yet it is a virile, modem philosophy of life and its practical application has never been more needed than it is today. With the world torn asunder with hate, avarice and greed, the philosophy of the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man (Masonry is its practical application) should assert its influence in helping preserve for posterity those Ideals which all true Masons hold most dear. THE MASONIC HOME.
If Kansas Masonry had no other reason for existence, the Masonic Home would be sufficient to justify it. A small part of the dues paid by each Mason is his contribution to the Home.
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The Kansas Masonic Home stands as a monument to M.'. W.'. THOMAS G . FITCH, who devoted a large part of his last years to its interest, having served as Secretary-Treasurer and Chairman of the Committee on Admissions and Discharge for many years. His death early in the year necessitated the election of a Secretary and Treasurer. The Masonic Home Board feels it was very fortunate in securing the services of M.'. W.'. OTTO R . SOUDEKS as Secretary, and
M.'. W.'. CHARLEY B. ERSKINE a s Treasurer. These two brethren served on the Board while officers of the Grand Lodge and are familiar with the problems of the Home and have demonstrated their interest in the Institution. Applications for admission to the Home have been numerous. Unfavorable general conditions tend to increase the number of applicants. Care should be exercised by all lodges in recommending brethren for admission. We are fast approaching the limit of capacity; admission must be based on need. The Home cannot be used as a convenience. Our rules provide that hospital cases a r e not eligible; we have no hospital facilities in the Home, and the infirmary is only large enough to care for those members who, in advancing years, must have such facilities. Mental cases cannot be admitted. There seems to be an impression among some members that by reason of payment of a small amount each year, they have some legal right to admittance into the Home. The Masonic F r a ternity is not an insurance institution. Payment for Home support is your annual contribution to one of the greatest charitable institutions within the bounds of our State. The total contribution of any Mason who has paid dues since the Home was first established is less than fifty dollars. The average monthly cost for maintaining a person in the Home is about thirty dollars. No living member has paid enough in dues to maintain one person for two months. The Home has a fairly sizeable endowment fund which is carefully supervised and invested. The income from this fund is applied toward the maintenance of the Home. While many problems develop with so large a group of elderly people and children, Brother RALPH D . COTTON, our Superintendent, has the happy faculty of keeping peace and harmony in the family. A complete report of the condition of the Home will be made by Brother COTTON and M.". W.". OTTO R . SOUDERS during this
Communication. INSTALLATION OF GRAND OFFICERS.
Three of the Grand Lodge Officers were not present for installation last February. Brother ALBERT NOAH SMITH, Grand Chaplain, was Installed
by Salina Lodge No. 60; W.'. LAURENCE O . STANLEY, Grand Sword
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Bearer, installed by his home lodge, Wallace No. 318; W.'. ALBERT J. CLYDESDALE, Grand Junior Steward, by his home lodge, Lenora No. 181. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
Changes in Grand Representatives a r e made a t stated periods or for cause. The following, as the only changes during the year, have been confirmed: Cuba Queensland Tennessee
JORGE COLAS SUAREZ CLINE C . CURTISS PERRY E . MILLER
Havana Colby Wellington
NECROLOGY.
During the year many members of our Fraternity have crossed t h e B a r and gone to eternal rest. We revere their memory and extend to their surviving relatives and friends our sincere sympathy. One thousand and forty-seven of our brethren have answered the call and traveled to t h a t "undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveler returns". Our official family h a s contributed two to this number, M.". W.'. THOMAS G. FITCH, Grand Master in 1904 and M.'. W.". THOMAS L. BOND, Grand Master in 1906. These were eminent patrons of our Art, and among our most beloved and honored Past Grand Masters. Their zeal for the Institution made them eager to serve; their sound judgment and wise counsel will be missed in all our deliberations. The Committee on Necrology w^ill make complete report during this Communication. COL. THOMAS G. FITCH.
No Mason of our generation h a s rendered a greater service to the F r a t e r n i t y than M.'. W.'. THOMAS G. FiTCH. The Colonel possessed a h e a r t that beat in sympathy with t h e ideals of our Order. Some recogrnition that w^ill perpetuate his memory seems to me to be fitting and proper. Believing t h a t all Kansas Masons will desire to participate in securing a modest memorial, I recommend the incoming Grand Master be authorized t o appoint a committee of three to procure a suitable plaque or memorial to be placed in the Masonic Home. I t is m y recommendation that this committee be empowered to spend not to exceed $500.00 in t h e purchase and erection of said memorial, this amount to be paid from the Grand Lodge Treasury. TRIALS AND PUNISHMENTS.
I t is pleasing to be able to report t h a t this committee has had very few cases referred to it this year. The dignity and reputation of the Fraternity must be maintained, and those who commit an offense against the Body of
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.Masonry can only expect to suffer the consequences of their breach. The committee will report during this session of the Grand Lodge. SALEM LODGE NO. 228. Salem Lodge No. 228, located at Esbon, Kansas, voted at its Annual Communication to surrender its charter. Report in regular form was made to me, and on January 4th I issued the following : EDICT. To the Master, Wardens and Brethren of Salem Lodge No. 228: A proposition to surrender the charter of Salem Lodge No. 228, A. F. & A. M., of Esbon, Kansas, has been submitted in accordance with Section 3, Article VII of the Constitution. The proceedings thereunder seem to be regtilar and the Secretary has certified that the resident membership were notified, and that the final action was unanimously favorable for the surrender. NOW THEREFORE, I, HENRY S. BuziCK, JR., by virtue ofthe power and authority vested in me as Grand Master of The M.". W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, do hereby declare Salem Lodge No. 228, A. F. & A. M., of Esbon, Kansas, to be dissolved. It is hereby ordered that the Secretary, W.'. JULIAN JENKINSON, transmit a t once the seal, charter, ciphers, property, books, accounts and records to the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge a t Topeka, Kansas, and that due return shall be made as soon as the order is executed. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand at the City of Sylvan Grove, Kansas, this 4th day of January, A. D., 1939, A. L. 5939. HENRY S . BUZICK, JR.,
Grand Master. (SEAL) ATTEST: ELMER F . STRAIN,
Grand
Secretary.
It is to be regretted t h a t the brethren of Salem Lodge decided to surrender their charter, and we hope t h a t the membership will find new homes in lodges located in the vicinity where they live so that their privileges and prerogatives as Masons may not be interfered with. EMMETT LODGE NO. 387.
Efmmett Lodge No. 387, A. F . & A. M., after due consideration, voted to consolidate with Pottawatomie Lodge No. 52, A. F . & A. M., of St. Marys. Reports in r e g ^ a r form were made to me, and on January 11, 1939, I Issued the following:
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EDICT. To the Master, Wardens and Brethren of Emmett Lodge No. 387 and Pottawatomie Lodge No. 52: A proposition to consolidate Emmett Lodge No. 387, A. F . & A. M., of Emmett, Kansas, and Pottawatomie Lodge No. 52, A. F . & A. M., of St. Marys, Kansas, has been submitted in accordance with Section 2, Article VII of the Constitution. The proceedings thereunder seem to be regular and the Secretaries of both lodges certify t h a t the resident membership has been notified and t h a t the final action was favorable to the consolidation by the necessary two-thirds vote. NOW THEREFORE, I, HENRY S. BUZICK, JR., by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Grand Master of The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, do hereby declare the said lodges to be consolidated under the name and number of Pottawatomie Lodge No. 52, A. P . & A. M., located at St. Marys, Kansas. I t is hereby ordered t h a t the Secretary of Emmett Lodge No. 387 transmit at once the seal, charter and ciphers of Emmett Lodge No. 387 to the Grand Secretary at Topeka, Kansas, and turn over all property, books, accounts and records to Pottawatomie Lodge No. 52. Pottawatomie Lodge No. 52 shall make due return indicating the date when the consolidation has been completed and the terms of the Edict have been complied with. I N TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand at the City of Sylvan Grove, Kansas, this 11th day of January, A. D., 1939, A. L. 5939. HENRY S. BUZICK, JE., Grand Master. (SEAL) ATTEST: ELMER F . STRAIN,
Grand
'-
Secretary.
The decision of the brethren of Emmett Lodge No. 387 to consolidate was the result of a fire which destroyed the only available building in Emmett, together with all of the furniture and equipment of the lodge. The brethren of Pottawatomie Lodge No. 52, in true Masonic spirit, extended the invitation to give the brethren of Emmett a Masonic home. HISTORY.
The manuscript of the History of Masonry in Kansas, as prepared by Grand Secretary Emeritus, R.'. W.". ALBERT K . WILSON, was delivered to me by M.'. W.'. CHARLEY B . ERSKINE, Past Grand Master, and the sealed package is deposited in the safe deposit vault of the Central Trust Company in Topeka. Deposit receipt will be delivered to m y successor. This manuscript is the property of the Grand Lodge, to be preserved until such time as it is decided to print it.
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DISPENSATIONS.
Many requests for Special Dispensations have been received. Those for special elections to fill vacancies caused by death and removal from Jurisdiction have been granted and fee for the Dispensation waived. Those Dispensations to confer degrees without regard to statutory time limit have only been granted where showing was made that an emergency existed, and that the best interest of the Craft would be served by granting them. Dispensations of this nature have only been granted when the required fee was paid. All receipts have been remitted to the Grand Secretary. LAYING CORNER-STONES.
An invitation was extended to the Grand Lodge to lay the corner-stone of the new Junior High School Building at Augusta on March 8th. Your Grand Master, being unable to respond, requested M.'. W.'. OTTO R . SOUDERS to conduct the ceremony. Grand Lodge was opened at Augusta and the usual Masonic ceremony of laying the comer-stone was held. A large group of Masons from Augfusta and adjoining communities attended, together with many local citizens. After the ceremony was completed. Grand Lodge was closed. On May 21st your Grand Master, accompanied by Brother ALBERT NOAH SMITH, Grand Chaplain, journeyed to Belleville, Kansas, and opened the Grand Lodge in the high school auditorium, from which building procession was formed headed by the High School Band, all marching to the site of the new Post Office Building in Belleville, where the ceremony of laying the comerstone was held. Several hundred Masons and citizens from Belleville and adjacent territory were present. Following the ceremony, procession was reformed and the Masons returned to the school auditorium where Grand Lodge was closed. On July 15th your Grand Master went to Newton, Kansas, for the purpose of laying the comer-stone for the fine new High School Building. Grand Lodge was opened in the hall of Newton Lodge No. 142; procession was formed, marched to the site of the High School Building where the ceremony was held just as the sun was setting in the west. A large group of Masons and prominent citizens attended .the ceremony, after which procession was reformed, the Masons returning to the lodge room where Grand Lodge was closed. All of these ceremonies were attended by large groups of local citizens, and resulted in much favorable comment in the local papers. LODGE INSTITUTED.
At our last Annual Communication, charter was granted to Bassett Lodge No. 124 at Hutchinson. On March 28, Grand Lodge
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was opened a t Hutchinson at seven-thirty, P. M. Your Grand Master, R.'. W.'. CLAUD F . YOUNG, Deputy Grand Master, R.'. W.'. ROSCOE E. PETERSON, Grand Junior Warden, and M.'. W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN were present. Bassett Lodge No. 124 was consecrated, dedicated and constituted. The Grand Master then installed the officers of the lodge. The membership of Bassett Lodge No. 124 is composed of a group of young Masons in Hutchinson of the highest t3T)e. This new lodge should add much to the Masonic family in Hutchinson. VISITATIONS.
One of the greatest pleasures among the many duties of the Grand Master is the contact with the brethren which comes through visits to the local lodges. During the year your Grand Master has been privileged to visit in all sections of our Jurisdiction. My reception has been enthusiastic and most pleasant. Many of the brethren, ranging in numbers from around one hundred to more than two thousand, have attended these meetings. I trust the members of the Craft have enjoyed and received the same inspiration that has been mine. My greatest regret is t h a t it has been impossible to accept many of the invitations extended. FIFTY YEAR BUTTONS.
During the year fifty-four Fifty Year Buttons were presented. Your Grand Master was able to accept the invitation to present many of them. In each instance the occasion was made one of special interest to the brethren. We believe that this recogrnition of our venerable brethren is verj' much appreciated by them, and that the Craft receives great inspiration from the ceremony held in connection with the presentation. I t is impossible for the Grand Master to attend and present all of the Fifty Year Buttons. I have had to decline a great many invitations, but whenever possible, have been glad to attend, and believe that the custom is one greatly worth while and a recognition justly due those Masons who have been members for fifty years. DISTRICT MEETINGS.
During the year seventy-six District Meetings have been held and our faithful Lecturers have attended ÂŁuid supervised the exemplification of the adopted work. A copy of the program was given to each lodge thirty days in advance, and all officers. Past Masters, and interested workers were urged to attend. In some of the districts, the response has
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been most disappointing, and shows a lack of appreciation of both need and opportunity. The accomplishments of these schools have been such that they are definitely a part of our permanent policy. However, it is noted that much of the work system, particularly the floor plans, is lost before the instruction gets down to the individual lodge. Some of the members of the Council of Administration feel there should be some program to correct this difficulty. If ByLaw No. 43 is broadened, the Grand Master could arrange for the development of proficient workers in all lodges, provide for their examination and such recognition as would adequately compliment them without cost to the Grand Lodge. This program would in no way affect the status or work of our Lecturers. While the details have not been completely worked out, it is my opinion that the idea can be made of material help to both lodge and District Meeting. I favor development of the plan. LECTURERS.
At our Annual Communication a year ago, the appropriation made for Lecturers made it necessary to dispense with the services of a full time Lecturer. Brother STANFORD M . SMART and Brother HARVEY O . DAVIS have attended all District Meetings and their work has been up to the usual high standard. With the exceptions of three or four special cases, it has been impossible to use the Lecturers other than at the District Meetings. There are many lodges that need special instruction, and if Masonry in many communities is to function as it should, it will be necessary to increase the appropriation for Lecturers to an amount which will permit the Grand Master to assigfn Lecturers to special duty other than that rendered at District Meetings. It is the opinion of your Grand Master that the appropriation for Lecturers should be at least three thousand dollars. This would make available a sufficient amount to enable the Grand Master to take care of those cases which are seriously in need of help. MASONIC LAW.
Many amendments have been made to our By-Laws. Notwithstanding the fact that copies of these amendments are available to all Secretaries, many law books are not kept current. Our present, laws are not indexed in a manner that makes it easy for the layman to find the law applicable to many questions which arise. I recommend the incoming Grand Master appoint a committee of three to recodify our laws and index them, keeping in mind the idea they are used most by laymen inexperienced in searching statute books. My experience leads me to believe many questions are submitted to the Grand Master and Greind Secretary because the brethren are unable to easily find the law that applies to their various situations.
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LAW CHANGES. The question of limitation of dimits carried over from our last Annual Communication h a s bad consideration. I t is t h e opinion of your Grand Master t h a t our policy should be changed. No true Mason should expect to enjoy the privileges of Masonry without contributing his fair share to the maintenance of the Institution. I t would seem t h a t invalidating a demit two years after date of issue could work no particular hardship upon the holder. Some provision for renewal should be made by payment of a reasonable fee for same. I recommend the amoimt be fixed a t one year's dues accruing to the lodge receiving the petition for membership. Under By-Law No. 139, a number of cases have been presented during the year where the officer's home or office was destroyed by fire, including his official cipher. I do not think the penalty should be exacted in cases of the loss being occasioned by conditions over which the brother has no control, and feel that it should be reduced to a nominal amount; but, of course, carelessness and negligence cannot be condoned. The modification of our law to meet new conditions is unavoidable. Amendments adopted by our Grand Lodge are published in t h e Proceedings; copies of these amendments are separately mailed to every lodge and known holder of copies of the law. The Master and Secretary of every lodge should see that supplements are promptly posted, and t h a t their copy of t h e law is kept up to date. A number of our lodges held their annual meeting on the wrong date this year, overlooking amended Section 6, Article V of the Constitution adopted in 1933. All lodge officers and members of this Grand Lodge are urged to give early and careful attention to this important subject. Necessary information and all amendments since 1929 will be supplied on request t o the Grand Secretary. FUNERAL SERVICES.
Acting on the recommendation of Grand Master ERSKINE, a committee composed of M.". W.". Brothers OTTO R . SOUDERS, JAy B. K I R K and ELMER F . STRAIN, was appointed to revise and modi-
fy the Funeral Service as it appears in the Monitor. The committee will report during this Communication. After hearing the report of the committee, the question of its adoption will be submitted to this Body to take such action a s you deem for the best interest of Masonry. GRAND ORATOR.
At two O'clock this afternoon. Brother ARTHim F . MCCARTY, of Salina Lodge No. 60, will address this Grand Body. Brother MCCARTY is an outstanding Mason, an able lawyer,
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and a fine speaker. I n selecting a Grand Orator, I feel certain I have brought you one who will deliver a most inspiring and interesting message. EXEMPLIFICATION OF THE WORK.
During t h e past year a group of younger brethren of Delta Lodge No. 77, a t Medicine Lodge, has been exemplifying the Third Degree in Dramatized Form. Many of those taking part have been Master Masons less than one year. An invitation to put on this work in Dramatized Form in this room at seven-thirty o'clock this evening has been accepted. All are urged t o witness this exemplification, in which the full team of fifteen Fellow Crafts will be used. W.'. STANFORD M . SMART, Lecturer, will be in charge. CONCLUSION.
Many things have contributed to whatever success we have attained during our administration. The unfailing loyalty of m y associate Grand Officers has contributed much. Our Grand Secretary, M . ' . W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN, has been most helpful in looking after details and giying advice on many matters with which t h e Grand Master cannot be familiar. The Lecturers, W.'. Brothers HARVEY O . DAVIS and STANFORD M . SMART have cooperated
in
every possible way. I am proud of my committees and their help is greatly appreciated. Members of the Craft everywhere have been most kind and responsive. Ours is not a one-man Institution, and only when we a s individuals strive t o serve, can Masonry function. Collectively we progress, just to the extent that our daily life reflects the beauties of Masonic knowledge. One year ago you honored me with the highest position in your power t o bestow. I accepted, fully realizing m y inability t o measure up to the great responsibility. I very much appreciate having been permitted to serve a s your Grand Master. Shortly, I shall present t h e gavel t o m y successor, and retire with a h e a r t full of gratitude for the great honor you have bestowed. I t is m y prayer that the great Institution of Masonry m a y continue t o prosper and grow, and that its votaries shall become wiser, better and consequently happier. May the blessing of The Grand Architect of the Universe be w t h you and yours now and forever. Fraternally submitted, HENRY S . BUZICK, J R . .
Grand Master.
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REPORT OF COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION.
R.'. W.'. RoscoE E. PETERSON, Secretary of the Council of Administration, presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted and ordered printed in the Proceedings: To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Following is a condensed report of the meetings of the Council of Administration. The Council held its first meeting in Topeka on February 17, 1938, immediately after the closing of the Annual Communication of Grand Lodge, with all members present. M.'. W.'. HENRY S . BuziCK, JR., was elected President, and R.'. W.'. RoscoE E. PETERSON, Secretary. M.'. W.'. THOMAS G. FITCH was unanimously elected to succeed himself for a four-year t e r m a s a member of the Board of Directors of the Kansas Masonic Home, and M.'. W.'. CHARLEY B. ERSKINE w a s unanimously elected a member of said Board for the unexpired term of M.'. W.'. JOHN MCCULLAGH, deceased. It was ordered t h a t $7,500.00 of Grand Lodge funds be invested by the Grand Treasurer in U . S. Postal Savings Bonds having a maturity value of $10,000.00. At a meeting held at Kansas City, Kansas, on April 23, 1938, with all members present, M.". W.'. OTTO R . SOUDERS was vmanimously elected a member of the Board of Directors of the Kansas Masonic Home for the unexpired term of M.'. W.'. THOMAS G. FITCH, deceased.
The Council m e t at Wichita on February 14, 1939, with all members present. The action of the Grand Treasurer on January 12, 1939, in investing $7,500.00 of Grand Lodge funds in U. S. Postal Savings Bonds having a maturity value of $10,000.00 was unanimously approved. Fraternally submitted, ROSCOE E. PETERSON, Secretary. REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER.
M.'. W.'. BEN S. PAULEN, Grand Treasurer, submitted the following report which, on his motion, 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 covers receipts and disbursements of Grand Lodge funds and shows cash and bonds on hand:
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GENERAL FUND.
Receipts. 1938. Jan. 25.—Balance on hand $ 42,144 64 Received from Grand Secretary 114,622 96
$156,767 60
Disbursements. 1938-1939.—Warrants Nos. 1 to 315, inclusive, except No. 314 $115,182 Transferred to Charity Fund 5,628 Warrants for mileage and expenses Annual Communication, 1938 '.. 2,918 1939: Jan. 25.—Balance on hand 33,039
29 25 02 04
$156,767 60
Receipts. 1938. Jan. 25.—Balance on hand $ 11,091 22 Transferred from General Fund 5,628 25
$ 16,719 47
CHARITY FUND.
Disbursements. 1938-1939.—Warrant No. 314 1939. Jan. 25.—Balance on hand
$ 4,293 50 12,425 97
$ 16,719 47
$ 33,039 04 12,425 97
$ 45,465 01
CASH BALANCES.
General Fund Charity Fund
BOND ACCOUNT.
I have in my hands the following bonds purchased by the Council of Administration: U. 8. Savings Bonds, Series A. (Amounts represent No. M205823 dated Aug. 1, No. M205824 dated Aug. 1, No. M205825 dated Aug. 1,
maturity 1935, due 1935, due 1935, due
value—cost $7,500.00). Aug. 1, 1945 $ 1,000 00 Aug. 1, 1945 1,000 00 Aug. 1, 1945 1,000 00
476 No. M205826 No. M205827 No. M205828 No. M205829 No. M205830 No. M205831 No. M205832
PBOCEEDINGS
February,
OF THE
dated Aug. 1, dated Aug. 1, dated Aug. 1, dated Aug. 1, dated Aug. 1, dated Aug. 1, dated Aug. 1,
1935, 1935, 1935, 1935, 1935, 1935, 1935,
due Aug. 1, due Aug. 1, due Aug. 1, due Aug. 1, due Aug. 1, due Aug. 1, due Aug. 1,
Series C. (Cost $7,500.00.). No. M672752C dated Feb. 1, No. M672753C dated Feb. 1, No. M672754C dated Feb. 1, No. M672755C dated Feb. 1, No. M672756C dated Feb. 1, No. M672757C dated Feb. 1, No. M672758C dated Feb. 1, No. M672759C dated Feb. 1, No. M672760C dated Feb. 1, No. M672761C dated Feb. 1,
1938, 1938, 1938, 1938, 1938, 1938, 1938, 1938, 1938, 1938,
due due due due due due due due due due
Series D. (Cost $7,500.00.). No. M93166D dated Jan. 1, 1939, No. M93167D dated Jan. 1, 1939, No. M93168D dated Jan. 1, 1939, No. M93169D dated Jan. 1, 1939, No. M93170D dated Jan. 1, 1939, No. M93171D dated Jan. 1, 1939, No. M93172D dated Jan. 1, 1939, No. M93173D dated Jan. 1, 1939, No. M93174D dated Jan. 1, 1939, No. M93175D dated Jan. 1, 1939,
due due due due due due due due due due
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan.
1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1,
1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1,
1945 1945 1945 1945 1945 1945 1945
1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
1948 1948 1948 1948 1948 1948 1948 1948 1948 1948
1949 1949 1949 1949 1949 1949 1949 1949 1949 1949
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
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
U. S. Treasury S^.% registered bonds of 194Jf-1946: No. 886F dated April 16, 1934, due April 15, 1946.. No. 887F dated April 16, 1934, due April 15, 1946 No. 3662B dated April 16, 1934, due April 15, 1946
5,000 00 5,000 00 10,000 00
U. 8. Treasury 2 % % registered bond of 1955-1960: No. 2226F dated March 15, 1935, due March 15, 1960
$10,000 00
School District No. 50, Brown County, bearing 6% No. 1, dated Jan. 1, 1921, due Jan. 1, 1939
interest: 500 00 $60,500 00
(This bond will probably be paid about Feb. 15, 1939). Fraternally submitted, BEN S. PAinJiN, Grand Treasurer.
00 00 00 00 00 00 00
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REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY.
M.'. W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN, Grand Secretary, submitted the following report which, on motion, was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: To The M.'.W.'.
Grand Lodge of A. F. d A.M. of Kansas:
The historical registry, abstracts, records and files of the Grand Lodge have been completed in accordance with the system long in use, including details for 1938, and information in the Annual Reports for 1937. ANNUAL REPORTS.
All reports were received in time to be included in this report, except from lodges Nos. 28, 180, 391 and 428. Two of these are from small lodges worthy of helpful cooperation b y District Deputy Grand Masters and neighboring Secretaries. Their reports were late last year. The reports are very generally in good shape, but fewer Secretaries have submitted typewritten reports, and one or two have used pencils. We have appealed t o the pride of this latter class and offered to submit new blanks for reports which in our permanent file would reflect credit upon the maker of the report and his lodge. LODGES DENIED REPRESENTATION.
Credentials have been withheld from the following lodges for failure to comply with By-Law 109: Nos. 57, 69, 89, 108, 130, 156, 180, 205, 271, 320, 335, 338, 372, 379. OUTSTANDING DUES.
The following per capita tax for preceding years remains unpaid: For 1931: Lodges Nos. 180—$141.90; 267—$106.90. Total $248.80. For 1932: Lodges Nos. 28—$156.15; 35—$237.40; 39—$15.80; 106—$353.20; 175—$230.30; 180—$126.00; 187—$596.00; 267— $287.80; 271—$308.90; 281—80.00; 330—$256.00; 342—$71.30; 392—$65.30; 409—$130.00; 415—$107.40; 434—$45.60. Total $3,067.15. For 1933: Lodges Nos. 39—$134.20; 106—$105.40; 2 7 1 $514.90; 434—$88.70. Total $843.20. For 1934: Lodges Nos. 210—$39.60; 330—$63.50. Total $103.10. For 1935: Lodges Nos. 84—$99.60; 210—$124.80; 379—$68.40. Total $292.80. For 1936: Lodges Nos. 57—$55.20; 81^$48.40; 108—$86.40; 140—$821.80; 210—$125.20; 379—$86.40. Total $1,223.40.
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For 1937: Lodges Nos. 53—$86.60; 108—$91.40; 130—$30.00: 210—$15.60; 243—$103.60; 378—$121.00; 392—$36.00; 409—$77.20. Total $561.40. For 1938: Sixteen lodges owe $1,417.00. No. 267 is debited with $105.70 from consolidation with No. 248; No. 374, $108.60 from consolidation with No. 168. Grand Total $7,967.95.
ESTIMATED REVENUE AND EXPENSES FOR 1 9 3 9 .
Revenue. Sixty cents per capita on 60,854 Miscellaneous
$36,512 40 3,000 00
Expenses. Committee Allowance (By-Law 55) Expenses Grand Lodge Communication Expenses and Per Diem of Lecturers Grand Master's Apron Grand Master's Contingent Fund Grand Master's Salary Grand Treasurer's Bond Premium Grand Secretary's Bond Premium Grand Treasurer's Salary..'. Grand Master's Portrait (cut) Library, Furniture, Binding, etc Mileage to Representatives (By-Law 57) Mileage and EJxpenses (By-Laws 55 and 56) Minor Salaries (By-Law 54) Per Diem of Committee on Trials and Punishments Postage and Express Printing Annual Proceedings Private Secretary to Grand Master Stationery £ind Printing Jewel for Grsmd Master Budget
$
300 500 2,000 80 1,500 800 18 3 100 8 300 3,000 1,500 180 200 800 1,500 600 1,000 180 15,249
00 00 00 00 00 00 75 75 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 60
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479
SCHEDUM; "A."
A m o u n t p a i d b y s u b o r d i n a t e lodges f o r t h e y e a r 1938. Dues and No. Fees. 1 ^.$ 220 20 2 395 8 0 3 2,608 00 4 64 00 5 266 6 0 6 657 0 0 7 671 20 8 784 40 9 546 20 10 572 00 11 100 80 12..; 1,184 20 13. 97 80 14 152 20 15 350 20 16..... 498 60 17 1,334 40 18 713 60 19 264 40 20 67 20 21 115 20 22 126 80 23 212 00 24 796 GO 25 38 40 26 137 60 27 159 00 28 29 208 60 30 238 40 31.... 38 60 32 94 60 33 106 00 34 91 40 35 269 40 36 269 00 37 399 20 38 412 00 39 158 80 40 113 80 41 62 40 42 380 GO 43 44 271 GO 45 93 20 46 149 40 47 75 40 48 136 60 49 158 80 50 174 60 51 2,790 40
No. 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 , 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102
Dues and Fees. $ 88 68 99 131 125
GO 80 40 20 00
185 80 122 00 1,416 40 153 20 182 80 207 40 196 00 113 60 223 60 162 20 365 40 121 60 363 80 126 80 124 80 566 20 235 20 241 60 321 60 148 20 213 20 344 80 35 20 80 60 67 20 86 40 141 00 1,489 80 102 40 198 GO 1,123 60 346 20 113 80 356 40 432 40 397 GO 340 GO 943 60 476 20 2,078 80 273 60 138 00 825 20
No. 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148..: 149 150 151 152 153
Dues and Fees. $ 1,237 4 5 2 1 1 20 147 60 244 4 0 789 4 0 107 40 641 00 136 40 89 80 382 80 209 60 106 00 66 00 1,071 80 99 80 241 40 294 60 192 40 147 40 68 80 51 40 171 00 75 80 95 00 80 20 303 00 50 00 97 80 115 40 625 40 357 40 65 60 235 60 296 40 84 80 123 40 934 40 198 40 993 60 169 60 232 40 270 60 310 20 365 40 291 60 117 20 713 60 314 00 165 00 49 60
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SCHEDUU; "B." Arrearages paid by subordinate lodges for 1937, except as noted: No. 4... 28... 39......(1932).. 47... 69... 78... 81......(1936).. 89... 101... 105... 108......(1934)... 136......(1934)... 140......(1936)... 187......(1932)...
Dues and Fees. $ 33 20 115 40 50 00 88 40 74 00 146 60 48 40 80 00 47 80 74 20 34 80 50 00 100 00 250 00
No. 190 210 228 243 324 335 366 379 389 418 428 436 436
Total
(1934) (1932) (1936)
(1935)
(1933) (1934)
Dues and Fees. $ 190 60 40 00 2 10 104 00 238 00 80 00 73 50 50 00 92 80 51 60 64 00 87 10 187 ?0
$2,453 70
. SCHEDULE " C . "
Amount received from investments:. U. S. Treasury Bond No. 886F, interest U. S. Treasury Bond No. 887H, interest U. S. Treasury Bond No. 2226F, interest U. S. Treasury Bond No. 3662B, interest Brovm County S. D. No. 50, Bond No. 1 Total
$162 162 287 325 15
50 50 50 00 00
$952 50 CASH ACCOUNT. Received.
Schedule "A" $103,001 Schedule " B " 2,453 Schedule "C" 952 Special Dispensation Fees (Buzick) 85 Special Dispensation Fees (Erskine) 35 Life Membership Certificates Penalty for Lost Ciphers, Lodges Nos. 81, 119, 129, 144 40 Flaising Fees, Bassett Lodge U. D 40
15 70 50 00 00 50 00 00
1938-39.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
Sales of Shaver's Monitors Sales of Blanks Sales Tax on Supplies and Monitors Budget
483
$ ;
Total
463 868 27 6,656
50 60 01 00
$114,622 96
Remitted. To Grand Treasurer, Receipts Nos. 1 to 5'7, inclusive
$114,622 96
Fraternally submitted, ELMER F . S T K A I N ,
Grand
Secretary.
1 3 3 8 8 17 17
17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 18 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22
Feb. Feb Feb Feb! Feb. Feb. Feb. •
Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb. Feb. Feb Feb Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb Feb. Feb. Feb.
1938. Feb. 1 Feb 1 Feb 1
Date.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
No.
A l b e r t K. W i l s o n
R o b e r t C. Caldwell
F l o s s i e M. A n d r e w s
R. C. Caldwell, C h a i r m a n
William C. T e m p l e t o n A l b e r t Noah Smith
S. W . Bell T e l e p h o n e Co S t a t e Sales T a x Dept C h a r l e s A. W e l l s W e s t e r n Union Tel. Co Tom Stauth George 0 . F o s t e r Cline C. C u r t i s s O t t o R. S o u d e r s Richard W. Evans W i l l i a m C. S c h w a r t z .•. Leon L. Cousland L a u r e n Dale R i g g
Leo N. Gish
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$
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25 10 50 40 100 50
78 08 10 00
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22 32 Ferris M. Hill •2H 33 Postmaster, Fredonia 25 34 Kansan Hotel 2 35 Henry S. Buzick, Jr 2 3« W. H. Quakenbusli 2 37 Kansas Power & Light Co.... 2 38 Topeka Water Dept 2 39 Moore Stationery Co 40 Crane & Company a 41 S. W. Bell Telephone Co 3 Inc $ 42 Remington-Rand State Sales Tax Dept in 43 The J. C. Darling Co 1(1 44 10 45 Brotherhood of Railroad Shop Crafts of America 10 4fi Capper Engraving Co 10 47 Railway Express Agency in 48 Western Union Tel. Co 10 49 Central Topeka Paper Co 10 50 J. A. McCall Printing Co R. Souders in 51 Otto S5 52 Katherine R. Ebey , 25 53 Flossie M. Andrews 25 54 Lilas M. Fisher Robert C. Caldwell 25 55 25 fifi Kenneth N. Pomeroy F. Strain 25 57 Elmer 25 58 Albert K. Wilson Rankin Fink 25 59 25 fiO Coffman Forestry Co Wolfe Com'l Photo Service.. 25 61 25 fi2 Crane & Company 25 63 Central Topeka Paper Co 31 64 Western Typewriter Co 31 65 Stanford M. Smart 31 66 Multigraph Division 31 67 Kans. Power & Light Co 4 68 Topeka Water Dept 4 69 Harvey O. Davis 4 70 S. W. Bell Telephone Co 4 71 Becktold Company 4 72 Western Union Tel. Co 4 73 The C. R. I. & P. Ry. Co 4 74 Railway Express Agency !• 75 Chas. P. Mueller Floral Co.. 8 76 State Sales Tax Dept
183 60 7,500 00 64 26 1 65 6 00
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2 127 7 12S 7 129 7 130 7 131 23 132 23 133 23 134 23 135 23 136 23 137 138 23 139 23 140 23 141 23 142 23 143 23 144 23 145 11146 1 147 148
9 109 25 110 25 111 25 112 25 113 25 114 25 115 25 116 25 117 25 118 25 119 25 120 2 121 2 122 2 123 2 124 2 125 2 126
T o p e k a Daily Capital K a t h e r i n e R. E b e y F l o s s i e M. A n d r e w s Lilas M. F i s h e r R o b e r t C. Caldwell K e n n e t h N. P o m e r o y E l m e r F. Strain A l b e r t K. Wilson Rankin Fink St. T h o m a s L o d g e No. 306 K a n s . P o w e r & L i g h t Co T o p e k a W a t e r Dept Jordan Electric Midland Chemical L a b o r a tories, I n c Crane & C o m p a n y S t a t e Sales T a x Dept J o h n E. B a r r e t t H e n r y S. Buzick, J r
Lloyd H. R u p p e n t h a l S. W. Bell T e l e p h o n e Co W e s t e r n Union T e l e g r a p h Co.... M u l t i g r a p h Division
B r o t h e r h o o d of R a i l r o a d
C. R. I. & P . R y . Co
10 00
7 96
46 44 12 80
149 10
200 00
119 50 1 40
14 95
1 59 1 87
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1 07 17 35
200 00
90
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427 70
300 00
300 00
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125 100 100 100 240
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8 78 1 32
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7 10
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15 13
July July July July July July July July July July July July July July July Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug.
Date.
In Favor of
11 153 11 154 11 155 11 156 F . H. S m i t h 25 157 25 158 . Flossie M. A n d r e w s 25 159 Lilas M. F i s h e r 25 160 R o b e r t C. Caldwell 25 161 25 162 E l m e r F . S t r a i n 25 163 Albert K. W i l s o n 25 164 R a n k i n F i n k 25 165 D. H. F o r b e s 25 166 25 167 15 168 15 169 T o p e k a W a t e r Dept 15 170 S. W . Bell Telephone Co 15 171 J o h n s o n & T i t u s 15 172 15 173 15 174 S t a t e Sales T a x Dept 15 175 24 176 24 177 24 178 Lilas M. F i s h e r 24 179 24 180 24 181 24 182 A l b e r t K. W i l s o n 24 183 R a n k i n F i n k 24 184 J o h n E. B a r r e t t
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85 00
1 79
07 23 86 81 76 06
60 00 2 21
12 77 1 05 9 50
10 3 15 91 11 3
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2 186 2 187 2 188 2 189 2 190 2 191 2 192 6 193 15 194 15 195 15 196 24 197 24 198 199 24 200 24 201 24 202 24 203 24 204 24 205 24 206 24 207 24 208 24 209 4 210 4 211 4 212 4 213 4 214 12 215 12 216 12 217 12 218 12 219 12 220 17 221 18 222 25 223 25 224 25 225 226 25 227 25 228 25 229 25] 26
241185
Elmer F . Strain A l b e r t K. W i l s o n Rankin Fink
R o b e r t C. Caldwell
Albert K. W i l s o n
R o b e r t C. Caldwell
Mra. I r a B u r d i c k S. W . Bell T e l e p h o n e Co
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27 03
404 65
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395 35
300 00
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S. W. Bell Tel. Co
R o b e r t C. Caldwell K e n n e t h N. P o m e r o y Elmer F. Strain A l b e r t K. W i l s o n Zolo A. E m e r s o n
K a t h e r i n e R. E b e y Flossie M. A n d r e w s
J. C. D a r l i n g C o m p a n y Postmaster, Fredonia
K a n s . P o w e r & L i g h t Co
Remington Rand Company
A d d r e s s o g r a p h Division
7,500 00
5 73 215 00
6 48
Capper E n g r a v i n g Co
Vim M a n u f a c t u r i n g Co
1 25
18 75
Masonic H o m e & School, T e x a s
Elmer F . Strain
R o b e r t C. Caldwell
S t a t e Sales T a x D e p t W e s t e r n Union Tel. Co
S. W. Bell T e l e p h o n e Co
$
200 00 25 00
3 37
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LODGE
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KANSAS.
HONOR ROLL. L i s t of b r e t h r e n t o w h o m t h e F i f t y Y e a r E m b l e m h a s b e e n p r e s e n t e d d u r i n g t h e y e a r 1938-39. Name. ALLEN, FRANK E
Lodge
No. 272
ALLiN, P E R R Y N
102
BARKER, FRANCIS D BEAUCHAMP, GUSTAV A BELL, ALEXANDER R BISHOP, MORTON M BUMGARDNER, E D W A R D CARTER, LINDLEY M CAVE, M A T H E W W COLT, J A M E S D E N N I S O N , S R . Cox, T H E O D O R E E DEMALORIE, CHARLES E DONALDSON, GEORGE T DOOTY, J O H N R
225 42 73 120 9 12 86 16 256 196 293 22
DREWER, W I L L I A M H DUNNING, W I L L I S M
345 264
ELLIS, ELMER E . . ELY, JOHN C
88 142
FERGUSON, C H A R L E S H
213
FIELDS, JERRY
161
Name.
Lodge
LOETHER, H U G O MARTIN, G E O R G E W MAXWELL, S A M U E L A
MCLELLAN, CHARLES F McGuiRE,
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February,
SPECIAL, COMMtTNICATION.
AUGUSTA, KANSAS, March 8,1938. Upon request of Mystic Tie Lodge No. 74, of Aug^usta, Kansas, The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in Special Communication on the eighth day of March, A. D. 1938, A. L. 5938, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new Junior High School Building at Augusta. The several stations were filled by the following brethren: M.".W.'. OTTO R . SOUDERS W.'. HOWARD L. POWERS
as Grand Master. as Deputy Grand Master.
W.'. ROY A . COX
as Grand Senior
W.'. GEORGE H . SPILLMAN Bro. JOSEPH L . K I R K Bro. F R A N K H . P E N L E Y Bro. J O H N C . WALWORTH W.'. STANLEY E . AYRES W.'. H E R M A N W . R I C E Bro. OSCAR C. APPLEGATE W.". HOMER T. HARDEN W.'. LAUREN DALE RIGG
as as as a^ as as as
Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand
Warden.
Junior Warden. Secretary. Chaplain. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Pursuivant. Tyler.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry, formed in grand procession and, escorted by the band, repaired to the site of the new Junior High School Building, w^here the comer-stone w a s laid in accordance with the Ancient Ceremonies of the Order. M.'. W.'. Brother SoUDERS delivered an interesting and appropriate address. The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge then returned to the Hall of Mystic Tie Lodge No. 74 and was closed in Ample Form. OTTO R . SOUDERS,
OS Grand Master. ATTEST : JOSEPH L . KIRK,
as Grand
Secretary.
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495
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
NEWTON, KANSAS, July 15,1938.
A Special Communication of The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened a t Newton, Kansas, on the 15th day of July, A.D. 1938, A.L. 5938, a t 6:00 o'clock P.M., a t the request of Newton Lodge No. 142, for the purpose of laying the comer-stone of the new High School Building in Newton. The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry with the following Grand Officers: M.'.W.'. W.'. Bro. Bro.
HENRY S. BUZICK, J R HARVEY GEABHART HAROLD LEWIS WILLIAM M . GERTSEN
Grand Master. as Deputy Grand Master. as Grand Senior Warden. as Grand Junior Warden.
Bro. GLENN MILLER Bro. GEORGE J. HETZEL Bro. FREDERICK E . BLACK
as Grand as Grand as Grand
Treasurer. Secretary. Chaplain.
W.'. JESSE L . NAPIER W.'. JOHN A. HETZEL
as Grand Senior Deacon. as Grand Junior Deacon.
W.'. JAMES J. NORTON
as Grand
W.'. HAROLD T . DUNLAP Bro. WALTER T . INGOLD
as Grand Senior as Grand Junior
Marshal.
W.\ FREDERICK M . PUTROFF
as Grand Orator.
W. â&#x20AC;¢. RALPH W . MCREYNOLDS
as Bearer of Great
W.". C. EDGAR LOVE
.as Bearer of Book
Bro. MARTIN W . WATSON Bro. WILLIAM H . EVANS
as Grand as Grand
of
Steward. Steward. Lights.
Constitutions. Architect. Tyler.
Procession was formed by the Grand Marshal and, accompajiied by the Newton High School Band, moved to the site of the new High School Building where the comer-stone was laid in accordance with the Ancient Ceremonies of the Order. Following the deposit by the Grand Treasurer, assisted by Mr. S. B. KURTZ, of the High School faculty, addresses were given by W.'. FREDERICK M. PUTROFF, Grand Orator, and Brother FRANK LiNDLEY, Principal of the High School. Benediction was pronounced by Brother FREDERICK E . BLACK and the procession returned to the Lodge Hall where the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form. HENRY s. BUZICK, JR.,
Grand Master. ATTEST: GEORGE J . HETZEL, as Grand Secretary.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
SALINA, KANSAS, August 1,1938.
A Special Communication of The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Masonic Temple a t Salina, Kansas, a t 5:45 o'clock p. M., on Monday, the 1st day of August, A.D. 1938, A.L. 5938, for the purpose of conducting funeral services for M.'. W.'. THOMAS L. BOND, P a s t Grand Master, who died a t his home July 29, 1938. The following Grand Officers occupied the several stations: M.'.W.'. Bro. Bro. M.'.W.'. Bro. Bro. W.'. Bro. Bro.
H E N E Y S . BUZICK, J R ARTHUR C . FAGERSTROM JOHN G . MAYER CHARLES N. FOWLER HOMER B . JENKINS ROBERT A. CAMPBELL CHARLES F. W Y N N E ALFRED B . WALTER CHARLES E. MORLOCK
Grand as Grand .as Grand as Grand as Grand as Grand as Grand as Grand as Grand
Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Tyler.
After t h e Rose Croix service of the Scottish Rite in the auditorium of the Masonic Temple, the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge repaired to Gypsum Hill Cemetery where the graveside service was conducted under the direction of t h e M.'. W.'. Grand Master. The Grand Lodge then returned to the Lodge Hall and was closed in Ample Form. HENRY S . BUZICK, J R . ,
Grand Master. ATTEST : CHARLES N . FOWLER,
as Grand
Secretary.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
BELLEVILLE, KANSAS, May 21,1938.
A Special Communication of The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas â&#x20AC;¢was convened a t Belleville, Kansas, on the 21st day of May, A. D. 1938, A. L. 5938, a t the request of Belleville Lodge No. 129, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new United States Post Office Building. The M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry with the following Grand Officers: M.'.W.'. R.'. W.'. Bro. Bro.
HENRY S. BuziCK, JR JOHN W . KUCHERA A. BENTON BACHELOR RALPH E . SNAPP
Grand Master. as Deputy Grand Master. as Grand Senior Warden. as Grand Junior Warden.
Bro. GLEN H . BRAMWELL W.'. OLIVER F . FRENCH Bro. ALBERT NOAH SMITH
as Grand as Grand as Grand
Treasurer. Secretary. Chaplain.
W.'. LEROY A. WEYH Bro. FRED EMERY
OS Grand Senior Deacon. as Grand Junior Deacon.
W.'. FENTON V. B. WEEKS
as Grand
W.'. JAMES B . SWENSON Bro. JAMES H . JAMES
as Grand Senior xis Grand Junior
Marshal.
W.'. PETER H . JORGENSEN W.'. C A R L L . JOHNSON W.'. CHARLES S . PEARCE
as Grand Pursuivant. Globe Bearer.' ..Globe Bearer.
Steward. Steward.
W.'. MONTIE L . HILL
Bearer of Great
W.'. J O H N C . HOGIN
Bearer of Book of
Bro. GUY E . WARD..'
Constitutions. as Grand Orator.
W.'. GEORGE O . FAULKNER W.'. EUGENE L . NELSON
as Grand as Grand
Lights.
Architect. Tyler.
The Grand Lodge was formed in procession by the Grand Marshal and repaired to the United States Post Office Building where the comer-stone was laid according to our Ancient Ceremonies. The Belleville High School Band and Robert E. Gordon Post of the American Legion participated in the public ceremonies and the raising of the American Flag a t the Post Office site by W.'. JOHN H . FULCOMER, Master of Belleville Lodge No. 129. The procession then returned to the Lodge Hall and The M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form. HENRY S . BUZICK, J R . ,
Grand Master. ATTEST : OLIVER F . FRENCH,
As Grand
Secretary.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February,
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE MASONIC HOME BOARD. M . ' . W . ' . OTTO R . SoxniERS, S e c r e t a r y of t h e Masonic
H o m e B o a r d , submitted t h e following r e p o r t which, on motion, w a s ordered p r i n t e d in t h e P r o c e e d i n g s : To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: I have t h e honor to present herewith portions of my report to the Board of Directors of The Kansas Masonic Home a t its annual meeting in t h e City of Wichita, Kansas, on Tuesday, January 17, 1939, covering both t h e transactions of Colonel THOMAS G . FITCH to the time of his death, and my own since t h a t time. Cash received in the year ended December 31, 1938, amounted to $152,019.21 from sources a s follows: REGULAR INCOME.
Grand Lodge per capita tax O. E. S. per capita t a x Interest
$ 61,453 00 5,424 50 22,438 15 $ 89,315 65
Bonds sold and matured Endowment fimd Mortgage payments Guardian fimds O. E. S. Christmas O. E. S. fruit O. E. S. music Refundâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;funeral expenses Rentals on Real Estate Election booth rental Sarah Josephine Dennis Will Premium on Ohio Power Company bonds sold Gas sales from gas wells Soil conservation payments Oil and Gas lease rentals
20,437 50 7,376 03 10,840 00 17,270 01 2,261 20 612 50 364 88 15 00 1,546 25 40 00 900 00 100 00 401 64 198 55 340 00 $152,019 21
All collections have been transmitted to the Treasurer as shown by carbon copies of letters of transmittal submitted herewith. During the year warrants were drawn in the amount of $167,273.18 a s follows:
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Maintenance Guardian funds Bonds purchased Accrued interest on bonds purchased Real Estate mortgages purchased Grand Lodge relief Funeral expenses Christmas fund Music lessons O. E. S. fruit fund Attorney's feesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Brannon Estate Additions to real estate owned Doctor and dentist fees Rentals shared with I.O.O.F. (Finn estate) Foundations for graves Magazines Real estate expenses: Taxes Repairs Insurance Attorney's fees Commissions Court costs Bond Miscellaneous
499
$ 83,648 18,786 43,231 142 7,250 4,293 1,851 1,972 587 7 3,127 150 117 297 105 20
12 09 12 02 00 50 17 21 46 50 28 00 50 86 00 70
1,379 149 46 35 25 20 10 20
14 09 50 00 00 07 00 85
$167,273 18 The trial balance of Home Accounts at December 31, 1938, follows: Debits. Fourth National Bank First National Bank Stocks and bonds., Real estate mortgages Land and buildingsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Home Other real estate Furniture and fixtures Guardian funds Grand Lodge relief Maintenance expense Funeral expenses Real estate expense Christmas fimd Miscellaneous expense
.$ 17,465 3,725 : 533,556 45,470 923,435 29,173 60,095 169 3,148 67,754 1,722 1,663 1,321 3,349
10 76 12 00 26 14 78 51 00 72 59 78 81 78
$1,692,051 35
500
PROCBEDINaa OF THE
February,
Credits. Endowment fund O. E. S. music fund Lobdell-Stuart library fund Net worth Interest and dividends Income from real estate Special contributions O. E. S. fruit fund O. E. S. Christmas fund O. E. S. per capita tax Miscellaneous income
$ 650,600 1,764 805 1,018 971 14,864 2,055 900 605 1,296 10 178
84 27 39 73 55 04 00 00 20 20 13
$1,692,051 35 The following is a summary of the Endowment Fund for the year ended December 31, 1938: Balance, J a n u a r y 1, 1938
$633,224 81
ADDITIONS :
Grand Lodge Order of Eastern Star 40th anniversary class, Lafayette Lodge No. 10, A. & A. S. R Aleppo Commandery Brannon estate (stocks) Balance, December 31, 1938
$ 6,330 00 1,034 03 7 00 5 00 10,000 00
17,376 03 $650,600 84
During the year the sum of $4,293.50 was expended for Grand Lodge Charity and we have received a check for this amount from the Grand Lodge. The Superintendent's Report shows that during the year applications for membership in the Home have been approved for twenty-five men, twenty women, two girls and one boy. and t h a t of these numbers there have entered the Home twentyone men, eighteen women, one boy and two girls. That during the year fourteen members were discharged, of whom there were eight boys, five g^rls and one woman. That during the year the total number of deaths was twenty-five, of whom eighteen were men and seven were women, and t h a t we now have on the membership roll a total of 342, of whom there are one hundred fortyone men, one hundred twenty-six women, forty-five boys and thirty girls. However thirty-nine members are absent on leave, or for other reasons and thirteen of those admitted have not yet entered, leaving the number actually in the Home 290. There have been nine applications that were rejected, some on account of physical condition which would make them hospital cases and others because they did not come under the rule of indigency. Ninety per cent co-insurance is carried on the buildings and fire, theft and collision insurance are carried on the automobiles, while we have steam boiler and accident insurance covering the
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use of the steam boilers. During the year 333 patients were admitted to the Infirmary, besides the twenty-one permanent patients who reside there all the time. This makes an average of twenty-eight patients per day in the Infirmary. Most of these are for minor ailments and remain only a short time. During the coming year the Infirmary will be moved to the southeast comer, in what was formerly the Boys' Dormitory. The average age of the men admitted to membership in the Home during the past year is 72 years and 10 months, while, t h a t of the women is 74 years and 10 months. The average membership in the Home is 288 and the per capita cost is $290.00. Fraternally submitted. OTTO R . SOUDERS,
Secretary.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February,
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON REPORTS OF GRAND OFFICERS. M.". W . ' . J A M E S A . CASSLER p r e s e n t e d t h e following
r e p o r t which, on h i s motion, w a s a d o p t e d : To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: "The worth while man is one who writes and speaks a s he lives." Our Grand Master is no exception to this rule. In his Annual Address, he not only reviews the events of his administration but, like the true executive, he gives u s a concise statement of each problem or task that came before him and the manner of disposal of the same. Throughout the address, he repeatedly g:ives us glimpses of his inner self ^vhich carry us on with the desire to become better acquainted with him and together "strive to improve spiritually, mentally and socially." He leaves no doubt a s to his fratemalism, and best expresses his faith in Masonry, when he says: "Masonry is a builder of character." These words are not a definition nor a theory, taut a principle which should be instilled in the heart of each Craftsman, for they express the objective for which Masonic institutions exist. We heartily sanction the address of the Grand Master. To confirm the authority of official acts, your committee recommends the approval of such portions of the reports a s contained under the following headings: Introduction. Condition of the Order. The Masonic Home. Installation of Grand Officers. Grand Representatives. Dispensations. Laying Comer-stones. Visitations. Fifty Year Buttons. Grand Orator. Exemplification of the Work. Conclusion. Specific reference of subjects is recommended as follows: To The Committee on Jurisprudence: Salem Lodge No. 228. E m m e t t Lodge No. 387. District Meetings. Masonic Law. Law Changes. To the Committee on Necrology: Necrology.
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To the Committee on Trials and F>unishments: Trials and Punishments. To the Council of Administration: History. To the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D.: Lodges Instituted. To the Committee on Finance: Lecturers. Col. THOMAS G. FITCH.
To the Special Committee appointed by Grand Master: Funeral Service. Your committee feels that the tribute to Col. FiTCH in the Grand Master's address is a matter of great importance and should be specifically passed upon by this Grand Lodge. The Kansas Masonic Home comes nearer being the work of the late M.'. W.'. THOMAS G. FITCH than that of any other individual and a memorial to him and the service he has rendered to it should be erected. This Grand Lodge should attest its reverence for this worthy brother by approving the recommendation. (Adopted). The Report of the Grand Treasurer in its entirety, together with the Grand Treasurer's books, vouchers and securities, we refer to the Committee on Finance as provided by law. We congratulate our distinguished brother on this fine and complete report. The Report of the Grand Secretary is, as usual, concise in every detail, yet complete in every particular. His work is well done. We recommend the following subjects to be referred to the various committees, viz: The Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D.: Annual Reports. Lodges Denied Representation. To.the Committee on Finance: Outstanding Dues. Estimated Revenue and Expenses for 1939. Schedule "A." Schedule "B." Schedule "C." Cash Account. Warrant Account. FratemaJly submitted, JAMES A . CASSLER,
DOUGLAS A. MEREDITH, JOSEPH E . MCMULLEN, WILLIAM E . LEDBETTER, LEONARD C. UHL,
Committee.
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February.
CALL TO REFRESHMENT.
The M.'. W.". Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment until 1:30 P. M.
AFTERNOON SESSION. The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor at 1:30 p. M. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY.
W.'. FRED N . RAYMOND, chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To TheM.'. W.\ Grand Lodge of A. P. & A. M. of Kansas: During the year 1938, 1,047 of our brethren in Kansas Masonry have gone from our earthly lodges to the Celestial Grand Lodge above. Their names and Masonic labors are recorded in the archives of our lodges and the Grand Lodge a t Topeka, where, so far as human ingenuity can contrive, they will be preserved through future time. The earthly appearance and personal characteristics of these brothers will remain as living images in our memory as long as the present generation survives, and their spirit is merged in t h a t of the Craft to endure a s long as men have ideals. In other Grand Jurisdictions, so far as we have learned, one active Grand Master has laid down his office with his earthly laborsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;M.'.W.'. CHARLES HARVEY MCKINNEY, of Tennessee; four
other active Grand Officers, twenty P a s t Grand Masters, and many faithful craftsmen have gone. To the brethren of these Jurisdictions we extend our sympathy. Among our Kansas brethren who died last year are some who had the opportunity and ability to be of the greatest service to the Fraternity. M.'.W.'. ELRICK C. COLE, Grand Master in 1913, was reported a t the last communication. Two others were, one after the other, senior Grand Masters and had served with great distinction in the highest offices of the Grand Lodge. They were M.'.W.'. THOMAS G. FITCH, Grand Master in 1904, and M.'.W.'. THOMAS L. BOND, Grand Master in 1906. M.'.W.". Brother FiTCH died in Wichita on March 12, 1938. The following notes have been furnished by his associate of many years. Brother RALPH D . COTTON, Superintendent of the Kansas Masonic Home: "THOMAS GEYER F I T C H was b o m a t Bristol, Maine, on April
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9, 1861. He graduated in law at the University of Michigan and came to Kansas in 1886. He was manager of the Wichita Electric Company, then in 1894 postmaster of Wichita. I n 1898-99 he w a s Colonel of the Twenty-first Regriment of Kansas Militia in t h e Spanish War. After his return he was in business in Wichita and devoted himself largely to the building up of the Kansas Masonic Home. "In 1887 THOMAS G. PITCH married Mrs. E. J. GEOHEGAN, of
Chicago. Mrs. FiTCH and three grandsons a r e living. "M.'.W.'. Brother FiTCH was made a Mason in Wichita Lodge No. 99 in 1890. He w a s elected Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas in 1904. A t various times he was also Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, Grand Master of t h e Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters, Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar, and Sovereign I n spector General and, since 1933, Grand Prior of the Supreme Council of t h e 33rd Degree, Scottish Rite. From 1893 until his deathâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;forty-five yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;he was continuously in service in t h e most important offices and committees of the Grand Masonic societies of Kansas. "M.'.W.'. Brother FITCH was, in 1897, made a member of t h e Board of Directors of the Kansas Masonic Home, and later a member of the Committee on Admissions and Discharges, in 1910 Secretary of the Board, and in 1933 its Treasurer. All these services for the Home he carried on through the rest of his life without pay. At all times the Home was in t h e Colonel's thoughts. Much of the success of the Kansas Msaonic Home is due t o t h e thoughtful and prudent advice of M.'.W.'. Brother FITCH. He w a s always looking out for its welfare and for the welfare of the Home family." (You have heard t h e Grand Master's recommendation for t h e erection by this Grand Lodge of a monument to commemorate this remarkable life of service). M.'.W.'. Brother BOND died a t his home in Salina on July 29, 1938. Material of this report was furnished by FRANCES E . BOND and SAMUEL M . BOND and by M.'.W.'. CHARLES N . FOWLER.
THOMAS LEONIDAS BOND was b o m a t Shreveport, Louisiana,
on December 22, 1849. He was educated in the schools of Saint Louis and Washington University. In 1871 he w a s a member of the Kansas Legislature, and for years was registrar of the United States Land Office a t Salina. From 1879 he carried on the practice of law from the well-known offices in Salina. THOMAS L. BOND, in 1874, married SARAH ALICE GARVER, of
Scotland, Pennsylvania, and they made their home in Salina. Mrs. BOND died in 1931. A daughter and a son, with the son's family, are living. M.'.W.'. Brother BOND was made a Mason in Salina Lodge No. 60 on November 24, 1871. He was elected Grand Master of t h e Grand Lodge of Kansas in 1906. He was also, a t various times, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons,
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February,
Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal ÂŁind Select Masters, Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar, Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, and Deputy of the Grand Inspector General for Kansas of the Supreme Council of the 33rd Degree, Scottish Rite. He served for many years in the most importaint offices and committees of the Grand Masonic societies of Kansas. "For more than sixty years he was actively interested in Masonry and demonstrated its principles in his daily life. He was always active in social and civic life and never w a s known t o say an tmkind thing about anyone." The other 1,044 brethren that we commemorate today and the brethren who have died in other states and nations have included for each of us some personal friends, some of the nearest friends of our youth. They all deserve personal eulogry, and except for the limits of time today they should have it. They were chosen men, duly and truly prepared, worthy and well qualified. Each one had sought membership in this Order because of his soul's desire for light. He w a s examined by men jealous of their Craft and fellowship, and he was elected and instructed in the lore of wisdom as we know it. Such a man, as he walked with us in our daily business and s a t with us in the lodge room when the world's business was shut away, gave us to know his own soul, the spirit that dwelt for the time in his earthly body and governed the actions and moulded the character of the man. That spirit was with us Emd became a part of us. Now t h a t the m a n has gone, the spirit is stUl in us. As such men give themselves to the Craft, will it grow and shape us to the destiny which the Supreme Architect has for us ? Fraternally submitted, F R E D N . RAYMOND,
Chairman. ORATION.
The M.". W.'. Grand Master introduced Brother a member of Salina Lodge No. 60, who delivered the Oration, which was ordered printed in the Proceedings: ARTHUR F . MCCARTY,
To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
We are met here today, bound together by the ties of our cable-tows and of the solemn obligations we have taken, in complete unity of thought and purpose, on an occasion neither frequent nor infrequent. I say "neither frequent nor infrequent," because, while we meet thus
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once each year, but a hundred such gatherings occur in a century. We are here to cast up the accounts and strike a balance and measure the accomplishments of a year in Kansas Masonry and, as well, to set up the guide-posts and mark the path for another twelve months. While we do this by means of all the proceedings had and to be had today and tomorrow, there seems to be a definite place in it all for the oration; wherefore, time and opportunity are afforded me, in this hour of importance in the annals of Kansas Masonry, which I cannot but regard seriously and treat with all the earnestness of which I am capable. What, then, needs to be said to the 61,400 Masons of Kansas? What CAN be said which has not already been said by one or more of the distinguished speakers of past yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to which I reply, there is so much, even if it be repetition, which needs to be said at this particular juncture of time and tide in the affairs of this commonwealth and its people and of time and tide in the affairs of Masonry, that but a small part of it can be uttered in t h e compass of a short address. Some of this which so much needs to be said has been touched upon in past orations, but in those the speakers were covering a much wider range of thought than I expect to cover today. I purpose, with your kind permission, to narrow the theme to t h e concrete problems of these times as viewed in the light of known history, and to approach and discuss those problems in a practical, rather than in an idealistic, way, and, perhaps, from the somewhat legalistic attitude of the lawyerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;who is a t the same time a Mason. It is my conviction that, to every Mason, the needs of these times transcend the needs of any other times within the lives of those here; that the call and the challenge of today is to Masons to stand fast in this second third of the twentieth century more than at any time within 75 years; that NOW, here and in our own time, it is for our great Order to justify its honorable and scintillating past, its system of philosophy, its principles of liberty.
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equality and fraternity, and its teaching that the individual must shape his own destiny here on earthâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;or miserably fail and see the advances made by humanity toward enlightenment and freedom wiped outâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^those painful, laborious and sometimes bloody steps mankind has taken along the paths of history, which, in all truth, synchronize so completely with the growth and advancement of Masonryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;see these all go for naught. Is this the language of an alarmist? I do not want or intend it to be. I have a message of hope and assurance, rather than one of doubt and despair. But no message of hope will carry much weight unless it be predicated on the facts and the dangers, and no message of assurance can really assure unless it contains the directions for effectuating the assurance. So it appears fitting to make an examination of ourselves and of the situation in which we find Masonry today, as it impinges upon the state, the nation and the world; to find out, if we can, what we can do and how to do it, to demonstrate anew that our Order was placed by Divine Providence in this human society for definite purposes, one of which, at least, is to save mankind from the dire effects of man's own folly. As we examine the pages of history to discover the meaning of man and of his relations with his fellows, certain great events stand out as beacon lights in the maze of recorded fact. The events which immediately strike the reader as the most significant are those which mark the several definite achievements and advancements by man as he trod the path toward a society of enlightened free thought, free speech and free worship, such as we enjoy today in the United States of America, with all its concomitants of freedom of action in personal endeavor, personal advancement in learning and possessions, and personal achievement in service to others. The progress was not a steady march, and if shown upon a graph would present a line sometimes broken, sometimes dropping, but with an always ascend-
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ing course when viewed over a century of time; and there would be peaks in the line, marking the particular events in history referred to, when some particularly noteworthy advancement was made. Such has been the course of this particular form of man's advancement for at least seven centuries, though seven centuries do not at all encompass the time in which mankind has been moving toward the definite achievement which is best evidenced by our own American society, for he has been moving in that direction since cave man days. It was a little more than seven hundred years ago that those nobles of England met with King John under the historic oak a t Runymede and then and there, by the force of their wills, backed by the power of public opinion, compelled the king to sign the great charter. There were writings before that time, promulgating rules of conduct called lawâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;all rules of conduct for the peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^but in Magna Charta the rules of conduct set down were rules to be followed by government. The people had dared to crystallize and set down on paper their aspirations and had for the first time, a t least in modern history, demonstrated the limitless power of public will. That event of extreme significance was followed by others, so that man's march, step by step, toward what we now sum up in the one word "democracy," would appear as a series of peaks and valleys if shown upon a graph. Masonry does not boast of its achievements, but we may observe that among the leaders of England who forced King John's hand to the paper at Runymede there were the votaries of Masonry and its principles of liberty, equality and fraternity, and that the same or other adherents took part in incorporating the charter into the law of England by enactment and re-enactment, more than thirty times during the reigns of Henry III and Edward I. Magna Charta was made, executed and delivered in 1215; but it was not until 1628 that the next important document appeared in the Petition of Right. The Habeas Corpus Act was adopted in 1679 and the Bill of
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Rights was enacted in 1689. So that more than four hundred years elapsed between some of these great strides taken by man toward democracy. During those four centuries the thought and concept of the people were developing and throughout all of it, Masonry was slowly moving toward the year 1717, in which the first Grand Lodge, with representatives of the four lodges of speculative Masonry then existing, was organized. That great step at Runymede, then four hundred years for development, then another hundred years of consolidating the forces of liberty, and the five hundred years brings us to the first Grand Lodge of Masons. As that five centuries saw the slowly growing notion that in the people lies the power of government, so it saw the steady growth of Masonry and the transition from the operative guilds into the speculative lodges. Is not this significant? Is it not to be remarked that these factors in the democratic ideal of government went along together so closely? Is there any meaning in it, today, for the Masons of Kansas and for the Masons of the United States? The gains of t h a t half a thousand years were very great; they are not to be passed over lightly as one reviews the history of the democratic movement; consisting, chiefly, in the slow education of the masses toward this concept of freedom and in the consolidation of the forces of liberty, those gains furnished the foundation for those which followed, and this is true with respect to both democracy and Masonry. The significance and meaning I get from it all is that democracy is Masonry, in its essence, and Masonry is democracy. And herein lies the challenge of these days to our Order. To repeat, the end of that notable five hundred years synchronizes almost exactly with the establishrhent of speculative Masonry as a recorded organization with the authority t h a t flows from such organization. Each of the five hundred years saw the lot of the common man bettered. Each decade marked an advance toward freedom of thought, speech, religion and action. Each generation
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found youth with greater hope. The American colonies were set up and became almost a nation. Greed was brought under a measure of control. Power to oppress was lessened. The right to tax was limited to government. In a thousand ways, man moved farther along the path he had marked out for himself back there in 1215 under the great oak tree at Runymede. But it took five hundred years! How much more swiftly ran the course of democratic development in the next two hundred years! Masonry was a t work. I t was organized and had the cohesion and strength of organization, and its influence began to be extended to every part of the civilized world. No two centuries in all history has held so much of import for humanity, for in that time the bud of democracy burst into full flower, in two other documents—two pieces of paper—conceived, formulated, written and promulgated to a waiting and eager world—the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. Mason after Mason signed the Declaration of Independence. Some thirty of the fifty-five delegates to the Constitutional Convention a t Philadelphia were members of our Order and the presiding officer was a Past Master. The tenets of our Institution of Freemasonry were thus woven into the warp and woof of this government. This country is peculiarly OUR country. The Constitution of the United States, with the first ten amendments, is a charter of liberty far transcending in its guaranties that other charter of which I have spoken. No other document, indeed, known to the historians, has had so great and far-reaching an effect upon the thought of the world. Until very recent years, it and what i t said constituted the principal source of light and hope to uncounted millions in every corner of the globe. An instrument which in its essence puts into law so much of our precepts and philosophy, t h e drawing of which was directed by Masons, may, therefore, be almost denominated a Masonic creation.
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In t h a t two hundred years, scores of republics, patterned more or less after the form of our own, were set up. The French people threw off the yoke of oppressive governmental tyranny. The forces of liberty were in the saddle and man moved forward steadily. With every step, wherever taken, the power of the people grew, and tolerance, benevolence and fair dealing became universally accepted creeds. In our own nation, the frontiers were pushed from one ocean to the other, and a smiling land of homes grew out of the wildernessâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a land in which the ballot, expressive of the will of the people, became the ruling force directing the affairs of the republic. Much of it was and is Masonic. During those two hundred years our Order advanced and consolidated its position along with democracy. Masonry moved 'round the world and increased numerically, so that its adherents were plentiful everywhere, but most plentiful in democratic countries, during those two centuries when democracy was achieving its swiftest growth. Democracy is Masonry and Masonry democracy. The end of this two hundred year period coincides, roughly, with the close of the world war. That was a war "to make the world safe for democracy" so-called, but so bungled was the making of the peace that the world has now become very dangerous for democracy, and we see in motion those subversive forces which threaten our very civilization. Democracy has suffered a set-back and the line on the graph depicting the decade now ending shows a sharp downward angle, with no upward turn visible in the future. In Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Russia and, even, in Mexico and portions of South America, democracy has her back to the wall with her very name a by-word and a sneer. In all those great and powerful countries, the people have lost their liberties and the iron hand of the despot rules as in ages long past. There are less than a dozen of the great democracies left, and in several of these the cause of liberty is so weakened as to be precariously situated and uncertain
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in its tenure. We see dictators ruthlessly banishing t h e whole of a minority composed of a racial group, tearing them from their homes, professions and businesses, confiscating their belongings, and subjecting them to abuse and outrage which chill the very blood of the onlooker, the while the ruler defies the world to say him nay. Instead of international law, that orderly arrangement of rules hitherto observed by enlightened nations, there is international anarchy. A half dozen mad dogs are loose in the world todayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that is the situation in briefâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with no more regard for the rights of any who oppose than has any cur with slathering jaws running loose upon a street, and the particular object of their mad designs is the institution of democracy and all organizations which foster it. Foremost among the organizations which have fostered democracy is the one which meets here today. Where democracy h a s been superceded by t h e dictator, there Masonry has been pushed back and out, until there is no longer any Masonry in Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal or Russia. Not very long ago, nearly four score Masons were ruthlessly killed in Spain for no reason other than that they were Masons with t h e devotion to the cause of freedom that characterizes the Mason, and the geographical areas where no Mason who desires to live dare admit his beliefs comprises an appallingly large part of the world. Masonry cannot survive where democracy perishes; it is almost if not quite a corroUary that democracy cannot exist unless Masonry be there. Certain it is that the principles of Masonry must be there. America stands today in the midst of a world much of which is ruled by hateâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and this in t h e age of such speed in transportation and communication that isolation cannot be considered. We are one of the family of nations, whether we will or no. We may escape being embroiled in a foreign war; we cannot escape contamination because we are exposed to the disease. The disciples of hate insist upon spreading the propaganda of their
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peculiar views even here, so that within our own borders their philosophy impinges upon ours and ours upon theirs. The line of cleavage between the systems of government advocated by any of the dictators and our own system is clear, and one is as far from the other asâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; any unit of measure one can think of. Yet here, within our own dear land, the isms bred of the old world and its jealousies and hates seek to rear their heads. They come into contact with democracy here, and meet and cross swords, and people stand and watch and listen. Because we believe in free speech, we let the protagonists talk, and I would not deny to any person within the protecting shadow of the Constitution his right to express himself and say what he believes. Because we believe in a free press, the slanderer of the American system may even print and circulate what he believes and here, again, as a Mason and supporter of the organic law, I would not curb his right. Because we believe in justice, we accord to any offender, be he ever so alien, a fair trial; as was recently demonstrated in the case of Otto, the young German alien, illegally in this country, who, with other members of the German Bund, offensively paraded the streets of an eastern American city carrying a dagger at his side. When some American Legionnaires encountered Otto and his group a fight ensued, and the Americans, heavily outnumbered, were severely beaten. Otto and others were arrested. Being without counsel, the court appointed a lawyer to conduct Otto's defense and, typically American as it was, the judge appointed a Jewish attorney for him. This lawyer had all the reason in the world to hate Otto, but he had taken the oath required of all members of the bar, and he gave to Otto and his defense the best he had. Be it said to the high renown of the American system of jurisprudence, that Otto received, at the hands of the court and by the aid of the lawyer appointed to defend him, what he never could have obtained in any of the dictator countriesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;an absolutely fair and impartial trial. So fair was it, indeed,
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that he was acquitted; acquitted because the offense with which he had been charged was that of carrying concealed weapons (instead of rioting, or disturbing the peace as it should have been) and the dagger he carried was in plain sight. However grievously Otto and his fellow marchers had affronted the citizenship of this free land, however much I abhor all t h a t Otto stands for, I am proud of the outcome of his trial, for it is a manifest of the potency of the American Constitution to protect. We have built something here in a century and a half the like of which has not appeared before in all history. Under the working of our system, the lot of the common man reaches the zenith of an all time high, as he proceeds to the destiny he makes largely for himself in a land of free enterprise, fully protected in his rights of free speech, freedom of worship, and freedom of ownership and management of property, by the Constitution, that Masonic document, which Gladstone described as the greatest work ever struck off at a given time by the brain of man. What we built is worth saving. The American plan had its birth in one principal idea â&#x20AC;&#x201D;to harness and control the power of government. That basic thought is evident in every paragraph of the Constitution itself: to hold power firmly in the hands of the people, because the power of government and the abuse of that power has in all time been the scourge of the people. Every great revolution was an effort to get man out from under that power and that abuse, and, let it be remembered, liberty has never yet been handed down from above; man has had to take it with his bare hands or with whatever weapons he could find or forge. This he has doneâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;he has forced liberty from beneath. Here in America the blessings of liberty have been so long enjoyed that we have come to take them for granted, forgetting how hardly they were won and how easily they can be lost. Here in America we have already lost some of the protection afforded the individual under former interpretations of the organic law. In the stress
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of the depressions which have come upon us in the last ten years, and out of the emotional disturbances flowing from individual distress, hunger, cold and squalor, some of us have accepted a doctrine quite different from the formerly universally accepted idea that a people grows strong and great and waxes rich and prosperous by the exercise of individual effort, and this new doctrine is, in its essence, that economic security is to be preferred above individual freedom. Any Mason will agree that the old and helpless, the blind and infirm, must be cared for; indeed, we have always been ready to cope with that problem. But here in America, in this nation so pre-eminently Masonic in its ideals, we must not overlook the inescapable fact t h a t no people, in all time, has ever traded liberty for fancied economic security and experienced aught but degradation and loss. In the exchange, indeed, of freedom for a dinner, even the dinner is not forthcoming in a little while. And how is such an exchange effected? By the people relinquishing some of their power to the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and we here immediately run counter to the basic idea according to which our Masonic forefathers set up this republic, which was the harnessing and controlling of governmental power. Here is the point of critical danger: As the power of government is permitted to increase, it feeds upon the power and grows still stronger and, presently, a precious privilege has gone to the limbo of forgotten matters. The first wedge has been driven into the firm foundation. The second wedge is more easily inserted. Soon there is a weakening of the whole superstructure, and the end is in sight, the same end to which the people of Germany have come. The challenge to Masons is: Don't let that happen here! Some of it has already happened here. By new interpretations of the welfare clause of the Constitution, the power of the Federal government has been definitely broadened. Fortunately, the new interpretations are not irrevocable, and the loss may be retrieved if the people so demand. Of much graver import is the widely preva-
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lent belief that in order to accomplish needed reforms, America must be made over into a new pattern. Some who are in the position of leaders of thought, openly advocate throwing overboard all we have set up, all we have built here in a century and a half of painful effort. Your son and mine comes home from college and blandly ask, why have a Constitution; what good is it? And we try to satisfy the idealistic demand of the immature mind that social injustice be somehow ended. This feeling of unrest, this craving for something new and different, fruit of the years of economic disaster as they are, crystallize in dissatisfaction with the established order. This has been well expressed by ANDREW MEIKLEJOHN in his book, "What Does America Mean?" and I quote: Our deepest tragedy lies in the fact that our current institutions, our current beliefs, our current practices, fail to give recognition to old ideals which are still the essential and fundamental cravings of the American spirit . . . . The truth is not t h a t old ideals have disappeared, but that they have lost their claim upon us. And the escape from this tragedy lies not in the framing of new ideals for a new world, but in the bringing of that new world under control of principles which have always been . . . the primary spiritual forces in the life of the American peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the principles of liberty, equality, fraternity and justice.
Democracy is on the defensive, here in America, its home and cradle, and if weakened still farther, may be unable to make an adequate defense and be on the way out. If it goes, we must go with it. Please note, again, that as democracy has lost ground, here in America, so has Masonry lost ground, at least numerically. There are fewer of us than there were ten years ago. Masonry has had as much to offer the seeker after truth as ever it had; our philosophy has held as much of meaning and hope for humanity as at any other time in the past; the zeal of the faithful members did not flag perceptibly. Yet each year of the ten last past saw a loss in membership, the while democracy, Masonry's hand-maiden, was also losing ground. I repeat, where one suffers the other fares ill. Where one perishes, the other cannot survive. Masonry is conservative, but it is not static; indeed.
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at times, as in 1787, it is revolutionary. We believe in social progress, but we believe in accomplishing it within the framework of the Constitution. This is not difficult. All but an infinitesimal portion of all the progress made in 151 years has been well within that framework. Let us, therefore, not give up needed reform, but let us insist upon the complete preservation of the plan and framework given us by GEORGE WASHINGTON and the Constitutional Convention over which he presided. This was to be a message of hope and assura;nce, rather than one of doubt and despair. There is much in the situation to command our hope. First, we may reflect that abroad, though the end of dictatorship does not yet appear, that end is almost certain to come. It may be a decade, it may be a generation, hence, but sooner or later, we feel sure, the liberty-loving instincts of the people of Europe will again assert themselves and the despots will be overthrown and sanity return to that harrassed continent; so will it be in Asia and elsewhere. We are taught that no matter how dark the way at times, truth and justice ultimately prevail. Second, here in our own land, there is some evidence of a turning away from the false doctrine that a people can remain great by surrender of some of its hitherto inalienable rights. That the people are fundamentally sound in courage and purpose we do not doubt, and that a way out of our economic morass will be found, that, too, we believe. We recall what was said by the eminent JOSEPH STORY, one of the greatest of legal writers and jurists, in writing of the Constitution in 1833, when but forty-five years had elapsed since its adoption: Let the American youth never forget that they possess a noble inheritance, bought by the toils and sufferings and blood of their ancestors; and capable, if wisely improved and faithfully guarded, of transmitting to their latest posterity all the substantial blessings of life, the peaceful enjoyment of liberty, property, religion and independence. The structure has been erected by architects of consummate skill and fidelity; its foiindations are solid; its compartments are beautiful as well as useful; its arrangements are full of wisdom and order; and its defenses are impregnable
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from without. It has been reared for immortality, if the work of man may justly aspire to such a title. It may, nevertheless, perish in an hour by the folly or corruption or negligence of its only keepers, THE PEOPLE.
As I conclude, I reahze that I have not given you a fine oration; it is not even a "nice" speech. There has been no abstract presentation of the philosophy of Masonry, filled with classical allusion or quotation, and sparkling with gems of beauty in word or phrase. But I do not apologize. I have but laid upon you a burden which I have carried upon my heart for five years, and expressed convictions which so obsess me that I am determined to voice them whenever and wherever the opportunity is offered, so long as voice and strength continue to serve me. I must add one conviction as I close. It appears to me certain that if Masons in Kansas and in the nation stand fast, refusing to be budged from our traditional principles, ranging ourselves in solid ranks against the isms and false doctrines in which lie such critical danger, never assenting to any increase in the power of government, always insisting upon freedom of speech, press, religion and ownership of property, which those heroic Masons wrote into our organic law, and adhering to the principle of free enterprise—not as an organization, for no organized action is proposed, but as individuals—then, my brethren, we may hope, and we may be assured that our hopes can and will be fully realized. Even if the final catastrophe overtakes us and the conflagration of war comes and is so intense as to involve the United States and civilization totters, as man in his folly seeks only to destroy—even then, it may well be that Masonry will again be the nucleus around which civilization may rally, so that future ages may once more find life on this planet worth the living. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON TRIALS AND PUNISHMENTS.
W.'. RICHARD W . EVANS, chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted:
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Your Committee on Trials and^ Punishments submits the following report: During the past year your committee completed all work assigned to it, and there was no unfinished business pending a t the beginning of this year. Your committee has had referred to it since the last Annual Communication three cases, all of which have been disposed of previous t o this meeting of the Grand Lodge. I n each of these cases the accused was found guilty, and in each case the verdict was expulsion. From t h e fact t h a t there have been only three cases submitted t o this committee during the past year, we believe this t o be indicative of one of two things: Either t h a t the membership in this Grand Jurisdiction is observing the great fundamental teachings of obedience to the laws of God and man, or, t h a t the various subordinate lodges are negligent in the condoning of offenses committed by their respective members. We sincerely hope it is the former. Your committee commends the present system as adopted in this Grand Jurisdiction for handling of trials and imposing punishments a s being most fair, expeditious and economical. Fraternally submitted, RICHARD W . EVANS, LLOYD H . RUPPENTHAL,
LEO N. GiSH, OTTO H . ROMMEL, JOSEPH A . MEYER,
Committee. RESPONSES.
Our Grand Master presented R.'. W.'. WILLIAM J. of Nebraska, W.'. FRANK D . BURNS, of Colorado and R.". W.'. CHARLES W . HEIDEMANN, of Wisconsin, who brought greetings from their respective Grand Jurisdictions and interesting and helpful discussion of Masonic conditions. BRECKENRIDGE,
CALL TO R E F R E S H M E N T .
The M.'. W.". Grand Master called the M.'. W.". Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 7:30 p. M.
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EVENING SESSION. The M.". W.'. Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor at 7:30 P. M. EXEMPLIFICATION OF THE WORK.
The Third Degree was exemplified in dramatized form by Delta Lodge No. 77, under the direction of W.'. STANFORD M . SMART, Lecturer. CALL TO R E F R E S H M E N T .
The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment until 8:30 A. M., Thursday, February 16th.
MORNING SESSION. February 16, 1939. The M.". W.'. Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor at 8:30 A.M., after prayer by Brother ALBERT NOAH SMITH, Grand Chaplain. THURSDAY,
REPORT O F C O M M I T T E E ON FINANCE.
W.'. CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To The M.'. W.'. Grand Ijodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Finance reports as follows: We have carefully gone over the reports of the Grand Treasurer and such portions of the report of the Grand Secretary as were referred to this committee. We have checked and verified the amounts of cash handled and find the records of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer to be in accord and that all cash has been accounted for.
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The chairman of this committee has personally examined the securities listed in the Grand Treasurer's report. They are correctly listed in that report and, except for one $500 school bond in process of collection, all securities are duly registered in the name of the Council of Administration of this Grand Lodge or in the name of the Grand Treasurer, or his successor in office, for the use of this Grand Lodge. A certificate as to the cash balances and the securities was taken from the depository. The First National Bank in Fredonia, on the stationery of said bank which reads as follows: FKEDO^fIA, KANSAS, February 8, 1939. CERTIFICATE. This is to certify that there is in this bank at the close of business on January 26, 1939 to the credit of BEN S. PAULEN, Grand Treasurer, M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A F. & A. M. of Kansas, the sum of $33,039.04 in the General Fund and $12,425.97 in the Charity Fund. I further certify that this bank holds for safe keeping registered United States government securities having a face value of $60,000.00. These securities are duly registered in the name of the Council of Administration or the Grand Treasurer or his successor in office. I further certify that Bond No. 1 issued by School District No. 50, Brown County, State of Kansas, in the amount ot $500.00, is being handled for collection through banking channels and the Fiscal Agency at Topeka, Kansas. (Signed) I. M. F I N K ,
Cashier.
The above certificate is attached to this report and made a part hereof. We note investments of $15,000 (purchase price) in United States Savings Bonds during the year. We commend the Council of Administration and the Grand Treasurer on the wise investment of surplus funds. While this type of security must be held the full ten years to realize the full benefits, it has some increase, if it has to be sold before that time. At least, it is not necessary to pay one to two years interest in premium at time of purchase, and it has the further advantage of always being salable a t par, or above, should better opportunity for investment present itself. Your committee feels t h a t the members of this Grand Lodge are always interested in. knowing whether our officers have directed our affairs so that we have lived within our income. While the Grand Secretary's report lists all warrants paid, classifies them according to items of expense and also the amounts received from various sources, yet we feel t h a t the membership of this Grand Lodge would welcome a statement of receipts and disbursements so that we can see just how we finished the year. To t h a t end we list the following analysis and recapitulation of these items:
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Receipts. Dues and Raising Fees (current year) $103,041 Dues and Raising Fees (arrears from previous years).. 2,453 Interest on Investments 952 Special Dispensations 120 Penalty for Lost Ciphers 40 Income from "Budget" (which is amounts contributed on a percentage basis to the expenses of the Grand Secretary's office and Maintenance of The Grand Lodge Building by the Grand Commandery, Grand CbuncU and Grand Chapter, itemized viz:) Grand Commandery & Educational Fund 2,920 Grand Council 706 Grand Chapter 3,028 Miscellaneous Sale of Monitors, Blanks, etc 1,359 Total Receipts
15 70 50 00 00
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Expenditures. Expenses of Annual Communication, Topeka, 1938 Printing Annual Proceedings Grand Lodge Salaries Stationery & Printing Postage & Express ; Lecturers Office and Library Expense Grand Secretary Emeritus Salary Grand Secretary's Salary & Expense Grand Secretary's Office Expense and Assistance Grand Master's Contingent Fund Charity Fund Masonic Home Miscellaneous
$ 3,418 02 1,409 60 1,680 00 1,242 01 766 98 1,996 23 4,447 28 3,600 00 4,800 00 8,030 00 1,500 GO 4,293 50 68,228 00 1,982 19
Total Expenditures Surplus Receipts over Expenditures
$107,393 81 $ 7,229 15
From this it is gratifying to note t h a t even with our difficulties, we were frugal enough to live well within our means and are able to have something to invest for a rainy day. We congratulate our officers on a well managed administration. Your committee feels that credit is also due those brethren who several years ago worked out the budget system between the several Grand Bodies, including the Grand Lodge, who use the Grand Lodge Building. Your committee notes that there is a balance of $12,425.97 in cash in the Charity Fund. Reimbursement to the Kansas Masonic Home for Charity cases handled during the past year has just been made and there is little probability of additional funds being required from this fund in the near future. We therefore suggest to the Council of Administration that they might invest a portion
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of these funds in suitable securities if, in their judgment, they can be purchased on a favorable basis. The Shaver Monitor Account has been verified and shows 388 copies on band as of J a n u a r y 28, 1939. Sales during the year amounted to $463.50 and there is $52.50 owing by the lodges. The Blank Forms Account shows an inventory of approximately $300.00 and accounts receivable amounting to $183.37, all a s of February 4, 1939. Sales during the year amounted to $868.60. We are certain t h a t this service, made possible to the lodges through the Grand Secretary's office, while of small or no profit to the Grand Lodge, results in considerable savings to the lodges. Your committee notes that there is owing to the Grand Lodge $7,971.15 in per capita dues and fees for 1938 and prior years. We have made the following comparison of these amounts owing from the lodges, also the amounts of arrearages collected during the past three y e a r s : Year.
Amount of Past Due Indebtedness Owing to the Grand LiOdge.
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$9,866 20 8,294 75 7,971 15
$5,161 20 4,105 16 2,453 70
Of the total of $7,971.15, now in arrears, special attention is called to $214.30 that is owing by reason of consolidation of Lodge No. 267 with No. 248 and No. 374 with No. 168. The committee suggests t h a t this item should be referred to the incoming Grand Master and so recommends. We also note t h a t more than half of the $7,971.15 in arrears is more t h a n five years past due. Your committee has given serious consideration to the development of some method by which the lodges which are in arrears might be encouraged to pay up these past due obligations. We recognaize that By-Law 109 has been interpreted to mean that lodges who pay their current dues and render their Annual Report on time are entitled to sit in the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge even though they may owe substantial amounts for previous years. We favor this interpretation of the law because we know that many of these lodges are in arrears, not because of choice, but for reasons absolutely beyond their control. Certainly it is better to try and maintain interest and fraternal endeavor in these lodges by seating them on payment of current year's dues, than it would be to arrest their charters, and in many instances lose the dues that are now being paid for the current year. We have been unable to find any satisfactory method of eliminating these arrears, except to urge every lodge to take care of their current obligations promptly, and to make every effort toward reducing these delinquencies. The Grand Lodge has shown a charitable attitude in the matter so far, and we think it only
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fair and Masonic for the lodges to make a sincere effort to reciprocate. After all, brethren, $1.00 out of each $1.60 or nearly 70% of every dollar the Grand Lodge receives from this source goes directly t o your Kansas Masonic Home. Your failure to meet these obligations, therefore, deprives the Masonic Home of this income to which it Is entitled and of which it is in great need. Your committee has noted the action of the Grand Lodge in providing a suitable memorial for our beloved and departed M.'.W.'. THOMES G. PITCH and h a s included in t h e appropriations for the ensuing year an item of $500 to defray the cost of the memorial and its installation in the Kansas Masonic Home. Your committee believes that much good can be secured to the Craft generally by increased activity of t h e Lecturers. We therefore approve the recommendation of the Grand Master on this subject and have increased the appropriation for Lecturers to the suggested sum of $3,000. We submit the following estimate of Grand Lodge revenue for the ensuing year: 60 cents per capita on 60,854 members $36,512 40 Earnings from investments 950 00 Contributions to the expenses of the Grand Lodge Building, and the Grand Secretary's office by the Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery ("Budget") 6,000 00 Miscellaneous Income 3,000 00 Total Income
$46,462 40
We recommend the following appropriations for the ensuing year: Committee Allowance (By-Law 55) $ 300 00 Expense of Grand Lodge Communication 500 00 Grand Master's Apron 80 00 Grand Master's Contingent Fund 1,500 00 Grand Master's Salary.... 800 00 Grand Treasurer's Bond Premium 18 75 Grand Secretary's Bond Premium 3 75 Grand Treasurer's Salary 100 00 Grand Master's Portrait (cut) 8 00 Lecturers and Expenses 3,000 00 Library, Furniture, Binding, etc 300 00 Memorial for.M.'.W.'. THOMAS G . FITCH
Mileage t o Representatives (By-Law 57) Mileage and Expenses (By-Law 55 & 56) Minor Salaries (By-Law 54) Per Diem of Committee on Trials and Pimishments Postage and Express Printing Annual Proceedings
500 00
3,000 00 1,500 00 180 CO 200 00 800 00 1,500 00
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Private Secretary to Grand Master Stationery and Printing Jewel for the Grand Master Grand Secretary's Salary and Expenses Grand Secretary Emeritus Maintenance of Grand Lodge Building and Library Grand Secretary's Assistants Total Surplus (estimated)
:
600 1,000 180 4,800 3,600 4,500 8,200
00 00 00 00 00 00 00
$37,170 50 $ 9,291 90
Every member of this committee has had some part in the preliminary work of the committee. We examined the Grand Lodge Building and noted repairs that are needed. The Grand Secretary informed us t h a t he hopes to take care of these out of savings which m a y be made from the budget that we have recommended. We have therefore made no definite appropriation for that purpose. We also performed such other duties as were previously required of the Committee on Investigation of Records and Property, so far a s time would permit. So far as we could determine, the affairs of the Grand Lodge are being handled satisfactorily; historical registry of the membership is posted regiilarly, records and Proceedings of this and other Grand Jurisdictions are properly filed and the Grand Secretary's office is apparently functioning properly. There are, how^ever, many questions of proper methods and forms of accounting, on which we do not feel competent to pass. We note from former annual Proceedings that Finance Committees in previous years have expressed themselves in much the same manner. After all, brethren, the Grand Lodge is in much the same position as a business institution, so far as its finances are concerned. It is an institution that handles more than $100,000.00 a year, in which every Mason in Kansas has an interest. Your committee is composed of brethren who are not accountants, and since the personnel of the committee changes from year to year, they do not have time to familiarize themselves with the affairs of the Grand Lodge, to the extent they should like to do. Previous committees have recommended and our Grand Secretary has often stated that our financial affairs should be conducted on a strictly business basis. This committee concurs most heartily in that position. We believe it to be an essential part of good business administration to have thorough audits made to conform to the fiscal year of the institution in question. No m a t t e r how sincere, earnest and capable the members of a committee may be, there is not time for men of inexperience to make an adequate audit of the accounts and records rfjf the Grand Lodge. Your committee feels that with the limited amount of time available in which to do this most important work, the result of their labor is, at best, fragmentary and incomplete. I t is, therefore, our recommendation that the Council of Administration shall employ a competent licensed accountant who shall be a member of the Craft to make a thorough audit of the
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books and accounts of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary and submit his report to the Grand Master, at least ten days prior to the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. A copy of such report shall be sent to the Chairman of the Finance Committee a t the same time. Let it be thoroughly understood that this is no reflection on any one connected with the Grand Lodge. As a matter of fact, your committee is making this recommendation because they honestly feel t h a t if such a plan was carried out it would definitely protect the Grand Officers who are charged with handling the funds of the Grand Lodge. It is simply applying to our Grand Lodge the same principles which a prudent business man applies to his own affairs. Your officers have been most helpful and kind to your committee and have earned our gratitude. We know that we were a lot of bother to them but they have furnished everything t h a t was called for, volunteered to furnish other information of value to the committee. We appreciate these kindnesses, particularly on the part of everyone in the Grand Secretary's office. Fraternally submitted, CHARLES S . MCGINNESS, COURTNEY F . M E R I C L E , FRANK L . HUNN, V . ROYAL V E R G A D E S , CLARENCE E . B I R C H ,
Committee. FROM MISSOURI.
M.'. W.'. ANTHONY F . ITTNER, representing the Grand Master of Missouri, was presented and accorded a formal reception. The banter between our Grand Master and this distinguished visitor was enjoyed by all, and the helpful message delivered was a delight to the brethren. REPORT OF C O M M I T T E E ON CORRESPONDENCE.
R.'. W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON, chairman, presented the following formal report which, on his motion, was adopted: To The M.\ W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: The report of this committee, consisting of a review of the Proceedings of sixty-four Grand Jurisdictions, has been completed, and, as usual, will appear in our 1939 Proceedings. The M.'.W.'. Grand Master requested the committee to con-
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fine the report to fifty printed pages, and every possible effort has been made to comply with his wishes. COLOMBIA-BOGOTA.
In 1935 a request was received from the Grand Lodge of the Republic of Colombia with headquarters in Bogota. For lack of definite information your committee recommended that the matter be deferred until the next Annual Communication. During the year 1936 communications indicated there was yet considerable strife between that Grand Lodge and another designating themselves as the "Grand Lodge of Colombia." Your committee therefore recommended that further consideration be postponed. During the past year, 1938, another request was received from the Grand Lodge of Colombia located- at Bogota, requesting the usual recognition and exchange of Grand Representatives. As a m a t t e r of expediency a communication was addressed to the Grand National Lodge at Barranquilla, Colombia, S. A., with which Grand Lodge we entered into fraternal relations in 1924, requesting a full report concerning Masonic affairs in that portion of Colombia in which Bogota is located. In due time a full report was received from the Grand Lodge National at Barranquilla, and it seems that in 1933 a schism was started over the election of a Grand Master in the Grand Lodge of the Republic of Colombia at Bogota, and two rival Grand Lodges, therefore, were started, each claiming legitimacy. Another Grand Lodge known as the Serinisimo Grand National Grand Lodge of Colombia with seat a t Cartagena took sides with one of these contending. Grand Lodges. The Grand Lodge of Barranquilla, with which we are in fraternal relations, took no part whatever in the controversy. How^ever, in 1937 the two rival Grand Lodges settled their differences with the result that a Grand Lodge at Bogota w^as incorporated under the name of "The Grand Lodge of Colombia" with seat a t Bogota. The newly formed Grand Lodge was then officially recognized by the Grand Lodge at Barranquilla. It, however, appears that two other Grand Lodges sprang up in the territory of the Grand Lodge of Bogota, one known as "The Grand Lodge Occidental of Colombia" at Call, concerning which this committee made a brief report in 1936, and another one located at Medellin, known as "The Grand Lodge of the Department of Antioquia." It seems, however, t h a t both the Grand Lodges at Bogota and Cartagena recognized these two Grand Lodges, notwithstanding they were established in the territory of the Grand Lodge a t Bogota. Until Masonic affairs are in a more settled condition in Colombia, your committee is obliged to recommend that the matter of extending fraternal relations and an exchange of Grand Representatives be deferred.
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MEXICOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;"COSMOS".
There was referred to this committee a communication under date of September 20, 1938, from Brother E. F . Valdes, Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence of the Grand Lodge Independent "Cosmos" of Chihuahua, requesting fraternal recognition on the part of our Grand Lodge. This request was made under authority of their Grand Lodge and therefore was in every respect regfular and in accordance with the Masonic custom. As our Grand Lodge recog^nizes but one Grand Lodge in Mexico, the M.'.W.'. York Grand Lodge of Mexico, with headquarters in the City of Mexico, D.F., your committee appealed to them for some information on which to base a report on the request of the "Cosmos" Grand Lodge. All information received by your committee up to the present will require considerable time for investigation and much correspondence, before a report can be made to our Grand Lodge and do justice to all concerned. A similar request for recognition was referred to this committee in 1935, and due report made to Grand Lodge, which appears in our 1936 Proceedings on page 670. This report showed that a similar request was received from the Grand Lodge "Cosmos" in 1911 and 1912, and was referred to M.'.W.'. Brother MATTHEW M . MILLER, then Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence. He reported that the requirements of our Grand Lodge had not been complied with, t h a t their Grand Lodge issued no Proceedings, and no Constitution or By-Laws were submitted with their request. He, therefore, recommended that their request be indefinitely postponed. On receipt of the request for recognition this committee entered into correspondence with the Chairman of the Committee, calling attention to the former action by our Grand Lodge upon similar request, giving a complete report of the action of our Grand Lodge in 1911, 1912 and 1936. In reply to this communication the Chairman stated under date of November 2, 1938, that their Proceedings for 1937 would soon be published, and we would be furnished with a copy. Up to the present time we have not been favored with their Annual Proceedings. As considerable time will be required to make further investigation, including a great deal of correspondence, your committee is obliged to ask that further time be granted in order t h a t a complete report may be submitted to Grand Lodge at its next Annual Communication in 1940. Fraternally submitted, ALBERT K . W I L S O N ,
ChairnMn. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES AND LODGES U. D.
W.'. MERRITT YALE, chairman, submitted the r e p o r t '
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of t h e committee which, on h i s motion, w a s adopted. I t is m a d e a p a r t of o u r p e r m a n e n t file. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE. M . ' . W . ' . GEORGE F . B E E Z L E Y , c h a i r m a n ,
presented
t h e following report which, on h i s motion, w a s adopted section by section a n d t h e n a s a w h o l e : To The M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. <ÂŁ A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Jurisprudence submits the following report: 1. On January 4, 1939, the Grand Master issued an edict dissolving Salem Lodge No. 228, Esbon, having been satisfied that the provisions of Section 3, Article VII of the Constitution had been fully complied with, and t h a t the unanimous vote of the lodge was in favor of surrendering Its charter. We recommend approval of the action of the Grand Master. 2. The Hall of Emmett Lodge No. 387, Emmett, was destroyed by fire, together with all the furniture and equipment of the lodge. No available building for meeting of the lodge could be found. Legal steps were taken t o consolidate with Pottawatomie Lodge No. 52, St. Marys, and t h e Grand Master, on January 11, 1939, issued his edict of consolidation under the latter named lodge. We recommend the approval of this action. 3. The Grand Master suggests t h e development of a plan, by adding a provision t o By-Law No. 43, providing for the examination and recognition of proficient workers in all lodges. He feels t h a t much of the instruction given a t t h e District Meeting does not really get to the lodge. These proficient Masons in each lodge would assist in getting this instruction to t h e lodges. I t is intended. t h a t this idea would in no way affect the status or work of our Lecturers. The Grand Master states that details of the suggested plan have not been completely worked out. This committee has not received enough information regarding this plan to work out such details for the information of t h e Grand Lodge. I t can not, with the information supplied, either approve or disapprove the idea. We recommend t h a t t h e matter be referred to the incoming Grand Master and Jurisprudence Committee to study the plan and report a t t h e next Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge. The Council of Administration is authorized to appropriate necessary funds t o pay the expense of such committee. 4. On the subject of a new index and a recodification of the Laws of Masonry, your committee reports that the last revision was made in 1929. Since t h a t time there have been three amendments t o t h e Constitution. Sixteen sections of the By-Laws have been amended one time; three sections have been twice amended;
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two sections have been repealed; tw^o new sections have been added, one of which has since been repealed and two notes have been withdrawn. Five sections of the Trial Code have been amended one time and one section amended twice. This is a comparatively small number of amendments for such a period of time and the committee feels that there is no need at this time of a general revision of the laws. However, the present index presents a difficult problem. This index is more of the nature of a digest of laws. A topical index is needed. Such an index would not quote extensively from the law but would only briefly refer to the topic covered. The amendments since 1929 could be codified and printed with the topical index. Marginal notes could then be made at the sections amended and confusion avoided. The index could be made in pamphlet form and securely placed inside the last cover page of the Laws, and used until such time as a general revision is ordered. Those preferring the present index-digest could use it and those preferring the new index could use it. We recommend that the incoming Grand Master appoint a Special Committee to make a topical index and to codify the amendments adopted since 1929 and that such committee submit its report to the Council of Administration for approval, and the Council of Administration be given authority to cause the same to be printed and to pay for the printing thereof and to pay the expenses of such committee. 5. The question of limitation of dimits has been considered by this committee. This subject has been before the Grand Lodge of Kansas at various times from its early beginnings. The traditional policy seems to have been not to take any direct action limiting the life of dimits. A dimitted Mason is not entitled to the same rights of a regular Mason. Section 135 of the By-Laws limits the right of visitation and grants authority to correct many of the evils sought to be reached by legislation limiting the life of dimits. The committee feels that our present law gives each lodge ample power to deal with any condition t h a t may arise regarding a dimitted Mason. We recommend no further action on the subject. 6. By-Law No. 139 adopted by Grand Lodge in 1929 provided that "when any Lodge shall not be able to present the copies of the official cipher with which it is charged when called for by the Grand Secretary or District Deputy Grand Master, said Lodge shall pay a penalty of $20.00 for each copy not so presented." This By-Law was amended in 1936 by reducing the penalty from $20.00 to $10.00. A note following the section of the By-Law in the Laws of Masonry of 1929 recites that no lodge can be relieved of the payment of the penalty for failure to produce any official cipher, even though the same may have been destroyed by fire. This note was evidently intended to impress upon the holder of any such cipher the importance of exercising an exceedingly high degree of care to prevent its loss from fire. The sum of $10.00 to be paid by the lodge is not the price fixed to be paid for a new cipher to
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replace the one not accounted for, nor to reimburse the Grand Lodge for any expense of investigation of loss. It is a penalty. It is something to enforce responsibility for a high degree of care, and to punish the lack thereof. The committee recommends no change be made in this By-Law. 7. The Grand Master refers to the neglect of officers of some lodges regarding posting of amendments and to the general lack of knowledge of our Law^s. Changed conditions and new^ problems oftentimes call for changes in our Laws. When these changes are made, a record is not only made in the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge, but copies of the amendments are separately mailed to every lodge and known holders of copies of the Laws. These copies of the amendments are in such shape that they may, and it is intended t h a t they be posted in the book containing the Laws, at the place w^here the amended section appears. A new section may also be posted in a convenient place. If this procedure is followed the book would be kept up to date. When the District Deputy Grand Master makes his official visit, he is required to examine the book containing the Laws of Masonry to see that the amendments are properly posted and his report to the Grand Master contains a question under t h a t head w^ith his answer thereto. If any amendments are missing, he is expected to so report and the missing amendments can then be supplied. The primary responsibility of posting the amendments rests on officers of the lodge. The Master is charged to familiarize himself with the Laws. He should not only read them but cause them to be read. Thus will many mistakes be avoided. The committee recommends approval of t h a t portion of the Grand Master's address dealing with this subject. Fraternally submitted, GEORGE F . BEEZLEY, CHARLES N . FOWLER, .TESSE A . HALL, CLEMENT A . REED, P A U L R . WUNSCH,
Committee. PRESENTATION OP JEWEL.
M.'. W.'. JOHN W . NEILSON, on behalf of the brethren of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, presented the retiring Grand Master with a Past Grand Master's Jewel. M.". W.'. HENRY S. BUZICK, JR. accepted with appreciation. COMPLIMENTARY.
Supplementing the floral gift from Caswell Consistory to the newly elected Grand Master, Brother CLAUDE
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P. CHUMLEA, representing the Eighth District, presented a silk hat and case, and a roster of four hundred brethren of the district pledging their individual and group support. Brother YOUNG made his appreciation very plain. REPORT OP COMMITTEE ON FUNERAL AND OTHER CEREMONIES.
M.'. W.'. OTTO R . SOUDERS, chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To The M.\ W.\ Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: There was referred to this committee by the Grand Lodge, a t its Annual Communication in 1938, the matter of revising the Funeral Ceremonies and the Grand Master enlarged the scope of our activities to include the clarification of other ceremonies and to bring in a recommendation a t this Annual Communication. We have worked throughout the year manuscript with modified wording but with in these ceremonies. The speakers, language set out in such sequence that they can be lowed with ease and dignity. These include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
and have prepared no essential change and acts have been understood and fol-
General regulations for procession. Consecration new lodge. Installation of lodge officers. Installation of Grand Lodge officers. Laying foundation stones. Dedication of Masonic halls. Festivals of the Order. Reception of visitors. Funeral services, general directions. Funeral services for home, lodge or chapel. Three different forms of funeral service for the grave. The Grand Honors of Masonry.
These have been submitted to the Council of Administration, but they have not had time to check them. There is a need for printing of additional Monitors at this time, and it is our opinion that the Monitor should be printed by itself and separated from the book of ceremonies. This will enable the CouncU of Administration to sell the Monitors at a reduction of price to the individual members and to the lodges and w^ill enable the lodges to secure the books of ceremonies to be retained at the lodge room without also securing the Monitors. In this manner a reduction of price can be made on each set of books.
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We therefore recommend: 1. That the several ceremonies prepared by this committee be referred to the incoming Council of Administration for them to carefully consider and amend or re-write if deemed necessary and then when approved by the Council of Administration to publish a sufficient number of books of ceremonies so that each lodge will have six, eight or ten copies and that there will be a sufficient supply for the immediate future, and, upon such approval by the Council of Administration, that such book of ceremonies be adopted for the use of all lodges. 2. We further recommend that the Monitors be printed as a separate book. 3. We recommend that the Monitors be sold to the Craft a t a price of 30 cents and that the book of ceremonies be sold a t a price sufficient to cover the cost of printing and to be determined by the Council of Administration. Fraternally submitted. OTTO R . SOXIDERS,
ELMER F . STRAIN, JAY B . K I R K ,
Committee. INVITATION.
W.". HAROLD E . KELLER, Master of Topeka Lodge-^No. 17, on behalf of the Masons of Topeka, invited The Grand Lodge to Topeka for its next Annual Communication. On motion, the invitation was accepted. VOTE OF T H A N K S .
On motion of M.'. W.'. GEORGE O . FOSTER, a vote of thanks was extended the Masonic Organizations and Brethren of Wichita for the courtesies extended this Grand Lodge. GRAND O F F I C E R S .
The following Grand Officers, having been elected and appointed, were duly installed by M.'. W.'. JAMES A. CASSLER, assisted by W.". THEODORE P . PERRY, as Grand Marshal:
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M . ' . W . ' . CLA.UD F . Y O U N G Greind M a s t e r Rising Sun Lodge No. 8, Fort Scott R . ' . W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND Deputy Grand M a s t e r Kaw Lodge No. 272, Kansas City. R.'.W.'. RoscoE E . PETERSON Grand Senior W a r d e n Lamed Lodge No. 167, Lamed. R.'.W.'. CLINE C . CURTISS Grand Junior Warden St. Thomas Lodge No. 306, Colby. M.'.W.'. B E N S . P A U L E N Grand Treasurer Constellation Lodge No. 95, Fredonia. M.'.W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN G r a n d SecretaryOrient Lodge No. 51, Topeka. R.'.W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON Grand Secretary Emeritus Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka. Bro. RICHARD O . P E N I C K
Grand
Chaplain
Fortitude Lodge No. 107, Independence. W.'. CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S ..Grand S e n i o r D e a c o n Cherryvale Lodge No. 137, Cherryvale. W . ' . ROLLIE M . E A D S Grand Junior Deacon Wyandotte Lodge No. 3, Kansas City. W . ' . G E O R G E W . CASSELL...!
*W.'. *W.'. *W.'. W.'. W.'.
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Rising Sun Lodge No. 8, Fort Scott. DAVID F . PORTER Grand Sword B e a r e r Olive Branch Lodge No. 212, Colony. JOHisr B . RULE Grand Senior Steward Active Lodge No. 158, Atchison. W . NELSON H A M I L L Grand Junior Steward Stohrville Lodge No. 368, Bluff City. CHARLES M . U L S H Grand Pursuivant M^ichlta Lodge No. 99, Wichita. LAUREN D A L E R I G G Grand Tyler Joppa Lodge No. 223, Leon.
â&#x20AC;¢Not present for installation.
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STANDING COMMITTEES. T h e M.*. W.'. G r a n d M a s t e r a p p o i n t e d 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 : On Credentials.—HARKY y . KNAPP, No. 199, Norton; GEORGE A. BLAKESLEE, NO. 5, Atchison; GEORGE W . SMITH, No. 247, Chase; TOM STAUTH, No. 222, Dodge City; ALVA L. SWEARINGEN, No. 272, Kansas City. On Reports of Grand Officers.—JAY B . KIRK, No. 38, lola; DOUGLAS A. MEREDITH, N O . 369, Kansas City; ROBERT H . MONTGOMERY, No. 63, Oswego; ELMER J. CRASK, N O . 225, Topeka; MAXWELL S. MILLER, NO. 177, Russell. On Finance.—FRANK M . YEOMAN, N O . 230, Kingman; ORVAL E. MOON, No. 12, Emporia; WILLIAM A. WEIKAMP, N O . 311, Fort Leavenworth; CHARLES W. WILLIAMS, N O . 8, Fort Scott; ROY G. SHEARER, N O . 98, Abilene. On
Jurisprudence.—GEORGE
F . BEEZLEY, N O . 93, Girard;
CHARLES N . FOWLER, N O . 60, Salina; J O H N M . KINKEL, N O . 140,
Hutchinson, (Residence, T o p e k a ) ; THEODORE P. PERRY, N O . 102, Coffeyville; JOSEPH E . MCMULLEN, N O . 15, Great Bend. On Trials and Punishments.—RICHARD W . EVANS, N O . 222, Dodge City; GUY W. BROWN, N O . 145, Beloit; OTTO H . ROMMEL, No. 85, Waterville; ELLIS F I N K , No. 110, Winfield; FRED T . NYE, No. 2, Leavenworth. On Chartered Lodges and Lodges V. D.—LYNN R . BRODRICK, No. 91, Marysville; JAMES N . MASTERS, N O . 107, Independence; WILLIAM C . HARDING, NO. 18, Ottawa. On Correspondence.—OTTO R. SOUDERS, No. 99, Wichita. On Necrology.—GUCK
FOCKELE, NO. 27, Le Roy.
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READING JOURNAL.
The journal was then read by Brother LEON L . COUSLAND, Patmos Lodge No. 97, Official Stenographer, and approved. CLOSING.
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 :
Z^x^Kyr^ry^ (t^^^>n/<t. cy^Q^^^^^ Grand Secretary.
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LOCATION AND NUMBERS O F LODGES IN ALL DISTRICTS. No. 1.—Highland, 1; Troy, 55; Wathena, 64; White Cloud, 78; Severance, 313; Bendena, 440; Denton, 449. No. 2.—Hiawatha, 35; Robinson, 159; Sabetha, 162; Hamlin, 185; Horton, 326; Powhattan, 363; MorrUl, 373. No. 3.—Leavenworth, 2; Leavenworth, 10; Easton, 45; Lansing, 49; Leavenworth, 68; F t . Leavenworth, 311. No. 4.—Kansas City, 3; White Church, 96; Kansas City, 271; Kansas City, 272; Bonner Springs, 366; Kansas City, 369; Kansas City, 438. No. 5.—Olathe, 19; Spring Hill, 56; Gardner, 65; Edgerton, 127; Lenexa, 135; Stanley, 444. No. 6.^-Osawatomie, 24; Paola, 37; Fontana, 131; Louisburg, 243. No. 7.—Mound City, 33; La Cygne, 61; Pleasanton, 88; Blue Mound, 286; Parker, 341. No. 8.—Fort Scott, 8; Mapleton, 28; Xenia, 47; Devon, 92; Garland, 108; Uniontown, 115; Fulton, 210; Hiattville, 216; Bronson, 268; Hepler, 398. V No. 9.—Gamett, 44; Greeley, 211; Colony, 212; Westphalia, 305; Kincaid, 338; Lane, 339; Richmond, 426. No. 10.—Baxter Springs, 71; Columbus, 100; Galena, 194; Weir, 274; Scammon, 351. No. 11.—Coming, 13; Wetmore, 53; Centralia, 89; Netawaka, 130; Whiting, 250; Goff, 430. No. 12.—Potter, 4; Atchison, 5; Doniphan, 31; Effingham, 48; Huron, 72; Muscotah, 116; Atchison, 158. No. 13.—Lawrence, 6; Lawrence, 9; Baldwin, 23; De Soto, 40; Eudora, 83; Tonganoxie, 190; Linwood, 241; Perry, 415; Lecompton, 420. No. 14.—Circleville, 20; Holton, 42; Soldier, 240; Hoyt, 327; Denison, 372; Mayetta, 393. No. 15.—Humboldt, 29: lola, 38; Moran, 245; Savonburg, 315: La Harpe, 325. No. 16.—Erie, 76; Chanute, 103; Thayer, 149; Urbana, 239. No. 17.—Sedan, 136; Elgin, 350; Cedar Vale, 355. No. 18.—Coffeyville, 102; Independence, 107; Elk City, 132; Cherryvale, 137; Caney, 324; Edna, 345; Tyro, 386. No. 19.—Oketo, 25; Seneca, 39; Marysville, 91; Axtell, 234; Beattie, 259; Oneida, 323; Summerfield, 354. No. 20.—Frankfort, 67; Waterville, 85; Irving, 112; Blue Rapids, 169; Vermillion, 320. No. 21.—Topeka, 17; Auburn, 32; Topeka, 51; Dover, 138; Topeka, 225; Maple HUl, 370; Wakarusa, 402. No. 22.—Overbrook, 62; Carbondale, 70; Burlingame, 79; Lyndon, 101; Osage City, 141; Scranton, 407. No. 23.—LeRoy, 27; Burlington, 66; Neosho Falls, 82; Yates Center, 144; Gridley, 314. No. 24.—Coyville, 57; New Albany, 81; Neodesha, 94; Fredonia, 95; Altoona, 118; Fall River, 163; Buffalo, 379; Benedict, 403.
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No. 25.—Manhattan, 16; Wamego, 75; Randolph, 166; LebnardvUle, 235; RUey, 344. No. 26.—Clifton, 122; Clay Center, 134; Green, 296; Oak HiU, 334; Wakefield, 396. No. 27.—Emporia, 12; Cottonwood Falls, 80; Americus, 109; Lebo, 152; Hartford, 193; Allen, 335; Saffordville, 395. No. 28.—Longton, 26; Elk Falls, 126; Howard, 155; Moline, 267. No. 29.—Winfield, 110; Arkansas City, 133; Dexter, 156; Burden, 233; Maple City, 342. No. 30.—Republic, 123; Munden, 128; Belleville, 129; Scandia, 221 Narka, 349; Cuba, 362. No. 31.—Luray, 153; Lincoln, 154; Lucas, 198; Plainville, 290 Sylvan Grove, 359; Natoma, 390; Codell, 418. No. 32.—Junction City, 7; Salina, 60; Abilene, 98; Solomon, 105 Bennington, 180; Chapman, 280; Enterprise, 437. No. 33.—McPherson, 172; Canton, 197; Galva, 251; Windom, 276 Moundridge, 346; Marquette, 353; Lindsborg, 397. No. 34.—Towanda, 30; Augusta, 74; El Dorado, 97; Douglass, 151 Leon, 223; Latham, 401; Rosalia, 434. No. 35.—Halstead, 46; Florence, 114; Peabody, 120; Newton, 142 Burrton, 182. No. 36.—Wichita, 86; Wichita, 99; Sedgwick, 139; Mulvane, 201 Mount Hope, 238; Cheney, 258; Clearwater, 273; Wichita^ 303; Valley Center, 364; Wichita, 433. No. 37.—Wellington, 150; South Haven, 157; Oxford, 165; Belle Plaine, 173; Caldwell, 203; Milan, 255; Conway Springs 269; Argonia, 285. No. 38.—Jewell, 11; Mankato, 87; Burr Oak, 178; Lebanon, 287 Randall, 304; Formoso, 336. No. 39.—Barnard, 59; Minneapolis, 143; Beloit, 145; Delphos, 202 Simpson, 214; Scottsville, 249; Glasco, 292. No. 40.—Marion, 147; Hope, 288; Herington, 307; Gypsum, 328 White City, 380; Burdick, 429. No. 41.—Nickerson, 43; Hutchinson, 124; Hutchinson, 140; Haven, 208; Arlington, 299; Turon, 358; Sylvia, 391; Hutchinson 445. No. 42.—Kingman, 230; Norwich, 319; Spivey, 347; Zenda, 378 Cunningham, 427; Pretty Prairie, 428. No. 43.—Anthony, 200; Harper, 206; Attica, 262; Bluff City, 368 Waldron, 377; Freeport, 389. No. 44.—Lenora, 181; Oberlin, 186; Norton, 199; Long Island, 231 Almena, 310; Norcatur, 317; Jennings, 360. No. 45.—Cawker City, 125; Osborne, 160; Stockton, 189; Downs, 204; Alton, 207; Glen Elder, 294. No. 46.—Wakeeney, 148; Russell, 177; Hays, 195; Bunker Hill, 291; Ellis, 297. No. 47.—McCracken, 58; Ness City, 191; Rush Center,-215; La Crosse, 330. No. 48.—Sterling, 171; Lyons, 192; Little River, 219; Chase, 247; Alden, 308; Frederick, 337; Geneseo, 361. No. 49.—Girard, 93; Cherokee, 119; Pittsburg, 187; Walnut, 229; Mulberry, 261; Arcadia, 329; Arma, 408.
540
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February.
N o . 50.—Great Bend, 15; L a m e d , 167; Ellinwood, 217; Hoisington, 3 3 1 ; Claflin, 424. N o . 51.—Oakley, 253; Gove, 302; Grainfield, 3 8 1 ; Quinter, 410; Grlnnell, 448. N o . 52.—Garden City, 246; Lakin, 289; Syracuse, 309; Coolidge, 316; Deerfield, 432. N o . 53.—Atwood, 164; McDonald, 383; Saint Francis, 404. N o . 54.—HUl City, 2 8 1 ; Colby, 306; Hoxie, 348; Morland, 414; Selden, 423; Rexford, 442. N o . 5 5 . — S m i t h Center, 174; Kirwin, 175; Gaylord, 183; PhUlipsburg, 184; L o g a n , 264; Kensington, 405. N o . 56.—Pratt, 265; Greensburg, 293; Preston, 332; Coats, 394; Mullinville, 399; Haviland, 409. N o . 57.—Dodge City, 222; Jetmore, 282; Cimarron, 283; Bucklin, 376; Spearville, 388; Ensign, 413; Minneola, 4 3 1 ; K i n g s down, 447. N o . 58.—Dighton, 279; S c o t t City, 284; Leoti, 340; Tribune, 352. N o . 59.—Eureka, 106; Toronto, 121; Madison, 196, Severy, 213 Hamilton, 3 0 1 ; Climax, 411. N o . 60.—Ottawa, 18; M e l v e m , 22; Pomona, 4 1 ; Williamsburg, 224 W a v e r l y , 244; Quenemo, 270; Wellsville, 356. N o . 61.—Council Grove, 36; A l t a Vista, 357; Dwight, 374 Wilsey, 382. N o . 62.—Kinsley, 179; Lewis, 220; Stafford, 252; St. John, 254 Macksville, 371. N o . 6 3 . — O s w e g o , 6 3 ; Altamont, 69; Chetopa, 73; Parsons, 117 Mound Valley, 218; McCune, 237. N o . 64.—Oskaloosa, 14; V a l l e y Fsills, 2 1 ; Winchester, 84; Meriden, 2 3 6 ; McLouth, 256; Nortonville, 266. N o . 65.—Havensville, 34; Onaga, 188; Westmoreland, 257; F o s toria, 392. N o . 66.—^Washington, 104; Linn, 170; Haddam, 226; Greenleat, 232. N o . 67.—Concordia, 113; Clyde, 176; J a m e s t o w n , 227; MiltonvaJe, 242. N o . 68.—Ellsworth, 146; Brookville, 209; Wilson, 298; Holyrood, 343. N o . 69.—Ashland, 277; Coldwater, 295; Protection, 384; Wilmore, 412. N o . 70.—Meade, 275; Liberal, 300; Plains, 367. N o . 71.—Wallace, 318; Goodland, 321; Sharon Springs, 417; Kanorado, 443. N o . 72.—Silver Lake, 50; St. Marys, 52; Topeka, 90; Rossville, 1 1 1 ; Delia, 419. N o . 73.—Alma, 161; Eskridge, 205; HarveyviUe, 421. N o . 74.—Sublette, 312; Hugoton, 406; Elkhart, 422; U l y s s e s , 435; Johnson, 4 4 1 ; Satanta, 446. N o . 75.—^Medicine Lodge, 77; L a k e City, 260; Hazelton, 263; K i o w a , 278; Isabel, 400. N o . 76.—Shawnee, 5 4 ; K a n s a s City, 322; Ksinsas City, 333; Overland Park, 436.
1938-39.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
541
MASONIC DISTRICTS, AND LIST O P DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS FOR 1939.
No.
1
:
L. ORVILLE HAZEN
Denton
2 3 4
KEEVER E. WHARTON ASA T. HOGE *D. CLARKE KELLY
Powhattan Leavenworth Kansas City
5 6
F R A N K M . WILLIAMS ALBERT D . DURKEE
Edgerton Paola
CentervUle
7
EDWARD L. WHITTET
8
EDGAR H . WRIGHT.
9
JOHN E. ELLISS
10
Dio D. DAILY
Bronson
Westphalia Scammon
11 12
HENRY L. LUECK ..AUGUSTUS W. SENG
Netawaka Atchison
13 14 15 16 17
JAMES W . PLUMMER ..DAVID F . WHETSTONE GEORGE A. OLSON CHARLES YOOS WILLIAM L . COATS
Perry Hoyt Savonburg Chanute Sedan
18 19
LLOYD W. GRAVES JOHN I. BRANDENBURGER
Caney Marysville
20 21
WALLACE L . WANAMAKER J U N I U S H . FOLTZ
Waterville Wakarusa
22 23
NOLAN C. HARPER LORE V. BADER
24 25
RALPH J. KENNEDY GLENN D . STOCKWELL
26
DONALD H. SwEZEY
Wakefield
27 28
HARRIS F . STEWART HARRY L . NEELAND
Saffordville Elk F a l l s
29
JOE E . L . BAILEY
30
MONTE L. HILL
Lyndon LeRoy Neodesha Randolph
Winfield
Belleville
31
ERNEST G . CRAIG
32 33
PORTER L. SHOFFNER ERNEST L. JOHNSON
34 35 36 37
THURSTON L . GRUBB RALPH W . MCREYNOLDS WADE H . GOSNEY CHARLES B . ROBERTSON
38 39
L E E J. NICHOLS IRA E . SEWELL
Randall Minneapolis
40 41
E. DAVID LINDE OLIN H . TAYLOR
Burdick Hutchinson
42
HARRY R . P O E
43 44
CLARENCE E . JONES CLARK A. BAIRD
45
WALTER E . K E E F
46 47
WALTER E . HOKE WILLIAM B . J E F F E R I S
Natoma
Junction City Windom Douglass Newton Goddard Wellington
Milton Anthony Almena
Glen Elder Bunker HUl La Crosse
542
PROCEEDINGS
48 49
OF THE
WiiXARD LI. BENNETT THOMAS T. GiLLiHAN
50
EMANUEL KRUG
51
HOWARD R . TURTLE
52
E . L E E KEMPER
53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
J O H N F . HOWARD WILLIAM H . ROBB HENRY, A . CAMPBELL HARRY E . CROSSWHITE ELLIS T . BARKER JAMES MCWILLIAMS HAKRY WRIGHT JOHN H . M C N A B B
February,
Sterling Cherokee Great Bend Quinter
Garden City ....McDonald Rexford Kirwin Greensburg Bucklin Dighton Toronto Melvem
61
JOHN M . HYDE
Alta Vista
62 63
SAMUEL G . W I L E S HENRY M . HIGHLAND
Macksville McCune
64 65
ADOLPH H . CONERUS CLOYDE E . L E E
66 67 68
ALFRED H . HIESTERMAN ANDY P . HANSON E M I L H . ZAHRADNIK
69
GAY A . HUGHS
Ashland
70 71
WILLIS D . PITTSER LAURENCE O . STANLEY
Liberal Wallace
72 73 74
75
76
*L,iDA E . KENDALL HERMAN H . WERTZBERGER MCELLER CRAIG
JAMES H . TRICE
*WiLLUM A. B. PARRY *Post Office Address. No. 4—Seventh & Ann. No. 72—1108 N. Monroe. No. 76—3102 N. 17th Street.
Valley Falls Westmoreland Greenleaf Jamestown Wilson
North Topeka Alma Johnson
Medicine Lodge
Kansas City
1938-39.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
543
ASSOCIATION O F PAST GRAND MASTERS. WICHITA, KANSAS,
February 14,1939.
The Thirty-fifth Annual Meeting of the Association of Past Grand Masters of The M.". W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F . & A. M. of Kansas was held at the Allis Hotel. M.'. W.'. CHARLES N . FOWLER, Acting Venerable President, opened a Table Lodge with the following M.'. W.'. Brothers present: ALEX. A . S H A R P WM.
1911
EASTON HUTCHISON....1912
FERRIS M . HILL GEORGE F . B E E Z L E Y
1928 1929
WILLLAM L . BURDICK BEN S . P A U L E N
1915 JAY B . KiRK 1 9 2 1 J . FORREST AYRES
ELMER F . S T R A I N
1924
GEORGE O . F O S T E R
1933
CHARLES A . LOUCKS
1925 JAMES A . CASSLER
1934
JOHN
W . NEILSON
CHARLES N . FOWLER
1926
OTTO
1927
JAMES H . WENDORFF
CHARLEY B . E R S K I N E
E.
SOUDBRS
1930 1931
1935 1936
1937
M.'. W.'. Brothers HENRY S . BUZICK, JR., and R I C H E. BIRD were elected to membership, and the esoteric work was conferred by the Acting Venerable President. ARD
Regrets were reported from M.'. W.'. Brothers LOBDELL a n d
KiNKEL.
Following the dinner, a memorial was read to t h e memory of M.'. W.'. Brothers FITCH and BOND, and the evening spent in discussing social and Masonic matters. M.". W.'. OTTO R . SOUDERS becomes Venerable President and M.'. W.'. HENRY S . BUZICK, JR., Steward. M.'. W.'. JAY B . KIRK was reelected Secretary. JAY B . KIRK,
Secretary.
544
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February,
I N MEMORIAM. As, one by one, t h e brethren with whom we have been closely associated embark upon the journey t o t h a t mysterious land "from whose bourn no traveler returns," there comes to our minds with renewed force and insistence the question: Shall we renew our association with them over yonder? Tonight we pause for a brief moment to call to mind the lives of two of our brethren who have answered the summons of death since our last meeting: M.'.W.". THOMAS G . FITCH, Grand Master in 1904, died at Wesley Hospital in Wichita, Kansas, March 12, 1938. M.'.W.". THOMAS L. BOND, Grand Master in 1906, died a t his home In Salina, Kansas, July 29, 1938. I sat by the beside of Brother FITCH the day before he was to undergo a critical operation, and he said to me: "I have made all arrangements for my work t o go on uninterrupted whatever the outcome. I have lived a comparatively long life, and if I do not come through, it is all right, for I am ready." In the infinite economy of God, that which we call death dwells a s continuously among us a s life. As the sun in his travel divides the dominion of light and darkness equally over the earth, death divides dominion with life over our earthly existence. To those who have an abiding faith in God, there is no fear of death. I t is the departure of friends and loved ones, or our enforced leave of them, wherein the dread of death exists. Aye, yes, m y brethren, death leaves naught but sorrow and grief for those who are bereaved, but carries joy and triumph to those whom he selects, for his coining is but God's mysterious vehicle to conduct us to a better and more enduring life. "Yea, tho' I walk through t h e valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou a r t with me. Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me," sang the ancient poet of Israel, and his song strikes a responsive chord in the heart of every true Mason. These brethren w^ere each honored by being elevated to preside over the four Grand Bodies of York Rite Masonry. Their intellectual attainments, their inflexible integrity, their zeal for service to their brethren and their unbounded faith in the infinite goodness of Almighty God and the good intentions of the human heart, qualified them to render outstanding service to the Craft, and it is in a spirit of reverence t h a t we here acknowledge our debt of gratitude to them for the services they have rendered and for the inspiration of their many sterling qualities that has been a guiding force in the lives of those of us who were associated with them. If Masonry is measured by our deeds rather than words (and we believe it is), then Masonry is elevated and strengthened for having had them in its service, and our lives are brighter and more purposeful for having been privileged to labor with them. Their fragrant memory will abide in our hearts as a stimulating influence to higher ideals and greater service while life endures. Fraternally submitted. JAY B . K I R K .
GRAND LODGE OF
1938-39.
545
KANSAS.
SYNOPSIS OF RETXmNS OF LODGES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1938.
i No.
Location.
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546
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February.
SYNOPSIS OP REn-URNS OP LODGISâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued.
No.
SO 61 S2 S3 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99
Location.
Silver Lake Topeka St. M a r y s Wetmore Shawnee Troy Spring Hill Coyville McCracken Barnard Salina La C y g n e Overbrook Oswego Watliena Gardner Burlington Frankfort Leavenworth Altamont Carbondale Baxter Springs Huron Chetopa Augusta Wamego Erie Medicine Lodge.. White Cloud Burlingame C o t t o n w o o d Falls N e w Albany N e o s h o Fails Eudora Winchester Waterville Wicliita Mankato Pleasanton Centralla North Topeka Meirysvilie Devon Girard Neodesha Fredonia White Church El Dorado Abilene Wichita
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1938-39.
GRAND LODGE OF
547
KANSAS.
SYNOPSIS OP RETURNS OP LODGES—Continued.
1 11 •a
No,
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Hutchinson Cawker City Elk Falls
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Elk City Arkansas City 134 136 137
140 142
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548
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February,
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OP LODGES—Continued.
1 No.
Location.
Ifil
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Ness City Hartford
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1938-39.
GRAND LODGE OF
549
KANSAS.
SYNOPSIS OF REH'UKNS OP LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location.
i
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550
February,
SYNOPSIS OP RETURNS OP LODGES—Continued.
1 No.
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1938-39.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
551
KANSAS.
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OP LODGES—Continued. 6
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SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
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19 17 60 61 41 31 Sylvan Grove 44 48 30 2 36 Valley Center Bonner Springs.... 4 70 43 4 21 62 14 2 61 57 43 42 24 40 51 61 53 69 18 65 57 43 31 41 65 14 56 27 26 33 8 56 75 34 21 24 53 Saint Francis 55 74 Hugoton
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1938-39.
GRAND LODGE OF
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KANSAS.
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Concluded. d No.
407 408 409 410 411 412 413 414 415 417 418 419 420 421 422 423 424 426 427 428 429 430 431 432 433 434 435 436 437 438 440 441 442 443 444 445 446 447 448 449
Location.
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5 1 1 4 4 1 3 3 3 2 8 1 2 1 1 5 1 1 1 3 1 8 3 2 8 3 12 1 5
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*Omltted last report, total 23. Reinstated in 1938, total 1. Membership last year....61,434.
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735 1315 60854
Erroneously reported last report, total 5; No. of Lodges....439. Net loss....580.
23 59 71
310 69 367 207 118 109 200 320 285 133 290 408 277 6 158 262 164 32 74 234
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98 808 836
No.
Baxter Springs..
Arkansas City..
Location.
Mystic Tie
Washington
Alta Vista
NaphtaU
Allen
Benevolent
Name of Lodge.
19, 20, 18. 21, 20, 18, 17. 15, 17, 19. 17, 19. 21, 15, 15 18. 16, 14, 21. 18. 20. 17, 21, 19.
1871 1889 1891 1875 1889 1920 1898 1882 1872 1871 1881 1890 1912 1873 1888 1915 1887 1856 1875 1886 1895 1860 1869 1885
Oct. 18, 1859 Feb. 15, 1888 Oct. 21, 1868
Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Mar Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. July Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb.
WhenChartered.
Communications.
.
1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Monday
1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Monday 2d and 4th Monday 2d and 4th Thursday.... 1st and 3d Monday 2d and 4th Monday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Wednesday. Tuesday on or before®.. 1st and 3d Tuesday
1st and 3d Monday 2d and 4th Tuesday
1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Tuesday....:.
1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Tuesday Ist and 3d Thursday
Slated
Fred A. Peters
Charles D. Harrison
Rodney P. Olmstead
Hadwin A. Addington
S. Earl Coffenberger
Masters.
Rollln F. Gresser.
H e w l t Taylor.
Arthur B. Eliot.
Lloyd B. Mitchell.
Otto H. Lohfl.
Harold V. Fearing.
R o y G. Shearer.
Secretaries.
NAMES OF LODGES, MASTERS AND SECRETARIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1939.
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Carbondale
Cawker City Chautauqua ..
Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb.
18. 18. 17. 15, 26, 19, 20, 16, 18, 17, 17, 18, 15, 21, 21, 15, 20, 16, 21, 21, 16. 16,
Belle Plalne Belleville M t . Vernon
Feb. Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb Feb. Feb. Bennington Bennington Feb. Blue M o u n d Oct. Blue Baplds . Feb. Bluff City Stohrville Bonner Springs.. Bonner Springs.. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Bucklln Grand View Feb. Buffalo Buffalo Feb. Bunker Hill Feb. Clinton Feb. Burdlck Burdlck Oct. Burllngame Oct. Oct. Oct.
Belle Plalne Belleville Belolt
269 173 129 145 440 403 180 286 169 368 366 268 209 376 379 291 233 429 79 66 178 182
1881 1890 1881 1874 1872 1898 1870 1871 1927
1886 1877 1872 1873 1925 1914 1895 1887 1876 1904 1904 1886 1882 1907 1907 1888 1884 1922 1869 1868 1879 1879
Marion E. Wolfgang..., tGeorge F. Applegate.... Albert B. Bachelor Bernard C. Hays George H. Albers tErnest R. Scott Chester A. Quinn tFrancis E. Fairchild Edward Dolen tElmer L. Fowler Charles D. Williamson Edgar Redfearn Harold Harri John C. Lathen tClinton R. Darst Ray F. Peck Alfred W. Skinner William C. Martin Morris T. Gardner William M. McGuire Patrick H. O'Brien Fred J. Brown
Charles W. Marcoot Marvin B. Sawyer Francis F. Sterling Carl O. Hug fjames H. Houghton Owen A. Hubbard Harry W. Hanna Deane L. Geeding H. Blroy Clingenpeel...
1st and 3d Wednesday.. Ist and Sd^Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Monday 2d and last Wednesday.. 2d and 4th Tuesday 2d and 4th Monday 2d and 4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Monday Wednesday on or bef.®.. 1st Monday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday 2d and 4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 2d and 4th Monday 2d and 4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Thursday
1st and 3d Thursday 2d and 4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Saturday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Monday Ist and 3d Wednesday.. 2d and 4th Thursday....
Earl M. Surguy. Bertie E. Mahon. Harry A. Goudy. Charles H. Widau. Claude W. Simpson. Edgar J. Clark. Sargent B. Moody. Guy S. Jefters. Emery Buhrer.
Fred B. Larkln. Wilbur C. Markley. Oliver P. French. Guy W. Brown. William H. Myers. William H. Cauble. George F. Watts. Floyd E. Barkis. James M. Shaw. Aubrey T. Stewart. Ben E. White. Lewis K. Bryan. Albert E. Halsey. Collis P. Lamb. Charles V. Thomas. Walter E. Hoke. Everett H. Cannon. E. David Linde. Charles C. Mills. William M. Scott. Dallas W. Davis. Claude W. McDavitt.
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Stated
Communications.
19, 1885 1st and 3d Tuesday 18, 1886 Ist and 3d Tuesday... 17, 1872 - 2d and 4 t h Tuesday 15, 1873 2d and 4th Monday 21. 1869 1st and 3d Thursday 16, 1887 2d and 4th Wednesday.: 17, 1866 16, 1922 15, 1873 1st and 3d Tuesday 16, 1887 1st and 3d Tuesday 15, 1882 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 18, 1915 2d and 4th Tuesday 17, 1878 1st and 3d Thursday 16, 1911 Ist and 3d Monday 21, 1918 2d and 4th Monday 19, 1871 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 15, 1888 2d and 4th Monday 15, 1888 2d and 4th Thursday.... 22, 1883 1st and 3d Monday 19, 1871 1st and 3d Tuesday 17, 1872 1st and 3d Monday 16, 1837 20, 1889 2d and 4th Tuesday 16, 1867 1st and 3d Thursday 21, 1869 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 21, 1862 1st Wednesday 17, 1867 1st and 3d .Wednesday.. 21, 1900 1st and 3d Monday
When Chartered
Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Cherryvale Cherryvale Oct. Feb. Oct. Circlovllle Clrclevllle Feb. Claflln Claflln Oct. Clay Center Feb. Unity Feb. Clifton Clifton Feb. Clyde Prairie Queen.... Oct. Feb. Feb. Codell Codell Oct. Coffey vUle Feb. Colby St. Thomas Feb. Olive Branch.... Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Conway Springs Feb. CooUdge Oct. Oct. Cotton'd Falls.. Council Grove.. Council Grove.. Oct. Oct. Feb. Cuba Cuba...;
Location.
Chester C. Huntsinger Clarence E. Marr Ladimer V. Opocensky
George A. Potter
Morgan H. Cole
tRalph A. Randall Carnahan M. F o x Jack K. Shrlver Aaron L. Ellis
Neal V. Hormel
Edward P. Henry
Francis D. Ditzler
Royal A. Wenrich James W. Williams
Masters.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Oontinued.
R o y O. Allen. •Raymond A. Humiston. Thomas R. Yadon. F l o y d B. Bray. T. Edward Stafford.
Olin S. Gleason.
David F . Porter.
V e m i L. C. Smith.
Warren C. McFarland. William C. Price. H u g h H. Barr. M. Lafay Herrlngton. Jay BIddle. Reuben Sherwood. James O. Roller. R e n u s A. Jordcm. Conrad G. Johnson. Virgil F. Young. Dale Barleen. •Glen H. Rice. Carl C. Brandon. Ralph HarrouS. William T. Weaverling.
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Easton Edgerton Edna Effingham.., El Dorado.. Elgin Elk City Elk Palls Elkhart Ellinwood... Ellis Ellsworth.... Emporia Ensign Enterprise..
45 127 345 48 97 350 132 126 422 217 297 146
12 413 437
Mar. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb.
Deerfleld Delia Delphos Denison Denton De Soto Devon Dexter Barney St. Bernard.. Arcana Douglass Dover Downs Dwight
Deerfleld Delia Delphos Denison Denton De Soto Devon Dexter Dighton Dodge City.. Doniphan Douglass Dover Downs Dwight
432 419 202 372 449 40 92 156 279 222 31 151 138 204 374 20, 1864 17, 1872 18, 1892 17, 1866 20, 1870 15, 1893 15, 1873 17, 1872 17, 1921 22, 1883 15, 1888 21, 1874 20, 1864 22, 1917 28, 1924
1, 1923 17, 1921 17. 1881 15, 1905 19, 1931 20, 1863 18, 1897 21, 1874 16, 1887 22, 1883 17, 1860 21, 1874 20, 1902 15, 1882 22. 1906
Feb. 16, 1922
Cunningham
Cunningham
427
Willis E. Benjamin. John L. Keller. Melvin A. Dean. John W. Brown. L. Orville Hazen. •Leo S. Large. Harvey F. Miller. Dale L. Hoyt. Claude Thomas. Richard W. Evana. •Loid Z. Kirby. Thurston L. Grubb. Albert J. Bassett. Charles B. Bates. John F. Holshouser. Albert F. Robinson. Clyde A. Secrest Clarence E. Kallenberger. Frank L. Hunn. Leon L. Cousland. John V. Fralick. Charles E. Hodges. Harry L. Neeland. E. Clay Dean. Charles H. Koch. Russell L. Switzer. Charles D. McIIree. Orval E. Moon. •Ralph A. Fry. Carl E. Meyer.
Robert O. McGinn Adolph B. Macha Ernest Haley Loren M. Rice Byron O. Shupe tHarry D. Chamberlain.. tNixon M. Blair Cecil R. Coffey Clark E. Riley George R. Gould tJohn N. Case Robert T. Bush tWarner W. Rogers William A. Sharp Charles W. Nordeen Raymond W. Scoville.,, Henry S. Breithaupt Hubert W. Froman Archie C. Asher Lloyd R. Hunt fFrank Revelette William H. Cox Irvin L. Lyons Troy J. Fullerton Earl P. Krankenberg... Joseph H. Leisenring,. tPauI N. Huggins Fred R. Griffith fjoe E. Montgomery Albert J. Hoisington „.,
1st and 3d Saturday 1st Monday 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 2d and 4th Monday 2d and 4th Thursday,... 1st and 3d Monday 2d and 4th Wednesday. 1st and 3d Friday 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Friday 1st and 3d Thursday.... 2d and 4th Monday
Everett C. Hauser.
2d and 4th Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday Bd and 4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Friday .Saturday after ® 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Friday Saturday on or before®.. 2d and 4th Wednesday.. 2d Thursday 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Thursday
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Freeport Fulton
Ft.Leavenworth Fort Scott
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Location.
7fl 205 RR 106
No.
Glrard
Galva Tyrlan Gardner Memphis Delphian
Constellation.... Freeport
Frankfort
Equity Formoso
Greenwood
Fidelity .
Erie Eminence
Name of Lodge.
Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct.
Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct. Fi8b. Oct. Feb. Feb.
Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct.
17, 19, 19, 21, 18, 18, 16, 21, 20,
21, 17, 15, 18, 20, 19, 16, 17, 20, 20, 17. 22,
21, 15, 20, 19,
1881 1885 1885 1868 1886 1865 1879 1900 1870
1875 1872 1873 1891 1889 1857 1911 1877 1895 1870 1909 1883
1869 1882 1870 1871
Communications. Masters.
tOscar J. Lane Ralph L. Miller
1st and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Thursday . Peter S. Dahl 1st and 3d W e d n e s d a y , Mllward C. Schrader tJoseph D. Miller 1st and 3d Tuesday Frank L. Pfeiffer 1st and 3d Thursday Robert E. Kelley 3d Thursday 2d and 4th Wednesday.. Lewis J. Gascho
1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 2d and 4 t h Monday . . . 1st and 3d Thursday ...
2d and 4th Thursday.... 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Friday
Raymond C. Ogden. John H. Wiggins.
Oliver M. Johnson.
Secretaries.
Walter Lock.
John H. Vaughn.
Charles R. Dale. Guy H. Ash. William L. Harp.
Wllber Q. Wickersham. Roy A. West. Harold T. Smith. Thomas H. Shedden, Jr... Charles E. Howland. William A. Welkamp. Sanders D. Paul William A. Clark. Arthur H. Avis. tMarvln D. Decker Andrew Anderson. Martin Grantham James M. Ogden. tElmer E. Monroe Homer M. Spencer. tKindrey J. Loflin Kenneth G. McGovney. tRoUa D. Burton Harry E. Hougland. Arthur Beth
1st and 3d Wednesday.. tEarl W. Green 2d Tuesday
Ist and 3d Tuesday
2d and 4th Wednesday.. H u g h C. Means
When Chartered. Stated
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Oontinued.
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Raymond W. McKenzIe. Paul H. Huebert. Richard L. Mills. Daniel Pfeiffer. Clarence H. Westfall. Vernon E. Griffiths. •Clarence H. Grieves. John Sandhagen. Harley A. Blanka. Frank R. Rinkel. Alva J. Bogue. Carroll L. Cannon. John A. Attkisson. Victor C. Kingsbury. Donald Salmon. Henry J. Weltmer. James J. Hargls. Herbert L. Robinson. Edward C. Wranosky.. L, E. Peckenschneider William O. Smith t i r w i n W. Schmidt George E. Gleichman... Chester A. Rummel fHenry H. Burns Ray Atkinson Russel B. Sumner William M. Howard Howard R. Shellhaas... Robert R. Raibourn Louis A. Ellis Walter T. Hunt Charles H. Osborn Jay B. Huckabay William I. Lucas Forrest D. Wanker
2d and 4th Tuesday.. 1st and 3d Thursday. 1st and 3d Thursday. 2d and 4th Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Friday 2d and 4th Wednesday.. 1st Thursday 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st M o n d a y 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 2d and 4th Saturday Ist Tuesday 1st and 3d Monday 2d and 4th Thursday....
1922 1889 1888 1909 1874 1883 1888 1884 1888 1889 1927 1890
Feb. 20,1884 Feb. 15,1882 Feb. 20,1895 Oct. 16. 1879 Feb. 15,1882 Feb. 17,1881 Feb. 17,1921 Feb. 15,1882 Feb. 15,1882 Feb. 18,1915 Feb. 17,1881 Feb. 18,1886 Feb. 21,1912 Feb. 20.1889 Feb. 19,1908 Oct. 16, 1861 Mar. 17,1856 Feb. 16,1887
Dirlgo Halstead Hamilton Hamlin Harper Hartford Harveyvllle.... Friendship HavensvlUe.... Haviland Hays Charity Hepler Kansas Hlattvllle Hiawatha Smltbton Millbrook
Haddam Halstead Hamilton Hamlin Harper. Hartford HarveyvlUe, Haven HavensvlUe. Haviland Hays Hazelton Hepler Herington... Hlattvllle Hiawatha.... Highland Hill City
226 46 301 185 206 193 421
409 195 263 398 307 216 35 1 281
208 34
James H. Cleaver. Walter E. Keef. Oliver V. Collins. Camillo W. Jupe. Lawrence O. Maxwell. •Andrew E. Yale. Clarence F. Heaton. Wesley C. Gerhold. Charles J. Reboul. Floyd A. Erwin. John P. Bertram. David D. Stuart. Merritt Yale. George S. Gillum.
Elwood J. Burke Ira D. Gish Herman E. Rainey Karl J. Baumgartner... Roscoe S. Coberly Harvey E. Keiser Clarence T. White Melroy E. Stewart Samuel A. Heinen Alvery A. Jackson Weaver L. Fleener William W. Harrison.. R o y C. Winters Francis A. K i n g
I s t and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Thursday Ist and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Ist and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Friday Monday on or before®.. I s t and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Friday 2d and 4th Friday 1st and 3d Monday.... 1st and 3d Tuesday...,
16, 20, 15. 17, 22, 22, 15, 20. 15, 20. 24, 19,
15. 1888 15, 1888
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
Glasco Glen Elder Goff Goodland Gove City Gralnfleld Great Bend.... Greeley Highland Greenleaf. Kiowa Hebron Grlnnell Gypsum City
Glasco Glen Elder.. Goff Goodland Gove Gralnfleld... Great Bend. Greeley Green Greenleaf..... Greensburg. Grldley Grlnnell Gypsum
202 294 430 321 302 381 15 211 296 232 293 314 448 328
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1871 1863 1872 1930
20, 1884 21, 1900 16, 1887 22, 1874 26, 1925 20, 1857
19, 20, 17, 20,
19, 1890 21, 1863 18, 1892 16. 1887 19. 1890 21, 1874 15, 1893 19. 1890 19, 1914 18, 1860 21, 1869 17, 1938 15, 1873 26, 1925
Feb. 26, 1925
Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct.
Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb.
Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb.
and 3d and 3d and 3d and 3d and 3d and 3d
Thursday Thursday Tuesday Thursday Wednesday.. Tuesday
Communications.
and 3d and 3d and 3d and 3d
Tuesday Monday Monday Wednesday..
1st and 3d Thursday
1st 1st 1st 1st
2d and 4 t h Tuesday
2d and 4 t h Tuesday
2d and 4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Thursday 2d and 4th Monday Each Thursday 1st and 3d Monday
1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st
Name of Lodge. When Chartered. Stated
Hoyt
Hoislngton
331 42
288 328 155 348 327 406 29 72 124 140 445
Location.
No.
Verne E. Dyatt
Glenn H. White
Walter B. Gould tAllan E. McLeod Harold E. Largent Fred W. Meyer
Philip R. Payne Kenneth H. Foust Clyde H. Wells Linsey R. Ledou
tJohn Morgenstern R o y R. McKinsey Robert D. Jarrett Harold M. Zeiner tDavid L. Coffelt George L. Cox : Walter G. Peterson Leslie E. Durham Roscoe H. Johnson tDelbert L. Coffelt tOliver R. Eberhart John F. Fontron, Jr Dana E. Hockett Clarence J. Houston
Masters.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continiied.
Jesse M. Harmon.
Charles A. Powell. Julius Tacha. Frederick R. Wilson. Elnathan B. Gray. R a y J. Shetlar.
James M. Jacoby. Arthur A. Mosher. Burton W. Forbes. Delano R. Bell.
Ralph B. Call. Ora Morgan. Paul B. Hoffmann. William R. Waring. Edwin R. Binger. Holly M. Miller. Albert J. Steinshouer. R o y E. Betts. Ivan O. Moore. Willie C. Adams. Raymond H. Starnea Caleb L. Kirby. Chester E. Lyman. J. H e n r y Buettner.
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tLeo Legleiter Charles C. Modesltt Virgil G. Fulmer Govan Mills, Jr Donald G. Hutton Oscar L. Hieber Samuel E. Parisa George W. Kelsey Arthur W. Thompson.. Harold M. Houk Benjamin P. Baker John L. Prehn Walter H. Schrimpf Thomas R. Treadway.. Floyd A. Blauer Ralph Rogers Jack Hill Joseph E. Laslster Ross F. Barbo
2d and 4thThursday.... 1st and 3d Monday 1st, 3d and 5th Thurs... 2d Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Thursday.... 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 2d and 4th Tuesday 2d Monday 2d Thursday 1st and 3d Monday 2d and 4th Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday Ist and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st Saturday 2d and 4th Thursday....
La Crosse La Cygne La Harpe Medicine Valley Emerzild Lane Nine Mile. Larned Latham Lawrence Acacia Leavenworth... King Solomon.. Hiram Oak Lebo Lecompton.... Lenexa Lenora
La Crosse La Cygne La Harpe Lake City.: Lakln Lane ; Lansing Larned Latham Lawrence Lawrence Leavenworth... Leavenworth... Leavenworth... Lebanon Lebo Lecompton Lenexa Lenora
330 61 325 260 19, 1890 17. 1867 19, 1903 18, 1886 15, 1888 18, 1891 17, 1866 18, 1876 20, 1913 14, 1856 16, 1867 17, 1856 15, 1858 21, 1868 16, 1887 15, 1888 17, 1921 15, 1873 18, 1886
Ralph P. Schnacke. Pat B. Leivy. Willis H. Kerr. James M. Williams. Willis U. Stevens. Marlon McNutt. Andrew W. Camp. Harry M. Halloway. J. Ed. Rankin. •William H. Quackenbush. •John H. Parker. Charles E. Cart. Joseph J. Parker. Walter V. Thompson. John W. Morrill. . William W. Camlne. George P. Bahnmaier. Harry F. Enyart. Charles E. Volkel.
Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. July Oct. Mar. Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb.
•James E. Porter. •Orlo E. Durant. •James A. Swan. •Howard L. Settle. •Theodore Stegner, Jr. •Fred H. Mertel. •Clarendon Greenwood, Jr. Guy R. Currier. Orion C. Brosius. Frank M. Yeoman. Velma S. Haley. Otto A. McKlllip. Robert T. Ishmael. Harrison P. Landes.
tLyle L. Broddle 1st and 3d Friday tThomas C. Tudor 1st and 3d Thursday tForest B. Croll 1st and 3d Thursday 2d and 4th Thursday.... fHarold C. Arnspiger.... tWilliam S. Harlan Ist and 3d Friday tHerbert E. Vosburgh.. 2d and 4th Tuesday fj. Harold Cooke 2d and 4th Friday tFrancis L. Doctor 2d and 4th Tuesday tCharles M. Fulmer 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Virgil E. Reed 2d and 4th Monday.... Clifford E. Astle Starr A. Calvert 2d and 4th Tuesday 2d and 4th Wednesday.. fEdd Sterling Lollie L. Eller 2d and 4th Friday
Mar. 17. 1856 Wyandotte Feb. 16, 1887 Armourdale Feb. 16, 1887 Kaw Feb. 19, 1890 Ben Hur Feb. 18, 1891 Bosedale R. E. Sherman. Feb. 17, 1904 West Gate '.. Feb. 28, 1924 Feb. 19, 1914 Kensington Feb. 18, 1891 Klncald Feb. 20, 1884 Nlnnescah Feb. 25, 1926 Klngsdown Mt. Morlah....;., Oct. 16, 1879 Feb. 16, 1887 Cosmos Oct. 17, 1878 Klrwln
Kansas City Kansas City...... Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kensington Klncald Kingman.... Klngsdown Kinsley Kiowa Klrwln
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Maple City Maple Hill Eldora
Maple City Maple Hill Mapleton Marlon
Macks ville
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Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct.
16, 17, 18, 15. 18, 15, 17, 21.
22, 19, 18, 18, 19. 15. 21, 21, 22, 19. 22, 18, 20. 22, 20, 17, 20, 19, 21, 1905 1881 1859 1882 1892 1905 1860 1874
1883 1885 1891 1859 1908 1888 1874 1912 1883 1885 1883 1886 1902 1874 1902 1881 1895 1871 1895
WhenChartered.
Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Fraternal Feb. LInwood Corner Stone.... Feb. Feb. Logan Feb. Long Island Oct. Longton Feb. Peace Feb. Blue Hill Feb. Oct. EucUd Feb.
Garfield
Name of Lodge.
Manhattan
Little River Logan Long Island Longton
Liberal
Leonard ville
Location.
Thursday.... Wednesday.. Tuesday Thursday....
1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Friday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Saturday on or bef. ® " . 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Saturday 1st and 3d Tuesday
1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday
2d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday
2d and 4th 1st and 3d 2d and 4 t h 2d and 4th
Tuesday Wednesday.. Monday Tuesday
Communications.
1st and 3d 1st and 3d 2d and 4th 1st and 3d
Stated
Eugene C. Greene. •Dana C. McGill.
August W. Schoneman.
Dwight F. Beebe
Leo W. Reid.
Edwin L. Hogue. Frederick L. Bigelow. Lloyd Mathes. George W. Schlatter. George W. Wells. Willis D. Pittser. Walter J. Moss. Frank M. Shields. Floyd W. Hayes. Omar O. Browning. John L. Bush. Francis C. Troup. William C. Rogers. Glenn W. Smith. H. Earl Young. Thomas B. Dinsmoor.
Secretaries.
fJewel P. Collier Frederick H. Budden George F. Hundevadt tEugene W. Gilkey
Wallace E. Lattimer
Earl S. Porter
t H u g h M. Foote Oscar C. Gillogly
Floyd S. Hendershot
Glenn W. Gragg Carl A. Toburen Ernest E. Royer., Van C. Watson Dean D. Jarvis R o y E. Smith
Masters.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
Narka Natoma. Neodeaha Neosho Falls..
349 890
94 82
Marquette MarysvlUe Mayetta McCracken.... McOune McDonald McLouth McPherson.... Meade Medicine Lodge| Melvern Merlden Milan Miltonvale.... Minneapolis.. Mlnneola MoUne Moran Morland Morrill Mound City. Moundridge.. Mound Valley.. Mount Hope. Mulberry MuUlnvlUe.... Mulvane Munden Muscotah
353 91 393 SB 237 383 266 172 276 77 22 236 265 242 143 431 267 245 414 373 33 346 218 238 261 399 201 128 116
Narka Natoma Harmony.. Tuscan
Marquette MarysvlUe Mayetta McCracken Temple McDonald Lyra McPherson Webb Delta Melvern Merlden MUan Miltonvale Minneapolis... Mlnneola Moline Marmaton Morland Morrill Mound City... Moundridge... Landmark Mount Hope.. Mulberry MulUnvllle Mulvane Munden Muscotah
Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct.
15 17 20 20
John G. Chaloupka Claude W. Asbury Earl P. Casey Warren W. Snodgrass..
Arthur I. Hawkinson.. 2d and 4th Tuesday Carl E. Andrews 1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Thursday.... Harvey B. Jones Her.man G. Pratt 2d and 4th Tuesday Daniel A. Walker 2d and 4th Monday 2d and 4th Wednesday.. Rosa R. Wingfield 1st Th'sdayon or after® Leslie Kimmel Ben J. Rittenhouse 1st and 3d Friday Helmet W. Bahnman.. 1st and 3d Tuesday Everett G. Shell 1st Thursday Joseph S. Dooty 1st and 3d Thursday Carl Palmberg 1st and 3d Thursday Henry L. Busch 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. George H. Palmer 2d and 4th Wednesday.. Ivan D. Edmands 2d and 4th Tuesday.. tGeorge M. Booher Harry E. Trimble 2d and 4th Tuesday.. Job L. Trites 2d and 4th Thursday.. tRoger W. Brandt 1st and 3d Tuesday... Lewis A. Cardwell 1st and 3d Tuesday... Ernest P. Landers 1st and 3d Friday Frank B. Regier 1st and 3d Monday... 1st and 3d Wednesday.. James F. Oden 2d and 4th Wednesday. R. Moody Pile Harry McCIendon 2d and 4th Tuesday Archie B. Sldener 1st and 3d Monday iBt and 3d Wednesday.. fHarry T. Fisher 2d and 4th Wednesday.. Mirza Waterson Roy Lewis Ist and 3d Thursday.
1893 1st and 3d Saturday 1910 1st and 3d Monday 1870 2d and 4th Wednesday. 1870 1st and 3d Monday....!...
Feb. 17, 1910 Oct. 20. 1870 Feb. 16. 1911 Feb. 19. 1903 Feb. 19, 1885 Feb. 17, 1909 Feb 19, 1885 Oct. 18, 1877 Feb. 16, 1887 Feb. 16, 1882 Oct. 22, 1874 Feb. 19. 1886 Feb. 19. 1886 Feb 19. 1885 Oct. 15, 1873 Mar 1. 1923 Feb. 18, 1886 Feb. 19, 1885 Feb. 22. 1917 Feb. 15, 1905 Oct. 17. 1860 Feb. 18. 1892 Feb. 22, 1883 Feb. 19, 1886 Feb. 18, 1886 Feb. 21, 1912 Feb. 17, 1881 Feb. 21 1907 Oct. 17 1872 Albert Bever. Fayette E. Weldon. Harold A. Lockard. Sheppard A. Williams.
Raymond R. Norrls. Robert E. Nork. Edson J. Lunger. Benjamin P. Steinshouer. Thomas R. Landes. Arthur E. Larson. James E. Bond. J. Loyd Burt. Ira Scott. Ralph W. Lonker. John H. McNabb. John E. York. •Eldon E. Dinkina. Martin L. Albertson. Owen D. Lott. J. Frank Pitman. Frank H. Dixon. Hugh Baman. Albert Kobler. Ransom B. Meyers. Forrest M. Ball. Ivy B. Gray. Marvin O. Mayginnes. William A. McCormick. Albert Cameron. Irvin R. Fralick. Frank A. McWilliams. Will H. Strnad. Graham S. Lukens.
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Oak Hill
Paola
Oct. 2 1 . 1862
2d and 4tli Tuesday 2d Tliursday 2d and 4th Tuesday
J. Melvin Lyder
George W. Lenhart 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Harold B. Spencer Eldon E. Jacobs 1st and 3d Tuesday tEarl A. Willey 1st and 3d Monday 2d Thursday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. tPaul P. Krohn 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Paul D. Stone 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Charles D. Rickart 1st and 3d Thursday .. 2d and 4th Thursday.... tRobert E. E l y 1st and 3d Thursday.... Eugene F. Cooley 1st and 3d Thursday Melvin E. Heflin Henry E. Newfield 2d and 4 t h Tuesday 1st and 3d Thursday Marshall O. Swaim 1st and 3d Monday ...
Masters.
1891 1895 1879 1893 1859 1881 1896 1873 1865 1875 1858 1868 1864 1874 1923 1876
Communications.
Ernest R. N y e Otto L. Lueck John W. Fuller Clarence F. Ice t L e w i s E. Stoy 1st and 3d Thursday Samuel H. Jones 2d Thursday 2d and 4th Wednesday.. Charlie I. Griffith 2d and 4 t h Tuesday 2d and 4th Thursday.... R o y G. Williams
Stated
1881 1872 1870 1873 1882 1889 1881 1886 1889
WhenChartered.
Walnut Valley.. Feb. Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Mount Zlon Feb.
Name of Lodge.
Feb. Feb. Mountain Slope Oct. Oberlin Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Signal Oct. Osage Valley Oct. Oct. Oct. Dec. Oct. Overland Park.. Overland Park.. Mar. Oct. Oxford Oxford
Oak Hill
N e w Albany
130 81 142
317 199 266 319
Location.
No.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
Luther A Merker.
Arthur H. Myles. F o y Weishaar. Robert H. Montgomery. Hale B. Blair. J. H e n r y Coleman. Linford C. Marvill.
James W. Goheen. Francis W. Irwin. Wallace T. Wolfe. Charles T. Guise. James D. Dent. Emile F . Cass. Jacob S. Anderson. Ernest E. Nelson.
Victor M. Doze.
Harry V. Knapp.
Jesse W. Pool.
Hayea Floyd. Theodore J. Chrlstensen. Alfred L. Morris, Sr. George J. Hetzel. R o y G. Keating.
Secretaries.
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332 428
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Kiley
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Walnut City
Quenemo
Oct. 21. 1875
Martin J. Bohnenblust Earl M. Moore tRoscoe C. N y e Kenneth C. Wingerd tHarve E. Renner Henry 0 . Gilmer
2d and 4th Wednesday.. Merle V. Chase '.
1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Friday 2d and 4 t h Wednesday.. Ist and 3d Tuesday
Roy Smith. Glenn D. Stockwell. James W. Werts. Elmer L. Mlnnlck. David P. Graham. Walter F. Colbum. David L. Batson. Joseph F. Borger. Charles P. White. William K. Russell. Russell M. Miller.
Martin L. Strand.. Clyde H. Beckman Albert L. Anderson tWallace J. Bugbee
1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday
Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Mar Oct. Feb. Oct. 15, 1888 18, 1876 20, 1919 26, 1925 16, 1922 18, 1892 21, 1875 1, 1923 17, 1872 22, 1883 17. 1878
Charles E. Miller. Millard F. Crissman.
Fred M. Leonard Ralph C. Cunningham
fArthur H. Browning
Walter R. Dysart. Edward F. Lane. John O. Green Oliver Komhaus. tWllliam H. H. Grinter William E. Cain. Frederick A. Kelly. Loren W. Gould Edwin R. Watson. 2d Thursday Curtla L. Utz. 1st and 3d Thursday , .. tGeorge W. Roberts tFred M. H e n s l e y .... Harry F. Dougherty. Ralph V. Hopkins. 1st and 3d Tuesday Nicholas V. Hudelson. 2d and 4th Tuesday .. Frank W. Abel Joseph M. Surritte. tEdwin J. Bossheimer 2d Saturday Daniel A. Zimmerman. 1st and 3d Saturday Oran L. Miller. 2d and 4 t h Monday Arthur T. Stewart. R o y H. Lewis 1st and 3d Tuesday Ray C. Voran; 2d and 4 t h Tuesday . S. Elbert Miller. Earl Schesser 1st and 3d Thursday , 1st and 3d Thursday 2d and 4th Monday 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Tuesday
1st and 3d Thursday 2d and 4th Monday
18, 1891 17. 1872 17, 1872 22. 1917 16. 1879 16, 1879 21, 1912 15, 1888 20, 1870 15, 1905 14, 1856 19. 1908 18, 1886 19, 1890 16, 1922 17, 1909
Feb. 16, 1887 Feb. 18, 1915
Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct. Phillipsburg PhlUipsburg Oct. Feb. Plains Feb. Oct. Pleasanton Feb. July Potter Feb. Powhattan Feb. Kilwinning Feb. Rob Morris.,, , Pretty Prairie.... Pretty Prairie.... Feb. Feb.
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1912 1867 1925 1896 1893 1883 1887 1885 1915 1873 1873 1921 1876 1897 1883 1918 1930 1882 1883 1877 1885 1871 1875 1909 1893 1867 1885 1925 and and and and and
3d 3d 3d 3d 3d
1st 1st 1st 1st
tClarence E. Swanson tBen Ward
Tuesday Thursday.... Tuesday Carl E. Burlce Tuesday Phillip M. Clark Lloyd N. Cole and 3d Wednesday.. PalmerD.Vanlandingham Monday tCharles H. Thomas .. and 3d Thursday Harold E Cox and 3d Tuesday Rexford M. Lowman
1st and 3d 2d and 4th 2d and 4th 1st and 3d
1st and 3d Thursday 2d and 4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Thursday
1st and 3d 1st and 3d 2d and 4th
Masters.
Ralph J. Reyer Thursday , Monday Arthur C. Fagerstrom Tuesday Thursday Wednesday.. tLawrence G. Nystrom Wednesday.. Tuesday Monday tThomas S. Hall Tuesday Walter E. Williams Samuel F. Ellis Tuesday Carlyle P. Wetlaufer Thursday Wednesday.
Comrrtunications.
1st and 3d 2d and 4th 2d and 4th 1st and 3d
1st 1st 1st 1st 1st
Name of Lodge. When Chartered. Stated
Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Scandla Scott City Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Twin Grove Sharon Springs.. Sliaron Springs.. Feb. Feb. Mission Hills Feb. Silver Lalce Lalce i Feb. Oct. Smltli Center.... Feb. Soldier Soldier Solomon Solomon City.... Oct. Oct. Feb. Spearvllle Feb. Oct. Spring Hill Spring Hill Feb. Stafford Stafford Feb. Stanley
Location.
No.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued.
Glenn H. Wagner.
Ernest L. Ogle.
Reilly S. Neil.
Charles W. Stehley.
James Paul.
Secretaries.
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1874 1881 1859 1867 1870 1884 1872 1889 1893 1867 1899 1909
Feb. 20, 1913
Wakarusa
402
364
320
Unlontown
Troy
Tribune Troy
Orient Topeka (North) Golden Riile
Tonganoxie
1877 1914 1885 1882 1881 1889 1896 1899 1911 1889
Mar 1. 1923 Oct. 17, 1872 Feb. 19, 1885
18, 19, 19. 15, 17. 20, 19, 15, 16, 20,
Sterling St. Francis
Oct. Feb. Feb. Pottawatomie... Feb. Newahcuba Feb. Feb. SummerBeld Summerfleld .. Feb. Sylvan Grove.... Sylvan Grove.... Feb. Sylvia Sylvia Feb. Feb.
Sterling St. Francis St. Jolin
Valley Center.... Valley Center.... Feb. 19, 1902 Valley Falls Valley Falls Oct. 18, 1859 Feb. 20. 1889
230
435
121 30 352 55 358 386
17 51 90
149
391 309
354 359
52 189 312
404 254
Wayland B. Perry.
tLouis V. Vernon
1st and 3d Saturday
Eugene S. Talcott. Herbert A. Murray. Fred W. Arnold.
1st and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Thursday .... Floyd T. Curtis
2d and 4th Wednesday.. Laurence E. Annis Saturday on or before®.. tBruce A. Doran 1 St and 3d Thursday
Frederick W. Fowler. Irl Miller. Noland Wesley.
Harvey G. Lowrance. William Heynen. •Homer C. Anderson. •Ivor E. Davis. •Ray B. Ramsey. •Burl J. Show. Howard R. Hartman. Harold R. Hull. •Charles E. Landis. Charles Marble, Jr. Frederick R. Frank. Edward J. Skinner.
Wayne P. Moynihan Perry A. Walters tHarold E. Keller tCalvin E. Barry tJohn G. Davis fThomas H. Hahn Austin A. Smith tWalter H. Marshall Donald J. Wilson tJohn Coufal. Lloyd L. Boles Victor A. Pocock
Thomas Marshall Eugene A. Hoppe
1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday.. 1st and 3d Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Friday 2d and 4th Thursday.... Ist and 3d Thursday , list and 3d Monday Ist and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday , , 1st Mon. and 2d Sat.H.. 2d and 4th Monday 2d and 4th Wednesday..
Edward M. Watkins Homer G. Scoggan
Ist and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Monday , ., 1st and 3d Thursday
Charles I. Welch. Harold H. Couse. James H. Hammitt. Grover C. Urbansky. John M. Wells. Robert L. Bethel. James M. Kendall. Stanley E. Raffety. Earl Thompson. William E. Patton.
Harry F. Porter Ifit and 3d Wednesday.. Theodore T. Lockard iBt and 3d Monday Fred E. Haas
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Communications. Masters.
1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Thursday 1st and 3d Monday
Ren A. Hinshaw Norman M. Johnson Raymond P o t t s tPhillp A. Emel Walter A. Green 1st and 3d Wednesday.. James Mansfield 2d and 4 t h Thursday... Edwin LI. Granger Lewie E. Davis 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Lawrence G. Mclntyre 1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Thursday.... William G. Morton 2d and 4th Monday Frank J. Pliant, Jr. 1st and 3d Monday Karl J. Kyle Otis L. Domeny John E. Eiiiss, Jr 2d Tuesday Saturday on or bef.®=. Donald R. McCulIy 1st and 3d Saturday 2d and 4 t h Wednesday.. George E. Scott 1st and 3d Wednesday.. B. William Rose.. 1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Tuesday tFrank L. Huxtable 1st and 3d Monday 2d and 4th Wednesday.. tRobert L. Bailey 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday Floyd F. Earlywine 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. John J. Moeller
Name of Lodge. When Chartered. Stated
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Walnut Feb. Oct. Washington Oct. Oct. WatervUle Oct. Wathena Feb. Waverly Waverly Weir, Black Diamond. Feb. Oct. Wellington Wellington Feb. WellsviUe WellsviUe Westmoreland.. Westmoreland.. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. White Church.... Feb. White City Whlte'Clty Oct. White Cloud White Cloud Feb. Whiting Whiting Feb. Wichita Oct. Wichita Wichita Feb. Wichita Albert Pike Wichita Bestor G. Brown Mar. Feb. Williamsburg.... Feb. Feb. Wllsey Wllsey Feb. Wilson
Location.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Concluded.
Milford L. Campbell. Clifton W. McCoy.
'Benjamin F. Hull. 'Joseph L. Kirk. •Benjamin F. Dunkln. •Clyde S. Shelley.
Virgil A. Glrtch. Charles M. Tates.
Cloyde A. Lee. George M. Johnston.
Louis W. Stewart. Jacob H. Moore. Harry H. Lochead. Guy E. Ruth.
Leroy E. Sawin.
Guy G. Blakely. Donald H. Swezey. Alden C. Pettly.
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Feb. 2 1 . 1907
2d and 4th Wednesday..
Oct. 15, 1873 1st and 3d Wednesday..
Yates Center
144
Wlnfleld
Oct. 20, 1870 Thursday on or before® Feb. 16, 1887 2d and 4 t h Monday Oct 17, 1872 1st and 3d Thursday
Oct. 17, 1866
Wlnfleld
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Ralph M. Harder.
Fred C. Cannady.
•Laurence E. Heywood.
George W. Riley. Glenn D . Bruce.
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MASTERS. No. ^Address. 160—Bloomington. 173—Wellington, R . F . D . 185—Reserve. 188—Wheaton. 196—Gridley, R . F . D . No. 1. 201—Peck. 207—Bloomington. 214—AshervUfe. 215—La Crosse. 221—Courtland. 225—1715 L a n e . 231—Woodruff. 239—Earleton, R.F.D. No. 1. 266—Cummings. 269—Viola. 271—1518 H a s k e l l Ave. 272—841 Minnesota Ave. 278—Hardtner. 286—Centerville. 290—Zurich. 303—Scottish R i t e Temple. 308—Lorraine. 315—Elsmore. 318—Winona. 322—5406 K n o x Rd., Merriam. 326—Everest. 330—Great Bend. 331—Galatia. 333—4322 E a t o n . 335—Bushong. 337—Lyons, R.F.D. No. 3. 338—Selma. 341—Centerville. 342—Dexter. 350—Chautauqua.
MASTERS. No. i Address. 359—Hunter. 360—Clayton. 363—Hiawatha, R . F . D . No. 1. 367—Meade. 368—Freeport. 369—1147 Garfield Ave. 379—Rose. 387—Havensville. 389—Argonia. 392—Westmoreland. 402—Pauline. 403—Buffalo. 405—Agra. 406—Kismet. 407—Burlingame. 411—Severy. R.F.D. No. 2. 413—Montezuma. 414—Studley. 415—Williamstown. 417—Weskan. 421—Eskridge. 431—Bloom. 433—^116 M a t h e w s o n Ave. 434—Sallyards. 438—909 N. 7th. 442—Gem.
SPECIAL ADDRESSES. SECRETARIES. No. 'Address. 3—728 M i n n e s o t a Ave. 6—641 L o u i s i a n a . 9—1529 R h o d e I s l a n d . 17—Masonic T e m p l e . 31—Atchison, R . F . D . No. 2. 40—Linwood, R . F . D . 47—Bronson. 5 1 ^ 1 3 W . 14th. 54—Merriam. 80—Strong City. 86—York R i t e T e m p l e . 90—635 Jewell. 92—Fort Scott, R . F . D . No. 3. 96—Bethel. 97—Box 23. 99—608 Y o r k R i t e T e m p l e . 225—Masonic T e m p l e . 239—Earleton. 255—Corbin. 269—Viola. 271—1106 Garfield Ave. 272—1107 S t a t e Ave. 303—Scottish R i t e T e m p l e . 316—Syracuse. 322—3045 R u b y Ave. 333—3615 C a m b r i d g e Ave. 342—Dexter. 352—Horace. 369—3021 N. 22nd. 381—Grinnell. 411—Eureka. R . F . D . No. 2. 413—Montezuma. 421—^Burlingame. 4 a s _ i 0 7 W. 1st. 438—Box 264.
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Wm. L. Burdick •W. F. March "Albert K. Wilson. •C. H. Chandler "Albert K. Wilson. Wm. L. Burdick •W. F. March •Giles H. Lamb "Albert K. Wilson. Charles E. Lobdell... •W. F. March •Giles H. Lamb Wm. L. Burdick •W. F. March "Albert K. Wilson. Charles E. Lobdell... Charles E. Lobdell... •Wm. I, Stuart "Albert K Wilson •W. F. March Charles E. Lobdell... *Wm. I. Stuart "Albert K. Wilson. •Owen J. Wood •Hugh P. Farrelly.... •W. F. March "Albert K. Wilson. *Wm. I. Stuart •W. F. March •Hugh P. Farrelly •Hugh P. Farrelly "Albert K. Wilson. Ben S. Paulen •John McCuUagh.... •W. F. March "Albert K. Wilson. •Hugh P. Farrelly •W. F. March •John McCuUagh.. . . "Albert K. Wilson. •John MoCuUagh.... •John A. Ferrell •W.F.March Richard E. Bird *John M c C u H a g h . . . . •W. F. March "Albert K. Wilson. Richard E Bird Elmer F. Strain "Albert K. Wilson Richard E. Bird Charles A. Loucks... John W. Neilson.... •W. F. March Charles A. Loucks... John W Neilson.... KCharles N. Fowler.. •W. F. March "Albert K. Wilson. Charles A. Loucks... John W. Neilson.... Charles N. Fowler... •W. F. March "Albert K. Wilson John W. Neilson.... Charles N. Fowler... Ferris M. Hill "Albert K. Wilson. George F. Beezley... •W. F. March Charles N. Fowler... Ferris M. Hill •W. F. March "Albert K. Wilson. George F. Beezley... Jay B. Kirk George F. Beezley... Jay B Kirk •W. F. March "Albert K. Wilson. Elmer F. Strain. George F. Beezley... Jay B. ffirk •W. F. M a r c h . . . John M. Kinkel John M. Kinkel George 0 . F o s t e r . . . . •W. F March Elmer F. Strain. J. Forrest Ayres Elmer F. Strain. John M. Kinkel James A. Cassler.... •W. F. March George 0 . Foster John M. Kinkel George 0 F o s t e r . . . . James A. Cassler.... •W. F. March Elmer F. Strain. George 0 . F o s t e r . . . . James A. Cassler.... Otto R. Souders James H. Wendorff.. •W. F. March Elmer F. Strain. James A. Gassier.... Otto R. Souders James H. Wendorff.. Charley B. Erskine.. •John McCuUagh . Elmer F. Strain. Otto R. Souders James H. Wendorff. . Charley B. Erskine ., Henry S. Buzick, Jr.. •John McCuUagh. Elmer F. Strain. James H. Wendorff.. Charley B. Erskine.. Henry S. Buzick, Jr. •John McCuUagh . Elmer F. Strain. Arthur H. Strickland. •John McCuUagh . Elmer F . Strain. Charley B. Erskine. . Henry S. Buzick, Jr.. Claud F. Young Henry S. Buzick, J r . . Claud F. Young Arthur H. Strickland Roscoe E. Peterson . . Ben S. Paulen, , , Elmer F. Strain. Ben S. Paulen . . . Elmer F. Strain. Claud F . Y o u n g . . . . Arthur H. Strickland. Roscoe E. Peterson..
Wm. E. Hutchison.. •Elrick C. Cole *C. H. Chandler *Elriok C.Cole
•Deceased. t i n 1879 the time for holding the Annual Communication was changed from October to February, and no Communication was held in 1880. (Annual Communication postponed from February 18-19, 1920, to March 17-18, 1920, on account of inSuenia. ^Clayton Lehman elected, but declined to accept and Charles N. Fowler was appointed. "Retired voluntarily October 1,1928.
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Name.
1857 1878 1884 1868 1885 1896 1903 1927 1870
1858
1868
1899 1868
1887 1898 1904 1928
1881 1884
1900
1859
Disp. Bev'k'd.
Feb. 18, 1891 Oct. 15. 1867 Feb. 18. 1891
Chartered.
Charter Surrendered.
Oct. 15, 1861
9 Oct. 19, 1857
439 Feb. 28, 1924
37
Oct. 16. 1867
Mar. 1, 1923 Oct. 21. 1869
Charter Revoked.
[wards changed to Shawnee.
(Dropped from roll account or Jganization Grand Lodge of lOolorado In 1862. / OonsoUdated with Joppa 1 Lodge No. 223, July 2, 1937. (Dispensation issued as Big
/Consolidated with M t . Hope \ L o d g e N o . 238, Feb. 2, 1894.
Remarks.
( N o meetings were held, and dispensation was returned \ t o the Grand Master.
I Auraria Lodge, it was deemed best to have but one lodge.
(Dispensation was returned to Grand Master, with a
285 Feb. 16, 1887 Jan. 3, 1912 26 Oct. 18, 1859 Oct. 14, 1861 30 Oct. 16, 1860 Oct. 21, 1863
335 62 253
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CHARTERED LODGES (DEFUNCT.)
"White Water
Allen
Pottawatomie.. Butler
Mcpherson
Leavenworth...
1866
1860
1857
Disp. Ret'd.
1860
1863
1923
Disp. Issued.
Leavenworth...
Allen
Name.
Coffey
County.
DEFUNCT LODGES.
LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION, BUT NEVER CHARTERED.
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313 325
12 353 20 228 124
Ashlar Delavan
Composite.... Emmett
Emporia Enterprise.... Elk Creek,... Salem Godfrey
Wyandotte Pottawatomie..
Breckenridge.. Dickinson.
Clinton
Edwardsvllie....
High Prairie Ida
Leavenworth... Republic
Star Triune High Prairie Ida
Golden City,
Golden City....
Washington
Alpha
F o r t Gibson
Canopy
Rising Sun...
Fort Scott
Elk
Frankfort Lily
Franlcfort
Crawford
18, 21, 16, 20. 17,
87 Oct, 375 F e b . 152 Oct. 387 F e b .
Whitewater..
Butler
Clifford
Enterprise Ellc C i t y Bsbon
20. 21, 21, 17,
148
C e d a r Vale.. Myrtle King David..
Chautauqua... Chautauqua....
Sept. 2 1 , 1896
1858 1894 1860 1884 1872
15. 22, 18, 18,
Jan,
4,
1939
M a r , 22, 1879
1882 M a y 9, 1919 1883 Dec. 17, 1883 1859 D e c . 17, 1892 1876 Dec. 17. 1881
F e b . 19, 1885 Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct.
Oct. 16, 1860
34 248 69 216 25 170
Oct. 16, 1872
Oct. 17, 1865
122
46
67 Oct. 20, 1868 301 F e b . 15, 1888
Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct.
1874 1909
1870 1907
Oct. 2 1 , 1874
164 Oct. 18. 1876 —, 1883 164 F e b . 18, 1886 J a n . 17, 1894 416 F e b . 22, 1917
F e b . 19, 1890 Oct. 2 1 , 1874
C e d a r Vale C e d a r Vale
325 153
Boling
Bucklin Cato
365 F e b . 17, 1904
F e b . 18, 1891,
337
Leavenwortli..
Bluff City.... Bluff City....
Blaine
Ford
Pottawatomie..
Bucklin Cato
Bluff C i t y Bluff C i t y
Blaino
Oct. 18, 1876
Oct. 2 1 , 1863 F e b 16, 1910 Oct. 2 1 , 1863
Oct. 15, 1879
( C o n s o l i d a t e d w i t h Bluff C i t y ILodge N o . 313, J u n e 18, 1892. Consoiidated with Bourbon Lodge N o . 8, M a r c h 4. 1878 and n a m e changed t o Rising Sun Lodge No. 8. D r o p p e d from roll a c c o u n t organization Grand Lodge Ind. T e r . in 1878. D r o p p e d from roll a c c o u n t org a n i z a t i o n G r a n d L o d g e Coloi r a d o In 1862. / Consolidated with Moline Lodge \ N o . 267, J u l y 2, 1937
(Consoiidated with Girard Lodge \ N o . 9 3 , J a n u a r y 4, 1932.
/ C o n s o l i d a t e d with P o t t a w a t o (mie Lodge N o , 52, J a n . 11,1939.
(Consolidated with K a n s a s Lodge \ N o . 307, J a n , 2 1 , 1936,
1 Consolidated with Cedar Lodge t N o . 103, October 26, 1937. (Consolidated with Halcyon \ L o d g e N o , 120. Oct. 18, 1876.
(Consolidated with Godfrey \ L o d g e N o . 124, M a r . 26, 1894.
F e b . 18, 1897 F e b . 19, 1903 / C h a r t e r issued direct by G r a n d i L o d s e . F e b r u a r y 17 1898. / Consolidated w i t h Henri Lodge 1 N o , 190, April 26, 1937,
(Consolidated w i t h W e s t m o r e h a n d Lodge N o . 257, M a y 18, 11894.
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Douglas
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Valley
Valley
Oct. is, isfg
Oct. 20, 1875
6, 1894
Remarks.
Feb. 15, 1888
\ L o d g e N o . 6. Oct. 18. 1876.
Lodge N o . 142, June 28, 1901.
Lodge. Dropped from roll account organization Grand Lodge of Colorado in 1862.
(First disp'n Issued April 7, \ 1884, recalled by G.'. M.-., ^second, Sept. 27, 1884.
fConsol. with Keystone Lodge \ N o . 102, March 22, 1918.
Feb. 21, 1895 Jan. 13, 1888
Oct. 17, 1865
Lodge N o . 10, Oct. 18, 1876. Dispensation issued as Landmark Lodge, b u t charter issued in name of St. John's Lodge.
Locationchangedto SilverLake, Oct. 17, 1877 Oct. 2 1 , 1868. N a m e changed to Great Light, Oct. 20, 1869.
Charter Revoked.
30 Feb. 16, 1882 Mar. 5, 1887 20, 1902 Feb. 20, 1908 363 Feb. Oct. 20, 1870 Jan. 19, 1897 92 Disp'n Issued as Osawatomie 24 Oct. 18, 1859 Oct. 21, 1863 Loclge. but chartered as Osage Valley Lodge. Consol. with Franklin Lodge N o . 18, N o v . 2 4 , 1906, as 128 Oct. 17, 1872 Ottawa Lodge N o . 18. 400 Feb. 21, 1912 \ L o d g e N o . 18, N o v . 8, 1928.
Oct. 16. 1867
Feb. 20, 1884
231 30
Oct. 15, 1861
1879 1881 1871 1866 1867 1869
36
16, 17, 19, 16, 17, 21,
Dec.
5, 1888
Dec.
Feb. 19, 1885
1, 1896
Oct. 19, 1870
Charter Surrendered.
Feb. 20, 1889 Jan.
253 Louisburg 180 Oct 192 Feb. 86 Oct. Monticello 43 Oct. M t . Pleasant 58 Oct. Neosho Rapids.... 77 Oct.
LincolnvlUe
13 Oct. 18, 1858 Oct. 17. 1872
123
Montgomery....
Oct. 16, 1867
26
Oct. 16, 1S66
Oct. 21, 1862
Chartered.
Leavenworth...
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Leavenworth.
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CHAKTERED LODGES (DEFUNCT)—C<meluded.
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Sept
6, 1887 10 1905
15 1883 «1, 1874
3, 1887
20, 1875 22. 1928
17, 1892 20, 1908
D e c 20, 1864
58 Feb. 20, 1889
323 Feb. 19 1890 A u g 280 Feb. 16, 1887
43
5 1895
160. April 29. 1907. [Dropped from roll account orUtah In 1872.
/Consolidated with Delaware 1 Lodge No. 96, July 20, 1937. ILodge No. 187. July 29. 1911.
1 Lodge No. 374, July 2, 1937.
fCharter revoked Oct. 21, 1863. but restored Oct. 16, 1866. Consolidated with Paola Lodge No 37, Oct. 18, 1876. Dispensation issued as Lincoln Lodge, but chartered as Center
Feb. 24. 1927 fConsol. Lodge (No. 110,with Feb.Adelphl 19, 1903. aa (Winfleld Lodge No. 110.
[ Montana in 1866.
(Dropped from roll account or-
1 Lodge No. 322, Nov. 16, 1937.
Oct. 21, 1863 /No record of disp'n having (been issued.
Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb.
Oct. 17. 1877
181 Oct. 16, 1879 Feb. 18 1885 243 Feb. 19, 1885 Jan. 24 1902
lOS Oct Zion 15 Oct. 69 Oct. Dick Rees Blooming Grove.. 41 Oct. 425 Feb. Turner
Shawnee
Feb. Feb. 39 Oct. Oct. 54 Feb. 152 18 Oct.
18, 1886 22, 1883
70 Oct. 2 1 , 1868
216 Perfect Square.... 220
Mt. Morlah
Virginia City Walton White Water...
Winfleld
22 Oct. 21, 168 Oct. 18, 52 Oct. T6, 385 Feb. 17,
138 Oct. 16, 1872 N o v 16, 1901 303 Feb. 15, 1888 Feb. 17, 1892 Rlohfleld John H. Brown.... 216 Feb. 22, 1894
OUve Ark
Harvey Butler
18, 1871 .
69 Oct. 2 1 , 1868 Oct. 17. 1871 .
69 Oct. 2 1 , 1874
11 Oct. 18. 1858 Oct
Owen A. Bassett. 367 Feb. 17, 1904
Piper
Paris
Twin Falls Valley Center..
Stanton Tecumseh Shawnee Timber Ridge.. Leavenworth.. Trading Post.... Turner Wyandotte
Shawnee Sprlngdale
Osage Nemaha Johnson Leavenworth..
Saline
RiohBeld Salina
Salt Lake City
Crawford
Wyandotte ,,..
Pittsburg
Paris Parker ville
Paola
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February.
EXPELLED, 1938. Grinnell Lodge No. 448.—RICHARD E L I J A H BROWN, March 7.
SUSPENDED F O R UNMASONIC CONDUCT. Tola Lodge No. 38.—RALPH H . D . ELARTON, March 15. Nickerson Lodge No. 43.—LEO MORTON MUNSON, February 9. Dirigo Lodge No. 226.—KERMIT R . HUYCK, March 22.
1938-39.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
579
GRAND LODGES I N CORRESPONDENCE WITH T H E GRAND LODGE O F KANSAS; ALSO THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES O F GRAND SECRETARIES.
Alabama
G U Y T . SMITH
Montgomery.
Arizona Arkansas
HARRY A. DRACHMAN WOODLIEF A. THOMAS
Tucson. Little Rock.
California Colorado
J O H N WHICHER CHARLES A. PATTON..
San Francisco. Denver.
Connecticut
WINTHROPBUCK
Hartford.
Delaware
J O H N F . ROBINSON
Wilmington.
Dist. of Columbia Florida
.J. CLAUDE KEIPER GEORGE W. H U F F
Washington. Jacksonville.
Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana
Iowa Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts
PRANK F . BAKER CURTIS F . P I K E ....RICHARD C. DAVENPORT WILLIAM H. SWINTZ
CHARLES C. H U N T ALPHEUS E . ORTON D. PETER LAGUENS, J R ...CONVERS E. LEACH HARRY C. MUELLER FREDERICK W . HAMILTON
Macon. Boise. Harrisburg. Indianapolis.
Cedar Rapids. Louisville. New Orleans. Portland. Baltimore. Boston.
Michigan
P. HOMER NEWTON.....
Grand Rapids.
Minnesota
J O H N H . ANDERSON
St. Paul.
Mississippi
SID F . CURTIS
Meridian.
Missouri Montana Nebraska
ARTHUR MATHER LUTHER T. HAUBERG L E W I S E. SMITH
St. Louis. Helena. Omaha.
Nevada
EDWARD C. PETERSON
Carson City.
New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico
J. MELVIN DRESSER ISAAC CHERRY ALPHEUS A. KEEN
Concord. Trenton. Albuquerque.
New York North Carolina North Dakota
CHARLES H. JOHNSON J O H N H . ANDERSON WALTER L. STOCKWELL
New York City. Raleigh. Fargo.
Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania
H A R R Y S . JOHNSON CLAUDE A. STURGEON D. RUFUS CHENEY MATTHEW GALT, J R
Cincinnati. Guthrie. Portland. Philadelphia.
Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota
HAROLD L . MCAUSLAN O. FRANK HART .WILBERT D . SWAIN....
Tennessee
THOMAS E . DOSS
Providence. Columbia. ...Sioux Falls. Nashville.
580
Texas
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
.....GEORGE H. BELEW
February,
Waco.
Utah
SAM H . GOODWIN
Salt Lake City.
Vermont
JVRCHIE S . HARRIMAN
Burlington.
Virginia Washington West Virginia
JAMES M . C L I F T HORACE WALTER TYLER I. WADE COFFMAN
Richmond. .Tacoma. Charleston.
Wisconsin Wyoming
WILLIAM F . WEILER JOSEPH M . LOWNDES
Milwaukee. Casper.
Alberta British Columbia
J . H. W. S. KEMMIS F R A N K S . MCKEE
Calgary. Vancouver.
Canada
EWART G . D I X O N
Hamilton.
Chile
FRANCISCO FUENTES GORMAZ.Santiago.
Colombia
GUALBEBTO BARBA
Barranquilla.
Costa Rica, C. A Cuba
EDWARD SASSO LUIS MARTINEZ REYES
San Jose. Havana.
Ecuador
JOSE A . VALLEJO YCAZA
Guayaquil.
England Guatemala Honduras Ireland
SYDNEY A. W H I T E PEDRO DONIS O CONSTANTINO S. RAMOS HENRY C. SHELLARD
London. Guatemala. Tegucigalpa. Dublin.
Manitoba Mexico (York G.-.L.-.) New Brunswick New South Wales
J. H. G. RUSSELL FRED T . BERGER R. D. MAGEE DAVID CUNNINGHAM
Winnipeg. Mexico, D. F . St. John. Sydney.
New Zealand
HENRY A. LAMB
Chrlstchurch.
Nova Scotia Panama Peru Philippine Islands Prince Edward Isl Puerto Rico
JAMES C . JONES Halifax. TOMASPAREDES Panama. H. GONZALO COLMENARES.Lima. TEODORA M . KALAW Manila. CHARLES M . WILLIAMS Charlottetown. RODOLFO RAMiREZ-PABON...San Juan.
Quebec Queensland Salvador, C. A
W. WALTER WILLIAMSON...Montreal. LESLIE P. MARKS Brisbane. MANUEL VIDAL San Salvador.
Saskatchewan
W.B.TATE
Scotland
THOMAS G. W I N N I N G
Edinburgh.
South Australia Tasmania
CHARLES R . J. GLOVER W. H. STRUTT
Adelaide. Hobart.
.Hegina.
Victoria
W I L U A M STEWART
Melbourne.
Western Australia
A. E. JENSEN
Perth.
GRAND LODGE OF
1938-39.
581
KANSAS.
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GRAND LODGE O F KANSAS N E A R OTHER G R A N D LODGES.
Alabama Alberta Arizona Arkansas British Columbia California Canada ChUe Colombia Colorado Connecticut Costa Rica Cuba Delaware Dist. of Columbia Ecuador England Florida Georgia Guatemala
R.'.W." E N C Y F . YEILDING Florence. M.'.W.' S. J . BLAIB Calgary. M.'.W." . JAMES H. BARRETT Douglas. R.'.W.' . GEORGE W . MCCLELLAND.. Grand View. M.'.W.' . ANDREW McC. CHEERY Vancouver. not recognized. System Elora. R . ' . W . ' . TIMOTHY C . WARDLBY . GUILLERMOM. BELTRAMI..Santiago. R.'.W." Barranquilla. R.'.W.' . ViRGiLiO DE LA CRUZ . LEO R . GOTTLIEB Trinidad. R.'.W.' R.'.W." . HOWARD A. MIDDLETON Broad Brook. Alajuela. R.".W." . JORGE HERRERA Havana. R.'.W.',, JORGE COLAS SUAREZ Wilmington. R.'.W.' . DANIEL F . PASNACHT Washington. R.'.W." . WILLIAM H . ROHRMAN R.'.W.' . FERNANDO LUCES CORTES. Guayaquil. London. R.'.W.' . KYNASTON STUDD Jacksonville. M.'.W.' . JOHN L. HALL Franklin. R.'.W.'., P . T. McCUTCHEN Guatemala. R.'.W.',. JOSE O . CASTANEDA
Honduras
R.'.W.'., FEDERICO C. CANALES
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Wendell. Idaho R.'.W.',. J O H N W . UPDEGRAFF JIarrisburg. Illinois R.'.W.'. GEORGE E . ANDERSON .......South Bend. Indiana M.'.W.' . RUDOLF H . HORST Iowa System not recognized. ...Dublin. Ireland R.'.W.'.. WILLIAM HUNTER Cannel City. Kentucky R.'.W.',. JAMES D . WHITEAKER Louisiana M.'.W.' . RUDOLPH KRAUSE Lake Charles. Maine R.'.W. . JOHN H. LANCASTER Skowhegan. Manitoba M.'.W. . JABEZ MILLER Winnipeg. Maryland R.'.W.'. JACOB ROHRBACH Frederick. Massachusetts M.'. W.'". HERBERT W . D E A N Cheshire. Monterrey, N.L. Mexlco(YorkG.".L.".)..M.'.W.".. W. S. TURNPAUGH Michigan R.".W. . WILBUR M . BBUCKEB Detroit.
582 Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New South Wales New York New Zealand North Carolina North Dakota Nova Scotia Ohio Oklahoma Oregon.... Panama Pennsylvania Philippine Islands Prince E d w a r d Isl Puerto Rico Quebec Queensland Rhode Island Salvador Saskatchewan Scotland... South Australia South Carolina South Dakota Tasmania Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Victoria Virginia Washington Western Australia West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February,
M . ' . W . ' , MONTREVILLE J . BROWN...St. P a u l . Lumberton. R . ' . W . ' . ROBERT W . H I N T O N , J R Rolla. R.'.W.'. CHARLES L . WOODS E v a n s t o n , 111. M . ' . W . ROBERT J . H A T H A W A Y Hastings. R.'.W.'. HENRY H . HEILER C a r s o n City, R.'.W.'. WILLIAM H . CAVELL Saint John. R.'.W. . J. WILLIAM DUNCAN Manchester. R . ' . W . ' . ROBERT C. LAING J e r s e y City. M.'.W.'. A R T H U R POTTERTON R . ' . W . ' . W I L L I A M C . PORTERFIELD,.Silver City. Sydney. R . ' . W . ' . ALFRED J . BURBiDGE Brooklyn. â&#x20AC;¢ R.'.W.'. HUBERT A. N E W T O N Greymouth, R.'.W.'. EARNEST W A R N E S Dunn. R . ' . W . ' . Z E B U L O N V. S N I P E S Fargo. M.'.W. . WALTER H . M U R F I N Halifax. R . ' . W . ' . JOHN G. M I T C H E L L Jackson. M.'.W.'. J A M E S W . MORGAN Ada. M . ' . W . ' ,. M A H L O N F . M A N V I L L E Portland. R . ' . W . ' ., W A L T E R O . H A I N E S . . . . . Colon. R . ' . W . ' . ABRAHAM F R A N K E L . System not recognized. Manila. R.'.W.'. VICTORIANO Y A M Z O N R . ' . W . ' . GEORGE W . M A C D O N A L D , . . . M o n t a g u e . R . ' . W . ' . FEDERICO VALL-SPiNOSA,..,San J u a n . Quebec. M . ' . W . ' ,.EDWARD A . EVANS Brisbane. R.'.W.'. J A M E S C . ROBERTS Providence. R . ' . W . ' . JOHN R . D E N N I S San Salvador. R.'.W.'. NAZARIO SORIANO Regina, R.'.W.'. W. M . MARTIN .Uddingston. R . ' . W . ' . JAMES S. M . GRIEVE Adelaide. K.'.W.'. WILLIAM HENRY ESSEX Woodruff. R . ' . W . ' . M . A . LANFORD Castlewood. R.'.W.'. JAMES B . V A U G H N Hobart. R . ' . W . ' . DAVID W . W A T S O N Nashville. R . ' . W . ' . H A L L U M W . GOODLOE Ft. Worth. M.'.W.'. J E W E L P . LIGHTFOOT S a l t L a k e City. M . ' . W . ' . ARTHUR C. W H E R R Y Rutland. R . ' . W . ' . E A R L S . WRIGHT K . ' . W . ' . RICHARD ARNOLD RowE,., M e l b o u r n e . Culpeper. M.'.W.". T H O M A S W . HOOPER WALTER J . T H O M P S O N . , T acoma. R.'.W.'. West Perth. R . ' . W . ' . SAMUEL C. S E I N O R Webster Springs. R . ' . W . ' . J . B E R N A R D DODRILL R . ' . W . ' . C H A R L E S W . HEiDEMANN.Altoona. System not recognized.
1938-39.
GRAND LODGE OF
KANSAS.
583
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER GRAND LODGES NEAR THE GRAND LODGE OP KANSAS. Alabama M.*. W.' . JOHN M. KINKEL Topeka. Alberta W." . LEO N . G I S H lola. Arizona W.' . ELLIS F I N K Winfield. Thayer. Arkansas W. . HAEVEY G . LOWBANCE Newton. British Columbia W. '. J O H N A. HETZEL California M.'. W.' . W M . EASTON HUTCHISON...Garden City. Lawrence. Canada M.'. W. '. GEORGE O . FOSTER Fort Scott. Chile W.' . CHARLES W . WILLIAMS Colombia W.' . ELLSWORTH B. SEWELL, jR.WiChita. Colorado
W.'. LAUREN DALE RIGG
Leon.
Connecticut W. . CLARENCE R . A T E N Dodge City. Lawrence. Costa Rica W.' , CLARENCE E . BIRCH Coffeyville. Cuba W.' . ROY H . CLOSSEN Oswego. Delaware W. . ELMER S . N A N C E Dist.ofColumbia.M.". W. . FERRIS M . H I L L Emporia. lola. Ecuador M.". W. . JAY B . KIRK Topeka. England R.'. W.' , ALBERT K. WILSON Wichita. Florida M.". W. . RICHARD E . BIRD Le Roy. Georg^ia W. . CLICK FOCKELE Muscotah. Guatemala W. . GEORGE A . BLAKESLEE Ellsworth. Hondura.s W.' , F R A N K D. SPERRY Dodge City. Idaho W. . TOM STAUTH Illinois M.". W. . CHARLES N . FOWLER Salina. Indiana M.". W. ELMER F . STRAIN Topeka. Iowa System not recognized. Ireland M.'. W.'. HENRY S . BUZICK, J R Sylvan Grove. Kentucky W. . ROBERT H. MONTGOMERY.... Oswego. Louisiana W. . HARRY E. CROSSWHITE Greensburg. Maine M.'. W. . CHARLEY B . E R S K I N E Cimarron. Manitoba W. . B . HAROLD GROFF Topeka. Maryland R.". W. .ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND Ksinsas City. Massachusetts M.'. W.' . WILLIAM L . BURDICK Lawrence. Mexico (York) .R.-. W.' , ALBERT K . W I L S O N Topeka. G.-.L.-.) \ Greenleaf. Michigan M.'. W. , J. FORREST AYRES Topeka. Minnesota W. , ICENNETH N. POMEROY coffeyville. Mississippi W. THEODORE P . PERRY Kansas City. Missouri W.' DOUGLAS A . MEREDITH Lamed. Montana R . ' . W. , RoscoEE. PETERSON Clay Center. Nebraska W. . EARL T . PYLE Kingman. Nevada W. F R A N K M . YEOMAN
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February, Emporia. McPherson.
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Fredonia. Hoxie. Wichita.
Hutchinson. (Bethel, Ohio W.'. P H I L I P EUGENE STOTLEH | R . F . D . No. 2 Oklahoma W.' DAVID A. N Y W A L L Nortonville. Oregon W.' WALTER A. HOY Atchison. Panama W.' JAMES E. PORTER Kansas City. Pennsylvania System not recognized. Philippine Islands W.' . ROYG. SHEARER Abilene. Prince Edward Isl W.' , MARION M. MILLER Long^on. Puerto Rico W.' . LEWIS M. SCHRADER Kinsley. Quebec W.' , HARRY D . E V A N S Pleasanton. Queensland R.'. W. . CLINE C . CURTISS Colby. Rhode Island W." FRED N^ RAYMOND Lawrence. Salvador W.' R I C E M . LARDNER Gamett. Saskatchewan W. . JAMES H . TRICE Medicine Lodge. Scotland W.' , HARVEY O . DAVIS Anthony. South Australia W.' , RICHARD W. EVANS Dodge City. South Carolina..-M.'. W.' . OTTO R . SOUDERS Wichita. South Dakota M.'. W.' . CHARLES A . LOUCKS Lakin. Tasmania M.". W.' . B E N S . PAULEN independence. Tennessee W.' P E R R Y E . MILLER Wellington. Texas M/.W.' CLAiro F . YOUNG Fort Scott. Utah W.' , H A Y N E A . DERMID Wichita. Vermont W.' JOSEPH E . MCMULLEN Great Bend. Victoria W.' , CLARENCE M . CROSBY St. Francis. Virg^inia W.' BARLUS ROMSTEDT Ottawa. Washington W.' STANFORD M . SMART Zenda. Western Australia W.'. CHARLES S . MCGINNESS Cherryvale. West Virginia M.'. W.". J O H N W . NEILSON Concordia. Wisconsin
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M.-. W.-. HENRY S. BUZICK, JR., Grand Master of Masons of Kansas, February 17, 1938, to February 16, 1939. By M.'. W.'. CHARLES N. FOWLER. It is always a personal pleasure to have the privilege of writing the biography of one who has been an intimate friend for so many years. My acquaintance with M.'.W.'. HENRY S . BUZICK, J R . , began many years ago a t Ellsworth, Kansas, and was in the line of business, since he was cashier of the Central National Bank a t Ellsworth. It was there, also, that I became acquainted with him in a Masonic way as we were both seriously interested in the great Masonic Institution. Whether in business or in Masonry, M.".W.'. Brother BuziCK was always the same serious, honest, dignified gentleman. He was never much given to the frivolous things of life which mean so little in this world. He comes from pioneer stock, having been b o m near Sylvan Grove, Kansas, on February 13, 1882, the son of ALONSON R. BuziCK and MARY L . BUZICK. ALONSON R . BUZICK came to Lincoln
County in 1870 with his father and three brothers and took homesteads. P a r t of this land is still included in the BuziCK Ranch which is owned by the ALONSON R . BUZICK family and operated by HENRY and his brother, WILLIAM. The father passed away in April 1933. The mother is still living. After finishing the grade schools, he attended the preparatory school a t Kansas Wesleyan University for two years and then graduated from the Kansas Wesleyan Business College, of Salina, in the Spring of i899. He then began work in the Sylvan State Bank which was established by his father and others in 1892. He has been connected with the bank since August 1, 1899, first as bookkeeper, then assistant cashier and vice president. He succeeded to the presidency of the bank at the death of his father, who had been president of the bank from the time of its organization until his death. M.'.W.'. Brother BuziCK also served as president of the Kansas Bankers Association. In 1900 the family moved from the ranch to Sylvan Grove where Brother BUZICK lived with his parents until his marriage in 1912 to P A Y MORGAN. To this imion one son, L O N M . BUZICK, was
bom. Mrs. F A Y BUZICK departed this life on February 9, 1920. On February 13, 1922, Brother BUZICK married NELL M . WESTFALL, sister of his departed wife.
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M.".W.'. Brother BuziCK has served the city of Sylvan Grove as City Clerk, member of the City Council and Mayor and also served as a member of the School Board of the city for twentyone years. He was elected Representative from the 82nd District, Lincoln County,, in 1930 and has been a member of the Legislature since t h a t time. He served as Speaker of the House in the regular session of 1937 and the special session of 1938. M.".W.'. Brother BuziCK is a natural b o m leader. In business; in political, civic and fraternal affairs; in each and every activity he has labored honestly and earnestly for the right; for the prosperity and advancement of all those things which make for better homes, a better community, a better fraternity, state and nation. He is respected and honored by all who know him. His friends are legion, his enemies few, which surely speaks well for one who is so active in social, business, political and fraternal life. As Grand Master of Kansas Masonry, his record will stand as one of loyal and enthusiastic service to the Craft in this JurisdiCr tion. He is a very busy man, but not too busy to perform his duty to the great Fraternity, whatever might be the sacrifice. The community around Sylvan Grove, the State of Kansas and the Masons of Kansas are better for the life and labors of M.'.W.'. HENRY S . BuziCK, J R . May his tribe increase. Below is his Masonic record:
MASONIC RECORD. A N C I E N T CRAFT MASONRY. SYLVAN GROVE LODGE N O . 359, SYLVAN GROVE, K A N S A S :
Initiated, April 9,1903. Passed, May 7,1903. Raised, June 4,1903. Senior Deacon, 1904. Senior Warden, 1905. Treasurer, 1906. Master, 1907, 1908. Senior Deacon, 1909, 1914. GRAND LODGE :
Grand Senior Deacon, 1934. Grand Junior Warden, 1935. Grand Senior Warden, 1936. Deputy Grand Master, 1937. Grand Master, 1938.
1938-39.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
Committee
Service.
On Finance and Property: Member, 1927. CAPITULAR. ELLSWORTH CHAPTER N O . 54, ELLSWORTH, KANSAS:
Mark Master, November 13,1916. Past Master, November 13,1916. Most Excellent Master, December 4,1916. Royal Arch, December 4,1916. CRYPTIC. ELLSWORTH COUNCIL N O . 9, ELLSWORTH, KANSAS:
Royal Master, February 23,1921. Select Master, February 23,1921. Super Excellent Master, February 23,1921. CHRISTIAN KNIGHTHOOD. SAINT ALDEMAR COMMANDERY N O . 33, ELLSWORTH, KANSAS :
Red Cross, May 28, 1917. Knight of Malta, May 28,1917. Knight Templar, May 28, 1917.
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©eatfjs! Buring tfjf gear 1938. Leavenworth No. 2.—William E. Chalmers, June 19 Charles T. Cox, Sept. 16; Harry C. Feller, Sept. 15 George H. Fisher, April 11; Frank M. Gullic, Jan. 21 Sanford C. Johnson, Dec. 27; Julius J. Levy, Oct. 19 Eugene J. Mould, Feb. 26; Joseph P. Thoos, July 12. Wyandotte No. S.—James P. Anderson, Oct. 17; James H. Bassett, Aug. 14; Arthur G. Charlson, March 2; William S. Dennis, Jan. 20; Reuben C. Eklund, Dec. 9; Robert E. Elgin, May 30; George N. Gardner, May 7; David Kepler, May 2; Elbert W. Little, June 17; Joseph Magrath, Feb. 18; William S. Mahaffey, Oct. 18; William A. Merrill, Nov. 29; Samuel P. Meseraull, March 8; Samuel R. Moore, Sept. 8; Robert I. McGregor, Dec. 7; Joel E. Osborn, Dec. 24; Otto M. Reiman, June 24; Harry E. Sappington, Dec. 16; Julius H. Scheele, April 21; Frederick Schneikart, Jan. 11; TnhTi
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8; Ernest E. Wilds, Aug. 18. Kickapoo No. k.—Isaiah W. Robinson, June 4. 'Washington No. 5.—Flavel W. Downs, March 9; Charles H. Redmon, Oct. 14; Rodney F . Rudolph, Dec. 13; Charles E. Styles, Aug. 24. Lawrence No. 6.—William B. Beattie, Dec. 11; Herman Jaeschke, Oct. 23; John W. McMurphy, April 19; William C. Miller, Jan. 20. Union No. 7.—Martin D. Babb, Feb. 10; Olof Carlson, March 31; Lewus A. Deppish, April 28; Morrel D. Peeso, May 16; Charles D. Wright, March 11. Rising Sun No. 8.—Benjamin F. Peck, Feb. 20; Franklin H. Foster, March 16; Frank Cunningham, March 18; George Schroer, March. 24; Addison B. Cochran, April 13; Samuel D. Stubblefield, May 13; Carl H. Bachmann, May 26; John Synnott, June 10; Luther H. Mayberry, July 30; William B. Cullison, Sept. 7; William L. Buzzard, Oct. 3; William Redden, Nov. 11; Irving H. Cole, Oct. 25; Samuel O. Spencer, Dec. 2. Acacia No. 9.—Charles F. McCurdy, May 17; Henry F. Metsker, Jan. 8. King Solomon No. 10.—^William Clark, Jan. 4; Benjamin B. Eshleman, Feb. 9; William H. Hyman, March 12; Clyde A, Parks, Sept. 16; Otto M. Sanger, Oct. 1; Herman Vetter, Sept. 10; Charles E. Sproul, Oct. 30; Walter A. True, Nov. 7; William W. English, Nov. 17; Valentine A. Hank, Dec. 14. Emporia No. 12.—Lament DeCamp, Dec. 16; William M. Journey, Jan. 7; Edward E. Lewis, May 28; John A. Lucas, March 14; John W. Lumpkins, June 28; Boyd A. Miller, Oct. 28; William J. Morgan. July 29; Clayton J. Patterson, Dec. 1; William H. Pierce, March 31; Lucas R. Schermerhom, Aug. 24; Bdward H. Wade, Oct. 28;.Charles G. West, July 1; William J. Williams, July 29.
DEATHS—Continued. Nemaha No. IS.—James H. Axe, April 2; Frank Minter, Dec. 9. Oskaloosa No. U.—Curtis S. Patrick, March 17; William O. Worswick, June 29. Great Bend No. 15.—Harold E. Baker, July 26; Elrick C. Cole, Feb. 4; Elmer E. Morrison, Jan. 18; Clark B. Price, Dec. 3; William Rubart, Jan. 8; Samuel J. White, Feb. 1. Lafayette No. 16.—Edwin F. Apitz, April 23; Charles O. Bannister, March 23; Alfred Docking, June 22; Hugh Durham, Oct. 15; Harry P. Ewalt, Oct. 15; Simeon M. Fox, March 6; Wayne A. Sharp, Oct. 8. Topeka No. 17.—Jason M. Averill, Feb. 7; Lynn G. Beal, May 27; Fred N. Bennor, Aug. 20: William A. Bolinger. Sept. 23; William W. Bowman, May 5; Albert J. Coberly, March 21; George K. De Mun, Jan. 27: Omar W. Doling, Feb. 14; Gilbert Fenton, Aug. 3, 1937; Charles C. W. Garvey, Feb. 3: Thomas A. Lewellyn, Jan. 30: Carl W. Ortman, Aug. 7; Virgil G. Walker, July 26; John W. Wehe, July 30; William A. Wehe, Oct. 1; George H. Wood, Aug. 27. Ottawa No. 18.—Fredrick W. Brombacher, June 14; James Hamblin, March 1937. Olathe No. 19.—Jacob E. Jameson, Jan. 27; Joseph W. Hawkins, March 7; Franklin P. HoUenback, Jan. 21; Roscoe Smith, Nov. 25. Palmyra No. 2S.—Charles B. Merry, April 21. Osage Valley No. 2.J.—George H. Barber, March 20: James G. Condiff, March 18: Alfred O. Cragg, Nov. 1; Clarence M. Cresse, Dec. 14; James D. Keifer, July 1; James R. McCurdy, April 11; Frank J. Nevins, Jan. 10; Orrin M. Oliver, Jan. 7; George W. Winfield, April 20. Oketa No. 25.—William E. Smith, Dec. 19. Neosho No. 87.—Judge S. Hale, Feb. 26; Sanford S. Seyffer, March 11; Samuel T. Ferguson, March 26: Herbert C. Wassell, May 22; Vincent W. McGlnnis, Dec. 21. Eldora No. 28.—Edd J. Edmundson, Sept. 19, 1937; Benjamin F. Atkisson, Nov. 12; Lewellyn T. Campbell, Nov. 11; Everett B. Hammons, Oct. 14. Pacific No. 29.—Harry H. Wesley, March 18; Charles H. Schaffner, Sept. 24. Towanda No. SO.—John G. Hannah, Oct. 3; Oscar O. Orwan. May 13; Josiah A. Straw, July 19. Arcana No. SI.—John S. W. Clemetson, Feb. 26. Auburn No. Si.—^William A. Renyer, Feb. 23. Hiawatha No. S5.—Harry D. Adams, Feb. 7; Joseph P. Back, July 6; Henry C. Sewell, Nov. 11. Council Grove No. S6.—George W. Cleek, Feb. 19; William E. Miller, Sept. 11; Harry E. Snyder, Aug. 31. Paola No. S7.—Charles A. Barnes. May 12, 1937: William W. Forester, March 6; Thomas G. Vernon, Oct. 12. Jola No. S8.—Jacob Black. May 10: Otto Carty, Jan. 23; John F. Delap, Feb. 9; John W. Edwards, Aug. 25; Seaman A. Ellis, Oct. 7; Charles F. Scott, Sept. 18.
DEATHS—Continued. Seneca No. 39.—Wilford W. Simon, March 18; George A. Shaul, March 19; Frank L. Geary, Aug. 13; George Firstenberger, Nov. 30. De Soto No. UO.—Sanford D. Vincent, May 13; William D. Reichard, Oct. 29. McKinley No. 41.—William A. Montague, May 19; Charles M. Blosser, Oct. 25. Helton No. .48.—Alonzo E. Case, Sept. 19; Robert W. Fernkopf, May 18; Percy L. Francis, May 3; Thomas M. Groves, July 18; John G. Young, Feb. 13. Nickerson No. US.—Robert T. Specht, June 1. Delphian No. 4i.—Henry S. Sewell, June 18. Easton No. iS.—Theodore J. Klaus, Nov. 22. Mackey No. 48.—Frank M. Marsh, Feb. 2. Nine Mile No. 49.—Arthur R. Graham, May 15; Harry L. Strouse, Dec. 3; Thomas J. Boon, Dec. 20. Lake No. 50.—William W. Page, Oct. 13; Thomas D. Neiswender, Oct. 30; Charles S. Pence, July 21; Ira C. Williams, March 29. Orient No. 51.—Frederick Bradbury, Feb. 28; David B. Carle, June 21; Arlie M. Corp, Dec. 20; Samuel Cunningham, Sept. 6; Phillip A. Fairbank, May C; Clancy A. Gill, Nov. 18; Charles W. Goodman, Dec. 4; Fred H. Gustavis, Dec. 24; Joe O. Howell, July 31; Oscar O. Jacobs, Nov. 16; Charles Jones, June 23; Edward C. Kassebaum, Nov. 16; Otto Kuehne, Sr., Nov. 8; William T. Newman, Aug. 13; Albert R. Nisbet. March 23; Homer A, Pearsall, Dea 9; George W. Reed, Jr., April 11; James W. Reed, Nov. 30; Isaac L. Sparling, Feb. 4; Orie E. Wall, Oct. 10; Robert R. Wells, Feb. 23; Raymond L. Wheat, March 20; James R. Wick, Jan. 10; James E. Wilson, Sept. 23; Carl T. Youngberg, Feb. 28. Wetmore No. BS.—Ulysses S. Curtess, Nov. 30; A; Phillip Lapham, Sr., Dec. 20; Manning I. Thomas, May 12. Mission Hills No. Si.—Charles A. Braman, April 14. Troy No. 55.—Edward E. Gabbert, June 29; Glenn I. Hackney, Aug. 20; Winfield M. Earhart, Nov. 12. Spring Hill No. 56.—James E. Dillon, Aug. 4; Addison D. Flynn, Jan. 5; Ory D. Kelly, April 17; Homer H. Neff, March 4; Edward E. Young, Aug. 15. McCracken No. 58.—Thomas Ryan, Jan. 16; Claudis G. Ryan, Oct. 26. Saltville No. 59.—George E, Borgen, April 13. Salina No. 60.—Edward Ahlstedt, Nov. 29; Virgil W. Alderson, June 24; Thomas L. Bond, July 29: John S. Gates, Nov. 19; Howard A. Hawk, Dec. 14; William A. Morgan, April 17; Charles G. Recht. April 23; Albert W. Wickham, Oct. 18; Jonathan H. Winterbotham, Nov. 21. La Cygne No. 61.—Lafayette G. Bunch, Feb. 16. Ridgeway Nt. 62.—Orville A. Barnes, April 24; Jarrett Spencer, June 9. Adams No. 6S.—Fred Perkins, Aug. 12; Clarence E. Sherman, Aug. 25.
DEATHS—Continued. Wathena No. 6i.—Theodore Moskau, July 18. Burlington No. 66.—Paul F. Berry, Jan. 3; Leon A. Mosher, June 24. Frankfort No. 67.—Ben R. Colvard, Jan. 24; Harry A. Smith, Jan. 9. Hiram No. 68.—Louis Isaacson, Dec. 14: Ernest Lowenstein. May 4; Francis A. Schultes, Aug. 24. Carbondale No. 70.—Cassius T. Neihart, Jan. 11; William Lathrop, Aug. 18. Baxter No. 11.—A. Eugene Pfremmer, March 6. Chetopa No. 73.—^William W. Brooks, March 8; Joseph C. Craft, April 24; Roy F. O'Brien, March 1. Mystic Tie No. 71).—Marion H. Blaine, June 8; Robert E. L. Garden, Jan. 20; John L Hammond, May 8; Roy E. Mercer, July 6; Andrew L. Snodgrass, May 28; James K. Withrow, July 1. Wamego No. 75.—James F. Faley, April 29; Ray G. Hill, Nov. 25. Erie No. 76.—William E. Naff, May 25. White Cloud No. 78.—Edward Park, Nov. 18. Corinthian No. 79.—Amos A. Addington, Jan. 5; Orvllle George, Aug. 24; John Mohr, March 2; William H. Powell, Feb. 22. Zeredatha No. 80.—Charles A. Remy, Jan. 18; Earl A. Miller, Feb. 2. New Albany No. S i . - F r e d Pratt, Dec. 21. Doric No. 83.—Samuel V. Carr, May 23; Floyd C. Pierce, April 16. Jefferson No. Si.—Milo R. Housh, May 29. Sutton No. 85.—Delovan O. Parker, Feb. 17; Michael Delaney. May 1; Israel B. Heisey, Sept. 11. Sunflower No. 86.—Irving A. Combes, Oct. 22; Frank E. Elder, Oct. 9; Thomas C. Hart, May 28; Joseph B. Key, April 10; Oliver P. M. LeMond, July 17; Albert C. Lundauist, Aug. 28; Frederick P. Lynch, Nov. 29; Robert L. McClatchy, Jan. 4; Charles I. Morris, Oct. 18; Charles E. Parr. July 12; Karl H. Rauber, Feb. 11: Edwin T. Ridgway, Dec. 19; William M. Wilson, June 27. Eureka No. 88.—James S. Ireland, Jan. 19; John W. Blakey, May 3; Vemer Humphrey, June 17. Golden Rule No. 90.—James W. Barcus, April 14; Joseph A. Boyd, Dec. 19; J. Herman Buechner, Feb. 1; Elmer E. Galyean, July 2: Walter Ham, June 26; Sylvester Mabry, Dec. 29; Edwin B. Nelson, Nov. 23; Everett T. Probasco, March 5; William E. Tucker, March 30. Marysville No. 91.—Louis H. Eddy, May 5; John B. Kirch, July 13; William Lonergan, Aug. 4; Arthur J. Scott, Dec. 28. Devon No. 9S.—Nathaniel Hayden, Feb. 19; Mark A. Pitman, Feb. 14.
DEATHS—Continued. Girard No. 93.—Edward E. Curtis, Feb. 14; Julius Herbin, Jan. 7; James N. Thomson, Sept. 1. Barmony No. 9^.—William A. Gemmell, March 6; Robert C. Haskell, July 4; Oscar A. Steele, Oct. 19. Constellation No. 95.—Elisha J. Stroud, Jan. 12; Carl V. Ladow, Feb. 14; John W. Parsons, Feb. 19; Charles W. Honaker, March 5; Charles E. Butin, May 23; Russell M. Cain, June 10; William E. Ellis, June ....; Clyde B. Swartz, Nov. 15., Delaware No. 96.—^Woodson J. Daniels, May 11; Alvin W. Studt, Feb. 7. Patmos No. 97.—Benjamine B. Blackburn, July 2; Nat F. Frazier, Aug. 13; Charles E. Garey, Oct. 9; Barnard A. Kosankey, Dec. 18; Herman Levinson, Feb. 5; Floyd T. McFarland, July 2; George M. Mead, July 28; George J. Smith, Nov. 11, 1936; Charles L. Suffield, Dec. 10, 1937; Martillas G. Wells, March 15. Benevolent No. 98.—George Brann, June 29; R. Troy DeMoss, May 24; Herbert J. Hodge, Dec. 27; Austin J. Paige, Aug. 18; Robert H. Seeds, May 21; Frederick D. Yergler, May 8. Wichita No. 99.—^Albert S. Allen, March 8; Ben B. Anawait, Aug. 21; Frank E. Basham, July 23; Leslie K. Bobbitt, April 4; Frederick Bottcher, Dec. 5; William S. Branaman, March 17; Rufus M. Crum, Oct. 9; William H. Gulp, May 15; Charles E. Fuqua, Dec. 19; Fletcher W. Gunn, July 28; Martin S. Hamilton, April 18; Clarence A. Helm, Dec. 26; Rufus L. Higginbotham, March 20; Elijah K. James, Jan. 22; Joseph F. Kernan, July 12; Ernest G. Kimmerle, June 5; Harry R. Klingberg, Aug. 29; Charles H. Miller, Sept. • 25; William B. Parkinson, Jan. 27; Edward G. Robertson, Aug. 14; Claude C. Stanlev, Nov. 4; Charlev W. Sweenev. Oct. 12; William C. Ward, March 18; "John S. White, Nov. 24; George F. Whitlock, Feb. 13; Harry E. Wilson, May 29. Prudence No. 100.—John W. Hamilton, Jan. 25; Henry F. Smyres, March 20; Rellia E. Harris, July 7; George Kammermeyer, July 18; Frank M. Holmes, Aug. 19; Harry H. Roberts, Jan. 2. Euclid No. 101.—Clarence Peterson, Dec. 9. Keystone No. J02.—Robert G. Garden, Jan. 6; Frank A. McGuire, Feb. 21; Eli Wareham,. Aug. 11; Charles D. Ise, Aug. 13; James B. Green, Aug. 3; John R. Goddard, Aug. 22; Kent K. Kane, Nov. 11. Cedar No. lOS.—Clifford L. Bickhart, Jan. 28; Marion Biggs, March 19; Charles M. Gladson, Oct. 17; Ira B. Hardendorf, Dec. 19; Milton D. Henry, Sept. 21; Clarence Lutz, Jan. 13; Cornelius G. Sauerberg, Feb. 24; Watson Stewart, June 29; Guy E. Truitt, Sept. 10. Frontier No. 104.—Arthur W. Duston, Feb. 2; Daniel W. McLeod, April 1. Solomon City No. 105.—Marion Wright, March 25; Charles B. Zeek, Dec. 9. Fidelity No. 106.—Hugh B. Lamb, April 16.
DEATHS—Continued. Fortitude No. 107.—Richard Allen, Sept. 20; Clayton C. Carr, Feb. 8; Arthur D. Comett, J u n e 19; John T. Davis, Dec. 26; Albert C. Fltzslmons. Aug. 23; John McAskill, May 25; Gerald A. Otwell, June 14; William H. Roadruck, April 24; Earl Washabaugh, Oct. 8. Memphis No. 108.—John A. Adamson, March 30. Winfield No. 120.—William A. Archer, Oct. 24; Martin Cross, Nov. 30; William I. Erskine, Feb. 4; Fred W. King, Sept. 8; William Mason, Feb. 27; Amos F. Morey, March 3; Charles Orr, March 18; William E. White, Sept. 16; Melvin L. Wortman, March 1. Hesperian No. 111.—Warren Chilson, June 9; Carl Harshbarger, Feb. 9; Sherman James, June 19. Blue Valley No. lie.—Albert W. McCoy, Sept. 4. St. Johns No. lis.—Warren B. Beach, Oct. 12; Harry A. Mann, Nov. 17; David A. Meek, Aug. 30; Fred M. Sutton, Oct. 24; George L. Waldo, March 30. Advance No. Hi.—Benjamin K. Graham, May 25; Charles M. Howard, Dec. 12; Frederick F. Healey, July 12; Thomas O'Brien, Sept. 16. Excelsior No. 115.—Glen R. Griffith, Aug. 11; Bart A. Holt, July 28; Marcellus B. Atkinson, Oct. 27. Muscotah No. 116.—Luther Cortelyou, April 25. Parsons No. 117.—Walter C. Maxwell, July 14; John D. Chambers, Aug. 7. Altoona No. 118.—William H. Hite, March 22. Cherokee No. Ji9.—Christian U. Bender, Oct. 2; William R. Bobson, Dec. 10. Halcyon No. 120.—John N. Baker, March 26; Andrew P. Fost, March 28; Harry V. Davis, April 3; Ira S. Sterling, June 3; William W. House, Oct. 19. Woodson No. 121.—Luther L. Byington, April 24. Cawker City No. 125.—Paul D. Simpson, Jan. 6. Munden No. 128.—William F. Mulch, Aug. 12; Nevada W. Wilcox, May 16. Belleville No. 1£9.—Paul H. Doyle, Jan. 21; John E. Shater, April 22; William H. Shoemaker, July 16: Fred L. Wineland, April 18. Polar Star No. ISO.—Phineas C. Harrier, Dec. 1. Carson No. 1S2.—Ray D. Denbo Crescent No. ISS.—Lachlan M. Beatson, Jan. 2; Ralph Burgett, May 27; William K. Butler, Jan. 9; John S. Mohler, May 21; Ralph W. Oldroyd. May 31; George B. Pearson, Oct. 21; Albert F. Neumann, Dec. 16. Clay Center No. IS^.—Theodore E. Schwarz, Aug. 4; George A. Root, July 4. Cherryvale No. 1ST.—Manford E. Browning, Jan. 30; John C. Foster, Feb. 10; Guy S. Baker, Sept. 24; William E. Youngs, Nov. 7. Dover No. 1S8.—James L. Akers, Aug. 22; Alexander Rogers, Dec. 6.
DEATHS—Continued. Sedgwick No. 139.—Ernest F. Board Reno No. HO.—Stephen M. Babbit, Oct. 15; Elmer Barton. April 10; William H. S. Benedict, Feb. 10; Peter P. Friesen, Sept. 6; Quint P. Harbold, Sept. 30; George Hausam, June 27; Harrold W. Pettibon, March 31; Albert J. Schmitt, Aug. 25. Newton No. liS.—Raphael A. Cook, March 6; Nathan E. Ely, June 26; James H. Ferguson, Sept. 17; William L. D. Hagan, April 4; Frank L. Henney, Feb. 22; James P. Hochberger, Oct. 28; Charles C. Kirkhuff, Sept. 8; Alonzo C. Moore, Sept. 24; Jacob W. Steiger, April 6; Harry C. Vaughan, Sept, 15. Minneapolis No. US.—Allan W. Boyce, April 13; Ellis M. Morris, Dec. 22. Gilead No. Hi.—George N. Danforth, Jan. 12; James B. Hosick, May 23; John A. Naylor, Aug. 24; John R. Redick, Nov. 29. Mt. Vernon No. H5.—Ormond F. Cassaday, Aug. 17; Ray A. Denman, Feb. 7; George H. Goudy, March 8; William J. Hull, Oct. 4; Ruben J. Marr, June 22; R. Milton Priddy, March 5; Arthur C. Pooler, Nov. 26; John T. Search, Feb. 28. Ellsworth No. H6.—Henry C. Mayer, Aug. 5; James E. M. Reid, Aug. 9; Alva K. Shade, Feb. 19; William E. Sherriff, Oct. 26: Frank Stout, Oct. 9; John White, Sr., Nov. 30; Tom Zavesky, March 21. Centre No. I.47.—Charles W. Phillips, Jan. 5; William C. Hereford, March 12. Wakeeney No. US.—Oscar A. Cortright, Oct. 19; Adolph G. Schwanbeck, Jan. 24; John R. Wilson, Dec. 6. Thayer No. U9.—Marion L,. Ogg. Sept. 28; Edgar Rash, Sept. 15. Wellington No. 150.—Fred B. Davis, Feb. 11; John IS. Dowd, Dec. 26; John W. Gardner, Feb. 27; Charles T. Gillan, July 7; William Gruys, Aug. 12: Charles H. Howard, April 4; Carl L. Pitts, Jan. 29; Edward T. Rector, March 13. Douglass No. 151.—John A. Cronk, May 2; John Deatherage, Nov. 11; George Elder. March 12: Marcell G. Gilmer, Jan. 23: Phillip R. Kinsey, June 22. Lebo No. 152.—Oliver M. Speer, April 1; Thompson M. Douglas, April 8. Luray No. 153.—James M. Fallis, May 22; Earlbert E. O'Brien, Oct. 11. Lincoln No. ISk.—^^Charles Anderson, Jan. 7; Newton J. Davison, Nov. 24. Ho-pe No. 155.—Harry E. Crane, May 24; Hiram S. Munsinger, April 1; Byron M. Wisner, Sept. 21. Dexter No. 156.—Benjamin R. Day, Jan. 15; James F. Dyke, April 30: William M. Bolton, June 11. Active No. 158.—Arthur K. Jaquay, May 25; William B. Kaley, Sept. 26; Walter M. North, Dec. 25. Sabetha No. i62.—Edward T. Benton. Dec. 29: Hugh C. Duff, July 15; Charles W. Edwards. Jan. 30; Charles H. Tarr, Oct. 2; H. Henry Wempe, Nov. 2.
DEATHS—Continued. Greenwood No. 163.—Ellis T. Wickersham, March 13; Alfred W. Batterton, July 12. Atwood No. 16li.—George W. Bastian, Dec. 5. Oxford No. 165.—William Hallman, Sept. 27; Daniel W. Steinhour, Nov. 8; John Upshaw, July 31. Lamed No. 167.—Henry Armstrong, May 23; Lynn M. Christy, Jan. 9; Claud E. Grove, June 16; Robert N. Norris, Nov. 21; Robert S. Rains, May 21; William M. Rhea, Oct. 14; Joseph S. Vernon, Dec. 22. Blue Rapids No. 169.—Samuel R. Edwards, April 1; Charles N. Rodgers, Sept. 19; William S. Vernson, June 20; J a y N. Wanamaker, Jan. 20. Fraternal No. 170.—Fred A. Kingsbury, April 25, 1937: Victor V. Van Campen, Oct. 22. Sterling No. 171.—William H. Mitchell, Jan. 11; Clinton P. Stewart, Nov. 3. McPherson No. 172.—Henry L. Salthouse ; William A. Hart, April 12; Will G. West, April 25; Jacob L. Schwartz, June 8; T. Marion Switzer, Dec. 31. Belle Plaine No. 17S.—Charles S. Foltz, March 24; Harden P. Butcher, Sept. 2. Kirwin No. 175.—Lewis F. Campbell, Feb. 14; Charles N. Gray, June 3. Prairie Queen No. 176.—Warren D. Ward, Sept. 11. Russell No. J77.—Perry L. Hulet, Jan. 14; Fred H. Krug, Jan. 1. Mt. Moriah No. 179.—Jacob Rapp, March 21; Myron D. Gonder, March 26; John Gradall, May 5; Clarence N. Mosher, Nov. 4; Fred J. Burt, Dec. 19. Gaylord No. 18S.—Harold Kalbfleisch, Dec. 9. Mountain Slope No. 186.—Keuben E. Diehl, May 1; Victor Lorig, Jan. 23; William C. Mclrvin, May 9; Vernon C. Murphy, July 21; James E. Plotts, Nov. 3; Samuel E. Taylor, July 28. Pittsburg No. i87.—Frank W. Bishop, Jan. 2; Waldimer F. deNiedman, Nov. 12; Harry C. Graham, Dec. 1; Frank W. Henry, Dec. 10; Forest E. Johnson, Feb. 5; Isaac E. Keller, July 6; Joseph F. Klaner, March 10; Thomas C. Murdock, Sept. 2; Ulysses Ralston, Feb. 9; Ben D. Rankin, Feb. 2; Albert Scales, Oct. 3; Austin D. Williams, April 16; Lester L. Woodbury, April 18. Onaga No. 188.—Lewis O. Day, Feb. 15; John J. Brunner. March 22; Herman Scheel, Aug. 13; John B. Courtney, Nov. 4. Newahcuba No. 189.—Carl C. Bray, April 19; Robert H. Ewing, June 21. Walnut Valley No. i9i.—William S. Grisell, April 13; Thomas S. Venard, Aug. 29. Royal No. 192.—Thomas E. Fullum, Jan. 24; Louis P. Booker, March 1; August H. Meyer, April 22; Albert L. Troyer, July 16; Charles A. Joyce, Sept. 22. Hartford No. 19S.—Gilbert L. Dary, March 4; Alexander Stubbs, Jan. 2.
DEATHS—Continued. Galena No. 19i.—Fredrick P. Jarrett, June 14; Piatt W. Upshaw, Feb. 26; James R. Gilham, Dec. 18. Bays No. 195.—Frank J. Hoch, Feb. 18; Edmund X>. Lackey, Dec. 4; Alexander P. West, March 29. Canton No. 197.—Herold R. Dick, June 4; Marvin Hall, Dec. 20; Charles H. Kaiser, Jan. 2; Charles W. Persinger, Sept. 16. Blue Hill No. 198.—Kinder Dolton, May 15; Robert S. Fowler, April 2. Norton No. 199.—Robert A. Holmes, April 22. Anthony No. 200.—Harry V. Connell, June 7; Morrice C. Denton, Oct. 14; William E. Gilpin, Jan. 12; Edward J. Schwartz, April 14; Ralph R. Williams, Jan. 13. Mulvane No. 201.—Charles W. Bloomenshine, Jan. 20; Jarvis E. Shaw, Sept. 3. / Sumner No. 20S.—John D. Armstrong, July-^; Claude lies, Oct. 30; Clarence H. Tatro, Nov. ll;-Jbseph R. Jenista, Nov. 21; John W. Nyce, Dec. 27. Downs No. 804.—Claud G. Sutter, Feb. 9; Byron D. Thompson, Feb. 19; John H. Wilson, Dec. 23. Eminence No. 205.—Frank P. Frost, Nov. 11; Carl R. Moore, April 22; Lewis Smith, Dec. 17. Harper No. 206.—Walter H. Allton, June 21; Elmer E. Titus, Jan. 17. Brookville No. 209.—William R. Hines, Sept. 6. Greeley No. 211.—George W. Tull, Jan. 27. Olive Branch No. 212.—Ira Derr, July 31; Ernest C. Meissner, Nov. 21. Twin Grove No. 21S.—Frank M. Lucas, March 12; Andrew M. Ludvickson, May 28. Walnut City No. 215.—Elmer E. Haverfield, Jan. 11; Henry F. Ryan, Nov. 7. Hiattville No. 216.—Orson S. Chaney, Aug. 24;. Ivan E. Morrison, Nov. 12. Ellinwood No. 217.—John Ludwig, Sept. 13; Copley D. Chalfant, Dec. 18. Landmark No. SIS.—Andrew J. Cuddy, June 20. Corner Stone No. 219.—Charles E. Ward, March 30; Albert M. Day, July 14; Percy Sims, Aug. 12; James Christiansen, Sept. 13; Baldwin A. Briscoe, Oct. 4; George B. Deeds, Sr., Dec. 4. Lewis No. 220.—Harry L. Bridges, Feb. 17; Jared N. Malin, Aug. 15; Thomas J. Bacon, Sept. 27. Lebanon No. 221.—Hugh Fraser, June 6. St. Bernard No. 222.^James M. Aikin, Aug. 13; Clarkson T. Benbow, April 21; John J. Crow, July 25; Charles Jobert, Oct. 21; Fred W. Lipps, July 12; Walter F. Pine, Jan. 24; Henry G. Simmons, May 24. Joppa No. 22S.—Robert J. Cabeen, April 23; Charlie McNown, July 1; Abel G. Doughty, Sept. 26; Edward J. Rowland, Oct. 17; Horatio R. Farrar, Nov. 15.
DEATHS—Continued. Siloam No. 225.—Pfrimmer W. Benton, Nov. 14; Ivan L. Bozell, Dec. 19; Isaiah Hale, Feb. 13; Jerry E. Henderson, Aug. 9; John P. Raster, Dec. 13; Charles H. King, July 28; Charles H. Matthews, Jan. 22; John B. Mills, Feb. 25; Robert L. Moore. Nov. 11, 1937; Noah W. Mull, Jan. 18; Mack L. Sargent, Feb. 3; Charles W. Schein, Feb. 24; William J. Schneider, June 25: George W. Simmers, May 19; John D. Stevenson, Feb. 3; John Tonkers, Jan. 22. Jamestown No. 227.—^William R. Ansdell, Dec. 4. Vulcan No. 229.—Charles Bums, Jan. 29; Douglas M. Whitehead, Jan. 30. Ninnescah No. 2S0.—Enos A. Dutton, Dec. 6; Elzy E. Johnson, Oct. 17; Charles E. Williams, July 28. liOng Island No. 2S1.—James B. Durnll, Oct. 17. Greenleaf No. 232.—Joseph E. Davies, Aug. 25. Clinton No. 2SS.—Claude R. Jenkins, Jan. 2; Albert L. Milam, April 12. Axtell No. 23i.—Charles W. Anderson, July 31; Frank O. Scott, Nov. 6. Meriden No. SS6.—George W. Peck, April 25. Temple No. 2S7.—David A. Weathers, June 28. Mount Hope No. 2S8.—^William D. Brewer, Dec. 16. Urbana No. 239.—Roy Likens, June 28. Soldier No. 2i0.—John P. Minner, May 4; Clyde A. Wesley, June 25. Miltonvale No. 2i2.—Fremont M. Brown, Feb. 9; Adrian M. Fisher, Feb. 12; Elmo C. Gentry, Dec. 3. Waverly No. 2Jii.—John E. Anderson, June 22; Fred F. Fockele, May 15; Howard Moyer, Nov. 23; John G. Senior, July 10. Tynan No. 2^6.—Charles W. Hart, Jan. 7; Henry S. Felkner, April 23. Chase No. 2^7.—Calvin Graham, April 20. Scottsville No. 249.—J. Earl Motes, Dec. 11. Whiting No. 250.—Charles A. Lentz, July 21. Stafford No. 252.—Ray H. Beals, June 11; F. Charles Thompson, Nov. 25. Oakley No. 253.—Joseph R. Blackman, June 27; John D. Vawter, Aug. 30. Ionic No. 251/.—A. Harry Aitken, Aug. 17; Charles A. Brown, Aug. 26; Frank B. Gillmore, Sept. 17; William A. Heam. April 17; John T. McDonald, July 31; Roscoe C. Miller, Sept. 18. Lyra No. 256.—Ira W. Landon, Nov. 8. Westmoreland No. 257.—Charles A. Egelston, Aug. 31. Morton No. 258.—Leonard L. Orth, Feb. 27. Beattie No. 259.—Charles A. Harry, Medicine Valley No. 260.—Newton Martin, April 9.
DEATHS—Continued. Mulberry No. 261.—Charles B. Brayman, April 7: Sam R. EUings, April 3; Samuel K. Oldham, March 11. Attica No. 262.—Joseph Cornelious, Aug. 8. Charity No. 263.—William F. Burns, Oct. 28. Kilwinning No. 265.—James P. Barbee, Sept. 15; Archibald F. McDowell, Feb. 5; Coy P. Neagle, Oct. 16; Abram G. Peters, May 31. Mount Zion No. 266.—Edward W. Phillips, March 10; Harry W. Whitlatch, March 13; Thomas Bates, Sept. 26. Moline No. 267.—Jephthah Peace, Sept. 11. Bourbon No. 268.—George C. Buck, Aug. 1; James S. Cummings, Aug. 26; Osea Love, Oct. 2; Charles Meyer, Feb. 12; William J. Purdom, Oct. 18. Mistletoe No. 269.—Robert Elliott, June 10; William C. Shobe, Jan. 8; Oscar Smith, July 9. Quenemo No. 270.—Samuel M. Marshall, May 12. Armourdale No. 271.—James H. Anderson, July 15; Frank A. Carrigg, Aug. 28; John B. Hammill, May 28; David G. Hepworth, Jan. 31; Samuel Katzenberg, Dec. 30; Columbus C. Mathews, Jan. 26; Cecil E. Mitchum, Oct. 18; Charles L. Wildermood, July 10. Kaw No. 272.—George M. Allen, Oct. 19; Frank Barnes, Dec. 28; John H. Bauman, Sept. 22; Isaac A. Draper, April 9; David M. Hughes, April 2; Homer H. Kinman, July 5; Gillis Q. Lake, Sept. 27; William P. Sabins, Dec. 28; Fred L. Scoville, June 23; Francis Stanitorth, Dec. 20; William H. Wiles, March 18; Fred L. Wilson, March 24. Unity No. 275.—Alden E. Flory, April 9; Samuel T. Macredie, Oct. 8. Black Diamond No. 27i.—Gabriel Anderson, Sept. 6; William R. Barber, Oct. 10. Webb No. 276.—Thomas N. Walters, March 19. Ashland No. 277.—Isaiah Burkett, Jan. 5; James Morrison, Jan. 20; Theodore T. Smith, Dec. 26. Cosmos No. 278.—John E. Hammer, Jan. 2; Frederick Sommers, April 4. Barney No. 279.—William S. Whitney, Aug. 23. Millbrook No. 281.—Lester V. Hall, Oct. 7; George W. Pell, Jan. 8; David Gilson, Dec. 18. Alpha No. 282.—John W. Thornburg, June 26. Preston No. 28S.—Amil D. Wettick, May 28. Anthem, No. 28^.—Gottfred B. Anderson, March 26; William W. Reed, Feb. 9. Argonia No. 285.—Ovie F. Hixson, Feb. 8; James F. Lee, April 1; Benjamin F. McCoUum, July 21. Oak No. 287.—Ernest T. Derge, Jan. 6; William J. Foster, Jan. 26; Jonas F. Bradshaw, July 9; Charles T. Pennington, Aug. 30. Emerald No. 289.—Ambrose B. Baylan, April 6; Charles S. Smith, June 4.
DEATHS—Continued. Paradise No. 290.—Christopher Christensen, Dec. 14. Beulah No. S91.—Robert Bond, June 9; Lemeon Hatton, March 2. Kiowa No. 29S.—Jesse F. Kay, Jan. 2; George T. Donaldson, Sept. 5. Comanche No. 295.—Lloyd B. Holmes, March 26. Apollo No. 297.—James H. Beverly, Oct. 13; William G. Gerken, Nov. 28; Joseph J. Kutina, Nov. 21; Charles B. McGee," May 24. Samaria No. 298.—Beniamin A. Bearnes, June 14; William Slimm, Nov. 6. Cable No. 299.—Frank A. Coffman Fargo No. SOO.—Ephriam B. Holland, Feb. 12; George S. Smith, Oct. 24. Gove City No. SOS.—Gust Anderson, July 4. Albert PiJce No. SOS.—Frank W. Archer, Jan. 9; Velorus W. Bixby, June 17; George C. Brannan, Nov. 12; George E. Chamberlain, Dec. 12; Gillard Croney, April 12; Eleazer Dawe, Dec. 10; Charles B. Dickson, Oct. 14; Francis W. Edler, May 5; Thomas G. Fitch, March 12; Frank S. Fulton, Sept. 17; Lauren E. Golding, June 11; Arthur C. Griggs, Dec. 19; Milard G. Guthrie, March 6; Oscar L. Hill, July 19; Earl D. Helton, July 16; Herman J. Ingold, Sept. 25; Charles W. King, June 20; Milton H. Long, July 17; Clifford Mahaffey, Dec. 16; Louis H. Martin, March 26; Arthur B. Myers, Feb. 6; Paul F. Nickel, Feb. 24; William W. Sanford, March 31; Henry Schnitzler, Jr., Sept. 23; Reuben S. Simon, July 24; Harold A. Simpson, Dec. 30, 1937; Otis N. Smith, April 4; Ralph S. Sprague, April 30; Charles A. Tanner, Oct. 31; John L. Vickers, April 20; Charles A. Wilson, Nov. 22; Edwin V. Wilson, July 1. Randall No. SOU.—Osborne Barrett, April 13. St. Thomas No. 306.—John Ackard, J r Kansas No. S07.—Ben Baldridge, March 29; William T. Davis, Jan. 18; John H. Frownfelter, Feb. 20; Alvin A. Haggard, Aug. 17; Frank C. Jennings. Jan. 16: George S. Manning, Aug. 11; Wayne L. RidSle, Nov. 10; James Schilling, Oct. 9. Alden No. 308.—William H. Caul, April 3. Syracuse No. 309.—John W. Dearth. Sept. 1; Charles L. Durham, March 19; Lester Graham, June 16; James B. Hammond, March 18; Daniel W. Orr, May 30. Naphtali No. SIO.—Charles W. Foland, July 10; Thomas J. Harmonson, Nov. 10; Stephen W. Sullivan, Dec. 23. Hancock No. 311.—Ralph G. Craven, Nov. 8; Edward Croft, Jan. 28; John deC. Hall, Nov. 22, 1937; Josiah Kemp, March 26; John O. Lackey, Feb. 21; Denis O'Herin, April 25: William G. Plenty, Feb. 22; Byard Sneed, March 27; Oscar Westover, Sept. 21; William Willmott, Nov. 1. Santa Fe No. 312.—Jesse R. Greer Virginia No. 315.—Ben H. Johnson, Jan. 4; Dennis G. Smith, Nov. 25; William G. Taylor, Dec. 11.
DEATHS—Continued. CooUdge No. 316.—Orville R. Kendrick, Aug. 18; Paul Rich, March 11. Norcatur No. 317.—George W. J o m , Dec. 29. 'Wallace No. 3J8.—Charles E. Grover, Jan. 23. Norwich No. S19.—Melvin C. Burford, Sept. 14; Compton S. Coffman, Oct. 6; Dresden B. Hunter, April 13; Henry Lightenberger, Feb. 7; Fred A. Messmer, Jan. 1; Jess C. Riggs, Sept. 26. Vermillion No. 320.—Charles C. Buckles, Jan. 22. Goodland No. 321.—Christian C. Kumm, Jan. 6. Ben Hur No. 522,—Edward J. Engel, May 27; Frank F. Ferguson, Aug. 25; Charles T. Lakin, Dec. 29; Lawrence Low, June 29; George Moore, Nov. 17; Melvin L. Morgan, Dec. 9; Nelson Norstine, Oct. 7; Henry W. Pemberton, Nov. 22; John H. Warren, Dec. 30; Louis Yengst, Sept. 21. Oneida No. 323.—Henry L. Wikotf, March 3. Caney No. 321,.—James F. Blackledge, Jan. 4; John L. Garinder, Oct. 30; Charles F. Cavis, June 14: Bert W. Johnson, Sept. 20; Charles S. Lingle, Aug. 19. Horton No. 326.—Oscar L, Kistler, Oct. 27; Adam Rick, Sept. 6; Frank M. Wilson, Oct. 28. Hoyt No. 321.—Arthur G. Colborn, April 15; James H. Randels, July 12; Harry E. Stadel, Jan. 20; William Woodhead, March 30. Gypsum City No. 328.—Thomas R. Tinkler, March 11; J. Willis Manon, June 5. Hoisington No. 331.—Harold R. Brown, April 14; Harry E. Madden, April 1. Rob Morris No. .M2,—.John E. Whitman, July 23. Rosedale No. SSS.—Harry R. Campbell, Feb. 1; Frank T. Grain, May 18; George Gerner, March 27; Edward H. Hervey, May 7; John W. Preston, Oct. 19; Samuel T. Yates, March 9.. Oak Hill No. 334.—Fred Wendt, Sr Formoso No. 336.—John T. Dempsey, July 24. Frederick No. 337.—Rock S. McElwain, Jan. 1. Kincaid No. 338.—Ernest E. Talbot, Aug. 19; John C. Woolery, Feb. 3. Leoti No. 31,0.—Harry C. Wolfenbarger, Nov. 12. Parker No. 31,1.—Uriah M. Hare, Feb. 18. Holyrood No. Si3.—John H. Staatz, May 2; Clifford W. Turner, Nov. 23. Ashlar No. SJ,/,.—Blaine Dodson, Oct. 7; Rufus W. Harris, June 1. Edna No. S45.—John H. Baker, Oct. 11; Randolph C. Blair, March 17; Thornton H. Bowman, June 14; Charles S. Carlton, March 24; William W. Goodwin, Jan. 29; William L. Triebel, Oct. 9. Moundridge No. 31,6.—Alpha J. Wedel, Dec. 25.
DEATHS—Continued. Spivey No. 31)7.—Edward J. Hufford, March 29; Nicholas C. Diltz, July 5; William H. Freels, Aug. 22. Hoxie No. 31,8.—William S. Ewer, July 11; William P. Moore, Jan. 19. Narka No. SJ,9.—Joseph Bentley, May 29. Summerfield No. SSi.—Edwin M. Garrison, Aug. 23; Sterling Keck, Nov. 24; Raymond C. Moore, Sept. 7. Chautauqua No. 355.—Marshall H. Taylor, Jan. 6; Perry N. Whitney, Dec. 7. Wellsville No. 556.—Isaiah G. Noble, May 25. Alta Vista No. 557.—Talmage D. Presley, Nov. 9. Turon No. 358.—Jacob E. Young, Sept. 24. Cuba No. 362.—W^illiam Karney, Jan. 29; C. Abraham Lindahl, April 19. Powhattan No. 363.—Frank C. Holcomb, July 8; Thomas H. Tuggle, Oct. 23. Valley Center No. 36^.—Charles C. Merrill, May 25; Louis N. Newell, Aug. 28. Bonner Springs No. 366.—Ferdinand Schaefer, June 16. Stohrville No. 568.—George E. Cook, Sept. 8. Roger E. Sherman No. 369.—Charles A. Alber, July 4; H a r r y Alber, Oct. 16; George W. Barker, Feb. 17; Arthur W. Blakeslee, July 24; William H. Boyd, Jan. 9; Frank O. Brackett, Nov. 28; Earl R. Duncan, June 18; John H. Ethington, Sept. 17; Charles D. Gregg, Jan. 5; Elias B. Stockdale, Oct. 23. Maple Hill No. 370.—Robert F . Fauerbach, Nov. 7; Leander E. Jones, May 21. Macksville No. 371.—Samuel B. Dana, Aug. 22. Mornll No. 573.—Edward K. Wharton, Dec. 26, 1937; William Whistler, Sept. 30. Dwight No. 374.—Grover C. Buckley, Feb. 20. Buffalo No. 379.—Luther D. Wright, May 12; Charles N. Cannon, Nov. 13. White City No. 380.—Andrew E. Nelson, Nov. 12. Grainfield No. 381.—Clarence S. Hebrew, Oct. 13. McDonald No. 383.—Allison H. Chambers, March 19; Samuel W. Voorhies, Aug. 15. Protection No. S8.4.—Paul Schaubel, April 29. Freeport No. 389.—Oliver T. Haun, June 13. Coats No. S9Ji.—Lewis L. Branson, July 26; Burl A. Danial, June 5. Saffordville No. 595.-John C. Obley, Oct. 11. Wakefield No. 596.—Marson M. Eaton, May 12, 1937. Lindsborg No. 397.—Harry Hanson, July 8; Torrey H. Johnson, Jan. 2. Hepler No. 398.—Gust Johnson, Jan. 17; James A. Owings, Aug. 30.
DEATHS—Concluded. MuUinville No. 399.—William P. Whitlow, Jan. 9. Wakarusa No. 402.—Oscar J. Brown, March 30; Clinton S. Wilkenson, March 10. St. Francis No. 404.—Ronzo D. Hawley, Oct. 5; Reuben M. Jaqua, Oct. 4; Ray I. Starr, Jan. 5; Richard S. Thompson, May 11. Kensington No. 405.—Adam L. Dursham, Jan. 16; George E. Schoeni, June 20; J. C. Woods, June 25. Hugoton No. 406.—Joseph B. Barlcer, April 4. Haviland No. .^09.—William H. Bellinger, Sept. 27. Quinter No. 410.—Roy E. Lewis, Nov. 12. Climax No. 411-—Chester L. Broddle, Sept. 28; Edward B. Powers, Dec. 7. Wilmore No. 412.—C. Elmer Richardson, Sept. 8. Perry No. 415.—Benjamin E. Wilson, May 25. Sharon Springs No. 411.—Arthur D. Reed, March 26. Delia No. 419.-—John M. Murrow, June .... Lecompton No. 420.—Philip C. Sehon, June 19. Harveyville No. 421.—Murray J. Dudney, Nov. 3; Theodore C. Moser, Feb. 9. Claflin No. 424-—Robert L. Hamilton, June 13. Richmond No. 426.—George G. Kreeger Cunningham No. 487.—Frank Price, Feb. 26; Henry S. Bonar, June 26. Goff No. 4S0.—Nicklos Henry, March 8. Bestor G. Brown No. 4SS.—Charles A. Bowerman, Nov. 15; Will R. Cook, Oct. 19. Hutchinson No. .4.45.—J. Sydney Lovelace, Jan. 9; James P. Gray, June 14.
0tfitx (^rantr furisibictiong Alabama—LAWRENCE H . LEE, P.G.M., N o v . 2, 1938. Alberta—ROBERT PATTERSON, P.G.M., F e b . 28, 1938. Arizona—SIDNEY S A P P , P.G.M., J u n e 26, 1 9 3 8 ; ARTHUR C. T A Y L O R , P . G . O r a t o r , D e c . 27, 1937. Arkansas 1937.
THOMAS C. HUMPHRY, P.G.M., D e c . 4 ,
Delaware—WILLIAM E . V A L L I A N T , P.G.M., S e p t . 2 3 , 1938. F l o r i d a — F R E D W . D E L A N E Y , P.G.M., M a y 17, 1938. I l l i n o i s — A L E X A N D E R H . B E L L , P.G.M., A p r . 14, 1938. I n d i a n a — O R L A N D O W . BROWNBACK, P . G . M . , Oct. 13, 1938; T H O M A S J . W I L S O N , P.G.M., N o v . 13, 1937.
Kentucky—JAMES D . BLACK, P.G.M., A u g . 5, 1 9 3 8 ; J O H N I . F I S H E R , P . G . S e c , J a n . 12, 1938. M e x i c o — J O R G E P . P E R E Z , G . V i g . , J u n e 29, 1938.
Michigan—CHARLES B . EDDY, P.G.M., O c t . 10, 1 9 3 8 ; G E O R G E W . G R A V E S , P . G . M . , O c t . 29, 1937. Mississippi—EDWARD
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Montana—WILLIAM R . CALVIN, D e p . G.M., N o v . 2 5 , 1937;
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Nebraska—WILLIAM 1938. .
C . RAMSEY, P.G.M., M a y 19,
New York—ARTHUR S. TOMPKINS, P.G.M., J a n . 2 0 , 1938. Oregon—OLIVER P . COSHOW, P.G.M., D e c 18, 1937.
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Saskatchewan—LACHLIN T. MCDONALD, P.G.M., A p r i l 7, 1938. S o u t h Dakota—GEORGE A. PETTIGREW, P . G . S e c , A p r i l 13, 1938.
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Tennessee—WILLIAM R. HOLLAND, P.G.M., M a y 26, 1938;
CHARLES H . M C K I N N E Y ,
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24,
1938. V e r m o n t — O L I N W . DALEY, P.G.M., O c t . 16, 1938. W e s t Virginia—GEORGE S. LAIDLEY, G. S e c , & P.G.M., M a r . 6, 1938; SiMON P . R I C H M O N D , P.G.M.,
Feb.
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S.G.W., J u l y 7, 1938. Wisconsin—JOHN 1938.
JACOBSON, G.
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REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE. R.'.E.'. ALBERT K . WILSON.
ALABAMAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1937. Lodges, 460; members, 28,187; net gain, 3. Montgomery, November 30, 1937. Companion ENCY F . YIELDING, our Grand Representative, w a s present. The Grand Master in presenting his annual address first refers to his pledge a t the time he was installed that he would devote his time, talents, and devotion to the best interest of the Craft. He now feels that he has "done his best." We take it that, he is very liberal in the matter of lending his influence, ability and good offices, not only to the Grand Lodge which he served a s the head, but likewise was not unmindful of the weaker sex, as he includes in his report as Grand Master of Masons a full account of his association with the Eastern Star during the year, and his visits to several of their Chapters. We also note that he likewise makes specific reference to an organization known as the DeMolay, and a number of other organizations, all of which predicate their membership directly, or indirectly, on Ancient Craft Masonry. No Report on Correspondence. M.". W . ' . SAMUEL B . ADAMS, Grand Master, Mobile.
R.'. W . ' . GUY T . SMITH, Grand Secretary, Montgomery. Next Annual, Montgomery, December 6, 1938.
ALBERTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1938. Lodges, 157; members, 11,058; net loss, 309. Edmonton, June 8, 1938. M.'. W.'. CLARE C. HARTMAN, Grand Master. Our Grand Representative w a s not present. Many things of interest are presented by the Grand Master in his annual address; we only quote the following from the conclusion : The times are decidedly out of joint. No longer dare we commit ourselves to the illusion that it does not matter what a man believes, or in whom he places his trust. All sensible people are concerned with creating
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a better civilization in political, economic and social fields. The m o d e m world is agitated about the survival or non-survival of democracy, about freedom and peace, about the most satisfactory social system under which to live. Freemasonry must set its house in order, not so much by planning new organizations, or by turning to the weary occupation of asking how we can beat up a new enthusiasm, but by asking ourselves in searching fashion what is the application of Masonic faith and philosophy in the present day. The purpose of Freemasonry is to carry humanity onward and upward. Masons believe that a civilization evolved according to the high and righteous principles of the Institution will best accomplish this. Masonry attempts this through its members, and not through its corporate capacity as an Institution. The philosophy of Masonry must stir the conscience, sensitize the spirit of the individual and clarify the goal. But it is the members in the daily life of the world who alone can effect the needed changes. It is the responsibility of the Institution to guide the individual into good, clean, sane, sound thinking according to knowledge and Masonic fundamentals. It is his duty to regulate his daily conduct by his convictions, and as far as these allow, to cooperate with his fellows in the pursuit of a common goal. You have each been instructed to hold fast to your Masonic faith. This old teaching is so apt when both individuals and nations forget honor and adopt expedience. Never more than today has there been greater need for the flame of honor to b u m bright within every man. Masonry has taught you her lessons and expects fulfillment in your lives.
The Report on Fraternal Correspondence was prepared by P a s t Grand Master, A. M. MITCHELL. Kansas for 1937 received
attention a t his hands. M.". W.'. ARCHIBALD WEST, Grand Master, Edmonton. R.'. W.'. J. H. W. S. KEMMIS, Grand Secretary, Calgary.
Next Annual, Calgary, June 14, 1939.
ARIZONAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1938. L o d g e s , 4 0 ; m e m b e r s , 5,580; n e t loss, 5 5 . Tucson, A p r i l 6, 1938. M . ' . W . ' . B A E N E T T E . M A R K S , G r a n d M a s t e r . T h e R e p r e s e n t a t i v e of t h e G r a n d L o d g e of K a n s a s w a s n o t in a t t e n d a n c e . T h e f i r s t o r d e r of b u s i n e s s s e e m s t o h a v e b e e n a n a d d r e s s b y B r o t h e r J A M E S R . MALOTT on " T h e A m e r i c a n Constitution". U n d e r "Condition of M a s o n r y " 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 : This is rather a difficult sub-heading to deal with, for so much depends upon the point of view. From the standpoint of the average member, I would say that his interest is near the surface of his being, ready to be aroused to fruitful efforts and accomplishments, if the proper approach is found and made. I am convinced that there is nothing the matter with Masonry here, or anywhere in this country. It can be made to truly serve its votaries in spite of the fast tempo and complexities of present day living, in spite
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of the many counter-attractions. Masonry, when properly administered to carefully selected applicants, through the medium of wholesome preparation, impressive ritualistic initiation, consistent and wisely planned education, can and will have a permanent and salutary effect both upon the body and soul of the novitiate. I t is my belief that the fault, if any, is more with the leadership than with the rank and file. I realize very well that this leadership, often too soon called to some high place of responsibility, cannot give all their time to the thinking and planning of Lodge work. I believe, therefore, that we should bring the Grand Lodge nearer to the subordinate Lodges, to have it do more for them by way of supplying leadership, or at least supplying aid to leadership. The Report on Correspondence w a s prepared by Brother LLOYD C . HENNING. We regret to note t h a t our Proceedings are not made a p a r t of this Review. M.'. W.'. QuiN J. ANDERSON, Grand Master, Phoenix. R.'. W.'. HARRY A . DRACHMAN, Grand Secretary, Tucson. LLOYD C. HENNING, Correspondent, Holbrook. Next Annual, Douglas, March 29, 1939.
ARKANSAS—1937. Lodges, 445; members, 23,974; net loss, 4. Little Rock, November 16, 1937. M.". W.'. EUGENE R . BLY, Grand Master. We find no list qf Grand Representatives in attendance. The Grand Master in submitting his annual address calls attention to this being the 96th session of the Grand Lodg:e of Arkansas, the Grand Lodge having been in existence for ninetynine years. I t s history is unique, and we r e g r e t t h a t space will not permit of digressing from the "beaten p a t h " to recite a few of the early experiences of the establishment of Freemasonry in that jurisdiction. The following is taken from t h e Grand Master's Address, believing it will be interesting to our b r e t h r e n : At this date it really seems as if a large portion of the world is trying to engulf our own United States and many other peace-loving countries into the turmoil of war and strife—however, it will be the prayer of all good and true Masons that such will not be accomplished. We believe in that wonderful toast offered- by that good man and General of our armies. General SUMMERAL, "Here's to the United States, may its people be loyal to it and live for it and, if necessary, may they in the future as in the past be willing to sacrifice for it and even die for it." Of course, we as Masons really desire and pray for peace among all men; so, my Brethren, remember these things when on your knees offering your devotions. No Report on Correspondence.
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M.'. W.'. FRED STUCKEY, Grand Master, Lepanto. M.'. W.'. WOODLIEF A. THOMAS, Grand Secretary, Little Rock. Next Annual, Little Rock, November 15, 1938. The Grand Lodge, however, will call off until, November 21, 1938, for the Centennial Celebration, which no doubt will be a very interesting meeting.
BRITISH COLUMBIA—1938. Lodges, 125; members, 13,627; net loss, 101. Nelson, June 23, 1938. M.'. W.'. JAMES S . HENDERSON, Grand Master. M.'. W.". ANDREW M C C . CREEEY, our Grand Representative, was present. We quote the following from the concluding remarks of the Grand Master to his very brief and rather uninteresting address: What has Masonry done for me, and through me for the world? Masonry does teach certain ideals, and in human experience, they are just as fundamental today as in any age of the world. It regards with tolerance and charity the view of our fellows. It teaches purity and all the social graces and virtues that enable men to live together in peace and harmony. It points out the value of self-restraint as compared with forced legal restraint. It awakens faith; that is the inspiration of all true friendship. It affirms that truth Is the basis of all progress and encourages seeker after truth. It inspires justice, and awakens in men that high sense of public duty that demands public service commensurate with ability and opportunity. It affirms that liberty and freedom are absolutely essential to human progress and that only in such an atmosphere can men of coui'age, vision and with a true conception of public duty, develop. Masonry teaches reverence for law; the beauty, dignity and sanctity of the home; the divinity of life; the brotherhood of man and the fatherhood of God. Their Grand Secretary, Brother W. A. DEWOLF-SMITH, prepared the Report on Foreign Correspondence, and includes a review of both our 1937 and 1938 Proceedings. Since Brother DEWOLF-SMITH prepared this report, we are informed that he ceased his earthly labors, and that the official duties of Grand Secretary performed so faithfully by him for many years, have now^ passed into the hands of another. Bequiescat in pace. M.'. W.'. C. M. KINGSTON, Grand Master, Grand Forks. R.'. W.'. FRANK S . MCKEE, Grand Secretary, Vancouver. Next Annual, Victoria, June 22, 1939.
CALIFORNIA—1937, Lodges,
; members, 127,301; net loss, 427.
San Francisco, October 12, 1937. M.'. W.'. ROLLIE W . MILLER,
Grand Master.
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The Grand Master, under the head of "General Condition of the Craft", among other things, has the following to say, which is, a t least, very encouraging: The extensive report of the Grand Secretary shows that our total loss in membership is less than one-third of that sustained in the previous year, and our total receipts are greater than they were last year. The craft has weathered the adverse storms of the past several years, and in the Lodges I found a fine Masonic spirit and earnest desire on the part of good men and true to promote the purposes of our great institution, the happiness and welfare of the brethren and the good of humanity. Under the subject of "Masonic History" the Grand Master reports t h a t a large amount of important data, and other information, is being assembled to be used in the preparation of a Masonic History of their Grand Jurisdiction. Among other things the Grand Master has the following to say concerning Masonic Publications: A complaint against a San Francisco magazine was made on the ground that the solicitor of the publication stated that the funds received for advertising were going to help defray the expenses of this Grand Lodge. If such a statement was made it was a false representation. It is common knowledge that some reputable merchants regard so-called Masonic advertising as a racket. Brother JESSE M . WHITED prepared the Report on Correspondence, which we regret to say is in topical form and therefore the writer will not attempt to review it. We are opposed to this form of report, believing it is impracticable, and does not appeal to the average reader. M.'. W.'. J. T. PRASER, Grand Master, Eureka. R.'. W.'. JOHN WHICHER, Grand Secretary, San Francisco. Brother JESSE M . WHITED, Correspondent, San Francisco. Next Annual, San Francisco, October 11, 1938.
CANADAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1937. Lodges, 568; members, 98,733; net loss, 2,829. Ottawa, July 21, 1937. M.'. W.". A. J. ANDERSON, Grand Master. Brother TIMOTHY C . WARDLEY, our Grand Representative was present. A brief address of welcome was delivered by the Mayor of the City of Ottawa, Brother J. STANLEY LEWIS. Prom his address w^e take pleasure in quoting the following few lines: Masons in general have made fine contributions in public affairs and in public life, but, brethren, we are only scratching the surface. A great task lies ahead and this gathering here today might well study some of our pressing problems without getting into politics. The Grand Master presents one of the most interesting ad-
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dresses which this Reviewer has had the opportunity of reading for a long- while, and we take pleasure in submitting the following: Brethren, in viewing the fate of Freemasonry in those countries we see the disastrous results of the abolition of individual freedom and the crushing out of religious thought and worship. And yet I am not bereft of all optimism. I believe the world is better today than it ever was, and with orderly and intelligent guidance it will go forward to higher attainments in human happiness. Selfishness and ignorance are responsible for the discontent which exists. An attentive ear and a delicate approach to the woes of the world will do much to encourage those who suffer, to believe they can look to such as us of the Masonic Order for leadership and not to those who are leaders in antagonism to Masonry. The important work ahead of us is to correct the abuses of our civilization by orderly processes. P a s t Grand Master, WILLIAM NISBET PONTON, prepared the usual Report on Correspondence, which includes a four-page review of our 1936 Proceedings. M.'. W.'. WILLIAM J. DUNLOP, Grand Master. R.'. W.". EWAKT G. DIXON, Grand Secretary. Next Annual, Toronto, July 20, 1938.
CANADA—1938. L o d g e s , 5 6 8 ; m e m b e r s , 97,158; n e t loss, 1,575. T o r o n t o , J u l y 20, 1938. M.". W . ' . W I L L I A M J . D U N L O P , G r a n d M a s t e r . B r o t h e r T. C. W A R D L E Y , o u r G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e , w a s present. W e a r e p l e a s e d t o q u o t e t h e following f e w w o r d s 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 : It .may be that Masonry has come to the kingdom for such a time as this. If the Masons belonging to our different Grand Lodges will take the lead, each in his own circle, in promoting cohesion, in developing unity, in setting aside personal and selfish differences, and in producing the true Masonic spirit, the influence of Masonry will be so great, so positive, that its contribution to the cause of national union will be incalculable. Until recent years democracy was taken for granted; it was assumed that almost everyone favoured democracy, national freedom and personal liberty. But now democracy is a priceless treasure, to be guarded with the utmost care; a cause to be worked for—and perhaps to be fought for; a crusade in which all real patriots must enlist; a high adventure which beckons to old and young. M.'. W.'. WILLIAM NISBET PONTON prepared the Report on Correspondence, and we are under obligation to him for a nice review of our 1937 Proceedings. M.'. W.'. WILLIAM J. DUNLOP, Grand Master. R.'. W.". E. G. DIXON, Grand Secretary. Next Annual Toronto, July 19, 1939.
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COLORADOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1937. Lodges, 147; members, 30,074; net loss, 370. Denver, September 21, 1937. M.". W.'. WILLIAM R . ARTHUR,
Grand Master. Brother LEO R. GOTTLIEB, our Grand Representative, w a s present. The Grand Master limits the preface t o his address to less than five lines. His address is really a report, and there is little left for the writer t o quote. Referring to the work prepared by Brother GEORGE B . CLARK, under the title of "Our Masonic Heritage" the Grand Master hadthe following to say: In practically all lodges I have met with expressions of appreciation for the splendid book, "Our Masonic Heritage", prepared by Brother GEORGE B. CLARK. AS the value of this work is now well known, it seems to me that it is no longer necessary for copies to be presented by the Grand Lodge to newly made Masons. Therefore, I recommend that the gift of these books be discontinued by the Grand Lodge, but that copies be kept on hand by the Grand Secretary to sell to lodges and brethren. We have been favored with a copy of this book, and it certainly reflects a wonderful amount of labor on the part of Brother CLARK, and no doubt will be considered as a "Heritage" to the Craft of Colorado. There w a s referred to the Committee on Finance by the proper committee a recommendation for an appropriation to cover the cost of publishing a History of Masonry in their jurisdiction. The committee evidently considered this as a matter of little consequence, and the request was therefore denied. A few^ of us who have devoted many years in the accumulation of data, and many other forms of memorabilia to be used in the compilation of a History of Freemasonry in our respective jurisdictions could write another form of History dealing with the little importance attached to what might be termed the life work of some faithful and competent brother. Some day, and the writer believes in the near future, someone, like the good old Methodist brother, will get up and "tell the truth." Brother STANLEY C . WARNER prepared the Report on Correspondence which includes a preface dealing with several matters of importance to the Craft in general. Our Proceedings for 1937 received attention a t his hands. M.'. W.'. HARRY L . BAUM, Grand Master, Denver. R.'. W.'. CHARLES A . PATTON, Grand Secretary, Denver. Brother. STANLEY C . WARNER, Correspondent, Denver. Next Annual, Denver, September 20, 1938.
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CONNECTICUT—1938. Lodges, 128; members, 36,263; net loss, 924. Hartford,
February
2, 1938. M.". W.'.
ANDERS
JACOBSEN,
Grand Master. Brother HOWARD A. MIDDLETON, our Grand Representative, was present. We take pleasure in quoting the following from the preface to the Grand Master's address: I think we are coming to realize more and more that after all the only real joy in life is found in service to our Brothers and to all mankind. Surely Masonry has a duty to perform in the fields of service which may well challenge the energies and abilities of us all. We have the duty of carrying out of the Lodge room into the world where we work and play the great principles of brotherly love, relief, and truth so beautifully taught within the Lodge and so living and practicing these great principles that our contact with our fellow-men everywhere shall be a blessing and an encouragement to them. Our beloved Fraternity will thus become a tremendous force for good in this world, a force for right living and right thinking. I believe that our responsibilities along this line are coming more and more to be appreciated by the Craft in general which is a most hopeful sign for the future. The Review of other Grand Lodges was prepared by P a s t Grand Master WINTHROP BUCK. In his "Foreword" he refers to the general condition as to gain or loss in membership, and calls attention to the subject of lotteries and liquor which seem to be a matter of very much importance, and which eventually will have to be dealt with by the several Grand Jurisdictions in such a w a y that the lodge will understand that the Institution is not one to stand idly by and permit its members to be a party to or connected with anything which tends to reflect discredit upon our ancient Fraternity. The Proceedings of Kansas for 1937 are briefly reviewed. M.'. W.'. MORRIS B. PAYNE, Grand Master, New London. M.'. W.". WINTHROP BUCK, Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Hartford. Next Annual, Hartford, February 1, 1939.
DELAWARE—1937. Lodges, 22; members, 5,532; net loss, 82. Wilmington, October 6, 1937. M.'. W.'. HARRY W . LOWE, Grand Master. Brother DANIEL F . FASNACHT, our Grand Representative, was present. Under the subject of "Masonic Home", among other things, the Grand Master had the following to say: One may ask why does the Grand Master stress so strongly the aims and ambitions of the Masonic Home Board? It is to make the members
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February,
of the Grand Lodge more conscious of this institution of theirs that they may return to their homes imbued with the thought of instilling into other members of the Craft the same feelings which I hope these remarks may instill in you. I know we all owe a duty to protect those dependent upon us, and while all members of the Fraternity may not, how many of us can afford to make provisions that when the time comes for us to pass beyond the great divide we have not forgotten our Masonic Home. The Grand Master recommended that in future all lodges shall pay Grand Lodge dues on all life members. He states there is nothing in their Grand Lodge laws referring to life membership. The Review of Proceedings w a s prepared by Past Grand Master THOMAS J. DAY. The Report, like our own, is very brief; however, we a r e grateful for a review of our 1937 Proceedings. M.'. W.". GEORGE T . MACKLIN, Grand Master, Bridgeville. R.". W.'. JOHN F . ROBINSON, Grand Secretary, Wilmington. M.'. W.". THOMAS J. DAY, Correspondent, Wilmington. Next Annual, Wilmington, October 5, 1938.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1937. Lodges, 44; members, 20,510; net gain, lOO. Stated Communication was held in Washington, May 12, 1937. M.'. W.'. P A U L B . CROMELIN, Grand Master.
The Committee on Correspondence submitted a report upon the request for fraternal recognition from two Grand Lodges in Mexico; one of Chihuahua (Cosmos) and one of Yucatan (Unida La Oriental-Peninsular), and t h e committee made the following recommendation which w a s adopted: Your Committee is not prepared to recommend similar action by this Grand Lodge, nor is it prepared to recommend the establishment- o'f fraternal relations with any of the States of Mexico, although it is tentatively of the opinion uhal sucli ix ooui"56 will ultimately be the proper one to pursue. We quote the above as it will be in accord with the views of the w^riter of this report, and a similar recommendation will be presented t o our Grand Lodge a t its next Annual Communication. A Special Communication w a s held on September 16, 1937, for the observance of the 150th anniversary of the formation of the Constitution of the United States. The recorded transactions are similar to those of all other communications; however, there were more than the ordinary number of distinguished visitors, all of whom w^ere accorded the usual Masonic honors, after which a full and complete report of the ceremonies, including the addresses, is made a p a r t of t h e transactions. The Report on Correspondence was again prepared by Past
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Grand Master JAMES A. WEST, and his "Foreword" "hits the nail on the head" all of which is in full accord with the views of the writer. Our Proceeding's for 1937 are briefly reviewed, although we are assigfned practically the same amount of space as the other Grand Jurisdictions. Like several other Reviewers, he states that the writer of this report (R.'. W.'. ALBERT K. WiLSON, Grand Secretary Emeritus) was not able to attend the communication on account of illness. This, however, was not the case, although he was a fewr minutes late, but present prior to the presentation of the Report of the Committee on Credentials. M.". W.'. LEONARD P. STEUART, Grand Master, Washington. M.'. W.'. J. CLAUDE KEIPER, Grand Secretary, Washington.
UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND—1937. Lodges, 4,943; members, Quarterly Communication was held in Freemason's Hall on December 1, 1937. Following the confirmation of Minutes, the Pro Grand Master paid a deserving tribute to the memory of their late Grand Secretary, Sir COLVILLE SMITH, who, after a life of usefulness as an ardent member of the Craft, laid down the w^orking tools of life, leaving a record no doubt second to none in that official capacity in the United Grand Lodge of England. We take pleasure in quoting the foUowfing few words from his remarks: Since the last Quarterly Communication, the Craft has suffered the loss of the Grand Secretary. Firstly it was intimated to us that, owing to ill health, Sir COLVILLE SMITH felt obliged to resigij that office, and a few weeks later the necessity for his decision was brought home to us with unwelcome force by the announcement of his death. It may justly be said of Sir CoLviLtB SMITH that the whole of his life in its prime was devoted to Freemasonry. A few years at the beginning of his life found him indulging with vigour in other pursuits, and a few months at the end found him without the strength to carry out the great Masonic duties which he had undertaken. Apart from these short periods, the whole of his energy was given to the service of Freemasonry. » Quarterly Communication was held March 2, 1938. The usual election of Grand Master was held at this time and the present incumbent. His Royal Highness the Duke of CONNAUGHT and STRATHEARN was unanimously chosen for that high office.
FLORIDA—1938. Lodges, 223; members, 19,848; net loss, 101. Jacksonville, April 19, 1938. M.'. W.'. RALPH B . CHAPMAN,
Grand Master. Our Minister of State was not present at this commimication.
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The Grand Master under the head of "Necrologfy" refers to the death of their faithful Grand Secretary, M.'. W.'. J. S. B. MOYER, who surrendered the working tools of life on August 5, 1937. Under the head of "Recognition of Foreigrn Grand Jurisdictions" the Grand Master recommended the adoption of the formula used by the Grand Lodge of North Carolina. The recommendation was held over for a report at the next Annual Communication. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother LOUIS SILVERMAN, and contains an interesting and instructive "Foreword". Our Proceedings for 1937 are briefly, but nicely, review^ed. M.". W.'. GEORGE FISH, Grand Master, Jacksonville. R.'. W.'. GEORGE W . H U F F , Grand Secretary, Jacksonville. LOUIS SILVERMAN, Correspondent, Mulberry.
Next Annual, Jacksonville, April 18, 1939.
GEORGIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1937. Lodges, 510; members, 40,430; net loss, 337. Macon, October 26, 1937. M.'. W.". ROBERT MCMILLAN, Grand Master. Brother P. T. MCCUTCHF.N, our Grand Representative, was present. The Grand Master in submitting his annual report, among other things, recommends the discontinuance of the requirement that the Grand Master shall countersign all checks drawn on their Treasurer. He believes this causes useless expense of both time and money. The wisdom of this recommendation we leave with the readers of this report. The Grand Master ruled, after a rather full report on the subject of a prerogative of a Grand Master to make a Mason at sight, that under their laws this could not be done legally. The Committee on Jurisprudence sustained the Grand Master, and we take pleasure iii quutiug tiieir wurua Oii tlic subject: We have held that the Grand Master cannot grant a dispensation violating this by-law. As we understand this file upon which the Grand Master has made his ruling, we do not find that he has limited his power to issue dispensations to create Lodges on probation. He is sworn to obey the constitution and by-laws of the Grand Lodge and as we understand his ruling and what he means by making a Mason at sight, we uphold his decision. Past Grand Master RAYMUND DANIEL submitted a brief Report on Correspondence in what might be termed a topical form. M.'. W.'. JOHN L . TRAVIS, Grand Master, Savannah. R.". W.'. FRANK F . BAKER, Grand Secretary, Macon. Next Annual, Macon, October 25, 1938.
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INDIANA—1938. Lodges, 546; members, 107,253; net loss, 485. Indianapolis,
May 24, 1938. M.'. W.". D. BURNS DOUGLASS,
Grand Master. Brother RUDOLPH H . HORST, our Grand Representative, was present. The Grand Master presents, we believe, the longest address which has ever come under the observance of the writer of this report—158 pages, if we are to construe as a portion, the memorial exhibits, dates and places of visitations, and other matters. Under "Necrology" the Grand Master refers to the death of their Junior Past Grand Master, THOMAS J. WILSON, who presided in the Grand East at the last Annual Communication. The following few words express the kindly feeling of the Grand Master toward this brother, who served as one of his co-workers: A year ago today one other than I was reading his annual address at this time. Those of you who were present will never forget him—his dignity, his scholarly manner, his quiet humor, and his sweet sincerity. In less than six months from that day, the Grand Lodge gathered at Corydon to pay final honor to Past Grand Master THOMAS J. WILSON. Under the subject of "Permissions for Interjurisdictional Visitations" w^e note the Grand Master extended this favor to twentyone lodges. Bear in mind these visitations authorized by the Grand Master contemplated that one of their lodges should confer the Degrees in a lodge in another Grand Jurisdiction. In other words, they went out of the State of Indiana. This may be in full accord with their Constitution, but in Kansas, it would be a direct violation of our organic law, as well as the By-Laws, and certainly the Grand Master under the same, has no such prerogative. M.'. W.'. WILLIAM H . MORRISON, Grand Master, Indianapolis. M.'. W.'. WILLIAM H . SWINTZ, Grand Secretary, Indianapolis. Next Annual, Indianapolis, May 23, 1939.
ILLINOIS—1937. Lodges, 999; members, 209,702; net loss, 8,367. Chicago, October 12, 1937. M.'. W.'. HAL C. MCLOUD, Grand Master. Brother GEORGE E . ANDERSON, our Grand Representative, was present. The Grand Master presents an interesting address in which he extends a welcome to the brethren at this their ninety-eighth session of the Grand Lodge. The following few words are taken from this portion of his address: Freemasonry in Illinois, as apparently it is elsewhere in this great land, is again advancing. It is true that we will not show any gain in membership this year, and perhaps we may not for some months to come pass the valley and begin the ascent to increased interest and growth
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which was ours a few years ago. But I would have you believe, as I believe, that we are in a healthy normal state at present and that the future lies fair before us to make of it what we will. This I do know, that lodge officers and rank and file of membership have today a real will and purpose of building according to ancient tradition a nobler temple than ever before we have builded. As the next Annual Communication, will round out the first century of Freemasonry in the Grand Jurisdiction of Illinois, the Grand Master recommends that a Centennial Committee be a p pointed to report a t the next Annual Session of the Grand Lodge, a program for properly observing the One-hundredth Anniversary in 1940. The Report on Masonic Correspondence is the handiwork of Brother ELMER E . BEACH, and from his few words as a "Foreword" we t a k e pleasure in quoting the following: Several grand masters and grand orators have boldly denounced Communism and communistic propaganda, courageously braving the criticism that they were trenching upon the rule against discussing political or religious subjects in lodge rooms. Whether they are skating on thin ice depends, we venture to suggest, more on the way the subject is treated than upon the subject. A purely moral, non-religious or non-political question might be so treated as to be a dangerous innovation against one of the ancient landmarks. Our Proceedings for 1937 is granted two full pages of his splendid report. M.'. W . ' . EVERETT L . LAWRENCE, Grand Master, Quincy. R.'. W.'. RICHARD C . DAVENPORT, Grand Secretary, Harrisburg. ELMER E . BEACH, Correspondent, Chicago.
Next Annual, Chicago, October 2, 1938.
IOWAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1938. Lodges, 550; members, 57,238; net loss, 437. Waterloo, June 14, 1958. M.'. w".". HAKKX A. FAL,Mh;K, Grand Master. A number of representatives from other Grand Lodges were present and accorded the usual Masonic honors. Under the head of t h e "Grand Master's Fellowship Tour" he states that early in his term of office he requested what is termed "The Masonic Service Committee" to arrange for a series of fellowship meetings throughout the jurisdiction. We take it this is a sort of a district meeting, as it appears t o be a congregation of brethren in certain communities, and in several lodges. The Grand Master states that he delivered the principal address a t six of these gatherings. As to application of the law of the "Social Security Act", so far as it applies to the Masonic Fraternity is concerned, seems to to be interpreted by some as not applying to our Fraternity, while
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m a n y of t h o s e in a u t h o r i t y u n d e r t h i s Act, t a k e t h e o p p o s i t e v i e w . T h e G r a n d L o d g e a d o p t e d t h e following r e s o l u t i o n : BE IT RESOLVED, That the Chairman of this Conference be authorized to appoint a committee, of such size as he may deem advisable, to study the entire subject of the Social Security Act as applied to the Masonic Fraternity and to report its findings and suggestions to each of the Grand Jurisdictions. W e will be i n t e r e s t e d in s e e i n g t h e r e p o r t of t h i s c o m m i t t e e , a n d t h e final o u t c o m e of t h e question. W e a r e p l e a s e d t o n o t e t h a t a m o v e is on foot t o b r i n g u p t h e H i s t o r y of t h e G r a n d L o d g e of I o w a t o d a t e . W e s i n c e r e l y h o p e t h i s p r o p o s i t i o n will n o t "fall b y t h e w a y s i d e . " W e a r e p l e a s e d t o q u o t e t h e following f r o m t h e c l o s i n g r e m a r k s of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r : Freemasonry during the history of its existence in the United States 'Of America has had its ups and downs; it has encountered and passed through its periods of prosperity and its alternate periods of depression. It has encountered political opposition in the past, and, founded as it is upon the .principles of righteousness and fair dealing, it has lived down that opposition. In all human probability, as the cycles of years roll on, it will encounter political opposition again, and again, so long as it adheres to its fundamental principles, it will live down that opposition. During the course of these years of its history here it has of necessity always been a minority group, depending for its right to exist upon the principles of free thought, free speech, and free lawful assemblage guaranteed to its membership by the national constitution under which it lives. That constitution it will continue to defend; its very existence depends upon the maintenance of the rights guaranteed by that constitution. The F r a t e r n a l Review was prepared by P a s t Grand Master, E R N E S T R . MOORE. Almost four pages are devoted t o a n interesti n g " F o r e w o r d " d e a l i n g w i t h m a n y m a t t e r s of i n t e r e s t t o t h e Craft. O u r P r o c e e d i n g s for 1937 a r e briefly, b u t nicely, r e v i e w e d , a n d m a d e a p a r t of h i s R e p o r t . M . ' . W . ' . REALFF O T T E S E N , G r a n d M a s t e r , D a v e n p o r t . M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES C. HUNT, G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , C e d a r R a p i d s . P . ' . G.'. M . ' . ERNEST R. MOORE, C o r r e s p o n d e n t , C e d a r R a p i d s . N e x t A n n u a l , Sioux City, J u n e 13, 1939.
KENTUCKY^1937. L o d g e s , 5 2 1 ; m e m b e r s , 43,281; n e t g a i n , 90. Louisville, O c t o b e r 19, 1937. M.'. W . ' . I N N E S B . ROSS, G r a n d M a s t e r . A roll of G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s w a s called b y t h e G r a n d Secretary, a n d they were extended a welcome by t h e Grand M a s t e r . H o w e v e r , a list of t h o s e p r e s e n t does n o t s e e m t o he given. W e q u o t e t h e following from t h e r e m a r k s of t h e G r a n d M a s -
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t e r in s u b m i t t i n g his a n n u a l r e p o r t , b e l i e v i n g t h e r e is m u c h m e r i t t o h i s r e m a r k s , a n d w e only r e g r e t t h a t w e c a n n o t c o p y all h e s a y s on t h i s s u b j e c t : We are living in a world that needs as never before the principles of Freemasonry, especially the cement of good will and fraternity. Ours is a world that in a peculiar sense is torn asunder by various hatreds and divisions. Of course, our own fair land has been spared many of the dangers of revolution and war to which the older countries are heir. But still as we look about us in America today, there is much to distress us. Class often has arisen against class. The forces of intolerance, bitterness and division are still abroad in the land. As we study our civilization today, it would see.m that the centrifugal forces are more potent than the centripetal forces. Of course as we turn our eyes away from our own fair shores to the world at large, the vista is all but heartening. The dread specter of revolution stalks in many a land. T h e R e p o r t 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 w a s p r e p a r e d b y P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r , G. ALLISON H O L L A N D a n d P a s t M a s t e r , C H E S T E R D . A D A M S . K a n s a s P r o c e e d i n g s f o r 1937 a r e briefly r e - , v i e w e d in t h i s r e p o r t . M.". W . ' . T. W. P E N N I N G T O N , G r a n d M a s t e r , S t a n f o r d . M . ' . W . ' . A L P H E U S E . O R T O N , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , Louisville. N e x t A n n u a l , Louisville, O c t o b e r 18, 1 9 3 8 . ,
LOUISIANA—1938. L o d g e s , 2 6 6 ; m e m b e r s , 20,643; n e t loss, 304. N e w O r l e a n s , F e b r u a r y 7, 1938. M . ' . W . ' . A R C H I E T . H I G G I N S ,
Grand Master. Brother RUDOLPH KRAUSE, our Grand Representative, w a s p r e s e n t . The following f e w words a r e t a k e n from t h e preface t o t h e splendid a d d r e s s of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r , k n o w i n g t h e y will b e a p preciated b y our readers: Today, there is a need for the great lessons of temperance, fortitude and industry, when the general disposition is to avoid opportunities for service to God, to man and to our State and Nation. Masonry teaches us to employ our own talents and ability to obtain those things which make i,f^ Trmi'tiiTi.hiio ^^d th^t v.^e —re "nv.'orth" as Ion"" ac v.'C can help cur selves to seek and expect assistance from others. This lesson is emblematically taught by the bee hive. Let u s not have any Masonic drones. The urgent need of the hour is men of clear vision and uncompromising courage; men whose heads tower above the fogs of doubt and the clouds of suspicion into the sunlight of unquestioned integrity; men whose public and private lives are plumbed by their sincerity, squared by their morality, and whose daily level recognizes an eternal kinship with Divinity. M.'. W . ' . CHARLES F . RATCLIFF, Grand Master, Baton Rouge. R.'.
W.'.
D. P E T E R
LAGUENS,
Orleans. RUDOLPH L A T Z K O , C o r r e s p o n d e n t ,
JR., Grand
Shreveport.
N e x t A n n u a l , N e w O r l e a n s , F e b r u a r y 6, 1939.
Secretary,
New
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MAINE—1938. L o d g e s , 2 0 7 ; m e m b e r s , 36,293; n e t loss, 539. Portland,
May
3, 1938. M . ' . W . ' .
HENRY
R . GILLIS,
Grand
M a s t e r . B r o t h e r JOHN H . L A N C A S T E R , o u r G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e , w a s present. W e t a k e p l e a s u r e in q u o t i n g t h e following i n t e r e s t i n g w o r d s from t h e c o n c l u s i o n t o t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s a d d r e s s : In this, my valedictory, there is one subject that I believe must be given particular comment, and that is our standing as a moral institution. This is the outstanding challenge to our lodges today, and is due to the failure to subject to a strict examination the qualifications of applicants for admission. All too often we find black sheep in our midst, and in some instances not among us but within the walls of the institutions for the criminally inclined. Not every man that has money for fees is fit to be a Mason, and our lodges must exercise discriminating judgment in the selection of material for membership, and only those in whom full confidence can be placed concerning their fitness to become useful and honorable members admitted. Every mistake we make in accepting unworthy candidates recoils upon us. A select membership is absolutely necessary to maintain our standing as a worthwhile Moral Institution. 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 A S H L E Y A . S M I T H . T h e m o s t i n t e r e s t i n g p a r t of t h i s r e p o r t , t o t h e notion of t h e w r i t e r , i s h i s " F o r e w o r d " , a n d f r o m w^hich w e c a n not refrain from quoting a few w o r d s : During the winter your Correspondent has been reading, with increasing interest, the annual Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Maine from the very beginnings in 1820 to 1840. Today these old leaves are yellowed and crisped by more than a hundred years of careful preservation, truly fallen into "the sear and yellow leaf," but yet throbbing with very human and fraternal values and incidents,—leaves redolent with aroma of earlier days and old friendships, the thrilling story of "men of mighty days and equal to the days." K a n s a s f o r 1937 is included in h i s R e v i e w of P r o c e e d i n g s . M.'. W . ' . G E O R G E F . G I D D I N G S , G r a n d M a s t e r , A u g u s t a . R.'. W . ' . CONVERS E . L E A C H , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , P o r t l a n d . ASHLEY A . SMITH, C o r r e s p o n d e n t , B a n g o r . N e x t A n n u a l , P o r t l a n d , M a y 2, 1939.
MANITOBA—1938. L o d g e s , 1 0 5 ; m e m b e r s , 10,658; n e t loss, 196. W i n n i p e g , J u n e 8, 1938. M . ' . W . ' . J O H N T . BOYD, G r a n d M a s t e r . M.". W . ' . J A B E Z M I L L E R , o u r G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e , w a s p r e s ent. W e t a k e p l e a s u r e in q u o t i n g t h e following w o r d s f r o m t h e preface to the Grand Master's a d d r e s s :
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So long as life is full of strife and conflict; so long as men are the children of misfortune, adversity, and defeat; so long as troubles roll over the earth like sheeted storms; so long as dark minds need light and inspiration; so long as the pilgrim band, floundering through the wilderness, needs a leader and a pillar of cloud by day as well as a pillar of fire by night; so long will that Sacred Volume upon yonder Altar remain the guide, the hope, the friend, and the support of ,man. Our job is to make men; to mend men; to build character into men. It is possible to enrich dead things from the outside. Soft wood may be veneered with mahogany, nickel may be coated with silver, and silver articles plated with gold, but living things must be developed from the inside. Love, Joy, Justice represent something done with man on the inside. T h e R e v i e w of P r o c e e d i n g s of o t h e r j u r i s d i c t i o n s includes a b r i e f r e p o r t of o u r 1938 P r o c e e d i n g s . M.'. W.'. ROBERT H A W K I N S , Grand Master, Dauphin. R . ' . W . ' . J . H. G. R U S S E L L , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , W i n n i p e g . N e x t A n n u a l , W i n n i p e g , J u n e 7, 1939.
MARYLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1937. L o d g e s , 122; m e m b e r s , 29,278; n e t loss, 838. S p e c i a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n w a s h e l d i n B a l t i m o r e , A p r i l 29, 1937. T h i s c o m m u n i c a t i o n s e e m s t o h a v e b e e n f o r t h e p u r p o s e of g i v i n g e a r t o t h e E x e c u t i v e S e c r e t a r y of t h e M a s o n i c Service A s s o c i a tion, a n d s e v e r a l m e m b e r s of w h a t is t e r m e d " T h e F e l l o w c r a f t C l u b of L a f a y e t t e L o d g e N o . 19, F . A . A . M . of W a s h i n g t o n , D. C." W e a s s u m e t h e y w e r e t h e p r i n c i p a l a c t o r s in a p l a y , t h e t i t l e of which w a s "Greater Love H a t h N o Man." There m u s t have been something v e r y pathetic, as we note t h a t after the presentation, w h e n all e y e s w e r e d r y a g a i n , t h e G r a n d L o d g e r e s u m e d labor, a n d t h e G r a n d M a s t e r t h a n k e d t h o s e v/ho t o o k p a r t in t h e p l a y . T h i s is s u c h a digression f r o m t h e w r i t e r ' s u n d e r s t a n d i n g of t h e p u r p o s e s of F r e e m a s o n r y t h a t w e will n o t p r e s u m e t o offer a n y comments. T h e G r a n d Lodge t h e n ciosseu, afLer wLiicii a MeiiiOilal S e r v i c e w a s h e l d a n d a d d r e s s e s delivered c o n c e r n i n g s e v e r a l of t h e i r m o s t p r o m i n e n t m e m b e r s w h o died s e v e r a l y e a r s a g o . A m o n g t h e m w e n o t e t h e n a m e s of P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r s T H O M A S J . SHRYOCK, CHARLES C. HOMER, JR., a n d WARREN S. S E I P P . S o m e v e r y k i n d w o r d s w e r e s p o k e n i n b e h a l f of t h e s e d i s t i n g u i s h e d b r e t h r e n , w h o w e r e a m o n g t h e e a r l i e s t p e r s o n a l a c q u a i n t a n c e s of t h e w r i t e r m a n y y e a r s a g o , a n d e s p e c i a l l y B r o t h e r SHRYOCK, w h o w a s a dist a n t relative. O n M a y 18, 1937, t h e G r a n d L o d g e h e l d i t s S e s q u i c e n t e n n i a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n . I n v i e w of t h i s w o n d e r f u l record, t h e P r o c e e d i n g s w e r e b o u n d in a b e a u t i f u l g o l d f i n i s h e d cover, a n d t h r o u g h o u t t h e j o u r n a l t h e r e a r e m a n y a r t i s t i c p i c t u r e s , m a k i n g it one of t h e m o s t beautiful Proceedings t h e w r i t e r h a s ever had the pleas-
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ure of seeing. The book is not what we w^ould term the Proceedings in the ordinary way of referring to the annual publication of the Grand Lodge, as it is in itself a history, rather than published transactions of their Grand Lodge. M.'. W.'. HARBY B . WRIGHT, Grand Master, Preston. R.'. W.'. HARRY C . MUELLER, Grand Secretary, Baltimore. Next Annual, Baltimore, November 15, 1938.
MASSACHUSETTS—1937. Lodges, 312; members, 104,172; net loss, 2,678. Quarterly Communication was held in Boston, March 10, 1937. M.". W.'. CLAUDE L. ALLEN, Grand Master. The Grand Master in his address states that they have been favored with some very valuable mementos of the late JEREMY L . CROSS, who was one of the earliest and most outstanding members of the Craft in the pioneer days of this country. A Special Communication was held a t Ancon, Canal Zone, April 19, 1937. We note, however, that the only Grand Officer present was the Grand Master. A Temple was dedicated by the Grand Lodge, after which the Grand Master delivered an address in which he congratulated Canal Zone Lodge, the York Rite Bodies and the Shrine who are joint owners in the new structure. Another Special Communication was held at Gatun, Canal Zone, on April 22, 1937. The Grand Master seems to have been the only Grand Officer of the Grand Lodge present on this occasion. After the opening of the Grand Lodge, the Grand Master was received in proper form, and the Temple in which they held the meeting was dedicated. As usual, their Stated Communication was held on December 27, 1937, with M.'. W.'. CLAUDE L . ALLEN presiding. We regret to note that our Grand Representative was not present. There is no Report on Correspondence.
MEXICO—1937. Lodges, 15; members, 731; net loss, 13. City of Mexico, March 25, 1937. M.'. W.'. MAURICE H. KAYSER, Grand Master. Our Grand Representative was not present. The Grand Master in submitting his report has nothing to offer, other than the usual comments in extending a welcome to the members assembled. Under "Foreign Relations" he makes a brief report concerning the withdrawal of the official fraternal relations extended to
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their Grand Lodge b y the Grand L o d g e of T e x a s . Briefly, this is based on infringement of jurisdiction. Space will not permit of g o i n g into details on this m a t t e r . The Report on Correspondence contains a review of our 1936 Proceedings. M.'. W.'. M. S. VON S O N , Grand Master. R.'. W.'. FRED T. BERGER, Grand Secretary, City of Mexico. N e x t Annual, City of Mexico, April 14, 1938.
MICHIGANâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1938. Lodges, 5 1 1 ; members, 113,927; n e t loss, 1,370. .
Flint, M a y 24, 1938. M.'. W.". W I L L I A M H . P A R K E R ,
Grand
Master. Our Grand Representative w a s not in attendance. W e quote the following f e w w o r d s from t h e preface to t h e Grand Master's address: All of us should realize that we have come to a time in the world and to a state of affairs when Masons must learn to stand together and work if we expect Civilization to continue. If present conditions of the world are to be changed it will require the effort of all spiritually minded men who love Masonry and liberty, who believe in the dignity of human beings, and who still hope for the advancement of our race. Finally, my brethren, during these days of rapid changes in our social and industrial life, let us be concerned about the future of Freemasonry. If Impossible to be active in the work for Freemasonry, then let us lend our influence in keeping with our obligations and prove to the world our sincerity. Under "Gambling" t h e Grand M a s t e r reports that he w a s requested to grant permission t o the instituting and carrying on of g a m e s of chance b y the Masonic F r a t e r n i t y for charitable and other Masonic purposes. W e quote the following f e w words on the subject: As Masons we are charged with the duty of respecting and upholding the law of our Country and all Masons are subject to our Constitution and Xjaws. TiiCrcfcrc, tc these v-'ho ^rs still engaged in lotteries, p'flTnblinp' nnrl games of chance, I would ask them to refrain from further continuance of same for the good name of Masonry. The F i n a n c e Committee, t o w h o m had been referred t h e question of t h e establishment of a permanent headquarters for the Grand S e c r e t a r y and Officers, recommended that t h e m a t t e r be deferred until the n e x t Annual Communication. Better pattern after K a n s a s , and erect a n absolutely fire-proof building for y o u r records, a s t h e y g r o w more valuable a s t i m e p a s s e s . There is no Report on Correspondence. M.'. W.'. W I R T I. SAVERY, Grand Master, Detroit. M.'. W.". F . HOMER N E W T O N , Grand Secretary, Grand Rapids. N e x t Annual, Detroit, M a y 23, 1939.
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MINNESOTA—1938. Lodges, 307; members, 49,344; net loss, 849. Saint Paul, January 19, 1938. M.'. W.". FRANK W . MATSON, Grand Master. Brother MONTREVILLE J. BROWN, our Grand Representative, was present. We find nothing in the Grand Master's address other than a report of his official acts, and some other matters dealing with local conditions only. Therefore, we have nothing to quote from that source. Through the report of a Special Committee on Grand Lodge Library, we assume that ere long they will have a Masonic Library, and possibly Masonic Museum in connection therewith. The report was adopted, except that referring to appropriation, w^hich was referred to the Committee on Appropriations. The Committee on Lodges reported that seventy-four of their lodges made no record of having read any part of the Proceedings as required by their law. It is the duty of every Master to see that this law is followed—yet, here are seventy-four outstanding Masters who disregarded the law. Brother EDMUND A. MONTGOMERY submitted the Report on Correspondence, and we are grateful to him for a nice review of our 1937 Proceedings. M.'. W.'. RALPH W . STANFORD, Grand Master, Willmar. R.'. W.'. JOHN H . ANDERSON, Grand Secretary, St. Paul. M . ' . W . ' . EDMUND A . MONTGOMERY, Correspondent, Minneapolis. Next Annual, St. Paul, January 18, 1939.
MISSISSIPPI—1938. Lodges, 322; members, 21,024; net gain, 375. Meridian, February 15, 1938. M.'. W.". PERCY M . LEE, Grand Master. The Grand Master reports having arrested two of their charters for failure to comply with the law of the Grand Lodge. He also reports that he had the pleasure of attending and addressing the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. The Grand Master evidently has a kindly feeling toward the ladies. He also attended the celebration of the One Hundredth Anniversary of three of their lodges. This courtesy on the part of the Grand Master is to be commended. In closing his address he refers to the efficiency of their Grand Secretary, M.'. W.'. EDWARD L. FAUCETTE. The Grand Master little realized t h a t the closing of this Grand Lodge meant also the closing of the earthly existence of Brother FACUETTE in this life.
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Kansas for 1937 received consideration in the Report of the Committee on Correspondence prepared by Brother CHARLES H . MCCRAINE, J R . M.'. W.". L. L. CONERLY, Grand Master, Jackson. M.'. W.'. EDWARD L. FAUCETTE, Grand Secretary, Meridian. CHARLES H . MCCRAINE, JR., Correspondent, Houston.
MISSOURI—1938. Lodges, 631; members, 90,369; net loss, 1,040. • St. Louis, September 27, 1938. M.'. W.'. HAROLD L. READER, Grand Master. We are unable to find anywhere in the Proceedings or in the Report of the Committee on Credentials a list of Grand Representatives who were present at this Annual Communication. Under "State of the Craft" in the Grand Master's address we find the following interesting words: No doubt for a few years to come we will show slight losses; but let no one be tempted to think, therefore, that Masonry is a dying Institution. Far from it. We must not fall into the error of gauging our Fraternity by the rule of "quantity." Not "quantity," but "quality" is the proper standard of evaluation. And all over this Grand Jurisdiction I have had contact with groups of faithful Brethren who with zeal and indefatigable efforts are upholding the principles of our Order, and are manifesting to the profane world that Masonry is a way of life—a way of life that adds a plus to life. These faithful Brethren are exemplifying the truth that a real Mason is a good citizen, a good husband, a good father, a good son, a good brother, a good friend, a good man. My Brethren, through the decades the graph of membership will rise and fall; but Masonry will live always. The Grand Master is disposed to believe that the Grand Lodge should publish a Masonic Journal, and with that in view, he submits a brief but interesting report on the subject, and recom-mended that the incoming Grand Master refer this matter to the Committee on Masonic Publications. Personally, we are not disposed to favor any sort of Masonic publication other than the official Proceedings. Past Grand Master DENSLOW presents another of his splendid Reviews; how^ever, it is in Topical Form and therefore out of reach of the writer of this report. We have never favored this means of communicating the more important transactions of a Grand Lodge to the brethren of any particular jurisdiction. M.'. W.'. HENRY C . CHILES, Grand Master, Lexington. R.'. W.". ARTHUR MATHER, Grand Secretary, St. Louis. M.'. W.'. RAY V. DENSLOW, Correspondent, Trenton. Next Annual, St. Louis, September 26, 1939.
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MONTANA—1937. Lodges, 135; members, 18,059; net loss, 19. Helena, August 18, 1937. M.'. W.'. JOHN KAIN, Grand Master. The Grand Master reports having attended the Two Hundredth Anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. From his report we quote the following as an expression of his feelings concerning this t r i p : Oh, that I had the gift of speech to properly thank the lodges and individual members who made it possible for me to make the trip, or that I had the time to give an account of my experiences and the inspiration I received Masonically, but I cannot do it here today. To repay in a small measure what they have done for me, I have given a travelogue at the lodges I have been able to visit. The Grand Master made a large number of visitations, both locally and otherwise. He handled the matter of "Intoxicating Liquors" without gloves. It is unnecessary to quote any of his remarks, as he, like all good Grand Masters, is opposed to this traffic. We find an artist's sketch of their proposed library, museum, and office building. The Proceedings also contain a sketch of the floor plans of the building. The Report on Correspondence was again prepared by Brother H. S. HEFNER, Past Grand Master. Our Proceedings for 1937 are nicely reviewed. M.'. W.'. EDWIN GRAFTON, Grand Master, Billings. R.'. W.". LUTHER T. HAUBERG, Grand Secretary, Helena. Next Annual, Billings, August 17, 1938.
NEBRASKA—1938. Lodges, 292; members, 32,424; net loss, 757. Omaha, June 7, 1938. M.". W.'. WILLIAM A. ROBERTSON, Grand Master. Brother HENRY H. HEILER, our Grand Representative was present. The Grand Master in presenting his annual address consumes but little more than five lines in his introductory. Therefore, we have nothing to quote from that source. During his incumbency, he visited the Grand Lodge of Missouri, Illinois, Texas, Kansas and South Dakota. The Report on Foreign Correspondence was prepared by P a s t Grand Master, EDWIN D . CRITES. A S the report is prepared in Topical Form, we do not undertake to quote any portion and, must be content with what we have already said concerning our good neighbors on the north. M.'. W.'. WALTER R . RAECKE, Grand Master, Central City. M.'. W.'. LEWIS E. SMITH, Grand Secretary, Omaha. Next Annual, Omaha, June 6, 1939.
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NEVADA—1938. L o d g e s , 2 6 ; m e m b e r s , 3,065; n e t loss, 14. Winnemucca,
June
9, 1938. M . ' .
W.'.
MERWYN
H.
BROWN,
Grand Master. Our Grand Representative w a s not present. U n d e r " S t a t e of t h e C r a f t " t h e G r a n d M a s t e r s p e a k s v e r y h i g h l y of t h e p r e s e n t a t i o n of a p l a y e n t i t l e d " G r e a t e r L o v e H a t h N o M a n , " w h i c h w a s s t a g e d b y one of t h e i r lodges. H e e x p r e s s e s a p p r e c i a t i o n of t h e l o d g e s i n t e r e s t e d a n d w h o s p o n s o r e d t h i s d r a m a t i z a t i o n of t h a t w h i c h is i n d i c a t e d b y t h e t i t l e . T o t h o s e w h o a r e well a c q u a i n t e d w^ith t h e w r i t e r of t h i s R e p o r t , t h e y will u n d e r s t a n d w h y n o c o m m e n t s a r e proffered. T h e R e p o r t o n C o r r e s p o n d e n c e i n c l u d e s a R e v i e w of o u r 1937 Proceedings. M.'. W.'. ELWOOD H . BEEMER, Grand Master, Reno. M.". W . ' . EDWARD C. P E T E R S O N , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , C a r s o n City. N e x t A n n u a l , S p a r k s , J u n e 8, 1939.
NEW JERSEY—1937. Lodges,
; m e m b e r s , 79,790; n e t loss, 2,730.
E m e r g e n t C o m m u n i c a t i o n held a t T r e n t o n , D e c e m b e r 19, 1936. T h i s c o m m u n i c a t i o n w a s held f o r t h e p u r p o s e of c e l e b r a t i n g t h e O n e H u n d r e d a n d F i f t i e t h A n n i v e r s a r y of t h e i r G r a n d L o d g e . B r o t h e r A R T H U R P O T T E R T O N , o u r faithful G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e , w a s present. A v e r y i n t e r e s t i n g a n d u n u s u a l a d d r e s s w a s delivered b y B r o t h e r C A R L H . CLAUDY, a n d w e t a k e p l e a s u r e i n q u o t i n g t h e first three p a r a g r a p h s : At first thought the task of evaluating the place of New Jersey Masonry among that of the Grand Lodges of the nation seemed difficult, if not impossible, without making comparisons which are often as unfair as they are odious. But on second reflection the difficulties cleared away, as diiiicuiiies often will when looked ai in the fraternal spirit. On this platform is represented the largest Grand Lodge in the nation—New York. Here also are those who represent the richest Grand Lodge—Pennsylvania. Here, too, is represented the oldest Grand Lodge in America. Among your distinguished guests is R.'. W.'. JOHN A. PERKY, Grand Secretary ot Pennsylvania and R.'. W.'. JOSEPH E . PERRY, Deputy Grand Master in Massachusetts. So if I suggest that the oldest Grand Lodge is represented by Brother PERRY, neither, I am sure, will think that I mentioned the other as representing the most venerable of Grand Lodges! New Jersey is neither the largest, the richest, the oldest of our Grand Lodges, and no evaluation based on such terms would put her at the head. But neither size nor riches, nor age is a measure of the value of a Grand Lodge or the Masonry it inculcates. W e r e g r e t n o t b e i n g able t o q u o t e m o r e l i b e r a l l y f r o m t h e P r o c e e d i n g s of t h i s v e r y h i s t o r i c c o m m u n i c a t i o n .
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The One Hundred and Fiftieth Annual Communication was held a t Trenton, April 21, 1937. M.'. W.". CHARLES B . FOLLEY, Grand Master. M.'. W.'. ARTHUR POTTERTON, our Grand Represen-
tative, was present. Not having reviewed the Proceedings of Newr Jersey in our last report, it will be necessary to pass on to the 1938 Proceedings. The Committee on Correspondence, of which Brother DAVID MCGREGOR is chairman, submits an interesting report which in-
cludes a review of our 1936 Proceedings. M.'. W.'. HARRY E . HUTCHINSON, Grand Master, Princeton. R.'. W.". ISAAC CHERRY. Grand Secretary, Trenton.
Next Annual, Trenton, April 21, 1938.
NEW JERSEY—1938. Lodges
; members, 77,488; net loss, 2,302.
Trenton, April 20, 1938. M.'. w . ' . HARRY E . HUTCHINSON,
Grand Master. M.'. W.'. ARTHUR POTTERTON, our Grand Represen-
tative, was present. We take pleasure in quoting the following few words from the address of the Grand Master: Freemasonry teaches, and gives opportunity to, its members to inculcate morality, honesty and integrity in all walks of life, and to .worthy members renders assistance to a limited extent. I t expects its members to obey the moral law and to practice charity towards all mankind. It believes its members should have a strong desire to aid their fellow creatures. It has its own laws, rules and regulations, and requires a strict obedience thereto. Freemasonry is not to be entered into through mere curiosity, ambition for honors, or in the hope of personal gain or advancement. Admission must not be sought for mercenary or other unworthy motives. The aim of the true Freemason is to cultivate a brotherly feeling among men, and to help, aid and assist whomsoever he can. T h e R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e includes a r e v i e w of o u r 1937 Proceedings. M.'. W.'. ARTHUR M . DIETRICH, Grand Master, South Orange. R . ' . W . ' . ISAAC C H E R R Y , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , T r e n t o n . N e x t A n n u a l , T r e n t o n , A p r i l 19, 1939.
NEW MEXICO—1938. Albuquerque, October 18, 1937. M.'. W.'. RAYMOND E . A.
DROLET, Grand Master. Our Grand Representative
w^as not in
attendajice. The address of the Grand Master is very brief and contains nothing outside of a reference to local matters, and a deserved
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compliment bestowed upon their faithful and venerable Grand Secretary. The Report on Correspondence contains a review of our 1937 Proceedings. The report w a s prepared by Brother J O H N MILNE. M.'. W . ' . ALVA L . HAMILTON, Grand Master, Tucumcari. R.'. W.;. ALPHEUS A. K E E N , Grand Secretary, Albuquerque. M.'. W . ' . JOHN MILNE, Correspondent, Albuquerque. Next Annual, Albuquerque, October 17, 1938.
NEW YORKâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1938. Lodges, 1,036; members, 262,044; net loss, 7,052. The One Hundred and Fifty-seventh Annual Communication w a s held in Masonic Hall, City of New York, May 3, 1938. M.". W.'. JACOB C . KLINCK, Grand Master. Our Grand Representative was not present. The Grand Master in his introductory remarks, when submitting his annual address had the following t o s a y : The ills of men ever have been many; these past few years they seem to have been as dire as history records, the ravages of war equalling, probably surpassing, the ravages of pestilence of other days. May we believe that as man is conquering and has conquered diseases of the flesh, so, too, will he rise to conquer the diseases of t h e soul, his own evil passions. To this lofty aspiration is Freemasonry dedicated. Back to back and hand to hand with religion it stands undaunted, fighting the good fight for a world of brotherhood under Heavenly rule. Let the scoffers gibe and taunt, idealism cannot be banished from t h e soul of man. Righteousness will prevail through faith in God, the Father, and man, the son. Touching on the subject of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence, among other things, he h a d the following t o s a y : Freemasonry is living in stirring times; times that t r y men's souls. While the present upset involves more particularly the central sections of Europe and Asia, its reverberations are felt in all parts of what men have hponme arp.iistnmeH to call thp. 'V.lvill^pH wnrlH," TjTiHpr wiich oond'tlO!!? it
behooves us as Freemasons to resolve anew to adhere strictly to the fundamental law of our Fraternity, which forbids a n y interference, or appearance of interference in matters political, whatever the provocation and however intensely personal feelings may clamor for expression. Nationalism divides men. Freemasonry seeks to unite ,men resolved to trust in God's direction of world affairs. Politics are outside the lawful sphere of Freemasonry. Any departure from this principle spells division within our ranks. Ours is the one worldwide institution seeking to unite in the bonds of brotherhood good men and true of any and all persuasions, political as well as religious. The Report on Correspondence w a s again submitted by the usual committee, of which M.'. W.'. S. NELSON SAWYER is chairman. Our Proceedings for 1937 are reviewed in this splendid report. A statement is made in connection with the Review of Kan-
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sas that the writer of this report was not present a t this particular Annual Communication. This statement from whatever source it came is a mistake, as he w a s present, but did not reach Grand Lodge imtil a few minutes after it was opened. M.". W.'. DANA B . HELLINGS, Grand Master, Buffalo.
M.'. W.'. CHARLES H. JOHNSON, Grand Secretary, New York. M.'. W.'. S. NELSON SAWYER, Correspondent, Palmyra.
NEW ZEALAND—1937. Lodges, 302; members, 25,490; net gain, 44. Auckland, November 24, 1937. M.'. W.'. Viscount GALWAY, Grand Master. Our Grand Representative was not present. The Proceedings consist largely of tables and other similar exhibits and partake very largely of a combined statistical report. No Report on Correspondence. M.". W.'. Viscount GALWAY, Grand Master, Wellington. R.'. W.'. HENRY A . LAMB, Grand Secretary, Auckland.
NORTH CAROLINA—1938. Lodges, 350; members, 26,888; net loss, 200. Raleigh, April 19, 1938. M.". W.'. WATSON N. SHERROD, Grand Master. Brother ZEBULON V. SNIPES, our Grand Representative,
was present. The Grand Master in presenting his address, speaking in rather Masonic terms, states that it is past meridian and time for the Craft to be called from refreshment to labor. He then extends his personal welcome to the brethren to this their 151st Annual Communication. It must be remembered that North Carolina, Masonically, may well lay claim as the place where Freemasonry in this country was first established. The Grand Jurisdiction of North Carolina suffered the loss of their Grand Lodge Historian, Brother JOHN A. LIVINGSTONE. The important work assigned to him, no doubt, remains in an unfinished condition, and the loss will not be appreciated for many years to come. The Masonic Reviews were again prepared by Brother J. EDWARD ALLEN and are divided into two parts. From part one, under the subject of "The Reviewer's Greetings," we quote the following: One matter we think is going to give us necessarily great cause for study. We refer to the small number of additions to our membership. There is no doubt in this writer's mind of the fact that this is a much more serious matter than the suspensions. Unless there is an acceleration
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CORRESPONDENCE—NORTH DAKOTA.
February,
of the rate of accessions by initiation we are' in danger of dry-rot. Every year the average age of our .membership goes higher, even as you and I are getting older. The rate of initiation does not keep pace with the death rate, not to speak of the other losses. The conservatism of men of mature age is a beautiful thing, and fits well into the traditions of Freemasonry, but we need new blood in the organization. None realized this more fully than the older members themselves. How many times have we had reason to know that the older members were feeling the burden of having to do the carrying on that others younger should have been present and available to shoulder. While nobody wants anything that smacks of any sort of campaign for new members, yet it is undoubtedly true that Masonry will have in some way to renew its old and steady attraction to younger seekers after truth. We are inclined to believe that Masonry is going to have to do something for the youth of the land—not as a bait to catch them, but as a means of doing its duty toward the civilization around us. If the younger generation gets the feeling that Masonry is fulfilling its duty to youth and society, then youth will as manhood come to us. If on the other hand youth feels that Freemasonry is merely the inane pet hobby of a lot of middle-aged or old men, then the generation that ought to come to us will not do so—and there is a suspicion of this feeling today.
P a r t two consists of the usual reviews of other Proceedings, and includes a report covering our 1937 Proceedings. The writer in expressing his personal views concerning the several correspondents freely admits t h a t the report prepared by Brother ALLEN is the most complete and interesting of any Grand
Jurisdiction. We have plenty of good writers, and those who compile fine reports, but in covering the general topics, we take our hat off to Brother ALLEN^ M.'. W.". HARRY T . PATERSON, Grand Master, Wilmington. M.'. W . ' . JOHN H . ANDERSON, Grand Secretary, Raleigh.
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J. EDWARD ALLEN, Correspondent, Warrenton.
Next Annual, Greensboro, April 18, 1939.
NORTH DAKOTA—1938. L o d g e s , 126; m e m b e r s , 11,456; n e t loss, 4 1 3 . pnrp'o
-TiiTip 21 1988. M.'. W.'. CHARLES M . POLLOCK
Grsnd
Master. We find no list of Grand Representatives present. The Grand Lodge paid special honor to the only living member of the group which organized their Grand Lodge, Brother LOUIS B. HANNA. Brother HANNA is a P a s t Grand Master of their Grand Lodge and now has the distinction of being the last of those faithful few who took part in establishing their Grand Lodge. In the preliminaries we find a splendid likeness of four of their oldest members, ranging in years as Masons from sixty to sixty-six years. The Grand Master paid a high compliment to the Grand Secretary and his assistant concerning their Grand Lodge Library. The Grand Master deals briefly with the subject of "Liquor" but in what we term a sort of indirect way.
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The Report on Correspondence was again prepared by Brother WALTER H . MURFIN, and we are grateful to him for his compli-
ment to the writer of this Report. M.'. W.'. ROBERT E . TROUSDALE, Grand Master, Mott. M.'. W.'. WALTER L . STOCKWELL, Grand Secretary, Fargo. M.'. W.'. WALTER H . MURFIN, Correspondent, Fargo.
Next Annual, Fargo, June 19, 1939.
NOVA SCOTIA—1938. Lodges, 84; members, 8,646; net loss, 110. Halifax, June 8, 1938. M.". W.". NORMAN T . AVAKD, Grand Master. Brother JOHN G. MITCHELL, our Grand Representative, was present. We take pleasure in quoting the following few words from a sermon delivered prior to the address of the Grand Master: In a world of unrest and uncertainty, a world where there is much to confuse and discourage, a world where nation rises up against nation and the evil passions of men hold sway may we not see the Great Architect of the Universe drawing designs upon His Trestle Board, designs that call for a truer, nobler manhood, a greater loyalty, the one to the other, a fuller life of service, a deeper and more vital faith in God? But few are aware that Masonry was first established in Nova Scotia two hundred years ago. The Grand Master in referring to this subject had the following to say: We are all looking forward to the celebration next month of the 200th anniversary of the founding of the first Masonic Lodge in Nova Scotia. Through the indefatigable efforts of our Grand Historian, M.'. W.'. Brother R. V. HARRIS, authentic researches have been made into the records embraced by these two centuries of Masonic fraternity and a backlog of invaluable support has been built up. With M.'. W.'. Brother HARRIS as General Chairman, the ultimate success of this historic communication is assured. However, it rests with each district and each lodge and in tact, with each individual Mason to bear the burden of this splendid and momentous celebration if the greatest reward is to be realized. Brother JAMES C. JONES, Grand Secretary, submitted the usual report on Fraternal Correspondence, and we are under obligations to him for a nice review of our 1938 Proceedings. M.'. W.'. NORMAN T . AVARD, Grand Master, Amherst . R.'. W.". JAMES CLARENCE JONES, Grand Secretary, and Cor-
respondent, Halifax.
OHIO—1937/ Lodges
; members, 176,215; net loss, 2,249.
Cleveland, October 20, 1937. M.". W.'. J. PHILIP PERRY, Grand Master. Brother JAMES W . MORGAN, our Grand Representative; was present.
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;OKLAHOMA.
February.
The Grand Master pays a compliment to the ladies of the Order of the Eastern Star, which we feel is worthy of being included in this review: The most pleasant and cordial relationship exists between the Masonic Fraternity and the Order of the Eastern Star. This splendid organization has co-operated with us in every possible manner, and throughout the entire State it has been of great benefit to our Lodges. Particularly is this true in the smaller localities where an otherwise dingy and unattractive Lodge room has been cleaned, carpeted, painted, and repaired through the efforts of this loyal and faithful order. Its members serve our banquets and help us in innumerable ways to carry on the work which we are trying to do. The Grand Master paid his respects to those who were disposed to use the Fraternity for political purposes, expressed by him in the following words: The Masonic publications around election time are full of objectionable advertisements. Last fall one candidate for high public office advertised as follows: "Re-elect him to another term. He has been a Mason for over thirty years, belonging to both the Shrine and the Grotto. He knows the meaning of the obligation. He takes his oath of office seriously." Others use the more subtle method of having their photograph taken while conspicuously wearing a Masonic emblem or their Shrine or Grotto fezz, and having these photographs inserted in their political advertising. Gambling and the use of intoxicating liquors also receive special attention at his hands. Past Grand Master EARLE STEWART prepared the usual Report on Correspondence, which includes a brief review of our 1937 Proceedings. M.'. W.'. LOUIS B. BLAKEMORE, Grand Master, Cincinnati. R.'. W.'. HARRY S. JOHNSON, Grand Secretary, Cincinnati. Next Annual, Cincinnati, October 19, 1938.
OKLAHOMAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1938. Lodges, 435; members, 46,658; net loss, 1,053. McAlester, February 8, 1938. M.'. W.'. DAVE H . WILSON, Grand Master. Brother MAHLON F . MANVILLE, our Grand Representative, was present. Under the subject of "Necrology" a fine tribute is paid to several of their distinguished brethren, among whom is: our old friend and co-worker. Brother HUMPHRY. He served as the Committee on Correspondence, first in the Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory in 1902, and afterwards performed the same duties in the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. It will be, no doubt, some time before any brother can fill the place as ably as he did in the defense of the Ancient Lemdmarks and Charges of the Fraternity.
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T h e G r a n d M a s t e r s p o k e h i g h l y of t h e O r d e r of t h e E a s t e r n Star, a n d we t a k e pleasure in quoting h i s r e m a r k s : The controversies of cities, states, nations and empires have never been settled without the influence of woman. Likewise the duties and responsibilities of no organization is complete without the assistance of woman, and our Masonic Fraternity is no exception to this rule. The Subordinate Chapters and the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star as well have been generous with their finances. They have again furnished medical assistance, trained nurses, and physicians when necessary.
We now turn to the Jast report prepared by Brother H U M PHRY and find a nice review of our 1937 Proceedings. M.". W.'. JOHN R . ABEKNATHY, Grand Master, Oklahoma City.
M.'. W.'. CLAUDE A. STURGEON, Grand Secretary, Guthrie. Next Annual, Tulsa, February 14, 1939.
PENNSYLVANIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1937. . Lodges, 566; members, 180,972; net loss, 3,389.
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Quarterly Communication held in Philadelphia, September 1, 1937. M.'. W.'. HAROLD N. RUST, Grand Master.
The Grand Master announced the death of their distinguished Past Grand Master, Louis ARTHUR WATKES, and in referring to
the sudden and unexpected passing of this distinguished Craftsman the memorial contains, among other things, the following words: The message was as sudden as it was unwelcome. Though conscious of failing strength we indulged the hope that some measure of strength would be renewed and that his life would be prolonged, but the Great Architect of the Universe decreed that he should lay aside the working tools, cross over the river and rest under the shade of the trees. My friend and Brother, the inspirer of countless numbers, the beloved of our Fraternity throughout the forty-nine Grand Jurisdictions wag dead. He has left a void that we cannot fill, for Brother Loins A WATEES was unique and in a class all his own. We shall not soon look upon his like again. Our Fraternity and the world in general was the richer for his coming. In all the circle of this Grand Lodge there stood no finer, sweeter, kindlier and more lovable character. While we mourn his departure, we bow in humble submission to t h e Divine Will. His life here is ended, but the influence of his life of unselfish service is immortal.
At t h e next Quarterly Communication held on December 1, 1937, the chair of their faithful Grand Secretary, Brother JOHN A.
PEKRY w a s vacant. The hand of death w a s laid upon this distinguished Brother prior to this Communication of the Grand Lodge. Having had many years personal acquaintance with Brother PERRY, the writer joins with the Brethren in Pennsylvania in their
feeling of sadness at the loss of this distinguished Craftsman, At this communication it was necessary to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Brother PERRY, and the retiring Grand
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;PRINCE
EDWARD
ISLAND.
February,
Master, HAROLD N . RUST, w a s called upon to assume the duties of Grand Secretary. Little did the brethren realize t h a t in a few months Brother RUST would likewise receive the call of the Master to cease his earthly endeavors. R.'. W.'. ROBERT R . LEWIS, Grand Master, Philadelphia. R.". W.'. HAROLD N. RUST, Grand Secretary, Philadelphia. JESSE E . B . CUNNINGHAM, Correspondent, Philadelphia.
PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1937. Lodges, 18; members, 1,082; net loss, 28. Crapaud, June 23, 1937. M.'. W.". HOWARD E. WARD, Grand Master. Brother GEORGE W . MACDONALD, our Grand Representative, was present. The Grand Master in submitting his annual address had nothing special t o offer other than extending cordial greetings t o t h e brethren. Under "Recommendations" the Grand Master states that no authentic work has been authorized for the gfuidance of the lodges in t h a t jurisdiction; and recommends that a committee be appointed to secure a standard work, have the same stamped with t h e Grand Lodge seal and place in the Grand Secretary's safe. This copy he stated could be used as a reference in all cases of inquiry. The Committee on Grand Master's Address compliments him in having visited every lodge in his jurisdiction during his term of office. No Report on Correspondence. M.'. W.". T. GORDON IVES, Grand Master. R.'. W.". CHARLES M . WILLIAMS, Grand Secretary.
Lodges,
; members, 1,084; net gain, 2.
Port Hill, June 22, 1938. M.'. W.'. T. GORDON IVES, Grand Master. Brother GEORGE W . MACDONALD, our Grand Representative, was present. We t a k e pleasure in quoting the following from the Grand Master's concluding r e m a r k s : Looking into tlie future, it is my earnest hope that there sliall be a continuing effort toward the maintenance of those things which have made our Fraternity great in the past; that there shall be a marked strengthening of the moral fibre of our friendship to the end that Freemasonry shall meet every challenge and that it shall survive through all the coming years as an inspiration to all men to so live that the world shall be better
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because of its work. Thus we stand in the midst of the world's greatest transition era when, as never before, men need the guiding steadying influence of infallible landmarks. N o R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e . M.". W . ' . D O N A L D B A K E R , G r a n d M a s t e r . R.'. W.'. CHARLES M . WILLIAMS, Grand Secretary.
QUEBEC—1938. L o d g e s , 9 2 ; m e m b e r s , 13,996; n e t loss, 117. M o n t r e a l , F e b r u a r y 9, 1938. M . ' . W . ' . J. D. M C F A D Y E N , G r a n d Master. M.'. W.'. EDWARD A. EVANS, our Grand Representative, w a s in a t t e n d a n c e . W e t a k e p l e a s u r e in q u o t i n g t h e following f r o m t h e G r a n d Master's address: That we have not before this been drawn into another world war is surely attributable to the super-human efforts of the statesmen of the great Democratic countries and especially Great Britain. We thank God for such nien; men who have been willing to sacrifice even life itself in the interest of peace and the good of humanity; men who have been big enough to stand the taunts and insults of imperial dictators rather than plunge this world into another nightmare of murder and destruction. But we must turn from this unpleasant prospect to view conditions nearer home. Here we live in comparative peace and harmony. For over twothirds of a century this Grand Lodge has met regularly in annual session. For sixty-eight years and more, Masonry in this province has been at work, and exerting an Influence of good such as can be credited to few institutions. There are other considerations much more vital upon which the existance of Free Masonry depends and in which our faith should be anchored. The story of the past is told; The future may be writ in gold.
There are many other interesting topics which without doubt would be appreciated by our readers, and we quote the following under the subject of "Who Keeps Masonry Alive and Going?": This is a vital question. I t challenges our most careful and judicial consideration. Supposing in the business world one should ask who pays our salaries, or in other words, who keeps the business alive and going. I unhesitatingly answer, it is the "customer". Without the customer there would be no sales—no business. On the same basis of reasoning I ask "Who Keeps Masonry alive and going?" And I answer unequivocally that it is the customer, or more properly, the prospective Mason,—the young man who goes about with seeing eyes and hearing ears. You do not go out on the street and ask people to come into your store and buy your goods. No more do you go to a young man of lawful age and ask him to join your Masonic Order. Like the customer he will and must come of his own accord, being drawn by the impression he has received of Masonry. Where does he get his impression never having been In a Masonic Lodge? I answer, you and me and other brother Masons. Our actions betray us.
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CORRESPONDENCE—RHODE
ISLAND.
February,
You are Masonry—I am Masonry, to him. And what you are and what I am must determine his attitude—his decision. In a very real sense, then, the future of Masonry is determined by the quality of life Masons are exhibiting today before those young men. So it behooves us to take heed to our vows and obligations. Brother EDWARD A. EVANS, our Grand Representative, prepared the usual Report on Correspondence, which includes a nice review of our 1937 Proceedings. M.'. W.'. DUNCAN MCLELLAN, Grand Master, Montreal. M.'. W.'. W. WALTER WILLIAMSON, Grand Secretary, Montreal. Next Annual, Montreal, February 8, 1939.
QUEENSLAND—1937. Several Quarterly Communications were held during the year; however, they consisted largely of reports of committees, and statistical and other tables. The Board of General Purposes considers and acts upon all important matters which a r e to be presented to the Grand Lodge.
RHODE ISLAND—1938. Lodges, 43; members, 16,102; net loss, 560. The Semi-annual Communication was held in Providence, November 15, 1937. M.'. W.", CHESTER M . ALDRICH, Grand Master. We find no list of Grand Representatives who were in attendance a t this communication. The address of t h e Grand Master refers to a few local matters only; however, we take pleasure in quoting the following from his conclusion: A Masonic Lodge can and should be a factor in the life of its community not through any concerted action on the part of the Lodge Itself, liui. rauier through the exemplary conduct ot its members. The Institution as a whole is often judged by the actions of an individual, and when we assume the obligations of a Mason we are responsible not to ourselves alone, but to those brethren with whom we are associated and bound by ties of fidelity and honor. The Annual Communication was held in Providence May 16, 1938. M.'. W.'. CHESTER M . ALDRICH. Grand Master.
The Grand Master referring to Rhode Island, the smallest of the thirteen original States had the following to s a y : The fact that Rhode Island, the smallest of the States, geographically, was the last to ratify the Constitution, detracts in no degree from the warmth of the greetings which I bring to you on this auspicious occasion, nor from the pleasure which is mine in being privileged to meet with my Masonic brethren from the other original States.
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;SASKATCHEWAN^.
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While Rhode Island differed from the other colonies in its first attitude toward the Constitution, and was not represented in the Convention by which it was formulated, it should ever be remembered that, from the date of its founding by Roger Williams, whom Whittier called . "soulfreedom's brave confessor", it has been the home of freedom for "such as were troubled elsewhere about the worship of God". Roger Williams "imprinted on Rhode Island a character, which it has never lost, and which has been handed down through all the varying changes of population, the liberality and tolerance of the Sermon on the Mount interpreted in the every-day actions of men". With such a background, Freemasonry in Rhode Island reveres the benign principles of our national Constitution, and will ever seek to preserve them. No Report on
Correspondence.
M.'. W . ' . F R E D H . BARROWS, Grand Master, Providence. R.'. W . ' . H A R O L D L . M C A U S L A N , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , P r o v i d e n c e .
SASKATCHEWANâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1938. Lodges, 198; members, 12,511; net loss, 179. The Annual Communication was held in Prince Albert, June 15, 1938. M.\
W.'. MARK MUSK, Grand Master. Brother W. M.
MARTIN, our Grand Representative, was present. The Grand Master had nothing special to offer in submitting his Annual Report other than the usual felicitations, and extending a welcome to the historic city of Prince Albert. The following is taken from the Report of the Committee on Necrology: That portion of Eternity called Time is for them cancelled. Their training as Craftsmen having been completed they laid down the working tools and entered into everlasting peace and happiness. We miss their greetings and their hand clasps. The world was a little better because they lived, our Craft the richer. Our sympathy goes out to those near and dear to them. "We know not now, but in the coming years With vision broadened we shall understand Why friends must part, why hearts must mourn. And leave a broken household band." The Grand Secretary, prior to the presentation of the Report of the Committee on Credentials, addressed the Grand Lodge stating 'that he would be obliged to refuse to again accept t h e important office of Grand Secretary. He stated that an arrangement had been made three years ago in connection with his services which worked out fairly satisfactorily, however, he said t h a t on account of his health and absence from the jurisdiction, he could not again accept the office. We express the personal wish that Brother TATE may be spared to his brethren for many years
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;SOUTH
AUSTRALIA.
February,
t o come. We note a resolution prior to t h e election by which he w a s made Honorary Grand Secretary and Honorary Life Member of the Board of Trustees of the Benevolent Fund. The Report on Correspondence contains a review of our 1938 Proceedings. We a r e accorded practically one full page of this splendid report. M.". W.". S. C. BURTON, Grand Master, Regina. R.'. W.'. ROBERT A. TATE, Grand Secretary, Regina. Next Annual, Regina, June 21, 1939.
SOUTH AUSTRALIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1938. Lodges, 155; members, 13,319; net loss, 120. Half-yearly Communication was held in Adelaide, October 20, 1937. M.'. w.". JUSTICE JOHN MELLIS NAPIER, Grand Master. Brother WILLIAM H . ESSEX, our Grand Representative, was present. We t a k e pleasure in quoting the following r e m a r k s taken from the Grand Lecturer's address: Society can exist without freedom, but it cannot exist without order. Distracted and disillusioned peoples see in tutelage the only alternative to anarchy. The private man ceases to be an individual; he becomes a unit. He ceases to be a personality; he becomes a pawn. He abandons all claim to the most elementary liberties, all right to criticise and protest, all effort to form his own judgments and express his own opinions. He no longer wants to think for himself; he is quite willing for someone else to do his thinking for him. He no longer aspires to be original or creative; he is prepared to conjugate all life in the passive voice. He cannot regulate his own life, for he has rejected all fixed principles; he is wholly unfit for freedom, for he has cast off all spiritual authorities. Thus he has no choice but to submit to regulation from without. The nemesis of unregulated individualism is the destruction of the individual. The condition of the modem man .makes us think of the Israelites in the wilderness. They were bitteriy conscious of the miseries of the wilderness; they had lost all faith in the possibility of reaching the Promised Land. I t is, theretore, not surprising that they clamoured for return to the flesh-pots of Egypt. This is exactly what many people are doing now. Once people have lost faith they become unfit for freedom. Freedom, divorced from faith, is a snare and a curse. If the inner foundations of right and duty are dissolved there is no alternative but to sink into some ignoble servitude. The man who refuses to s a y " I ought" will soon find himself compelled to listen to the super-man who says, "You must." The Report on Correspondence contained a nice review of our 1937 Proceedings, prepared by our Grand Representative, Brother WILLIAM H . ESSEX. M.'. W . ' . JUSTICE NAPIER, Grand Master, Adelaide. R.'. W . ' . R. O W E N FOX, Grand Secretary, Adelaide.
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SOUTH CAROLINA—1938. Lodges, 286; members, 17,448; net gain, 259. Charleston, March 9, 1938. M.'. W.'. WALTER F . GOING, Grand Master. Brother M. A. LANFORD, our Grand Representative, was present. The Grand Master referring to the celebration of their 200th Annual Communication stated that the meeting had been a success in every particular, and complimented M.'. W.'. JOSEPH E. HART, who presided a s Grand Master. Eleven decisions were rendered by the Grand Master, some of which would be interesting, if space permitted u s to quote them.. In concluding his remarks the Grand Master apologizes for using the pronoun " I " . He states that he was willing to forego the sentiment connected with the use of this letter because personally he felt a full responsibility for any mistakes he m a y have made. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother HENRY COLLINS.
M.'. W.'. WALTER F . GOING, Grand Master, Columbia. M.'. W.'. O. FRANK HART, Grand Secretary, Columbia. HENRY COLLINS, Correspondent, Latta.
Next Annual, Charleston, March 8, 1939.
TASMANIA—1938. Lodges, 33; members, 4,028; net loss, 53. Annual Communication was held at Hobart, February 28, 1938. M.'. W.'. STANLEY DRYDEN, Grand Master.
We note an attempt to alter the Ritual requiring the sign to be given during the obligation of the Second Degree. The brethren, however, did not look upon it with favor, and the proposition was therefore defeated. Under "Lodge Work" it is noted that M.'. W.'. CLAUDE JAMES, Past Grand Master, has been elected a Joining Member of the "Royal Colonial Institute" Lodge, London. No Report on Correspondence.
TENNESSEE—1938. Lodges,
; members, 36,717; net loss, 306.
Nashville, J a n u a r y 26, 1938. M.'. W.'. NEALE M . RUTLAND,
Grand Master. Brother HALLUM W . GOODLOE, our Grand Representative, was present. The following few words are taken from the Grand Master's preface to his address:
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CORRESPONDENCE—VERMONT.
February,
In this particular time of unrest and the feeling of Insecurity that we have all experienced in the past few years, I believe men need the steadying influence, t h e calm philosophy which Masonry can, and will, give to them. I believe that the membership a s a whole is awake to this fact. Despite the fact that the Grand Secretary's report of the returns shows a net loss of 306, Masonry in the state, I believe, is on the upgrade, has shaken off its apparent apathy and made for itself a secure footing. The members are more eager to work and are giving to their lodges their best efforts and real service. Referring to a n organization known a s t h e "Grotto" t h e G r a n d M a s t e r , a m o n g o t h e r t h i n g s , m a k e s t h e following s t a t e ment : Complete reports in detail were made to me by the officers of two of the Knoxville Lodges, and they convinced me that certain games of chance, and immoral and indecent performances taking place a t the 1937 carnival were in direct violation of our Edict No. 73. Accordingly, on May 27 I issued an order requiring the Masters of t h e Tennessee Lodges to ascertain what members of their respective Lodges held membership in Amra Grotto, and instructed that such members b e notified t o terminate their membership in said Grotto immediately, and not later than July 1, 1937; that continued membership in Amra Grotto after that date would constitute a Masonic offense and subject such members to trial on charges of unmasonic conduct. M.". W . ' . B r o t h e r J O H N T . P E E L E R s u b m i t t e d t h e u s u a l R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e , a n d w e a r e g r a t e f u l t o h i m f o r a nice r e v i e w of o u r 1937 P r o c e e d i n g s ; M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES H . McKlNNEY, G r a n d M a s t e r , K n o x v i l l e . R.". W . ' . THOMAS E A R L D O S S , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , N a s h v i l l e . M.'.
W.". J O H N T . P E E L E R , C o r r e s p o n d e n t , H u n t i n g d o n .
N e x t A n n u a l , N a s h v i l l e , J a n u a r y 25, 1939.
VERMONT—1938. L o d g e s , 1 0 3 ; m e m b e r s , 16,900; n e t loss, 1 7 1 . 'D,,«l4.«n^A*^ T,^»*A i e ^-TLkA A i J ^ ^ bV.,XA, U ,J.X4\y •^^-'t
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Master. Brother EARL S . WRIGHT, our Grand Representative, w a s present. W e a r e p l e a s e d t o q u o t e t h e following i n t e r e s t i n g w o r d s from the preface t o the Grand Master's address: In the present period of political and social flux it is a consolation to turn to those things that have abiding stability and do not change with the passing fancies of human thought. God has not changed, the Bible has not changed, the human need of both God and His Word have not changed, nor has Masonry, which trusts God and believes His Word, changed. When our Masonic forefathers of Vermont met for the first time in Grand Lodge they believed these truths, and we of today can affirm that the "Faith of our fathers is living still" in this Grand Lodge unchanged, and we trust unchangeable, through the grace of God. The fundamental cause of the ills of our country today is our for-
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getting God, not honoring Him nor obeying His Commandment as we ought to. His Word is little read in our homes, is untaught in our public schools, and instead of prayer to Him petitions are sent to Washington, D. C. Long ago the Psalmist wrote, "The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God" Ps. 9:17. There are a good many people in the business world at the present time who think that we have arrived there. Furthermore, as in the days of Ethan Allen, Vermont's troubles at the present time in things material, are in no small measure due to certain people coming here from outside the State t o run our business. When the craftsmen of Vermont put their heads into a noose, it is advisable for them to look at the kind of a man it is who holds the other end of the rope if he is not a Vermonter. There are too many people in the United States today from countries where Masonry was not and is not allowed. If anyone does not like the Constitution under which our country has prospered for one hundred and fifty years, then let him migrate to Italy, Germany, rebellious Spain or Russia, as suits his taste, and there remain and enjoy what he wants. Also let those who swear to support the Constitution of the United States on taking public office, either mean what they say or stop their swearing. T h e u s u a l s p l e n d i d r e v i e w of t h e P r o c e e d i n g s of o t h e r G r a n d Lodges w a s prepared by P a s t Grand Master, ARCHIE S . H A E R I MAN, a n d w e find a n i c e r e p o r t c o v e r i n g o u r 1937 P r o c e e d i n g s . M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES F . DALTON, G r a n d M a s t e r , B u r l i n g t o n . M . ' . W . ' . ARCHIE S. H A R R I M A N , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y a n d C o r r e spondent, Burlington. N e x t A n n u a l , B u r l i n g t o n , J u n e 14, 1939.
VICTORIA—1937. Lodges, 497; members, 50,157; net gain, 473. The Quarterly Communication was held in St. Kilda, March 17, 1937. M.'. W.;. His Excellency Lord HUNTINGFIELD, Grand Master. Brother RICHARD A. ROWE, our Grand Representative, was present. The last Quarterly Communication w a s held in Melbourne, December 15, 1937. M.'. W.'. His Excellency Lord HUNTINGFIELD, Grand Master. Brother RICHARD A. ROWE, our Grand Representative, was in attendance. At this communication the usual nomination and election of Grand Officers occurred. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother WILLIAM STEWART, Grand Secretary. We regret to note t h e absence of a review of our 1937 Proceedings.
WASHINGTON—1938. Lodges, 266; members, 40,436; net loss, 22. Walla Walla, June 21, 1938. M.'. W.". F R A N K L . POOLE, Grand Master. We regret the absence of our Grand Representative.
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AUSTRALIA.
February,
R e f e r r i n g t o t h e p l a c e in w h i c h t h e y h e l d t h i s c o m m u n i c a tion, t h e G r a n d M a s t e r offered t h e f o l l o w i n g f e w w o r d s : By holding our Annual Communication in Walla Walla, we also pay our respects to those thousands of Masons who have followed Masonic Light a s best they could since the first Masonic Lodge was founded here far back in 1860, and who have built Masonry upon a solid foundation and given it a high repute in this southeastern section of our State. Not since 1882 has Grand Lodge assembled in Walla Walla, and I trust this Grand Communication will prove as great an inspiration to Masonry in this area as the visit to your city is bound to prove to the members of Grand Lodge. H e d e a l t w i t h t h e s u b j e c t of " L o t t e r i e s " w i t h a free h a n d a n d all h e s a i d w a s i n full a c c o r d w i t h t h e h i g h s t a n d i n g a n d d i g n i t y of o u r t i m e - h o n o r e d i n s t i t u t i o n . T h r o u g h a Special R e p o r t of t h e C o m m i t t e e f r a t e r n a l r e c o g n i t i o n w a s e x t e n d e d to t h e G r a n d L o d g e of N o r w a y . T h e f o l l o w i n g few^ w o r d s a r e t a k e n f r o m t h e O r a t i o n delivered by Brother MARK M. MOULTON:
Error accounts tor much of our public chaos and public suffering. It flows not from the inability of men to reason correctly, but from those external forces which influence thought and action. Those who set themselves up as leaders, whom we have placed in positions of power, are all too often unwilling to see through to the end with a vision wholly unobstructed—rather they permit themselves to be diverted, both in thought and deed, by the anticipated effect of their acts upon themselves, their own particular group, or their own particular party, totally without regard to the effect upon the general public. T h e P r o c e e d i n g s c o n t a i n a n i n t e r e s t i n g R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e , a n d w e a r e g r a t e f u l t o B r o t h e r A K T H U R W . D A V I S f o r a nice r e v i e w of o u r 1938 P r o c e e d i n g s . M.'. W . ' . W. GALE MATTHEWS, Grand Master, Ephrata. M.". W . ' . HORACE W . T Y L E R , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , T a c o m a . B r o t h e r ARTHUR W . DAVIS,
Correspondent.
N e x t A n n u a l , T a c o m a , J u n e 20, 1939.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA—1938. L o d g e s , 1 4 3 ; m e m b e r s , 9,584; n e t g a i n , 3 5 . Q u a r t e r l y C o m m u n i c a t i o n h e l d a t P e r t h , M a y 26, 1938. M . ' . W . ' . J . S. B A T T Y E , G r a n d M a s t e r . W e t a k e p l e a s u r e in q u o t i n g t h e f o l l o w i n g f e w w o r d s f r o m t h e s p l e n d i d a d d r e s s of t h e G r a n d Master. Although world affairs are still greatly disturbed and strife and oppression a r e still rearing their ugly heads in many countries we, in Australia, are fortunately free from internal trouble. So far as the Craft in Australia is concerned and especially our own section in this State, the greatest of harmony prevails, which shows perhaps that Freemasonry has a steadying influence upon us all. H e h a d t h e following t o s a y c o n c e r n i n g t h e i r R i t u a l :
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There is still a good deal to be looked for In the matter of uniformity in regard to the Ritual, more especially in regard to the methods of giving the various signs. These are still so varied that they call for adjustment, and I have it in mind to call a conference of all the Inspectors of Workings some time after the Grand Lodge meeting in August. This would give the opportunity for discussing differences of method and opinions; it would also avoid giving each incoming Master unnecessary explanations and instructions; and I think such a conference would result in more general satisfaction to the brethren as a whole.
The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother JAMES W . E . AECHDEACON, which includes a nice review of our
1937 Proceedings. He states that he noticed in the address of the Grand Master that he attended a special meeting of a lodge held by dispensation on a mountain. He also comments to the effect that "These stunt meetings give rise to wonder how 'the secret a r t s and hidden mysteries' in their entirety can be preserved from all cowans and intruders, eavesdroppers, and other undesirables." M.'. W.'. JAMES S . BATTYE, Grand Master.
R.'. W.". A. E. JENSEN, Grand Secretary, Perth.
WEST VIRGINIA—1937. Lodges, 165; members, 29,701; net loss, 335. Martinsburg, October 13, 1937. M.". W.'. SIMON P . RICHMOND,
Grand Master. Brother J. BERNARD DODRILL, our Grand Representative, was present. The Grand Master consumes less than six pages in his address, covering only matters of a local character and, therefore, we have nothing to quote from that source. The Grand Lodge, through the Report of the Committee on Recognition extended fraternal recognition to the Grand Lodge of Denmark and Czechoslovakia. The Report on Correspondence w a s prepared by Past Grand Master L E W I S N . TAVENNER, and he includes a nice review of
our 1937 Proceedings. He notes that the writer of this report w a s absent a t our Annual Communication. This w a s a mistake as the writer w a s on hand as usual, but a few minutes too late to be. present when the Grand Lodge w a s opened. M.". W.". HERSCHEL H. ROSE, Grand Master, Fairmont. R.'. W.'. GEORGE S . LAIDLEY, Grand Secretary, Charleston. M.'. W.'. LEWIS N. TAVENNER, Correspondent.
WISCONSIN—1938. Lodges, 312; members, 52,360; net loss, 765. Milwaukee, June 14, 1938. M.'. W.'. MAXWELL JENKS, Grand
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February,
Master. Brother CHARLES W . HEIDEMANN, our Grand Representative, was present. We take pleasure in quoting the following interesting words from the preface to the Grand Master's splendid address. Never before in the history of Masonry have we been faced with any graver situation that that which exists In the majority of our foreign Sister Jurisdictions. Democracy Is on trial and fighting for its very life. Dictatorships have been established and, with their establishment. Masonry has gone out of existence. Foreign isms, that would disrupt the liberty of the country and its citizens, are at work in the United States, trying to substitute those principles of government that eradicate the Church, the School, the Family, the Fraternity, and the right of the Individual; In fact, those principles that would oppose everything that Masonry holds most dear and sacred. Now, more than ever before, the world needs the influence of Masonry and the safeguarding of the principles of liberty promised us by the Constitution of the United States. The Grand Master states that during the past year he traveled over 28,000 miles, covering every section of the State. This speaks well for the Grand Master and the great interest taken in the high office he held. We now pass to the Report of Correspondence prepared by P a s t Grand Master, FRANK JENKS. A S usual, his review is p a r excellence. M.". W.'. CLARENCE HILL, Grand Master, Port Washington. M.'. W.'. WILLIAM F . WEILER, Grand Secretary, Milwaukee. M.'. W.'. FRANK JENKS, Correspondent, Madison. Next Annual, Milwaukee, June 13, 1939.
WYOMINGâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1938. Lodges, 50; members, 7,820; net gain, 62. Rawlins, Augrust 22, 1938. M.'. W.". WARNER B . JONES, Grand Master. The Grand Master, Brother JONES, has the distinction of submitting the smallest report of any Grand Jurisdiction whose Proceedings are included in this review, as he consumes but four pages. Froni his introduction we take pleasure in quoting the following interesting words: My brothers, there has never been a time in the known history of the world, when the ancient landmarks needed more careful safeguarding. The condition of the world is such that we find so-called civilized nations bristling with more arms and weapons of destruction than have ever before been known. Strong nations are seeking advantage over weaker nations, and in some Instances have succeeded in annexing them and taking thera over. We have drifted far from the prayer for universal brotherhood. Situations are viewed, not from the standpoint of internationalism, but rather from a concentrated, selfish nationalistic standpoint
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The Committee on Necrology presents a special report and we take pleasure in quoting these words: From whence comes life? Whither does it go? Science can explain only the functions of life and how it is sustained. Life does not cease, it merely changes its outward form. It is a continuance, and follows a carefully planned design. When life demands freedom from the restrictions of the finite its outward raiment only is altered. Life continues In some form. We can but hope that the spirit of man goes to that place which our faith pictures as our eternal home.
The Report on Correspondence w a s prepared by their Grand Secretary, Brother JOSEPH M . LOWNDES, and it is embellished with
a reproduction of the seal of the several Grand Lodges included in his report. This w a s certainly a splendid thought on the p a r t of Brother LOWNDES, and the Proceedings of their Grand Lodge for the year 1938 should be preserved as a matter of history and interest to all Grand Lodges included in this splendid review. He pays the writer of this report a compliment which is appreciated very much. M.'. W.'. LEW M. GAY, Grand Master, Casper. R.'. W.". JOSEPH M . LOWNDES, Grand Secretary and Corre-
spondent, Casper. Next Annual, Casper, August 28, 1939.
INDEX.
Address of Grand Master
463
Biographical Sketch of M.". W.'. HENRY S. BUZICK, J R
585
Committee Reports: Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D Correspondence Credentials .â&#x20AC;˘ Finance Jurisprudence Necrology Reports of Grand Officers Trials and Punishments Committees Appointed
529 527 443 521 530 504 502 519 536
District Deputy Grand Masters
541
Grand Officers for 1939 Grand Officers Since Organization Grand Representatives: Near Kansas Near Other Grand Jurisdictions Grand Secretaries of Other Grand Lodges Honor Roll, Fifty Year Members
440-535 571 583 581 579 493
Lodges: Alphabetical, by Towns Defunct Districts Numerical Arrangement .Memorials
554 574 538 545 544-588
Oration
506
P a s t Grand Masters' Association
543
Reports: Council of Administration Grand Secretary Grand Treasurer Secretary Masonic Home Board Reviews of Other Grand Jurisdictions
474 477 474 498 608
Special Communications of Grand Lodge
494
INDEX TO VOLUME XXIV 1937-1939
PAGE
Addresses of Grand Masters Annual Reports Appreciation, Remarks by Grand Master
21, 227, 463 35, 251, 477 32, 247, 473
Bassett Lodge No. 124 Instituted Biographical Sketches of Grand Masters Bond Account Bond, Thomas L., Death of..... Building Projects Buzick, Henry S., Jr.— Address as Grand Master Biographical Sketch Portrait
469 133, 363, 585 34, 249, 475 505 25
Frontispiece,
463 585 1939
Cash Account 41, 257, 482 Ceremonies, Funeral and Other— Appointment of Special Committee 472 Report of Special Committee 533 Revision Recommended 246 Charter Surrendered, Salem Lodge No. 228. 467 Cole, Elrick C , Death of 285 Committees Appointed 84, 315, 536 Conclusion, Address of Grand Master 32, 246, 473 Condition of the Order 30,244,464 Consolidation of Lodges 232, 467 Constitutional Amendment Adopted 31, 36 Constitution of the United States, Sesquicentennial Celebration 29 Comer-stones, Laying of 26, 50, 51, 52, 238, 270, 271, 272, 273, 469,494,495,497 Correspondence Reviews 153, 390, 609 Delinquent Grand Lodge Dues
29, 35, 66, 251, 306, 477
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19S7-19S9.
Delinquent Lodge Dues Distingruished Visitors— Present a t Annual Communication... Responses by District Deputy Grand Masters— List of Changes in Present a t Annual Communication District Meetings Districts, Location and Numbers of Lodges Edicts of Grand Master Emmett Lodge No. 387 Consolidated with Pottawatomie Lodge No. 52 Erskine, Charley B.— Address as Grand Master Biographical Sketch Portrait Exemplification of Work Expelled, List of Members Fifty Year Buttons Fitch, Thomas G., Death of Grand Officers— Elected and Installed Installed by Lodges List of, for Current Year Present at Annual Communication Since Organization Grand Orator Appointed Grand Representatives— Appointed Introduced Near Grand Lodge of Kansas Near Other Grand Lodges Present at Annual Communication Grand Secretaries, List of Grand Treasurer, Death of History of Masonry in Kansas Honor Roll, Fifty Year Emblems
234 4, 206, 442 78, 312, 520, 527 90, 319, 541 25, 231 6, 208, 444 24, 470 86, 316, 538 232,467,468 467 227 363 Frontispiece, 1938 23, 230, 473 126, 356, 578 24, 240, 266, 470, 493 466,544
83, 313, 534 25, 230, 465 2,404,440 3, 205, 441 119, 349, 571 23, 230, 4727 27,242,466 4, 206, 442 131,361,583 129,359,581 7, 209, 444 127,357,579 231 246,468 266,493
INDEX TO VOLUME XXIV, 1937-19S9.
Hutchinson— Bassett Lodge No. 124 Instituted Lodge U. D. at
in
469 240,252
Invitation, Grand Lodge Communication
81, 312, 534
Jewel, Presentation of Journal, Reading of
82, 313, 532 85, 314, 537
Lamb, Giles H., Death of 284 Law Changes 31, 36, 76, 243, 472 Lecturers 23, 230, 471 Lodges— Alphabetical List 102, 332, 554 Comprising Districts 86, 316, 538 Consolidated 232, 467 Defunct 122,352, 574 Delinquent Dues from 29, 35, 66, 251, 306, 477 Delinquent Dues to 234 Denied Representation 35, 251, 477 Instituted 469 Numerical List 93, 323, 545 Represented a t Annual Communication 11, 213, 449 Special Help to 233 Under Dispensation 240, 252 Masonic Home— Remarks by Grand Master Report of Secretary of Board Special Assessment for Support of...: Masters of Lodges, List of McCuUagh, John, Death of Memorial Pages (Insert) Necrology— Address of Grand Master Past Grand Masters' Memorial Report of Committee Orations— By Howard T. HUl, 1937 By Arthur P. McCarty, 1939 By Albert Noah Smith, 1938
27, 240, 464 53, 274, 498 241, 312 102,332,554 231 135,367, 588
22,229,466 544 62, 283, 534
68 506 288
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XXIV,
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P a s t Grand Masters— Association of 92, 321, 543 Introduced and Honored 287 Present at Annual Communication 6, 208, 444 P a s t Masters Present at Annual Communication 8, 210, 446 Paulen, Ben S., Appointed Grand Treasurer 231 Place of Meeting, Annual Communication 4, 81, 206, 312, 442, 534 Portraits— Henry S. Buzick, J r Frontispiece, 1939 Charley B. Erskine Frontispiece, 1938 James H. Wendorff Frontispiece, 1937 Presentation, Personal 82,312,532 Recapitulation of Attendance Reports— Committees on— Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D Correspondence Credentials Finance Jurisprudence Necrology Reports of Grand Officers Special, Funeral and Other Ceremonies Trials and Punishments Council of Administration Grand Secretary Grand Treasurer Secretary Masonic Home Board Restoration of John C. Walters Heveuues a.uu Ex^euaes— Appropriations Cash Account Estimated Schedule "A" Schedule "B" Schedule "C" Warrant Account Sabetha Lodge No. 162, Bank FaUure Salem Lodge No. 228, Charter Surrendered Secretaries of Lodges, List of
20, 226, 462
65, 304, 529 67, 307, 527 5, 207, 443 79, 308, 310, 521 80, 310, 530 62, 283, 504 61,282,502 533 75, 303, 519 247, 474' 35, 251, 477 33, 248, 474 53, 274, 498 252 80, 309, 523 41, 257, 482 36,252, 478 37, 253, 479 40, 254, 482 40, 254, 482 42, 258, 484 235 467 102,332,554
INDEX TO VOLUME XXIV,
1931-1939.
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Securities Owned by Grand Lodge 34, 249, 475 Special Communications 50, 270, 494 Special Dispensations 24, 240, 469 Standing Committees 84, 315, 536 Suspended for Unmasonic Conduct, List of Members.... 126, 356, 578 Synopsis of Returns of Lodges 93,323,545 Trials and Punishments— Remarks by Grand Master Report of Committee Visitations Vote of Thanks Walters, John C, Restoration of Warrant Account Wendorff, James H.— Address as Grand Master Biographical Sketch Portrait Wood, Owen J., Death of
29,242,466 75, 303, 519 28, 31, 238, 242, 470 82, 313, 534 252 42, 258, 484 21 133 Frontispiece, 1937 284