GRAND LODGE of KANSAS A.F.&A.M.
GRAND LODGE
2018
THE ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
A.D.1955 - 1959 A.L. 5955 - 5959
OF
KANSAS ANCIENT
FREE & ACCEPTED
MASONS
1955 - Wichita 1956 - Topeka 1957 - Wichita 1958 - Topeka 1959 - Wichita
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FLOYD S. ECORD GRAND MASTE R
February 11 , 1954 to February la, 1955.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
M. . W. . GRAND LODGE OF
ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF
KANSAS
Organized March 17, 1856.
NINETY-NINTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION Held in the City of Wichita, Kansas, February 9 and 10, A. D. 1955, A. L. 5955.
M.". W.'. SCOTT E. KELSEY, Grand Master, Topeka. M.'.W.'. ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, Grand Secretary, Topeka.
1955.
GRAND OFFICERS FOR 1955. M . ' . W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY Grand Master Topeka ' (1334 Arter, Phone 2-8942) Deputy Grand Master. . . .Goodland R. •W. . KARL J. BAUMGARTNER Grand Senior Warden. ...Coffeyvilie R.' '.W. . RICHARD L . BECKER , EARL R . BROWN Grand Junior Warden. .. .Plains R.' Grand Treasurer Fredonia M. •W. . B E N S. PAULEN M . ' . W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND Grand Secretary Topeka (320 West 8th, Phone 4-5518) M . ' . W . ' . ELMER F . STRAIN Grand Secretary Emeritus. Topeka BRO. GEORGE CLAIR HESTER Grand Chaplain Junction City W . ' - ADDISON C. IRBY Grand Senior Deacon Fort Scott W . ' . IRA F . PURKEY Grand Junior Deacon Wichita W.". B E N W . GRAYBILL Grand Marshal Kansas City W . ' . SCOTT W . KELSEY Grand Sword Bearer Rossville W . ' . ALBAN W . LONG Grand Senior Steward. . . .Arlington W . ' . I^ENORA G L E N N J E N K I N S . . . .Grand Junior Steward. . . .Hamlin W . ' - R O Y G . SHEARER Grand Pursuivant Abilene
•.w.
W . ' . LAUREN DALE RIGG
Grand Tyler
Leon
CHAIRMEN OF STANDING COMMITTEES. On W . ' . CARROLL
Credentials
J. PONTIUS
Harveyville
On Reports of Grand Officers W . ' . CALDWELL DAVIS, JR
Bronson
On Finance W.". HAROLD N . NICHOLS
Kansas City
On W . ' . ERNEST
A.
Jurisprudence
MONEY
Parsons
On Trials and Punishments W . ' . FRANK
T.
FORBES
Burlington
On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D. W.'. HENRY
LUECK
Netawaka
On
Correspondence
M . ' . W . ' . A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND.,
On Foreign
Topeka
Relations
M . ' . W . ' . CLAUD F . Y O U N G
Washington, D.C.
On Ritualistic
Work
M . ' . W . ' . JAMES H . TRICE On Masonic Education M.'.W.". CLARENCE G . NEVINS On Necrology W . ' . MARTIN
H . POTTER
Medicine Lodge Dodge City Preston
PLACE OF MEETING—1956. T h e O n e H u n d r e d t h A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n of t h e M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d L o d g e of A n c i e n t , Free a n d Accepted M a s o n s of K a n s a s will b e held in t h e City o f T o p e k a , K a n s a s b e g i n n i n g at 9 : 0 0 o'clock o n M a r c h I 4 t h , W e d n e s d a y a n d c o n c l u d i n g T h u r s d a y , t h e 1 5 t h day of M a r c h , A . D . 1 9 5 6 , A.L. 3956.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
M. . W. . GRAND LODGE OF A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS
NINETY-NINTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
W I C H I T A , KANSAS, February 9,
1955.
There being a constitutional number of lodges represented, the Ninety-ninth Annual Communication was opened in Ample Form with prayer by the Grand Chaplain in the Scottish Rite Temple, 1st and Topeka, Wichita, Kansas at 9:00 A.M., February 9, A.D. 1955, A.L. 5955, with the following Grand Officers present: M.".W.'. FLOYD S. ECORD
Grand Master
_.. Burlington
R . ' . W - ' - SCOTT E. KELSEY
. Deputy Grand Master
R .".W.". KARL J. BAUMGARTNER R .'.W-'. RICHARD L. BECKER M.".W.'. BEN S. PAULEN M.'.W.'. ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND M.".W.'. ELMER F. STRAIN W-"- MILES C. COOK W.'. EARL R. BROWN W.'. MELVIN E. SHRADER W.'. MARION M . MILLER W.". EDGAR C. CLOVER W.'. BENJAMIN H . DUNBAR W.'. LESTER W . HORNER W-'. ROY G . SHEARER
Grand Senior Warden Goodland Grand Junior Warden... .Coflfeyville Grand Treasurer Fredonia Grand Secretary Topeka Grand Secretary Emeritus. Topeka Grand Chaplain. Yates Center Grand Senior Deacon Plains Grand Junior Deacon. . . . Cedar Vale as Grand Marshal Longton Grand Sword Bearer Osage City Grand Senior Steward... .Tyro . .Grand Junior Steward.. . .McPherson Grand Pursuivant Abilene
W.'. LAUREN DALE RIGG
Grand Tyler
Topeka
Leon
INVITATION.
The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master extended an invitation to all Master Masons in good standing to visit the communication.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. T h e Grand Secretary called the roll of the Grand Representatives and fifty-five responded and were welcomed by R . ' . W . ' . SCOTT E . K E L SEY, Deputy Grand Master.
M . ' . W.'.
C L A U D F . Y O U N G responded on
behalf of the Grand Representatives. P A S T G R A N D MASTERS.
The Grand Secretary called the roll of the Past Grand Masters and eighteen of these veterans appeared at the Altar, where they were cordially greeted by the Grand Master, complimented upon their respective attainments and the esteem in which they are held by their brethren, and thanked for the aid and support they had extended to the Grand Master and Grand Lodge. M . ' . W.'. B E N S . P A U L E N responded on behalf of the Past Grand Masters. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.
T h e M . * . W.". Grand Master called on M.". W . ' . RoscoE E. PETERSON w h o presented M . ' . W . ' . C H A R L E S A . M A N T Z , Grand Master of the
M.". W . ' . Grand Lodge of Colorado. This distinguished Mason was escorted to the East; welcomed by the Grand Master and, when presented to the Grand Lodge was accorded the honors due his station. Later in the Communication, M . ' . W.*. B R O T H E R M A N T Z favored the brethren with
some very interesting remarks. T h e Grand Master then called upon M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N NESS who presented R . ' . W . ' . M E R L E H A L E , Grand Senior Warden of
the Grand Lodge of Nebraska and the personal representative of the M . ' . W . " . Grand Master of Nebraska, who was conducted to the East and warmly
welcomed.
R.'.
W.'.
BROTHER
H A L E addressed
the
Grand
Lodge briefly and brought the greetings of his Grand Master. The Grand Master then called upon M . ' . W . ' . CLAUD F . Y O U N G , Past Grand Master of Kansas and the Sovereign Grand Inspector General of Kansas of
the Scottish Rite; R.".
E.'.
D O N A L D C . MARTINDELL,
Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Kansas; M . ' . E . ' . R. MORRIS G A L L U P , Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Kansas; M . ' .
I.'.
L E O N J. M I L L E R , Grand Master of
the
Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Kansas, who were presented at the Altar and welcomed by the Grand Master. MESSAGE.
The Grand Secretary read a message from M.". W . ' . HARRY F . SUNDERLAND, Past Grand Master of Missouri wishing this Grand Lodge success and expressing his regrets at not being able to be present. DEATH.
T h e Grand Master informed the Grand Lodge that he had just been informed that the mother of W . ' . H A R R Y E . CROSSWHITE, Chairman of
the Committee on Jurisprudence, had just died.
1954-55
GRAND LODGE O F KANSAS
ROLL O F STANDING
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COMMITTEES.
A t t h e direction o f t h e G r a n d Master, t h e G r a n d Secretary called t h e roll of t h e S t a n d i n g C o m m i t t e e s , a n d a p p o i n t m e n t s w e r e m a d e t o fill vacancies. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r t h e n declared a l l C o m m i t t e e s p r e s e n t a n d working. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS. W . ' . IRVING M Y E R S , Chairman, presented t h e following report which, o n his motion, w a s adopted: To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Yovir Committee on Credentials begs leave to report the following members and representatives present and entitled to seats in this Grand Lodge: GRAND O F F F I C E R S .
M.'.W.'. Ri.'.W.'. R .'.W.'. R .'.W.'. M.'.W.". M.'.W.'. M.'.W.".
FLOYD S. ECORD SCOTT E . KEI.SEY KARL J. BAUMGARTNER RICHARD L . BECKER B E N S . PAULEN , ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND ELMER F . STRAIN
Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Secretary Emeritus
W . ' . MILES C . COOK
Grand
W . ' . EARL R . BROWN W . ' . MELVIN E . SHRADER W . ' . MARION M . MILLER
W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'.
as Grand Marshal
EDGAR C . CLOVER B E N J A M I N H . DUNBAR LESTER W . HORNER ROY G . SHEARER
W . ' . LAUREN
DALE
Chaplain
Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant
RIGG
Grand
Tyler
SUB-OFFICERS.
Bro. HARRY W . COLMERY
Grand Orator
W . ' . K E N N E T H N . POMEROY
Assistant Grand Secretary
W . ' . L E O N L . COUSLAND
Official Stenographer
M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON W . ' . WILLIAM A. SWITZER
Grand Lecturer Assistant Grand Tyler
PAST GRAND
MASTERS.
Year of Service B E N S. P A U L E N ELMER F . STRAIN J . FORREST AYRES JAMES A. CASSLER O T T O R . SOUDERS H E N R Y S. BUZICK, J R CLAUD F . YOUNG A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND ROSCOE E . PETERSON
1921 1924 1931 1934 1935 1938 1939 1940 1941
CHARLES
1943
S. M C G I N N E S S
Year of Service JAMES H . TRICE SAMUEL G . W I L E S JAMES H . STEWART, JR E. G L E N N ROBISON W I L L I A M H . HARRISON L Y N N R . BRODRICK CLARENCE G . N E V I N S S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY BRUCE NEWTON
1944 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953
. PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Februanr
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
Argentina, Harold N . Nichols; Arkansas, Roy O. Evans; Austria, Marcellus G. Boss; Bolivia, Floran A. Rodgers; Brazil (Amazonas & Acre), Richard L. Becker; Brazil (Piaui), Clayton J. Connell; Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul), Harold C. Swope; Brazil (Sao Paulo), Carroll C. Amett; British Columbia, John A. Hetzel; California, Scott E. Kelsey; Canada, James H. Stewart, Jr.; Chili, Lynn R. Brodrick; Colombia, Ellsworth B. Sewell, Jr.; Colorado, Lauren Dale Rigg; Costa Rica, Lucion R. Van Ordstrand; Cuba, Roy H. Clossen; Denmark, William H. Harrison; England, S. Allari Daugherty; Florida, Ray W . Kinzie; Georgia, Glick Fockele; Germany, Herschel L. Hoffman; Greece, Karl J. Baumgartner; Guatemala, Jesse R. Franklin; Iceland, H. Herbert Tuller; Idaho, Tom Stauth; Illinois, Arthur H. Strickland; Indiana, Elmer F. Strain; Ireland, Henry S. Buzick, Jr.; Italy ( N a t ' l ) , Richard W . Getty; Kentucky, Robert H. Montgomery; Louisiana, Harry E. Crosswhite; Manitoba, Homer C. Anderson; Massachusetts, George F. Kerrick; Mexico (San Luis Potosi), M. Aaron Smith; Mexico (Tamaulipas), Leon L. Cousland; Mexico ( Y o r k ) , Vernon D. Martin; Michigan, J. Forrest Ayres; Minnesota, Kenneth N . Pomeroy; Missouri, Thomas L. Francis; Nebraska, Homer B. Osborn; Nevada, Frank M. Yoeman; New Brunswick, Glenn E. Williams; New Hampshire, James A. Cassler; New Mexico, Martin H. Potter; New South Wales, E. Glenn Robison; New Zealand, Floyd S. Ecord; North Dakota, Arthur C. Hodgson; Norway, Ray B. Ramsey; Oklahoma, Bruce Newton; Peru, Clarence G. Nevins; Philippine Islands, Roy G.,Shearer; Prince Edward Island, Marion M. Miller; Quebec, Ernest A. Money; Saskatchewan, James H. Trice; Scotland, Robert F. Riley; South Australia, Richard W . Evans; South 'Carolina, Otto R. Souders; Sweden, Roscoe E. Peterson; Tasmania, Ben S. Paulen; Tennessee, Floyd A. Palmer; Texas, Claud ,F. Young; Vermont, Samuel G. Wiles; Victoria, Lazarus Loeb; Virginia, Armand H. Bishop; Western Australia, Charles S. McGinness.
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
OIJ District No. Clinton H. Rainwater John M. Feller, Sr John T. Dormois Charles S. Gray F. Vance Rigg Warren P. A r m s t r o n g . . . . . Robin R. Domer Nathan B. Repstine Guy G. Salts Howard H. Hazlett Hugh R. Coffman Orville A. Ehrhardt Kenneth S. Williams Chester A. Drake Dean E. Jones Milo G. Stock George F. Barnes William O. Riley Austin M. Ellwood George C. Ream
1 3 4 5 6 8 11 12 14 18 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 33 38
Old District John E. Loeppke Melvin C. Hogg Aubrey L. Harrison Alexander W . McLean John F. Wiggins Joseph G. Friendly Billie D. Noland A. Rex Huff Marvin F. Matkin R. Eugene Farrow W . Cecil Hutchinson Herbert H. Holland Dean A. Hanson James H . Allerdice J. Arthur Fleming Carroll J. Pontius Charles L. Bishop Ben W . Graybill Garnet P. Mason
No. 4l 42 43 46 4S 54 55 56 57 60' 61 62 6T 69 70 73 75 76 77
1954-55
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
PAST MASTERS.
Lodge No.
Lodge No. Calvin C. Jochims Lazarus Loeb Max W . Myers Walter H. Williams Leon J. Miller John T. Dormois Charles D. Gallipeau Lyle L. Broddle Ralph S. Mourning Nathan B. Repstine. H. Elvin Jones James H. Parsons George W . Mole H.'Herbert Tuller William H. Quakenbush •George W . Heidel Arthur L. Parr Lee J. Montgomery Earl L. Lyon Addison C. Irby Robert O. Willard John H. Murray John M. Feller Fred J. Brown •Clement E. Parker Scott A. Mouse Francis M. Dunham Max Engle George R. Peppard William H. Patrick Don C. Heminger Clarence W . Baker J. Chester Long Francis D . Myrick Abram J. Cox Homer C. Anderson Melvin L. Sellers Charles W . Watts J. Leonard Ligon Floyd H. Coffman Roy O. Evans L. John Lawson Lewis C. McGee Harley E. Walters Richard L. Langford Adolph H. Conerus Paul D. Tompkins J. Henry Reb Click Fockele Lewis K. Morrow Ruben D . Hummel James T. Nye
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2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 9 10 12 12 12 12 14 14 14 15 15 16 17 17 17 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 19 19 21 22 24 27 27 30 30
Carl H. Moore L. Paul Moore Luther A. Merker George A. Stephenson Paul H. Chrisman Ellsworth B. Sewell, Jr Harold N . DuflF E. Elmer Johnson Elmer C. Burg Pat B. Leivy Charles C. Modesitt. Darwin E. Walters Dan C. Ross W . Lee Calvin Lee T. Burnett Glenn E. Williams Louis D. Sheddrick Arthur T. Sanders Robert H . Montgomery Raymond L. DeLong George H. Hudson Frank T. Forbes Leonard Ohlhausen Walter W i n n Francis A. Nelson Aubrey S. McPherron Verland W. Fecht Audrey D . Moret Wendell H. Bowyer Charles L. Bishop Trice H. Newsom Irving Myers Orlen L. Little William A. King Charley E. Davidson W . O. Gilbert Frank A. Marshall Benjamin F. Hull Clark E. Wilson Wesley C. Renfro W . Dwight Grimes. Robin R. Domer Arthur E. Myers Ray B. Ramsey John L Brandenburger Robert F. Riley Christian F. DeFries John H. Stuermer Donald J. Rayburn James R. Nuttle Raymond W . Morris. Floran A. Rodgers
.
32 32 37 46 51 51 51 54 54 61 61 61 61 61 61 63 63 63 63 63 66 66 68 71 74 74 75 75 76 77 77 80 80 85 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 89 89 90 91 94 96 96 97 97 97 99
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George F. Kerrick Burt R. Chilcoat Earl D . Brown Alfred M. Breneman Marcellus G. Bess Glen Dormois Arley D . Burt Leslie E. Losey Floyd A. Palmer John Bengel Lewis S. Geckeler Morton W . Rush Charles F. Jones Lewis M. Edwards Vernon D. Martin Ross T. Mackinnon Armand H. Bishop Ernest A. Money James C. Ewing Hugh D. Bolick Carroll W . Herbert Howard S. Carlisle Norman F. Scanlon Leroy Alvin Weyh James B. Swenson Carl L. Johnson J. Mac Abbott Carroll C. Arnett Harry L. Burnett Arthur M. Williams Kay R. Hawkins Frank O. Herbert Oral R. Yount Earl A. Voorhis Lawrence V. Miser Thomas O. Eckley Charles R. Gilliland William T. Schlichter Ernest R. Meadows R. Eddy Simmons John T. Sullivan Caleb L. Kirby Lucion R. Van Ordstrand John A. Hetzel Harold C. Swope Paul W . Krueger Ralph P. Beatty W . Philip N . Hanson Forest Hashbarger D . Everett Molden Luther J. Parker William P. Murrell Robert F. Zimmerman Hayward W . Floyd
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Lodge No. 99 99 99 100 100 103 106 107 107 107 107 110 112 113 113 113 117 117 117 119 120 121 121 129 129 129 129 129 133 133 133 133 133 133 133 133 133 134 136 140 140 140 140 142 144 144 146 148 150 150 150 150 151 151
Holly M. Miller Elmer B. Cox Leslie B. Wisner Werner B. Levin Goldwyn E. Miller Gilbert C. Handke Fernando J. Ledoux Hazen T. Shaeffer Roy J. Highfill Hal A. Waisner George E. Kaufman Charles M. Mills Clayton J. Connell Louis C. Callesen Bernhard H. Folkers M. Aaron Smith Nile D. Napier Claude C. Hale Ora F. Persell Ernest R. White Jess C. Walton Elmer L. Neptune Lynn A. Harris Arthur C. Krumrey James C. Little Cecil H. Offerle Herman F. Bruhn Glenn J. Ethridge Arthur J. Davis Flavius O. Doty Ralph M. Burlin Edward J. Riffel S. Clyde Stewart Adolph R. Klitzing Dempsey Jackson Ted C. Senter David S. Greep Guy Mayes Richard W. Getty Arthur C. Jones Ellis E. Beal Donald C. Boland Elmer H. Boland Carl G. Boland H. Audrie Johnston Lawrence Cooley Frank C. Warta Loren Hurt Roy A. Button Arthur C. Hodgson John L. Strohm Lawrence W . Jefferies Edwin C. Wires Fred V. Lane
February
Lodge No. 155 155 155 158 158 158 158 158 158 158 158 160 163 165 168 168 168 168 169 172 173 173 178 179 179 179 180 182 182 187 189 189 193 193 194 194 195 196 204 204 206 207 207 207 207 208 209 213 215 219 219 220 221 222
1954-55
T o m Stauth Hichard W . Evans Elby O. Lollar Arley M. Kistler Alfred M. White Donald B. Hanson Martin A. Kaad Frank M. Yeoman •George M. Settle Thomas W . Nighswonger Burpee E. Thompson George F. Barnes Francis C. Sanford Floyd G. McCain Homer B. Osborn Richard M. Brewer Virgil J. Hefling Louis Matzek Luther C. Kissick Stephan Young Merle M. Smith 'Cecil D. Stargel George Evans William Chapman Francis W . Irwin William E. Durham Guy J. Anderson Carl A. Bolinger Wade H. Cosney Earl M. Higbee Ivan L. Farris Arthur L. Banbury Robert M. Nease Axel C. Sharits Edward W . Hare J. Clarence Porter Thomas L. Francis Walter J. Willard James E. Pennewell Harold N . Nichols Ellis E. Robinson Lee L. Charles Ross B. Hodges Allen J. Sever Willard W . Coup O. Donald Spotts George M. Pike Harry A. Wood Robert T. Ishmael John L. MacNair George C. Ream Orrin W . Story Lowell J. Nutland John M. Harper
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
Lodge No. 222 222 222 223 225 227 227 230 230 230 230 233 236 236 238 238 238 238 238 243 247 252 252 253 253 254 258 258 258 258 258 264 265 265 269 269 271 271 271 271 271 272 272 272 276 277 277 278 278 282 287 287 292 292
Lynn N . Vass Ed Bracken Harry E. Crosswhite Dee J. Householder Richard M. Adenauer Robert J. Smith James A. Magee William J. Lawrence Lawrence L. Broers James A. Clark Ralph C. McCutcheon. . . : Eugene G. Schmidt Joseph Lasseter Edward D. Thurman Vardiman E. Yeager Samuel A. Clements Roy Frear Hugh L. Edwards David D. Stuart William A. Switzer Harry R. Poe Fred W . Arnold Peter H. Hybskmann Leo J. Schisler Carroll A. Mogge Gerald W. Snead Rex B. Craig Arthur R. Eckman Theodore A. Appl Martin H. Potter Earl D. Favinger Tom R. Hunter Clayton A. Crabs William J. Yotter Joseph A. Meyer Donald E. Stine Gordon M. Goodwin Clarence E. Kallenberger Wayne D. B r a d b u r y . . . . Ernest E. Kysar Charles F. Haughey Raymond Ramsey Charles A. Smith David Sturm Ethmer Lee Barnes Clarence E. Barnum Elmer Lesovsky Elroy E. Tillotson Henry C. Wright Claude A. Samuels Clyde E. Samuels Cassius M. Sandusky V. Burt Buchanan A. Ward Pippitt
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Lodge No. 292 292 293 293 303 303 303 303 303 303 303 309 311 311 312 313 ; . 313 314 314 314 319 320 320 321 321 321 322 322 330 332 333 333 334 340 344 345 345 345 345 352 352 355 356 356 361 361 362 ; . 363 364 364 364 364 364 367
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PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
Aubrey T. Stewart W . Nelson Hamill Arthur L. Gable Phillip R. Krummel James T. Blair G. Dewey Likes Edward H. Christopher Ellis T. Barker Wilbur J. Hunter Harvey M. Lillie Guy A. McKinsey Donald T. Crabtree Arthur E. Larson Grover C. Rogers Atlee M. Edmonston Robert L. Holt Vere U. Eckhardt Carl F. Hertlein Ralph Harrouff Miles M. Dixon Marion F. Smiley Glen D . Poison Donald D . Doyle Asa C. Clapp Frank B. Swink
Lodge
_
Lodge No. 368 368 369 369 369 369 376 376 377 379 379 383 383 383 384 389 391 394 394 395 396 397 398 404 406
Lisle J. Hatfield James F. Shea John W . Russell James E. Taylor Frank E. Sisson Dennis H. Corder Dean Van Blaricum Glen Riley Harry W . Felter Ira F. Purkey Ray W . Kinzie William J. Kirkham Elmer C. Beezley Ray L. Simkins Joseph F. Borger William H. Anderson Leonard H. Foster Verne E. Dyatt Charles R. Temple William H. Burnett Edward J. Hinkhouse Ernest C. Friesen Olin H. Taylor Thomas G. Stutts L. Orville Hazen
February
Lodge No. 409" 410' 411 417 421 423 431 431 433' 433 433 433433433 434 434 440 443 445' 445 445 445' 445 446449'
LODGE REPESENTATIVES.
No. 2—Samuel R. Maxwell, M.; Clarence A. Dickson, J. W.; Goodsell W. Nichols, proxy. 3—Albert R. Guy, M.; Thomas E. Cheyney, S.W. 4—Noah B. Harrington, proxy. 5—Daniel Lee Hall, M. 6—Guy Redfearn, M.; Adolph Deplue, S.W.; Woodrow Walker, J.W. 7—Merle M. Hartman, M.; Elmer Clark, S.W.; William E. Brenneman, J.W. 8—Francis H. Thomas, M.; Edward B. Strader, Sr., S.W.; John H. Davis, J . W . 9—Vinton Fishel, M. 10—Harry H. Smoot, Jr., M.; Harold M. Buffo, S.W.; William Lambert, J.W. 11—John A. Byers, J.W. 12—Frank E. Pennington, M.; Loy J. Palmer, S.W.; Andrew E. Buck, J.W. 14—John Hoskinson, proxy. 15—Howard J. Quigg, S.W. 16—Frank E. Root, M.; Thomas M. Llewellyn, S.W. 17—Edwin H. Ninemires, M.; Lawrence A. Layman, S.W.; Samuel G. Kelsey,
J.W. 18—Luther A. Stevens, M.; Leonard J. Kelley, S.W. 19—Leroy S. Buckles, M.; Owen E. Brown, S.W. 22—Francis T. Jones, proxy. 26—Marion M. Miller, proxy. 27—Claude S. Huffman, M.; Roscoe R. Rodgers, S.W. 28—Earl R. Bills and Clarence A. Kern, proxies. 29—Kenneth E. Chancy, M.; Dale L. Kaufman, S.W.; Dale L. Collison, proxy. 30—Gordon C. Wohlgemuth, M.
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GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
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Lodge No. 31—Ernest F. Petry, M. 37—Cha.rles J. Holinsworth, M.; Herbert Stockwell, J.W. 38—Robert E. Vohs, M. 44—Ora E. Beckwith, proxy. 46—James C. Young, M. 47—Caldwell Davis, Jr., proxy. 49—Ray A. Lindsay, proxy. 50—William N . Craig, proxy. 51—S. Augustus Hudiburg, M.; Paul S. Beck, S.W.; Orville L. Dutt, J.W. 52—Ceroid L. Pierson, M.; Ralph Struble, J.W. 54—Roy J. Johnson, M. 56—Edgar R. Barker, proxy. 58—Fay O. Jennings, proxy. 59—Clemeth A. Abercrombie, M.; Paul E. Wilkins, S.W.; Elmer F. Gaddis, J . W . 60—L. Paul Wrigley, M. 61—Dale F. Johnson, M.; Wayne F. Hardisty, S.W.; Fred S. Jackson, J . W . 63—William Hoffman, Jr., M.; James R. Wylie, J.W. 66—Harold S. McMurray, M. 68—Robert P. Starbuck, M.; La Verne L. Simpson, J.W. 71—R. F. Hartley, M. 73—Perry M. Baird, M.; Ralph L. Peters, S.W. 74—Chris E. Smith, M.; John H. Hyde, S.W.; Joseph M. Sparks, J.W. 76—Glenn E. McKinney, M.; Samuel C. Humbert, SW.; John H. Sands, proxy. 77—Lester F. Gilmore, M.; James H. Trice, Jr., S.W. 78—Norris N . Loyd, M. 79—Floyd Monfort, M. 80—Robert J. Way, M. 84—Fred R. Cox, proxy. 85—Clarence M. Roepke, M. 86—W. Cleo Hogan, M.; Robert R. Hill, S.W.; Glen E. Summers, J.W. 89—G. Earl Byrne, M.; Francis K. Darr, S.W. 90—Russell A. Jones, M.; Harold L. Clinkenbeard, S.W. 91—Herschel L. Hoffman, proxy. 93—William G. Burge, proxy. 94—H. Bernard Newby, M. 96—Harold J. Harkness, M. 97—Orbie J. Ingersall, M.; James F. Cooley, S.W. 98—Wayne V. Londeen, M.; Frank A. Ward, J.W. 99—Harlin V. Knight, M.; Clifford Jacobsen, S.W.; Emil L. Kuechenmeister,
J.W. 100—Lloyd R. Crow, proxy. 102—Alva Stewart, M.; Roy H. Clossen and Ira L. Filkel, proxies. 103—Cecil Cage, M. 106—Jean H. Louthan, M. 107—George C. Couch, M.; Marshall W . Alber, S.W. 110—Fred D. Rohrer, M.; Wayland J. Baker, S.W. 112—Charles F. Jones and John W . Holgerson, proxies. 113—Hugh T. Craig, M. 114—Loren R. Cox, M. 117—Daniel J. Strecker, M.; Darrell D . Morford, S.W.; J. Earl Oden, J . W . 119—Raymond D . Hough, M. 120—Earl A. Graham, M. 121—Richard J. Gilbert, M.; J. Edwin Lewis, J.W.
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February
Lodge No. 122—Merle B. Stubsten, M. 123—Homer L. Cardwell, S.W. 124—Floyd W . Barnes, M. 125—Alvin A. Wooton, M.; Harold Conn, J.W. 126—Irvin L. Lyons, proxy. 128—Morris L. Moravek, M. 129—Edward R. Dorman, M.; Ralph J. Kueker, S.W. 132—Lee E. Gere, M.; Layton M, Denton, S.W. 133—Clark A. Kincaid, M.; Joyce L. Dowler, S.W.; Willis L. Wiesenburger, J.W. 134—Elmer H. Seitz, S.W.; Earl C. Nichols, J.W. 139—Menno Schroeder, proxy. 140—Howard E. Dyer, proxy. I4l—Wilfred L. Lafferty, M. 142—Edward J. Hinkhouse, Jr., M.; William C. Getz, J.W. 143—Everett E. Lindsey, proxy. 144—Donald E. Ward, M. 146—Ben B. Payton, M. 147—Oliver F. Highsmith, M. 148—Nova G. Moody, M.; Richard S. Courtney, S.W. 149—Thomas J. Crawshaw, M. 150—Ray L. Berringer, M.; Garland L. Mountz, S.W. 152—C. Harvey Smith, M.; John M. Tedlock, S.W.; Leo E. Hodges, J . W . 153—Merlin R. Grundy, M.; Howard V. Elliott, S.W.; Harry Olander, J.W. 154—Raymond E. Gorton, M.; Raymond R. Shaffstall, S.W. 155—Chris B. Lichliter, proxy; Lyman Snodderly, J.W. 158—William E. Dent, proxy; John F. Levin, II, S.W.; Raymond P. Maycroft,
J.W. 160—Henry K. Smith, proxy. 163—Ralph H. Evans, M. 165—Louis K. Poovey, M. 167—George W . Smith, M. 168—Clarence G. Frees, M.; Edwin I. Copping, S.W.; Richard L. Linn, J.W. 169—Jack G. Haller, M.; Robert L. Fincham, S.W. 171—John J. Asbury, M.; Thaine Beitler, J.W. 172—Harold M. Elvin, M.; Donald L. Crawford, S.W. 174—Donald R. Newfer, S.W. 176—Ernest E. Lahodny, M.; Charles S. Sharpe and Carl C. Brandon, proxies. 177—James F. Beveridge, proxy. 178—Charles Harris, M. 179—Philip A. Harris, M.; Dale N . Olsen, S.W. 180—Earl Bidwell, M.; Kenneth W . Taylor, S.W. 181—Albert C. Georgeson, M. 182—Francis E. Fast, M.; Donald fi. Heidebrecht, J.W. 185—L. Glenn Jenkins, proxy. 187—Edward L. Tims, M.; Joseph B. Perry, S.W.; William Del'Antonia, J.W. 188—Charles A. Myers, J.W. 189—Roy A. Poore, M. 191—Merritt C. Atwell, S.W. 193—Vesper M. Sheeley, Jr., M.; Wayne L. French, S.W.; Walter U. Blankley,
J.W. 194—Charles E. Cole, M.; Leo S. Alexander, S.W. 195—Ora M. Lynch, M.; G. Alton Williams, S.W. 196—Richard T. Kile, S.W.
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Lodge No. 197—Abner H. Vickrey, M.; William V. Dye, proxy. 199—Floyd O. Kirk, proxy. 200—J. Delmer Pierce, M.; Charles D . Williams, Jr., J.W. 201—Jesse L. Akin, M. 204—Lewis J. Breakey, M. 206—Hoyt E. Hoover, M. 207—Clifton E. Storer, M.; Orville C. Livingston, S.W. 209—George Will, proxy; Dean G. Shade, S.W. 210—Howard T. Pickett, Jr., M. 213—Alfred R. Wright, M. 215—Winfred W . Griiffith, proxy. 217—Kermit K. Thompson, M.; L. Virgil Ernsting, J.W. 218—Floyd E. Davidson, S.W. 220—Hugh H. Adams, M.; Lawrence W . Smith, S.W. 221—Floyd O. Johnson, M.; Archie J. Isaacson, S.W. 222—James A. Mooney, M.; J. Dwight Lobdell, S.W.; Gerald W . Salyer, J . W 223—David O. Bacon, M.; Karl A. Cecil, S.W.; Arvin W. Jackson, J.W. 225—Elmer J. Ellis, M.; Philip E. Mills, J.W. 226—John W . Lallak, M. 227—Lester L. Henderson, M. 229—Ralph Wheeler, M. 230—Bobby J. Graves, M.; Harry E. Craig, S.W. 233—J. Doyle Shannon, M. 236—William A. Kramer, M. 237—Merle E. Clawson, M.; Lyman E. Wilson, S.W. 238—Walter V. Overman, M.; Kermit R. Hanna, S.W. 242—D. Earl Fry, J.W. 243—Albert Young, proxy. 244—Harry M. Snyder, M. 246—E. Lee Kemper ,proxy. 247—Carl D . Shaflfer, M. 249—Samuel W. Motes and Lyle R. Haskins, proxies. 251—Ernest M .Ostlund, M. 252—John L. Rigg, proxy. 253—Cleal M. Harrison, M.; Paul C. Claudel ,S.W. 254—Howard J. Staton, proxy. 258—Clarence Moorhouse, M.; John Miller, J.W. 262—Philip H. Payne, M. 264—Willis F. Lafferty, M.; John B. Lappin, S.W. 265—Wilkins E. Downing, M. 266—John R. Gibbens, M. 267—Raymond L. McDonald, proxy. 268—C. Eldon Ellington, M. 269—W. Lawrence Bennett, M. 271—James E. Hull, M.; Mack F. Newton, S.W. 272—Clyde L. Wharton, M.; Lee S. Maxwell, S.W.; Herman H. Smith, J.W.. 273—H. Virgil Peebler, M. 274—Edward Moran, proxy. 276—Ralph E. Spohn, M. 277—James W . Shaw, M. 278—James E. Miller, M.; George A. Sutton, J.W. 279—Robert M. Gough, M.; T. Frank Ashlock, J.W.; P. Dwight Shull, proxy. 281—^Tom M. Brenton, M.; George C. Fountain, S.W.
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Lodge No. 282—Merrill L. Hoagland, M. 285—Henry E. Stehle, proxy. 286—Roland West, proxy. 287—Lawrence J. Simmelink, M. 289—Leo R. Michel, M. 291—Walter E. Hoke, proxy. 292—Duane L. Gehrke, M. 293—Billy M. Caplinger, M.; E. Duane Bender, S.W.; J. Eugene Bradley, J.W. 294—Max L. Loudermilk, M. 295—Glenn R. McCulla, M. 297—Herbert J. Franta, M. 298—John J. Moeller, M. 299—Alban W . Long, proxy; Haynes A. Lee, S.W. 300—Que F. Jordan, M.; Rex J. Logsdon, S.W. 301—Eugene Rigg, M.; Raymond Edwards, S.W.; Richard Rodman, J.W. 302—Arthur R. Montgomery, M. 303—Charles S. Schnug, M.; Frank T. Moore, S.W.; Ralph N . Henak, J.W. 305—James G. Young, M. 306—Henry T. Whitley, M. 309—H. Milton Rudy, M. 311—Bert C. Findley, M.; Orvill K. Lawson, S.W. 312—Clyde R. McDougal, M. 313—George M. Carlisle, S.W.; Roy E. Frear and Samuel A. Clements, proxies. 314—David D . Stuart and Hugh L. Edwards, proxies. 315—C. Wayne Weeks, M.; Voral L. Manson, S.W. 316—Charles B. Crittenden, M. 321—William O. Rhoads, M. 322—Ervin K. Weitze, M. 324—Lee Wyman, M,; Donald W . Cushman, S.W.; Paul Bowersock, J.W. 326—Jesse R. Franklin, proxy. 329—George Smart, M.; Dale Smith, J . W . 330—Sherman C. Blair, M.; Ernest E. Hondereck, S.W.; Fay Lacquement, Jr. J.W. 331—Elmer W . Tindall, S.W.; Orval E. Weeks, J . W . 332—Chester A. Long ,proxy. 333—Russell G. White, M.; Harley A. Swope, S.W. 334—Clarence E. Mack, proxy. 336—Donald Howland, M. 340—William M. Barnum, M. 344—Joseph A. Meyer, proxy; Wallace C. Nelson, J.W. 345—Granval Maxson, M. 348—Melvin E. Johnson, M.; William E. Stewart, S.W. 349—Olin Cossaart, M. 351—John Dabalack, M.; Frank W . Smirl, S.W.; Donald D. Smith, J.W. 352—Lawrence E. Abbott J.W, 353—Austin M. Ellwood, proxy. 356—Charles A. Smith and David Sturm, proxies. 358—Albert J. Stoughton, J.W. 359—Clarence A. Diers, M.; Sam A. Whitman, S.W. 360—Norman Bainter, M. 361—Walter L. Williams, M. 362—Elmer Lesovsky, proxy. 363—Edgar C. Schmitt, proxy. 364—^Richard C. Lovett, M. . '
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Lodge No. ^66—Eugene A. Ward, M. 367—Vernon Wilcox, M. 368—Donald N . Hamill, M. :369—Charles F. Burkin, Jr., M.; James V. Bailey, S.W.; Emmit O. Carrico, J . W . 371—Sidney L. Putnam, M.; Leroy O. Neelly, S.W.; Louis Copoc, J.W. 377—John Schnackenberg, Jr., M. :379^—Raymond L. Markham, M.; Jake C. Saubers, S.W. .381—Herbert H. Sutcliffe, proxy. 383—Robert W . Sager, M.; Owen R. Wingfield, J.W. 384—LeRoy Riner, M.; Lloyd W . Rhodes, S.W. 388—Thomas B. Owen, M.; Delbert C. Imel, S.W. :389-^Arthur S. Joyner, M.; Lloyd Wethington, S.W. 391—Walter Staats, M.; Clifford R. Singleton, S.W. "394—Elmer L. Salley, M. 395—Ralph T. Donelson, M. .396—Donnald H. Swezey and Joy D. Mickey, proxies. 397—James A. Poison, M. 398—Howard C. Auseman, M. 400—William R. Stoops, M.; Paul M. Mease, S.W.; Clyde L. Gibson, J.W. 403—Harry L. Orendorff, proxy. 404—Ernmor E. Graves, M. 406—Frank B. Swink, proxy; Jay R. Bell, S.W. 408—Joe Pentole, M. 409—Cecil H. Dittmeyer, M.; Harold H. Bennett, S.W. 410—Melvin L. Johnson, M.; Lester J. Harvey, J.W. 4 U p j o h n W . Russell, proxy. 417—Glenn E. Rigor, M. 421—Carroll J. Pontius, M. 422—Louis B. Perkins, M.; Roscoe L. Thompson, S.W. 423—Thomas P. Nauer, S.W. 424—Paul E. Gibler, proxy. 428—Buryl H. Belt, M.; Clarence McCubbin, proxy. 431—Thomas L. Byerley, M. 432—Paul W . Hagler, M. 433—Clyde B. Shelley, M.; Kenneth W . Shreve, S.W.; Harry L. Barger, J . W . 436—Samuel C. Musgrave, proxy. 437—Fred B. Shaw, Jr., M. 438—Leroy W . Stone, M.; Albert C Green, S.W. 440—Lewis H. Rainwater, M. 443—Ordie T. Billenwillms, S.W. 444—Ray E. Haberstroh, proxy. 445—Sam O. Setty, M.; Emery L. Marchino, S.W. 446—Joseph E. O'Banion, M.; Clayton B. Foster, S.W.; Thomas G. Stutts, proxy. 447—Claire W . Munger, M.; Melvin E. Stimpert, S.W. 448—Lloyd G. Hays, M. 449—Harlan O. Hazen, S.W.
RECAPITULATION
Grand Officers Sub OiScers Past Grand Masters
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District Deputy Grand Masters Past Masters Representatives of Lodges
39 370 442
Total Representation in Grand Lodge
890
Grand Representatives Number of Lodges Represented Number of Lodges not Represented
65 278 163
Total Number of Lodges on Rolls
441
Fraternally submitted, IRVING MYERS, J. LEONARD LIGON, ROY A . B U T T O N , V E R L A N D W . FECHT, CARROL J. PONTIUS,
Committee.
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ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER;
M.". W.'. FLOYD S. ECORD, Grand Master, 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: M Y BRETHREN:
It has become a tradition among the Fraternity of Ancient, Free, and Accepted Masons of Kansas for the retiring Grand Master of the M . ' . W.". Grand Lodge to make a report of his year's administration. A year ago, when you gave me the greatest Masonic honor that can be awarded to any Mason, when my year was ahead of me, it seemed to be such a sensible thing to do. Now, at the end, I am wondering just what I might say to you that would impress you, not with the importance of what has been accomplished the past year, but to develop a strong personal realization on the part of every Master Mason in Kansas of the importance of Masonry to all of us, to our country and to the world. I desire especially at this time to greet the Senior and Junior Wardens of our various lodges who are in attendance at this Grand Communication. W e are expressly glad you are here, because you will eventually become the Worshipful Masters of our Lodges. We hope that you will participate in the business of this Grand Communication, ask questions when you desire explanations and strive to develop that mutual understanding which should ever exist between our Lodges and the Grand Lodge. In this way you will better equip yourselves for the important stations which you will eventually assume. Masonry has prospered in Kansas the past year. Our Lodges have been busy making new Masons. It is refreshing to know that our young men are going into Masonry, and, not only joining, but are becoming active. They are eager for Masonic knowledge. They are learning our ritual. When young men are becoming interested in institutions such as ours, I do not believe we have much to worry about here in America. Their courses of life, chartered by the teachings of Masonry and Religion, certainly guarantee the American way of life, and become a bulwark against non-American ideologies such as godless communism and other forms of totalitarianisms. Masonry teaches us that with obligations come responsibilities. I believe that points a finger at every Mason, old and new. If Masonry is to survive in all its beauty and destiny, individual members must become imbued with its importance and the importance of the parallel force of religion. Masonry can be no stronger than the collective attitudes of its members. The unrest, the suspicion and the intolerance in the world must be a challenge to all Masons. W e must accept that summons, and not only be vigilant, but willing to help meet the challenge with our precepts based on the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man. This is the 99th Annual Communication of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas. Since our Grand Lodge was established in the City of Leavenworth on March 17, 1856, Masonry has had a mandate, that of promoting better standards of government and of living, in a society which increases in both
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complexity and actual enjoyment year by year. Records of this Grand Lodge show that Masons of Kansas have accepted that mandate through the years, and have geared their efforts with agencies of government, of spiritual welfare, of industry, of the arts and sciences and of society in general, all working for the betterment of mankind. A roll .call of past leaders in these categories contains the names of thousands of Masonic leaders. May future records show the same! W e may well be proud of the record, which shows Masons of Kansas, from the pioneering days to the present time, actively supporting the progress which our state has accomplished in its 100-year history. CONDITION OF THE ORDER. W e have a virile Masonry in Kansas today. Our lodges have not only been busy in the conferral of degrees, but are increasing the promotion of proficiency, friendliness, encouragement of participation by members in religious and civic duties, and in the encouragement of worthwhile youth activities in our several communities. I sincerely believe our members are realizing that Masonry requires more than the wearing of an emblem and the carrying of a dues card—that Masonry is basically a way of life which parallels our American way of life, and that Masons are obligated to participate in the general good of society, morally, spiritually and as good citizens. It isn't difficult to visualize how much greater our State would be if every one of our 100,000 Master Masons would exert his utmost in promoting social virtues. I believe we are traveling, as Masons, nearer to the realization of that goal. VACANCY IN OFFICE OF GRAND JUNIOR WARDEN. One of the regrets of my year as your Grand Master was receiving the resignation of our Grand Junior Warden, R.'. W . ' . ARTHUR J. STANLEY, J R . of Armourdale Lodge No. 271 of Kansas City. He stated that his personal affairs would not permit him- to give the time to the office, and therefore felt that he would be unfair to Masonry by continuing in the Grand Lodge line. I could only accept his resignation, but with great reluctance, for we who had associated with ARTHUR had enjoyed his cheerful friendliness and respected his abilities. It was my great RICHARD L . BECKER, EARL R . BROWN of outstanding Masonic stalled in their home
pleasure, then, to advance our Grand Senior Deacon, W.". to the office of Grand Junior Warden, and to appoint W . ' . Plains Lodge N o . 367 as Grand Senior Deacon. They are leaders and are a credit to our Institution. Both were inlodges.
MASONIC HOME AND MASONIC HOME INFIRMARY. Our duty to our Neighbor, one of the great teachings of Masonry, is perhaps best exemplified by our support of our greatest institution of philanthropy. The Kansas Masonic Home. I only wish that every Kansas Mason could personally visit the home to see the marvelous work being done for our old and infirm brethren, their widows and orphans. W e can all be justly proud of our Home and the part that every Mason has in making it possible. This year we embarked on a wonderful project, the actual construction of a much needed addition to our Home. Ground was broken in late summer for the construction of the new Infirmary Addition. This has been sorely needed for many years. T h e loving care given to our Guests in the HcÂŤne, the good wholesome food, the clean and comfortable surroundings and the excellent medical attention, are prolonging the lives of those whom we are caring for. As they advance in age.
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of course, their illnesses and their infirmities increase. This made the building of additional infirmary facilities a must. I am glad to report that the Masons of Kansas have responded generously, in most cases, to the raising of money to build this Infirmary addition. Only where lodge leadership did not cooperate with the telling of the story of the need, was there a lagging in expected contributions. When we realize that only an average of Five Dollars per member is needed to complete this much-needed facility, none of us should back away from our individual responsibility. W e do not have enough to complete and equip the building, but your Masonic Home Board and your Grand Master did not hesitate to award the contracts for its building, because we had faith that the Masons of Kansas would not let down those who so badly need the comforts which this Infirmary can give them. When we realize that less than ten cents a week for a year from every Mason of Kansas would give us this fund, certainly those who have not contributed can be trusted to provide this small pittance when it will do so much to those who deserve the best we can provide. THE PROFICIENCY PROGRAM. The Proficiency Program of Masonry in Kansas is basic to the welfare of our Craft. Masonry teaches perfection, and officers and members of our Lodges should recognize that fact. Good ritualistic work is essential to creating a love and respect for Masonry by our candidates and members. All of the other great precepts of Masonry fan out from the ritualism of Masonry, and can be no stronger to the individual Mason than is his regard for our beautiful ritual. I wish to express recognition and my sincere thanks to M . ' . W.". JAMES H . TRICE and the members of the Committee on Ritualistic Work, and to our Grand Lecturer, M.*. W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON, for a job well done. They have done good work. They have given much of their time and of their talents. They have accomplished outstanding results. My Brethren, we can all greatly strengthen the fabric of Masonry if we will increase our individual eflForts in promoting ritualistic proficiency in each of our Lodges. MASONIC EDUCATION. Kansas has made great strides in the development of Masonic Education. This, as a subsidiary of Ritualism, is becoming more and more important to us as Masons. It gives the contemplative a new urge for research and study, and it increases his stature as a Mason. It gives Masons the incentive to study together, to share experiences and to learn the many avenues of knowledge that are ever opening to those who seek to learn. Our Director of Masonic Education, M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, and the committee on Masonic Education, have done a fine work the past year, and I know that Masonry has been strengthened because of the excellent promotion done by this committee. OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Masonry is always strong in countries where the inhabitants are well educated. Masonry thrives on knowledge. I very emphatically believe that the greatness of America can be traced to the wisdom of our forefathers in establishing a system of public schools. W e may well be proud of the fact that many of these early leaders were members of the Masonic Fraternity. Americans are an informed people, and each generation has been blessed with improved educational facilities through the medium of our public schools. We, as Masons, must realize that there are enemies of the public schools here
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• in America, those identified with organizations which thrive on ignorance. To keep America great, and in that way we will keep Masonry great, we must exert eternal vigilance to protect our public school system and see that its standards are ever improving. I urge Masons of every community in Kansas to actively support their public schools, and to vigorously fight any efforts which might be made to tear down this great American institution. GRAND ORATOR. One of the highlights of this Grand Communication will be the Grand Oration given by Bro. HARRY W . COLMERY of Topeka this afternoon. Bro. COLMERY is my friend of 30 years standing, and I have always considered him one of the great orators produced by Kansas. He is a member of Swissvale Lodge No. 656, F. & A. M. of Swissvale, Pennsylvania, and has other Masonic memberships in Kansas. I have asked Bro. COLMERY to talk about "Masonrys Part in World Peace". I know that you will not only enjoy his oration, but will derive much good from his development of this phase of Masonic universality. I feel sure that, after you have heard him, you will realize the importance of every Mason working for a universal peace based on the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man. NECROLOGY. Masons of Kansas were saddened when, on January 10, 1955 it was learned that M . ' . W.". RICHARD E . BIRD, SR., who served this Grand Jurisdiction as Grand Master in 1923, had passed away at Long Beach, California, where he had made his home for the past several years. While many of the younger Masons of Kansas had not had the privilege of knowing Brother BIRD, his record as Grand Master and as a citizen of Kansas will always be remembered as one of outstanding service. He was a strict fundamentalist, and fought for the things he believed to be right. In Masonry he believed the principles of the Institution were basic, and that changing times did not justify any changing of standards. Perhaps his creed in Masonry was effectively portrayed in a paragraph of his address to the Grand Lodge in which he stated: "The theme of my administration, if theme it may be called, has been to turn the attention of the Craft to the fundamentals and great purposes of the Institution. These fundamentals and great purposes have not faltered or changed since time immemorial." M . ' . W . ' . Brother BIRD was interred in Maple Grove Cemetery, Wichita, where Masonic graveside services were conducted by the Grand Lodge of Kansas. Kansas Masonry has lost 1,612 members this year who have laid aside their working tools to be given new and finer tools in the Grand Lodge above. Our belief in Immortality certainly consoles us, although it is always difficult to lose brothers who have become a part of our fraternal chain. W . ' . MARTIN H . POTTER of Rob Morris Lodge No. 332 will deliver a fitting eulogy to our deceased brethren this afternoon. MY MOTHER. My joy in serving as Grand Master the past year was saddened but once, on June 18, 1954, when my dear M O T H E R passed on to her reward. MOTHER had always exerted a great influence on my life. She was a pioneer woman of Kansas, and her life was like thousands of others who contributed so much through hard
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work and an unfaltering devotion to God and to the ideals of the Atnerican Home. MOTHER loved Masonry in the important way a woman can love our Institution, through the encouragement she gave to my father, who was a Mason for 57 years, and through her two sons in whose Masonic activities she exhibited great satisfaction. It was a wonderful comfort to me in my great loss to receive so many kind expressions of sympathy from my Masonic Brothers. CHANGE OF DATE OF GRAND LODGE. At the November, 1954, general election, the electors of Kansas approved a proposition calling for the meeting of the State Legislature in a budget session on even numbered years. T h e Communication of the Grand Lodge has been held at Topeka on even numbered years. This means that next January and February the first budget session of the legislature will take place in Topeka. I have contacted several legislators, and their opinions are that the budget session will last until after the regularly scheduled date of the Grand Lodge for 1956. The hotels of Topeka will not be able to handle the members of the Grand Lodge adequately with many of their rooms taken by legislators, so it will be necessary for us to either meet in some other city or change the time of our meeting. Personally, I believe the Centennial Communication should be at Topeka, 50, therefore, I recommend that By-Law 2-201 be changed to provide for the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kansas to be held on the second Wednesday of March of each year. Inasmuch as the Budget Session of the State Legislature will be held each year the Grand Communication is scheduled for Topeka, I believe a permanent change in this By-Law would be wise. Too, the timing is good, because by making the change effective with the 1956 Annual Communication, which will be our Centennial, it will be near the actual date of the organization of our Grand Lodge, which was on March 17, 1856. CENTENNIAL. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of Kansas will celebrate its 100th anniversary at the next Annual Communication. This will be a great event for Masonry in Kansas, and all of us must work toward the end of making it a most inspiring Centennial. Masonry and Kansas Masons had a most important part in building the State of Kansas, and throughout our State's history have contributed a great deal to the moulding of our State!s destiny. W e can be very proud of our part, as Masons, in making Kansas the great state it is today. Next spring, when we become 100 years old as a Grand Lodge, may we all enter into the same spirit of progress that has symbolized both Masonry and Kansas!
LODGE CENTENNIALS. This year three of our lodges, Smithton No. 1 of Highland, Leavenworth N o . 2 of Leavenworth and Wyandotte No. 3 of Kansas City, held their centennial celebrations. I had the pleasure of attending two of these and they were both mighty inspiring events, and reports to me from the other indicate it also was a highlight for Masonry. I hope that each lodge in Kansas will take advantage of every opportunity to hold similar celebrations when anniversaries occur.
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ATTENDANCE.
One of the worries of every Administration is the lack of attendance by representatives of Subordinate Lodges at the Grand Lodge Communication. This year I mailed a personal invitation to each new master in Kansas to attend, or to be represented at this Grand Communication, and I sincerely hope that the final report of the Committee on Credentials will show a substantial gain in Lodge representation at this Grand Communication. May I simply add that the Grand Lodge is YOU, and that the decisions of the Grand Communication are always the decisions of the majority in attendance. Every Lodge in Kansas should have a part in making these decisions. GRAND
LODGE
HISTORY.
Our Grand Secretary Emeritus, M.'. W.*. ELMER F . STRAIN, has been given the assignment of assembling the history of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of Kansas. He has been faithfully working upon this tremendous undertaking, and I am glad to report that he is well along with the work. Soon his script will be ready for final editing, so that it can be printed for distribution at the time of our Centennial, the 100th Annual Communication next spring. DISTRICT
MEETINGS.
Our District Meetings have been well attended and reports show that lodge officers and other Masons are taking a great deal of interest in these schools of instruction. Last year's district meetings produced the largest number of lodges with perfect officer attendance in the history of our district system. This not only shows interest but will react for better ritualistic work in our Subordinate Lodges. CHANGE
IN
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DISTRICTS.
During the year your Council of Administration, after careful study, made some changes in the Masonic Districts of the State. These changes were effective January I, 1955. The thought in mind was to secure a better balance in the districts. W e believe we have done so, and that the changes will prove to be for the good of Masonry. We ask all lodges to cooperate in every way to make the new district alignment promote the things we are working for —- improved ritualistic work and fellowship. The districts were also re-numbered so that the districts of the state geographically were in numerical order. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTER
During the month of September, 1954, six Grand Masters were held, at Oakley, Dodge City, Burlington. These meetings were well attended I firmly believe that much good was accomplished
MEETINGS.
meetings for District Deputy Beloit, Kingman, Topeka and" by the District Deputies and for Masonry.
At the meetings the duties of District Deputies were discussed, ideas were exchanged among them and all in all there resulted a better understanding between the officers of the Grand Lodge and the District Deputies, who are so important in putting over the overall program of the Grand Lodge among the Subordinate Lodges in our Grand Jurisdiction. I recommend to the incoming administration that these meetings be continued, but that they be held earlier in the year so that all may have longer time to. benefit from the information received and the acquaintance gained.
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AREA MEETINGS. Four Area meetings under the supervision and sponsorship of the Committee on Masonic Education and Director CHARLES S . MCGINNESS were held i n October, 1954. They were at Oakley, Great Bend, Neodesha and Fort Scott, They were well attended and the program was in the nature of a round table or forum discussion in which all in attendance were urged to take part. I believe that these meetings resulted in a better understanding of the laws of Masonry, of better practices in our Lodges and cleared up problems that often arise in the conduct of lodge business and procedure. I recommend the continuance of this type of meetings and of expanding them so that lodges of every section of the state rnay participate without being forced to travel great distances. This closer contact between the Grand Lodge and the Subordinate Lodges certainly will secure more cooperation in gaining the aims and objects of Masonry in Kansas. FELLOWSHIP MEETINGS. It was my pleasure to have the opportunity of attending a number of Fellowship meetings throughout the State the past year. Many of them were district aflFairs and others were participated in by even more lodges. All of them were fine and I strongly recommend to the Subordinate Lodges of Kansas that they have at least one of these fellowship meetings each year, and more would be better. Certainly they create more interest in the program of Masonry through the broadening of personal acquaintance among Masons. ASSISTANT GRAND LECTURERS. Two assistant grand lecturers, W . ' . ARTHUR C . JONES of Downs Lodge N o . 204 anA W . ' . CHARLES LAVERNE BISHOP of Delta Lodge No. 77 of Medicine
Lodge, were appointed the past year to assist with the Ritualistic Program. They worked harmoniously and effectively with our Grand Lecturer and the Committee on Ritualistic Work in promoting District Meetings and the ritualistic proficiency program in this Grand Jurisdiction. NEW CIPHERS PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED. During the year new Ciphers were printed and distributed. I believe this new Cipher will be a boon to nearer perfect ritualistic work in our Lodges. However, I would like to urge every Master Mason in Kansas to not allow the general distribution of Ciphers to deter his desire to earn Certificates of Proficiency, but rather to make it easier to him to attain these awards. That was the intention of the decision made at the last Grand Communication to allow unrestricted availability of the Ciphers. VISITATIONS AND COURTESIES. During the year I had the pleasure of visiting over 100 of our 441 lodges in Kansas, traveling over 30,000 miles by automobile in addition to about 5,000 miles by train. At all visitations I was accorded every courtesy. These visits only proved to me in a most impressive way that the best men in every community are members of the Masonic Fraternity. And these visits, I assure you, gave me a thrilling storehouse of memories that I shall cherish as long as I live. Thank you all for your kindnesses. APPEARANCES AT OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. During the year I accepted invitations to appear and speak before the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star at Topeka and at the Grand Guardian
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Council of the International Order of Job's Daughters. These organizations of our ladies and young ladies are doing a wonderful contempory work with Masonry. VISITS TO OTHER GRAND JURISDICTIONS. It was of Missouri the greatest ladies were
my pleasure to visit the Grand Communications of the Grand Lodges at St. Louis and of Illinois at Chicago, and at both places was accorded of courtesies. MRS. ECORD accompanied me to both places and the very nice in providing entertainment for her. Our Grand Secretary,
M.'.
ARTHUR
W.'.
H . STRICKLAND,
and
M R S . STRICKLAND
also
attended
the
Grand Lodge of Illinois Communication. GRAND M A S T E R S ' AND GRAND SECRETARIES' CONFERENCES. Our Deputy Grand Master, Grand Secretary, Grand Secretary Emeritus and I had the pleasure of attending the Grand Masters' and Grand Secretaries' Conferences at Washington, D.C. in February. At the same time we attended the annual meeting of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association. The Grand Masters' and Grand Secretaries' Conferences are very worthwhile, and I believe all of us derived many benefits from the programs presented and from meeting with representatives from other Grand Jurisdictions. Certainly they impressed one with the real Universality of Masonry. COOPERATION
WITH
SHRINE
IMPERIAL
POTENTATE.
FRANK S . LAND, Imperial Potentate of the Shrine, developed a program in which he urged all members of his organization to renew their activities' in the Symbolic Lodges. Each of the Shrines was asked to participate in a program dedicated to this purpose. I attended this program given by Arab Shrine of Topeka and feel that it produced much good for Symbolic Masonry. Due to a conflicting commitment I was unable to accept a similar invitation to appear on the program given by the Midian Shrine of Wichita. FIFTY AND TWENTY-FIVE YEAR EMBLEM PRESENTATIONS. Perhaps the greatest joy which came to your Grand Master the past year was the privilege on numerous occasions to present 50-year and 25-year emblems to Masonic Brethren on visits to lodges. It is always an inspiration to recognize Masons who have been loyal to our Institution through long periods of membership, and I know that these presentations inspire the newer Masons and impress them with the importance of our great Fraternity. My only regret it that, because of conflicts and lack of available time, I was unable to visit every lodge to make these presentations when invited to do so. INSTALLATIONS OF LODGE OFFICERS. I was called upon on four occasions to install new officers of lodges. It is always a pleasure to have a part in seeing new leadership take over the business of a lodge. Might I add that I sincerely believe we do not generally work hard enough at making lodge installation of officers impressive. I strongly urge every lodge to attempt to develop an installing officer who can give the very impressive ceremony of installation from memory. It will do much to impress the lodge leadership, and there is no doubt that a lodge is strong when its leadership is strong, aggressive and proficient.
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MY BURLINGTON RECEPTION.
While I know it is of little consequence to most of you, I do want to place an the records my sincere personal appreciation for the wonderful party my lodge, Burlington Lodge No. 66, gave for me at Burlington on May 14, 1954. It was .a beautiful event and of course is one which shall linger forever in my memory. I appreciate very much the attendance of so many Masons from all over the. State •M this party for it meant so much to make it a most happy event, not only for tme but for my Lodge and for the Lodges of my District. BUILDING
PROJECTS.
During the year I gave permission to proceed with the following building •^jrojects: Burdick Lodge No. 429 of Burdick to purchase the building which the lodge ."had been occupying. Chase Lodge No. 247 of Chase to construct a new lodge building. Apollo Lodge N o . 297 of Ellis to purchase the building which the lodge 3iad been occupying. Selden Lodge No. 423 of Selden to purchase a business building for use as ;a lodge room. Stanley Lodge No. 444 of Stanley to purchase a schoolhouse building to be remodelled into a lodge room. The plans of these buildings were all submitted to me, which showed to my -satisfaction that they were all suitable for lodge purposes. In each case the lodges involved submitted what I felt was a sound financing program which would not iecome burdensome. LAYING OF CORNER
STONE.
It was my privilege and pleasure to lay the corner stone of the new Masonic Temple of Crescent Lodge No. 133 at Arkansas City on November 5, 1954. This fine new building is one of the better Masonic plants of the state and the Masons •of Arkansas City are to be congratulated for their efforts in securing this fine new building. DEDICATION OF HALLS.
During the year I had the privilege and pleasure of dedicating three Masonic temples, that of Chase Lodge No. 247 of Chase on October 27, 1954, that of lEmporia Lodge No. 12 of Emporia on October 30, 1954 and that of Horace Lodge No. 352 of Tribune on January 2 1 , 1955. All of these lodges have excellent new buildings and at each place the Masonic enthusiasm shown indicates that Masonry is on a very high plane of excellence. EXEMPLIFICATION OF WORK WEDNESDAY EVENING.
The Third Degree dramatic team of Crescent Lodge No. 133 of Arkansas City will give an exhibition of this work this evening at 8 o'clock in this auditorium. This team has worked hard to perfect its work and I hope all in attendance at this Grand Communication will be present for the exemplification tonight. GRAND
REPRESENTATIVES.
This year three vacancies, through deaths, have occurred in our list of Grand Representatives, and the following have been nominated and commissioned to fill those vacancies:
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Brazil (Minas Geraes), RICHARD L . BECKER, Keystone Lodge No. 102, Coffeyville. Alberta, Canada, GEORGE H . ROBISON, Burlington Lodge No. 66, Burlington. Missouri, T H O M A S L . FRANCIS, Annourdale Lodge No. 271, Kansas City. REPAIRS AND NEW EQUIPMENT IN GRAND LODGE BUILDING. Authorization was given this year to the project of putting a new front to the Grand Lodge building. The new front will be glass and will help to overcome the lack of adequate light in the beautiful lobby of our building. Also, several items of repair work on the building were completed and some painting was done. Some needed new steel files were purchased for the office. PROCLAMATION ON CHANGE IN THE CONSTITUTION. At the 98th Annual Communication of the M . ' . W-'- Grand Lodge of Kansas, Section 4, of Article X of the Constitution, under the subject of MEMBERSHIP A N D DIMISSION, was amended. This amendment was submitted to the Lodges for their approval or disapproval as provided by Law, and on April 14, 1954, the necessary two-thirds vote needed for ratification was received. I hereby proclaim this Section, as amended, to be a part of our Constitution. SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS. This year Special Dispensations were granted, mostly for the conferral of Degrees in less than Statutory time on members of the Military Forces. I had several requests for shortening the time between the reception of petitions and balloting on the petitions but did not grant any of these requests because I feel that no less than four weeks is necessary for proper investigation of petitioners. Petitions granted this year were: Conferring Degrees in less than statutory time, Special elections to fill vacancies, Installing officers after December 27, 1954, Changing date and time of Stated Communications, Changing date of annual election. Permission to hold meeting at place other than regular lodge room. RECOMMENDATIONS. I would like to recommend for your consideration the following: Number 1. Change By-Law 2-201, as previously outlined, advancing the date of our Annual Communication to the Second Wednesday in March. Number 2. Repeal of By-Law 2-504 requiring bound copies of the proceedings. Our Grand Secretary informs me that there is very little demand for these 3-year bound proceedings and it is my belief that the binding, in cloth, of approximately 100 of each year's proceedings would be more practicable, would be adequate to our needs and would save the Grand Lodge some needless expense. Number 3. Some of the difficulties we have in our lodges are the result of failures of our investigating committees to make a complete investigation of petitioners. W i t h our population moving around much more than in former years, it seems to me to be very important to have all petitioners for Masonry thoroughly screened by the investigating committee to make a complete investigation of petitioners. W i t h our population moving around much more than in former
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years, it seems to me to be very important to have all petitioners for Masonry thoroughly screened by the investigating committee to be sure that they are legally and morally entitled to the degrees of Masonry. In one respect I believe it is our fault committee investigations are not properly made because we do not require complete information from our petitioners when they petition our lodges. I believe we should require more information regarding past residence, past employment, family connections, church membership and other personal history for the use of the committees. I have made a limited survey of petitions used by other jurisdictions and in every one I have seen much more information is required than does our present petition. Therefore, I recommend a change in By-Law 4-103, Petition for Mysteries—Requirements.—by adding the phrase "and any additional information requirements which may be approved by the Council of Administration." Number 4. Costs of supporting the Grand Lodge of Kansas have been steadily advancing for several years. W e have literally been living from hand to mouth, in fact have had to reach into our investments on one occasion to meet expenses. We are performing greater services for our Lodges, I believe, through our Ritualistic and Educational programs. These take money and I am convinced the expenditures for these and other expanded services are distinctly worthwhile. Too, retirements of our office personnel take additional funds. Costs of maintaining the Grand Lodge office in the way of supplies and equipment are mounting. Taxes, utilities, etc. are going up in cost. W e need more money, particularly now, with our Centennial coming up. A.survey of other Grand Jurisdictions shows that Kansas is among the very lowest in per capita Grand Lodge levies, and at the same time we are low in reserves. During these so-called good times I believe we should provide for more funds so that we can carry on our complete program and at the same time increase our reserves a little each year. Therefore I recommend that Section 2-301, Grand Lodge Per Capita Tax and Special Assessment, be amended to provide for $1.50 per capita, and that By-Law 4-302 be amended to provide for a $10 raising fee, $5 of which shall go to the Home Endowment Fund, as it now does, and $5 to the General Fund of the Grand Lodge. Number 5. W e must not deter our support of our great Kansas Masonic Home and this Grand Lodge has always provided for appropriations for the operational costs of our Home. The special assessment of fifty cents per member has expired and I recommend that provision for the assessment of this amount be included in the By-Laws to make it a permanent appropriation for the Home. In case the above two recommendations could be a bit confusing, I would like to restate the per capita part of them as a combination. At present the amount paid on each member is $1.75, of which 75 cents goes to the Grand Lodge General Fund, and $1.00 to the Kansas Masonic Home for operational costs. Of this $1.00 to the Home, 50 cents is according to By-Law and 50 cents by resolution. My recommendation on per capita would mean only 25 cents per member raise, to be distributed $1.00 to the General Fund of the Grand Lodge and $1.00 to the Masonic Home, the only change on the Masonic Home portion being that it would all be provided for by By-Law instead of half by By-Law and half by resolution. APPRECIATION A N D
CONCLUSION.
My brethren, I wish I had words that were adequate to express my appreciation for the honor you have accorded me, that of serving as your Grand Master. To say that I have enjoyed the past year would be a great understatement, for it has been more than enjoyable. It has given me an intense feeling of personal humility and a realization that many things are left undone. I hope you will accept my attempts to build the great institution of Masonry in Kansas and forgive the failures of accomplishments. May I just say that you have been wonderful to me and have
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February
given me every cooperation. The lack of any accomplishments are to be laid at my doorstep for they could not have been due to any lack of incentive from the Masons of Kansas. During my year great assistance has been rendered to me and to the Grand Lodge of Kansas by all of the officers of the Grand Lodge, the District Deputy Grand Masters, the members of the various committees, by the Past Grand Masters and, in fact, by all Master Masons whom I have called on for assistance. I wish \o gratefully acknowledge the fine help of, and to express my personal appreciation for, all of your fine help. I would especially like to cite our Grand Secretary, M.'. W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, our Grand Lecturer, M . ' . M . ' . E. G L E N N i?OBisoN, our Director of Masonic Education, M.'. W . ' . CHARLES S . MCGINNESS, our Grand Secretary Emeritus, M . ' . W . ' . ELMER F . STRAIN and all other Past Grand Masters for their counsel and guidance. Certainly all of you have made my year not only easier but more effective, and my personal gratitude to all of you is hereby sincerely expressed. I am thinking of a verse in the Great Light of Masonry, Leviticus 6:13, "The fire shall ever be burning upon the altar; it shall never go out." W e must keep the altars of Masonry forever prominent in the World. of us as Master Masons has an individual obligation and a part in being that "it shall never go out." Never forgetting that "Behold, how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity" and "May brotherly prevail, and every moral and social virtue cement us."
Fraternally submitted, FLOYD S. ECORD,
Grand Master.
Each sure how love
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REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER. M . ' . W . ' . B E N S . P A U L E N , G r a n d T r e a s u r e r , p r e s e n t e d t h e followi n g r e p o r t w h i c h , o n his m o t i o n , w a s referred t o t h e C o m m i t t e e o n R e p o r t s of G r a n d Officers: To the M.:. W:.
Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Kansas:
Cash balances and securities are here listed: GENERAL FUND
Receipts January 23, 1954, Balance on hand .-.. 1954-55—Received from Grand Secretary.
$ 48,233.71 220,276.67
$268,510.38-
Disbursements 1954-55—Warrants N o . 1 to 198 (164-168-174-196 charged to Charity Fund) - 163,385.12 Warrants N o . 600 to 715 and 811 ( N o . 703 not received by Bank) 27,223.26 Mileage and Expense, Annual Communication 5,238.09 Transferred to Charity Fund 7,811.65 January 22, 1955, Balance on hand 64,852.26
268,510.38
CHARITY FUND
Receipts January 23, 1954, Balance on hand Transferred from General Fund
27,854.79 7,811.65
35,666.44
Disbursements 1954-55—^Warrants No. 164-168-174, Kansas Masonic Home No. 196, Kansas Masonic Infirmary Fund January 22, 1955, Balance on hand
2,042.80 25,000.00 8,623.64
35,666.44
CASH BALANCES
General Fund Charity Fund
- 4 64,852.26 8,623.64 $ 73,475.90
Fraternally submitted, BEN
S. P A U L E N ,
Grand
Treasurer.
CERTIFICATION.
This is to certify that there is to the credit of the M . ' . W.*. Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Kansas, on this 22nd day of January, 1955, in the following funds: General Fund .•$ 64,852.26 Charity Fund 8,623.64 $ 73,475.90 Respectfully, M. KINDER, Asst. Cashier. First National Bank in Fredonia
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February
BOND ACCOUNT.
General U. S. Savings Bonds, Series P: Issued June, 1947: TSTo. V235566F—maturity value Cost $3,700.00 Issued June, 1947: N o . X182655F—maturity value Cost $7,400.00 U. S. Savings Bonds, Series G. 2^/2%: Issued February, 1948: N o . X807419G Issued January, 1949: N o . X908638G Issued February, 1949: N o . V975174G
Account
$ 5,000.00
10,000.00
10,000.00 '
10,000.00 5,000.00
CHARITY FUND
IJ. S. Savings Bond, Series V: Issued August, 1945: N . V189129F—maturity value Cost $3,700.00 U. S. Savings Bonds, Series G. 2^/2%' Issued February, 1949: N o . V975177G Issued February, 1950: N o . X1121119G -.-
5,000.00
5,000.00 -
10,000.00
Maturity value of all Bonds
$60,000.00
Fraternally submitted, B E N S. P A U L E N
Grand
Treasurer.
CERTIFICATION.
I hereby certify that the above bonds, as listed, are held in our safe subject ito the order of B E N S. P A U L E N , Grand Treasurer. W . W . STOVER,
Cashier,
First National Bank of Fredonia
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REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY
M.'. W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, Grand Secretary, presented the following report which, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on IReports of Grand Officers: To the M.'. W.'.
Grand Lodge of A.F.&A.M. of Kansas:
We express our thanks to those Secretaries who were so prompt in sending :in their reports during late December and early January. W e closed the books on January 17th, and we regret to report that the following Lodges had not sent in their reports up to that time: Nos. 75, 164, 195, 208, 231, 320, 323, 354, 374, 393, 418 and 448. Lodges Nos. 57, 219, 283 and 429 made reports but failed to rsend remittances. W e trust that these Secretaries will realize their responsibilities in the future and see that this very important duty is performed correctly and on time. ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS. The Proceedings of the 1954 Annual Communication were delivered by the printer and sent out May 10, 1954. BOUND VOLUMES OF PROCEEDINGS. Immediately after the 1954 Proceedings were received, these and the Proceedings of 1952 and 1953 were bound, and constitute Volume X X I X . CIPHERS. By-Law 3-602, as amended at our last Annual Communication, provides that sufficient ciphers should be printed and furnished to the Lodges at the cost of $1.00 •each, to be sold to Master Masons, and that all ciphers now issued should be •called in and destroyed, and replaced without cost. In complying with this regulation, we ordered 15,000 of the new ciphers, and on April 1, 1954 all Lodges were notified that we were prepared to make, the exchange. The response was immediate and gratifying and we now report that the official ciphers of all Lodges have been exchanged with the exception of Lodges Nos. 286 and 377, who, in spite of four letters requesting them to send in their old books have failed to do •so. We have also exchanged a great many ciphers sent in by holders of proficiency certificates and they too, have been exchanged. At the close of business on January .17, 1954 we had sold to the Lodges, for resale, over 6700 of these new ciphers. GRAND S E C R E T A R Y ' S CERTIFICATE. On November 15, 1954, Grand Secretary's Certificate No. 1083 was issued to Brother John Allan Bartleson, a former member of the old Shawnee Lodge No. 54, to replace Certificate No. 972, originally issued to him, and which he has lost. ROLL OF MEMBERS. At the last Annual Communication, By-Law 3-614 was amended providing that a Roll of Members should be sent in to the Grand Secretary, every five years and when requested by the Grand Secretary . Complying with the requirements of this By-Law, a circular was sent each Lodge on July 2, 1954, requesting that these rolls be sent in. These rolls were checked during the summer.
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AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4 , ARTICLE X-CONSTITUTION. Last February, Section 4, of Article X of the Constitution under the subjtcu of MEMBERSHIP and DIMISSION, was amended by this Grand Lodge. On March 10, 1954, this Amendment was submitted to approval or disapproval as provided in our Laws, and on two-thirds vote needed for ratification was received. This Grand Master, and upon his proclamation, just made, it now
the Lodges for their April 14, 1954, the: was reported to our becomes the Law.
CHARTERS. In his address to this Grand Lodge last February M . ' . W . ' . BRUCE N E W T O N , . called attention to the fact that there was an inconsistency in the wording of some of our Lodge Charters, in that they read, "Free and Accepted Masons," rather tham as "Ancient Free and Accepted Masons." Immediately after the close of the last Annual Communication, a statement, bearing the Seal of this Grand Lodge wasplaced in each drawer containing the original Charters, indicating that the Lodgesin Kansas really were chartered as Lodges of "Ancient Free and Accepted Masons."
Revenue. Seventy-five cents per capita on 99,806 Miscellaneous Less 1 0 % deposited in Charity Fund
$74,854.50' 8,000.00' $8,285.45
Expenses. Grand Master's Apron and Jewel Grand Master's Contingent Fund Grand Master's & Grand Secretary's Conference Grand Secretary & Grand Treasurer Bonds Grand Secretary Emeritus Salary Social Security — Unemployment Insurance Local Expense, Annual Communication Mileage and Expense, (By-Law 2-308-9-10) Allowances (By-Laws 306-307) Expense and Per Diem Committee on Trials and Punishments Grand Lecturer & Assistants (Salary & Expense) Library & Educational Committee (Salary etc.) Printing Annual Proceedings Stationery & Printing Postage and Express Items for resale Building repairs Landscaping and removing dead trees Miscellaneous accounts Personal Taxes Budget 72% of $37,116.24
$
470.00' 2,500.00' 1,500.00' 20.00' 6,000.00224.00' 174.00' 1,500.00 5,600.00 2,100.00^ 750.006,800.00 5,000.00 2,000.00 1,400.00 1,000.00 3,000.00 2,500.00 1,000.00 1,500.00 140.00 26,730.89
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Amount paid by subordinate lodges for the year 1954.
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
$
-
Dues and Pees
No.
357.75 417.50 4,381.75
49 50 51
97.75 397.50 1,302.75 1,435.75 1,340.25 862.75 739.75 182.00 1,985.00 112.00 236.00 1.231.00 915.75 2,826.25 1.418.25 542.75 113.75 212.75 233.25 398.00 859.00 90.50 185.00 258.75 160.50 284.50 365.00 68.00 205.50 256.00 192.25 402.75 483.25 522.00 692.75 301.75 687.75 106.50 487.00 253.25 446.00 110.25 229.00 100.75 199.00
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
1
Dues and Pees
No.
Dues and Pees
283.75 230.50 4,018.00
97 98 99
$ 1,171.60 797.00 4,689.95
192.00 146.50 898.25 211.25 202.75 243.75 163.25 2,698.75 277.00 244.25 353.75 338.50 341.25 388.50 252.50 556.75 113.75 155.25 659.50 195.50 298.50 769.25 429.00 492.75 185.00 342.50 554.25 99.50 61.75 441.25 197.25 143.50 4.715.50 177.25 363.00 194.75 2.876.50 639.75 182.00 560.25 630.25 468.50 1,058.25
100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 HO HI 112 113 114 115 116 H7 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 l4l 142 143 144
575.25 213.50 1,696.00 1,576.00 357.50 190.00 640.50 1,19950 176.25 146.50 851.85 243.25 131.00 625.25 349.50 204.10 167.00 1,702.00 121.75 369.25 384.25 287.75 205.75 89.25 386.50 125.75 99.00 135.90 78.75 534.75 102.00 135.75 129.50 1,312.75 569.75 198.75 313.75 525.25 183.00 230.50 1,782.75 318.75 1,221.50 307.00 346.00
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Dues and Pees
Dues and Fees
145 384.50 146 448.00 147 424.25 148 378.75 149 187.00 150 1,181.05 151 - 477.00 152 296.00 153 1,474.00 154 408.50 155 200.00 156 236.25 157 215.50 158 906.45 159 213.50 160 329.50 161 242.50 162 425.75 163 -.-.. 148.25 164 165 321.50 166 135.50 167696.75 168 1,064.25 169 287.00 170 82.00 171 399.00 172 779.25 173 364.75 174 286.25 175 244.75 176 1S8.00 177 703.25 178 94.25 179 412.50 180 87.50 181 211.00
196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214... 215 216 217 -218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232
182....183-
233 234
184 185 186 187-188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 ,
298.00 161.00 395.75 148.25 327.75 2,605.65 244.00 316.00 277.25 272.25 583.50 210.50 273.75
February
235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246
404.50 251.75 333.90 444.00 463.00 595.50 99.75 448.00 313.75 216.25 509.00 298.50
Dues and Fees 391.50 107.75 85.75 85.25 219.50 467.00 305.00 331.75 113.75 254.25 156.75 425.75 178.50 155.50 206.50 206.50 241.75 185.00 666.50 195.50 216.25 231.75 333.50 117.25 1,044.25 1,636.50 498.25 248.25 337.00 103.25 279.50 428.75 280.25 135.75 361.25 306.75
117.00
247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 .267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283
363.75 163.75
284 285
270.00 126.75
286 287 288 289 290 291 292 293 294 295 296 297
182.00 234.00 112.75 251.75 463.00 231.25 181.25 378.50 211.75 348.50 105.75 292.25
131.25 219.75 92.00 201.00 212.75 125.50 158.75 188.00 370.50 155.50 254.25 322.75 1,242.25 384.75 185.00 1,927.25 139.50 161.50 119.75 188.25 610.00
119.50 • 412.75 288.25 319.50 112.25 124.25 94.25 115.50 218.00 203.75 231.75 603.75
1954-55
G R A N D LODGE OF KANSAS
Dues and Pees 298 299 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 318 319 320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346
140.00 249.75 589.75 283.50 80.25 10,648.00 71.75 111.75 648.50 981.00 157.50 - 345.75 232.00 1,236.25 228.50 388.10 338.25 310.25 98.00 74.20 126.00 335.00 638.00 1,404.75 500.25 165.00 476.50 234.25 101.25 318.25 403.00 634.25 184.75 1,134.50 202.00 181.00 134.75 91.00 179.50 114.75 216.00 273.50 73.25 279.25 173.00 212.00 153.75
347 348 349 350 351 352 353 354 355 356 357 358 359 360 361 362 363 364 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 374 376 377 378 379 380 381 382 383 384 386 388 389 390 391 392 393 394 395 396 397 398 399
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-
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Dues and Pees
Dues and Pees
138.00 182.00 143.25 123.75 239.00 212.75 204.25
179.50 140.00 198.25 162.00 215.25 220.00 468.25 129.00 347.50 167.50 129.00 136.25 156.75 226.00 113.50 228.75 205.75
400 401 402 403 404 405 406 407 258.50 408 274.75 409 154.50 410 265.00 411 258.25 412 209.50 413 208.25 414 209.75 415 125.00 417 697.25 418 432.25 419 270.25 420 113.25 421 1,780.00 422 96.00 423 299.00 424 127.25 427 126.00 428 429 240.40 430 63.00 431 137.25 432 193.25 433 127.50 434 61.25 435113.25 436 242.25 437 314.25 438,. 141.50 440 124.25 441 120.50 442 265.25 443 232.00 444 80.50 445 446 174.50 447 225.00 443 324.00 272.75 ^ 159.75 206.00 Total
.... _... ..
111.75 101.00 131.25 208.00 155.00 249.25 155.25 136.50 ;..
106.25 195.OO 73.25 3,971.00 130.75 319.00 1,261.00 206.50 934.50 97.50 177.75 143.00 29.75 144.50 910.00 181.25 143.00 ^-'^
$189,099.40
38
I>ROCEEDINGS OF THE
Febraaiy
SCHEDULE "B"
Arrearage paid by lodges for 1953, except as noted: No.
Dues & Fees
40 51 58 60 69 86 105 108 134 135 171 174 179 187 196 225 241
$ 675.75 1.75 24.40 1.75 17.00 1.75 42.50 5.00 15.75 29.25 1.75 288.25 10.50 8.25 413.00 3.50 1.75
•
No.
Dues & Fees
252 254 270 302 314 320 333 335 355 372 377-1951 380 383 393 422
3.50 4.75 119.00 5.00 1.75 111.25 3.50 164.00 233.00 123.75 1.50 139.00 1.00 134.50 228.50
Total
$2,815.90
SCHEDULE "C"
Amounts received from Investments: U.S. U.S. U.S. U.S. U.S. U.S.
21/2% Bonds V975174-7G, $10,000 $ 250.00 21/2% Bonds X807419G, $10,000 250.00 21/2% Bonds X1121119G, $10,000 250.00 21/2% Bonds V68I37, $5,000 62.50 21/2% Bonds D1142298G, M333721G, M333722G, V49689, $7,500 93.75 21/2% Bonds X90838G, $10,000 250.00 TOTAL
$1,156.25
^95'<-55
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
39
CASH ACCOUNT
Schedule "A" Schedule " B " Schedule "C" Budget Settlement Special Dispensations: Newton Special Dispensations: Ecord Penaltyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Lost Ciphers, Lodges: 171, 311 U.S. Bonds Matured Annual Meeting Refund by J. R. Swan Insurance Allowance Refund Sales of Laws Winding Stairs and Spools Sale of Aprons Cipher Sales Sales of Blanks Postal Printing Sales of Monitors and Manuals Sales of 25 Year Buttons Miscellaneous: 1-50 Year Button Hand Books Numbering Postage Lodge Proceedings Charges-Tr. File No. 426 Sales Tax (Final) Grand Secretary's Certificate
$189,099.40 2,815.90 1,156.25 1,866.97 95.00 630.00 9.00 12,500.00 381.62 133.03 446.98 463.50 166.38 6,735.32 1,528.70 96.00 1,506.67 609.22 1.50 6.00 l.OO 1.02 2.50 1.18 21.78 1.75
Total remitted to Grand Treasurer
$220,276.67
Fraternally submitted, A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND,
Grand Secretary.
40
February
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
WARRANT ACCOUNT. Dale
No.
In Favor of
1954-1955 2- 1 1—Crane & Co. Inc., Items Resale 2- 1 2—Topeka Engraving Co., Proceedings 2- 1 3—Glasco Lodge N o . 292, Refund Dispensation 2- 1 4—I. Bedichimer & Co., P. G. M. Jewel 2- 1 5—The World Co., Proceedings 2 -1 6—Missouri Lodge of Research, Dues 2- 1 7—Hiattville Lodge No. 216, Refund-Cipher 2- 1 8—Clayton J. Connell, Chrm-Credentials 2- 1 9—Armand H. Bishop, Chrm-Rept. Gr. Off 2- 1 10—Ray W . Kinzie, Chrm.-Finance 2- 1 11—George M. Ashford, Chrm.-Jurisprudence 2- 1 12—James E. Taylor, Chrm-Trials & Punishment 2- 1 15—Henry C. Wright, Chrm.-Chartered Lodges & Lodges U.D 2- 1 14—Claud F. Young, Chrm.-Foreign Relations 2- 1 15—James H. Trice, Chrm.-Ritualistic 2- 1 16—Lynn R. Brodrick, Chrm.-Masonic Educ 2- 1 17—1. Winters Funck, Chrm.-Necrology 2- 1 18—Lauren Dale Rigg, Allowance-Grand Tyler 2- 1 19—Joseph L. Kirk, Allowance-Ass't Grand Tyler 2- 1 20—Joseph S. Ploughe, Allowance-Grand Chaplain 2- 1 2 1 — y Eugene Conklin, Allowance-Grand Orator 2- 1 22—Leon L. Cousland, Allowance-Official Stenographer 2- 1 23—John Robert Swan, Allowance 2- 3 24—Sales Tax Division, Kansas Sales Tax 2- 3 25—Mrs. Anna Erskine, P.G.M. Jewel 2- 4 26—Railway Express Agency, Express 2- 4 27—Acme Glass Co., Bldg. Repairs 2- 4 28—T. W . Kober, Bldg. Repairs 2-10 29—^James H. Trice, Expense-Ritualistic Cocomittee 2-11 30—Floyd S. Ecord, G.M. Conference 2-11 31—Scott E. Kelsey, G.M. Conference 2-11 32—Elmer F. Strain, G.M. Conference 2-11 33—Arthur H. Strickland, G.M. Conference 2-11 34—Floyd S. Ecord, G.M. Cont. Fund 2-11 35—Karl J. Mohr, F.M. Conference 2-11 36—Earl B. Delzell. Gr. Sec. Conference 2-15 37—Elmer F. Strain, Salary .., 2-15 38—E. Glenn Robison, Salary & Expense 2-15 39—Charles S. McGinness, Salary & Expense 2-15 40—Hall Lithographing Co., Supplies 2-15 41—J. Glenn Logan, Resale 2-15 42—George Washington Memor., Contribution 2-16 43—Municipal Auditorium, Exp. Ann. Communication 2-27 44—Western Bindery Prod. Co., Resale 2-27 45—Topeka Engraving Co., Office Supplies 2-27 46—Capitol Stamp & Seal Co., Rubber Stamps 2 27 47—Kansas Sheet Metal & Roofing Co., Building Repair 2-27 48—Frank T. Forbes, Committee Trials & Punishments 2-27 49—J. Henry Reb, Committee Trials & Punishment 2-27 50—William H . Burnett, Committee Trials & Punishments 2-27 51—Tom Chitwood, Committee Trials & Punishments 2-27 52—James E. Taylor, Committee Trials & Punishments 3- 3 53—Charles S. McGinness, Expense 3- 6 54—McPherson Carlson Lr. Co., Material 3- 6 55—Crane & Co. Inc., Resale 3- 6 56—Sales Tax Div. St. of Ks., Tax 3- 6 57—Hall Sta. Co., Film Equip 3- 6 58—Hall Lith. Co., Resale 3- 6 59—John A. Lett, Vet. Contr 3-22 60—Daily Republican, Resale & Supplies 3-22 61—Buckner Art Shop, Frame 3-22 62—Elmer F. Strain. Salary 3-22 63—E. Glenn Robison, Salary & Expense 3-22 64—Charles S. McGinness, Salary & Expense
Amount
S
_
21.75 4.34 5.00 55.00 55.35 5.00 3.00 50.00 10.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 50.00 30.00 25.00 25.00 50.00 1,250.00 5.30 100.00 6.34 38.48 38.47 400.00 450.38 450.38 450.37 450.37 2,500.00 157.50 41.00 438.20 664.82 190.00 111.20 100.00 2,500.00 250.00 1.40 1.53 9.55 127.28 27.94 73.20 84.65 12.68 69.01 53-64 5.42 48.02 14.27 558.63 501.65 600.00 261.11 6.02 438.20 570.45 190.00
i95''-55
GRAND LODGE O F KANSAS
WARRANT Date 3-22 3-30 3-30 3-30 3-30 4- 2 4- 9 4- 9 4- 9 4- 9 4-23 4-23 4-23 4-50 4-30 4-30 5- 5 5- 5 5- 5 5- 5 5- 5 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 6- 4 6- 4 6- 4 6- 4 6- 5 6- 8 6-24 6-24 6-24 6-24 6-24 6-24 6-24 7- 9 7- 9 7- 9 7- 9 7- 9 7- 9 7- 9 7-12 7-23 7-23 7-23 7-23 7-23 7-23 7-23 7-26 8- 4 8-14 8-14 8-16 8-23 8-23 8-23 8-10 8-14 9- 8 9- 8
No.
41
ACCOUNT—Continued. In Favor of
65—Floyd S. Ecord, G.M. AUn 66—Vesper Printing Service, Supplies 67—Railway Express Agency, Express 68—Topeka Tent & Awning Co., Items resale 69—Hall Lith. Co., Items resale 70—Daily Republican, Reprinting ciphers 71—Forrest P. Hagen, Iowa Comm. Mas. Educ 72—Capitol Truck Lines, Inc., Reprinting Ciphers 73—Nellis Insurance Agency, Gr. Trea. Bond. Prem 74—Lou-Walt Corp., Resale 75—Elmer F. Strain, Salary 76—E. Glenn Robison, Salary & Exp 77—Charles S. McGinness, Salary & Exp 78—Hall Stationery Co., Supplies Film 79—Martin Lbr. Co., Items resale 80—Capitol Stamp & Seal Co.. Supplies 81—Hall Stationery Co., Exp. on film 82—North Star Lodge No. 168, Refund 83—Apollo Lodge No. 297, Refund 84—Crane & Co., Inc., Resale 85—Daily Republican, reprint Ciphers 86—Sales Tax Division, State of Kansas 87—Elmer F. Strain, Emeritus Salary 88—E. Glenn Robison, Sal. & Expenses 89—Chas. S. McGinness, Sal. & Expenses 90—J. Glenn Logan, P.M., Postage 91—The World Company, Envelopes 92—Hall Stationery, Blanks 93—Cap. Stamp & Seal, "Exchanged" stamp 94—Wilbur E. Anders, Items for Resale 95—Robert H. Gollmer, Sp. Appropriation 96—Floyd S. Ecord, GM, 2nd 1/4 Allowance 97—Elmer F. Strain, Emeritus Salary 98—E. Glenn Robison, June Salary 99—Chas. S. McGinness, June Salary & Exp 100—Western Bindery, Gr. Lodge Proc. 101—Hall Lithographing Co., Misc. Printing 102—Crane & Company, Binders-Resale 103—Daily Republican, Printing 104—Grit Printing Co., Certificates 105—Hall Lithographing, Resale Items 106—Hall Sta. Company, Educational 107—Western Union Tl. Co., Maint 108—World Printing, Ann. Proceedings 109—Wortman's Greenhouse, Fun. Spray (Ecord) 110—Wm. H. Burnett, Tr. & P. Comm 111—Vesper Prtg. Co., Stationery _ 112—The World Company, Ann. Proc. Bind 113—Hall Lith. Co., Ann. Return Sheets 114—Nan J. Ernst, Tr. & P. Comm _ 115—Elmer F. Strain, Emeritus Salary 116—E. Glenn Robison, Sal. & Expenses _ 117—Chas. S. McGinness, Sal. & Expenses 118—Oscar D. Spotts, Tr. & P. Comm 119—Wilbur E. Anders, Items for Resale _ 120—Ry. Express Agency, Postage 121—Wilbur E. Anders, Items for Resale 122—J. Glenn Logan, M.M., Postage _ _ 123—Elmer F. Strain, Emeritus Salary 124—E. Glenn Robison, Aug. Salary 125—Charles S. McGinness, Salary & Expenses _ 126—Henry W . Kingman Decor. Co., Bldg. Repairs 127—Hall Lithographing Co., Stationery & Printing 128—Bon Ton Cafe, Spec. Approp 129—Buckner Art Shop, Sta. & Printing _
Amount
_
__ '. _
190.06 64.57 1.85 163.83 225.52 3,000.00 58.50 17.01 3.75 99.52 438.20 690.76 190.00 42.23 5.10 38.76 19.54 3.00 3.00 5.10 2,873.62 119.06 438.20 471.73 190.00 300.00 36.47 14.4} 0.97 73.10 200.00 190.06 438.20 300.40 190.00 177.25 388.20 19.28 773.36 246.09 235.12 31.81 1.97 1,296.00 12.24 52.12 26.90 43.06 99.40 62.50 438.20 431.0} 190.00 55.95 73.10 1.85 36.55 40.00 446.20 300.40 190.00 878.00 394.31 16.00 2.81
42
PROCEEDINGS O F THE
WARRANT Date 9- 8 9- 8 9-14 9-16 9-17 9-21 9-21 9-21 9-21 9-21 9-23 9-23 10-18 10-18 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-12 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 11- 3 11- 3 11-19 11-19 11-19 11-19 11-19 11-19 11-19 11-22 12-10 12-17 12-17 12-17 12-17 12-17 12-17 12-17 12-21 12-23 12-23 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10
No.
February
ACCOUNT—Continued. In Favor of
130—Hall Stationery, Lib. & Educa 131—Carpenter Paper Co., Sta. & Printing 132—Lora Locke Hotel, Spec. Approp 133—Mrs. M. L. Hogg, Spec. Approp 134—24-55 Cafe-Beloit, Spec. Approp 135—Missouri Lodge of Research, Lib. St. Educa 136—E. Glenn Robinson, Salary & Expenses 137—Chas. S. McGinness, Salary & Expense 138—Floyd S. Ecord, Allowance 139—Elmer F. Strain, Emeritus, Salary 140—Jenny's Cafe, Spec. Approp 141—Hoofer's Cafe, Spec. Approp 142—J. Glenn Logan, P.M., Postage & Express 143—J. Glenn Logan, P.M., Items for Resale 144—E. Glenn Robison, Sal. & Expense 145—Chas. S. McGinness, Salary & Exp 146—Wilbur E. Anders, Items for Resale 147—Wm. H. Burnett, Trials & Punishment 148—The Hall Sta. Co., Film Expense 149—Hall Lith. Co., items for Resale 150—Carpenter Co., Stationery & Printing 151—Martin Lumber Company, Items for Resale 152—Crane & Company, Inc., Stationery & Printing 153—Elmer F. Strain, Emeritus Salary 154—Hall Stationery, Masonic Education 155—C. L. Bishop, Asst. Gr. Lecturer 156—Railway Express, Postage & Exp 157—Hall Lithographing, Dep. Gr. Master Cds 158—Hall Lithographing, Dist. Mtg. Prog 159—Elmer F. Strain, Emer. Sal. 160—Floyd S. Ecord, 4th 1/4 Allowance 161—E. Glenn Robison, Sal. & Exp 162—Chas. S. McGinness, Sal. & Exp 163—Grand Commandery of Knights Templar, Budget Settlement 164—Kansas Masonic Home, Outside Relief-Char 165—Elmer F. Strain, Salary-Emeritus 166—E. Glenn Robison, Salary-December 167—Chas. S. McGinness, Sal. & Expenses 168—Kansas Masonic Home, Charity Fund 169—Wm. H. Burnett, Trials & Pnshmt. Comm 170—Raymond Krutsinger, Trials & Punishment Comm. 171—Wilbur E. Anders, Item for Resale 172—Wilbur E. Anders, Item for Resale 173—Lloyd Blanchard, Building Repairs 174—Kansas Masonic Home, Charity Fund 175—Richard D. Gass, Committee Trials & Punishment 176—The Daily Republican, Masonic Education 177—The Daily Republican, Gr. Lect. Acct 178—Wilbur E. Anders, Item for Resale 179—The Grit Printing Co., Gr. Lect. Acct 180—Wicher Studio, Annual Proceedings 181—Buckner Art Shop, Annual Proceedings 182—Superior Uniforms & Regalia, Grand Master's Apron 183—I. Bedichimer & Co., Grand Master Jewel 184—Hall Stationery Co., Stationery & Printing 185—James E. Taylor, Committee, Trials St Punishment 186—Elmer F. Strain, Emeritus Salary 187—Arthur H. Strickland, Correspondence Rev 188—E. Glenn Robison, Salary & Expenses 189—Chas. S. McGinness, Salary & Expenses 190—The Daily Republican, Masonic Educa 191—Hall Stationery, Masonic Educa 192—Nellis Insurance Agency, Bond Prem 193—Grand Commandery, K.T., Budget 194—Glenn Logan, Postmaster, Postage
Amount
.
5.51 10.55 37.18 24.00 25.19 5.00 300.40 190.00 190.06 448.20 27.00 45.82 325.00 100.00 464.70 190.00 36.55 15.00 27.11 37.23 122.81 5.10 4.03 446.20 27.87 64.44 1.85 9.03 90.07 450.20 190.06 453.46 190v00 3.261.37 222.00 448.20 307.40 190.00 752.00 26.96 5.00 36.55 36.55 100.00 1,068.80 60.25 611.61 179.62 36.55 65.70 15.30 6.58 116.11 70.00 251.43 154.79 438. :0 300.00 300.40 190.00 14.54 67.40 9.37 485.00 300.00
I?'''-;;
GRAND LODGE O F KANSAS
WARRANT Date
No.
43
ACCOUNT—Concluded. In Favor of
Amount
1-10 195—Topeka Daily Capital, Stationery & Printing 1-10 196—Kansas Masonic Infimary Fund 1-10 197—The Lebo Enterprise (Plates), Reprinting Cipher a-17 198—Kansas Masonic Home, Raising & Per Capita Tax
18.00 25,000.00 98.48 117.556.00
Total
1190.427.92
BUDGET ACCOUNT. Date 2- 1 2- 1 2- 1 2- 1 .2- 1 2- 1 2- 1 2- i 2-1 2- 3 .2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 3- 6 3- 6 3- 6 3- 6 3- 6 3-22 3-22 3-22 3-22 3-22 3-22 3-22 3-30 3-30 3-30 3-30
No.
In Favor of
500—Kansas Power & Lt. Co., Service . 501—City Water Dept., Water _ 502—Crane & Co. f n c . Supplies -.-503 Roach Hdw. Inc., Supplies 504 Sunray Prod. Corp., Supplies 505 Western Typewriter Co., Service ----506 Southwestern Bell Tele. Co., Service — 507—Missouri-Kansas Chemical Co., Supplies 508—Ripley's Laundry, Office Laundry 509—Jordan Electric Co., Supplies -— -510—Flossie M. Andrews, Salary 511—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Salary 512—Arthur H. Strickland, Salary 513—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement AUn. 514—Southwestern Bell Tele., Service -515—Remington Rand, Inc., Office Supplies 516—Roach Hardware, Inc., Office Supplies 517—Jordan Electric, Repair lamp . 518—Addressograph-Multi. Corp., Repair Multigraph 519 Ripley's Laundry, Office Laundry 520—International Bus. Mach., Office Supplies 521—Federal Reserve Bank, F.I.C.A. Tax & Int. Rev. Tax 522—Kansas Power & Light Co., Heat and Light 523—City Water Dept., Water 524—Carpenter Paper Co., Supplies 525—Western Union Tele. Co., Service 526—Oberhelman Ins. Co., Insurance 527—Ripley's Laundry, Office Laundry 528—^Addressograph-Mult. Corp., Supplies 529—Southwestern Bell Tel. Co., Service 530—Crane & Co. Inc., Supplies 531—Flossie M. Andrews, Salary 532—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Salary 533—Arthur H:. Strickland, Salary. & Incdls 534—Katherine R. Ebey,' Retirement 535—Western Typewriter Co., Supplies 536—City Water Dept., Water 537—Oberhelman Ins. Agcy., Insurance 538 Curtis 1000, Inc., Supplies
Amount % -
-
-
(February) .
103.24 4.41 24.49 8.47 63.91 15.77 24.19 20.50 1.62 .90 280.20 280.20 438.20 67.50 35.44 14.28 1.43 1.06 4.40 1.74 7.45 412.40 100.27 8.74 76.31 1.68 69.96 1.74 4.53 24.47 3.36 300.40 300.40 508.70 67.50 27.54 5.10 3.40 379.97
44
February
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
BUDGET ACCOUNT—Continued. Date 3-30 3-30 3-30 3-30 4-20 4-20 4-20 4-20 4-23 4-23 4-23 4-23 4-23 4-30 4-30 4-30 4-30 4-30 4-30 4-30 4-30 5- 5 5- 5 5- 5 5- 5 5- 5 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-20 6- 4
6-24 6-24 6-24 6-24 6-24 6-24 6-24 6-24 6-24 6-24 6-28 7- 9 7-
77776- 9 7-23 7-23 7-23 7-23 7-23 8- 4 8- 4
8- 4
No.
In Favor of
539—Federal Reserve Bank, Taxes 540—Vesper Printing Co., Supplies 541—Kansas Power & Lt. Co., Heat-Light 542—Missouri-Kansas Chem. Co., Supplies 543—Southwestern Bell, Service J 544—Ripley's Laundry, Laundry Service 545—Capitol Stamp & Seal Co., Stamp 546—Grane & Co., Supplies 547—Internation. Bus. Mach. Co., Supplies 548—Flossie M. Andrews, Salary 549—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Salary 550—Arthur H. Strickland, Salary & Incl 551—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 552—Federal Res. Bank, Int. Rev. F.I.C.A 553—Addressograph Mult. Corp., Supplies 554—Hall Lithographing Co., Supplies 555—Ripley's Laundry, Laundry 356—Topeka Wholesale Groc. Co., Supplies 557—Carpenter Paper Co., Supplies 558—City Water Dept., Water 559—Kansas Power & Light Co., Light 560—Kansas Power & Light Co.. Light 561—Meade Insurance Co., Ins. Premium 562—Wanamaker Ins. Co., Ins. Premium 563—Carpenter Paper Co., Supplies 564—Ripleys Laundry, Laundry 565—Flossie M. Andrews, Salary & Vacation 566—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Salary 567—Arthur H. Strickland, Salary & Incidentals 568—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 569—Federal Reserve Bank, Int. Rev. F.I.C.A 570—Kansas Power & Light, Light 571—The City Water Department, Water 572—Southwestern Bell 'Telephone, Service 573—International Business Machine Corporation 574—Addressograph-Multigraph Corporation 575—Crane & Company, Stationery 576—Western Typewriter Co., Stationery 577—Arthur H. Strickland, Salary & Incidentals 578—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Salary 579—Ella E. Gleason, Salary _ 580—Flossie M. Andrews, Retirement allowance 581—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement Allowance 582—Crane & Company, Office & Lib. Supplies 583—R. L. Polk Company, Directory 584—Southwestern Bell 'Tel., Service 585—Burroughs Corporation, Supplies 586—International Business Machines, Supplies 587—Federal Reserve Bank, Int. Rev. & F.I.C.A 588—The Acme Glass Company, Off. & Lib. Maint 589—Crane & Company, Off. & Lib. Maint 590—City of Topeka Water Dept., Service 591—Kansas Power & Lt. Co., Light Service 592—Ripley Laundry, Towels 593—Service Industrial Clnrs., Off. & Lib. Mnt 594—Sommer Refrig. Company, Office & Lib. Maint 595—Martin D. Titus, Office & Lib. Maint 596—Southwestern Bell Tel., Office & Lib. Maint 597—Arthur H. Strickland, Salary & Incid 598—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, July Salary 599—Flossie M. Andrews, Retirement Allowance 600—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement Allowance 601—Sommer Refrigeration, Office & Library 602—Topeka Wholesale Gro., Office & Library 603—George Warren Roofing, Office & Library
Amount
_ _
_ _ _ _ ._ __
_ __
_ __ _
449.54 70.89 55.75 4.33' 26.38 1.59' 1.53> 4.59' 7.45> 300.40i 300.40; 490.95' 67.50 433.60i 5.74 22.24 1.50' 4.08 10.43. 5.27 19.4» 6.12 166.40' 113.40. 2.25 l.ji) 439.10 300.40> 514.12: 67.50 473.40 18.46. 5.62 29.856.04 2.97" 3.37' 5.09486.95 300.40129.95140.02 67.50' 9.23 35.70 54.6011.52. 7.45. 438.43. 244.9336.50 6.8320.60 1.46. 0.90 6.00' 89.38 40.97 498.05 300.40140.02 67.508.37 10.205.0a
1954-55
GRAND LODGE O F KANSAS
45
BUDGET ACCOUNT—Continued. Date
8- 4 8- 4 8- 4 8- 4 8- 4 8- 4 8-14 8-14 8-14 8-14 8-14 8-14 8-23 8-23 8-23 8-23 8-23 8-23 8-23 9- 8 9- 8 9- 8 9- 8 9- 9 9- 8 9- 8 9- 8 9-10 9-21 9-21 9-21 9-21 9-21 9-21 9-21 10- 6 10-10 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-25 11- 1 11- 3 11- 3 11- 3 11- 3 11- 5 11- 3 11- 3 11- 3 11- 3 11-19
. No.
In Favor of
604—Roach Hwde. Inc., Office & Library 605—Ripley's Cleaners, Office & Library 606—Service Ind. Clnrs., Office & Library 607—City Water Dept., Service—Off. & Lib 608—Kansas Power & Lt., Office & Library 609—Federal Reserve Bank, Int. Rev. F.I.C.A 610—City Water Dept., Office & Library 611—AAA Window Cleaning, Office & Library 612—Crane & Company, Office & Library 613—Roach Hardware'Inc, Office & Library 614—Western Union, Office & Library 615—Carpenter Paper Co., Office & Library 616—Kansas Power & Lt. Co., Office & Library 617—Arthur H. Strickland, Sal. & Incid 618—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Aug. Salary 619—Flossie M, Andrews, Retirement AUn 620—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement Alln 621—Ella E. Gleason. Aug. Salary 622—Southwestern Bell. Tel., Office & Library _ 623—Service Ind. Cleaners, Office & Library 624—^Ripley's Laundry, Office & Library 625—International Bus. Mach., Office & Library 626—Sommer Refrig. Co., Office & Library 627—Acme Glass Company, Office & Library 628—Western Union, Office & Library 629—Roach Hardware, Office & Library 630—Martin Lumber Co., Office & Library 631—Federal Reserve Bank, Int. Rev. F.I.C.A 632—Arthur H. Strickland, Sept. Sal. & Incid 633—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Sept. Salary 634—Flossie Andrews, Sept. Retirement 635—Katherine Ebey, Sept. Retirement 636—Ella E. Gleason, Sept. Salary 637—Southwestern Bell Tel., Office & Library 638—Crane & Company, Office & Library 639—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office & Library 640—Federal Reserve Bank, Int. Rev. F.I.C.A 641—^Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Oct. Salary 642—Flossie M. Andrews, Oct. Retirement 643—Ella E. Gleason, Oct. Salary 644—Katherine Ebey, Oct. Retirement 645—Arthur H. Strickland, Oct. Salary 646—Southwestern Bell. Tel., Library & Office 647—City of Topeka Water Dept., Library & Office 648—Ashley J. Lett, Library & Office 649—State Typewriter Co., Library & Office 650—Sommer Refrigeration Co., Library & Office 651—Missouri-Kansas Chemical Co., Library & Office 652—Western Union Tel. Co., Library !>• Office 653—State Typewriter Co., Library & Office 654—Western Typewriter Co., Library & Office 655—Service Industrial Co., Library & Office 656—National Geographic Mag., Library & Office 657—J. A. Lett, Library & Office 658—Federal Seserve Bank, Int. Rev. F.I.C.A 659—City of Topeka Water Dept,, Library & Office 660—Kansas Power & Lt. Co., Library & Office 661—Kansas Power & Lt. Co., Library & Office 662—Service Ind. Cleaners, Inc., Library & Office 663—I. B. M. Corporation, Library & Office 664—Roach Hardware, Inc., Library & Office 665—Acme Glass Company, Library & Office ()(>6—Crane & Company, Library & Office 667—Ben Hill, Shawnee Co. Treas., Taxes 668—Southwestern Bell Tel. Co., Library & Office
Amount 2.22 1.37 3.96 5.45 75.37 403.30 4.6} 38.00 5.61 1.28 4.07 7.50 68.34 524.35 300.40 140.02 67.50 250.00 38.47 4,44 1.59 7.45 3.00 1.28 1.98 1.68 19.89 427.30 529.95 300.40 140.02 67.50 250.00 40.09 143.70 54.98 434.24 300.40 140.02 250.00 67.50 543.70 39.87 4.21 6.00 18.00 6.00 1.32 2,83 17.50 27.85 5.58 5.50 7.14 421.30 2.14 24.38 2.65 4.18 7.45 1.53 8.47 , 8.93 5,149.13 39.15
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Februaiy
BUDGET ACCOUNT—Concluded. Date
No.
11-19 11-19 11-19 11-19 11-19 11-19 11-19 11-19 11-19 11-19 11-24 11-24 12- 8 12- 8 12- 8 12- 8 12-17 12-17 12-17 12-17 12-17 12-17 12-15 12-21 12-21 1-10 l-IO 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10
669—The Hall Lithographing Co., Sta. & Printing 670—The Hall Stationery Co., Library & Office 671—Carpenter Company, Library & Office 672—Western Union Tel. Company, Library & Office 673—Katherine Ebey, Retirement 674—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Nov. Salary 675—Flossie M. Andrews, Retirement 676—Ella E. Gleason, Nov. Salary 667—Arthur H. Strickland, Nov. Sal. & Exp 678—IBM Corporation, Library & Office 679—Otis Elevator Company, Library & Office 680—Federal Reserve Bank, Int. Rev. F.I.C.A 681—Kansas Power & Light Co., Office & Library 682—Kansas Power & Light Co., Office & Library 683—City of Topeka Water Dept., Office & Library 684—Western Union Tel. Co., Office & Library 685—Katherine Ebey. Retirement 686—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Sal. & Xmas 687—Flossie M. Andrews, Retirement 688—Ella E. Gleason. Sal. & Xmas 689—Arthur H. Strickland, Sal. & Incid 690—Federal Reserve Bank, Int. Rev. F.I.C.A 691—J. Glenn Logan. Permit Postage 692—John Ashley Lett. Library & Office 693—Southwestern Bell Tel., Library & Office 694—Kenneth N . Pomeroy. Jan. Salary 695—Flossie M. Andrews, Jan. Retirement 696—Ella E. Gleason, Jan. Salary . 697—Katherine R. Ebey, Jan. Retirement 698—Arthur H. Strickland, Jan. Sal. & Exp 699—Kansas Power & Light Co., Office * Library 700—Kansas Power & Light Co., Office & Library 701—City Water Dept., Office & Library 702—IBM Corp.-Ribbons, Office & Library 703—Jenkins-Sweeping Compound, Office & Library 704—Sommer Refrigeration Co., Office & Library 705—Western Union Tel. Co., Office & Library 706—Crane & Company, Office & Library 707—Western Typewriter Co., Office & Library 708—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office & Library 709—Ripleys Cleaners, Office & Library 710—Hall Stationery Co., Office & Library 711—Carpenter Paper Co., Office & Library 712—Addressograph-Multigraph Co., Office & Library 713—Railway Express Co., Office & Library 714—State Typewriter Co., Office & Library 715—Federal Reserve Bank, W H & F.I.C.A. Tax Total
In Vavor of
Amount 15.66 703.04 5.44 2.09 67.50 304.40 140.02 250.00 520.70 11.00 10.40 413.24 8.42 21.11 1.55 3.38 67.50 332.40 140.02 275.00 490.55 393.30 10.00 9.04 42.67 300.40 140.02 250.00 67.50 510.30 21.52 42.44 1.55 7.45 10.83 44.83 2.86 15.73 3.83 9.20 3.52 234.35 18.44 34.77 1.85 36.95 459.30 % 27,234.09
1954-55
GRAND LODGE O F KANSAS
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CERTIFICATES OF PROFICIENCY
The following certificates have been issued during the year. Number signifies "Unlimited". These were divided among the Lodges as indicated: No. 3: Aldridge, Edgar A.—rA Bush, Baron—B Cade, Donald W.—B Coffman, Henry E.—B Freeman, L. Lee—^B Jacks, Walter L.—B Lasser, Thornton L.—B-A Lumpkins, Robert W.—1 McNeley, Raymond A.—B-A Monroe, Franklyn P.—B-A , Raines, Melbourne R.—B Sears, Robert J.—A N o . 6: Altic, Ralph—B Amyx, Robert L.—B Cloepfil, Kieth S.—B Dephue, Adolph—^A Elbert, Warren E.—B Manion, Marion W.—B Redfearn, Guy—A Sims, Glenn—B Walker, Woodrow—A No. 7: Brenneman, William E.—B Davies, Donald H.—B Lesser, Martin—A-B Montgomery, Lee Junior—A Tibbits, Malcolm E.—B Tiers, Franklin L.—B Wolf, Morton—B No. 8: Bowden, Ralph E.—A Lucas, William W.—A Thomas, Francis H.—B-A No. 9: Bradley, Frank D.—B Callabresi, W m . J.—B Carpenter, Ora M.—A Clark, Paul F.—B Fishel, Vinton C.—A Tomlinson, B. L.—B N o . 17: Papenhausen, Edward C.—B-A Rodell, Robert, G.—B-A No. 26: Groundwater, William—B No. 29: Moore, Floyd Eugene—B
No. 30: Henrie, Warren L.—B Lawrence, Kenneth—B Newcom, Rex B.—B Oliver Dwight L.—B Walworth, Corwin,—B No. 37: Entringer, Leon, M.—B Green, William S.—B No. 44: Cortright, O. W.—B No. 48: Carlson, Harold E.—B Dean, Robert E.—B Hensi, Alfred W.—B No. 49: Eagles, Leland W.—A Haynes, Robert W.—A-B Hollingshead, Carl M.—B Lichte, Oscar G.—B Morris, Floyd—B Nooner, Roy H.—B Perkins, Rozwell R., Jr.—B Perkins, Rozwell R., Sr.—B Rees, Vernon G.—B Tankersley, Ray A.—B No. 53: Wylie, James R.—B-A Hulton, Kenneth H.—B No. 54: Griffith, Donald R.—B Keech, Allen E.—A-1 Lumary, Fred R.—B Snodderly, Wm. H.—A Vogelsang, Forrest E.—B No. 60: Hodgson, Owen E.—B Rothe, Wilbur—B Smith, Warren N.—B Wrighley L. Paul—B No. 63: Hutton, Kenneth—B Wylie, James R.—A-B No. 66: Cummings, Marlin—B No. 7 1 : Gillaspie, Joe G.—B No. 76: Ackley, Chas. L—B
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N o . 77: Bishop, Robert L.—B N o . 79: Brown, Lyman L.—B N o . 86: Rollins, Walter A.—1 Wallace, Arvis, D.—B-A Windham, Edwin C.—B-A N o . 87: Sutton, Earl Ray—B N o . 90: Bartlett, Francis M.—B Bartlett, Marion L.—B Cox, Willis S.—B Freel, James R., Jr.—1 Harry M .Fretz—1 Harris, Wesley H.—A-1 Hutton, Vernon L.—1 Lillie, Robert W.—B McKnight, Morris C.—1 Steiner, Robert F.—1 Welty, Donald E.—B Whitaker, Hugh C—B N o . 93: Helms, T. C — B Morrison, John A.—B-A Simms, H . C.—A N o . 94: Wheeler, Howard D.—B N o . 96: Angell, Lawrence J.—B Anderson, Hallie E.—B Childers, Arthur B.—B Ellsworth, Charles K.—B Hackler, Thomas H.—B McCammon, Floyd W.—B Mitchell, Robert L.—B Perry, Elmer W.—B Wood, Robert E.—B N o . 98: Londeen, Wayne V.—B-A N o . 99: Beaver, Willis E.—B Cain, Paul B—A Kenneck, Gerald E.—^A Kuechenmeister, Emil L.—A Smith, William E.—A Staymaker, James H.—A N o . 102 Duding, Lyman W.—A Palmer, Walter J.—B McFaden, Clarence L.—B N o . 106: Cole, E. Edward—B-A Graham, Barrel D.—B
February
N o . 113: Cherington, A. M.—A Edwards, Lewis M.—A Haggard, Glen E.—B Haney, Dean H.—B Lagasse, Herbert—A Martin, Vernon D.—A Meurrens, John P.—P Pearson, Elgie R.—B Thompson, Emery J.—A N o . 114: Flock, Audress L.—B Heyman, Lester S.—B Laughridge, Robert R.—B Miller, Albert W.—1 Patton, N . Marion—B Van Tuyl, Stanley G.—B N o . 117: Albertson, Carl R—1 Fuller, Lynn—1 Stephens, Phillip R—1 Thompson, Milton F.—A N o . 124 Barnes, Floyd Wm.—A N o . 134: Norgaard, Wesley G.—B O'Bryan, Henry E., Jr.—B N o . 136: Liggett, Harry F.—B N o . 140: Gilbert, Clyde D.—B Godwin, Charles W.—B Legg, Harland C.— B Pierce, Alfred E.—B Rice, Earl M.—B No. I 4 l : Alton, Jones—B N o . 142: Ashcraft, Harold L.—B-A Ashcraft, Willard L.—B-A Chapman, Robert C.—B-A Getz, William C—B-A Hall, Gerald L.—B Huflf, James C—B-A Hinkhouse, Edward J., Jr.—B-A Sloan, Fina H.—B Sloan, Harold L.—B-A N o . 144: Campbell, R. L—B Marker, J. J.—B Rhea, Myron W.—B N o . 146: McCray, Loel F.—B No. 148: Green, Ira L.—B
1954-55
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
Ikenberry, Esthel D. K.—B Nixon, Francis E.—B Nixon, Isaac John—B No. 150; King, George Edwards—B King, James Edward—B No. 153: Anderson, Jesse J.—1 Cook, William E.—A Guilford, William E.—B Hinkle, Russell F.—A Keyes, James J.—B Lindsey, Earl—B Niven, John W.—B Partridge, Tony E.—B-A Redell, Roy A.—B Selby, Stewart, H.—B Sprinkle, Donald T.—B Scribner, George E—B No. 154: Hendrickson, Lewis D.—B Linberger, Lyle D.—B Panzer, Herman A.—B No. 155: Cox, Elmer B.—B-A Jabes, Henry H.—B-A Leckliter, Chris B.—B-A No. 168: Ward, Lester L.—B No. 169: James, Thomas S.—A No. 171: Alspaugh, Donald M.—B Bradford, Marion R.—B Dodyns, Earl—B-A Wolfe, Henry M.—B No. 175: Gripp, Frank H.—A No. 176: Breeding, Warren B.—B Danielson, Reynolds F.—B Knox, Thurman M.—B Lahodny, Ernest E.—B Sharpe, Darrell K.—B Sharpe, George F.—B No. 180: Anderson, Jasper N.—B No. 182: Davis, Arthur J.—A Ethridge, Glenn J.—A Heidebrecht, Donald B.—B Hitch, Lutrrel M.—B McMannis, Jefferson L.—A Rockhold, Alvis E.—A
No.184: Crider, William D.—B Reeves, Ross V.—B White, Warren, W.—B No. 187: Antonio, Wm. D.—B Burton, A. D.—B Rickette, Edward K.—B Ryan, N. J.—B-A Wilson, John—B-A No. 197: Bolin, Samuel A.—B Clark, Webb—B Feil, Andrew—B-A Hanson, Elmer L.—B Hanson, Harold M.—B Johnson, Wayne L.—B Kasper, Alvin H.—B Nichols, Roy A.—B Vickrey, Abner H.—B No. 198: Brant, George J.—B Caprez, Amos—B Cooper, Samuel E., Jr.—B Duwe, Rex, Jr.—B-A Palmer, Willard J.—B No. 204: Stroup, Walter G.—B No. 216: Atkinson, Clyde E.—B No. 227: Ellison, Eugene C.—B Gould, Walter B.—B-A Hanson, Donald B.—A Hanson, Dean A.—A Nelson, D. Duane—B Shelley, Clive R.—B Townsdin, John H.—B-A No. 228: Glass, Lewis R.—B Minard, Vernon E.—A McLain, Warren—A Sell, Gordon—A Smith, Oren M.—A No. 242: Walker, Leland H.—B No. 248: Longabach, Clarence W.—B-A N o . 254: Hahn, Fred V.—B Francis, Wayne P.—A Lutz, Ivan H.—A
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30 N o . 264: Atkinson, Clyde E.—B Noland, Billie D.—B-A Gumming, A. G.—B-A N o . 266: Christian, Charles J.—B No. 268: Ellington, C. Eldon—A N o . 271: Carlyle, Charles S.—1 Humphreys, John G.—B Stakley, John L.—1 N o . 272: Dunahoo, James E.—A Knight, Ervin E.—B Latos, Millan—B-A Schaible, Henry F.—B-A Schaible, Henry C.—B Seetin, Galand R.—B Swender, Fines V.—B-A No. 273: Bates, Andre B.—B-A No. 275: Black, Lawrence D.—B-A Martin, Geo. R.—B Sutton, L. T.—B No. 278 Collier, Alexander C.—B Hamlin, Glenn F.—B Ishmael, Robert T., Jr.—B Miller, James E.—B Rodkey, E. Marvin—B Rogers, Mark E.—B Sutton, George A.—B N o . 290: Winters, Harold J.—B No. 291 Carter, Merit, R—B No. 294: Lowdermilk, Max L.—B No. 295: Bronson, Newton W.—B Stalcup, John Riley—B Vance, Jack D.—B Weber, Ervin F.—B Willard. Victor E.—B No. 297 Jones, Chester, R.—A Holmes, Ora E., Jr.—B Leisenring, Joseph H.—A Schoonover, Dolph L.—B Setton, Earl M.—A Strange, Harold L.—A No. 299 Mathews, J. Renwick—A-l
PROCEEDINGS O F
THE
N o . 300: Cobb, Franklin L.—B Epperley, Raymond F.—BQue, F. Jordan—A No. 302 McNutt, Eugene C.—A No. 303: Bailey, Dean F.—B Barhan, William G.—B Davis, Robert L.—B Gibbs, John R.—B Gregory, Dale O.—B Hamilton, Kenneth D . — B Hegler, Benjamin F.—B Huey, Jack A.—B Kennedy, Eugene L.—B Kent, Monroe, F.—B Parker, Raymond H., Jr.—A. Plush ,Gail O.—B Rumph, Vash A.—B Ruth, Robert R.—B Wiseman, Harry T.—B Youngman, Edward D.—B. No. 305 Young, James G.—A No. 311: Lasseter, Joseph—B Bernhardt, Adolph P.—B N o . 313: Abney, Phillip N.—B Ellis, Melvin E.—B Faulkner, Earle V.^—B Finck, Glenn A.—B Sherrill, Johnnie, R—B No. 314: Mozingo, Walter I.—B N o . 315: Atteberry, William P.—B Larson, Bernard L.—B Manson, Frederick A.—B Myers, Arthur A.—B No. 321: Geisenhoner, Arthur—B Manion, George W.—B No. 322: Greenstreet Carl C.—A Pierce, Hubert D.—A Smith, Martin W.—A Stines, Glenn Arnold—A> Ulm, James V.—B N o . 324: Dancer, James S.—A Freidline, Marvin A.—A Haines, Floyd—B Mathers, Leigh S.—A
Febniarj
1954-55
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
Potts, John A.—B Wilson, Lloyd L.—B No. 326: Long, Earl H.—B No. 331: Parry, Thomas L.—B No. 338: Booher, David I.—B Booher, Mont. C — B Green, Irel A.—B No. 351: Miller, Albert W.—B Meriaux, Prosper M.—B Smirl, Frank W.—B anith, Donald D.—B Mussa, John H.—B No. 353: Carlson, Arthur C.—B-A Hawkinson, Arthur L—B-A Hopp, Earl G.—B-A Hultgren, Robt. E.—B-A Yarnell, Herbert L.—B-A No. 358: Compton, Carl L.—B Loeppke, John E.—A-1 Stoughton, Albert L.—A-1 Walters, Orville E.—B No. 367: Hamm, Joyce L.—B Hill, J. Elwood—B Pippitt, A. Ward—B Warren, Roy E.—B No. 369: Bell, James E.—B Breedlove, Jack J.—B Chadd, Ross—B Cunningham, James J.—B Gardner, Richard E.—B Gambill, George W.—A Hepper, William E.—B Lacy, Craig C.—B Poteet, Bob C — B Ropp, John H.—B Sammon, Neil E.—A Smith, William E.—A Wood, Theron A.—B No. 378: Bridgeman, Rex A.—B Spears, James F.—B-A Twyman, Harry L.—B No. 383: Brown, Frank W.—1 No. 390: Kaster, W . Glenn—B
Post, Henry L.—B Roda, William A.—B Strecker, Ernest F.—B-A No. 391: Anderson, Clarence M.—A Shepherd, John E.—B Thompson, Chas. E.—B Withroder, Lemoyne—B-A No. 397: Robinson, Ralph H.—B Robinson, C. Wayne—B No. 398: Johnson, Orville A.—A No. 402: Kingman, Henry W.—B-A No. 406: Jones, John L.—B No. 412: Anderson, Leo C.—B Beeley, Newell R.—B Cobb, Austin L.—B Fry, Lester P.—B Masterson, Clarence O.—B-A No. 418: Jenkins, Chester M.—B No. 421: Calkins, Donald W?—B Dudney, George E.—B No. 423: Nauer, Thomas P.—B No. 433: Evans, Henry E.—B Guthrie, Vern D.—A Patchen, Leo E. Jr.—B Perry, John W.—B Shuey, Robert N.—B Solomon, Harold E.—B Williams, John M.—A No. 436: Birch, Harlan F.—A No. 444: Brubacker, Martin D.—B No. 445: Bartlett, Russell—B Hamm, Herbert A.—A Inkanish, Charles D.—B Hutchins, Jay W.—B Kelley, Edgar L.—A Williams, Donald E.—A No. 448: Bartlett, Archie T.—B-A Homedale, Durham J.—A
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February
HONOR ROLL. List of brethren to whom the Fifty Year Emblem has been presented during the year 1954-1955: Name Achenback, Harry A Aiken, William A Ashby, George J Atkinson, William S Baird, William P Baker, John E Baldry, William E Baldwin, W . L Barker, Alexander J Barnes, Guy Belden, Edgar L Bishop, Robert L Bittman, George M Blochberger, Herman E Bowie, Walter G Boyd, James A Bradbury, Henry Clay Bradford, Ralph Tower Bradley, Albert L Brandstetter, William S Breeding, Warren B Brunk, John D . f Buechner, Fredrick Buley, Delmond Bunning, Geo. W Camm, Robert C Canfield, Albert W Cheney, William Glen Childs, Edward Chitty, Charles H Clark, Charles Brooks Close, Edgar J Close, Thomas H Cornelius, Roy Colburn, Justus L Conine, Herbert Conrad, Joseph Butler Constant, Harry W Coxedge, Joseph A Cummings, William F Danielson, Reynold F DeBruce, Arch Deihm, John Dickey, Lyle L Dickson, Robert A Dienst, John A Drexler, Martin Dunkel, Joseph H Eberhardt, Frederick F Eggleston, Frank D
Lodge
No. 51 311 10 187 414 38 51 76 327 319 364 77 75 10 3 167 360 194 282 187 176 206 90 364 90 94 178 142 331 402 311 184 184 331 3'!7 8 354 303 331 187 176 86 61 142 311 341 331 9 60 230
Name Elliot, Harry A Evans, Albert R Evans, Richard W Fair, James H Frier, William T Fuhrman, Charles F Gabbert, Frank H Gard, Roy H Gardner, Clyde M Geil, Frank S Gilchrist, Fred S Gillam, Amos C Gillette, Herman E Gilpin, John Thomas Gould, Leslie A Gragg, Edward Griffith, Valentine H Grimes, James Gaines Grizzell, Frank M Gsell, Jacob F Hadler, Edward G Hall, Harry Curtis Haney, Jesse Harding, Walter J Harley, Thomas W Harman, Frank Bruce Harrison, William Reed Harvey, William Harwood, Willard M Hatfield, Thomas A Heil, Louis P Heimple, Harry H Hendrickson, Ira A Herold, Walter W Herrman, Gustave T Hess, William B Hill, Joseph McDaniel Hill, Peter Cameron Horak, Ruudolph Houston, James H Howe, Thomas W James, Clinton B Jewett, Homer E Johnson, Fred A Johnson, Joseph W Johnson, Orville A Jones, Hastings L Juengling, Edward 0 Kent, George E Kerr, James George
Lodge
No. 327 2 222 308 177 268 185 38 I6l 269 42 102 279 8 106 358 186 142 422 99 99 142 90 30 9 24 142 187 179 21 51 99 132 217 60 265 97 60 148 234 187 303 99 76 94 398 322 99 145 162
1954-55
Name King, Charles A Knox, Clyde H Kosa, William Charles Kraft, Frank R Lahodny, Ernest E Lampl, Ben Lawton, John N Leavel, William G Leavel, Harry W Leighty, Charles Leivy, Pasha B Lester, Hugh D Lewis, William J Lintner, Frank Lipke, C. Fred Lonker ,Walter A Long, Edward L Lovett, Oren Earl Madison, Matheas M. Mallory, Albert C Masong, Bruce T Mattfeldt, William F . . . / Maxwell, Howard McCoy, Chfton W McKee, William H McLaughlin, Andrew McLaughlin, James A McPherson, Andrew Means, William G Miles, Frank Miller, Joseph T Missimer, J. E Moore, John E Moore, Oscar D Morris, Daniel V. 0 Mort, Ivan R Naylor, Charles A Needles, William R Nelson, Harley S Nesch, John T Newberry, Harry F Ochs, Lorenzo R Oden, Arthur Olson, George A Orr, Medley G Oursler, Roscoe L Pantier, Frank H Payne, Clarence F Peasel, Edward C Peterson, R. A Prichard, Jesse, R
GRAND LODGE O F KANSAS
Lodge
No. 187 136 142 424 176 303 167 10 335 l4l 61 303 12 213 125 277 152 86 227 142 . 99 . 3 185 298 34 37 293 206 232 225 312 177 38 6 133 281 132 303 103 187 303 282 171 315 36 20 336 303 150 129 8
Name Lodge Polley, Ranson E Polly, Charles A Ralston, Ralph B Ramsey, William Leonard Randall, David Monroe Rankin, Victor Alex Reed, Samuel B Renfro, Adolphus J Romine, William G Rosebush, Earl A :... Ruppenthal, John P Russell, Ralph Sankey, Clarence J Sawin, Carlton Lawrence Sawyer, Guy P Schlanger, Louis Schmitz, Eugene Schurman, Arthur Singleton, George B Sloop, Charles J .,.. Smith, Wade H Snowball, John F Springer, Charles H Starin, Edward C Steck, Oscar Wilhelm SteflFen, Henry Stevens, Homer E Stroup, Alex R Summers, Ralph E Tankersley, Claude Tate, Sidney S Thacher, George 1 Thomas, Francis H Todd, John C Todd, James H Turner, Porter R Tyler, Charles P Wagner, Floyd J Wagner, Lee R Walker, Harry R Weidman, Harry Wennerlund, Elias Karl Wheeler, William A Wilke, John H Willson, Lewis W Wing, Reuben Montgomery Wolf, Harvey J Woodford, Lindley A Vernon, W. H., J r Vinsonhaler, Charles 1 Vreeland, George J
53 No. 341 44 30 18 142 436 210 3 277 . 276 177 179 243 51 142 38 161 48 315 . 107 3 209 234 42 60 360 76 38 300 30 289 85 8 3 99 263 51 265 297 49 86 142 . 38 76 85 8 253 232 167 64 211
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February
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
Summerfield, Kansas, November 17, 1953. The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the basement of the Bank in Summerfield, Kansas, on November 17, 1953, for the purpose of dedicating the new Masonic Hall of Summerfield Lodge No. 354. T h e M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened on the Third Degree of Masonry with the following officers: M . ' . W - ' . BRUCE N E W T O N W . ' . J. HOWARD OBERT Bro. W . O L Y N N LARMORE Bro. KYLE L . BURKS
Grand as Deputy Grand as Grand Senior as Grand Junior
Master Master Warden Warden
W . ' . T H O M A S A. B R O W N W . ' . FRED V. LUNGER Bro. FORREST R . G R I M M
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain
W . ' . M A X D . STEDMAN Bro. CHARLES H . EVANS
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . HERSCHEL L. HOFFMAN
W . ' . HARRY E . MILLER Bro. JAMES F . STIRRAT W . ' . HARRY
Marshal
Steward Steward
O . HAIR
W . ' . NORMAN NAAF W . ' . CARL A. HOSTETTLER W.'. W.'. W.'. Bro. Bro.
as Grand
as Grand Senior as Grand Junior
WiLLARD E. B L A K E W A Y 1 J O H N R . CONARD 1 EARL H . ADAMS ROBERT TARR J ROBERT TARR
Grand
Orator
.Bearer of Great Lights Bearer of Book of Constitutions D ^"""''
j ; "^ '^' as Grand
,
j ^°^^' Tyler
The Grand Lodge formed in procession under direction of the Grand Marshal and repaired to the Lodge Hall where the ceremony of dedication was performed according to ancient usage. T h e M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master and the Grand Orator addressed the brethren briefly and the Grand Lodge was then closed in Ample Form. BRUCE
Grand ATTEST: FRED V. LUNGER,
as Grand Secretary
NEWTON,
Master
1954-55
G R A N D LODGE O F KANSAS
SPECIAL
55
COMMUNICATION.
Chase, Kansas, October 27, 1954 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the former Lodge Hall of Chase Lodge N o . 247, in Chase, Kansas, at 7:45 p.m. on October 27, 1954, for the purpose of dedicating the new Lodge Hall of Chase Lodge No. 247. The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form with the following Grand Officers: M-'-W.'. FLOYD S. ECORD W . ' . W A L T E R C . ASHLEY W.'. HERBERT F . T A P P A N W.'- LYMAN P. M A Y
Grand as Deputy Grand as Grand Senior as Grand Junior
W . ' . K E M P T O N P . MCFARLAND W . ' . MERLE M . SMITH W.'. HENRY C . KING, JR
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain
M-'-W.'. RoscoE E. PETERSON W-'- WILLIAM W . BURDEN W-'- LOUIS C . SLEE
as Grand Orator as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . HOWARD A. KALTENBACH
as Grand
W . ' . H O M E R V. LINDSAY W . ' . CLINTON E . H A X T O N W . ' . CECIL E . KEESLING
as Grand
Bro. R O Y O . SHARPE W.". CHARLES M . HECKEL
Marshal
as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward .as Grand Junior Steward
W . ' . GEORGE W . SMITH Bro. K E I T H R . BROWN
Master Master Warden Warden
Pursuivant
as Grand '.
as Grand
Bearer of Books of
Tyler
Architect
Constitutions
The Grand Lodge formed procession under direction of the Grand Marshal and proceeded to the new Lodge Hall where the ceremony of dedication was performed in ancient form. M . ' . W . ' . RoscoE E. PETERSON gave an appropriate address, after which the Grand Lodge returned to the old hall and was closed in Ample Form. FLOYD S . ECORD,
Grand ATTEST: MERLE M . S M I T H ,
as Grand Secretary
Master
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
Emporia, Kansas, October 30, 1954 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in a small room adjacent to the Hall of Emporia Lodge No. 12 at 7:00 P.M. on this date, for the purpose of dedicating the Lodge Hall in the new Masonic Temple at Emporia. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form with the following Grand OiEcers: M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD S. ECORD
Grand
R . ' . W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY
Deputy Grand Master
Bro.
FRANK E . P E N N I N G T O N
as Grand Senior
Master Warden
Bro. LoY J. PALMER Bro. R O Y SERVICE
as Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer
Bro. W.'. W-'W.'.
as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
R O Y W I L F O R D RIEGLE U R B A N C . BROWN FRANCIS M . D U N H A M LAWRENCE A. ORMSBY
W . ' . R E X B . CRAIG
as Grand
M . ' . W . ' . A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND Bro. ROYAL F . AYER Bro. A N D R E W E . BUCK W - ' . CHESTER V. MORRIS ] W . ' . LOREN W . WALRAFEN I
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T- Tvr
W . . HARRY E . M U R P H Y W . ' . LiNZA A. D R U M W . ' . EDWARD PRICE, J R
>
Marshal
Grand Orator as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Architect u
.
j
,
,
.
bearers of the Lodge
( J
' as Grand
* Pursuivant
Bro. A N D R E W F . FRY as Grand Tyler Under direction of the Grand Marshal, the Grand Lodge formed in procession and moved to the new Lodge Hall where the ceremony of dedication was performed according to ancient usage. An elaborate program of musical numbers and an address by the Grand Orator were presented to a large attendance. The procession was reformed and returned to the adjacent Hall, where the Grand Lodge was closed in ample form. FLOYD S . ECORD,
Grand ATTEST: ROY
W I L F O R D RIEGLE,
as Grand Secretary
Master
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
Arkansas City, Kansas, November 5, 1954 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Lodge Hall of Crescent Lodge N o . 133, A. F. & A. M. on November 5, 1954, at 2:30 P.M., for the purpose of laying the cornerstone of the new Masonic Temple in Arkansas City. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form with the following Grand Officers: M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD S. ECORD W . ' . LAWRENCE V. MISER Bro. CLARK A. KINCAID Bro. ADDISON E . D O W N I N G Bro. W.'. Bro. Bro.
Grand as Deputy Grand as Grand Senior as Grand Junior
GROVER L . D U N N HARRY L . BURNETT DONALD N . SWAIM EARL N . W R I G H T
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain Grand Orator
Bro. GARLAND O . MISER W . ' . CHARLES B . CASTER M . ' . W . ' . BRUCE N E W T O N Bro. CHARLES G . HOLMSTEIN Bro. WILLIAM J. ATHERTON Bro. JOYCE L . DOWLER W . ' . ARTHUR M . W I L L I A M S
yfl.'. ORAL R . Y O U N T
Master Master Warden Warden
as Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal Bearer oj Great Lights .as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward ^.as
â&#x20AC;¢
Principal
as Grand
Bro. EARL C . FIELDS
Architect
Pursuivant
as Grand
Tyler
Under direction of the Grand Marshal, procession was formed and proceeded to the site of the new Masonic Temple, where the corner-stone was laid according to ancient ceremony. An address by the Grand Orator was a part of the ceremony, at the close of which the procession returned to the Lodge Hall and the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form. FLOYD S . ECORD,
Grand ATTEST: HARRY L . BURNETT,
as Grand Secretary
Master.
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February
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
Wichita, Kansas, January 15, 1955 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the hall of Albert Pike Lodge N o . 303 in Wichita at ten o'clock A.M. on the above date, for the purpose of paying a last tribute to M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD E . BIRD, whose death occurred in Long Beach, California, on January 10, 1955. The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the Third Degree ot Masonry with the following Grand Officers: M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD S . ECORD W . ' . ERNEST F . SMITH W . ' . R A L P H C . MCCUTCHEON W . ' . J. ALBERT MAGEE W . ' . CHARLES S. SCHNUG
M.'.W.'. M.'.W.'. Bro. Bro.
BRUCE N E W T O N O T T O R . SOUDERS RAY H . BROWN W O O D R O W W . COLEMAN
Bro. G L E N R . GLAZE
Bro. FRANK T . MOORE Bro. A S A D . SHEARER Bro. LAWRENCE H . FAUGHT Bro. T H O M A C . R A U M , JR Bro. HOWARD B . REES
Grand as Deputy Grand as Grand Senior as Grand Junior as Grand
Master Master Warden Warden
Treasurer
as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand
Marshal
as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler
Following funeral services at the Byrd-Snodgrass Funeral Home, the Grand Lodge proceeded to the Maple Grove Cemetery where burial services were conductd by M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD S. ECORD, Grand Master, according to ancient usage. The Grand Lodge then returned to the Lodge Hall and was closed in Ample Form. FLOYD S . ECORD,
Grand ATTEST: BRUCE N E W T O N ,
as Grand Secretary
Master.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
Tribune, Kansas, January 21, 1955 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons <of Kansas was convened in a room adjacent to the new Masonic Hall at Tribune, Kansas, at eight o'clock P.M. on this date for the purpose of dedicating the 'new Xodge Hall of Horace Lodge No. 352. The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the Third Degree of Masonry with the following Grand Officers: M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD S. ECORD W . ' . CHARLES F . HAUGHEY B. .'.W.". KARL J. BAUMGARTNER W . ' . GEORGE B . MATHEWS W.'W.'. W.'. W.'.
Grand Master as Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden
W . CLAYTON DICKEY T. BRUCE STINSON FLOYD L . CARTER W I L L I A M M . BARNUM
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain as Grand Orator
W . ' . BRUCE K . WINCHESTER W . ' . A. D U A N E WINEINGER
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W.'. W-'. W-'. W.'.
HANS JOHN CLEO JAMES
H . HAMANN F . ROBINSON BLACK E . TAYLOR
W . ' . CHARLES E . LANDIS W . ' . ERNEST E . KYSAR W . ' . ROBERT P. G R E E N
W . ' . GORDON E . OBERHEIM W . ' . EVERETT R . ENGLE, SR W-'. WILLIAM C . COUPLAND Bro. CARL T . L U N T W . ' . THOMAS P. TUCKER W.". PAUL M . FOOTE
Bearers of
Lodge
Bearer of Great
Lights
Bearer of Laws as Grand Marshal
as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Architect as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler
The Grand Lodge, under the direction of the Grand Marshal, moved in procession to the new Lodge Hall where the ceremony of dedication was conducted according to ancient usage. A short program included an address by the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, after which the procession returned to the adjacent room and the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form. FLOYD S . ECORD,
Grand ATTEST: T. BRUCE
STINSON,
as Grand Secretary
Master.
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February
REPORT OF COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION.
R.'.W.'. RICHARD L . BECKER, Grand Junior Warden, presented the following report of transactions of the Council of Administration during, the past year: February 10, 1954 the Council of Administration was organized for the year with M . ' . W.". FLOYD S. ECORD as chairman and R-'. W . ' . ARTHUR J. STANLEY, J R . ,
secretary. M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON was employed as Grand Lecturer and M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S . MCGINNESS was employed as Director of Masonic education. April 24, 1954 the Council met and conducted routine business. July 9, 1954 the Council met at Topeka. M . ' . W . ' . L Y N N R. BRODRICK having resigned as chairman of the Committee on Masonic Education, the Grand Master announced the appointment of M . ' . W . ' . CLARENCE G . NEVINS as chairman. The Grand Lodge was redistricted effective January 1, 1955, and the Grand Lecturer was directed to establish the boundaries of the districts as directed by the Council. A series of area meetings for District Deputy Grand Masters was ordered. R.'-
W . ' . A R T H U R J. STANLEY, J R . , resigned and RICHARD L . BECKER was
appointed Grand Junior Warden in his stead, by the Grand Master. January 26, 1955 the last meeting of the Council was held. The Grand Master discussed his proposed recommendations to the Grand Lodge. R.'. W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY discussed the proposed plans of the Centennial Committee.
Fraternally submitted, RICHARD L . BECKER,
Secretary.
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REPORT OF SECRETARY OF KANSAS MASONIC HOME BOARD.
M.'.W.'. OTTO R. SOUDERS, Secretary of the Kansas Masonic Home Board, presented the following report of affairs of the Kansas Masonic Home: To The M:. I T . ' . Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: It is a great pleasure to present herewith portions of my report, as Secretary, to The Board of Directors of The Kansas Masonic Home at its annual meeting in the City of Wichita, Kansas, on Thursday, January 27, 1955: Cash received during the year 1954 amounted to $ 981,309.91 REGULAR I N C O M E .
Grand Lodge Per Capita Tax Eastern Star Per Capita Tax Interest and Dividends
I
OTHER
98,386.00 13,279.50 83,781.71
195,447.21
168,242.00 8,363.00 253,462.14 102,684.09 1,758.89 2,916.85 194.78 19,197.11 55,832.00 20,185.00 23,284.02 6,980.48 2,344.13 110,971.41 3,084.80 92.00 6,270.00
785,862.70
RECEIPTS.
Bonds Retired Endowment Funds and Gifts by Will Mortgage Payments and Contracts Trust Funds Eastern Star and Other Gifts, Christmas Eastern Star Fruit Fund Eastern Star Music Fund Income from Real Property Special Gifts and Miscellaneous Raising Fees Sale Real Estate Insurance Miscellaneous Infiiwiary Fund Grand Lodge Relief ' Stock Retired Stock Sold
$
$
981,309.91
All collections have been transmitted to the Treasurer by deposit in banks. During the year warrants were drawn in the sum of $1,034,712.61 as follows: Bonds Purchased Maintenance Expenses General. Real Estate Mortgages Purchased Payment for Trust Accounts Grand Lodge Relief Payments Attorneys, Secretary's Office, & Library Music Lessons Real Estate Expenses Auditing Insurance . . : Miscellaneous Expense Water Wells
$
99,742.00 184,209.02 542,175.09 30,157.22 2,292.80 6,115.13 308.27 1,966.33 2,800.00 3,622.58 186.22 1,165.30
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Projection Equipment Loan Service Charge Home Board Expense Furniture & Fixtures Christmas Safekeeping at Bank Infirmary Repairs
February
7,959.26 4,229.66 567.54 5,236.63 2,141.22 281.30 133,726.96 5,830.08
1,034,712.61
Balances in Home Accounts on December 31, 1954, are as follows: Cash in Bank December 31, 1954 128,281.69 Stocks and Bonds 468,990.76 Real Estate Mortgages and Contracts 1,308,787.40 Home Lands and Buildings 949,161.07 Other Real Estate 211,800.00 Furniture and Fixtures 92,612.97 Automobile 1,278.99 Infirmary Building 126,697.96 Projection Equipment 7,238.14
3,294,848.98
INFIRMARY
FUND.
Balance December 31, 1953 Receipts in 1954
321,626.90 110,971.41
Total
432,598.31 DISBURSEMENTS.
Postage, Printing, etc Blaser Bldg. Co Kendall Plumbing Architects Temporary bonds Temporary Mortgages Cash on Hand
7,209.00 78,718.50 30,571.20 17,408.26 150,000.00 40,000.00 108,871.35
432,598.31
ENDOWMENT FUND.
Balance December 31, 1953
1,335,065.87 Receipts.
From Members in Home Gifts Neil McEachern Fred Sisson Estate Grand Lodge A.F.&A.M Raising Fees Anonymous Olathe Lodge N o . 19 Grand Chapter O.E.S John Bowen Clinton Clark Ruth Clark Grace Robinson Roy Evans Wanna Toll Bridge Co.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;pmt. N o . 2 on stock Young Abercrumbie Estate
44,726.49 7.50 1,000.00 20,185.00 500.00 25.00 2,330.75 679.88 643.44 722.09 23.90 10.00 1,500.00
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Lester O. Parr K. N . Pomeroy Norwich Lodge Royal Neighbors of America Barnard lek. No. 360 O.E.S Mary Goodsell Asa L. Johnson Wm. Mackinaw M. L. Brannon Estate Alice Alexander Nellie Smith Estate
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450.00 100.00 25.00 3.65 1.50 269.90 58.50 10.50 1.28 2.60 27.50 28,578.00
Stocks donated Reading Co. Neil McEachern Estate Douglas Co. Bldg. & Loan, Mrs. L. E. Durland Mergenthaler Linotype Co The Kansas Power & Lt. Co., Minnie Mason Est. . . . Home Stake Royalty Corp
28,578.00
3,000.00 500.00 30.00 525.00 45.00 4,100.00
4,100.00 77,404.4?
DISBURSEMENTS.
30.00 Stocks Cancelled: 375.09 3,000.00 3,405.09 1,086.80 4,491.89
4,491.89 72,912.60
Balance December 31, 1954
$1,407,978.47
INFORMATION ABOUT THE INFIRMARY.
W e are pleased to report fine progress toward the building of the Infirmary. Contracts were let at a special meeting of the Board in the following amounts: General Contract to Blaser Building Company 1395,232.00 Heating, Ventilating and Plumbing, Kendall Co 113,164.00 Elevator for Infirmary, Montgomery Elevator Co 10,471.00 Electrical Contract, South Western Elect. Co 49,978.00 The architects are Thomas, Harris, Calvin and Associates and are employed on the regular architect's fee of 6 % . The terms of the general contract call for completion within 250 working days, and up to the time of the recent snowstorm the work was about 20 days ahead of schedule. W e trust all of the Brethren will see fit to call at the Home and see the progress that has been made and the dimension of this addition. The request for donation to the Home has called forth a good deal of discussion about the Endowment Fund. Remember that no assessment has been made by the Grand Lodge, which alone can make assessments. The entire addition was
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put on the basis of voluntary contributions by the Masons of Kansas, and all appeals for funds have been made on that premise. The Endowment Fund of The Kansas Masonic Home is not in the same situation as we usually think of ^Endowment Funds. Of the $1,400,000.00 reported as in the Endowment Fund, there is probably not more than $200,000.00 that has been given primarily to the Endowment Fund as a separate and distinct entity and of course this has been kept in the Endowment Fund under the donations made in that manner. The rest of the Endowment Fund has grown in various ways but these funds were not primarily given to the Endowment Fund as such but were donations to the Masonic Home, without any strings attached as to the purpose for which they might be used. They were put in The Endowment Fund merely to differentiate between them and the operating fund each year, and with the purpose of increasing funds in the nature of permanent funds to try to make the operating fund of each year stand on its own footing. More than a million dollars reflected in the so called Endowment Fund are really surplus funds arising from gifts made to the Home without designation as to which fund they were to be placed in. For convenience sake only they were placed in the Endowment Fund for conservation and were to be used as the Home Board saw fit. Col. Fitch, Col. Hoisington and Judge Hutchison, three of the old timers on the Home Board, frequently made it clear to the Board and to anyone who might ask that the largf proportion of the Home Funds, above what were actually required for each year's operations, were placed there to distinguish them from the annual. receipts received from per capita tax funds, and the permanent funds donated by The Order of The Eastern Star. They frequently referred to the donation of Charlie Webb at an early date of approximately $100,000 which they had placed in the Endowment Fund although it was a gift to the Home and that at any time the funds were needed for permanent improvements, or in case of calamity, or depression, or some unusual need they might be removed from that designation and be placed in the General Fund to pay for any of the above items. Most of the gifts that have been received in recent years were invested looking forward to the time when the Infirmary was to be enlarged. I refer you now to the recent large donations of The Emma Thornton Estate, amounting to more than $175,000.00; the Ida Morey Estate, from which we have already received $25,000; the Jesse Clyde Fisher Estate of several thousand dollars; The Bradley estate, which we shared equally with the crippled children's Fund of the Consistory and Shrine, and dozens of other cases to which we might refer you. These funds could just as well have been kept in additional accounts and the funds used from them, but it has never been the policy of the Board to create and keep so many funds when the two funds, the general and endowment might suffice, with the definite understanding that any gifts which were not definitely earmarked for the Endowment Fund might be placed in a building fund or in the general fund at any time the funds were needed for any of these purposes. Let us repeat that it was the hope of the Board that the present members of the Masonic Fraternity in Kansas, would desire to participate in this splendid idea of helping provide a place for our needy Brethren, their widows and orphans, and not leave it all to those who had gone before by the contributions they had made. Brethren, there has been no manipulation of funds in the general idea of the invasion of endowment money funds for temporary purposes. Fraternally submitted. O T T O R . SOUDERS,
Secretary
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MASONIC HOME.
Brother VIRDON M . LISTON was invited to address the Grand Lodge and spoke as follows, and the Grand Master announced that the report would be published in the proceedings: To the M.:. W:.
Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
It is a privilege to greet the members of this Grand Lodge as a representative â&#x20AC;˘of The Kansas Masonic Home. Few of our Brethren of the Home are with you in person today. Their infirmities make that impossible. Many are with you in spirit. Many of them have â&#x20AC;˘served well and long in the Lodge. Among them are those who served in all of the stations of their sponsoring Lodge. Others served long terms as secretary or as treasurer. Some who attained high position in this Grand Lodge later received the care of the Home. Most of the Home members worked hard and lived soberly to provide for their retirement. Many thought they had succeeded. Misfortunes over which they had no control came like an avalanche. With their accumulated re .sources diminishing to the vanishing point the strong arm of the Lodge was extended to them and they are grateful. A great change has come to residents of Masonic Homes, as a result of the ability of most of them to make a contribution to their support. Social Security, railroad and other retirement benefits are placed in the trust accounts of members. The cash contribution of members last year was $94,905.41. This does not include the cash value of insurance policies or real estate contributions. The payments made from these funds was $29,069.22, or an average $111.00 each to the necessary annual cost of their care. In addition, $43,63969 was credited to the endowment fund from the cash balances of deceased members. The total of these trust estates has grown from the few thousand dollars of previous years to a total of $230,893.11. This new situation has much more than financial value to the Home management. It gives new dignity to Masonic Home living. It is a wonderful morale builder for members to know that they are contributing to their own supf>ort. All Masonry should have a sense of satisfaction in that our members have not been forced into absolute dependence or abject destitution. The stigma of complete destitution is being removed from our aged members. All this does not mean that Masonic Homes are less important. It does mean that a new and important source of revenue is being made available to meet the greatest need of all. This challenge is to provide something more than physical existence for increasing numbers of our needy aged. There must be purpose and satisfaction in living in retirement from active life. To their physical needs must be added a proper spiritual environment. They must be made to feel that the days given to them have a Divine purpose; that they are not unwanted and alone, merely awaiting the day of translation to a diflFerent and unknown existence. This spiritual climate we must and can provide. A monthly check, however large, can not of itself provide this great purpose and program of Masonic Homes. The completion of the new infirmary will be an epochal event. It will provide for the first time in the fifty-eight years of Home history modern and adequate facilities for our helpless aged. It marks a departure from the early concept, viz: that the care of the helpless was to be quite incidental to a home for those who could largely look after themselves while living in the Home. It might well be rontended that the refusal to admit the helpless was the wrong concept from the
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beginning:â&#x20AC;&#x201D;that such have always been those to whom we had our first obligation. In any event the changing character of our society has made a change of emphasis imperative. The situation requiring this new emphasis has not been developed suddenly in this Grand Jurisdiction. It is not peculiar to Kansas, but is nation-wide. Kansas^ Masonry is not pioneering, but rather following a trend which has been developing, in Masonic Homes with increasing momentum over a period of the past twenty years. Compared with plans made and completed in other Grand Jurisdictions our new program is not extravagant, but very modest. Ours is an aging population. Since 1900 the population of the United States has doubled, but the number of our older people has quadrupled. The age group over sixty-five increased thirty-seven per cent in the single decadeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;19401950. During the same period we had an increase of only thirteen per cent of those under sixty-five years of age. The income of those past sixty-five drops rapidly. Thirty per cent of the heads of such families have annual cash incomes of less than $1,500.00â&#x20AC;&#x201D;fifteen per cent have less than $500.00. The adjustment of society to these facts is one of the great unsolved problems of our Country. It seems clear that no easy solution exists. It seems clear, also, that Masonry is to have a greater challenge in the future if we meet our responsibilities to our own aged. The time has come, in my opinion, to frankly face our obligations to our homeless children. I was shocked to find, when I came to my present position, that only fourteen children were living in the Home. During the past twelve years there have never been more than sixteen. At the present time part of one of the four buildings which formerly housed more than one hundred children is used to care for only three. This situation is in sharp contrast to that during the early history of the Home. There were more children than aged during those years. A study of the records of those times clearly reveals the dynamic concern for the welfare of unfortunate children. As Masons we have answered solemn obligations to assist our unfortunate children to the extent of our ability. Our duty to them is as strong as it is to needy Masons, their wives or their widows. There never was a time in the history of this Grand Jurisdiction when there were so many homeless children as there are at the present time. Divorce, chronic illness, accident and death deny a normal home to more than thirty thousand of these children. We do not know how many of these are Masonic children. I am not aware that any effort is being made to find the answer to the question. If we did know the number of our own, I am not suggesting that all should be placed in our Masonic Home. There are many other ways that Masonry can alleviate the condition. However, I can not escape the conviction that there are many for whom the know-how and the resources of the Masonic Home are the best solution. Our real difficulty seems to be a feeling that other agencies have assumed the responsibilities which were formerly our own. It is true that many agencies are working in this field of child welfare, but with all these eiforts is the problem solved? Is it in the best interest of our unfortunate children and of society generally that Masonry delegate our historic child welfare activities to others? If the answer is "no" we should make our children's work worthy of this strong, resourceful, humanitarian jurisdiction. I wish to discuss briefly just a few of the concepts which have brought us to our present situation. FIRST: It is said that the great demand for children for adoption has lessened the need for Masonic Homes. It is true that the demand for adoptable children
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exceeds the supply. The proper adjustment of a homeless child in a good foster home is a very important solution. The agencies engaged in this service are immensely important. It must be remembered, however, that adoption of infants or very young children gives the greatest hope for success. The demand, therefore, is for babies. Masonic Homes do not operate nurseries. The adoption program has little or no effect on Masonic Homes. In The Kansas Home the minimum has always been the age of four. Few children of Masonic Homes were ever adoptable not only for reasons of age but on account of the unwillingness of surviving relatives. It seems obvious that the adoption of children never has had and does not now have any material effect on the need of our services. In Masonic Homes families of children grow up togetherâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;having lost their natural home they do not lose one another. SECOND: It is said that government assistance has solved the problem. Something like twenty-five thousand children are receiving such payments in Kansas, over three thousand of them in Sedgwick County. Insofar as the payments make it possible for a good mother to keep the family together and to devote her time to their nurture, the problem has been solved in the best possible way. Unfortunately, these cash payments can not guarantee that even a good mother can devote, her time, thought and strength to her children. She often must seek employment to provide the necessities of life. In the case of motherless children the problem is usually even more serious. The fact is that the welfare state can not and does not provide those spiritual values which determine the destinies of children. To feed and clothe is not enough. This is not said to question the value of public assistance. It is said to deny that public assistance alone does necessarily solve the problem for the child or for society. THIRD: A more valid reason for the situation is the persistent propaganda of welfare state devotees that "an institution is no place for a child." This line of indoctrination has been poured forth from government agencies for twenty years or longer. It makes no distinction between good and bad institutional care of children. It ignores the accomplishment of good Homes. It does not acknowledge the high percentage of failures in its plan of foster homes for all homeless children. Nevertheless the theory has wide acceptance among juvenile courts. Masons, and the general public. FOURTH: Another valid reason for the present situation is the zeal of certain religious groups. New and larger homes are being built. Needy children are sought out regardless of the creed of their parents. Unfortunately, some of the most successful are antagonistic to Masonry and would destroy it if they could. While their zeal for their convictions may be commended, it is not comforting to have our own turned against us. The untimely death of a good father or of a good mother is a tragic loss to iriimature children. The home broken by domestic difficulties may often be a greater barrier to the successful future of the children than the untimely death of parents. For such children Masonry offers the opportunity to surmount such tragedies. The children of Masonic Homes are not under privileged. Their physical requirements are amply provided. Their health is safe-guarded. They may progress in their general education to the limit of their ability. Their moral and religious training is emphasized. They are taught much about Masonry. They know that our Fraternity believes in a Supreme Being who is a loving Father; that human beings possess a spirit which is immortal; that the practice of Brotherhood is the ideal of citizenship. They know that the home which they now have, with all the opportunities open to them is the product of the way of life which we profess. They are taught to assist in the maintenance of the Home by work appropriate to their several ages; to practice truthfulness, honesty, dependability and
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other virtues of good citizenship. Finally, they are made to realize that in the great void left by the loss of their natural home there stands a great multitude— the members of our Fraternity, ready and anxious to assist them in the realization of all their worthy plans and ambitions. Masonic Home care of children has a long and honorable record. Though there have been individual disappointments, this is not true of the great majority. Probably no other agency can show so large a percentage of successes. These successes have established good homes of their own. They have assumed responsibilities of good citizenship in both peace and war. They practice the Masonic way of life. All Masons should be deeply concerned about the welfare of our Country's childhood and youth. Vicious influences are ever present to pollute the environment in which they live. As a result juvenile delinquency is at an all-time high. T h e daily news brings horrifying reports of misconduct and of major crime. As individual Masons we should rally to the support of all agencies which have as their purpose the provision of strong, wholesome and uplifting influences upon childhood and youth. It would seem to me also that as a Fraternity we should re-examine the obligations we have assumed to be our own:—that in the light of these obligations we should know at all times the best and most practical procedure. This would involve an understanding at all times of the plight of children of our young families where death of a parent or other misfortune has come. Such a survey is complicated by the mobility of our younger families, but it can be done. There are children all around us who are the helpless victims of tragedy and misfortune. They may be fed and clothed, but little opportunity is provided for moral, religious and general education for worthwhile citizenship. They may live in our block. They may live across town or in a distant part of the Country. They may be children of Masons who need help. They can not find us. It is our duty to find them.
R E P O R T O F C O M M I T T E E O N REPORTS O F GRAND OFFICERS.
W . ' . JAMES H . PARSONS, Chairman, presented the following report
which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Reports of Grand Officers has carefully examined the address of our Grand Master and reports of our Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary and submits the following report: Still in our minds is the inspiring address of our Grand Master, revealing to all a conscientious sincerity of purpose in his efforts to bring to the Craft a deep sense of appreciation and responsibility for a realistic attitude toward the intents and purposes of Free Masonry. There is something justly commendable in the many fine qualities of our Grand Master. His very presence immediately speaks of Kindliness, Courtesy,
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Thoughtfulness, Understanding, and Respect. His talks on the Masonic level in many lodges over our State have left their mark for good. Often opinions were expressed on such occasions, that might well be summed up by saying, "It is good to know such a man, for he understands human qualities and human frailties." This is good, and exceptionally good for Kansas Masonry. Master Masons of Kansas will long feel the influence on their lives of our Most Worshipful Grand Master, FLOYD S. ECORD.
We recommend for immediate approval the following sections of the Grand Masters Reportâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Forward, Conditions of the Order, Vacancy in Office of Grand Junior Warden, Masonic Home and Masonic Home Infirmary, The Proficiency Program, Masonic Education, Our Public Schools, Grand Orator, Centennial, Lodge Centennials, Grand Lodge attendance. Grand Lodge History, District meetings. Change in Masonic Districts, Assistant Grand Lecturers, N e w Ciphers Printed and Distributed, Visitations and Courtesies, Appearances at Other Organizations, Visits to other Grand Jurisdictions, Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries Conferences, Cooperation with Shrine Imperial Potentate, Fifty and Twenty-five Year Emblem Presentations, Installations of Lodge Officers, Burlington Reception, Building Projects, Laying of Corner Stone, Dedication of Halls, Exemplificiaton of Work Wednesday Evening, Grand Representatives, Appreciation and Conclusion. The following Sections and recommendations in the Grand Master's report are referred: (1)
The section on Necrology to the Committee on Necrology.
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The section on change of date of Grand Lodge, incorporated in recommendation No. 1, to the Committee on Jurisprudence.
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The Section on District Deputy Grand Master Meetings to the incoming administration.
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The section on Area Meetings to the Committee on Masonic Education.
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The section on Fellowship Meetings for Subordinate Lodges, we refer to the Grand Lodge here in session.
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The Section on Repairs and New Equipment in Grand Lodge /Building insofar as finances are concerned to the Committee on Finance.
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The section on Special Dispensations to the Committee on Jurisprudence.
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Recommendations No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4 to the Committee on Jurisprudence.
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The report of the Grand Treasurer, in its entirety, to the Committee on Finance.
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The report of the Grand Secretary, we refer to the Committee on Finance and to the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D. for their respective portions. Fraternally Submitted, JAMES H . PARSONS CARL G . BOLAND ADDISON C . IRBY D A L E L . COLLISON JOHN L. MACNAIR
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CALL TO REFRESHMENT. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master called the Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 1:30 P.M.
AFTERNOON SESSION The Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor at 1:30 P.M. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY.
W . ' . MARTIN H . POTTER, Chairman, presented the following report which was adopted by a rising vote, followed by prayer by the Grand Chaplain: To The M:.
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Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
Once again at the end of another year we pause to pay tribute to those of our fraternity whom the Angel of Death has called to their heavenly rest. Every year as surely as the sun rises and sets this Angel visits many of our beloved brethren. However, we are blessed by Faith and this Faith teaches us to know that while they are not here, their souls now walk and talk with God. This faith in the immortality of the soul strenghtens and upholds us through all the trials and difficulties of life. He that obeys God trusts God, and he that trusts God obeys God. H e that is without faith is without works; and he that is without works is without faith. We, as Masons, before being admitted to membership in our fraternity profess this faith in God and should ever remember that we must not allow this faith to grow dim. With one exception, the circle of our Past Grand Masters and present Grand QflScers has not been broken this year. W e are thankful that most of them are with us today to lead and direct us in the paths that lead to more glorious work. The one exception being the passing of our Past Grand Master, RICHARD E . BIRD, who was Grand Master of the Masons of Kansas from March 1, 1923, to February 28, 1924. This noble Mason was a member of Albert Pike Lodge No. 303 in Wichita and one of its most distinguished members. Most Worshipful Brother BIRD was a prominent Masonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;he distinguished himself in the legal profession and as a member of the Congress of the United States. He always displayed the highest and noblest qualities of intellect and character. He will long be remembered for his many contributions to society and Freemasonry. The scythe of time has also visited many other Grand Jurisdictions and a study of the memorials reveals that twenty-seven Past Grand Masters, two Deputy Grand Masters, two Grand Senior Wardens, two Grand Junior Wardens, one Grand Secretary and one Grand Secretary emeritus were called to the Grand Lodge above. Among this number I note the passing July 1954 of Most Worshipful J O H N H E N R Y COWLES, Past Grand Master of Kentucky, who for many years held the office of Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council 33° of the Southern Jurisdiction, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. This noble and outstanding Mason was well known to a great many of our Kansas brethren, and his influence for the good of Masonry will be felt throughout America for many years. It is with sorrowful hearts that today we note the passing of 1612 of our Kansas brethren. These were the men who only yesterday were engaged in their worldly labors and who today are numbered with the blessed dead. Ponder, my
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brethren the spectacle of your own demise and search your soul for the faith and love often so carelessly mentioned. Even our temples escaped not the ravages of time and we as human beings cannot escape the continuing toll of death. Our late brothers were workers on the temple and many were scarred and weary by hard work and long hours, but the accomplishments they have made will surely be reflected in the strengthening of our fraternity. Recall, if you will, members of your own lodge who have laid down their working tools and seek to emulate their good works. Masonry has a charge to keep—we must fill these vacant places with new workers—men of our town must be alerted by other Masons to the tasks and responsibilities of free men everywhere. W e are here to teach, both by precept and example that a Mason is a man who is different from other men, in that he leads a better life and is more concerned with the welfare of others. The ancient principles of our craft are today our challenge to make men better, wiser, and consequently happier. From these admonitions no Mason can escape by saying, "I have not the time", but rather he must remember his obligations and take the time necessary to fulfill his promises made upon the Holy Bible at our altar. We are thankful for the lives of the many Masons who have gone before. They have made the world a better place to live; they have rendered here on earth a service to mankind and have now gone to the place of perfect service. Heaven is that place. Those who inhabit the Heavens will bring their talents home to Jesus— He will say to them, "Well done, good and faithful servant, enter into the joys of thy Lord"—then He will set them to work in some place of perfect service as Kipling has written— When earth's last picture is painted and the tubes are twisted and dried. When the oldest colours have faded, and the youngest critic has died. W e shall rest, and faith we shall need it—-lie down for an aeon or two. Till the Master of All Good Workmen shall put us to work anew: And those that were good will be happy; they shall sit in a golden chair; They shall splash at a ten-league canvas with brushes of comets hair; They shall find real saints to draw from—Magdalene, Peter and Paul; They shall work for an age at a sitting and never be tired at all. And only the Master shall praise us, and only the Master shall blame; And no one shall work for money, and no one shall work for fame; But each for the joy of working, and each, in his separate star. Shall paint the Thing as he sees It for the God of Things as they are. In conclusion, my brethren, let us today in remembrance of those who have gone before, re-dedicate ourselves to the fulfillment of all our promises mide to God and therby enrich our lives and make us worthy to be called men and Masons. Fraternally submitted, MARTIN H .
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ORATION. Brother HARRY W . COLMERY, a member of Swissvale Lodge N o .
656 F. & A . M . of Swissvale, Penn., delivered the following inspiring and challenging Address and on motion of M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. M O
GiNNESS it was ordered printed in the Proceedings: To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Most Worshipful Grand Master, Members of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Kansas, your distinguished Guests and my brethren of the Fraternity: To be invited to take a place on the program of this, the Ninety-ninth Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kansas is an honor, a privilege and an opportunity. To appear before you men who by the Square, fashion your conduct in ac^ cordance with the principles of divine Justice; by the Compasses, circumscribe your desires and keep them in due bounds with all mankind; and who look to the Holy Bible as the rule and guide of your faith, is an honor of superlative distinction. To permit me to enjoy the inspiration which flows from your dedication to the building of friendship among men, resting on your belief in the worth and the dignity of every man, is a precious privilege. And to exchange views with you, at a time when the people of the world sorely need to be imbued with the Christian ideals for which your Order is emblematic, is an opportunity which any man, no matter how high his position or lofty his name, might well cherish. For all of these, I am deeply and humbly grateful. I approach the task with misgiving and deep humility. For, although I possess a worthy, family. Masonic heritage, have been a Free Mason for 40 years, and ten years ago, became a Life Member, I am conscious of the fact that my work in the lodge does not merit this recognition. I hope that my life as a man and citizen may have justified, in a small measure, the thoughtful courtesy of your Most Worshipful Grand Master FLOYD ECORD, in having me here. In any event, I shall try to make myself worthy, by showing proper respect for constituted authority, as I explore the idea or theme which the Grand Master requested—"Masonrfs Part in World Peace". To provide a proper background for an expression of ideas on that subject, it may be helpful, first, to set the stage, and portray thereon the fateful drama being acted upon the world stage, its principal actors and what motivates them, with the purpose in mind of making clear what we—you and I—have at stake in this World picture, to the end that we may better gauge our responsibilities to ourselves, our Country and our God. W e meet here in a critical hour in the life of our people and of the people of the World. Less than ten years ago, when World W a r II had ended, we hoped that Peace had come. W e thought that, because other men had sacrificed, we would be able to live in a saner age of reason and understanding. W e thought that, at last, we had made certain that the weak would no longer be at the mercy of the strong; and that the God-given rights of free men and the dignity of the human spirit were to be recognized and respected above all other values. Since then, both the Government of the United States and the American people, have devoted their thoughts, efforts and resources—toward Peace. W e have supported the United Nations as an instrumentality for Peace. W e pledged ourselves to a policy of collective security and have faithfully supported that pledge. The "nightmare" in Korea is the ultimate proof of our adherence to its purposes. But Soviet Russia undertook the same obligation, and, as a permanent member
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of the Security Council of the United Nations, she assumed, on behalf of 59 Nations, an additional responsibility—to prevent aggression and to maintain peaceAs should have been expected, she paid no attention to that obligation. Otr the contrary, since she signed the Charter of the United Nations, she has pursued' a constant course of aggression, which has brought under her domination ten of the twenty countries of Europe, the ancient Country of China, and almost one third of the people of the World. In all of this, her method had been indirect and subversive, but under threat of force. Then came Korea—open aggression by force of arms. There Communist Russia, attempting to conceal her treachery behind Red China, has challenged the United Nations—the nations of the world that want Peace. Although I have faith that, in due time, under the plan of the Great Architect of the Universe, an aggressor cannot succeed against the moral judgment and determination of the peace loving peoples of the World, nevertheless, at the moment, the aggressor has "gained ground". Today, there is no Peace. Freedom is still a mocking myth to most of the people of the Post-War World. Small nations which had dreamed of being redeemed from slavery, were liberated, only to be enslaved under a flag of a different color. Suspicion, hatred, civil war, starvation, greed, selfishness and ambition for power still ride the range of human misery. We had thought that we had won the right of people to be free, and to choose or change their form of government. W e had thought that, thereafter, peoples being free, they would sit down around the counsel table and settle differences as men of good will. But instead, a new,' mailed fist reaches out for World domination. One Nation is arrogating to itself the right to rule and determine the fate of others. Soviet Russia has pushed out and staked her claims, and has decreed two worlds— its world and ours, the free world. Our chief problem, the only serious problem to World Peace is Russia. What, then, does that portend for us? Never before have we faced such a serious problem. It is a struggle between the forces of freedom and tyranny, between the pagan and the Christian civilizations. May I remind you that our American civilization has been built on a freedom for which men were willing to fight; a freedom beyond mere peace and absence of self restraint; a freedom of conscience. No material prosperity can offset to the individual the loss of that freedom. It is based on our faith in human advancement. It recognizes the moral and human values in life. It is motivated by the Golden Rule. It is jounded on the ideals and character of a free people. It finds its expression in a system of government characterized by decency, honor, regard for the weak and less fortunate. Justice and fidelity to trust. Ours is a Christian civilization, builded around the dignity of the human personality—man, made in the image of God, endowed with God-given rights as a free man; the State and all else being subservient to him. Such a system it is, and was, that first reached down, lifted you up, and put you on a plane of self-respect, self-reliance and self-control, and made it possible for you to act for yourself, think for yourself, and believe in yourself. Under ft you enjoy the precious liberties of free men. In contrast, under the Soviet Communistic philosophy, as under other absolute forms of government, a man exists for the State. He possesses neither personal dignity nor integrity. He does not believe in God. He has no moral restraints and compulsions. And its system scoffs at the idea of majority rule; denies the right and the ability of the people to govern themselves; repudiates the value of their faiths and opinions. It is a radical attempt to reverse the long evolution which marked the struggles through which were established the liberties of man. It destroys the moral andl
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human ties which bind society together. // teaches the citizen to reject freedom; to scorn the principles of government by discussion and persuasion; and to despise the nations which practice such principles. Under the Communist or other absolute system, there is no such thing as Liberty. Wherever it goes, free elections have disappeared. Freedom of speech, of the press, of religious worship are gone. Jails and concentration camps are overflowing with public offenders—those who differ in opinion with the gang in power. The people have no voice in the selection of their leaders. They have no rights; no future. Human mistakes may mean a bleak wall, a file of soldiers, a crash of guns, and then oblivion—the rule of the firing squad. The tyranny of the Communist philosophy does not recognize Justice and Mercy which are the cornerstones of our Christian faith. You will observe that the two philosophies are diametrically opposed to each other. Should the clash or conflict prove to be one of survival, then everything we hold dear, as Americans, is at stake. The outcome will determine the kind of a world in which men are going to live. It will determine whether the fate of mankind shall be preserved in the democratic processes, under which men are free to act, to think, to believe,—these principles which express the genius of the American system—or, whether these shall be kicked into the ash-can and the future of our people—your future—yes, of mankind—shall be consigned to those whose rule of the sword finds its highest expression in the persecution of the innocent, the suppression, purge or liquidation, of those who seek the right to form opinion and to express it, and to worship God in peace, and the men of the cloth who teach a Truth greater than Communism, or any philosophy based on absolutism. W e have no choice. W e either win and continue to be free, or lose and begin to be slaves. T o give in will not insure the blessings of peace. The leaders of Soviet Russia and Red China regard "Peace" as a status in which they alone can shoot; or a mere breathing spell to give time to plan and prepare for the next aggression in the Communist program for World Conquest. And concessions or appeasements made to such aggressors, are no more than mustard plasters which reduce the surface inflammation but do nothing to diagnose or cure the disease. To them, such acts are signs of weakness and serve to whet their appetites and furnish the springboard for their next aggression. Cogent proof of this appraisal is Communist progress in the Pacific. The United States announced that Korea was not within its perimeter of defense. Red China moved in and would have taken all Korea had the United States not intervened. W e compromised and allowed her to keep North Korea. In due time she was on the march in Indo China. Again, compromise was made by ceding about one half of Indo China to Communist Control. Again, in due time, Red China launched her attack on the islands occupied by Nationalist China, and announces that it proposes to repossess Formosa. Make no mistake about it. The writings and teachings of the Communist leaders make it clear that their goal is World Revolution, converting all to Communism by any methods, fair or foul, and, if necessary, by armed conquest. Their leaders are arrogant, cruel and ruthless men who, wearing the mantle of a Modern Caesar, strew their vain path with death and desolation wherever they can find a defenseless people to exploit. Their weapon is Force, not Reason. And they will never stop until they are stopped by a superior Force. W e can read our lesson in the fate of other peoples at their hands. Will we? Americans of other generations—peaceful, freedom loving men—when confronted by similar problems always had the courage and common sense not to shrink from the battle when that was the only way to solve the Country's problems. Nor will this generation shrink from its duty. In approaching the subject of World Peace, and Masonry's possible part therein, I have had a special reason or purpose in analyzing the Communist threat to
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the rights of free men. American civilization is threatened. To make clear what is at stake, may I define Americanism: Americanism is a faith, an enduring faith. An American who claims that faith must believe in something. He must believe that there is a righteous God who rules the universe under a system of Just laws. He must believe that every human being is born with an inherent ability and an inalienable right to learn, discuss and teach those laws. He must believe that every person endeavoring to learn and striving to obey those laws, is not only inspired by a genius for self government, but is imbued with a spirit of religion. That faith and that belief produced our American Civilization. An assault upon the principles of that creed of Americanism is an assault upon these fundamental, abiding principles of Free Masonry—Trust in God, Dignity of Man, Authority of Law and Order, and Ultimate Triumph of Truth. The Nation needs a two-fold program to protect its civilization and to secure "World peace, one, short range, the other, long range. The "short range program" should be calculated to meet and settle the current Ithreat. It contemplates Peace following hostilities or strife. It recognizes the truisms that "Power Hungry men can not be deterred by platitudes of peace, by appeal to a decent respect for the opinion of mankind, or by calling them horrid names * * but are deterred only by fear of the consequences of their brigandry", and that, "Peace, however ardently wished for, cannot be achieved by praising its virtues." Although this program requires a number of things, it is sufficient here to note that the United States, as the chief bulwark of liberty, is the chief obstacle to world domination by Communist Russia. Therefore, the most important element in the "short range" program is that the United States develop and maintain her :strength—moral, military, economic and spiritual—to such a degree that no Nation will ever misconstrue our forbearance for weakness, and should any do so, it will find it made a tragic mistake. This short range program will also preserve and protect the ground in which we shall sow the seeds of Peace under the Long Range Program, Some of you may be thinking. What about the United Nations! And its •Collective Security Program! Will that not meet the situation? In my judgment it lias been demonstrated that the United Nations is impotent to enforce its decisions, and, as has been demonstrated, Russia will not pay any attention to them, anyway. It is difficult to feel a sense of Security for our Country in dealings with Communist !Russia, either within or outside the United Nations, for she fits so well Gibbon's tcharacterization of Severus: "He promises, only to betray. He flatters, only to ruin; And however he might occasionally bind himself by oaths and treaties. His conscience, obsesquious to his interest. Always released him from his inconvenient obligations." Turthermore, how can there be unity of purpose between the United States and imembers whose thinking and conduct demonstrates that they possess neither truth.
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honor or integrity. In any event, the existence of the United Nations has not; lessened the necessity that the United States remain strong. But it is the "Long Range Program", to which we must look in the quest: for Peace—Real Peace. Real Peace means more than Freedom from War. Real Peace is peace of mind, of heart, of soul—the peace of free men. Real Peace can never be attained bystifling decent, human emotions, such as sympathy for the small or weak; r e sentment toward persecution of the innocent, or distinguishing between the aggressor and his victim. Real Peace can only be attained by honest thinking, not intellectual shaim; bydecent emotions against brutal aggression; and pity for the oppressed and suffering. For a condition of life which we may call Peace would not be worth p r e serving, unless it places the qualities which distinguish the man whom God made above the qualities of the brute. W e cannot have Peace if we permit the Communist forces to destroy or enslave our Christian civilization, or keep our peoplein subjection. Peace is not manufactured at the Counsel Table—of United Nations or elsewhere. Peace comes from the hearts and will of men. Peace is not a thing todefend. Peace must be established and maintained. We must take the oflFensive in^ thought and action for Peace. W e must be dynamic in hammering away at the things in the world which prevent understanding. W e must be dynamic through, reason, persuasion and discussion to enlarge the areas of freedom. What part may Masonry play in a Program for World Peace.' The national existence of our Country and people is not a haphazard passageof a people from an unknown beginning to an unforeseen end. In the beginning, we had a mission to perform—to make man a ruler in his own right, by reason of his creation and by virtue of his existence. W e have done a good job in keeping; bright the escutcheon of freedom and liberty which Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln and other stalwarts developed for us. And now, as a Nation and people, Destiny has charged us with the responsibility of directing the world order in the path of progress, stability and peace. We must develop leaders who can cope with this problem. We must develop a public conscience which will guide and support them. Nor can there be any Peace in the World without the strength and substance of the United States. I know of no group whose members are better equipped to carry out both o f these missions, than are you. As to the first mission—preserving the freedom and dignity of man—the rightsof Free men have always been dear to the hearts of Freemasons, and we opposewith great and consistent Fidelity any encroachment on those rights. Should Communism subdue us at home, it would impose an enslavement of mind to which weare eternally opposed. With fidelity to our faith in God, and belief in the dignity of man, we not only are prepared, but, may I suggest, we have a duty, to preservethe peace at home. This carries with it the support of the short range program, through. which the United States shall be maintained in such strength as always; to be an invincible bulwark of Liberty, against any force, whether from without or within. As to the second mission—leading the world along the path of stability and'. World Peace—likewise, we are admirably equipped. Let me tell you why. Wars and treaties and pacts do not provide the answer for the crying need! for Real Peace. They do not reach the root or the cause of strife. Men and women, and their thoughts and actions are the motivating forces in world affairs and the; events of life. Greed for power, lust for conquest, prejudice, misunderstanding,, lack of understanding, selfishness and intolerance have been the principal factorswhich have created difference of opinion, conflict and strife and war throughout man's entire recorded history. Laws founded upon Justice and right cannot fail. The;
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people sometimes do. So, with conflicts between peoples and Nations, if you would find the source of the trouble, look well to the actors in the game. The only program which will produce peace among the people of the world is one which will be calculated to make men right in their hearts, which will build in men tolerance, charity, forgiveness, understanding, unselfishness, the patience to be fair, the courage to be just, and the other virtues of Christian character. Is there any group better equipped to do that than Freemasons? Masonry is a philosophy of life or a Way of Living, which offers man a guide to happier existence among his fellow men. It implants the desire to be better men and to have lofty ideals. It teaches brotherly love, and that all men are brothers under the Fatherhood of God. What mankind and the world needs is that great "Moral Mobilization" which Most Worshipful Grand Master LYNN BRODERICK presented to this Grand Lodge a few years ago. Masonic Mobilization is synonymous with Moral Mobiization. For the inexorable moral law is the very tissue of our Creed as Freemasons. That creed commands a definite belief and trust in God, a belief in the dignity of man, that "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself" and that "As ye would that men should do to you. Do ye also to them". There is no question but what Masonry has an effective answer to the problem of World Peace—through projecting its teachings of friendship and brotherhood, and, in that manner, bringing about understanding and inspiring confidence between man and man, everywhere. What kind of program will take our worthy principles out of the Lodge Room and make them Universal among men? I do not claim to have the Answer. But let it never be said that this great Fraternity cannot get the answer and devise the program. I am conscious of the necessity of protecting the Order from controversy. But 8,000,000 Freemasons throughout the world, dedicated to the task, can be a terrific and effective force for good, in this cause. Does not the seriousness of the challenge merit a plan and a program which will put them to work, by precept and example, in a quiet, yet aggressive Crusade? Four million Freemasons in approximately 20 Contries in North America provides an effective spread on our Continent. Europe and the South East Pacific are well represented. Confessing ignorance of the problems, a geographical study indicates the desirability of projecting the order in Africa and Asia. Other avenues of activity may be worthy of consideration such as cooperation with churches, missionary groups and the Moral-Rearmament Program. A special course of education could be planned whose objective would be to train and equip men to give the leadership in tackling this problem of Peace, through the removal of barriers to understanding, and advancing friendliness and neighborliness among men. Chairs or courses to carry out such a program might be endowed at strategically located schools in the World. Exchange of Students could be enlarged for this purpose. Masonry has the capacity and Leadership to project a program. But conversation will not bring it into being. It requires Action. W e cannot preserve our democratic life by yielding to the threat of dictatorship in any form. In a perfect world there would be no need for force. But we are neither that kind of people nor that kind of a world. And until, both as a people and a world, we approach that higher degree of perfection, there must be force in reserve to supplement reason—moral, political, economic and military force —if we are to protect the desired progress toward greater liberty, freedom and opportunity for all men. Our free system has no alternative. It must either rule or abdicate. If it
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abdicates, it turns over the rule of the world to a cruel and relentless force, wielded by dictators, who would destroy our free institutions. If our American system is to continue as a way of life, it must assert its power through every force at its command. If we, as Americans and Freemasons, as decent, just Christian people, believe in our American ideal, we must fight on until we drive the threat of danger from p u r door. W e cannot with clear conscience and obedience to our faith, through our own inefficiency, feebleness, or lack of courage, force the coming generations to accept a situation where the American Republic, with its Democratic processes, becomes "the spectator of its own tragedy, rather than the hero of its own destiny". What fault is it in human character that keeps men and women from the goal of Justice, fellowship and peace which they have sought so long, so earnestly and so desperately? The answer is a challenge to us all. This is no time to give up in despair. What stupid men have done, wiser men can undo. What cynical men have failed to do, devoted men and women can do. Behold the Supreme irony of History â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the lengthening shadow of the red flag of Godless Cummunism falls over the Holy Land, over the Evangelical Hills of Galilee, over Bethlehem and Jerusalem, "the standplace of the Cross of Calvary". Inspired by the sacrifice of Him who came on earth to save and who died that we might live, let this threat to the desecration of His holy memory be a challenge to Free Masons to gird themselves and go forward to carry on His work for good, among men. W e must not, we cannot,, permit the forces of evil to turn back the pages of man's historic struggle for liberty, which finally, here, in the United States of America, was refined into that stream of pure gold which we call "the freedom of the individual'. Appreciating its blessings, what greater contribution can Kansas Freemasons make than to spearhead a Crusade to carry far and wide, to mankind everywhere, God's message of unity and harmony, goodwill and Brotherhood under the Fatherhood of God. In this hour, when the Nations of the .World look to us to lead the way in the Cause of World Peace, may we here rededicate ourselves, as Free Masons, to meet the Challenge which assails it. Confident that "if the Lord is with us", none can be against us, and, seeking His Divine Guidance, let us stand up, speak up and rise up as we go forward from here, united in our detenmination to do His will, as we work to establish and maintain an enduring peace among the Nations of the World, and to preserve for their people the blessings of Freedom and Liberty. N o cause is more righteous. No purpose is more scared to Him in whom w e place our trust. N o group is as well equipped by heritage of moral principles and adherence to them, to walk hand in hand with the Grand Architect of the universe, and make men understand and like each other, as is Freemasonry. You can lick this problem. I challenge you to accomplishment. Bend yourselves to the task, and yours will be the glory, and future generations will rise up and call you, "Blessed".
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RELATIONS.
M . ' . W . ' . C L A U D F . Y O U N G , Chairman, presented the report w h i c h , o n his m o t i o n , w a s a d o p t e d :
following
To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Foreign Relations appointed for the purpose of examining all correspondence and other matters pertaining to Masonic relations with other Grand Jurisdictions wishes to advise it has fulfilled the mission and offers the following report: Genuine and sincere sympathy is expressed for all regular Grand Lodges throughout the world which have suffered loss by death of distinguished members and outstanding Masons, many of whom occupied prominent offices in their Grand Lodges and many high places in civil life. We wish to commend our Grand Master for the manner in which he has conducted the affairs of our Grand Lodge with respect to other Grand Jurisdictions. It has been dignified and becoming to the office he has so ably and creditably filled during the past year. He has been friendly with our neighboring^ Grand Lodges and has had and merited the good will of all our neighbors. It was the privilege of the Grand Master during the past year to visit the Grand Lodges of Missouri and Illinois and in the company of the Grand Secretary and the Grand Secretary Emeritus to visit the Grand Masters Conferences in Washington, D. C. during last February; also in the company of the Grand Secretary and the Deputy Grand Master to visit a conference of Grand Lodge Officers of Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska, Wisconsin and Kansas at Omaha, Nebraska. At all of the above gatherings our Grand Master was received with cordiality and with Honors due his office. From every place the Grand Master has visited during the past year comes the highest praise of his sincerity and genuine friendliness. Complete harmony has existed during the past year between our Grand Master and his official family and at all times he has rendered to the Craft a very helpful service. There has been little change in the conduct of Masonry over the world during the past year. While there have been some Masonic headaches in Central and South America we believe that on the whole at the end of this Masonic year conditions are relatively in a wholesome condition. The situation of Spain in Exile has not changed and we are still hoping and praying that in God's good time He will see that the right is vindicated and that Masonry shall again occupy its proud and honorable position it once occupied in Spain. f During the past year a very disturbing report was brought to the attention of the Chairman of your Foreign Relations Committee in that it was reported to us that our Government had entered into an agreement or contract with the Government of Franco Spain in which country the United States of America is establishing Naval bases that no Masons either in the Armed Service or civilian employees on this enterprise would be permitted to remain in Spain, and that the Government of Spain would have the authority to send any such Masons of our Armed Forces or any of our civilian Masons out of Spain at once. The Chairman of your Foreign Relations Committee took the matter up personally with our State Department and had confirmation in writing that no such agreement or contract was entered into and that any of our Military men or Civilians regardless of their Religious or Lodge affiliations would be permitted to work on the bases in Spain without molestation. Concerning the disturbance which arose in Guatemala, Central America, during this year your Chairman of this Committee has received the following information from the representative of the Grand Lodge of the District of
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Columbia near the Grand Lodge of Guatemala under date of September 5th, 1954: "As your representative before the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of the Republic of Guatemala, I deem it my duty to inform you of a Resolution of the Executive Committee of the Government of the Republic of Guatemala, which translated reads as follows: 'Guatemala, Aug. 26, 1954,â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Consideringâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that, although a democratic system regulates the government, it should not permit injury to the country and abuse of the liberties and protection which it gives and enforces, therefore resolves: 'Article 1. To annul the governmental resolution N o . 17 of December, 1952, which approved the By-laws and recognized the juridical personality of the Grand Lodge (Masonic) of Guatemala. 'Article 2. To dissolve the mentioned Grand Lodge and leave the Constituent Lodges in Liberty to reorganize, excluding communist and pro-communist members, and to function in accordance with its principles. 'Article 3. This resolution to become effective immediately.' "On July 2nd, 1954, the Government of Guatemala was overthrown by an Anti-Communist revolution. T h e Government now in power issued the abovementioned Resolution, and which is self-explanatory. "The Grand Lodge of Guatemala was immediately reorganized and Masonry in Guatemala is functioning normally. The newly elected Grand Master expresses the hope that the fraternal relations previously existing between the Grand Lodge of Guatemala and your Most Worshipful Grand Lodge will continue. Signed, Daniel W . Orbaugh." W e would recommend that no action be taken regarding this Grand Lodge of Guatemala and that w e continue our relations with it as in the past, there being no apparent necessity of changing our relations with this Grand Lodge at the present time. With regard to the disturbing news which reached this country during the past year concerning strife among the Lodges in Costa Rica, a Committee on information for recognition of the Conference of Grand Masters has made the following report as of October 10th, 1954: "Disturbing news has reached our Grand Lodges within the past several months indicating strife, though not a schism, within the ranks of the Grand Lodge of Costa Rica, now recognized by all of the Grand Lodges of the United States. Your Commission, feeling that this was within the purview of its activities, and being desirous of being of service to the members of the Conference of Grand Masters, took immediate steps to investigate and now reports. "In two trips to Central America, your Chairman became acquainted with outstanding members, most of them Past Grand Masters, of the Grand Lodge of Costa Rica. When word came to him of the recent difficulties in that jurisdiction, he wrote to one of the Past Grand Masters, a brother of Scottish birth, in whom he has implicit faith, and from him has secured the following information which is quoted from correspondence received. 'Our Grand Master, CARLOS M A N U E L FERNANDEZ PRESTINARY, was
about to have an operation, and he issued a decree, calling for the Deputy Grand Master, D R . FRANCISCO JIMINEK RODRIGUEZ to take over. After a short time, his health improved and no operation was necessary. He issued a decree cancelling the one in favor of the Deputy Grand Master, and resumed his position as Grand Master. T h e Deputy refused to recognize this decree, insisting that he had been appointed for the balance of the year. This is the root of all the trouble. He (presumably the Deputy) isued three decrees. One granting amnesty to all suspended or expelled members, no matter the motive of suspension or expulsion.
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Another, closing the lodges for three months, and closing the Temple accordingly. FRANCISCO J I M I N E Z RODRIGUEZ sent in his resignation as Deputy
'Grand Master which was duly accepted at our regular quarterly meeting. JIMINEZ RODRIGUEZ had informed me that he was not taking any further â&#x20AC;˘ action in the matter, but I have since been informed that he turned over his office to the Grand Junior Warden, evidently not taking into consideration his resignation. It now appears, under the authority of the Junior Grand Warden, the Secretary appointed by RODRIGUEZ is sending out letters as if they represented the Grand Lodge. 'I have no idea what action the Grand Lodge is going to take against these parties, will keep you posted. W e are in possession of the Temple. I feel that everything will be settled soon." The foregoing has been affirmed by letter from another Past Grand Master eof this Grand Lodge giving a detailed account of their troubles. It describes some irregular action on the part of a few of their members and the action of the Grand Lodge of Costa Rica in dealing with it. The Grand Lodge is intact, and the rebellion will not cause very serious difficulties. W e are convinced from the information submitted that the matter is well in hand and that the Grand Lodge we ail recognize is in control of the situation. Communications from other than the Grand Lodge of which CARLOS MANUEL FERNANDEZ PRESTINARY is
'Grand Master should be disregarded. Respectfully submitted, Signed,THOMAS S. ROY, Chairman, Past Grand Master of Massachusetts. KARL J. M O H R ,
Secretary,
Past Grand Master of Illinois." Your Committee would respectfully recommend we pursue the course prescribed by the above Committee at least for the present. Our Grand Lodge is in possession of a request from Juan Jose Soto, :subscribing himself to be acting Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Costa Rica, for recognition by the Grand Lodge of Kansas and we would suggest that this request be denied and the Grand Secretary advise this person that we do not recognize him nor his Grand Lodge as the Regular Grand Lodge of Costa Rica. Under date of June 12th, 1954, we have a request from 111.'. Brother H A N S HEILBRUNN, Grand Secretary of Foreign Relations of the Grand Lodge of the State of Sao Paulo, Brazil, for recognition and exchange of fraternal representatives with our Grand Lodge. In looking up the matter we find that Kansas has already recognized this Grand Lodge and we would earnestly recommend that we exchange representatives with said Grand Lodge and the Grand Secretary :so inform them. Several exchanges of communications have been carried on between the Chairman of your Committee on Foreign Relations and the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Bahia, Brazil, during the past year and it is the opinion of the Committee that this Grand Lodge is regular in every particular and worthy of our recognition. We would therefore recommend that we recognize this Grand Lodge and exchange fraternal representatives with the aforesaid Grand Lodge of Bahia, Brazil, as soon as practicable. Under date of March 31st, 1954, we have a request for recognition from the Grand Lodge of Peru, located at Lima, Peru, and whose Grand Master is D R . GILBERTO MOREY SOTOMAYOR and Grand Secretary is M A N U E L A. PUNTRIANO,
Until the time of writing this report we are unable to find out enough about this
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Grand Lodge of Peru to warrant our recommending them for fraternal relations". with the Grand Lodge of Kansas. W e would suggest this Grand Lodge bekept in mind and with the view of a more favorable report at the next annual communication of our Grand Lodge. Under date of November 20th, 1954, we are in receipt of a letter signed by ROBERTO KORKOWSKI as Secretary and A L F O R N S O RIVERA PEREZ as President of
the "Muy Respetable Gran Logia Valle De Mexico" requesting recognition and exchange of Fraternal Representation by the Grand Lodge of Kansas. In going: into this matter we find that we are now and have been for many years in fraternal relations with the York Grand Lodge of Mexico which covers the sameterritorial jurisdiction as the above Grand Lodge. W e would, therefore, recommend that we do not extend fraternal relations and representation with this Grand' Lodge. In 1951 our Grand Lodge recognized the National Grand Lodge of Israel, which Grand Lodge was formed by the Grand Lodge of Egypt in 1932, and knownat the time as the Grand Lodge of Palestine. Later, it seems there was a Grand Lodge formed in Israel by the Grand Lodge of Scotland. Shortly before our' last Grand Lodge Communication we had information concerning the consolidation of these two Grand Lodges into a N e w Grand Lodge to be known as the Grand Lodge of the State of Israel, but we recommended the postponement of action until this Annual Communication. Shortly before our last report theRight Honorable T H E EARL OF ELGIN AND KINCARDINE, K . T . Right Worshipful Past Grand Master Mason of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, a very good friend of the Chairman of this Committee, made a visit to Israel and on November 5th, 1953, with the present Grand Master of the newly formed Grand Lodge of theState of Israel, D R . ABRAHAM SHAONI, a distinguished lawyer, from Tel-A-Viev, consolidated and consecrated the old Grand Lodge of Palestine with the Scottish Grand Lodge in Israel to form the present Grand Lodge of the State of Israel. We' are pleased to report that the Chairman of this Comimittee recently sat in Lodge with D R . SHAONI in Washington, D . C. and the Doctor visited us in our Office at the Scottish Rite House of the Temple. W e found him to be not only a delightful person but a sincere, devout and well posted Mason. Through this man's efforts in little longer than one year his Grand Lodge has received recognition by at least ninety percent of all regular Grand Lodges throughout the world. A complete report of the consolidation of the two Grand Lodges in Israel toform their New Grand Lodge is on file in the office of the Grand Secretary. Fraternally submitted, CLAUD F . Y O U N G , S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY, JAMES H . STE'WART, J R . ,
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES AND LODGES U. D.
W.". WILLIAM T . SCHLICHTER, Chairman, presented the following
report which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: M.'. W . ' . Grand Master, and Brethren: The data submitted in the report of the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D. is largely statistical. That portion of the report has been prepared in the office of the Grand Secretary and furnished to the Committee for examination. Complying with the requirements of the By-laws of the Grand Lodge your Committee has reviewed reports of the constituent lodges, and correspondence relating thereto. Because of the briefness of the time between the due date for reports to be received in the Grand Secretary's office and the annual communication, it is possible to make only hasty preliminary examination of the reports. More detail inspection and grading will take place during the current year in the Grand Secretary's office. Activities of the 441 chartered lodges in Kansas during 1954 were as follows: Raised, 3,500; Admitted, 555; Restored, 376. Overall Gain, 4,481. Demitted, 674; Suspended, 767; Expelled, 8; Deaths, 1,612. Overall Loss, 3,061. Thus, the net gain for 1954 is 1,420 members, making a total membership in the Craft for the State of Kansas as of December 31, 1954 of 99,806. In 1953 there were 267 lodges submitting perfect reports, while 174 had almost perfect reports. They are as follows: LODGE REPORTS 1 9 5 3 .
Perfect Reports: N o . 1, 2, 13, 18, 10, 11, 13, 14, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 36, 38, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 54, 55, 56, 57, 59, 61, 62, 64, 65, 66, 67, 70, 71, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 81, 83, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 100, 103, 104, 107, 108, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 120, 121, 128, 131, 132, 134, 136, 138, 140, 142, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 155, 157, 158, 159, 161, 162, 163, 167, 168, 169, 170, 172, 176, 181, 182, 183, 184, 186, 188, 189, 190, 191, 195, 196, 198, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 210, 216, 217, 218, 219, 221, 223, 224, 225, 226, 230, 231, 232, 233, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 244, 245, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 255, 257, 259, 260, 261, 263, 265, 266, 267, 268, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 297, 298, 299, 300, 302, 303, 304, 307, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 318, 319, 322, 323, 326, 328, 330, 331, 332, 333, 336, 337, 339, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 349, 351, 352, 354, 355, 356, 360, 361, 362, 363, 366, 367, 369, 370, 373, 376, 378, 381, 383, 384, 389, 891, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 398, 399, 400, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 410, 411, 412, 415, 420, 423, 424, 428, 429, 431, 432, 435, 437, 438, 441, 443, 446, 448, 449. (267) Almost perfect reports: N o . 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 27, 28, 31, 33, 34, 35, 37, 39, 40, 42, 53, 58, 60, 68, 69, 72, 73, 80, 82, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 96, 97, 98, 99, 101, 102, 105, 106, 109, 110, 118, 119, 122, 123. 124, 125, 126, 127, 129, 130, 133, 135, 137, 139, 141, 143, 144, 145, 154, 156, 160, 164, 165, 166, 171, 173, 174, 175, 177, 178, 179, 180, 185, 187, 192, 193, 194, 197, 199, 200, 201, 202, 209, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 220, 222, 227, 228, 229, 234, 243, 246, 252, 253, 254, 256, 258, 262, 264, 269, 270, 281, 282, 283, 290, 296, 301, 305, 306, 308, 309, 310, 311, 317, 320, 321, 324, 325, 327, 329, 334, 335, 338, 340, 347, 348, 350, 353, 357, 358, 359, 364, 368, 371, 372, 374, 377, 379.
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380, 382, 386, 388, 390, 392, 401, 402, 409, 413, 414, 417, 418, 419, 421, 422, 427, 430, 433, 434, 436, 440, 442, 444, 445, 447. (174) 441 BREAKDOWN OF ALMOST PERFECT LODGES REPORTS FOR 1953.
Differences in names and initials: 9, 12, 16, 17, 27, 29, 58, 68, 69, 86, 97, 99, 106, 133, 141, 143, 145, 154, 174, 187, 192, 193, 194, 214, 222, 227, 243, 264, 269, 270, 281, 301, 308, 311, 321, 338, 353, 4 l 4 , 430, 433, 436, 440, 445, 447. (44) Reports and copy not alike: 85, 301, 359. (3) Report not signed by Secretary: 5, 15, 99, 118, 129, 145, 194, 306, 310, 317, 377,379,413,417,434. (15) Degrees conferred not previously reported: 9, 28, 40, 87, 98, 99, 105, 106, 110, 125, 126, 127, 135, 154, 171, 174, 177, 187, 200, 212, 220, 229, 262, 283, 305, 329, 334, 340, 348, 357, 382, 421, 422. (33) Degrees conferred previously reported: 33, 42, 97, 122, 133, 177, 187, 201, 213, 214, 282, 290, 308, 317, 327, 350, 374, 390, 402, 427, 440, 442. (22) Degrees conferred wrong date reported or omitted: 17, 18, 53, 80, 85, 86, 106, 127, 129, 133, 144, 160, 179, 187, 194, 197, 199, 229, 243, 264, 269, 281, 306, 310, 311, 334, 340, 372, 390, 417, 419, 433, 444. (33) Degrees conferred out of time: 166, 178, 246, 311. (4) Admissions wrong date or omitted: 9, 15, 16, 27, 31, 35, 39, 60, 80, 98, 102. 122, 124, 165, 175, 178, 222, 243, 269, 309, 321, 335, 346. (23) Restorations wrong date or omitted: 35, 40, 86, 97, 105, 156, 185, 202, 252, 282,327,329,358,392. (14) Dimission wrong date or omitted: 4, 7, 12, 18, 40, 60, 72, 73, 86, 88, 102, 137, 164, 171, 174, 175, 177, 180, 187, 192, 199, 211, 228, 234, 243, 253, 282, 301, 306, 310, 324, 325, 327, 347, 364, 371, 374, 380, 382, 392, 401, 409, 433, 445, 447. (45) Suspensions wrong date: 6, 12, 21, 40, 60, 84, 86, 88, 101, 119, 123, 126, 139, 156, 174, 193, 194, 209, 258, 262, 281, 296, 308, 320, 338, 359, 364, 368, 388, 413, 445. (31) Error in recapitulation and/or money: 15, 34, 58, 63, 69, 82, 96, 109, 130, 135, 156, 173, 178, 179, 180, 201, 212, 215, 228, 252, 254, 258, 317, 320, 348, 377, 386, 390, 401, 402, 418. (31) Incomplete officers list: 42, HO, 143, 254, 256, 401. (6) Deaths omitted or reported in error: 130, 338, 353, 401. (4) Name, No. & Location of lodges omitted: 37, 144, 173, 430. (4) The breakdown of the reports of the 174 lodges having "Almost Perfect Reports" for 1953 reveals 312 errors involving fifteen different kinds, an average of nearly two to the report. Obviously most of the errors are of a nature that can be easily averted by lodge secretaries with a bit more care in preparing and checking their respective annual reports before submitting. Thus, in addition to having the pleasure and privilege of placing their lodge on the Honor Roll of Perfect Reports, each secretary can make a splendid contribution toward eliminating many hours of extra work for the staff in the Grand Secretary's office. May the Committee suggest also that promptness is a meritorius and helpful qualification. Examination of the records reveals that as of January 17, seven days after the deadline of January 10, the annual reports of twelve lodges had not reached the Grand Secretary's office. Since the Grand Secretary is expected to make a complete report at the annual communication of the Grand Lodgeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;delayed annual reports from constituent lodges call for emergency correspondence at a most busy time. The Committee noted further that lack of promptness, in a number of instances, in acknowledging communications from the Grand Secretary's office bv
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lodge secretaries and complying with requests therein has impeded the fulfillment of some of the duties of the Grand Secretary. These observations by the Committee are made constructively and are not intended in any way whatsoever to be censorious. No charters were issued in 1954, no lodges working under letters of Dispensation, and no requests for letters of Dispensation during the year. The Committee commends M . ' . W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, Grand Secretary, his able assistant K E N N E T H N . POMEROY, and the Grand Lodge office staff for the excellency and efficiency of their work in keeping the myriad fraternal records of approximately 100,000 Kansas Master Masons. They also express appreciation for the fine cooperation given in making records and reports easily available to the Committee for examination. Fraternally submitted, W M . T . SCH LIGHTER M A X W . MEYERS
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MASONIC EDUCATION.
M.'. W . ' . CLARENCE G . NEVINS, chairman, presented the following
report which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: The first committee on Education in our Grand Lodge was appointed by our First Grand Master, M . ' . W . ' . Richard R. Rees, at the second or afternoon session of the organizational meeting of March 17, 1856. It was composed of R.'. W.". J O H N W . SMITH, the Master of Smithton Lodge N o . 1, and Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge and two brethren from Leavenworth Lodge, J O H N A. HALDERMAN, who was also Grand Orator, and LEANDER KER, who was also the Grand Chaplain. If they ever made a report of their accomplishments, it has not come to light, nor does there seem to be any constitutional provision for such a committee. It would seem to be significant, however, that BRO. K E R offered quite a lengthy report as Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence at the October 1856 Communication of Grand Lodge. He signed the report as the Grand Chaplain, and the report dealt not with matters of Correspondence, but was in the nature of an exhortation on the subjects of "Charity," "Gentleness," and "Brotherly Kindness." At that time there were 5 Lodges in the Grand Lodge and the total membership of the 5 was less than 170. Four years later, and from page 155 of Volume I of our proceedings for the year 1860, we are confronted with this very interesting record: "BRO. PELOT on behalf of BRO. J. W . SMITH, made aâ&#x20AC;˘ proposition to the Grand, Lodge to become the owners or assignees of a valuable and newly invented 'patent right easy chair', the proceeds arising therefrom, if any, to be set apart for educational purposes."
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This proposition was referred to the Committee on Education, which later reported that the proposal had been withdrawn "for obvious reasons." The Committee on Education continued to be a standing Committee of Grand Lodge until 1867, when it dropped from sight, and our Grand Lodge functioned from that time without a Committee on Masonic Education until the Annual Communication of four years ago when the present program was instituted upon the recommendation of M.'. W-'- Grand Master L Y N N R . BRODRICK. W e feel that a great deal of progress has been made in that short period of time. Much of the credit for that accomplishment must go to M.'. W . ' . LYNN R . BRODRICK, who served on the committee and as its chairman until last summer when the press of other work forced him to ask for release from the duties of the chairmanship. I was somewhat reluctant to assume the place vacated by one who is such a zealous worker for Freemasonry, but hope that the work which has been carried this far may be improved and enlarged, as I am sure the Craft desires it to be. Much of the work done by this committee has been incorporated into our standard practice. I refer to the presentation of Law Books, the presentation of the four little booklets which supplement instruction during the conferral of degrees and the preparation of Lodge history. W e of your Committee feel that aside from the requirements of our law on these matters, each of these programs merits your continued support and compliance. After all, your Committee cannot accomplish anything without your support, and we are indeed grateful for the loyalty and the co-operation which has been demonstrated time after time. During the current year, there have been four major items in our continuing program. I. The circulation of a report of the Lodges on the accomplishments of Grand Lodge one year ago. This report permits the Lodges to receive in a brief form a review of Grand Lodge which can be presented to their Lodges, together with a list of officers, District Deputies, Committee members, etc. W e expect to continue this practice in cooperation with the Grand Secretary's office. 2. The motion picture film: MY BROTHER'S KEEPER. This film, as you know, was prepared by the Board of Directors of the Kansas Masonic Home in cooperation with our Committee on Masonic Education, and we have endeavored to exercise some supervision over the circulation of the film to the end that the greatest good might be obtained from it. The reports which have been received concerning the showing of this film have exceeded our fondest hopes. It is putting it mildly to say that it has received universal acclaim, for of all the showings reported upon, only 2 are on record as being in doubt about its effectiveness. W e estimate that more than 35.000 Masons and Eastern Stars have seen the film. W e are very certain that the Kansas Masonic Home enjoys a much better understanding by our membership today because of the showing of this film, and we urge any Lodge which has not sponsored a showing in your city to arrange for a showing at the earliest possible date. Although the Home very graciously purchased 12 copies of this film and turned 10 of them over to the Grand Secretary's office for circulation, many Lodges and Eastern Star chapters have not been able to secure a copy for showing on a convenient date because of the demand for it. File your requests as far in advance as possible and secure a confirmation of date from the Grand Secretary before advertising your showing. But do not let the opportunity slip by to let your members and others see for themselves how our own Kansas Masonic Home is operated and managed. Everyone who sees it will have a feeling of pride and satisfaction in our No. 1 Masonic investment. 3.
The Third undertaking during the past year has been a continuation and
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are scheduled for the early fall and atFour such meetings were held during the and Neodesha. W e express our sincere who sponsored these meetings.
These meetings are purposely located in areas some distance from Wichita and Topeka where Grand Lodge is held, and are designed to give lodge officers in those areas an opportunity to meet and visit informally with our Grand Master and other officers of the Grand Lodge. The meetings are divided into two parts; the afternoon informal discussion period and the evening meeting which is given over to our Grand Master and other Grand Lodge officers for the purpose of reporting upon matters pertaining to the fraternity. The meetings held during the present year were felt to be much more successful than previous meetings and in the opinion of your committee should be increased in number and in attendance. The area meeting idea is gaining in favor in various other Grand Lodges and officers and members of Lodges in the various areas should take advantage of the opportunity which is afforded them in these meetings. If suitable time schedules and locations can be worked out, we recommend that no less than 6 of these area meetings be held during September and October this year. Lodges which wish to sponsor a meeting should extend an invitation through our Grand Master or some member of the Committee. 4. The fourth and major undertaking of our committee during the past year was a program honoring ONE YEAR MASONS which was undertaken at the direction of our Grand Master. The program, A STUDY O F THE DEGREE OF FELLOW-CRAFT AND ITS RELATION T O MASONIC EDUCATION, was prepared by our director of Masonic Education, M . ' . W . ' . Charles S. McGinness and transmitted to the Lodges under an edict from Our Grand Master requiring the program to be used, and a report of results made. It has been a source of deep disappointment to the members of your Committee that up to and' including reports received to February 5, only 95 Lodges had availed themselves of this material and reported the results of their meetings. This is less than one fourth of the total number of Lodges in our Grand Jurisdiction. The response from the 95 Lodges so far reporting certainly indicates that the program was worthwhile. Nearly 3,000 Kansas Masons have been in attendance at the meetings. Of this number 642 were 1 and 2 year Masons and more than 132 school board members, teachers and administrators have loaned their presence for a discussion of the transition from Operative to Speculative Freemasonry. It is hoped that the Lodges which have not used this program will undertake its sponsorship without delay and secure the benefit to the Craft that is sure to come from a well planned meeting on this subject. In conclusion, your committee on Masonic Education i s ' more than ever convinced of the importance of this work. We think of antiquity in Freemasonry, and that is quite proper. We do have a magnificent and truly worthy ancestry and a most satisfying record of accomplishment. However, in our present day world, that is not enough. W e are a people on the go; we suffer in lodge attendance because people are too busy to take time for meeting their brethren as did our forefathers. Furthermore, a table presented to the Mid West Conference on Masonic Education by our Deputy Grand Master R.'. W . ' . ScoTT E. KELSEY shows that not only has the Grand Lodge of Kansas shown a phenomenal growth in members during the past 12 years, but this situation is not peculiar to Kansas. All
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through the great mid-western area, lodges have been literally "covered up" with degree work. T h e figures presented by BRO. KELSEY show that since the beginning of 1943 Kansas lodges have raised 50,000 Masons or half of our total membership. The program of Masonic Education is designed to assist these brethren to assimilate the teachings of the ritual and to make them better Masons. It is a grand and glorious work and your committee on Masonic Education feels that it should be carried forward with renewed vigor in the new year.. To that end we ask the same fine cooperation on the part of Lodge officers and brethren which has been so well demonstrated by your past efforts. Thank you! Respectfully submitted, SCOTT E . KELSEY, CLARENCE G . NEVINS, ARTHUR C . HODGSON, KARL J. BAUMGARTNER, RICHARD L . BECKER,
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RITUALISTIC WORK.
M.'. W . ' . JAMES H . TRICE, chairman, presented the following re-
port which, on his motion, was adopted: To The M.\ W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Ritualistic Work submits the following report: At the outset, we wish to resolve some slight misapprehension which still appears occasionally in some quarters, respecting the purpose of this Committee. It is not the function of this Committee to change our Work or our Ritual. Article X I Section 3 of our basic law provides that our Work shall be the Webb Work as exemplified by the Board of Custodians at the Annual Communication at Leavenworth in 1867. An extended copy or rescription of this Work is in the archives of our Grand Lodge. Our Constitution further provides that our Work shall be done in conformity with authorized Floor Plans on file in the archives of the Grand Lodge. Thus it is obvious that our Ritual and Floor Movements cannot be altered except by amending our Constitution. N o Committee can change our Constitution; and it is neither the desire nor the intention of this Committee to attempt to do so in any respect or degree whatsoever. The principal function of this Committee is to endeavor to ascertain what our Work is, and to disseminate this information, to the end that our Work be done correctly and with uniformity throughout this Jurisdiction. As shown by the Report of this Committee at the 1954 Annual Communication, the major project for the year covered by that Report was the complete revision and reprinting of the Official Cipher. The new Ciphers have been printed and distributed, and the reaction of the Craft has been generally favorableâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;for in its present form its users are enabled to tell with greater certainty just what each letter means; it indicates plurals and past tenses and marks many words that have been misussd frequently in the past.
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Despite the many hours of tedious, painstaking work in editing and proofreading, however, it was inevitable that errors would creep in; but with the aid and generous, patient cooperation of the Brothers throughout the state, we believe that all these errors have been called to our attention. A list of the major errors has been carefully prepared and is now being printed in the form of a small sheet to be distributed and pasted in the back of each Cipher. During the past year the major project of this Committee has been a thorough study and analysis of our Floor Plans and Movements in connection with the Work. Two formal meetings of the Committee have been held, one at Wichita in May and the other at Burlington in September. At both meetings most of the time was spent in the preparation of a set of General Rules calculated to assist the officers in performing the Work in conformity with the authorized Floor Plansâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; as required by our Constitution. In addition to the two formal meetings, the repeated drafting, study, criticism, revision and re-drafting of the proposed General Rules has been carried on through extensive correspondence between members of the Committee and other interested Brothers. The final draft is almost ready, and when completed and approved by the Grand Master, the same will be printed and distributed among the Lodges. The proposed General Rules are not intended to be all-inclusive so as to cover the entire field respecting our Floor Movements; their scope is purposely limited to subjects on which questions most frequently arise at the District Meetings; and as time and experience demonstrate the need therefor, additional Rules will be prepared and promulgated. Before leaving this subject, we wish to mention one feature of the proposed General Rules which we feel may be of particular interest. In order to avoid confusion, as well as to assist in understanding the various Floor Movements, the Committee has assigned a distinctive name to each of the several Lines most frequently used in performing the Work in the several degrees. It is hoped thus to simplify in part many of the movements which are otherwise more complicated and therefore more difficult to understand and learn correctly. The Committee has not overlooked the vital importance of continued activity in the promotion of the Certificate of Proficiency program. The continued high rate of interest by the Craft in this program is attested by the fact that since the last Annual Communication 464 Proficiency Certificates have been issued: 317 B Certificates; 128 A Certificates; and 19 Unlimited Certificates of Proficiency. Of course the District Meeting remains the very backbone of the program for maintenance of proficiency in the Work; and the following statistics, taken from the records kept by our Grand Lecturer, M.'. W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON (who is a member of this Committee), make a very gratifying disclosure of constantly increasing interest in these meetings. During the calendar year 1954, 129 Lodges qualified for the Grand Master's Certificate by having perfect officer attendance at both opening and closing roll calls at the District Meetings. They are listed by Lodge Number and location, as follows: 310 357 207 200 133 299 164 158 74 173
Almena Alta Vista Alton Anthony Arkansas City Arlington Atwood Atchison Augusta Belle Plaine
440 403 286 169 368 366 233 79 182 89
Bendena Benedict Blue Mound Blue Rapids Blufif City Bonner Springs Burden Burlingame Burrton Centralia
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258 137 411 394 102 306 113 36 449 279
Cheney Cherryvale Climax Coats Cofifeyville Colby Concordia Council Grove Denton Dighton
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90 222 204 374 146 12 106 163 131 389 8 65 251 44 15 296 293 314 185 206 398 331 42 155 406 445 112 400 282 7 3 272 322 369
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Dodge City Downs Dwight Ellsworth Emporia Eureka Fall River Fontana Freeport Fort Scott Gardner Galva Garnett Great Bend Green Greensburg Gridley Hamlin Harper Hepler Hoisington Holton Howard Hugoton Hutchinson Irving Isabel Jetmore Junction City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City -
438 338 278 330 260 49 6 10 68 220 27 219 198 371 383 172 77 22 201 116 94 142 319 253 141 19 341 415 153 304 442 248 111
Kansas City Kincaid Kiowa LaCrosse Lake City Lansing Lawrence Leavenworth Leavenworth Lewis Leroy Little River Lucas Macksville McDonald McPherson Medicine Lodge Melvern Mulvane Muscotah Neodesha Newton Norwich Oakley Osage City Olathe Parker Perry Prairie Village Randall Rexford Richland Rossville
215 284 407 423 417 54 56 52 391 17 51 30 358 320 396 377 75 85 64 244 150 356 305 53 380 86 168 433 224 298 276 110 144
Rush Center Scott City Scranton Selden Sharon Springs Shawnee Spring Hill St. Marys Sylvia Topeka Topeka Towanda Turon Vermillion Wakefield Waldron Wamego Waterville Wathena Waverly Wellington Wellsville Westphalia Wetmore White City Wichita Wichita Wichita Williamsburg Wilson Windom Winfield Yates Center
Since January 1, 1955, up to the date of this report, 47 Lodges have qualified for the Grand Master's Certificate by having perfect officer attendance at the District Meetings. Since these Lodges have not received their certificates, the same will be presented at this time; and the representative of each such Lodge is requested to approach the Altar as his Lodge is called. 133 158 440 403 286 449 83 131 8 65 185 29 38 3 272 322
Arkansas City Atchison Bendena Benedict Blue Mound Denton Eudora Fontana Fort Scott Gardner Hamlin Humboldt lola Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City
333 369 438 338 6 68 22 116 141 18 436 153 248 407 54
Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kincaid Lawrence Leavenworth Melvern Muscotah Osage City Ottawa Overland Park Prairie Village Richland Scranton Shawnee
56 52 17 90 244 356 224 324 81
Spring Hill St. Marys Topeka Topeka Waverly Wellsville Williamsburg Caney New Albany
76 Erie 73 210 268 84 72 96
Chetopa Fulton Bronson Winchester Huron White Church
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It is worthy of note that five of the Lodges in the above' list, Shawnee N o . 54; Prairie Village No. 153; Kansas City No. 322; Kansas City No. 333; and Overland Park No. 436; comprise the new District No. 5 of which R.'. W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL is D D G M . This makes the fifth Masonic District to establish a record •of perfect attendance by all officers of all Lodges in a District. (The other four Districts are listed in this Committee's Report last year.) The following Lodges have had perfect officer attendance at each District Meeting for the past FIVE CONSECUTIVE YEARS: 8 169 52 17 l4l
Fort Scott Blue Rapids St. Marys Topeka Osage City
314 133 77 278
Gridley Arkansas City Medicine Lodge Kiowa
22 244 3 272 56
Melvern Waverly Kansas City Kansas City Spring Hill
The record of interest and devotion on the part of the Lodge Officers in making possible the showings above mentioned, is indeed wonderful and certainly deserves our highest praise and commendation. With the approval of our Grand Master, Crescent Lodge No. 133, of Arkansas •City, has been invited to confer the Second Section of the Third Degree at this Annual Communication. W e are happy to announce that said Lodge has graciously ;accepted the invitation, and tonight will confer the Second Section in Dramatized Form under the supervision and direction of R.''. W . ' . CHARLES L. BISHOP, Assist;ant Grand Lecturer, of Medicine Lodge; and we sincerely urge all to attend this ras we know it will be a fine showing. The Committee feels that whatever small measure of success it has achieved -during the past year, has been due in no small part to the faithful and devoted : assistance of our two Assistant Lecturers, R.'. W - ' . CHARLES L . BISHOP, of ^Medicine Lodge, and W . ' . ARTHUR C . JONES, of Downs. Both of these devoted Masons attended the formal meetings of the Committee, have assisted in the conduct of many District Meetings, and have aided the Committee with invaluable .-advice and plain hard work; and they have our sincere thanks and certainly deserve the commendation of all of us. Our Grand Master, M.'. W . ' . FLOYD S. ECORD, and our Deputy Grand Master, •R.'. W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY, have been particularly cooperative and encouraging, and have assisted the Committee at all times, as have also the other Grand Officers. No District Meeting could be a success without weeks of advance thought, study, preparation and work in making necessary arrangements. This has traditionally fallen upon the several District Deputy Grand Masters. The splendid record of these Meetings during the past year demonstrates that our District Deputies have, without exception, performed this vital work with equal pleasure to themselves and honor to the Fraternity. Kansas Masonry can be justly grateful and happy in- its ^ood fortune at having such splendid officers. Fraternally submitted, JAMES H . TICE, E. G L E N N ROBISON, MARCELLUS G . BOSS,
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON TRIALS AND PUNISHMENTS.
W . ' . JAMES E. TAYLOR, Chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. oj Kansas: During the past year, Seventeen (17) cases were before your Gommittee; o f this number fourteen were considered, resulting in eight brethren being expelled;, three being suspended; one reprimanded; and a verdict of not guilty in one case;, and there are three cases pending. Your Committee would remind the Brethren that the Committee sits as a trial', court, to determine the facts, and to render punishment of either expulsion, suspension, reprimand or not guilty as the facts disclose and Masonic justice demands.. The Committee is not the prosecutor or defender, but seeks only to find the facts;, it is recommended that the Lodges when filing accusations be prepared to try thecases as if on a plea of not guilty. The work of your Committee could be materially lightened if the Accusing; Lodge after approval of charges by the Grand Master, and notice to plead is sent, to the accused, would endeavor to procure a written plea of guilty where the facts, indicate such to be proper. Fraternally submitted, JAMES E . TAYLOR Chairman , FRANK T . FORBES, W I L L I A M H . BURNETT, RAY A . LINDSAY, O. D O N SPOTTS,
Committee
REPORT OF C O M M I T T E E ON CORRESPONDENCE. M . ' . W . ' . A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND, Chairman, presented the foll o w i n g r e p o r t w h i c h , on h i s m o t i o n , w a s a d o p t e d : To The M:. W:. Grand Lodge oj A. F. & A. M. of Kansas; The usual review of the Proceedings of the Grand Jurisdictions with whom weare in fraternal correspondence, has been prepared, and is ready to be turned toi the printer to be incorporated in our own Proceedings. W e have reviewed all of the Proceedings of the other 48 American Grand' Lodges, and most of those of the Grand Lodges of the British Commonwealth of" Nations. Our lack of ability to read foreign languages has precluded us frommaking a review of those Proceedings which are written in languages other thani English, but all of the Proceedings received have been recorded and properly filed! in the Library. W e desire to thank the Grand Master for having given us this most interesting; assignment. It has been a liberal education in Freemasonry, and has been a delight: to read all of the wonderful material that is contained in the addresses of t h e various Grand Masters, and in the orations delivered by the Grand Orators.. Fraternally submitted, A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND,
Chairman
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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
M.'. W.'. JAMES H . called for the following:
TRICE,
Chairman of the Ritualistic Committee,,
Ben W . Graybill Orville A. Ehrhardt Fay O. Jennings Charles L. Bishop William Nelson Hamill
No. 5 No. 33 No. 47 No. 75 No. 43
District Deputy Grand Masters who had 100% attendance at the District Meetings in their Districts of all of their Lodges were called to the Altar and thanked for their fine work.
LODGE
SECRETARIES.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master called the names of the following eleven brethren and asked them to stand west of the Altar: David D. Stuart, Hebron Lodge No. 314, Gridley, 41 years. Richard W . Evans, St. Bernard Lodge No. 222, Dodge City, 40 years. Charles A. Smith, Wellsville Lodge No. 331, Wellsville, 39 years. Ralph B. Call, Hoisington Lodge No. 331, Hoisington, 37 years. Francis W . Irwin, Oakley Lodge No. 352, Oakley, 36 years. Oran L. Miller, Kilwining Lodge No. 265, Pratt, 35 years. Holly M. Miller, Hope Lodge No. 155, Howard, 34 years. Leon L. Cousland, Patmos Lodge No. 97, ElDorado, 33 years. Carl H. Moore, Auburn Lodge No. 32, Auburn, 32 years. Thomas R. Landes, Temple Lodge No. 257, McCune, 31 years. Howard Adams, Maple Hill Lodge No. 370, Maple Hill, 30 years. Of the above list, the following responded and presented themselves as. requested: Carl H. Moore Francis W . Irwin Richard W . Evans David D. Stuart Charles A. Smith Leon L. Cousland The Grand Master then announced that each of these faithful brethren had" served his lodge as Secretary for more than thirty years, and one of them had served for forty-one years. M.'. W . ' . BROTHER ECORD then presented each of these brethren with a certificate of merit and appreciation.
FIFTY YEAR LAPEL
BUTTON.
The M.'. W . ' . Grand Master then called upon the Grand Senior Deacon to present Brother PASHA B . LEIVY, a member of LaCygne Lodge No. 61, at the Altar and he then presented him with a 50 year lapel button in a very impressive manner. Brother Leivy accepted with appropriate remarks.
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GRAND LODGE HISTORY.
M.'. W.". ELMER F . STRAIN, Grand Secretary Emeritus, presented the following report which on motion was adopted: To The M.-. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: For the information of all, the history work is progressing although some delay has been encountered. I have gleaned from the proceedings for the years 1856 to 1930 inclusive and hope to finish this process by April 15th. The corrections and eliminations should be finished by June 30th including important items not set out in the adopted formula shown in the proceedings of 1928. Some of these are pretty important as the book goes out to the world of Masonry. Barring delays for transcribing the copy can be ready for the printer in July and the bound copies can be delivered to us by the end of 1955. I am most grateful to the good Lord for continued health and to the executive family for counsel and cooperation. Fraternally submitted, ELMER F . STRAIN,
Grand Secretary
Emeritus.
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE O N C E N T E N N I A L .
W . ' . JOHN M . FELLER, SR., Chairman, presented the following re-
port which, on his motion was adopted: M.' . W . ' . FLOYD S. ECORD, G . M . R.'.. W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY, D . G . M . M A X MYERS w.'â&#x20AC;˘. CALVIN E . BARRY w.W / . J O H N M . FELLER, SR.
To The M:. i r . - . Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Centennial Committee begs leave to submit the following recommendations of the Committee, the second session of which was held in Leavenworth on the evening of Wednesday, January 19, 1955, at which time plans were formulated as to what we thought was advisable for our coming celebration, namely: ( 1 ) W e recommend that the Grand Lodge confine our meeting to Wednesday evening of the 1956 Grand Lodge Session for a 2 or 21/2 hour session. (2) W e recommend that invitations be sent to all Grand Jurisdictions, inviting them to this celebration, and that those who respond should be entertained at a formal dinner prior to the meeting, and otherwise as suitable for the occasion. ( 3 ) W e recommend that the Grand Visitors shall be introduced and officially recognized collectively. ( 4 ) That we provide a suitable brochure for the occasion. ( 5 ) That there shall be a suitable musical interlude for said occasion. ( 6 ) W e feel that the Grand Lodge should provide a suitable ribbon or badge for this occasion. ( 7 ) That we procure a suitable speaker for this important event. ( 8 ) That the Grand Lodge should provide sufficient funds to carry out this program. Fraternally submitted, J O H N M . FELLER, SR., Chairman
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CALL TO REFRESHMENT.
The Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment until 8:00 P.M.
EVENING SESSION.
The Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor at 8:00 P.M. Crescent Lodge N o . 133 of Arkansas City exemplified the Dramatization of the Second Section of the Third Degree with their Fellow Craft Degree Team, under the direction of W . ' . CHARLES L . BISHOP, Assistant Grand Lecturer.
CALL T O 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.
MORNING SESSION.
The Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor at 8:30 A.M.,. Thursday February 10th.
THANKS.
The Grand Master thanked the Wichita Brethren for their assistance to this Grand Lodge and Albert Pike Lodge No. 303 for the beautiful flowers which were sent.
REPORT OF C O M M I T T E E ON JURISPRUDENCE. In the absence of W . ' . HARRY E . CROSSWHITE, Chairman, who was
called away by the death of his mother, M . ' . W . ' . WILLIAM H . HARRISON, Acting as Chairman, presented the following report which was adopted section by section and then as a whole by the necessary twothirds majority; except By-Law 4-302 which was defeated. To The M.:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. P. & A. M. of Kansas: Your committee on Jurisprudence reports as follows: SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS.
We have carefully reviewed the Special Dispensations issued by our Grand;
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Master and find that they were all issued within the powers of his prerogatives and recommend that they be approved. RECOMMENDATION N O .
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CHANGE IN BY-LAW.
The recommendation of the Grand Master that By-Law 2-201 be amended has been referred to this Committee for consideration. In view of the fact that the Annual Budget Sessions of the Kansas Legislature will interfere with our Annual Communications on the even numbered years it is recommended that By-Law 2-201 be amended in line three by striking out the word February and inserting in-Iieu thereof the word March and that By-Law 2-201 will then read as follows: 2-201. ANNUAL COMMUNICATIONS.—The Annual Communications shall be held at such hour on the second Wednesday of March in each year as the Grand Master may appoint, and at such place as may be designated at the preceding Annual Communication, or as the Grand Master may order; and no member reported present at any Annual Communication shall absent himself from any session without leave from the Grand Master or Grand Lodge. RECOMMENDATION N O .
2
CHANGE IN BY-LAW.
The recommendation of the Grand Master that By-Law 2-504 be replaced has been referred to this committee for consideration. W e recommend that By-Law 2-504 be repealed. RECOMMENCATION
NO.
3
CHANGE IN BY-LAW.
The recommendation of the Grand Master that By-Law 4-103 be amended has been referred to this committee for consideration. W e recommend that By-Law 4-103 be amended by striking the last period and inserting a semicolon and adding the following requirement No. 7. Any additional information required by the Council of Administration. And that By-Law 4-103 will then read as follows: 4-103. PETITION FOR MYSTERIES—REQUIREMENTS.—Every petition for the Mysteries of Masonry shall state: ( 1 ) That the petitioner is unbiased by the solicitation of friends, and uninfluenced by mercenary or other improper motives; ( 2 ) That he believes in God; ( 3 ) That he has long entertained a favorable opinion of the Ancient and Honorable Society of Free and Accepted Masons, and prays that he be admitted thereto, promising cheerfully to conform to all the established usages and to yield a cheerful obedience to all the requirements of the Institution; ( 4 ) When and where the petitioner was born; ( 5 ) The period of his residence in the State of Kansas, and in the Jurisdiction of the Lodge; ( 6 ) Whether he has previously petitioned any Masonic Lodge; and if so, when and where, and what action was taken upon previous petition; (7) Any additional information required by the Council of Administration. RECOMMENDATION N O . 4 .
CHANGE I N BY-LAW.
The recommendation of the Grand Master that By-Law 2-301 be amended has been referred to this committee for consideration. We recommend that By-Law 2-301 be amended by striking the words "One Dollar and Twenty Five cents" in line three and by inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Two Dollars," and that By-Law 2-301 be further amended in line four by inserting after the comma the following: "That said per capita tax shall be distributed as follows: One Dollar to the General Fund and One Dollar to the Kansas Masonic Home Fund." and that said By-Law shall then read as follows: 2-301. G R A N D LODGE PER CAPITA TAX A N D SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS.—^Every Lodge working under a Warrant of Constitution shall pay annually to the Grand Lodge a tax of Two Dollars per capita on its roll of membership for the preceding year; that said per capita tax
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shall be distributed as follows: One Dollar to the General Fund and One Dollar to the Kansas Masonic Home Fund and any special assessment which may be levied by the Grand Lodge from time to time. The per capita tax shall not be assessed against the members, but shall be included in the account for annual dues, and be paid out of the General Fund of the Lodge. Any Lodge which neglects or refuses to pay all its annual per capita tax or fees or any special assessments on or before the 10th day of January in each year, or which shall fail or neglect to make and transmit to the Grand Secretary its Annual Report on or before the 10th day of January in each year, shall not be entitled to representation in the Grand Lodge at the Annual Communication following such failure. The postmark on the envelope shall be accepted as evidence of the date of transmittal; and in all such cases of failure the Grand Secretary shall notify the Lodge to that effect and shall not issue credentials to such Lodge. COMMrrTEB R E C O M M E N D A T I O N I N F U R T H E R A N C E O F R E C O M M E N D A T I O N NO. 4.
The recommendation of the Grand Master that By-Law 2-301 be amended which was referred to this committee necessitates the amendment of By-Law 2-302. "We recommend that By-Law 2-302 be amended to read as follows: 2-302. GRAND LODGE FUND.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;The Grand Treasurer shall keep two accounts, one to be known as the "General Fund", and one as the "Charity Fund". One Dollar per Lodge member of the Annual per capita tax shall constitute the Kansas Masonic Home Fund, and shall be turned over to the Secretary of the Kansas Masonic Home Board. Ninety-five per cent of the remainder of the per capita tax shall be placed in the General Fund, and the remaining five per cent shall be placed in the Charity Fund. AH other receipts except Special Assessments, raising fees and interest from investments shall be placed in the General Fund. Interest from investments shall be placed in the Fund in which the investments are owned. Funds derived from any special assessment shall be applied solely to the purpose for which such special assessment was made. The Charity Fund shall remain inviolate, except for the relief of destitute Master Masons in good standing, their widows and orphans. FURTHER COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN FURTHERANCE OF RECOMMENDATION N O . 4 .
The Grand Master recommended that By-Law 4-302 be amended to provide for :a Ten Dollar raising fee. Five Dollars of which shall go to the Home Endowment Fund as now provided and Five Dollars to the General Fund of the Grand Lodge. In furtherance of this recommendation we submit for your consideration By-Law 4-302 which would read as follows: 4-302. RAISING FEE.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Every Lodge shall collect a raising fee of Ten Dollars from each candidate raised, in addition to the regular fees for the Degrees. Such raising fee shall be remitted to the Grand Secretary at the same time the per capita tax is transmitted, and Five Dollars of which shall be transmitted by the Grand Secretary to the Secretary of the Kansas Masonic Home Board, and become a part of the endowment fund of such Home, the remaining Five Dollars shall be deposited in the General Fund of the Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted, W I L L I A M H . HARRISON RALPH HARROUFF J O H N H . MURRAY
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE O N F I N A N C E .
W . ' . HAROLD N . NICHOLS, Chairman, presented the following re-
port which, on his motion, was adopted: with reference to the Jurisprudence Committee the recommended change in By-Laws. To The M:. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Finance submits herewith the following report: With the approval of our Grand Master, the Chairman of this Committeeemployed W . ' . ARTHUR R . SHEDD, a Licensed Municipal Public Accountant, toaudit the accounts of the Grand Lodge, examine the books and vouchers of theGrand Treasurer and the financial records of the Grand Secretary, and to reportto the Chairman of this Committee as provided in By-Law 2-118. Brother Shedd has submitted his report and it is attached hereto and made a part of this report. W.". ERNEST R . MEADOWS, a member of this Committee, examined theinvestments of the Grand Lodge and found them as stated in the Report of the Grand Treasurer. AH matured coupons have been collected but the interest has not been re-invested. Investment of funds is one of the duties of the Council, of Administration. W e have audited the expense bills submitted by those entitled to expenses inattending the Annual Communication, issued checks to them and have delivered' checks to the representatives of Lodges and to those entitled to mileage. In recommending appropriations to meet the current expenses for the ensuing year, and in considering proposed special appropriations, we have had in mind the financial condition of the Grand Lodge, our Masonic Home, and the welfare of the Craft in this jurisdiction. W e are reminded that 1956 is our centennial year and our next Annual Communication will be the One Hundredth. If we are to have funds available for the expenses of this anniversary observance, the utmost care must be exercised in making appropriations. There has been no accumulation of funds for this purpose and the Centennial Committee has made only a preliminary estimate of their expected needs. The history of this Grand Lodge has been in preparation by our Grand Secretary Emeritus for more than a year, but no estimate has been made of the cost of printing. W e have included in our list of appropriations during this year the amount of $7,500.00 for the Centennial Celebration. W e believe the Grand Master'sâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Grand Secretary's Conference in Washington D. C , is an important contact for our officers and have included an appropriation to cover the expenses of our Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master and Grand Secretary in attending these meetings. Following are the estimated revenues and expenditures for the year 1955: REVENUE.
Seventy five cents per capita on 99,806 members Fees for special dispensations Interest from investments, $25,000.00 at 21/2% Miscellaneous receipts, sales, etc Payments on Budget by Grand Chapter, Council and Commandery
$74,854.50 800.00
$75,654.50 625.00 6,500.00 11,200.00
Total Ten percent of revenue transferred to Charity Fund . . . .
$93,979.50' 7,565.45
Available for appropriations
$86,414.0?
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APPROPRIATIONS.
Allowances (By-Laws 2-306 and 2-307) $ 2,100.00 Mileage and Expenses (By-Laws 2-308, 2-309 and 2-310) . . 5,600.00 Local Expenses, AnnuaK Communication 1,500.00 Printing Annual Proceedings 2,000.00 Grand Master's Contingent Fund 2,500.00 Grand Master's Allowance 800.00 Grand Master's Apron and Jewel 470.00 Grand Masters'-Grand Secretaries' Conference (two years) 3,000.00 Grand Treasurer's and Grand Secretary's Bond Premium. . 20.00 Stationery, Printing and Binding 1,400.00 Postage and Express 1,000.00 Items for resale 3,000.00 Salary and Expenses, Lecturer and Assistant L e c t u r e r s . . . . 6,800.00 Per Diem and expense. Committee on Trials and punishments 750.00 Committee on Masonic Education, Salary and Expenses of Director, Printing, etc 5,000.00 Personal property taxes 140.00 Social Security tax 224.00 Unemployment Tax 174.00 Building repairs 2,500.00 Removing dead trees and landscaping grounds 1,000.00 Committee on Grand Lodge Centennial 7,500.00 Budget 40,000.00 Miscellaneous Account 1,522.00 Grand Secretary Emeritus Salary 6,000.00 Total Appropriations Deficit, to be met by sale of securities if necessary....
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$95,000.00 8,585.95
Records and files in the office of the Grand Secretary were examined and found complete and posted up to date. It is one of the duties of this Committee to recommend any necessary changes in the system of keeping the records. In this connection we have considered the Abstract of Lodge returns. This record consists of bound books having a page for each Lodge, on which is recorded each year a synopsis of that Lodges annual return as submitted. Any errors in the returns, which may be subsequently corrected, are not recorded in the Abstract book. No person in the Grand Secretary's office can suggest any useful purpose for this book, nor can this Committee find any use for this record. Any informations desired is available in the Lodge's returns which are kept on permanent file. There is no Law in our code which requires the Grand Secretary to post this Abstract. It is the recommendation of this Committee that By-Law 2-118 be amended so as to eliminate reference to "Abstract of Lodge returns." Last year By-Law 3-614 was amended so as to require Lodge Secretaries to forward to the Grand Secretary every five years, when directed, a complete roll of their members instead of the Book of Annual Returns. By-Law 2-118 should be further amended to conform to this requirement. W e recommend that item 10 near the bottom of page 36 be amended so as to read "Whether Lodge Secretary's have been directed to forward a complete roll of membrs within the preceding five year period and whether said rolls have been properly checked by the Grand Secretary." The Grand Lodge building has been examined and is in good condition. The personal property of the Grand Lodge contained therein is being properly cared for. The steam heating radiators are very old and require continual servicing. If steam heating of the building is continued it will be necessary to re-
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place all of these radiators within the near future. If steam heating is not continued, an entire new heating system will be required. W e suggest that the Council of Administration give serious consideration to this matter. Fraternally submitted, HAROLD N . N I C H O L S ERNEST R . MEADOWS A R T H U R T . SANDERS O R A F . PERSELL
Committee. February 4, 1955 W.'.
BROTHER N I C H O L S :
Chairman, Committee on Finance M.". W . ' . Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas W.".
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BROTHER N I C H O L S :
W e have made an examination of the financial records of the Grand Secretary. W e have carefully examined the returns of the subordinate lodges and compared them with the report of the Grand Secretary and find them to be as stated in said report. W e have also examined the receipts of the Grand Lodge as recorded in the Grand Secretary's cash receipts journal and find them to be in agreement with the annual report of the Grand Secretary. W e have compared the vouchers of the Grand Treasurer with the recorded disbursements as recorded in the disbursement journal of the Grand Secretary and find that all disbursements recorded in the disbursement journal are supported by warrants presented by the Grand Treasurer except for one outstanding warrant in the amount of $10.83 and a transfer of $7,811.65 from the General Fund to the Charity Fund which transfer was made by journal entry and not by the issuance of a warrant. From our examination, we have prepared the following statements which are made a part of this report: Exhibit Aâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;General Fund Receipts, Disbursements and Balances of Cash. Exhibit Bâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Charity Fund Receipts, Disbursements and Balances of Cash. Receipts, Disbursements and Balances of Cash in the General Fund (Exhibit A ) may be summarized as follows: Current Receipts $207,776.67 Disbursements 203,668.95 Excess of Current Receipts over Disbursements Proceeds from Maturity of Investment Bonds Cash Balance at January 23, 1954
$
4,107.72 12,500.00 48,233.71
Available Balance at January 22, 1955
$ 64,841.43
Receipts, Disbursements and Balances of Cash in the Charity Fund (Exhibit B ) may be summarized as follows: Current Receipts $ 7^811.65 Disbursements 27,042.80 Excess of Disbursements over Receipts Cash Balance at January 23, 1954 Available Cash at January 22, 1955
19,231.15 27,854.79 $
8,623.64
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In this connection, we note that interest in the amount of $375.00 received from bonds owned by the Charity Fund was covered into the General Fund. Reference is made to By-Law 2-302. W e also note that the First National Bank of Fredonia, Kansas, certifies that the bonds belonging to the Grand Lodge are held in the bank's safe subject to the order of Ben S. Paulen, Grand Treasurer. W e suggest that it might be appropriate if they were held subject to the order of the Council of Administration. Our examination of the books of the Grand Secretary disclosed that they were kept in a business-like manner and that they were posted up to date. In the limited time spent on the examination, it was impossible to make a comprehensive survey of the accounting procedures of the office of the Grand Secretary. It might be advisable to provide more columns in the cash receipts journal so that less analysis would be required in making the annual report. Also, it might be advisable to provide a columnar disbursement journal so that actual expenditures might be compared with the estimates set out in the Grand Secretary's annual report. W e are only making these suggestions for the consideration of the Committee on Finance and not as recommendations until a more comprehensive survey can be made. The Grand Secretary and his staff are to be commended for their painstaking and meticulous work in compiling the reports of the subordinate lodges for presentation in the annual report. In many instances it was necessary to correspond with the lodge secretary to get errors corrected. W e appreciate the courtesies extended to us by the Grand Secretary and his staff during the course of our examination. They were most co-operative. Respectfully submitted, M C D O N A L D , FRAZIER & SHEDD B Y A R T H U R R . SHEDD
Licensed Public
Accountant
M . . W . . GRAND LODGE A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS
Exhibit A RECEIPTS, DISBURSEMENTS AND BALANCES OF CASH.
January 23, 1954, to January 22, 1955 GENERAL F U N D
Balance in Treasury January 23, 1954 RECEIPTS:
Current Receipts from Lodges Reporting up to January 17, 1955 $189,099.40 Receipts from Lodges Reporting too Late for 1953 Reports 2,630.00 Adjustments to 1953 Reports Received Subsequent to closing of 1953 returns.. 185.90 Interest frcni Investments 1,156.25 Other Receipts: Budget Settlement (Other Grand B o d i e s ) . . $ 1,866.97 Special Dispensations 725.00 Penaltiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Lost Ciphers 9.00 U. S. Bonds Matured 12,500.00 Annual Communication Expense Refunded.. 381.62 Insurance Allowance Refunds 133.03
$48,233.71
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Sale of Grand Lodge Laws Winding Stairs and Spools Sale of Aprons Sale of Ciphers Sale of Blanks Postal Printing Sale of Monitors and Ciphers Sale of Twenty-five year Buttons Miscellaneous Grand Secretary's Certificate
February
446.98 463.50 166.38 6,735.32 1,528.70 96.00 1,506.67 609.22 34.98 1.75
27,205.12
Total Receipts
220,276.67 $268,510.38
DISBURSEMENTS:
Warrants Issued: Budget Account $163,385.12 Cash Account 27,234.09 Mileage and Expenseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^Armual Communication 1954 5,238.09 $195,857.30 Transfer from General Fund to Charity Fund Fund ( 1 0 % of Statutory R e c e i p t s ) . . 7,811.65 Total Disbursements
203,668.95
Available Balance January 22, 1955 Add: Outstanding Warrant ( N o . 703)
64,841.43 10.83
Treasurer's Bank Balance January 22, 1955 Certified by First National Bank of Fredonia, Kansas
$ 64,852.26
CHARHY FUND
Balance in Treasury, January 23, 1 9 5 4 . . . .
$ 27,854.79
RECEIPTS:
Transferred from General Fund ( 1 0 % of Statutory Receipts)
7,811.65 $ 35,666.44
DISBURSEMENTS:
To Kansas Masonic Home To Kansas Masonic Home Infirmary F u n d . .
$
2,042.80 25,000.00
27,042.80
Available Balance, January 22, 1955 Treasurer's Bank Balance Certified by First National Bank of Fredonia, Kansas
8,623.64
$
8,623.64
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ELECTION. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r a n n o u n c e d t h e n e x t o r d e r of business w o u l d b e t h e election of officers for t h e e n s u i n g year a n d a p p o i n t e d as T e l l e r s : W.'. W.'. W.". W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'.
H O M E R C . ANDERSON LEONARD O H L H O U S E N CHESTER A. LONG ELMER E . ELLIS CLYDE W H A R T O N LEWIS GECKELER FERNANDO J. LEDOUX
Topeka N o . 17 Hiramn N o . 68 Rob Morris N o . 332 Reno N o . 140 Kaw N o . 272 Fortitude N o . 107 Active N o . 158
W . ' . GEORGE H . HUDSON
Burlington No. 66, Chairman
The election resulted as follows: SCOTT E . KELSEY
Grand Master
KARL J. BAUMGARTNER RICHARD L . BECKER EARL R . BROWN B E N S. PAULEN
Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Grand Treasurer
ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND
Grand Secretary
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE M . ' . W . " . W I L L I A M H . H A R R I S O N , Acting Chairman, submitted t h e following supplemental report of t h e Committee on Jurisprudence which, o n his motion, was adopted: To The M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. p. & A. M. of Kansas: W e your committee beg leave to submit the following supplemental report: After consideration of the Report of the Committee on Finance which was referred to this committee we recommend that By-Law 2-118 be amended by striking out the following " ( 2 ) Abstract of Lodge returns;" and that item ( 1 0 ) be amended to read as follows: Whether Lodge Secretary's have been directed to forward a complete roll of members within the preceding five year period and whether said rolls have been properly checked by the Grand Secretary, and that all items numbered in said by-Law 2-118 be renumbered from one to thirteen. Fraternally submitted, W I L L I A M H . HARRISON, R A L P H HARROUFF, J O H N H . MURRAY,
Committee. GEORGE WASHINGTON NATIONAL MEMORIAL. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r called o n M . * . W . ' . C L A U D F . Y O U N G w h o talked on the George W a s h i n g t o n National Memorial a n d o n his motion t h e G r a n d Lodge of Kansas voted to donate $2,500.00 toward that enterprise. GRAND SECRETARY On
motion
of M . ' .
W.'.
EMERITUS.
BRUCE N E W T O N ,
S T R A I N w a s u n a n i m o u s l y elected as G r a n d G r a n d Lodge.
M . " . W . ' . ELMER
F.
Secretary Emeritus of this
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PRESENTATION. W . " . G L I C K FOCKELE, on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, presented the retiring Grand Master, M . " . W . ' . FLOYD S. ECORU with a Past Grand Master's Jewel with a very impressive presentation talk. The Grand Master accepted with appropriate remarks. TRIBUTES.
T h e Grand Master acknowledged with gratitude the long record of service of W . ' . LEON L . COUSLAND as Official Stenographer to this Grand Lodge and the Grand Lodge rendered him very hearty applause. M.". W . ' . ELMER F . STRAIN paid a very fine tribute to W . ' . K E N -
N E T H N . POMEROY for his many years of service as Assistant Grand Secretary and the Grand Lodge rendered him a very hearty applause. PRESENTATION.
M.*. W . ' . OTTO R . SOUDERS, on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, presented the incoming Grand Master R . ' . W . ' . SroTT E. KELSEY with a Grand Master's Apron which he accepted with appropriate remarks. INSTALLATION.
M.". W . " . S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY as Installing Officer together with M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N R O B I S O N as Grand Marshal and M . ' . W . ' . J A M E S
H . T R I C E as G r a n d Senior Deacon and M . ' . W . ' . JAMES H . STEWART, JR.,
as Grand Junior Deacon installed the following Elective and appointive Grand Officers for the ensuing year: M.". W.". SCOTT E. KELSEY
Grand Master
Topeka Lodge No. 17, Topeka R .'.W.'- KARL J. BAUMGARTNER Deputy Grand Master Goodland Lodge No. 321, Goodland R.". W.". RICHARD L. BECKER Grand Senior Warden Keystone Lodge No. 102, Coflfeyville R.'. W.'. EARL R. BROWN Grand Junior Warden Plains Lodge No. 367, Plains M.*. W.'. BEN S. PAULEN Grand Treasurer Constellation Lodge No. 95, Fredonia M.". W.'. ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND
Grand Secretary
Kaw Lodge No. 272, Kansas City (Residence, Topeka) M.". W.'. ELMER F. STRAIN Grand Secretary Emeritus Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka W.', ADDISON C. IRBY Grand Senior Deacon Rising Sun Lodge No. 8, Fort Scott W.'. IRA F . PURKEY Grand Junior Deacon Bestor G. Brown Lodge No. 433, Wichita W.". ALBEN W . LONG Grand Senior Steward Cable Lodge No. 299, Arlington W.'. J. GLENN JENKINS Grand Junior Steward Hamlin Lodge No. 185, Hamlin
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Grand Chaplain
Union Lodge No. 7, Junction City W.". BEN W . GRAYBILL Grand Marshal Old Mission Lodge No. 153, Prairie Village W.'. ScoTT W. KELSEY Grand Sword Bearer Topeka Lodge No. 17, Topeka W.'. ROY G . SHEARER .Grand Pursuivant Benevolent Lodge No. 98, Abilene W.'. LAUREN DALE RIGG
Grand Tyler
Joppa Lodge No. 223, Leon PRESENTATION.
W . ' . Brother EDWIN H . N I N E M I R E S together with eighteen Brethren and the line officers of Topeka Lodge N o . 17, presented the new Grand Master with a silk hat which he accepted with remarks of appreciation. INTRODUCTIONS.
The Grand Master, M . ' . W . " . SCOTT E . KELSEY, introduced his father, 83 years of age, his son and his brother all of whom received the hearty applause of this Grand Lodge. VOTE O F T H A N K S .
M . ' . W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND moved that a vote of thanks be extended to the Brethren of Wichita for the many courtesies extended to this Grand Lodge and especially mentioned A A R O N SMITH and BRUCE N E W T O N for the personal favors extended to him. INVITATION.
W . ' . Brother EDWIN H . NINEMIRES, on behalf of the Brethren of Topeka, invited this Grand Lodge to meet at Topeka in 1956 and on motion the invitation was accepted. JOURNAL.
On motion of M . ' . W . ' . B E N S. P A U L E N the reading of the Journal was waived. STANDING COMMITTEES.
The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master appointed the following committees for the ensuing year: On Credentials.—CARROLL J. PONTIUS, N O . 421, Harveyville; Floyd H. CoFFMAN, No. 18, Ottawa; NEVAN RINER, NO. 384, Protection; EARL M . SITTON^
No. 297, Ellis; CHARLES N . YENKEY, -NO. 402, Wakarusa, (residence Pauline). On Reports of Grand Officers.—CALDWELL DAVIS, JR., NO. 47, Xenia (residence Bronson); IRVIN L. LYONS, NO. 126, Elk Falls; HERBERT H . SUTCLIFFE, NO. 381, Grainfield; CECIL WILLIAM DENTON, N O . 449, Denton; KESTER A. GENTZLER, NO. 406, Hugoton. On Finance.—HAROLD N . NICHOLS, No. 271, Kansas City; WALTER D . MIL-
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O F THE
LER, N o . 62, Overbfook, (residence Topeka); G L E N N F . WISWELL, N O . 56, Spring HiU; J. HOWARD OBERT, N O . 354, Summerfield; K E I T H K . D E A N , N O . 294, Glen Elder. On Jurisprudence.—ERNEST A. M O N E Y , N O . 117, Parsons; W I L L I A M H . HARRISON, N O . 204, Downs; GILBERT C . HANDKE, N O . 158, Atchison; ASA C . CLAPP, N O . 404, St. Francis; ARTHUR R . BRODINE, N O . 60, Salina. On Trials and Punishments.—FRANK T . FORBES, N O . (>(>, Burlington; J O H N I. BRANDENBURGER, N O . 9 1 , Marysville, ELNATHAN B . GRAY, N O . 11, Jewell; LLOYD H O K E , N O . 322, Kansas City; LORENZO B . CROW, N O . I l l , RossviUe. On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D.—HENRY LUECK, N O . 130, Netawaka; E L R E N O F . SEDERLIN, N O . 221,
Scandia; CLARENCE
O . MASTERSON,
NO.
412,
Wilmore. On Correspondence.—ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, N O . 272, Kansas City (Residence Topeka). On Foreign Relations.—CLAUD F . YOUNG, N O . 8, Fort Scott (residence, Washington, D . C . ) ; S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY, N O . 23, Baldwin; JAMES H . STEWART, JR., N O . 303, Wichita. On Ritualistic Work.—JAMES H . TRICE, N O . 77, Medicine Lodge; E. G L E N N ROBISON, N o . 314, Gridley; MARCELLUS G . BOSS, N O . 100, Columbus. On Masonic Education.—CLARENCE G . NEVINS, N O . 222, Dodge City; KARL J. BAUMGARTNER, N O . 321, Goodland; RICHARD L . BECKER, No. 102, Coffeyville; EARL R . BROWN, No. 367, Plains; ARTHUR C . HODGSON, N O . 219, Little River, ( residence Lyons ) . On Necrology.—MARTIN H . POTTER, N O . 332, Preston. CLOSING. T h e M . " . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r t h e n closed t h e M . ' . L o d g e in a m p l e f o r m .
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LOCATION AND NUMBERS OF LODGES IN ALL DISTRICTS. No. !No. !No. No. No. No. !No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. TSTo. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No: No.
1.—Highland, 1; Troy, 55; Wathena, 64; White Cloud, 78; Bendena, 440; Denton, 449. 2.—Potter, 4; Atchison, 5; Doniphan, 31; EfBngham, 48; Huron, 72; Muscotah, 116; Atchison, 158. 3-—Leavenworth, 2; Leavenworth, 10; Easton, 45; Lansing, 49; Leavenworth, 68; Fort Leavenworth, 311. 4.—Kansas City, 3; White Church, S>(>\ Kansas City, 271; Kansas City, 272; Bonner Springs, 366; Kansas City, 369; Kansas City, 438. 5.—Shawnee, 54; Prairie Village, 153; Kansas City, 322; Kansas City, 333; Overland Park, 436. 6.—Olathe, 19; Spring Hill, 56; Gardner, 65; Edgerton, 127; Lenexa, 135; Stanley, 444. 7.—Osawatomie, 24; Paola, 37; Fontana, 131, Louisburg, 243. 8.—Mound City, 33; LaCygne, 61; Pleasanton, 88; Blue Mound, 286; Parker, 341. 9.—Fort Scott, 8; Mapleton, 28; Xenia, 47; Devon, 92; Garland, 108; Uniontown, 115; Fulton, 210; Hiattville, 216; Bronson, 268; Hepler, 398. 10.—Girard, 93; Cherokee, 119; Pittsburg, 187; Walnut, 229; Mulberry, 261; Arcadia, 329; Arma, 408. 11.—Baxter Springs, 7 1 ; Columbus, 100; Galena, 194; Weir, 274; Scammon, 351. 12.—Oswego, 63; Altamont, 69; Chetopa, 73; Parsons, 117; Mound Valley, 218; McCune, 237. 13.—Erie, 76; Chanute, 103; Thayer, 149; Urbana, 239. 14.—Humboldt, 29; lola, 38; Moran, 245; Savonburg, 315; LaHarpe, 325. 15.—Garnett, 44; Colony, 212; Westphalia, 305; Kincaid, 338; Lane, 339. 16.—Ottawa, 18; Melvern, 22; Pomona, 4 l ; Williannsburg, 224; Waverly, 244; Quenemo, 270; Wellsville, 356. 17.—Lawrence, 6; Lawrence, 9; Baldwin, 23; DeSoto, 40; Eudora, 83; Tonganoxie, 190; Linwood, 241; Perry, 415; Lecompton, 420. 18.—Oskaloosa, 14; Valley Falls, 21; Wincheste;r, 84; Meriden, 236; McLouth, 256; Nortonville, 266. 19.—Hiawatha, 35; Robinson, 159; Sabetha, 162; Hamlin, 185; Horton, 326; Powhattan, 363; Morrill, 373. 20.—Oketo, 25; Seneca, 39; Marysville, 9 1 ; Axtell, 234; Beattie, 259; Oneida, 323; Summerfield, 354. 21.—Frankfort, 67; Waterville, 85; Irving, 112; Blue Rapids, 169; Vermillion, 320. 22.—Corning, 13; Wetmore, 53; Centralia, 89; Netawaka, 130; Whiting, 250; Goff, 430. 23.—Circleville, 20; Holton, 42; Soldier, 240; Hoyt, 327, Denison, 372; Mayetta, 393. 24.—Silver Lake, 50; St. Marys, 52; Topeka, 90; Rossville, 111; Delia, 419. 25.—Topeka, 17; Auburn, 32; Topeka, 51; Topeka, 225; Richland, 248; Wakarusa, 402. 26.—Overbrook, 62; Carbondale, 70; Burlingame, 79; Lyndon, 101; Osage City, 141; Scranton, 407. 27.—Leroy, 27; Burlington, 66; Neosho Falls, 82; Yates Center, 144; Gridley, 314. 28.—Coyville, 57; New Albany, 81; Neodesha, 94; Fredonia, 95; Altoona, 118; Fall River, 163; Buffalo, 379; Benedict, 403. 29.—Coffeyville, 102; Independence, 107; Elk City, 132; Cherryvale, 137; Edna, 345.
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Febmar)?
30.—Sedan, 136, Caney, 324; Elgin, 350; Cedar Vale, 355; Tyro, 386. 31.—Longton, 26; Elk Falls, 126; Howard, 155; Severy, 213; Moline, 267. 32.—Eureka, 106; Toronto, 121; Madison, 196; Hamilton, 301, Climax, 411. 33.—Emporia, 12; Cottonwood Falls, 80; Americus, 109; Lebo, 152; Hartford, 193; Allen, 335; Saffordville, 395. 34.—Dover, 138; Alma, 161; Eskridge, 205; Maple Hill, 370; Harveyville^ 421. 35.—Havensville, 34; Onaga, 188; Westmoreland, 257; Fostoria, 392. 36.—Manhattan, 16; Wamego, 75; Randolph, 166; Leonardville, 235; Riley„ 344. 37.—Washington, 104; Linn, 170; Haddam, 226; Greenleaf, 232. 38.—Clifton, 122; Clay Center, 134; Green, 296; Oak Hill, 334; Wakefield,, 396. 39.—Junction City, 7; Abilene, 98; Solomon, 105; Chapman, 280; Enterprise,, 437. 40.—Hope, 288; Herington, 307; Gypsum, 328; White City, 380; Burdick„ 429. 41.—Council Grove, 36; Alta Vista, 357; Dwight, 374; Wilsey, 382. 42.—Newton, 142; Marion, 147; Florence, 114; Peabody, 120. 43.—Towanda, 30; Augusta, 74; ElDorado, 97; Douglass, 151; Leon, 223;. Potwin, 228; Latham, 4 0 1 ; Rosalia, 434. 44.—Winfield, 110; Arkansas City, 133; Dexter, 156; Burden, 233; Maple City, 342. 45.—Wellington, 150; South Haven, 157; Oxford, 165; Caldwell, 203; Milan,. 255; Argonia,' 285. 46.—Belle Plaine, 173; Conway Springs, 269; Mulvane, 201; Cheney, 258;, Clearwater, 273. 47.—Wichita, 86; Wichita, <)% Wichita, 168; Wichita, 303, Wichita, 313; Wichita, 433. 48.—Halstead, A(,; Sedgwick, 139; White Water, 180; Burrton, 182; Mount Hope, 238; Valley Center, 364. 49.—McPherson, 172; Canton, 197; Galva, 251; Windom, 276; Moundridge„ 346; Marquette, 353; Lindsborg, 397. 50.—Barnard, 59; Minneapolis, 143; Beloit, 145; Delphos, 202; Simpson, 214;Scottsville, 249; Glasco, 292. 51.—Concordia, 113; Clyde, 176; Jamestown, 227; Miltonvale, 242. 52.—Republic, 123; Munden, 128; Belleville, 129; Courtland, 211; Scandia,, 221; Narka, 349; Cuba, 362. 53.—Jewell, 11; Mankato, 87; Burr Oak, 178; Lebanon, 287; Randall, 304;; Formoso, 336. 54.—Salina, 60; Ellsworth, 146; Brookville, 209; Wilson, 298; Holyrood, 343.. 55.—Lyons, 192; Little River, 219; Chase, 247; Alden, 308; Frederick, 337; Geneseo, 361. 56.—Nickerson, 43; Hutchinson, 124; Hutchinson, 140; Sterling, 171r Hutchinson, 445. 57.—Haven, 208; Arlington, 299; Turon, 358; Sylvia, 391; Pretty Prairie, 428.. 58.—Kingman, 230; Norwich, 319; Spivey, 347; Zenda, 378; Cunningham, 427. 59.—Anthony, 200; Harper, 206; Attica, 262; Bluff City, 368; Waldron, 377;Freeport, 389. 60.—Medicine Lodge, 77; Lake City, 260; Hazelton, 263; Kiowa, 278; Isabef,. 400. 61—Pratt, 265; Greensburg, 293; Preston, 332; Coats, 394; Mullinville, 399; Haviland, 409.
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No. 62.—Kinsley, 179; Lewis, 220; Stafford, 252; St. John, 254; Macksville, 37U No. 63.—Great Bend, 15; Larned, 167; Ellinwood, 217; Hoisington, 331; Claflin, 424. No. 64.—Wakeeney, 148; Russell, 177; Hays, 195; Bunker Hill, 291; Ellis, 297. No. 65.—Lincoln, 154; Lucas, 198; Plainville, 290; Sylvan Grove, 359; Natoma, 390; Codell, 418. No. 66.—Cawker City, 125; Osborne, 160; Stockton, 189; Downs, 204; Alton, 207; Glen Elder, 294. No. 67.—Smith Center, 174; Kirwin, 175; Gaylord, 183; Phillipsburg, 184; Logan, 264; Kensington, 405. No. 68.—Lenora, 181; Oberlin, 186; Norton, 199; Long Island, 231; Almena, 310; Norcatur, 317; Jennings, 360. No. 69.—Hill City, 281; Colby, 306; Hoxie, 348; Morland, 414; Selden, 423;. Rexford, 442. No. 70.—McCracken, 58; Ness City, 191; Rush Center, 215; LaCrosse, 330: No. 71.—Dodge City, 222; Jetmore, 282; Cimarron, 283; Bucklin, 376; Spearville, 388; Ensign, 413; Kingsdown, 447. No. 72.—Ashland, 277; Coldwater, 295; Protection, 384; Wilmore, 412. No. 73.—Meade, 275; Liberal, 300; Plains, 367; Minneola, 431. No. 74.—Sublette, 312; Hugoton, 406; Elkhart, 422; Ulysses, 435; Johnson, 4 4 1 ; Satanta, 446. No. 75.—Garden City, 246; Lakin, 289; Syracuse, 309; Coolidge, 316; Deerfield, 432. No. 76.—Dighton, 279; Scott City, 284; Leoti, 340; Tribune, 352. No. 77.—Oakley, 253; Gove, 302; Grainfield, 381; Quinter, 410; Grinnell, 448. No. 78.—Wallace, 318; Goodland, 421; Sharon Springs, 417; Kanorado, 443. No. 79.—Atwood, 164; McDonald, 383; Saint Francis, 404.
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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS FOR 1 9 5 5
No. 1 2 3
C L I N T O N H . RAINWATER * N A T H A N B . REPSTINE *LEONARD O H L H A U S E N
4 5
*LEE L . CHARLES *HARRY D . KINGERY
6 7
* W A Y N E C . BROOKSHER *STEPHEN YOUNG
8 9 10 H
ORVAL K . HENESEY CLARENCE A. K E R N *CHARLES E . T U S T I N DEMPSEY JACKSON
12
*CECIL P. FISH
13 14 15 16 17
* G L E N DORMOIS *HO'WARD L . W A D E W A Y N E H . SHOCKEY *J. LEONARD LIGON *H. HERBERT T U L L E R
Bendena Atchison Leavenworth
Kansas City, Overland Park Edgerton Louisburg
Mound City Mapieton Pittsburg Galena
Mound Valley Chanute LaHarpe Kincaid Ottawa Lawrence
18
M A X ENGLE
Oskaloosa
19 20 21 22
EDGAR C . SCHMITT H E N R Y PRIGEL CHARLES F . JONES ROBIN R . D O M E R
Powhattan Home Irving Centralia
23 24
G U Y SALTS WILLIAM N . CRAIG.
25 26 27 28 29
30
* M Y R O N S . KELSEY OLIVER L . G R E E N GEORGE H . H U D S O N * K E N N E T H S. W I L L I A M S *HOWARD H . H A Z L E T T
MiLO STOCK
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38
RAYMOND L . M C D O N A L D J O H N W . RUSSELL *SCOTT A . MOUSE T H O M A S G . SCOTT AUGUST EISENBACH *CHESTER A . DRAKE ARLIE L . FOSTER CLAYTON A. CRABS
39 40
*LEE MONTGOMERY GEORGE J. SCOTT
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
W. CECIL H U T C H I N S O N CARROLL HERBERT *JOSEPH F . BORGER GEORGE F . BARNES *LOUIS C . CALLESEN J. CLARENCE PORTER *SAM A . CLEMENTS GEORGE A. STEPHENSON AUSTIN M . ELLWOOD L Y N N N . VASS
Hoyt Silver Lake Topeka Lyndon Burlington Fredonia Edna
Sedan Moline Climax Emporia Dover Fostoria Manhattan Linn Manchester
Junction City White City Delavan Peabody El Dorado Atlanta Oxford Viola Wichita Halstead Marquette Glasco
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51 52 53 54 55
*LEWIS M . EDWARDS W I L L I A M O . RILEY GEORGE C . REAM *FRANK C . W A R T A J O H N F . WIGGINS
56
*WiLLlAM H . BURNETT
57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65
J O H N E . LOEPPKE LELAND SIMPSON AUBREY L . HARRISON HARRY A. W O O D * A R T H U R L . BANBURY CECIL H . O F F E R L E * VICTOR W . SCHROPE * A L T O N P . BERRYHILL R A L P H CARMICHEAL
66
* E D . J. RIFFEL
Concordia. Belleville Lebanon Salina Geneseo
Hutchinson Penalosa Norwich Waldron Kiowa Pratt Offerle Larned Russell Plainville
Stockton
67
BILLIE
68
RAY A. LOHOEFENER
69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79
111
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D . NOLAND
Logan
Oberlin
J O S E P H G . FRIENDLY THEODORE A. A P P L MARVIN F . M A T K I N GEORGE M . PIKE G. D E A N VANBLARICUM * ALFRED M . N O L L EUGENE G . SCHMIDT ERNEST E . KYSAR WILLIAM CHAPMAN CARROLL A. MOGGE ARTHUR E . LARSON
Selden Bison Bucklin Ashland Minneola Johnson Syracuse Tribune Oakley Ruleton MCDONALD
*POST OFFICE ADDRESS
No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
2—1437 S. 8th 3—RR N o . 2 Box 320 4—2718 N . 41st St. 5—7744 Floyd Ave. 6—Box 66 7—RR 2 10—2013 So. Bdway. 12—Box 97 13—Box 364 14—RR N o . 1 16—634 Maple 17—1038 Hilltop Drive 25—RR N o . 4 28—422 N . I4th 29—Box 134
No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
33—730 E. 9th Rt. N o . 1 36—1915 College Heights 39—RR No. 3 43—322 N o . Arthur 45—Box 121 47—511 So. Terrace Drive 48—205 E. Second 51—Box 462 54—RR No. 2 56—P.O. Box 932 61—1105 E. 1st 63—RR No. 1 64—RRNo. 2 66—RFD No. 1 74—Box 176
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113
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
ASSOCIATION OF PAST G R A N D MASTERS Wichita, Kansas, February 8, 1955 The Fifty-first Annual Meeting of the Association was held in the East Room •of the Hotel Allis in Wichita, Kansas at 6:00 P.M. on the above date. M.'. W , ' . LYNN R . BRODRICK, Venerable President, opened a Table Lodge in ample form with the following members present: :BEN S. PAULEN :ELMER F . STRAIN J. FORREST AYRES JAMES A. CASSLER •OTTO R . SOUDERS H E N R Y S. BUZICK, JR 'CLAUD F . Y O U N G A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND ROSCOE. E . PETERSON 'CHARLES S. M ^ G I N N E S S
1921 1924 1931 1934 1935 1938 1939 1940 I94i 1943
JAMES H . TRICE SAMUEL G . W I L E S JAMES H . STEWART, JR E. G L E N N ROBISON W I L L I A M H . HARRISON L Y N N R . BRODRICK CLARENCE G . NEVINS S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY BRUCE N E W T O N
1944 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953
M.'. W . ' . FLOYD S . ECORD, Grand Master was formally proposed for member-ship and unanimously elected, and the Ceremony of Induction conferred upon him in a very impressive manner by M . ' . W-'- E. G L E N N ROBISON. Letters of regret were received and read from M.". W . ' . CHARLES A. LoucKS, M . ' . W . ' . FERRIS M . H I L L , M . " . W . " . GEORGE F . BEEZLEY and M.\
W.'.CLINE
'C. CURTISS. M . ' . W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, acting as Secretary was instructed,
to write to each of these brethren and express regret that they could not be with us. A tribute to the memory of M . ' . W-*- RICHARD E . BIRD was read by M . ' . W . ' . JAMES H . STEWART, JR., and the secretary was instructed to have it reproduced in the Annual Proceedings. The Association was honored by having as its guest M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES A. JMANTZ, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Colorado. M . ' . W . ' . M A N T Z was •called on and his remarks were greatly appreciated by all those present. The reading of the previous minutes was dispensed with, but inasmuch as they are printed in the Annual Proceedings they were approved as printed. The Secretary read a request from the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire requesting a copy of the ceremony of a Table Lodge and, on motion the secretary was instructed to send to Brother CADY, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire a copy of our ritual. The evening was spent in a discussion of matters of Masonic interest and, a ^reat amount of good was obtained from it by all who sat in. In accordance with the rules of the Association, M . ' . W . ' . CLARENCE G . ISTEVINS becomes Venerable President for the ensuing year and M . ' . W . ' . JAY B . KIRK was elected Secretary, and M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD S . ECORD becomes the new
Steward. The Table Lodge was then closed in form. JAY B . KIRK, Secretary. B Y A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND,
Acting Secretary.
114
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February-
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1954.
No.
i
Lot at ion
1—Highland 2—Leavenworth 4—Potter 5—Atchison 6—Lawrence 7 — J u n c t i o n City 8 — F o r t Scott 10—Leavenworth 11—Jewell 12—Emporia 13—Corning 14—Oskaloosa 15—Great Bend 16—Manhattan 18—Ottawa 19—Olathe 20—Circleville 21—Valley Falls 22—Melvcrn 23—Baldwin 24—Osawatomic 25—Oketo 27—Leroy 28—Mapleton 29—Humboldt 30—Towanda 32—Auburn 3 3 — M o u n d City 35—Hiawatha 36—Council Grove 37—Paola 38—lola 39—Seneca 4 0 — D e Soto 41—Pomona 42—Holton 43—Nickcrson 44—Garnett 45—Easton A6—Halstead 47—Xenia 49—Lansing 50—Silver Lake 51—Topeka 52—St. Marys 53—^Wetmore 54—Shawnee 55—Troy 56—Spring Hill 58—McCrackcn 59—Barnard 60—Salina
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Q
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1 3 4 2 2 17 39 9 17 3 53 33 22 18 63 36 25 16 6 23 18 16 17 7 20 31 27 9 14 43 2 25 8 35 19 41 7 14 20 17 16 23 56 15 3 48 9 2 3 24 25 24 22 5 1 6 28 70 50 54
4 3 71 1 6 18 47 22 21 16 7 19
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1 3 2 6 2 42 2 2 40 2 1 1 5 5 69
2 3 6 9 1 4 1 13
7 3 2 5 .. 1 .. .. 4
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1954-55
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115
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location
2;
.... .... .... .... .... .... .... 68—-Leavenworth ... 69—Altamont .... .... 70—Carbondale .... 71—Baxter Springs 72—Huron .... 73—Chetopa .... 74—Augusta .... 7 5 — W a m e g o -^ .... 76—Erie ._ . 7 7 — M e d i c i n e Lodge —..... 78—White Cloud .... 79—Burlingame ... 8 0 — C o t t o n w o o d F a l l s - -... 81—New Albany .... .... 8 2 — N e o s h o Falls 83—Eudora .... 84—Winchester .... 85—Waterville .... 86—Wichita .... 87—Mankato .... 88—Pleasanton .... 89—Centralia .... 90—North Topeka .... 91—Marysville .... 92—Devon .... 93—Girard .... 94—Neodesha .... 95—Fredonia .... 96—White Church .... 97—EIDorado .... 98—Abilene .... 99—Wichita .... .... 100—Columbus 101—Lyndon .... 102—Coffcyville .... 103—Chanute .. 104—Washington .... 105—Solomon -... 106—Eureka .... 107—Independence ... .... 108—Garland 109—Americus .... 110—Winfield .... 111—Rossville .... 112—Irving ... .... 114—Florence .... 115—Uniontown .... 116—Muscotah .... 117—Parsons .... 118—Altoona .... 119—Cherokee .... 120—Peabody .... 121—Toronto 122—CJ'fton ....
8 26 12 1 6 27 21 3 12 26 U 2 12 43 36 13 60 1 26 33 28 27 17 18 21 47 53 8 22 24 20 9 10 28 28 4 43 39 47 11 26 29 13 37 39 32 29 9 33 44 24 21 51 42 9 2 12 28 10 42 32 38
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S 61—La Cygne 62—Overbrook 63—Oswego 64—Wathcna 65—Gardner 66—Burlington
4 3 7 .. 4 21 .. 7 5 6 2 8 2 10 10
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144 131 176 182 135 202 130 303 65 83 356 106 142 411 185 228 254 100 190 310 54 41 215 87 82 2423 87 196 97 1400 337 104 303 343 262 539 635 404 2441 283 118 870 872 190 100 306 634 95 77 449 139 72 343 174 106 84 865 61 191 211 153 109
116
February
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Concluded.
•<3
No.
Location
2;
ia 123—Republic 124—Hutchinson 1 2 5 — C a w k e r City 126—Elk Falls 127—Edgerton 128—Munden 129—Belleville 130—Netawaka 131—Fontana 1 3 2 — E l k City 1 3 3 — A r k a n s a s City 134—Clay Center 135—Leneia 136—Sedan 137—Cherryvale 138—Dover 139—Sedgwick 140—Hutchinson 1 4 1 — O s a g e City 142—Newton 143—Minneapolis 144—Yates Center 145—Beloit 146—Ellsworth 147—Marion 148—Wakeeney 149—Thayer 150—Wellington 151—Douglass 152—Lebo 153—Prairie Village 154—Lincoln 155—Howard 156—Dexter 157—South Haven 158—Atchison 159—Robinson 160—Osborne 161—Alma 162—Sabetha 1 6 3 — F a l l River 164—Atwood 165—Oxford 166—Randolph 167—Larned 168—Wichita 169—Blue Rapids 170—Linn 171—Sterling 172—McPherson 173—Belle P l a i n e 1 7 4 — S m i t h Center 175—Kirwin 176—Clyde 177—Russell 178—Burr O a k 179—Kinsley 180—Whitewater 181—Lenora 182—Burrton 183—Gaylord 184—Phillipsburg
52 56 66 31 6 52 52 22 7 29 44 38 6 30 29 34 48 56 26 42 50 27 50 54 42 64 13 45 ....... 4 3 33 5 65 31 44 45 2 19 66 34 19 28 79 45 36 63 47 21 37 56 49 46 67 : 67 51 64 53 62 48 68 48 67 67
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117
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
No.
1
Location
185—Hamlin 186—Oberlin 187—Pittsburg 188—Onaga 189—Stockton 190—Tonganoxie 191-Ness City
19 68 10 35 66 17 70 55
193—Hartford 194—Galena 195—Hays 197—Canton 198—Lucas 199—Norton 200—Anthony 201-—Mulvane 202—Delphos 203—Caldwell 204—Downs 205—Eskridge 206—Harper 207—Alton 208—Haven 209—Brookville 210—Fulton 211—Courtland 212—Colony 213—Severy 214—Simpson 215—Rush Center 216—Hiattville 217—EUinwood 218—Mound Valley 219—Little River 220—Lewis 221—Scandia 222—Dodge City 223—Leon 224—Williamsburg 225—Topeka 226—Haddam 227—Jamestown 228—Potwin 229—Walnut 230—Kingman 231—Long Island 232—Greenleaf 233—Burden 234—Axtell 235—Leonardville 236—Meriden 237—McCune 238—Mount Hope 239—Urbana 240—Soldier 241—Linwood 242—Miltonvale 243—Louisburg 244—^Waverly 245—Moran 246—Garden City
33 11 64 32 49 65 68 59 46 50 45 66 34 59 66 57 54 9 52 15 31 50 70 9 63 12 55 62 52 71
43 16 25 37 51 43 10 58 68 37 44 20 36 18 12 48 13 23 17 51 7 16 14 75
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1007 74 78 58 99 320 48 64 185 85 54 193 159 175 47 71 51 66 116 105 121 305
118
February
PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
SYNOPSIS O F RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location
247—Chase 248—Richland 249—Scottsville 250—Whiting 251—Galva 252—Stafford 253—Oakley 254—St. John 255—Milan 256—McLouth 257—Westmoreland 258—Cheney 259—Beattie 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 278—Kiowa 279—Dighton 280—Chapman 281—Hill City 282—Jetmore 283—Cimarron 284—Scott City 285—Argonia 286—Blue Mound 287—Lebanon 288—Hope 289—Lakin 290—Plainville 291—Bunker Hill 292—Glasco 293—Greensburg 294—Glen Elder 295—Coldwater 296—Green 297—Ellis 298—Wilson 299—Arlington 30O—Liberal 301—Hamilton 302—Gove 303—Wichita 304—Randall 305—Westphalia 306—Colby 307—Herington
I I I I 55 25 50 22 49 62 77 62 45 18 35 46 20 60 10 59 60 67 61 18 31 9 46 16 4 4 46 11 73 49 72 60 76 39 69 71 71 76 45 8 53 40 75 65 64 50 61 66 72 38 64 54 57 73 32 77 47 53 15 69 40
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GRAND
119
LODGE O F KANSAS
SYNOPSIS O F RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location
•I 308—Alden 309—Syracuse 310—Almena 311—Ft. Leavenworth 312—Sublette 313—Trinity 314—Gridley 315^Savonburg 316—Coolidge 317—Norcatur 318—Wallace 319—Norwich 320—Vermillion 321—Goodland 322—Kansas City 323—Oneida 324^<:aney 325—LaHarpe 326—Horton _ 327—Hoyt 328—Gypsum 329—Arcadia 330—LaCrosse 331—Hoisington 332—Preston 333—Kansas City 334—Oak Hill 335—Allen 336—Formoso 337—Frederick 338—Kincaid 339—Lane 340—Leoti 341—Parker . 342—Maple City 343—Holyrood 344—Riley 345—Edna , 346—Moundridge 347—Spivey 348—Hoxie 349—Narka 350—Elgin 351—Scammon 352—Tribune 353—Marquette 354—Summerfield 355—Cedar Vale 356—WellsviUe 357—Alta Vista 358—Turon 359—Sylvan Grove 360—Jennings 361—Geneseo 362—Cuba 363—Powhattan 364—Valley Center 366—Bonner Springs 367—Plains 368—Bluff City 369—Kansas City
55 75 68 3 74 47 27 14 75 68 78 58 21 78 5 20 30 14 19 23 40 10 70 63 61 5 38 33 53 55 15 15 76 8 44 54 36 29 49 58 69 52 30 11 76 49 20 30 16 41 57 65 68 55 52 19 48 4 73 59 4
1 4 3 7
10 3 39 3 24 5 5
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8 13
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120
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February
SYNOPSIS O F RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location
370—Maple Hill 371—Macksville 372—Denison 373—Morrill 374—Dwight 376—Bucklin 377—Waldron 378—Zenda 379—Buffalo 380—White City 381—Grainfield 382—Wilsey 383—McDonald 384—Protection 386—Tyro 388—Spearville 389—Freeport 390—Natoma 391—Sylvia 392—Fostoria 393—Mayetta 594—Coats 395—Saffordville 396—Wakefield 397—Lindsborg 398—Hepler 399—MuUinville 400—Isabel 401—Latham 402—Waukarusa 403—Benedict 404—Saint Francis 405—Kensington 406—Hugoton 407—Scranton 408—Arma 409—Haviland 410—Quinter 411—Climax 412—Wilmore 413—Ensign 414—Morland 415—Perry 417—Sharon Springs 418—Codell . 419—Delia 420—Lecompton 421—Harveyville 422—Elkhart 423—Selden 424—Claflin 427—Cunningham 428—Pretty Prairie 429—Burdick 430—Goff 431—Minneola 432—Deerfield 433—Wichita 434—Rosalia 435—Ulysses 436—Overland Park
34 62 23 19 41 71 59 58 28 40 77 41 79 72 30 71 59 65 57 35 23 61 33 38 49 9 61 60 43 25 28 79 67 74 26 10 61 77 32 72 71 69 17 78 65 24 17 34 74 69 63 58 57 40 22 73 75 47 43 74 5
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52 170 67 72 121 130 36 67 99 70 35 59 127 172 58 71 66 117 125 46 75 95 120 168 133 77 112 94 81 98 84 123 104 239 68 190 91 68 77 81 112 62 124 110 82 61 52 75 116 80 131 84 70 59 55 100 39 1952 69 148 590
1954-55
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121
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location
"5 at 437—Enterprise 438—Kansas City 440—Bendena 441—Johnson 442—Rexford 443—Kanorado 444—Stanley 445—Hutchinson 446—Satanta 447—Kingsdown 448—Grinnell 449—Denton
39 4 1 74 69 78 6 56 74 71 77 1
28 2 3 2 3 14 3 2
3550 555 376 Members 1953: 98386. Net Gain 1420.
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118 454 50 1
93 78
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17 74 480 95 77 42
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3
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58
1889 469 99806.
Benevolent Alden Allen Alma Naphtali Altamont Alta Vista Occidental Altoona Americus Anthony Arcadia Argonia Crescent Cable Aima Ashland Washington Active Attica Atwood Auburn Mystic Tie Axtell
Palmyra Saltville Baxter Beattie Belle Plaine Belleville Mt. Vernon Bendena Benedict Lotus Blue Rapids Stohrville
Baldwin Barnard Baxter Springs Beattie Belle Plaine ... Belleville Beloit Bendena Benedict Blue Mound Blue Rapids ... Bluff City
23 59 71 259 173 )2S 145 440 403 286 169 368
Ntmt of Lodge
Abilene Alden Allen Alma Almena Altamont Aha Vista Alton Altoona Americus Anthony Arcadia Argonia Arkansas CityArlington Arma Ashland Atchison Atchison Attica Atwood Auburn Augusta Axtell
Location
98 308 335 161 310 69 357 207 118 109 200 329 285 133 299 408 277 5 158 262 164 32 74 234
No.
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tDale W. Caruthers Clemeth A. Abercrombie.. tR. F. Hartley Daniel W. Wecker Lee F. Thompson jEdward R. Dorman Robert L. Pearson Lewis H. Rainwater tMiles W. Pfcifer Dale Edmonds Jack G. Haller Donald N. Hamill
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SPECIAL ADDRESSES MASTERS No. ^Address 2—915 Metropolitan 3—311 North 30th Street 4—R.R. 1, Atchison 5—606 Q Street 6—645 Connecticut St. 7—504 W. Chestnut 8—P.O. Box 566 9—1656 Illinois St. 10—317 Arch St. 12—20 E. 5th St. 15—1449 - 9th St. 16—811 Thurston 17—937 Arter St. 18—218 W . 4th St. 19—524 W . Loula St. 20—Holton, Kansas 23—P.O. Box 274 54—5615 Knox, Merriam, Ks. 25—Wymore, Nebraska 26—R.R. 2, Elk City, Ks. 29—Box 86 30—R.F.D. 1, Benton, Ks. 31—1614 Atchison St., Atchison 32—Route 7, Topeka 36—203 Velie Street 38—805 E. Madison 46—R.F.D. 2 47—Bronson, Ks. 51—1405 Indian Trail 52—Mayetta, Ks. 54—5615 Knox, Meriam, Ks. 56—Hillsdale, Ks. 60—200 S. 12th St. 68—1107 Spruce St. 71—R.F.D. 1 72—Everest, Ks. 73—F.F.D. 1, Bartlett, Ks. 74—Box 583 75—Belvue 81—R.R. 4, Fredonia, Ks. 86—426 N. Spruce 90—1223 Hampton Street 91—707 N. n t h St. 93—602 N. Ozark St. 94—R.F.D. 1 95—So. 15th St. 96—5421 Klamm Ave., Turner, Ks. 97—208 N. Ohio St. 98—210 N.E. 7th St. 99—340 Leonine Road 100—R.R. 3 102—307 West 4th St. 103—109 N. Forest Ave. 106—1307 E. River 107—1329 Irving 110—414 Indiana Avenue 113—308 W. 10th St. 114—Burns, Kansas 115—R.R. 1
MASTERS No. ^Address 117-2701 Grand Ave. 121—Neal, Ks. 124—1415 E. 3rd St. 126—R.R. 4, Howard, Ks. 128—Belleville, Ks. 1 2 9 — n i l 16th St. 131—R.R. 1 133—614 W. Madison Avenue 134—640 Crawford St. 140—408 W . I4th St. 141—R.F.D. 5 142—118 Harrison 149—Galesburg, Ks. 150—R.F.D. 4 152—Box No. 155 153—2600 Somerset. Kansas City, Mo. 157—Hunnewell, Ks. 158—420 R. St. 165—R.R. 1 166—Barnes, Ks. 167—812 Santa Fe 168—1510 N. Market St. 170—Palmer, Ks. 172—111 S. Grand St. 177—424 West 4th St. 185—Reserve, Ks. 187—1617 N. Smelter St. 189—Box No. 96 191—Utica, Ks. 194—Box No. 182 195—1712 Ash St. 201—109 S. 1st St. 207—Bloomington 209—Bavaria, Ks. 216—R.R. 5, Fort Scott, Ks. 217—212 W. 4th St. 219—Lyons, Ks. 222—820 Overhill Ave. 224—Quenemo, Ks. 225—R.R. 3 229—R.R. 2 232—P.O. Box 104 236—Ozawkie, Ks. 238—Sedgwick, Ks. 239—Erie, Ks. 246—Imperial Route 247—Ellinwood, Ks. 248—Berryton, Ks. 265—208 Green St. 266—Valley Falls, Ks. 270—RFD, Lyndon, Ks. 271—904 N . 17th St. 272—3040 Parkwood Blvd. 273—4756 S. Meredian, Wichita 274—R.R. 1 278—210 N . 9th 282—Burdett 283—Ingalls, Ks. 296—R.R. 4, Clay Center 297—605 W . 12th St.
MASTERS No. ^Addrest 300—Box 852 303—738 S. Green St. 307—8 North F. St. 311—7 Bluntville Ave. 312—Copeland, Ks. 313—1615 Payne St. 316—Syracuse 318—Winona, Ks. 319—R.F.D. 1, Murdock 321—540 W. 10th St. 322—2525 S. 45th St. Terrace. 324—115 N . Wood St. 326—113 East 15th St. 329—R.F.D. 1 332—R.F.D. 33J—2614 W . 44th St. 334—Manchester, Ks. 335—^Bushong, Ks. 337—Lyons, Ks. 341—Centerville, Ks. 347—Kingman, Ks. 353—R.F.D. 1 360—Clayton, Ks. 362—Agenda, Ks. 364—R.F.D. 1 366—243 N . Nettleton Ave. 369—2620 N . 81st St. Bethel, Ks. 371—Belpre, Ks. 377—R.R. 3, Anthony, Ks. 379—Chanute, Ks. 383—Bird City, Ks. 386—R.F.D. 1, Coffeyville 390—Paradise 392—Westmoreland 594—Coats, Ks. 396—R. R. 3, Junction City 597—225 S. Chestnut 400—Sawyer, Ks. 401—Leon, Ks. 405—Fredonia, Ks. 404—Benkleman, Nebraska 411—R. R. 2, Eureka, Ks. 414—Penokee, Ks. 415—5514 N . Central, Topeka 417—Weskan, Ks. 419—R. R. 2 420—1752 Tennessee St., Lawrence, Ks. 421—Eskridge, Ks. 428—Kingman 429—Lost Springs, Ks. 450—Wetmore, Ks. 431—Bloom, Ks. 455—3755 E. Douglas Avenue 434—Reece, Ks. 436—7006 State Line, Kansas City, Mo. 438—3254 Rowland 444—Stilwell, Ks. 445—407 West 14th St.
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SPECIAL ADDRESSES SECRETARIES No. * Addrtss 2—103 Fourth Avenue 3—728 Minnesota Avenue A—\iyi So. 8th St., Atchison 5—1015 Laramie 6—1140 E. 13th St. 7—426 W. Vine 8—Box 110 9—835 Michigan Ave. 10—328 Columbia Ave. 12—Box 6 15—P. O. Box 613 16—421 N . Juliette 17—624 Leiand St. 18—614 S. Cherry St. 19—R. R. 1 23—R. R. 3 24—Box 65 29—220 N 12 St. 30—Benton, Kansas 31—R. R. 2, Atchison 35—Box 347 36—719 West Main St. 37—Box 177 38—Box 271 40—Box 225 42—312 West Fifth St. 44—315 West 4th St. 45—522 N . Broadway, Leavenworth 46—Box 101 47—Bronson, Ks. 49—1419 Spruce, Leavenworth ^1—3122 North Central Ave. 12—Box 373, St. Marys, Ks. 54—6120 Grandview, Merriam, Ks. ^0—Masonic Temple 63—Box 302 68—609 S. 3rd St. 71—Box 87 73—Box 254 74—Box 466 77—Box 194 86—320y2 S. Broadway 90—635 Jewell Avenue 91—1207 Walnut St. 93—502 N. Ozark St. 94—923 Ind. Ave. 95—233 N. 10th St. 96—6630 Parkview, Kansas City, Ks. 97—Box 23 98—110 W . N . 3rd 99—135y2 N . Main
SECRETARIES No. * Address 100—Box 4 102—Box 396 103—212 N. Steuben Avenue 106—102 S. Elm St. 107—P.O. Box 215 110—417 W. 10th St. 113—426 E. 8th St. 114—R. R. 1 115—R. R. 1 117—Box 495 124—Box 495 126—Box 8 127—Box 66 129—1802 " I " St. Box 151 132—Box 203 133—725 N . 2nd Ave. 134—204 Crawford St. 136—Box 562 137—404 East 2nd St. 139—Box 182 140—Box 345 142—106 E. Broadway 144—600 S. State St. 150—220 N . B 151—Rock, Kansas 152—Box 163 153—5209 Catalini Road K. C , Ks. 158—1324 Commercial St. 165—Box No. 121 167—1316 Johnson 168—2027 N . Waco St. 172—Box 707 177—536 E. Second St. 182—Box 147 184—377 " F " St. 187—6th & Pine St. 189—517 N . Cypress 192—414 E. Ave. S 193—P.O. Box 187 194—Galena Heights 195—200 W. 21st. 196—Route No.3, Madison 197—Box No. 421 199—Box No. 29 201^-Box No. 213 203—Box No. 107 207—Woodston 209—Bavaria, Ks. 210—Hammond, Ks. 214—Asherville, Ks. 217—404 E. 2nd St. 218—Box 97 222—Box 969 223—Box 208 224—^Homcwood, Ks. 225—1174 Oakley
SECRETARIES No. * Address 226—Morrowville, Ks. 233—Atlanta, Ks. 239—Earlton, Ks. 246—5071/2 No. 8th St. 247—Box 515 248—Berryton, Ks. 259—Frankfort, Ks. 265—320 W . 2nd St. 266—Cummings, Ks. 269—Viola, Ks. 271—1238 Central Ave. 272—32 So. Valley St. 278—R.F.D. 1 • 282—P. O. Box 65 284—Box 364 296—Clay Centter 297—1200 Woodbury St. 300—Route 4, Box 4 301—Virgil, Ks. 303—328 E. First St. 307—219 S. Broadway St. 308—Box 19 311—P. O. Box 80 313—1750 N . Pinecrest 321—1005 Main St. 322—3043 Ruby Ave. 324—103-107 N . State St. 325—Box 255 326—1401 First Avenue East 329—Box 187 333—7543 Santa Fe Drive. Overland Park, Ks. 337—Routte 3, Lyons, Ks. 343—R. R. 1 351—West Mineral, Ks. 353—P. O. Box 1 358—Penalosa, Ks. 364—Box 43 366—Box 71 369—2924 Hickam Drive 386—Box 642 392—Westmoreland, Ks. 393—Denison 397—233 S. Wash. 401—Leon 402—Pauline 411—Box 266, Eureka, Ks. 413—R. R. 2, Cimarron, Ks. 429—Lost Springs, Ks. 432—P. O. Box 565 433—3755 E. Douglas Ave. 434—Reece, Ks. 436—8016 Conser. Ave. 438—328 Brotherhood Bldg. 441—Box No. 26 444—Stilwell, Ks. 445—100 East 19th St.
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DECEASED PAST GRAND MASTERS AND YEAR OF SERVICE —Richaid R. Rees —Geotge H. Fairchild 1 8 6 1 - 2 T 3 - 4 - ) —^Jacob Saqui —Moses S. Adams 1866-7 1868-9-1870 —John H. Brown —^John M. Price 1871-2 —Owen A. Bassett 1873-4 —Isaac B. Sharp 1875 —^Jacob D . Rush 1876 —^John Guthrie 1877 —Edwin D. Hillyer 1878 1879-1880 —Joseph D. McCleverty —William Cowgill 1881-2 —George S. Green1883 —J. Jay Buck 1884 —Matthew M. Miller 188; —Silas E. Sheldon 1886 —Henry C. Cook 1887 —Watson M. Lamb 1888 —George C. Kenyon 1889 —John C. Postlethwaite 1890 —Andrew M. Callaham 1891 —David B. Fuller 1892 —Wm. D. Thompson 1893 —George W . Clark 1894 —James H. McCall 1895 —Chiles C. Coleman 1896 —William M. Shaver 1897 —Maurice L. Stone 1898 —Henry C. Loomis 1899" 18J6-7-8-9 I860
1900—Charles J. Webb 1901—Perry M. Hoisingtwo 1902—Thomas E. Dewey 1903—Bestor G. Brown 1904—Thomas G. Fitch 1905—Samuel R. Peters 1906—Thomas L. Bond 1907—Edward W. Wellingtor. 1908—Henry F. Mason 1909—Fred Washbon 1910—Marion K. Brundage 1911—Alex A. Sharp 1912—Wm. Hasten Hutchison 1913—Elrick C. Cole 1914—Charles H. Chandler 1915—Wm. L. Burdick 1916—Giles H. Lamb 1917—Charles E. Lobdell 1918—Wm. L. Stuart 1919—Owen J. Wood 1920—Hugh P. Farrelly 1922—John McCullagh 1923—Richard E. Bird 1926—John W. Neilson 1927—Charles N. Fowler 1932—John M. Kinkel 1933—George O. Foster 1936—James H. Wendorff 1937—Charley B. Erskine 1945—Harry D. Evans
DECEASED DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS John A. Ferrell-^ied June 21, 1922 B. Harold Groff—died October 28. 1950
LIVING PAST GRAND MASTERS AND ADDRESSES 1921—Ben S. Paulen, Frcdonia. 1924—Elmer F. Strain, Topeka. 1925—Charles A. Loucks, La kin. 1928—Ferris M. Hill, Foaporia. 1929—Gv. ;ge F. Beezley, Girard. 1930—Jay B. Kirk, lola. 1931—J. Forrest Ayres, Greenleaf. 1934—James A. Cassler, McPherson. 1935—Otto R. Souders, Wichita. 1938—Henry S. Buzick, Jr., Sylvan Grove. 1939—Claud F. Young, Washington, D . C. 1940—Arthur H. Strickland, Kansas City, Kansas. 1941—Roscoe E. Peterson, Lamed.
1942—Cline C, Curtiss, Colby. 1943—Charles S. McGinness, Cherryvale. 1944—James H. Trice, Medicine Lodge. 1946—Samuel G. Wiles, Macksville. 1947—James H. Stewart, Jr., Wichita. 1948—E. Glenn Robison, Gridley. 1949—William H. Harrison, Downs. 1950—Lynn R. Brodrick, Marysville. 1951^-Clarence G. Nevins, Dodge City. 1952—S. Allan Daugherty, Baldwin. 1953—Bruce Newton, Wichita. 1954—Floyd S. Ecord. Burlington.
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GRAND TREASURERS 1856 —Beverlin Beck 1857 —Wm. Y. Roberts 1858-1891—Christian Beck 1892-1902—R. E. Torrington
1903-1909—Albert Sarbach 1910-1933—W. Frank Match 1934-1937—John McCuUagh 1938 —Ben S. Paulen
GRAND SECRETARIES 1856 —C. T. Harrison 1857-1860—Charles Mundee 1861-1870—Erasmus T. Carr •1871-1893-John H. Brown
1894-1928—Albert K. Wilsoo 1929-1953—Elmer F. Strain 1953 —Arthur H. Strickland
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G R A N D LODGES I N CORRESPONDENCE W I T H THE GRAND LODGE O F KANSAS; ALSO T H E NAMES A N D ADDRESSES O F GRAND SECRETARIES. Alabama Arizona
CHARLES H . STUBINGER JOSEPH A. E. IVEY
Montgomery. ...Tucson.
Arkansas
WOODLIEF A. THOMAS
Little Rock.
California Colorado Connecticut Delaware
LLOYD E . W I L S O N HARRY W . BUNDY EARL K . HALING CHESTER R . JONES
San Francisco. Denver. Hartford. Wilmington.
Dist. of Columbia
RAYMOND N . BABCOCK
Washington.
GEORGE W . H U F F DANIEL W . LOCKLIN CLYDE I. RUSH JIICHARD C . DAVENPORT I.DWIGHT L . SMITH
Jacksonville. Macon. Boise. Harrisburg. Indianapolis.
Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana
Iowa
EARL B . DELZELL
Kentucky
ALPHEUS E . ORTON
Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts
....D. PETER LAGUENS, J R .
Cedar Rapids. Louisville.
New Orleans.
CONVERS E . LEACH CLAUD SHAFFER EARL W . TAYLOR
Portland. Baltimore. Boston.
Michigan.....
CHARLES T . SHERMAN
Grand Rapids.
Minnesota
J O H N B . TOMHAVE
St. Paul.
Mississippi
SiD F. CURTIS
Meridian.
Missouri Montana Nebraska
HAROLD L . READER BYRON F . GAITHER CARL R. GREISEN
St. Louis. Helena. Omaha.
Nevada
EDWARD C . PETERSON
Carson City.
N e w Hampshire N e w Jersey N e w Mexico
HAROLD O . CADY ISAAC CHERRY CHANDLER C . T H O M A S
Concord. Trenton. Albuquerque.
N e w York North Carolina North Dakota
EDWARD R . CARMAN WILBUR L . MCIVER HAROLD S. POND
New York City. Raleigh. Fargo.
Ohio Oklahoma Oregon
HARRY S. J O H N S O N J. FRED LATHAM HARRY D . PROUDFOOT
Cincinnati. Guthrie. Portland.
Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota
.GEO. A. AVERY N . ARTHUR HYLAND HENRY F . COLLINS £ L V I N F . STRAIN
Philadelphia. Providence. Columbia. Sioux Falls.
Tennessee Texas
....THOMAS E . DOSS HARVEY C . BYRD
Nashville. Waco.
Utah
EMERY R . GIBSON
Salt Lake G t y .
Vermont Virginia Washington
AARON H . GROUT J A M E S N . HILLMAN J O H N I. PREISSNER
Burlington. Richmond. Tacoma.
West Virginia
JULIAN B . HOLLXNGSWORTH
Charleston.
Wisconsin Wyoming
PAUL W . GROSSENBACH IRVING E . CLARK
Milwaukee. Casper.
Alberta
Argentina
.£DWARD H . RIVERS
ALCIBLADES LAPPAS
Calgary.
Buenos Aires.
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-Austria (Wien)
RUDOLPH
-Bolivia
R E N E VELAZQUEZ M I E R
RAPPOS
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Vienna. La Paz.
Brazil (Amazonas and Acre)
-Brazil Brazil Brazil Brazil
FERNANDO DE LEMOS FALCONE
(Ceara) Luiz N E P O M U C E N O DE MATTOS (Minas Gerais)SEBASTiAO DUARTE DE ALMEIDA (Paraiba) :.—ESLU ELOY (Piaui) LOURIVAL E . VIEIRA
IBrazil (Rio de Janeiro).JACY GARNIER DE BACELLAR
Manaus.
Fortaleza. Belo Horizonte. Joao Pessoa. Teresina. Rio de Janeiro.
Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul) Brazil (Sao Paulo)
CARLOS B . FAGUNDES AMADOR DOS SANTOS FERNANDES
Porto Alegre. Sao Paulo
British Columbia
J O H N H . N . MORGAN
Vancouver.
•Canada •Chile
EWAET G . D I X O N CESAR BUNSTER C
Hamilton. Santiago.
•China
DAVID W . K . A U (Actg.)
Hongkong.
"Colombia
MIGUEL M . ZAPATA E
Barranquilla.
ENRIQUE CHAVES B
San Jose.
JOSE F . CASTELLANOS E EINAR HOEG JosE AURELIO V A L L E J O YCAZA SYDNEY A. W H I T E
Havana. Copenhagen. Guayaquil. London.
L. F. PoiRSON
Seine.
Costa Rica, C. A 'Cuba -Denmark Ecuador -England
France (Nat'l) 'Germany •Greece •Guatemala Honduras -Iceland
D R . ING. HERBERT BUCHWALD - A N T H O N Y RAMMOS CARLOS E . BIANCHI MIGUEL A. ZELAYA OLAFUR GISLASON
Bielefeld Athens. Guatemala. Tegucigalpa. Reykjavik.
Ireland -
J. O. HARTE
Dublin.
-Israel -Italy Manitoba
ELIEZER DUBINSKY FRANCO MOROLI THOMAS C . JACKSON
Tel-Aviv. Rome. Winnipeg.
Mexico (Cosmos) RIGOBERTO TREVINO :Mexico (Campeche)-—OMAR C . OLIVERA G Mexico (Nuevo Leon)REiNALDo G U Z M A N -Mexico (San Luis Potosi) ABEL E . ELIZONDO -Mexico (Tamaulipas).RUBEN MARQUEZ ROMO
Chihuahua. Campeche. Monterrey. San Luis Potosi. Tampico.
-Mexico (York G . " . L . * . ) CARL E . D E V R I E S
Mexico, D . F.
JSTetherlands JSiew Brunswick New South Wales
D R . A. A. GALESTIN R. D . MAGEE JAMES S. MILLER
The Hague St. John. Sydney.
New Zealand Nicaragua
FREDERICK G . N O R T H E R N GREG A. TAPIA
Wellington, C.I. Managua.
;Norway Nova Scotia
.ODD LIE-DAVIDSEN REGINALD V. HARRIS
Oslo. Halifax. Panama.
Panama
JNATHAN A. REID
3>eru
CESAR COVALLOS VILLACORTA
Lima.
Philippine Islands Prince Edward Isl Puerto Rico •Quebec <2ueensland
A N T O N I O GONZALEZ F. A. V A N IDERSTINE .EMILLANO ISALES R. W . LOUTHOOD E. G. RADFORD
Manila. Charlottetown. San Juan. Montreal. Brisbane.
'Salvador, C A •Saskatchewan
HUMBERTO ACOSTA ROBERT A. T A T E
San Salvador. Regina.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Febmary
ALEX F. BUCHAN
Edinburgh.
South Australia Sweden Tasmania
.F. J. ELLEN G. E. A. BOTTIGER H. A. WILKINSON
Adelaide. Stockholm. Hobart.
Venezuela Virtoria
JESUS M. CHANGO G WILLLAM STEWART
Caracas. Melbourne.
Western Australia
N. J. MUNRO
Perth.
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LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION BUT N O T CHARTERED. Allen, 1923; Burlington, 1863; Delaware, 1857; Denver City (Denver Lodge), 1860; Englevale, 1899; Leavenworth (Adelpha), 1868; Lecompton (Geary), 1857; Leota, 1878; Lindsborg; 1884; Lindsay (Friendship), 1868; Opolis, 1885; Powhattan (Buckeye), 1896; Wheaton, 1903; White Water, 1927.
LODGE CHARTERS REVOKED, SURRENDERED OR CONSOLIDATED. Allen No. 335, 1923; Americas No. 62, 1869; Andale No. 253, with Mt. Hope No. 238, 1894; Argonia (Chikaskia) No. 285, 1912; Atchison (St. Johns) No. 26, 1861; Aubry No. 30, 1863; Auraria No. 37, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Bennington No. 180, 1944; Beaumont No. 439, with Joppa No. 223, 1937; Big Springs (Shawnee) No. 9, 1867; Blaine No. 337, with Westmoreland No. 257, 1894; Bluff City No. 313, 1897; Bluff City N o . 325, 1903; Boling No. 365, with Tonganoxie (Henri) No. 190, 1937; Bucklin No. 325, 1896; Cato N o . 153, with Farlington (Godfrey) No. 124, 1894; Cedar Vale No. 164, 1883; Cedar Vale (Myrtle) No. 164, 1894; Chanute (King David) No. 416, with Cedar No. 103, 1937; Clifford (Whitewater) No. 148, with Halcyon No. 120, 1876; Clinton (Ashlar) No. 87, 1879; Delavan No. 375, with Kansas No. 307, 1936; Edwardsville (Composite) No. 152, 1879; Emmett N o . 387, with Pottawatomie No. 52, 1939; Emporia No. 12, 1863; Enterprise No. 353, 1910; Elk City (Elk Creek) No. 20, 1863; Esbon (Salem) No. 228, 1939; Farlington (Godfrey) No. 124, with Girard No. 93, 1932; Frankfort No. 67, 1876; Freeport (Lily) No. 301, with Bluff City No. 313, 1892; Fort Scott (Rising Sun) No. 46, with Bourbon No. 8, 1878; Fort Gibson (Alpha) No. 122, with Grand Lodge of Indian Territory, 1878; Golden City No. 34, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Greeley N o . 211, with Delphian No. 44, 1940; Grenola (Canopy) N o . 248, with Moline No. 267, 1937; Hanover (Star) No. 69, 1919; Hiawatha (Triune) No. 216, 1883; High Prairie No. 25, 1892; Ida No. 170, 1881; Indianola No. 34 (later. Great Light), 1877; Leavenworth (Calvary) No. 50, with King Solomon No. 10, 1876; Leavenworth (dispensation Landmark, charter St. Johns), No. 26, 1870; Lecompton No. 13, 1865; Liberty No. 123, with Keystone N o . 102, 1918; Lincolnville No. 315, 1896; Lindsborg (Phoenix) No. 253, 1888; Louisburg No. 180, 1894; Luray No. 153, with Lucas (Blue Hill) No. 198, 1943; Lyons No. 192, 1895; Montana (Evergreen) No. 86, 1888; Monticello N o . 43, 1875; Mt. Pleasant N o . 58, 1888; Neosho Rapids No. 77 (changed to Ionic), 1879; Nevada City (Nevada) 'No. 36, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Newton (Magnolia) No. 231, with Newton No. 142, 1901; North Lawrence (Valley) No. 30, with Lawrence No. 6, 1876; North Lawrence (Valley) No. 30, second charter, 1887; Olivet (Astra) No. 363, 1908; Osage Mission (Mission) No. 92, 1897; Osawatomie (Osage Valley) No. 24, 1863; Ottawa No. 128, with Franklin No. 18, 1906; Ottawa (Melody) No. 400, with Ottawa No. 18, 1928; Ottumwa No. 11, 1863 and 1871; Paola (Miami) No. 69, with Paola No. 37, 1876; Pardee (dispensation Lincoln, charter Center) No. 69, 1871; Paris No. 22, 1871; Parkerville No. 168, with Dwight No. 374, 1937; Perryville (Perry) No. 52, 1877; Piper No. 385, with Delaware No. 96, 1937; Pittsburg (Owen A. Bassett) No. 367, with Pittsburg. No. 187, 1911; Pomona No. 138, 1901; Richfield No. 303, 1892; Richmond No. 426, with Delphian No. AA, 1946; Salina (John H. Brown) No. 216, with Salina No. 60, 1907; Salt Lake City (Mt. Moriah) No. 70, with Grand Lodge of Utah, 1872; Saratoga No. 216, 1892; Scranton (Perfect Square) N o . 220, 1908; Seneca No. 39, 1875; Severance No. 313 with Smithton No. 1, 1951; Shawnee No. 54, 1928;
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Springdale No. 152, 1887; Stanton No. 18, 1863; Stanton (Zion) No. 108, 1883; Tecumseh No. 15, 1874; Timber Ridge (Dick Rees) No. 59, 1887; Trading Post (Blooming Grove) No. 41, 1904; Turner No. 425, with Ben Hur No. 322, 1937; Twin Falls (Olive) No. 181, 1885; Valley Center (Ark) No. 243, 1902; Virginia City No. 43, with Grand Lodge on Montana, 1866; Walton No. 323, 1895; Wetmore No. 53, with Polar Star No. 130, 1944; White Water (Brainerd) No 280, 1927; Winfield No. 58, with Adelphi No. 110, 1903.
Bamberton _ _ Sault Ste. Marie . Santiago _,.. Topeka Santa Marta -Trinidad -Broad Brook Alajuela Havana Middletown Copenhagen .Washington Guayaquil Milford Haven Miami Beach Paris .Glenwood
-Athens Guatemala.... .Tegucigalpa.. Reykjavik
Fred Tomlinson System not recognized Harry P. Broughton Guillermo M. Beltrami Leslie Cheng Armando Fuentes Leo R. Gottlieb,Howard A. Middleton Jorge Herrera Jorge Colas Suarez Francis W. HukiU Alex Troedsson William H. Rohrman Fernando Luces Cortes George Trevor Kelway Andrew Johnson Bernard J. Lane Max L. Segall
Nicolaos Malagardis Jose O. Castaneda Rene Sagastume "jami B(«rns5on
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Florence JEdmonton Buenos Aires Globe Little Rock .Vienna . La Paz Jortaieza >Ianaus Joao Pessoa .TeresinaJlio de Janeiro .. 3elo Horizonte . ,Porto Alegre
In Other Grand Lodges
Ency F. Yeilding Fred J. Kavanagh Atilio D. Grosso Guy A. Ligon John H. Belford Robert Rosenbaura GuiUermo Zailes I Valterio Alves Cavalcante Alfredo Ribeiro Soares Aderson Eloy de Almeida Salomao Xavier Goncalves Hely Franco Belmino Luiz Sayao de Fario Annibal Garcia ALABAMA ALBERTA ARGENTINA ARIZONA ARKANSAS AUSTRIA BOLIVIA BRAZIL (Amazonas & Acre) BRAZIL (Ceara) BRAZIL (Paraiba) BRAZIL (Piaui) - BRAZIL (Rio de Janeiro) .... BRAZIL (Minas Gerais) ..BRAZIL (Rio Grande do Sul) ...... BRAZIL (Sao Paulo) BRITISH COLUMBIA CALIFORNIA CANADA CHILE CHINA COLOMBIA COLORADO CONNECTICUT COSTA RICA -. CUBA „ DELAWARE DENMARK . .... DIST. OF COLUMBIA ECUADOR ENGLAND FLORIDA FRANCE . GEORGIA GERMANY GREECE _ GUATEMALA HONDURAS ICELAND
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES Wellington Burlington Xansas City Kansas City Olathe Columbus Wichita Lawrence DeSoto Coolidge Fall River Salina Coffeyville Yates Center Belleville Newton Topeka Wichita Marysville Hill City Wichita Leon Dodge City Hutchinson Coffeyville Oswego Downs Emporia lola Baldwin Wichita Parsons LeRoy Marysville Goodland Horton Satanta Lawrence
In Grand Lodge of Kansas J. Wendell Ready .George H. Robison Harold N. Nichols .Robert H. Gibbs .Roy O. Evans Marcellus G. Boss Floran A. Rodgers .Walter H. Varnum Ozro Wright Joseph H. Conard Clayton J. Connell Carrol R. Dean Richard L. Becker Harold C. Swope Carroll C. Arnett John A. Hetzel,. Scott E. Kelsey James H. Stewart, Jr Lynn R. Brodrick Lee M. Holmes Ellsworth B. Sewell, Jr Lauren Dale Rigg Clarence R. Aten Lucion R. Van Ordstrand Roy H. Clossen Elmer S. Nance William H. Harrison Ferris M. Hill Jay B. Kirk Allan Daugherty Ray W. Kinzie John S. Graham _Glick Fockele _Herschel L. Hoffman JCarl J. Baumgartner Jesse R. Franklin Harvey L. Henderson Herbert H. TuUet
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Lichfield Harrisburg. Clayton , -Dublin Jerusalem...
..Ft. Thomas ..Lake Charles . ..Vassalboro ..Reston ...Frederick ..Springfield
..Parral ...Monterrey..
....Matamoros ... Monterrey ... Detroit ...St. Paul ....Lumberton ..Jlolla ....Missoula ....Wahoo Groningen ....Carson City .-.-Saint John ...Manchester ...-Verona ....Silver City Newcastle —Saratoga Springs.. ...Duncdin _... ....Managua ....Charlotte ...Fargo ...Oslo ....Windsor
Verner Brinkman John B. Armstrong Aubrey L. Burbank John Cuthill Byron A. Winebrener George W. Gray
Antonio Orrantia.. Fidel C. Mireles ...
Ruben A. Martinez Thomas D. Mallery Wilber M. Brucker Montreville J. Brown Robert W. Hinton, Jr Charles L. Woods Walter A. Kennedy Howard J. Hunter G. Tanis William H. Cavell J. William Duncan Robert C. Laing Arthur Potterton William B. Hazen Henry Larkin Arthur I. Bumstead James G. Dykes _ Anibal Garcia Largaespada.. Joel J. Faulk Walter H. Murfin Freystein Halversen Ira B. Lohnes
In Other Grand Lodges
Gtorge R. Schwaner George E. Anderson Dale A. Anderson Charles F. Woakes Benno Grunfelder IDAHO ILLINOIS INDIANA IRELAND ISRAEL ITALY ( N a f l ) KENTUCKY LOUISIANA MAINE MANITOBA MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS .... MEXICO (Campeche) .... -. MEXICO (Chihuahua) .. MEXICO (Nuevo Leon) .. MEXICO (San Luis Potosi) ..MEXICO (Tamaulipas) .. .. MEXICO (York G.L.) .. MICHIGAN MINNESOTA MISSISSIPPI MISSOURI MONTANA NEBRASKA NETHERLANDS NEVADA NEW BRUNSWICK NEW HAMPSHIRE NEW JERSEY NEW MEXICO .. NEW SOUTH WALES .. NEW YORK .\ NEW ZEALAND NICARAGUA .... NORTH CAROLINA .... NORTH DAKOTA NORWAY NOVA SCOTIA
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES
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Dodge City Kansas City Topeka Sylvan Grove Garden City Downs Oswego Holton Norton Topeka Salina Wichita Oakley Leavenworth Emporis Wichita El Dorado Concordia Greenleaf Topeka Coffeyville Kansas City Kansas City Wichita Kansas City Kingman Oswego McPherson Kansas City Preston Gridley Girard Burlington Hays Bucklin Lyons Topeka Kansas City
In Grand Lodge of Kansas ....Tom Stauth ...Arthur H. Strickland ....Elmer F. Strain ...iienry S. Buzick, Jr .._Merle D. Evans ....Richard W . Getty ....Robert H. Montgomery ....Harry E. Crosswhite ....Cecil F. Drake Homer C. Anderson -. .Richard H. Cravens ...George F. Kerrick .. Charles J. Bowie ....William A. Rumford ...Urban C. Brown ....M. Aaron Smith Leon L. Cousland Vernon D. Martin ...J. Forrest Ayres .. Kenneth N. Pomeroy ...Theodore P. Perry -..Thomas L. Francis ...D. Clarke Kelley ...Homer B. Osborn ...Forrest B. CroU ....Frank M. Yeoman . .Glenn E. Williams ...James A. Cassler ....Robert M. Riley —Martin H. Potter —E. Glenn Robison George F. Beezley ...Jloyd S. Ecotd -..-Alva J. Bogue ....B. Ralph Bolinger ...ArthurC. Hodgson —Ray B. Ramsey ...Jlolmes W. Haviland
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James W. Morgan Harold P. Cook Richard V. Carleson Abraham Frankel Jose Polar Ramos Alfredo Cruz Sese George W. MacDonald Frederico Vall-Spinosa Thomas H. Banks Sidney S. Spurr G. Harvey Faulkner Esteban Lainez Rubio E. H. Knowles Harry V. DcLorey William Henry Essex J. Ray Dawkins Ralph R. Twamley A. J. A. Poignant James M. Parker Walter T. Williams W. B. Ball Eric A. Bjorklund Nicanor Garcia Baptista Earl S. Wright Horace I. Holmes John P. Stokes H, Summers Bennett George C. Kinsman J. Bernard Dodrill Charles W. Heidemann
Jackson ... .Guthrie . Xickrcall. .Colon Xima San Juan .Montague Santurce .â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Quebec Brisbane Cranston San Salvador Jlegina :.PortobelIo .Adelaide Newberry .White Lake Stockholm ^'est Hobart JCingsport San Antonio Salt Lake City Caracas Rutland Warrnambool ..Richmond , Auburn Perth .Webster Springs. Altoona
In Other Grand Lodges OHIO OKLAHOMA OREGON PANAMA PERU .... PHILIPPnSIE ISLANDS .... PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND PUERTO RICO QUEBEC QUEENSLAND RHODE ISLAND SALVADOR SASKATCHEWAN SCOTLAND SOUTH AUSTRALIA SOUTH CAROLINA SOUTH DAKOTA SWEDEN TASMANIA TENNESSEE TEXAS UTAH VENEZUELA VERMONT VICTORIA VIRGINIA WASHINGTON .. WESTERN AUSTRALIA .. WEST VIRGINIA WISCONSIN
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES Bethel, Rt. 2 Wichita Atchison Kansas City Dodge City Abilene Longton Toronto Parsons Colby Sylvan Grove Olathe Medicine Lodge Neodesha Dodge City Wichita Lenora Larned Fredonia Indpendence Washington. D t. Wichita Marysville Macksville Leavenworth Parsons lola Cherryvale Tjpeka Ellinwood
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W . - . RICHARD ELY BIRD BY
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Most Worshipjul
W.'.
JAMES H . STEWART, JR.
Brethren:
Another Past Grand Master of The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas has gone before us to The Grand Lodge Above. On January 10th, 1955, at the end of some weeks of prostration. Most: Worshipful RICHARD ELY BIRD quietly passed away in a hospital in Long Beach, California, the city of his residence for many years. M . ' . W . ' . BIRD was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, November 4th, 1878, the son. of an Irish-born father and a New England mother. The family moved to Wichita when BRO. BIRD was nine years of age, and it was in this city that he grew upand built his career. Graduating from the Wichita Public Schools, he "read law", as the language of the day had it, in the office of the legal firm of Paul and SilasBrown, and was admitted to the bar in 1901. After sixteen years of successful practice, he became Judge of the District Court on January 8th, 1917, and served in that office with honor until he was elected to Congress as Representative from the Eighth Congressional District, in November, 1920. After a term in Congress,, he returned to the practice of his professionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Law. He was earnest, sincere and persistent in his search for Truth and Masonic light. He was initiated in Albert Pike Lodge March 5th, 1900, and raised the second of May in that same year. He served Albert Pike Lodge as Master in 1905. In his search for Truth and Masonic light, he took the Scottish Rite Degrees in 1900 and 1901; the Chapter and Council of the York Rite in 1915, and the Commandery in 1921. He was coronetted with the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite in 1917. He was appointed Grand Senior Deacon of the Grand Lodge in 1920, and served as Grand Master in 1923, without having been elected Deputy Grand Master. About seventeen years ago, at a time when he seemed to be entering upon a brilliant career and facing a rosy future, a serious heart ailment abruptly put an end to his social, professional and business activity, and from that time on, he lived a retired though not secluded life, until his death on January 10th. A silent though eloquent tribute was paid to his memory in the fact that notwithstanding his many years of absence from this city, his funeral service here had a very large attendance. Although in retirement for many years, he never lost his interest in and his enthusiasm for Masonry. Indeed, his enforced inactivity may have afforded him opportunities for study and reflection along Masonic lines that those of us who are
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more active seem to lack. However that may be, he always was willing to engage in conversation and correspondence on things Masonic. BRO. BIRD'S Masonry was not something superficial or for public display only, but rather was part and parcel of his daily life and thinking. I am sure, from what his son has told, that as the end came, he did not think of himself as being cut down by the Grim Reaper, or of being smitten by the King of Terrors; but rather, he realized that he was accepting an invitation to come to The Grand Lodge Above. BRO. BIRD'S many virtues, abilities and accomplishments have been recited at length elsewhere, and his record speaks for itself, so I shall mention but one of his outstanding characteristics, that he may have derived from, or may have brought to Masonry. His regard for Truth and the Right was so strong that he never was known to compromise with Error or to temporize with Evil for the sake of expediency or to avoid unpopularity. The courage of his convictions always was with him, and he never feared to let it be known where he stood, let the chips fall where they may. This does not mean that his career was one of beligerence, contention and hostility, for few men have led lives so gentle and full of consideration for others. Indeed, as Shakespeare has Antony say over the body of Brutusâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; His life was gentle, and the elements So mixed in him that Nature might stand up And say to all the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;This was a man!
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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF M.-. W.-. FLOYD SUMNER ECORD Grand Master of Masons of Kansas February 11, 1954 to February 10, 1955
By W.".
WILLIAM N .
BATDORF,
Burlington Lodge No. 66
The exhilarating pastels of a gorgeous Kansas sunset are synonymous with the beauties of the work of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masonry. Much of the latter are mannmade, since they closely knit that feeling of brotherly love and friendship on which the precepts of the institution are based. And each Grand Master, in his association with the Masons of Kansas, helping them work out their problems while enjoying their every happiness, is broadened by that great beauty. He stores unto himself great memories that will live with him until the end of time. It is an honor in itself to be privileged to gather the data for this biographical sketch of FLOYD S. ECORD, but partciuiarly so because of having been associated with him in the newspaper business for more than three decades. FLOYD S. ECORD was born March 17, 1898 on a farm nine miles west of Garnett, Anderson county, Kansas, the son of M R . AND MRS. CHARLES E . ECORD. His parents were God-fearing pioneers of Kansas, building a home and rearing their children thru many hardships and by hard work. All setbacks were met with unswerving determination, and it was upon this foundation that FLOYD'S destinies and philosophies were built. FLOYD was born on a farm to which his grandfather moved in 1872, coming to Kansas from Ohio. There also was the birthplace of his brother, JOE H . ECORD, of Garnett, and his sister. Miss H E L E N M . ECORD, of Kansas City, Mo. He attended Westphalia high school and there got his first taste and thrill of athletics. After graduation he taught school, but was not satisfied until he had attained more education. In the fall of 1918 he attended Baker University and in 1919 entered Kansas State Teachers college at Emporia. Being on the second string had never been accepted in his book. It was a determination to think, act and work that enabled him to take each hurdle as it came his way. For two seasons he was a regular tackle on the Teachers College football team and also earned letters in basketball, track and baseball. He was a member of the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity, made good grades, while working ÂŤ good part of his way thru college. It was during his college days that he became acquainted with Miss LORRAINE BATDORF, of Burlington, and on Thanksgiving day, November 24, 1921, they were married in the home of her uncle and aunt, M R . AND MRS. J O H N REDMOND. After college FLOYD accepted a position on T H E DAILY REPUBLICAN at Burlington and his abilities have since been directed toward the publication of a successful daily newspaper in that city. He served as business manager of the newspaper thru the
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ensuing years until 1947 when the late J O H N REDMOND made his two nephews, FLOYD S. ECORD and BILL BATDORF, partners.
FLOYD AND LORRAINE ECORD have one daughter, EVAMAY, and since her marriage to HARRY O . RITTER, J R . , they have two grandsons, J O H N ECORD RITTER
and HARRY O . " H A L " RITTER, III, who are their great prides and joys. â&#x20AC;˘ Interest in Masonry had appealed to FLOYD before he became of eligible age, his father having been a member of Delphian Lodge No. 44 of Garnett. His father, CHARLES S . ECORD, had been a Mason 57 years at the time of his death in 1940. FLOYD'S petition for Masonry was received by the lodge of his father, Delphian Lodge No. 44, and he took his first two degrees while attending college. He was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason after he had moved to Burlington and transferred to Burlington Lodge No. 66 in the fall of 1921. Becoming a member did not end his interest in Masonry. He became a regular attendant and soon had gone thru the chairs, serving as Master of Burlington lodge No. 66 in 1927. His interest continued unabated and he seldom missed a meeting. He learned the work and could have taken a candidate thru the three degrees by himself as far as knowing the work was concerned. In 1935 he was appointed District Deputy Grand Master of the 23rd Masonic District by M . ' . W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS, then Grand Master, and was re-appointed for two subsequent terms. He was one of the Masonic leaders of the 23rd Masonic District which organized the widely known 23rd District annual parties which are held annually at the RAY S. PIERSON cabin on the Neosho river bank southeast of Burlington. He served on several Grand Lodge committees and was appointed in the line of the Grand Lodge by M . ' . W . ' . LYNN R . BRODRICK on November 21, 1950. At a party given for FLOYD at Burlington following his election as Grand Master, M.'. W . ' . B E N S. PAULEN, speaker for the occasion, stated, "The Grand Lodge has had its eyes on this young man for a good many years, and it was just a natural course of events that he would some day become Grand Master of Masons of Kansas." The Grand Master's interest thruout the year has included attendance and active work in the Burlington Methodist church, serving on the church board and teaching Sunday School classes. He has been active in civic affairs, is a past president of the Burlington Commercial club and served as secretary for 27 years, was a charter member of the Burlington Rotary club and has a perfect attendance record in Rotary of over 17 years. His hobbies include interest in athletics, baseball, football and basketball teams, in golf and other sports events, all of which have kept him young in spirit and body. In addition to the Masonic Record given in detail below, he has been invested with the rank of K.C.C.H. in the Scottish Rite Bodies in Topeka; is a member of Calvary Conclave N o . 88, Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine in Wichita, and a Past Patron of Martha Chapter No. 73, Order of Eastern Star in Burlington.
MASONIC RECORD. D E L P H I A N LODGE N O . 44, GARNETT, KANSAS:
Initiated Nove mbre26. Passed December 29, 1920; Raised August 18, 1921; Dimitted October 26, 1921.
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BURLINGTON LODGE N O . 66, BURLINGTON, KANSAS:
Admitted December 19, 1921; Senior Deacon 1925; Senior Warden 1926; Master 1927; Senior Deacon 1935; Secretary 1942 to 1951, inclusive. G R A N D LODGE:
District Deputy Grand Master 1935, 1936, 1937; Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D. 1945; on Reports of Grand Officers 1946, 1947; on Finance 1948, 1949, 1950; on Masonic Education 1951, 1952, 1953. Grand Senior Deacon, 1950; Grand Junior Warden 1951; Grand Senior Warden 1952; Deputy Grand Master 1953; Grand Master 1954. CAPITULAR P H O E N I X C H A P T E R N O . 59, BURLINGTON, KANSAS:
Mark Master April 18, Past Master April 20, Most Excellent Master April 26; Royal Arch December 14, 1922; Principal Sojourner 1924; Captain of the Host 1925; King 1926; High Priest 1927; Secretary 1928 to present date. GRAND CHAPTER:
Committee on Necrology 1950, 1952; on Jurisprudence 1953. CRYPTIC IOLA C O U N C I L N O . 8, IOLA, KANSAS:
Royal Master, Super Excellent Master November 29, 1950. CHRISTIAN KNIGHTHOOD ESDRAELON COMMANDERY N O . 49, IOLA, KANSAS:
Red Cross and Knight of Malta, December 7, 1950; Knight Templar January 4, 1951.
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'Deaths During the ^^ax 1954 No. 1—William K.
Stout.
No. 2—Henry F. Kittlaus; John D . Rcames. No. 3—Charles R. Beal; Charley O. Bechtel; Maurice A. Bedell: James T. Blake; Simeon L. Bradford; Louis P. Brous; William A. Daniels; Adam George Dengel; George W . Douglass; John W. Ellis; Earl C. Eppert; George A. Fletcher; Murney Flowers; Martin Bell Gibson; William M. Harcrow; Charlie Hatfield; Glenn Bruce Hamm, Sr.; Frank A. Hurlburt; Harry Perry Jackson; Charles E. Johnson; Milton E. Kessler; Willard Kirkpatrick; Louis Edward Leonard; John August Lutzow; John J. Marshall; William G. Means; Allen James Miller; Clarence Leeman Murphy; Floyd R. Nease; Elmer Earl Norman; George Robert Oakes; George W . Packer, Jr.; Kenneth Parish; Ira Douglas Perry; William H. Rudy; Ralph Arnold Selvy; Wade H. Smith; Frederick Telgham Snapp; Carl E. Stegmaier; George Benjamin Stephens; Otis Reynolds Temple; John L. Wells; Don Wright; Earl Simpson Wyckoff: Nathan A. Yadon; Richard C. Lowman; William Raymond Nance; Roy I. Robinson; John E. Smyth; Ivan L. Billings; Archie Willis Gibbons. No. 5—Walter E. Brown; Ray A. Fletcher; Matthew L. Walters. Sr.; Roger V. Wilcox. No. 6—Arthur C. Bradley: Lloyd E. Hoover; Clarence A. Little: Olin D. Mabe; James B, Mack; Alexander Baldwin Mitchell; George A. Overton; Roy B. Powers. No. 7—Richard J. Brown; Thaddeus R. Cunningham; Robert R. Eakins; Henry Allen Froelich;_Joe M. Kinkade; Ludwig Leiner; Harry E. Montgomery; Clair Thornton; Arthur F. Yambert. No. 8—Earl A. Marmaduke; James Whitcomb Riley; William H. Simpson'; Louis Beck Stallsmith; Andrew J. Banney; Lawrence J. Ratzung; Richard B. Butler; Emery O. Chamberlain; Daily L. Wilkins; George W . Everhart; Henry P. Bakeman; Manson A. Calvert; Harry Everett Hyle; Ernest L. Wood. No. 9—John Valentine Fritzel; Herbert Reynolds Laslett; Horace T. Melton; Robert C. Rankin; Fred O. Wilkerson; Fred Woelfel. No. 10—Louis H. Wulfekuhler; Henry Hiscock; Harry T. Brans; Herman W. Luehring; Charles A. Pine; William F. Raiser; John H. Napps; Homer G. Simpson; Paul B. Johnson. No. H—Thomas P. Wilson; Roy C. Hunter. No. 12—Irving E. Brown; PauL L. Clay; Charles Clayton; Stanley V. Crouch; William H. Coburn; Alonzo Glass; Harry C. Grimsley; Fred B. Heath; Henry D. Otho; Archie Hutner: David W . King; Thomas W . Lind; Lawrence N. Miller; Earl L. McCaulIey; Sherman L. Ormsby; John V. Paxton; Roy H. Snow; Louis W. Thornton; Harry A. Wayman. No. 14—Enoch Earl Fish. No. 15—Woodward L. Lyda; William Henry Maybach; John H. Robison; Glendon Winscott.
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DEATHS—Continued No. 16—Arthur J. Anderson; Hariv E. Best; Edward C. Booth; Frank B. Linn; Daniel E. Lynch. No. 17—Walter R. Barrett; Edmond B. Chapman; Harvey P. Charles; Charles W. Clement; Lester A. Cluff; Charles W. Erickson; Otto D . Hauke; Joseph W. Hook; George W. Howard; Jason Mitchell Hughes; Frank E. Leatherman; James A McClure; Harry G. McPherson; Frank E. Miller; Charles F. Oliver; Edward E. Patterson; Lester B. Pollom; Harry D. Sheafor; Clarence A. Tice; Ray D . Stevenson; Rudolph Wingren. No. 18—Frank M. Chamberlin; Henry L. Gilbert; John E. Going; David P. Graham; J. Homer Hackett; James W. Haight; George W. Herzog; Aaron Jones; Louis C. Mathis; Fred_ R Nuzman; Harry C. Overman; John R. Scott; Clay B. Shinn; Elias W. S m ^ ; Arthur F. Stephenson; E. Gordon Stucker; Frederick W . Taylor; Ottis A. Thompson; Richard H. Ware, No. 19—John R. Newton; Reid H. Huif; John Thomas Joseph Feldman; Herbert E. Julien; Joseph W. Danley. No. 20—John T. Brown; John Coulson; Joe L. Evans; Samuel S. Myers; Alonzo Ozment. No. 22—John Z. Thomas; Ivan L. Calkins. No. 23—William D. Hartwell; Arthur O. Remington. No. 24—Lisle W. Chambers; Henry H. Cornelison; Horace G. Crumpley; Sidney C. Johnston; John DeMott Post; Dale E. Price; Pressley R. Scott; Robert M. Seamster; Jack Shoemaker; William Springer; Howard D. Swan. No. 26—Robert J. Harris; George R. Irwin; Henry D. Plummer. No. 27—Milo Milton Kesner. No. 28—Lenord Tanner. No. 29—Clark S. Murdock; Earl R. Riggs; Herbert M. Webb, Sr.; Robert B. Wilson. No. 30—Ralph B. Ralston; Edgar R. Welch. No. 31—George Meidinger. No. 32—George Mabon. No. 33—Roy L. Rader; John W. Potter. No. 35—Charles K. Carter. No. 36—Edward H. Bradshaw; Omer R. Elliott; Charles V. Karns; Lewis E. Litke; Roy C. Mullen. No. 37—Matthew Ewbank, Jr.; Joseph Fowler; Melvin W. Hicks; James £. Parker. No. 38—Gustav C. Anderson; Harry R. Barker; John E. Cornish; Arthur H. Jamison; Henry J. Miner; August F. Sharmeycr; Frederick Thompson; Lawrence H. Weaver. No. 39—Milton B. Williams; Edwin Buehler; John F. Troughton. No. 40—Raymond C. Evans; Fred M. Gordon; Dennis Smith. No. 41—Alva Cole.
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DEATHS—Continued No. 42—Elmo L. Adamson; Dan R. Cubbage: Clifton B. German; Wilbur D. Nott; Roy A. Porterfield; Charles M. Siever; William P. Tudor. No. 4}—Armour W. Ritcha; John J. Beck. No. 44—Ancil L. Willey; Henry C. Reppert; Charles A. DeWolf; Clarence N. Morris; Harry S. Ayres. No. 45—Joseph P. Hall. No. 46—Lucas P. Krehbiel. No. 47—Walter
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No. 48—^Jay T. Bentley; Leonard E. Fisk; Clay Stephens. No. 49—Charles M. Dart; Rolland T. HoUingshead; Harvey R. Lininger; Benjamin G. Piper; Grandville M. Stringfellow; William E. ZoU. No. 50—Franklin P. Myers; Ralph K. Ream; Everett H. Cutbirth; Luther J. Bradford. No. 51—Charles H. Adams; Harold C. Alexander: Harry B. Atwell; Walter L. Admussen; Marvin M. Bidwell; William W. Blair; Orville W. Bobo; Walter Bohnstengel; John J. Bonebrake; Joseph J. Briar; Chester E. Briges; Wilbur S. Briscoe; Henry P. Brush; Ralph L. Campbell; William LeRoy Cline; Leander F. Coke; John W. Coot; Israel C. Coorath; Stanley F. Cummings; Earl L. Cunningham; Wm. W. Davis; John M. Garhart; John H. Gilman; John L. Healy; Charles C. Heitman; Albert W. Hummel; Robert V. Leeson; Floyd R. Lewman; Albert J. Kushera; W. LeRoy Metzler; Archie Miller- Alvin A. Norman; Marvin E. Palmer; Robert K. Rigdon; Addison W. Roemerman; Charles E. Rogers; Pearl A. Rogers: John Steven Sheffield; John Steele; John W, Stouffer; Norris L. Townsend; Religh Tucker; Malcolm R. VanValen; Alex E. Voight; Oley Otta Warring; Arthur Solomon Weeks; Daniel D . Waidelich; Harry H. Yeager; Joel A. Downam; Marshall G. Rowe. No. 52—Henry B. Cook; Frederick Hesse; Samuel Shannon. No. 53—Edgar W. Campbell; Louis L. Ruhlen. No. 54—^Thad S. Burch; Thomas T. Campbell; Harry H. Espinship; Harry M. Gillihan; Albert L. Law; Joseph L. McDonald; William G. Wilson. No. 55—Edward E. Doughty; Hugh D. Kinsey; Charles V. Norman. No. 56—Charles E. Kelly; Dan D . Foote. No. 58—Percy D . Edgingtoo. No. 59—Richard E. Remy; Emory Loy; John McBride; Harry Henry. No. 60—David B. Anderson; Allison R. Baldwin; William M. Bebb; Raymond E. Bentley; Frank R. Bricker; Frank L. Cunningham; Sanford L. Felt; Michael J. Finnegan; Louis G. Gottschick; Ray G. Hood; Fred D. Joy; Earl Lytal; Richard C. Skaggs; George A. M. Sutcliffe; Fred C. Utt; Walter F. White; Ralph wT Wilson. No. 61—Nathaniel H. Bailey; Arthur N. Mathews; William M. Morris.
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DEATHS—Continued No. 62—John W. Cordts. No. 63—Ralph Crane; Harvey W. Morris. No. 64—Benjamin N. Forbes, Jr.; James F. Stewart. No. 65—Ralph B. Smith; J. Stephen Cordell; J. Ross Page; Truman D. Goresiine. No. 66—George E. Griffin; Walter A. Woods; Guy F. Wortman. No. 67—James W. Smith; John Pomier; John C. Chidester; Jess C. Gordon; Thomas B. Bolton; Albert D. Musgrave. No. 68—John B. Bauman; Jake Garfinkle; Roy M. Grayson; James M, Kirk; Robert A. Laiige; Harold G. Powers; Dexter L. Rankin; Jessie P. Reavy; Frank C. Short, Sr., Robert R. Weigel. No. 69—Everett Tredway; Harry B. Mayginnis; George White. No. 70—Frank Kinney; James H. Kirkham; Forrest N. Luthey; Joe Smith. No. 71—Gustave C. Stempke; Edward Depee; Park D . Hartley; Arthur J. W. Root; Merl H. Doty. No. 72—Henry T. Davidson. No. 73—Herbert G. Emert. No. 74—Roy N . Book; Henry E. Cease; Harry F. Funston; Cyrus O. Gray; Floyd S. Matlock; Lewis E. Rape. No. 75—Edwin J. Dalton; Ralph C. Cordill; Glenn A, Stewart; W. Lee Long. No. 76—Paul L. Butler; Alex Easier; Thomas J. Crapson; Fred A. Johnson; Lester A. Wooster. No. 77—^Minnis A. Martin; Jesse P. Mitchell; Samuel E. Overstreet; Paul H. Stout. No. 79—Guy DeShazer. No. 80—Fred J. Austin; Harry G. Gist; Frank C. Mailen; Sidney B. Replogle; John S. Turnpaugh; Edward D. Wilson. No. 81—^John Arthur McCluskey. No. 83—Henry Ephrim Revell. No. 84—George W. Riley; Donald K. Vangaasbeck. No. 86—Floyd C. Arrington; Angelo Balafas; Ezra Beard; George Bertsche; Selby Black; David Chrichton; Willard S. Detweiler; ' Lester H. Durham; Charles F. Foreman; Ralph E. Gillespie; Alfred William Hatfield; Oscar C. Hays; Jesse O. Lawrence; Clarence W. Levelle; Charley A. Peterson; Wade Ray; William E. Ross; Lester J. Smith; Charles E. Solomon; William B. Voches; William M. Wallace; Jesse B. Watson; Theodore M. Weidman; John G. Wilson; Sidney B. Wolfe; John A. Woelfel. No. 88—Andrew J. Buflington; Carl A. Teubner; Dennis F. Patterson. No. 89—William R. Wolff; Thomas O. Barrett.
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DEATHS—Continued No. 90—William S. Baker; Albert B. Bradley; Robert N . Carroll; Osto V. Catron; George A. Dent; Frederick A. Flohrschutz John Frays; Eclestial C. Gilliland; Arthur J. Hall; Earl S Hughes; John R. Johnston; Otis A. Kime; Charles Manuel Beamer M. Nelson; William Nelson; George L. Olson; Herb' ert L. Stevick; Clarence H. Thompson; Everette F. Wilson. No. 91^Adolph H. Mahlman; Leland H. Schilling; Jesse F. Lewis: William Foy Watson; Lee B. Barney; George A. Ungerer. No. 92—Earl Kendrick. No. 95—Ralph L. Downey; Raymond E. Ford; Abner A. Tewell; W . Wayne VanNorsdall. No. 94—Thomas F. McDaniel; Altis S. Hopkins; Hugh Hopping; Claude W . Hush; Frank M. Lawrence; James F. Scofield. No. 95—Harrie W . Blankenship; Clarence M. Bounds; Arthur F. Fink. No. 96—Chester L. Campbell; Oscar Christiansen; Charles Galloway Kirby; Archester F. McCully; Vernon L, Miller; David H. Sandford; Elija D. Shuck; Fred F. Smith; Ellis C. Waldron; Ellis A. Jones. No. 97—Charles W . Buskirk; Alva C. Cecil; Guy Crawford; Harry S. Hart; William B. Howell; Harry H . Jones; Charles L. Lewis; Harry B. Mays; Lewis M. Money; Joseph M. • Reed; Frank L. Thompson; Adrian R. White; Glenn B. Wilson. No. 98—Charles R. Baer; George P. Berger; W . Alfred Chain; Lorraine C. Long; Horace F. Martin; John E. Machlen; J. Leonard Rock; Charles B. Todd; Ivor G. Langley. No. 99—Herbert C. Anderson; Alvin Berk; William H. Bretch John C. Carothers; George B. Cole; John F. Etter; Will E Gaston; Edward B. Gossi; Arthur P. Hamilton; Lloyd G Hensley; Julius B. Hockett; Paul F. Inman; Gustave T. Isaacson; Henry Kernohan; Edward D. Kilbourn; Joseph L. Kirk Ernest M. Kirkpatrick; William K. Lang; Ronald C. Lening ton; Charles R. Lewis; Barney C. McCartney; Samuel B. McClaren; Clarence M. Middleton; Frank E. Miller; Fred D Moran; Robert F. Norton: Orlie V. Page; Jesse A. Penrose Joseph M. Pollotschek; William M. Pugh; J. Wesley Reece, . Wilbur L. Spaur; Simpson B. Swallow; Monte J. Sweet; Noah E. Tucker; Marvin R. Wagoner; James J. Wells; Alex C. White; Bert R. White; Henry F. Williams: Herbert S. Winterburg. No. 100—Fred N . Fisher; Ira L. Warden; Paul E. Onion; Lester B. Lindsey; Charles E. Parmenter. No. 101—Edmund W. Buffon; Herbert E. Olson; Oscar Joel Rose. No. 102—Ellis E. Bowser; Alva W. Cadle; Hubert L. Castile: Charles B. Gathers, Jr.; Fred A. Dickinson; Sherman E. Ford; Roy Fry; T. Wentworth Higginson; Harry D. Masters; Robert A. Reed; William H. Tester; Lloyd V. Wright. No. 103—C. Breck Amyx; Amar E. Blazer; Oliver W. Bray: George E. Crawford; William O. Dennis; Ora F. Finney; Frank B. Irwin; Herman M. Kemmerer; Homer C. Kimbrough; John M. Newman; Lewellyn Reese; William H. Riley; William O. Roberts; Ora P. Stevens.
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DEATHS—Continued No. 104—Lester E. SoUer; Harry Bronson; Henry F. Nemitz. No. 105—Frank J. High; Edward R. Laney. No. 106—Arnold A. Kraus; A. Z. Barkus; Andrew P. Denner; Aaron A. Nixon; Robert H. Clogston. No. 107—Francis D. Bovaird; Ross E. Frisbie; William C. Goll; Floyd D. Harris; Bert O. Hazen; Luther C. Inge; James N . Masters; Edward A. Mitchell; Albert I. Nolle; Ernest Sewell; Voris E. Sturgeon; Harry O. Tarman; Glen M. Webb; Ernest S. Wilkinson; Robert Wyckoff. No. 108—Charles M. Hocker; Orvil Baker; Eugene Garrett. No. 110—Charles R. Calvert, Sr.; Harold E. Grantham; James D. Brown; Jack Lancaster; James G. Mawson; Orvillc C. Servis; Clyde E. Knibbs; Alvah J. Graham: Gerald C. Richardson; Wilson B. Kirkwood; John B. Vasilopus; Arthur F. Youle; William J. Robinson. No. Ill—John S. Lewis. No. 112—John W. Johnston. No. 113—George W. Atwood; Ralph I. Austin; Merle R. Durham: Harry M. Noel. No. 115—Henry C. Herman. No. 116—Charles C. Calvert; George H. Vansell. No. 117—Jesse Ray Allen; Augustus L. Bailey; Joseph C. Bunker; Alexander B. Corbett; Arthur "F. Cranston; John F. Denton; Frank S. Haskin; George Heffner; Claude E. Kinzie; Walter C. Magner; John B. McGinnis; William C. McKee; John Arthur Moffatt; Joe Peter Naffziger; Wheeler O. Nunn; Marion Payne, Edwin C. Peterson; James I. Poole; Leslie C. Reed; Willard E. Scott; Daniel B. Sullivan; David B. Tennis; James F. Wright. No. 118—^James B. Daugherty; Seward E. Wilson. No. 119—Robert E. Brundage; John W. Sparks: John C. Richardson; Gordon R. Holman; George L. Birdscll. No, 120—Thomas J. Hutchings; Clarence B. Coleman; Ernest C. Wilcox; Samuel H. Bennett; Mark A. Nonken. No. 121—Malcomb A. Webb. No. 122—William G. Branfort; William G. Mclnturff; John L. Morgan. No. 123—Guy L. Erkenbrack. No. 124—Lorin D . Coons; Lewis Glenn Collier. No. 125—Omer D . Smith. No. 126—William G. Basey. No. 129—Frank R. Bachelor; Melvin C. Burnett; Earl C. Carrol; Roy L. Hall; Charles E. Hastings; Julian Jenkinson; Leon DeVern Pierson; Frank N. Sager. No. 130—Harvey W. Godney; Dwight M. Johnson; Karl Oltjenbiuns.
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1954-55
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DEATHS—Continued No. 131—William R. Mills. No. 133—Poetle T. Boyd; James H. Canfield; Richard E. Cochrun; Guy W. Featherhofif; Walter L. Hopkins; Albert R. Larson; James H. Miller; Roy H. Norrick; Claude Purvis; Richard C. Young. No. 134—June H. Achenbach; Harley J. Clevenger; Grant N. Faulconer; Frank H. Miller; Henry E. O'Bryan; Xenophen Olsen; Floyd I. Shoaf; Ernest E. Smith; Henry H. Starkweather. No. 136—Wilbur H. Cheney; George A. Denman; William W. Kelley; Marion Woodworth; Earl L. Warren. No. 137—George F. Kendall; Glen McConnell; Howard A. Puckett; Herman V. Rounds. No. 138—Edward S. Riley; Arthur P. Rogers. No. 139—Morgan D. Bush; Hervey D. Pennington; Nickanor Selling; Clark S. Munsell. No. 140—James J. Britt; David F. Coe; James A. Deal; George H. Dunkin; Laben M. Elliott; Isaac E. French; Louis N. Goatlcy; John P. O. Graber; Raymond H. Hammond; Ralph H. Hendrickson; Charles H. S. Humphreys; Preston E. Jenkins; Clarence E. Kerns; Reuben. Ben Lee; George J. Lord; Luther C. Mayfield; Fred C. Miller; Will S. Thompson. No. 142—Melvin R. Chapman; Jacob W. Clawson; Alex Crichton; Louis F. Hennig; Emil A. Ingold; Frederick W. Iserhardt; Lawrence R. Koelling; John M. Lander; Clayton Lehman; Clyde W. Miller; Frank E. Painter; Howard L. Parkhurst; Howard M. Randall; John J. Scheffler; Clarence A. Smalley; Charles W. Tate; Hoyt Charles Truner; Henry W. Wagner; John B. White. No. 143—Jake T. Bohen; Guy Hall; Chester A. Quinn; Ira E. Sewell. No. 144—William L. Capps; John H. Schnell; John W. Simpson; Ray C. Shartran. No. 145—Frank A. Slack; Lloyd E. Twadell. No. 146—William F. Alden; Charles E. Caswell; Bruce C. Hutchins; Jack Nelson; Alfred R. Wondta. No. 147—John O. Powell; Paul B. Siebcrt; R. Christopher Smith; Joseph Swan. No. 148—Archibald L. Marshall; Wilbur Rogers. No. 150—Willis E. Briscoe; Burt Y. Emerson; Jesse F. Herman; Norris H. Lusk; Charles B. Robertson; Jr.; Ralph C. Spitler; William A. Trigg; Ralph E. Walcher; James W. Whitacre; George LaFayette Whitlock; Robert C. Williams; Monroe Wincliell. No. 151—Neil B. Anthony; Elias J. Baker; Braidy S. Cool; George E. Haver; Frank Haylor; Arthur O. Higgins; Lee P. Reea; Walter M. Young. No. 152—John N. Bell; Charles A. Atkinson; Griffith J. Thomas; James C. Bayless; Frank M. Porter. No. 153—George M. Griffith; William Stephen.
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DEATHS—Continued No. 154—Peter.C. Anderson; Evan E. Keronahan; Ralph Morrical; John H. Soldner. No. 15&—Cass A. Bolack; Finis Sam Cochran; Charles V. Dixon. No. 157—Charles L. Fulcher; Alpha P. Howk. No. 158—John W. Griffin; Melford C. Wilkinson.
Volly Larsen; James Harry Small;
No. 159—Aionzo L. Hazen. No. 160—John B. Armstrong; Charles G. Eastman; Leslie M. Shaw, No. 161—Eugene Schmitz. No. 162—Robert Bressem; John E. Coryell; Roy L. Hennigh; John W . Hall; Richard G. Lewis. No. 164—Albert Peterson; Edward Van Griffin No. 165—Miles B. Keith; Frank Whinery.
Torrence
E.
Mellick.
Donley; Homer
Jester;
No. 166—Arthur E. Beckman; Arthur P. Hokanson. No. 167—Benjamin H. Sooby, St.; James H. Pillow; Robert P. Vernon; ueoige ^V, Graybeal; Virgil Beamer; Raymond P. Millard; Clifford D. Mitchell. No. 168—Wallace T. Branch; Cecil E. Freeman; Clarence E. lories; George M. Mitchell; Alva L. Pitchford; Chester Jay Purscl. No. 169—Fay E. Austin; William W . Coulter; John R. Marcy; John F. Kristoff; Dale O. Wanamaker. No. 171—William H. Burgess; Wayle L. McVay; Fred J. Sales; Harry ' G. Warren; Amos B. Zimmerman. No. 172—Harry C. Greene; Albert A. Hofstetter; Louis F. Mikow; Roy J. Taylor. No. 173-Harvey Allen Cheek; Robert Markley; Joseph B. Sylvester.
B. Hatfield;
Wilbur
C.
No. 174—Dean E. Brown; William H. Pounds; E. Bert Stevens; Edgar H. Barger. No. 175—Henry D.' Zoller. No. 177—Richard D. Dillingham; Joseph B. Hessick; Fred Root; J. Henry Ryan. No. 178—Thomas E. Ellis. No. 179—Harry A. Buell; Daniel Weyrich, Jr.; Charles T. Bush; Joseph M. Work; Fred R. Bush; William Montgomery; Ralph Russell. No. 181—Charles H. Bills; William J. Clydesdale. No. 182—Homer V. Kackley; John B. Robinson. No. 183—Furn J. Henry; Charles A. Beck; Wilbur P. Kemp. No. 184—Theo Close.
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DEATHS—Ckmtinued No. 185—Benjamin F. Cornelison. No. 186—^William J. Bowen. No. 187—William S. Atkinson; Gary E. Block; Phil Callery; Samuel B. Chandler; Thomas W. Clapman; Edward W. Carr; George V. Dean; Hermal D. Hardister; Harry B. Henderson; John F. Hynds; John C. Irwin; Charles M. Keck; Carl P. Kirk; Henry N . Lindsay; Francis L. Miller; Roscoe C. Perkins; Byron W. Ritter; John E. Schnebly; Peter Schonaerts; Harold E. Slack; Charles W. Small; Raymond F. Stine; Carl N. Toft; Albert Utz; Elmer E. Walker. No. 188—Allen M. Graff; Clarence A. Fairbanks. No. 189—W. Carl Greene; Sanford S. Smith. No. 190—Charles W. Corlett, Jr.; Robert W. Freeman; Archie L. Knox. No. 192—Andrew F. Barbara; Patrick A. Dickerson; Raymond C. Hinshaw; Joseph L. Jilka; Paul A^ Jones; Kent B. Lansing; William H. Rice; William D . Sangster; Fred L. Taylor; Edward Westwood. No. 193—^James A. Dary; Peter F. Rich; Harry Stubbs; Fred E. Wolf. No. 194—Roy Francis Cannon; John Carver, Jr.; Clarence B. Coles; Art A. Grandon; Frank H. Tryon; Martin L. Wheelen; Kent E. Yount. No. 195—Wilber C. Riley; George Schlegel; Arthur N. Baxter; Walter Wallerstedt. No. 196—Weslie H. Hamer; Charles V. Stewart. No. 197—David K. Fretz. No. 198—Lawrence L. Dick; Frank W. Nickel; Frank A. Vopat. No. 199—Harry N. Waller; John W. Cox; Alvin L. McKown; Charles E. Handley. No. 200—John T. Boyle; Arthur J. Evans. No. 201—Floyd Brown; Oscar E. Carter; Charles L. Cecil; Sam F. Kimble; Robert M. Long; John A. McAdam. No. 202—Edwin F. Richardson. No. 203—Peter Q. Nyce; Alvin J. Baker; Francis B. Watson; James A. Rains; Felix R. Hollis; Orrin L. Browning. No. 204—Irvin C. Skinner; Lanis L. Stuart. No. 205—^Robert J. Lockhart; John C, Rinehart. No. 206—Frank G. Eells; Frank J. Firman; James L. Oiler; Ervin Shepherd; Marvin E. Wilson. No. 207—Alvin S. Griffin. No. 208—Roy E. Talbot. No. 20—Frank E. Warta; James B. Leaton.
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OF
THE
DEATHS—Continued No. 210—Alfred W. Messer. No. 212—Russel Hand; Orla A. Myers. No. 214—Emery B. McKee; Ralph A. Moore. No. 215—Edward M. Ogelsby. No. 216—Clifton W. Strode. No. 217-Walter J. Healzer. No. 218-John R. Bradbury; Orton L. Oakleaf. No. 219—S. Cylde DeVault; William P. Hubbard; Willet E. Skinner; Oscar E. Strohm. No. 220—Edwin J. Cozens; William R. Vanderee. No. 221—^Elmcr Aberg; Claude F. Goodwin. No. 222—Floyd D . Bird; Luther W. Devoe; George B. Dugan; Elisha G. Gilleland: Harry H. Kimbell; George E. Laughead; Joseph E. Lutz; John R. Lighter; Frank McGuire; Edgar T. 'eterson; Edward James Riney; James F. SkiUington; Pearl Iota Trebilcock.
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No. 223—John D . Nixon. No. 224—Harlan H. Cecil; Henry F. Hettick. No. 225—Stephen J. Clarke; Cyrus L. E. Edwards; Harry E. Gavit; Fred B. Gebhart: Elmer C. Gilligan; Edward A. Harrison; Donald L. Heberling; Charles L. Heck; Charles M. Hensley; Clarence A. Howe; Sidney S. Janes; Leslie M. King; Dick Mathew Knauer; Tracy V. McCauley; Orlando McGee; Gus V. Millburn; Samuel W. Mills; David T. NicoU; Adelbert E. Parker; Frank C. Poole; Samuel B. Rohrer; Frank A. Scott; Clifford T. Stowell; Axel H. Wahlin; William D. Wallace; Charles A. 'Waltz. No. 226—Andy A . Taylor. No. 229—John A. Hess; William R. Cleveland. No. 2J0—Mark E. Cloud; Lewis C. Doyle; Eugene B. Harlow; Meryle C. Holcomb; Joseph A. McMahan. No. 2J2—Artie E. Reed. No. 233—George Stout, Jr. No. 234—Elmer Roy Mathews; Charles P. Nork. No. 235—Harry A . Doyle. No. 238—Thomas N. Graves; Charles Homer Hudson; James E. Johnson; Howard Rader. No. 239—Edward Brinkmeyer. No. 240—Lloyd M. Brady; Andrew J. Foster. No. 241—Oscar R. Lale. No. 242—Stinson Hanson.
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DEATHS—Continued No. 243—Arthur C. Reed; James M. Spurlock; A. David Fox; Floyd B. Lee. No. 244^Paul Everet Moore. No. 245—Samuel E. Fowler; William O. McKinley. No. 246—Louis L. Jones; Spencer E. McCoy; Homer R. Hair; Samuel N. Endsley; Fred R. Johnston; Hearst Ova Dennis; Henry O. Trinkle. No. 247—William W. Burden: Raymon T. Feemster. No. 248—Albert Herman Bundren. No. 252—Ernest O. Anderson; Gorda D. Estes; Joseph E. Guyer; Ben Hargett; Herbert P. Lowe; Charles C. Holmes. No. 25}—George J. Kinsley; Clyde J. Wilderson. No. 254—George T. Davis; Charles E. Glasscock; Calvin C. Glasscock. No. 255—John Robert Ressler. No. 256—Oliver L. Beech; James E. Bond; Alvin Means; George M. Casebier: Arthur H. Manning; David T. Ritchie. No. 257—James F. Oaks; George F. Richardson. No. 258—Wiley P. Pipkin. No. 259—Charles M. Warren; Max W. Smith. No. 260—Ethan Sims. No. 261—Edward P. Sherman; John N. Marion; Charles H. Kurt2; Charles C. Plimmer. No. 262—Marion E. Curtis; William G. Carpenter. No. 263—Rufus Hosier; Joseph C. Spicer. No. 265—Louis H. Barker; Edgar R. Barnes; Milo F. Benningfield; Free W. Moore. No. 266—Alvin Bilderback; Marcus J. Laird. No. 267—C. C. McGuire; William K. Colvin; Fred E. Miller; Neighl R. Ames; Alfred Kuykendall; Edwin W. Elting. No. 268—Michael D. Duzan. No. 269—^James C. Gillis; Max E. Brown; Craodall F. Love. No. 270—^John T. Rankin; Fred B. Benson. No. 271—Earl Bahr; William E. Bills: Sidney O. Colvin; Taylor L. Gillespie; George D. Grotts; Charlie N. Hampton: Claude C. Harris; Paul H. Hopkins; Henson B. Lemmon, Jr.; William L. Radford; Lloyd H. Rock; James N . Sessler; William R. Smith; William Thompson. No. 272—John E. Anderson; Earl E. Bryson; Frank H. Domnitz; Melvin C. Dwyer; Earl H. Ebert: Jr.; Rowland Flournoy; Jefferson L. Gragg; Fred A. Haberlein; Chas. F. Kallenback;
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February-
DEATHS—Continued Carl J. E. Larson; Chester M. May; John A, McGuire; David J. Smith; Lawrence D. Thompson; Edward D. Valentine; Christian S. Wiles. No. 273—Clyde A. Baker; Uoyd Clanton; Harry H. Hume; Fred B. Matthews. No. 274—Harry A. Smith; Charles A. Gladieux.
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No. 275—Dean D. Murphy; James C. Robb. No. 276—Edgar R. Williams. No. 277—Charles O. Jacobs: Robert D. McKinley; Thomas R. Cauthers; James A. Coffman; Frank A. Donnell. No. 278—Soloman A. Hemple; Mathew C. Braler; Albert J. Read; Alvin F. White. No. 279—John H. Murray; John A. Niedens. No. 281—William W. Chestnutt; Fred H. Cassel. No. 282—Francis E. Ochs; Adam E. Purcell. No. 28}—Carrel BlantOD.
E. Butcher; Jesse C.
Leatherwood;
Charles R.
No. 285—Ralph W . Karnaban; Frank E. Beals. No. 286—Ben E. Bell; George H. Stukenbroeker. No. 287—Frank A. Hart; Pearl E. Hendrickson; Wayne Molesworth. No. 289—Frank L. Burns; Guy Richardson. No. 290—Clifford L. Plumb; James H. Anderson. No. 291—Edgar R. Manning; Charles H. Otto. No. 292—^John S. Dotson; Cecil H. Jordan; Frank R. McCollough; Charles E. Schneider. No. 293—^James R. Barbour; Ford D . Eastman; James M. Phillips. No. 295—Owen Meredith Osbourn. No. 296—^Samuel F. Heinen. No. 297—Lester S. Raynesford; Frank E. Floyd; Robert F. Adams; Eugene E. Rippey; Arthur I. Cromb. No. 298—Alexander Anschutz; Ernest C. Jackson; Louis KTCteosky; Joseph V. Ververka. No. 299—^John W . Pennington. No. 300—George C. Creek; Robert W . Cunningham; Eugene R. Jones; John S. Woods. No. 302—Cyrenus B. Icely; Joseph L. Mendenhall. No. 303—Alfred A. Austin; Henry J. Barnes; William E. Belt; Vernon H . Branch; William G. Brockert; John B. Bryant; Wilbur A. Clements; Bert L. Coldren; Chester A. Conner; Joseph C. Corfman; Ira R. Corn; Theo C. Cory; Deering A.
1954-55
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GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS
DEATHS—Continued Crowe; Charles D. Darrigrand. Jr.; Amel R. Delp; Lewis M . Deoman; John B: Dunn: Hallowell F. Goode; Arthur O. Greer; Thomas B. Griffith; Emery G. Harcraft; Wallace V. Holmes; Iloyd M. Jenkins: Howard A. Johnson; Harry W . ones; George W . Kirby; Carl F. Krell; Herman E. Lange; :enneth L. Larkin; Charles G. Lilly; Floyd W . Lyon; Joseph A. McMaster; Glenn E. Martin; Duff E. Middleton; Ezra C. Mitchell: Bernard R. Morgan: William Ohierking; Ray S. Pierce; Leonidas H. Powell; Elmer H. Randel; Louis Edward Raymond; Claude W . Rowe; Bucklin D . Seller; Edgar I_ Sisfc; John B. Stockton; Albert D . Taylor; Jermain L. Thacker; Forrest M. Thomas; James Thomas: John E. Tilma; Briot Watt; George E. Weight; Harris Wolfberg; Sidney W . Wright.
i
No. 304—Charles M. Thompson; Wesley V. Griffitts. No. 306—Horace R. Anderson; Abe Carpenter; Harry F. Davia; Arthur A. Hamil; James W . Summer. No. 307—Samuel K. Taylor; Donald Gunn; Court A. Trudell; Pat Deal; Fred S. Sharpless; Albert Schott; Raymond G. Trippl; Edward E. Storey. No. 308—C. A. Cadshelk; Joseph A. Shrader. No. 309—Clem Evins; Jake SchroU; Howard Ault. No. 301—Earl W. Carte. No. 311—Harry A. Davis; Robert S. Greene; Thomas R. Kerschner; Fredrik L. Knudsen; Ralph E. McGhee; August Siedler; Kirwin T. Smith; Charles B. Spruit; Cleveland William; Paul A. Wolf; Albert N . Woodruff. No. 313—Paul W . Hawkins; Norman G. VanHoesen. No. 314—Clinton R. Armstrong; Charles E. Mills; John N . Pegram; George H. Spencer. No. 315—Clarence W . Price. No. 316—Clarence C. Reed. No. 318—^Harry Weller; Wilson N . Knapp; Roland O. Scott. No. 320—^Juno R. Bentley; Frank Helme; Oliver T. Dawson; Fay B. Rowan; Clyde V. Cessna. No. 321—^James A. Seals; Warren W . Brown; Ernest B. Danielson: Elmer C. Eby; Leonard E, Martin; Rudolph Meinem; Alfred H. Stewart; Earl R. Stull. No. 322—Charles E. Ashlock; Guy L. Avery: Edmund Batten; Albeit E. Daggett; Chester L. Farley; David B. Garner; Lester Gilmore; George S. Govier; Frank E. Heminger; John R. McDougall; William R. Mason; James A. Neighbor; Alexander H. Simons. No. 324—^William B. Askren; Robert G. David; John P. Labadie; John H. McKale. No. 325—Russell L. Jackson. No. 326—^William R. Anderson; Bechtel A. Conover; Percil C. McKee; Charles E. Penrod; Uridge G. Whifien; Joseph Wooster. No. 327—Frank E. Cleland; Clarence A. Stadel.
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DEATHS—Continued No. 328^Walter Tanner.
Lee Ripper; Edgar E. Schmitter; Herbert B.
No. 329—James F. Bradburry; John A. Fowler. No. 330—David A. Schwartzkopf; Gilbert H. Johnson. No. 331—Eugene Brack; Lewis F. Corey; Howard R. Ennis; George C. EuUer; Paul E. Hay; Phillipi Keil; Clarence E. Thornbrugh. No. 332—Jesse L. Burke; Samuel A. Reed. No. 333—Charles J. Andrew; Eldon O. Gillespie; John McGranahan; George Strobel; Horace S. Woodcock. No. 334—Lawrence M. Cooney; Roy Warren. No. 335—Paul Pykiet. No. 336—Fred W. Adams; Charles A. Keeler; O. Karl Walters. No. 337—Chester P. Payton. No. 338—Orion C. Brosius. No. 339—Clyde C. Faust. No. 340—William E. Willis. No. 342—James Walter Bivens. No. 343—^James H. Boylan. No. 344—Charles F. Diemer. No. 345—Martin H. Triebel. No. 347—Harry Crumley. No. 348—William H. Pope. No. 349—William G. Arnold. No. 350—Fred C. Buscher; Harry C. Bonham. No. 351—Alonzo M. Arthur Evans.
Helms; Allen Dunn; David Mackie, Jr.;
No. 352—Clifford Barnes; Luther E. Trued. No. 353—John I. Lindahl. No. 354—Glenn G. Reis. No. 355—Archibald H. Baird; Madison J. Dosbaugh; Edwin C. Murphy. No. 356—Leon H. Miller; Ralph V. O'Neil; Charles W. Warren. No. 358—Elmer H. Amerine; Frank B. Miller; Homer A. Stewart; Mowry S. Thacher; William J. White. No. 359—Earl R. Oyer; Eric N . Peterson. No. 360—Martin G. Feely; Carlton F. Meller. No. 362—T. Edward Stafford.
February
1954-55
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
165
DEATHS—Continued No. 364—^Jasper W. Harrison; Snowden Parkinson; Cadet W. Singr ers; John F. Mayall. No. 366—Etniel E. Ruggaber; Edward C. Ruan; Joseph C. Surprise; Edward M. Lynn; George A. Peters. No. 367—W. Ray Edwards. No. 368—Cecil R. Van Etten. No. 369—Calvin F. Boatman; John G. Boeck, Jr.; Ralph Brazeal; Frank L. Cabaniss; K. Louis Christiansen; Samuel G. Delametter; Riley L. Harvey; Homer S. Huff; Richerd Karcher; Berty F. Layton; William L. LeHuquet; Randel 1. Ellis. No. 371—Herbert D. Johnson. No. 373—Charles F. Sweezey; Solomon R. McKim. Noi 376—William A. Buckner. No. 377—John Cannon; Thomas A. Harrison; Chas. Ford. No. 379—^Arthur D . Orrendorff; William J. Sugden. No. 381—Paul C. Stubbs.
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No. 382—William H. Fulton. No. 384—Jesse Atkeson; John Bedinger; Harold H. Harvey; Walter C. Pile; Lloyd A. Shipley; Edward G. Tharp. No. 388—Paul Herrmann. No. 389—Elmer C. Schmidt; Clyde Bond. No. 390—Frank E. Potter; William J. Craig; Fletcher Hartman; Christian Madsen; Robert P. Dickinson. No. 391—Arthur H. Kreie; Arthur L. Willibey. No. 392—Emmett W. Hughes; Charles R. King. No. 393—Ray O. Archer. No. 394—William A. Zook. No. 395—Albert M. Bailey; Walter R. Crook; Frank W. Crook; Edward C. ImMasche. No. 396—William H. Myers. No. 397—Alva L. Brady; William H. Boettcher. No. 398—William C. Hageman. No. 399—George F. Wilds. No. 401—Karl B. Kluthe. No. 402—Frank Williams; Charles K. Paul. No. 403—Lonnie A. Russel; Elmer J. Glamser. No. 404—Robert E. Cleland; Glen H. Finley; Alfred A. Gillespie.
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DEATHS—Concluded N o . 40J—Edwin L. Chaddock. No. 406—Delbert C. Renfro; Lloyd A. Smith. No. 408—^Benjamin F. Lynn. No. 410—Ben Smith Morris; Ira M. Wimmer. N o . 411—^Walter F. Russell. No. 413—William Fowler. No. 41}—^William E. Cain; Eri M. Johnson. No. 417—Brayton D . Bosworth. No. 418—Sherman Carley; George W . Watkins. N o . 419—Adolph B. Macha; Emery I. Zirkle. No. 420—^William H. Glenn; Herschell H. Starling. No. 421—Lewis S. Newell; Emil J. Gebhart; Court H. Houseworth. No. 422—Robert C. Reed. N o . 424—Lloyd Brackeen; Charles C. Franklin; William E. Saville. No. 427—Marvin H. Bahling. No. 428—Leslie D. Givens. No. 431—William A. Smith; Ed Virts; Walter N . Woodside. No. 433—^Jay B. Brierly: Howard U. Corbett; Floyd A. Duane; Ira Martindale; Charley P. O'Dell; Elred W . Saunders; George L. Siefkin; Vernon C. Smith: Edwin W. Travis; Henry C. Turner; Kenneth E. Whittier; William H. Wilcox. No. 434—^Benjamin H. DeMoure; Clarence C. Stearns; Virgil I. Churchman. N o . 43}—^David G. Zimmerman. No. 436—Asa L. Johnston. N o . 438—Clifton J. Belden; John Brennan; Frank C. Janes: George W . Kernes; John M. Lewis; James G. Perry, Lloyd C. Smith; Howard J. Worthey. No. 441—McEIler Craig. No. 442—Lee V . Greene; Charlie V. Hopson; Claude W. Richards. No. 443—^William F. Rouse; George W. Young. No. 444—^John F. Hays; John A. Tackson. No. 445—^John F. Birchfield: Emery B. Colson; John V. Davidson. Henrv Dirks: Edward E. Gaut; Irl E. Hempstid; Clarkson B. Hereford; John K. Houston; Oren H. C. Moon; Frank E. Uhl. No. 446—Elbert N. McDonald; Harry P. Rooney. No. 447—^Eugene J. Gum. No. 449—^John E. Stepp.
February
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G R A N D LODGE OF KANSAS
Other Grand Jurisdictions Alberta—ALFRED JACKSON DAVIS, D.D.G.M., G.T., May 6 ; , JOHN T H O M A S M A C D O N A L D , P.G.M., Aug. 2 3 ;
GEORGE MOORE, P.G.M., G.S., G.S.E., Nov. 22. Colorado—J.
ERNEST N E W S O M , P.G.M., Jan. 6.
District of Columbia—JOHN June 18. Delaware—HENRY Florida—L.
H . COWLES, Aff. P.G.M.
J. LAW, P.G.M., Dec. 3 1 .
TREVETTE LOCKWOOD, D G M , March 29.
Idaho—JOHN
C . W O O D , P.G.M., Nov. 2.
Illinois—FRED
IRVING M I L L S , P.G.M., Nov. 30.
Kentucky—JOHN
H E N R Y COWLES, P.G.M., June 18, H U G H
MOORE, P.G.M., March 1. Miune—ALLEN L . CURTIS, J.G.W., Feb. 22; CLARENCE J. PERHAM, S.G.W., Nov. 13; J O H N L . TEWKSBURY, G.S.W., Aug. 30, A D I N LORING H O P K I N S , G.J.W.,
Dec. 26. Michigan—Louis
E. ANDERSON, P.G.M., Sept. 9; H A Z E N
P. COLE, PGM, Oct. 26. Missouri—ARCHER
ALEXANDER J O H N S O N , P.G.M., Jan. 20.
Montana—RALPH
NICHOLAS LODGE, G.S., Jan. 25; H E N R Y
O. MORGAN, P.G.M., Sept. 27. Nebraska—JOHN Nevada—SCOTT New
R . TAPSTER, P.G.M., March 2 1 . E . JAMESON, P.G.M., April 8.
York—FRANK
M . TOTTON, P.G.M., November 1.
Oklahoma—CHARLES
H . EVERETT, P.G.M., June 1.
Rhode Island—ARTHUR WHITEHEAD, P.G.M., July 18, WiNFiELD SCOTT SOLOMON, P.G.M., Sept. 12. South
Dakota—OWEN
H . WILLIAMS, P.G.M., July 10.
MARSHALL R . B R O W N , PGM, December 2 1 .
Virginia—^auns
M. CLIFT, G.S.E., Oct. 15.
Washington—LooMis
BALDREY, P.G.M., Aug. 8.
Wisconsin—HERBERT W . DIXON, P.G.M., F.C., November 7. Wyoming—J. MELVIN EVANS, P.G.M., March 19; W I L L I A M H . P U G H , Feb. 26; J. L. SAWYER, P.G.M., Jan. 7.
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FOREWORD This is the first Review by this Correspondent, and we have appreciated very much thes assignment, and the opportunity that it has aflForded to see how the other Grand Jurisdictions work. W e have noted with interest that a great many of the Grand Masters have abandoned the long foreword to their reports that had to do with world and national conditions, and have left the oratory generally to the Grand Orators. I t has been a particular delight to read these Orations. They have all been jewels of thought and expression, and they have materially added to our available supply of Masonic Literature. It has been difficult at many times to confine oneself to quoting only a brief paragraph here and there from these Orations, as well as many of the remarks made by Grand Masters. W e would have liked to have quoted them in their entirety. Reviewing the Proceedings of the other Grand Jurisdictions reveals that we all seem to have the same problems: Chain letters, lack of infirmary space,, redistricting, changing codes or laws, attacks on the Ritual, physical qualifications^ prohibition against alcoholic trafBc, transgressions against territorial boundaries^ planning educational programs and a host of others. From this reading of these Proceedings we get some answers to our own problems. It has been our idea that w e should report the doings of the Grand Lodges as we see them, with no attempt on our part to be funny or critical. Our limited experience in this work would not qualify us to do that, and our conception of the work does not lead us to believe that that is either necessary or particularly beneficial. W e hope as time goes on to become acquainted with our fellow Reviewers. W e know that we shall gain greatly by the acquaintance. ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, P . G . M .
Chairman, Committee on Correspondence.
ALABAMAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1953 JOSEPH S . SOUTHALL, Grand Master CHARLES H . STUBINGER, Grand Secretary.
Lodges 429; members 68,844; gain 2,488. T h e One Hundred Thirty-third Annual Communication was held at Montgomery, November 17, 1953. Nine Past Grand Masters present, including our Grand Representative,. E N C Y F . YEILDING.
The Grand Master wrote each Lodge urging that they participate in the proclaimed National Bible Week, and in his letter said this: "We, as Masons, with a firm belief in the Holy Bible, should pause from our regular Lodge activities and give thanks for the many blessings and comforts we enjoy through the
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goodness of our Supreme Grand Master. A special program should be arranged whereby each should be reminded to read the Bible and give deep thought to this great Book. We can begin a new chapter in our lives by keeping the Bible near us and reading it every day. Therefore, it is my request that each Lodge set aside one night during National Bible Week, or as soon thereafter as possible, gather around the Great Lights and renew our faith in the Supreme Grand Msater and pray for continued peace and the building of a better world." The Grand Master reported the death of their Home Superintendent, Brother H U G H W . CARDON. Right Worshipful Brother CARLTON W . W I N S O R , M . D . delivered the Oration, and it was a jewel of Masonic thought and expression. Have read and reread this Oration, and my great regret is that every Mason in Kansas cannot see it. I would like to quote the whole address, but that is beyond the space allotted me, but here is one passage that I especially like, and with which I so wholeheartedly agree. "The solution of our problem lies not in the discovery of some distant magnetic attraction capable of drawing candidates and brethren to our Lodge halls. Our need is not money, power, or privilege—not finer trappings, finer food or finer men. The fundamental values of Masonry are as appealing today as they were three hundred years ago. Man's simple quest of merited immortality is no less vital now than when"^Freemasonry was first conceived. The solution lies in an understanding of the philosophy of Freemasonry. If we could but appreciate that by far, our most important degree is that of Entered Apprentice; that the highest degree is that of Master Mason; and that the genuine reward of the lion's paw is the opportunity which affords for service to God and fellow-man. Masonry would present the same challenge today that it did to the founders of this Republic." Two new Lodges were issued charters during the year. The membership recapitulation shows the number of Ministers as 1,745. This City raised reviewer was rather intrigued with the list of farm products raised on the Home farm. It certainly was an impressive list of produce. Next Annual Communication, Montgomery, November 16, 1954. LEONARD S. TERRY, Grand Master. CHARLES H . STUBINGER, Grand Secretary.
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FRANKLYN E . BROWN, Grand Master. JOSEPH A. E. IVEY, Grand Secretary. Lodges 46; members 9,819; gain 419. The Seventy-second Annual Communication was held at Douglas, April 26, 27 ano 28, 1954. All Lodges were represented except one. There were 15 Past Grand Masters present, but our Kansas Representative was not there. The Grand Master delivered a precise report of his year's activities, pausing in his foreword long enough to oflFer the following: " W e here pause to offer our thanks to the Supreme Architect, that we have again been permitted to meet in Annual Communication; that the alien forces abroad in the world today have been held in check; and that the dogs of war do not leap at one another's throat. We, in the character of Masons, are particularly thankful for the freedom, enlightenment and independence that are the fundamental heritage of our Fraternity." In his remarks concerning the good of the Craft, the Grand Master had this to say: "One of the most hopeful signs of improvement of the Craft is noted in the increase in new Lodges. During the year, two Lodges were constituted and dispensations were given
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to two other new Lodges. Three of these four were in the Phoenix area, indicative of the immediate need for more Lodges in our expanding centers of population."
This Grand Master touches upon a subject which has been given consideration by many other Grand Lodges that is, the requirement for newly made Master Masons to be examined on the work lecture of the Third Degree. This is a matter â&#x20AC;˘which has divided the thought of many Grand Lodges and perhaps, will always be a source of discussion. Among the visits made by this Grand Master were several that had an international flavor, they being to lodges in Mexico. A Special Communication of the Grand Lodge was called for the purpose of dedicating two new lodges, and another Special Communication was called <-> institute a new lodge. The Grand Master ruled that regardless of the worthiness of a project such as a "Boys' Scout Troop" or "Boys' Club" it was not proper for a Masonic Lodge to sponsor such a group. This Grand Master recommended that whenever a lodge had reached a total membership of 350 or more, that it should automatically become a Lodge of Research without the power to initiate, pass or raise. The Jurisprudence Committee recommended that this regulation should not be adopted and the motion prevailed. There were eleven 50 year awards during the year. The Committee on DeMolay Scholarships reported that 5 young men had been selected to receive such scholarships. The Committee on "Public Schools Week" reported that their program had been carried out. The Committee on Masonic Education made a recommendation that the active member for Arizona of the International Supreme Council of DeMolay-be given the authority to employ a "Field Man" for the purpose of promoting DeMolay, and that the sum of $6,000.00 be appropriated for that purpose. The following resolution was adopted after being submitted to the Committees on General Policy and Jurisprudence: RESOLUTION No person shall hold, or retain, or be eligible for membership in any Lodge who has advised, advocated or taught, or who is or has been a member of, or afhliated with any group, society, association or organization which advises, advocates or teaches, or has advised or taught the overthrow by force or violence or other unlawful means of the Government of the United States of America or of the State of Arizona, as presently constituted knowing them to be such."
This Grand Lodge recognized the French National Grand Lodge and the Grande Loja Do Estado De Sao Paulo, Brazil, and the Grand Lodge of Peru was also recognized at this Commimication. A resolution was presented authorizing the incoming Grand Master to appoint a committee to confer with the Trustees of the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star with a view of eventually starting a Masonic Home in Arizona, but the Committee on General Policy recommended that this not be done. At a meeting of the Past Grand Masters Association, the President of that organization WILLIS R. PINKERTON, delivered a powerful address on present day
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conditions in the world and h e made an ardent appeal for interest in and support o f our public school system. W e w i l l quote part of this address, which w e w i s h that every Mason in America might read: "You are all familiar with the fight for parochial schools tax exemption, which has been -waging in recent months in California. The decision being first won by a two per cent majority in a hotly fought election favoring the parochial schools, this proposition then being declared invalid by the Alameda County Superior Court, and the question now rests in the lap of the California Supreme Court. "In every state of the Union greater demands are being made for transportation of parochial school children in public school buses. In many states, nuns of the Roman church are being hired as teachers in public schools. In places where school boards are dominated by Roman Catholics, the parochial schools are given advantages at the expense of the public schools. "These are only a few examples of the many struggles which continually arise, to be settled by our courts. "If man's privilege to seek himself the truth is to be protected, then our public schools must be preserved. Of paramount importance to this preservation is the collection and the disbursement of the tax dollar. Millions of dollars worth of property owned by religions, so called, are now tax free, and the annual increase of this figure is staggering. Perhaps •we could learn something from our neighbor to the South. In Mexico, all church property is owned by the state." N e x t Annual Communication, at T e m p e , April 25th, 1955. L E W I S S . N E E B , Grand Master. J O S E P H A . E. IVEY, Grand Secretary.
ARKANSAS—1953 ROY C . BOLLING, Grand Master. WooDLiEF A. THOMAS, Grand Secretary.
Lodges 384; members 56,143; gain 1,299. The One Hundred Twelfth Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge was opened in the Albeit Pike Memorial Temple at Little Rock on November 17, 1953, with Grand Master BoLLiNG in the Grand East. Our Representative, J O H N H . BELFORD was present.
Incorporated in the same book with the Proceedings of 1953 are the minutes of eight emergent Communications of the Grand Lodge. Five of these were for the dedications of halls, two for laying cornerstones, and one for the purpose of conducting the funeral of Past Grand Master SIMPSON ALBERT K E M P .
Fifty year emblems were presented to fifty-eight brethren during the year. We noted that our own ROY EVANS of Olathe, Past Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Kansas, and the Representative of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas near the Grand Lodge of Kansas was present. The mileage and per diem paid to Representatives was increased, and an appropriation made to meet the increase. This Grand Lodge has the liquor question to contend with along with a lot of the rest of us. It looks as though this liquor thing will always be with us. The question of the use of Lodge Halls on Sunday came up, and the Grand Master recommends changes in the Law that will prevent, not only the Lodges, but any other organzation from using Masonic Lodge Halls on Sunday. L. LELAND M C D A N I B L , Grand Master.
VooDLUBF A. THOMAS, Grand Secretary.
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CALIFORNIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1953 A R T H U R M . W A R R E N , Grand Master. LLOYD E , W I L S O N , Grand Secretary.
Lodges 624; members 213,639; gain 5,807. The One Hundred and Fourth Annual- Communication was opened at San Francisco, October 12, 1953, with 599 out of the 615 lodges represented. In addition, 13 lodges U. D . were represented; and 11 new lodges were formed during the year. The Very Reverend ADAM B . MORTON, Grand Chaplain, conducted the devotional services, and in a splendid address brought out all the basic principles of Freemasonry and what he considered to be the major tenets of the organization. A great number of distinguished Masons was present including the Grand Master of Masons in Virginia. All of these distinguished brethren were received and during the course of the communication were given an opportunity to be heard. A resolution was presented providing that Public Schools welfare is "MASONIC", and a proper subject for discussion. Also, provision was made to amend the laws so that solicitation for individual donations and Lodge donations in any statewide issue involving the protection or improvement of the Public Schools System may be made. A resolution was presented lifting the ban against saloonkeepers, but with the consent of the Grand Master, it was withdrawn by the supporters. The Grand Master issued the usual run of dispensations, and these covered the routine requests that come to all Grand Masters. The same applied to the requests to change By-Laws. Also, during the year, 65 trial were completed. The Grand Lecturer serving at the time of the communication reported the death of the last Grand Lecturer, W A L T E R V O N KONSKY, and the report was made by the new Grand Lecturer, ELBERT W . DAVIS. H e reports that a high level of efficiency was obtained in the work and that all of the different divisions held their schools where the usual work was demonstrated. He reports that the Committee on Rituals had received numerous proposals to change their rituals, but had refused to endorse any of them. In the Grand Masters report under the subject of Necrology, he reports that one of his first duties was to conduct the funeral of the Grand Lecturer, V.'. W . ' . W A L T E R H . E . V O N KONSKY. During the course of this year, this Grand Lodge suffered the loss of many other distinguished Masons among others, M . ' . W . ' . W I L L I A M RHODES HERSEY, P. G. M., M . ' . W . ' - JAMES T H O M A S ERASER, P. G. M., M . ' . W.". ROBERT B . GAYLORD, P. G. M., M . ' . W . ' . ARTHUR W . BROULLET,
P. G. M., and M . ' . W . ' . W I L L H . FISHER, P. M. M. Another member of t h e
Grand Lodge who passed on was W . ' . LEONARD GROSS, Vice President of the Board of Trustees of the Masonic Home and W . ' . ALVIN E . MELIM, J R . , Grand! Steward. During the year, four lodges were constituted; and ten lodges instituted. Six Lodges celebrated centennials during the year and three new temples were dedicated. Under the date of March 9, 1953, the chairman of the Committee on Lodge Financing recommended a grant of $10,000.00 to Tehachapi Lodge No. 313, and a similar grant of $10,000.00 to Maricopa Lodge N o . 434 for the purpose of rebuilding their temples which had been destroyed by earthquake. Also, $2,500.00i was contributed for the relief of stricken Masons in the Netherlands. The Grand Master relates that he had- a very- fine time together with his
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family on the occasion of his official visit to. the lodges in the HAWAIIAN ISLANDS which are under the control of the Grand Lodge of California. He further reports that the Public Schools Week was highly successful, and comments on the fact that there in an increased interest on the part of the public about the Public Schools System. The Grand Master reports that the practice of exchanging representatives with other Grand Jurisdictions had not been observed to any extent and without making any recommendations, he requested the Committee on Policy and General Purposes to study the matter and make some recommendation to the Grand Lodge. This committee made a report which was adopted and which stated the policy of the Grand Lodge; that the appointment of representatives by the Grand Master was not required but was discretionary under the power delegated to the Grand Master. This committee recommends that it be the policy of this Grand Lodge to designate, upon request, and to receive, upon request, representatives to, and of other jurisdictions. The Grand Master was called upon to rule on whether or not a Fifty-year button could be presented posthumously to the family. The Grand Master ruled that the Fifty-year button is intended for the member by whom it was earned, and not as a memorial to his family. He was also asked if a lodge on a social occasion could distribute by chance merchandise awards or premiums, and he ruled No, on the theory that it would come under the heading of "games of chances or gambling". The Grand Master was asked if an applicant who was convicted by a general court martial of desertion in 1930, served a year, and was dishonorably discharged from the Army was eligible to receive the Degrees of Masonry. The Grand Master ruled that he would not be eligible, as in his opinion, such a charge constituted a felony, and therefore, the man would not be eligible. Among other decisions was one which stated the opinion that membership in the Communist Party constituted unMasonic conduct, and that such a member could be tried if his Lodge membership was obtained after his Communistic membership had ceased. In his concluding remarks the Grand Master commented about the unification of various nationals and races into one Great Brotherhood and cited as an example the case of an American of Japanese ancestry being raised to the sublime Degree of Master Mason; the degree being conferred upon him by a brother of Chinese ancestry. Along these lines he made this comment: "Man of faith drawn together in good works by the bonds of Brotherhood, under the Fatherhood of God, can and will lead the world out of chaos and the morass which seems to now engulf us. Let us renew our solemn obligations and rededicate ourselves to the great purposes which bind us together." The matter of so-called Masonic Publications has plagued this Grand Lodge and a committee was formed to attempt to keep out those which are detrimental to the best interest of Free Masonry. The Grand Master commented on the great number of Fify-year buttons which are being earned each year, and in a communication to the Inspectors he suggested he would be most happy if the presentations could be made by the Inspectors. Under the date of January 26, the Grand Master issued a Proclamation concerning the 34th observance of Public Schools Week, April 27 through May 2, 1953. On March 15th, another Proclamation was issued stating that the month of May, 1953, was to be designated "Masonic Homes Endowment Month" and, that each lodge was to arrange for programs and visitations to the Homes where possible, and to take steps to fully acquaint their members with the activities of the Home. A bulletin was sent to all the lodges later on in the year stating, that inasmuch as they had successfully completed "Public Schools Week" and "Masonic
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Momes Endowment Month", that they should now turn their plans to the seventeenth Annual Observance of Constitution Month. The Trustees of the Masonic Home made their report and we note, they too, have available a motion picture entitled "The Extended Compass" which is available for showing in their lodges. The Board of Control made their report and indicated that the 18 Boards of Relief had functioned very vigorously all through the year and to show the magnitude of the work done by these groups, we are quoting the following statistics: Advanced for relief Funerals Conducted , Total calls made Sick Calls Investigations conducted Relief Calls Miscellaneous Calls Units of Blood Donated Units of Blood Withdrawn Actual Cost saved our Brethren
$55,267.00 933 23,348 7,724 436 5,850 9,938 2,256 2,040 ._
$53,045.00
T h i s board also maintains seven e m p l o y m e n t b u r e a u s and their r e p o r t indicates t h e f o l l o w i n g w a s accomplished: Registered for employment _.__ Jobs secured Positions offered by employers
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5,400 2,371 7,651
N o fees a r e charged by t h e i r e m p l o y m e n t b u r e a u s either t o t h e e m p l o y e r or employee. T h i s G r a n d Lodge received t h e r e p o r t of t h e Special C o m m i t t e e T e m p l e and t h i s report c o n t a i n e d a p r e v i o u s history of t h e m o v e m e n t , r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s as to p r o c e d u r e in b u i l d i n g a n d financing. T h e m e m b e r s of t h i s G r a n d L o d g e is indicated i n a fine way as it w a s t h a t each M a s o n of California c o n t r i b u t e t h e equivalent of a day's b u i l d i n g of t h i s n e w structure.
on M e m o r i a l together with spirit of t h e recommended labor to the
T h e G r a n d Orator, LoYS T . N E W T O N , presented the a n n u a l oration, w h i c h w a s a very beautiful piece of M a s o n i c l i t e r a t u r e from w h i c h w e q u o t e several p a r a g r a p h s , a n d w i s h that space p e r m i t t e d t h e p r i n t i n g of t h e e n t i r e oration. "There are, as you well know, no religious qualifications for membership in the Masonic Fraternity other than a declaration of a belief in the Supreme Power and a future existence. Those who declare that we deny men membership in Freemasonry because of their affiliation with any specific church are both ignorant and uninformed and they bear false witness. It is not true now; it never has been. No where in our Masters Lodges, or in our Masonic Law, is there any mention of church or creed as a qualification or disqualification for membership. To the contrary, communicants of some churches cannot become Freemasons because the Canon Law of their church prohibits their uniting with us in the great work to which "we are dedicated. These men are not free men and are more to be pitied than censured. A man can be held in spiritual bondage just as sure as he can be held in bodily bondage. To be a free man in the true sense of the word men must be free both spiritually and materially. "For him who is held in material bondage through forces beyond his power to overcome there is always hope of acquiring freedom, if he be spiritually free; but for him who lives in spiritual bondage through the powers of ignorance and bigotry, and fear of eternal damnation if he disobeps the Canon Law in matters social, civil, political or religious, there is little hope; and so he lives in bondage in a free country. " O u r founding fathers knew about this from the lessons of history and their own bitter experience in the old countries, when they wrote in Article 1 of Amendments to the Constitution, "Congress shall make no law respecting' an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." That basic law is Masonic. Let us ever defend it to the utmost, for we are free men in a free country, and from a free church, or we could not be here today. "From the Master Mason's knowledge of the sad record of education, or rather lack of
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education of the people when undertaken under the domination of private institutions in the centuries passed, he recognizes that free public schools maintained by public funds arc a vital and necesary factor in the successful continuance of any free government, for from the schools of today come the citizens of tomorrow; and only in the free public schools, uninfluenced by any ulterior motive, can students and pupils learn to think, free and untrammeled by the insertion in the curriculum of teachings and doctrines which are not democratic and which have as their objective the perpetuation of a religious doctrine above the true doctrine of free men. He knows that the free public schools are Masonic, and that as such they should ever be protected and defended from those subversive elements that would destroy them. "From that divine truth comes the great doctrine of the Fatherhood of God, the brotherhood of man and the right to freedom of all mankind which we teach in our Lodgerooms now. Upon that doctrine rests all that has been declared previously in this address, for without spiritual and material freedom man is devoid of the power of free speech; he has lost the right to act in accordance with the dictates of his own heart, and his power to reason has been destroped. He is indeed as an animal with no conception of God, no feelings of brotherhood and no ideals of freedom."
The Committee on Ceremonies brought in their report and indicated that several changes had been recommended by them covering the cermony for the laying of corner stones; instituting new lodges; constituting lodges; dedicating Masonir halls, and presenting Fifty-year buttons. The committee to whom was referred the revision of the Ross DIGEST recommends that a permanent Committee on Masonic Laws should be created, and that this commission should have such assistance from the brethren as might be necessary to undertake its thorough revision of their law. This matter was referred to the Committee on Policy and General Purposes and Finance who recommended the adoption of the Grand Masters recommendation, and this motion prevailed. The Library Committee made its report and advised that there was very little use made of what library they had, and that they could see no point in continuing it as a library, particularly when there are branch libraries in all sections of most of the city. They recommended that the library therefore, be made an adjunct to the Grand Secretary's office, and that the committee be abolished as being of no more use. This was referred to the committee on Jurisprudence. The report of the committee on Lodge financing was presented, and it indicated there had been a very great advancement in the physical properties of the various lodges as is shown by the following table of accomplishments: 1. 2. 3. 4. ). 6. 7. 8.
Thirty-five new Masonic Temples completed. Fourteen new Masonic Temples in various stages of completion. Six improved properties, including three church buildings acquired and rehabilitated for use as Masonic temples Estimated reproduction cost of temple buildings, (3,000,000,00. Estimated value of land, $1,000,000.00. Estimated amount of money invested in temple buildings, $2,300,000.00. Estimated value of volunteer, contributed labor on temple buildings, $2,500,000.00 Estimated outstanding indebtedness against temple properties, $130,000.00.
A Committee on Over-sized Lodges made its report, and it made various recommendations to curtail the size of the lodges. Its report was referred to the Committee on Policy and General Purposes. This committee in making its report was sympathetic to the idea that there should be a limitation perhaps to some of the larger lodges, but figured it was not in the prerogative of the Grand Lodge to legislate this idea, and they moved that the report be not adopted, and their motion prevailed. The Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges recommended that the Grand Lodge of the State of Piaui, Brazil, and the Grand Lodge of China be
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recognized by the Grand Lodge of California. The committee further recommended that the Grand Lodge of Berlin be not recognized. Prior to the report of the Committee on Necrology, a beautiful memorial service was held, after which the report of the committee was given by ROY C . BRYAN, chairman.
The Committee on History is functioning, and made their report. They, too, note that five Past Grand Masters had died during the year. The Jurisprudence Committee recommended a change in. their requirements in the petition form which now requires a candidate to promise that he will not apply for or receive any degrees or be initiated in any Lodge, Order or organization, the prerequisite of membership wherein is that a person be a Master Mason, until he has given satisfactory evidence, by strict examination in open Lodge, that he is entirely proficient and well qualified in the Candidate's Lecture of the Degree of Master Mason and in no event within twelve months after he has received the Degree of Master Mason. This was adopted by a 5-6 vote. Under the heading of Decisions, the Grand Master had ruled that an Entered Apprentice in the company of a Master Mason who witnessed his initiation might visit another lodge on the First Degree. The committee upheld the ruling of the Grand Master in this decision. The Committee on Jurisprudence approved a resolution which reads as follows: " N o person shall hold, or retain, or be eligible for membership in any Lodge who had advised, advocated or taught, or is or has been a member of, or affiliated with any group, society, association or organization which advises, advocates or teaches, or has advised, advocated or taught the over-throw by force or violence or other unlawful means of the Government of the United States of America or of the State of California,"
This was approved by the necessary 5-6 vote. An amendment was adopted which provides for plural membership for California Masons under certain conditions. At this Annual Communication, the law was changed so as to provide for the Office of Judge Advocate, and this was adopted unanimously. His duties were to be legal advisor of the Grand Master with such duties as the Grand Master may prescribe. The Committee on DeMolay reported that the DeMolay organization was in fine shape in California, and a fine program of activities was being participated in by a great many boys. The Committee on Ceremonies submitted an additional report, covering the ceremony of "Dedication of Public School Buildings". This ceremony was adopted. At the conclusion of the formal part of these proceedings is a footnote indicating that after Grand Lodge had been closed, M.'. W.*. Brother CLAUDE H . MORRISON, Past Grand Master who had been designated to continue his services as Chairman of the Grand Lodge Committee on Finance had died at New Orleans November 2nd. The Committee on Correspondence reported that the reviews had been prepared but that it was being omitted from the proceedings this year as several copies had been mailed to each lodge and to each of the other Grand Jurisdictions. FRANK HARWELL, JR., Grand Master. LLOYD E. WILSON, Grand Secretary.
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CANADA—1953 In the Province of Ontario N E L S O N C . HART, Grand Master.
E. G. DIXON, Grand Secretary. Lodges 588; members 125,596, gain 2,538. The Ninety-eighth Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge was opened by the Grand Master in the City of Toronto on July 15, 1953. Our Representative, HARRY BROUGHTON was present.
A very gracious and aflfectionate resolution of respect, devotion and loyalty to Q U E E N ELIZABETH was adopted. This charming sovereign seems to enjoy the respect and love of all who meet her, and a great many of us here in America share the kindly feeling for her. She is so typically what we think a Queen should ibe, and her attractive personality is a real asset to the Commonwealth of Nations. This Grand Master feels somewhat pessimistic about world affairs as they affect Korea and the conflict between the East and the West. However, he makes this sage observation concerning problems closer to home: "My experience has been that beneath the seeming superficial frivolity of the youth of today, there is a fundamental seriousness and a desire for improvement in social and political practices. They are seeking a firm foundation on which their lives may be built, And they are not convinced that old standards are sound. Modern youths hate hypocrisy and are inclined to consider that the immediate past generation have been inclined to ifoster this attitude. Perhaps they have a point." From the shape that the World is in today, we think so. A member was suspended temporarily for writing out part of the Ritual and •dictating part of it to his wife. The Grand Master had this to say about the laxity of Investigating Committees "I am of the opinion that many Investigating Committees do not take their duties and responsibilities loo seriously, and frequently accept the statements of candidates and their sponsors without attempting to confirm them." This seems to be a subject of concern everywhere, and a matter that needs to be stressed over and over again. Every Grand Master might well dwell on this «vil. The Grand Master was obliged to reprimand one Past Master who was using campaign literature to attempt to get himself elected to Masonic office. Two Lodges were constituted and consecrated, and eight Lodge premises were properly dedicated. Seven lodges were instituted under dispensation. This Grand Master had to contend with the "chain letter evil" too. W h y will a man, who in many other ways is smart and alert, fall for this silly superstition? It passes understanding. Two hundred eighty-two members received "Veteran Jubilee Medals" for fifty years of membership and thirty-two brethren were awarded sixty year emblems. M O S T W O R S H I P F U L BROTHER HART was presented the Henry Price Medal
awarded by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts for distinguished service. T h e presentation was made by MOST WORSHIPFUL THOMAS S . ROY, Grand Master of Massachusetts. Our proceedings were reviewed and references made to statements made by our Grand Master and by our PAST GRAND MASTER O T T O R . SOUDERS. J O S E P H A L O N Z O H E A R N , Grand Master.
E. G. DIXON, Grand Secretary. Ninety-ninth Annual Communication, Toronto, July 2 1 , 1954.
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CANADAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1954 In the Province of Ontario JOSEPH A. H E A R N , Grand
Master.
E. G. D I X O N , Grand Secretary Lodges 588
Members 128, 352
Gain 2756^
The Ninety-ninth Annual Communication was held at Toronto, July 21, 1954. There were seven Past Grand Masters present, but our Grand Representative was. not there. This Grand Master recommended during the year donations as follows: Canadian Red Cross Society $1,000.00 Canadian National Institute for the Blind (Building Fund) 1,500.00 Salvation Army 1,000.00 These expenditures were approved by the Finance Committee and the Grand' Lodge. There were three new Lodges instituted, six Lodges constituted and consecrated, seven Lodge rooms dedicated during this year. During the year 1953, one of their Lodge buildings was comdemned by thefire marshal, and in erecting their new building there was some delay in its completion, and a dispensation was granted to recess during this entire operation. This meant that the W . ' . Master would not,have a full term, and the Grandl Master recommended that he be given the rights of a Past Master. Another brother was elected as W . ' . Master of St. John's Lodge N o . 68, but; was not installed at the regular installation ceremony; he being in the United Statesand could not be installed until February 20th. The Grand Master recommended! that he too, should be given the right of a Past Master. A number of Centennial celebrations took place during this year. The Grand Master reported that a great many of the Lodges had been very active in blood donor activities and a great many donors had been arranged for, and many pints of blood contributed. From Toronto alone, in a five and one-half year period, the Blood Donor Committee reports 2,000 registered donors with, blood replacements given to 4,234 or 502 patients cared for, which would: represent a total of $84,680.00. In view of the fact that so many Lodges have Annual Masonic Church. Services which the Grand Master considered most commendable, he recommended, that they make their church going a year around affair instead of an Annual occasion. Under the subject of Fraternal Correspondence he reported that the Report of this Committee would be distributed with their Preliminary Proceedings. Two of their Lodges were destroyed by fire this year. The old subject came up during the year as to whether a Past Master, one who was being re-elected needed to be installed in full form. Apparently basing their procedure upon an old ruling made during the year 1891 a great many Lodges have labored under the impression that installation was not necessary under these circumstances. The Grand Master made a very definite ruling that all Masters elected including those who were Past Masters, must be installed according to the full installation ceremony. One matter arose that was called to this Grand Master's attention which
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required disciplinary action. It apears that two members of a Lodge in preparing a candidate for initiation had played what they thought was a rather clever trick and when the matter was exposed and brought to the attention of the Grand Master, the matter was referred to the Deputy Grand Master who had the erring brethren brought into a meeting where they were properly reprimanded. In Toronto they have a Masonic Service Guild which confines its activities to visiting brethren from out-of-town in hospitals, locating brothers, finding employment, interviewing brethren from the British Isles and from Europe. The Grand Master was very fervent in his praise for the services rendered by this group. M.'. W . ' . Grand Master HEARN has been one of the most active_ Grand Masters which it has been our privilege to read about, and we note the many visitations he has made in and out of his own jurisdiction. W e have admired the business-like report which he has made, and in it he very carefully refrains from a long dissertation on world affairs. In the conclusion of his fine address, he made this one statement which we will quote: " I have deliberately confined my remarks as Grand Master, to matters that pertain to the Craft. I leave to others to predict the road ahead which the world may take, but this I do know, that our beloved Craft will continue to grow and prosper in direct proportion to your efforts and mine, in maintaining the principles for which Freemasonry stands."
Veteran Jubilee Medals (50 years of Masonry) had been presented to 238 members since the last Annual Communication. Long Service Medals, (50 years a Past Master) had been presented to eighteen Past Masters. During the year,. Sixty-year Pins had been issued to eighteen members. This Grand Lodge makes a great deal of use of their District Deputy Grand Masters, and every one of them, make a very interesting and comprehensive report of the activities of their district. These men take their work very seriously, and the report of each one of them gives the reader a very clear insight of what has been done in the district all through the year. These reports contain some very interesting and constructive information, and it is well worth the expense of compiling and printing them. The Committee on Fraternal Dead made their report and it was an exceptionally fine tribute to those who had passed on, and from it we take the following: "The belief in Immortality, that is fundamental to Freemasonry, provides a source of consolation for all who are seeking such because of the passing of a loved one into the Great Beyond. It makes it possible for us to have a saner conception of death than we could have without it. It influences our development during the period of our sojourn in the realm of the living. It suggests to us that our thoughts and actions should be so controlled and directed that there may be a natural transition to the activities of a future life. It increases our respect and esteem for the creature, Man, as we think of him as immortal and thus different from the beasts of the field and the fowls of the air and the fish of the sea. It emphasizes in our minds the idea of a transition to a higher realm of being rather than a feeling that it is the conclusion of all things for the human individual."
The Committee on Warrants made a comprehensive report on the doings of Lodges U.D., etc. In the course of their report they recommended that every new Lodge should appoint an interested brother to record the history of the Lodge. M.'. W . ' . Brother JAMES P. MAKER, presented two admendments to their â&#x20AC;˘Constitution which have the effect of changing their meeting time for the year 1955 only, so that their Centennial can be handled the way they had planned, and in such a manner that it will tie in with their Annual Communication. The report of this Centennial Committee was long and we will make no effort here to recapitulate all of it except to say, that great plans are being made for a
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great Divine Service and the Grand Master's banquet where 3,000 people can be accommodated at dinner at which M . ' . W . ' . Brother ELLSWORTH MEYER, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of California will speak. The whole city of Toronto is cooperating with the Masons to make this a wonderful affair. The festivities will start with the Divine Service on Sunday, July 17, at 2:30 p.m. in the Grand Stand in Exhibition Park in Toronto, and will continue clear through their Grand Lodge Session. The Committee on Fraternal Relations made its report and stated that they had considered several applications for recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges, but in view of the unsettled conditions existing in the areas in which those Grand _ Lodges are located, they recommended that action be deferred. In this Grand Lodge, the Grand Chaplain makes a report, and R.'. W . ' . Brother N . B. N E A L , in his report cited many visits which he had made during the year. A great many distinguished visitors were present at this Annual Communication including a great number of Grand Masters from American Jurisdictions, and during the course of the meeting, they were given a chance to be heard. FRANK A. Copus, Chairman on Fraternal Correspondence writes a very fine foreword to his Review of Proceedings of the other Grand Lodges. W e are pleased to note that in his reviews he gives Kansas a lot of space, quoting from our Grand Master DAUGHERTY as well as giving a fine resume of the Proceedings of our Annual Communication. J O S E P H A. H E A R N , Grand Master.
E. G. DIXON, Grand Secretary. Next Meeting will be held in Toronto, July 18, 19, 1955—One Hundredth Anniversay.
COLORADO—1953 H U B E R T GLOVER, Grand Master. HARRY BUNDY, Grand Secretary.
Lodges 157
Members 44,112
Net Gain 966
The Ninety-third Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge was held at Denver on January 26 and 27, 1954. The Grand Lodge was opened by the Grand Master, with prayer by the Grand Chaplain. There were thirteen Past Grand Masters present, but our Representative was among the missing. The Grand Master made a very gracious and appropriate gesture in announcing that flowers would be sent to the widows of Past Grand Masters, and Past Grand Secretaries. This was a kindly and brotherly thing to do, and we say amen to it. During the year the Grand Master suffered the loss of a fine young son, who was killed at his work on March 5th. This was a real tragedy, and our deepest sympathy goes to those of his family left behind. The Grand Lodge of Colorado is in litigation with a spurious organizatio"
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calling itself the "Ivanhoe Grand Lodge." The Grand Master is optimistic of success in the matter, and the hopes of all of us are with him. There were sixteen special Communications of this Grand Lodge during the year. Three Lodges were constituted, five Lodge halls dedicated, three corner stones laid, one building dedicated, and corner stone laid. Fairly active year. In his address the Grand Master paid a wonderful and well deserved tribute to MOST WORSHIPFUL HARRY W . BUNDY, Grand Secretary. This great Colorado Mason has served as Grand Secretary since 1943, and in this writer's opinion is one of the great masons of our time. In laying two of the building stones, the Grand Master found that he was not laying corner stones, but rather inserting memorial markers, and feels that a service should be prepared to cover such a situation. From our own sad experience with one of these "markers" we string along with him on this. Seventeen Masonic trials were reported. T h e charges were numerous and decidedly various. One of those suspended was a member of a Kansas Lodge. Fifty year emblems were presented to three Past Grand Masters by the Grand Master. The Grand Master also took a fifty year emblem along to the Grand Master's Conference at Washington to present to a brother who resides at Alexandria, Virginia. A ritualistic Fifty year emblem presentation was adopted and ordered printed. The death of PAST GRAND MASTER I. ERNEST N E W S O N was reported.
Grand Orator, G L E N N B . V A N FLIET delivered the oration which was a powerful treatise on the aims and purposes of Freemasonry. DONALD W A K E F I E L D
SHAW,
HARRY W . BUNDY, Grand
Grand
Master.
Secretary.
Next Annual Communication, Denver, January 25 and 26, 1955.
CONNECTICUTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1954 GEORGE S. H U L L , Grand Master. EARLE K . HALING, Grand Secretary.
Lodges 130
Members 46,476
Gain 824
The One Hundred and Sixty-sixth Annual Communication was held at N e w Haven, April 7 and 8, 1954. There were twelve Past Grand Masters present, but our Grand Representative was not present. This Grand Master was called upon to make a number of decisions during the year, and among others; one lodge requested a ruling concerning the propriety of acting as an agent in securing funds for other than Masonic purposes, and also, one lodge asked to charge admission to witness Degree Work by a visiting Degree Team. The Grand Master very properly ruled that neither of these things should be done. He also had a question arise which has been put to this reviewer several times, as to whether a brother who had been dropped for non-payment of dues and who
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had died could have his dues paid up for him and he be reinstated. The Grand Master ruled that "a dead man cannot be elected or reinstate as a member of a Lodge". Two years ago, at t h e Annual Meeting of T h e Masonic Charity Foundation, all the lodges in Connecticut voted to support an effort to raise by voluntary subscription, the sum of one million dollars for an addition to the Home in Wallingford. After two years, this task is about half completed, and the Grand Master recornmended that the lodges become more active in the solicitation of these funds. The office of Grand Historian was created at the Annual Communication. The Board of Managers of the Masonic Charity Foundation presented their report and among other things recommended the construction of a new hospital with the idea of turning t h e present hospital into a nurses home. Altho about one half of the money has been raised, they proposed to proceed with their plans and specification for this project. The Grand Lodge was informed that it had been made a party to a suit for one hundred thousand dollars brought against one of the lodges and several individual Master Masons by a brother who claimed he was injured while being initiated. The Committee on Necrology reports the death of Past Grand Master EDGAR HENRY
PARKMAN,
Grand
Senior Deacon,
GEORGE
ANDREW
CASE,
and
three
District Deputies. A twenty-five cent per capita tax was continued to be contributed to the Masonic Service Association for its hospital and welfare service program. The committee on Recognition reported and failed to recognize any additional Grand Lodges. The Grand Lodge of Connecticut has a lodge located in Germany, known as Stuttgart-American Lodge U . D . This lodge held twenty-two stated meetings during the year, with forty special meetings and conferred 190 Degrees during the year, a great many of which were done as courtesy to American Grand Lodges. Kansas was reviewed at length in their report on Correspondence. T H O M A S W . CORIBY, Grand Master. EARLE K. H A L I N G , Grand Secretary.
Next Annual Comunication, New Haven, April 6th and 7th, 1955.
DELAWAREâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1953 EDWARD E . CLOUGH, Grand Master. CHESTER R . J O N E S , Grand Secretary.
2} Lodges
Members 7,434
Gain 267
The One Hundred and Forty-Eighth Annual Communication was held at Wilmington, October 7, 1953. Our Grand Representative was not present. A long list of distinguished visitors was present and welcomed by the Grand Master and accorded the high honor due their station. Among other distinguished visitors who were introduced at this meeting were. Honorable J. CALEB BOGGS,
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Governor of the State of Delaware, and Honorable AUGUST F . W A L Z , Mayor of the City of Wilmington. There were 18 Past Grand Masters welcomed and presented at the altar. The Grand Master made a workman-like and precise report of his year's activities, and in his foreword had this to say: "Our great country and our way of life are in deadly peril from without and from within. We are engaged in a battle of ideas, a battle with a loathsome ideology, a battle particularly deadly because it is primarily a struggle for possession of men's minds and souls rather than for territory and material wealth alone. We shall win, for our cause is just, but the winning will require a rededication and a reconsecration to those great moral principles which are inculcated at the altar of Masonry to an extent hitherto unknown. Masonry is not merely a pretty theory, not merely a collection of high sounding principles incapable of serious application in a practical world. It is a great, powerful, dynamic force for good if we as individuals are worthy of our title of Mason Masons."
He had the usual run of dispensations, and awarded a great number of Fiftyyear pins, of which there were thirty-three granted during the year. The first Sunday in December has been designated as Masonic Church day and following their usual custom, the Masons of Delaware all observe this day by attend.ing services in the church of their choice. June 13, 1953 was designated as Grand Master's Day at their Masonic Home, and all Masons and their families along with members of the Order of the Eastern Star, were invited to visit and tour the Home and grounds. However, a terrific rain storm spoiled a lot of the activities of the day. W e would have been glad to have taken this rain off of their hands out here in Kansas. The members of their Ionic and Armstrong Lodges, make a practice of going to the Veterans' Hospital in their community each Sunday morning at 8:00 o'clock to assist those patients who cannot travel alone to attend the services in the Chapel. The so-called Masonic Chain Letter bobbed up in Delaware too, and the Grand Master does not approve of it and so stated. Among the suggestions made by the Grand Master, he recommended that they resume the printing in the proceedings of the list of members and Past Masters; and that the incoming Grand Master appoint a committee to study the matter of liability insurance; and also, recommended the approval of several Masonic Clubs. The Jurisprudence Committee recommended the approval of the Grand Master's recommendations Nos. 1, 2 and 3 and further recommended that No. 1 be referred to the Finance Committee. The Committee on " G U N N I N G BEDFORD, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS" re-
ported that three scholarships had been granted for the scholastic year 1953-1954; two were new, and one was a renewal. The report of the Grand Instructor indicates that every effort was made to see to it that lodge officers are present during their Schools of Instruction. A motion was adopted requiring all those qualifying for the stations of Master, Senior Warden and Junior Warden in the Lodges of Instruction to be qualified in the optional condensed form of burial service. The committee on Foreign Correspondence recommended that recognition be granted to the Grand Lodge of Vienna, Austria, and the Grand Lodge of Israel. They further recommended that the request of the .Grand Lodges of Trieste and China be again postponed without prejudice, and also, the Grand Lodges, of
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Berlin and Peru. Then they recommended the recognition heretofore granted the Grand Lodge "Zu Den Alten Pflichten"—Berlin, be cancelled. The committee appointed to arrange for the One Hundred Fifieth Anniversary celebration made a report and stated, that during the coming year they expect to prepare a definite program for this event. Their Past Grand Master, W . STEWART ALLMOND, Correspondent, presented an interesting topical review, and quoted our Grand Master DAUGHERTY. FRANCIS W . H U K I L L , Grand Master. CHESTER R . J O N E S , Grand Secretary.
Next Annual Communication, Wilmington October 6th and 7th, 1954.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA—1953 FREDERIC B . BLACKBURN, Acting RAYMOND N . BABCOCK, Grand
Lodges 48
Grand
Master.
Secretary.
Members 25,334
Gain 6?
The One Hundred Forty-third Annual Communication was opened December 16, 1953, by the Acting Grand Master. Our Representative, W I L L I A M H . R O H R M A N was present.
A new section to their Code was adopted which provides that any Brother whose whereabouts have been unknown for a period exceeding seven years many be presumed to be dead, and after all available efforts to locate him have failed, he may be dropped from the roll. If, however, it be determined that he is not in fact dead, he shall be restored to membership. It is going to pay to keep the Secretary informed from here on out. This Grand Lodge called a Special Communication on June 22, 1953, for the sad purpose of conducting the funeral service for the deceased Grand Master, ROY D . BORDEN, who had passed away on June 19th. Eleven Past Grand Masters of the District of Columbia attended, as well as many other very distinguished Masons. Our sympathy goes out to this Grand Lodge in its great loss. The subject, "Standards of Recognition" of other Grand Lodges was discussed and a set of "Basic Principles for Grand Lodge Recognition" was adopted which requires ( 1 ) Belief in the G.A.O.T.U. and his revealed will; ( 2 ) Initiates shall take Obligations on or in full view of the Volume of the Sacred Law; ( 3 ) The Three Great Lights shall always be exhibited when Lodge is at work; ( 4 ) That membership shall be exclusively of men; ( 5 ) That the Grand Lodge shall have been established lawfully; ( 6 ) That the Grand Lodge shall have sovereign jurisdiction over the Lodges under its control; ( 7 ) That the dominant purposes are charitable, benevolent and educational." W e believe in all of these requirements, and any Grand Lodge that cannot or will not meet them should not be recognized. A revision of the burial service was adopted. The Acting Grand Master ruled that the funeral service could not be held over the ashes of a Mason who had died and been cremated outside of the
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District of Columbia, and then had been brought home. It was held that the act of cremation had constituted final burial and that no further service was needed or proper. Sixty-two Fifty buttons were presented during the year. This Grand Lodge carries on a wonderful work in the form of its Blood Bank. 3,402 pints of blood were donated during the year. This is really Masonry at work, and sets an example for all other Grand Lodges. The new Grand Master announced that he was appointing a Committee on Cancer Education. Kansas was reviewed at length. FREDERIC B . BLACKBURN, Grand Master. RAYMOND N . BABCOCK, Grand Secretary.
ENGLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1953-1954 United Grand Lodge Quarterly Communication was held at London, September 2, 1953, with R-'.
W.'.
MAJOR
GENERAL
SIR A L L A N
ADAIR, Assistant
Grand
Master
oh
the Throne, and R.'. W . ' . SIR SYDNEY W H I T E , Grand Secretary. A large attendance was reported at the Quarterly Communication, and the Board of Benevolence reported having relieved seventy-five petitioners during the quarter to the extent of 12,525 pounds. The Board of General Purposes, in their report gave notice that a resolution would be presented provided that the Grand Lodge make a contribution to the preservation and up keep of Westminster Abbey. They also gave notice that on account of great crowds desiring to attend, and the lack of space, henceforth, admission to the Annual Investiture of Grand Officers will be by tickets. The Board also announced that they had appointed W . ' . Brother B. W , OLIVER, as Prestonian Lecturer for 1954, and announced that these official Lecturers are allocated each year, usually to two Provincial Lodges and one London Lodge. Later in this session the Board of General Purposes again brought up the matter of the contribution to Westminster Abbey, and it was agreed that the sum of 1,000 pounds per year for the next seven years would be contributed. The President of the Board, in making his recommndation stated that if this grand structure was to be preserved it would be preserved by Operative Masons just as it was built by Operative Masons. Twenty-two warrants were granted by the Grand Master since the last Quarerly Communication. The attendance was reported as being 776 which included representatives from London and the Provincial and Overseas. Another Quarterly Communication was held December 2nd, 1953 with the M.'. W.". Rt. Hon. T H E EARL OF SCARBROUGH, Grand Master on the Throne, and R.'. W . ' . SIR SIDNEY W H I T E , Grand Secretary.
At this Communication W.*. Brother ERNEST W H I N N E Y , announced that at the next Quarterly Communication of this Grand Lodge, he intended to make a motion that M . ' . W.". Brother the Rt. Hon. EARL O F SCARBROUGH be re-elected Grand Master. The Board of Benevolence reported that Petitioners had been relieved to the
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extent of 9415 pounds. T h e Board also reported that they had an appeal from the Master of one of their Lodges in Greece indicating there was need for relief on account of the earthquake, and the Board therefore, made a grant of 500 pounds to help relieve these stricken people. Also, at this Communication the Board made a further recommendation that 1000 pounds be sent to the Greece Earthquake Fund. The Board also recommended to the Grand Lodge that a sum not exceeding 350 guineas from the Fund of Benevolence be placed at the disposal of the Board of Benevolence for charitable and benevolent purposes. These recomnnendations were approved by the Grand Lodge. The Board of General Purposes announced a plan at this Communication by which tickets were to be issued to those who were to attend the Annual Investiture of Grand Officers. The President of the Board of General Purposes announced that it was the intention of this Board to arrange for three overseas visitations; one was to be to West Africa, which was to be made by the Assistant Grand Master, R.'. W . ' . Brother Major-General SIR ALLAN ADAIR. After the visit to Nigeria and Sierra Leone, the Assistant Grand Master, was to visit the Gold Coast, and then he was to take a plane for Johannesburg, to lay the corner stone of a new Masonic Hall which the brethren of the Transvaal are erecting in Johannesburg. After that he will procede to Rhodesia, and after leaving Johannesburg will visit other districts in South Africa, including a visit to Kimberley, the District of the Orange Free State at Bloemfontein, and the District of Natal at Durban and other points in that area. The second visit was to South America where England has three Districts. T h e oldest Lodge in the Argentine is their Excelsior Lodge No. 617, which is leaching its centenary in the spring of 1954. Brother Major LOYD, Chairman, of the Board of General Purposes, has volunteered to make this trip. The third visit is to the District Grand Lodge of Newfoundland, and Grand Secretary W H I T E was to make this trip. Fifteen Lodges were granted warrants by the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master since the last Quarterly Communication. Another Quarterly Communication was held at London March 3, 1954. M . ' . W . ' . Rt. Hon. THE EARL O F SCARBROUGH, Grand Master on the Throne and R.". W . ' . SIR SYDNEY W H I T E , Grand Secretary.
The Grand Master had the painful duty of announcing the death of R . ' . W . ' . Brother Brig. General W . H . V. DARELL, Assistant Grand Master. Following his recommendation at the previous Quarterly Communication, W . ' . Brother ERNEST W H I N N E Y took the floor and made a motion that M . ' . W . ' . Rt. Hon, T H E EARL O F SCARBROUGH be re-elected for the succeeding year. The motion carried by acclamation amid loud applause after which W . ' . Brother J. ROLAND ROBINSON was elected Grand Treasurer. At this Communication the Board of Benevolence reported that Ninety-eight Petitioners had been relieved to the extent of 14,950 pounds. The Board of General Purposes in their report called attention to the fact that many times their members in traveling abroad visited Lodges with which the Grand Lodge of England is not in fraternal relations, and they issued a warning that their members should be very careful in visiting such Lodges, and not to make any contacts overseas without having ascertained as to the legality of the Lodge they are attending oi visiting. The records indicate that they have a total of 22,514 Lodges on the Registry
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•of this Grand Lodge as of 1953. Seventeen Lodges were granted Charters by the Grand Master since the last Quarterly Communication. Annual Investiture was held at Freemason's Hall, London, Wednesday April .28, 1954. Our Grand Representative R.'. W . ' . Col. GEORGE T . KELWAY, Provmcial Grand Master for South Wales, was present at this Annual Investiture. During this impressive ceremony, M . ' . W . ' . Rt. Hon. THE EARL O F SCARBROUGH was again installed as Grand Master. Another Quarterly Communication was held June 2, 1954 at London with the M.'. W . ' . Ht. Hon. THE EARL O F SCARBROUGH, Grand Master on the Throne and R.'. W . ' . SIR SYDNEY W H I T E , Grand Secretary.
At this Quarterly Communication the matter of wearing full dress regalia by Grand Officers absorbed most of the attention, and the Board of General Purposes gave notice that at the September Quarterly Communication, an amendment would be presented relating to the matter of dress. They also gave notice that a motion to change the name of the Committee on Colonial, Indian and Foreign affairs to External Relations Committee would be made. Also, notice was given that the method of issuing Grand Lodge Proceedings would be brought up at the .September Quarterly. The Board of Benevolence reported that eighty-eight Petitioners had been relieved to the extent of 14,100 pounds. Visitors at this Quarterly Communica;tion were the District Grand Masters for Nigeria, South America, Northern Division, Hong Kong and South China. These distinguished brethren were welcomed by the Grand Master. Six Lodges were granted Warrants since the last Quarterly Communication. This Proceedings contained a report of R.'. W . ' . Brother SIR ALLAN ADAIR •on his trip to West and South Africa and Rhodesia. Another Quarterly Communication held at London, September 1, 1954 with S..'. W . ' . Maj. Gen. SIR ALLAN ADAIR, Assistant Grand Master, as Grand Master o n the Throne, and R.'. W . ' . SIR SYDNEY W H I T E , Grand Secretary. Among the visitors to this Communication were M.'- W.". J. A. ELLIS, Grand Master, Western Australia, R.'. W . ' . R. RUSSELL KING, Senior Grand Warden, I^Jew South Wales, and V.". W . ' . S. W . BRAKE, Past Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies, Queensland. The Board of Benevolence reported that ninety-six Petitioners had been relieved to the extent of 14,275 pounds. The Board of General Purposes announced that they have submitted nominations to the Trustees of the Prestonia Fund, and that W . ' . Brother J O H N R . RYLANDS had been appointed :as Prestonian Lecturer for 1955. The Board emphasized the importance of these Lectures, which are the only official Lecturers of this Grand Lodge. The Board of General Purposes in part of their report presented a motion that would give great lee-way in the investment of funds. The Board of Benevolence had accumulated through annual surpluses over the years something in the neighborhood of 600,000 pounds. Pursuant to notice given at the previous Quarterly Communication, the Board of General Purposes presented the motion to cover the inatter of distributing Grand Lodge Proceedings providing that henceforth, the Proceedings should be sent to subscribers paying such fees from time to time as ad •vised by the Board of General Purposes. This Board also presented a fromal motion ot change the name of the Com-
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m i t t e e from C o l o n i a l , I n d i a n a n d F o r e i g n C o m m i t t e e t o E x t e r n a l R e l a t i o n s C o m mittee, a n d this motion prevailed. T h e P r e s i d e n t of t h e Board of G e n e r a l P u r p o s e s , t h e n p r e s e n t e d a r e s o l u t i o n w h i c h t h e n affected several of t h e i r r u l e s — N o s . 2 5 5 , t o 2 6 0 a n d 2 6 9 w h i c h h a d t o d o w i t h t h e a p p a r e l w h i c h shall b e w o r n by G r a n d Officers. T h e r e h a d been s o m e requests in t h e Provinces t h a t G r a n d Officers shall find m o r e occasion o n w h i c h t o w e a r their full dress regalia. T h e matter w a s discussed a t s o m e l e n g t h o n t h e floor, and it w a s finally resolved by i t b e i n g sent back t o t h e B o a r d f o r further study. T h e B o a r d of Benevolence a n n o u n c e d that they i n t e n d e d at t h e next Q u a r t e r l y C o m u n i c a t i o n t o present a m o t i o n for a l t e r a t i o n s i n t h e B o o k of C o n s t i t u t i o n . E i g h t e e n L o d g e s w e r e g r a n t e d W a r r a n t s by t h e G r a n d L o d g e since t h e last Q u a r t e r l y C o m m u n i c a t i o n . I n t h i s r e p o r t t h e G r a n d Secretary, R . ' . W . ' . SIR. S Y D N E Y W H I T E g a v e a r e p o r t o n h i s visit t o N e w f o u n d l a n d .
FLORIDA—1954 J A M E S L . M I X S O N , Grand GEORGE W . H U F F ,
Lodge 263
Grand
Master. Secretary.
M e m b e r s 55,977
Gain
2,406
T h e O n e H u n d r e d a n d Twenty-fifth A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n w a s o p e n e d a t J a c k s o n v i l l e A p r i l 2 0 , 1 9 5 4 . T h e r e w e r e n i n e Past G r a n d M a s t e r s present. O u r Grand Representative was not there. D i s p e n s a t i o n s w e r e g r a n t e d for t h e f o r m a t i o n of five ( 5 ) n e w Lodges. U n d e r t h e subject of 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 e d 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 R . ' . W . ' . L. T R E V E T T E L O C K W O O D w h o d i e d o n M a r c h 29> 1954. T h e r e w e r e eleven e m e r g e n t C o m m u n i c a t i o n s h e l d d u r i n g t h e year, five o f w h i c h w e r e t o consecrate, constitute a n d install t h e officers of n e w L o d g e s ; t h r e e for laying t h e corner stone of M a s o n i c B u i l d i n g s ; t w o to consecrate a n d d e d i c a t e M a s o n i c H a l l s , a n d o n e t o conduct M a s o n i c funeral services for t h e D e p u t y G r a n d Master. T h i s G r a n d Master h a d t r o u b l e w i t h t h e g a m b l i n g m a t t e r d u r i n g his year, a n d at o n e t i m e felt called u p o n t o take u p t h e subject of g a m b l i n g w i t h o n e o f t h e G r o t t o s in h i s state. H i s h a n d l i n g of this m a t t e r is clear c u t a n d forceful, a n d I q u o t e w h a t h e h a d t o say o n t h i s subject: "As you know, the fact that Selama Grotto is responsible for the weekly operation of bingo games has been called to my official attention as Grand Master of Masons in Florida. The sponsorship of these games by your Amales Club does not change the situation in the least, in so far as your responsibility is concerned. Therefore, we have an organization which predicates its membership on Masonry engaging in illegal activities with the result that irk the eyes of the public, Master Masons are violating the gambling laws of this state in their capacity as Master Masons. "Technically speaking, there is no difference between the operation of bingo games and any other illegal gambling device, such as slot machines, roulette tables, crap tables, etc. None are in keeping with the teachings of Fremasonry and sooner or later will cause unmeasured harm to our Ancient and Honorable Fraternity. Such activities on the part of Master Masons cannot be tolerated in this Grand Jurisdiction. " I must therefore request Selama Grotto to take the necessary steps to cause your Amales Club to forthwith cease the operation of these bingo games and any other questionable or illegal activities, which they may be presently or hereafter engaged in. Confirmation of youf action in this matter is also requested. "1 am not unmindful or unappreciative of all you have done for our Masonic Homf,.
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and for this reason I regret that your organization became involved in these activities. that there will be no need for me to take any further action in this matter."
I hope
Under date of August 27, 1953, the Grand Master issued the following edict which had to do with a petition being placed with a Lodge by a petitioner who did not possess physical qualifications, and who upon being informed of the law of this Grand Lodge became very abusive not only to the Lodge Officers, but to the Grand Master. His edict is as follows: "During the current Grand Lodge year, and until this Edict be revoked by a Grand Lodge or by a subsequent Grand Master, any and all of the' particular Lodges chartered by The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, F. & A. M. of Florida, are strictly prohibited from accepting a petition for the degrees from the said CLIFFORD FRANKLIN GREENE and in the event the said CLIFFORD FRANKLIN GREENE should in some manner receive the degrees in some Lodge outside of this Grand Jurisdiction, the said particular Lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction are likewise strictly prohibited from receiving a petition for affiliation from the said CLIFFORt> FRANKLIN G R E E N E . "
This state, like all other states has had trouble in getting attendance at Lodge funerals, and the Grand Master suggested the organization of Low Twelve groups, which would have no other purpose in life but to attend funerals, upholding the dignity of Freemasonry at these funerals. One of our communities tried this same plan at one time and found that even it did not produce, the results desired. During the course of the year, the Grand Master issued dispensations to form five new lodges, and all of these groups came before this Grand Lodge session with the prayer that their Charter be granted. This Grand Lodge issues Certificates indicating fifty years of membership. Twenty-four fifty year certificates were awarded together with 302 Twenty-five year certificates. The oration was delivered by Brother ROY L . MARTIN, who made a forceful
Masonic address from which we quote the following: "Now that we have journeyed together through the mazes of Freemasonry from its inception to the present time, and have renewed our sense of responsibility for the duties and tasks with which we have been obligated, let us pause for a moment of mental refreshment in this, the Temple of our Faith, within whose sacred precincts, warmed by the Sun of Beauty in the South, sustained by the strength of intelligence and judgment in the West, and illumined by the vision of Wisdom and Truth in the East, we may find new hope and renewed purpose. Just as our family homes remain sacred in our memories as a place to turn to in times of stress, so should the Lodge be our Masonic Home to which we instinctively turn as a haven of refuge, secure in the knowledge that here we will find sympathy, undrstanding and inspiration."
Kansas was reviewed at length, and Grand Master DAUGHERTY quoted. Next Annual Communication, Third Tuesday in April, Jacksonville. THOMAS, E . TAYLOR, Grand Master. GEORGE W . H U F F , Grand Secretary.
GEORGIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1953 HENRY L. BROWN, Grand Master DANIEL W . LOCKLIN, Grand Secretary
Lodges 472
Members 89, 842
Gain 3, 452
The One Hundred Sixty-Seventh Annual Communication was opened at the Grand Lodge Building in Macon, on October 27, 1953, with the Grand Master in' the Grand East.
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Our Representative M A X I. SEGALL was present. During the year seven cornerstones were laid, three new Lodges constituted, and two halls dedicated. The Grand Master finds a great need for Masonic Education. That seems t o be a need that a great many Grand Jurisdictions have met, or are meeting through Committees on Masonic Education. This State has the liquor situation to meet too. W e Kansans can appreciate this as we have had this same problem. A Grand Master's Jewel was purchased for $1650.00. This Grand Master •lay he went about the the fact that the Grand •doubt in large part due
was a very busy man all through his year. Day after state visiting constituent lodges and other groups, and Lodge had such a good gain in membership was no to the interest he created.
A change in the code now provides that a petitioner for restoration to membership must have a unanimous ballot instead of the three-fourths which was formerly the law. A Bill to provide that all admonitions in the Entered Apprentice Degree shall be given by the Master was tabled. Also, a bill to require a waiting period of six months after the receiving of the Symbolic Degrees before petitioning for appendant degrees was tabled. A Resolution was adopted authorizing the elective officers to attend the Conference of Grand Masters at Washington, D . C. each year, also authorizing an appropriation for that purpose. This Grand Lodge, like all the rest of us, is concerned deeply over the present wave of juvenile delinquency, but they are doing something about it. The Committee recommends a permanent Committee to work with the Public Schools and the Parent Teacher organizations to combat this evil. T h e Grand Master presented PAST G R A N D MASTER E . D . W E L L S with his
Fifty year emblem, and Seventy-three fifty year emblems were presented to other members during the year. MARSHALL A. C H A P M A N , Grand Master D A N I E L W . L O C K L I N , Grand Secretary
Next annual communication, October 26 and 27, 1954.
IDAHO—1954 A N G U S Y . B E T H U N E , Grand Master CLYDE \. R U S H , Grand Secretary
Lodges 83
Members 14,076
Gain 191
The Eighty-Eighth Annual Communication was held at Lewiston, September 21, 22, 23, 1954. There were ten Fifty-year membership men present including one Past Grand Master. Among the distinguished guests present was M . ' . W . ' . MARSHAL CHAPMAN, Grand Master of Georgia. This distinguished Mason travelled a long way to be present at this meeting. Brother HARRY M . EMERSON, President of the Lewiston Chamber of Com-
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m e r c e delivered t h e address of w e l c o m e , and i n his address m e n t i o n s first l o d g e in I d a h o w a s f o r m e d i n L e w i s t o n , i n 1 8 6 2 . T h e r e were present.
seventeen
out
O u r G r a n d Representative, five lodges not represented.
of
the
twenty-five
living
G E O . R . SCHWANER
Past
Grand
was present.
that
the
Masters
There
were
T h e f o l l o w i n g r e s o l u t i o n s w e r e a d o p t e d u p o n r e c o m m e n d a t i o n of the Jurisprudence Committee: RESOLUTION NUMBER ONE RESOLVED, That the Eighty-eighth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Idaho, amend Section 206 of Article 11 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws by adding the following sentence: The Deputy Grand Master may appoint an Assistant District Deputy Grand Master for each District. RESOLUTION NUMBER TWO Sec. 1909. FAILURE TO APPEAR FOR ENTERED APPRENTICE DEGREE. When a candidate for the degrees of Freemasonry fails to present himself for the reception of thcEntered Apprentice Degree within two years of the date of his election, such election becomes null and void and he may then again petition for the degrees in accordance with the provisions of these By-Laws that pertain to original petitions. I t w a s also v o t e d t o c h a n g e t h e n a m e of 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 " to r e a d C o m m i t t e e o n " F r a t e r n a l R e l a t i o n s . " A n attempt to repeal t h e p e n s i o n p l a n of this G r a n d L o d g e failed. T h i s G r a n d M a s t e r like a great m a n y others is very grateful to h i s D i s t r i c t D e p u t i e s for t h e assistance g i v e n . T o t h e m h e gave t h e f o l l o w i n g k i n d t r i b u t e : "The Grand Lodge of Idaho owes a debt of gratitude to these faithful brethren whc> have spent so much time and thoughtful effort in the discharge of their duties and who have travelled so many miles for the benefit of the Craft. Their work was a labor of love. It had to be. More often than not their duties were exacting, some pleasant, some unpleasant, coming at inconvenient times and under conditions not of their own choosing. Yet all responded in the true spirit of Masonry reflecting credit upon themselves, cheerfully carrying out the program of the year, and acting with honesty and sincerity in accomplishing their tasks. As the District Deputy goes, so goes the District. May I, on behalf of the entire Jurisdiction of Idaho, express our deep appreciation of their unselfish devotion and timely services, and may I thank them personally for the many courtesies received at their hands." O n Friday, F e b r u a r y 19, this G r a n d M a s t e r was a special g u e s t of Fiat L u x L o d g e N o . 1 0 7 9 , F . & A . M . , N e w Y o r k City, o n t h e occasion of their a n n u a l Idaho-Brotherhood night. U n d e r a special d i s p e n s a t i o n , H a i l e y L o d g e N o . 16, held its n i n t h a n n u a l m e e t i n g on J u l y 17th, o n t h e s u m m i t of B a l d M o u n t a i n near S u n V a l l e y . T h e G r a n d M a s t e r and t h e G r a n d L o d g e Officers conferred t h e first section of t h e t h i r d D e g r e e . O n A u g u s t 2 1 , Burley L o d g e N o . 6 8 , u n d e r special d i s p e n s a t i o n , held its 10th a n n u a l O u t d o o r M e e t i n g o n M t . H a r r i s o n , a b o u t t e n m i l e s s o u t h of A l b i o n . T h e G r a n d M a s t e r w a s again invited to confer t h e first section of t h e third Degree. In t h e course of h i s address, t h i s G r a n d M a s t e r v o l u n t e e r e d s o m e interesting; i n f o r m a t i o n concerning t h e p r o g r a m of B r o t h e r FRANJK S . L A N D , I m p e r i a l P o t e n tate of t h e Shrine of N o r t h A m e r i c a . D u r i n g the course of t h e year, this G r a n d L o d g e h a d t h r e e special c o m m u n i cations; t w o of w h i c h w e r e for d e d i c a t i n g halls a n d t h e o t h e r for l a y i n g a corner stone. U n d e r t h e h e a d i n g of " Q u e s t i o n s ' ' a n d " A n s w e r s , " t h e G r a n d M a s t e r h a d submitted to him the following: "What is the status of a man who petitioned a lodge in June, 1944 and was elected in July, 1944, and then dropped out of sight for ten years without taking any of his work^ and who then in March, 1954, wrote this lodge's Secretary, through the Secretary of a. lodge in Virginia asking that the Virginia lodge confer the degrees as a courtesy." T h e G r a n d M a s t e r r u l e d t h a t this m a n h a d lost all t h e r i g h t to receive h i s
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Degrees through his indifference, and he further stated that it would be unwise to ask courtesy work as no one knew what the man had been doing during this period of ten years. The Secretary of the Idaho lodge was asked to send the man back his fees and inform him that he was a free agent and could petition in Virginia if he so desired. This Grand Lodge had trouble with a paper which was published under the name of Square and Compass, and the Grand Master issued a warning to all Masons in Idaho not to become involved with anything of that nature. In his concluding remarks, the Grand Master made the following pertinent statement: "Freemasonry has proven its resilency in the maelstrom of social change. It can stand the buffeting, absorb the shock, adapt itself to meet conditions, and bounce back with renewed vigor. This is no fanciful statement. It is rooted in fact. The successful story of Masonry in our own beloved country, from its beginning as a rural economy to its present status of a highly developed scientific agricultural and commercial economy, is a good case in point. American Masonry has survived social, political and economic upheaval for two hundred years. Freemasonry survived the Iron Age. Can it survive the Technical Age? If history is any criterion then the answer is in the affirmative. And we know in our hearts that not only will it survive, but it will progress, because the building stones in the permanent structure of Freemasonry are individual free personalities. Within Masonry there is no regimentation; only self enforced discipline under God to recognize the rights of others and to follow praiseworthy leadership. Within Masonry there is no harsh, inflexible program imposed as a brainchild from the top, designed to cure all our social ills; only individual adherence to principles that must be applied and tenets that must be upheld to the end that right shall prevail. Within Masonry there is no compulsion by physical force or coercion by mental threat; but rather voluntary submission of one's life and actions to the ideal of universal brotherhood in a free society. The application of Freemasonry to community life by the practice of the individual Mason will insure that our venerable Institution •shall survive these times and conditions."
The Committee on Masonic Education through its chairman. Brother CLYDE 1. RUSH made the following report from which we quote one significant para:graph: " W e have said in the past that our educational program revolved around the Grand Lecturer, the Grand Secretary, and the District Deputies. This pear, to give credit where •credit is due, we readily admit that our Grand Master, with his wonderful and masterful analysis of Masonic subjects—symbols, history, traditions, esoteric and exoteric work, etc. —and his clear and concise explanations, has accomplished as much as all the rest of us put together."
and
There were seventy-seven certificates of proficiency awarded during the year, forty Fifty-year buttons were presented.
When the Grand Lodge was called to refreshment on the second afternoon, all of the brethren who were desirous of going, were taken on a tour through the Potlatch Forest Sawmill and Paper Mill. The Committee on Fraternal Relations recommended that recognition be ^granted to the Grand Lodge of the State of Israel. In the closing ceremonies, the retiring Grand Master presented to the new Grand Master the signet ring presented to the Grand Lodge in 1897 by PAST G R A N D MASTER FRED G . M O C K , and worn by every Grand Master in turn since
that time. Kansas was reviewed at some length. LARRY W . BRAINARD, Grand Master CLYDE I. R U S H , Grand Secretary
Next meeting will be Twin Falls, third Tuesday in September, 1955.
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ILLINOIS—1953 J A M E S G R E E N , Grand Master RICHARD C . DAVENPORT, Grand
Lodges 975
Secretary
Members 250,693
Gain 1423
The One Hundred Fourteenth Annual Communication was opened in Me•dinah Temple, at Chicago, on October 13, 1953, by the Grand Master. Our Representative, GEORGE E . ANDERSON
was
present.
A great number of very distinguished guests was presented in a group, and in the interest of saving time in the presentation, they were all introduced and welcomed by the Grand Master, and one of the group. JUDGE N E W E L L A. LAMB,
Grand Master of Indiana responded for all. The Grand Master delivered a very interesting address, beginning with a powerful foreword, from which we quote the following: ""We are today reaping the harvest of another surge of materialism and confronted by systems based on purely materialistic foundations or superstitions. What is our remedy? Surely, an adherence to the lessons taught in our own Fraternity—a God who is Love, exemplified by Brotherly Love, a God of Truth as voiced in our tenets, a God of Life as portrayed in our lessons of the Sublime Degree. No other way holds a permanent hope for the future. This is not philosophy my brethren, but is the design on our trestleboard which must be followed to insure the completion of the whole building. This is our calling for both present and future. Our re-dedication to our Masonic principles will spell success for ^-he Fraternity we love and influence the cause of mankind." GRAND MASTER G R E E N comments on the Masonic week in Washington in
February of each year, and gives a good account of the meetings he attended. The Grand Master found it necessary to warn some of his constituent lodges against holding Sunday picnics, and also reiterated a previous warning against .gambling. On this subject we quote: "However, in a few instances, there have been attempts to evade the Masonic Law by excuses that the gambling, bingo, etc., were under the auspices of other organizations, which predicate their membership on Masonic affiliation. Especially has the excuse been made by members of one organization that its income must be augmented by funds raised Isy gambling to pay rent, etc. A disregard of our established customs if persisted in, should result in the withdrawal of our sanction and approval from those guilty of such disregard, particularly when such organizations are linked in the public mind as "Masonic." We cannot condone any deliberate lowering of our high moral standing in the community." Amen. MOST
WORSHIPFUL
BROTHER
GREEN
stresses
the
importance
of
Investi-
.gating Committees making thorough investigations. This is an everlasting problem, and one that is engrossing the attention of us all. Our old friend KARL MoHR was present all through the sessions, and presented the Report on Foreign Jurisdictions, which recommended the recognition of the United Grand Lodge of Germany, the Grand Lodge of Argentina and the Grand Orient of Italy. KARL also installed the new officers. The Grand Orator, REVEREND
BROTHER
CLINTON
C . C O X delivered
the
oration,
and
it
was
a
beautifully prepared piece of Masonic literature, showing, not only a deep spiritual consciousness on the part of the Orator, but a great familiarity with the tenets and the philosophy of Masonry. W e wish that the space allotted to us would permit the reprinting of this oration in its entirety. CARROLL T . H U G H E S , Grand Master RICHARD C . DAVENPORT, Grand Secretary
Next Annual Communication October 12, 1954.
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INDIANAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1954 N E W E L L A. LAMB, Grand
Master
DwiGHT L. SMITH, Grand Secretary Lodges 544
Members 178611
Gain 3340'
The One Hundred Thirty-second Annual Communication was held in Indianapolis May 18-19, 1954. There were 18 Past Grand Masters present, and" our Representative, DALE A. ANDERSON was also there. W e note among the distinguished guests that our own ELMER F . STRAIN^ Past" Grand Master and Grand Secretary Emeritus was received. The Grand Master made a very fine presentation of the idea that theGrand Lodge was composed of the delegates present and urged them to participate in the proceedings. In explaining how his Grand Lodge functions he said' the following: We are also greatly honored by the presence of the heads of other recognized Masonicbodies so closely associated with us as to predicate their membership upon membership in this" great Craft. We are happy to have them with us, and sincerely hope that the fraternal' bonds between us may be both strengthened and extended by this association together. This Grand Lodge is composed of the Worshipful Masters of the 544 Indiana Lodgesand their duly elected or appointed Grand Officers. Those of you who have attended previous meetings of the Grand Lodge are familiar with the way in which its business is; conducted. To those of you who are attending for the first "time I will explain again that in the two short days in which we are privileged to deliberate, a great deal of business mustbe transacted, so much that it has been found expedient to refer all of the motions, resolutions or other matters to come before Grand Lodge to the proper committee appointed to study the question and make report. The members of these committees are carefully chosen for their ability, to insure thorough study and understanding of the matters to be presented. Each such committee will report upon the work before it, after which we will vote on the question of whether the report of the particular committee will be approved or not approved. You will always vote upon a committee recommendation, and not upon the original motion orresolution. Please feel free to participate in all discussions, for this is your Grand Lodge and wewant you to experience the pleasure and satisfaction of actual participation in the shapingof the destiny of the Freemasonry of which you are so vital a part. If you desire to submit a motion or resolution to be presented at this session, it must be presented in writing, intriplicate, after which it will be referred to the proper committee for study and report." During the year 17 Lodges became eligible to hold centennial celebrations and many of them did so. In his adress the Grand Master extended congratulations to M . ' . W . ' . DwiGHT L. SMITH, who was elected Secretary of the Conference of Grand Secretaries at Washington, February 1954. W e concur in this greeting to M . ' . W.*. BROTHER SMITH, and also congratulate him upon his recovery from his illness. On June 20th, the Superintendent of the Indiana Masonic Home passed on, and the Board of Directors were confronted with the problem of getting a newsuperintendent. However, they have secured the services of D R . E . MILLARD D I L L who assumes his duties as superintendent August 1, 1953. The Grand Master reported that he had been requested by a member of the State Board of Correction to appoint three Masons to attend the Governor's Conference on Crime. H e complied with this request, and appointed three distinguished Indiana Masons who served. Commenting on this matter he stated that it was the first time that a fraternity had been asked to attend a conference of that kind, and he hoped much good would come from it. The Committee on Foreign Fraternal Relations made the following recom-
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mendations; that the Grand Lodge of Indiana recognize the Grand Lodge of Iceland; Grand Lodge of Neuvo Leon Mexico; Grand Lodge of Finland and the Grand Lodge of Norway. The new Grand Master in assuming his duties, makes some very pertinent remarks and among other things said: "We have reached a new high in the number of members in our Craft. Yet we find about the usual number attending our meetings. How splendid it would be if each of us could awaken and rekindle the spark of interest of only two or three of our Brethren who have not been active, and get them to participate again in our activities during this year. Think of it, over 1,000 additional Masons making their contribution to the moral strength of our Lodges in Indiana! If our membership numerically remained static and we could accomplish this during this year, we could say that our light had increased its lustre and we had strengthened our moral fibre." During the year there were two corner stones laid, and 5 Masonic Halls dedicated. Kansas was reviewed at some length, ELMER C . FORKS, Grand
Master
DwiGHT L. SMITH, Grand Secretary Next Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, May 17, 1955.
IOWAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1954 CHARLES B . HAYES, Grand Master EARL B . DELZELL, Grand Secretary
Lodges 548
Members 94,550
Gain 803
The One Hundred and Tenth Annual Communication was held at Sioux City, Iowa, on June 8, 1954. Prior to the opening of the Grand Lodge the brethren were welcomed and after the address by the Mayor, BROTHER GEORGE W . YOUNG, the Worthy Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, MRS. N E L L BONNELL was presented. She presented the greetings from the Grand Chapter of her Order. There were fifteen Past Grand Masters present; and 323 of the 548 lodges represented. In his address the Grand Master had occasion to report the matter of smoking in the lodge room and during lodge meeting, and he had been forced to rule against this practice. This Grand Master was forced to rule on various subjects. One of the interesting rulings that he made was on the subject of whether a member of the Moslem faith could petition for the degrees. T h e Committee on Jurisprudence upheld the Grand Master's ruling that such a person could petition one of their lodges and be obligated on the Sacred Law of the Moslem faith, but the Committee further held, that the Holy Bible should remain open on the Altar. During the year, two new lodges were instituted in Sioux City. On October 10, the Grand Master reported the laying of the corner stone for the new Masonic Library in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The Grand Master reports a great many Fifty year certificates were issued during the year and, that with each one he sent a letter of congratulations which
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has brought a lot of satisfaction to recipients of these certificates. H e also sent a letter of congratulation and good wishes to Brother CHARLES EDWARD BATDORF, a member of Patmos Lodge N o . 155, who has been a Mason for seventy years. On November 9, 1953, Faithful Lodge N o . 448, at Runnells, held an open meeting honoring Brother A. O. HOPKINS who has completed 75 years in theMasonic Fraternity. G R A N D MASTER H A Y E S refrained
from
a long dissertation
on
world
and
economic affairs, but in one or two paragraphs he struck at what in this writer's opinion calls attention to one of the great dangers of our time, and we quote: "Today, we hear much about Communism and its persistence in trying to destroy Liberty; we are constantly urged to beware of this enemy and its filtrations. It is well thatwe should do this; it is imperative that we do this! But, my brethren, we must not let our zeal and enthusiasm in the battle against Communism blind us to other enemies of Freedom. Enemies which may be seeking to direct oui attention to the threat of Communism in order to divert it from themselves thus making easier their own infiltration."
On January 11, 1954, one of the great disasters of the year occurred on the second floor of the Lodge Hall at Abingdon Lodge N o . 104 at Abingdon. A special meeting of this Lodge had attracted a great crowd of Masons not only from Abingdon, but from neighboring communities and, just as the lodge closed, the floor collapsed hurling men, piano, red hot stove, furniture and records to the floor below. Several serious injuries resulted. Under the subject of "Masonic Order Commended in Jordan," these proceedings report an incident which was extremely interesting to this writer, which is the reproduction of a letter written by TRACY R . WELLING, Director, United States of America Operations Mission to Jordan, addressed to the Master, •Wardens and Brethren of Auburn Lodge. Under date of April 22, 1954, it tells of the grand manner in which the ten Masons who are serving with this Mission oflFered their services and assisted in the burial of M . ' . W . ' . J. MELVIN EVANS, Past Grand Master of Wyoming who died suddenly in Jordan in March of 1954; M.". W . ' . BROTHER EVANS being a brother of our PAST GRAND MASTER, HARRY D . EVANS.
Like a great many other Grand Masters, M . ' . W . ' . BROTHER HAYES was confronted not only with the chain letters but he also ran into the anonymous letters in his activities. In both cases he ruled that this practice should be stopped. Kansas
was
reviewed,
and
PAST
GRAND
MASTER
DAUGHERTY
quoted
at
some length. W I L B U R F . EARHART, Grand Master EARL B . D E L Z E L L , Grand Secretary
Next Annual Communication, Cedar Rapids, June 14, 15, 16, 1955.
IRELAND—1953 R A Y M O N D F . BROOKE, Grand Master H E N R Y C . SHELLARD, Grand Secretary
St. John's Day Meeting was held December 26, 1953. The Grand Master was absent due to ill health, and the meeting was presided over by the Deputy
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Grand Master FRANK A. L O W E . GRAND MASTER RAYMOND F . BROOKE
sent his
regret at not being able to attend. The Deputy Grand Master reports that numerous visitors from their lodges overseas had been with them, coming from N e w Zealand, India, South Africa and Hong Kong. Of the Warrants to constitute new Lodges issued in the past year, two go to South Africa—one each in the Provinces of Natal and Rhodesia. During September, the Grand Lodges of England, Ireland and Scotland met in Edinburgh at the invitation of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. T h e purpose of this meeting was simply to review relations with other Grand Lodges. Reference is made in this report to a BROTHER M C C A N N who on May 9, reached his one hundredth birthday, and who is still a subscribing member of Lodge No. 29, Belfast. The March Communication was held in Limerick, and the October Communication at Belfast. At the June Stated Communication, The Grand Master delivered a tribute to H E R MAJESTY, Q U E E N ELIZABETH II, and sent the Greetings and Best Wishes of the Grand Lodge of Ireland upon the occasion of her Coronation, and on July 25th, received from Her Majesty's Ambassador at Dublin an acknowledgment of this resolution. At the June Communication the Grand Lodge of Vienna, Austria was recognized and an exchange of representatives arranged. This proceedings is largely taken up with the reports of the Provincial Grand Lodges. RAYMOND F . BROOKE, Grand Master HENRY C . SHELLARD, Grand Secretary
KENTUCKY—1953 D R . ROBERT M . SIRKLE, Grand
Master
A L E . ORTON, Grand Secretary Lodges 469
Members 92,601
Gain 3,804
The One Hundred Fifty-third Annual Communication was held at Louisville on October 20, 21, and 22, 1953. Sixteen Past Grand Masters were present; but our Grand was absent.
Representative
This Grand Master was a very busy person during his year as the report he made on visitations shows. H e practically devoted all of his time to Masonic matters, and he presents a fine accounting of his year's work. Speaking of the predicament in which the world finds itself today he says, "I know nothing that is a better antidote for the many perplexities we encounter each day, than Education and Religion. If these two things are given the proper places in our busy lives, they will afford us much comfort in the times of trouble. We must also, of necessity, equip ourselves with Masonic knowledge and be willing to display by example, those virtues, that nurk us as Masons; believing as we should, that Masonry is more than a name, another institution or a brotherhood; that it is a way of life bringing to man the
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greatest amount of freedom, security and happiness, and is therefore vital as a process ol thought and action, to every man engaged in promoting the welfare of his society."
The Grand Master reports that on May 13, 1953, a contract was awarded for the construction of a new Hospital at the Old Masons Home. One new Lodge was instituted, three halls dedicated and five corner stones laid. In his Christmas message the Grand Master wrote, " I n no other generation have so many cherished in their hearts, the desire for peace, brotherhood, tolerance, love and good will; and yet in no generation has there been so much conflict, hate, intolerance, greed, and cruelty, vented one upon another . The aftermath of the tragedies and difficulties of the past few years, the calamity and deleterious effects of our present conflicts, require that we as individual Masons and Christians seek not so much to reform the world, as to- try and rehabilitate human hopes, justice, fidelity, and faith. No organization is better prepared to influence for good these principles, than those steeped in Masonic thought and Masonic Philosophy."
The per capita was raised by $1.25 to a total of $5.00. The increase being needed in the operation of the Masonic Homes. The Grand Lodge of Costa Rica was recognized at this Communication. C. FRYE H A L E Y , Grand
Master
A L . E . O R T O N , Grand Secretary Next ccanmunication Louisville, October 19, 20 and 21, 1954
LOUISIANAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1954 A L E X L . S T E P H E N S , Grand Master D . PETER LAGUENS, J R . , Grand Secretary
Lodges 262
Members 46,506
Gain 1500
The One Hundred and Forty-third Annual Communication was opened in N e w Orleans, February 8, 1954. There were nineteen Past Grand Masters present, but our Grand Representative was absent. In calling the roll of officers, silence prevailed when the Grand Tyler, BENJ A M I N A N D R E W KIPPES, a distinguished Mason who had passed on, was called,
and his place was vacant. A resolution was presented early in the session providing that each chartered Lodge should pay to the Grand Lodge $2.00 for each member borne on its register during the year, but after being referred to various committees this proposal was rejected. A resolution was presented to provide that 15 cents per member be set aside each year beginning with 1954, for the expense of their Sesquicentennial celebration. This matter was laid over until the 1955 Communication. Under the report of the Grand Master on the subject of Necrology, the death of our own DOUGLAS A. MEREDITH was reported.
In the course of his remarks, imder the heading of the State of the Order, the Grand Master touched upon one of the weakest supports in our whole structure, the laxity of Investigating Committees. In this connection he had this to say: "There is one matter that has disturbed me greatly and that is in a number of instances, I have noted the laxity of those who are appointed on Committees of Investigation. Too
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many times these brethren have failed completely in their duty and those who are unworthy have been allowed to enter our fraternity. It is inconceivable to me that a brother will accept appointment on a Committee of this nature and then be so neglectful and careless in his duty as to run the risk of burdening his brethren and his Lodge with a member who is unworthy and who, may later, cause trouble and embarrassment to the Lodge. There is one instance on record during my term wherein a Lodge received a petition and conferred all three degrees on a candidate who for more than six years had not lived in this State. Certainly the Committee in this instance made no investigation at all. I urge all Masters to exercise great care in the appointment of brethren to serve on these committees in order that we may know that every applicant is proper material for our Lodge before the degrees are conferred."
Under the heading of Masonic Education, he reported it had been a busy year for the Committee, and that much had been done to distribute the literature that had been provided. W e note that this Grand Lodge uses practically the same set of booklets that we use here in Kansas to be given to. our candidates. The Grand Master takes great pride in their Masonic H o m e for Children, and looks upon it as one of the outstanding things done by their Grand Lodge. He also recommended that the Library Committee which had been appointed to work with the Grand Secretary should continue its work in cataloging and making the material available, and urged all brethren to make use of the library. A report is made of the Lodge was organized to fill a of-town Lodges and sojourning of the activities of this Lodge of Masonry at work:
activities of Louisiana Relief Lodge N o . 1. This certain purpose, that of rendering service to outMasons, and the following is a condensed report for one year and really represents the true spirit
CONDENSED REPORT O F ACTIVITIES LOUISIANA RELIEF
LODGE NO. 1 for Year 1953 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 910. 11. 12. 13.
Funerals conducted for out-of-town Lodges Funerals conducted in cooperation with New Orleans Lodges Sick Visitations to 34 brethren, with approximately 64 calls Investigations, Character, for Degrees Emergency cash extended (authori2ed) in emergency cases Emergency cash extended( unauthorized) relief cases Placed in Masonic homes for the aged in several states Placed 2 children in the Shrine Hospital for Crippled Children Placed (assisted in doing so) children in our Masonic Home Assisted in travel cases, emergency Located missing brethren for their respective lodges Information, guidance, and other needs Small amounts of cash extended in bed and board cases
-â&#x20AC;&#x201D; -
18 33 - 34 -- 4 7 13 3 2 3 2 2 5 10
The Grand Master issued the usual run of dispensations. During the year, dispensations were granted to four Lodges; four Lodges were constituted; three Lodges were issued duplicate charters; five Lodge halls dedicated; seven corner stones laid and five Memorial Plaques were presented. Like many other Grand Masters, this one was called upon to make a lot of rulings. One of these which particularly attracted our attention involved a candidate who was elected to receive the Entered Apprentice Degree in Louisiana. He was out of the State, and a Lodge in Georgia was asked to confer the Entered Apprentice Degree as a courtesy. The Georgia Lodge not being familiar with Louisiana Laws conferred all three Degrees on this candidate and so notified his home Lodge. His home Lodge was issued a dispensation to ballot on the two remaining Degrees in order to close the matter on this petitioner, however; he was rejected on the Fellowcraft Degree. This left the Lodge in a quandry as to what the status of this man was. The Grand Master ruled, the individual is an Entered Apprentice Mason and that the Degrees conferred by the Georgia Lodge are null and void. The candidate will have the right to reapply six months after date of his rejection. ^ One other recommendation made by the Grand Master was the rearranging
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of their Monitor so that it will closely follow their Ritual, and he recommended that it be placed under the direct supervision of the Committee on Work and Grand Lecturers. This recommendation was approved. The Board of Trustees for the Masonic Home for. Children made its report, and in glowing terms praised their Manager, REV. BROTHER A. A. MCKNIGHT. The Service Committee in making its report indicated that during 1953, Twenty-five year Certificates had been awarded to 510 brethren, and Fifty-year Certificates to 59 brethren. This brings the grand total of Fifty-year Certificates issued to date to 380. The Board of Directors for the Masonic Educational Foundation, in their report indicate that they had made it their particular business to see that the children of the Masonic Home for Children were given a good education. During the past year, they have maintained four of the graduates of the Home in college. During the same period they extended aid in the nature of loans to ten students attending institutions of higher learning in the state. From the date of the organization of this foundation in February 1932 until December 31, 1953, the foundation had extended aid to 63 students. This Grand Lodge maintains a Committee on the Burial Places of Past Grand Masters, and they make a rather interesting report covering this. In the appendix to this fine proceedings, there is a table indicating the burial record of the Past Grand Masters which reflects the work of this committee. The question was presented to this Grand Lodge as to a change in the form of petition used by applicants for the Mysteries of Masonry. It was subject to considerable debate and discussion and was referred to the Committee on Masonic Laws and Jurisprudence. They recommended that it be referred to a special committee of three, to work with the Grand Secretary and consider a petition as to form, but not to change the wording. This recommendation was adopted. This Grand Lodge has under its jurisdiction three Lodges which conduct their aflfairs in a foreign language; French, Spanish and Italian. These Lodges have been restricted by EDICT to receive candidates who know these respective Languages, and in recent years the number of prospective candidates has almost been depleted because of immigration laws. A resolution was adopted giving these foreign language lodges jurisdiction extending in a radius of fifty miles from their location without the necessity of a waiver of jurisdiction. The oration was delivered by D R . D E E A. STRICKLAND, and was wonderful piece of literature and it revolved around the subject of the belief of a life beyond the grave. W e wish that everyone would be able to read this grand oration, and we are a little bit at a loss to try to pick out some of the better paragraphs when they are all so fine. However, we do quote three or four of these paragraphs: "In casting about for a subject to speak to you on this occaeion I could not get away from two of the greatest lessons taught us in the Master Mason Degree. A belief in one God and the Immortality of the soul. Either one of these subjects would take far more time than is allotted me on this occasion. Realizing that to believe in the immortality of the Soul, we must necessarily believe that there is a Supreme Architect of the Universe 1 have decided to direct most of my time to the belief of a life beyond the grave. When the Great Architect created the heavens and the earth; when from out of the great deep arose the untrodden land; when He had jewelled the earth with His beautiful gardens and hung His Lamps high up in the heavens. He fashioned a being in imitation of His own faultless form, graced him with something of His own divine attributes, and gave this kindly creation to the World. He prescribed the zone in which he must move in fulfillment of his destiny. He appointed his bounds that he should not pass. He gave him ambition to a desire to learn and know, and the journey from childhood's cradle to the last
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long sleep is a ceaseless search for more light. And greater than all else he gave him za instinct for eternity in his own heart. Freemasonry teaches us that we arc here for a greater destiny than that of death, there is a Grand Lodge above where the faithful Mason will receive his reward for good square faithful work. There is a realm where disturbing doubts will never penetrate; where t h e stars will spread out before us like the islands slumbering on the bosom of a mighty ocean^ and where the beautiful beings that pass before us here like shadows, will stay in our presence forever. And if all these things are matters of substance and reality, then our theories are not mere vagaries, our forms and ceremonies not superstitious mummery. Belief in the immortality of the soul has been so universal among men that he who questions it is a rare exception. The savage believed it in his simple way. The old religions taught it. It was the basic principle of the Ancient Mysteries, and every one of them— Osirian, Dionysian, Mithraic and on through the list—was built around the principal legend of death and subsequent resurrection of some great God or hero. And it was no accident that in a later age of the festival of Easter, celebrating another resurrection, was placed in the spring of the year, even as primitive man used that season for special praise to God for His beneficence in raising life again on earth after the death of winter."
A delegation from the Concorde Chapter, Order of DeMolay presented GRAND MASTER S T E P H E N S with a beautiful basket of
flowers.
PAST GRAND MASTER CRETNEY, presents a very interesting topical review of
the Proceedings of the other Grand Lodges and very generously quotes from our Past Grand Master Daugherty. CLARENCE BEASLEY, Grand Master D . PETER LAGUENS, J R . , Grand Secretary
Next Annual Communication, New Orleans, February l4th, 1955.
MAINE—1954 B E N J A M I N W . ELA, Grand Master CoNVERS E. LEACH, Grand Secretary
Lodges 207
Members 46,954
Gain 619
The One Hundred Thirty-fifth Annual Communication was held at Portland on May 4, 1954. Our Representative, AUBREY \.
BURBANK was present, and we are
proud
to report that he was formally presented as the Grand High Priest of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Maine. The death of our own DOUGLAS A. MEREDITH was reported.
Maine reports the highest percentage of Masons to male population over twenty-one years of age; also the highest percentage of Masons to total population. The Grand Master ran into the "chain letter" menace, and very promptly and correctly advised Maine Masons to consign these silly chain letters to the waste basket. This Grand Master was a very busy man during his year. H e visited 153 Maine Lodges, and made a total of 251 visits to Masonic functions over the same period. In a stirring appeal that Masons keep their thinking circumscribed by the Landmarks, the Grand Master said: "With the wealth of the years behind us, and the matchless strength and skill of distinguished predecessors, we may hesitate to presume that there will be new and startling <iccisions, or previously undiscovered wise opinions. True, there may be some scintillating genius who quickly comes among us—fired with zeal and ambition to create—but we mus&
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remember for him—and for ourselves—that it is our job, as Masons, to "preserve" and not to "create"—and that the true measure and manifestation of strength and genius is in the ability to mold and adapt the lives of men to Masonry; and not by even brilliant halfmeasures try to adjust our Masonry to the rushing, devious, rapid changes in present day living, with little to recommend it except progress in a reckless race for power, a bigoted intolerance, and atomic destruction." T h e G r a n d Master h a s n o d e s i r e M a s o n i c activity. H e says:
t o rest
o n his laurels, a n d retire
" . . . I find no particular desire to arrive at a point in Masonry where from labor; nor travel in foreign countries to work and receive Master's wages; does there seem to be earnest desire to return to my own country—to my own community—and in the fullness of time, and of years, to find some satisfaction faithfully discharged some of my many duties to the craft." I truly like that PAUL
I may rest but rather. Lodge and in having-
sentiment.
L . P O W E R S , Grand
Master
CONVERS E . L E A C H , Grand One Hundred
from
Secretary
Thirty-sixth
Annual
Communication,
Portland
M a y 3, 1 9 5 5
MARYLAND—1953 JOHN
D . HOSPELHORN,
C L A U D S H A F F E R , Grand
Lodges 126 ' T h e Semi-annual
Grand
Master
Secretary
Members 43,971 Communication
w a s held
G a i n 1058 at Baltimore,
M a y 19, 1 9 5 3 .
T h e G r a n d Master called B r o t h e r P A U L E . C U S H M A N t o t h e altar a n d called a t t e n t i o n t o t h e fact that B r o t h e r C U S H M A N h a d d o n a t e d e i g h t p i n t s of b l o o d o n b e h a l f of t h e G r a n d L o d g e of M a r y l a n d to t h e b l o o d bank. T h i s blood b a n k is o n e of t h e fine services s u p p o r t e d b y t h i s G r a n d L o d g e . T h e G r a n d Master i n c o m m e n t i n g o n t h e observance of Sunday as a rel i g i o u s day u r g e d a l l t h e m e m b e r s of t h e G r a n d L o d g e t o observe Sunday by a t t e n d i n g a c h u r c h of t h e i r choice o r o t h e r w i s e k e e p i n g it as t h e Holy D a y a n d u n d e r this subject h e w r o t e a s f o l l o w s : "Your Grand Master, therefore .reaffirms the position of M.*. W . ' . PAST GRAND MASTER HARRY B . W R I G H T and states that the Grand Lodge of Maryland is the supreme power in this State, and its Sovereignty touching on Masonic matters is not only full and complete but absolute. Hence, whatever superstructure is erected basing membership therein on Freemasonry, is built upon the foundation laid by the Grand Lodge and under these principles no such entity will be permitted to conduct any activities on Sunday of the Day of Worship not countenanced by the Moral Code of the Grand Lodge." D u r i n g t h e year the G r a n d M a s t e r w a s called u p o n t o arrest certain activities of v a r i o u s g r o u p s which i n h i s j u d g m e n t w e r e a g a i n s t t h e best interest of Freem a s o n r y . I t a p p e a r e d that an e p i d e m i c of lotteries a n d o t h e r forms of g a m b l i n g h a d s p r u n g u p i n t h e S t a t e a n d s o m e of t h e M a s o n i c bodies predicating their m e m b e r s h i p o n t h e symbolic l o d g e h a d p a r t i c i p a t e d i n these g a m b l i n g activities. O n t h i s subject, I a m pleased t o q u o t e w h a t t h i s G r a n d M a s t e r w r o t e : " T h e Grand Lodge of Maryland is the supreme Masonic power in this State, and its sovereignty touching on Masonic matters is full and complete. Whatever superstructure is erected basing membership therein on Freemasonry is building upon the foundation laid by the Grand Lodge of Maryland. The Grand Lodge of Maryland does not countenance violation of any law and is opposed to lotteries and gambling. No maater to what club or organization a Mason may belong, he should not under any circumstances participate in the violation of the Masonic Moral Code." " M y brethren, there can be no compromise on this question. In your Grand Master's opinion, there is no place in Masonry, and I use the word inclusively, for any Masonic
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Body, Group and/or Organization to be permitted to promote, participate in, or profit by any means whatsoever through a lottery, game of chance or any other device or activity whereby the participant or such group may be able through an element of luck, chance or skill, to" win a greater sum or value than that which is paid."
At the Semi-annual Communication it was voted to change the end of the fiscal year so that constituent lodges must now make their returns on the first day of June and the first day of December of each year. On July 2nd, 1953 a special communication of this Grand Lodge was opened in the Masonic Temple at Baltimore for the purpose of attending the ceremony commemorating the One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Anniversary of the laying of the corner stone of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. The Grand Lodge oflScers proceeded to the site of the dedication, then participated in a very fine program celebrating this historical event. The Annual Communication was held November 17 and 18, 1953 and our Representative Marion Stullmiller was present. At the election of officers, M . ' . W-'- J O H N D . HOSPELHORN was re-elected
Grand Master, R.'. W . ' . CLAUD SHAFFER, Grand Secretary was re-elected Grand Secretary. J O H N D . HOSPELHORN, Grand Master CLAUD SHAFFER, Grand Secretary
Next Annual Communication, November 16th and 17th, 1954
MASSACHUSETTSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1953 THOMAS S. ROY, Grand Master EARL W . TAYLOR, Grand
Lodge
Secretary
Members 124,164
Gain 2741
This Grand Lodge held fifteen special communications during the year; nine of which were for the purpose of celebrating anniversaries of the various Lodges; one for the purpose of observing the fiftieth anniversary of M . ' . W . ' . MELVIN JOHNSON, Master of Monitor Lodge; three were held in Chile, of which two of these were for the purpose of visitations from the Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of Chile. W e note among the anniversaries celebrated, one was for the One Hundred and fiftieth anniversary of St. Marks Lodge. The quarterly communication was held March 11, 1953 at Boston, and our Representative GEORGE W . GRAY was present. At this quarterly communication a charter was granted to Shawmont Lodge located at Indian Orchard. The chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Trials reported that two brethren were expelled upon their recommendation. By direction of the Grand Master, a special committee submitted amendments to the Constitution, and these were to be handled at the next quarterly meeting. GRAND MASTER ROY made many visitations during his year, and among others, visited the Grand Lodge of Louisiana where he presented to M . ' . W - ' . BROTHER OLIVER
H . DABEZIES the Henry
Price medal
which
is awarded
by
the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts and stated, that this is the third time this medal had been presented to a Grand Master of Louisiana. The same old discussion of laxity on the part of investigating committees came up in this quarterly communication. The Grand Master reported that an
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applicant for the Degrees was favorably reported on by the committee of investigation in spite of the fact that he had both court and jail records. The Grand. Master states that it is the obligation of members of investigating contmiittees toreally make an investigation. As a suggestion for improving the fraternal spirit among the Lodges, Grand. Master Roy recommended that in the smaller Lodges where they have but oneor two or three candidates a year, it would be a nice thing if the larger Lodgeswould invite in the officers of these smaller Lodges and let them help with, their Degree conferrals. He reported on their blood bank program, and stated that their members, had received from the Red Cross 3500 pints of blood, but that they had given. 3600 pints. This Grand Master urges that more Masons take part in this blood., donation program and stated that had 1 0 % of their membership given but onepint of blood they would have sent to the blood bank 12,000 pints instead of" 3600. M . ' . W.". BROTHER R O Y who is one of the outstanding orators of the day
in his concluding remarks had this to say: "Thank you for your patience, Brethren, in listening to an account of the peregrinations, of your Grand Master and the matters that are part of our common concern in the administration of the affairs of this Grand Lodge. This is the hum of the machinery. I hope that i t . will prove but the outward visible sign of an inward vigorous force. It would be tragic if we should come together here and through the period of this communication remain unconscious . of the fact that unless we can make our influence felt as a great moral force, our meeting-, has not more significance or meaning than children playing marbles on the corner to while away a vagrant hour, or induce the illusion of important activity. The fact is that we areoccupying space on this planet during one of the great moments in human history. We are going through another phase of the world-old struggle between light and darkness; between; truth and falsehood; between liberty and tyranny. Once again we discover that man's right to live as a free soul in dignity and integrity has not been permanently won. Totalitarian i systemsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;political and religiousâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; in their lust for power would use him to serve their own : selfish ends rather than help him to achieve greatness through complete self realization. This, is not a struggle that we can watch from the grandstand, but one in which we must be contestants. Into our hands has been placed this spiritual weapon we call Masonry. To use: it as a means of settling a grudge is a perversion of great means to the basest of all ends. To use it as an education in ideals, as an inspiration to noble action, as a force for the conserving and strengthening of the human values that represent the godlike in man, and forthe building of a world in which the worth of all men is acknowledged, and in which all' will find an opportunity to live up to their god-given possibilities, is to make ourselves-, the instruments of the purpose of the Great Architect of the Universe."
Another quarterly communication was held at Boston, June 10, 1953 andi again, our Representative was present at this communication. One brother was reported as being expelled. In the recounting of the special communications held by this Grand Lodge;-, particularly those relating to anniversaries there were some very fine historical] sketches included. These sketches would be of untold value in confirming properly the history of this Grand Lodge. The Committee on Foreign Relations recommended that the Grand Masterbe authorized to exchange representatives with the Grand Lodge of Iceland,' and; also, to exchange representatives with the Grand Lodge of Israel. The Rev. Brother HARRY P. FOLGER, who had acted as the Grand'Master's;
Emissary in investigating Masonry in Israel, presented to the Grand Mister a; gavel made from materials in the Holy Land. The Grand Master reported that two of their Districts had perfect* attendanceat their Exemplifications this year. From his address at this quarterly communication, we desire to > quote the following: "We need to face realistically the dilemma presented to America! tedayj-. bttween-
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stamping out the so-called red menace and protecting the right of freedom of speech and' freedom of belief; between preventing enemies of democracy and free economy from establishing a beachhead for Communism on our shores and preventing sensation-loving and intolerant congressmen from taking advantage of their congressional immunity to smear as communists able educational, and social, and religious leaders who dare to stand for social justice,, political integrity, and international unity."
Another quarterly communication was held at Boston, September 9, 1953. and our Grand Representative was again present. The Grand Master reported that a terrific hurricane had hit this New England state, but was south of their Masonic Hospital at Shrewbury, however, a great many of their members suffered great material loss. Every effort was made to raise a certain amount of funds to relieve some of this distress. The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts has three Lodges in Chile under its jurisdiction, and M . ' . W . ' . BROTHER ROY reported that he was leaving the following week after this communication to visit those Lodges and that enroute, he intended to visit in a great number of other countries in South America. Another quarterly communication was held December 9, 1953 at Boston,, and our representative was again present. One brother was reported expelled. It was reported that a tornado at Worcester brought property damage to 360 Masons. The Masonic Education and Charity Trust voted with the assistance of other Masonic bodies to make available $75,000 for financial assistance for loss due to this tornado. Previous to this, an appropriation of $4500.00 had been made by the Scottish Rite bodies of Worcester and $600.00 by the Worcester County Commandery. The Grand Master was called upon to state his position on the liquor, question as it relates to social affairs or ladies' nights in the Lodges, and for the sake of the record comments that he had said he did not have the right to forbid it, but his personal attitude toward liquor was well known among the Craft and therefore enjoin all responsible officers to see to it that its use is irÂť moderation. He also spoke very highly of the Order of Demolay in his state.. At this communication 13 distinguished service medals were awarded. Another stated communication was held at Boston December 28, 1953, and our Representative was present. The Grand Master announced that by virtue of the authority invested in him that recognition had been granted to the Grand Oriente Simbolico do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. During the ceremony of installation by M.*. W . ' . THOMAS S. ROY, a treasured lock of George Washington's hair was presented to the Grand Master. The Henry Price medal was presented to M . ' . W.". J O H N I. SMITH, Grand Master of South Carolina, and M . ' . W . ' . PERRY S. COCHRANE, Grand Master of Nova Scotia. W H I T F I E L D W H I T T E M O R E J O H N S O N , Grand EARL W . TAYLOR, Grand Secretary
Master
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MEXICO—1954 York Grand Lodge VIRGIL E . METCALFE, Grand Master C A N T W E L L C . BROWN, Grand Secretary
Lodges 10
Members 607
Net Loss 2
Ninety-fourth Annual Communication opened by Grand Master, April 15, 1954. Our Representative, W A L T E R
S. TURNPAUGH was present.
The Credentials Committee reported 51 votes present. The Committee on Appeals and Grievances reported that nothing had come before that group, and that nothing had been referred to them. At this Communication, Kansas was assigned a new Grand Representative, Brother T H O M A S D . MALLERY, and we extend greetings to BROTHER
MALLERY.
The Proceedings of this Annual Communication contains a splendid historical sketch of Masonry in Mexico including, and stressing the history of the York Rite. The Grand Master made several recommendations for the better handling of Lodge business, among them being one that requires the Certificate of Dimission to carry the Masonic history of the Brother dimitting. This is a good practice, and one that all jurisdictions might well adopt. This Grand Lodge has a very frank and honest Committee on Masonic Education, and the Chairman apparently felt that as far as their domestic appeal was concerned that their work was a failure. I don't go along with that thinking. The material used by the Committee was good ,and even though but a few of the Lodges and brethren seemed to use it, yet that few makes a nucleus about which the greater number may eventually gather. So, BROTHER WYGARD, stay in there and pitch. W I L L I A M W E B B E R , Grand Master
C. E. DEVRIES, Grand Secretary Next Annual Communication Maunday Thursday 1955.
MICHIGAN—1953 FRENCH C . S H E L L , Grand Master F. H O M E R N E W T O N , Grand Secretary
Lodges 527
Members 166,183
Gain 2943
The One Hundred and Ninth Annual Communication was held at Grand Rapids, May 26, 1953. There were thirteen Past Grand Masters present, but our Grand Representative was not there. The Grand Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star of Michigan presented to the Grand Lodge a basket of flowers on behalf of the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. The Grand Master experienced a very busy year indicating that he had put in his whole time being Grand Master. H e reports that at the last Annual Com-
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munication, due to an over-sight, recognition of the Grand Jurisdiction of Iceland was overlooked. After consulting with the Fraternal Relations Committee, he instructed the Grand Secretary to include this Grand Jurisdiction in their 1952 proceedings. On January 16, 1953 at Cheboygan, Michigan their Cheboygan Lodge N o . 283 was completely destroyed by fire together with all the contents of the building except the safe. The Grand Master recommended that this Lodge have its per capita tax waived for the year 1953. This recommendation was approved. Due to failing eyesight, their Grand Secretary, F. HOMER N E W T O N who has served this Grand Lodge as its Grand Secretary since 1936 announced that he could not be a candidate to succeed himself, and in consideration of his long and distinguished service he was made Grand Secretary Emeritus for the remainder of his life, and a pension for life for him was provided. A gift of $1500.00 was sent to the Masonic Service Association to be used for relief of flood suflferers. During the year, two new lodges were charted, and dispensations were issued for five others. This Grand Lodge has just about completed a new edition of their Blue Book of Masonic Laws, and it will soon be available for distribution through their Grand Secretary's office. This Grand Master dedicated two Masonic Temples but did not have any corner stones to lay. .The Grand Master recommended the continuance of $1.00 per member special assessment of which fifty cents is to go to the Home Maintenance Fund and fifty cents to the Home Endowment Fund. During the course of this Annual Communication M . ' . W . ' . HARRY J. KLOSE of Sherwood Lodge No. 421, Sherwood, Michigan was presented and introduced as the first Master of Sherwood Lodge No. 421 when it was under dispensation in the year 1898, and 54 years later he was again elected and installed as its W . ' . M.'. Master. The brother at this time was eighty-two years old. The Committee on Appeals reported that nothing had come before them which is a pretty good sign of peace and harmony in this Grand Jurisdiction. The report of the Fraternal Relations Committee was made by the Chairman GEORGE E . BUSHNELL, who is the Sovereign Grand Commander of the Northern Jurisdiction. Included in the recommendations of this committee is that the Grand Lodge of Michigan recognize and exchange representatives with Gran Logia del Estado de Hidalgo, Hidalgo, Mexico and Gran Logia "Occidental Mexicana," Jalisco, Mexico. They also report that they are in position to recommend the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Israel. This Grand Lodge has a Committee on Historiology which has been compiling a lot of information concerning the organization and early history of their Lodges and the Grand Lodge. The Grand Lecturer in his report had considerable detail about handling the work in the various districts, and suggested that the District Deputy Inspectors should arrange to spend the necessary time in their Lodges to see that their members not only get instructions but become perfected in the work. In his attendance report he indicated that ninety-eight Lodges had a perfect attendance at their meetings. The Committee on Obituary in their report paid tribute to Past Grand Mas-
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ter, J O H N H . HAWKS w h o passed away November 12, 1952. The passing of our Past Grand Master, HARRY D . EVANS was also noted in this report. The State Deputy for the Jurisdiction of Michigan Grand Council of the Order of DeMolay made his report indicating that four new chapters had been added and that at the last report 2997 boys were members. The Home Board made its report and indicated that there were 266 residents of the Home on April 30, 1953 of which 156 were women and 110 were men. The average age was seventy-nine years. The Jurisprudence Committee made its report and among other things in passing on the proposed amendments recommended against the proposal of a special life membership card indicating that the local secretaries could and should type in the words "life member" on such receipts. The recommendation of this <ommittee was adopted. The proposed amendment which was submitted to this Grand Lodge provided for the abolishment of the Board of General Purposes on the theory that all of the work done by this Committee could be done by the Grand Lodge. After a rather long discussion the amendment was deferred. After the installation of the new Grand Officers, M . ' . W . ' . HORACE B E . W H Y T E , Grand Master, made his address of acceptance and from his talk we selected this one paragraph: "The individual Mason, you must bear in. mind, is the grass roots of our Order, and the men who do the thinking. And in them, as citizens, we in the Order have intended to inculcate a certain character by which we may be known among the profane. A man of such character can be developed only under the leadership of you men, under your leadership, and the expounding of the lecturers and the degrees to them, in the light that they should be,—not merely to make Masons in number only, but in quality. If we attain that end. Brothers, I believe we all shall have accomplished much. You can appreciate what I have in mind when I say to you that I am thinking of the ideals as found in that sermon which we heard last night. The individual man is paramount in his thinking. If he has the basic qualities to carry through, and is well grounded in those fundamental principles, we need not fear." HORACE B . W H Y T E , Grand Master CHARLES T . SHERMAN, Grand Secretary
Next meeting, Grand Rapids, Michigan
MINNESOTA—1954 H E R M A N T . O L S O N , Grand Master J O H N B . T O M H A V E , Grand Secretary
Lodges 290
Members 66,188
Gain 1181
This Grand Lodge held two Occasional Communications for the purpose of laying corner stones. The One Hundred First Annual Communication was held at St. Paul, March 17, and 18, 1954. The National Colors nd the Union Jack were presented, after which "God Save the Queen" and "America the Beautiful" were sung by the entire group. There were 15 Past Grand Masters present, and also our Representative, MONTREVILLE
J. BROWN.
One Hundred thirty 50-year buttons were awarded. T h e death of PAST G R A N D MASTER H E R M A N H E L D who died October 25,
1953,
was reported. During the year new ciphers were prepared and placed on sale. These new
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•ciphers had general approval among the members of the Craft. A great many :availed themselves of the opportunity of purchasing them. This corresponds with -our own experience in bringing out a new cipher this year. On fine program of this Grand Lodge is the fraternal assistance to Master Masons and their families while they are at Rochester in treatment at the great •clinic there. This Grand Master was called upon to make all the usual rulings on physical qualifications, etc. One of these was as to whether a man who had to make use of crutches could take the degrees; also, he was asked for a dispensation from one of the lodges to hold two communications in one day. One lodge was refused permission to sell "scotch lite" masonic emblems to go on motor cars. One lodge was informed that they could not pay bills incurred by the DeMolay Chapter which they sponsor. This same lodge asked if they might rent a hall which would also be used by the Knights of Columbus. The Grand Master ruled that it would be legal, but to make other arrangements if possible. This Grand Master reported that in his opinion the Grand Master is required to do too much detailed, clerical work, and in support of this statement called attention to the physical impossibility of presenting the great number of 50 year buttons which are now being awarded. This writer agrees that this is becoming a burdensome task for most Grand Masters, and in those states where there are District Deputies and District Inspectors it would seem that they could assume this burden to relieve the Grand Master that much. The Chairman of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances made his report tsating that no appeals had been submitted or no matters referred to this committee. He reports that it was the- first time that he could remember when here were no appeals referred to the committee. A resolution was adopted which provides that " A majority of the members •of each standing committee shall be appointed from the members of the Grand Lodge," but latitude was given for appointment of other Masons on these Committees who were not members. A resolution was also adopted authorizing a committee to prepare a new funeral service. Another resolution adopted provides for the Grand Master to appoint a •committee to investigate and make recommendations to the next Annual Communication concerning the manner in which the Grand Lodge can best maintain friendly and helpful contact with Masons, and sons and daughters of Masons, who are attending the University of Minnesota. PAST GRAND MASTER W I L L I A M DOUGLAS of Manitoba was brought to the East and PAST G R A N D MASTER GEORGE W . CHRISTIE presented him with a
50 year emblem. This distinguished Canadian Mason had attended the Grand Lodge of Minnesota for so long and had been so active that a great many .'brethren assumed that he was one of their own Past Grand Masters. The Committee on Foreign Correspondence made their report and recommended that recognition be extended to the United Grand Lodge of Germany; National Grand Lodge of France; Grand Lodge of Piaui, Taresina, Brazil. They also recommended that recognition of the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Republic; Grand Lodge of Berlin; Grand Lodge of Israel and Grand Lodge of Denmark be deferred until the next Annual Communication. Like most other Grand Lodges this one is also pressed with the ever in-
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creasing demand for infirmary space in their home, and they report that their infirmary is operating at capacity load; and they are giving full consideration to expanding this facility. This Grand Lodge had a report from their committee on insurance covering the Comprehensive Liability insurance plan which has been submitted to many of the Grand Lodges and they recommend that they continue under their present basis rather than adopting the newly advocated plan. Under the subject of Necrology we note the death of our own DOUGLAS A. MEREDITH.
L E R O Y E . MATSON, Grand Master J O H N B . TOMHAVE, Grand Secretary
Next Annual Communication
St. Paul, March 23 and 24, 1955
MISSISSIPPIâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1954 LAWRENCE C . CORBAN, Grand
Master
SID F . CURTIS, Grand Secretary Lodges 313
Members 46,604
Gain 1464
The One Hundred Thirty-sixth Annual Communication was opened at Biloxi,, February 9 and 10, 1954. Our Representative, ROBERT W . H I N T O N , J R . , was
present.
There were two charters issued to new Lodges, and Seventy-one Fifty year emblems presented, of which twenty-four were presented to Past Masters, and one to a Past Grand Master. It pays to serve your Lodge in this State, you live longer. The Grand Lodge of the Argentine Republic was recognized at this Communication. The death of our beloved Grand Senior Warden, DOUGLAS A. MEREDITH was reported. A touching incident occurred when MRS. FLORENCE FORD WILLIAMS, the widow of the Grand Lecturer, who died during the year, was escorted to t h e Grand East and delivered the final message from her husband to the Grand Lodge. The Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star was brought in with her officers, and introduced to the Grand Lodge, and was presented a gift. The Oration was delivered by BROTHER OMAR R . SMITH. It was a master-
ful presentation all through, but we particularly liked what he had to say about our public schools. It so beautifully expressed what we feel and don't express so well. On motion. BROTHER T . T . REID was made an Honorary Past Grand Master. A motion was referred to the incoming Grand Master, requesting that a committee be appointed to determine the possibility of establishing an old man's Home. Kansas was mentioned in the Statistical review. BROTHER A L L E N CABANISS jnakes the Review, and it is more than a Review; it is an education in things Masonic. The following were elected for the ensuing year: CARL L. OAKBS, Grand
Mastet
SID F . CURTIS, Grand Secretary Next Annual Communication at Jackson, February 8 and 9, 1955
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MISSOURI—1953 RICHARD O . RUMER, Grand Master HAROLD L . READER, Grand Secretary
Lodges 594
Members 120,196
Gain 2196
The One Hundred Thirty-second Annual Communication was opened at St. Louis on September 29, 1953 by the Grand Master, Among the distinguished gnests introduced
were* our
own M O S T W O R S H I P F U L
GRAND
MASTER,
BRUCE
N F W T O N , and our then Grand Secretary, M . ' . W . ' . ELMER F . STRAIN.
It seems that we all have the same problems, and this Grand Master ran into his full share. A member of a Kansas City Lodge was charged with the offense of operating a wholesale liquor store in Omaha. T h e then Grand Master of Missouri requested that the case be tried in a Missouri Lodge, and the then Grand Master of Nebraska consented. The case was tried in the member's own lodge, and he was found not guilty on the theory that he had not violated any Missouri law. The case went on appeal to the Committee on Appeals and Grievances; this committee set aside the verdict in the Kansas City case, and sent the whole matter back to Nebraska, where the member was tried and found guilty and expelled. N o pronouncement of any kind having been made. GRAND MASTER RUMER made the final ruling in the matter, which was that the man was subject to the Laws and Regulations of Nebraska law, and his expulsion stands. The Grand Master very vigorously denounced the use of spurious ciphers or keys, and called the attention of the Grand Lodge to the prohibition against such books. He stands squarely on the idea of keeping the degree work of his state wholly as it is adopted and deplores the use of robes and other external innovations. He approves of the use of degree teams but insists that such teams maintain a high degree of proficiency. Report is made of five men, who being blood brothers, desired to petition the Angerona Lodge of Missouri City. None of these men lived in the territory of this lodge, but waivers were obtained, and they all petitioned, were elected, and rceived the degrees in this lodge. Recommendation was made that the law against Sunday picnics be liberalized. RAY DENSLOW, PAST GRAND MASTER submits his usual grand review under the title of "The Masonic World." JAMES MCBRAYER SELLERS, Grand
HAROLD L . READER, Grand
Master
Secretary
Next Annual Communication St. Louis, September 28, 1954.
MONTANA—1953 GEORGE G . H O O L E , Grand Master RALPH N . LODGE, Grand Secretary
Lodges 139 Members 24,879 Gain 189 The Eighty-ninth Annual Communication was held at Billings on August 18 and 19, 1953. Kansas was represented by Brother WALTER A. KENNEDY, who reviewed the Kansas Proceedings. The address of welcome was delivered by PAST GRAND MASTER
CHANDLER
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C. CoHAGBN. This distinguished Mason is well and favorably known throughout the country for his devotion to and support of the Order of DeMolay for Boys. Our
PAST G R A N D MASTER,
BRUCE N E W T O N
was
present
and was
introduced,
and responded in his usual happy way. T h e death of PAST GRAND
MASTER, D R . W I L L I A M
J. MARSHALL
was re-
ported. One new lodge was constituted, and dispensations issued for the formation of three more. In reporting on their "Public School Observance Week" the Grand Master said, "If wc Masons allow our interest and support of our free public schools to relax; if.we become disinterested and indifferent, we cannot complain if the private school interests succeed in getting a share of the public tax moneys for Church schools. This is a blazing challenge. What are we going to do?" Another concern of this Grand Master was the laxity of present day investigating committees. This is a subject that now invites comment from almost every Grand Master, and is a subject discussed at every conference of Masonic leaders. T h e indifferent work of our investigating committees is rapidly becoming our weakest spot, and GRAKD MASTER H O O L E says:
"Another concern of mine during the past year has been better instruction to committees of investigation. Too many times these committeemen regard their appointment as a small activity of minor importance. Frequently committeemen do not interview the petitioner and occasionally do not bother even to report at the designated meeting. I feel that committees of investigation have a great responsibility and should spend considerable time in talking to the prospective candidate and go far beyond the formal information required on the quetionnaire. Let them delve into the philosophy of life of the applicant and find out his inner thoughts and his real personality." The Grand Master makes a strong appeal for his lodges to eliminate frivolity and mirth from the conferral of the degrees, and to see to it that an air of dignity and decorum prevails. A recommendation was made by the Grand Master that newly created Master Masons not be allowed to vote or hold office until they had passed their proficiency examinations on the Third Degree Work Lecture, but this was not approved by Grand Lodge. Sixty-five Fifty year emblems were presented. This Grand Lodge has been making a practice of presenting each newly raised member with a copy of the law, but the Grand Master reported that it was his observation that the codes were little read or little used, and he recommended that this practice be stopped, and the new members be presented with a monitor instead. This recommendation was adopted. J. EDWARD PATTERSON, Grand Master R A L P H N . LODGE, Grand Secretary
Next Annual Communication August 1954.
NEBRASKAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1954 FAY SMITH, Grand tAaster CARL R . GREISEN, Grand Secretary
Lodges 275 Members 44,972 Gain 685 The Ninety-seventh Annual Communication was opened at Omaha, June 8, 1954. There were 15 Past Grand Masters present and our Grand Representative HOWARD J. H U N T E R was also present. In the opening ceremony, one of the brethren presented both the fraternal
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greetings of the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and a basket of flowers from that organization. The Grand Master reports under the subject of Necrology during his year he had the sad duty of conducting the funerals of two Past Grand Masters. During the year, three corner stones were laid, and on October the 6th, the Grand Master dedicated the New Masonic Temple at Ravenna. The Grand Master set March 28th for the purpose of holding a Grand Master's Breakfast after which the brethren attended the church of their choice, and some 5,601 Masons attended the breakfast and much favorable publicity resulted on this activity. In looking ahead to their One Hundredth Birthday, plans are already in the making for this centennial celebration. W . ' . HAROLD H . T H O M is writing the history, which will be one of the feature souvenirs of this centennial. GRAND MASTER SMITH was called upon many times to rule on the physical qualifications of petitioners as well as on many other subjects; one ruling he made was that the first floor of a Masonic building could not be used as a pool hall. He also ruled that Masons belonging to a group which owns a public building would be subject to charges of unMasonic conduct if they rented such building for a liquor store. He also ruled that "chain letters" such as have recently been circulated are contrary to postal regulations and against the best interest of Masonry and would not be permitted. The Grand Master also ruled on the subject of Affiliated Masonic groups wearing any head dress during tiled communications of Blue Lodges. His ruling was that the Master alone was entitled to wear a head covering. This Grand Lodge frowns upon the use of ciphers or keys, and attention of the Grand Master was called to the fact that one lodge had officers who were using Keys. This is quite contrary to our Kansas procedure where practically every brother who desires one has a cipher. There were 109â&#x20AC;&#x201D;50 year buttons awarded. One page of the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge is devoted to honoring a list of veteran Secretaries who have served their Lodges for twenty-five or more years. There are ten Secretaries so honored; one of whom has served forty-seven years. W . ' . Brother HERBERT A. RONIN, Grand Orator, delivered a fine oration which was a splendid treatise on Freemasonry from which we quote one paragraph: "The shining Ixistre of Masonic Brotherhood emerges from deeds which may require the sacrifice of material values. This great tenet of Masonry should ever be in our hearts as well as on our trestleboards, so that it naturally becomes a part' of our lives and is evidenced in our acts of thoughtful service to others. Our circle of service can be drawn too small, so that it becomes selfish service. I am reminded of the story of the man whose goal in life was to accumulate money. He was never married, never got around to belong to any church and refrained from contributing to any needy cause. After his timely death, a handful of people gathered at the cemetery to see him laid away. After the service there was an embarrassing silence, and finally one man generously said: "There is one good thing you can say about John, he wasn't always as mean as he sometimes was!" The simple truth is that happiness can be realized and attained only if self-interest is kept incidental in a life of dedicated service to others." The Committee on Fraternal Relations made their report and cleared matter of recognition of the Grand Lodge of Tasmania, and authorized change of Representatives with that Grand Lodge. The committee also mended that proceedings be started to complete recognition of the Grand
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Alpina, Switzerland and Holland. They also recommended an exchange of Representatives with the Grand Lodge of Israel. R.'. W . ' . HERBERT T . W H I T E , President of the Nebraska Masonic Home presented his report and he indicated that the home is getting along in fine shape, and operating within the funds allotted to it. This Grand Lodge, like a great many others has made an investigation of the Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance, and has changed its laws to provide that the Grand Lodge shall purchase a policy in the amount of one million dollars public liability, and two hundred fifty thousand dollars worth of property damage. Upon his installation, the new Grand Master, CHARLES F . ADAMS said this: "It is in this spirit then, my brethren, that I now solicit your cooperation to the end that Masonry in Nebraska shall continue its great program of brotherly love, relief and tnith. Brethren, our representative form of government, our free enterprise system, our free public schools, our Protestant Christianity and our Freemasonry are vitally interdependent one upon the other. This reference to the dominant religion of our brethren in America is made only to emphasize the fact that our Fraternity has always and will always champion and defend the right of every citizen and every brother to complete freedom in religious matters." CHARLES F . ADAMS, Grand Master CARL R . GREISEN, Grand Secretary
Next Annual Communication, Masonic Temple, Omaha, June 7, 1955.
NEVADAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1953 RICHARD H . COWLES, Grand Master EDWARD C . PETERSON, Grand Secretary
Lodges 27
Members 4861
Gain 134
The Eighty-ninth Annual Communication was opened at Winnemucca on June 11, 1953, with the Grand Master in the Grand East. Our Representative was not present. Kansas was mentioned in the review and
G R A N D MASTER N E V I N S quoted.
After the Grand Lodge was opened, Brother FRANCIS FISHER paid a beautiful tribute to the American flag. Among other things he said this, "As Masons we are pledged to obey the civil law and to uphold the moral code. Hence, it is up to us as Masons to be foimd always battling for the right 'as God gives us the power to see the right' and in no better way, in no higher way, can we pay tribute to our flag." T h e deaths of three Past Grand Masters were reported. The Grand Master was strongly on the side of separation of Church and State and we surely all go along with him on that. A special dispensation was denied a member who desired to take the Scottish Rite degrees before the lapse of full twelve months. In reporting on their Public School week, the Grand Master said this, "It is the inherent right of every American child of school age, regardless of their religious faith, to attend our free public schools, and in these public schools to receive an education which is not full of religious teachings. It is also our duty as free citizens and Free Masons to see that our public schools are kept on the
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same high standard that they have been in the past and also, to see that they are kept Americanized." That is real Masonic doctrine, and we admire his strong presentation of this school matter. A motion was made and it prevailed denying the Order of the Amaranth its request for permission to enter the State of Nevada. Brother STANLEY D . SUNDEEN delivered a fine Oration setting out our duties as Masons to ourselves, our neighbor, our Country and to the Great Creator. W e quote the following from' this splendid address, "I would repeat over again all that I have said by summing up man's great duties as follows: T o God, humble reverence and cordial submission to His laws, moral and physical; to our country, faithful allegiance and hearty cooperation to promote the greatest good to the whole; to our fellowman, brotherly love, and above all charity; to family, kind and knowing consideration for all the elements comprising the home; to ourselves, unyielding integrity of purpose and practice." CARL O . GELMSTEDT, Grand Master EDWARD C . PETERSON, Grand Secretary
NEW BRUNSWICK—1953 JAMES WILLIAM D U N C A N , Grand R. D . M A G E E , Grand Secretary Lodges 4 6
Master
Members
8652
Gain 2 2 6
T h e Eighty-sixth Annual Communication w a s opened in the City of St. John, A u g u s t 2 7 , 1 9 5 3 after prayer by t h e Grand Chaplain, R E V . C A N O N W . P. H A I G H . Our Grand Representative w a s present, and w e were very highly by the fact that he was the presiding Grand Master.
honored
T h e Grand Master delivered a very fine address to his Grand Lodge, and from his address w e quote: "One can, perhaps, understand the thoughts, or rather the ignorance of certain peoples towards our standard of liberty but to me it is incomprehensible how persons living in our free countries—enjoying all the blessings of freedom—can even think of, let alone work for the destruction of our way of living and would wish to plunge us into chaos, such as appears to be enjoyed, or rather endured, in some countries. "It is the personal duty of every Mason to ferret out and expose all such people in our country, so that our land may be cleansed of such pestilential beings. "Our Order can only flourish in a peaceful atmosphere—although it has- withstood the tivages of time and warfare. Let us seek Peace, but not at the loss of Honor." Under the subject of Church Services the Grand Master has this to say: "It has been gratifying to note the many church services which have been held by so many Lodges and it is always a pleasure to grant dispensations for the proper use of regalia at these gatherings." T h e Grand Master had taken. note of various insignias being used in printing and o n stationery of various lodges and o n this subject voiced the f o l l o w i n g : "I have noted on notices from Lodges that two distinct types of cut are being used, in the printing thereof. One a square and compass without the letter "G" and a second one with the letter "G" which is not constitutional and I would suggest that necessary changes be made to make all insignia or printing cuts correct within our jurisdiction. Care must be used to see that no error is made as emblems are displayed on new buildings." The officers of this Grand Lodge attended the Annual Conference in •City of Washington and reported much good came from such attendance.,
the
On June 20, a team from Lotus Lodge of Toledo, Ohio came to. New Bruns-
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wick and conferred the work according to the requirements of the State of Ohio. This was an outstanding meeting, and was attended by a large number of brethren from all over that area. In reading the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge we note that the brethren that we designate as "TELLERS," in N e w Brunswick are called
"SCRUTINEERS."
There is no printed review in this proceedings. RALPH TITUS PEARSON, Grand
R. D . MAGEE, Grand
Master
Secretary
Eighty-seventh Annual Communication, City of Saint John, May 27, 1954.
NEW BRUNSWICKâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1954 RALPH TITUS PEARSON, Grand
Master
R. D . MAGEE, Grand Secretary
Lodges 46 Members 8855 Gain 20} The Eighty-seventh Annual Communication was held at Saint John May 27, 1954. Our Grand Representative, J. W M . D U N C A N was present.
In his address the Grand Master writing on the State of the Order, wrote as follows: " I feel obliged at the outset to mention the subject of chain letters, which are again being circulated through this Jurisdiction. This is a most reprehensible act and leans very strongly toward superstition and has no place in our Masonic family. I strongly recommend to each of you who may receive such a letter to quickly destroy it and take no part whatever in furthering such a nuisance. "Again I would like to bring to the attention of Grand Lodge the need for Fifty Year recognition. This I believe has been before this Grand Lodge previously and was not, at the time, recommended for action, although the Grand Secretary went to some length in procuring information on the subject. I suggest that a committee be appointed to again go into this matter and either make further report or have authoriy given them to proceed with the procuring and distribution of such an item."
Further on he said this: "Those who possess the quality of fortitude always stand upright, with faces turned forward, able to withstand the blows that may come, and without failing, lift their voices for what is right and what will be helpful to all mankind. "Masonry offers no escape from the world. So long as we live, we are in it, a part of it, and should do what we can to make it a livable, kindly, generous, peaceful world in which all may participate with joy, security, contentment and interest. Masonry is not some secret way by which we avoid the responsibilities of living in a world made complex by the endless machinations of men. Masonry is a way of life; an understanding of the deep meanings of it through which we are enabled to taste to the fullest the joys of true brotherhood, fellowship and the happiness of living, working and doing for each other. And that really takes fortitude."
The Board of General Purposes made their report and announced that the Ritual Committee had issued a reprint of the cipher, and further announced that copies could be obtained at a cost of $3.00 each. The Ritual Committee had also revised certain Hand and Apron positions and which were approved at this Communication. The Committee on Candidate Investigation made their report and they agreed that the present system was not satisfactory, and the Grand Lodge did discuss the matter at length; the whole matter was laid over until the 1955 Communication. These proceedings carry a report from each of the District Deputy Grand Masters and each district showed lots of activity. RALPH TITUS PEARSON, Grand
Master
R. D . MAGEE, Grand Secretary
Next Annual Cofflmunication Saint John, May 26, 1955.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE—1954 W A L T E R E . D U N L A P , Grand Master THOMAS B . RUXTON, Grand Secretary
Lodges 81
Members 16,632
Gain 231
A special Communication was held September 27, 1953 to lay the corner stone for a new Parish House of Saint John's Episcopal Church at Portsmouth. The Semi-annual Communication was held November 17 at Manchester. During the course of this Communication, the Grand Officers vacated their stations and officers of constituent lodges conferred the first, second and third Degrees. Also, a group of Masons from their first Masonic District put on the Masonic play "A Rose upon the Altar." The brethren of this Grand Lodge apparently live very well as I note that a luncheon of chicken pie was served, and in the evening they partook of a roast beef dinner. The Annual Communication was held at Manchester, May 19, 1954. There were six Past Grand Masters present, and eighty of their lodges were represented. In his preliminary remarks, the Grand Master particularly welcomed the Junior Wardens who were attending Grand Lodge as members for the first time. During his introductory remarks he said the following: "History points out that no nation, which has forsaken God, has ever endured. With His help this country will endure. We cannot but hope and pray that the day will come when the blindfold of ignorance and darkness will drop from the eyes of those with a greed for power, and that they may be 'brought to light" so that the cruel hand of tyranny shall be known no more and peace reign, forever throughout the world." The death of A L L A N MELBOURNE W I L S O N , Emeritus Member, A . ' .
A.'.-
S.'. R-'-, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, was reported. This Grand Master reported visiting the Order Eastern Star at its 63rd' Annual Session and also reports that he attended the birthday party of Brother ALFRED D . N U T E , who on September 3, 1953 became 100 years old. He also' held the distinction of being the oldest Mason in years of membership in the world, having been a member for 79 years. The Grand Master recommended that in all cities where Chapters of DeMolays are located, that the lodges should have an annual DeMolay night, inviting the boys to supper and an exemplification of their degrees. He, also, was confronted with the old affair of chain letters, and asked all Masons to throw them away as fast as they were received. During the year, fifty—50 year medals were presented. Olive Branch Lodge N o . 16, contemplates its 150th anniversary. The District Grand Masters of each of the Masonic Districts made very interesting reports of their activities which were published in these proceedings. R.*. W.'. Brother J. MELVIN DRESSER who had been Grand Secretary of this f^raad Lodge since 1937 resigned and the resignation was accepted with
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regret. A resolution was presented honoring this distinguished Mason for his long service, and he was made Grand Secretary Emeritus for the rest of his hfe. Our representative, ROBERT C . LAING was present at this session. It was decided at this Communication to present to the Grand Master a suitable jewel to be given him at the time of installation and to be worn during his year of service, and then passed on to his successor. Kansas was reviewed at some length. W A L T E R E . D U N L A P , Grand Master HAROLD O . CADY, Grand Secretary
Next meeting will be May 18, 1955.
NEW JERSEY—1954 J O H N C . BARBOUR, Grand Master ISAAC CHERRY, Grand Secretary
lodges 283
Members 101,514
Gain 2216
This lodge had three emergent communications during the Masonic year, first of which was held June 27, 1953 at Freehold. This Special Communication was held for the purpose of participating in the ceremonies in connection with the celebration of the One Hundred and Seventy-fifth Anniversary of the BATTLE OF M O N M O U T H , and in commemoration of the laying of the cornerstone of the MONMOUTH
BATTLE
MONUMENT.
T h e second
Special
Communication
was
held on October 11, 1953 and was for the purpose of conducting the funeral of
PAST G R A N D
MASTER W . STANLEY NAUGHRIGHT.
The third
Special
Com-
munication was held for the purpose of laying the cornerstone of. the new .Masonic Temple at Nutley. The One Hundred Sixty-seventh Annual Communication was held at Atlantic City, April 2 1 , and 22, 1954. There were fourteen Past Grand Masters present, but our Grand Representative was absent. They had a fine percentage of their lodges present, there being represented 281 out of 283 lodges. This Grand Master had a very business like year, and in his report to his Grand Lodge took u p many subjects upon which he made recommendations for improving their procedures, not the least of which was the handling of their election of officers. His recommendation for election of officers cuts down a whole lot of the time consumed in election and selection of officers, and also makes for a better opportunity for the members to know the qualifications of the men who are being considered for these high offices. Under t h e subject of Infirmary, the Grand Master makes a report that is •extremely interesting to Kansas Masons right now because he so very definitely outlines the necessity for increased infirmary capacity in their Masonic Home. W e who have just started an addition to our Infirmary can appreciate the necessity for his recommendation that $300,000.00 be set aside for the construction of an addition to the Infirmary building at their home in Burlington. In his closing paragraph under the heading of Our Responsibilities, the Grand Master had this to say: ' 'There is none anwng us whose ancestors did not originally come' to these shores in-
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:spired by the opportunities and the freedoms to be obtained here. They pioneered, they fought, they made this Country a land of greater opportunity—of greater freedom—the greatest force for peace in the world today—the largest bulwark against the evil-doers among the nations of the world. It is our duty to pass it on to our posterity unimpaired. Each and every Mason should help to his utmost. Some will say "what can one alone d o ? " Communism is based on the principle of cells—not alone prison cells, but cells istarting with one member and spreading out, ever increasing, as the ripples from a pebble thrown in a still pond. There is none among us who cannot participate in some civic • enterprise. There are those among us who have the opportunity to participate in many. In too many countries Masonry is suppressed by the government; those who are Masons .are forbidden to assemble in their little lodges above the village store or in their temples of :stone, their finer halls. Let us not be guilty of suppressing Masonry ourselves by our failure to be of service to our fellowman—in Masonry and in every civic enterprise. Let us engage in every worthwhile civic undertaking, in our Church, our Hospital, our Red Cross, our Community Chest, our Government. Then as we walk down the street people will say "There goes a Mason; there goes a m a n . " The Committee on Ritual made their report and suggested a possible revision of their Masonic Burial Service, and this reviewer was gratified to read that they recommended the changing of the cold blooded paragraph which reads ^s follows: "To those of his immediate relatives and friends who are most heartstricken at the loss' they have sustained, we have but little of this world's consolation to offer. We can only sincerely, deeply and most affectionately sympathise with them in their afflictive bereavement, and remind them that he who 'tempers the wind to the shorn lamb' looks down with infinite compassion upon the bereaved in the hour of their desolation, and will fold the arms •of His love and protection around those who put their trust in H i m . " So that it reads: " W e sincerely, deeply and most affectionately sympathize with those of his immediate relatives and friends who are most heartstricken at the loss they have sustained, and remind ^them that He who 'tempers the wind to the shorn lamb' looks down with infinite compassion upon the bereaved in the hour of their desolation and will fold the arms of His Love and protection around those who put their trust in Him." The proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kansas were reviewed length, and our PAST GRAND MASTER DAUGHERTY quoted.
at
some
ALFRED R O W E , Grand Master ISAAC CHERRY, Grand Secretary Next Communication April 20, 21, 1955.
NEW MEXICO—1954 RHEA M . DEOLIVIERA, Grand Master 'CHANDLER C . T H O M A S , Grand Secretary Xodges 59
Members 12,717
Gain 535
A special communication of this Grand Lodge was held May l4, 1953 for -the purpose of conducting the funeral of PAST GRAND MASTER J O H N W . TURNER. This was the only special communication held. The Seventy-seventh March 22, 1954.
Annual
was
held
at
There were fourteen not present.
Past Grand Masters present.
Our
representative
A Mason iSnally lin his
Communication
Tucumcari
on was
rather unusual occurrence took place in this Grand Lodge in that a who had been laboring under a physical handicap in earlier life was deemed to be eligible to petition for the degrees of Freemasonry, and great gratitude for being made a Mason, and for what he felt Masonry
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had done for him, he presented to each Grand Officer, as well as to PAST GRAND MASTER H O L T , a little gift as an outward expression of his appreciation for Freemasonry and what the Grand Lodge of New Mexico had done for him. It is a pretty good indication of the good feeling that this Grand Lodge enjoys as indicated by the fact that the Committee on Appeals and Grievances had nothing submitted t o them during the year. Inasmuch as this reviewer happens to be a Grand Secretary, I was appreciative of the following which was a part of the report of the Committee on Chartered Lodges: " W e find the Grand Secretary's Office must carry on a great deal of correspondence regarding the membership list as too many secretaries fail to state how and when a member became a member. A few of the secretaries forget to correct the errors in their annual returns and the following year they pick up incorrect totals and carry them forward, making their current report incorrect. A few of them forget to affix the seal of the lodge to their report. All of this necessitates undue delay at a time when the Grand Secretary's office is most pressed for time." T h e C o m m i t t e e o n R i t u a l g i v e a l e n g t h y r e p o r t o u t l i n i n g t h e system by w h i c h t h e d e g r e e w o i k i s t r a n s m i t t e d from o n e m e m b e r t o a n o t h e r , a n d o n e p a r t of t h i s r e p o r t is q u o t e d : "This Grand Jurisdiction uses the first two systems only and your various Committees on Ritual down through the years have been adamantly opposed to the use of any other. Brethren, there are no convenient times in which to improve yourself in Masonry; she is a hard taskmistress—grudgingly agreeing to a non-interference with your necessary vocations but relentlessly demanding a prior right to any and all time not strictly allocated to the pursuit of those duties. Your Committee is firmly convinced that any Brother truly desiring to master all or any part of our Ritual as presently dispensed, will find it possible to do so. Why should each lodge establish a training program under which the services of the Deputy Grand Lecturers would be sought and utilized and thus fulfill the purpose of our present authorized program." K a n s a s w a s r e v i e w e d at s o m e l e n g t h , a n d P A S T G R A N D M A S T E R D A U G H E R T Y ' S a d d r e s s quoted. T h i s reviewer c o m m e n t s o n t h e m e m b e r s h i p of o u r A l bert P i k e L o d g e a n d w o n d e r s w h a t p e r c e n t a g e of t h e m e m b e r s a t t e n d . C. R O Y S M I T H , Grand Master C H A N D L E R C . T H O M A S ^ Grand
Secretary
T h e Seventy-eighth A n n u a l ' C o m m u n i c a t i o n March 2 1 a n d 22, 1 9 5 5 .
will
b e held
at
Albuquerque,
NEW YORK—1954 W A R D B . ARBURY, Grand Master EDWARD R . CARMAN, Grand Secretary Lodges 1048
Members, 305,010
Gain 1985
T h e One Hundred Seventy-third Annual Ccanmunication was held at New York a t y . May 4, 1954. This Grand Lodge carries on one of the greatest programs of activity of any of our sister Grand Lodges. Their work in medical research and allied allergies is world famous, and is a real demonstration of Masonry at work. The Grand Master in making his report, indicates that he has traveled up -nd down the State many times, and not only visited many of the American
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Grand jurisdictions, he also visited many outside of this country and among other trips being one to their own Lodges in Syria and Lebanon on the Eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea. GRAND
MASTER
ARBURY
was not
spared
the necessity
of
ruling
against
chain letter. The Grand Master in commenting on the statistics for the year, called attention to the fact that although 10,000 new Master Masons were raised during the year, the deaths exceeded the 6,000 mark, and has figured out that it will be necessary in the future to raise at least 8,000 Master Masons just to maintain their present membership. The Trustees of the Masonic Hall and Asylum Fund reported that the new 100 bed CHARLES S M I T H INFIRMARY had been completed, dedicated and paid for. This building is a monument to M.". W . ' . RICHARD A. ROWLANDS, who
was responsible for the Craft raising $1,100,000 before the building was begun. The report of the Grand Lecturer calls attention to the fact that some Lodge brethren have been inclined to be a little rough in conferring the third degree, and he makes this pertinent observation: "It should be stressed that the candidate is the focal point of every part of each of the Three Degrees. This should be kept in mind particularly in the Third Degree, and care should be taken to avoid roughness. Our purpose is to make an impression on the heart and the mind of the candidate, and not on his physical person. The Master of a Lodge is responsible for the work done in this Lodge, including that which may be performed by so-called 'Degree teams.' "
With this we heartily agree. One of the never ending questions with most Lodges is the matter of vouching. The Judge Advocate of this Grand Lodge summed this up in precise language when he said: "The only Masonic association which will authorize a Brother to vouch for a prospective visitor is that of having sat in open Lodge with him in a regularly constituted Symbolic Lodge. Association with him in any other organization whether it be recognized as Masonic by Grand Lodge or not, will not suffice." One of the matters which came to the Grand Master for decision during the year was the question of Hebron Lodge, N o . 813 levying an assessment on their members. This lodge so very definitely reflects the evil of a great number of Life Members; they had 103 regular dues paying members and 205 Life Members and were confronted with the problem of not having enough income to carry on their activities. Kansas, long since put a bar on the matter of Life Members. This Grand Lodge maintains a committee on Masonic Fellowship. This Committee has been very active in promoting programs and their plans of action which have maintained a fine interest in the Lodges. More than 10,000 members have participated in some activity planned by this group. They have encouraged the formation of Bowling Leagues; Golf Associations, Rod and Gun Clubs; photography; choral groups and many other activities. The Grand Master reported that the gavel which he was using was given to him by Golden Throne Lodge, N o . 1344 (SC) in the City of Jerusalem in Jordan. The Masonic Foundation for Medical Research and Human Welfare made a very comprehensive report of their activities, and in this writer's opinion, this is one of the most far reaching activities of any of our Grand Lodges. The Grand Lodge of New York maintains a Committee on Aimed Services and Masonic Blood Bank, and reports that the bank in the Metropolitan area
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continues to grow and that arrangements are made to handle as many as 400 donors with a minimum of delay. The Armed Services Committee has rendered innumerable services to the men of the Armed Forces and their families. The Chairman of the Special Committee on Grand Master's Address reported that for the 28th year he was rendering his report as Chairman. He stated that for brevity, and the high art of compressing many ideas into the fewest possible number of words, never in all of his twenty-eight years had there been an address surpassing the one delivered by GRAND MASTER ARBURY.
The Committee on Charters reported that during the year six dispensations were issued and new lodges established. The Grand Lodge Medal for distinguished achievement for the year was awarded
to T H O M A S
JOHN
WATSON,
President
of
International
Business
Ma-
chine Corporation. In the Correspondence Review, our Grand Orator, HAROLD G . BARR was quoted at some length. RAYMOND C . ELLIS, Grand Master EDWARD R . CARMAN, Grand Secretary
NEW ZEALAND—1953 ADAM S M I T H , Grand Master FREDERICK G . N O R T H E R N , Grand
Secretary
Lodges 372 Members 40,954 Gain 1160 The Sixty-fourth Annual Communication was held November 25, 1953, and our Representative, R.'. W . ' . A. E. CASHMORE was present. Four new lodges were added during the year. This Grand Lodge sent a very courteous and affectionate message to Q U E E N ELIZABETH on the occasion of her Coronation. Fifty—50 year service badges were awarded during the year. Two Lodge buildings were reported destroyed by fire during the year. In his address the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master paid a tribute to all of those who had assisted; the immediate Past Grand Master, and Past Grand Masters, the Provincial Grand Masters and Assistant Provincial Grand Masters and all committee men. H e showed a broad acquaintance with Freemasonry in his address and we quote: " W e can carry our Masonry beyond the environs of our lodge room by taking an interest in civic life and various other local bodies, thereby helping not only Masonry but the place wherein we live. Brethren, the symbolism of our Craft is simple, sublime and eloquent. It teaches the highest truths by the humblest emblems. The purpose of Masonry is to unite men, not to divide them; to join them in truth and the service of moral ideals. Let us walk in faith, practise morality, teach equality, and live creditably by all men. In our choice of candidates we should make quality not quantity, our watchword. In my opinion we should impress on our new brethren the desirability of not proposing candidates until they themselves have been a member for at least three years and understand more fully the regulations. They should then help the new candidates to become acquainted with other members, and generally see that they "find their feet", as it were, in the Craft."
There is no review of other Grand Lodges, but there is a list of proceedings received, during 1953 but it does not indicate that the proceedings from Kansas had been received. J O H N D . CAMPBELL, Grand
Master
F. G. N O R T H E R N , Grand Secretary.
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NORTH CAROLINA—1954 EDWIN T . HOWARD, Grand Master W I L B U R L . MCIVER, Grand Secretary
538 Lodges
Members 55,880
Gain 1756
This Lodge had several emergent communications during the year, one of which was held on June 9, 1953 for the purpose of conducting the funeral for PAST GRAND MASTER JULIUS C . HOBBS.
Under date of November 5, 1953 an emergent communication was held in the Hall of John H . Mills Lodge N o . 624, located at Epsom. The Grand Master announced that the purpose of this communication was to lay the cornerstone of the new Masonic Temple of this Lodge. When they arrived at the site of the new building it was found that a "slab" not a "cornerstone" had been prepared for the ceremony, and the Grand Master ruled that he could not permit this "slab" to be laid with Masonic ceremonies. The One Hundred Sixty-seventh Annual Communication was held at High Point, on April 20, 1954. There were thirteen Past Grand Masters present; and we note among the list of names that of THOMAS J. HARKINS, Sovereign Grand Inspector General for North Carolina of The Supreme Council of the Thirty-third Degree A & A.S.R. of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, who is the Grand Commander of that group. Also, we note the presence of Past Grand Secretary M.". W , ' . CHARLES B . N E W C O M B .
Our representative, JOEL J. FAULK was present.
In his report the Grand Master gives a good outline of his activities, and touched upon the conditions of the country and the world, and among other things he had this to say: "It has often been said that people long ago learned how to die together, but they have never learned how to live together. We cannot help but think that somewhere things have gone wrong in the moral and spiritual process of the American way of life. The Bible, upon which Masonry was founded, tells us that we must have faith in God; that faith which is a unifying force in the family, the church and the Nation, which is enduring and eternal, binding men and nations together. For without this faith, men cannot have faith in each other, themselves or their country. It is through this faith and our actions alone, that the individual, the race, and the nation can overcome intolerance, bigotry, and the common ills of mankind."
During the year, dispensations were issued for the formation of three new Lodges, and these lodges were duly instituted by the Grand Master. The ever present evil of the chain letter popped up in this Grand Jurisdiction, and the Grand Master felt called upon to write about it in his report— even so far as to request that the Committee on Jurisprudence take the subject under consideration and offer a recommendation for a cure. If they find one, I would like to be advised. Many requests for waivers of physical disabilities were presented, and the Grand Master granted 150 dispensations in such cases and refused 11 requests therefor. The Grand Master issued a number of orders during his year, one of which was to a brother to discontinue using the Masonic Emblem on an automobile in violation of one of their regulations. Another was an order reprimanding a. brother for writing in his copy of the Official Standard of the Work. Another of his orders should be given wide spread publicity, in that it was directed to
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an E. A. of one of the lodges who was a candidate for public office, and his Masonic connection was given in his political advertising. During the year, 703 Grand Lodge Service Awards for twenty-five year Certificates were prepared and delivered. This Grand Lodge awards a Veteran's Emblem for fifty years of continuous membership, and 59 of these awards were made in 1953. The Grand Orator delivered a powerful address, which we would like to quote at great length, but spacf prohibits, however, we do quote one or two paragraphs: We must know ourselves and the dignity of our Creation. We must know that we were created a little lower than the angels and thus it was intended for us so to act as if Wr were. It must be remembered that we were made for God's enjoyment and for the edification of other's souls, that we are free men, unbound by shackles of tyranny; but just as important, meant to be unbound by the shackles of ugliness and dissipation. You're a man, freeborn, properly vouched for by the Great Redeemer of men. You've been admitted into the secrets of an old and time-honored Fraternity whose strength must lie in something greater than the fact that we know certain facts that those without our Craft do not. You're a Mason, under bond; you're a Mason under pledge; you're a Mason with your trust in—well, we'll get to that in a moment. You're a real man! Now, live like one. Masonry without God is unthinkable. W e might as well try to imagine the day without the sun, or the sea without the waves, or the evening sky without the stars. I can see nothing to life without God in it. The prophets of doom announce to us that the end of time seems to be drawing near, and because of our own ruthless inventions instead of because of God's ruling. The facts seem to favor them. How long can man blow up the universe until there be none left? But is there a chance for a brighter tomorrow? What chance is there? There must be some. In whom do you put your trust?" The Committee on Foreign Correspondence had before them the recommendation of the Grand Master that the Committee on Foreign Correspondence henceforth be called the Committee of Fraternal Correspondence. This same thing has been up in other Grand Lodges. This Grand Lodge has a proficiency program, and we note with a lot of interest that examinations were held and a great many certificates issued. This is similar to our own program, and one that we strongly advocate. Upon his installation, the new Grand Master had this to say: "My life from the standpoint of its vocational interests has been lived in a dual capacity. I have labored both in the field of education and in the ministry, two closely related fields of service. In both of these endeavors I have observed something of the wonderful opportunities presented to the Masonic fraternity to make itself a much greater dynamic force. What a tremendous, powerful good it can be in both of these great fields! Our public schools are in far greater danger today than they have ever been before, in danger from attacks being made upon them by outside forces and influences, grave and insidious dangers! Our churches are also confronted with grave danger, but this danger comes almost as much from within as from without. Masonry can be, and it should be, a vital force in strengthening these two great institutions; and I pledge to you at this moment that it shall be my sacred responsibility t o make as strong an appeal as I possibly can to the 56,000 Masons in North Carolina, to unite with me in a gigantic effort to this e n d . " ROBERT L . P U G H , Grand Master "WILBUR L . MCIVER, Grand Secretary Next meeting to be held at Wilmington, April 19, 1955.
NORTH DAKOTA—1954 J O H N A. G R A H A M , Grand Master HAROLD S. P O N D , Grand Secretary 118 Lodges
.
T h e Sixty-fifth 15, 16, 1954.
Members l 4 , 4 6 l
Gain 109
Annual Communication was held at Grand Forks, June 14,
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At the opening service, the flags of both the United States and Canada were presented. There were 11 Past Grand Masters present and eight fifty year Masons "were introduced. In this Grand Jurisdiction, the District Deputy Grand Masters and the Deputy Grand Master hold their meeting at breakfast time. Under the subject of necrology, the Grand Master reports the death of W . ' . Brother L. EUGENE LESTER, Chairman of their Annual Returns Committee, and also that of W . ' . Brother ALOYS WARTNER, a member of the Grand Lodge Trials Committee. GRAND MASTER GRAHAM entertained the Distinguished Guests, Past Grand Masters and elected Grand Officers with an ambrosial luncheon of fried chicken and blueberry pie. A resolution was presented which would designate District Deputy Grand Lecturers as Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge and entitle them to mileage and per diem. The oration was delivered by N E L S G . JOHNSON.
Under the subject of reports of Historical and Welfare Activities, the Grand Master reported that on May 19th, he inspected the marker erected by the Grand Lodge of North Dakota in memory of LIEUTENANT BEEVER.
LIEUTENANT BEEVER
lost his life while a member of the Sibley Expedition, and his Masonic Burial Service, conducted at a point approximately five miles south of the City of Bismarck is supposed to have been the earliest Masonic ceremony held in what is now North Dakota. During the course of the proceedings of the Grand Lodge, a delegation of the Order Eastern Star headed by the Grand Matron and Grand Patron were admitted, and they brought the greetings of that order, and presented the Grand Master with a very beautiful basket of flowers. The Custodians of the Work recommended that the Masonic burial service be included in the new Monitor, and asked for authority to prepare a short funeral or burial service. The Committee on Masonic Education and Instruction made a very extended report and the Grand Secretary read a petition from the order of the Amaranth, requesting approval of their desire to organize and operate in the State of North "Dakota. The matter was discussed at some length, and it was finally decided that their petition should not be approved. The proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kansas were reviewed at some length. ERNEST D . N E L S O N , Grand Master HAROLD S. P O N D , Grand Secretary
Next meeting at Fargo, June 20, 21, 22, 1955.
OHIOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1953 T H O M A S A. REBER, Grand Master HARRY S . J O H N S O N , Grand Secretary
lodges 651 Members 269,656 Gain 4105 The One Hundred and Forty-fourth Annual Communication was held at Cincinnati, October 16 and 17, 1953, in the Taft Auditorium. There were 16 Past Grand Masters present. Brother CARL W . RICH, the Mayor of Cincinnati delivered the address of
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welcome, and the Chamber of Commerce of Cincinnati should feel extremelygrateful over his address which was really a boost for his city. Our representative, JAMES W .
MORGAN was present.
On June 7th' and 8th, Old Erie Lodge at Warren celebrated its One hundred •iftieth anniversary. It was originally chartered by the Grand Lodge of Connecticut. The year 1953 marked the One hundred fiftieth year of statehood for Ohio, and the lodges all paid particular attention to this event. This Grand Master ran into the liquor question, when it was charged that the Master of one of their lodges was engaged in selling intoxicating liquor across the bar. This same brother was arrested in 1952 while intoxicated, and. later he was charged with assault and battery. The Grand Master suspended him. The Committee on Grievances had the matter before them and, they upheld the Grand Master, but they further recommended that inasmuch as members of this lodge must assume the responsibility for electing a brother as Master whose conduct was known to be questionable, the Lodge should prefer charges against him. During the year, dispensations were issued for 8 new lodges, and also, 8 corner stones were laid during that same time. Trustees of the Ohio Masonic Home made their report, and apparently all of the bodies in that State are now contributing to its upkeep; Grand Lodge, Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery all contributing on a regular per capita basis. The Scottish Rite has a program for raising a half million dollars for the support of the home, and a substantial portion of this has already been paid. During his term of office, the Grand Master received a request from a group of Masons to form a Memorial Lodge, which had for its purpose in life conducting the funeral services for sojourning Masons. Its sponsors feel that it would insure for the future a proper and appropriate Masonic funeral servicefor nonresident Masons dying in that community. Under the subject of Foreign Correspondent, the question of proper wording arises, and inasmuch as it was considered that the word "Foreign" was not appropriate, it was suggested that the By-Law be changed so that it would read "Fraternal Relations." The Committee on Fraternal Relations recommended that recognition be extended to the Grand Lodge of Chile. A Special Committee on Grand Secretary's OSice and Records made a partial report on the purchase and erection of a building to house the records of the Grand Lodge and to furnish an office for the Grand Secretary. They requested that the work be continued for another year, and that an appropriation be made to cover incidental expenses. The proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kansas were reviewed. J O H N L . GUSS, Grand Master HARRY S. J O H N S O N , Grand Secretary
Next Annual Communication, October 15-16, 1954, Cleveland, Ohio.
OKLAHOMA—1954 MURRAY L . COPPOCK, Grand Master J. FRED LATHAM, Grand Secretary
Lodges 383 Members 82,723 Gain 2377 The Forty-sixth Annual Communication was held at Guthrie, February 9, 10 and 11, 1954.
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There were Twenty Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative, HAROLD P. COOK was there. The death of PAST GRAND MASTER W . MARK SEXSON was reported, was that of our own DOUGLAS A. MEREDITH.
as
The Grand Master paid a very deserving tribute to his District Deputy Grand Master. Eight emergent communications were held during the year. corner stones, two to dedicate halls and one to constitute a lodge.
Five to lay
Seventy fifty year membership emblems were presented. The Law was changed to require monthly reports from the Lodge Secretaries. In his address to the Grand Lodge, the Grand Master made the following pertinent observation: "My brethren, the magnificent Institution which wc represent here tonight is one of the great bulwarks of our civilization; of this we must be forever mindful. Let us not be passively content with the reputation we now possess, but let us proclaim with ever increasing fervor and zeal our adherence to those great principles and tenets upon which it is based. Let us proudly herald to the world the vast achievements of our past, the glowing attainments of the present, and our hopes and aspirations for a brilliant future. Our philosophy, while old, is ever new and has an invigorating message, not only for this age, but for all ages to come." S. N E A L J O H N S O N , Grand Master J. FRED LATHAM, Grand Secretary
Next Annual Communication, Tulsa, February 8, 9, and 10, 1955.
OREGON—1954 THOMAS E . L A M P K I N , Grand
Master
H. D. PROUDFOOT, Grand Secretary Lodges 183
Members 42,566
Gain 1009
The One Hundred and Fourth Annual Communication was held at Portland, June 16, 17 and 18, 1954. Our Representative, RICHARD V. CARLESON was present.
This Grand Master was a very busy man during his year, traveling more than 25,000 miles in his visitations. Under the heading of Necrology, the Grand Master reported the sudden and untimely death of M.". W . ' . "JERRY" W . SUMMERHAYS, one of their active Past Grand Masters. Under the heading of Lodges U. D . the Grand Master reported that the Oregon Military Lodge at Frankfurt, Germany continues to do fine work, and indicated that it has been a very popular lodge among the military men in that area who had availed themselves of the privilege of visiting there. Two new lodges having satisfactorily fulfilled the necessary qualifiications were instituted this year. The Grand Lodge has supported the blood bank program and it has been very successfully operated.
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The Educational Committee has had a successful program carried on among their lodges, and the Grand Master is of the opinion that a long range program will contribute much in their search for further light. The Grand Master also comments on the very sincere feeling among the Grand Lodge and other Masonic Bodies in this State. Two special dispensations were granted for lodges to hold outdoor meetings. On August 1, 1953 Crater Lake Lodge N o . 211, held its meeting in Crater Lake National Park, near Klamath Falls, and on September 5, 1953 Burns Lodge N o . 97 held its meeting in Malheur Cave, near Burns. Like most Grand Masters, this one was called upon to make a lot of rulings and express his opinion on many matters, and one ruling which intrigued this writer was a request from a lodge asking for permission for one of their members to give the "Dew Drop" Lecture in the second section of the Fellow Craft Degree. T h e ruling on this was that permission was denied, but we are curious as to just what this " D e w Drop" Lecture is. Another request received asked for permission for the Scottish Rite Bodies in Eugene to confer the first degree in full form on a candidate in the Lodge. This was granted. Another question asked this Grand Master was "when is a man a Mason." He ruled that a man is a Master Mason when he has regularly received the degree of Master Mason and signed the By-Laws. In our state, we hold that a man is a Master Mason when he is obligated as such. The annual oration was delivered by GEORGE L . K O E H K . It was entitled "Masonry and the American Flag," and was a stirring tribute to the Flag of our Country and the ideals which the flag represents. There were one hundred and eleven fifty year emblems presented during the year, which made a total of 1064 such emblems issued to date. M.'.
W.".
BROTHER
EDWARD
B . BEATY,
Chairman
of
the
Committee
on
Review, reported that a report had been prepared, and would be published in the proceedings. After the Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment, a committee from the Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, consisting of a Past Grand Patron, the Worthy Grand Matron and other distinguished members of the order was received and presented to the Grand Lodge, and on behalf of the Order of the Eastern
Star, PAST GRAND MATRON M C K I N L E Y
announced
that she had
available as her project for the year approximately $8000.00 to be contributed to the Endowment Fund of the Masonic and Eastern Star Home. This Grand Lodge had several occasional Grand Lodge Communications during the year; one of which was for the purpose of conducting the funeral of JARED W . SUMMERHAYS, PAST GRAND MASTER.
The other was for the purpose
of constituting a new lodge and another for laying the cornerstone of the Methodist Church, and one for dedicating an elementary school. In
the
correspondence
review,
our
PAST
GRAND
MASTER
BRODRICK
was
quoted at some length. ROY W . M C N E A L , Grand Master H . D . PROUDFOOT, Grand Secretary Next Annual Communication will be held at Portland June 15, 16, 17, 1955
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PENNSYLVANIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1953 ALBERT T . EYLER, Grand Master GEORGE A. AVERY, Grand Secretary Lodges 579
Members 244,728
Gain 4896
At a Special Communication held at Philadelphia on September 2, 1953, the Grand Master announced that he was about to exercise his prerogative, and make a Mason at sight, and DONALD GUTHRIE, of Sayre, Pennsylvania, a member of the surgical staff of the Mayo Clinic, and Surgeon in chief at the Robert Packer Hospital of Sayre, was introduced and the three degrees conferred, one right after the other. D u r i n g the year ,two other men were made Masons at sight. This is one prerogative that is not used by Kansas Grand Masters, and each Kansas Mason takes the same course through the work. The Annual Communication was held at Philadelphia, December 28, 1953, with 139 Lodges represented. The Instructor of Ritualistic Work reports that 66 out of 68 Masonic Districts, with a total of 543 Lodges are now being served by 55 schools of Instruction. 907 meetings were held, and the attendance at the schools was 29,771, including 439 Masters and 819 Wardens. This is certainly taking the instruction to the membership, and should give this State a wealth of fine working material for future dfficers in the Lodges. One new Lodge was constituted during the year. Fourteen of the constituent Lodges celebrated One hundredth Anniversaries during the year.
In closing his address the Grand Master said: "Remember that the things upon which a man sets his heart inevitably color his life and shape his destiny. Or, as the Bible states it, "Guard thine heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." Masonry has become a living thing in Pennsylvania because of the devotion of the great Masons who have lived here for more than 200 years. Here and everywhere it is one of the greatest factors in the world for elevating and ennobling mankind. If mottoes and wise sayings could save men, China would be the most enlightened nation on earth. You may read them everywhere in this land. Masonry adds to the wisdom and the mottoes, the power of human personality. Today, all of us should rededicate ourselves to spreading the teachings of Masonry by living Masonry before men. In joining Masonry, not" only your officers, but all of you have assumed positions that imply moral leadership. It is a solemn and sobering responsibility, but Brethren, it is eternally true that you save your life by losing it in serving a cause that is greater than any individual. Your children's children will rise up and call you blessed of what you have done here over the years and will do from now on. Masonry inspires men, and the greatest need of the world is the need for Men."
T h e n e w G r a n d M a s t e r , i n accepting t h e p o s i t i o n said, "Among those human agencies created to improve social relationships, existiing among men, none take precedence over Freemasonry except the Church of the one living and true God. The spirit of Fremasonry was born when human beings first lived side by side. Then was learned, for the first time, the need of men living in harmony and concord with each other. They discovered a mutual helpfulness and understanding to one another. Freemasonry then is the fine art of men living among their fellowmen gracefully. It is, therefore, more than an institution, more than a tradition, more than a society. It is a practical workable plan of life on earth for men to follow if they will."
R A L P H M . LEHR, Grand Master GEORGE A. AVERY, Grand Secretary
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PHILIPPINES—1954 M A U R O BARADA, Grand Master A N T O N I O GO^^ZALEZ, Grand Secretary Lodges
108
Members
9,811
T h e Thirty-eighth Annual Communication was 1954. There were 7 Past Grand Masters present. After the opening of the Grand by the Grand Master. D R . BOCOBO is strong admiration for the fraternity. If to quote his entire address, but we graphs. Among other things he said:
held
at
Manila
Gain
731
April
27,
Lodge, D R . JORGE BOCOBO w a s ' introduced not a Mason altho he is a man who has a space would permit, it would be a pleasure are confining ourself to one or two para-
"Allow me to speak on "Freedom of the Mind". It is an immemorial problem, in fact as ancient as mankind itself, for man has had to smite monsters in the form of taboos from primitive ages to this very instant. The conflict has been unceasing, and human progress has been able to move forward in proportion as these horrible foes of civilization have been defeated. But they are as deadly and dangerous as ever, and even more so today because by a sort of sophistry they are invoking freedom under democracy. But theirs is the freedom to slay the human mind, to stifle the spirit of man. However, Freemasons, and others who have not been blindfolded, clearly see that this peculiar brand of freedom is tyranny itself, hiding under the cloak of democracy. It is therefore incumbent upon all lovers of true liberty to strengthen their determination to break the fetters on the conscience of man. When we speak of freedom of the mind, we include freedom of worship, freedem of conscience, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of science, freedom of philosophy and freedom of the State from Church domination. We are thus defending the most basic freedom, the undermining of which would cause the whole temple of democracy to topple down. The restless spirit of inquiry is more likely to lead us to the truth than the blind and complacent belief in dogmas. God sends His light to man through reason and conscience. Those who seek to darken or extinguish that divine fire, through dogmatic pronouncements, bans, excommunications, censorships, cast-iron systems of education, curbing of scientific research, and suppression of academic freedom are conspiring against the over-all plan of God for mankind, which is to make man perfect. For how can any enslaved mind grow into perfection? It is like a plant whose roots cannot strike deep into the lush soil and is deprived of the life-giving sunlight and air. Only the unshackled and untrammelled mind can take wing and explore the infinitude of questions affecting human destiny and the redemption of the soul." This Grand Lodge was presented with one of the stones taken from the W h i t e House, and upon its presentation, the Grand Master made the statement that it was the only one delivered to a Grand Lodge outside of the continental United States. In the course of his remarks in accepting this stone he said: " W e can say that the great majority of our National heroes and patriots who fought during the Philippine Revolution were Masons; the President of our first Philippine Republic GENERAL EMILIO
AGUINALDO,
Philippines, MANUEL Republic
of
the
is a Mason; the first President of the Commonwealth
L . QUEZON,
Philippines,
of the
was a Mason; and the first President of our present
MANUEL
A.
ROXAS,
was
a
Mason.
And
President
RAMON
MAGSAYSAY of the Philippines in his inaugural speech at the Luneta on Rizal Day, December 30, 1053, singled out four outstanding Filipinos, and all of them were Masons, as the exemplars worthy of emulation in our noble task of nation-building. All too often,
however, we speak of RIZAL and of D E L PILAR, BONIFACIO, MABINI, and
our best heroes—as if their work were done, as if today their spirit had ceased to have any meaning or value to our people. We need it to complete the work which they began. We need men of integrity and faith like RIZAL and D E L PILAR; men of action like BONIFACIO; men of inflexible patriotism like MABINI. We need their zeal, their self-reliance, their capacity for work, their devotion to service, their ability to lose themselves in the common cause of building a nation. We understand that each of the forty-nine Grand Lodges in the United States is a recipient of these Masonic Stones. But the fact that our own Grand Lodge is an added recipient—perhaps the only one outside the United States—makes BRO. PRESIDENT TRUMAN'S gift still more invaluable. At this distance, ten thousand miles away from the City of
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Washington, we have visible proof of the intimate relationship between the brethren of America and the Philippines." From his address of welcome to the members of the Grand Lodge we take the following: "In the past, we felt proud of the achievements of our brethren gone ahead; we found satisfaction in the stability of the Craft. Now, when the atmosphere is supercharged with confusion and uncertainty, distrust and enmity, we should and must think seriously and do more to counteract the forces of selfishness and expose the agents of discord. We must remind ourselves ever so often of the Charge given to xis as Master Masonsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to be faithful to our trust; to support the dignity of our character on every occasion; and to enforce, by precept and example, obedience to the tenets of the Order. Each one must take it upon himself to be a good and helpful citizen, yes, a better and more vigilant Mason." The Grand Master announced the death of M.". W . ' . BROTHER HARRY EUGENE STAFFORD, first Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands. M-'- W . ' . BROTHER BARADI announced that he laid three corner stones; dedicated four Masonic Halls and granted dispensations to form three new lodges. Among his visitations he went to Okinawa where Masonry seems to be a thriving force, and we note also that they have other bodies there, among others being the
ERNIE PYLE
MEMORIAL CHAPTER,
ORDER O F D E M O L A Y .
^ The Grand Master recommended the formation of a District Grand Lodge for Japan which would be under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines. He also visited two of the subordinate Lodges in Guam. This Grand Master is a very strong supporter of the idea of the Order of Eastern Star, and recommended the formation of Star Chapters wherever they have lodges and facilities. H e also is very vigorous in his support of the Order of DeMolay. This Grand Lodge makes the practice of displaying the flags of the countries with which they have fraternal relationship, and among those presented at this communication were those of Canada, China, Cuba, England, France, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Italy, Japan, Norway, Puerto Rico, San Salvador, Scotland and Venezuela. The Grand Lodge of the Philippines supports a ward for crippled children at the MARY J. J O H N S T O N HOSPITAL, in Manila, and in order to get an idea of
the fine work it is doing, we quote the following: "The ward at the MAISY J. JOHNSTON HOSPITAL, which is devoted to the care of crippled children, is a tribute to the effective but unostentatious work of the Masons who are paying for its support. This is an example of philanthropy which achieves distinctive and direct results because it was conceived in a practical manner. It is not seldom that the public is regaled with grandiose programs of social reforms. The very vastness that outlines such commendable plans is from the outset self-defeating. The Masons have proved how, in a modest manner, a great service can be rendered. Other associations, with surplus funds that can be devoted to public charity, should follow their example." The above quotation was taken from an editorial in the Tribune, one ofManila's daily papers in an issue dated September 26, 1926. One of the problems facing the Philippines is adequate supply of good drinking water, and one of the projects of the President of the Republic is the development of artesian wells for the purpose of supplying water to the inhabitants. This enterprising Grand Lodge contributed Fifteen Thousand Pesos to assist in the development of this well drilling program. Even in far away places the chain letter nuisance has popped up.
The
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Grand Master discussed this subject at great length. silly superstition and so advises his members.
February
He too, is opposed to this
Discussing the problems which face the world today, the Grand Master placed himself squarely on the side of freedom of speech and conscience, and also declared himself very strongly against communism. W e quote from h i s address that portion relating to communism: Communism, the Common Enemy.—During the Thirty-Third Annual Communication of our Grand Lodge (January 25-27, 1949) we brought out the fact that Communism which is godless and neither recognizes ownership of private property nor the essential human freedoms was and still is the common enemy. We Masons stand for orderly government and not anarchy as espoused by the Communists. Masonry is the great Peace Society on earth while Communism is synonymous -with violence and resorts to revolution to accomplish its ends. Masonry is democracy while Communism is dictatorship. Let us fight Communism not by fearing its might but by exposing its weakness; not by imagining the supposed blessings it can give but by living as best we can the democratic way of life." One action taken at this Communication was to change the name of this. Grand Lodge from the "Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands" to " M . ' . W . ' Grand Lodge of F. & A. M. of the Philippines." The Grand Oration was delivered by M.". W . ' . BROTHER
FONGER.
W E R N E R P. SCHETELIG, Grand Master A N T O N I O G O N Z A L E Z , Grand Secretary Next Annual Communication, Manila, April 26, 1955.
QUEENSLAND—1953 B. H . M A T T H E W S , Grand Master E . G . R A D F O R D , Grand Secretary Members 31,820
G a i n 1493^
A Special C o m m u n i c a t i o n w a s h e l d at B r i s b a n e , J u l y 2, 1 9 5 3 . O u r K a n sas R e p r e s e n t a t i v e R . ' . W . " . S. S. S P U R R w a s p r e s e n t . R."- W . ' . S. S. S P U R R is t h e G r a n d S u p e r i n t e n d e n t of W o r k i n g s of t h i s G r a n d L o d g e a n d K a n s a s is h o n o r e d i n h a v i n g a M a s o n of s o h i g h a r a n k as i t s r e p r e s e n t a t i v e . T h e G r a n d M a s t e r in h i s a d d r e s s r e p o r t s o n t h e activities of h i s Office a n d a m o n g o t h e r t h i n g s said: " I can assure you that I have been exceedingly happy in the Office. It has been somewhat strenuous, but the pleasure derived from carrying out the duties has more than compensated mefor any work I have done. That, I think, applies generally in Freemasonry. The more work you do, and the greater the effort put into Freemasonry, the greater the pleasure you derivefrom it. If you have the satisfaction of knowing that you have done your best, even though it is not as good as everybody else's, nevertheless it is a great pleasure to you. And that is. the way I feel in regard to this position. We have been very busy during the year. In all, eleven Lodges have been consecrated in this Jurisdiction, as follows: the Lae, Shorncliffe. Darra, Earl of Kildare, Nil Sine Lahore, Great Southern, Eungella, Moorvale, South Burnett, Excellence and Composite Lodges. In addition. Temples were dedicated at Tara, Lae and Bulolo. " I t behooves us in these times, Brethren, to see that we do strive to spread the principles. of Freemasonry everywhere. One of these principles is freedom, and as you know, our . freedom is likely to be attacked at any moment. We must, above all things, try to maintain freedom that British people have enjoyed for centuries past. If it were not for that freedom. Freemasonry would cease to exist. We must try by every means in our power tomaintain freedom for our organization to flourish, and that can be only in a community
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where freedom is recognized. Unfortunately, there are some communities where freedom is not recognized, so we must strive to keep the freedom that we now enjoy." A Quarterly Communication was held at Brisbane, September 3, and again R.". W . ' . S. S. SPURR was present.
The Grand Treasurer in his remarks at this communication referred to the matter of finances. W e note that this Grand Lodge along with many others had to give their financing considerable thought. The Grand Treasurer mentions that stationery and printing are expensive items, and that traveling expenses continue to mount. W e all seem to be in the same boat in this connection. The Grand Master presented R.". W.". FORTESCUE, P . A . G . M . a 50 year Jewel, and followed this by presenting Bro. J. YUILL, P . J . G . W . with a similar service Jewel. The Quarterly Communication was held at Brisbane on December 2nd, 1952 and again our Representative R-'- W . ' . S. S. SPURR was present. The Grand Secretary announced that a letter had been received from the Minister of Food in Great Britain thanking the Lodge for the generous response to a plea for assistance to the United Kingdom. In his address the Grand Master reported that he had visited many of the country lodges and he found that in many there had been very little recognition in the way of Grand Lodge honors. H e reported that one lodge had been in existence between 30 and 40 years and it had never had any such honor. H e 'reports that he is taking steps to see that such lodges do receive recognition in the future. In the closing of this address, the Grand Master touched upon some of the things about which we are all thinking at the present time, and among other things said: "If there is always a season of good will for Freemasons, let us perhaps on this special occasion of good will think back upon what has passed. Let us think of the opportunity that perhaps we might have missed of spreading good will and steel our hearts for the future so that we may indeed always be messengers of good will. It is likwise—or at lease it should be—a time of peace. We as Freemasons believe in peace, but not peace at any price. It must be peace with honor, a peace that allows each and every man to express his own personality, which must be attune with the G.A.O.T.U. It is in fact the peace of God, which passeth all understanding. I trust that it may rest and abide with every member of this Grand Lodge—indeed, with every human being—during the coming year." The Quarterly Communication was held March 4, 1953. The Deputy Grand Master in making his report states that one item that was worthy of mentioning was the consecration at Toowoomboo on January 31st of ROBERT BURNS Lodge. The Deputy Grand Master reports surprise over the fact that no lodge bearing the name of ROBERT BURNS had previously been established by Scotland brethren; and all that he could say was, it is just one of those unexplainable things. He also reported that he made a trip to Tasmania to be present at t h e installation of the Grand Lodge Officers of that jurisdiction. H e also advised that a revised edition of the ritual was now available. The Quarterly Communication was held at Brisbane June 3, 1953. T h e Grand Master proposed that the Grand Secretary should forward a resolution of loyalty to Q U E E N ELIZABETH T H E SECOND, and the following resolution was
passed and sent to this beloved Queen. RESOLUTION
"That the Freemasons of the United Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Queensland desire to convey to HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH ii out
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continuing loyalty and, rejoicing in the fact of her Coronation to express our sincere hope that she may be blessed by God with good health, and that her reign may be long, peaceful and happy." T h e Grand Master presented R.". W.'.
BROTHER J. I. HORNSBY,
P.J.G.W.
with a 50 year service Jewel. B. H . MATTHEWS, Grand Master E. G. RADFORD, Grand Secretary
RHODE ISLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1954 K E N N E T H CRAIK, Grartd Master N . A R T H U R H Y L A N D , Grand Secretary
Lodges 44
Members 18,587
Gain 309
The Seiiii Annual Communication was held at Providence, November 16, X953. The Address of the Grand Master expressed some dissatisfaction with the manner in which their line of officers moved up each year, and deplored the fact that it took so long for the officers to go through the line. He recommended that the line start with t h e office of Junior Grand Warden, and their officers will be so elected in the future. T h e Grand Master called attention to a very outstanding meeting which was held on October 3, 1953 at Providence, when a team of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police exemplified a Masonic Degree according to Canadian Ritual before an audience of sixty-five hundred Masons. The Palestine Shrine Band gave a concert and a grand evening was had by all. Under the heading of Coming Events, the Grand Master announced that o n April 20, a Past Grand Masters' Night would be celebrated with the Past Grand Masters exemplifying the E. A. Degree. On Friday, April 30th, a Special Communication of the Grand Lodge was held at Providence, and the Grand Master announced that it had been called for the purpose of exemplifying the E. A. Degree by a group of Past Grand Masters. A memorial was presented by P A S T G R A N D MASTER ALBERT P. RUERAT in
honor of their very distinguished NoRRis GREENLEAF ABBOTT who passed on October 3, 1953. On Sunday, May 2nd, 1954, a Special Communication was held in honor of Masonic Church Sunday, and after the Communication was declared open, the brethren formed a procession and marched to the church for the ceremony. The One Hundred Sixty-third Annual Communication was held at Providence, May 17, 1954. Among the presentations was the United States Flag, and the Grand Master requested the brethren to join with him in repeating our Masonic Creed: "I, as a Master Mason, believe in the fatherhood of God, and the brotherhood of man. I will do unto others as I would have them do unto me. I pledge my loyalty to the Government of the United States of America and will not countenance disloyalty on the part of others. "Freemasonry is founded upon these principles and I will use my utmost to preserve them for posterity. "So mote it be." T h e Grand Master reports that in keeping with that established custom
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for the presiding Grand Master to send to the famihes of any deceased Masons in that jurisdiction a personal letter of sympathy, he had done this. This Grand Lodge maintains a Masonic Youth Foundation, which has a â&#x20AC;˘very fine program for the up-building of the youth of this Grand jurisdiction, and we note that a very successful benefit ball was put on to raise funds for the improvement of a tract of ground which is being used by these young people. There the year.
were
fifty-two
fifty
year
membership
emblems
presented
during
Rhode Island has a lodge chartered in Berlin, Germany, known as Berlin Lodge N o . 46. They reported that this lodge had done a lot of work, and a lot of good. The Grand Master appointed a retiring Master of this Berlin Lodge No. 46 as a Special District Deputy, and in order to meet the requirements of their law relating to installation of officers they outlined a rather unique program as follows: " I instructed Berlin Lodge No. 46 to open a Special Communication in the Master Mason degree on the evening of May 6, 1954, at 7':30 P. M . At the same time, which here in Providence was 1:30 P. M., I opened a Special Communication of Grand Lodge. At 7:40 P. M., Berlin time, or 1:40 P. M. Providence time, the Secretary of Berlin Lodge No. 46 read to the Lodge a letter from the Grand Master's office notifying Brother Kolste of his appointment, which appointment he accepted. At 7:45 P. M., Bro. Kolste, kneeling at the Altar, was obligated in due form by the Secretary. After being duly installed, R.'. W . ' . Bro. Kolste, now Special District Deputy Grand Master, declared Berlin Lodge, N o . 46 closed in due form at 7:50 P. M. At 2:15 P. M., having completed the business for which the Special Communication of Grand Lodge was opened, I declared Grand Lodge closed in ample form. "It is interesting to note that this plan not only met with the provisions of Grand Lodge regulations, but provided us with a feeling of close relations with one of our subordinate lodges situated so far away."
Each one of the District Deputy Grand Masters in this jurisdiction makes a special report giving a very interesting picture of what goes on in his district. In making his report on Credentials, the Chairman, HERMAN H . ARMINGTON, mentions that he had served as Chairman of this Committee for thirteen years and thought it best that he now retire. The Committee on Foreign Correspondence recommends the recognition of the Grand Lodges of Israel; Parana, Brazil; Unida, Mexicana; Nuevo Leon, Mexico; and Peru, and also reaffirmed their recognition of Grand Lodge of France and United Grand Lodge in Berlin. A recommendation was approved which provides that Adelphoi Lodge No. 33 at Providence, shall not have to exceed 135 members. Brother HOWARD K . D E W O L F and Brother RICHARD E . G O F F were presented
before the Grand Master who presented each of them with a Grand Lodge of Rhode Island service medal for Exemplary Masonic Service. The Grand Lodge Annual banquet was held in the Sheridan-Biltmore Hotel, and the speaker of the evening was FRANK S. LAND of the Grand Council of the Order of DeMolay and the present Imperial Potentate of the Shrine. BERNARD B . ABEDON, Grand Master N . ARTHUR HYLAND, Grand Secretary
Next Annual Communication, May 16, 1955.
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SASKATCHEWAN—1954 R. L. HANBIDGE, Grand Master RoBT. A. T A T E , Grand Secretary 204 Lodges
16.
Members 17,419
Gain 218
T h e Forty-eighth Annual Communication was opened at Saskatchewan 1954.
June
Eighty-seven lodges were represented at the opening of the Grand Communication. A very beautiful Flag cememony took place in which both the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes of the United States were presented. After the presentation of the Canadian Flag, the national anthem was sung, and after the presentation of the Stars and Stripes, God Bless America was sung. Kansas was very ably represented by R.'. W . ' . BROTHER B I S H O P E . H . K N O W L E S . This distinguished representative participated very actively in a lot of the activities of this Grand Lodge. T h e Grand Master made a very sincere eflfort to make the lodge representatives feel that they were a part of the Grand Lodge, and in this connection we quote: "Brethren, this is your Grand Lodge, Whether we are to have a successful communication rests with you. On behalf of the Craft throughout this Grand Jurisdiction, I ask your careful and thoughtful consideration of the matters to come before you and your active participation in our deliberations. In a spirit of harmony let us labor for the good of Freemasonry. I trust you will receive from your experience here, an inspiration that you will be able to take back to your home Lodges, to be reflected in a new zeal and enthusiasm for the principles of our great Fraternity throughout the coming year." T h e death of o u r o w n D O U G L A S A . M E R E D I T H w a s n o t e d i n t h e i r N e c r o l o g y Report. U n d e r t h e h e a d i n g of D i s p e n s a t i o n s , w e n o t e t h a t t h e G r a n d M a s t e r i s s u e d d i s p e n s a t i o n s t o t w o of t h e i r l o d g e s t o receive t h e petitions for i n i t i a t i o n of m e m b e r s of t h e Royal C a n a d i a n M o u n t e d P o l i c e . I n v i e w of t h e fact, t h a t t h e s e a p p l i c a n t s h a d been m o v i n g a b o u t f r o m p l a c e t o p l a c e b y r e a s o n of t h e i r d u t i e s as M o u n t e d P o l i c e , d i s p e n s a t i o n s w e r e g r a n t e d . In his concluding remarks, of M a s o n r y g e n e r a l l y said t h i s :
the Grand
Master
in summing
up his
ideas
" I would like to impress on you that the watchword of our great Fraternity is duty and service. The building of a Masonic character and a Masonic personality can only be attained by work and by the performance of the duty that lies before us. It is in our everyday work that our influence is going to be felt and the performance of our everyday tasks is a duty to be done cheerfully and faithfully. It is by diligence and perseverance alone— by the constant use of our •working tools—that we can attain that physical, moral and spiritual status which will entitle us to the approval of the Great Architect of the Universe." The Grand Secretary reports assisting the Grand Master in the laying of the cornerstone for Borden Lodge N o . 158. Twelve fifty year Grand Lodge Certificates were issued during this Masonic year. The Committee on Condition of Masonry covered a variety of subjects, and they expressed their appreciation of some of our other organizations and we quote: " T h e active participation of over two-thirds of our Lodges in the Freemasonry and Youth Programme augurs well for the future of Masonry in Saskatchewan. Many other Lodges have assured the D. D . G. Masters that committees are being appointed with the
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object of participating in this worthwhile programme. The youth activities range from annual youth nights or father and son banquets through more frequent youth functions and district youth rallies to the sponsoring of Boy Scout Troops, woodworking classes, junior baseball and other youth activities which take a considerable amount of time of the members. Active participation in a programme which directs youth along sound Christian democratic lines not only assures a promising future for Masonry but also strengthens the Lodges concerned by giving them an additional project to interest a larger group of members." T h e C o m m i t t e e o n Foreign C o r r e s p o n d e n c e covered t h e field in fine s h a p e and made t h e following recommendations: " 1 . On the applications of Piaui (Brazil); II Potosi (Mexico); Tamaulipas (Mexico); Italy; Screnissima (Italy), and Vienna for Austria that action be further delayed awaiting developments. " 2 . That action re Bahia (Brazil) be deferred pending receipt of further information. " 3 - That the application of the former Grand Lodge of Israel be filed, this Body having amalgamated with the new Regular Grand Lodge, and that recognition be refused the Grand Lodge of Sao Paulo and the Grand Lodge of Berlin. " 4 . That recognition of 'The Grand Lodge of the State of Israel' be granted and exchange of Grand Representatives authorized.'' T h e C o m m i t t e e a r r a n g i n g for their Fiftieth A n n i v e r s a r y gave a detailed report, a n d w e b e i n g i n t h e m i d d l e of a r r a n g i n g for o u r O n e H u n d r e d t h A n n i versary can appreciate w h a t they a r e g o i n g t h r o u g h . M , ' . W . " . B r o t h e r P E T E R D A W S O N , G r a n d M a s t e r of A l b e r t a delivered a fine address, a n d w h i l e w e w o u l d like t o q u o t e i t all, w e w i l l confine ourselves t o o n e p a r a g r a p h that particularly a p p e a l e d t o u s . "A Mason should be an enthusiast. A Man with enthusiasm always wants to learn. A man with enthusiasm gives it all he has; he throws everything into it. He is constantly emptying himself. The word enthusiasm has been defined in this way: " I t is derived from two litle words, en and theos, meaning in God and from G o d . " The V.O.T.S.L. says 'For in Him we live—that is vitality; and move—that is power; and have our being.* It means that you are in harmony with your Creator; you possess something of the more abundant life. When you get out of harmony with your Lodge your interest declines, your enthusiasm declines. Therefore, let Freemasonry get hold of you and watch your enthusiasm grow.'' K a n s a s w a s reviewed at some length, a n d o u r G r a n d O r a t o r w a s q u o t e d . R. E . P A R T R I D G E , Grand ROBERT
A. T A T E ,
Grand
Master Secretary
SOUTH CAROLINA—1954 JOHN I. SMITH, Grand Master HENRY
F . COLLINS,
Lodges 2 9 2
Grand
Secretary
Members 49,717
Gain 2170
T h e T w o H u n d r e d Seventeenth A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n w a s held at Charleston o n A p r i l 2 2 a n d 2 3 , 1 9 5 4 . O u r R e p r e s e n t a t i v e w a s n o t present. T h i s G r a n d M a s t e r h a d a keen sense of a p p r e c i a t i o n for t h e h o n o r conferred u p o n h i m b y t h e brethren, b u t h e expressed t h e realization that i t w a s h o n o r t o a p o s i t i o n r a t h e r t h a n t o a n i n d i v i d u a l . H e expressed this fact i n a fine w a y w h e n h e said, "Many honors and courtesies are naturally extended to the head of the Craft, but it has been my constant endeavor to keep in mind at all times that they were not accorded to me as an individual, but to the high office of Grand Master which I had the privilege to hold for a limited time. I have considered my position as Grand Master, more than
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anything else, as an opportunity of service. While I know that I have failed many times to take full advantage of the opportunity, 1 say to you today in all sincerity I have served to the best of my abilities." This is an attitude that all Grand Masters well could adopt. Kansas was reviewed at some length, and GRAND MASTER DAUGHERTY was quoted. Three Past Grand Masters died during the year. There were two lodges constituted, two set to work, seven Temples dedicated and seven Corner Stones laid. Like our own, this Grand Lodge has its share of members being eligible for membership emblems each year, and issued sixty-two in the year just ending. An amendment was submitted which would require that a new member would not be permitted to receive a receipt for dues, vote, serve on any committee, fill any office, visit any other Lodge or dimit until he shall have stood an examination in open Lodge on the work of the Master Mason's Degree. It was referred to the Jurisprudence Committee and laid over until next year. A resolution was adopted providing that a Past Grand Master's Jewel should be purchased for each living Past Grand Master, and that in the future each retiring Grand Master should be presented with such a jewel. J. ANSEL EADDY, Grand Master H E N R Y F . COLLINS, Grand Secretary
Next Annual Communication April 28 and 29, 1955 at a place to be selected by the Grand Master.
SOUTH DAKOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1953 ROGER S. B R O W N , Grand Master ELVIN F . STRAIN, Grand Secretary
Lodges 169
Members 19,721
GRAND MASTER BROWN opened the Seventy-ninth Annual on June 9, 1953 at Watertown.
Gain 349 Communication
Our Grand Representative, R. R. TWAMLEY was present. The Grand Master reported the dedication of five Masonic Halls, the laying of three cornerstones, the institution of one lodge, and the consecration, dedication and constitution of another. This Grand Lodge has been called upon to face the liquor situation and the Grand Master courageously took the only Masonic position possible in his ruling on it. W e go along with him on this decision, that an Entered Apprentice who goes into the liquor business should not advance in Masonry. GRAND MASTER BROWN issued an edict that no officer or lodge can furnish a list of members for commercial purposes. It seems as though some liquor club wanted the list for mailing advertising. The old subject of "Chain Letters" arose during the year and the Grand
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A full report is made on the Washington meetings which were attended by the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master and the Grand Secretary. Report is made on the Tri-State Conference held at Sioux City, Iowa on April 6th. This correspondent is happy to report that Kansas has been invited t o the 1954 meeting at Omaha on May 22nd, and the writer expects to be in attendance. In the course of his annual address, the Grand Master had this to say: "Masonic membership is a privilege and a prized possession but it is also a tremendous, responsibility. It is a responsibility 'whichj we must recognize and accept. " W e assume our first responsibility by taking our obligations and we become responsible to the craft in general, and the Lodge in particular. "Our next responsibility is to the candidate. Here our obligation is to an individual. The candidate comes to us seeking light. It is our duty to provide means and ways for him to attain that for which he is seeking. Our responsibility to a candidate does not end - with the Master Mason degree. It becomes increasingly greater. This is where a well-planned program of education becomes essential. "Our unending responsibility is to ourselves as Masons. The profane world is constantly watching us to determine what Masonry is. The world evaluates Masonry by our conduct and acts outside the Lodge room. The good name and reputation of Masonry is constantly within our keeping. Our everyday life as Masons is either an incentive for men of good character to seek membership with us or it stifles that desire. "Masonic responsibility has for centuries been accepted as an honor and privilege; let us continue to accept it as such."
The annual oration was by Brother ARNOLD HERBST who spoke on the sig-
nificance of building our Masonic Temple. The committee on Grievances and Appeals made a very short report indicating that peace and harmony prevail, and that no matters have been referred to them. ARHTHUR E . M U N C K , Grand Master ELVIN F . STRAIN, Grand Secretary
Next Annual Communication, Lead, June 8 and 9, 1954.
SOUTH DAKOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1954 ARTHUR E . M U N C K , Grand Master ELVIN F . STRAIN, Grand Secretary
Lodge No. 169
Members 20,057
Gain 335'
This Grand Lodge had several occasional communications for the purpose of consecrating and constituting Mount Rushmore Lodge N o . 220, laying t h e corner stone and dedicating the temple of Selby Lodge N o . 133, laying the corner stone and dedicating the new temple of Conde Lodge N o . 134, laying the comer stone and dedicating the temple of Magic City Lodge N o . 162, Murdo. The proceedings of this Grand Lodge bears a very interesting picture showing the new Grand Master with his five sons, all of whom are members of Olive Branch Lodge N o . 47. The Eightieth Annual Communication was held at Lead, June 8, 1954. were 13 Past Grand Masters present.
There
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At the opening ceremony, the flags of the United States and Canada were both presented. Our representative, M.'. W . ' . RALPH R . TWAMLEY, Past Grand and member of the Jurisprudence Committee was present.
Master
The Grand Master reported on his activities for the year, and among other things, he installed the officers of 5 lodges during the year and attended 7 Past Masters' nights. He also was present at the Communications when two corner stones were laid and five temples dedicated. He was present at Alcester Lodge N o . 115, on the occasion of that lodge raising a father and five sons and; personally presented four 50-year Medals during that year. In his address he makes mention of the fact that he had attended the Conference of Grand Officers held in the City of Omaha, Nebraska on May 22nd, at which representatives from Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin, Kansas Snd South Dakota were present. This writer was at that conference and felt that much good came from it, and expresses the hope that such conferences will be continued. During the course of the Communication, a memorial service was conducted with the Grand Chaplain, BRUCE W . SWAIN, in charge. During the year, the Board of General Activities authorized the awarding of forty-two 50 year Medals, twoâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;60 year Palms and ten Distinguished Service Awards. An amendment to the Grand Lodge By-Laws was presented which provides that the Deputy Grand Master should have his expenses paid by the Grand Lodge. The Committee on Jurisprudence brought in a recommendation that their By-Laws be amended to change the name of their Committee from "Foreign" t o "Fraternal" Correspondence. Another amendment provides that in the future, before petitions are considered in the election of Grand Officers the nominations shall be made. The District Masters held a meeting and made several recommendations, among other requests, that the ritual of the Fellowcraft Degree be changed in that portion which refers to the explanation of the manner of wearing the apron. The Committee on Foreign Correspondence recommended that the Grand Lodge of South Dakota extend recognition to the National Grand Lodge of France, Grand Lodge of the State of Israel and the Grand Lodge of Greece also; the recommendation for the Grand Lodge of South Dakota to authorize the incoming Grand Master to prepare and forward a petition for recognition to the Grand Lodge of the Netherlands. The Grand Lodge Special Committee which had been appointed to secure a plaque to be placed in Mitchell, South Dakota to commemorate the establishment of the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of South Dakota, reported that a suitable plaque had been prepared and a special meeting was held in Mitchell for the unveiling of and placing the plaque on a wall, near the entrance to the Masonic Temple of that city. An amendment was adopted which prohibits the furnishing of a list of members of any lodge to any person or organization for non-Masonic purposes. The board of General Activities requested the Grand Lodge to authorize t h e purchase and substitution of a suitable lapel button for the present fifty year medal and, the reconmnendation prevailed. Kansas was reviewed at some length and our Grand Master was quoted.
The
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correspondent who wrote the review intrigued us a little bit when he reports that our own ELMER F . STRAIN had retired as Grand Secretary, but that ELVIN F . STRAIN remains as Grand Secretary in South Dakota though, leaving ELVIN as the only STRAIN on the fraternity. SIDNEY C . VOORHEES, Grand Master ELVIN F . STRAIN, Grand Secretary
Next Communication, Mitchell, June 14-15-1955.
TASMANIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1954 R. P. FURMAGE, Grand Master H. A. W I L K I N S O N , Grand Secretary Lodges 63
Members 7757
Gain 143
The Sixty-third Annual Communication was held at Launceston, February 21, 1954. The Board of General Purposes made its report through the President indicating that a special request meeting had been held at which numerous subjects were discussed and handled and indicated that the financial position had ^iven them some concern. The Board of Benevolence gave their Annual Report indicating a great amount of Charity Work had been done and, among other things, a contribution of 250 pounds had been made to the Grand Lodge of Greece to help to alleviate suffering. This Grand Lodge has Grand Inspectors of Lodges, and their functions are a good deal like our District Deputies. These District Inspectors render reports to the President of the Board of General Purposes giving a summary of their activities, and the condition of their Lodges in their District and, we note all through these reports that the subject of the dress of the members is mentioned. The Grand Inspector of the M . ' . W . ' . GRAND LODGE stresses the subject of Masonic dress and hopes that the matter would be dealt with at the Annual Communication. The Grand Master in his address stresses the desirability of the Lodges adopting correct Masonic dress and stated that he considered it as essential as a Dignified Building; Beautiful Furnishings, Good Music and Good Ritual. The Grand Master made another suggestion with which we heartily agree, and that was, that the Lodges should make every effort to open their meetings on time so that the work might be finished at a reasonable hour to allow some time for fellowship and visitation. An amendment was submitted raising their dues which after considerable discussion was adopted. The Grand Master indicated that every effort had been made to hold down expense in the operation of the Grand Lodge, but that increased cost had made the increases in dues mandatory. The Grand Master was very warm in his expression of gratitude to all of the Grand Officers who had assisted him through out the year. The Q U E E N O F ENGLAND visited this part of the Empire and this Grand Lodge sent a very cordial greeting to the D U K E OF EDINBURGH and expressed their pleasure of the fact that he was a member of the Masonic organization.
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T h r o u g h a representative, T H E D U K E r e p l i e d t o t h i s g r e e t i n g a n d extended his best w i s h e s f o r t h e success of t h e O r d e r . T h e G r a n d Master e x t e n d e d his g r e e t i n g s t o t h e Provincial G r a n d Master,. M . ' . W . ' . B R O . F R A N C I S J A C K S O N C A R T E R u p o n b e i n g a p p o i n t e d b y t h e governm e n t as U n d e r Secretary of t h e State, a n d i t b e c a m e M . * . W . ' . B R O T H E R C A R T E R ' S ; d u t i e s t o h a n d l e t h e details i n connection w i t h t h e Royal T o u r of Q U E E N E L I Z A B E T H a n d h e r party. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r i n c o m m e n t i n g o n t h e visit of theRoyal Party h a d t h i s to s a y : "Now Brethren, I must refer very briefly to the tremendous experience that we havegone through during the last week, an experience unique in our history and one never before experienced by any of us—that of welcoming our Queen and her husband, our brother. H.R.H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH, to our Island home. I am not going toreiterate or enlarge on what has already been said and written of this momentous eventin the history of our land, except to say that as Freemasons, we should in our hearts, renew the allegiance we owe to the Sovereign of our Native Land in the fuller understanding that we have now seen her and more truly love and honour her for the exampleshe sets of Devotion to God, Duty to her Country, and Self-Sacri6cing Service to thepeoples of her realm. " W e should also take a tremendous pride in the fact that Australia is one of a goodlycompany of nations that acknowledge and acclaim HER MAJESTY AS QUEEN. AS Masons we should take every opportunity of showing this pride and of cementing the bonds thatbind us to our sister Nations in the Empire by strengthening the Allegiance due to ourGRACIOUS
QUEEN.
"And finally, we should each in his own particular sphere, exemplify in his life and' actions, the ideals of Brotherly Love, relief and truth, so that our influence for good maypermeate the nation and so earn and retain the respect and high regard, not only of ourSister Nations within the Empire, but also of our friends outside. If we do this, we will be following the example of Her Majesty and will in all truth be able to say: " G O D BLESS: OUR GRACIOUS Q U E E N .
GOD PRESERVE THE C R A F T . "
O n M a r c h 2 9 , 1954 a special m e e t i n g of t h i s G r a n d L o d g e w a s held at H o b a r t , at w h i c h t i m e t h e G r a n d Secretary read a notice s t a t i n g t h e p u r p o s e of t h e m e e t i n g a n d t h e changes i n By-Laws w e r e confirmed, o n e of w h i c h h a d t o d o w i t h t h e r a i s e in p e r capita t a x . O u r G r a n d Representative, J . M . P A R K E R w h o is P r e s i d e n t of Benevolence w a s present at t h i s c o m m u n i c a t i o n .
of t h e Board!
R. P . F U R M A G E , Grand Master H . A . W I L K I N S O N , Grand Secretary
TENNESSEE—1954 CL-yDB H U B E R T W I L S O N , Grand THOMAS
EARL
DOSS,
Grand
Lodges 376
Master
Secretary
Members 77,630
Gain
3446
T h e O n e H u n d r e d F o r t i e t h A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n w a s o p e n e d in t h e G r a n d L o d g e B u i l d i n g at N a s h v i l l e o n M a r c h 2 4 , 1 9 5 4 , w i t h t h e G r a n d M a s t e r in t h e G r a n d East. O u r Representative, W A L T E R T . W I L L I A M S w a s present. T h e P r o c e e d i n g s of t h e G r a n d L o d g e of K a n s a s w e r e reviewed, a n d P A S T GRAND
MASTER
DAUGHERTY
quoted.
T w e n t y - s i x District m e e t i n g s w e r e held d u r i n g t h e year, a n d t h e a t t e n d a n c e at t h e s e m e e t i n g s w a s 9,507 Tennessee M a s o n s a n d 1 4 8 visitors from o t h e r G r a n d jurisdictions. T h i s constituted 1 2 . 9 3 p e r c e n t of t h e m e m b e r s h i p i n t h i s state.
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and makes the Kansas goal of 10 percent seem much easier. Tennessee has been fortunate in getting favorable newspaper publicity, and this, with the apparent enthusiasm of the rhembership has maintained a high rate of attendance at these District meetings. Two lodges only were not represented at any District meeting. One of the highlights of the year was a meeting held at Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia. This was a joint meeting of King Lodge No. 461 of Bristol, Tennessee, and Shelby Lodge N o . 162 of Bristol, Virginia. Three hundred Masons from the two states attended, and many dignitaries, including the Grand Master and the Grand Secretary of Virginia, and the Grand Master and many others from Tennessee were present. It was a fine demonstration of friendliness and good will between two Grand Jurisdictions, as well as between two constituent lodges in two states. On recommendation of the Grand Lecturers, 1169 Certificates of Proficiency were issued. A request for permission to dedicate a marker bearing Masonic emblems in a cemetery was refused on the ground that it was purely a commercial venture, and the Grand Master recommended that the Code be changed so that it will make it clear that any form of the word "Masonic" or any emblem of the Fraternity shall not be used in connection with any project which is not purely Masonic in character. PAST
GRAND
MASTER
RODNEY
BLAKE
was
introduced
and
attention
was
called to the fact that he was attending his sixtieth consecutive Communication of the Grand Lodge. What a record! Four new Charters were issued, two new lodges under dispensation were authorized. One of the new lodges is a daylight lodge. One lodge changed its name. The Committee on Jurisprudence recommended that certain questions be added to the petitions for degrees, affiliation or restoration which would reveal whether there had been any convictions for law violations, or any disposition on the part of the petitioner to be associated in any movement of a subversive nature. RAYMOND L E E A LLEN. Grand T H O M A S EARL DOSS, Grand
Master
Secretary
TEXASâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1954 RAYMOND LEE A L L E N , Grand Master HARVEY C . BYRD, Grand Secretary
Lodges 922
Members 217,237
Gain 7401
This Grand Lodge held numerous special communications, one of which was for the purpose of conducting funeral services for Brother WALTER BRASHEAR, a member of the Committee on Work Ten special communications were called for the purpose of leveling corner stones; thirteen communications were called for the purpose of dedicating lodge buildings. The One Hundred Eighteenth Annual Communication was held at Waco, December 2 and 3, 1953. As a mark of respect to the 2,794 Master Masons who died during the year, a beautiful floral piece occupied a place of honor in the East.
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In the opening ceremony, the flag of Texas as well as the American flag was presented and tribute paid to each of them. The Grand Master announced that the gavel he was using was sent to him by the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Lebanon and made from wood from Mount Lebanon. There were 17 Past Grand Masters present. in Kansas, because, our representative W .
W e feel highly honored here
B. JACK BALL, was elected
Grand
Master at this Communication. On the opening of the second session of the first day of the meeting, the program was put on by members of the Girls Glee Club from the Masonic Home. During the course of his introductory remarks the Grand Master had this to say about Masonry in every day life: We have attempted to emphasize that it is the responsibility of each individual member to practice his Masonry in his every day activities. This obligation rests with the officers of this Grand Lodge and the officers of our subordinate Lodges in that by maintaining the proper dignity within our activities when at labor and instructing the candidate about Masonry as it applies to him as an individual, we will assist in carrying out and maintaining the standard that we must perpetuate, if we are to do our part as individuals in keeping our free democratic form of government. This can be done only so long as we merit the respect and esteem of the profane. "During the year we observed in some areas that ,some of the Brethren who were not familiar with the purposes of Masonry, were attempting to project new ideas into our work, to develop new ideas in the conferring of the Degrees, and to present new ideas in the conduct of the business of our Lodges. We have called to their attention that if these practices were continued the results would be that we would soon lose sight of the purposes of this great Fraternity of ours, then, in my opinion, we would lose the purpose of our existence."
Again, he made the following remarks: "Let us remember the dignity and high ideals of our Fraternity and that it should live in an atmosphere in which it cannot be disturbed by the single passing of a generation. It is too big, my Brethren, to allow itself to be swayed one way or the other with the mere coming and going of one generation. Let us be concerned with teaching the dignity of Masonry rather than raising a large number of candidates, remembering that our doors should swing outward as well as inward. " T h e reason, in my opinion, that our responsibilities are so great in that respect is that Freemasonry is being attacked from several different fields. One of these is that Communism is taking a very definite stand against the principles for which we stand, and it is a very definite threat to Freemasonry. During this past year, as it has been since 1948, infiltration into our Fraternity has been, a real threat. This subversive influence will not be defeated until each of us has taken our place in society, so that the American way of life, as we have known it and as our forefathers knew it will be continued."
Reporting on the Grand Masters' Conference in Washington last February this Grand Master reported that he felt some good came out of this meeting, but he did not feel that the Commission on Information for Recognition was a good thing, and he felt that each Grand Lodge should set its own standard of recognition and requirements, and he further cautioned the Grand Lodge about ever becoming involved in a movement that would eventually develop a General Grand Lodge. He further recommended that the Grand Lodge of Texas restate their position in regard to a General Grand Lodge. W e here in Kansas are just as strongly opposed to a General Grand Lodge as is this Grand Master. The Grand Lodge of Texas adopted a Resolution in 1950 creating an Annual Public Schools Week. This activity is under the jurisdiction of the Comfflittee on Masonic Education and Service. The Grand Master reports that the
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results this year are truly outstanding; there being over one million individuals who visited the public schools or attended a meeting in a public school during the week of March 1 through March 7. On January 12, 1953, the Grand Master wrote each of the Worshipful Masters and Brethren telling of the need for a chapel in their Masonic Home and asked for voluntary subscriptions for the purpose of building a chapel. He reports as of September, 1953, $57,000 had been received and the Board of Directors for the Masonic Home and School are making plans to construct the chapel. Four dispensations were granted to foiim new Lodges. Among the many decisions rendered by this Grand Master, the question was raised as to whether it was proper for a lodge to use its funds to pay a special prosecutor to assist a county attorney in prosecuting a man who was charged with murder of a Master Mason ? The Grand Master ruled that such use of funds was not proper. Another Lodge asked if a brother who had suflFered the loss of both arms could attend lodge. The Grand Master ruled altho he would be unable to give signs and passes, he still would be eligible to attend meetings. The Grand Master had the problem of unmasonic activities in groups predicating their membership on Masonry, hence involving Masons and was forced to act rather drastically at times in connection with the Shrine Temples and Shrine Clubs activities. This is a matter which causes quite a little concern over all Grand Jurisdictions and a matter which the present Imperial Potentate is striving desperately to overcome. Among other recommendations presented by GRAND MASTER M C K E E was a very complete ceremony for presenting Grand Lodge awards to fifty year Masons. There were 123 fifty year Masonic Service awards granted during the year. Under the subject of Physical Disabilities, the Grand Master stated that he could not grant dispensation in such cases; that all he could do was to rule on the qualifications. At the end of the year he had 455 requests to pass on such cases. The Grand Oration was delivered by R.'. W.*. PRICE D A N I E L . . Hon. Governor ALLAN SHIVERS of Texas was also presented and addressed the Grand Lodge. The Board of Directors of the Masonic Home made a very complete report on all of the activities at the home together with a complete set of statistics in all phases of their work. The Committee on Work reported that 2,203 Certificates of Proficiency had been granted during the year. The Grand Lodge held an open session on Thursday for the purpose of having a public installation of their Grand Officers and the families of most of the Grand Lodge officers were present to observe this installation. Kansas was reviewed at some length, and PAST GRAND MASTER DAUGHERTY
and BROTHER HAROLD BARR, Grand Orator, quoted at some length. W . B . JACK BALL, Grand Master HARVEY C . BYRD, Grand Secretary
Next Annual Communication, Waco, Texas December 1, 1954.
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UTAH—1954 FERDINAND ERICKSON, Grand Master EMERY R O Y GIBSON, Grand Secretary
Lodges 27
Members 6340
Gain 130
T h e Eighty-second Annual Communication was held at Salt Lake City on January 25, 1954. Our Representative, ERIC A. BJORKLUND was present; and nineteen Past Grand Masters were in attendance. During the year, one corner stone and one tower stone were set. T h e death of PAST G R A N D MASTER A R T H U R EDWARD SMITH was reported.
The Grand Master was called upon several times during the year to rule on the physical qualifications of applicants, and I assume that this is one thing Grand Masters will be called upon to do always. The Grand Master reports attendance at the Conference of Grand Masters at Washington, D . C. at well as other meetings held during that week, and recommends that his Grand Lodge continue to associate itself with the group. The Grand Orator, CALVIN A. BEHLE delivered a very interesting and instructive oration on the subject of Mormonism and Masonry. This is one of the most enlightening articles on this subject that this Reviewer has read, and it throws a lot of light on a subject which is interesting indeed to a Mason who has lived right next door to Independence most all his life. ELLIOTT W . EVANS, Grand
Master
E. R O Y GIBSON, Grand Secretary The Eighty-third Annual Communication will be held at Salt Lake City, January 24, 25th, 1955.
VERMONT—1954 D. BURLEIGH SMALLEY, J R . , Grand A A R O N H . G R O U T , Grand Secretary
Lodges 103
Master
Members 18,690
Loss 39
A Special Communication of this Grand Lodge was held June 28, 1953 at Montpelier for the purpose of laying a corner stone for a Masonic Temple. Another special was held January 12, 1954 to dedicate a new hall at Woodstock, and a third special was held April 3, 1953 for the purpose of dedicating the Lodge Apartments of a lodge in the new Memorial hall. The One Hundred Sixty-First Annual Communication was held at Burlington June 9th-10th, 1954. Seven Past Grand Masters were present. Our Grand Representative was not there. The
death
of
PAST
GRAND
MASTER
PERLEY
CONANT
who
was
Grand
Master in 1941 was reported. M.*. W . ' . BROTHER CONANT had attended Grand Lodge Communication last June and passed away right after that Communication. Apparently the chain letter craze was no respecter of localities for this Grand Master ran against it along with many other Grand Masters who felt
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called upon to comment about it. This reviewer has for many years had these chain letters as a pet peeve, and cannot understand how adults will fall for such superstition. The Grand Master felt strongly enough about this chain letter matter to recommend the following: "It is declared to be a Masonic Offense punishable, after due trial, by suspension, expulsion or reprimand, if a member of any lodge in Vermont participates in any way in the circulation of so-called "chain letters," no matter what the claimed purpose of such letters may b e . "
The committee to whom this was referred thought well enough of it that it was held over to be reported on at the next Annual Communication, and we hope that it prevails when it comes up next year. Under the subject of Foreign Relations, this Grand Master reports and complies with the expressed wish of the then GRAND MASTER MAURI BARADI of the
Philippine Islands that the expression "Foreign Relations" more properly should be called fraternal relations because as brother Masons there are no foreigners, as we are all Masons. He therefore recommends that the Committee on Foreign Correspondence be Fraternal Relations. There were seventy-eight fifty year buttons presented. The Grand Secretary, as a part of his report, listed the Lodge Secretaries who have served ten or more years and shows thirty Masons who have served in that manner. The longest in point of service is thirty-three years and there are many who have served twenty or more years. The death of our own DOUGLAS MEREDITH was noted.
This Grand Lodge has been going thru a process similar to our own in that it has felt compelled to change its Lodge districts. W e here in Kansas only this year have modified our district boundaries and have found out that even a little change causes a certain amount of confusion. This Grand Lodge raised the question which has always been in the back of this writer's mind as to whether the expense of printing this correspondence review was justified by the small number of readers that might read it. T o an active Mason who puts in a lot of time on Masonic work they are extremely interesting and instructive, but it is always a question as to how far into the proceedings Lodge Officers go, and the great cost of printing seems like a rather heavy expenditure for the amount of circulation that it has. This Grand Lodge has taken this matter up and after due consideration recommends that this report be eliminated from the Annual Proceedings beginning with the year 1955. F. RAY ADAMS, Grand Master A A R O N H . GROUT, Grand
Secretary
Next Annual Communication, Burlington, first Wednesday and first Tuesday June, 1955
VICTORIA—AUSTRALIA—1953 SIR
DALLAS BROOKS, Grand
Master
C. W . DAVIS, Grand Secretary Lodges 7}0 Members 99849 Gain 3613 Quarterly Communication held at Melbourne, March 18, 1953. Our Representative, R.'. W.". BROTHER D R . H . L HOLMES, P. D . G. M.
was present. W e noted with a lot of interest the report of the Grand Secretary on the subject of exclusions from membership, in which he lists the names of the mem-
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bers who had been suspended for various causes during the quarter. This practice certainly should result in the members striving to maintain their membership rather than have the disagreeable publicity of being listed i n the Proceedings. T h e list also shows those who have had their exclusions lifted. This Grand Secretary produces a very interesting set of statistics on the membership of his Grand Lodge, showing the splitup between Metropolitan and Country members as follows: Metropolitan 67,160 and Country, 32,689. Also, he shows that 150,800 candidates have been initiated since the formation of the Grand Lodge, and 64,586 have a:ffiliated. T h e next Quarterly Communication was held June 17, 1953 at Melbourne, with the same officers as at the March Communication. Our Representative was not present at this Communication, but sent his regrets. At this Communication a ceremony was held in honor of the Coronation of Q U E E N ELIZABETH, and a very beautiful picture of the young Queen appears in the proceedings. During the course of the ceremony, the GRAND MASTER, SIR DALLAS BROOKS delivered a very gracious Coronation Message in which he expressed the love and respect of himself and his brethren for this charming lady. This Reviewer was much interested in the symbolism of the different pieces of equipment with which the Queen was invested, and the parallel to Masonic symbolism is very apparent. T h e September Quarterly Communication was held at Melbourne on t h e l6th, and our Representative was present. The December Quarterly Communication was held at Melbourne on t h e 16th. Kansas war reviewed by our own Grand Representative, R.". W , ' . D R . HORACE 1. H O L M E S .
SIR DALLAS BROOKS, Grand
Master
C. W . DAVIS, Grand Secretary
VIRGINIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1954 O R V I N M C L E A N MILES, Grand Master J A M E S N O A H H I L L M A N , PGM, Grand
Lodges 335
Secretary
Members 64,026
Gain 1856
T h e One Hundred Seventy-sixth Annual Communication was held at Richmond, February 9th, 10th and 11th, 1954. Our Grand Representative, THOMAS W . HOOPER, Past Grand Master of Virginia was present. Kansas
was reviewed
at
length,
and GRAND
MASTER
BRUCE
NEWTON
quoted. Emergent Communications were held during the year, one of which was for the purpose of conducting the funeral of W I L L I A M S . PETTIT, Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge of Virginia; another was for the laying of the corner stone of the Adult Division of the Masonic Home of Virginia. This Grand Lodge issues sixty year emblems as well as fifty year emblems. During the year, two such sixty year emblems were awarded along with ninetynine fifty year emblems. At this Annual Communication a resolution was adopted providing for t h e celebration of t h e bicentennial of the year of the birth of J O H N MARSHALL by
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appropriate ceremonies in the subordinate Lodges throughout the State of Virginia; these meetings to be held at Stated Communication nearest the date September 24, 1955. The Grand Master reported that a personal letter was sent by him to every newly raised Master Mason who was reported by their Lodge Secretary, welcoming these new members to the fold and expressing the hope of mutual helpfulness. This certainly was a task, and am sure it must have been greatly appreciated by these new members. A long discussion was brought about when a resolution to raise the per capita tax to $3.50 was presented. At a previous communication the Grand Lodge authorized the spending of $125,000 for the building of a home for the aged, and apparently the Committee had become involved in the spending of $319,000. After a long debate, it was .finally decided that funds in the hands of the other foundations would be used to complete the building for occupancy and operation and that no assessment should be made this year. An amendment was made to the Methodical Digest whereby Lodge was required to pay the sum of $3.50 for each member, thereto, every chartered Lodge or lodge under dispensation is Grand Lodge a fee of $25.00 for each petitioner that is elected and raised by the Lodge.
every Chartered and in addition to pay to the for the degrees
After the election of oflScers had been held, the incoming GRAND MASTER, H U G H REID made a very nice acceptance address in accepting the office of Grand Master. One thing that he said which we liked very much is quoted: "As for my philosophy, I am essentially a Craft Mason. I have found in Craft Masonry a wisdom, a strength and a beauty which are the source of spiritual and intellectual satisfaction. 1 have never been tempted to build bay windows upon the Temple, or to streamline or improve Masonry. I have always found in its historic usages and sublime principles, sufficient reason to enable me to continue with the Craft. America is, of course, the land of Masonic innovation, and that is just a statement of an historical fact. If we are at times irked by the inconsistencies arising from discordant structure, the remedy is to return, to our landmarks and not to cure our errors by more errors." H U G H REID, Grand
Master
JAMES N . H I L L M A N , Grand
Secretary
Next meeting will be February 8, 1955, Richmond, Va.
WASHINGTONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1954 FRED W I N K E L S , Grand Master J O H N I. PREISSNER, Grand Secretary
Lodges 279
Members 67,220
The~ Ninety-seventh Annual Communication 15, 1954. There were 17 Past Grand Masters present.
Gain 1278 was held
at Tacoma,
June
The Grand Master reported that at their last Annual Communication, $8500.00 had been appropriated to finance the preparation of a new edition of the Washington Masonic Code. This work was left to the Committee on Jurisprudence and they have supervised the preparation of these laws and t h e material is now in the hands of the printer. The Grand Master reported the resignation of the Superintendent and Matroa of their Masonic Home, Brother and Mrs. CHARLES E . BUDDE who have beea with them for many years, and their resignation presents a real problem. However
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W.'. Brother and Mrs. PAUL L . M I T T E N were appointed to act and have been carrying on in a fine manner. Two dispensations were issued for new lodges and one new lodge constituted. There were 7 special communications of this Grand Lodge for the purpose of dedicating buildings and laying corner stones. The Grand Master reports also on his visit to Alaska where he visited some 17 Alaskan Lodges under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Washington. This Grand Lodge have been having considerable trouble with so-called "Masonic Newspapers" illegally using the word "Masonic" and the "square and ccxmpasses" emblem in their papers, and one of these papers became so arbitrary that the Grand Lodge found it necessary to employ attorneys to bring suit against this publishing company. The Grand Lodge secured a default judgment and the Grand Master now reports in his judgment the "Masonic" and the "Square and Compasses" are now under the direct control of the Grand Lodge and their use subject to Grand Lodge regulations. Permission was refused to Clarkston Lodge No. 143 to allow a degree team from an Idaho Lodge to confer the work on a candidate of their Lodge. The Grand Master was asked if a brother met death by drowning and whose body was never recovered, would it be permissible to hold a Masonic Memorial Service in so far as it was appropriate. The Grand Master ruled that if the actual drowning were so firmly established that there was no reasonable possibility of survival, the Lodge could conduct a funeral service. In another case he was asked could a brother dropped for non-payment of •dues and restored to membership six years later "bridge" the gap in his membership by payment of the dues for the years in which he was unaffiliated. T h e Grand Master ruled that this could not be done; that fifty year certificates could not be bought, or a lapse in membership be bridged. This Grand Master had presented to him some of the same border line questions concerning the liquor law which we have had to meet here in Kansas. One question presented was "is a man who is employed by a brewery as an electrician eligible for the degrees of Masonry in this jurisdiction." The Grand Master ruled that this electrician was not employed in the manufacture or sale of liquor and was therefore eligible to petition a lodge. The Grand Lodge of Washington is facing its Centennial in December 1958, and the Grand Master appointed a committee to make a study and survey of the work to be done in connection with this event. He reports that the requests for courtesy work continues to pile up and further reports that the two Anchorage Alaska Lodges have accumulated such a back-log of degree work that it was necessary to discontinue courtesy degree work until their work is caught up. During the year, 18 certificates of proficiency were issued. T h e oration was delivered by M . ' . W . ' . Brother GUSTAV H . SCHULTZ, a wonderful treatise on Freemasonry and its application to present day conditions from which we quote the following: "At its organization rituals were adopted for its degrees by which men would be taught spiritual and moral and ethical values. From that early day millions have voluntarily sought the privilege of sharing its aims, its purposes and its mission. All of those millions have individually experienced a memorable event—the curtains were drawn aside and they came face to face with the beauty, the majesty, the solemnity, the dignity of its first degree.
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There the precepts were laid out, there the fundamentals upon which to build a Masonic life were revealed. " N o more sublime moment could come to" a man, when on a new adventure he is •called from a small room where he had been alone and in silent meditation, to be told, by a voice he might have recognized as that of a personal friend, "no man should ever •enter upon any great and important undertaking without first invoking the blessing of Diety.' Then he knelt and prayed 'Vouchsafe Thy aid, O Father of all men that I may dedicate and devote my life to Thy service and become a true and faithful brother. That by the pure principles of Masonrp, I may better serve mankind to the honor of Thy Holy Name." Then he proclaimed to the world his trust in God and in darkness began a journey to the east to 'behold how good and how pleasant it is for men to dwell together in unity'—unity of intention, unity of thought, unity of action—to be annointed by the precious ointment of humility and refreshed by the gentle dew of harmony, 'the strength of all great institutions.' " The Jurisprudence Committee made the following recomimendation which Tvas adopted by the constitutional three-fourths majority vote: "Section 1122 Life Memberships. No Lodge shall establiseh a life membership plan without the written approval of the Grand Master and the Grand Lodge Committee on Finance." The report of the Committee of Reviews of the Proceedings of Other Grand Jurisdictions was presented by Grand Secretary J O H N I. PREISSNER with the explanation that M.". W . ' . Brother LooMIS BALDREY had passed away on August 8, 1954. Next Annual Communication Olympia, June 2 1 , 1955. LESTER E . H I T T , Grand Master J O H N I. PREISSNER, Grand Secretary
WESTERN AUSTRALIA—1953 J . A, ELLIS, Grand Master N . J. MUNRO, Grand Secretary Membership 1952, 20057
Gain 710
Quarterly Communication held at Kalgoorlie August 21, 1952. Opened by Deputy Grand Master A. J. MCLAREN. The Grand Master, J. A. ELLIS was reported ilL The Quarterly Communication in February was held on the 19th .at Perth, and the Grand Master was recovered from his earlier illness, and opened the Grand Lodge. In his report, the Grand Master felt called upon to restate the position of t h e Grand Lodge with reference to the Order of the Eastern Star, as follows: "In February 1929, the Grand Lodge adopted recommendations of the Third Australasian Masonic Conference, reading as follows: " ( a ) That no Freemason be permitted to attend any meeting of, or be a member of, the Order of the Eastern Star; " ( b ) That no meeting of the Order of the Eastern Star be permitted in any lodge room. The Order of the Eastern Star requires that its female members shall be close relatives of Master Masons, and that its male members be Master Masons. It is on the basis of its membership qualifications that the prohibition above mentioned was imposed. This matter lias been the subject of earlier pronouncements and Lodges were advised fully. At this stage I wish only to say that any member of this Jurisdiction who ignores this prohibition as committing a Masonic Offense, rendering him liable to expulsion." It is hard for this reviewer, who has been a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for forty years, to understand this drastic reguliation. W e here in Kansas admire the teachings and principles of the Star very much, and are glad, indeed, that our women have such a delightful organization to engage their attention. The Grand Master made this very apt observation on solicitation of candidates:
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"There is one other matter that I would like to mention. "There has been a suspicion that, in some cases, there has been canvassing for initiates. I think it would be on rare occasions because it violates Masonic principles. I mention it so that brethren will be on their guard so that this pernicious practice will not appear within our ranks." 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 o p e n e d at P e r t h o n M a y 1 5 , 1 9 5 3 , by G r a n d Master J. A . ELLIS. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r w r o t e at l e n g t h o n t h e practice of h a v i n g c a n d i d a t e s a p p e a r for initiation o n t h e s a m e n i g h t u p o n w h i c h they are balloted. H e intimates t h a t this is a g r o w i n g c u s t o m t h a t s h o u l d b e s t o p p e d . W e a g r e e oh t h i s . I t h a s always seemed t h a t t h e r e w a s an unnecessary risk of e m b a r r a s s m e n t i n h a v i n g candidates r e p o r t t h e n i g h t of election, a n d t h e G r a n d M a s t e r seeks to a v o i d t h i s . T h i s G r a n d Master is a m a n after my o w n h e a r t in m a n y respects, a n d t h e f o l l o w i n g extract from h i s r e p o r t certainly expresses m y often repeated idea. H e says: "Festive Boards are always enjoyable, and rarely does any incident occur to mar the harmony and pleasure of the brethren. Masters are warned to be ever on the alert for any looseness in conduct and to be merciless in suppressing any offender against good taste. A hint to Masters at this stage may not be out of place. Keep the proceedings in the South moving along, and should" the Tyler's Toast be given before the closing hour, every one will be happier than if the proceedings were drawn out." I say " A m e n "
to t h i s .
T h i s w r i t e r wishes very m u c h t h a t every K a n s a s M a s o n could read t h e f o r e w a r d t o t h e Review i n t h i s P r o c e e d i n g s . I t is w r i t t e n by M . " . W . ' . J . A . K L E I N , Past G r a n d M a s t e r a n d is a jewel of M a s o n i c e x p r e s s i o n . K a n s a s is r e v i e w e d a t s o m e l e n g t h . J. A . E L L I S , Grand Master N . J . M u N R o , Grand Secretary
WEST VIRGINAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1953 DELBERT JULIAN
T . ROBINSON,
Grand
B . HOLLINGSWORTH,
L o d g e s 165
Master Grand
Secretary
,
Members 45,039
Gain 949'
T h e E i g h t y - n i n t h A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n w a s o p e n e d at C h a r l e s t o n , O c t o b e r l 4 , 1 9 5 3 . T h e r e were t h i r t e e n Past G r a n d M a s t e r s p r e s e n t . One Hundredsixty c h a r t e r e d L o d g e s w e r e r e p r e s e n t e d . O u r K a n s a s R e p r e s e n t a t i v e , B r o t h e r J . B E R N A R D D O D R I L L w a s present.. K a n s a s w a s n o t listed a m o n g t h e L o d g e s w h o s e p r o c e e d i n g s h a d been r e v i e w e d . T h e r e w e r e N i n e t y - t w o V e t e r a n Service B u t t o n s a w a r d e d d u r i n g Seven c o r n e r s t o n e s laid, t h r e e d e d i c a t i o n s , a n d o n e l o d g e c o n s t i t u t e d .
t h e year..
W I L L I A M G . J O H N S O N , t h e Deputy Grand Master in welcoming the G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s present d e l i v e r e d a very timely a d d r e s s , a n d a m o n g o t h e r t h i n g s said t h i s : "Today there has arisen a new wrinkle of slavery; the wrinkle known as brain washing, a curse today on the earth, a practice that reduces men to that state, as a result of mental' emasculation, that is comparable to that which results in the eunuch, and the eunuch ist not acceptable to Masonry because he is apt to be a slave, and therefore, is not trustworthy. So, this brain washing, this institution of the devil, that has been peretrated upon man-,, must be recognized by all Masons everywhere in the world as another form of slavery.. Just as the horse violently reacts to the curb and bit of mankind, all fair thinking men will react to this curse of brainwashing as we know it. It sets brother against brother, and we are unable to understand the terrible ramifications, that a man, as a captive of another
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man, suddenly has lost all of those things we hold dear, has lost that which marks hint as the difference between a man and a beast. He is said to be a traitor to his country,. yet he has not control over the situation. His brother denies him, his father and mother deny him, and the curse of enternal strife, the curse of brute against brute, lies upon; that m a n . "
The Grand Lecturer, making the report of the Committee on Works had somevery pertinent remarks to make, and we liked the admonition that he gave Masters of Lodges, thus: "The committee feels that it should point out that the Ritualistic requirements as to the Master remaining seated in the East should not be extended to the social and businessphases of Lodge meetings. While the Master is generally required to remain in the East, there is nothing in our law or ritual which requires him to remain seated when introducing vistors, discussing matters of policy or otherwise dispatching business not controlled by specific ritualistic requirements.—Your Committee believes that good sense and good taste are the only guides to such deportment, but the Committee feels it should make it clear that there is nothing in our ritual which requires the Master to remain seated and thus appear to be rude or uncouth by present day standards.—Politeness and courtesy demand that he stand and remain standing while introducing distinguished visitors and conducting the sociaF and business phases of lodge meetings."
An amendment to the General Laws was presented and laid over for one year, which provides that only the Worshipful Master, Senior and Junior Wardens and Past Masters shall be eligible to preside over Lodges in West Virginia, an<i to confer the several degrees in Masonry. WILLIAM G . J O H N S O N , Grand Master JULIAN B . HOLLINGSWORTH, Grand Secretary
Ninetieth Annual Communication, Clarksburg, October 13, and l 4 , 1954.
WISCONSIN—1954 ROBERT H . GOLLMAR, Grand Master PAUL W . GROSSENBACH, Grand Secretary
Lodges 307
Members 64,691
Gain 544
The One Hundred and Tenth Annual Communication was held in Milwaukee, June 8, 1954 with fourteen Past Grand Masters present. The Grand Master announced that the gavel he was using had been presented to him by the members' of his own lodge, Baraboo No. 34. T h e Grand Master was most appreciative for the beautiful floral pieces received from the Grand Chapter, R.A.M., Grand Council, R. & S. M., Grand Commandery, K. T., Tripoli and Tai Temples of the Shrine. During the year, five Emergent Communications were held; four to dedicate new temples; one to lay a corner stone. There were 176 Fifty-year certificatesl issued. In his address, the Grand Master comments on the Esoteric Work in Wisconsin and, paid a high tribute to their Grand Lecturer for the devolopment of proficiency men and ritualists in their state. He also, was very sincere in his praise for the Superintendent of their Masonic Home and, his .wife, w h o acts in the capacity of Matron. Like all Grand Masters, this one was confronted with requests for rulings many of which were of the usual variety, but one or two excited this writer's interest. The question was asked, if a Master Mason is employed in the selling of liquor, does he lose his membership in the Masonic Order. His decision was No. Another lodge desired to know, if it would be permissable to rent their
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dining room to a Protestant church for services on Sunday morning. The Grand Master ruled that they could do so without a Special Dispensation. Another question raised was, could a lodge affiliate itself with other fraternal, civic and religious groups to participate in civil defense effort called "Sky Watch", in which each organization would be responsible for manning a look-out station for 24 hours out of each month. The Grand Master ruled that the lodge could not participate as a lodge in the civil defense movement, but, that individual members could, and should, furnish their best efforts in this movement. Another question which the Grand Master was called to pass upon was that of a Fellow Craft owning real estate adjacent to the temple. On this ground he has constructed an office for his clients, using the private driveway and parking area of the Temple. The question involved was, should a member stop him from advancing to the Third Degree because his use of his property has created an added burden on the driveway and parking area of the lodge. The Grand Master ruled that it was not a question of whether or not a member should use his power to stop a candidate from advancement, but that it is strictly a matter for his own conscience and not for decision of the Grand Master. In his concluding remarks, M.'. W . ' . Brother GOLLMAR made this statement: "Our beauiful temples, our substantial bank accounts, our active and growing lodges, our fine social and fraternal standing can and will crumble rapidly into dust if we fail to keep constantly before us the realization that we have attained our present situation, not because of our material possessions, but because of our moral and spiritual teachings. Masonry has persisted through the years because we have adopted and have adhered to those great basic truths of morality upon which all good men can agree. Our emphasis as an organization and as individual Masons must be constant in support of those truths. "Masons must never hesitate in their zealous devotion to the rights of men as individuals. As an organization we must defend the personal liberties of free men. Totalitarian thinking, conduct and organizations are repugnant to the basic structure of our order. Tolerance in its best form, opposition to bigotry and dictatorship, are fundamentals. We must keep these basic principles clear in our minds and in our actions. The easiest course is not always the best course. We cannot be passive. "Masonry Universal can be a great force for good in the world today. The great concepts of moral truth, of brotherhood, tolerance, justice and respect for the rights of man as an individual are the bedrock upon which our Order was founded and upon which it now exists. Let us each resolve to maintain that foundation. May we have the courage, individually and collectively, to set an example before the world of unswerving devotion and loyalty to the high ideals and principles of Free Masonry."
The Grand Marshal was presented at the altar, and the Grand Master had him escorted to the East, eulogized publicly before the Grand Lodge, and thanked him for his wonderful service to Masonry in Wisconsin, and requested him to sit in the East with the Past Grand Masters. An effort was made to change the provisions of the law relative to liquor restrictions as applied to a candidate who petitions for the Degrees but, after some discussion the amendment was lost and the old law remained as before in their code. This Grand Lodge has been going through the processes of revising its code, and a great many changes were proposed and discussed at this Annual Communication. The Grand Lecturer submitted a very interesting and constructive report covering his work for the year, and stated that the work through out their jurisdiction is on the highest level at any time during his tenure as Grand Lecturer, and he advises that in his opinion the work will continue to show improvement each year. H e commented on the increase in the field of proficiency men and ritualists and stated that they now have 106 proficiency men and 166 ritualists which represents a considerable gain over a year ago. The Grand Lecturer
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with assistants demonstrated Floor Work and Rod Drills which were adopted by the Grand Lodge as being standard from now on. The Committee on Jurisprudence brought in their report and, in that section having to do with the Grand Master's decisions on dispensations had this to say in connection with the dispensation which had been granted to permit for the first time a new organization for women, membership of which is predicated upon membership of the husband in the Order of the Knights Templar to meet in the Masonic Temple. "We believe that the lodges should be admonished to exercise great care in considering applications of this kind. There are already in Wisconsin sufficient appendant Masonic bodies for men, women and children to fulfill the needs and desires of all members of the Masonic family. The influx of more such organizations can only result in overburdening the Masonic Temples of this jurisdiction, many of which even now have insufficient time for the Masonic uses to which the temples should be devoted. After a new organization is admitted into one temple, it becomes difficult to refuse others, and it would seem that the best interests of Masonry would lie in the direction of less, rather than more, appendant organizations."
A special committee on Grand Lodge Buildings which had been making a survey and investigation regarding either buying or building a new home for the Grand Lodge made their report and after considerable discussion it was decided that any new quarters should be established in downtown Milwaukee, and the committee was authorized to proceed to plan to build such a building. An assessment was levied to raise the money to cover this project. The Board of Masonic Welfare Director made his annual report, and to this writer it really demonstrated Masonry in action. This organization has handled many phases of the charity work for this Grand Lodge and has maintained contact work with veterans in the four Veterans hospitals in Wisconsin. It has supported the blood bank; particularly by all of the Milwaukee lodges, and 500 to 600 pints of blood are available at all times. During 1953 the cash savings to their members and affiliates, in this one item alone, amounted to $7500.00. A great many funerals were arranged for and conducted by this committee and it also carried on the work of investigating applicants for admission to the Masonic Home. Twenty-one funerals for sojourning Masons were conducted and six funerals arranged outside the state for lodge members who died away from home. During the course of this Annual Communication the Secretaries Section held its meeting and matters of interest to secretaries was discussed, and much good came from association of this group with Grand Lodge officers. In the Correspondecne Review which was prepared by Past Grand Master DIXON, we note that Kansas was reviewed at considerable length. This distinguished Mason starts his review by stating that a friend wrote to him from Kansas saying it was so hot he couldn't even whistle at a blonde. This writer has lived in Kansas all his life and has never seen it that hot here. Grand Master DAUGHERTY was quoted at considerable length. W . ' . Brother CHARLES W . HEIDEMAN'S visit was commented upon by the Reviewer, and I would like to state, that we here in Kansas appreciate very much having this Brother visit our Annual Communications. CARL W . HOFMEISTER, Grand Master PAUL W . GROSSENBACH, Grand Secretary
Next Annual Communication, Milwaukee, June 14, 1955.
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WYOMING—1954 H O M E R E . Z O R N , Grand Master IRVING E . CLARK, Grand Secretary
i o d g e s 51
Members 12,321
Gain 201
Several Special Communications of this Grand Lodge were held, one of •which was for the purpose of constituting Gem City Lodge No. 52, one for the purpose of installing the Senior Grand Deacon, and one for the purpose of iaying a corner stone. The Eightieth Annual Communication was held at Casper, August 23 and 24, 1954. There were 15 Past Grand Masters present, and the address of welcome -was given by Mayor HO^TARD J. LEIK.
She report of the Committee on Necrology lists the passing of three Grand Masters,
M.'.
W.'.
PUGH,
M.'.
W.'.
SAWYER
and
M.'.
W.'.
M . ' . W-'- EVANS was a brother of our distinguished Past Grand HARRY D . EVANS, and we here in Kansas knew him very well.
EVANS.
Master,
There were fourteen fifty year buttons presented. This Grand Lodge celebrates on November 4th of each year the Masonic iirthday of GEORGE WASHINGTON, and the Grand Master issued a proclamation calling on all their lodges to hold such services. Thirty-eight of the fifty-one lodges responded that they had done so. The Grand Master reports attending the Rocky Mountain Conference held i n the City of Denver, and advises that the trip to Colorado gave him an opportunity to visit with their oldest living Past Grand Master, M.'. W . ' . Brother FENNIMORE CHATTERTON at Arvada.
The Grand Master was called upon to make a number of decisions among which one lodge asked if it were permissible to erect signs at the edge of town showing the meeting dates of their lodge. T h e Grand Master advised there was no law against this practice, but that he had never seen such a sign elsewhere. H e made the observation that this practice apparently must be frowned upon generally or the signs would be seen some place. This writer has observed many noon-day classification club signs erected in this manner, but never has seen any relative to the Masonic Lodge. On the recommendation of the Grand Master, it was suggested that the •Grand Lodge establish minimum dues to subordinate lodges at $8.00 per annum, :and increase the minimum fees from $50.00 to $60.00. However, the Committee o n Jurisprudence in their report recommended that both of these recommendations be disapproval The Grand Secretary reported that the new code would be printed and bound about June 1st, 1954. The committee which had been appointed to work out the incorporation •of this Grand Lodge reports that it had carried out this matter and on October 20, 1953, the Grand Lodge became a Corporation. The Council on Masonic Education made their report, and in closing, the 'Chainman made these pertinent observations: "Brethren, go back home and get something started in your lodge. Don't make members, make Masons. We need them. There are some lodges (I don't mean to be •critical) but there are some lodges that are making Degree Mills out of their lodge instead •of teaching the candidate to be a Mason, and if you stop and take a little time to think
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it will pay dividends in the long run. Education is typical of life. We learn from day to day or we retrogress. If we learn a little bit as we go along, the individual lodge will become stronger. The individual Mason will be ^a better Mason and better member. Please go back home to your Lodges and give that some consideration. In those lodges which have tried it, and extended that work, it has worked. It shows in their ritual, it shows in their attendance, it shows in the membership return, it shows in every part of their lodge work. Thank you Brethren." The activities and-_that ritual in
Chief Instructor made his report which covers the whole field of Ritualistic in the lodges, and he states that a total of 49 visits were reported there were 39 special communications. Five lodges read from the opening and closing.
The Secretaries of all the subordinate lodges present were called upon to stand and were cordially welcomed by the Grand Master. This was a very deserving tribute to these hard working brethren who carry a large share of the load in keeping our lodges active. The Committee on Masonic Correspondence made its report recommending recognization of Gran Logia "Cosmos" del Estado de Chihuahua; Grand Lodgia De Estado "Baja California;" and the Grand Lodge of Greece. The Committee on Jurisprudence in writing their report covered dispensations and decisions of the Grand Master which were of the usual variety. This Grand Lodge decided to purchase a public address system so that everyone could be heard. O. H. GERHARD JACOBSEN, Grand Master IRVING E . CLARK, Grand Secretary
Next meeting, Cheyenne, Wyoming, August 22, 23, 1953.
INDEX Address of the Grand Master Biographical Sketch of M.". W.". Floyd S. Ecord By-Laws, Adopted 1954 Certificates of Proficiency Committee Reports: Centennial Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D Correspondence and Review Credential Finance Foreign Relations Jurisprudence Masonic Education Necrology Reports of Grand Officers Ritualistic Work Trials and Punishments Committees Appointed District Deputy Grand Masters Grand Lodge History Grand Officers for 1955 Grand Officers since Organization Grand Secretary Emeritus Grand Representatives Grand Secretaries of Other Grand Lodges Honor Roll, Fifty Year Members Lodges: Alphabetical Defunct District Numbers Numerical Returns for 1954 Masonic Home Memorials Oration Past Grand Masters 'Association Reports: Council of Administration Grand Secretary Grand Treasurer Secretary of the Masonic Home Board
19' 148 95-103 47 94 83 92â&#x20AC;&#x201D;168 7 98 79 95-103 85 70 68 8892 105' 8-110' 94 104 ". 12T 94 8-138135 52' 122' l4l 107 114 114 65151 72 113 60 33 31 6l
GRAND OFFICERS FOR 1955. M . ' . W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY Grand Master Topeka (1334 Arter, Phone 2-8942) Deputy Grand Master. . . .Goodland R. '.W.'.'. KARL J. BAUMGARTNER RICHARD L . BECKER Grand Senior Warden. .. .Coffeyville R. , EARL R . BROWN Grand Junior Warden • . . .Plains R. Grand Treasurer Fredonia M. •.w.".. B E N S. PAULEN , ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND Grand Secretary Topeka M. (320 West 8th, Phone 4-5518) M. • . w . ' .. ELMER F . STRAIN Grand Secretary Emeritus. Topeka Grand Chaplain [unction City BRO. , GEORGE CLAIR HESTER Grand Senior Deacon Fort Scott W.'.. ADDISON C . IRBY IRA F . PURKEY ; . . . .Grand Junior Deacon Wichita Grand Marshal Kansas City W.'.. B E N W . GRAYBILL . SCOTT W . KELSEY Grand Sword Bearer Rossville . ALBAN W . LONG Grand Senior Steward. . . .Arlington W . ' . LENORA G L E N N J E N K I N S . . . .Grand Junior Steward. . . .Hamlin W . ' . ROY G . SHEARER Grand Pursuivant Abilene
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W . ' . LAUREN D A L E RIGG
Grand Tyler
Leon
CHAIRMEN OF STANDING COMMITTEES. On W . ' . CARROLL J.
Credentials
PONTIUS
Harveyville
On Reports of Grand Officers W.'.
CALDWELL D A V I S / J R
Bronson
On Finance W . ' . HAROLD N . N I C H O L S
Kansas City
On W.". ERNEST
A.
Jurisprudence
MONEY
Parsons
On Trials and Punishments W . ' . FRANK
T.
FORBES
Burlington
On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D. W.'. HENRY
LUECK
Netawaka
On
Correspondence
M . ' . W . " . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND
On Foreign
Topeka
Relations
M.".W.'. CLAUD F . YOUNG
Washington, D.C.
On Ritualistic
Work
M . ' . W . ' . JAMES H . TRICE On Masonic Education M . ' . W . ' . CLARENCE G . NEVINS On Necrology W . ' . MARTIN
H . POTTER
Medicine Lodge Dodge City Preston
PLACE OF MEETING—1956. The One Hundredth Annual Communication of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas will be held in the City of Tppeka, Kansas beginning at 9:00 o'clock on March l4th, Wednesday and concluding Thursday, the 15th day of March, A.D. 1956, A.L. 5956.
KhRM 1956
SCOTT E. KELSEY GRAND MAS TER
February 11 , 1955 to February 15 , 1956
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
M. . W. . GRAND LODGE OF
ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF
KANSAS
Organized March 17, 1856.
ONE HUNDREDTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION Held in the City of Topeka, Kansas, March 14 and 15, A. D. 1956, A. L. 5956.
M . ' . W . ' . KARL J. BAUMGARTNER, Grand Master, Goodland. M . ' . W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, Grand. Secretary, Topeka.
1956.
GRAND OFFICERS FOR 1956. M. '.W. R.' . W. R.' .w: R.". w. M. •.w. M. • . w .
KARL J. BAUMGARTNER Grand Master RICHARD L . BECKER Deputy Grand Master EARL R . BROWN Grand Senior Warden ADDISON C . IRBY Grand Junior Warden B E N S . PAULEN Grand Treasurer A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND Grand Secretary (320 West 8th, Phone 4-5518) M. ".W. ELMER F . STRAIN Grand Secretary Emeritus Bro. W A L T E R H . DELLINGER Grand Chaplain RAY W . KiNklE Grand Senior Deacon HARRY D . KINGERY Grand Junior Deacon J O H N E . LOEPPKE Grand Marshal PAUL O . SHIPMAN Grand Sword Bearer ROBERT D . STARBUCK Grand Senior Steward EUGENE S. PARKER Grand Junior Steward ROY G . SHEARER Grand Pursuivant
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Goodland Coffeyville Plains Fort Scott ...Fredonia .Topeka Topeka Goodland Wichita Overland Park Penalosa Newton Leavenworth Topeka Abilene
L A U R E N D A L E RIGG
Grand Tyler
Leon
CHESTER A. LONG
Assistant Grand Tyler
Preston
CHAIRMEN OF STANDING COMMITTEES. On
Credentials
W . ' . ROY O . EVANS
-
On Reports of Grand
Olathe
Officers
W . ' . FLORAN A . RODGERS
...Wichita
On Finance W . ' . FLOYD A. PALMER
y
Independence
On Jurisprudence W.". JAMES E . TAYLOR
Sharon Springs
On Trials and Punishments W . ' . F R A N K T . FORBES
Burlington
On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D. W.". M A X W . MYERS On Correspondence M . ' . W . ' . A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND
On Foreign
...Topeka
Relations
M . ' . W . ' . CLAUD F . Y O U N G
Washington, D.C.
On Ritualistic
Work
M . ' . W . ' . JAMES H . TRICE .: On Masonic Education M . ' . W . ' . CLARENCE G . NEVINS On Necrology W . ' . HERSCHEL
Kansas City
L . HOFFMAN
Medicine Lodge ...Dodge City Marysville
PLACE OF MEETING—1957. T h e O n e H u n d r e d a n d First A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n of t h e M . ' . W . * . G r a n d L o d g e of A n c i e n t , F r e e a n d Accepted M a s o n s o f K a n s a s w i l l b e held i n t h e City o f W i c h i t a , K a n s a s b e g i n n i n g at 9 : 0 0 o'clock A.M. o n M a r c h 1 3 t h , W e d n e s d a y a n d c o n c l u d i n g T h u r s d a y , t h e 1 4 t h d a y of M a r c h , A . D . 1 9 5 7 , A . L . 5 9 5 7 .
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
M. . W. . GRAND LODGE OF A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS.
ONE HUNDREDTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
T O P E K A , KANSAS, March 14,
1956.
There being a constitutional number of lodges represented, the O n e Hundredth Annual Communication was opened in Ample Form with prayer by the Grand Chaplain in the Municipal Auditorium, 8th and Quincy Streets, Topeka, Kansas at 9:00 A.M., March 14, A.D. 1956, A.L. 5956 with the following Grand Officers present: M.".W.'. ScoTT E. KELSEY R.' . W. R.- . W. R.' . W . M. M.
•.w. •.w.
Grand Master Topeka (1334 Arter, Phone 2-8942) . KARL J. BAUMGARTNER Deputy Grand Master Goodland . RICHARD L. BECKER Grand Senior Warden Coffeyville . EARL R. BROWN Grand Junior Warden Plains • BEN S. PAULEN Grand Treasurer Predonia .ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND Grand Secretary Topeka (320 West 8th, Phone 4-5518) . ELMER F . STRAIN Grand Secretary Emeritus Topeka
M. • . w . Bro Bro. GEORGE CLAIR HESTER W. .ADDISON C. IRBY W. . IRA F . PURKEY W.' , BEN W . GRAYBILL W." . ScoTT W. KELSEY W.' , ALBAN W . LONG
Grand Chaplain...
Junction City
. L. GLENN JENKINS w. W.'. ROY G . SHEARER
Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon Grand Marshal... Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant
Fort Scott Wichita Prairie Village Rossviile Arlington Hamlin Abilene .
W.'. LAUREN DALE RIGG
Grand Tyler
Leon
INVITATION.
The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master extended an invitation to all Master Masons in good standing to visit the communication.
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DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.
Distinguished Visitors were announced and the Grand Master instructed the Grand Senior Deacon to retire with the Grand Marshal and present the Distinguished Visitors. The following fourteen Grand Masters were first presented at the Altar, escorted to the East and were greeted and welcomed by the Grand Master and introduced to the Grand Lodge, tendered the Honors due their stations and seated in the East. M.'.W.'. M.'.W.'. M.'.W.'. M.'.W.'. M.'.W.'. M.'.W.'. M.'.W.'. M.'.W.'. M.'.W.'. M.'.W.'. M.'.W.'. M.'.W.'. M.'.W.'. M.'.W.'.
B. LEE A M O N , Grand Master of Georgia. JOSEPH A. BATCHELOR, Grand Master of Indiana. RAY R. DOUGLASS, Grand Master, Iowa. J. ANSEL EADDY, Grand Master, South Carolina. W. RALPH HOWARD, Grand Master, Oklahoma. FRED B . LYMAN, Grand Master, Kentucky. SAMUEL W . MCINTOSH, Grand Master, Washington, D.C. D R . JEPTHA SETH M U N R O , Grand Master, Nova Scotia. M. HASWELL PIERCE, Grand Master, Delaware. MILLARD E . RYAN, Grand Master, Colorado. MILTON C SONNTAG, Grand Master, Illinois. HARRY A. SPEICH, Grand Master, Wisconsin. EDGAR V. STEWART, JR., Grand Master, California. HERBERT T . W H I T E , Grand Master, Nebraska.
The Grand Master greeted them as follows: BRETHREN:
It is a great pleasure and an honor for me to present to you these distinguished gentlemen, and great Masons, who have traveled many miles and taken time out from their busy lives and away from their Grand Jurisdictions to be with us today. T O Y O U , M . ' . W . ' . Sirs: the Masons of this Grand Jurisdiction are highly honored by your presence at this our Annual Communication. We hope your stay with us will be most enjoyable and a happy one. Brethren let us salute them with the P. G. H.
The Grand Senior Deacon and Grand Marshal then presented the following Distinguished Guests, all of whom are Past Grand Masters. They were escorted to the East, welcomed by the Grand Master, tendered the Honors due their stations and seated in the East: M . ' . W . ' . H E N R Y F . COLLINS, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary, South Carolina. M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD C . DAVENPORT, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary of Illinois. M . ' . W . ' . RAY V. DENSLOW, Past Grand Master, Missouri. M . ' . W . ' . M A T T H E W W . H I L L , Past Grand Master, Washington, and Chairman of 1958 Centennial Committee. M . ' . W . ' . CLIFFORD JORY, Past Grand Master of Iowa, and President of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association. M . ' . W . ' . J. FRED LATHAM, Past Grand Master, and Grand Secretary of Oklahoma. R . ' . W . ' . R A L P H LEHR, Past Grand Master, Pennsylvania. M . ' . W . ' . A L E . ORTON, Past Grand Master, and Grand Secretary of Kentucky. M . ' . W . ' . HAROLD L . READER, Past Grand Master, and Grand Secretary of Missouri. M . ' . W . ' . THOMAS S . ROY, Past Grand Master of Massachusetts and SecretaryTreasurer of the Grand Master's Conference.
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M . ' . W . ' . HARRY O . SCHROEDER, Past Grand Master of Maryland and Grand Sovereign of Red Cross of Constantine. M . ' . W . ' . DwiGHT L. SMITH, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary of Indiana. Secretary Grand Secretaries Conference. M . ' . W . ' . RALPH R . TWAMLEY, Past Grand Master of South Dakota.
The Grand Master presented this group with the following remarks: BRETHREN;
It is my pleasure and honor to present to you, these fine gentlemen and great Masons who have served Masonry in the past, and are still working hard for our Great Order, and who have come from many Grand Jurisdictions of North America. They have traveled many miles to Honor us by their presence, and to represent their Grand Jurisdictions at this 100th Annual Communication. M . ' . W . ' . SIRS, we hope your stay in Topeka will be a pleasure. Brethren— let us salute them with the P.G.H.
The Grand Marshal then presented the following guests at the Altar and they were escorted to the East by the Grand Senior Deacon, welcomed by the Grand Master and seated in the East and were extended a hearty welcome by this Grand Lodge: R.'.W.'. CHARLES H . COVER, Deputy Grand Master of Maryland. W . ' . J O H N A. BARNER, Grand Senior Warden of North Dakota. R.'.W.'. EDWARD R. CARMAN, Grand Secretary of New York. W . ' . J O H N D . CUNNINGHAM, Past Master of Norton Lodge No. 199 and Associate Director of Masonic Service Association of Washongton, D.C. R.'.W.'. O T T O L . DANEK, Deputy Grand Master of Minnesota. R.' .w. EARL B . DELZELL, Grand Secretary of Iowa. R.' . W. . EwART G. D I X O N , Grand Secretary of Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario. R.' . w. • PAUL W . GROSSENBACH, Grand Secretary of Wisconsin. R.' .w. CHESTER R. JONES, Grand Secretary of Delaware. i S. LAND, Past Imperial Potentate of the Shrine and Founder and W . ' . FFRANK Secretary General of De Molay. R.' .w. '• D. AUBREY SPANN, Deputy Grand Master of Colorado. R.' .W. '. ELVIN F . STRAIN, Grand Secretary of South Dakota. R.' .W. '. W. EARL GOODE, Deputy Grand Master of Oklahoma. R.' .w. '. L. VERNON ORTON, Grand Senior Warden of Oklahoma. R.' .w. '. RICHARD V. CARLSON, Past Grand District Deputy of Oregon and the Grand Representative of Kansas near the Grand Lodge of Oregon.
The Grand Master greeted them as follows: BRETHREN:
It is a pleasure and honor for me to present to you these fine brethren and great Masons who have traveled great distances_ to be with us on this, our 100th. Annual Communication. We are greatly honored by their presence here today, and appreciate very much that they have come to represent their Grand Jurisdictions. BRETHREN: Let us give them a hearty welcome. T O A L L our DISTINGUISHED VISITORS let me say again, we hope your visit with us will be most pleasant and that your journey home will be safe. Please feel free to go and come at your pleasure during our sessions. Our Grand Lodge Office and Library will be open and we hope you can visit it. ALSO, we hope you will be able to see our City while you are here, and that you are able to meet and visit with many of our Kansas Masons present here today.
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March
W e do thank you so much for your presence here, and invite you to come back whenever you care to do so. After t h e three groups had been i n t r o d u c e d a n d seated, the Grand Master addressed them as f o l l o w s : To all our distinguished guests, we are most happy to have you with us at this Centennial celebration. We, the Masons of Kansas are honored by your presence, and we appreciate that many of you have traveled many miles, and have taken time out from your busy lives as Masons to be present on this great occasion. May I say "thanks a million" for your part in helping to make this celebration an outstanding event. Many of you are accompanied by your wives, and we hope, you may all have a most pleasant visit in Topeka as the guests of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. May your journey home be safe, and best wishes to you and your Grand Jurisdiction in the years ahead. RESPONSE.
M . ' . W.*. JOSEPH A. BATCHELOR, Grand Master of Indiana responded to the welcome of the Grand Master, on behalf of all of the Distinguished Guests, as follows: Most Worshipful Grand Master Kelsey, Distinguished Guests and my Kansas Masonic brethren: It is ray distinct honor and happy privilege to speak on behalf of all your guests who have assembled here to pay you homage on this, your 100th Annual Communication. From Nova Scotia and Massachusetts to Georgia, from Pennsylvania to California, from the four corners of these United States and Canada, it has been the delight of your sister jurisdictions to accept your warm hospitality and send their representatives to your birthday party. That such a gathering has arrived is an excellent tribute first, to the splendid record o( achievement of Kansas Masonry in this hundred year span, and second, to the high regard in which his distinguished brethren hold your Presiding Grand Master ScoTT E. KELSEY. But we assemble here not only to offer you our sincere congratulations, for your steadfast and constructive growth of the past, but also to extend to you our warmest felicitations for the same trueness of purpose and impact of influence in the future. You were born one hundred years ago on the American frontier amid troubled and contentious times, as a living testimonial to man's belief that only by putting first things first and carrying constructive principles of brotherly love, relief and truth into their lives could these divisive influences be overcome. We are met here one hundred years later amid times equally contentious and troublesome to those who believe in things of the spirit, and once again our gathering is our demonstration that, however we may differ in forms and ceremonies, we move with a great concord of unity to stretch forth to each other not only the hands of fellowship, but the bands of moral union to form a united front against these same divisive influences. Brethren of Kansas: We salute you! May not only this Centennial Convocation be marked with harmony, concord and moral stamina, but also may your future generations of Masons yet unraised, continue to maintain the same high standards, and may the Great Architect in His wisdom be and abide with you all, now and evermore.
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REFRESHMENT.
The Grand Master called the Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment for the reception of the Worthy Grand Matron of The Order of the Easter Star. The Grand Marshal announced Mrs. LuCY GECKELER, Worthy Grand Matron of The Order of The Easter Star of Kansas and Brother CLYDE RILEY, Grand Patron of The Order of The Eastern Star of Kansas. The Worthy Grand Matron was escorted by M . ' . W.*. O T T O R . SouDERS, a Past Grand Patron of The Order of The Eastern Star of Kansas, and presented to the Grand Master, who in turn, introduced her to this Grand Lodge, with these remarks: BRETHREN: It is indeed a great pleasure and privilege for me to present and introduce to you a lady who has worked very hard in the Great O.E.S. of Kansas. She has traveled our great state from border to border in her service as Worthy Grand Matron. She has been presenting the story of our Masonic Home, and particularly, the N E W INFIRMARY to her fine organization, and has urged the Grand Chapter and subordinate Chapters to furnish and equip the rooms in the new Infirmary at the Kansas Masonic Home. This has been most helpful to the Masons of Kansas. BRETHRENâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;may I present to you Mrs. LUCY GECKELER, W . ' . G . ' . M . ' . of the O.'.E.'.S.'. of Kansas. Let us give her a very hearty Welcome. â&#x20AC;˘THANKS FOR T H E BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS, which the Grand Chapter O.E.S. of Kansas has presented to the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of Kansas for this 100th Annual Communication.
She was received with very hearty applause, after which, she then addressed the members of this Grand Lodge with a very fine and interesting talk. The Grand Master thanked the Worthy Grand Matron for the very beautiful basket of flowers sent this Grand Lodge. Brother CLYDE RILEY, Grand Patron, then addressed the Grand Lodge. After the Worthy Grand Matron was escorted from the room, the Grand Lodge was held in its seats and arranged for the purpose of taking a motion picture. The center of the Hall was well filled with Brethren and a motion picture film was made of the session. The Distinguished Guests and Grand Master and other officers in the East were then made a part of the film. LABOR RESUMED.
The Grand Master called the Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor on the Third Degree of Masonry. DISTINGUISHED GUESTS.
The Grand Marshal announced Distinguished Guests and presented the following at the Altar: M.'.W.'. C. LESTER HANNA, Past Grand Master of Arkansas. M.'.W.'. HARRY F. SUNDERLAND, Past Grand Master of Missouri.
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They were escorted to the East and welcomed by the Grand Master, rendered the Honors d u e their stations and seated in the East. The Grand Marshal announced Distinguished Guests and presented the following at the Altar: M.".E.". HAROLD N . NICHOLS, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Kansas. M.MII.'. ARMAND H . BISHOP, Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Kansas. M . ' . E . ' . G L E N N E. WILLIAMS, Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kansas.
They were escorted to the East, welcomed by the Grand Master, given a hearty welcome and seated in the East. GRAND REPRESENTATIVE
NEAR CHINA.
The Grand Master instructed the Grand Senior Deacon to present W.'.
LESLIE CHENG, Grand Representative of Kansas near the Grand
Lodge of China at the Altar where h e was welcomed by the Grand Master. W . â&#x20AC;¢. C H E N G acknowledged the introduction and courtesy and addressed
this Grand Lodge with an interesting talk regarding Lodges in China and Korea. PAST GRAND MASTERS.
The Grand Secretary called the roll of the Past Grand Masters and fourteen of these veterans appeared at the Altar, where they were cordially greeted by the Grand Master, complimented upon their respective attainments and the esteem in which they are held by their brethren, and thanked for the aid and support they had extended to the Grand Master and Grand Lodge. M . ' . W . ' . S. A L L A N D A U G H E R T Y responded on behalf of the Past
Grand Masters. (See Credentials Committee Report for List.) REPORT OF T H E COMMITTEE W.'.
CARROLL J.
PONTIUS,
ON CREDENTIALS.
Chairman,
presented
the
following
report which, o n 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 the following and representatives present and entitled to seats in this Grand Lodge:
members
GRAND OFFICERS.
M.'.W.'. R .'.W.'. R .'.W.'. R .'.W.'. M.'.W.". M.'.W-'. M.'.W.'.
SCOTT E . KELSEY_ KARL J. BAUMGARTNER RICHARD L . BECKER EARL R . BROWN B E N S . PAULBN ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND ELMER F . STRAIN
_.
Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Gratid Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Secretary Emeritus
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G. CLAIR HESTER
W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'.
Grand
ADDISON C . IRBY IRA F . PURKEY B E N W . GRAYBILL SCOTT W . KELSEY ALBAN W . LONG L. G L E N N JENKINS ROY G . SHEARER
W . ' . LAUREN
DALE
Chaplain
Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon -Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant
RIGG
Grand
Tyler
SUB OFFICERS.
W . ' . K E N N E T H N . POMEROY
^
Assistant Grand Secretary
W.". L E O N L . COUSLAND
Official Stenographer
W . ' . CHESTER A. LONG M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON W . ' . C. LAVERNE BISHOP
Assistant Grand Tyler Grand Lecturer Assistant Grand Lecturer
PAST GRAND MASTERS.
Year of Service B E N S. P A U L E N ELMER F . STRAIN J. FORREST AYERS
Year of Service
.1921 1924 1931
SAMUEL G . W I L E S E. G L E N N ROBISON W I L L I A M H . HARRISON
1946 1948 1949
O T T O R . SOUDERS H E N R Y S . BUZICK, J R CLAUD F . Y O U N G ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND
1935 1938 1939 1940
L Y N N R . BRODRICK CLARENCE G . N E V I N S S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY BRUCE N E W T O N
1950 1951 1952 1953
CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S JAMES H . TRICE
1943 1944
FLOYD S. ECORD
1954
GRAND
REPRESENTATIVES.
Argentina, Harold N . Nichols; Arizona, Robert H. Gibbs; Arkansas, Roy O. Evans; Austria, Marcellus G. Boss; Bolivia, Floran A. Rodgers; Brazil (Amazonas & Acre), Walter H. Varnum; Brazil (Ceara), Ozro Wright;; Brazil (Minas Geraes), Richard L. Becker; Brazil (Paraiba), Joseph H. Conard; Brazil . (Rio de Janeiro), Carrol R. Dean; Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul), Harold C. Swope; Brazil (Sao Paulo), Carrol C. Arnett; British Columbia, John A. Hetzel; California, Scott E. Kelsey; Chile, Lynn R. Brodrick; Colorado, Lauren Dale Rigg; Costa Rica, Lucion R. VanOrdstrand; Cuba, Roy H. Clossen; Denmark, William H . Harrison; Ecuador, Addison C. Irby; England, S. Allan Daugherty; Florida, Ray W . Kinzie; Germany, Herschel L. Hoffman; Greece, Karl J. Baumgartner; Guatemala, Jesse R. Franklin; Iceland, H. Herbert Tuller; Idaho, Tom Stauth; Illinois, Arthur H . Strickland; Indiana, Elmer F. Strain; Ireland, Henry S. Buzick, Jr.; Israel, Merle D, Evans; Italy, Richard W . Getty; Kentucky, Robert H. Montgomery; Louisiana, Harry E. Crosswhite; Manitoba, Homer C. Anderson; Maryland, Richard H . Cravens; Massachusetts, George F. Kerrick; Mexico (Nuevo Leon), Urban C. Brown; Mexico (San Luis Potosi), M. Aaron Smith; Mexico (Tamaulipas), Leon L. Cousland; Mexico (York), Vernon D . Martin; Michigan, J. Forrest Ayres; Minnesota, Kanneth N . Pomeroy; Mississippi, â&#x20AC;¢ Theodore P. Perry; Missouri, Thomas L. Francis; Nevada, Frank M. Yeoman;; N e w Brunswick, Glenn E. Williams; New Jersey, Robert M. Riley; New Mexico, Martin D . Potter; N e w South Wales, E. Glenn Robison; N e w Zealand, Floyd S. Ecord; Norway, Ray B. Ramsey; Nova Scotia, Holmes W . Haviland; Ohio, Philip Eugene Stotler; Oklahoma, Bruce Newton; Oregon, Thomas J. Dunning; Panama, Scott E. Kelsey; Peru, Clarence G. Nevins; Philippine Islands, Roy G. Shearer; Prince Edward
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March
Island, Marion M. Miller; Quebec, Ernest A. Money; Saskatchewan, James H. Trice; Scotland, Robert F. Riley; South Australia, Richard W . Evans; South Carolina, Otto R. Souders; South Dakota, Carl E. Georgeson; Tasmania, Bea S. Paulen; Tennessee, Floyd A. Palmer; Texas, Claud F. Young; Vermont, Samuel G. Wiles; Victoria, Lazarus Loeb; Virginia, Armand H. Bishop; Western Australia, Charles S. McGinness. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
Dill. Clinton H. Rainwater Nathan B. Repstine Leonard Ohlhausen Lee L. Charles Harry D . Kingery Orval K. Henesey Clarence A. Kern Dempsey Jackson Cecil P. Fish Glen Dormois Howard L. Wade H. Herbert Tuller Edgar C. Schmitt Charles F. Jones Robin R. Domer Guy G. Salts William N . Craig Myron S. Kelsey George H . Hudson Howard H. Hazlett Milo G. Stock Raymond L. McDonald John W . Russell Scott A. Mouse
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No. 1 2 3* 4 5 8 9 11 12 13 14 17 19 21 .22 23 24 25 27 29 30 31 32 33
Chester A. Drake Clayton A. Crabs Joseph F. Borger Louis C. Callesen Sam A. Clements George A. Stephenson Austin M. EUwood William O. Riley George C. Ream Frank C. Warta John E. Loeppke Harry A. Wood ; Cecil H. Offerle Victor W . Schrope Alton P. Berryhill Ralph Carmicheal Theodore A. Appl Marvin F. Matkin George M. Pike G. Dean VanBlaricum Eugene G. Schmidt Ernest E. Kysar William Chapman Carroll A. Mogge
Dist. No. 36 38 43 45 47 48 49 52 53 54 57 60 62 63 64 65 70 71 72 73 75 76 77 78
PAST MASTERS.
Lazarus Leob Leon J. Miller Charles D . Gallipeau Max W . Myers Ralph S. Mourning Lyle L. Broddle John T. Dormois Philip Eugene Stotler Holmes W . Haviland Ralph A. Scott Robert M. Riley Albert R. Guy Thomas J. Dunning H. Elvin Jones Loyal Northcutt Clarence E. Birch George W . Mole Walter B. Sneegas
Lodge No. 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 5 5 6 6 6
William H. Quakenbush Herbert L. Jones Albert B. Martin James H. Parsons Porter L. Shoflfner Arthur L. Parr William A. Clark Marion A. Barlow John M. Feller Frank E. Pennington John Hoskinson Don C. Heminger J. Chester Long Francis D . Myrick Edwin H. Ninemires Darrell B. White Homer C. Anderson Fred A. Rehkopf
Loldge No. 6 6 6 6 7 7 8 9 10 12 14 15 16 17 17 17 17 17
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Ulysses U. Shoaf Nathan B. Thompson George E. Coats Floyd H. Coffman Charles W . Watts W . Phil McCracken Roy O. Evans Leroy S. Buckles Herbert R. Spencer Ray H. Gray J. Henry Reb Marion M. Miller Lawrence Morrow Lore V. Bader Joseph A. Hall
Loldge No. 17 17 17 18 18 18 19 19 21 21 24 26 27 27 27
Clarence A. Kern Dale L. Collison Verne R. Smith Lee R. Jarrett Maurice R. Bryan Carl H. Moore Walter R. Black Henry S. Moody Elmer H. Snider Luther A. Merker Lewis Fred Steele John E. Leath Ozro Wright James A. Pool Roger Dean Campbell George B. Dailey George A. Stephenson Caldwell Davis, Jr Leonard J. Reu Sherman T. Bourassa S. Augustus Hudiburg Tom Fasig Warren E. Wilson Martin L. Phillips C. Earle Joss Paul H. Chrisman Ollie J. Woodman Virgil W . Begesse Glenn F. Wiswell Edgar R. Barker Fay O. Jennings Orval Lancaster Richard H. Cravens Lee T. Burnett Darwin E. Walters W. Lee Calvin Dan C. Ross Charles C. Modesitt
28 29 29 31 31 32 32 33 36 37 38 38 40 42 42 44 46 47 49 51 51 51 51 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 51 51 51 53 55 56 56 58 59 60 61 61 61 61 61
Walter D. Miller Robert H. Montgomery Glenn E. Williams S. Guy Batdorf Frank T. Forbes Allen W. Reed William H. Shubkagel Robert B. Starbuck Harold R. Starbuck I. Winters Funck Carl O. Hug Raymond H . Starnes Perry M. Baird Cecil O. Applegate Francis A. Nelson John W . Carwell Opher L. Engle Floyd R. Monfort Irving Myers Alfred L. Morris Jennings E. Williams George A. Gerstenberger Fred S. Papenhausen Ernest E. Clark William A. King Cleo Olen Hogan Merrill B. Van Arsdale Clark E. Wilson Wesley C. Renfro George Earl Byrne Arthur E. Myers Ray B. Ramsey LeRoy G. Hutton Eugene S. Parker John I. Brandenburger Hershel L. Hoffman Robert F. Riley Clarence Depew, Sr Robert H. Gibbs Arthur R. Shedd Carl W . Mahaney John H. Stuermer Harold J. Harkness Christian F. DeFries Donald J. Rayburn Wayne V. Londeen Floran A. Rodgers Lloyd R. Crow Marcellus G. Boss Theo P. Perry Lester R. Detwiler Floyd E. Kittell
13 Loldge No. 62 63 63 66' 66 66 67 68 68 68 70 72 73 74 74 78 79 79 80 81 82 83 83 85 85 86 86 86 86 89 89 90 90 90 91 91 94 94 96 96 96 96 96 96 97 98 99 100 100 102 102 102
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Loldge No. Stuart S. Young Norman A. Balsters Ira L. Filkel Roy H. Clossen Glen Dormois Albert D. Chapin John Bengel Lewis S. Geckeler Leslie E. Losey Floyd A. Palmer Arthur J. Tils Arthur L. Dyer Richard J. Bellman Lorenzo B. Crow Luther Foster Vernon D. Martin Charley E. Laman Ernest A. Money James C. Ewing Clarence E. Main Armand H. Bishop Wilbur O. Ester Harry B. Price Charlie Brokesh Otto T. Peters Leroy Alvin Weyh Carroll C. Arnett Carl L. Johnson Henry Lueck William T. Schlichter Harry H. Barnes Edward D. Bradshaw Ernest Meadows Milo G. Stock Elmer Dwight Copeland Menno Schroeder Howard E. Dyer Elmer E. Ellis Ralph E. Kidwell Lucion R. Van Ordstrand Edgar C. Clover John A. Hetzel Paul Shipman Harold C. Swope Henry H. Schlichting Harold E. Grant Ralph P. Beatty Forest Hashbarger Ray Leonard Behringer Robert F. Zimmerman Merlin R. Grundy Gilbert Handke Werner B. Levin William E. Dent
102 102 102 102 103 â&#x20AC;˘ 104 107 107 107 107 109 110 110 Ill Ill 113 113 117 117 117 117 U9 119 128 128 129 129 129 130 134 134 135 136 136 138 139 140 140 140 140 141 142 ;. 142 144 144 146 146 150 150 151 153 158 158 158
Leslie W. Long Roy J. Highfill Hal A. Waisner Louis A. Chew Fernando J. Ledoux Hazen T. Shaeffer Goldwyn Miller Richard L. Francis Henry Carl Smith Daniel Sutter Charles V. Haynes Lester M. Alderfer Joseph E. Beyer Ben W . Grimm Louis C. Callesen Arthur J. Peter Roy E. Dettmer George W . Smith Samuel Wilhelm M. Aaron Smith Ora F. Persell Harold M. Elvin Carl C. Brandon Ernest E. Lahodny James I. Sager Olin Belt Earl Bidwell Ernest L. Olson Arthur J. Davis Ernest McClain Emmett J. Iverson Claud A. McFarland Frank G. Force Leonard T. Smith Elmer R. Hunter George W . Suggs S. Clyde Stewart Adolph Klitzing Jesse R. Bender David S. Greep Lloyd B. Campbell William V. Dye Eugene W . Godwin Chester E. Smith Charles A. Rosenberry Walter G. Stroup Richard W . Getty Elmer R. Zinn Ellis E. Beal Lawrence Cooley Frank C. Warta Ernest W. Lindquist Kenneth R. Bruce Frank L. Post
March Loldge No. 158 158 158 158 158 158 158 158 160 161 162 162 162 162 165 166 166 167 167 168 169 172 176 176 176 178 180 181 182 183 185 187 188 188 190 193 193 193 194 195 196 197 201 201 201 204 204 205 206 208 209 209 210 212
195J-56
Martin Decker Hubert Fatzer Elreno F. Sederlin Richard W . Evans Tom Stauth Fred V. Lane Fred E. Kinard Jack C Pulliam Hugh M. Nichols John Robert Swan Harold A. Spence Thomas H. Hahn Glen P. Harrison Merle J. Holbrook Victor H. Mason Donald B. Hanson Frank M. Yeoman Leo Verner Cox . ., Thomas W . Nighswonger Melvin C. Hogg George Mack Settle Carl C. Cogswell Roland C. Algott George C. Martin Francis C. Sanford John Berg Carl Rutledge Jay G. Lassey Glen A. Walker Robert E. Farrow Harold M. Ward Newton H. Bacon George Hubbard Merle D. Evans Clarence W . Longabach Lyle R. Haskins Wayne A. Fleming John L. Rigg Merritt Yale William Chapman Lloyd Higbee Wilbur W . Wikoff Frederick Bohl Lewis L. Hooper John R. Gibbens Raymond L. McDonald John L. Rogers Ellis E. Robinson Thomas L. Francis James E. Pennewell Harold N. Nichols Virgil F. Young Leland LeRoy Smyres Robert T. Ishmael
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
Loldge No. 212 220 221 222 222 222 222 225 225 225 225 225 225 225 226 227 230 230 230 230 230 230 235 236 236 236 239 242 242 : 244 244 245 245 246 248 249 251 252 253 253 258 259 260 264 266 267 270 271 271 271 271 273 276 278
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Harry A. Wood E. Marvin Rodkey Charles W . Monroe Chalmers Hassler Rex M. Heisel Don Scott Farman Orrin W. Story Lawrence J. Simmelink George C. Ream Willard J. Winters Charles Ralph Carmicheal Alton P. Berryhill Wayne Peck _, Harry E. Crosswhite Newton W . Bransom Earl M. Sitton Claude S. Moore Eugene Rigg Richard M. Adenauer Arthur W . Boyer James A. Magee Harry F. Summers Lylbun Elliss Louis D. Blachly Eugene G. Schmidt Joseph Lasseter Edward D . Thurman Sam Clements Orville A. Ehrhardt Hugh Edwards Joseph C. Schick William A. Switzer Imon E. Huber Lee Wells David D. Stuart John C. Holland Leo J. Schisler William O. Rhoads Clarence A. Franklin Lloyd E. Hoke Joseph S. Puhr Charles A. Mercer Claude T. Anderson Lee Wyman Howard L. Wade Jess R. Franklin Benjamin B. Norris John J. Hewitt Guy G. Salts Kenneth Humphrey Charles P. Munns Chester A. Long Martin H. Potter Frank Rushton
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No. 278 278 279 280 281 284 287 287 287 290 290 291 291 293 295 297 299 301 303 303 303 305 305 307 309 311 311 315 314 314 314 314 314 314 314 319 321 321 322 322 322 322 323 324 325 326 326 327 327 331 331 332 332 333
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Earl D . Favinger Louis R. Helmreich Russell G. W h i t e William J. Rick Clayton Crabs William J. Yotter Hubert W . Froman Wallace W . Cooper Wallace W . Cooper, Jr Ernest E. Kysar L Howard Obert Earnest B. Harris Charles A. Smith Leslie E. Peck Norman Bainter Leon Thompson Elroy E. Tillotson Floyd R. Moran Cassius M. Sandusky William D . Kendall Lennert- B. Mellott Charles F. Burkin James T. Blair Arthur L. Gable Phillip R. Krummel George W . Zinn Albert Yenkey, Jr. Herbert H. Holland William J. Keller Ellis T. Barker Marvin F. Matkin Grover C. Rogers Nevan N . Riner Benjamin H. Dunbar Frank M. Shields Warren P. Armstrong Norris N . Attkisson Charles N . Yenkey
PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
Loldge No, 333 333 333 333 334 340 345 348 348 352 354 356 356 359 360 361 363 364 364 364 366 369 369 369 369 370 370 371 371 376 376 383 384 386 397 398 398 402
Samuel H. Anderson Albert Yenkey Roscoe S. Collins Asa C. Clapp Emmor E. Graves Frank B. Swink Hugh R. Coffman Albert W . Barraclough Thomas F. Borland Frank R. Rinkel Howard Ellis James F. Shea John W . Russell James E. Taylor John L. Keller Carroll J. Pontius Stanser J. Amack Walter H. Rogers Ray W . Kinzie William J. Ktrkham Henry E. Solsby Charles F. West Ray L. Simkins Clyde B. Shelley Joseph F. Borger Harry D. Kingery Samuel C. Musgrave Frank M. Wisdom Omar L Armstrong Leonard H. Foster E. Dale Mustoe, Jr Ernest L. Shaw Charles S. Gray Sam Setty Olin H. Taylor Archie Clyde Riley Lewis O. Hazen Cecil W . Denton
March
Loldge No. 402 402 402 404 404 406 407 407 407 409 409 410 411 417 419 421 423 423 433 433 433 433 433 433 434 436 436 438 438 440 442 442 444 445 445 448 449 449
LODGE REPRESENTATIVES.
Lodge No. 2—Raymond J. Halligan, M.; Clarence A. Dickson, Jr., S.W.; Lawrence Tate, Jr., J.W. 3—Thomas E. Cheyney, M.; Edward J. Badger, S.W.; Charles J. Ellis, J.W. 4—Noah B. Harrington, proxy. 5—John R. Thompson, M; Billy B. Purdy, S.W.; Marvin L. Coffey, J.W. 6—Adolph Deplue, M.; Woodrow Walker, S.W.; Ralph H. Gelvin, J.W. 7—Elmer Clark, M.; Donald H. Davies, S.W. 8—Willliam A. Clark, and George W . Cassell, proxies. 9—Ora M. Carpenter, M.; Marion J. Estes, S.W. 10—Harold M. Buffo, M.; William Lambert, S.W.; Kenneth Pratt, J.W. 11—Ralph E. Schumacher, M.
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Lodge No. 12—Andrew E. Buck, S.W. 14—John P. Hoskinson, M. 15—Howard J. Quigg, M. 16—Thomas M. Llewellyn, M.; George W. Sellens, S.W.; Paul C. Bostick, J.W. 17—Lawrence A. Layman, M.; Samuel G. Kelsey, S.W.; Harry L. Eddy, J . W . 18—Leonard J. Kelley, M.; John W. Taylor, J.W. 19—Owen E. Brown, M.; Clarence E. Heflebower, Jr., S.W.; Walter H. Dunn,
J.W. 24—John M. Clifton, M. 26—Marion M. Miller, proxy. 27—Roscoe R. Rodgers, M.; William H. Yoho, S.W. 29—Dale L. Kaufman, M. 31—Carl C. Draper, M. 33—J. Russell McCarty, proxy. 34—Lloyd A. Venneberg, M. 35—Kenneth G. Corbet, M. 36—Charles East, M. 37—Jimmie A. Duncan, M.; Herbert Stockwell, S.W. 38—Clark W . Strahl, M.; Warren E. Harlan, S.W.; Philip H . Flottman, J.W. 40—Ozro Wright, proxy. 42—Jennings B. Smith, M. 44—Ora E. Beckwith, proxy. 46—Alva M. Steele, M. 47—Leland C. Murrow, proxy. 49—Carl M. Hollingshead, M. 50—Raymond R. Neiswender, proxy. 51—Paul S. Beck, M.; Orville L. Dutt, S.W.; Robert R. Donaldson, J . W . 52—Dudley D . Reese, M. 54—Virgil A. Foster, M.; Herbert A. Burkett, S.W.; Allan E. Keech, J . W . 55—Virgil W . Begesse, M. 56—Alva L. Powell, M. 58—Carl A. Bible, proxy. 59—Paul E. Wilkins, M. 60—Carrol R. Dean, proxy. 61—Wayne F. Hardisty, M. 63—Clarence Gore, proxy. 65—J. Bern Hayden, M.; Earl W . Seamonds, S.W. 66—H. Adrian Wilson, M.; Loyd E. Wildman, J.W. 67—John T. Price, M.; Louis C. Johnson, J.W. 68—Samuel B. Kaplan, M.; LaVerne L. Simpson, S.W.; Karl A. Wicker, J.W. 71—Clarence E. Kinion, M. 72—Herbert L. Chamberlin, M. 73—Ralph L. Peters, M. r 74—John H. Hyde, M.; Joseph M. Sparks, S.W. 75—William Mansfield, M.; George W . Walker, S.W.; Howard L. Etienne, J.W. 76—Samuel C. Humbert, M. 77—James H. Trice, Jr., M. 79—Glenn E. McMurdo, M.; George L. Mast, S.W. 80—Robert L. Carrier, M. 83—Enoch E. Wright, M. 85—Maurice L. Reid, M.; Henry E. Williams, S.W.; M. Lowell Blaser, J.W. 86—Robert R. Hill, M.; Glenn E. Summers, S.W.; W . Aubrey Rollins, J.W. 8 8 - R i c h a r d L. Foster, S.W.
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March
Lodge No. 89—Francis K. Darr, M.; George G. Gano, J.W. 90—Harold L. Clinkenbeard, M.; Harry W . Glasgow, S.W.; Harry M. Fretz, J . W . 91—Robert E. Ferguson, M.; Paul O. Kaufman, J.W. 93—George W . Burge, proxy. 94—Jack T. Oliver, M.; Charles B. Fenner, S.W. 95—Ben S. Paulen, proxy. 96—Lester M. Childers, M.; Leslie A. McKay, S.W. 97—James F. Cooley, M.; Ralph A. Cole, S.W. 98—Albert E. Godfrey, M.; Frank A. Ward, S.W. 99—Clifford Jacobsen, M.; Gerald E. Kenneck, J.W. 100—George D . Sharp, M.; Leonard E. Martin, J.W. 102—George E. Prewitt, M. 103—Melvin L. W . Wilson, J.W. 104—Lawrence R. Longwell, J.W. 106—Clarence B. Shell, M.; Levi A. Oblander, S.W. 107—Marshall W . Alber, M. 108—John R. Thomas, proxy. 109—Orren L. Karr, M. 110—Wayland J. Baker, M.; Leonard Lawrence, S.W. 112—Francis Stryker, M. 117—Darrell D . Morford, M.; James E. Oden, S.W.; Carl R. Albertson, J.W. 119—Marvin L. Harvey, M. 120—Donald F. Pierce, M.; Clarence E. Bayes, J.W. 125—Harold E. Conn, M. 126—Irvin L. Lyons, proxy. 128—Glenn E. Lesovsky, M. 129—Ralph J. Kueker, M.; Ralph G. Fraser, S.W. 131—Burl L. Kettler, M. 134—Elmer H. Seitz, M.; Earl C. Nichols, S.W.; J. Charles Conner, J.W. 135—Warren Edgington, M.; Glenn Rohrer, S.W. 136—Robert E. Freeman, M.; Harry F. Liggett, J.W. 138—Elmer Kirkpatrick, M. 139—Roy A. Munsell, proxy. 140—Donald C. Frederick, M. 141—Archie R. Larison, M. 142—Harold L. Sloan, S.W. 144—Argie G. Loman, S.W. 148—Richard S. Courtney, M.; Ira L. Green, S.W.; Charles E. Timmons, J.W. 150—Ralph O. Waters, S.W. 151—William H . Ramsey, M. 152—John M. Tedlock, M. 153—John V. Elliott, M.; Harry Olander, S.W.; Jesse J. Anderson, J.W. 154—Raymond R. Shaffstall, M.; Fred T. Werner, J.W. 158—John F. Levin, Jr., M.; William F. Taylor, S.W.; Douglas A. Smart, Jr. J . W . 160—Robert K. Homier, M. 162—OrviUe Lanning, Jr., M.; Fred H. Hollister, S.W.; Henry A. Massek, J . W . 166—Kenneth E. Peter, M. 167—Glee S. Smith, Jr., M.; Thaine Beamer, J.W. 168—Edwin I. Copping, M.; Richard W . Linn, S.W.; Clarence E. Davis, J.W. 169—Robert L. Fincham, M.; Lauren M. Smerchek, S.W.; Charles H. Wagoner,.
J.W. 170—Lawrence C. Bishop, M.; Charles Chizek, J.W. 171—C. Edgar Dill, M.; Thaine E. Beitler, S.W.
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Lodge No. 172-:.DonaId L. Crawford, M. 174—Donald H. Newfer, M. 176—Buford D. Sharpe, M.; Lester E. McHenry, S.W. 177—Edwin W . Olson, M. 178—James L. Piatt, M. 179—Dale N . Olson, M.; Webb Smith, J.W.; 180—Kenneth W . Taylor, M. 181—Carl E. Georgeson, proxy. 182—Donald B. Heidebrecht, M.; Forrest G. Shaft, S.W. 184—Earl E. Fix, M. 185—Elmer A. Carlin, M.; Sylvin Carr, S.W. 187—William Dell'Antonia, S.W.; John W. Wilson, J.W. 188—Millard H. Marshall, S.W. 189—Irvin D . Wright, M. 190—Gordon B. Harman, M.; Walter L. Denholm, S.W. 191—Merritt C. Atwell, M. 193—Wayne L. French, M. 194—Leo S. Alexander, S.W. 195—Thaine A. Clark, S.W. 196—Richard T. Kile, M.; John L. Taggart, S.W.; William A. Hind, J . W . 197—Wayne L. Johnson, M. 198—Kenneth L. Standley, M. 199—William J. Chubb, M. 201—Robert O. Sullivan, proxy. 202—Robert Cook, proxy. 204—Darwin D . Niles, M.; Dan R. Sharp, J.W. 205—Glen F. Loveland, M. 206—Robert P. Hoover, S.W.; Floyd M. Scarlett, J.W. 207—Martin E. Oliva, proxy. 208—Howard W . Hill, S.W. 209—Dean G. Shade, M. 210—Arthur L. Nickell, M. 212—Harold R. Colgin, M. , - 215—Forrest H. Button, M.; Howard R. Pfenniger, J.W. 218—Floyd E. Davidson, M.; Arthur W. Sturgeon, J.W. 220—Lawrence W . Smith, M. 221—Archie J. Isaacson, M. ' 222—J. Dwight Lobdell, M.; Gerald W . Salyer, S.W.; George Wiseman, Jr., J.W. 224—Victor O. Basel, M. 225—Jack O. McCain, M.; Phil E. Mills, S.W.; Byron W . Seeber, J.W. 226—Victor O. Diller, proxy. 227—Lester L. Henderson, proxy. 229—Ralph Wheeler, M.; Harry C. J. Kennedy, J.W. 230—Harry E. Craig, M. 232—Loren A. Freeby, M. 236—Christopher C. Martin, M.; Frank B. Swoyer, S.W.; David E. Herrick, J . W . 237—Lyman E. Wilson, M. 239—Forest A. Frederick, M. 242—Milton L. Watts, M.; Earl D . Fry, S.W. 244—Virgle L. Dawson, M. 245—Dwight O. Barnes, M.; C. Allen Houk, Jr., J.W. 246—Leroy F. Cooley, M.; Kenneth M. Becker, J.W. 247—Howard C. Campbell, M.; William N . Holmes, J.W.
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Lodge No. 248—Henry Carothers, f 'oxy. 249—Maurice R. LeSage, M. 250—John W . Howes, M. 251—^John E. Johnson, M. 252—Glyne B. Thornton, M. 253—Paul C. Claudell, M.; Von Davis, S.W. 256—Willis J. Bell, M.; P. Eugene Lawrence, J.W. 259—Milan Rutti, M.; Harold F. Wanklyn, S.W.; Byron Totten, J.W. 260—H. Glen Cole, M. 262—James R. Derden, proxy. 264—J. Blaine Lappin, M. 265—Bryan K. Whitehead, M. 266—Don C. Pickell, M. 268—William M. Mefford, M. 271—James E. Pennewell, proxy. 272—Lee S. Maxwell, M.; Herman H. Smith, J.W. 275—Joseph E. Bragg, J.W. 276—Leo R. Spohn, M. 277—Roy E. Valentine, M. 278—Lloyd W . Sutton, J.W. 279—W. Horton ShuU, M. 280—James N . O'Harra, J.W. 281-—George C. Fountain, M.; Henry M. Hansen, J.W. 283—Lee W . Arnold, proxy. 286—Elmer J. Horttor, M.; Clyde Boyd, J.W. 287—Clinton D . Ream, M. 288—Percy H. Oberholser, proxy. 290—Harold J. Winters, M. 291—Larry K. Hoke, M. 294—Walter L. Jones, M. 295—Victor E. Willard, M. 297—Harry J. Backstrom, M. 299—Haynes A. Lee, M.; J. Renwick Mathews, S.W. 300—^Rex J. Logsdon, M. 301—Raymond Edwards, M.; Richard Rodman, S.W. 303—Frank T. Moore, M.; Ralph N . Henak, S.W.; Ray H. Brown, J.W. 304—Charles A. Robinett, M.; David J. Matter, S.VC^.; Don E. Robinett, J.W. 305—Arthur E. Summers, M. 306—^Virgil L. Riley, M. 309—William E. Montgomery, M. 310—Elton W . Bryant, M.; William A. Wilmot, S.W.; Jack L. Drake, J.W. 311—Orvill K. Lawson, M.; Charley B. Lay, S.W. 313—George Carlisle, M.; Paul Snider, J.W. 314—Clarence B. Birk, M.; Dallas G. Worrell, S.W. 315—Voral L. Manson, M. 316—Joseph H. Conard, proxy. 321—Roy H . Sanderson, M. 322—Edward M. Bristow, M.; Hubert D. Pierce, S.W. 323—James E. McCardy, M.; David H. Milne, Jr., J.W. 324—Donald W . Cushnian, M.; Paull Bowersock, S.W.; James S. Dancer, J.W. 326—Ray E. Bourquin, M.; Theodore F. Kilmer, S.W. 327—Jay B. Hewitt, M. 329—Dale N . Smith. M.
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Lodge No. 330—Ernest E. Honderick, M. 331—Elmer W . Tindall, M.; Orval E. Weeks, S.W. 332—Martin H. Potter, proxy. 333—Harley A. Swope, M.; Albert O. Arnold, Jr., S.W. 334—Earl Largent, M. 336—Gerald R. Dempsey, M. 338—Wilbur S. Louk, M.; Tilghman W. Booth, S.W. 340—William E. Kee, S.W. 345—Paul C. French, M. 348—William E. Stewart, M.; Clyde L. Stratton, S.W. 352—Carl T. Lunt, M.; James S. Coleman, J.W. 354—W. Olynn Larmore, M.; Charles H. Evans, S.W. 355—Maxwell A. Haslett, S.W.; Ronald D . Harp, J.W. 356—John F. Neis, M. 358—Orville E. Waters, M.; Alvin W . Sale, J.W. 359—Richard L. Block, S.W. 360—Paul H. Tacha, M.; Arthur R. Munson, S.W. 361—Henry E. Janzen, M. 362—Leon V. Chizek, J.W. 363—Charles D. Becker, M. 364—Walter M. Garner, M. 366—Robert C. Moore, M.; Cleve Bockover, S.W. 367—LeRoy Headrick, M. 368—W. Nelson Hamill, proxy. 369—James V. Bailey, M.; Emmit O. Carrico, S.W. 370—Garland R. Gideon, M. 371—Leroy O. Neelly, M. 376—Lawrence Z. Dickson, M.; Wayne F. Ailshie, J.W. 377—Aubrey L. Harrison, proxy. 379—Jake C. Saubers, M.; Harold Saubers, J.W. 381—Herbert H. SutcliflFe, M. 383—C. Wayne Harper, M. 384—Lloyd W . Rhodes, M. 388—Delbert C. Imel, M. 390—Paul E. Ruggels, M.; R. Eugene Craig, S.W. 395—Phillip A. Blender, S.W. 396—Donald H. Swezey, proxy. 397—Wendall D. Everhart, M. 398—Dan T. Hardin, M.; John E. Henning, S.W.; Orville A. Johnson, J.W. 400—Clifford F. Cross, proxy. 403—Nerval Loomis, M. 404—Robert F. Harrison, M. 406—Jay R. Bell, M.; Benjamin V. Garmon, S.W. 407—Glen E. Vogan, M. 408—^Walter A. Fiorucci, M. 409—Harold H. Bennett, M. 410—Boyd A. Blair, M.; Willis J. Raskop, J.W. 411—W. Herman Walters, M. 412—Clarence O. Masterson, proxy. 417—Kermit E. Sanders, S.W. 419—Leonard Dodge, M. 421—S. Orville Walker, M. 423—^Thomas P. Nauer, M.
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Lodge No. 424—Wancel Koch, M. 429—George E. Merilatt, proxy. 433—^Kenneth W . Shreve, M.; Harry L. Barger, S.W. 434—George M. Wilson, proxy. 436—James C. Colin, M.; Doit E. Willson, S.W. 438—Albert C. Green, M. 440—John Cluck, Jr., M. 441—Melvin S. Wilson, J . W . 442—Jesse Kahlor, J.W. 444—Charles S. Gray, proxy. 445—Emery L. Marchino, M.; Paul V. Imes, S.W. 447—Melvin E. Stimpert, M. 448—Edward M. Beougher, M.; Craig C. Campbell, J.W. 449—Harlan O. Hazen, M . RECAPITULATION.
Grand Officers ~Sub Officers Past Grand Masters District Deputy Grand Masters Past Masters Representatives of Lodges
16 5 17 48 433 432
Total Representation in Grand Lodge
951
Grand Representatives .— Number of Lodges Represented Number of Lodges not Represented
73 287 153
Total Number of Lodges on Rolls
440
Fraternally submitted, CARROLL J. PONTIUS, CHARLES N . Y E N K E Y , N E V A N N . RINER, EARL M . SITTON, FLOYD H . C O F F M A N ,
Committee.
CALL TO REFRESHMENT. T h e M . ' . W . " , G r a n d M a s t e r called t h e G r a n d L o d g e f r o m t o r e f r e s h m e n t until 1:30 P . M .
labor
AFTERNOON SESSION. T h e G r a n d L o d g e w a s called f r o m r e f r e s h m e n t to labor at 1:30 P . M .
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GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
The Grand Secretary called the roll of the Grand Representatives and fifty-four responded and were welcomed by R.". W.'. KARL J. BAUMGARTNER, Deputy Grand Master. M . ' . W.'. BEN S. PAULEN responded on behalf of the Grand Representatives. (See Credentials Committee Report for List.) DISTINGUISHED GUEST.
The Grand Master instructed the Grand Senior Deacon to present M.". W . ' . CLAUD F . YOUNG, Past Grand Master of Kansas and the Grand Secretary General of the 33rd Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction of the United States, at the Altar. The Grand Master extended to him a very cordial welcome. R O L L O F S T A N D I N G COMMITTEES.
At the direction of the Grand Master, the Grand Secretary called the roll of the Standing Committees, and appointments were made to fill vacancies. The Grand Master then declared all Committees present and working. CONGRATULATIONS
REGRETS.
The following Grand Lodges sent in either regrets that they cannot be with us or congratulations and best wishes for our Centennial: Norway Honduras Ohio National - Iceland Oregon Idaho Philippine Islands State of Israel Puerto Rico Maine Quebec Manitoba Rhode Island Massachusetts Neuvo Leon ElSalvador ElPotosi Saskatchewan Scotland â&#x20AC;˘ Tamaulipas South Australis York Grand Lodge of Mexico. Tasmania Michigan Texas Montana Utah Vermont Nevada Venezuela Netherlands New Brunswick Victoria New Hampshire Virginia New Jersey Western Australis New Mexico West Virginia New Zealand Wyoming North Carolina Regrets were also received from TOM Q . ELLIS, General Grand High Priest, General Grand' Chapter, R.A.M.; CARL H . CLAUDY, Executive Secretary, The Masonic Service Association; Ross J. CAMBLIN, Grand
Alabama Alberta Argentiru Austria Bolivia De Rio Grande Do Sul Do Rio De Janeiro Do Estado de Sao Paula National D o Colombia British Columbis China Connecticut Costa Rica Cuba National Grand Lodge of Denmark Ecuador England Florida National France Germany Greece
Recorder, General Grand Council, R. & S. M.; United States Senator FRANK CARLSON of Kansas and KEEVER WHARTON.
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ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER.
M.". W . ' . SCOTT E. KELSEY, Grand Master, delivered the following Address whicli, on motion, was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: Tc the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: MY
BRETHREN:
I should like to open this address to the Centennial Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, by quoting from the address delivered to this Grand Lodge at the First Communication after organization, which was held in the city of Leavenworth on October 20, 1856. Our distinguished pioneer, and the founding father of this Grand Lodge opened his address to the Craft on that occasion as follows: "Through the kindness and under the protecting care of overruling Providence, we are permitted to assemble once again in Grand Communication, and though the past Masonic year has been one of turmoil, of contention and angry conflict in the outer world, yet peace and quietude have reigned within the retirement of our Sanctum, for which, in thankful praises, let our hearts be turned to Him who rules the destinies of men and Masons." The humility and gratitude to divine Providence so beautifully expressed in this paragraph, the beginning of the first Grand Master's address, delivered to this Grand Lodge, may well have laid the cornerstone of our Masonic edifice, on such a firm foundation that w e can well boast, that it has withstood "the ravages of time." I stand before you in great humility, for it has become my lot to preside over this Grand Lodge upon this most auspicious occasion. Certainly, I have done little to deserve such a high honor. My only hope is, that when this Grand Lodge convenes to observe the next century of its accomplishments, some one may feel toward those in authority today, as we of this year 1956 stand in admiration and respect of our brethren of 1856. W e have much in common with M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD R . REES, our first Grand Master, for as he described "contention and angry conflict in the outer world, yet peace and quietude have reigned within the retirement of our Sanctum,"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;that is our situation today. There is one major difference. T h e outside world of BROTHER REES' day, did not extend beyond the boundaries of Missouri, or perhaps Illinois. "The contention and angry conflict" of his outside world was the question of whether our territory should be admitted as a "free" or "slave" state. His world was the world of the SANTA FE and the OVERLAND TRAILS, and the distance that one
could travel in one day was limited by the condition of his horses. Our outside world, is one that knows no bounds. Our jet propelled aircraft, made here in Kansas, are capable of encircling the globe with one or two refuelling operations, and, that can be performed in the stratosphere. Our boys and girls are all talking about making trips to the moon, and our radio and telecast programs reach around the world in matters of seconds and minutes. What progress we have made in this one hundred years since the gavel of authority first sounded in the city of Leavenworth, one hundred years ago next Saturday! And yet as BROTHER REES SO aptly described it. "the contention and
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angry conflict of the outer world," is still with us, even though that outer world is no longer bounded by the Missouri River or at most the Atlantic Ocean. This conflict is still one of whether people shall be free or slave, and in this sort of world. Freemasonry still has a very definite interest. While this conflict rages in the so-called "cold war" of nerves and diplomatic maneuvering, "peace and quietude have reigned within the retirement of our Sanctum." For this blessing of Providence, we give sincere and grateful thanks. Once more, to quote from the paragraph of one hundred years ago, for these good fortunes, "in thankful praises, let our hearts be turned to Him who rules the destinies of men and Masons." To be chosen to serve as Grand Master in the great state of Kansas, is a high honor at any time, but the honor which has come to me, that of being Grand Master during this Centennial year, is not only an honor, but a privilege as well. My hope is that I have been worthy of this trust. The past thirteen months have not only been the busiest, but also the most pleasant period in my life. The opportunity which the office has aflforded me of visiting in all sections of the state and making friendships, which I hope may last always, with the finest citizens of this great state in which I was born and have lived my entire life, gives me a sense of thanksgiving and gratitude which I shall always treasure. I sincerely thank you for this privilege. And as we enter into the business of this 100th Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, may we remember, that while we are completing the record of the first one hundred years, at the same time, we are beginning the record for the second century of Kansas Freemasonry. W e have reached our first plateau. Will we achieve and progress in the next century as we have in the one just closing? Every true Masonic Brother within the sound of my voice, knows that the answer depends upon him. Let us then pay our respects to the past and be ever mindful of the great debt which we owe to our pioneering founders. But let us also face the future with a firm determination, that we will preserve, continue, and transmit this great fraternity with all its fine traditions, and within its established landmarks, to our posterity. As we say in our installation ceremony: "May your children and your children's children, celebrate with joy and gratitude, the annual recurrence of this auspicious solemnity. And may the tenets of our profession be transmitted through your Lodge, pure, unimpaired, from generation to generation."
THE KANSAS MASONIC HOME. My association with the members of the Kansas Masonic Home Board the past four years, has been most pleasant, and I have visited at the Home on many occasions. I have met and become acquainted with many guests at the Home, and I can say, that in most part, their remarks about the wonderful Home in Wichita, are very complimentary. Our new Infirmary, started two years ago under M . ' . W.'. BRUCE NffWTON's administration, has been completed at a cost of over $700,000. I am sure that you will find none finer, anywhere. N o doubt, it will take a little time to get everything running as smoothly as we would like, but I am sure, that given a little time, all the problems will be solved, and this will be a thing of pride to all Masons in the State of Kansas.
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The Order of the Eastern Star, under the leadership of Worthy Grand Matron, LUCY GECKELER, is doing a fine job in helping to equip this new addition. Rainbow Girls and several other Masonic organizations in our great State, have all had a part in building and equipping this fine Infirmary. To them, the Kansas Masonic Home Board can only say "Thanks a million for all their help and assistance.' I have enjoyed my association with M.". W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS, Secretary for the Home Board, and his advice and consultation have been most helpful to me, while I have been a member of the Board. Brother VIRDON M . LISTON, our efficient and capable Superintendent, has been most cooperative in all of my associations with him, throughout the four years. His job is one that few men could or would handle, and I want to thank him for all his help and cooperation. To Brother JAMES A. MAGEE, and the other fine people who are doing such a good job in making our Kansas Masonic Home, a wonderful home for Kansas Masons and Eastern Star members in their declining years, I would also like to say thanks for a job well done. I will miss my association with the members of the Home Board; these wonderful friends have been so thoughtful and considerate in all of their deliberations. We, of the Masonic Order in Kansas, owe this Kansas Home Board a debt of gratitude and appreciation, for the many hours they have given so unselfishly through the years. The Masons should be very proud, that in this Centennial year, we have completed a wonderful Infirmary for our Home, which will take care of our aged and infirm guests, in the best way possible. I urge all of you to visit the Kansas Masonic Home, so that you can see for yourself, what you are helping to maintain. NECROLOGY. As our Grand Lodge grows older in years, the number of our brethren who are transferred to the Grand Lodge above each year, grows accordingly. The number this year stands at 1,708. To those brethren. Masonry in our state owes a great deal, for their kindly words and deeds. Most Worshipful JAY B . KIRK, Grand Master in 1930, passed away at his home on July 18, 1955. His funeral service was held on July 21, by I d a Lodge No. 38. W e feel the loss of so many fine Masons throughout our State. Proper tribute, so justly their due, will be paid them this afternoon, by Worshipful Brother MARTIN POTTER, chairman of the committee on Necrology.
CONDITION OF THE ORDER. It has been my pleasure to travel the State of Kansas, from border to border, as will be shown in the list of visitations which I submit with this address. From the contacts made in these visits, and from my intimate association with my fellow officers in the Grand Lodge, our District Deputy Grand Masters and others, I feel that Freemasonry is on a very high plane in this Jurisdiction. Most of our 441 Lodges have been busy, and the net gain in membership is most gratifying. While we have never set a premium upon the number of Masons in Kansas, it does seem to be a satisfying coincidence that during this Centennial year, we not only had a net gain in membership, but for the first time in our history, the total members on our Lodge rolls, has passed the fantastic figure of 100,000. In the first published returns of the constituent Lodges of our Grand Jurisdic-
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tion, in 1859, the total membership of the 12 Lodges was 438 N o w we count more chartered Lodges than the number of members at that time. Our degree work is excellent. Most of our Lodge officers are not only faithful in their duties, but enthusiastic in the zeal for the welfare of Freemasonry. Truly we stand upon a high plateau, when considered from almost any angle. I regret to say, however, that there are too many members who merely pay dues. These are Masons in name only, and to them I should like to say, "that a stone may glitter, but that doesn't make it a diamond; a man may have money, but that doesn't necessarily make him a success in life; a student may be clever, but that doesn't make him a philosopher; and a man may take the degrees of Masonry, but that does not make him a Mason, except in name." Not every man is qualified to become a Mason. Only those whose character and intelligence are such that they can appreciate and understand Masonry and its teachings, should be received into the Fraternity. GRAND LODGE OFFICER INSTALLATION. On the night of February 9, and the morning of February 10, 1955, you will recall that the Grand Lodge of Kansas was visited by one of Kansas' snow and blow storms, which prevented many who were coming to Wichita on the morning of installation, from arriving as scheduled. My son, ScoTT W . KELSEY, whom I had appointed as Grand Sword Bearer, was in one car that landed in a ditch before traveling many miles, and who felt it wiser to return home than to proceed. It was my happy privilege to make an official visit to my own Topeka Lodge No. 17, of which he and I are both past Masters, and on the night of March 2, 1955, to install him into his office. On June 6, 1955, W . ' . Brother CHESTER A. LONG was installed in the office of Assistant Grand Tyler, in his Lodge, Rob Morris N o . 332 at Preston. Installing officer on that occasion was W . ' . Brother MARTIN H . POTTER, also a member of that Lodge,, and chairman of our committee on Necrology of the Grand Lodge
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. Upon agreement with the respective Grand Jurisdictions, commissions have been issued to the following Grand Representatives: State of Israel
AARON ROSENFELD
Haifa
Maryland New York Ohio
BYRON A. WINEBRENER SIMON M . SCHLUSSEL JAMES J. H A R B A G E . . .
Frederick Brooklyn Columbus
Panama Ecuador
ScoTT E. KELSEY ADDISON C . IRBY
Topeka Fort Scott
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GRAND MASTERS AND GRAND SECRETARIES CONFERENCE. Our Deputy Grand Master, Grand Secretary and I attended the Grand Master's and Grand Secretary's conference in Washington, D. C. in February, 1955. W e were privileged to attend the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association meeting on February 22 and also the meeting of the Masonic Service Association.
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These meetings occur during the sanrie week each year, in Washington. On February 24th, 1955, the members of the conference had the pleasure of attending a breakfast given by Imperial Potentate FRANK S . LAND, in honor of PRESIDENT EISENHOWER. This was an auspicious occasion, and one we will long remember. By virtue of the Grand Lodge year being thirteen months, this year, we were again privileged to attend the Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries Conference in Washington, D . C , February 20-23. 1956. It was my privilege and honor, to serve on the Conference Committee of the Conference of Grand Masters of Masons in North America, February 20-21, 1956, in Washington, D.C. The Supreme Council 33° A.A.S.R. of the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States invited the Conference to a luncheon on February 2 1 . This was a most delightful affair and was attended by the Kansas Delegation. RECEPTION GIVEN BY TOPEKA LODGE NO. 1 7 . On April 15, 1955, my own lodge, Topeka Lodge No. 17, under the direction of W . ' .
Brother EDWIN NINEMIRES, Master, and Brother LAWRENCE
LAYMAN,
Senior Warden and his fine committee, gave a dinner and reception in my honor. The dinner was served in the Masonic Temple, with 400 Masons and wives present. The reception was held in the Municipal Auditorium at 8:00 p.m., with 18 Masonic organizations participating in the Grand Entrance, which was led by the ARAB Shrine Patrol and color guard presenting the colors M . ' . W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, Master of Ceremonies, made all the introductions and announced the program which consisted of music by the Washburn Philharmonic orchestra, the Star Spangled Banner, sung by Mrs. O T T O EASTMAN, and a solo dedicated to the Grand Master, sung by Mrs. CRYSTAL PRICE, of Lawrence. Dr. ROBERT S. ARMOUR, Pastor of the Budd Park Christian Church, Kansas City, Missouri, gave the address of the evening. W . ' . EDWIN NINEMIRES presented the Grand Master with cuff-links and shirt studs, and a compass and reflector-mirror to help him on his many trips over the State. Response was made by the Grand Master. Refreshments were served and an hour of fellowship followed. It was estimated that there were 1500 friends present. This was a glorious event in my life and one which will be a pleasant memory until the end of time. My wife joins me in saying thanks to our many friends over the State who helped to make this unbelievable event, become a reality. SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS. I have had several requests for Special Dispensations to grant permission for balloting on candidates in less than four weeks time. These I have denied as I do not believe it is good for Masonry to allow balloting before the full four weeks have expired. I have granted 109 dispensations for conferring the degrees in less than statutory time; 6 for holding special elections to fill vacancies; 8 for changing date and time of stated communications; 6 for changing date of Annual Communicacation and elections; 2 to hold meetings at place other than regular lodge room; cancelled 9. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. The brethren who have been serving as District Deputy Grand Masters this year, have in nearly every case, been outstanding in their work. I am sorry to have
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to report that up to the time this address was written, the District Deputy Grand Masters for Districts 42 and 51, have made no reports of visits in their respective districts, and did not answer correspondence sent to them by the Grand Master with reference to their visitations. Districts 20 and 56 have not completed their reports sent to me. The brethren who are serving the Grand Lodge as District Deputy Grand Masters, have been called upon to do extra work in many cases, and have been most co-operative in every request. They have been my personal representatives throughout the year, and to the faithful ones, may I say, 'thanks for a job well done.'
VISITATIONS. 1955 Feb. 6 Fellowship dinner at Wichita. Feb. 7-10 Grand Lodge Sessions Wichita. Feb. 20-23 Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries Conference Washington, D.C. Feb. 24 Frank S. Land's breakfast for President Eisenhower, Statler Hotel, Washington, D.C. Feb. 26 Honored at Ancient Toltec Rite. Mar. 1 District 32 meeting at Toronto, Kansas. Mar. 2 Official visit Topeka Lodge No. 17. Mar. 7 Past Master's night Ionic Lodge No. 254, St. John. Mar. 8 Emblem presentation, Fidelity Lodge No. 106, Eureka. â&#x20AC;˘ Mar. 17 Fifty year emblem presentation Allen Lodge No. 335. Mar. 22-23 En route by rail to St. Paul, Minnesota. Mar. 29 Fellowship meeting with the Order of The Eastern Star at Holyrood Lodge No. 343. Dinner and 50-year emblem presentation. Mar. 30 Blue Hill Lodge No. 198, Lucas, Kansas. Dinner and fellowship meeting with ladies present. 50-year emblem presented. Apr. 1 Official visit and Past Master's night, Rosedale Lodge No. 333, Kansas City, Kansas. Apr. 2 Beulah Chapter No. 34 Order of The Eastern Star, Topeka, honoring heads of Masonic organizations. Apr. 4 Hays Lodge No. 195 75-year celebration and Past Master's night. Apr. 5 Scottish Rite Reunion and Banquet, Topeka. Apr. 7 Maundy Thursday, Topeka Consistory. Apr. 8 Topeka Commandery No. 5 K.T. Easter Service. Apr. 10 Easter Service, Topeka Consistory. Apr. 12 Anthony Lodge No. 200 Fellowship meeting. Apr. 13 25 and 50-year emblem presentation, Mt. Hope Lodge No. 238. Apr. 14 Official visit and 50-year emblem presentation LaCrosse Lodge No. 330. â&#x20AC;˘Apr. 15 Grand Master's reception and dinner by Topeka Lodge No. 17 at Municipal Auditorium. Apr. 16 Council of Administration, Masonic Home Board, and Centennial committees, Grand Lodge Building, Topeka. Apr. 20 Dinner and address to assembly of Grand Chapter Order Eastern Star,. Topeka. Apr. 21 Official visit Siloam Lodge No. 225 Topeka. Apr. 23 Spring Ceremonial Arab Temple, Topeka. Apr. 27 Lawrence, Kansas on Grand Lodge business with Grand Secretary. Apr. 29 District 32 fellowship meeting with Order of Eastern Star, Climax,. emblems presented. Apr. 30 Caswell Consistory Reunion, Kansas City, Kansas. May 2 50-year emblem presentation, St. Bernard Lodge No. 222 Dodge City. May 3 Ninnescah Lodge No. 230, Kingman, Official visit.
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May 4 Visitation and emblems presented Harper Lodge No. 206. May 5 Reception for Grand Chaplain Clair Hester, Union Lodge No. 7, Junction City, Kansas. May 7 Centennial committee, Grand Lodge Building, Topeka. May 9-10 Grand Commandery of Kansas, Hutchinson. May 11 Topeka Lodge N o . 17, Past Master's night. May 12 District 33 Emporia; presented 25 and 50-year emblems. May 16 Presented emblems at joint meetings of Lawrence Lodge No. 6 and Acacia Lodge No. 9, Lawrence. May 19 25-year emblems presented Delphian Lodge No. 44, Garnett. May 20 Reception for Grand Senior Deacon ADDISON C . IRBY, Rising Sun Lodge No. 8, Ft. Scott. May 23 District 27, Burlington, awards for perfect officer attendance at District meeting. May 26 Shrine Ceremonial, Mirza Temple, Pittsburg. May 31 Public Installation Round Table Chapter Order of DeMolay, Topeka. June 1 25 and 50-year emblems presented at Kansas Lodge No. 307, Herington. June 3 50-year emblems, Wyandotte Lodge No. 3, Kansas City June 6-8 Grand Lodge of Nebraska, Omaha. June 9 Official visit Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, Topeka. June 13-15 Grand Lodge of Iowa, Cedar Rapids. J u n e 20 Official visit of Imperial Potentate, Frank S. Land to Arab Temple, Topeka. J u n ^ 28 25-year emblems presented Ridgeway Lodge No. 62, Overbrook. July 5 50-year emblems presented at Ottawa Lodge No. 18. July 6 50-year emblem presented at Wamego Lodge No. 75. July 11-15 Guest of four Shrine Temples of Kansas at Imperial Session, Chicago. July 17-19 Grand Lodge of Canada, Centennial Celebration, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. , July 26 Instituted new Lodge at Derby, Kansas. July 27 Council of Administration meeting, Wichita. July 28 Masonic Home Board meeting, Wichita. Aug. 15 Havensville on Masonic Home business. Aug. 18 Virginia Lodge N o . 315, Savonburg, present emblems. Aug. 20 Centennial committee, Topeka. Sep. 2 Official visit Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka. Sep. 3 Party for Grand Lodge officers and committees given by District 27, Burlington. Sep. 6 Palmyra Lodge No. 23, Baldwin, present 25-year emblems. Sep. 14 Official visit and emblem presentation, Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, Wichita. Sep. 21 Emblem presentation Corinthian Lodge No. 79 Burlingame. Sep. 24 Centennial Celebration Lawrence Lodge No. 6. Sep. 26-28 Grand Lodge of Missouri, St. Louis. Oct. 1 Reception for LEON MILLER, Grand Master of Grand Council Royal and Select Masters of Kansas, Kansas City, Kansas. Oct. 6-8 Grand Lodge of Illinois, Chicago. Oct. 13 25-year emblem presentation Ben Hur Lodge No. 322, Kansas City. Oct. 14 Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka, present 50-year emblems. Oct. 17 Area meeting, Bucklio. Oct. 18 Area meeting. Great Bend. Oct. 19 Area meeting, Chanute. Oct. 21 Official visit and emblem presentation, Parsons Lodge No. 117. Oct. 24 District 21, Blue Rapids, present Proficiency cards. Oct. 26 Fellowship meeting and emblem presentation. District 31, Moline, ladies invited.
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Oct. 27 50-year emblems, King Solomon Lodge No. 10, Leavenworth. Oct. 28 Past Master's night, dinner, presentation emblems, oflficial visit, Lafayette Lodge No. 16, Manhattan. Oct. 29 Family night and dinner, 25-year emblems, Albert Neese Lodge N o . 248, Richland. Nov. 1 Area meeting. Clay Center. Nov. 2 Area meeting, Seneca. Nov. 3 Past Master's night, Marysville Lodge No. 91, dinner and visitation. Nov. 5 Family night, Lecompton Lodge No. 420, dinner and 25-year emblems presented. Nov. 7 50-year emblems and visitation, Pittsburg Lodge No. 187. Nov. 8-9 Scottish Rite Reunion, Topeka. Nov. 10 Visitation and proficiency cards presented, Dover Lodge No. 138. Nov. 11 Visitation and 50-year emblems, Olathe Lodge No. 19 Nov. 14 Valley Center Lodge No. 364, visitation and 25 and 50-year emblems presented to District 48. Nov. 15 Derby Lodge U. D. visitation. Nov. 16 Delta Lodge No. 77, Medicine Lodge District 60, Loyalty meeting. 115 proficiency cards presented. 22 members in Grand Master's party at visitation. Nov. 17 Emblems and proficiency cards. District 57 at Turon Lodge No. 358. Nov. 19 Appearance on KARD-TV with Floran A. Rodgers, Wichita. Nov. 21 25-year emblem presentation and visitation, Goodland Lodge No. 321. Nov. 22 Dedication of Hall, Selden Lodge No. 423. Nov. 23 Cawker City Lodge No. 125, District Fellowship meeting, presented 25year emblems. Nov. 24 Thanksgiving with family. Nov. 25 50-year emblem presented Melvern Lodge No. 22. Pot-luck supper. Ladies invited. Nov. 28 Presented 25-year emblems to about 50 brethren, Wellington Lodge N o . 150. Nov. 30 Newton Lodge No. 142, Father and son night, presented 25 and 50-year emblems. Dec. 2 Council of Administration meeting, Wichita. Dec. 3 Masonic Home Board meeting and Conferral of 33rd degree at Wichita Consistory. Dec. 5 50-year emblem presented Lebanon Lodge No. 221, Scandia. Dec. 7 Election, Topeka Lodge No. 17. Dec. 10 K.C.C.H. Investiture at Caswell Consistory, Kansas City. Dec. 14 Public Installation of oflFicers, Topeka Lodge No. 17. Dec. 15 Public Installation of officers. North Star Lodge No. 168, Wichita. Dec. 17 Installation of officers and dinner, Kaw Lodge No. 272, Kansas City. Dec. 19 Dinner and Christmas program, Topeka Commandery K.T. Dec. 22 Clarice Chapter O.E.S., Wakarusa. Installation. Dec. 25 Christmas at home with family. Dec. 27 Dinner and Installation of officers, Wyandotte Lodge No. 3, Kansas City. Dec. 28 Past Master's night 25-year emblem Benevolent Lodge No. 98, Abilene. 1956 Jan. 2 Open-house Arab Shrine Temple, Topeka. Jan. 3 Official visit, Auburn Lodge No. 32. Jan. 4 Official visit, Pottawatomie Lodge No. 52, St. Marys. Jan. 5 Official visit, present 25-year emblems, Meriden Lodge No. 236. Jan. 12 50-year emblem presentation, Quenemo Lodge No. 270. Jan. 13 Visitation and proficiency cards, West Gate Lodge No. 438, Kansas City. Jan. 16 District meeting. District 26, Lyndon. Jan. 17 District 25, meeting, Topeka.
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18 District 24, meeting. Silver Lake. 19 Visitation, Albert Neese Lodge, N o . 248, Richland. 23-24 Grand Lodge of Colorado, Denver. 26-27 Annual meeting of Kansas Masonic Home Board, Wichita. 30 District meeting. District 18, Valley Falls. 31 District 35 meeting, Robinson. 1 Visitation, Wakarusa Lodge N o . 402. 2 Official visit. Lake Lodge N o . 50, Silver Lake. 8 Official visit, Hesperian Lodge No. I l l , Rossville. 11 Lay Cornerstone of new Temple, Old Mission No. 153, Prairie Village. 14-15 Grand Lodge of Oklahoma, Guthrie. 19-23 Grand Masters' Conference, Washington, D.C. 28 Dedication of Hall, Golden Rule Lodge N o . 90, Topeka. 7 Official visit, Delia Lodge N o . 419. These visitations represent a total of approximately 23,000 miles by automobile and 9,560 miles by train for the year of 1955. VISITS TO OTHER GRAND JURISDICTIONS.
Mrs. KELSEY and I had the pleasure of being guests of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska, on June 6-7-8, at their Annual Communication. W e were accompanied by M . ' . W . ' . ELMER F . STRAIN and Mrs. STRAIN, and a very enjoyable time was had
by all. On June 14-15, M.'. W . ' . and Mrs. ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, accompanied Mrs. KELSEY and me to Cedar Kapids, Iowa, for Iowa's Annual Communication and Dedication of their new Grand Lodge building. This is one of the most beautiful Masonic buildings in the United States and perhaps in the entire world. Do not miss visiting it when in that vicinity. I had a most enjoyable week, July 11-15, as guest of four of the Shrine Temples in Kansas, when I attended the Imperial Shrine meeting in Chicago. This was a very outstanding Imperial Council session; a great many Grand Masters from the United States were guests at this Imperial session. FRANK S. LAND, Imperial Potentate, has done a wonderful piece of work in bringing Masonry back into the Shrine. The Grand Masters and their wives present were honored guests for the entire occasion. Mrs. KELSEY and 1 visited the Centennial Communication meeting of the Grand Lodge of Canada in Ontario, at Toronto, July 17-19. W e again were honored guests along with about 50 other Grand Masters and their wives. Hospitality cannot be limited to the south, as the Canadian hospitality cannot be excelled, and we shall never forget this occasion. W e also have been guests of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, Illinois, Colorado and Oklahoma at their Annual Communications, and each occasion has been entertaining and informative. GRAND LODGE HISTORY. Our Grand Secretary Emeritus, Most Worshipful ELMER F . STRAIN, has completed his work on the assignment of assembling information on the first 100 years of our Grand Lodge. The Council of Administration thought best, not to take time to have this put in story form, and printed at this time.
APPEARANCES AT OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. On February 26, 1955, I was honored as Grand Master of Masons at a meeting of the Ancient Toltec Rite.
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On April 2, 1955, my own Beulah Chapter Order of the Eastern Star honored heads of all Masonic organizations who belonged to Beulah, and I was most courteously received as Grand Master of Masons in Kansas, and invited to the East. Topeka Consistory invited me to give an address at their banquet which closed their reunion on April 5, 1955. On April 20, 1955, I had the pleasure and honor to be invited to the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star banquet, and I was also asked to speak to the Grand Chapter following the dinner. This was a very pleasant evening and one I shall always remember. On May 9-10, I was the guest of the Grand Commandery, K. T., of Kansas at their Annual meeting in Hutchinson, and was extended every courtesy while there. On May 26th, I was the guest of Mirza Temple in Pittsburg, at their ceremonial honoring Imperial Potentate FRANK S. LAND. I had the pleasure of attending a dinner and reception at Kansas City, Kansas, o n October 1, 1955, honoring Most Illustrious LEON MILLER, Grand Master of the Most Illustrious Grand Council, Royal and Select Masters of Kansas. Worshipful B E N GRAYBILL, Grand Marshal of the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas, represented me, in welcoming the Grand Order of Amaranth at Kansas City on October 7, 1955, and it is reported that he gave a fine address to the members. Wichita Consistory of Scottish Rite, honored me as Grand Master at their â&#x20AC;˘conferral of the 33rd degree and dinner, on December 3. I was honored guest at Caswell Consistory, Kansas City, Kansas at their â&#x20AC;˘conferral of the K. C. C. H. Investiture and dinner, on December 10, 1955. On December 19, I was guest of Topeka Commandery No. 5, K. T. at their Christmas dinner and service. On January 18, 1956, I talked to members of the Hi-Twelve club at their regular weekly luncheon. LODGE INSTALLATIONS. It was my pleasure to install the officers of my own Topeka Lodge No. 17, at a Public Installation. The Senior Warden installed, being my son, SAM G . KELSEY, made it a most pleasant duty for me. I was also invited to install the officers of North Star Lodge No. 168 of Wichita at a Public Installation. These Public Installations were first occasions for both lodges. It is my belief that more lodges in our Grand Jurisdiction, should avail themselves of this privilege, to give our wives and friends an opportunity to :see their Masonic husband, son or friend installed. DISTRICT MEETINGS. Many of the 1956 meetings have already been held, and the other districts held their meetings last spring. All of these meetings have been well attended, and the Ritualistic work of our lodges is showing improvement each year. I would like to urge each Master to make a special effort to have his officers attend these meetings each year. You will receive a more detailed report this afternoon from the chairman of the Ritualistic Committee, M.'. W . ' . JAMES H . TRICB.
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EMBLEM PRESENTATIONS. One of the most pleasant privileges I have had as Grand Master has been the presentation of 25 and 50-year emblems to deserving brethren throughout our Grand Jurisdiction. These occasions have been outstanding meetings in nearly every instance. In many cases, the meetings have been open to the families of the members and recipients. This makes a happy occasion for all present, and especially so for the loved ones of those receiving 50-year emblems. The joy and appreciation shown in the words and faces of these 50-year members, make it a pleasure for me to drive any number of miles to make these presentations. DEDICATION OF HALLS. On Novmber 8, 1955, Wakefield Lodge No. 396, of Wakefield, held a Dedication Program in their new Lodge Hall. I regret that I was not able to be present. However, the REV. G . CLAIR HESTER, Grand Chaplain of the M . ' . W.*. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas, gave the address. Brother HESTER is a member of Union Lodge N o . 7, Junction City. I wish to thank hira for his service. On November 22, 1955, it was my pleasure to dedicate the Hall for Selden Lodge N o . 423, at Selden, Kansas. This is a very nice Hall for a lodge of 80 members, and I am sure they are very proud of it. At the time of writing this address, I am making plans to dedicate a new Hall for Golden Rule Lodge N o . 90, in Topeka on February 28, 1956. BUILDING PROJECTS. On April 11, 1955, I granted permission to Minneapolis Lodge No. 143, to purchase additional space for their Lodge Hall, for a sum of $550.00. On May 15, 1955, I gave permission to Golden Rule Lodge No. 90 of Topeka, to purchase the old Seaman High School building at Topeka, to be remodeled and used for a Lodge building. There were two buildings and considerable land in the purchase. Golden Rule Lodge has needed a new home for some years, and had enough resources to purchase this building. On October 12, 1955, I gave my permission for Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, to mortgage the new building so as to be able to complete the remodeling. This action was given the Lodge so that it would not be necessary for them to cash some bonds which they owned. On May 31, 1955, permission was given Emerald Lodge No. 289, Lakin, Kansas, to build a new Lodge building. This Lodge was very fortunate to have a large estate left them for building purposes. On June 2, 1955, I approved the plans of Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, to build an addition jointly with the Scottish Rite Bodies of Wichita. This Lodge has ample funds to complete their share of the Improvements. On November 26, 1955, I gave permission to Mulberry Lodge No. 261, at Mulberry, Kansas, to accept a gift of a building and make improvements needed to fit the needs of the Lodge. On January 14, 1956, I gave my approval of the financial plans of Old Mission Lodge No. 153, to build a new Temple at Prairie Village. Oral approval had been given by previous Grand Masters, to the plans of their new building.
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EDUCATION.
The committee on Masonic Education held five area meetings this past year. These meetings were held at Bucklin, Great Bend, Chanute, Clay Center and Seneca. On the most part, the attendance was good. I believe that if these meetings could be scheduled to be held the first part of October, the attendance would be better. Most of the Grand Lodge officers were in attendance at these meetings and we found it a fine opportunity to meet the brethren from over the state. A more detailed report will be given later today by M . ' . W . ' . CLARENCE NEVINS, chairman of the committee. May I express my appreciation to M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S who
has been a great help to me this year. RITUALISTIC
COMMITTEE
A N D LOYALTY
PROGRAM.
The Ritualistic Committee, composed of M . ' . W.". JAMES H . TRICE, chairman, M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON and W-'- MARCELLUS G . BOSS, have worked long
and hard this year, setting up and instituting a special Loyalty Program. This program is working wonders for the ritualistic part of our degrees this year. M . ' . W . ' . Brother TRICE never tires of working for Masonry in Kansas, Many thanks to all of you fine Brethren. ASSISTANT
GRAND
LECTURERS.
It was my pleasure to reappoint two assistant Grand Lecturers, Worshipful ARTHUR C . J O N E S of Downs Lodge No. 204, and Worshipful CHARLES LAVERNE
BISHOP of Delta Lodge No. 77 of Medicine Lodge. These two brethren are among the best in Ritualistic work in the State. They have been a great help this year in our District meetings and in the Loyalty Program. FELLOWSHIP
MEETINGS.
Many fine fellowship meetings have been held during the year. The attendance has been wonderfully gratifying. At several of these meetings the ladies have been invited. Such meetings do Masonry a world of good in our Grand Jurisdiction. INSTITUTING
N E W LODGES.
On July 26, 1955, I issued Letters of Dispensation to a new Lodge at Derby, Kansas. These brethren in Derby are very enthusiastic about having a Lodge in their town, and have conferred all three degrees and have several petitions on hand. I hope they will be granted a Charter at this Annual Communication. LODGE
CENTENNL\LS.
Lawrence Lodge N o . 6 held a Centennial Celebration on September 24. This was a very fine meeting and was well attended by the Masons in that part of the State. Meetings such as this are good for Masonry in Kansas, and I hope the separate Lodges will continue with such celebrations whenever possible. /LIQUOR L A W .
On August 4th, I wrote a letter to each Lodge in Kansas asking them to check their Lodge membership in their city, to ascertain if any member of their
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lodge was engaged in the liquor traffic, and if any member was found to be engaged in this business, to take immediate action to bring him to trial, but if there were no violations that a letter be sent to me giving me his information. I have received very few answers to this letter, but I am hoping that this does not indicate that the majority of our Lodges have members violating this law. I suspect that it is neglect on the part of the Secretary and Master of the Lodge, to answer this letter. It is my opinion, that as long as we have this liquor law on our books, we should carry it out to the fullest extent; otherwise we should remove it from our books. TRIALS AND PUNISHMENTS. T h e committee on Trials and Punishments has worked hard this year and has finished some work that has been hanging fire since 1952. This is an unpleasant assignment, but I know this conunittee has given its best. Many thanks to you, brethren.
EDICT. August 4th, 1955 Topeka, Kansas T o the Masters, Wardens, and Members of All Lodges: WHEREAS, The economic condition of the Country has expanded greatly, and, WHEREAS, Because of housing and traffic conditions, many men are obliged to go to suburban areas for homes, and, WHEREAS, Decentralization of industry as a defense measure has required many men to leave homes in cities and move to suburban areas, and in many cases to rural areas, and WHEREAS, This has caused a greatly expanded area wherein housing is available in the rural areas about our larger cities, and where city limits are being extended further and further out into rural areas, and WHEREAS, This whole economic and housing arrangement has made it practically impossible to determine the dividing lines between Lodge Jurisdictions in some areas, N O W , THEREFORE, I, SCOTT E . KELSEY, Grand Master of Masons in Kansas, by virtue of the power vested in me, do issue this EDICT, and proclaim that until revoked by action of the Grand Lodge in Annual Communication, the following will prevail: ALL LODGES LOCATED IN JOHNSON COUNTY SHALL CONCURRENT JURISDICTION I N J O H N S O N COUNTY:
HAVE
ALL LODGES LOCATED I N SEDGWICK COUNTY SHALL CONCURRENT JURISDICTION IN SEDGWICK COUNTY;
HAVE
ALL LODGES LOCATED IN SHAWNEE COUNTY SHALL CONCURRENT JURISDICTION I N SHAWNEE COUNTY;
HAVE
ALL LODGES LOCATED I N W Y A N D O T T E COUNTY SHALL HAVE CONCURRENT JURISDICTION IN W Y A N D O T T E COUNTY; This is to become effective on the day and date next below, in witness whereof
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I have set my hand at the City of Topeka Kansas, this 4th day of August, A. D. 1955, A. L. 5955. Signed SCOTT E . KELSEY, Grand Master I recommend that the Jurisprudence Committee, bring in the necessary regulation to put this EDICT into permanent operation.
EDICT. December 1, 1955 Topeka, Kansas To Master, Wardens and members of Coyville Lodge N o . 57 On January 12, 1955, the 1954 Annual Report of Coyville, Lodge No. 57, A. F. & A. M., of Coyville, Kansas, was received by the Grand Secretary bearing a notation that no election had been held as required by our laws, and with no remittance of per capita tax or raising fees A check of this report revealed that the Lodge had a membership of 28 and that one candidate had been raised during that year. The amount due the Grand Lodge being $54.00. The Grand Secretary has diligently pursued this matter, attempting to get the affairs of the Lodge straightened out, and has had the assurance of the Secretary, who has held over in the Lodge, that the matter would be taken care of properly. The District Deputy Grand Master in that District has made several trips to Coyville, once in company with the Grand Treasurer, to make attempts to get this matter cleared up. Apparently no progress is being made, and the very few members now residing in Coyville, make it impossible to secure a staff of officers so that legal meetings can be held. With the foregoing in view, therefore, I, SCOTT E . KELSEY, Grand Master, by virtue of the power vested in me, and pursuant to our laws, do issue this EDICT: It is my order that the Warrant of Constitution of Coyville Lodge No. 57, A. F. & A. M., situated at Coyville, in the State of Kansas, be, and the same is hereby revoked, and the Secretary and other officers of said Lodge are ordered and instructed to turn over to R.". W-'. K E N N E T H S. WILLIAMS, District Deputy Grand Master for the Twenty-eighth Masonic District, who is hereby appointed as my personal representative in this matter, all funds, papers, books, records, jewels, seals, the Charter, and any and all property held by the above named Coyville Lodge No. 57 A. F. & A. M. The officers and members of this Lodge are instructed to appear before the Grand Lodge of Kansas, A. F. & A. M., through its appropriate committees, on March l4th or 15th, 1956, and show cause why this revocation should not be approved and made permanent. It is further ordered that copies of this Edict be mailed to HOWARD D . POSTON, the last reported Worshipful Master of Coyville Lodge No. 57, A. F. & A. M.; LLOYD FINDLEY, who is holding over as Secretary of the Lodge, and Right Worshipful K E N N E T H S. WILLIAMS, District Deputy Grand Master of the Twenty-eight Masonic District. Done at the City of Topeka, Kansas, the first day of December, A. D. 1955. Signed SCOTT E . KELSEY, Grand Master
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PRESENTATION OF LAWS OF MASONRY TO CANDIDATES.
At the Annual Communication held in February, 1951, By-Law 2-506 was adopted, which provides that a paper-back copy of the Laws of Kansas Masonry shall be presented to each Candidate upon his being raised to the sublime Degree of a Master Mason. It was contemplated that these books would be given free to the Candidates, but as some of the older members desired to have the books, some of the Secretaries of the Lodges started selling the books to such members. This caused the Lodges to carry two stocks of the books, one stock furnished by the Grand Secretary free for the candidates, and one stock for which the Lodges paid. As time went on, the Lodges began to draw upon their stocks to meet the needs in each case and many of the Lodge Secretaries became hopelessly involved in the ensuing mix-up. These books are usually two or three years behind the current laws as the amendments sent out to the Lodges from time to time, are not put in these paper-back books. A great many of our Secretaries have asked that they be relieved of this nuisance of trying to keep track of these books, and inasmuch as the present supply is now exhausted, and there is a feeling that it is an expense that is not justified by its usefulness to the Craft, I recommend that By-Law 2-506 be repealed. LODGE DUES.
In visiting the Lodges in our Grand Jurisdiction the past four years, I find some Lodges whose annual dues are less than five dollars ($5.00), per year, and in these same Lodges, in nearly every case, the Lodge Halls are in need of repair and re-decorating. The furniture and equipment are in poor condition. In talking to the officers of the Lodge, I find they are hesitant in raising the dues of the Lodge so that the needed repairs can be made, although they feel that this should be done. In view of the fact that our Per Capita tax is two dollars ($2.00) per year, I recommend that the Minimum dues be five dollars ($5.00) per year in all Lodges, in this Grand Jurisdiction. This added revenue would make it possible for these Lodges to make the necessary repairs and have some revenue with which to operate their Lodge as a Masonic Lodge should operate.
SPECIAL DONATION
FROM CHARITY
FUND.
I directed the Grand Secretary to write a check for $750.00 payable to the Masonic Service Association, to be given to the brethren of Tampico, Mexico, who suffered a great loss in a hurricane. The Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Tamaulipas, Mexico, made this request for help, and was pleased to present this gift to him from the Charity Fund of the Grand Lodge.
REPAIRS AND N E W EQUIPMENT IN GRAND LODGE BUILDING.
The completion of the project of a new front entrance to our Grand Lodge building, has been achieved. I hope that many of you brethren will drop around to see and approve of these improvements, and much needed repairs. DECISIONS.
Question:â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Can an Entered Apprentice of several years standing who is working in a liquor store, finish his Degree work? Answer:â&#x20AC;&#x201D;At the Annual Communication held at Topeka on February 8, 1950, this Grand Lodge approved rules and regulations putting into effect By-Law 1-111. It is held that this Entered Apprentice not only cannot finish his degree work but.
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that his lodge should proceed to bring him to trial under the provisions of Section 1-Ul. Question;—Can a man who works for the C. A. Administration with headquarters in Kansas City, but who moves around all over our jurisdiction but never lives or works in Kansas City, petition the lodge at Goodland, Kansas? Answer:—Inasmuch as Goodland, Kansas is the place that this man considers as his legal address, and inasmuch as he has no other place that he does consider as his residence, I have ruled that the petition can be accepted by the lodge at Goodland, Kansas. , Question:—Can a petitioner who has presented a petition to the Secretary and before the lodge meeting, moved temporarily out of that lodge's jurisdiction, but expects to move back in less than six months, be received into this lodge? Answer:—Ruled that since the petition was in the hands of the Secretary before the Petitioner moved from town in which the lodge was located, and since he stated in a letter to the Secretary that he is only temporarily in another town, and since the lodge was on vacation at the time the petition was presented, the lodge could receive the petition and act upon it in the usual way. Question:—Is it permissible for a Mason to sell a reflector paint decal of Square and Compasses to be applied on rear bumpers of cars? Answer:—Ruled that there was no conflict with By-Law 3-608 in so doing. Question:—Can a Fellowcraft who had his back broken previous to his initiation and now is suffering from the injury and could not pass through the required ceremony of the Third Degree be allowed to sit on the side lines and watch this part of the work? Answer:—It was ruled that the candidate could not sit on the side lines and watch the Degree but must actually take part in it. The District Deputy was referred to Article 10, Section 2, of the Constitution which covers the subject of qualifications of petitioners and advised to follow the provisions of this section. APPRECIATION AND
CONCLUSION.
Now, my brethren, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Masons of Kansas for electing me to serve as Grand Master during 1955. N o higher honor can come to any man, in the ranks of Masonry, than to be chosen to serve as Grand Master. Wherever I have traveled during the past year, the brethren have extended to me every courtesy, and I assure you, that it was most appreciated. I sincerely hope that I will be able to keep for the rest of my life, the many friends that I have met and made during the years I have served in the Grand Lodge line. I have always maintained that the finest people of a community, are found in the Masonic Circles, and since I was elected Grand Master, I have visited Lodges in every section of this great State, and my convictions remain the same. The record of my visitations, I believe, will show that I have tried to cover our Grand Jurisdiction rather thoroughly. I will not try to mention names of brethren who have helped me so willingly during the past four years, because it would fill many pages of this address, but I will just say, "thanks a million" to each and every one of you for being so kind, courteous and helpful in many, many ways. My wife and my family have been wonderful to carry on the work at home in order that I might travel over our Jurisdiction, and perform the duties connected with being Grand Master. To them, I give my thanks for making it possible for me to make this pleasant duty and great honor, a reality. Tomorrow, I will hand the gavel of authority, over to a brother whom I have
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come to love and esteem, and who will do a fine job in fulfilling his duties as your Grand Master, and with the gavel, I give him my best wishes and heartiest cooperation. I should also like to ask you brethren to give him and his officers the support and courtesies that you have given me this year. To each Grand Lodge officer, both elective and appointive, and to every Grand Lodge Committee member, let me say that I feel that no Grand Master can boast of having a finer group of officers with whom to work, and I have felt it a privilege to have had these associations. To the GRAND SECRETARY and the GRAND LODGE OFFICE FORCE: M . ' . W . ' . Brother STRICKLAND, Grand Secretary, has been most helpful to me this year. T h e fact that I reside in the same city in which the Grand Lodge office is located has certainly been an asset to me, and I have availed myself of the Grand Master's office in the Grand Lodge building, and all the facilities attached therein, and imposed myself upon the kind indulgence of Brother STRICKLAND most every working day of the year. The ladies and brethren in the Grand Secretary's office have also been most helpful to me, and always willing to do anything I asked of them. T o M . ' . W . ' . STRICKLAND and his office force a great big thanks to each of you, for your kind words and deeds. And now, quoting from a manuscript which is in the possession of Lodge Scoon and Perth, N o . 3, Scotland, "that sae long as the Sun rysseth in the East and setteth in the West, we would wish the blessing of God to attend us in all our ways and actions." Fraternally submitted, ScoTT E. KELSEY,
Grand Master.
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REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER.
M.'. W . ' . BEN S. PAULEN, Grand Treasurer, presented the following report which, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: To the M.'. W.'.
Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
Cash balances and securities are here listed: GENERAL
FUND.
Receipts January 22, 1955, Balance on hand 1955-56, Received from Grand Secretary*
$ 64,852.26 242,556.90
$307,409.16
, Disbursements 1955-56, Warrants No. 1 to 252, inclusive 164,647,07 Warrants No. 500 to 781, inclusive 36,971.51 Mileage and Expense, Annual Communication.— 5,526.44 Transferred to Charity Fund 5,034.90 Warrant No. 703, received February 28, 1955 .. 10.83 February 24, 1956, Balance on hand 95,218.41
307,409.16
CHARITY FUND.
Receipts January 22, 1955, Balance on hand Interest on Series G. Bonds* Transferred from General Fund Disbursements February 24, 1956 Balance on hand CASH
8,623.64 375.00 5,034.90
14,033.54
14,033.54
14,033.54
BALANCES.
General Fund Charity Fund..
$ 95,218.41 14,033.54 $109,251.95 Fraternally submitted, B E N S. PAULEN,
Grand
Treasurer.
CERTIFICATION.
This is to certify that there is to the credit of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas, on°this 24th day of February, 1956, in the following Funds: General Fund % 95,218.41 Charity Fund 14,033.54 $109,251.95 Respectfully, M. KINDER, Asst. Cashier.
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BOND ACCOUNT.
General U. S. Savings Bonds, Series P: Issued June, 1947: No. V235566F—maturity value Cost $3,700.00 Issued June, 1947: No. X182655F—maturity value... Cost $7,400.00
Account
$ 5,000.00
10,000.00
U. S. Savings Bonds, Series G. 2^2%: Issued February, 1948: No. X807419G Issued January, 1949: No. X908638G Issued February, 1949: No. V975174G
10,000.00.... 10,000.00 5,000.00
CHARITY- FUND.
U. S. Savings Bond, Series P: Issued August, 1945: No. V189129F—^maturity value Cost $3,700.00
5,000.00
U. S. Savings Bonds, Series G. 2^/2%: Issued February, 1949: No. V975177G Issued February, 1950: No. X1121119G
5,000.00 10,000.00
Maturity value of all Bonds
$60,000.00
Fraternally submitted, B E N S. PAULEN,
Grand
Treasurer.
CERTIFICATION.
I hereby certify that the above bonds, as listed, are held in our safe subject to the order of B E N S. PAULEN, Grand Treasurer. W . W . STOVER, Cashier.
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OF
THE
GRAND
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SECRETARY.
M . ' . W . * . A R T H U R H . S T R I C K L A N D , G r a n d Secretary, presented t h e f o l l o w i n g r e p o r t w h i c h , o n his m o t i o n , was referred t h e C o m m i t t e e o n R e p o r t s of G r a n d Officers: To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Herewith I submit my report as Grand Secretary for the year 1953:
ANNUAL REPORTS. All reports were received before closing with the exception of Lodges numbered 164, 228, 240, 245, 312 and 313 which arrived too late to be entitled to credentials. Lodges numbered 217 and 404 had not reported at the time this copy was sent to the printer for the Advance Reports. It is deplorable that some Secretaries will be so neglectful, especially when the preparation of the report is so simple and has been so stream-lined. W e hope that a sense of pride in their work will inspire all Secretaries to take a more devoted attitude toward this part of their work, and result in all reports being in on time and correctly prepared next year.
NEW PETITION FORMS. During the year the Council of Administration adopted a very comprehensive form of petition for the Mysteries of Masonry, together with an instruction sheet to the committees of investigation, and each lodge was supplied with ten of these gratis. A great many of the lodges have since ordered an adequate supply and the form is generally being used.
ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS. The Proceedings of the Ninety-ninth Annual Communication were received from the printer and mailed out on April 26, 1955.
COYVILLE LODGE NO. 5 7 . The affairs of this lodge have gone progressively from bad to worse, in spite of all efforts to stimulate the Lodge into action. Last year the report came in with no remittance, and upon our investigating the matter, were told by the Secretary that no Annual Meeting had been held, and no officers elected. There was very little money in the Lodge Treasury, and the Secretary, who was carrying over, asked for some time to try *o collect back dues so that the financial obligation to the Grand Lodge could be met. This time was granted, but no results were obtained, and on September 1st, the Grand Treasurer and the District Deputy Grand Master in the Twenty-eighth District undertook to get the Lodge started again, but with no success. Finally on December 1st, 1955, the Grand Master issued his Edict declaring the Charter forfeited and instructed the District Deputy Grand Master to pick up the Charter, books, records and property of this Lodge and send them in to the Grand Secretary. Some of these records have been received by the Grand Secretary, and a search of the ledger indicates that the Lodge had twenty-eight members on its roll. Since the Lodge was closed we have issued Grand Secretary's Certificates to the following brethren who were either in good standing or who paid their dues to the Grand Secretary:
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1084—ALLEY E . H A L L
No.
1085—CHARLES H . CLARK
No.
198(5—LAWRENCE H . CLARK
No.
1087—HOPS WILLOUGHBY
No.
1088—PAUL R . COBB
No.
1089—GEORGE O . B R O W N
No.
1090—ALBERT E . EWING
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These brethren all have signified their intention of placing these Grand Secretary's Certificates in other lodges right away. This matter is in the hands of the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D., and they will make a report later during this Annual Communication.
LAWBOOKS TO
CANDIDATES.
At the Annual Communication held in February, 1951, By-Law No. 2-506 was passed, providing that a cheap edition of our 1946 Laws of Masonry should be printed and a copy given to each candidate upon his receiving the Third Degree. A supply of these books was sent each Lodge free, but immediately the question arose as to whether the older members could buy the books, and Secretaries began to order the books for sale as well as requesting free books for candidates. This resulted in the inevitable confusion that attends such transactions, and resulted further in creating much ill will on the part of the Secretaries toward the Grand Lodge. Many of the Lodges have asked to be relieved of this nuisance, which they feel is of very doubtful value, if any, and we therefore join with the Grand Master in recommending the repeal of By-Law 2-506.
CERTIFIED A N D REGISTERED MAIL.
During the last calendar year, the United States Post Office Department has inaugurated a new service which is referred to as "Certified Mail". This service has a great many of the characteristics of Registered Mail, but is much cheaper, and is handled by the sender direct. This "Certified Mail" accomplishes for us all of the purposes of Registered Mail. We, therefore recommend the adoption of the following By-Law which will enable not only the Grand Secretary's office, but local Lodge Secretaries to take advantage of this .new service. By-Law 3-427: Certified or Registered Mail: Wherever in these By-Laws reference is made to the use of Registered Mail, authorization is hereby given to the Grand Secretary and the Lodge Secretaries to substitute Certified Mail service for Registered Mail service as their discretion may dictate.
W e submit herewith, the following estimate of Income and Expenditures: Revenue. One Dollar per capita on 100,698 members Miscellaneous Less 5 % Charity Fund (By-Law 2-302)
$100,698.00 8,000.00 |5,034.90
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Expenses. Expenses—Annual Communication—Topeka Grand Master's Contingent Fund Grand Master's Apron and Jewel Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer Bonds Printing Annual Proceedings Personal Property Tax Grand Master's Allowance Grand Treasurer's Allowance Grand Master's & Grand Secretary's Conference Social Security (warrant account) Unemployment Tax (warrant account) Landscaping Grounds of Grand Lodge Grand Lodge Building Repairs Committee Allowance Mileage and Expense (By-Law 2-308-9-10) Grand Lecturer & Assistants (Salary & Expense) Trials Committee—Expense & Per Diem Postage and Express Stationery and Printing Committee on Ritualistic Work Items for Resale Committee on Grand Lodge Centennial Miscellaneous Account Masonic Education Committee, Salary and Expense List of Regular Lodges Budget 72% of $39,925.24
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$ 1,500.00 2,500.00 470.00 20.00 2,500.00 140.00 800.00 200.00 1,500.00 120.00 144.00 400.00 2,500.00 2,100.00 5,750.00 6,800.00 750.00 1,250.00 1,500.00 1,000.00 3,000.00 7,500.00 1,500.00 5,000.00 325.00 28,74<5.89
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"A"
Amount paid by subordinate lodges for year 1955.
Ho. 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 â&#x20AC;¢ 30 31 32 33 34... 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
Dues and Fees $ 392.75 495.00 4,956.25 116.00 443.00 1,479.25 1,513.00 1,595.00 929.00 791.00 176.00 2,456.50 128.00 265.00 1,359.75 1,030.00 3,060.50 1,666.00 .... 623.75 133.00 239.00 226.00 445.00 1,007.00 102.00 202.65 297.00 173.75 306.75 348.00 72.00 303.00 278.00 165.75 438.00 500.50 564.00 763.25 358.00 677.00 138.00 528.00 295.75 517.25 136.00 278.25 110.00 217.00
No. 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76: 77 78 79 80 81 , 82 ' 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96
Dues and Fees $ 321.00 249.00 4,403.25 243.00 178.00 998.00 257.75 267.00 276.00 217.00 3,214.00 301.00 288.50 -. 343.50 ... 361.30 355.80 424.00 .... 269.00 658.00 137.00 187.00 723.00 237.00 290.00 876.00 382.00 513.00 564.25 213.00 413.00 611.50 106.00 83.00 482.00 180.00 183.00 5,541.50 198.00 445.00 211.00 3,214.25 745.00 230.00 611.00 735.00 526.00 1,343.75
Dues and No. Fees 97 $ 1,314.00 ' 98 924.00 99 ,-... 5,237.50 100 643.50 101 252.50 102 1,887.00 103 1,800.00 104 393.00 105 198.00 106 661.00 107 1,305.25 108 206.00 109 166.00 110 965.00 111... 277.00 112 149.00 113 729.00 114 368.00 115 230.00 116 162.00 117 1,922.00 118 153.00 119 396.00 120 406.00 121 325.00 122 217.50 123 .; 119.00 124 391.00 125 173.00 126 114.00 127 172.25 128 88.00 129 580.25 130 109.00 131 152.00 132 167.00 133 1,440.00 134 580.00 135 228.75 136 351.25 137 574.00 138 194.00 139 265.00 140 1,897.00 141. 335.00 142 1,407.00 143 341.00 144. 474.75
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48
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
March
Dues and Pees
Dues and Pees
Dues and Fees 298 299 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 318 319 320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346â&#x20AC;&#x201D;
$
152.00 307.00 676.00 314.00 82.00 12,145.75 86.00 127.00 763.00 1,124.00 174.00 361.00 252.00 1,361.25 263.00 488.00 400.00 343.00 119.00 124.00 145.25 374.00 721.00 1,700.00 90.00 608.00 164.00 540.00 283.50 122.00 383.00 412.00 703.00 208.00 1,200.00 209.00 183.00 152.00 98.00 212.25 121.00 283.00 276.00 85.00 332.00 190.00 228.00 198.00
347 348 349 350 351 352 353 354 355 356 357 358 359 360 361 362 363 364 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 374 376 377 378 379 380 381 382 383 384 386 388 389 390 391392 393 394 395 396 397 398
.'
157.00 225.00 160.50 133.00 252.00 286.25 217.00 124.75 248.00 306.00 160.00 311.00 323.00 248.00 246.25 254.00 139.00 846.75 493.00 317.00 126.75 2,134.00 105.00 365.00 134.00 138.00 218.00 268.25 83.00 144.00 225.00 134.00 73.00 124.25 280.00 371.00 130.00 154.00 131.00 293.00 299.00 97.00 170.00 203.00 261.00 364.00 259.00 166.00
.
399 400 401 402 403 404 405 406 407 408 409 410 411 412 413 414 415 417 418 419 420 421 422 423424 427 428 429 430 431 432 433 434 435 436 437 438 440 441 442 443 444 445 446 447 448 449
227.00 213.25 170.00 211.00 172.25 245.00 209.00 517.00 134.00 385.00 211.25 132.00 162.00 178.00 234.00 151.00 281.00 228.00 164.25 127.00 120.00 144.00 266.00 170.00 271.00 187.00 156.00 142.50 104.00 206.00 79.00 4,648.00 152.00 329.00 1,377.25 237.00 1,051.00 101.00 191.00 159.00 43.00 159.00 1,022.00 207.00 144.25 94.00 117.00
Total
$217,308.65
1955-56
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
SCHEDULE
49
"B"
Arrearage paid by lodges for 1954. No. 57 75 157 164 195 208 ' 219 225 231 238 283
Dues & Fees $ 23.49 342.00 1.75 516.00 700.00 266.25 200.50 1.75 90.75 1.75 209.00
:
No. 320 323 354 362 371 374 393 418 429 448
.-
â&#x20AC;&#x17E;. ., Total
SCHEDULE
21/2% 21/2% 21/2% 21/2% Total
Bonds Bonds Bonds Bonds -
X807419G $10,000 X90838G $10,000 V975177G $5,000 X1121119G $10,000
- .$3,445.99
"C"
Amounts received from Investments: U.S. 21/2% Bonds V975174-7G $5,000 U.S. U.S. U.S. U.S.
-
Dues & Fees $ 96.00 92.25 115.00 1.75 19.25 221.50 148.00 184.00 133.25 81.75
$ ^
187.50 375.00 250.00 187.50 375.00
$1,375.00
50
PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
March
CASH ACCOUNT
Schedule " A " Schedule " B " Schedule " C " Budget Settlement Special Dispensations Ciphers sold Blanks sold Monitors & Ceremonies Twenty-five year buttons Winding Stairs Allied Insurance Dividend Postage Insurance Refund Derby Lodge U . D Proceedings / Donation Lodge No. 7 Past Master Pin Hand Books Mileage Refund
$217,308.65 3,445.9? 1,375.00 10,995.53 620.00 4,351.40 2,537.28 1,262.48 710.44 257.50 4.60 1.91 5.72 20.00 .50 2.00 3.09 22.00 7.81
'. ^
Total Remitted to Grand Treasurer
$242,931.90
Fraternally submitted, ARTHUR
H.
STRICKLAND,
Grand
Secretary.
1955-56
GRAND
LODGE O F K A N S A S
51
WARRANT ACCOUNT. 'Date .1955-56 2- 1 2- 1 2- 1 2- 1 2- 1 2- 1 2- 1 2- 1 2- 1 2- 1 2- 1 2- 1 2- 1 2- 1 2- 1 2- 3 2- 3 2- 3 2- 3 2- 3 2- 3 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-U 2-11 2-14 2-15 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 3-10 3-ip 3-10 3-10 3-10 3-10 3-10 3-10 3-10 3-10 3-10 3-10 3-17 3-17 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-28 3-28 3-28 3-28
No.
In Favor of, For
1—Irving Myers, Chairman Credentials, Allowance 2—James H. Parsons, Chm. — Allowance 3—Harold N. Nichols, Chm.—Allowance 4—Harry E. Crosswhite, Chm. — Allowance 5—James E. Taylor, Chm. — Allowance 6—William T. Schlichter, Chm. — Allowance 7—Claud F. Young, Chm. — Allowance 8—James H. Trice, Chm. — Allowance 9—Clarence Nevins, Chm. — Allowance 10—Martin H. Potter, Chm. '— Allowance 11—Leon L. Cousland, Allowance, Off. Steno. . 12—Harry Colmery, Allowance, Grand Orator 13—Miles C. Cook, Allowance, Grand Chaplain 14—Lauren Dale Rigg, All<»wance, Grand Tyler 15—Richard M. Adenauer, Treasurer — 1955 Exp 16—Hall Lithographing Company — Stationery 17—Frank T. Forbes, Committee Expense 18—Wichita Trunk Company, DDGM Kits 19—Capper Engraving Company — Proceedings 20—Scott E. Kelsey — Masonic Education 21—Scott S. Kelsey — G.M. Contingent Fund 22—Karl J. Mohr — G.M. Conference 23—Dwight L. Smith — Grand Secretary Conference 24—Arthur H. Strickland — GM Conference 25—Karl J. Baumgartner — GM Conference 26—Scott E. Kelsey — GM Conference 27—Elmer F. Strain — Emeritus Salary 28—E. Glenn Robison — Salary and Expense 29—Chas. S. McGinness — Salary and Expense 30—James H. Trice — Grand Lecturer Account 31—George Washington National Memorial, Contb 32—Charles S. McGinness — Masonic Education Exp 33—Don Spotts — Trials & Punishment — No. 80 34—Capitol Stamp & Seal Company — Stationery 35—Kansas Van & Storage Company — Postage & Express 36—J. Glenn Logan, Postmaster — Postage & Express 37—Capitol Stamp & Seal Company — Stationery 38—W. A. Switzer — Asst. Grand Tyler Allowance 39—Wolfe's Camera Shop — Stationery & Printing 40—Hall Stationery Company — Masonic Education 41—John A. Lett — Stationery & Printing __ 42—Federal Reserve Bank, Rev. F.LC.A 43—J. Glenn Logan, Postmaster — Resale 4^—Central Sporting Goods — Grand Lecturer Acct 45—McDonald, Frazier & Shedd — Allowance 46—Mid-West Bindery, Inc. — Stationery & Printing 47—The Grit Printing Company — Lecturers 48—Hall Lithographing Company —- Resale 49—Hall Stationery Company — Masonic Education 50—Hall Lithographing Co. — Resale 51—Lou-Walt Corporation — Resale 52—Marcellus G. Boss — Allowance & Ritualistic work 53—Wilbur E. Anders — Resale Lodges 206 & 223 54—Martin Lumber Company — Resale 55—McLain Sodding Company — Landscaping 56—McGeeney Tree Service — Landscaping 57—Charles S. McGinness — Salary & Exp 58—E. Glenn Robison — Salary & Exp 59—First National Bank — Fredonia Rev. FICA 60—Elmer F. Strain — Emeritus Salary 61—Cap. Stamp & Seal Co. — Sta. & Printing 62—Topeka Tent & Awning — Resale 63—Western Bindery — ' Resale 64—Martin D. Titus — Building Repairs
Amount $ ;,—
;
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_
,... -
50.00 10.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 50.00 1,500.00 81.19 116.09 28.65 21.16 149.49 2,500.00 120.00 15.00 455.00 455.00 455.00 438.20 754.82 190.00 365.24 2,500.00 216.72 51.40 4.59 8.24 350.00 0.97 30.00 4.59 27.87 10.00 141.40 100.00 77.01 168.93 4.00 255.00 267.67 22.09 12.60 99-76 51.18 73.10 6.12 150.00 280.00 190.00 549.64 141.40 438.20 2.50 128.28 18.97 2i.71
52
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Much
WARRANT ACCOUNT—Continued. Date 4- 8 4- 8 4- 8 4- 8 4- 8 4- 8 4- 8 4- 8 4- 8 4- 8 4-14 4-19 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-29 4-29 4-25 4-25 5- 2 5- 4 5- 4 5- 4 5- 4 5- 4 5- 4 5- 6 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 6- 8 6- 8 6- 8 6- 8 6-10 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-23 6-24 6-24 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 7- 7 7- 7
No.
In Favor of. For
65—Carpenter Paper Co. — Sta. & Printing 66—Hall Stationery — Masonic Educa 67—Hall Litho Co. — Sta. & Printing 68—Martin Lumber Company — Items for Resale 69—The World Company — Annual Proceedgs 70—Max Packard Electric Co. — Building Repairs 71—Acme Glass Company (Door) — Building Repairs 72—Beck-Bacr Company — Building Repairs 73—Raymond A. Coolidge — Building Repairs 74—Vesper Printing Service — Sta. & Printing 75—Ben S. Paulen, Gr. Treas. — Salary, 1st Qtr 76—Kansas Employment Security Fund 77—Chas. S. McGinness — Salary & Expense 78—E. Glenn Robison — Salary & Expense 79—Elmer F. Strain — Salary-Emeritus . 80—V. H . Dunn — Trials Committee 81—Lorenzo B. Crow — Trials Committee 82—Scott E. Kelsey — Gr. Mas. Allowance 83—Hall Lithographing — Resale 84—Wilbur E. Anders — Resale (No. 75) 85—Hall Lithographing — Resale 86—John I. Brandenburgcr — Trials Committee 87—EInathan B. Gray — Trials Committee 88—First National Bank, Fredonia — Rev. PICA 89—Hall Stationery Co. — Masonic Education 90—Crane & Company — Stationery 91—H. J. Nicholson — Trials-No. 149 92—The World Company — Proceedings 95—Magnuson Bros. — Building Repairs 94—The Beck-Baer Co. — Building Repairs 95—Employment Security Div. — Employment 96—Mrs. Richard E. Bird, Sr. — GM Jewel 97—The World Co. — Printing Ann. Proc 98—Capitol Stamp &. Seal Co. — Stationery Acct 99—Carpenter Paper Co. — Stationery 100—The Daily Republican — Stationery 101—The Daily Republican — Gr. Lecturer 102—Johnson Service Company — Building Repairs 103—Buckner Art Shop — Miscellaneous 104—Western Typewriter — Stationery 105—Charles S. McGinness — Salary & Expense 106—E. Glenn -Robison — Salary & Expense 107—Elmer F. Strain — Salary & Expense 108—First National Bank, Fredonia — PICA 109—J. Glenn Logan — Postage 110—Hall Stationery Co. — Masonic Education 111—The Daily Republican — Items for resale 112—Capitol Truck Lines — Items for resale -. 113—Hall Lithographing — Stationery account 114—E. M. Lovell — District Deputy Jewel 115—Charles S. McGinness — Salary & Expense 116—E. Glenn Robison — Salary 117—Elmer F. Strain — Salary 118—First National Bank, Fredonia — FICA 119—Vesper Printing Co. — Items for resale 120—Capitol Truck Lines — Items for resale 121—Direct Mail Service — Grand Lodge History 122—The Daily Republican — Items for resale 125—I. Bedichimer Sr Co. — Grand Master's Jewel 124—The World Company — Items for resale 125—^Wilbur E. Anders — Items for resale 126—Capitol Truck Lines — Items for resale 127—Employment Security — Unemployment tax 128—Scott E. Kelsey — Grand Master's AUn 129—Ben S. Paulen — Grand Treasurer's AUn
Amount 47.02 55-59 12.85 4.49 54.94 51.01 1,600.00 5.10 50.00 140.61 49.00 54.00 190.00 676.91 438.20 20.00 23.23 196.00 47.69 36.55 395.15 21.13 42.90 151.40 18.10 4.44 5.00 23.58 28.00 5.10 27.00 100.00 2,218.89 5.25 18.97 149.79 19.34 6.59 7.60 22.85 190.00 547.69 438.20 141.40 300.00 2.22 329.97 2.06 9.03 70.85 190.00 300.40 438.20 I4l.4n 23.85 2.50 228.00 3,632.59 50.41 102.50 36.55 11.63 81.00 196.00 49.00
1955-56
GRAND LODGE O F KANSAS
53
WARRANT ACCOUNT—Continued. Date
No.
In Tavor of, For
7-13 130—Railway Express — Service 7-13 131—Charles S. McGinness — Salary & Expense 7-13 132—E. Glenn Robison — Salary 7-13 133—J. H. Skinner & Co. — Landscaping Grounds 7-13 134—Hall Stationery Co. — Masonic Education 7-13 135—Elmer F. Strain — Salary 7-13 136—First National Bank, Fredonia — PICA 8- 4 ^ 137—Forrest P. Hagan — Masonic Education 8- 4 138—E. R. Callender Prtg. — Invitations 8- 4 139—Crane & Company, Inc. — Items for resale 8-23 140—Boyd Shade Company — Building Repairs ; 8-23 141—Kansas Sheet Metal — Building Repairs 8-23 142—Chas. S. McGinness — Salary and Expense 8-23 143—E. Glenn Robison — Salary 8-23 144—Elmer F. Strain — Salary 8-24 145—Standard Prtg. Co. Inc. — Centennial Expense 8-23 146—First Nat'l Bank, Fredonia — FICA 8-23 147—Lloyd M. Blanchard — Building Repairs 9-15 148—J. Glenn Logan — Postage 9-20 149—Vesper Printing Co. — Centennial Programs 9-20 150—The Outlook — Centennial Cards 9-20 151—The World Company — Stationery & Prtg 9-20 152—Coe Seed Company — Landscaping 9-23 153—Charles S. McGinness — Salary & Expense 9-23 154—E. Glenn Robison — Salary & Expense 9-23 155—Elmer F. Strain — Salary 9-23 156^Ben S. Paulen, Gr. Tr. — Allowance 9-23 157—Scott E. Kelsey — Allowance . .; 9-23 158—Kansas Emp. Sec. Fund — Unemployment tax 9-23 159—First National Bank of Fredonia — FIC Tax 10- 5 160—F. E. Mason & Sons — Centennial stickers 10- 5 161—Railway Express Co. — Masonic Education 10- 5 162—Daily Republican — Masonic Education 10- 5 163—Daily Republican — Sta. & Printing ._ _ 10- 5 164—The World Company — Sta. & Printing 10- 5 165—Leonard Bros. Trans. — Sta. «c Printing 10- 5 166—The Hall Stationery Co. —Masonic Education 10- 5 167—Vesper Printing Co. — Centennial programs 10- 5 168—Wilbur E. Anders — Items for resale 10-10 169—Coe Seed Co. — Landscaping 10-21 170—Chas. S. McGinness — Salary & Expense 10-21 171—E. Glenn Robison — Salary 10-21 172—Elmer F. Strain — Salary 10-21 173—First National Bank of Fredonia — FIC Tax 10-28 174—Crane & Co. Inc. — Items Resale 10-28 175—Dwight L. Smith, Gr. Secy. — Conference Gr. Ld. Secys 10-28 176—Western Bindery Pro. Co. — Sta. & Prtg 10-28 177—Curtis 1000, Inc. — Envelopes -. 10-28 178—Hazel S. Burris — Trials & Punishments No. 431 10-28 179—E. R. Callender Prtg. Co. — Christmas Cards 10-28 180—Railway Express Agency — Christmas Cards 11- 8 181—Narka Lodge No. 349 — Refund-Spec. Despensation 11- 9 182—Hall Stationery Co. — Masonic Education-film 1 1 - 9 183—J. Glenn Logan — Post Cards Resale 11- 9 184—The Outlook — Itenis for resale _ 11- 9 185—Healzer Cartage Co. — Stationery & Printing 11-21 186—Masonic Service Associations — Charity Fund, Relief Tamaulipas, Mex. 11-21 187—J. Glenn Logan — Postage 11-28 188—Charles S. McGinness — Salary & Expense 11-28 189—E. Glenn Robison — Salary & Expense 11-28 190—Elmer F. Strain — Salary 11-28 191—First National Bank of Fredonia — FIC Tax 11-28 192—Charles S. McGinness — Masonic Education 11-28 193—Karl J. Baumgartner — Masonic Education 11-28 194—Richard L. Becker — Masonic Education
Amount 1.85 190.00 300.40 128.94 16.38 438.20 151.40 55.00 368.22 13.57 62.00 9.75 190.00 300.40 438.20 8.16 141.40 823.00 45.00 8.88 7.60 20.63 5.75 190.00 514.37 444.20 49.00 196.00 36.45 139.40 74.16 2.47 103.95 34.77 73.95 1.55 6.83 6.53 36.55 2.55 190.00 300.40 448.20 121.40 10.20 25.00 5.61 45.90 63.63 160.40 2.22 5.00 12.77 50.00 44.57 3.68 750.00 250.00 190.00 440.95 448.20 121.40 67.36 260.92 90.05
54
March
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
WARRANT ACCOUNT—Concluded. Date 12- 1 12- 6 12-6 12- 6 12- 6 12- 6 12- 6 12-6 12- 6 12- 6 12-6 12- 6 12-15 12-15 12-15 12-15 12-15 12-15 12-21 12-21 12-28 12-28 12-30 12-30 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-23 1-23 1-23 1-23 1-23 2- 1 2- 6 2- 6 2- 6 2- 6 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13
No.
In Favor of. For
Amount
195—J. Glenn Logan — Postage 196—Standard Printing — Centennial 197—Topeka Engraving Co. — Prtg. Annual Proceedings 198—J. A. McCall Printing — Items for resale 199—The World Company — Items for resale 200—The Hall Stationery — Masonic Education 201—John W . Hutchinson — Personal Property Tax 202—Masonic Jewelry Co. — Items for resale 203—Scott E. Kelsey — Centennial 204—Ben S. Paulen — Grand Treasurer's Alln 205—Scott E. Kelsey — Grand Master's Alln 206—Nellis Insurance — Bond, Grand Treasurer 207—Charles S. McGinness — Salary and Expense 208—E. Glenn Robison — Salary 209—Elmer F. Strain — Salary Dec. 1 to 10th 210—First National Bank — W H Tax and SS Tax 211—Secy, Conference of Grand Masters — Grand Master's Conference 212—Missouri Lodge of Research — Dues 213—Otto R. Souders — Relief, Charity Fund 214—Virdon M. Liston — Chairty Fund, Contributions 215—Daily Republican — Stationery, Printing Items for resale 216—Internal Revenue Dir. — Unemployment tax 217—First Nat'l Bank Fred. — Withholding tax 218—Kansas Employment — Unemployment tax 219—Charles S. McGinness — Salary and Expense 220—E. Glenn Robison — Salary and Expense 221—Arthur H. Strickland — Correspondence 222—Capitol Stamp & Seal — Signature stamp 223—Superior Uniform Corp. — Past Grand Master's apron and case ...224—Standard Printing Co. — Centennial _ 225—Masonic Jewelry Co. — Items for resale 226—Henry I. Robertus — Misc. appropriation -. 227—Whitehead & Hoag Co. — Centennial Badges 228—The Outlook — Items for Resale 229—Vesper Printing Serv. — Stationery & Prtg 230—J. A. McCall Print. Co. — Stationery & Prtg 231-—Masonic Home — Misc. Appropriation 232—^Wolverine Art Shop — Centennial 233—Topeka Engraving Co. — Signature cut 234—First Nat'l Bk. Fred. — S.S. and W H Tax ._ 235—Kansas Masonic Home — Fee 236—Karl J. Baumgartner — Grand Master's Conf 237—Scott E. Kelsey — Grand Master's Conf 238—Arthur H. Strickland — Grand Master's Conf 239—Railway Express Co, — Centennial _ 240—Glen Logan — Postage 241—Hall Stationery Co. — Masonic Education 242—Capper Engraving Co. — Centennial 243—The World Co. — Items resale 244—J. A. McCall Prtg. Co. — Stationery & Prtg 245—Railway Express Co. — Miscellaneous Acct 246—Mrs. Ethel Knepper — Miscellaneous Acct 247—Crane & Co. Inc. — Items resale '248—Leonard Bros. Transport — Items resale 249—E. L. Evans Prtg. Co. — Items resale 250—First National Bk. Fredonia — WH-tax SS-Tax 251—Charles S. McGinness — Salary & Expense 252—E. Glenn Robison — Salary 253—Warren Rutter & Sons — Miscellaneous Acct
Total
-
-
46.00 43.15 6.94 79.56 184.10 16.38 130.25 49.44 28.59 49.00 196.00 3.75 190.00 300.40 166.67 69.60 120.00 5.00 744.00 218.00 237.92 23.40 10.00 12.15 190.00 474.98 300.00 2.04 116.11 11.73 3.09 5.00 1,606.50 44.57 31.11 96.90 2.00 17.71 1.50 69.60 117,078.00 451.67 451.67 451.66 17.34 200.00 l.ll 6.63 311.04 12.65 2.88 35.05 20.35 1.55 260.61 69-60 190.00 300.40 370.80 $165,017.87
1955-56
GRAND
LODGE O F
KANSAS
55
BUDGET ACCOUNT. Date
No.
In Favor of, For
1955-56 2- 1 500—Kansas Power & Light Company — Service 2- 3 501—Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. — Office 2- 3 502—City of Topeka — Water Service 2- 3 503—Service Industrial Cleaners — Office 2- 3 504—Crane & Company — Office Supplies 2-11 505—Kenneth N. Pomeroy — Salary 2-11 506—Flossie M. Andrews — Retirement 2-11 507—Helen E. Trott — Salary, 2-11 508—Ella E. Gleason — Salary 2-11 509—George A. Turner — Salary ' 2-11 510—Katherine R. Ebey — Retirement 2-11 511—John Ashley Lett — Salary ._ 2-11 512—Arthur H. Strickland — Salary & Expenses 2-11 513—Ann Cushman — Salary 2-17 514—Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. — Office 2-17 515—International Business Machine — Office 2-17 516—Federal Reserve Bank — Int. Rev. & F.I.C.A 3- 9 517—Kansas Power & Light Co. — Heat & Light 3-10 518—Hall Lithographing Co. — Stationery & Print 3-10 519—Oberhelman Insurance Agency —• Office & Lib 3-10 520—International Business Machine -— Office 3-10 521—Ripley's Cleaners — Office . 3-10 522—Western Typewriter Company •— Stationery 3-10 523—Crane & Company, Inc. — Stationery 3-10 524—Addressograph-Multigraph — Office 3-10 525—City Water Department — Office 3-10 526—Remington-Rand, Inc. — Stationery 3-10 527—Service Industrial Cleaners — Office 3-25 528—Ann Cushman — Salary 3-25 529—Ella E. Gleason — Salary 3-25 530—John A. Lett — Salary 3-25 531—Kenneth N. Pomeroy — Salary 3-25 532—Arthur H. Strickland — Salary & Expenses 3-25 533—Helen E. Trott — Salary 3-25 534—George A. Turner — Salary . 3-25 535—Flossie Andrews — Retirement 3-25 536—Katherine R. Ebey — Retirement 3-25 537—First National Bank of Fredonia 3-28 538—Carpenter Paper Company — Stationery, Office 3-28 539—International Business Machine Co. — Carbon 3-28 540—City of Topeka, Water Department — Office 4- 8 541—Overton Electric Company — Office & Library 4- 8 542—Service Industrial Cleaners — Off. & Lib 4- 8 543—Crane & Company — Office & Library 4- 8 544—Ripley's Cleaners — Office & Library 4 -8 545—Southwestern Bell Telephone ^ Off. & Lib. 4- 8 546—Kansas Power & Light Company — Off. & Lib 4- 8 547—Kansas Power & Light Company — Off. & Lib 4- 8 548—Western Union Tel. Company — Off. & Lib 4-19 549—Kansas Employment Sec. Fund — Unemployment 4-20 550—John A. Lett — Salary 4-25 551—Ann Cushman — Salary 4-25 552—Ella E. Gleason — Salary _ 4-25 553—Kenneth N. Pomeroy — Salary 4-25 554—Arthur H. Strickland — Salary & Expense 4-25 555—Helen E. Trott — Salary 4-25 556—George A. Turner — Salary 4-25 557—Curtis 1000, Inc. — Office and Library 4-25 558—Nellis Insurance Agency — Insurance (3) Off 4-25 559—Oberhelman Insurance Agency — Office & Lib 4-25 560—Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. — Off. & Lib 4-25 561—Flossie M. Andrews — Retirement 4-25 562—Katherine R. Ebey — Retirement 'i- 2 563—First National Bank of Fredonia — Rev. PICA
Amount i
-
82.77 47.35 . 4.85 3.96 21.43 300.40 140.02 238.20 270.20. 196.00 67.50. 147.00 520.70 219.80 ' 48.22 12.20 323.20 115.06 19.13 88.00 7.45 1.52 3.41 16.99 6.13 3.44 4.08 4.32 219.80~ 270.20147.00 300.40 520.70 238.20 196.00 146.32 67.50 316.90 47.02 7.45 2.14 11.47 4.98 2.55 1.65 39.31 21.11 40.49 10.55 112,59 147.00 219.80 270.20 300.40 535.70 238.20 196.00 108.22 281.20 17.68 41.27 146.32 67.30 316.90
56
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March
BUDGET ACCOUNT—Continued. Date 5- 3 5- 4 5- 4 5- 4 5- 4 5- 4 5- 4 5- 4 5- 6 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 6- 8 6- 8 6- 8 6- 8 6- 8 6- 8 6- 8 6- 8 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 6-28 7- 9 7-15 7-15 7-15 7-15 7-25 7-25 7-25 7-25 7-25 7-25 7-25 7-23 7-25 8- 4 8- 4 8- 4
No.
In Favor of, For
564—Roach Hardware, Inc. — Office & Library 565—Service Industrial — Office & Library 566—Stale Library Co. — Office & Library 567—Hall Stationery Co. — Office & Library 568—Crane & Company — Office & Library 569—Kansas Power & Light Co. — Office & Library 570—Kansas Power & Light Company — Off. & Library 571—City of Topeka Water Dept. — Off. & Library 572—Employment Security Div. — Employment 573—Addressograph-Multigraph — Office & Library 574—Ann Cushman — Salary 575—Western Union — Office & Library 576—International Bus. Machines — Office & Lib 577—Southwestern Bell Te. Co. — Office & Library 578—Ella E. Gleason — Salary 579—John A. Lett — Salary 580—Kenneth Pomeroy 581—Arthur H. Strickland — Salary and Expense 582—Helen E. Trott — Salary 583—George A. Turner — Salary 584—Flossie Andrews — Retirement 585—Katherine R. Ebey — Retirement '. 586—First National Bank of Fredonia — Rev. PICA 587—Roach Hardware, Inc. —• Office & Library 588—Kansas Power & Light Co. — Office & Library 589—City of Topeka, Water Dept. — Office & Library 590—Kansas Power & Light Company — Office & Library 591—^Western Union — Office & Library 592—Crane and Company — Office & Library 593—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office & Library 594—Ripley's Cleaners — Office & Library 595—Ella E. Gleason — Salary 596—John A. Lett — Salary 597—Kenneth Pomeroy — Salary _ _ 598—Arthur H. Strickland — Salary and Expense 599—Helen E. Trott — Salary 600—George A. Turner—Salary 601—Flossie Andrews —• Retirement .._ 602—Katherine R. Ebey — Retirement 603—First National Bank, Fredonia — PICA Rev 604—Otis Elevator Company — Office & Library 605—International Business Mach. — Office & Library 606—Carpenter Paper Company — Office & Library --— 607—City of Topeka Water Dept. — Service Off. & Libr 608—Armourdale Furniture — Equipment Off. & Lib 609—Carpenter Paper Co. — Office & Libr 610—Southwestern Bell Tele. — Office & Libr 611—Employment Security Div. — Employment tax 612—Kansas Power & Light Co. — Service 613 Service Ind. Cleaners — Office & Libr 614—Sommer Refrigeration Co. — Office & Library 615—Western Union — Office & Library 616—Crane & Company, Inc. — Office & Library 617—Ella E. Gleason — Salary 618—John A. Lett — Salary 619—Kenneth Pomeroy — Salary 620—Arthur H. Strickland — Salary & Expense 621—Helen E. Trott — Salary 622—George A. Turner — Salary 625—Flossie Andrews — Retirement 624—^Katherine R. Ebey — Retirement . 625—First National Bank of Fredonia — PICA Rev 626—City of Topeka, Water Dept. — Service 627—Kansas Power & Light Co. — Service 61»—Service Industrial CI. — Office & Library
Amount
_
3.1} 4.20 4.00 3.77 5.20 26.8S> 21.11 3.44 31.73 7.47 219.80 1.71 12.98 49.05 270.20 147.00 300.40 501.60 238.20 196.00 146.32 67.50 316.90 6.61 2.65 3.99 18.67 1.27 6.63 3.84 1.65 270.20 147.00 300.40 512.35 238.20 196.00 146.32 67.50 256.20 10.40 7.45 10.05 3.44 89.70 11.87 41.16 161.4618.67 4.50 11.60 1.65 1.33 270.20 147.00 500.40 486.90 258.20 196.00 146.32 67.50 256.20 7.41 59.87 5.60
1955-56
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS
57
BUDGET ACCOUNT—Continued. Dale 8- 4 8- 4 8- 4 8- 4 8- 4 8- 4 8- 4 8- 4 8- 4 8- 4 8- 4 8-23 8-23 8-23 8-23 8-23 8-23 8-23 8-23' 8-23 8-23 8-23 8-23 9- 9 9- 9 9-20 9-20 9-20 9-20 9-20 9-20 9-20 9-20 9-20 9-20 9-20 9-20 9-20 9-23 9-23 9-23 9-23 9-23 9-23 9-23 9-23 9-23 10- 5 10- 5 10- 5 10- 5 10- 5 10-10 10-10 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-28 10-28
No.
In Favor of, For
629—Ripley's Cleaners — Office & Library 630—Lords Flowers — Office & Library 631—Carpenter Paper Company — Office & Library 632—Western Typewriter Co. — Office & Library .„ 633—Southwestern Bell Tele. Co. — Office & Library 634—Elliott Key Shop — Office & Library 635—Roach Hardware Inc. — Office & Library 636—Crane & Company, Inc. — Office & Library 637—Emahizer-Spielman Furn. Co. — Office & Library 638—Al. F. Wiliams Drug Corp. — Office & Library 639—D. D . Richards Supply Co. — Office & Library 640—Ella E. Gleason — Salary 641—John A. Lett — Salary 642—Kenneth N . Pomeroy — Salary 643—Arthur H. Strickland — Salary 644—Helen E. Trott — Salary 645—George A. Turner —_ Salary 646—Flossie Anders —• retirement 647—Katherine R. Ebey — retirement 648—Overton Electric Co., Inc. — Office & Library 649—International Bus. Mach. — Office & Library 650—Southwestern Bell Tele. Co. — Office & Library 651—First National Bank, Fredonia — FICA 652—Kansas Power & Light Co. — Service 653—City of Topeka, Water Dept. — Service 654—Crane & Company, Inc. — Off. & Libr 655—Max Packard Elec. Co. — Off. & Libr 656—Thacher, Inc. — Off. & Libr 657—Columbia Carbon Co. — Off. & Libr 658—Western Typewriter Co. — Off. & Libr 659—Sound Recording Co. — Off. & Libr 660—Southwestern Bell Tele. — Off. & Libr 661—Ripley's Cleaners — Off. & Libr • 662—Service Ind. Cleaners, Inc. — Off. & Libr 663—Topeka Wholesale Groc. — Off. & Libr 664—Otis Elevator Co. — Off. & Libr 665—Vesper Printing Co, — Off. & Libr 666—Ella E. Gleason — Salary 667—John A. Lett — Salary 668—Kenneth N . Pomeroy —' Salary 669—Arthur H. Strickland — Salary 670—Helen E. Trott — Salary 671—George A. Turner — Salary 672—Flossie Andrews — Retirement 673—Katherine R. Ebey — Retirement .> 674—Kansas Employment Sec. Fd. —Unemployment tax 675—First Natl. Bk, of Fredonia — FI Tax, SS 676—Kansas Power & Light Co. — Off. & Libr 677—City of Topeka, Water Dept. — Service 678—Crane & Co., Inc. — Off. & Libr 679—State Typewriter Co. — Off. & Libr 680—Addressograph-Multigraph — Off. & Libr 681—Service Ind. Cleaners — Off. & Libr 682—Master Products Co. — Off. & Libr 683—Ella E. Gleason — Salary 684—^John A. Lett — Salary 685—Kenneth N . Pomeroy — Salary 686—Arthur H. Strickland — Salary and Expense' 687—Helen E. Trott — Salary 688—George A. Turner — Salary 689—Flossie Andrews — Retirement 690—Katherine R. Ebey — Retirement 691—First National Bank of Fredonia — FIC tax 692—National Geo. Soc. — Off. & Libr _ 693—International Bus. Mach. — Off. Sc l i b r ."
Amount _
'
_
.-. _
1.26 26.17 10.32 16.53 42.78 5.98 7.94 1.07 6.43 2.65 2.55 270.20 147.00 300.40 516.28 258.20 196.00 146.32 67.50 2.08 12.28 47.15 256.20 71.40 6.13 8.82 3.50 49.94 47.54 5.10 50.00 41.05 1.39 5.10 5.80 10.75 10.70 270.20 147.00 300.40 508.40 238.20 196.00 146.32 67.50 102.06 244.20 50.90 6.98 6.45 6.97 11.42 3.84 2.99 270.20 147.00 300.40 554.19 238.20 196.00 146.32 67.50 236.20 6.00 7.65
58
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
March
BUDGET ACCOUNT—Continued. Date 10-28 10-28 10-28 10-28 10-28 11- 9 11- 9 11- 9 11- 9 11- 9 11- 9 11-28 11-28 11-28 11-28 11-28 11-28 11-28 11-28 11-28 12- 6 12- 6 12- 6 12- 6 12- 6 12- 6 12- 6 12-15 12-15 12-15 12-15 12-15 12-15 12-15 1215 12-15 12-15 12-15 12-15 12-15 12-15 12-15 12-28 12-28 12-28 12-30 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 2- 2
No.
In Favor of, For
694—Addressograph-Multi. Co. — Off. & Libr 695—Crane & Company, Inc. — Off. & Libr 696—Carpenter Paper Co. — Off. & Libr 697—City of Topeka, Water Dept. Off. & Libr 698—Southwestern Bell Tele. Co. — Off. & Libr 699—Kansas Power & Light Co. — Service 700—^Western Union Tele. Co. — Services 701—Jordan Electric — Office & Library 702—Carpenter Paper Co. — Office & Library 703—Ripley's Cleaners — Office & Library 704—^Service Industrial Cleaners — Office & Library 705—Ella E. Gleason — Salary 706—John A. Lett — Salary 707—Kenneth N . Pomeroy — Salary 708—Arthur H. Strickland — Salary & Expense _ 709—Helen E. Trott — Salary 710—George A. Turner — Salary 711—Flossie Andrews — Retirement 712—^Katherine R. Ebey — Retirement 713—First National Bank of Fred. — WH and SS Tax 714—City of Topeka, Water Dept. — Service 715—Kansas Power & Light Co. — Service 716—Crane & Co. — Office & Library 717—Southwestern Bell Tele. Co. — Service 718—Missouri-Kansas Chemical Co. — Office & Library 719—John W . Hutchinson — Taxes . 720—Topeka Newspaper Printing — Office & Library 721—Helen M. Crossen — Salary 722—Ella E. Gleason — Salary 723—^John A. Lett — Salary 724—^Kenneth N . Pomeroy — Salary 725—Arthur H. Strickland — Salary & Expense 726—Helen E. Trott — Salary 727—George A. Turner — Salary 728—Flossie Andrews — Retirement 729—Katherine R. Ebey — Retirement 730—Elmer F. Strain — Retirement 731—First National Bank — W H Tax and SS Tax 732—Southwestern Bell Tele — Service 733—J. Glenn Logan, Postmaster — Permit 734—Crane & Co., Inc. — Office & Library 735—Service Industrial Cleaners — Office & Library 736—R. L. Polk Co. — Office & Library 737—City of Topeka. Water — Office & Library 738—Kansas Employment Sec. Fd. — Unemployment tax 739—Dir. Internal Revenue — Unemployment tax 740—Kansas Power & Light Co. — Office & Library 741—Helen M. Crossen — Salary 742—Ella E. Gleason — Salary 743—John A. Lett — Salary 744—Kenneth N . Pomeroy — Salary 745—Arthur H. Strickland — Salary 746—Helen E. Trott — Salary 747—George A. Turner — Salary 748—Flossie Andrews — Retirement 749—Katherine R. Ebey — Retirement 750—Elmer F. Strain — Retirement 751—Martin D . Titus — Office & Library 752—S. D . Thacher Elec. Co. — Office & Library 753—Roach Hardware Inc. — Office & Library 754—Ripley's Cleaners — Office & Library 755—Service Industrial CI. Office & Library 756—Crane & Company, Inc. — Office & Library 757—First N a t ' l Bank. Fred. — SS and W H Tax 758—Kansas Power & Light — Office & Library
Amount 7.24 1.79 63.32 3.44 41.65 28.17 5.12 2.14 16.22 1.39 3.84 270.20 147.00 300.40 479.65 238.20 196.00 146.32 67.50 236.20 1.84 52.69 .77 46.32 18.90 3.244.61 4.68 244.80 295.20 172.00 325.40 480.70 263.20 221.00 146.32 67.50 100.00 295.90 37.18 10.00 6.09 3.96 35.70 3.11 49.54 52.73 110.13 219.80 270.20 147.00 300.40 505.70 238.20 196.00 146.32 67.50 150.00 5.64 3.48 3.47 1.52 2.70 16.36 316.90 135.56
1955-56
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
59
BUDGET ACCOUNT—Concluded. Dale
No.
2- 2 2- 2 2- 2 2- 2 2- 3 2- 3 2- 3 2- 3 2- 6 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13
In Favor of, For
759—Water Department — Office & Library 760—Southwestern Bell Tele — Office & Library 761—Martin D . Titus — Office & Library 762—Ripley's Cleaners — Office & Library 763—International Bus. Mach. — Office & Library 764—Carpenter Paper Co. — Office & Library 765—Sommer Refrigeration Co. — Office & Library 766—Western Typewriter Co. — Office & Library 767—Remington Rand —• Office & Library 768—Leonard Bros. Transport Adjustment account 769—Service Industrial Cl. — Office & Library 770—Crane & Company,'Inc. — Office & Library 771—Helen M. Crossen — Salary 772—Ella E. Gleason — Salary 773—John A. Lett — Salary 774—Kenneth N . Pomeroy — Salary 775—Arthur H. Strickland — Salary & Expense 776—Helen E. Trott — Salary 777—George A. Turner — Salary 778—Flossie Andrews — Retirement 779—Katherine K. Ebey — Retirement 780—Elmer F. Strain — Retirement 781—First Natl. Bank, Fredonia —WH-Tax SS-Tax
Total
Amount 2.77 38.41 11.25 1.26 7.65 16.99 4.25 69.62 23.43 2.76 4.62 1.64 219.80 270.20, 147.00 300.40 505.70 238.20 196.00 146.32 67.50 150.00 316.90 $ 36.983-28
60
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
March
CERTIFICATES O F P R O F I C I E N C Y .
The following certificates have been issued during the year. " 1 " signifies unlimited. These were divided among the lodges as indicated. No. 3: Blocher, John E.—B Grable, Anson V.—B McBride, Everett A.—B-A Murchison, Jacob T.—B Williams, Maurice T.—B N o . 8: Harold F. Bollinger—B Arthur A. Day—B No. 10: Buffo, Harold M.—B No. 12: Bloxom, Eugene W.—B Bostrom, Kenneth W.—B-A Buck, Andrew E.—B-A Davidson, John A.—B Hoskins, Robert Dee—B-A Johnson, Albert—B King, Marion A.—B McCloud, Harold—B-A Madison, Everett W.—B Morton, Wendell—B-A Palmer, Loy J.—B-A Pennington, Frank E.—B-A Shomber, Floyd J.—B-A No. 16: Danielson, Durward C.—1 No. 17: Aldham; Stephen E.—B Eddy, Harry L.—B-A Hunnel, Donald W.—B Jenkins, Charles Roy—B Kelley, Hugh A.—B Kelsey, Samuel G.—B-A King, Charles W.—B-A Layman, Lawrence A.—^^B-A Nelson, John C.—B Ruyle, Harrell E.—B Stewart, Arthur J.—B-A-1 Van Benthuysen, Will—B Weddle, Perry Daniel—B-A Weddle, Wilson F.—B Wehrle, Robert E.—B Wood, Willis H.—B Zimmerman, James E.—B No. 18: Harvey, Albert N . — B Kelley, Leonard—A Ligon, Leonard J.—B-A Renfro, Gordon—B Stevens, Luther—B
No.23: Brown, Jesse L.—B Grice, Henry A.—B Lamb, Lawrence A.—B Reeves, Charles V.—B Rollins, Albert Lee—B Wigle, Edward L.—B No. 30: Wohlgemuth, Gordon—A No. 32: Black, Walter—B-A Moore, Carl H.—B-A-1 No. 37: Duncan, Jimmie A.—B Entringer, Leon M.—B Grimes, Damon M.—B Holinworth, Charles J.—B Huff, Dean—B Merkef, Luther A.—B Nichols, Donald D.—B Rigg, F. V a n c e ^ B Rose, Lester W.—B Shults, Hobart M.—B Stockwell, Herbert—B No. 44: Myers, Ralph O.—B White, Ralph E.—B No. 46: Stephenson, Geo. A.—1 No. 54: Burg, Elmer C.—B Hammer, Hugh P.—B Heeke, Vern O.—B Kost, John—B Mitchell, Clarence A.—B Petty, Ray A.—B Sexton, Jerry E.—B No. 67: Johnson, Louis C.—B Jones, Donald L.—B Jones, Marvin R.—B Price, John T.—B Richardson, Marvin T.—B Shaffer, William M.—B No. 68: Pearsley, James E.—B Rodenburg, Wilbur L.—B Smith, Joseph H . Jr.,—B Whicker, Karl A.—B No. 75: Etienne, Howard—B
1955-56
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
Mansfield, William—B Walker, George Wayne—B No. 77: Burris, Robert L.—B Cleveland, Maurice M.—B Cook, Darwin—B Coss, Vernon F.—B Fishburn, Frank J.—B Forsyth, William R.—B-A FuUerton, C. B.—B Gilmore, Lester F.—B-A Harrison, Carter H.—B Lalicker, Larry B.—B Lalicker, William E.—B Lalicker, William L,—B Leonard, Billy D.—B Lonker, Ralph W . ^ B MacGreagor, John W.—B Mills, Orval—B Myers, Thomas C.—B Rhea, Darrel D.—B Sheldon, Ralph C — B Shott, Frederick T.—B Smith, Thomas H.—B Swartz, Ed A.—B Trice, Jack Jr.—B Walker, Ervin G.—B Warren, Ned N.—B-A Warren, Russell D.—B No. 79: Brown, Lyman L.—B No. 83: Dunavin, Lawrence D.—B Malone, Earl D.—B Reese, John S.—B No. 85: Clark, Ernest Edgar—B No. 86: Billinger, John—B Burns, Jack—B-A Evans, Ralph R.—B Galarneau, Harry F.—B Guinn, William A.—A Hall, John L.—B-A Heliums, C. F.—B-A Johnson, Molt B.—B-A Mclntyre, W.R.—B Maxwell, LeRoy—B-A Nelson, R. R.—B-A Oliver, James T.—B-A Saunders, Don—A Smith, Wayne M.—B Summers, Glen E.—L Wilson, Basil L.—B-A
No. 98: Heiser, Glen L.—B McBratney, Kenneth M.—B Ward, Glen W.—B No. 90: Bartlett, Francis M.—A Cox, Gail Delos—B Davis, Phillip—B Ginder, Floyd—B Kopler, Gordon J.—B Lynn, Clarence M. Jr.—B No. 94: Wheeler, Howard D.—A No. 95: Barnes, Melburn C-—B Phillips, Scott—B Walton, Floyd N . Jr.—B No. 96: Anderson, Hallie E.—B Angell,.Lawrence J.—B Childers, Arthur B.-pB Hackler, Thomas H.—B Hamlin, Verne—B-A McCammon, Floyd W.—B Mitchell, Robt. L.—B Perry, Elmer W.—B Stuermer, John H.—B-A Wood, Robert E.—B No. 98: Bryant, Earl—B Godfrey, Albert E.—A Huffman, Ed.—B Martin, Paul J.—B Pepper, Burl—B-A Schiller, Nevin W.—B Veach, Paul—B No. 99: Beavers, Willis E.—A Jacobsen, Clifford—1 Knight, Harlin V.—1 Lauppe, Donald H.—B Lauppe, John L—B-A No. 102: Buffington, Alfred Owen—B Jordan, Albert Phillip—B Toliver, Billie Odis—B Williams, Milburn Fred—B No. 103: Bates, Osman H.—A Cage, Cecil—A Klinginsmith, Jay T.—B-A Wilson, Melvin W.—A No. 112: Ewing, Eldon M.—A Strauss, Ralph H.—B
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<52 N o . 113: Laman, Ferril G.—B McWilson, Cleo H.—B Stinson, Lee L.—B Thompson, Emery J.—1 N o . 117: Doss, Lloyd C — B Frederick, Charles D.—B Hoffman, Donald J.—B Malone, Mark A.—B Moon, Preston B.—A Stevens, Raymond M.—B No. U 8 : Bearden, Joe L.—B N o . 129: Abbott, J. Mac—A Curtis, Raymond —B Dorman, Edward—B Eickman, Don—B Emery, Fred—B-A Froser, Gearold—B Kelley, Pat—B King, William—B Kueker, Ralph—B Sloan, Robert—A Swenson, James B.—B-A N o . 132: Aldridge, John W.—B-A No. 136: Sprague, William Lloyd—B No. 138: Dudney, Vincent—B Kirkpatrick, Elmer—B Scott, Thomas G.—B-A N o . 139: Harper, Everett B.—1 No. 140: Guthrie, Gordon D.—B N o . 142: Ashcraft, Harold LeRoy—1 Ashcraft, Williard L.—1 No. 144: Campbell, R. I.—B Marker, M. J.—B No. 145: Jordan, Charles G.—B Van Donge, Charles O.—B No. 150: Franklin, J. Lewis—B No. 151: Cox, Keith D.—B O'Donnell, Omer P.—A Taylor, John R.—A Zimmerman, Raymond B.—B
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
N o . 153: Anderson, Stanley L.— B Ellis, Isaac Barnett—B-A Lindsly, Earl—A Paschal, Walter S.—B-A Phillips, Luther—B Scribner, George Edwin—A Siebert, Orville T.—A Sprinkle, Donald T.—A N o . 154: Sheets, Robert L.—B Werner, Fred T.—B No. 161: Blankenship, Elden R.—B Sutter, Daniel—B No. 166: Carlson, Charles Ward—B Dettmer, Roy Eldon—B DeWyke, Cecil—B Dreith, Robert E.—B Peter, Kenneth Edwin—B Wohler, Frederick Dale—B Wohler, Warren A.—B N o . 168 Kimball, Stoner C.—A Nichols, Bert—B O D e l l , Durward G.—A Taxter, Max Edwin—B Ward, Lester L.—A No. 169: Mall, Joseph B.—A Persell, Arlie D.—B Persell, Ora F.—1 No. 171: Alspaugh, Donald M.—-A Bressler, Wendell Dale—B No. 174: "» . Bradley, Walter B.—B McDonald, Myron A.—B Tilton, Archie E.—B No. 188: Fairbanks, Donald D.—B Force, Frank G.—B Force, Roger R.—B Grossnickle, Earl L.—B Ingalsbe, Riley J.—B Junod, Richard H.—B Myers, Charles A.—B Robinson, Irwin H.—B No. 189: Cutter, Thomas M.—B Litton, Gay—B Poore, Roy O.—B Riffel, Edward J.—B Saunders, William E.—B
March
1955-56
No. 199: White, Warren A.—B No. 204: Niles, Darwin D.—B-A Scott, Walter G.—B No. 205: Loveland, Glen F.—B Zinn, Elmer R.—B-A No. 208: , Cooley, Lawrence—A Edwards, Arthur R.—A Hill, Galen H.—A Hill, J. Howard—B-A Larrick, Allan—B Moore, Richard—B Morris, Kenneth E.—B Mount, Walter E.—A Parker, Garland B.—B Rawlings, Roy—B Schulthess, Glen—B Standley, John Alex—B Vickery, James A.—B Watson, Gerald S.—B-A No. 211: Aspegren, Delbert—B Garman, C.L.—B Powers, Walter F.—B Williams, L. Earl—B No. 215: Pfinninger, Ffoward—B No. 216: Lucas, Charley—B No. 221: • Anderson, Alfred—B Eickman, Warren W.—B Hohman, Charles W.—B Isaacson, A.—B-A Johnson, Floyd O.—B-A Johnson, Oliver A.—B Kirk, Ernest L.—B Richards, Lester S.—B Sederlin, ElReno F.—B-A No. 222: Evans, Richard W.—B Dieter, Hugh R.—B Harris, Clyde E.—B-A Jones, H. Carroll—B-A-1 Lane, Fred V.—B-A Lobdell, Dwight J.—B-A Lollar, Elby O.—B-A-1 Longton, Gerald—B Meyer, Gus A.—B Mooney, James A.—B-A Owens, J. D.—B-A Salyer, Gerald W.—1
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
Scoggins, George F.—B-A Spencer, Homer M.—1 Stauth, Frank, Jr.—B Stauth, Tom—B-A-1 Walker, Alex L.—B-A-1 Wiseman, George Jr.—B No.. 243: Gillogly, Everett Eugene—B ZumBrunnen, Walter H.—B No. 244: Turney, Forrest E.—B No. 257: Godlove, Sherman R.—B Hill, Melvin Oscar—B Roberts, Harold M.—B Scott, Erwin—B No. 260: Alexander, W. A.—B Bahl, Frederick—B Cole, Glenn—B Frame, Frank—B Harbaugh, James—B Hoaglund, Raymond—B McGrath, Donald—B Mills, Govan—B Moomau, Walter—B Parr, Riley Calvin—B-A Roark, James R.—B Watts, Wayne—B No. 263: Betty, Dean—B Betty, Gerald—B Betty, John F.—B Bonham, Richard,—B Bower, Lloyd—B Burns, Virgil—B Circle, Scott M.—B Daughetee, Milton—B DeMint, Virgil W.—B Fausett, H.A.—B Hill, Bill—B Johnson, Clyde H.—B Lane, Laurence—B Pfaff, F. Paul—B Pfaff, Kenneth—B Powell, Edd, Jr.—B Reinolds, Forrest—B Skaggs, Franklyn—B Spicer, Don—B Spicer, George—B Stout, Ralph—B Turner, Porter L—B Van Vranken, Frank—B No. 264: Hooper, Lew L.—B
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64 N o . 268: Drake, Lorraine F.—B-A Goodno, Clyde F.—B Hamilton, G. A.—B-A Harrison, John J.—B Mefford, Wm. Max—B-A Reeder, George A.—B Stewart, Roy L.—B Wilson, Loyd M.—B-A N o . 269: Chitwood, George F.—B Lynxwiler, John L.—B N o . 271: Carlson, Jene Ervin—B Clark, Clyde L.—A Hinds, Murle R.—B Kaylor, Charles V.—B Little, Ronald H.—B McAlpine, George A.—B Nichols, Harold N.—B Saunders, Eugene B.—B N o . 272: Boomer, Jesse G.—B Knight, Ervin E.—B Kresin, Louis E.—B Schaible, Henry C.—B Seetin, Galand R.—B N o . 273: Dyer, Quentin V.—B French, John E.—B Hormel, Keith—B McMillen, John—B Seitz, Henry—B N o . 277: Johnson, Albert T.—B Pike, George M.—B Shaw, James W.—B N o . 278: Baker, Louis A.—B Case, Donald—B Clark, Jerry—B Dunbar, Eugene—B Hart, E. W . — B Kimmell, Allan T.—B McBrayer, C. D.—B McCombs, Winfred—B Mowbray, Herbert O.—B Rankin, E. O.—B Ringer, Carl—B Rowland, Amzy—B Schupbach, E. J.—B Selsor, Fred Earl—B N o . 281: Brenton, Tom M.—B Fountain, Geo. C.—B
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Hansen, Henry M.—B Imel, William M.—B Pope, Wayne—B Welty, Ivan L.—A N o . 282: Everhart, Wylie A.—B Fakes, Clearance—B No. 283: Johnson, Maurice L.—B-A No. 285: Stehle, Philip Daniel—B N o . 288: Rufener, Gale E.—B No. 290: Lyon, Lester—B Meredith, Howard G.—B No. 291: Berryhill, Alton P.—A Bolt, Bob O.—B Carter, Merit R.—A Hoke, Larry E.—B Hoke, Walter E.—B No. 293: Rizor, Lewis J.—B N o . 296: Anderson, Roy—B Bergsten, Robert—B Eggerman, J. Wendall—B Fouse, Warren—B Johnson, Clifford—B-A Schadle, Ralph—B Thornton, Arnold—B-A Thornton, Elmer—B-A Weidman, Clarence Sr.,—A No. 297: Adkison, John A.—B Holmes, Ora E., Jr.—B Schoonover, Dolph L.—B No. 299: Burnett, Harry C.—B Cooper, Albert B.—A Holmes, Kelmit G.—B Hull, Clyde M.—B Leach, John H.—B Lee, Haynes A.—A McKinney, Lyle W.—B-A Sickmon, Francis H.—B No. 300: Smith, A. Douglas—B No. 303: Baker, Billy W.—B Briggs, Robert M.—1 Brown, Ray H.—1 Campbell, Orlie V.—B Davis, Willard A.—B
March
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Deal, Marvin J.—B Hix, Tilden L.—B Jackson, Barney—B Lyttle, Warren P.—B McGinnis, Carl E.—B Pritchard Dwain L.—B Pritchard, Milford L.—B Slover, Arthur R.—B Urquhart, L. Ra—B Wright, Donald R.—B N o . 306: Whitley, Henry I.—A N o . 310: Bryant, Elton W.—B Drake, Jack L.—B Getty, Arthur—B Wilmot, Wm. A.—B N o . 311: Bernhardt, Adolph P.—A Lasseter, Joseph—A N o . 313: Inghram, Rueben C.—B Lane, Howard J.—B Murphy, Robert W.—B Sumner, Marion R.—B Taylor, Donald M.—B N o . 314: Birk, Clarence B.—B Garber, Frederick Joseph—B Holmquist, Clarence A.—B Meyer, Harvey A.—A Stuart, David D.—B Wells, Lee—A N o . 315: Atteberry, William P.—B Larson, Bernard L.—B Manson, Frederick A.—A Weeks, Carroll W.—A N o . 320: Crawford, Milton—B Crawshaw, Stanley—^B Evans, Foster—B Jones, Silva M.—B Stanton, Frank—B Suderland, Herbert—B Turley, Dave—B Williams, Carl—B N o . 321: Peterson, Charles R.—A Rhoads, William O.—A Sanderson, Roy H.—A Schisler, Leo J.—A Seaman, William A.—1 Snead, Gerald W.—A
No. 322: Craig, Rex B.—1 No. 324: Ellis, Robt. O.—B Helzer, Conrad J.—B Innman, Archie E. Jr.—B Long, Alva A.—B NeflF, Sendell G.—A Price, Dale Eugene—A Wiltse, Harold E.—B No. 326: Caravean, Robert E . ^ B No. 330: Appl, Theodore A.—B Butler, Wesley G.—B Ficken, Hubert G.—B Gibson, Richard E.—B Opdyke, Keith E.—B No. 331: Reese, Elmer F.—B No. 334: Baker, Floyd—B-A Bartlett, David—B Bonder, Orville—B Curtis, Melvin—B Largent, Earl—B-A Mattison, Calvin—B Shivers, Everett—B Watt, Kenneth—B No. 338: Booher, David L—A Foster, Paul J.—B No. 340: Gerstberger, Joseph Francis, Jr.—B Green, Harry Raymond—B Horton, Dick—B Kee, William E.—A Oberheim, Gorden E.—A No. 348: Cooper, Wallace W . Jr.—B Johnson, Melvin E.—B Smith, Sam L.—B No. 352: Abbott, Lawrence E.—B Coupland, William C—B-A Green, Robert P.—B-A Smith, Joe—B No. 358: Clough, Donald D.—B Compton, Carl L.—A Day, Gene—B Hansen, Charles A.—B
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66 Holmes, James Fay—B Jones, L. Wesley—B Linder, Jimmie E.—A Loeppke, Gene H.—B Millington, Francis E.—B Murphy, Donald R.—B Sale, Alvin W.—A Sanford, Donald P.—B Walraven, H a r o l d ^ B Waters, Orville E.—A No. 359: Urban, George H.—1 No. 362: Andres, C.—B No. 366: Bockover, Cleve—A Harrington, Ward—B Humphrey, C. H.—B Mason, William A.—A Moore, Robt. C — B Rehm, Wm. P.—B Sandburg, Francis Joseph—B Wallace, Robert A.—B-A Ward, Eugene A.—B No. 367: Hamm, Joyce Logan—A Headrick, LeRoy—B Orrison, William W.—B Pippitt, A. Ward—A Warren, Roy E.—A Wilcox, Vernon—B No. 369: Blair, James T.—B Breedlove, Jack J.—A Conklin, Richard H.—B Converse, John B.—^B Cunningham, James J.—A Frosheiser, John-—B-A Lacy, Craig C.—A Smith, William E.—1 Smith, William L.—B No. 370: Gideon, Garland R.—B Zinn, George W.—B No. 376: Barker, Ellis T.—B Cossell, G. LaMont—B Dickson, Lawrence Z.—B Hensley, Charles—B Matkin, Marvin F.—B-A Smith, Alfred—B Smith, Gorden L.—B No. 378: Bridgeman, Rex A.—A Dark, Leonard D.—B
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Green, Cecil D.—B Spears, James F.—B-A-1 Swyman, Harry L.—A No. 379: Await, Fred W.—B Dodge, James F.—A McGregor, Morris E.—B Markham, Raymond L.—B-A Raifsnyder, Henry T.—B Saubers, Jake C.—A Walker, John L.—A No. 388: Parthemore, Geo. W.—B No. 391: Abbott, Walter F.—B Anneler, William L.—B-A Coleman, Carl C.—A Coleman, John W.—A Geist, Everett H.—B Hinshaw, William E.—B-A Janzen, Henry G.—B Morris, Kenneth W:—B Roach, Forrest C.—B Shepherd, John E.—A Singleton, Clifford R.—A Staats, Leo H.—B Staats, Walter—B-A Stone, Walter K.—B Stone, Walter Keith—B Stone, Walter R.—B-A Thompson, Charles E.—A Waggener, Darrell P.—B-A Yost, Robert J.—A No. 392: Cox, Alvin G.-^B Eisenbach, August—B No. 395: Donelson, Ralph Trexler—B Duke, LeRoy Melvin—B Eidman, Floyd Thomas—B No. 400: Bailey, Ralph C — B Banks, Ray—B Boots, Clyde S.—B Coss, Clifford F.—B-A Ellis. Dale D.—B-A Echell, Paul—B Eckles, LaVern M.—B Gibson, Clyde L.—B-A Gibson, Robert—B Glenn, Darrel W.—B Harding, Earl—B Keller, Earl E.—B Mease, Paul M.—B Sheets, Don—B
March
1955-56
GRAND LODGE O F KANSAS
Stoops, William R.—B-A Thompson, Lee—B Wehling, Wm. R.—B-A Westphal, H. L.—B No. 403: Ambrose, Albert J.—B Orendorff, Harry L.—B Payne, Leo L.—B Rollins, Harold M.—B Scott, Gerald G.—B Thompson, McCager W.—B No. 404: Graves, Emmor E.—A-1 Graves, Hurlbut K.—-B Greene, Garnett E.—1 Harrison, Robert F.—B No. 405: Thomas, William Jennings—B No. 418: Mount, John B.—B Simpson, Charles Frank—B No. 420: Gibbens, Chester C.—A McCall, Harry B.—A-1 No. 421: Calkins, Donald W.—A-1 No. 423: Ashley, Donald J.—B Banks, Ivan F.—B Hill, Gerald F.—B Mountford, Earl A.—B Rogers, Roy L.—B Yelek, John A.—B No. 428: Coon, Clyde C.—B Hoffman, William M.—B Mandrell, Morgan H.—B McCubbin, Clarence W.—B Robinson, William A.—B No. 431: Conkle, Veryl Lewis—B Downing, Ben Hopkins—B Ferguson, George William—B McGee, Francis LeRoy—B No. 433: Barger, James H.—B
Burrows, William M.—B-A Butts, Alvin L.—B Chrisco, Winford E.—B Ellard, Arch Jr.—B-A Hamlin, Earl C.—A Patchen, Lee E. Jr.—A Reece, William S.—B-A Rich, Gerald E.—B-A Rose, Bert T.—B Saunders, Garnett E.—B-A Shreve, Kenneth W.—1 Shuey, Robert N.—A Smith, Warren I.—1 Tallchief, Mose H.—B No. 436: Derks, Wilfrid A.—A Lux, James A.—B Marvin, Linford C.—B Smart, Earl R.—B No. 438: Martin, John C.—B Moxley, Joseph T.—B-A Nichols, Henry W.—B-A Packwood, Forrest W.—B Stone, Leroy W.—B-A Wisdom, Frank M.—B-A Wollard, Lloyd M.—B No. 442: Bugbee, Wallace J.—-B Burch, Harold D.—B Gift, Francis H.—B Kahlor, Jesse—B Ketchum, Alonzo J.—A Minnich, Elmer L.—B Mosher, Christopher F.—B Oliver, Morse Gail—B Smith, Delfert Galen—B Tygart, Ross M. Jr.—B No. 444: Brubacker, Martin D.—B No. 445: Betts, Loyal E.—A Hutchins, Robert E.—B Imes, Paul V.—A Mortin, Lyie D.—B Simmons, John W.—B
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HONOR
•March
ROLL.
List of brethren to whom Fifty-year Emblems were presented during 1955. Lodge No. Name Lodge No. Name 18 Adams, Charles S 254 Eitner, Karl 68 Andes, Jacob Henry 51 Ettenson, Charles Jr 19 Andrews, Robert G 91 Evans, James A Farman, Clyde 16 Annon, Henry C 145 Faxon, Ralph H 246 Atkinson, Raymond Warren 224 Bachar, Robert F 35 Fitzpatrick, Fred R 60 Freidman, Joseph .272 Baughman, Jesse C 51 Fullerton, James H 280 Beaver, Elmer 206 Gearhart, Alonzo P 303 Behan, James 222 Berg, Floyd Alexander 60 Geil, Frank S 269 Giebner, John A 40 Bermingham, James A 103 Gilchrist, James F 242 Beesey, Lyman Richard 60 Bitting, Carl E 99 Gillam, Amos C 102 Blankenship, John N 173 Glover, R. V 19 Gould, Leslie A 106 Braden, Chas. R 315 Graham, Harry Byron 208 Breyfogle, John W 19 Gregg, Harry W 311 Brown, William Roy 97 Brunt, John M 51 Green, Eugene C 87 117 Bryant, General L 254 Gribbens, Charles Griffith John W 94 Bump, Roy E 339 Haberlerlein, Robert H 263 Burt, Louis Bodwell 225 Harrison, Homer 251 Bussing, Earl C 9 Hart, Benjamin T 35 Butt, Edward J 10 Hart, Harry L 257 Campbell, George C 436 Hart, James S 304 Carter, Marvin C 140 Hart, Warren M 304 Clark, James A 303 Hartman, Floyd H 24 Clogston, Fred B 12 Harvey, John H 344 Cobb, Stephen A 3 Hassebroek, Enoch 344 Cockrane, William H 146 Hatfield, Thomas A 21 Coe, Harris S 33 Henry, Clarence C 50 Coppinger, Frank J 84 389 Coulson, Arthur 0 206 Herst, William Hibbard, Charles E 121 Coulter, Howard E 102 Hill, Joseph M 97 Covert, Walter R 307 Hill, William R 146 Craig, Burton B 22 Hohl, Ora 343 Crum, Clifford D 348 Holmes, Earl. 77 Davis, Albert 322 Howsman, Howard W 6 Davis, Arthur 12 Huffman, Charles S 100 Davis, Edgar 60 Hughey, William F 12 Davis, Thomas J 12 Hursh, Harvey L.......117 Deeble, Joseph H. 198 Ingersoll, Frank B ; 175 Dickson, Robt. A..... 311 James, William R 12 Dillon, Asa B 204 Jennings, A. Harry 3 Dixon, Robert 117 Jeter, Thomas H 308 Dockter, Judge Elwood 93 Jones, • Frank A 222 Dodge, Clifton Blair 60 36 Draheim, Walter D 91 Jones, Joseph Jones, Paul 218 Ebaugh, Thomas A 3 Jorgensen, John F 238 Eberhart, Isaiah F 9 Joss, Chester Earle 51 Eckman, Arthur H _ 322 Justice, George H 23.^ Edmonds, Joseph R 6
1955-56
Name Karr, George B Kelso, Claire P Ketchum, Norman A Kirchner, Harry H Knight, Harlan V Knox, James W Laufman, Leonidas J Leatherman, Fred D Leavel, Harry W Leivy, Pasha B Levy, Guy W.. Lewis, Edwin J Loomis, R. Clayton McCormick, Joseph L McCutchin, Roy E McFarland, John A McGonagle, Frank D McMahon, Corwin Manwarring, Albert S Martin, OUiver ,L Mathewson, Walter E May, LeRoy D Meyer, Albert A Misner, Frank 0 Moore, Carl W Morton, Frank P Nolin, Floy M O'Donnell, Arthur E O'Donnell, Fred W Olson, John J. Orr, Louis L Orrison, Harvey C Parsons, Lewis L Patterson, FredPeasel, Edward C Pennington, Walter M Pentz, Dallas M._Pokorney, Charles Polly, Charles A Post, Neal Alfred Postlewaite, Abraham Purcell, Lloyd S Raymond, Fred N Rewerts, Leonard T Reynolds, Hardin B Rhoades, Rex H
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
Lodge No, 117 187 404 299 99 187 321 17 335 61 303 12 97 190 219 247 203 388 113 331 16 99 93 222 51 117 341 7 343 292 230 3 75 91 150 256 152 330 44 107 51 10 6 340 381 311
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Name Lodge No. Rhodes, James M 67 Robinson, James 198 Ruppenthal, John P 177 Russell, Charles B 6 Ryan, Frank Mortimer 329 Schwartz, Conrad H. A 17 Scott, Lee 97 Scott, Joseph H 234 Sease, Harry B 206 Seelye, Henry G 303 Shelley, Robert A. J 295 Shepard, Andrew J ;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;116 Sherrard, John C 221 Shonyo, Burton C 343 Sidles, William 364 Small, Andrew G 269 Smith, Arthur E 187 Start, Chester T 12 Stephenson, William A 433 Stocker, Verner E 303 Strain, Elmer F 51 Stromer, Conrad J 254 Strickler, Joseph L 1137 Sturgeon, Ernest C 222 Tasker, John 51 Taylor, Herbert M 378 Thompson, Clarence E 155 Tozier, George G 7 Tressler, Chauncey B 12 Urban, George H 359 Van Natta, Henry H 129 Varner, John W 51 Walden, James A 178 Warren, William W 322 Weems, Levi M 3 Weesner, Fred 140 Wells, Arthur M 322 Whipple, George W . 137 Whitaker, Edward C ;.;.....-272 White, John Jr....:...;.;.-..:.....-: 146 Wible, Hugh M 203 Wilkerson, Thomas R 198 Wilson, William E 300 Worley, James R 303 Yawger, Ben H 58 Zollars, Jessie L 26
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PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
March
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION
Pittsburg, Kansas, July 23, 1955 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Masonic Temple at Pittsburg, Kansas, at 2:00, P . M . on July 23, A.D. 1955, A.L. 5955, for the ptirpose of laying the corner-stone of the new City Hall in Pittsburg. The M.'.W.". Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry with the following Grand Officers: M.'.W.'. M.'.W.'. W.'. Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro.
E. G L E N N ROBISON CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S ARMAND H . BISHOP N O R M A N J. RYAN
as Grand as Deputy Grand as Grand Senior as Grand Junior
DONALD E . WEBBER FRANK O . D E N N Y HOMER KEITH FLOYD A. PALMER
Bro. J O H N W . WILSON W . ' . EDWARD L . TIMS
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain as Grand Orator
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . FLAVIUS O . D O T Y
W . ' . CHARLES E . T U S T I N ._. W . ' . OSCAR C . JONES
Master Master Warden Warden
as Grand
Marshal
as Grand Sword Bearer as Bearer of Great Lights
Bro. W I L L I A M D E L L ' A N T O N I A
as Grand Senior
Steward
Bro. JOSEPH B . PERRY
as Grand Junior
Steward
Bro. CLAUDE F . JACKSON Bro. ERNEST E . SAMPLE
as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler
Procession was formed under direction of the Grand Marshal, preceded by the U.S. Colors with Knights Templer Honor Guard, the Pittsburg City Band, Montjoie Commandery Drill Team, Ladies of the Order of Eastern Star, Social Order of Beauceant, and other civic and social groups, and the Lodge repaired to the site of the new City Hall, where the corner-stone was laid in due and ancient form. E . G L E N N ROBISON,
as Grand Master. ATTEST: FRANK O . DENNY,
as Grand Secretary.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION
Selden, Kansas, November 22, 1955 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in Special Communication in a hall across the street from the Lodge Hall of Selden Lodge No. 423, at Selden, Kansas, at 7:30 P . M . on November 22, 1955, for the purpose of dedicating the new Lodge Hall of Selden Lodge No. 423. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the Third Degree of Masonry with the following Grand Officers: M . ' . W , ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY ._ R.'. W . ' . KARL J. BAUMGARTNER W . ' . D E N N I S H . CORDER W . ' . NoRRis P. EMIGH
_
Grand Deputy Grand as Grand Senior as Grand Junior
R.'. W . ' . JOSEPH G . FRIENDLY W . ' . STANSER J. AMACK W . ' . BURTON R . H A M I L T O N Bro. W I L B U R W . HOOPER
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain Grand Orator
W . ' . E A R L A . MOUNTFORD
_.
,
as Grand Senior Deacon
Bro. J O H N L . G U S T I N
W . ' . WALTER H . ROGERS
as Grand'Junior
_
W . ' . G L E N N D . POPE
Bearer of Book of .,
Marshal
as Grand Sword Bearer _
as Grand
Bro. THOMAS P. N A U E R W . ' . RALPH A. BEHRENT
Architect
as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward
Bro. DONALD J. ASHLEY _
Bro. ROY L . ROGERS
Deacon
Constitutions
as Grand
Bro. IVAN F . BANKS W . ' . THEODORE L . ANDREWS
Master Master Warden Warden
as Grand
_
Pursuivant
as Grand
Tyler
Under direction of the Grand Marshal, the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge then repaired to the Lodge Hall of Selden Lodge No. 423, where the ceremony of Dedication of the Lodge Hall was performed in accordance with ancient usage. An address appropriate to the occasion was delivered by the Grand Orator, and following brief remarks by the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form. SCOTT E . KELSEY,
Grand ATTESTS STANSER J.
AMACK,
as Grand Secretary.
Master.
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March
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION
Prairie Village, Kansas, February 11, 1956. The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the hall of Old Mission Lodge N o . 153, at 6940 Mission Road in Prairie Village, Kansas, at 1:00 P.M. on February 11, 1956, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new Masonic Temple of Old Mission Lodge No. 153 at 54l6 West 75th Street in Prairie Village. The M.'.W.". Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form with the following Grand Officers: M . ' i W . ' . ScoTT E. KELSEY
Grand Master
R.'. W-"- KARL J. BAUMGARTNER
Grand Master
R.'. W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER R'.'. W - ' . EARL R . BROWN
Grand Senior Grand junior
Bro. CLARK KUPPINGER
as Grand Treasurer
M . ' . W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND
Grand Secretary
Bro. G. CLAIR HESTER
W.'. W.'. W-'. W.'. W.'. W.". W.'. W.'.
ADDISON C . IRBY HARRY D . KINGERY B E N - W . GRAYBILL SCOTT W . KELSEY ...; J O H N T . DORMOIS FORREST B . CROLL K E N N E T H N . POMEROY M E R L I N R . GRUNDY
Warden Warden
Grand
Chaplain
Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer Bearer of Great Lights Bearer of Book of Constitutions as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward
W . ' . HOWARD V. ELLIOTT W . ' . EDWARD L . K N I G H T
as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler
Under direction of the Grand Marshal the brethren repaired to the site of the new building, where the ceremony of laying the. corner-stone was conducted according to ancient form. Music was provided by the Abdallah Shrine band. The brethren returned to the Lodge Hall where the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form, after which a dinner was served to guests in the Shawnee Mission High School, and an inspiring address was delivered by D R . W . H . ALEXANDER, Pastor of the First Christian Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Many brethren and guests remained for entertainment which followed in the High School Gymnasium.
SCOTT E . KELSEY,
Grand ATTEST: A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND,
Grand Secretary.
Master.
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REPORT OF THE COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION.
R.'. W.'. EARL R . BROWN, Grand Junior Warden, presented the following report of the transactions of the Council of Administration during the past year: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: The following is a brief summary of the transactions of the Council of Administration during the year. T h e minutes of all meetings are on file in the Grand Secretary's office, and the Secretary of the Council has copies. Following the close of the 99th Annual Communication the Council met in the Scottish Rite Temple in Wichita. The following officers were elected: M . ' . W . ' . ScoTT E. KELSEY, President. R.'. W . ' . E A R L
R . BROWN,
Secretary.
M . ' . W . ' . CLAUD F . Y O U N G was elected to succeed himself to a four year term on the Masonic Home Board. The First National Bank of Fredonia was named the Depository for the Grand Lodge Funds. The Council approved the employment of M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON of Gridley as Grand Lecturer; and M.'.W.". CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S as Director of Masonic Education on a part time basis. Five other meetings were held during the year and routine business was transacted. At the April meeting the Council ordered the making of six copies of the original extended Ritual and Floor Plans. One copy is to remain in the custody of the Grand Secretary and the other copies are to be under the control of the Chairman of the Ritualistic Committee. The original extended Ritual and Floor Plans are not to be used or examined except by the order of the Grand Master. This action was taken because the original extended Ritual and Floor Plans were deteriorating from frequent use and examination and the action was deemed necessary to preserve these important documents. At the July meeting the Council discussed the matter of the presentation of 50 year pins. The Council directed that after the 1956 Grand Lodge, 50 year pins should be presented only to a brother who has completed a full fifty years as a Mason. At the September meeting the Council voted unanimously that the history being prepared by M . ' . W . ' . ELMER F . STRAIN, Grand Secretary Emeritus be not published until ordered by the Council of Administration. The last meeting, held January 26, 1956, the Grand Master discussed the plans for the Centennial and the numerous details of the great undertaking. The Council has worked harmoniously during the year and all- decisions were unanimous. The members of the Council desire to express their thanks and appreciation to our Grand Master, M . ' . W . ' . ScoTT E. KELSEY for his inspiring leadership and for the untiring and faithful attention he has given to all matters pertaining to Masonry in Kansas. Fraternally submitted, '-
EARL R . BROWN,
On motion of R.". W.'.
EARL R. BROWN
Secretary.
the report was adopted.
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REPORT O F THE COMMITTEE
ON
March
REPORTS OF GRAND OFFICERS.
W . ' . CALDWELL DAVIS, JR., Chairman, presented the following
report which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M.'. W.'.
Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
Your Committee on Reports of Grand Officers has examined the address of our Grand Master, M . ' . W-". ScoTT E. KELSEY, also the report of the Grand Treasurer, M . ' . W . ' . B E N S. PAULEN, and the report of the Grand Secretary, M.'.
W.'.
A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND.
These brothers, together with their co-officers, have led another year of successful progress in Kansas Masonic History. Our M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master has given his all to our leadership the past year. His stewardship of our Grand Lodge Craft has been outstanding. His tireless faithfulness is attested to by his busy schedule of visitations and correspondence. W i t h calm but deliberate leadership he has steered a steady course and has brought us safely to anchor in port this centennial year of our Grand Lodge. It is but fitting and proper that we pause a moment this centennial year to pay tribute to those Grand Lodge officers, who through the past century have led successfully the Grand Lodge of Kansas. Each in his own way and according to the customs of the times in which he lived and served has likewise contributed his full share of leadership and devotion to our Masonic progress. We have every confidence that as the leaders of today, our Grand Lodge officers of tomorrow, and tomorrow's tomorrows will likewise continue to lead Kansas Masonry to even more fertile fields. Let each brother resolve to work a little harder, more regularly attend Lodge, and live a little closer to Deity, that our own lives and actions will be an inspiration to our leaders for even greater service to our Masonic Fraternity. W e recommend for immediate approval the following portions of the Grand Master's address: ( a ) Foreword, ( b ) Kansas Masonic Home, (c) Condition of the Order, ( d ) Grand Lodge Officers installation, ( e ) Grand Master's and Grand Secretaries Conference, (f) Reception given by Topeka Lodge N o . 17, ( g ) Visitations, ( h ) Visits to other Grand Jurisdictions, ( i ) Appearances at other organizations, (j) Lodge installations, ( k ) Emblem presentations, (1) Dedication of halls, ( m ) Building projects, ( n ) Ritualistic Committee and loyalty program, ( o ) Assistant Grand Lecturers, ( p ) Fellowship meetings, ( q ) Lodge centennials, ( r ) Liquor Law, (s) Trials and punishments, ( t ) Special donation from charity fund, ( u ) repair and new equipment in Grand Lodge building, (v) Grand Representatives, and (w) appreciation and conclusion. W e commend the work of our Grand Secretary Emeritus, Most Worshipful ELMER F . STRAIN, in assembling information on the first 100 years of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. W e refer that portion of the Grand Master's address on Grand Lodge History to the Council of Administration and the Committee on Masonic Education. The following portions and recommendations of the Grand Master's address are referred to the following committees. 1. T h e portion relating to Necrology to the Committee on Necrology. 2. The portions relating to Area meetings and Masonic Education to the Committee on Masonic Education. 3. The portions relating to Instituting New Lodges and the Edict of December 1, 1955, relating to Coyville Lodge No. 57 to the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges Under Dispensation.
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4. The portions relating to Special Dispensations, Edict of August 4, 1955, relating to Lodge Jurisdictions; the presentations of Laws of Masonry to candidates. Lodge dues, and Decisions of the Grand Master to the Committee on Jurisprudence. 5. The portions relating to District Deputy Grand Masters and District Meetings to the incoming administration. W e commend M . ' . W . ' . B E N S. PAULEN for his long and faithful service to the Grand Lodge and the Craft. W e refer the report of the Grand Treasurer in its entirety to the Committee on Finance. W e commend M . ' . W / .
ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, Grand Secretary, and his
efficient staff, for the courteous and efficient manner in which service to the lodges is rendered and records of the office are kept. The report of the Grand Secretary we refer to the Committee on Finance and to the Committee on Chartered Lodges, and Lodges under Dispensation for their respective portions. Also that portion in relation to Law Books to Candidates, and Certified and Registered Mail to the Committee of Jurisprudence. Fraternally submitted, CALDWELL DAVIS, JR., Chairman IRVIN L . LYONS HERBERT H . SUTCLIFF CECIL W I L L I A M D E N T O N
REPORT O F T H E C O M M I T T E E O N NECROLOGY.
W.". MARTIN H . POTTER, Chairman, presented the following report
which was adopted by a rising vote, followed by prayer by the Grand Chaplain: To the M:. W.\ Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: This is the hour usually set aside during our annual session when your attention is directed to the many brethren who have laid aside their working tools and stood alone in the presence of the Grand Architect and awaited His pleasure. My brethren this is a moment when each should recall unto himself the memories of those many Masons whom you have known, who now sit at the right hand of our heavenly Father. Yesterday, they were men, even as you and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;yet today their spiritual bodies dwell in their eternal home. W e are thankful for the lives of these men and proud that Masonry teaches us to prepare for that day when we shall stand alone in His presence and receive our heavenly reward. The year nineteen hundred fifty-five has taken one, from our line of Past Grand Masters but has left untouched the lives of many others who are here to lead and direct our thoughts in the ways of our fraternity. Past Grand Master JAY BUCHAN KIRK of lola was promoted to the Grand Lodge above on July eighteenth 1955. His passing is a distinct loss to all branches of Masonry, for in addition to serving our Grand Lodge as Grand Master in 1930, he was a Past Grand High Priest of Royal Arch Masons of Kansas, Past Grand Master of Royal and Select Masters of Kansas and a Past Grand Commander of Knights Templar of Kansas, the present Intendant General of the Red Cross of Constantine of Kansas, was a member of the Court of Honor of the Order of DeMolay,
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and was a thirty-third degree Mason. This good brother was my friend, a never-tiring and very active worker in Masonry. Brother KIRK has left his mark upon the character and dignity of many individual Masons as well as upon many, many lodges. To extol the many virtues of Brother JAY KIRK would be far too lengthy for this brief but sincere tribute. Suffice it to say, that while he lived, he was successful in "Living", and still had the time to be diligent in business and in all religious affairs. To his life this Grand Lodge reverently pays a sincere and humble tribute, as a man and as a Mason. A more lengthy tribute appears elsewhere in the proceedings. In checking the fraternal correspondence we have with other grand jurisdictions, I find that many great leaders in Masonry have fallen this year. A perusal of the memorials indicates that thirty-nine Past Grand Masters, one Deputy Grand Master, one Senior Grand Warden, two Junior Grand Wardens, and one Grand Steward and Tyler have answered the call to the Grand Lodge above. In their respective grand jurisdictions these men will be sorely missed, and the Craft has suffered a great loss. This Grand Lodge extends its fraternal sympathies to all those affected. In our own Grand Jurisdiction we call attention to the lives of 1,708 Masons of Kansas who have now joined the innumerable caravan that moves so swiftly from this earthly dwelling. to that eternal home above. These men were our brothers and we are saddened by their passing. Our sympathy likewise, goes out to those who are left to continue the work which they started. I should like to reflect, at this time, upon the fate of all these brethren who have passed away, at being so quickly taken from usâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the living. I believe this reflection is justified in two ways; first by the fact that the close brotherhood of Masonry has become a world-wide symbol of concern for one's fellow manâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; this is indicated whenever we hear someone speak of a kind of "Freemasonry" within any group; and secondly by the fact that each year we realize with an increasing amount of concern that we are closer to the end of our assigned task on earth. In this realization, too, lies a mighty basis for the continuance of the strong ties of brotherhood. And so it is that we examine life, and examine death at times such as these, to elicit, if we may, some new shread of meaning from the enigmatic pattern. For centuries men have grappled with this problem, and it is sometimes well to turn to the braver minds of past ages for suggested answers. One of the minds of which I speak belonged to the great English poet and clergyman, John Donne, a contemporary of William Shakespeare. Donne, who is receiving increasing attention at the hands of twentieth century literary critics, once wrote a sonnet entitled "Death." If I may, let me take the liberty of reading these brief fourteen lines to you, for within them may lie for a few of us some new weapon of fearlessness with which we may continue our lives, better prepared to live them out worthily and without fear: Death, be not proud, though some have called thee Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so; For those whom thou think'st thou dost overthrow Die not, poor Death; nor yet canst thou kill me. From rest and sleep, which but thy picture be Much pleasure, then from thee much more must flow; And soonest our best men with thee do go. Rest of their bones and souls' delivery! Thou art slave to fate, chance, kings, and desperate men. And dost with poison, war, and sickness dwell; And poppy or charms can make us sleep as well
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And better, than thy stroke. Why swellest thou then? One short sleep past, we wake enternally. And Death shall be no more: Death, thou shalt die!! Is it not true, as Donne says, that both sleep and rest, which are the closest things to death that we know on earth, are not only pleasant but strengthening experiences ? Then how much more pleasure and strength must the Almighty have in store for us when we pass finally beyond the shadows of death into the real experience itself! And, as Donne tells us here, the threat of death itself exists on earth as but the slave of fate, of chance, of men of power and desperation. So how can the threat of death be so powerful on earth that we should fear it? It is within the power of each of us to take his own life—in other words to command death, in the final analysis. But regardless of time or circumstances this experience will come to us and we know that someday, then, we shall wake eternally and in the words of Donne, "Death shall be no more." Knowing these things, let us pause here today, without fear, to exchange with our departed brethren a momentary handclasp of confident encouragement. We would like them, the departed to know that their task here was well done and that their earnest labor is not forgotten by us or anyone whose life it touched and affected. Likewise, we feel certain that these departed friends who were with us, within the past year, would and do want us to complete the great work which they were unable to finish because of the comparative brevity of each man's life. It is, then, with a feeling of a greater fellowship and brotherhood to come that we pause, look above to the spirit of our friends, and speak to them: "Hail, Brethren," we say, "But not farewell," for we shall meet again in that spiritual realm, in that spiritual building—that house not made with hands—eternal in the Heavens.
Fraternally Submitted, MARTIN H . POTTER,
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REPORT OF SECRETARY OF KANSAS MASONIC HOME BOARD.
M.'. W . ' . OTTO R. SOUDERS, Secretary of the Kansas Masonic Home Board, presented the following report of affairs of the Kansas Masonic Home: To The M.'.
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It is a great pleasure to present herewith portions of my report as Secretary, to the Board of Directors of The Kansas Masonic Home at its annual meeting in the City of Wichita, Kansas, on Thursday, January 26, 1956. Cash received during the year 1955 amounted to $ 954,752.29 REGULAR
INCOME.
Grand Lodge Per Capita Tax Eastern Star Per Capita Tax Interest and Dividends
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99,806.00 13,473.90 89,004.75
202,284.65
78,580.00 12,577.46 307,398.91 136,248.95 1,230.38 2,579-50 199.04 29,948.66 1,555.06 17,750.00 1,300.00 2,829.56 728.35 151,820.44 2,122.85 375.00 1,527.98 3,695.50
752,467.64
O T H E R RECEIPTS.
Bonds Retired Endowment Funds and Gifts by Will Mortgage payments and contracts Trust Funds Eastern Star and Other Gifts, Christmas Eastern Star FruifFund Eastern Star Music Fund Income from Real Property Special Gifts and Miscellaneous Raising Fees Sale Real Estate Insurance and storm damage Miscellaneous Infirmary Fund Grand Lodge Relief Stock Retired ..: Stock Sold Gain from sale of real estate
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$ 954,752.29 All collections have been transmitted to the Treasurer by deposit in banks. During the year warrants were drawn in the sum of $1,061,621.10 Maintenance Expenses General $ 191,672.99 Real Estate Mortgages Purchased 289,701.91 Payment for Trust Accounts 30,397.38 Grand Lodge Relief Payments 225.00 Attorneys, Secretary's Office & Library 6,300.00 Music Lessons 278.31 Real Estate Expenses 4,624.76 Auditing 2,400.00 Insurance 1,806.63 Miscellaneous 55.48 Water Wells 215.10 Officers Fidelity Bonds 156.25 Grave Markers 158.40
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518.74 144.03 13,485.73 5,420.70 1,196.51 2,557.27 1,428.13 261.47 496,043.64 12,572.67
1,061,621.10
Balances in Home Accounts on December 31, 1955, are as follows: Cash in Bank December 31, 1955 $ 21,412.88 Stocks and Bonds 386,460.72 Real Estate Mortgages and Contracts 1,293,057.60 Home Lands and Buildings 949,161.07 Other Real Estate 210,500.00 Furniture and Fixtures 90,983.03 Automobile _ 1,119.13 Infirmary Building 583,694.07 Projection Equipment 6,442.21 Infirmary Equipment 14,713.80 Infirmary Furniture 29,500.57
3,587,045.12
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Balance December 31, 1954 From Members in Home Anonymous Grand Lodge Raising fees Nellie Smith Estate Grand Chapter O.E.S Edward Williams Norwich Lodge 319 Sale Floyd Ross Property (above expense) Anna Lusk Wm. Thayer Estate ; Greenleaf Lodge 232 Cliarles R. Lewis Estate Charles R. Lewis Estate Miscellaneous
1,407,978.47 44,017.85 1,000.00 17,750.00 30.00 2,880.22 10.00 25.00 7,865.55 5.00 15.00 10.00 408.95 1,731.20 45.00 75,793.77
DISBURSEMENTS.
U. S. Treasury Bond (Omitted) Kansas Power & Light (Black)
50.00 525.00 575.00 75,218.77 1,483,197.24
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INFIRMARY REPORT.
While the Infirmary is not completely finished, most of the work has been done and most of the furniture has been installed and the Building has been occupied since early in the year. The following contracts and change orders were approved by the Board. General Contract—Blaser Construction Co 395,232.00 Change Orders 1 to 7 Inclusive 19,530.00 414,762.00 Plumbing & Heating Kendall Plbg. Co Change Order Electrical Southwestern Electric Co Change Order Elevator Montgomery Elevator Co Total for structure Furnishings were as follows: Blinds and Draperies, Schammerhorn Co Beds & Equipment, Coe Surgical Supply Refrigerators, Jenkins Co Kitchen Equipment, Welshimer & Co Mattresses, Wichita Mattress Co Furniture, Duke's, Inc Kitchen, Lustercraft Co Kitchen, Edward Don & Co Furniture, Jackson Furn. Co Office Equipment, Goldsmiths Office Equipment, Coleman Office Co Slicing Machine, U. S. Slicing Machine Co
113,164.00 540.00
113,704.00
49,978.00 15.00
49,993.00
10,471.00
10,471.00 588,930.00
1,915.48 24,600.06 5,753.00 28,805.90 1,292.50 357.00 206.14 1,905.01 3,557.70 532.07 298.77 325.00
69,548.63 658,478.63
Contributions have been made by various Organizations and Individuals for the furnishing of the rooms and the following have paid up to the date of this report: Grand Assembly of Rainbow for Girls 1,350.00 Memorial Frank Sperry M.Ill.P.G.M 10.00 Grand Chapter O.E.S. Beckwith Account 1st floor Lounge ./. 1,200.00 Mrs. Joseph L. Kirk 425.00 Wyandotte Lodge No. 3, Kansas City 425.00 Ivy Leaf Chapter No. 75 O.E.S. Wichita 1,232.00 Grand Chapter O.E.S. Lounge 3rd floor 325.00 Grand Chapter O.E.S. Lounge 2nd floor 850.00 Garden City Beauceant .: 25.00 Mayapple Chapter 0:E.S. Cherryvale !:•:,!;;! 600:00; • Topeka Council Toltec . .: - r 500.00 Albert Pike Lodge 303 Wichita 1,000.00 Independence Chapter O.E.S. Independence 400.00 Harmony Chapter O.E.S. Salina 425.00 Topeka Chapter 462, Topeka 425.00 - Lawrence 425.00 • Pittsburg 425.00
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Hyacinth Chap. O.E.S. Kansas City Wichita Lodge 99, Wichita Omrah Aley, Wichita Wellington Chap. O.E.S., Wellington Lyons Chap. O.E.S., Lyons N o . 476, O.E.S., Wichita N o . 475, O.E.S., Wichita Memorial Jewel Lepley, P.G. Matron Beulah Chap. O.E.S., Topeka Wichita Social Order Beauceant, Wichita Grand Chapter O.E.S
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425.00 425.00 850.00 400.00 400.00 425.00 425.00 750.00 400.00 425.00 5,000.00
19,967.00
Additional Pledges for future payments within two years are as follows: Union Chapter O.E.S., Ottawa 425.00 Mrs. Gusta Souders 425.00 Olathe Chapter O.E.S., Olathe 425.00 Order of DeMolay 425.00 Tirzah Chap. O.E.S., Kansas City 400.00 Valley Center Chap. O.E.S., Valley Center 400.00 Ilus Daylight Chap. O.E.S., Wichita 400.00 McPherson Chap. O.E.S., McPherson 400.00 Mrs. Viola Marcoot 400.00 Pratt Chap. O.E.S., Pratt 400.00 North Star Chap. O.E.S., Wichita 400.00 Goodland Chapter O.E.S., Goodland 400.00 Byington Chap. O.E.S., Leavenworth 400.00 Anchor Chap. O.E.S., Neodesha 400.00 Sherman Chap. O.E.S^, Kansas City 400.00 Hugoton Chap. O.E.S., Hugoton 400.00 6,900.00 The cooperation of the Chapters of the Eastern Star is greatly appreciated and the generosity of the other bodies predicating their membership upon the Lodge is not only unexpected but most pleasing. A number of individuals have shown the way for others who may care to contribute. Fraternally submitted, O T T O R . SOUDERS,
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MASONIC HOME.
Brother VIRDON M . LISTON, was invited to address the Grand Lodge and spoke as follows, and the Grand Master announced that the report would be published in the proceedings: M-'. W-'• Grand Master, and Members of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas: I am pleased to bring greetings from our Masonic Home to this Centennial Session of the Grand Lodge. Many of our Home Brethren have served in the Lodge for more than half of the Century whose record we celebrate. Most of them have been active Masons—Brethren who have understood the Masonic way of life and have tried to exemplify it. They are with us in spirit today. They follow with great interest the events of this Centennial. The decade of the 1890's is one of the most inspiring periods of our first Century. It was one of our Country's periods of panic and dire economic distress. •Our aged Brethren, their wives and widows and the homeless children of our younger families felt the full impact of the disaster. Strong leaders came forth and labored to remind the Craft of their obligation, to our unfortunate. Response meant sacrifice, but it was forthcoming. Committees were appointed to solve the many details involved in the establishment of o u r Masonic Home. The foresight, business acumen and devotion will ever remain as a source of strength. Their work was well done. The decision to establish The Kansas Masonic Home had been made only after careful consideration by this Grand Jurisdiction and by the special committees appointed for the purpose. On February 18, 1891 a resolution was passed by this Grand Lodge directing that a committee be appointed to work with a committeepreviously appointed by the Kansas Grand Chapter, O.E.S. "whose duty it shall be to devise some feasible plan to establish an institution for the better care of the widows and orphans of our deceased Brethren." The committee reported. February 18, 1892: "First: It is desirable that a Home be founded Second: That it is feasible Third: That the constitution of the Grand Lodge be amended so that it can legally found, organize and maintain a Masonic Home." The report was adopted by a rising and unanimous vote. The following year,, February 16, 1893, the committee submitted a comprehensive report providing that The Home should be instituted by direct action of the Grand Lodge; that it. should be incorporated under the Laws of Kansas," a plan for organization of a board of directors and a financial plan which was estimated to produce $27,200.00 the first year. The report was adopted by a rising vote with but one member dissenting. The three succeeding years were years of work demanding patience, fortitude and wisdom on the part of those leaders carrying the load of responsibility. T h e Home corporation was formed, a plan of administration was adopted, a financial program was made, funds were raised, a site was selected and paid for. Brilliant leadership was required. It was available. September 10, 1896 is a significant date in the history of this Grand Jurisdiction. It was a rainy season, yet the spirit of Kansas Freemasonry was not dampened. Modern highways were unknown. Kansas still lived in the horse and buggy days. Yet five thousand were present at the appointed hour and place to dedicate the new Home. Among those were the leaders of Kansas Freemasonry and the leaders of the Kansas O. E. S. of their time. September 10, 1896 was a festal day—a victory day. There was martial music.
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Bodies of the Craft marched in parade from down-town Wichita to the present site of The Kansas Masonic Home. Rejoicing was appropriate. The spirit of our Fraternity had crystalized behind a great humanitarian program. The Kansas Masonic Home came into existence on that day. Joy, however, was not the dominant note on that historic day. It was rather a day of solemn and reverent dedication. The beautifully rendered sacred music, the selections from the Holy Bible responsively read, the uplifting prayer of the Grand Chaplain, the dedicatory ritual of the Lodge, the inspired oratory of the President of the Home and of the M.'. W . ' . Grand Master, all combined to make an unforgettable occasion in the history of Kansas Freemasonry. It would be inaccurate not to remind ourselves that September 10, 1896 was a day of triumph and inspiration for the O. E. S. of Kansas. Fifteen years before (1881) the Worthy Grand Patron devoted most of his annual address to the need of an "orphans' home." Four years later the Worthy Grand Matron recommended that a committee be appointed "who will have before them the question of the Widows and Orphans Home." An entire session was given to a discussion of the matter. The sentiment was unanimous for "doing something." It was decided to appoint a committee to cofer with the officers of the Grand Lodge to determine their sentiments in the matter. The proposal was considered in some of its phases at subsequent meetings of the Grand Chapter. It was early agreed that the proposed Home "should be under the control of the Grand Lodge with the Eastern Star as a co-worker." This declaration of policy has been fulfilled. The Home which was dedicated September 10, 1896 consisted of the present site of approximately fifteen acres, a palatial private residence of cut stone construction and other auxiliary buildings. The cost was |21,000.00. A substantial addition was soon found necessary to accomodate the growing Home family. The Kansas O. E. S. built a beautiful Chapel, the corner-stone of which carries the date 1906. A disastrous fire destroyed the Home December 22, 1916. The Chapel, however, was not damaged. The first concern was to care for the children and aged members who were made homeless by the fire. Local institutions offered their facilities. Private homes were made available. These facilities were not needed for long. Temporary quarters were provided on the Home grounds and the Home family reunited. Plans crystallized speedily for a new and larger and better Home. The leadership of those days was magnificent. The Grand Master (M.". W . ' . GILES H. LAMB) sent a stirring appeal to the Lodges. Among other things he said: "Although our Home is destroyed, the true spirit of Masonry in Kansas remains, and, if possible, burns with more fervency than before our calamity." Brother WILLIAM A. JOHNSON, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Kansas, as Grand Orator addressed the Grand Lodge, and among other things said, "Appalling as the disaster is, we have courage to believe that it will stimulate, rather than paralyze our resources; that somehow and in some way, and very soon, means will be found not merely to restore what has been lost, but upon its ashes to erect a fairer, better, and safer and more durable sanctuary. To question this is to doubt the loyalty and devotion of Kansas Masons. The structure that housed those dependent upon us has indeed ceased to exist, but the Masonic Home lives on." The Grand Master, by a unanimous vote of the Grand Lodge was authorized to provide the necessary funds for reconstruction by apportioning "the financial needs to the several Lodges of the Jurisdiction based on the membership thereof." Building details were determined in consultation with architects who were specialists in the field. Contracts were let and construction was begun. At a special
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communication of the Grand Lodge, November 19, 1917, the corner-stone was laid. T h e ceremonies were impressive and attended by thousands. A session of the Grand Lodge was given to the dedication, February 19, 1919. The Brethren marched to the Home, led by Mt. Olivet Commandery N o . 12 and the Midian Temple Shrine band. The address given by,M.". W . ' . WILLIAM L . BURDICK is one of the most notable of the fine addresses produced by members of our Grand Jurisdiction during the Century. It was triumphant. The dominant note, however, was a call to dedication to the preservation of the Masonic concept of a good Home, not the Masonic Home only, but the homes of all our people. The new Home provided only for members there at the time. Almost immediately the need for larger facilities became a matter of serious concern. M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES N . FOWLER, Grand Master, presented the situation to the Grand Lodge February 22, 1928, and recommended that a special assessment be levied on the membership of $1.00 per year for a five-year period to provide the necessary funds to build what we now know as the West side of the Home. The recommendation was adopted. T h e buildings were completed September 1, 1930, at a cost of approximately $400,000.00. These facilities have made it possible to provide for our dormitory members without a waiting list at any time. The new infirmary marks the successful completion of new facilities for the comfort and care of our helpless aged. Patients were moved to the new infirmary during the month of December, 1955. It is now filled to capacity. Ninety (90) patients who formerly lived in the old building and in the dormitories are being cared for in beautiful and modern quarters. The cost of the building and equipment is slightly in excess of Seven Hundred Thousand ($700,000.00) Dollars. While there is a sizable sum of money yet to be raised, it is believed that it will be forthcoming. It is to the glory of Masonry that the funds have been provided by individuals and affiliated Masonic organizations without compulsory legislation of any kind. The movement was launched by M . ' . W.". Brother Bruce Newton as Grand Master, February 12, 1953, with the unanimous support of the Masonic Home Board. Able leadership was forthcoming from succeeding Grand. Masters M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD S. ECORD and M.". W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY. The District Deputy Grand
Masters appointed by these Brethren deserve special recognition for their assistance. Other valuable leadership came forth in many parts of the State. The new infirmary will always be a monument to those who gave without compulsionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a monument to true Masonic charity. The building of infirmaries and hospitals by Freemasonry in many parts of our Country is a recognition of basic changes in our general population. The age median of our people is being raised higher through improved sanitation a"nd other health services. There is a growing reluctance to take into industry those who are past the age of fifty years. Compulsory retirement at age sixty-five is becoming more and more general. T h e spiral of inflation which strikes each generation seriously reduces the purchasing power of life-time savings. Social security and other retirement plans alleviate but do not solve the problem. They do have the effect of delaying entrance to the Home. The average age of those now entering the Home is seventy-nine years. At the time our Home was established it was the theory and the practice of Masonic Homes to admit only those who could largely take care of themselves and who could do much of the work involved. For instance, many homes were placed on farms in order that the members might produce their own food. The Lodge, of course, was to supplement these efforts. Those needing nursing care were not to be admitted. The care of the helpless was to be incidental and limited to
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invalidism which developed at the Home. This concept was embodied in the regulations of the Kansas Home and still remains. The construction of the new infirmary is a modest and belated recognition of the fact that the proper care of our helpless aged is not incidental, but is of prime importance. Fifty percent of our general population past sixty-five years of age have a rather prolonged period of helpless invalidism before death. W e have always refused admission to those who became victims of this condition before seeking assistance. It might well be that our greatest obligation is to them and that our emphasis has been wrong from the beginning. In any event it seems evident that Masonic Homes are to emphasize infirmary care much more in the future than in the past. To extend a helping hand to our now rejected helpless is a problem that should receive an early solution. Compared to the solved problems of the past this one should be easy. I am concerned lest we lose sight of our obligations to our homeless children. Our duty to them is as strong as it is to our needy Masons, their wives or their widows. There never was a time in the history of this Grand Jurisdiction when there were so many homeless children as there are at the present time. Divorce, chronic illness, accident and death deny a normal home to more than thirty thousand of these children in Kansas. W e do not know how many of these are Masonic children. I am not aware that any effort is being made to find the answer to the question. If we did know the number of our own, I am not suggesting that all should be placed in our Masonic Home. There are many other ways that Masonry can alleviate the condition. However, I can not escape the conviction that there are many for whom the know-how and the resources of the Masonic Home are the best solution. Our real difficulty seems to be a feeling that other agencies have assumed the responsibilities which were formerly our own. It is true that many agencies are working in this field of child welfare, but with all these efforts is the problem solved? Is it in the best interest of our unfortunate children and of society generally that Masonry delegate our historic child welfare activities to others? If the answer is "no" we should make our childrens' work worthy of this strong, resourceful, humanitarian jurisdiction. ^ Masonic Home care of children has a long and honorable record. Though there have been individual disappointments, this is not true of the great majority. Probably no other agency can show so large a percentage of successes. These successes have established good homes of their own. They have assumed responsibilities ^f good citizenship in both peace and war. They practice the Masonic way of life. We stand at the threshold of the second Century of this Grand Jurisdiction. We pay tribute to the stalwart leadership of the past. Their zeal, their business acumen, their fortitude, their love of their fellowmen and their practical expression of the tenets of our great Fraternity deserve our heartfelt thanks. W h o can measure the duration of their influence? W e are the beneficiaries of their victories and achievements. This Centennial celebration will have been in vain if we are merely to bask in the glories of the past. It will have been a tremendous success if it opens our eyes to the unsolved problems of our day and inspires us to greater devotion and zeal to their solution. Our greater numbers and strength give us enlarged duties and responsibilities. It is fortunate for our Fraternity that it is so. Organizations of men stimulate zeal, devotion and sacrifice only when a great mission is to be wrought. The emphasis that first dedication day was not on tangible things. The
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emphasis, rather, was placed on the high spiritual values of life. Little was said about the buildings and grounds. Much was said about love of fellow man, the practice of brotherhood, and the necessity of the guidance of the Supreme Architect of the Universe in all the relations of mankind. Typical of this repeated emphasis I quote from the words of the President of the Home Board as he presented the Home for consecration and dedication: "This Home with its open doors to gladden the hearts of those for whom it was planned, now stands as a memorial of our faith in the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. The dwellers who come here shall be our own, not our wards, but members of one family, to whom Masonry this day consecrates itself. 'The drying up of a single tear has more of honest fame than shedding seas of gore.' The Board of Directors pledges itself to make every effort that this Home shall be all that its most ardent supporters have anticipated; that around it shall cluster all that is grand, good, and noble; that those whom the hard hand of Fate has cast upon the wintery shore shall be its beneficiaries." This vision and pledge can never be fulfilled finally and for all future time. Stately buildings and beautifully landscaped grounds can not, of themselves, make the kind of Home which was seen by the eye of faith in the spirit and power of Masonry that dedication day, September 10, 1896. The demand is for continuing personal interest and concern. Our Home members need the sympathetic continuing interest of all with whom they come in contact, but more especially of those who assisted them to gain admission to the Home. The Masonic spirit of the past inspires us still. W e will carry on with that same faith and zeal and loyalty. The vision of September 10, 1896 must not grow dim with the years. ViRDON M . LiSTON,
Superintendent
PRESENTATION.
The Grand Marshal, W / . BEN W . GRAYBILL, on behalf of the Brethren of Old Mission Lodge No. 153. in appreciation of the Grand Master's efforts and cooperation with them and laying the corner stone of their new temple, presented him with an engraved Trowel. The Grand Master thanked.the Brethren of Old Mission Lodge No. 153 for their thoughtfulness. REPORT OF COMMITTEE O N
RITUALISTIC >X'ORK.
M . ' . W . ' . JAMES H . TRICE, Chairman, presented the following re-
port which, on his motion, was adopted: After the adoption of the report he called all of the Lodge officers present having 100% attendance of officers at the District Meetings to approach the Altar and each Lodge entitled to the same was presented with a certificate for having 100% Officer Attendance at District Meetings, from the Grand Lodge of Kansas. He then presented beautiful certificates to nine Lodges who had had
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1 0 0 % Officers A t t e n d a n c e at District M e e t i n g s for a p e r i o d of five consecutive years. To The M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas.Your Committee on Ritualistic Work submits the following Report; GENERAL
RULES.
As shown by the Report of this Committee at the 1955 Annual Communication, the major project for the year covered by that Report was a study and analysis of our Floor Plans and Movements in connection with the Work, and the preparation of a set of Rules calculated to assist the Officers in performing the Work in conformity with the Authorized Floor Plans on file in the Archives of the Grand Lodge. During the past year much time was spent in editing and revising these proposed Rules, and the same were finally submitted to our Grand Master for his approval, which was granted, and these General Rules, in the form of a small pamphlet, were printed and ready for distribution last fall. The results have been most gratifying and have greatly exceeded our expectations, as demonstrated by the fact that it has been quite difficult to keep a supply on hand. As stated in our last Report, these General Rules are not intended to be allinclusive, but their scope is limited to subjects on which questions most frequently arise at the District Meetings. W e feel that the intense interest displayed by the Craft has repaid us many-fold for the time and effort spent. DISTRICT M E E T I N G S .
Statistics taken from records kept by our Grand Lecturer, M.'. W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON (who is a member of this Committee), disclosed that interest in our District Meetings is not waning. During the calendar year 1955, 126 Lodges qualified for the Grand Master's Certificate for having perfect officer attendance at the District Meetings. 47 of these Lodges so qualified prior to our 1955 Annual Communication, were presented with their Certificates at that time, and their names are listed in our last Report; and the rest are listed as follows: Oak Hill No. 334 Harveyville No. 421 Alton No. 207 Oakley No. 253 Hoisington No. 331 Arlington No. 299 Preston No. 332 Hoxie No. 348 Augusta No. 74 Pretty Prairie No. 428 Hutchinson No. 124 Beattie No. 259 Protection No. 384 Hutchinson No. 445 Belleville No. 129 Randolph No. 166 Isabel No. 400 Blue Rapids No. 169 Rush Center No. 215 Jennings No. 360 Bluff City No. 368 Russell No. 177 Jetmore No. 282 Burlington No. 66 SafFordville No. 252 Johnson No. 441 Centralia No. 89 Scandia No. 221 Junction City No. 7 Cheney No. 258 Selden No. 423 Kiowa No. 278 Colby No. 306 Sharon Springs No. 417 Lake City No. 260 Conway Springs No. 269 St. Francis No. 404 LaCrosse No. 330 Dodge City No. 222 Sylvan Grove No. 359 Lenora No. 181 Dover No. 138 Sylvia No. 391 Leoti No. 340 . Downs No. 204 Syracuse No. 309 Leroy No. 27 Ellsworth No. 146 Wakeeney No. 148 Lewis No. 220 Emporia No. 12 Waterville No. 85 Little River No. 219 Frankfort No. 67 Wellington No. 150 Lucas No. 198 Freeport No. 389 Wichita No. 86 Macksville No. 371 Glen Elder No. 294 Wichita No. 99 McCracken No. 58 Green No. 296 Wichita No. 433 Medicine Lodge No. 77 Gridley No. 314 Yates Center No. 144 Natoma No. 390 Grinnell No. 448 Liberal No. 300 Neosho Falls No. 82 Halstead No. 46 Hazelton No. 263 Ness City No. 191 Harper No. 206 Newton No. 142 Hartford No. 193
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Since January 1, 1956, and up to the date of this Report, 97 Lodges have qualified for the Grand Master's Certificate. Since these Lodges have not received their Certificates, the same will be presented at this time. Aha Vista No. 257 Gardner No. 65 Osawatomie No. 24 Anthony No. 200 Gridley No. 314 Potter No. 4 Atchison No. 158 Howard No. 155 Powhattan No. 363 Attica No. 262 Hamlin No. 185 Richland No. 248 Auburn N o . 32 Hazelton N o . 263 St. Mary's No. 52 Augusta N o . 74 Harper No. 206 Stanley No. 444 Benedict No. 403 Irving No. 112 Spring Hill No. 56 Bronson No. 268 Isabel No. 400 Saflfordville No. 395 Burlingame No. 79 Kansas City N o 322 Topeka No. 17 Bendena No. 440 Kansas City No 333 Topeka No. 51 Blue Rapids N o . 169 Kansas City No . 3 Troy No. 55 Beattie No. 259 Kansas City No. 369 Toronto No. 121 Burlington No. 66 Kansas City No. 438 Vermillion No. 320 Bluff City N o . 368 White Church N o . 96 Weir No. 274 Caney No. 324 Kansas City No. 272 Williamsburg No. 224 Cedar Vale No. 355 Kiowa No. 278 Waverly No. 244 Coflteyville No. 102 Kincaid No. 338 Wellsville No. 356 Chetopa No. 73 Lyndon N o . 101 Waterville No. 85 Columbus No. 100 Lawrence No. 6 Wichita No. 86 Council Grove No. 36 LaCygne No. 6l Wichita No. 99 Cottonwood Falls No. 80 Louisburg N o . 243 Wichita No. 303 Derby (U.D.) Leroy No. 27 Wichita No. 433 Delia No. 419 Lake City N o . 260 Wellington No. 150 Denton N o . 449 Mound Valley N o 2 1 8 Yates Center No. 144 Dover No. 138 Mapleton No. 28 Green No. 296 Erie No. 76 Melvern No. 22 Oak Hill No. 334 Eudora No. 83 Moran No. 245 Belleville No. 129 Emporia No. 12 Medicine Lodge No. Scandia No. 221 77 Eldorado No. 97 . Mulvane No. 201 Miltonvale No. 242 Fort Scott No. 8 Neosho Falls N o . 82 Junction City No. 7 Fulton No. 210 Newton No. 142 Abilene No. 98 Freeport No. 389 Oxford No. 165 Garland No. 108 Osage City No. 141 During the year 1955, four Districts had perfect attendance by all officers of all Lodges in the Districts, as follows: Dist. Dist. Dist. Dist.
No. 5, Ben Graybill, D D G M No. 27, George Hudson, D D G M No. 60, Harry Wood, D D G M No. 70, Theodore Appl", D D G M
During the year 1955, 24 Lodges qualified for a Five-Year Certificate, which means that for five years they have had perfert officer attendance at their Distrirt Meetings. 14 of these Lodges were listed in our last Report; and the rest are herewith listed as follows: Alton No. 207 Galva No. 251 Leroy No. 27 Downs No. 204 Harper No. 206 Yates Center No. 144 Emporia No. 12 Irving N o . 112 Arlington No. 299 Isabel No. 4 0 a Since January 1, 1956, the following Lodges have qualified for a Five-Year Certificate for perfect officer attendance:
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Newton No. 142 Wellington No. 150 Hazelton No. 263 Waterville No. 85
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Lawrence No. 6 Junction City No. 7
In addition to the foregoing, there were 56 Lodges which just missed qualifying for the Grand Master's Certificate because of the absence of a single officer. Also, in District No. 59, AUBREY HARRISON, D . D . G . M . has succeeded in bringing in 59 of the 60 Officers of his District for the past three consecutive years. The foregoing statistics certainly indicate a keen interest in the District Meetings, and in the opinion of our Grand Lecturer and this Committee, has reflected general improvement in the ritualistic Work as well as the beneficent fellowship concomitant to such Meetings. CERTIFICATES OF PROFICIENCY.
While the .District Meetings form the foundation of our program for maintenance of proficiency in our Work, our Committee has also been active in encouragement of participation by the Craft generally in the Proficiency Certificate Program. As of January 1, 1956, 4228 Kansas Masons hold " B " Certificates, hold "A" Certificates, and 361 are holders of the Unlimited Certificates; and we do not have the precise figures at this time, we are happy to report that Certificates of Proficiency were issued during the year 1955 than in any previous year.
1867 while more other
LOYALTY PROGRAM.
In this connection, we report that during the past year the major project of this Committee (which was conceived by our Chairman) has been the socalled Loyalty Program. The goal of this Program is that every Lodge Officer hold a Certificate of Proficiency. It is estimated that approximately 50 of our Lodges have attained this goal; and in the following two Districts, all officers of all Lodges are Certificate holders: District No. 4, Lee L. Charles, D.D.G.M. District No. 60, Harry A. Wood, D.D.G.M. The records of the Officers in making possible the above showing merits our highest praise and commendations. Reports from District Deputy Grand Masters, coupled with our own observation and experience, indicate that the Loyalty Program has produced some startling results. Attendance of members and officers at both Stated and Special Communications has risen sharply; there is a marked acceleration in interest; and increase of fellowship and comradery among members of individual Lodges, and between Lodges of the same District, is most gratifying. Your Committee is thoroughly convinced that this Program is very worthwhile; and we earnestly, recommend that it be continued with redoubled vigor. , ". ' ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
W e regret our inability to make specific mention of each and all of the fine officers and Brothers whose generous interest, assistance and fraternal good will have contributed so much toward lightening our work and making it more enjoyable. Such a list would be impossible to prepare and present in the short time allotted. W e do wish to mention particularly the faithful and devoted assistance rendered by our two Assistant Lecturers, W . ' . CHARLES L . BISHOP, of
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Medicine Lodge, and W . ' . ARTHUR C . JONES, of Downs, without whose generous and faithful work our accomplishments would have been materially reduced; and they deserve our sincere thanks and should receive the highest praise from all Kansas Masons. In like manner our Grand Master, M.". W.". SCOTT E . KELSEV, and our Deputy Grand Master, R.'. W . ' . KARL J. BAUMGARTNER, have been most cooperative and helpful and have assisted the Committee at all times, as have also the other Grand Officers. W e especially appreciate the work and assistance of our District Deputy Grand Masters in their generous giving of time, thought, study and work in the arrangemetits for our District Meetings. It has been a pleasure and joy to work with all these outstanding Masons, and we rejoice in our privilege in having them as fellow workers for the good of Masonry. Fraternally submitted, JAMES H . TRICE, E. G L E N N ROBISON, MARCELLUS G . BOSS, Committee
TELEGRAM. Mrs. M A Y M E MEREDIITH, widow of R.". W . ' . DOUGLAS A. M E R E D I T H , who passed on while serving this Grand Lodge as Grand Senior W a r d e n sent the following telegram: "Scott E. Kelsey, Grand Master, Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Kansas: God bless you in your deliberation for a harmonious and profitable session." (Signed) MAYME MEREDITH LETTER O F CONGRATULATIONS. T h e G r a n d Master read a letter of congratulations from the Kansas Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, R E U B E N A. B U R N S , Grand Secretary. FLOWERS. T h e G r a n d Master thanked the Brethren of Wichita Consistory for the beautiful basket of flowers sent this Grand Lodge.
PRESENTATION. M . " . W . ' . W . R A L P H H O W A R D , Grand Master of Oklahoma, presented M . ' . W . " . SCOTT E . K E L S E Y with a card making him an Honorary Paist Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma which he accepted with appropriate remarks. RECOGNITION. T h e G r a n d Master called on the officers of Derby Lodge U . D . that were present and they were given a hearty welcome.
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COMMITTEE.
T h e C o m m i t t e e o n A r r a n g e m e n t s for t h e C e n t e n n i a l Celebration r e p o r t e d t h a t all a r r a n g e m e n t s h a d been c o m p l e t e d , a n d that t h e Cent e n n i a l P r o g r a m w a s b e i n g carried o u t according to p l a n . T h e C o m m i t t e e expressed its t h a n k s a n d g r a t i t u d e to all w h o h a d c o n t r i b u t e d , a n d w e r e c o n t r i b u t i n g their services t o m a k e t h e Celebration a success. Especial t h a n k s w e r e accorded t h e f o l l o w i n g : M.'. W . ' . THOMAS SHERRARD ROY, Past Grand Master of Massachusetts for the wonderful address on the subject, "The Pillars of the Temple." M.'. W.*. HAROLD L. READER, Past Grand Master and present Grand Secretary of Missouri for his fine message. The Ararat Shrine Serenaders of Ararat Shrine Temple, Kansas City, Missouri for their music during the Centennial Dinner. M.'. W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY, Grand Master for his hearty cooperation on all occasions. The President and the members of Topeka High Twelve Club for having our guests at their noon-day luncheon. The Sovereign and members of St. Augustine Conclave No. 7, Red Cross of Constantine for inviting the Grand Lodge officers and guests to the Breakfast on Wednesday morning. M.'. W-'. ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, Grand Secretary, who acted as Secretary to the Committee, and who designed the Invitations, Announcements, Badges and other material used during the Centennial, and who handled the Hotel reservations and the distribution of tickets and programs used during the week. The Topeka Chamber of Commerce, the Hotels, the Motels and the Yellow Cab Company; all of whom helped in many ways to make the program an enjoyable, smooth running function. And to all others who assisted in any way, the Committee expresses its appreciation. J O H N M . FELLER, Chairman FLOYD S. ECORD, P . G . M . M A X W . MYERS, CALVIN E . BARRY,
Committee.
CALL TO
REFRESHMENT.
T h e G r a n d L o d g e was called f r o m labor to r e f r e s h m e n t u n t i l 8 : 3 0 A.M. tomorrow morning.
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION.
T h e C e n t e n n i a l Celebration b e g a n w i t h a C e n t e n n i a l D i n n e r w h i c h was served to o u r D i s t i n g u i s h e d Visitors, t h e G r a n d Officers, a n d special invited guests t o g e t h e r w i t h their ladies at t h e J a y h a w k H o t e l Roof G a r d e n . T h e r e w e r e twelve tables each w i t h a M a s t e r of C e r e m o n i e s . A w o n d e r f u l m e a l w a s delightfully served i n a beautiful setting. The
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Ararat Shrine Serenaders of Ararat Temple, Kansas City, Missouri, entertained during the meal with a program of music and song, which was very much enjoyed by all. After the dinner the Grand Master introduced the guests and their ladies at his table, and then in turn each of the table Masters of Ceremonies presented his guests. It was a very enjoyable Dinner Party and immediately upon its conclusion all repaired to the Municipal. Auditorium. CENTENNIAL PROGRAM. ' T h e e v e n i n g ' s e n t e r t a i n m e n t w a s carried o u t a c c o r d i n g to t h e p r o g r a m shown immediately below. Organ Prelude
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PresidingInvocation
Allegiance
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Clayton H. Krehbiel, Conducting Alleluia Randall Thompson Echo Song i D i Lasso Deep River Ringwald Black Is T h e Color Churchill Go Lovely Rose Thiman Oh, Dear Kubik Remarks of Guests
Selections
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Wintergreen For President Carousel Medley Introduction
POWELL
. R E V . BRO. G . CLAIR HESTER
Grand Chaplain -.-
Vocal Selections
Introductory Introduction
BROTHER J. V E R N O N
Member Albert Pike Lodge N o . 303 M.". W . ' . ScoTT E. KELSEY Grand Master
of
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CHORALE
Gershwin Rodgers and Hammerstein M . ' . W . ' . HAROLD L . READER
Past Grand Master, Missouri, Grand Secretary Response to Past Grand Master of Missouri M . ' . W . ' . ScoTT E. KELSEY Introduction -Vocal Selections
Introduction Centennial
KANSAS PAST GRAND MASTERS - K A N S A S UNIVERSITY CHORALE
Chisholm Trail Clokey Jinny Jinkins Clokey Around The Corner ._ _ ___ Marias Lolly Tee D u m - . -Bell Anita That Good News Dawson of the Speaker of the Evening M . ' . W . ' . THOMAS SHERRARD ROY Past Grand Master of Massachusetts Address
T H E PILLARS O F T H E T E M P L E M . ' . W . ' . T H O M A S SHERRARD R O Y
Group Singing Benediction
G O D BLESS AMERICA REV. B R O . CHESTER SISNEY
Member Golden Rule Lodge N o . 90 Organ Postlude.--
BRO. J. V E R N O N POWELL
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t h e enjoyment of t h e p r o g r a m w a s evidenced by t h e e n t h u s i a s m e x h i b i t e d by t h e a u d i e n c e . M.'.
following
W.'.
SCOTT
E.
KELSEY
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the
audience
with
the
remarks.
BRETHREN, LADIES AND G E N T L E M E N :
A Centennial occurs but once in 100 years. Therefore, it becomes something of unusual and extraordinary significance. Each of us may count ourselves fortunate that we happen to be living in this year, 1956, for this fact permits us to take part in this Centennial Celebration of our Grand Lodge, which is celebrating its One Hundredth Birthday during this week. It was on March 17, 1856, when the small group of representatives of three Lodges met in the City of Leavenworth and organized the Masonic Grand Lodge of Kansas. Tomorrow, we shall form a pilgrimage and return to Leavenworth to take note of that auspicious occasion. But, tonight, this portion of the celebration which has been planned by the Centennial Committee is in the nature of an "open house," where we may invite our wives and friends to come in and share with us the pride and joy which we have in this "once in a lifetime" event. W e believe that we have assembled a program which you will enjoy, and which we feel will be fitting to the importance we have placed upon this 100th birthday celebration. So, in the name of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, and as the presiding Grand Master of the more than 100,000 members of our 441 subordinate Lodges, I bid you a most hearty welcome and express the hope that you may receive from our evening's program something of pleasure, and that you will carry away from here an inspiration which will be reflected in the next 100 years of our achievement. M . ' . W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY, Grand Master, presented M . " . W . ' . HAROLD L . READER, Past Grand Master and present Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Missouri who brought us greetings from the Grand Lodge of Missouri in the absence of M . ' . W . ' . W I L L I A M CRAIG, G r a n d Master of Missouri who was unavoidably detained by business. M . ' . W . " . Brother READER very beautifully handled his assignment, and at the conclusion of his remarks, M . ' . W.'. Brother K E L S E Y introduced M . ' . W . â&#x20AC;˘. T H O M A S SHERRARD R O Y , Past Grand Master of Massachusetts, who delivered the following inspiring address on the subject of "Pillars of the Temple." MOST W O R S H I P F U L GRAND MASTER, GUESTS, LADIES AND B R E T H R E N :
DISTINGUISHED
Warm and hearty congratulations to the Grand Lodge of Kansas on the celebration of its one hundredth anniversaryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;from myself, of course, but more from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts which in two years will celebrate its two hundred and twenty-fifth anniversary. Our Grand Master, Most Worshipful WHITFIELD W . J O H N S O N could not come, for this is the day of our Quarterly Communication. I bring you his congratulations and felicitations. As the Executive Secretary of the Conference of Grand Masters of Masons in North America, representing sixty jurisdictions, I bring you the greetings of the other fifty-nine Grand Masters who are not here to speak for themselves. It is a great experience in the life of a Grand Lodge to celebrate its one
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hundredth anniversary. To be chosen to speak on such an occasion is an honor that is undeserved, but for which, nevertheless, I am very grateful. Please accept my thanks in all the ways that it can be expressed. I am particularly happy to be here, however, and see Most Worshipful SCOTT KELSEY, Grand Master of Masons in Kansas shine in the refulgent glory of this anniversary. We have worked together during the past year, and I have come to have a genuine affection for him. Only one man in a hundred years could have his experience and he has admirably matched the demands it makes upon that man. N o one is completely adequate to such an occasion as this, for no one can speak the completely appropriate word. I do not flatter myself that I am an exception to this generalization. Where shall we look for such a word ? I have a conviction that we shall not find the appropriate word by looking backwards. To be sure we honor the pioneers who set up the altar of the Grand Lodge a hundred years ago, and those who have kept its fires burning across the century. I have just as strong a conviction that we cannot find the appropriate word by looking into the future. Nor is this a negation of the high hopes with which this Grand Lodge has a right to contemplate the future. All that the past years recall, and all that the future years promise spell out the word '"challenge"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;the challenge to translate the symbols of the past into the deeds of the present, and so make certain the realization of the promise of the future. To find the appropriate word one must look neither backwards nor forwards, but inwards. Have we the strength of purpose to enable this Grand Lodge in particular, and Freemasonry in general to fulfil itself? Freemasonry has two goals. One is the development of individual lives to the limit of their possibilities. The other is to help the world find its collective life at the highest possible point, that of Brotherhood. These are the goals to which this Grand Lodge has been committed for a hundred years, and to which it will be committed for the years to come. But Freemasonry does more than establish desirable goals, or ends; it is interested as well in the means by which these ends can be realized. It not only says what, but it says how as well. It gives us the desirable goal, but it also tells us how^ we should run. W e have our own symbolic way of thinking of life. W e think of it as a temple that we are building. Each of us builds the temple of his own life, and together we build the temple of society, the massive structure which includes all humanity and which we call civilization. Freemasonry is not so naive as to think that things just happen, that we can get things by just wishing for them, that the temple of life will build itself. Freemasonry says that it is no use wishing for ends if you are not ready to will the means to attain those ends. There is nothing more inexorable than the law of cause and efTect. Just as it is impossible to erect a physical temple without physical support so it is impossible to erect a spiritual temple without spiritual support. Freemasonry insists that there are basic supports that are essential to the building of a well-integrated, life, and essential to the building of a strong civilization. Some of the ritual of our Order is top secret. But there is no secret about the supports of the temple, nor is it intended that it should be so. For the ritual reads "The temple was principally supported by three grand Masonic pillars called Wisdom, Strength and Beauty." May I advert for a moment to say that it is unfortunate that while Freemasonry deals with symbols, it is too often thought that it is symbols dealing with Freemasonry. The symbols have run away with the organization. Because of this our members are too often the easy victims of charlatan writers who exploit our credulity by their cabalistic inventions, or their pretensions to having found "the lost word," or some secret rite which relates Freemasonry to the
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mysteries of forgotten centuries. Let it be known to all Freemasons everywhere that there is no "lost word," and attempts to find it, or claims to having found it have no greater reality than the voodooism of the tribesman of the African jungle . When some super-salesman comes along and tries to convince you that some one with an exalted title has unravelled some mysteries in a book called "The Great Message", or any other such title, be sure to recognize it for what it is, as just monkey businessâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;as the stupid attempt to pervert the sublime purpose of Freemasonry to the glory or the profit of a mountebank. Let us remember that the realities of Freemasonry are neither secret nor mysterious. What Freemasonry affirms as basic to the life of the world is so open and plain that no man can mistake it. For after all, we do not affirm ideals, or proclaim principles with a Masonic mark or seal upon them. W e do not say that this is true because Freemasonry says so, but rather that Freemasonry proclaims it because it is true, because it is universal. There is no such thing as Masonic truth, any more than there is Masonic multiplication table, or a Masonic law of gravitation. There is truth, and what Freemasonry is trying to do is to translate this universal, this eternal truth into action. Now you know that when we talk about the Pillars of The Temple, Wisdom, Strength and Beauty, we are talking about something that is esoteric and abstractâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; that which is part of the ornate structure of a metaphorical system and is related only vaguely or remotely to every day experience, and designed to give credibility to a body of ritual otherwise vapid or sterile. W e are dealing with that which is vital to the whole structure of life. I.
WISDOM. The Pillar of Wisdom is a figure of speech it is true but a figure of speech that stands for a basic reality in life; not just the life of a Mason, but of all individuals and of civilization. One could talk long upon wisdom. The Great light in Freemasonry is full of allusions to wisdom and its desirablity. King Solomon, the one to whom our Lodges were dedicated in ancient times, and the one named by Masonic legend as our first Grand Master found favor with God because of his emphasis upon wisdom. For when he came to the throne God said, "'Ask what I shall give thee." He asked for an understanding heart, or wisdom, and because of that request God said he would give him wisdom and much else besides. Wisdom is not to be equated or identified with knowledge. A man with a great store of knowledge is not necessarily wise. Tennyson hit oflf the contrast in his words, "Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers." Somewhere recently I saw a man referred to as "knowing everything and understanding nothing." A man could have his head as full of facts as the Encyclopedia Britannica, and yet not know enough to come in out of the rain. Knowledge is not wisdom, but what you do with the knowledge you have is the extent and quality of your wisdom. We live in a universe which is run according to certain fixed laws. Whether we realize as completely as we should it is nevertheless true that law governs every phase of the universe. It is easy to believe in physical laws that govern the movement of the stars and the pull of the tides. It is not so easy to believe that equally inexorable laws rule in the development of human personality and the inter-relationship of human beings. The fact that these laws cannot be formulated like the law of gravitation, or the law of the conservation of energy does not make them any the less credible; and the fact that we cannot understand how they operate does not make them any the less inexorable. If two men go into a laboratory to work, and one decides that he is going to work out his experiments according to well-established laws that have been long verified by human experience, and the other decides that he is going to take his own head for it, saying that two and two make five, and that a straight line
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is not the shortest distance between two points, you have a very simple and direct way of distinguishing between the two men. You say that the first man is a wise man, and that the second man is a fool. In this way you have made very concrete one idea of wisdom. Wisdom is acting by that which human experience has verified as the truth. Or to put it in another way, wisdom is obedience to law. Carry this back to the original statement about the pillars and we are saying that the temple is principally supported by, first, obedience to law. This is one truth that Freemasonry would get across to its members and to the world, that there can be no solid and enduring structure of society without obedience to law. Nothing less will do if the temple of civilization is to stand as an enduring structure. There is a tendency today to deny that there is any absolute law. There is the easy philosphy of relativity which has crept over from the realm of abstruse mathematics in which Einstein lived to the realm of morals. One concludes that the only authority which laws possess is that with which we invest them. They were valid for yesterday, perhaps, but not for today; true for you, but not for me, relevant to that situation, perhaps, but not to this. And so we argue until we reach' a position that can be characterized as selective anarchy in which the right thing is the convenient, or the expedient, or the profitable, or the popular thing. W e play recklessly with the realities of life when we fail to bring to the structure we are building the strong support of obedience to law. Long ago one used a much more gripping way to point this truth. He said that the man who was not obedient to law was a man who built his house upon the sand. What he meant was that he built his house upon the surface of the ground. He did not g o down to hard pan, to bedrock. It did not have the support under it that would enable it to stand against forces that would one day assail it. Freemasonry says that in its own way. Build your life true; build it on obedience to eternal law, or accept the disaster that your refusal so to build makes inevitable. II.
STRENGTH. The temple was principally supported by Wisdom, Strength and Beauty. The second pillar is that of strength. Perhaps I should let you know that there is another part of our ritual in which we say that there must be wisdom to contrive, strength to support, and beauty to adorn all great and important undertakings. It is most interesting to study the idea of the pillar of Strength. Because, you see, there is no such thing as strength in the abstract. When you talk about strength you mean the strength of something. So when you talk about the Pillar of Strength you face the question of what it is that is strong. The mind slips out along various lines in answer. There must be physical strength, for the health of a people is essential to the strength of a civilization. There must be economic strength, raw materials, the tools of production, the means of distribution. There must be political strength. There can be no strong civilization with a weak government. The Government must be firmly based on the principle first expressed by Roger Williams in this country in the words, "The sovereign, original and foundation of civil power lies in the people." That was in 1644. One hundred and thirty-two years later Thomas Jefferson wrote, and the representatives of the United Colonics said in the Declaration of Independence that "governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed." The government must be equally based upon the principle of equal rights for all. There can be no strong civilization where a government compels one man to walk in the ditch while the rest of us are permitted to walk the highway. There must be equality of opportunity for every man to work out his life at the highest possible level. Strength of government guarantees an enduring civilization. But beyond this there is that individual strength, human strength which we call moral or spiritual strength.
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Part of my life in Massachusetts I lived in Plymouth County, in the long shadow of Plymouth Rock. It is easy there to recall the days, and the words, and the deeds of the men who landed on that "stern and rockbound coast" in 1620. The outstanding figure among them was William Bradford. He exerted the cohesive force which held the colony together during very difficult days. He was a man of literary power, and his words written over 335 years ago still help "to keep men on their feet." One day he wrote these words—don't forget them, will you. "All great and_ honorable actions are accompanied by great difficulties, and must be both enterprised and overcome with answerable courages." There you have the strength that supported the beginning of a new civilization on these shores. They had the strength of a courage to answer, to match the difficulties of those heroic days. It was the same kind of strength, the strength of answerable courages which was possessed by the men who established this Grand Lodge a hundred years ago. For have you thought of the conditions that existed here in Kansas in 1856? Some one is sure to say, "Yes, the country was only four years away from internecine war." But if you know your Kansas history you know that Kansas was not four years away from war, it was practically in the middle of it. As one historian put it "Farmers plowed their fields with rifles strapped to their backs, they went to the market towns in armed groups for fear of being assassinated on the way." Kansas was the cockpit of the nation. Here there was a preview of the struggle that was to come a few years later. It would not have been surprising, in the light of conditions, if Masons had said to one another, "this is no time to found a grand Lodge; let us wait until things quiet down." But they were men of answerable courages. They matched the terror of their times by bringing a new civilizing force into the life of their State. To quote from the words spoken of another, "'they did the best things in the worst times, and hoped them in the most calamitous." Their courage was the pillar of Strength that supported the temple. I said a few minutes ago that there is no such thing as strength in the abstract. The strength which is most essential for the support of the Temple of life individually and collectively is strength of character. Freemasonry, for all practical purposes has no existence apart from those who constitute its membership. .Now just as it is true that you cannot get intellecual leadership from morons, that you cannot get A-1 Government with C-3 men, that you cannot build a strong civilization on weak men, so is it true that you can not have a strong Masonic organization with weak members. The strength of this Grand Lodge in the days to come will be no greater than the character force of its members. The only Pillar of strength worth talking about is the Pillar of integrity, of ^strong character. III. BEAUTY. I have taken so much time in dealing with Wisdom and Strength that there is little left in which to deal with the third of these pillars, The Pillar .of Beauty. This does not mean that I regard it as less important than the others. If I were asked to choose the most important of these three pillars I should be •compelled to give the classic reply: "Which is the most important leg in a three ilegged stool?" Sometimes we get at the worth or importance of a thing by canvassing its •opposite. In this case it means trying to imagine a world in which there were :no beauty. For my part I should not want to live in such a world. The beauty •of form and colour and sound that impinges upon our senses brings richness to •the life, and makes God more credible as the great lover of beauty. But beauty means more than just a delight to the senses; it is a quality of life essential to building the Temple—developing a personality or a civilization.
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Freemasonry, let it )be affirmed again stands for certain values that are definitely related to politics, to economics, to education, to religion. Necessarily, what we affirm is a denial of its opposite. Our quest for truth, for more truth, for further truth is a condemnation of the lie or subterfuge by which others would buttress their institutions. Our affirmation of freedom of conscienceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; the right of every man to worship God in the way that seems best to him is a condemnation of the political tyranny that demands final loyalty for the State, and the spiritual tyranny of any religious group which tries to validate its position by insisting upon demands which are not inherent in the realities of religion. But this does not mean that we must openly denounce political bodies or religious hierarchies. Indeed we have an unwritten law which forbids our discussion of them. There may be some element of strength in such denunciation, but our way must be the way of beauty. For beauty does not denounce, it appeals. Put a beautiful object in the midst of ugly objects and it does not have to cry out against their ugliness. The assertion of its own beauty condemns ugliness. The force of the denunciation of the ugly can never be as strong as the appeal of the beautiful. The force of our denunciation of those with whom Freemasonry does not agree can never be as strong as the display of its own inherent worth, its Beauty as it fulfils itself in character and service. Freemasonry in a given community could come out and denounce that in which it does not believe, and perhaps have some effect. But if in that same community a non-mason were to say of a Mason in a certain situation, "you can depend upon him, he's a Mason, and you can always depend upon a Mason," that would be Masonry revealing its strength in its beauty. The sigh of contentment of a weary old person who folds his or her arms in peace in one of our homes, or the gurgle of laughter from a child who has found new life in one of our hospitals reveal the Beauty of Freemasonry that is its real strength. From our theological school in Newton Centre, Massachusetts a young woman graduated some years ago. She became pastor of a church in a state west of here. On a Saturday evening before Easter Sunday after all preparations had been made for a big Easter her church burned down and everything in it was destroyed. The Catholic priest of that town, and Pastor of the only other church came to her and offered her the use of his church for her Easter Sunday services. That was putting the Pillar of Beauty under our civilization. Just the other night in my home town of Worcester, a brother from Iowa told me that in their city the Catholic educationalists were having a Convention. The Masons of that city put their Temple at the disposal of the Priests and nuns for their meetings, and the members of the Eastern Star served them meals. That was putting the Pillar of Beauty under our civilization. For whatever violates love, kindness, goodwill is ugly, and has no place in the Craft. This then we see, that the Pillar of Wisdom is the Pillar of obedience to law, to the truth; the Pillar of Strength is the pillar of integrity, of character; and the Pillar of Beauty is the pillar of love, of goodwill, of brotherhood. Without them the temple cannot stand. One hundred years have gone since men established this Grand Lodge, but the future cannot be measured in years. The survival power of this Grand Lodge in particular and of Freemasonry in general is dependent upon the ability to adjust to the needs of each succeeding generation. The challenge that hails you as you face the second century is to live by the principles you profess that Wisdom, Strength and Beauty may not perish from the earth.
M.'. W.". Brother KELSEY thanked M.'. W.'. Brother ROY for this splendid address.
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MORNING SESSION The Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor at 8:30 A.M. Thursday, March 15th. SUBSTITUTE OFFICERS.
The Grand Master appointed W.'. SAMUEL E. KELSEY, as Grand Sword Bearer and W.'. JOHN LEOPPKE of Turon, to act as Grand Junior Steward for this session. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES AND LODGES U. D.
W.". HENRY LUECK, Chairman, presented the following report which on his motion, was adopted: To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. oj Kansas: M.". W . ' . Grand Master, and Brethren: Part of the data submitted in the report of the committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D. is largely statistical. The portion of the report dealing with these statistics was secured and prepared from the files of the Grand Se(fretary, which were furnished to this committee for examination. Complying with the requirements of the By-laws of the Grand Lodge your Committee has reviewed reports of the constituent lodges, and the. correspondence relating thereto. Activities of the 441 chartered lodges in Kansas during 1955 were as follows: Raised 3276 Admitted 505 Restored 339 Dimitted 661 Died 1708 Suspended 852 Expelled _ 6 Net Gain 1497 Net Loss 605 This makes a total membership in the Craft for the State of Kansas as of December 31, 1955 of 100,698. All Ancient Free & Accepted Masons in Kansas should be happy to see that for the first time in the history of the Grand Lodge there are now over 100,000 Master Masons in the State of Kansas. In 1954 there were 276 lodges submitting perfect reports, while 165 lodges had almost perfect reports. The Lodges submitting perfect reports are as follows: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31,-'32, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 45, A6, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 54, 55, 56, 58, 59, 60, 64, 65, 66, 61, 68, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 76, 78, 79, 80, 81, 84, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 95, 97, 98, 99, 100, 103, 104, 109, 111, 112, 113, 115, 117, 118, 119, 123, 124, 127, 128, 131, 132, 136, 138, l 4 l , 142, 144, l45, 147, 149, 150, 151, 153, 154, 155, 158, 159, 160, l 6 l , 162, 166, 172, 173, 176, 179, 182, 183, 184, 186, 188, 190, 191, 193, 194, 196, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 206, 207, 209, 210, 211, 212, 215, 218, 219, 220, 221, 223, 224, 225, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 236, 237, 239, 241, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 252, 253, 2'>i; 258, 259, 260, 262, 265, 268, 271, 273, 274, 275, 278 279, 280, 281.
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283, 302, 327, 359, 392, 411, 443,
285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 297, 298, 299, 300, 303, 304, 305, 306, 312, 314, 317, 318, 319, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 330, 331, 332, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 342, 347, 350, 352, 353, 356, 360, 364, 367, 368, 369, 370, 373, 378, 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 389, 391, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 398, 399, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 409, 410, 412, 413, 417, 419, 420, 422, 423, 429, 430, 431, 437, 438, 440, 4 4 l â&#x20AC;&#x17E; 4 4 2 , 444, 448, 449. (276) The Lodges submitting almost perfect reports are as follows: 5, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, 21, 23, 29, 33, 34, 35, 37, 44, 51, 53, 57, 61, 62, 63, 69, 75, 77, 82, 83, 85, 86, 94, 96, 101, 102, 105, 106, 107, 108, 110, 114. 116, 120, 121, 122, 125, 126, 129, 130, 133, 134, 135, 137, 139, 140, 143, 146, 148, 152, 156, 157, 163, 164, 165, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 174, 175, 177, 178, 180, 181, 185, 187, 189, 192, 195, 197, 205, 208, 213, 214, 216, 217, 222, 226, 235, 238, 240, 242, 243, 244, 251, 254, 255, 256, 261, 263, 264, 266, 267, 269, 270, 272, 276, 277, 282, 284, 296, 301, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 313, 315, 3l6, 320, 328, 329, 333, 334, 341, 343, 344, 345, 346, 348, 349, 351, 354, 355, 357, 358, 361, 362, 363, 366, 371, 372, 374, 376, 377, 379, 386, 388, 390, 400, 401, 408, 4 l 4 , 415, 418, 421, 424, 427, 428, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 445, 446, 447. (165)
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Difference in names and initials: 12 14, 16, 17, 35, 51, 77, 83, 86, 96, 102, 206, 110, 129, 133, 177, 189, 192, 195, 205, 217, 222, 242, 251, 266, 284, 311, 333, 388, 390, 427, 435, 445. Report not signed by secretary: 69, 82, 96, 214, 308, 316, 333, 343, 400, 408, 432, 336. Degrees conferred not previously reported: 10, 17, 21, 34, 37, 51, 53, 86, 107, 114, 126, 133, 134, 135, 137, 178, 187, 213, 222, 244, 255, 256, 263, 269, 296, 3 U , 313, 341, 363, 372, 390, 433. Degrees conferred previously reported: 10, 23, 33, 53, 83, 85, 96, 101, 105, 122, 125, 126, 134, 146, 243, 251, 254, 264, 266, 272, 282, 313, 345, 355, 358, 366, 372,
164, 167, 334, 343, (39) (12) 165, 168, 343, 351, (38) 148, 187, 428, 435. (32)
Degrees conferred wrong date reported or omitted: 16, 17, 34, 51, 61, 62, 77, 86, 96, 105, 129, 133, 137, 163, 171, 192, 222, 284, 307, 309, 310, 311, 313, 344, 373, 400, 433. (28) Degrees conferred out of time: 105. (1) Admissions wrong date or omitted: 29, 34, 35, 44, 51, 102, 120, 129, 130, 139, 165, 171, 174, 177, 208, 284, 313, 329, 334, 348, 427, 436. (23) Restorations wrong date or omitted: 12, 14, 17, 37, 51, 130, 133, 170, 187, 216, 226, 263, 329, 371, 408. (15) Dismissions wrong date or omitted: 5, 16, 35, 37, 44, 51, 53, 62, 86, 96, 122, 129, 133, 134, 140, 146, 156, 164, 167, 174. 181, 185, 187, 195, 197, 208, 235, 240, 264, 267, 270, 282, 308, 310, 349, 376, 386, 400, 408, 4l4, 415, 434, 445, 447. (46) Suspensions wrong date: 33, 61, 75, 86, 94, 105, 116, 121, 143, 152, 165, 167, 169, 180, 208, 238. 254, 276, 277, 315, 346, 357, 358, 362, 386, 421, 424, 427, 428. (30) Error in recapitulation and/or money:
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10, 17, 63, 96, 101, 106, 110, 114, 140, 169, 195, 217, 254, 320, 354, 371, 418, 436, 447. (20) Incomplete Officers List: 57, 102, 108, 169, 308, 361, 401. (7) Name, No. and Location of lodges omitted: 205. (1) Deaths omitted or reported in error: 62. (1) Annual election not held: 57. (1) Annual communication wrong date: 328. (1) Previous instructions not followed: 175, 354. (2)
The breakdown of the 165 lodges having almost perfect reports for 1955 reveals 297 errors involving 17 different kinds. Many of these errors can be easily avoided by lodge secretaries with a bit more care in preparing and checking their respective annual reports before submitting. If that were done, in addition to having the pleasure and privilege of placing their lodge on the Honor Roll of Perfect Reports, each secretary can make a splendid contribution toward eliminating many hours of extra work for the staff in the Grand Secretary's office, since the Grand Secretary is expected to make a complete report at the annual communication of the Grand Lodge. These observations are made constructively and are not intended in any way whatsoever to be censorious. The committee has studied the edict of the Grand Master, issued December 1, 1955, concerning the Coyville Lodge No. 57. The Grand Secretary, the District Deputy Grand Master of the 28th Masonic District, the R-'- W-"- K E N N E T H S. WILLIAMS, and the Grand Master have all diligently pursued the matter of endeavoring to straighten out the affairs of this lodge for the past year. Out of the 28 members left on the lodge rolls, 19 have been disposed of, all of whom have affiliated elsewhere, most of them in the state of Kansas. The physical assets of the lodge have been sent in to the Grand Secretary's office, along with the lodge records. It is the unanimous opinion of this committee that the Warrant of Constitution of the Coyville Lodge No. 57, situated at Coyville, Kansas, be revoked, and that the Grand Lodge approve the Grand Master's edict concerning this lodge. On July 26, 1955, Letters of Dispensation were issued for the formation of a new lodge at Derby, Kansas. This was done after communication with Douglass Lodge No. 151, at Douglass, Kansas; Albert Pike Lodge No. 303 at Wichita, Kansas; Sunflower Lodge No. 86 at Wichita; Wichita Lodge No. 99 at Wichita; Bestor G. Brown Lodge No. 433 at Wichita; North Star Lodge No. 168 at Wichita; and Trinity Lodge No. 313 at Wichita, all of which are neighboring lodges, and all of which were very much in favor of the establishment of a new lodge at Derby, Kansas. Since July 26, 1955, this lodge has conferred 19 First Degrees, 14 Second Degrees, and 11 Third Degrees. The Officers and members of this lodge are highly competent in their Masonic work, are greatly interested in the success of their lodge, and have complied with all the requirements pursuant to the issuance of a charter, and this committee moves that a charter be issued to the Lodge at Derby, Kansas, and that it be known as Derby Lodge No. 365, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas. The committee commends M'.'. W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, Grand Secretary, his able assistant K E N N E T H N . POMEROY, and the Grand Lodge office staff for
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the excellency and efficiency of their work in keeping the myriad fraternal records of approximately 100,000 Kansas Master Masons. They also express appreciation for the fine cooperation given in making records and reports easily available to the committee for examination. Fraternally Submitted, H E N R Y LUECK, CLARENCE O . MASTERSON, ELRENO F . SEDERLIN,
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PRESENTATION.
M.". W . ' . JAMES H . TRICE, Chairman of the Ritualistic Committee presented the officers of the newly chartered Derby Lodge with a certificate for 100% officer attendance at the District Meeting.
TALK.
The Grand Master called upon M.'. W . ' . CLIFFORD JORY, Past Grand Master of Iowa and President of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association who responded with a fine educational and interesting talk on the George Washington Memorial.
CONTRIBUTION.
W . ' . LAWRENCE A. LAYMAN, Master of Topeka Lodge No. 17, on behalf of that Lodge, presented the Grand Master with a check for $450.00 for the Masonic Home, to furnish a room in the new Infirmary in his honor. The Grand Master accepted with appropriate remarks, expressing the appreciation of this Grand Lodge and informed all of the other Lodges that he was in a receptive mood for more expressions like this one.
R E P O R T O F COMMITTEE ON MASONIC EDUCATION.
M.'. W . ' . CLARENCE G . NEVINS, Chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To The M.:. TT.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: At the last Annual Communication of Grand Lodge, your Committee on Masonic Education called attention to the history of Masonic Education in Kansas, and included in the last paragraph of the report a note of appreciation for the fine support that had been given to our program. We also suggested that the program
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be carried forward with renewed vigor. We believe that new vigor has been given to the program during the past year and we make report of our activities as follows: Distribution of the candidate instruction booklets has been continued. This refers to the little booklets â&#x20AC;&#x201D; "On The Threshhold", "The Entered Apprentice", 'The Fellow Craft" and "The Master Mason." These booklets are designed for distribution to the candidate while he is receiving his degrees and are in use in a large number of Grand Lodges. There seems to be little question about the desirability of using these aids in candidate instruction, and your committee feels that it is the most importatit part of the whole educational effort. If your Lodge is not making use of these booklets, we urge you to do so. If your supply of the booklets is exhausted, write to the Grand Secretary and order a fresh supply. There is no expense to your lodge for them and your committee is unable to understand any lack of enthusiasm for this portion of our educational program. The area meetings idea has been expanded. Meetings were held in five sections of the state at the following locations: Bucklin, Great Bend, Chanute, Clay Center and Seneca. These meetings were well attended and your committee feels that they afford a common meeting place for officers of both the Lodge and the Grand Lodge. In fact, this is the design of the meetings, and this year's sessions inaugurated a new idea of using small discussion groups where a Grand Lodge officer or a member of the committee could meet a small group of lodge officers and workers on an informal basis. Those attending the meetings seemed enthusiastic about this new approach and heartily endorsed the practice. We recommend that the area meetings be continued and perhaps expanded. The film, "MY BROTHER'S KEEPER" has, continued to be a fine medium for use in Lodges for a "family night". Aside from telling a story that is of great importance to every Mason in Kansas, the inside scenes of our Kansas Masonic Home shown in the picture bring this wonderful home for the aged to the attention of other members of the family or their friends. If your Lodge has not used this film, we suggest that you do so, even though some of the pictures are now somewhat out of date. The story is still there, and it is a story that every Mason should see and hear. At the direction of our Grand Master, your committee issued three "reports to the Lodges " during the year. Each carried a communication from the Grand East and other matters of general interest to the Craft. The review of Grand Lodge, issued shortly after the Annual Communication, carried a directory of new officers and committees, and was of considerable value to Lodge officers. W e plan to continue this means of keeping the Craft informed. "A Master's Handbook" is a publication which is furnished to the new Master shortly after he takes office. It urges him to plan ahead for his year's program. This matter was also the subject of considerable discussion at the area meetings. Your committee feels that we cannot put too much stress on this subject for experience has shown that where a Master has a program for his Lodge, he invariably has a good year in the Lodge. Furthermore, planned activity in the Lodge stimulates interest and when you have interest among the brethren, you usually have petitioners. Until this year, a distribution of Law Books has been made. The supply was exhausted early in the year, and if this program is to be continued, a new supply should be secured. The Midwest Conference on Masonic Education is a work shop of Masonic leaders from 11 states who meet annually to review their work, make serious
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evaluations of what is being accomplished and look over the programs which seem to pay ofl or bring the desired results. For the past 5 years we have sent our Deputy Grand Master and our Director of Masonic Education to these conferences. Some participating Grand Lodges sent all members of the Committee. The average number from each Grand Lodge is 4 or 5. 'We feel that we would benefit from additional participation in these conferences, and should send at least one additional member of the committee. A brand new endeavor of our Committee has been the compilation and printing of a Centennial booklet entitled "One Hundred Questions About Freemasonry." This booklet is being distributed during the sessions of the Grand Lodge and is in your hands. Your Committee is enthusiastic about this new venture as we feel that the Craft will greatly appreciate having answers in black and white for some of the questions which they have been asking. Plans are being made to reprint this booklet in the fall, at which time additional distribution to the Lodges will be made. There will be no fee for this and if you want a supply of the booklets send an order for your needs to the office of the Grand Secretary. Your committee also has been charged by the Council of Administration and the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home to produce and make available a motion picture film depicting the Centennial Celebration of Grand Lodge. A liberal portion of the film will be used to show off our new infirmary addition to the Kansas Masonic Home and it will also contain pictures which are being 'shot' during these meetings today and tomorrow. Its title will be "The First 100 Years of Masonry in Kansas". It will be completed this summer and be ready for distribution this fall. 'We hope that every Kansas Mason here present will get the desire to see how he looks in the movies, and urge his Lodge to requisition this film for showing during the fall and winter. We plan to have 10 copies of the film made and this costs quite a sum, so please use the film and return it promptly that others may be able to get it on the day they plan for its showing. It is our plan to furnish the film for showing without cost except for the return postage. My brethren, every year that this report has been made, we have expressed our appreciation for your cooperation with the committee and urged your continued interest and enthusiasm. This year is not going to be an exception. We D O appreciate the fine spirit that has been shown for some years, we are more than ever convinced of its need and its value. â&#x20AC;˘Whatever we have brought forth has been yours for the asking. 'We simply ask that you make use of it. In choosing our programs of educational endeavor, we have but one purpose and that is to be of help to you in making better Masons. It is our sincere desire to cooperate with you, and therefore we will be most happy to have your suggestions and criticisms for improvement. W e ask for your continued support. Fraternally submitted, CLARENCE G . NEVINS, KARL J. BAUMGARTNER, RICHARD L . BECKER, EARL R . B R O W N ,
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TALK.
The Grand Master called upon 'W.'. JOHN D . CUNNINGHAM, Past Master of Norton Lodge No. 199 and Associate Director of the Masonic Service Association of Washington D.C. who responded with a wonderful instructive talk.
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ELECTION. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r a n n o u n c e d that t h e next O r d e r of Business w a s t h e election of officers a n d a p p o i n t e d t h e f o l l o w i n g T e l l e r s t o c o n d u c t the election: LAWRENCE A. LAYMAN J O H N E . LOEPPKE LEE S. MAXWELL CHESTER E . SMITH WILLIAM O . RHOADS EDWIN J. COPPING HERSCHEL L . H O F F M A N , MERLIN R . GRUNDY ALBERT R. G U Y EMMOR E . GRAVES
Topeka Lodge No. 17, Topeka Turon Lodge N o . 358, Penalosa Kaw Lodge No. 272, Kansas City Derby Lodge U. D., Derby Goodland Lodge N o . 321, Goodland North Star Lodge N o . 168, Wichita Marysville Lodge N o . 91, Marysville Old Mission Lodge N o . 153, Prairie Village Wyandotte Lodge N o . 3, Kansas City St. Francis Lodge N o . 404, St. Francis
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KARL J. BAUMGARTNER
Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Grand Treasurer
RICHARD L . BECKER EARL R . BROWN ADDISON C . IRBY B E N S. PAULEN
Grand Secretary
ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
W.'. HAROLD N . NICHOLS, Chairman, presented the following re-
port which, on his motion, was adopted: To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Finance submits herewith the following report. With the approval of our Grand Master, the Chairman of this Committee employed W.". ARTHUR R . SHEDD, a Licensed Municipal Public Accountant, to audit the accounts of the Grand Lodge, examine the books and vouchers of the Grand Treasurer, and the financial records of the Grand Secretary as provided in By-Law 2-118 and to report thereon. Brother SHEDD has submitted his report which is appended hereto and made a part of this report. W . ' . ROBERT F . RILEY of Neodesha, at the request and on behalf of the Committee Chairman, examined the investments of the Grand Lodge and found them as stated in the Report of the Grand Treasurer. All matured coupons have been collected and the proceeds deposited in the appropriate fund. We have audited the expense bills submitted by those entitled to expenses in attending the Annual Communication and issued checks in payment thereof. We have also delivered the mileage checks to the representatives of Lodges and to others entitled to mileage. In presenting recommended appropriations for current expenses, and in considering proposed special appropriations, we have kept in mind the financial condition of the Grand Lodge, our Masonic Home, and the welfare of the Craft in this jurisdiction. This being the One Hundredth Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, it is fitting that this important anniversary be observed in a proper manner. T h e
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Centennial Committee has provided a program in keeping with the occasion, and we are including an appropriation of $7,500.00 for this Centennial Celebration. The Grand Masters' and Grand Secretaries' conferences held in Washington, D. C. each year provide an important contact for our Grand Officers, and we are including an appropriation of $1,500.00 to cover the expenses of our Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, and Grand Secretary in their attendance of these conferences. The Joint Budget Account for the cost of operation of the Grand Secretary's office has been the subject of special consideration. In our opinion the salary paid our Grand Secretary, which is fixed by law, is entirely inadequate for the services performed. W e therefore recommend an increase of $1,200.00 per year, and that By-Law 2-306 be amended accordingly. The recommended appropriation for the Joint Budget includes this increase. The following are the estimated revenues and recommended appropriations for the year 1956: REVENUES.
One dollar per capita on 100,698 members $100,698.00 Fees for special dispensations 800.00 Interest from investments, $25,000.00 @ 21/2% 625.00 Miscellaneous receipts, sales, etc 6,396.55 Proportion of Joint Budget paid by other Grand Bodies 11,515.35 Total Five percent of per capita tax transferred to Charity Fund Available for appropriations
.$120,034.90 5,034.90 $115,000.00
APPROPRIATIONS.
Expenses, Annual Communication $ 1,500.00 Grand Master's Contingent Fund 2,500.00 Grand Master's apron and jewel 470.00 Grand Treasurer's and Grand Secretary's bond premiums 20.00 Printing annual proceedings 2,500.00 Personal property tax 140.00 Grand Master's allowance 800.00 Grand Treasurer's allowance 100.00 Grand Masters' and Grand Secretaries' Conferences 1,500.00 Payroll taxes on salaries â&#x20AC;&#x201D; warrant account 264.00 Landscaping, Grand Lodge Office 400.00 Grand Lodge Building repairs 2,500.00 Committee allowances 2,100.00 Mileage and expenses (By-Laws 2-308, 9, 10) 5,750.00 Expenses, Committee on Ritualistic Work 1,000.00 Salaries and expenses. Lecturer and Assistants 6,800.00 Per Diem and expenses. Committee on Trials and Punishments 750.00 Salary and expenses, Committee on Masonic Education .â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 5,000.00 Postage and express 1,250.00 Stationery and printing 1,500.00 List of Regular Lodges 325.00 Resale items 3,000.00 Miscellaneous 1,104.76 Joint Budget 41,126.24 Expenses, Grand Lodge Centennial 7,500.00 Total appropriations
$ 90,000.00
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Inasmuch as the appropriations are $25,000.00 less than estimated revenues, and the cash balance in the Charity Fund is considerably in excess of expected requirements, we recommend that the Council of Administration be authorized and directed to invest in approved securities $20,000.00 from the General Fund and $10,000.00 from the Charity Fund. Records and files in the Grand Secretary's office were examined and found to be complete and posted up to date. Special attention was given to the various items listed in By-Law 2-118. W e make no recommendation for changes in the system of keeping the records. The Grand Lodge Building and the personal property contained therein have been inspected and no conditions were found which require particular attention at this time. Fraternally submitted, HAROLD N . N I C H O L S , Ch'irman G L E N N F . WISWELL, J. HOWARD OBERT, JOSEPH LASSETER,
Committee. March 1, 1956 M R . HAROLD N . N I C H O L S :
Chairman, Committee on Finance M.'. W.". Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas W . ' . and dear BROTHER N I C H O L S :
We have made an examination of the financial records of the Grand Secretary. "We have carefully examined the returns of the lodges and compared them with the report of the Grand Secretary and find them to be as stated in said report. W e have also examined the receipts of the Grand Lodge as recorded in the Grand Secretary's cash receipts journal and find them to be in agreement with the annual report of the Grand Secretary. We have compared the vouchers returned by the Grand Treasurer with the â&#x20AC;˘disbursements as recorded in the disbursement journals of the Grand Secretary. All disbursements are supported by vouchers returned by the Grand Treasurer with the exception of an outstanding warrant in the amount of $370.80. The Grand Secretary closed his accounts on February 15, 1956, while the Grand Treasurer held his books open until February 24, 1956, in order to allow warrants written in the last days of the period to be presented for the Grand Treasurer during the interim. In our examination of the vouchers returned by the Grand Treasurer we found three warrants drawn on the Charity Fund had been charged by the Grand Treasurer â&#x20AC;˘on his records to the General Fund. W e have set these warrants out in Exhibit B as proper charges to the Charity Fund. The warrant to the Masonic Service Association was for the relief of the Grand Lodge of Tamaulipas, Mexico. W e were informed that the warrant to Otto Souders was for relief of brethren outside of the Masonic Home. The warrant to Verdon Listen was to provide inmates of the Home with incidental expense money. BROTHER STRICKLAND has written to BROTHER PAULEN advising him to transfer the $1,712.00 from the Charity Fund to the General Fund and show it in his report next year. Warrants for mileage to the annual communication are not entered in a disbursement journal but are written with stubs attached. Those warrants not claimed at the annual communication or within a reasonable period thereafter are -voided by removing the signatures of the Grand Master and the Grand Secretary. "We checked the vouchers returned by the Grand Treasurer with the stubs of
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warrants claimed and found that there were three warrants that had not been presented for payment in the sum of $12.60 as shown in Exhibit A. The Grand Secretary has communicated with the secretaries of the lodges involved requesting that the warrants be presented so that the records may be cleared. From our examination, we have prepared the following statements which are made a part of this report: Exhibit A—General Fund Receipts, Disbursements and Balances of Cash. Exhibit B—Charity Fund Receipts, Disbursements and Balances of Cash. Receipts, Disbursements and Balances of Cash of the General Fund (Exhibit A ) may be summarized as follows: Current Receipts $242,556.90 Disbursements 210,851.32 Excess of Current Receipts over Disbursements .' Cash Balance January 22, 1955
$ 31,705.58 64,841.43
Available Cash Balance February 15, 1956
$ 96,547.01
Receipts, Disbursements and Balances of Cash of the Charity Fund (Exhibit B) may be summarized as follows: Current Receipts $ 5,409.90 Disbursements .... » 1,712.00 Excess of Receipts over Disbursements Cash Balance January 22, 1955
$
3,697.90 8,623.64
Available Cash Balance February 15, 1956
$ 12,321.54
Our examination of the books of the Grand Secretary disclosed that they were kept in a business-like manner and that they were posted up to date. The Grand Secretary and his staff are to be commended for their painstaking and meticulous work in compiling the reports of the lodges for presentation in the annual report. In many instances it was necessary to correspond with the lodge secretary to get errors corrected. W e appreciate the courtesies extended to us by the Grand Secretary and his staff during the course of our examination. They were most cooperative. M.-. W.-. GRAND LODGE A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS RECEIPTS,
DISBURSEMENTS A N D BALANCES O F
CASH.
January 23, 1955 to February 15, 1956 GENERAL F U N D
Balance in Treasury January 22, 1955 Less: O/S Warrant No. 703 paid 2-28-55
$ 64,852.26 10.83 $ 64,841.43
RECEIPTS:
Schedule A—Current Lodge Reports $217,308.65 Schedule B—Delinquent and Adjustments—1954 Returns 3,445.99 Schedule C—Interest on Investments 1,000.00 Budget Settlement—Other Grand Bodies 10,395.53 Special Dispensations 620.00
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Ciphers _ Blanks ; _ Law Books Aprons Monitors and Ceremonies Twenty-five Year Buttons Winding Stairs Allies Insurance Dividend Postage Insurance Refund Derby Lodge U. D. Proceedings Donation—Lodge No. 7 to Mascmic Home Past Master's Pin Hand Books Mileage Refund Knights Templar Educational Fund
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4,351.40 2,441.43 20.85 75.00 1,262.48 710.44 257.50 4.60 1.91 5.72 20.00 .50 2.00 3.09 22.00 7.81 600.00
Total Receipts .-.
$242,556.90 307,398.33
DISBURSEMENTS:
Warrants Issued: Budget Account Masonic Home Other Grand Lodge Disbursements Mileage and Expense— 1955 Annual Communication
$ 36,971.51 117,0'80.00 46,225.87 5,539.04
Transfer from General Fund to Charity Fund ( 5 % of Per Capita Tax) Total Disbursements Available Balance February 15, 1956 Add: Outstanding Warrants February 24, 1956: Warrant Account . Mileage Account
205,816.42
5,034.90 $210,851.32 96,547.01
370.80 12.60
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Balance in Treasury February 24, 1956 . . .
383.40 $ 96,930.41
M.-. W.-. GRAND LODGE A. M. & A. M. OF KANSAS RECEIPTS, DISBURSEMENTS A N D B A L A N C E S O F CASH.
January 23, 1955 to February 15, 1956 CHARITY F U N D
Balance in Treasury January 22, 1955 .—
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$ 8,623.64
RECEIPTS:
Interest on G. Bonds Transfer from General Fund Total Receipts
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..$ 375.00 5,034.90 $ 5,409.90 14,033.54
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DISBURSEMENTS:
Masonic Service Association Otto R. Souders, Secretary Virdon "M. Liston, Home Superintendent
$ 750.00 744.00 218.00
Total Disbursements
$ 1,712.00
Balance in Treasury February 24, 1956
$12,321.54
Respectfully submitted, M C D O N A L D , FRAZIER & SHEDD, By ARTHUR R . SHEDD,
Licensed Public
Accountant.
R E P O R T OF C O M M I T T E E O N FOREIGN R E L A T I O N S .
M . ' . W . ' . CLAUD F . Y O U N G , Chairman, presented the following
report which, on his motion was adopted: To The M:.
W.\
Grnad Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
Your Committee on Foreign Relations has carefully examined the correspondence between this and all other Jurisdictions with which we are in Fraternal relations and have the following report to make: Genuine and sincere sympathy is expressed for all regular Grand Lodges over the world which have suffered loss by death of many distinguished members and outstanding Masons; many of these brothers occupied offices of prominence and responsibility in their Grand Jurisdictions, and many high places in civil life. W e wish to commend our Grand Master for the dignified and efficient manner in which he has conducted the affairs of his Office with respect to other Grand Jurisdictions. H e has made many visits to neighboring Grand Lodges, to outstanding Masonic gatherings out of our State during his tenure of office and from each of these visits has come the highest praise for the manner in which he has conducted himself. Following is the list of Official visits out of our Jurisdiction during his term of office. Grand Masters Conference, Washington, D. C Feb. 21-24, 1955. Grand Lodge of Nebraska, Omaha, Neb., June 7-8, 1955. Grand Lodge of Iowa, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June 13-14, 1955. Imperial Council of the Shrine, Chicago, 111., July 13-15, 1955. Grand Lodge of Ontario, Canada, Toronto, Ont., July 17-19, 1955. Grand Lodge of Missouri, St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 27-28, 1955. Grand Lodge of Illinois, Chicago, 111., Oct. 7-8, 1955. Grand Lodge of Colorado, Denver, Colo., Jan. 24-25, 1956. Grand Lodge of Oklahoma, Guthrie, Okla., Feb. 15-16, 1956. Grand Masters Conference, Washington, D. C . Feb. 20-23, 1956. Complete harmony has existed during the past year between the Grand Master and his official family. W e would, therefore, commend all of the actions of the Grand Master in the conduct of affairs in his office with regard to other Grand Lodges, as well as those of his own Grand Lodge.
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From the few reports we have received during the past year we are quite sure that Masonry is in a better and happier state today than it has been for many years. During the past year we received a request from the Grand Lodge of the Dominican Republic for recognition and exchange of Fraternal relations but w e do not have sufficient information about this Grand Lodge to warrant our acceding to their wishes at this time. W e find that only four Grand Lodges in the United States are in amity with this Grand Lodge. W e would, therefore, suggest that w e not extend recognition until we may study their cause more fully and report back at a future Communication. Under date of August 1955, we received a communication from the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Rio de Janeiro, advising that this Grand Lodge and that of the Grand Orient of Brazil were working out a plan for unification of the two Grand Lodges. To date we have had nothing further about the matter, but as we recognize the Grand Lodge of Rio de Janeiro we only mention this as information. Under date of November 25th, 1955, we have a communication from the National Grand Lodge of France to the effect that a proposition was being worked out whereby that Grand Lodge and the Grand Lodge of France would consolidate. The pattern proposed for this union was according to the Landmarks of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey, which are very similar to our Landmarks. This basis seems .satisfaction to us and we await confirmation of their union. This is given only as information. Fraternally submitted, CLAUD F . Y O U N G , Chairman S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY, JAMES H . STEWART, JR.
M.". W . ' . CLAUD F . YOUNG then addressed this Grand Lodge as a member of the Board of Directors of the George Washington National Masonic Memorial Association relative to that Memorial. He then moved "That this Grand Lodge contribute to the George Washington Memorial Association for the year 1956 the same as we contributed in 1955, the same sum as we contributed last year, and that a check be drawn for delivery to Brother JORY at this time and that we contribute in 1957 the sum of $5,000.00. At the suggestion of the Chairman of the Finance Committee the Grand Master referred the entire matter to the Finance Committee.
S U P P L E M E N T A L REPORT O F FINANCE
W.".
HAROLD N . NICHOLS,
COMMITTEE.
Chairman, reported on the matter of
the motion by M.'. W . ' . CLAUD F . YOUNG on contributions to the
George Washington Memorial Association and recommended against the motion. After considerable discussion, M.". W . ' . HENRY S. BUZICK, JR., moved to substitute, "That we appropriate $2,500.00 for 1956 and take no action on the rest until next Grand Lodge meets."
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After lengthy discussions, both for and against, the original motion and substitute motion were withdrawn. W . ' . CALDWELL DAVIS, JR., then moved that we appropriate $5,000.00 Dollars; $2,500.00 for 1956 and $2,500.00 for 1957 to the George Washington Memorial Association. After discussion the motion was declared carried.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON TRL\LS AND PUNISHMENTS.
W . ' . FRANK T . FORBES, Chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To: The M.\ IF.". Grarai Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Kansas. It is regrettable that in any Grand Jurisdiction there is a need for a Committee on Trials & Punishments, but so long as mortal man is weak and yields to temptation, and so long as any of the Members of this great Fraternity forget or ignore their solemn obligations, then there is a need for such a committee, that we may keep our own house in order. When this committee assumed its duties a year ago, there were three cases pending from the previous committee, and during the year, twelve additional cases were received. Of these fifteen cases two were dismissed, and the other thirteen were considered and determined by the Committee, resulting in the expulsion of twelve brethren and the suspension of one. No cases are now pending on the docket for the new committee. The Committee would like to remind the Brethren that this Committee represents neither the accusing lodge nor the accused, is neither the prosecutor nor the defender, but sits merely as a commission to hear the facts, and from those facts determine whether the accused is "guilty" or "not guilty", and if found guilty to assess the punishment in accordance with the by-laws of our Grand Lodge. It must be remembered that as soon as a Lodge entertains the charges, then it becomes the accuser and is under obligation to present the evidence to the Committee. On one occasion during the past year a lodge entertained rather serious charges against one of its members without making any investigation of the facts, and when the matter came on for hearing before the Committee, the Lodge was unable to introduce any pertinent evidence to support the charge. The charge was later dismissed. Such action on the part of the Lodge resulted in embarrassment to the brethren involved, expense and embarrassment to the lodge, and a waste of time on the part of the members of the Committee. The members of the Committee feel that one unfortunate situation, arising last year, should be reported to the Grand Lodge. The Secretary of one of the subordinate Lodges wilfully failed and refused to forward the Charge and Specification to the Grand Secretary for sixteen months after the same had been entertained by the Lodge. This same secretary wilfully failed and refused to reply to the correspondence from the Committee, failed and refused to notify the Master and Wardens of the correspondence or of the notice of time for hearing, and in every way attempted to hinder the Committee in the performance of its duties. When the Lodge was informed of these events, it condoned the action of its Secretary, and in so doing, it is the opinion of the Committee that the Lodge has acted with an utter disregard to the authority of our Grand Master and of the Grand
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Lodge. This action might even place in jeopardy the Warrant and Constitution of this Lodge. The above related incident is isolated, and the Committee wishes to state that all other Lodges with whom we came in contact were most cooperative, and for that cooperation we express our appreciation. Respectfully Submitted, FRANK T . FORBES, Chairman J O H N I. BRANDENBURGER, LORENZO B. CROW, ELNATHAN B . GRAY, LLOYD E . H O K E ,
Committee.
REPORT
O F COMMITTEE
O N CORRESPONDENCE.
M . ' . W . ' . A R T H U R H . S T R I C K L A N D , Chairman, presented the follow-
ing report which, o n his motion was adopted: To The M.\ I T . ' . Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: A review of the Proceedings of the American Grand Lodges, and most of those of the English Commonwealth of Nations has been prepared. Due to our inability to read foreign languages we have not included in the leview any of those printed in such languages, but we gratefully acknowledge receipt of Proceedings of many of these Foreign Grand Lodges. We recommend that this review be printed in the Proceedings. Fraternally submitted, ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND,
Chairman
REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N JURISPRUDENCE.
W . ' . E R N E S T A . M O N E Y , C h a i r m a n , presented t h e f o l l o w i n g r e p o r t â&#x20AC;˘which w a s a d o p t e d section by section a n d t h e n as a w h o l e hy t h e necessary t w o - t h i r d s majority; except their r e c o m m e n d a t i o n N o . 1 ( B y L a w 2 - 5 0 6 ) w h i c h , after considerable discussion w a s v o t e d u p o n a n d â&#x20AC;˘ declared lost, a n d their r e c o m m e n d a t i o n N o . 2, ( B y - L a w 4 - 3 0 5 ) w h i c h , after considerable discussion, p r o a n d con, o n m o t i o n t o a d o p t this section of t h e r e p o r t , t h e m o t i o n w a s declared lost. To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free & Accepted Masons of Kansas: Your Committee on Jurisprudence submits the following report: SPECIAL D I S P E N S A T I O N S .
W e have carefully reviewed the Special Dispensations issued by our Grand Master and find that they were all issued within the powers of his prerogatives and recommend that they be approved. We further recommend that the Grand Master's Edict of August 4, 1955 jelative to Concurrent Jurisdiction be approved. W e further recommend that the Grand Master's Edict of December 1, 1955 xelative to Coyville Lodge No. 57 of Coyville, Kansas, be approved. W e recommend that the Grand Master's decision relative to the appeal in the
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case of Meridian Lodge No. 126 of Elk Falls, Kansas VS JESSE F . BOOK, a member of Tejon Lodge No. 104 of Colorado Springs, Colorado, be approved. RECOMMENDATION N O . 1.
The recommendation of the Grand Master that By-Law 2-506 be repealed has been referred to this Committee for consideration. W e recommend that By-Law 2-506 be repealed. RECOMMENDATION N O . 2.
The recommendation of the Grand Master that the minimum dues be Five Dollars ($5.00) a year has been referred to this Committee for consideration. W e recommend that By-Law 4-305 be amended by adding: "Further, Provided, that the minimum dues shall not be less than Five Dollars ($5.00) per Annum". By-Law 4-305 would then read as follows: 4-305 LODGE DUES—ASSESSMENT.—A Lodge may provide a revenue for its support by requiring each member to pay Annually a specific tax to be fixed in its By-Laws, and, at any Stated Communication, by a majority vote of the members present, it may assess an additional tax for current expenses or for charity, or both, which shall be held to be a special tax for emergent purposes. Further, Provided, that the minimum dues shall not be less than Five Dollar ($5.00) per Annum. RECOMMENDATION N O . 3.
The recommendation of the Grand Secretary relative to certified and registered mail has been referred to this committee for consideration. This recommendation requires a new By-Law, we therefore recommend the adoption of the following By-Law: 3-427 CERTIFIED OR REGISTERED MAIL.—Wherever, in these By-Laws, reference is made to the use of Registered Mail, authorization is hereby given to the Grand Secretary and the Lodge Secretaries to substitute Certified Mail Service for Registered Mail Service, as their discretion may dictate. RECOMMENDATION N O . 4.
The recommended change in By-Law 2-306. SALARIES OF GRAND OFFICERS, has been referred to this committee. W e recommend the change in By-Law 2-306. By-Law 2-306 will then read as follows: 2-306. SALARIES O F GRAND OFFICERS.—The following annual salaries shall be paid to oflScers: To the Grand Master, | 8 0 0 : to the Grand Treasurer, $200: to the Grand Secretary $7,200: to the Assistant Grand Secretary, $4,200: 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: Provided, That the above mentioned salaries of the Grand Secretary shall be for services performed for all of the Grand Bodies which operate under the joint budget; Provided, Further, That if the Grand Secretary does not hold the office of Grand Secretary or Grand Recorder in all of said Grand Bodies, his salary for services performed for the Grand Lodge shall be $3,300, and shall be paid from Grand Lodge Funds. The Grand Secretary and the Assistant Grand Secretary shall be paid monthly; the Grand Master and Grand Treasurer quarterly; and all others at the expiration of their terms of office. Fraternally submitted, ERNEST A. M O N E Y , WILLIAM H . HARRISON, GILBERT C . H A N D K E , ASA C . C L A P P , A R T H U R R . BRODINE,
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PRESENTATION.
M.". W . ' . S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY, on behalf of the Grand.Lodge
of Kansas, presented the retiring Grand Master, M . ' . W . ' . ScoTT E. KELSEY with a Past Grand Master's Jewel with a very impressive presentation talk. The Grand Master accepted with appropriate remarks. ANNOUNCEMENT.
A member of Goodland Lodge N o . 321 announced that a reception would be held at Goodland on April 7th to honor the newly elected Grand Master. â&#x20AC;¢ INSTALLATION.
M.". W . ' . BRUCE N E W T O N , as Installing Officer together with M . ' . W . ' . CLAUD F . Y O U N G as Grand Senior Warden and M . ' . W . ' . SAMUEL G . W I L E S , as Grand Junior Warden and M . ' . W . ' . S. A L L A N
DAUGHERTY as Grand Senior Deacon and M . ' . W . ' . CLARENCE G . N E V I N S as Grand Junior Deacon and M . ' . W . " . FLOYD S. ECORD as
Grand Marshal, installed the following Elective and Appointive Grand Officers for the ensuing year: M.'.W.'. KARL J. BAUMGARTNER , Grand Master. Goodland Lodge No. 321, Goodland. R.'.W.'. RICHARD L. BECKER Deputy Grand Master. Keystone Lodge No. 102, Cofleyville. R.'.W.'. EARL R. BROWN. Grand Senior Warden. Plains Lodge No. 367, Plains. R.'.W.'. ADDISON C. IRBY Grand Junior Warden. Rising Sun Lodge No. 8, Fort Scott. M.'.W.'. BEN S. PAULEN Grand Treasurer. Constellation Lodge No. 95, Fredonia. M.'.W.'. ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND Grand Secretary. Kaw Lodge No. 272, Kansas City, (residence, Topeka). M.'.W.'. ELMER F. STRAIN Grand Secretary Emeritus. Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka. Bro. WALTER H . DELLINGER
Grand Chaplain.
Ninnescah Lodge No. 230, (residence, Goodland). W.'. RAY W . KINZIE.. _ Grand Senior Deacon. Bestor G. Brown Lodge No. 433, Wichita. W.'. HARRY D . KINGERY ..Grand Junior Deacon. Overland Park Lodge No. 436, Overland Park. W.'. JOHN E. LOEPPKE
W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'.
Grand Marshal.
Turon Lodge No. 358, (residence, Penalosa), PAUL O . SHIPMAN Grand Sword Bearer. Newton Lodge No. 142. ROBERT P. STARBUCK Grand Senior Steward. Hiram Lodge No. 68, Leavenworth. EUGENE S. PARKER Grand Junior Steward. Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, Topeka. ROY G . SHEARER Grand Pursuivant. Benevolent Lodge No. 98, Abilene.
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W . ' . LAUREN DALE RIGG Grand Tyler. Joppa Lodge N o . 223, Leon. W . ' . CHESTER LONG Assistant Grand Tyler. Rob Morris Lodge N o . 332, Preston. VOTE OF THANKS. M . ' . W . ' . A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND moved that a vote of thanks be
extended to the Topeka Brethren for the many courtesies extended to this Grand Lodge. INVITATION.
W . ' . R A Y KINZIE invited this Grand Lodge to meet at Wichita, Kansas for its next Grand Lodge Communication and the Grand Master thanked him for the invitation and accepted for this Grand Lodge. JOURNAL.
The reading of the Journal was waived on motion of M . ' . W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS to b e approved as printed in the proceedings, but to
include proceedings at Leavenworth. CALL TO R E F R E S H M E N T .
T h e Grand Master called this M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 7:30 P . M . for the purpose of continuing at Leavenworth, Kansas. At 2:00 P.M. on Thursday March 15 a Caravan of buses left the Jayhawk Hotel in Topeka and proceeded to Mount Muncie Cemetery in Leavenworth, Kansas to the grave of M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD RIDGWAY
REES where they were met by a large number of private cars filled with brethren and ladies. T h e Grand Officers assembled at the grave of M . ' . W . ' . Brother REES with an escort furnished by Army Consistory of the Scottish Rite, Abdallah Shrine Temple and Leavenworth Commandery N o . 1. T h e Grand Oflncers proceeded through the lines of this escort and the Grand Master explained briefly the purpose of the ceremony, and then after the prayer by the Grand Chaplain placed a Square and Compasses wreath on the grave of our first Grand Master. In as much as it was snowing at the time, the Grand Master announced that the balance of the ceremony would be held in the Masonic Hall in Leavenworth. R . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER, Deputy Grand Master, then delivered the following address which was followed by a prayer by the Rev. R O N A L D G R A B H A M , Pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Leavenworth. T H E SECOND CENTURY O F FREEMASONRY I N KANSAS BEGINS. A century later we return. One hundred years ago, March 17, 1856, twelve brethren met in this city and organized and established the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas. Tonight the 1956 Grand
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Lodge will close on the site of that momentous occasion. These twelve men represented the three Symbolic Lodges which were then under charter by the Grand Lodge of Missouri and working in the Territory of Kansas. These three lodges had a total membership of seventy-four Master Masons. Kansas Territory was but two years old, statehood which was to follow bloody conflict and turmoil was still five years away. At that time the Territory of Kansas extended to the continental divide on the west and the Platte river on the north. The summit of Pikes Peak was within her bounds. From the address of M.'. W.". RICHARD R . REES in 1859 we find the following reference to a lodge under our jurisdiction: "Auraria Lodge is the first advance of Masonry, this far north, into the confines of the Rocky Mountains, and is located within the newly discovered gold regions of the west and literally amid the highest hills and lowest valleys, where the sun, reflecting from perpetual snow, warms the rich vale in its constant verdure . . . ." Though the area of the territory was great, settlers were few and settlements or villages rare once one journeyed west of the towns of Lawrence and Topeka. Beyond our comprehension is the manner of life lived by those early settlers in our state. The ideas that we do have are probably distorted by the fictional characters we have seen portrayed on screen and television. Before this year of 1956 ends we will drive from Kansas City to Wichita in about four hours on a great turnpike. Try to remember that a hundred years ago the only transportation available'was by horseback or by wagon behind the weary horse or plodding oxen. In fact the first attempt to form a Grand Lodge on November 14, 1855, was adjourned until December 27, 1855, because representatives could not come from Kansas City to Leavenworth. Again on December 27, 1855, a representative of Wyandot (sic.) of Kansas City could not appear. While at that meeting there was an "organization" of a Grand Lodge, the communication of March 17, 1856, resolved that there should be another "organization" because all of the chartered lodges were not represented at the meeting the preceding December. Not only in the means of transportation available do we see the great difference in the mode of living. The great super-market with packaged foods from all parts of the world was not even a dream. The meats and vegetables that could be locally produced defined their diet. Almost no delicacies were available. The merchant sold only sugar, salt, spices, and such staples. Even flour was obtained in exchange for grain at a local mill. The best information available tells us that the first house was built in the City of Leavenworth in 1854. It was not until a sawmill was completed in the Fall of 1854 that lumber was generally available. The population of this, the then largest of Kansas' cities is estimated at not to exceed 3,000 persons in 1856. The terrible days of the bloody conflict between the pro-slavery people and the ""freesoilers" were beginning and were at their worst during the first few years of our Grand Lodge. An apt description of the times is contained in a letter from the Lodges of New York City which appears in the proceedings of the first Annual Communication held in this city October 20, 1856: "The Lodges of Free and Accepted Masons of the City of N . Y. send to their brethren in Kansas Territory their fraternal greetings and salutations.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Hearing continually, with painful emotions, of the political convulsions and social disorders that distract that distant land, avail themselves of this occasion of tendering their heartfelt sympathies to their Western brethern in the midest of their troubles. Amidst the bitter contests , between political parties, equaling in bitterness and ferocity the contests
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that once reged between the Guelphs and Gibolinesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;amidst the sanguinary outbreaks and lawless acts so fearfully raging amongst you, let our time honored, our ancient Temple be kept uncontaminated with the surrounding atrocitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;maintain its purity and moral granduer (sic.) amidst the warring elements. "Let her do her kind offices in mitigating the severities of civil war, which, in the days of other years, have marked her career through far more fearful and protracted scenes and come out unscathed, unsullied, and without the smell of fire upon her garments, and stood forth luminous, the admiration of the moral world. "Suffer not these elements of strife and discord to enter the vestibule, the ante-room, least of all, the portals of your Lodges, to mar your peace and destroy harmony. "Make your Lodges a safe and sacred retreat where brethren of opposite opinions and parties may sit down in quiet and cultivate those amenities of social life and fraternal attachment which so preeminently distinguish our order, rejecting only such as, by the commission of certain high crimes, have forfeited their claims to the benefits of Masonry. "Hoping, ardently hoping, the storms which now rage round you will be speedily followed by a permanent and clear sky, we commend your infant Lodges to the care of that great Architect, under whose omniscient eye we work at our craft." This is the scene which greeted the birth of this great fraternity. Yet in the Lodge hall these men of intense differences of belief could and did meet in harmony as Masons. Within the walls of the Masonic Lodges of Leavenworth, and mindful of the lessons of temperance and charity, the pro-slavery and the anti-slavery clasped hands as brothers. By the way, our first Grand Master was a supporter of the pro-slavery cause. This spot is hallowed as the last resting place for the earthly remains of the M . ' . W.". RICHARD R. REES who guided the Craft as its first Grand Master, elected March 17, 1856. I shall not attempt to eulogize this pioneer Mason. His great character and manifold talents are reflected in an expanding human monument. In a territory torn by a conflict approximating a civil war he brought together in a bond of fraternity and brotherhood men of violently differing beliefs and convictions and charted a course that today brings together a fraternal band of 441 Lodges with over 100,000 members in this state of ours. This is the monument. Can there be a greater testimonial to his Masonic virtues and manly character? Here are a few factual bits about the man, RICHARD RIDGWAY REES. He was born December 23, 1812 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He died November 19, 1875, and on Sunday, November 21, 1875, was borne to this spot and buried with appropriate ceremonies by the Grand Lodge of Kansas. "Uncle Dick", as he was affectionately known, was small and thin, redheaded and wore a beard with the upper part of his chin shaven. He enjoyed music and dancing and the society of his fellowman. He enjoyed a joke. When his temper caused him to lash out in his speech he was quick to apologize. He and his two brothers came to Leavenworth in 1854 shortly after the Territory was opened. He hung out his shingle for the practice of law. There was little law business in that early day. He was interested in the development of the Town of Leavenworth. He was the first Justice of the Peace in Kansas. He was also the first Probate Judge in our state. He was President pro tempore of the first Territorial Council (Senate) and authored much of the legislation of that proslavery body. "Uncle Dick" in his later years deeply regretted his action in promoting such legislation, as he came to know the free-state citizens of our state and understand their principles. W e cannot this afternoon recount even a portion
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of his activities in the political and civic affairs of his city and state. Suffice it to say that he was one of the most distinguished and best known citizens of the Territory and early-day Kansas. His Masonic record is remarkable. And even this complete record will not be given you here. July 16, 1842, he was raised a Master Mason in old No. 35 Lodge in Independence, Missouri. From 1845 to 1850 he was District Deputy Grand Master of the Fourth Masonic District of Missouri which included Jackson County. He was the organizer of the present Leavenworth Lodge N o . 2. As we are all aware he was the prime mover in the organization of the Grand Lodge of Kansas whose centennial we are now commemorating. H e was our first Grand Master and was re-elected to that high oflice until succeeded by G. H. FAIRCHILD October 17, 1860. I shall not recount his activities in other Masonic bodies both in Missouri and in Kansas, except to say that he was the first Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Kansas. Nor shall I quote from the Masonic writings of this great Mason. I do commend them to you. You will find his Annual Addresses when Grand Master, and his orations as Grand Orator for the years 1861 to 1865, inclusive, of great interest. His memorable address at the first of our annual communications held in October, 1856 was yesterday quoted by our Junior Past Grand Master M.'. W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY.
The greatest tribute we can pay the worthy dead is by living, today and tomorrow, a life dedicated to the ideals of those illustrious men. Thus we as Masons, the living, not the dead, in deeds, not words, must square our actions by the square of virtue and walk uprightly before God and Man. Thus we speak our greatest eulogy to RICHARD R . REES, J O H N W . SMITH, D A N I E L VANDERSLICE
and those brethren of a century past. We cannot add to, nor take from the First Century of Kansas Masonry! Its record is written, the Grand Master above has closed that record. It is for us then to contemplate the Second Century of Kansas Masonry. I do not possess a crystal ball. I have not the power to pull aside the curtain that conceals from us tomorrow. As it is difficult for us to visualize the living of a century ago, so it is impossible to envision Kansas in 2056. Yet we may venture a few predictions. Do you not believe that a hundred years from now Kansas Masons and their distinguished guests from other Grand Jurisdictions will again gather in the City of Leavenworth to commemorate the event of March 17 1856? "With continuing advances in medicine, health, and prevention of disease, it is not highly probable that someone who hears my voice at this moment will attend those •ceremonies. The year 2056 will see great material developments. Travel will be at speeds not now dreamed. The "electronic age" will be "old-fashioned." Power from splitting the atom will be commonplace. Outer space will be travelled. W e will he in the "star age." Masonry will be of even greater importance in the world of 2056 and many more men will be bound by its ties, unless—unless freedom is no more. An early act of every tyrant is to outlaw Masonry—attempt to destroy it. T h e attempts of the past have not destroyed the fraternity—and the attempts of the future will not destroy it. The edicts of Hitler and Mussolini failed, and Masonic Lodges are again meeting in Germany, Austria, and Italy. The edicts of Franco in Spain will fail to keep Masonry from Spain. It is interesting that the first open Protestant meeting in the Philippines was arranged by Spanish Masons -after the Spanish-American War. Persecution of Masons and Masonry is not new. ALPHONSE CERZA, a Masonic authority tells us of an incident arising out of a ban of Masonry in Holland in
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1735. A brother was arrested for holding a Lodge in his home. A group of Masons agreed with the judge to confer the degrees on anyone he selected. H e selected the Town Clerk. "His report to the judges was so favorable that it was claimed that all of the town officials then proceeded to join." In England, soon after the formation of the Grand Lodge, organizations appeared which opposed Masonry. Yet today the Grand Lodge of England is. probably the largest in the world. Nor has persecution been absent from our own country. About 1828 an Anti-Masonic political party was formed. Masonry was denounced from many pulpits. This party soon disappeared. Yet never do we find in history the fraternity of Masonry taking up arms, forming a political party, or being an "anti". Our fraternity has overcome its opposition and lived through its persecution by quietly continuing to be Masonic,, to teach its votaries Masonic truths, which are spiritual and moral truths. But, you ask, how can you speak of the second century of Kansas Masonry? It is from the lessons taught by the history of the first century that we shall know the second century. By holding to the original design of the order, by permitting^ no change in the eternal truths which are taught by its ceremonies, its lectures and its ritual, not only will its second century but its life throughout the ages be one of growth. When all men shall live by the Golden Rule and walk in the love of Christ, then may the need for our brotherhood cease to exist. It is well for us here today to think aloud of this concept that is Masonry. Those of us who have participated in the ancient rites and ceremonies may well fix more firmly in our minds certain truths about the Craft. Those who have not shared the fraternal intercourse within the walls of the Lodge are entitled to answers to questions in their minds about our Order. In the Christian Science Monitor of February 23, 1956, is a feature story entitled "Masonry". It uses the following subtitles: " 'Building Through Good Works, Good Deeds, Good Will, Good Habits' "; and "From the 'mists of antiquity' this globe-girdling fraternity, embracing in its membership royalty and common citizens, has been a force for good in human society." The author of this article, L E O N V. STONE, a staff writer and a past District Deputy Grand Master of Massachusetts, so well described the order that I take the liberty of quoting from his opening paragraphs: "Masonry is a system of moral mysticism, expressing faith in God and eternal life, in old and simple symbols of the building art, and teaching brotherly love. Down through the centuries it has continued its symbolic and ritualistic lessons for the benefit of its candidates and members. "It aims to aid members with a clearer conception of their duty to God and man, to develop their spiritual faculties, to refine and exalt their lives in fellowship and service, leaving each man to add to the profound and simple faith of the institution such elaborations and embellishments as may seem to him to be true and beautiful and good, with due respect for and appreciation of the thought, faith, and dream of his brothers and fellows. " The sole dogma of Freemasonry is monotheism. The fraternity' unites men of many countries, sects, and opinions. It is a fellowship and a philosophy that translates its principles into terms of daily living. "It challenges its members to the highest reaches of noble living when rightly understood. Its purpose is to develop human character, and mutual helpfulness for all who will heed its teachings." Masonry is open to all men of good character; there is but one additional" requirementâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a belief in an eternal God. Masonry has never inquired of a petitioner
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his religious sect or political beliefs. No greater demonstration of this truth exists than the formation of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. In its Lodges there sat sideby-side bitter political enemies of those turbulent times. The address of our first Grand Master at the first annual communication on October 20, 1856 has been mentioned. There was a second memorable address at that communication. The REV. BRO. LEANDER KIRK (sic.) who, doubtless because of the scarcity of manpower, was doubling as Grand Chaplain and Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence, made his report. This good brother's name does not appear, for some reason, on the rolls of any of the early Kansas Lodges; however, the proceedings of the organizational meeting of March 17, 1856, recite the appointment of "Bro. LEANDER KERR ( s i c ) , of Leavenworth Lodge, N o . 150, as Grand Chaplain;. . ." The same proceedings lists the members of that Lodge but his name is not included. We learn from the Kansas Historical Societ)' that he was an Episcopal clergyman who served at Fort Leavenworth from September 23, 1842 until sometime in March of 1859. If not a member of a Kansas Lodge he was, undoubtedly, a member of the Craft of another Grand Jurisdiction. We can read from his report that he was worthy of his calling and worthy of his standing in Freemasonry. I wish that time would permit for me to read the whole of this distinguished brother's address to that first Communication of our Grand Lodge. I will quote only a portion. H e said: "With respect to the condition of the lodges of this territory under your care, your reporter has but little information to communicate, except that so far as your reporter has been able to ascertain, the lodges are in a more healthy and prosperous condition than could be expected under the peculiar and unhappy state of things that have existed since the organization of the Territory. "This state of things, my brethren, is too well known to you all, and too painfully fresh in your memories to need repetition here. But we trust and hope these evil days are gone to return no more, and that peace, harmony and brotherly-love will take the place of discord and strife permanently. "And it cannot fail"—I am still quoting from the address—"And it cannot fail to be most gratifying to the hearts of all good Masons to learn, that so far as is known, the brethren during all of the excitement in the Territory have been found on the side of law and order. And where else should they be found but there? Woe was the day, my brethren, to Masonry, when her sons cease to be law and order men, for then her glory, the accumulation (sic.) of untold ages, is departed—her jewels tarnished and soiled—and her banners, bright with ten thousand illustrious deeds and names, will be dishonored, torn and trailed in the dust." This compliment paid to Masonry in the annual communication of 1856 was also an admonition to the brethren to carry on in that tradition. It is appropriate for us to consider the same admonition for the second century. W e must put aside our conflicting beliefs, our differing political and religious beliefs as we dwell together as brethren. Masonry through the ages has aligned itself with those forces that worked for freedom of conscience, freedom of worship, and the personal freedom of man. So it must continue. Masons must always defend those freedoms. They will be defended as we as men and Masons live lives of brotherly love. Bro. KERR in that far off day said: "It is love alone that conquers the human heart and reclaims the erring mind. And this is the tie that has for thousands of years bound Masons together in bonds stronger than iron and steel." Among the Grand Officers installed a hundred years ago were R.*. W . ' . J. W .
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SMITH, Deputy Grand Master and R.'. W . ' . D. VANDERSLICE, Grand Junior Warden. It was from J O H N W . SMITH that the village of Sraithton received its name and from that village Smithton Lodge No. 1 vsas named. DANIEL VANDERSLICE was also a member of that lodge which was the first chartered Lodge in Kansas Territory. The objective, the goal of Masonry in Kansas as it begins its second century is simply the continuation of that design of our Order which makes its votaries wiser, better and consequently happier; that teaches loyalty to country; that strengthens faith in Deity, and that instills in the heart of man love of his fellow. As in our ceremonies we teach lasting lessons from the lives of great characters of history, there is a lesson in the last letter written by Bro. SMITH to Bro. VANDERSLICE as death was about to sever the long and close tie between these two Masonic brothers, written but a few months before his death. "Since my visit my mind is unsettled, like a ship at sea without u rudder, sensible of my condition that my sands are run and that 1 must hunt some place to lie down and die. For a number of times of late my mind has centered about the old mother lodge, and as I have been identified with your family for twenty-five years, to whom I feel an attachment above all others of my extended acquaintances, I desire to be buried as near your grave as might be consistent, a request I believe you granted several years ago. "Since I last saw you I have thought this matter over in my private meditations. You and I, Major, can't stay here much longer, so must go the way of all flesh, and go soon. My faculties are failing rapidly, and as I am the older I may go first, and should you go first, where is there left of Masons in that vicinity of our own people with whom I could enjoy myself? "In my secret meditation alone, looking back at my past life of comfort and happiness, and now considering my present lonely condition, why should I exercise my mind about my temporal destiny here on earth, where I may go, where I may die, or where I shall be buried, since by God's decree, I have no kindred ties left to shed a tear for me. So then it matters not what disposition is made of this old corporeal frame of mine; it matters not where the body is laid, even in a potter's field, so the spirit is redeemed through the merits of our Saviour. "If I should have enough to feed this old body of mine and bury it, it is all that I want, and to owe no man anything." W e here stand surrounded by the burial plots of many great Masonic figures, whose spirits observe these ceremonies from the Celestial Lodge above. In this solemn moment I close with a charge upon us all, as we live our lives we write the history of the next one hundred years, may we so live that our "spirit is redeemed through the merits of our Saviour," and as\we approach our final resting place may we "owe no man anything." W.'. J O H N M . F E L L E R , C h a i r m a n of o u r G r a n d L o d g e C e n t e n n i a l C o r n m i t t e e , t h e n i n t r o d u c e d t h e f o l l o w i n g l i v i n g relatives of o u r First G r a n d Master. Mrs. Emily Rees Gaupp, Grand Daughter. Mr. Lewis B. Perkins, Grandson. Mrs. Roberta Bartlett, Grand Daughter. Miss Rebeka Bartlett, Great, Great Grand Daughter. A l l o f t h e s e w e r e e x t e n d e d a hearty w e l c o m e by t h e assembled guests. T h e G r a n d Master then announced that the G r a n d Lodge would
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/ b e called t o l a b o r p r o m p t l y at 7 : 0 0 P . M . , a n d this p o r t i o n of t h e m e e t i n g closed w i t h a p r a y e r by t h e G r a n d C h a p l a i n . A complimentary â&#x20AC;˘comprising t h e T h i r d N o . 2, K i n g S o l o m o n Xodge N o . 49, Hiram
D i n n e r was served by t h e B r e t h r e n of t h e L o d g e s M a s o n i c District w h i c h are L e a v e n w o r t h L o d g e L o d g e N o . 10, Easton L o d g e N o . 4 5 , N i n e M i l e Lodge N o . 68 and Hancock Lodge N o . 3 1 1 . EVENING SESSION.
T h e G r a n d M a s t e r called t h e G r a n d L o d g e from r e f r e s h m e n t to l a b o r at 7 : 1 5 P . M . , after prayer by t h e G r a n d C h a p l a i n . P r e c e d i n g this o p e n i n g a film was m a d e of all t h e D i s t i n g u i s h e d â&#x20AC;˘Guests a n d t h e G r a n d Officers. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r t h e n introduced G u e s t s w h o w e r e seated in t h e East.
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M.". W . ' . RALPH R. TWAMLEY, Past Grand Master, South Dakota D R . JEPTHA SETH MUNRO, Grand Master, Nova Scotia M.M.- . W. M A T T H E W W . HILL, Past Grand Master, Washington R/. W. RICHARD V. CARLESON, Past District Deputy Grand Master, Oregon M." A L E . ORTON, Past Grand Master, Kentucky. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r t h e n introduced M . ' . W . ' . F R E D B . L A Y M A N , G r a n d Master of K e n t u c k y w h o delivered t h e address of t h e e v e n i n g as f o l l o w s : Most Worshipful Grand Master, Grand Lodge Officers, and distinguished guests: You have made our trip so pleasant in Kansas. BROTHER ORTON and I have been treated like Kings and Potentates. Yes, I am happy to be in the position I am in today. Standing in the fine Grand Lodge of Kansas with the fine friends and representatives of this Grand jurisdiction on this occasion when the M.'. W.*. Grand Lodge of Kansas celebrate their 100th anniversary and to know your M.'. W . ' . Grand Secretary, your M.'. W . ' . Grand Master and your Junior Past Grand Master. The Masons of this great state have made a great contribution to Free Masonry and as long as men like you have elected and installed in your Grand Lodge at this 100th anniversary, hold office in your Grand Lodge, you in Kansas will ever be a beacon light to Free Masonry. Kentucky theoretically is the grandmother of Kansas, Masonically. Kentucky gave to the Grand Lodge of Illinois to help her organize, Illinois gave to Missouri, Missouri gave to Kansas and this is where the grandmother idea came in. To me it means much to have this opportunity to stand as representing the Grand Lodge of Kentucky as the grandmother of the great Grand Lodge of Kansas which started first in this building 100 years ago.
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It rerninds me of a well known story found in the Old Testament affording considerable opportunity for the exercise of the imagination. It is the story of Jacob's dream. The details are familiar enough that they need not be reported liere. Suffice it to say that when Jacob awoke he knew something wonderful had liappened. He associated the dream with a special experience with God and accordingly raised a monument to the occasion. The monument was but a heap of stones, but for Jacob it was packed with meaning. It is at this point when the imagination takes over. One can conceive of others walking past the monument but since they did not know the reason for its existence it meant nothing to them.
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It is reasonable to believe that Jacob, too, in years succeeding the event, traveled past the spot; in fact one such journey is recorded. And as he did so, he probably stopped, bowed his head and relived a very special experience. All of us have places which are heavy with meaning. The old home place, the school we attended, the old swimming hole, these and others strike certain responsive chords in our hearts as we think of them. Others seeing it may not be able to attach any significance. By now you must have guessed that I am thinking specifically this evening of the significance of a building called the Masonic Temple. In all probability those who pass by think of it in four categories. First there is the person who has a sense of hostility aroused as he passes by. Because of training in a home or church unfavorably disposed to our order he passes by with a definite sense of resentment. He wishes the building were not there. Secondly, there are the persons who have no feeling one way or another. Uneducated in the mysteries of our order he just doesn't know. Consequently his attitude can be best expressed by the question mark. Thirdly, there may be the person who has heard a little or witnessed some of the work on occasions such as a funeral. His attitude will depend on the impressiveness of the ritual, the light in which Masonry has been discussed in his presence. And the example of a Mason whom he has known personally. The fourth attitude toward the Temple is that of a Master Mason in good standing. To us the Temple has come to mean a number of things. First of all it means a door, a door can be a barrier or it can be an entrance. We cannot know what is on the other side until the door is opened, and we are invited to enter and be received. The door of a Masonic Temple signifies entrance into a way of life. It is the same door for all persons who desire to enter. All down through the centuries men have come in the same manner, all social standing, financial reputation and other distinction are laid aside. T h e executive and laborer come on the same level. In addition to the door there is an altar. Around it Masons have prayed and meditated. An altar in a Masonic Lodge is always emblematical of God and fellowship of the human family under the direction of a Heavenly Father. It is a fitting place at which to receive instructions concerning our moral responsibility toward God and man. An upright Mason by the nature of his life and behavior cannot but be of service to his fellowman. He has dedicated himself to a life of righteous temperance and service. Today is all the time we have my Brethren, tomorrow is a promisory note, yesterday is a cancelled check. As long as life shall last duty must be faced and performed. The more we give to Masonry, the greater the return, the more abundant the satisfaction. This is the time to rededicate lOO years of honor and service and as the grandmother of the Grand Lodge of Kansas this should be a never ending inspiration for nobler deeds, for higher thoughts and for greater achievements. It is time to reemphasize the fatherhood of God for the brotherhood of man. Let us take stock of ourselves and may we find pleasure and happiness in well doing. Finally may we hear from Him who sitteth as the Judge Supreme, "Well done thou good and faithful servant, enter now into the joys of thy Lord." In closing, the poem "The Measure of a Man" will explain to you what I would like to say better than any words of my own. It goes like this: When in the silence of the night, When darkness hugs the world so tight. When all is hushed and quiet with sleep Then haunting memories round me creep; When I can spend that hour alone And find the man I've never known When I can meet him face to face And there commune with Me apace;
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When I take myself in hand And measure up just where I stand; When I can gaze into my heart And see my worth upon life's chart; When I can look back o'er the road And count the times I've shirked my load And estimate the hours I've spent On things that were not permanent; When I can realize the crime Of spending worthlessly my time; When I can call things by the name I ought to, and accept the blame; When I can place where it belongs The reason for my countless wrongs; When I can pile in one great heap My faults, the harvest I shall reap; Then knowing what I am, can say, "From this time onward, from today, I'll work and serve and will to win To mould a better man within." So, when I turn the searchlight on The faults I had will-all be gone. And there shall stand revealed to me The Man, God meant that I should be.
The Grand Master introduced all of the Grand Lodge Officers present together with the following Past Grand Masters. M.".W.'. M.'.W.'. M.'.W.". M.".W.'. M.'.W.'.
SCOTT E . KELSEY CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S BRUCE N E W T O N FLOYD S. ECORD CLARENCE G . N E V I N S
The Grand Master then introduced W . ' . Brother delivered the following historical lecture:
JOHN M . FELLER,
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RICHARD RIDGEWAY REES A N D T H E F O R M A T I O N O F T H E GRAND LODGE By W.". J O H N M . FELLER.
Most Worshipful Grand Master Distinguished Guests Members of the Grand Lodge and Brethren:â&#x20AC;&#x201D; We pause tonight in the twilight of the First Century of Kansas Masonry as the old century bows out for the new, and the Second Century of Kansas Masonry is born in the very same location as in the beginning. This is the most important Masonic Meeting in the past one hundred years; it marks an ending and a beginning. This is the most important Masonic site in Kansas and Leavenworth is the Jewel City of Kansas, Masonically speaking. Conditions in Kansas Territory in 1856 were poor, living conditions were rough and crude, transportation was non-existent except for the traffic on the Missouri River and a little on the Kaw, the only way to get to Kansas, was by river boat down the Ohio and out the Missouri. Stage lines were being established.
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but the trails were poor and it was an event to travel from here to Atchison, Topeka or Lawrence, the principal cities in Kansas Territory. The first two winters were very cold and the struggles between the Pro-Slavery faction and the Free-Staters brought many trials and vicissitudes to the pioneers, who have made our presence here tonight possible, and make it possible for us to enjoy life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The expanding frontiers brought many problems, but Democracy and Masonry went hand in hand. Today we have the "Inheritance of the Ages," "the Ambition of Generations" here in this great state. Kansas the land of milk and honey, the central state of the Union, the thirty fourth State to be admitted and which has given to the Union, the thirtyfourth President. "Bleeding Kansas" was the issue which precipitated the Civil W a r and the ten years preceding Statehood, was the deciding factor in preserving the Union, three years of dabate in Congress and seven years of Territorial Status, ^ave the Northern States time to marshal their material and man-power to win the struggle. Such was the condition of affairs, when the Grand Lodge of Kansas was born in the very center of the Kansas struggle, Leavenworth being in juxtaposition to both Atchison and Pro-slavery center and Lawrence the seat of the Abolitionists, was on dead-center. There was much fighting and lawlessness, Jennison's Red-Legs, Emory's Regulators and Gordon's Guerrillas, raided the. community at will. In spite of all this, men of both factions met in Blue-Lodge without contention, testifying to the strength and value of Masonic brotherhood. The first three lodges were in swaddling clothes, with a total membership of 72. The first sound of a gavel in a Masonic Lodge came from the hands of W . ' . J O H N W . CHIVINGTON, first Master of Kansas Lodge, now Wyandotte, Under Dispensation from Missouri Grand Lodge, August 11, 1854, in the home of M A T T H E W W A L K E R in Wyandotte, now Kansas City, Kansas. Scarcely had the reverberations ceased, when the sound of another one was produced by W . ' . J O H N W . SMITH first Master of Smithton Lodge, U. D. from Missouri, on a high hill in the northeast corner of Kansas Territory, Nov. 30, 1854, on the bluffs of the Missouri Ri'â&#x20AC;&#x201D; where one can see with a glass, into four states. In answer to this came the sound of a third gavel at the hand of W . ' . RICHARD RIDGEWAY REES, Master of Leavenworth Lodge, also U. D. from Missouri Grand Lodge, this in Leavenworth January 19, 1855. Thus Missouri became the Mother of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, when these three lodges consented to form a Grand Lodge for Kansas and surrender and return their charters to the Missouri Grand Lodge, and tonight we humbly bow in appreciation of our heritage. Thus we find that up in Doniphan County a lodge meeting was being held in the open on a high hill and a Brother, mounted on a horse, rode around it, with a drawn sword in his hand, that he might ward oflf all cowans or eaves-droppers. A burr oak stump was used for an Altar, sometimes they met in a dug-out, the home of J O H N W . SMITH, and after receiving their charter, they held meetings in a corn-crib, belonging to the Secretary. Some had to ride 25 miles to attend and among the minutes of the lodge was a notice of an installation of officers at 2 o'clock in the morning. Think of it. Brethren, that was the first lodge in Kansas to receive a charter from Missouri and also from Kansas and today we call it Smithton Lodge No. 1. It is a thrilling reflection to think that the beginning of our order in Kansas, was so rugged and yet so simple. They say that the first one hundred years are always the hardest, (truer words were never spoken). The privileges and luxuries of today are made possible by the sacrifices of our pioneer fathers, and the familiar terms "He is a square shooter" and "He is on the Square" are just as important today as of yesterday, for Masonry does not change, even tho' the past century has seen the greatest changes in the history of the world. Kansas Territory was opened May 30, 1854 and Masonic Lodges were organized yet that year. Late 1855 saw the first effort to organize a Grand Lodge. At
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that time there were five lodges working, three under charter and two, Kickapoo and Lawrence under dispensation, from Missouri. Three attempts were made by the three lodges. Leavenworth Lodge No. 150 asked delegates to meet in their hall on Nov. 14, 1855, but only Smithton No. 140 and Leavenworth were represented. W . ' . Bro. R. R. REES, the Master, then asked that that convention adjourn until Dec. 27, next, and the motion requested that all three chartered Lodges be represented, and the convention adjourned. Again on Dec. 27, 1855 another meeting in the hall of Leavenworth Lodge No. 150 and the same condition prevailed, only the two lodges were present, Wyandotte was unable to attend as the weather was bad. A resolution was adopted that "we now proceed to organize a Grand Lodge for the Territory of Kansas" and a copy of the proceedings was sent to Kansas (Wyandotte) lodge with a request to approve the proceedings, including the election of officers and when the same was done, the Grand Master elect, would be installed and would issue his proclamation declaring the Grand Lodge fully organized. Election of officers was held, committee appointed to report a constitution and by-laws, for Grand Lodge at the next annual communication. Grand Lodge was then closed. March 17, 1856, another meeting was held in hall of Leavenworth Lodge No. 150, all three lodges were represented. The action of December 27 was approved, and authorized the Grand Master elect of the previous convention to open a Grand Lodge. So the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas was formally organized here in the Hall of Leavenworth Lodge N o . 150, and worked as such until a new constitution was adopted in 1876, when the name was change to the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas. Among the items of business, were the election of officers, return of the Missouri charters, and the numbering of the three lodges in order of their charters gr/inted from Missouri, that is to say, Smithton No. 1, Leavenworth No. 2 and Kansas (Wyandotte) No. 3. R. R. REES was elected first Grand Master. J. W . SMITH of Smithton, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Senior Warden was M A T T H E W WALKER of Kansas No. 3, DANIEL VANDERSLICE of No. 1 was elected Grand Junior Warden, BEVERLIN BECK of N o . 2 was Grand Treasurer, and C. J. HARRISON of No. 2 was Grand Secretary. Yes, it was all that simple and the records show that the Grand Lodge was regularly opened and this action gave birth to this Grand Lodge, which today after one hundred years of wars, drouths, panics, grasshoppers, and other catastrophies, proclaims a membership of one hundred thousand strong in 441 lodges scattered over the length and breadth of this great state, the largest percentage of Masonic membership (population wise) of any Grand Jurisdiction in the United States or in the World. And the Leavenworth City Directory of 1859 (first in Kansas) states that the Hall of Leavenworth Lodge N o . 2, meeting in Templar Hall N o . 425 Delaware Street, was the "Home of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Kansas". Grand Lodge met here for the first four communications on the very site of our present Entered Apprentice Room, part of this meeting place, where RICHARD RIDGEWAY REES and his officers presided from 1856 until 1859, the four years that he was our Grand Master. So tonight, we are treading on Sacred Ground, Masonically Speaking. We are indeed at the "Fountain Head of Kansas Masonry". Adorning our walls are likenesses of four Grand Masters, M.'. W . ' . R. R. REES, MOSES S . ADAMS, J O H N H . BROWN and JAMES H . W E N D O R F F , one Deputy Grand Master, D W I G H T BYINGTON, four Grand Secretaries, CHARLES M U N D E E , ERASMUS T . CARR, J O H N H . BROWN and C. J. HARRISON, one Grand Treasurer, BEVERLIN BECK
and other subordinate Grand Lodge Officers, and most of these have served also
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as Grand Officers in the Chapter, Council and Commandery of the York Rite of Masonry. Dominating the scene of course, was RICHARD RIDGEWAY REES, who was first in everything Masonic in Kansas. He organized Leavenworth Lodge No. 2, Chapter N o . 2 Royal Arch Masons, Leavenworth Council N o . 1 Royal and Select Masters -and Leavenworth Commandery N o . I Knights Templar, serving not only as first presiding officer of each (except the Commandery) and as First Grand Master, First Grand High Priest, First Illustrious Grand Master and at his death was Deputy Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery. He also received the Thirty Third Begree in Scottish Rite in St. Louis. You cannot take RICHARD RIDGEWAY REES from Kansas Masonry, anymore than you can take Leavenworth from Grand Lodge History. I quote ALBERT K . W I L S O N Past Grand Secretary in his history of the Grand Lodge, "It was in Leavenworth Lodge No. 2 that the Grand Lodge was born. It gave to the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge its First Grand Master, M.". W.". R. R. REES. The First four communications of the Grand Lodge were held in its Hall in 1856 to 1860." Also permit me to quote from Past Grand Master THOMAS E . DEWEY in the proceedings of the Semi-Centennial of the Grand Lodge 1906, " W e have never had a Grand Master to excel in zeal and learning, RICHARD R . REES, who was helping to make a State as well as to create this organization. His annual addresses •were scholarly productions—earnest to the degree of insistency and abounding in the expression of that mutual love which is the cornerstone of Masonry." " U N C L E D I C K came to Kansas at once from Missouri upon the opening of t h e Kansas Territory in 1854, one of three brothers, all prominent citizens of Leavenworth. H e was a lawyer, a public servant-first justice of the Peace and first Probate Judge in Kansas, a legislator-Chairman of the Judiciary Committee of the First Territorial Legislature and President Protempore of the Council (Senate) 'which Legislature was intensely Pro-Slavery thruout. He had Pro-Slavery inclinations and proclivities at first and left the First Methodist Church on that account and attended thereafter the First Presbyterian Church. His personality was unique, he was small in stature, thin, red-haired and of course wore a beard. On dress occasions he wore a light blue broadcloth Prince Albert coat with two rows of brass buttons and a fold-over at the top a la Daniel Webster style, and carried a goldheaded ebony cane, the gift of his Masonic brethren. He loved music, dancing and poetry and was somewhat given to the rhyming-muse. Of his eleven children, the last a daughter, Mrs. J O H N T . BROOKS •of Gardena, California survives. H e passed away in 1875 at the age of sixty three and was buried in Mount Muncie Cemetery in Leavenworth, by the Grand Lodge, and a splendid tombstone has been erected to his memory by the Masons of Kansas. His chief Masonic advice to his Brethren—"Never seek or decline a position in Masonry, however honorable or humble". Surely his spirit pervades this meeting tonite and surely he looks down from that beautiful painting of his likeness, which adorns our north wall, with approbation on what is said and done here, recallingthose early formative days of Kansas Masonry as he looks toward the location of the very room in which h e presided over those first four annual communications of the Grand Lodge. Most Worshipful Grand Master, permit me, Sir, to read a letter from the only remaining member of his immediate family—^the eleventh child—Mrs. FRANCIS REES BROOKS of Gardena, California who visited M R S . FELLER and me here, two years ago. Our families w^ere friends and neighbors one hundred years ago here in Leavenworth.
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Gardena, California 5 March 1956 To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas Greetings: It gives me much pleasure indeed, to greet you on the Centennial Anniversary of the founding of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, in which my Father, Richard Ridgeway Rees participated and became your First Grand Master. And it thrills me to know of the great progress made by Free Masonry in the past one hundred years in the great State of Kansas, that great bulwark of Democracy. Democracy and Masonry always ^ o hand in hand. When I think of the great honor being paid to the memory of my Father, it is indeed gratifying to know that his memory and his work are held in such high esteem by succeeding generations. If my childhood impression serves me correctly, the first called meeting to form the Grand Lodge was held in the law office of my Father in Leavenworth on lower Delaware Street. On behalf of myself—the only living member of his immediate family of eleven children, and other decendants, and I am now eighty four years of age, I extend our hearty greetings and felicitations upon this happy and important event. May Free Masonry continue to prosper in the next hundred years in Kansas, and may God Bless you all. Very sincerely yours, FRANCES RHES BROOKS
Mother of a Knight Templar No. 700 West I6lst Street. Surely Sir, this message seems to almost come from the lips of Uncle Dick himself, whose splendid likeness adorns the north wall of this lodge, and this message seems to span the century in the birth-place of Kansas Masonry and our Grand Lodge. Eighty-four Grand Masters have followed RICHARD RIDGEWAY REES to complete the one hundred years, and under each great progress has been made to bring us to our present fruition. So in closing, may we be conscious that we have here the Alpha and the Omega of the first century of Grand Lodge History—the beginning and the ending, and that as you Sir, begin the second century as our Most Worshipful Grand Master, there are some who will ask, "How will Masonry be judged today" and "What of the Future"? Masonry will be judged today, not by a Glorious Tradition, for we are only one hundred years old and splendid as that may seem, nor by the perfection of our constitution, correct and workable as that may be, but mainly if not solely, by its ability to produce men of Masonic Good Will, men who will live their lives according to the fundamental principles of our order and good Masonic tradition, and who will place Masonic Charity first in their lives, not Charity by lip service, but Charity by actual deeds of good-will and pure benevolence. As for the future—it is for us to remember that as we are greatly indebted to our Pioneer Brethren for the preservation of our Masonic Way of Life and the culture which has preserved and strengthened our Democratic and Christian Way of Life, so we should remember that the feet of many will follow in our footsteps, and for these we should have a prayer on our lips continually, that somehow, sometime there will come a generation "wiser than we" who can
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truthfully say "At last, at last It Has Come, the Brotherhood Fatherhood of God."
of Man under the
The Grand Master called on the officers and members of all of the Lodges in District No. 3 to thank them for their efforts and courtesies which they had extended the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master then called upon M . ' . W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY, our Junior Past Grand Master, who also thanked the Brethren of Leavenworth for all of the assistance given this Grand Lodge on the Centennial Program. MOTION.
R.'. W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER, Deputy Grand Master, moved that this Grand Lodge place in the records the thanks and appreciation of the Grand Lodge to the Lodges of Leavenworth for the courtesies extended and for the use of this place of meeting for the closing of this Grand Lodge for 1956. The same hall where it was started one hundred years ago. T h e Grand Master then introduced M . ' . I . ' . ARM AND H. BISHOP, Grand Master of the M.". I . ' . Grand Council of Royal and Select: Masters of Kansas. The Grand Master announced that the Grand Officers would proceed, to the small Lodge room adjacent to the main hall, which was the exact spot on which the First Grand Lodge of Kansas was held one-hundredi years ago on March 17, 1856, and the Grand Lodge closed on that identical spot. JOURNAL.
On motion the reading of the Journal was waived. STANDING T h e M.". W . ' . Grand Master for t h e e n s u i n g year:
COMMITTEES. appointed
the following
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On Credentials.—ROY O . EVANS, N O . 19, Olathe; LEWIS S. GECKELER, No. 107 Independence; L E O J. SCHISLER, N O . 321, Goodland; D O N C . HEMINGER, N O . 15 Great Bend; CHARLES J. BOWIE, N O . 253, Oakley. On Reports of Grand Officers.—FLORAN A. RODGERS, N O . 99, Wichita, JAMES H. PARSONS, N O . 6, Lawrence; ARMAND H . BISHOP, N O . 117, Parsons; LLOYD W . GRAVES, N O . 324, Caney; CLAYTON J. CONNELL, N O . 163, Fall River. On Finance.—FLOYD A. PALMER, N O . 107, Independence; WILLIAM H . PATRICK, N O . 14, Oskaloosa; CARL E . GEORGESON, N O . 181, Lenora; RALPH M . BuRLiN, No. 189, Stockton; MERLE D . EVANS, N O . 246, Garden City. On Jurisprudence.—jAMES E. TAYLOR, N O . 417, Sharon Springs; FLOYD H . COFFMAN, No. 18, Ottawa; W I L L I A M H . HARRISON, N O . 204, Downs; GILBERT C HANDKE, N O . 158, Atchison; ARTHUR M. WILLIAMS, N O . 133, Arkansas City. Trials and Punishments—FRANK T . FORBES, N O . 66, Burlington; LAWRENCE
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M. W A L K E R , N O . 187, Pittsburg, W I L L I A M M . SHAFFER, N O . 67, Frankfort; J. W E N D E L L READY, N O . 150, Wellington, PASCHAL W . LUNDY, N o . 191, Ness City.
On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D.—MAX
W . MYERS, N O . 3, Kansas City,
HARRY D . HARRISON, N O . 383, McDonald; D O N A L D J. RAYBURN, N O . 97, El
Dorado. On Correspondence.—ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, N o . 272, Kansas City (residence Topeka). On Foreign Relations.—C\.K\iT> F. YOUNG, N o . 8, Ft. Scott (residence, Washington, D. C ) ; S. A L L E N DAUGHERTY, N O . 23, Baldwin; JAMES H . STEWART, N o .
503, Wichita. On Ritualistic Work.—JAMES H . TRICE, N O . 77, Medicine Lodge; E. G L E N N RoBisoN, N O . 3 1 4 , Gridley; MARCELLUS G . BOSS, N O . 100, Columbus. On Masonic Education.—CLARENCE G . NEVINS, N O . 222, Dodge Q t y ; RICHARD L . BECKER, N O . 102, Coflfeyville; EARL R . B R O W N , N O . 367, Plains; ADDISON C . IRBY, N O . 8, Fort Scott; ARTHUR C . HODGSON, N O . 219, Lyons.
CLOSING. T h e G r a n d Officers p r o c e e d e d t o t h e small L o d g e R o o m w h e r e t h e M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d L o d g e of K a n s a s w a s closed i n A m p l e F o r m , p r e c e e d e d by prayer by t h e G r a n d C h a p l a i n o n t h e exact s p o t w h e r e t h e F i r s t Grand Lodge was held on March 17th, 1856.
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LOCATION AND NUMBERS OF LODGES IN ALL DISTRICTS. No.
1.—Highland, 1; Troy, 55; Wathena, 64; White Cloud, 78; Bendena, 440; Denton, 449.
No.
2.—Potter, 4; Atchison, 5; Doniphan, Muscotah, 116; Atchison, 158.
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3.—Leavenworth, 2; Leavenworth, 10; Easton, 45; Lansing, 49; Leavenworth, 68; Fort Leavenworth, 311.
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4.—Kansas City, 3; White Church, 96; Kansas City, 271; Kansas City, 272; Bonner Springs, 366; Kansas City, 369; Kansas City, 438. 5.—Shawnee, 54; Prairie Village, 153; Kansas City, 322; Kansas City, 333; Overland Park, 436. 6.—Olathe, 19; Spring Hill, 56; Gardner, 65; Edgerton, 127; Lenexa, 135; Stanley, 444. 7.—Osawatomie, 24; Paola, 37; Fontana, 131, Louisburg, 243. 8.—Mound City, 33; LaCygne, 61; Pleasanton, 88; Blue Mound, 286; Parker, 341. 9.—Fort Scott, 8; Mapleton, 28; Xenia, 47; Devon, ?2; Garland, 108; Uniontown, 115; Fulton, 210; Hiattville, 216; Bronson, 268; Hepler, 398. 10.—Girard, 93; Cherokee, 119; Pittsburg, 187; Walnut, 229; Mulberry, 261; Arcadia, 329; Arma, 408. 11.—Baxter Springs, 7 1 ; Columbus, 100; Galena, 194; Weir, 274; Scammon, 351. 12.—Oswego, 63; Altamont, 69; Chetopa, 73; Parsons, 117; Mound Valley, 218; McCune, 237. 13.—Erie, 76; Chanute, 103; Thayer, 149; Urbana, 239. 14.—Humboldt, 29; lola, 38; Moran, 245; Savonburg, 315; LaHarpe, 325. 15.—Gamett, 44; Colony, 212; Westphalia, 305; Kincaid, 338; Lane, 339. 16.—Ottawa, 18; Melvern, 22; Pomona, 4 1 ; Williamsburg, 224; Waverly, 244; Quenemo, 270; Wellsville, 356. 17.—Lawrence, 6; Lawrence, 9; Baldwin, 23; DeSoto, 40; Eudora, 83; Tonganoxie, 190; Linwood, 241; Perry, 415; Lecompton, 420. 18.—Oskaloosa, 14; Valley Falls, 21; Winchester, 84; Meriden, 236; McLouth, 256; Nortonville, 266. 19.—Hiawatha, 35; Robinson, 159; Sabetha, 162; Hamlin, 185; Horton, 326; Powhattan, 363; Morrill, 373. 20.—Oketo, 25; Seneca, 39; Marysville, 9 1 ; Axtell, 234; Beattie, 259; Oneida, 323; Summerfield, 354. 21.—Frankfort, 67; Waterville, 85; Irving, 112; Blue Rapids, 169; Vermillion, 320. 22.—Corning, 13; Wetmore, 53; Centralia, 89; Netawaka, 130; Whiting, 250; Goflf, 430. 23.^<Jrcleville, 20; Holton, 42; Soldier, 240; Hoyt, 327, Denison, 372; Mayetta, 393. 24.—Silver Lake, 50; St. Marys, 52; Topeka, 90; Rossville, H I ; Delia, 419. 25.—^Topeka, 17; Auburn, 32; Topeka, 51; Topeka, 225; Richland, 248; Wakarusa, 402. 26.—Overbrook, 62; Carbondale, 70; Burlingame, 79; Lyndon, 101; Osage City, l 4 l ; Scranton, 407.
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No. 27.—Leroy, 27; Burlington, 66; Neosho Falls, 82; Yates Center, 144; Gridley, 314. No. 28.—^New Albany, 8 1 ; Neodesha, 94; Fredonia, 95; Altoona, 118; Fall River, 163; Buffalo, 379; Benedict, 403. No. 29.—CoffeyviUe, 102; Independence, 107; Elk City, 132; Cherryvale, 137; Edna, 345. No. 30.—Sedan, 136, Caney, 324; Elgin, 350; Cedar Vale, 355; Tyro, 386. No. 31.—Longton, 26; Elk Falls, 126; Howard, 155; Severy, 213; Moline, 267. No. 32.—Eureka, 106; Toronto, 121; Madison, 196; Hamilton, 301, Climax, 4 1 1 . No. 33.—Emporia, 12; Cottonwood Falls, 80; Americus, 109; Lebo, 152; Hartford, 193; Allen, 335; Saffordville, 395. No. 34.—Dover, 138; Alma, 161; Eskridge, 205; Maple Hill, 370; Harveyville, 421. No. 35.—Havensville, 34; Onaga, 188; Westmoreland, 257; Fostoria, 392. No. 36.—Manhattan, 16; Wamego, 75; Randolph, 166; Leonardville, 235; Riley, 344. No. 37.—Washington, 104; Linn, 170; Haddam, 226; Greenleaf, 232. No. 38.—Clifton, 122; Clay Center, 134; Green, 296; Oak Hill, 334;'Wakefield, 396. No. 39.—Junction City, 7; Abilene, 98; Solomon, 105; Chapman, 280; Enterprise, 437. No. 40.—Hope, 288; Herington, 307; Gypsum, 328; White City, 380; Burdick, 429. No. 41.—Council Grove, 36; Alta Vista, 357; Dwight, 374; Wilsey, 382. No. 42.—Newton, 142; Marion, 147; Florence, 114; Peabody, 120. No. 43.—Towanda, 30; Augusta, 74; ElDorado, 97; Douglass, 151; Leon, 223; Potwin, 228; Latham, 401; Rosalia, 434. No. 44.—Winfield, 110; Arkansas City, 133; Dexter, 156; Burden, 233; Maple City, 342. ' No, 45.—Wellington, 150; South Haven, 157; Oxford, 165; Caldwell, 203; Milan, 255; Argonia, 285. No. 46.—Belle Plaine, 173; Conway Springs, 269; Mulvane, 201; Cheney, 258; Clearwater, 273; Derby, 365. No. 47.—Wichita, 86; Wichita, 99; Wichita, 168; Wichita, 303, Wichita, 313; Wichita, 433. No: 48.—Halstead, 46; Sedgwick, 139; White Water, 180; Burrton, 182; Mount Hope, 238; Valley Center, 364. No. 49.—McPherson, 172; Canton, 197; Galva, 251; Windom, 276; Moundridge, 346; Marquette, 353; Lindsborg, 397. No. 50.—Barnard, 59; Minneapolis, 143; Beloit, 145; Delphos, 202; Simpson, 214; Scottsville, 249; Glasco, 292. No. 51.—Concordia, 113; Clyde, 176; Jamestown, 227; Miltonvale, 242. N o . 52.—Republic, 123; Munden, 128; Belleville, 129; Courtland, 211; Scandia, 221; Narka, 349; Cuba, 362. No. 53.—Jewell, 11; Mankato, 87; Burr Oak, 178; Lebanon, 287; Randall, 304; , Formoso, 336. No. 54.—Salina, 60; Ellsworth, 146; Brookville, 209; Wilson, 298; Holyrood, 343. No. 55.—Lyons, 192; Little River, 219; Chase, 247; Alden, 308; Frederick, 337; Geneseo, 361.
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No. 56.—Nickerson, 4 3 ; Hutchinson, 124; Hutchinson, 140; Sterling, 171 Hutchinson, 445. No. 57.—Haven, 208; Arlington, 299; Turon, 358; Sylvia, 391; Pretty Prairie, 428 No. 58.—Kingman, 230; Norwich, 319; Spivey, 347; Zenda, 378; Cunningham 427. No. 59.—Anthony, 200; Harper, 206; Attica, 262; Bluflf City, 368; Waldron, 377 Freeport, 389. No. 60.—Medicine Lodge, 77; Lake City, 260; Hazelton, 263; Kiowa, 278; Isabel 400. No. 61—Pratt, 265; Greensburg, 293; Preston, 332; Coats, 394; Mullinville, 399 Haviland, 409No. 62.—Kinsley, 179; Lewis, 220; StaflFord, 252; St. John, 254; Macksville, 371 No. 63.—Great Bend, 15; Lamed, 167; Ellinwood, 217; Hoisington, 331; Claflin, 424. No. 64.—Wakeeney, 148; Russell, 177; Hays, 195; Bunker Hill, 291; Ellis, 297 No. 65.—Lincoln, 154; Lucas, 198; Plainville, 290; Sylvan Grove, 359; Natoma, 390; Codell, 418. No. 66.—Cawker City, 125; Osborne, 160; Stockton, 189; Downs, 204; Alton, 207 Glen Elder, 294. No. 67.—Smith Center, 174; Kirwin, 175;- Gaylord, 183; Phillipsburg, 184 Logan, 264; Kensington, 405. No. 68.—^Lenora, 181; Oberlin, 186; Norton, 199; Long Island, 231; Almena, 310 Norcatur, 317; Jennings, 360. No. 69.—Hill City, 281; Colby, 306; Hoxie, 348; Morland, 414; Selden, 423 Rexford, 442. No. 70.—McCracken, 58; Ness City, 191; Rush Center, 215; LaCrosse, 330. No. 71.—Dodge City, 222; Jetmore, 282; Cimarron, 283; Bucklin, 376; Spearville, 388; Ensign, 413; Kingsdown, 447. No. 72.—Ashland, 277; Coldwater, 295; Protection, 384; Wilmore, 412. No. 73.—Meade, 275; Liberal, 300; Plains, 367; Minneola, 431. No. 74.—Sublette, 312; Hugoton, 406; Elkhart, 422; Ulysses, 435; Johnson, 441; Satanta, 446. No. 75.—Garden City, 246; Lakin, 289; Syracuse, 309; Coolidge, 316; Deerfield, 432. No. 76.—Dighton, 279; Scott City, 284; Leoti, 340; Tribune, 352. No. 77.—Oakley, 253; Gove, 302; Grainfield, 381; Quinter, 410; Grinnell, 448. No. 78.—Wallace, 318; Goodland, 4 2 1 ; Sharon Springs, 417; Kanorado, 443. No. 79.—Atwood, 164; McDonald, 383; Saint Francis, 404.
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Atchison Leavenworth
-*JosEPH L. HUMBERT, SR
16 17
White Cloud
^ *MAURICE R . BRYAN *LEONARD O H L H A U S E N
CARL
14
Address
*LEE W Y M A N RAYMOND L . M C D O N A L D J O H N W . RUSSELL *SCOTT A . M O U S E
*GEORGE W . Z I N N LEONARD T . SMITH ROLAND C . ALGOTT ALBERT D . C H A P I N CLAYTON CRABS
-..*WAYNE V. LoNDEEN GEORGE E . MERILATT *CLARENCE W . NORRIS - . . * A R T H U R SCHMERSEY LOWELL H . BAKER
44 45 A6 47
*RiCHARD J. BELLMAN *Louis C. CALLESEN *RoBERT E . O W E N *RoY L. BECK
48 49 50 â&#x20AC;¢51
*FLOYD R . M O R A N L. M I L T O N MYERS PAUL V. G R I T T M A N * H U G H T . CRAIG
Earlton
lola
Greeley Wellsville Lawrence
Valley Falls Powhattan Beattie Barnes Corning Holtoa St. Marys Richland
Carbondale Burlington N e w Albany
Independence Caney Moline Climax Emporia
Maple Hill Onaga Riley Washington Manchester
Abilene Lost Springs Council Grove Marion Leon
Winfield Oxford Mulvane Wichita Wichita Windom Simpson Concordia
136 52 53 54 55
ROBERT A. M C I N T O S H O L I N BEET *FRANK C . W A R T A *LEON THOMPSON
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Courtland Burr Oak Salina Lyons
*RALPH E . KrowELL
57 58 59 60 61 62 63 iS4 65 66 67....; 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78
79
March
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
:-.
Hutchinson
LAWRENCE COOLEY LELAND SIMPSON *ELLIS E . BEAL *HARRY A . W O O D FRANK R . R I N K E L . . CECIL H . O F F E R E E . , *KENNETH D . HUMPHREY *EARL M . S I T T O N .-...RALPH CARMICHEAL * H E N R Y KARL S M I T H *ALBERT D E A N PEER .-..ERNEST L . O L S O N W A L L A C E W . COOPER, J R THEODORE A. A P P L *MAURICE L . J O H N S O N A T L E E M . EDMONSTON P A U L E . GEISINGER VIRGIL H . CRYER *EUGENE G . SCHMIDT *ERNEST E . KYSAR .WILLIAM C H A P M A N . . . CARROLL A. MOGGE
EMMOR E . GRAVES
Haven Norwich HarperKiowa Haviland Oflferle Hoisington Elhs Plainville Osborne Kensington Norton Hoxie Bison Cimarron Protection Meade Hugoton Syracuse Tribune Oakley Ruleton
Benkleman, Nebraska
*POST OFFICE ADDRESSES
No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. "No. Tvlo. No. No. No. No. No. No:
2—R.R. 2 3—RR 2 Box 320 4—1969 No. 32nd 5—6408 W . 65 Terrace 10—P.O. Box 346 11—1320 Fairview 12—Box 97 14—301 S. Chestnut 15—Box 168 17—1038 Hilltop Dr. 23—510 Iowa 29—600 Riley 30—115 N . Wood St. 33—730 E. 9th R.R.I 34—Box 142 39—Box " L " 41—719 W . Main St. 42—315 So. Cedar
No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No: No. No. No. No. No.
44—1520 Millington 4 5 ^ B o x 121 46—Route 1 47—1226 Carlos Ave. 48—Route 7 51—Fidelity Bank Bldg. 54—R.R. No. 2 55—R.R. No. 4 56—304 W . 11th 59—204 E. 12th St. 60—630 Main 63—404 E. 2nd St. 64—110 W . 10th St. 66—134 N . Oak St. 67—P.O. Box 306 71—Box 132 75—Box 355 76—Box 37
1955-56
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
137
PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
ASSOCIATION OF PAST G R A N D MASTERS Topeka, Kansas, March 13, 1956 The Fifty-second Annual Meeting of the Association of Past Grand Masters was held in the Kansan Hotel at Topeka, Kansas at 6:30 P.M. on March 13, 1956. M.'. W . ' . CLARENCE G . NEVINS, Venerable President, opened a Table Lodge in ample form with the following members present: B E N S. PAULEN ELMER F . STRAIN J. FORREST AYRES O T T O R. SOUDERS HENRY S. BUZICK, JR CLAUD F . YOUNG ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND CHARLES S. MCGINNESS JAMES H . TRICE
1921 1924 1931 1935 1938 1939 1940 1943 1944
SAMUEL G. WILES E. G L E N N ROBISON WILLIAM H . HARRISON L Y N N R. BRODRICK CLARENCE G . NEVINS S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY BRUCE N E W T O N FLOYD S. ECORD
1946 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 ,1954
M.'. W.'. SCOTT E . KELSEY, Grand Master was formally proposed for membership and unanimously elected, an'd the Ceremony of Induction conferred upon him in his usual fine manner by M.'. W."..E. G L E N N ROBISON.
The Secretary reported that M.'. W.'. Brothers CHARLES A. LouCKS, JAMES H . STEWART, JR., CLINE CURTISS, ROSCOE E. PETERSON, GEORGE BEEZLEY and FERRIS M . HILL were ill and consequently unable to be in attendance. He also reported that JAMES A. CASSLER was on a trip South and would not be back in time for our meeting. The President instructed the Secretary to write each of these Brethren expressions of sorrow that they could not be with us. M.'. W.'. Brother CHARLES S. MCGINNESS delivered a very beautiful tribute to our deceased Past Grand Master JAY B . KIRK. At this period M.'. W . ' . ScOTT E. KELSEY gave permission to distribute copies of the Annual Advance Reports to each one present and he himself then discussed certain portions of his address, after which the President turned the meeting over to M.'. W.". CLAUD F . YOUNG who introduced the great number of visiting Masons who were our guests. The following were presented by M.'. W . ' . Brother YouNG. MILLARD E. RYAN
Grand Master
Colorado
138
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
March
« J. ANSBL EADDY MATTHEW W . HILL RICHARD C. DAVENPORT AL E . ORTON HARRY A. SPEICH RALPH R. TWAMLEY FRED B . LAYMAN RALPH M . LEHR JOSEPH A. BATCHELOR I>W1GHT L. SMITH RAY R. DOUGLASS B. LEE AMON SAMUEL W . MCINTOSH W. RALPH HOWARD M. HASWELL PIERCE
Grand Master Past Grand Master Past Grand Master Past Grand Master Grand Master Past Grand Master Grand Master Past Grand Master Grand Master Past Grand Master Grand Master Grand Master Grand Master Grand Master Grand Master
DR. JEPTHA SETH MUNRO
Grand Master
J. FRED LATHAM HARRY O . SCHROEDER HENRY F . COLLINS HERBERT T . WHTTE EDGAR V. STEWART, JR., MILTON T . SONNTAG HAROLD L. READER THOMAS S. ROY CLIFFORD D . JORY
Past Grand Master Past Grand Master Past Grand Master Grand Master Grand Master Grand Master Past Grand Master Past Grand Master Past Grand Master
_
South Carolina Washington Illinois Kentucky Wisconsin South Dakota Kentucky Pennsylvania Indiana Indiana Iowa Georgia District of Columbia Oklahoma Delaware Nova Scotia
Oklahoma Maryland South Carolina Nebraska Olifornia Illinois Missouri Massachusetts Iowa
The evening was spent in discussion of Masonic subjects and good fellowship. A motion was made electing all of our Distinguished Guests as Honorary Members of this Association of Past Grand Masters. Several of the visitors expressed their delight at this action. Under t h e rules of the Past Grand Master's Association M . ' . W . ' , S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY becomes Venerable President and M . ' . W , ' . S C O T T E . K E L S E Y becomes Steward. M . ' . W . ' . A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND
continuing as Secretary. T h e Table Lodge was then closed in form. A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND,
Secretary.
1955-56
GRAND LODGE O F KANSAS
139
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1955.
No.
Location
1—Highland 2—Leavenworth 3—Kansas City 4—Potter 5—Atchison 6—Lawrence 7—Junction City 8—Fort Scott 9—Lawrence 10—Leavenworth 11—Jewell 12—Emporia 13—Corning 14—Oskaloosa 13—Great Bend 16—Manhattan 17—Topeka 18—Ottawa 19—Olathe 20—Circleville 21—Valley Falls 22—Melvern 23—Baldwin 24—Osawatomie 25—Oketo 26—Longton 27—Leroy 28—Mapleton 29—Humboldt 30—Towanda 31—Doniphan 32—Auburn 33—Mound City 34—Havensville 35—Hiawatha 36—Council Grove 37—Paola 38—lola 39—Seneca 40—DeSoto 41—Pomona 42—Holton 43—Nickerson 44—Garnett 45—Easton 46—Halstead 47—Xenia •48—Effingham 49—Lansing 50—Silver Lake 51—Topeka 52—St. Marys 53—Wetmore 54—Shawnee 55—Troy 56—Spring Hill 57—Coyville • 58—McCracken ' 59—Barnard 60—Salina
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1 7 64 2 5 17 25 31 11 9 2 49
1 24 18 45 18 15 1 3
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1 4 1
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•140
March
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
SYNOPSIS O F RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location
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61—LaCygne 8 62—Overbrook 26 63—Oswego 12 64—Wathena 1 , 65—Gardner 6 66—Burlington 27 67—Frankfort 21 68—Leavenworth 3 69—Altamont 12 70—Carbondale 26 71—Baxter Springs 11 72—Huron 2 73—Chetopa 12 74—Augusta 43 75—Wamcgo 36 76—Erie 13 77—Medicine Lodge 60 78—White Cloud 1 79—Burlingame 26 80—Cottonwood Falls .... 33 81—New Albany 28 82—Neosho Falls 27 83—Eudora 17 84—Winchester 18 85—WaterviUe 21 86—Wichita 47 87—Mankato 53 88—Pleasanton 8 89—Centrailia 22 90—North Topeka 24 91—Marysville 20 92—Devon 9 93—Girard 10 94—Neodesha 28 95—Fredonia 28 96—^White Church 4 97—ElDorado 43 98—Abilene 39 99—Wichita 47 100—Columbus 11 101—Lyndon 26 102—Coffeyville 29 103—Chanute 1} 104—Washington 57 105—Solomon 39 106—Eureka 32 107—Independence 29 108—Garland 9 109—Americus 33 110—Winfield 44 111—Rossville 24 112—Irving 21 113—Concordia 51 114—Florence 42 115—Uniontown 9 116—Muscotah 2 117—Parsons 12 118—Altoona 28 119—Cherokee 10 120—Peabody 42 121—Toronto 32
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1955-55
G R A N D LODGE
OF KANSAS
141
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location
U •: .J
I 122—Clifton 123—Republic 124—Hutchinson 125—Cawker City 126—Elk Falls 127—Edgcrton 128—Munden 129—Belleville 130—Netawaka 131—Fontana 132—Elk City 133—Arkansas City 134—Clay Center 135—Lenexa 136—Sedan 137—Cherryvale 138—Dover 139—Sedgwick 140—Hutchinson .; 141—Osage City 142—Newton 143—Minneapolis 144—Yates Center 145—Beloit 146—Ellsworth 147—Marion 148—Wakeeney 149—Thayer 150—Wellington 151—Douglass 152—Lebo 153—Prairie Village 154—Lincoln 155—Howard 156—Dexter 157—South Haven 158—Atchison 159—Robinson 160—Osborne 161—Alma 162—Sabetha 163—Fall River 164—Atwood 165—Oxford 166—Randolph 167—Lamed 168—Wichita 169—Blue Rapids 170—Linn 171—Sterling 172—McPherson 173—Belle Plaine 174—Smith Center 175—Kirwin 176—Clyde 177—Russell 178—Burr Oak 179—Kinsley 180—Whitewater 181—Lenora \82—Burrton
38 52 56 bd 31 6 52 52 22 7 29 ^^ 38 6 30 29 34 48 56 26 42 50 27 50 54 42 64 13 45 43 33 5 65 31 44 45 2 19 66 34 19 28 79 45 36 63 47 21 37 56 49 46 67 67 51 64 53 62 48 68 48
1 1 .. 2 . 1 .. 5 2 .. 5 , 2 1 ..
1 2
4 . 6. 3 1 . 1 2 1 2 3 . 18 2 8 5 3 4 3 . 1 2 5 10 1 1 2 1 .. 23 28 1 3 5 . 11 2 4 3 17 2 6 1 .. 6 1 . . 6 2 2 .1 3 . 1 5 . 2 2 15 12 ., 8. 80 29 2 3 9 1 2 1 1 1 3 4 2 19 2 .. 2 1
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108 52 183 74 50 77 1 44 2 276 1 52 71 75 675 280 106 2 164 1 262 4 92 1 125 10 881 10 155 3 676 1 . 163 194 197 1 235 232 1 205 1 103 630 248 155 685 211 101 5 133 105 482 122 1 173 ,1 , • 109' 234 2 77 6 267 5 175 70 8 373 542 167 1 43 210 9 402 200 15> : 124 98 368 57 210 1 49 112 9 147
142
March
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
SYNOPSIS O F RETURNS O F LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location
18}—Gaylord 184—Phillipsburg 185—Hamlin 186—Oberlin 187—Pittsburg 188—Onaga 189—Stockton 190—Tonganoxie 1 9 1 — N e s s City 192—Lyons 193—Hartford 194—Galena 195—Hays 196—Madison 197—Canton 198—Lucas 199—Norton 2 0 0 — A n t h o n y .. 201—Mulvane 202—Delphos 203—Caldwell 204—Downs 205—Eskridge 206—Harper 207—Alton 208—Haven 209—Brookville 210—Fulton 211—Courtland 212—Colony 213—Severy 214—Simpson 2 1 5 — R u s h Center 216—Hiattville 217—Ellinwood 218—Mound Valley 219—Little River 220—Lewis 221—Scandia 2 2 2 — D o d g e City -. 223—Leon 224—Williamsburg 225—Topeka 226—Haddam 227—^Jamestown 228—Potwin . 229—Walnut 230—Kingman 231—Long Island 232—Greenleaf 233—Burden 234—Axtell 235—Leonardville 236—Meriden 237—McCune 238—Mount Hope 239—Urbana 240—Soldier 241—Linwood 242—Miltonvale 243—Louisburg
II
I I 67 67 19 68 10 35 66 17 70. 55 33 11 64 52 49 65 68 59 46 50 45 66 54 59 66 57 54 9 52 15 31 50 70 9 63 12 55 62 52 71 43 16 . 25 37 51 43 . 10 . 58 68 37 44 20 36 18 12 48 13 2} 17 51 7
2 3 1 1 46 2 2 3 4 . 8 2 3 19 8 . 3 1 8 7 19 1 . 4 8 5 3 8 1 3 5 3 3 4 1 1 4 1 3 7 12 1 6 45 3 1 1 2 4 1 2 1 6 2 J 2 2 1 1 3 4 7
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1955-56
GRAND
LODGE
OF
143
KANSAS
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
Ni?.
Is
Location
I I 244—Waverly 245—Moran 2 4 6 — G a r d e n City 247—Chase 248—Richland 249—Scottsville 250—^Whiting 251—Galva 252—Stafford 253—Oakley 254—St. J o h n 255—Milan 256—McLouth 257—Westmoreland 258—Cheney 259—Beattie 260—Lake City 261—Mulberry ?<2—Attica •^63—Hazelton 264—Logan 265—Pratt 266—NortonviUe 267—Moline 268—Bronson 2 6 9 — C o n w a y Springs 270—Quenemo 2 7 1 — K a n s a s City _ 2 7 2 — K a n s a s City 273—Clearwater 274—Weir 275—Meade 276—Windom 277—Ashland 278—Kiowa 279—Dighton 280—Chapman 2 8 1 — H i l l City 282—Jetmore 283—Cimarron 284—Scott City 285—Argonia 286—Blue M o u n d 287—Lebanon 288—Hope 289—Lakin 290—Plainville 291—Bunker Hill 292—Glasco 293—Greensburg 294—Glen Elder 295—Coldwater 296—Green 297—Ellis 298—Wilson 299—Arlington .300—Liberal 301—Hamilton 302—Gove 303—Wichita 304—Randall
16 14 75 55 25 50 22 49 62 77 62 45 18 35 46 20 60 10 59 60 67 61 18 31 -- 9 AS -. 16 4 4 ___ A6 11 - 73 49 72 60 76 39 .. 69 .. 71 71 76 45 8 53 40 75 65 64 50 61 66 72 38 64 54 57 73 32 77 47 53
2 14 6 5 2 1 4 5 8 5 7 6 5 5 4 1 5 7 1 11 9 10 1 3 17 20 7 2 8 1 1 11 2 1 8 5 6 8 2 1 4 3 8 3 1 9 4 8
I I
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70 180 166 111 147 73 105 130 54 123 241 113 94 208 105 186 48 147 76 141 308 142 41 5573 43
144
March
PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
SYNOPSIS O F RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
No.
Hi
Location
305—Westphalia 306—Colby 307—Herington 308—Alden 309—Syracuse 310—Almena 311—Ft. Leavenworth 312—Sublette 313—Wichita 314—Gridley 315—Savonburg 316—Coolidge 317—Norcatur 318—Wallace 319—Norwich 320—Vermillion 321—Goodland 322—Kansas City 323—Oneida 3 2 4 — C a n e y ..-. 325—LaHarpe 326—Horton 327—Hoyt 328—Gypsum 329—Arcadia 330—LaCrosse 331—Hoisington 332—Preston 333—Kansas City 334—Oak Hill 335—Allen 336—Formoso 337—Frederick 338—Kincaid 339—Lane 340—Leoti 341—Parker 3 4 2 — M a p l e City 343—Holyjood 344—Riley 345—Edna 346—Moundridge 347—Spivey 348—Hoxie 349—Narka 350—Elgin 351—Scammon 352—Tribune 353—Marquette 354—Summerfield 355—Cedar Vale 356—WellsviUe 3 5 7 — A l t a Vista 358—Turon 359—Sylvan Grove 360—Jennings 361—Geneseo 362—Cuba 363—Powhattan 3 6 4 — V a l l e y Center 366—Bonner Springs
15 69 40 55 75 68 3 74 47 27 14 75 68 78 58 21 78 5 20 30 14 19 23 40 10 70 63 61 5 38 33 53 55 15 15 76 8 44 54 36 29 49 58 69 52 30 11 76 49 20 30 16 41 57 65 68 55 52 19 48 4
1 H 10
5 5
5 1 2 29 11 3 26 1 6 2 3 1 ....; 6 I l l 2 3 13 4 38 1 2 12 1 2 4 2 3 1 2 9 2 4 7 2 2 1 12 1 1 2 1
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1
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I 61 354 537 87 172 121 609 123 179 185 164 57 47 71 182 49 328 755 45 274 77 259 131 , 56 169 196 334 99 570 102 89 76 49 97 58 119 133 40 156 95 104 89 76 105 77 64 126 119 106 59 119 137 75 143 144 114 119 117 62 380 229
1955-56
GRAND
LODGE
OF
145
KANSAS
SYNOPSIS O F R E T U R N S O F LODGES—Continued.
no.
Location
367—Plaiiu 73 368—Bluff City 59 369—-Kansas City 4 370—Maple Hill 34 371—Macksville 62 372—Denison 23 373—Morrill 19 374—Dwight 41 376—Bucklin 71 377—Waldron 59 378—Zenda 58 379—Buffalo 28 380—^White City 40 381—Grainfield 77 382—Wiisey 41 383—McDonald 79 384—Protection 72 386—Tyro 30 388—Spearville 71 389—Freeport 59 390—Natoma 65 391—Sylvia - 57 392—Fostoria 35 393—Mayetta 23 394—Coats 61 395—Saffordville 33 396—Wakefield 38 397—Lindsborg 49 398—Hepler 9 399—MuUinville 61 400—Isabel 60 401—Latham 43 402—Waukarusa 25 403—Benedict 28 4 0 4 — S a i n t Francis 79 4 0 5 — K e n s i n g t o n .-67 406—Hugoton 74 407—Scranton 26 4 0 8 — A r m a .—-— 10 409—Haviland 61 410—Quinter 77 411—Climax 32 412—Wilmore 72 413—Ensign 71 414—Morland 69 415—Perry - . 17 4 1 7 — S h a r o n Springs 78 418—Codell 65 419—Delia 24 42v—Lecompton 17 421—Harveyville 34 422—Elkhart 74 423—Selden .._ _ - 69 424—Claflin 63 427—Cunningham 58 428—Pretty P r a i r i e 57 429—Burdick .. 40 430—Goff 22 431—Minneola 73 432—Deerfieli -- 75 433—Wichita 47
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146
March
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
SYNOPSIS O F RETURNS OF LODGES—Concluded.
No.
Location E
434—^Rosalia 435—Ulysses 436—Overland Park 437—Enterprise 438—Kansas City 440—^Bendena 441—Johnson 442—Rexford 443—^Kanorado 444—Stanley 445—Hutchinson 446—Satanta 447—^Kingsdown 448—Grinnell 449—Denton
43 74 5 39 4 1 74 69 78 6 56 74 71 77 1
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Benevolent.-. Aldcn Allen Alma Naphtali Altamont Alta Vista Occidental ... Altoona Americus Anthony Arcadia Argonia ...-—. Crescent Cable Arma Ashland Washington.. Active Attica Atwood Auburn Mystic Tie Axtcll
Palmyra Saltville Baxter Beattie Belle Plaine... Belleville. Mt. Vernon... Bendena Benedict Lotus Blue Rapids..
Location
Abilene Alden Allen Alma Almena Altamont Alta Vista Alton Altoona Americus Anthony Arcadia Argonia Arkansas CityArlington Arma Ashland Atchison Atchison Attica Atwood Auburn Augusta Axtcll
Baldwin Barnard Baxter Springs. Beattie Belle Plaine Belleville Beloit Bendena Benedict Blue Mound Blue Rapids
No.
• 98 308 335 161 310 69 357 207 118 109 200. 329 285 133 299 408 277 5 158 262 164 32 74 234
23 59 71 259 173 129 145 440 403 286 169
Name of Lodge
Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct.
18, 15, 21, 18, 18, 17, 15, 26, 19, 16, 18, 1859 1888 1868 1886 1877 1872 1873 1925 1914 1887 1876
Oct. 19, 1871 Feb. 20, 1889 Feb. 26, 1925 Oct. 21, 1875 Feb. 20, 1889 Mar. 18, 1920 Feb. 17, 1898 Feb. 15, 1882 Oct. 17, 1872 Oct. 19, 1871 Feb. 17, 1881 Feb. 19, 1890 Feb. 21, 1912 Oct. 15, 1873 Feb. 15, 1888 Feb. 18, 1915 Feb. 16, 1887 July 14, 1856 Oct. 21, 1875 Feb. 18, 1886 Feb. 20, 1895 1860 Oct. 17, 1869 Oct. 21, 1885 Feb. 19,
When Chartered
tAlbert T. Danley Oral L. Myers tCoy Nichols tWilliam.Edw, Cassidy Ray A. Foust tjudson Mac Abbott Roy C. Baker Leonard H. Foster Harry L. Orendorff Francis E. Fairchild Arthur E. Clear
•Lawrence A. Lamb •Paul E. Wilkins •Clarence E. Kinion •Milan Rutti •H. Raymond Allen •Ralph Jennings Kueker. Miles E. File John Cluck, Jr •Norval Loomis •Elmer J. Horttot Robert L. Fincham
1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Mondays
Secretaries tRobert C. Menges tHoward R. Williford Thaddeus B. Davis Henry S. Stiers David W. Clouse Marvin D. Holmes Robert A. Smith tKenneth L. Orr William W. Jones L. John Redelfs tE. Herold Henderson tR. L. Scott Henry E. Stehle tHarry L. Burnett Alban W. Long Lebro Lancelloti O. Donald Spotts tThomas J. Dunning tHal A. Waisner James R. Derden Bruce K. Jackson tCarl H. Moore tFrancis A. Nelson Lester L. Caylor
Masters •Albert E. Godfrey M. Gerald Myers •Wilbur F. Hayes Gleed Q. Gronquist , Elton W. Bryant F. Gail Traxson Dale Fechner •Orville C. Livingston.... Arthur C. Mullen •Orren L. Karr Glenn E. Ransom •Dale N. Smith •Paul Percy McDaniel... •Joyce L. Dowler •Haynes A. Lee Walter Archie Fiorucci. Roy E. Valentine •John R. Thompson •John F. Levin, Jr Wayne W. Harnden Robert C. Miller •Wayne S. Engler •John H. Hyde Fred L. Taylor
Communications
1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.. 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays .. 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Mondays 1st Mondays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3K1 Wednesdays... 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Mondays 2nd and 4th Thursdays .— 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays .. 1st Tuesday 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays..
Stated
NAMES OF LODGES, MASTERS AND SECRETARIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER M, 1956.
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Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct.
Sumner Caney Canton Carbondale Cawker City Chautauqua Home Cedar Antiquity Chase Morton Cherokee Cherryvale Chetopa Preston Circleville Claflin Clay Center Unity Clifton Climax Prairie Queen
Caldwell Caney Canton Carbondale Cawker City Cedar Vale Centralia Chanute Chapman Chase Cheney Cherokee Cherryvale Chetopa Cimarron Circleville Claflin Clay Center Clearwater Clifton Climax Clyde
203 324 197 70 125 355 89 103 280 247 258 119 137 73 283 20 424 134 273 122 411 176
Feb.
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
Stohrville Bonner Springs Bourbon Brookville Grand View Buffalo Beulah Clinton Burdick Corinthian Bui'lington Burr Oak Burrton
Bluff City Bonner Springs. Bronson Brookville Bucklin Buffalo... Bunker Hill Burden. Burdick Burlingame Burlington Burr Oak Burrton
368 366 268 209 376 379 291 233 429 79 66 178 182
•Frank M. Stromberg Donald W. Cushman... Wayne L. Johnson •Herbert L. Cooper Harold E. Conn Clyde A. Shaffer Francis K. Darr •Elvin C. Brenton Albert N. DeWitt Howard C. Campbell.... Lawrence E. Bolinger... Marvin L. Harvey •Roy M. Bussert •Ralph L. Peters James A. Shrauner •Donald L. Hamlin Wanccl Koch •Elmer H. Seitz F. John McMillen Harold W. Kennedy ... •W. Herman Walters ... Buford D. Sharpe
Masters
17, 1881 1st and 3rd Thursdays 19, 1890 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 17, 1881 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 22, 1874 2nd and 4th Saturdays 17, 1872 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 17, 1898 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 20, 1870 1st and 3rd Mondays 19, 1891 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 24, 1927 2nd and 4th Thursdays 19, 1885 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 18, 1886 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 17, 1872 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. 15, 1873 2nd and 4th Mondays 21, 1869 1st and 3rd Thursdays 16, 1887 2nd and 4th Mondays 17, 1866 2nd and 4th Mondays 16, 1922 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 15, 1873 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 16, 1887 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 15, 1882 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 18, 1915 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 17, 1878 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Communications Martin G. Jelinek •Robert C. Moore William M. Mefford... Dean G. Shade Lawrence 2 . Dickson.... Jake C. Saubers Larry K. Hoke Leonard N. Bailey •Pleasant E. Teel Glenn E. McMurdo H. Adrian Wilson JameS'L. Piatt Donald B. Heidebrecht
Stated 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 1st Monday 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 2nd and 4th Mondays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and ifd Thursdays
17, 1904 17, 1904 18, 1886 15, 1882 21, 1907 21, 1907 15, 1888 20, 1884 16, 1922 21, 1869 21, 1868 16, 1879 16, 1879
When Chartered
Location
No.
Name of Lodge
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
tClarence M. Peck tLloyd W. Graves William V. Dye Lee W. Kaff Harvey C. Pargett Arthur T. Wicks Arthur E. Myers tRoy J. Chappie Allison D. Hassler tMerle M. Smith Ivan L. Farris Lawrence D . Tharp tAlva E. Wilkinson tOrville S. Humphrey Lee W. Arnold Warren F. Fernkopf Paul E. Gibler tHarry H. Barnes Neal V. Hormel Donald M. Douglas Arthur Peterson Carl C. Brandon
Aubrey T. Stewart tWard Harrington Ralph L. Short tVerne L. Bacon CoUis P. Lamb John L. Brock Walter E. Hoke tCeorge F. Barnes tGeorge E. Merilatt George E. Strunk George H. Hudson William B. Morton Glenn J. Ethridge
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Galena Galva Tyrian Gardner Memphis Delphian Gaylord Geneseo Girard Glasco Glen Elder
Fall River Florence Fontana Fopmoso Ft. Leavenworth Fort Scott Fostoria Frankfort Frederick Fredonia Freeport Fulton
Galena Galva Garden City Gardner Garland Garnett Gaylord Geneseo , Girard Glasco Glen Elder
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422 217 297 146 12 413 437 76 205 83 106
No.
Feb. 17,1881 Feb. 19,1885 Feb. 19,1885 Oct. 21,1868 Feb. 18,1886 Oct. 18,1865 Oct. 16, 1879 Feb. 21,1900 Oct. 20,1870 Feb. 15, 1888 Feb. 15,1888
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Feb. 17,1921 Feb. 22,1882 Feb. 15,1883 Oct. 21,1874 Dec? 20, 1864 Feb. 22,1917 Feb. 28,1924 Oct. 21,1869 Feb. 15,1882 Oct. 20,1870 Oct. 19, 1871
When Chartered Communications
1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd Thursday 2nd and 4th Wednesdays . 1st Wednesday 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 1st and 3rd Thursdays.......
1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 2nd Tuesday 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Fridays 2nd and 4th Thursdays .... 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays .. 2nd and 4th Mondays 2nd and 4th Mondays
1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Fridays tst and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Mondays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 2nd and 4th Mondays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3K1 Tuesdays
Stated Masters
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•Viron Harrison Feagan •John E. Johnson •Leroy F. Cooley •J. Bern Hayden Charles W. Buchanan •Roy D. Garner Carl C. Bechtold •Henry E. Janzen •Jack E. Karns -^ •Ralph Means Walter lee Jones
•Charles E. Farmer •Audress L. Flock Burl L. Kettler •Gerald R. Dempsey •OrviU K. Lawson •Edward Russell Strader, Sr August Eisenbach John T, Price •Roy H. Pickerill •Warren W. Stover •Lloyd W. Wethington •Arthur Lee Nickell
Roscoe L. Thompson • N . Kenneth Stivers •Harry J. Backstrom W. Rolland Bircher •Loy J. Palmer A. W. Kimbrcl, Jr Howard W. Stark Samuel C. Humbert Glen F. Loveland Enoch E. Wright •Clarence B. Shell
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
Secretaries
tDempsey Jackson Wayne A. Fleming tEarl M. Parrish Arthur E. Patterson John R. Thomas Harden L. Foster Carl E. Motter tVirgil C. Pedigo tWill Bennett George F. Colwell John C. Terry
Wilber Q. Wickersham tCecil A. King John O. AUman Charles E. Howland tjoseph Lasseter tWilliam Alvin Clark Alvin G. Cox Winfred B. Lucas tSheldon J. Adams tWilliam N. Cason tRobert L. Holt •fKenneth R. Bruce
Crockett Marion White tEdward H. Sewell tChester R. Jones Harold E. Grant tAndrew F. Fry Neil Douglas Hinshaw William 0 . Strain Marvin R. Huffman Elmer R. Zinn George Gerstenberger tArley D. Burt
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Kanorado Wyandotte Armourdale Kaw Ben Hur .. Rosedale R. E. Sherman.. West Gate Kensington Kincaid. -Ninnescah Kingsdown Mt. Moriah Cosmos Kirwin
LaCrosse LaCygne LaHarpe Medicine Valley.. Emerald Lane
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1871 1863 1872 1930 1884 1900 1887 1874 1925 1857
2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 1st and 31^1 Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays
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1890 1867 1903 1886 1888 1891
2nd and 4th Thursdays.... 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd Tuesday 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Thursdays...
Feb. 26, 1925 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Mar. 17, 1856 1st and 3rd Fridays... Feb. 16, 1887 1st and 3rd Thursdays Feb. 16, 1887 1st and 3rd Thursdays Feb. 19, 1890 2nd and 4th Thursdays ... Feb. 18, 1891 1st and 3rd Fridays Feb. 17, 1904 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Feb. 28, 1924 2nd and 4th Fridays Feb. 19, 1924 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Feb. 18, 1891 1st and 3rd Mondays Feb. 20, 1884 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. Feb. 26, 1926 2nd and 4th Mondays Oct. 16, 1879 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Feb. 16, 1887 2nd and 4th Wednesdays Oct. 17, 1878 2nd and 4th Fridays
Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct.
Oct. 15, 1873 Each Thursday Feb. 26, 1925 1st and 3rd Mondays
When Chartered Masters
Ernest E. Honderick Earl L. Vance •Leo O. Thompson H. Glen Cole Glenn V. Murray William M. Christian..
Rex E. Connolly •Thomas E. Cheyney.... •Mack F. Newton Lee S. Maxwell •Edward M. Bristow.... •Harley A. Swope •James V. Bailey •Albert C. Green William A. Reagan Wilbur S. Louk Harry E. Craig Melvin E. Stimpert Dale N . Olsen Alexander C. Collier, Sr.»... James W. Eller
•Marshall W. Alber •Clark W . Strahl Francis Stryker Paul M. Mease Thomas C. Porter Paul H. Tacha •George J. VanMeter.... Ralph E. Schumacher.. Huston H. Edwards •Elmer Clark
•Donald C. Frederick. •Emery L. Marchino...
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
Secretaries
William B. Jefferis Wayne F. Hardisty tWilliam L. Shigley Frederick Bohl Joseph M. Eves Everett L. Johnson, Act.
Alva D. Mangus tJames H. Selby fEllis E. Robinson tHarry A. Tindall tHoward L. Settle tTheo Stegner tArthur L. Gable fFrank M. Wisdom Albert Dean Peer Irel A. Green Frank M. Yeoman Velma S. Haley t J . Clinton Little Robert T. Ishmael, Sr. Alfred J. Willis
tLeslie E. Losey tJoseph C. Littrell Robert L. Hull James R. Bell Charley Powell Jay L. Kump tThos. W. Cole Otis E. Clark Daniel S. Ray tArthur L. Parr
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Mayetta McCracken McCune McDonald McLouth McPherson Meade Medicine Lodge. Melvern Meriden Milan Miltonvale Minneapolis Minneola Moline Mopan Morland Morrill Mound City , Moundridge Mound Valley .. Mount Hope Mulberry MuUinviile Mulvane Munden Muscotah
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When Chartered
Location
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Communications
2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd Thursday 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd Wednesday
2nd and 4th Thursdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Mondays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 2nd Thursday 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st Thureday 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays .. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays .. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays .. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays , 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Slated
Masters
Ezra B. Hamilton Paul E. Ruggels •Jack T. Oliver W. Neil Bedenbender •Merritt C. Atwell •Arthur L. Anderson .... •Clay Honaker.•William C. Getz
James Johnson Charles T. Walker Lyman E. Wilson Wayne Harper Willis J. Bell *Donald L. Crawford.... Harold O. Davis James H. Trice, Jr John R. McNabb •Christopher C. Martin, Erwin L. McFarland—. Milton L. Watts •Rodney J. Trout George W . Ferguson... Calvin Mills Dwight O. Barnes •Leonard M. Paxon Jesse E. Priest Clayton M. Osborne.... Fred E. Smith Floyd E. Davidson Virgil A. Givens Harry A. Prettyman Russell D. Fralick •Samuel E. Austin Glenn E. Lesovsky •Hubert J. Beyer
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
Veral O. Holloway Fayette Z. Spaulding tWyeth W. Norwood Forest W. Ruse Paschal W. Lundy Theodore J. Christensen Alfred L. Morris, Jr. tOrville E. Barbour
tEverett Frazier Carl A. Bible Thomas R. Landes Paul A. Treadwell Walter Turner tHobert G. Lindgren Paul E. Gcisingcr tRobert C. Gilmore Delbert G. Hobson John F. Berg Walter C. Kline Jay G. Lassey tRichard J. Whitney Foster W. Smith John H. Thompson Paul A. Weast Newell S. Boss Join D. Reber Loyd R. McGrew Ivy B. Gray tCecil P. Fish Lewis Matzek William C. Perry Irvin R. Fralick tRobert O. Sullivan Clarence E. Staley Samuel Ralphael Ray
Secretaries
Oak Hill Oakley Mountain Slope.. Oketo Olathe Onaga Oneida Signal Osage Valley Saqui Oskaloosa Adams Ottawa Ridgeway Overland Park... Oxford
Paola. Parker. Parsons . Halcyon.. Perry. PhiUipsburg.... Pittsburg Plains Paradise Eureka McKinley Kickapoo Potwin Powhattan Old Mission... Kilwinning Rob Morris Pretty Prairie.. Protection
Oak Hill Oakley Oberlin Oketo Olathe Onaga Oneida Osage City Osawatomie Osborne Oskaloosa Oswego Ottawa Oveitrook Overland Park Oxford
Paola Parker Parsons Peabody Perry PhiUipsburg Pittsburg Plains Plainville Pleasanton Pomona Potter Potwin Powhattan Prairie Village.. Pratt Preston Pretty Prairie Protection
334 253
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Nickerson Norcatur Norton Mount Zioii.. Norwich
Nickerson Norcatur Norton Nortonville.. Norwich
43 317 199 266 319
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21, 18, 17, 17, 22, 16. 16, 21, 15, 20, 15, 14, 12, 19, 14, 18, 19. 16, 17.
18, 20, 16, 15, 18, 17, 19, 15, 18, 21, 15, 21, 20, 22, 1, 18,
15. 20, 17, 18. 20,
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1891 1895 1879 1893 1859 1881 1896 1873 1865 1875 1858 1868 1864 1874 1923 1876
1882 1889 1881 1886 1889
•J. Obie Griffith Forrest D. Stern Leo J. Chubb Don C. Pickell •Eugene H. Rogers Earl Largent Paul C. Claudell Allen L. Jeffus Arthur Raymond Bell *Owen E. Brown Charles A. Myers James E. McCarty Archie R. Larison •John M. Clifton Robert K. Homier John P. Hoskinson Elwood E. Laswell •Leonard J. Kelley Cecil D. Woodruff •James C. Colin Myrnus C. .Morton Jimmie A. Duncan Gordon L. Gorrell •Darrell D. Morford Donald F. Pierce •Theodore A. Grindol •Earl E. Fix •Joseph B. Perry LeRoy Headrick Harold J. Winters John J. Boyd Lenoel E. Parks •Orlando Raymond Bromley Gordon Sell •Chas. D. Becker •Howard V. Elliott •Bryan K. Whitehead John E. Gatz Raymond E. Barron Lloyd W. Rhodes
1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd Thursday 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Thursdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 1st and 3rd Wednesdays .. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st Thursday 2nd Thursday 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Mondays 2nd Saturday 2nd and 4th Thurdsays 1st and 3rd Saturdays 2nd and 4th Fridays 2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays
tLuther A. Merker Walter R. Dysart tjames C. Ewing Oliver Kornhaus Jack Welter tLester B. White tFrank O. Denny E. Lowell Ut2 Ralph Carmicheal Samuel Harris Vernon W. Parks tNathan B. Repstine Millard L. Lindsay Edgar C. Schmitt tMerlin R. Grundy tOran L. Miller Martin H. Potter tWilliam M. Hoffman Laurence A. Peacock
Durwood Donaldson William Chapman Robert Norton Fraker Charles Robert Alves tWyatt E. Hayes Earl L. Grossnickle Raymond Russell Edgar C. Clover t j . Henry Reb Arthur H. Myles John Hoskinson tArthur T. Sanders tCharles W. Watts Joseph H. Coffman tLinford C. Marvill Louis C. Callesen
Flavins A. Mundell Frank N. Ward Cecil F. Drake tOda D. Amend Victor M. Doze
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Sabetha Saffordville Salina Satanta Savonburg Scammon Scandia Scott City Scottsville Scranton Sedan Sedgwick Selden Seneca Severy Sharon Springs.. Shawnee , Silver Lake Simpson Smith Center Soldier
39 213 417 54 50 214 174 240
162 395 60 446 315 351 221 284 249 407 136 139 423
159 434 111 215 177
21, 21, 17, 26, 19, 15, 22, 16, 19, 18, 16, 15, 17, 18, 22, 21, 19, 15, 22, 18, 19,
Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb.
Albert Neese Ashlar Robinson Rosalia Hesperian Walnut City Russell
Rcxford
1888 1876 1919 1925 1948 1892 1875 1923 1872 1883 1878
Feb. 15, Oct. 18, Feb. 20, Feb. 26. Feb. 11, Feb. 18, Oct. 21, Mar. 1, Oct. 17, Feb. 22, Oct. 17,
Randall Farmers Republic
Randall Randolph Republic Rexford Richland Riley Robinson Rosalia Rossville Rush Center. Russell
304 166 123 442 248
344
Feb. 16, 1887 Feb. 18, 1915
When Chartered
Quenemo Quintep.
Name of Lodge
Quenemo.. Quintet
Location
270 410
No.
Lee Jasper Nichols Arthur J. Peter Walter R. Fischer Elmer L. Minnick tClarence W. Longabach Walter F. Colburn Raleigh M. Caldwell tAudree C. Carroll Lorenzo B. Crow Fred Keener tCarl Meier Ben W. Grimm Stanley J. North tByron William Hancock tjoseph E. O'Banion Lawrence L. Singer tArthur R. Charlton Raymond E. Cooper tCarl H. O'Hair Lyie R. Haskins Thomas F. Borland fRoy C. Comstock tMenno Schroeder Stanser J. Amack Charles A. Jermane Percival E. Shoemaker Francis Warren Starns tElmer C. Burg William Nelson Craig tElbert G. Duff Francis S. Knight Sidney L. Franz
Ross M . T y h a r t , Jr
Carrel K. Bean Jasper P. Chamberlain Harold M. Erickson Paul B. Shumate Alfred L. Hause •Forrest H. Button •Edwin Olson OrviUe Lanning, Jr Calvin W. Ycnzer •Harry Edwin Fanson Raymond D. Atherton Voral L. Manson •Frank W. Smirl Archie J. Isaacson •Edward W. Rodenbeek Maurice R. LeSage •Glen E. Vogan •Robert E. Freeman •Phorest Dilts •Thomas P. Nauer Clinton H. Eberly Clarence J. Hart Calvin F. Duphorne , •Virgil A. Foster •Clarence Everett Anderson, James Guipre Donald H. Newfer •William H. Coverdale
1st and 3rd M o n d a y s
1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays . 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Thursdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 'Ith Mondays Chas. Arthur Robinett Kenneth Edwin Peter Homer L. Cardwell
Secretaries
1st and 3IK1 Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursday
Masters John L. Rogers C. E. Blickenstaff
Communications Roger R. Comstock Boyd A. Blair
Stated
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144
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Oct. 17, 1866 1st a n d 3rd Saturdays
of
Xenia
Name
Xenia
Location
Waldron Wallace Vulcan Wamego Frontier Sutton Wathena Waverly Black D i a m o n d Wellington Wellsville Westmoreland Avon Wetmore Delaware W h i t e City White Cloud White Water Whiting Sunflower. Wichita N o r t h Star Albert Pike Trinity Bestor G . Brown.. Anchor Wilmore Wilsey Samaria Jefferson Windom Winfield
377 318 229 75 104 85 64 244 274 150 356 257 205 53 96 380 78 180 250 86 99 168 303 313 433 224 412 382 298 84 276 110
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No.
Masters
N e l s o n C. Jacobs
Burney G . B r a d s h a w .
•Scott N . N o r t h w a y ....
G e o . L. D a u t e l Nealy D . Y o e m a n •Ralph Wheeler • W i l l i a m Mansfield • Arlen W . Mosteller Maurice L. Reid R a y m o n d W . Kirschbaum Virgle L. D a w s o n • S a m u e l L. Mapcs G a r l a n d L. M o u n t z J o h n F . Neis Roy R . Pfrang • A r t h u r E. Summers •Clarence P . N o e , J r •Lester M . Childers Paul L. T h o m a s Charles L. Reese Kenneth W . Taylor J o h n W . Howes •Robert R . H i l l •Clifford Jacobsen • E d w i n I. C o p p i n g • F r a n k T . Moore • G e o r g e Carlisle • K e n n e t h W . Shreve Victor O . Basel W a l t e r C. Smith Clarence F . Nelson Glenn H . Whitmer J o h n G . Kenyon Leo R. Spohn • W a y l a n d J . Baker
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Concluded. Secretaries
| Ralph M . H a r d e r
J e n n i n g s E. W i l l i a m s
fCaldwell Davis, Jr.
Ervin A . Chambers Dewey M . H e a l a n Floyd Earlywine Clifton W . McCoy t F r e d R. Cox R a l p h E . Spohn t A r t h u r L. Dyer
t G e o . F . Kerrick t M . Aaron Smith tSruce Newton t D o n Taylor t W i l l i a m J. K i r k h a m
tBen F. Hull
G l e n n H . Replogle Emery R. Barton t C h r i s t o p h e r C. Groomer Chester H . Smith J. H a r r y George Galyn E. Dean A. G l e n n Kincaid R. Eugene Farrow E d w a r d Moran tForest Hashbarger Charles A . Smith C l o y d e A . Lee N e d D . Corley W i l l i a m Porter tVerne Hamlin George J. Scott N o r r i s N . Loyd Earl Bidwell J. Clifford W a d e
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GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
SPECIAL ADDRESSES MASTERS
MASTERS
MASTERS
No. *Addreii 2—604 Oak 3—18371/2 North l4lh 4—777 Pottawatomie Street Leavenworth, Ks. 5—1806 Pine 6—201 Moundview Dr. 7—201 N . Garfield 8—730 S. Crawford 9—808 Missouri St. 10—514 Pennsylvania Ave. 12—Box 6 13—Kelly, Kansas 15—3109 19th Street 16—Ogden, Kansas 17—1171 Warren 18—404 B. 5th 19—4423 Lane 20—Holton, Kansas 21—Arrington, Kansas 23—712 9th Street 24—433 Pacific 28—Devon, Kansas 29—R.F.D. No. 2 32—Route 7, Topeka, Ks. 35—Route 1
No. ^Address 107—218 S. 11th 109—R.R. No. 2, Emporia, Ks. 110—2006 West Ninth 113—421 West 10th St. 114—Box 242, Gorham, Ks. 115—Redfield, Ks. 116—Arrington, Ks. 117—P.O. Box 302 124—719 N . Pierce 126—R.R. 4, Howard, Ks. 129—901 23td St., P.O. Box 189 130—Holton, Ks., R.R. 131—Route No. 5, Paola, Ks. 133—R.F.D. No. 3 134—Morganville, Ks. 136—Peru, Ks. 137—R.F.D. 139—R.F.D. 1 140—Route 4 142—610 E. 5 145—104 E. Vine 150—114 West 7th 151—2112 Simpson, Winfield, Ks. 153—2812 W. 48th St., Kansas City, Ks. 157v-529 North Main, Caldwell, Ks. 158—1510 N . 3rd St. 163—Route 1, Neodesha, Ks. 167—111 West 7th St. 168—1927 Hood 172—728 E. Marlin 177—223 W. 4th St. 179—Burdett, Ks. 181—Penokee, Ks. 184—620 Nebraska St. 187—215 W . Park 189—Box 826 190—R.R. 1 191—Utica, Ks. 192—Box 482 194—410 Galena Ave. 195—1903 Lincoln Drive 201—Derby, Ks. 203—15 West Central 207—Stockton, Ks. 208—Box 246 215—Rozel, Ks. 219—R.R., Geneseo, Ks. 225—2420 Seabrook 229—R.R. 1 231—Almena, Ks. 232—Barnes, Ks. 236—1307 N . Quincy
No. *Address 274—R.R. No. 4, Pittsburg, Ks. 282^Burdett, Ks. 284—410 Main St. 285—Danville, Ks. 286—Centerville, Ks. 288—Carlton, Ks. 292—Route 1 297—710 West 11th St. 299—305 A, W. 18th Hutchinson, Ks. 300—904 W . 2nd 301—Box 173 302—Shields, Ks. 303—1322 N . Volutsia Ave. Wichita 14, Ks. 305—Welda, Ks. 307—20 East Wilde St. 311—6 Bluntville 313—5733 Grand 314—R.R. No. 2 318—Brewster, Ks. 319—1842 South Washington Wichita, Ks. 322—1600 South 29th St. 325—Gas City, Ks. 327—1203 North Monroe Topeka, Ks. 329—R.F.D. No. 2 333—1627 Southwest Blvd. 335—Bushong, Ks. 336—Jewell, Ks. 337—R.F.D. No. 4, Lyons, Ks. 339—Box 105 341—Centerville, Ks. 343—^Route 1, Dexter, Ks. 347—Duquoin, Ks. 351—R.R. No. 2, Columbus, Ks. 361—R.F.D. 363—Fairview, Ks. 366—R.R. No. 2 369—3124 N . 67th Terr. Bethel, Ks. 570—Paxico, Ks. 374—White City, Ks. 389—Route No. 2, Anthony, Ks. 397—230 S. 2nd 401—Atlanta, Ks. 402—551—Tefft, Topeka, Ks. 403—Fredonia, Ks. 407—Burlingame, Ks. 411—604 N . Myrtle Eureka, Ks. 414—Penokee, Ks. 415—Newman, Ks. 421—R.F.D. No. 2, Eskridge, Ks. 4 2 5 ^ R . F . D . No. 1 429—Herington, Ks. 455—3755 E. Douglas 436—8140 Overland Park Dr. 438—2201 Richmond 445—1700 Nickerson Road
36—914 East Main Street 38—601 North Fourth St. 40—Sunflower, Kansas 43—R.F.D. Sterling, Ks. 4A—Greeley, Ks. 46—R.F.D. No. 1 47—Mapleton, Ks. 50—^Route No. 2 51—4419 West 19th 53—Netawaka, Ks. 54—4834 Fontana, Kansas City, Ks. 56—Bucyrus, Ks. 59—Route 1, Ada, Ks. 60—817 West Crawford 65—R.F.D., SpringhiU, Ks. 68—510 Delaware St. 70—Scranton, Ks. 71—P.O. Box 8, Carl Junction, Mo. 72—Everest, Ks. 73—R.F.D. No. 1 74—Route No. 3 75—R.F.D. No. 2 81^Route N . 4, Fredonia, Ks. 86—1745 North West St. 90—311 Lindenwood 93—404 N . Ozark 94—R.F.D. No. 1 95—615 North 10 96—7910 Richland Muncie, Ks, 97—819 North Washington 98—903 N . Cedar 99—1545 N . Volutsia 100—Route No. 4 102—620 West 9th 103—216 North Western 106—601 N . Greenwood
Topeka, Ks. 239—R.R. 1 240—Circleville, Ks. 246—609 N . 10th St. 251—Route 1 259—Marysville, Ks. 265—814 Champa 271—3111 South 8th St. 272—1018 Ford
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
SPECIAL ADDRESSES SECRETARIES
SECRETARIES No.
^Adjrgss
2—103 Fourth Ave. 3—728 Minnesota 4—1437 South 8th St. Atchison, Ks. 5—1015 Laramie 6—1140 East 13th 7—426 Vine 8—724 S. Little St. 9—2049 Learnard Ave. 10—328 Columbia Ave. 12—P.O. Box 6 15—P.O. Box 615 16—421 N . Juliette 17—624 Leland 18—614 S. Cherry 19—R.F.D. No. 1 23—1113 6th St., Route No. 3 24—P.O. Box 65 29—220 North 12th 30—Benton, Ks. 32—1188 Mulvane, Topeka, Ks. 35—P.O. Box 347 36—719 West Main St. 37—Box 177 38—Box 271 40—Box 225, DeSoto, Ks. 42—608 New Jersey 45—522 N . Broadway, Leavenworth, Ks. 46—Box 101 47—Bronson, Ks. 49—1419 Spruce, Leavenworth, Ks. 51—627 Lindenwood 52—Box 373 54—6120 Grandview, Merriam, Ks. 60—Masonic Temple 63—Box 302 68—609 S. 3rd St. 71—1320 Fairview P.O. Box 87 Baxter Springs, Ks. 73—Box No. 234 74—600 Osage 77—Box 1-94 86—3201/2 South Broadway 90—635 Jewell 91—1207 Walnut 93—502 N . Ozark 94—923 Indiana St. 95—233 No. 10th 96—6630 Parkview, Kansas City, Ks. 97—Box 23 98—110 W . N . 3rd too—Box No. 4 102—Box 396
No.
^Address
103—625 West Main 106—102 S. Elm 107—P.O. Box 215 110—417 W . 10th 113—426 E. 8th St. 114—R.RNo. 1 117—P.O. Box 824 124—P.O. Box 495 126—Box 8 127—Box 66 129—1802 I St. P.O. Box 151 132—Box 203 133—725 N . 2nd St. 134—204 Crawford St. 136—Box 562 137—404 E. Second 139—Box 182 140—Box 345 142—106 E. Broadway 143—321 E. Chestnut 147—405 E. Sante Fe 150—220 No. B 151—Rock, Ks. 152—Box 163 153—2600 Somerset Dr. Kansas City 13, Mo. 158—1108 Kansas Ave. 165—Box 121 167—1316 Johnson Ave. 168—2027 N . Waco 172—Box 707 177—536 E. Second St. 179—1136 Niles 182—Box 147 184—377 " F " St. 187—6th & Pine St. 189—517 N . Cypress St. 190—R.R. No. 2 192—414 E. Avenue S. 193—Box 187 194—Galena Heights 195—200 W . 21st 196—Route No. 3 197—Box 421 200—Manchester, Oklahoma 201—Box 213 203—Box 107 207—Woodston, Ks. 209—Bavaria, Ks. 210—Hammond, Ks. 211—Box 176 214—Asherville, Ks. 218—Box 97 222—Box 969 225—1174 Oakley 229—Lock Box 133 232—Box 104 233—Atlanta, Ks. 239—R.R. 1 246—507V2 N . 8th St.
No.
SECRETARIES ^Address
247—Box 515 248—Berryton, Ks. 252—Box 55 259—Frankfort, Ks. 264—P.O. Box 81 265—320 West 2nd 266—Cummings, Ks. 269—Viola. Ks. 271—1238 Central Ave. 272—320 N . 36th St. 279—Box 247 282—P.O. Box 65 284—Box 364 297—1200 Woodbury St. 300—R.R. No. 2, Box 4 301—Box 3, Virgil, Ks. 303—328 E. First Wichita 2, Ks. 307—219 South Broadway 308—Box 19 311—P.O. Box 80 312—Copeland, Ks. 313—1825 South Water 321—1005 Main 322—Rt. 2, Lake Quivira Kansas City 6. Ks. 324—103-107 North State 325—Route No. 1 326—1401 First Avenue East 327—Box 64 329—P.O. Box 187 333—7543 Santa Fe Drive Overland Park, Ks. 337—R.F.D. No 3, Lyons, Ks. 339—Box 142 342—Route 2, Dexter, Ks. 351—West Mineral, Ks. 353—P.O. Box 1 358—Penalosa, Ks. 361—Box 233 364—Box 86 366—Box 71 369—2924 Hickam Drive 389—P.O. Box 175 392—^Westmoreland 393—Denison, Ks. 397—233 S. Washington 401—Leon, Ks. 402—Pauline, Ks. 428—Box 133 429—Lost Springs, Ks. 432—Box 565 433—3755 E. Douglas 434—Reece, Ks. 436—8016 Conser 438—328 Brotherhood Bldg. 444—Stilwell, Ks. 445—100 East 19th 446—Route No. 2 448—Oakley, Ks.
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GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
DECEASED PAST GRAND MASTERS AND YEAR OF SERVICE. 1856 7-8-9 —Richard R. Rees 1860 —George H. Fairchild 1861 2 3-4-5 —Jacob Saqui 1866 •7 -Moses S. Adams 1868 9-1870 —John H. Brown 1871 2 —John M. Price 1873 —Owen A. Bassett 1875 —Isaac B. Sharp 1876 —Jacob D. Rush 1877 —John Guthrie 1878 —Edwin D. Hiilyer 1879 1880 —Joseph D. McClevetty 1881 —William CowgiU 1883 2 —George S. Green 1884 —J. Jay Buck 1885 —Matthew M. Milier 1886 —Silas E. Sheldon 1887 —Henry C. Cook 1888 —Watson M. Lamb 1889 —George C. Kenyon 1890 —John C. Postlethwaite 1891 —Andrew M. Cailaham 1892 —David B. Fuller 1893 —Wm. D. Thompson 1894 —George W. Clark 1895 —James H. McCall 1896 —Chiles C. Coleman 1897 —William M. Shaver 1898 —Maurice L. Stone 1899 —Henry C. Loomis
1900—Charles J. Webb 1901—Perry M. Hoisington 1902—Thomas E. Dewey 1903—Bestor G. Brown 1904—Thomas G. Fitch 1905—Samuel R. Peters 1906—Thomas L. Bond 1907—Edward W. Wellington 1908—Henry F. Mason 1909—Fred Washbon 1910—Marion K. Brundage 1911—Alex A. Sharp 1912—Wm. Easton Hutchinson 1913—Elrick C. Cole 1914—Charles H. Chandler 1915—Wm. L. Burdick 1916—Giles H. Lamb 1917—Charles E. Lobdell 1918—Wm. I. Stuart 1919—Owen J. Wood 1920—Hugh P. Farrelly 1922—John McCuUagh 1923—Richard E. Bird 1926—John W. Neilson 1927—Charles N. Fowler 1930—Jay B. Kirk 1932—John M. Kinkel 1933—George O. Foster 1936—James H. Wcndorff 1937—Charley B. Erskine 1945—Harry D. Evans
DECEASED DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. John A. Ferrell—died June 21, 1922 B. Harold Groff—died October 28, 1950
LIVING PAST GRAND MASTERS AND ADDRESSES. 1921—Ben S. Paulen, Fredonia. 1924—Elmer F. Strain, Topeka. 1925—Charles A. Loucks, Lakin. 1928—Ferris M. Hill, Emporia. 1929—George F. Beezley, Girard. 1931—J. Forrest Ayres, Greenleaf. 1934—James A. Cassler, McPherson. 1 9 3 3 - O t t o R. Souders, Wichita. 1938—Henry S. Buzick, Jr., Sylvan Grove. 1939—Claud F. Young, Washington, D. C. 1940—Arthur H. Strickland, Kansas City, Kansas. 1941—Roscoe E. Peterson, Larned. 1942—Cline C. Curtiss. Colby.
1945—Charles S. McGinness, Cherryvale. 1944—James H. Trice, Medicine Lodge. 1946—Samuel G. Wiles, Macksville. 1947—James H. Stewart, Jr., Wichita. 1948—E. Glenn Robison, Gridley. 1949^-William H. Harrison, Downs. 1950—Lynn R. Brodrick, Marysville. 1951—-Clarence G. Nevins, Dodge City. 1952—S. Allan Daugherty, Baldwin. 1953—Bruce Newton, Wichita. 1954—Floyd S. Ecord, Burlington. 1955—Scott E. Kelsey, Topeka.
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G R A N D TREASURERS 1856 —Beverlin Beck 1857 —Wm. y . Roberts 1858-1891—Christian Beck 1892-1902—R. E. Torrington
1903-1909—Albert Sarbach 1910-1933—W. Frank March 1934-1937—John McCullagh 1938 —Ben S. Paulen
G R A N D SECRETARIES 1856 —C. T. Harrison 1857-1860—Charles Mundee 1861-1870—Erasmus T. Carr 1871-1893—John H. Brown
1894-1928—Albert K. Wilson 1929-1953—Elmer F. Strain 1953 —Arthur H. Strickland
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GRAND LODGES I N CORRESPONDENCE W I T H T H E G R A N D LODGE OF KANSAS; ALSO T H E NAMES A N D ADDRESSES OF GRAND SECRETARIES. Alabama Arizona
CHARLES H . STUBINGER JOSEPH A. E. IVEY
...Montgomery. .....Tucson.
Arkansas California.
L. LELAND MCDANIEL LLOYD E. W I L S O N
Little Rock. San Francisco.
Colorado. Connecticut Delaware
HARRY W . BUNDY EARL K . HALING CHESTER R . JONES
Denver. Hartford. Wilmington.
Dist. of Columbia
RAYMOND N . BABCOCK
..Washington.
Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana
GEORGE W . H U F F D A N I E L W . LOCKLIN CLYDE I. RUSH RICHARD C . DAVENPORT D W I G H T L . SMITH
Jacksonville. Macon. Boise. Harrisburg. Indianapolis.
Iowa
EARL B . DELZELL
Cedar Rapids.
Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts
ALPHEUS E . ORTON D. PETER LAGUENS, J R . EARLE D . WEBSTER CLAUD SHAFFER EARL W . TAYLOR
Louisville. N e w Orleans. Portland. Baltimore. Boston.
Michigan
CHARLES T . SHERMAN
Grand Rapids.
Minnesota
DAVID E . PALMER
St. Paul.
Mississippi
SiD F. CURTIS
Meridian.
Missouri Montana Nebraska
HAROLD L . READER BYRON F . GAITHER CARL R . GREISEN
St. Louis. Helena. Omaha.
Nevada
EDWARD C . PETERSON
Carson City.
New Hampshire
HAROLD O . CADY,.
Concord.
New Jersey
HARVEY E . WHILDEY, Acting
Trenton.
New Mexico
CHANDLER C . THOMAS
New York North Carolina North Dakota
EDWARD R . CARMAN W I L B U R L . MCIVER HAROLD S. POND
Ohio Oklahoma Oregon
HARRY S. JOHNSON J. FRED LATHAM HARRY D . PROUDFOOT
Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee
G E O . A. AVERY N . ARTHUR HYLAND. HENRY F . COLLINS ELVIN F . STRAIN THOMAS E . Doss
Albuquerque.
....New York City. Raleigh. Fargo. Cincinnati. Guthrie. Portland.
Philadelphia. ^...Providence. Columbia. Sioux Falls. Nashville.
Texas
HARVEY C . BYRD
Utah
EMERY R . GIBSON
..Waco.
Salt Lake City.
Vermont Virginia Washington
AARON H . GROUT.. JAMES N . HILLMAN J O H N I. PREISSNER
Burlington. Richmond. Tacoma.
West Virginia
JULIAN B . HOLLINGSWORTH
Charleston.
Wisconsin Wyoming
PAUL W . GROSSENBACH IRVING E . CLARK
Milwaukee. Casper.
Alberta
EDWARD H . RIVERS
Gilgary.
Argentina
ALCIBIADES LAPPAS
Buenos Aires.
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Austria ( W i e n )
RUDOLPH
Bolivia
T E O F I L O AGUILAR L O P E Z
La Paz.
Vienna.
FERNANDO DE LEMOS FALCONE
Manaus.
Luiz NEPOMUCENO DE MATTOS SERGIO A. IVANENKO ESLU ELROY LOURIVAL E . VIEIRA
Fortaleza. Belo Horizonte. Joao Pessoa. Teresina.
Brazil (Amazonas and Acre)
Brazil Brazil Brazil Brazil
(Ceara) (Minas Gerais) (Paraiba) (Piaui)
Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) JACY GARNIER DE BACELLAR
Rio de Janeiro.
Brazil (Bio Grande L U I Z FRANK ANDREWS
Porto Alegre.
Brazil (Sao Paulo)
do Sul)
AMADOR DOS SANTOS FERNANDES
Sao Paulo.
British Columbia
J O H N H . N . MORGAN
Vancouver.
Canada Chile
EWART G . D I X O N CESAR BUNSTER C
Hamilton. Santiago.
China
DAVID W . K . A U (Actg.)
Hongkong.
Colombia
MIGUEL M . ZAPATA E..
Barranquilla.
Costa Rica, C. A
ENRIQUE CHAVES B
San Jose.
Cuba... Denmark
JOSE F . CASTELLANOS E EINAR HOEG
Havana. Copenhagen. Guayaquil.
Ecuador
JOSE AURELIO V A L L E J O YCAZA...
England
SYDNEY A. W H I T E
London.
France ( N a t ' l )
V. F. PLANQUE
Seine.
Germany Greece Guatemala. Honduras Iceland
.WALTER SCHIFFMANN D R . PANAYIOTIS HADJIPETROS LAURO A. RIVERAF MIGUEL A. ZELAYA OLAFUR GISLASON
Frankfurt. Athens. Guatemala. Tegucigalpa. Reykjavik.
Ireland
J. O. HARTE
Israel Italy Manitoba
ELIEZER DUBINSKY FRANCO MOROLI THOMAS C . JACKSON
Dublin.
Mexico (Cosmos) Mexico (Campeche) Mexico (Nuevo Leon) Mexico (San Luis Potosi)
XIGOBERTO TREVINO OMAR C . OLIVERA G REINALDO GUZMAN
Chihuahua. Campeche. Monterrey.
ABEL E . ELIZONDO
San Luis Potosi.
Mexico (Tamaulipas)
A R N U L F O GARCIA LAPEYRETTE
Tel-Aviv. ..Rome. Winnipeg.
Tampico.
Mexico (YorkG.".L.'.)CARL E. D E VRIES Netherlands D R . P . J. VAN LOO New Brunswick Z . | D . MAGEE New South Wales JAMES S. MILLER
Mexico, D . F. The Hague. St. John. Sydney.
N e w Zealand Nicaragua
FREDERICK G . NORTHERN GREG A. TAPIA
Wellington, C. I. Managua.
Norway Nova Scotia.—
O D D LIE-DAVIDSEN REGINALD V. HARRIS
Oslo. Halifax.
Panama
JSTATHAN A. REID
Panama.
Peru
CESAR COVALLOS VILLACORTA
Lima.
Philippine Islands Prince Edward Isl..... Puerto Rico Quebec Queensland
MAURO BARDI F. A. V A N IDERSTINE £MILIANO ISALES R. W . LOUTHOOD E. G. RADFORD
Manila. Charlottetown. San Juan. Montreal. Brisbane.
Salvador, C. A
CARLOS M U N O Z BARILLAS
San Salvador.
Saskatchewan—.-
ROBERT A. TATE
Regina.
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South Australia Sweden Tasmania Venezuela
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F. J. ELLEN ...G. E. A. BOTTIGER H. A. W I L K I N S O N P. A. Ruiz PAZ CASTILLO
Victoria
WILLIAM
Western Australia
N . J. M U N R O
STEWART
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Edinburgh.
Adelaide. Stockholm. Hobart. Caracas. Melbourne.
Perth.
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LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION BUT N O T CHARTERED. Allen, 1923; Burlington, 1863; Delaware, 1857; Denver City (Denver Lodge), I860; Englevale, 1899; Leavenworth (Adelpha), 1868; Lecompton (Geary), 1857; Leota, 1878; Lindsborg; 1884; Lindsay (Friendship), 1868; Opolis, 1885; Powhattan (Buckeye), 1896; Wheaton, 1903; White Water, 1927.
LODGE CHARTERS REVOKED, SURRENDERED OR CONSOLIDATED. Allen No. 335, 1923; Americus No. 62, 1869; Andale No. 253, with Mt. Hope No, 238, 1894; Argonia (Chikaskia) No. 285, 1912; Atchison (St. Johns) No. 26, 1861; Aubry No. 30, 1863; Auraria No. 37, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Bennington N o . 180, 1944; Beaumont N o . 439, with Joppa No. 223, 1937; Big Springs (Shawnee) No. 9, 1867; Blaine N o . 337, with Westmoreland No. 257, 1894; Bluff City No. 313, 1897; Bluff City No. 325, 1903; Boling No. 365, with Tonganoxie (Henri) No. 190, 1937; Bucklin No. 325, 1896; Cato No. 153, with Farlington (Godfrey) No. 124, 1894; Cedar Vale No. 164, 1883; Cedar Vale (Myrtle) No. 164, 1894; Chanute (King David) No. 416, with Cedar No. 103, 1937; Clifford (Whitewater) No. 148, with Halcyon No. 120, 1876; Clinton (Ashlar) No. 87, 1879; Coyville No. 57, 1955; Delavan No. 375, with Kansas No. 307, 1936; Edwardsville (Composite) No. 152, 1879; Emmett No. 387, with Pottawatomie N o . 52, 1939; Emporia N o . 12, 1863; Enterprise No. 353, 1910; Elk City (Elk Creek) No. 20, 1863; Esbon (Salem) No. 228, 1939; Farlington (Godfrey) N o . 124, with Girard No. 93, 1932; Frankfort No. 67, 1876; Freeport (Lily) No. 301, with Bluff City No. 313, 1892; Fort Scott (Rising Sun) No. 46, with Bourbon N o . 8, 1878; Fort Gibson (Alpha) N o . 122, with Grand Lodge of Indiana Territory, 1878; Golden City No. 34, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Greeley N o . 211, with Delphian No. 44, 1940; Grenola (Canopy) No. 248, with Moline N o . 267, 1937; Hanover (Star) N o . &), 1919; Hiawatha (Triune) No. 216, 1883; High Prairie N o . 25, 1892; Ida N o . 170, 1881; Indianola No. 34 (later. Great Light), 1877; Leavenworth (Calvary) No. 50, with King Solomon No. 10, 1876; Leavenworth (dispensation Landmark, charter St. Johns), N o . 26, 1870; Lecompton No. 13, 1865; Liberty No. 123, with Keystone No. 102, 1918; Lincolnville N o . 315, 1896; Lindsborg (Phoenix) No. 253, 1888; Louisburg No. 180, 1894;Luray No. 153, with Lucas (Blue Hill) No. 198, 1943; Lyons No. 192, 1895; Montana (Evergreen) No. 86, 1888; Monticello No. 43, 1875; Mt. Pleasant No. 58, 1888; Neosho Rapids No. 77 (changed to Ionic), 1879; Nevada City (Nevada) No. 36, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Newton (Magnolia) No. 231, with Newton No. 142, 1901; North Lawrence (Valley) N o . 30, with Lawrence No. 6,' 1876; North Lawrence (Valley) No. 30, second charter, 1887; Olivet (Astra) N o . 363, 1908; Osage Mission (Mission) No. 92, 1897; Osawatomie (Osage Valley) No. 24, 1863; Ottawa No. 128, with Franklin No. 18, 1906; Ottawa (Melody) No. 400, with Ottawa N o . 18, 1928; Ottaumwa No. 11, 1863 and 1871; Paola (Miami) No. 69, with Paola No. 37, 1876; Pardee (dispensation Lincoln, charter Center) No. 6<), 1871; Paris N o . 22, 1871; Parkerville No. 168, with Dwight N o . 374, 1937; Perryville (Perry) N o . 52, 1877; Piper No. 385, with Delaware N o . "^S, 1937; Pittsburg (Owen A. Bassett) No. 367, with Pittsburg No. 187, 1911; Pomona No. 138, 1901; Richfield No. 303, 1892; Richmond No. 426, with Delphian No. 44, 1946; Salina (John H. Brown) No. 216, with Salina No. 60, 1907; Salt Lake City (Mt. Moriah) No. 70, with Grand Lodge of Utah, 1872; Saratoga No. 216, 1892; Scranton (Perfect Square) No. 220, 1908; Seneca No.
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39, 1875; Severance No. 313 with Smithton No. 1, 1951; Shawnee No. 54, 1928; Springdale No. 152, 1887; Stanton No. 18, 1863; Stanton (Zion) No. 108, 1883; Tecumseh No. 15, 1874; Timber Ridge (Dick Rees) No. 59, 1887; Trading Post (Blooming Grove). No. 4 l , 1904; Turner No. 425, with Ben Hur N o . 322, 1937; Twin Falls (Olive) No. 181, 1885; Valley Center (Ark) No. 243, 1902; Virginia City No. 43, with Grand Lodge on Montana, 1866; Walton No. 323, 1895; Wetmore No. 53, with Polar Star No. 130, 1944; White Water (Brainerd) No.. 280, 1927; Winfield No. 58, with Adelphi N o . 110, 1903.
Fred Tomlinson System not recognized Harry P. Broughton Guillermo M. Beltrami Leslie Cheng Armando Fuentes Leo R. Gottlieb Howard A. Middleton Jorge Herrera Jorge Colas Suarez Francis W. Hukill Alex Troedsson William H. Rohrman Fernando Luces Cortes George Trevor Kelway Andrew Johnson Bernard J. Lane Max L. Segall Hans A. F. Meineke Nicolaos Malagardis Jose O. Castaneda Rene Sagastume Biarni Biarnason
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SauIt.Ste. Marie.. Santiago Topeka Santa Marta Trinidad Broad Brook Alajuela Havana Middletown. Copenhagen Washington Guayaquil Milford Haven.... Miami Beach — Paris --.Glenwood Bremen Athens -—. Guatemala Tegucigalpa Reykjavik
Bamberton
Florence Edmonton Buenos Aires Globe Little Rock Vienna -La Paz Fortaleza -. Manaus Joao Pessoa Teresina Rio de Janeiro .. Belo Horizonte.. Porto Alegre
In Other Grand Lodges
Ency F. Yeilding Fred J. Kavanagh Atilio D. Grosso Guy A. Ligon John H. Belford Robert Rosenbaum Guillermo Zalles I Valterio Alves Cavalcante Alfredo Ribeiro Soares Aderson Eloy de Almeida Salomao Xavier Goncalves Hely Franco Belmino -'Luis Sayao de Fario Annibai Garcia ALABAMA . ALBERTA ARGENTINA ARIZONA ARKANSAS AUSTRIA BOLIVIA . BRAZIL (Amazonas & Acre) . BRAZIL (Ceara) BRAZIL (Paraiba) - BRAZIL (Piaui) ... BRAZIL (Rio de Janeiro) .... BRAZIL (Minas Gerais) BRAZIL (Rio Grande do Sul) BRAZIL (Sao Paulo) BRITISH COLUMBIA CALIFORNIA ,CANADA . CHILE CHINA COLOMBIA COLORADO CONNECTICUT .. COSTA RICA CUBA DELAWARE DENMARK DIST. OF COLUMBIA . ECUADOR ENGLAND FLORIDA FRANCE GEORGIA GERMANY GREECE GUATEMALA ..HONDURAS - ICELAND
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES Wellington Burlington Kansas City Kansas City Olathe Columbus Wichita Lawrence DeSoto Coolidge Fall River Salina Coffeyvillc Yates Center Belleville Newton Topeka Wichita Marysville Hill City Wichita • Leon Hutchinson Coffeyville Oswego Downs Emporia Fort Scott Baldwin Wichita Parsoii.s IxRoy Nfarysvillc Goodland Horton Satanta Lawrence
. Lucion R. Van Ordstand ...Roy H. Clossen ..Elmer S. Nance ..William H. Harrison ...Ferris M. Hill ..Addison C. Irby ...Allan Daugherty ..Ray W. Kinzie ..John S. Graham .Glick Fockele ..Herschel L. Hoffman ..Karl J. Baumgartner ..Jesse R. Franklin -.Harvey L. Henderson Herbert H. TuUer
In Grand Lodge of Kansas ..J. Wendell Ready ..George H. Robison ..Harold N. Nichols ...Robert H. Gibbs .-Roy O. Evans -Marcellus G. Boss .. Floran A. Rodgers ...Walter H. Varnum ..Ozro Wright -.-. .-Joseph H. Conard ...Clayton J. Connell ..Carrol R. Dean ...Richard L. Becker ..Harold C. Swope ..Carroll C. Arnett -John A. Hetzel -Scott E. Kelsey ..James H. Stewart, Jr ..Lynn R. Brodrick ..Lee M. Holmes ..Ellsworth B. Sewell, Jr.... ..Lauren Dale Rigg
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O
Parral Monterrey..
Antonio Orrantia Fidel C. Mireles
Matamoros .. Monterrey Detroit St. Paul Lumberton... Rolli.. Missoula Wahoo Groningen ... Carson City.. Saint John ... Manchester... Verona Silver City . . Newcastle Brooklyn Dunedin Managua -..Charlotte Fargo Oslo Windsor
Ft. Thomas ... Lake Charles.. Vassalboro Reston Frederick Springfield ...
Verner Brinkman John B. Armstrong Aubrey L, Burbank John Cuthill Byron A. Winebrener George W. Gray
Reuben A, Martinez Thomas D. Mallery Wilbur M. Brucker Montreville J. Brown Robert W. Hinton, Jr Charles L. Woods Walter A. Kennedy Howard J. Hunter G. Tanis William H. Cavell J. William Duncan Robert C. Laing Arthur Potterton William B. Hazen Henry Larken Simon M. Schlussel James G. Dykes Anibal Garcia Largaespada Joel J. Faulk Walter H. Murfin Freystein Halversen Ira B. Lohnes
Kithficid .... Harrisburg . Cllayton Dublin Haifa
In Other Grand Lodges
Geoige R. Schwaner George E. Anderson Dale A. Anderson Charles F. Woakes Aaron Rosenfeld IDAHO ILLINOIS INDIANA IRELAND . ISRAEL ITALY (Naf 1) KENTUCKY . .. LOUISIANA MAINE MANITOBA . MARYLAND . MASSACHUSETTS MEXICO (Campeche) .... MEXICO (Chihuahua) .... ... MEXICO (Nuevo Leon) ... . MEXICO (San Luis Potosi) .... MEXICO (Tamaulipas) ... ..MEXICO (YorkG.L.) .. MICHIGAN MINNESOTA MISSISSIPPI MISSOURI MONTANA NEBRASKA NETHERLANDS NEVADA .. NEW BRUNSWICK NEW HAMPSHIRE NEW JERSEY NEW MEXICO NEW SOUTH WALES NEW YORK NEW ZEALAND NICARAGUA NORTH CAROLINA NORTH DAKOTA NORWAY NOVIA SCOTIA
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES
f.
Dodge City Kansas City Topeka Sylvan Grove Garden City Downs Oswego Holton Norton Topeka Salina Wichita Oakley Leavenworth Emporia Wichita El Dorado Concordia Greenleaf Topeka Coffeyville Kansas City Kansas City Wichita Kansas City Kingman Oswego McPherson Kansas City Preston Gridley Girard Burlington Hays Bucklin Lyons Topeka Kansas City
In Grand Lodge of Kansas .Tom Stauth . .. ..7..' ..Arthur H. Strickland ..Elmer F. Strain ..Henry S. Buzick, Jr ..Merle D. Evans ..Richard W. Getty ..Robert H. Montgomery ..Harry E. Crosswhite ..Cecil F. Drake , Homer C. Anderson ..Richard H. Cravens .George F. Kerrick ..Charles J. Bowie ..William A. Rumford ..Urban C. Brown ..M. Aaron Smith . I.eon L. Cousland ..Vernon D. Martin ..J. Forrest Ayres .Kenneth N. Pomeroy .Theodore P. Perry ..Thomas L. Francis . D. Clarke Kelley .Homer B. Osborn .Forrest B. Croll ..Frank M. Yeoman Glenn E. Williams ..James A. Cassler ..Robert M. Riley ..Martin H. Potter -E. Glenn Robison George F. Beezley . Floyd S. Ecord .Alva J. Bogue ..B. Ralph Bolinger ..Arthur C. Hodgson ..Ray B. Ramsey ..Holmes W. Haviland
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James L. Harbage Harold P. Cook Richard V. Carleson Abraham Frankel Jose Polar Ramos Alfredo Cruz Sese. George W. MacDonald Clifford S. Whall Thomas H. Banks Sidney S. Spurr G. Harvey Faulkner Esteban Lainez Rubio E. H. Knowles Harry V. DeLorey William Henry Essex J. Ray Dawkins William E. Mitchell A. J. A. Poignant James M. Parker Walter T. Williams W. B. Ball Eric A. Bjorklund Nicanor Garcia Baptista Earl S. Wright Horace I. Holmes John P. Stokes H. Summers Bennett George C. Kinsman J. Bernard Dodrill Charles W. Hcidemann System Not Recognized
Columbus Guthrie Rickreall Colon Lima San Juan Montague Santurce Quebec Brisbane Cranston San Salva.Hor Regina Portobello Brighton Newberry Plankinton Stockholm West Hobart Kingsport San Antonio Salt Lake City Caracas Rutland Warrnambool Richmond Auburn Perth Webster Springs. Altoona
In Other Grand Lodges
RHODE ISLAISID SALVADOR SASKATCHEWAN SCOTLAND SOUTH AUSTRALIA SOUTH CAROLINA SOUTH DAKOTA SWEDEN TASMANIA TENNESSEE TEXAS UTAH VENEZUELA VERMONT VICTORIA VIRGINIA WASHINGTON , . WESTERN AUSTRALIA WEST VIRGINIA WISCONSIN WYOMING
QUEENSLAND
OHIO OKLAHOMA OREGON PANAMA PERU PHILLIPINE ISLANDS PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND . PUERTO RICO QUEBEC
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES
Colby Lincoln Olathe Medicine Lodge Neodesha Dodge City Wichita Lenora Earned Fredonia Independence Washington. D.C. Wichita Marysville MacksviUe Leavenwortli Parsons lola Cherryvale Topeka EUinwood
..Cline C. Curtiss..... ..J. Ross Moon ..Rice Lardner ..James H. Trice ..Robert F. Riley .Richard W. Evans ..Otto R. Souders: ..Carl E. Georgeson ..Roscoe E. Peterson ..Ben S. Paulen .. Floyd A, Palmer ..Claud F. Young ..George M. Ashford .. Waldemar von Riesen ..Samuel G. Wiles ..Lazarus Locb ..Armand H. Bishop ..Stanley J. Kirk ..Charles S. McGinness . DeWitt M. Stiles ..Elmer G. Horner
Bethel. Rt. 2 Wichita Atchison Topeka Dodge City Abilene Longton Toronto Parsons
In Grand Lodge of Kansas ..Philip Eugene Stotler ...Bruce Newton ..Thomas J. Dunning ..Scott E. Kelsey .Clarence G. Nevins .Roy G. Shearer ..Marion M. Miller ..Charles Barker.... ..Ernest A. Money
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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF
M.'. W.-. SCOTT E. KELSEY Grand Master of Masons of Kansas February 11, 1955 to March 15, 1956
By R A L P H F . G L E N N
Siloam Lodge N o . 225 Topeka
As I begin the preparation of this article, it is only natural for me to think of the individual about whom I am to write, and also about the organization he represents. Various thoughts are passing through my mind. What is Masonry? What does it mean to us? What is there about Masonry that attracts and holds men ? What has made Masonry in Kansas so rich in history ? Is it the challenge we get from its teachings? Is it the example set for us by other conscientious and sincere men who try to carry the teachings of Masonry into their everyday lives, and thus inspire others to do the same? While the combined efforts of all of us have been a contributing factor, still there are some who have earned and deserve special mention. It is of such a Mason that I will now write these few words. I consider it to be a personal privilege and a distinct pleasure to prepare this short biography of ScoTT E. KELSEY, our Most Worshipful Grand Master. H e has been my personal friend for many years, and I am also well acquainted with his family. Brother Kelsey and his family exemplify the true spirit of Masonry in their everyday lives, and thus convey to others by act and deed the true meaning and the ideals of Masonry. They have demonstrated for us that the field of service in Masonry is unlimited. T h e following quotation is very appropriate; "Masonry is action, and not inertness. It requires its Initiates to work, actively and earnestly, for the benefit of their brethren, their country and mankind." Brother KELSEY'S personal biography can be briefly summarized as follows: H e was born on July 3, 1899 in Oakland, which is now a part of the city of Topeka, and he has been a, resident of the same community during his entire life. His father is M E L V I N T . KELSEY, and his mother was F A N N I E J. KELSEY. T h e
KELSEY family first came to this community in 1867 when Brother KELSEY'S great-grandfather purchased a farm near Topeka and the family moved there and began their farming operations the next year. The Kelseys have been well known farmers in this community since that time. They continued to farm the family , homestead until it became a part of the Municipal Airport a few years ago, and they still farm that part of the homestead that was not taken for the airport. 3COTT E. KELSEY was educated in the public schools in Oakland and Topeka, and he was graduated from the School of Agriculture of Kansas State College in 1918: On September 15, 1919 he and IvA M. CAROTHERS also of Topeka were married in Nevada, Missouri. They are the parents of three sons, being ScoTT W . KELSEY who was born on August 29, 1920 and is Past Master of Topeka Lodge No.
17, SAMUEL G . KELSEY who was born on January 22, 1922 and is the
present Senior Warden of Topeka Lodge N o . 17, and RICHARD D . KELSEY who was born on September 27, 1927. Brother Kelsey's family also includes six grandchildren, who are LINDA FAY KELSEY
and DOUGLAS
SCOTT KELSEY,
the
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children of Mr. and Mrs. ScoTT W . KELSEY, GAYLAND D E A N and FRANCIS A L L E N KELSEY, the children of Mr. and Mrs. SAMUEL G . KELSEY, and JELINE DORIS and RICHARD M E L V I N KELSEY, the children of Mr. and Mrs. RICHARD D . KELSEY.
After finishing his course at Kansas State College, Brother KELSEY became associated with his father in farming, and from 1919 to 1937 they farmed together in the vicinity of Oakland and Topeka. From 1937 to 1950 he farmed extensively for himself in the same community. Since 1950 he has farmed in partnership with his three sons in the Kaw Valley. Brother Kelsey's father, MELVIN T . KELSEY, and his brother, CHESTER T . KELSEY, are also prominent farmers in the Kaw Valley, and are also very active in Masonic aflfairs. SCOTT E . KELSEY has given freely of his time in working with farm organizations and civic enterprises. He has been an active booster of many worth while projects. H e is a director of T h e Kaw Valley Citizens State Bank, Topeka; a director of T h e Topeka Cemetery Association, and a member of the Oakland Methodist Church. H e has actively served on several committees of the Topeka Chamber of Commerce, and particularly those committees concerned with farm matters; and he is a member of the Tecumseh Grange and the Farmers Union of Saint Marys. H e has cooperated with the Extension Department of Kansas State College in conducting agricultural experiments on his farm, and he has been particularly interested in the development of irrigation and flood control in the Kaw Valley. Brother Kelsey's Masonic biography is extremely interesting. T h e Kelseys have all been Masons since 1867, which is a remarkable record. At this time, three generations of the Kelsey family belong to Topeka Lodge No. 17. His father and his brother, CHESTER T . KELSEY, and his three sons are all members of Topeka Lodge N o . 17. Brother KELSEY first became a Mason when he joined Topeka Lodge N o . 17 on January 12, 1921. Brother KELSEY and his father are members of both the York Rite and the Scottish Rite Bodies, and his three sons and his brother are active members of the Scottish Rite Bodies. While he was Potentate of Arab Temple, he had the honor of initiating all three of his sons into membership in the Shrine. The Kelseys are truly an outstading Masonic family. Brother KELSEY became a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies in April, 1921. He was invested with the rank of K. C. C. H . in October, 1941, and he was elected to and received the four Coordinated Bodies of Scottish Rite in the Valley of Topeka, and he has been Treasurer of that organization since 1940. H e was further honored by being elected to the Red Cross of Constantine in 1950. He was appointed Grand Senior Deacon by M.'. W.". S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY in February, 1952, and he was elected Grand Master at Wichita on February 11, 1955. Brother KELSEY has devoted most of his time during this year to the work of the Grand Lodge, and he has also travelled extensively in carrying out the duties of his office. I realize that this is an incomplete and inadequate sketch of the busy life and the many interests of this well known Mason, but it is difficult to express in a few words what his Masonic activities have meant to all of us and also what his personal friendship means to us. H e has filled his office with honor and distinction both to himself and to the Grand Lodge in his centennial year of Kansas Masonry, and we are all deeply indebted to him for his untiring efforts.
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'Deaths During the *ilcar 1955 No,
I—E. James Acker; Thomas Paul Bottiger, Jr.
No. 2—Carl S. Johnson; Ernest A. Kasten; George Kuhn; Irl L. Matthews; Henry G. Niess; Harry G. Palmer; John L. Prehn; Harry A. Slinger. No.
3—Charles Andrews; Martin H. Beall; Russell Burtner Benton; Edward Lee Bryant; Theodore Clevenger; Ralph Benjamin Delafield; Howard W. Evans; Henry C. Falke; Seward C. Frazee; James Riley Gordon; Porter Bryant Harston; Pledge J. Hart; Raymond William Henry; William Washington Hodges; James Arthur Jackson; Clifford Daniel Jenkins; Oscar Kengett; Lawrence Victor Kirk; Claude DeWitt Kirkham; William H. Kline; Hans Emanuel Koehn; Charles Newton I^inbach; Adam H. Michener; Alfred H. Montgomery; William Frank Morgan; John Chevelier Murray; Claude McKay; Joseph R. Newton; Elmer Walde Oman; Thomas A. Pennycuick; Peter Christian Peterson; Carl E. Peterson; Roy B- Rawlings; Raymond Merl Reeser; Lloyd Richmond; George Martin Rigg; James G. Rymus; Clayton Cecil Schooling; Robert Lee Strom; John H. Tclker; Buell Francis Thomas; Brewster M. Truitt; Clarence H. Waring; Charles Theodore Wolfe; Harry Haley Wood; Chester Earl Wright.
No. 4—Warren Hundley; Gustav F. Pope. No.
5—Andrew Marion Andrews; Edwin Leukens; Thomas James Rogers; John H. Weatherford, Jr.
No. 6—Arthur C. Bradley; John W. Canavan; Hale S. Gook; Willis H. DeWolf; Donald Windsor Evans; Charles M. Gilnaore; Henry Dee Johnson; James W. Ogle; Charles E. Pitts; John F. Randall. No. 7—James E. Allensworth; Charles O. Ballinger; Cecil R. Crocker; James N. Day; Thomas C. Ekrem; Herman F, Gibson; Roy E. Gibson; Edward G. Miller; John Pasztor; Melville R. Shuier; Ben Willis Walker; James R. Williamson; Joseph T. Wilson; William H. Wilson. No.. 8—William Franklin Jackson; Perry Lawrence Anderson; Marx Mayer Kaufmann; Charles Wheeler; Arthur Thomas Lamb; William E. Cassell; Donald Miller; Harry G. White; Clarence C. Jones; Reuben Montgomery Wing; William O. Harper; Cleve Ray Leffler; Wade Hampton Ross; John Sanford Vail; George Rollo Cline; Walter Clyde Motti; Joseph Clinton Bonesteel; William Roy Watkins. No. 9—Cyrus R. Buikstra; Alfred S. Eliot; Herbert M. Fuller; Archie A. Miller; Cleatis W. PoUom; William H. Schulz; George William Stauffer; Samuel E. Wampler. No.
10—W. W. Bennett; E. V. Beaumount; Edward O. Besel; William P. Byrns; William A. Cranston; Otto Geisler; Henry W. Kaufmann; W. G. Leavel; David D. Olive; Robert C. Thornton; Wells B. Woodman.
No.
11—Emanuel Palmer, Sr.
No.
12—Melville W. Archer, Sr.; William T. Ball; Harold O. Balfour; Harry Bishop; Eugene B. Butts; Henry O. Dorman;
A. Gildner; John
Barnes Moore; Burton
M.
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DEATHS—Continued Oscar L. Doty; Harry L. Dwelle; Earl E. Fawcett; George W . Forbeck; George R. Holmes; Robert H. Hudkins; Rodger M. Moon; Lee I. Myer; Earl M. Robinson; Howard Stout; Thonias C. Vaughn; Arthur I. Waldrop. No.
13—John Everett Mills; Frank Baxter Wilson.
No.
14—Lester R. Brown; Percy E. Mauzey; Devos M. Stevens.
No.
15—Daniel Alefs; William Wayne Blakey; William Harvey Hammond; Frederick Gustave Kienzle; Walter Sylvester Rogers; Waiter Sears.
No.
16—Wallace Richard Barry; James Dennison Colt; William M. Jardine; Andrew Jackson Mote; Louis Coleman Williams.
No.
17—Robert Edward Booher; Blair Boyle; Delso Austin Bragg; Harry Cohn; George K. Ehrman; Samuel Scott Ferguson; Robert Dell Foster; William Eugene Heatherly; Charles Jensen Holtwick; George Weston Lyon; Noble P. McComas; Jacob Christian Mohler; Robert Lee Nagle; Orlando Clark Neiswender; James William Pittilla; George Chester Ridlon; Harry Loop Rhodes; Allen Lester Sharp; Luther Rudolph Tillotson; Jacob George Vogt; Ivan Alan Wells; Frank Henry Wilder. Jr.; John Ephriam Wilkins.
No.
18—Chriss E. Bellar; James Roy Bridwell; Edward F. Heinlein; Carl S. Igel, Jr.; Harold John Lamb; Albert Lambdin; Clarence P. McCIeiian; William E. Michener; Ralph C. Mundy; George A. Page; Roy A. Paul.
No.
19—Bert Gilbert; Ernest F. Mickie; R. Hugh Miller.
No.
20—George Cordon.
No.
21—Merritt Irwin McGehee; William M. Carter; Thomas A. Hatfield.
No.
2 2—Warren L. Evertson.
No.
23—Francis S. Hill; George W. Marquardt.
No.
24—William Ward Birchard; Byron Jennings Carver; Edwin Marshall Ellis; George Harvey Haun; Newell Bailey Jones; Hal Mohler; Roland Mclntyre; Virgil Edward Richardson.
No.
25—Jesse A. Craik; William M. Manuel.
No.
27—James E. Fixley; Ernest W. pent.
No.
28—Oliver H. Browning; Thomas Nogle.
No.
29—Forest O. Thomas; Bramlet E. Wise.
No.
32—Fred A. Hanna; Newton E. Myers.
No.
33—Marion A. Bearly; Earl Murray; Frank Sheets.
No.
34—Philip H . Fairbanks; Walter I. LoughmiUer; William H. McKee.
No.
35—Otis Noble; Harry P. Patton; Clarence R. Dodson; Lamar Meisenheimer; Arthur E. Moody.
No.
36—Wilbur Avers; Bert E. Miller; Earl R. Swain; William T. Williams; George N . Wolfe.
March
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DEATHS—Continued No. No.
37—Charles Henry Canfield; James E. Fowler; Verdettc G. Wright. . 38—Frederick L. Broom; Earl V. Brunette; Grant Colby, 1954; Robert W . Copening; Robert T. Evans; Jesse J. Forte; Jay B. Kirk; Levi E. Steele; Oliver H. Steele; William T.' Thayer; Bayard S. Twadell.
No. No.
39—Carl Hecht; Clifford • Theodore W . Alt.
W.
Baldwin; Edward P.
Taylor;
40—James D. Buckingham; William E. Burch; Linton R. Garden; Emmet E. Culp; Francis E. Large; Ivan G. Mack, 1954; Frederick W. Warsop; Fred L. Watson.
No.
41—George S. Ankeny; Jesse C. Holler.
No.
42—Harry W . Sigmund.
No.
43—Ray Baliart; William M. Billups; Morris F. Hudson Clark; Claude E. Warnock.
No.
44—Harry T. Barnard; Harley H. Day; Elcano C. Johnson; Jesse H. Hampshire; Edwin N . McDowell, 1954.
No.
45—William H. Gray; Walter R. Johnson.
No.
46—William H. Pyle.
Lindsay;
No.
47—Robert Hal Marshall.
No.
48—Fleming Lindsey; J. Franklin Mitchell; Edgar H. Purdy; Ernest Wilde.
No.
49—Elmer J. Cheever; Matt J. Edmonds.
No.
50—Carl Worley Entsminger.
No.
51—Robert D. Amis; Charles Russell Beach; Harry Roy Behler; Earl Lewis Booher; Charles E. Brown; Clydus Clinton Brown; Burches Marion Butters; W. Ernest Collins; Luther Frank Davis; George Phillip Ehly; Harry A. Forsell; Albert Phil Fulcher, 1954; Kirby L. Goldsberry; Allen Stacy Hadley; Dr. Seth A. Hammel; Joseph Haney; Clinton DeLoss Hart; George U. Henderson; Benjamin Franklin Howard; George Jackson; Warren Hunter Jones; Leon Theo Keller; Frederick William Klasse; Leland Garfield Knapp; Richard Everett Leeson; J. S. Kelton Longshore; Clarence Edwin Lyon; George Washington Mayes; Warren E. Monroe; William Alexander Montgomery; William Nicholson Newby; Ira Marvin Nixon; Glen Lee Parish; Ernest Franklin Rhodes; Clement Kelso Roose; Tom J. Rosser; Augustus Alfred Sand; M. Guy Snyder; John Orville Suthcrin; William Ole Swanson, Jr.; Earl B. Taylor; William Gilbert Towler: Arthur Tucker; William A. Watkins; Hugh Preston Webb Herbert Glen West; Lothian Thatcher West; Fred A. Whitton Paul Eddy Widau; Glenn Wilfred Wissler.
No.
52—William C. Child.
No.
54—Peter Bushard Gallagher; Russell Edwin Thayor Tate; Edward Charles Zillhart.
No.
55—Albert E. Williamson; Arthur C. Bell.
No.
56—Charles C. Billam; William R. Faris; Charles H. Nesselrode.
LeNoir; John
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DEATHS—Continued No.
59—William C. Adams; Eiwyn Hewitt Sidener.
No.
60—Henry A. Anderson; Martin J. Anglemyer; Benjamin L. Barr; Lester Armstrong Bowen; Daniel Prather Brill; Lawrence Verne Devine; Frank S. Dyar; Leslie Carlton Gray; Clayton L. 'Griffith; Emil Clarence Grounds; Harry Miles Harbold; Herbert T. Holdren; Ward P. Holly; Wallace Herbert Hunt; Harrison Kenneth Long; James M. Mitchell; Ernest Eugene Padgett; Jess Thomas Parter; Wilmer Lewis Paulsen; Vernon Pearl Robinson; Charles F. Rondeau.
No.
61—Walter Shields.
No.
62—Carl C. Coffman; George P. Hart; Clifford C. O'Bryhim; Axel L. Oveson; Frederick A. Vincent; Edward S. Welling.
No.
63—Dwight F. Douglas; Jack B. McBride; James James F. Thomas; Pinkney S. Townsend.
No.
64—Elbert S. Bird; Joseph P. Groh; Harvey A. Hewins; Francis O. Kincaid; Harry S. Moore; E. Vinton Wakeman.
No.
65—Bret M. Evans; John O. Manley; John H. Jamison; David M. Lasley.
No.
66—Wayne E. Heffron; William M. McGuire; Roy T. Remy; Adelma J. Sanders; Frank L. Worrel.
Parnell;
No.
67—Walter A. Helm.
No.
63—John Alster; Jacob S. Biddle; William L. Gordon; Vessey F. Taylor; Norman E, Veach.
No.
69—Isaac McCarty.
No.
71—Floyd Everett Weaver.
No.
72—Ralph R. Eyer; William H. Eyer; John E. Olson.
No.
73—Henry McCormick; Wayne F. Piggott; James H. Reedy.
No.
74—Benjiman H. Dickerson; George Malone; William E. Peacock.
No.
75—Noble H. Leland; William Jefferson Coder; Alex C. Mitchell; Edward H. Dolcater; Lawrence W, Cazier; Robert J. Johnston; Chris. George Riat; RoUa Morton Smith.
S. Harrington;
Frank
No.
76—James R. Streeter; Lloyd O. Wilson.
No.
77—Christian E. Freitag; Charles W. Kidd; David A. Nossaman, 1954; Chester D, Updegraff.
No.
78—Benjamin Zimmerman.
No.
79—Wyatt C. Wilkin.
No.
80—Don C. Allen; Curt Benninghaven; Orville E. Giger; Roy E. McGeorge; Clyde R. Wilson; John C. Wilson.
No.
81—James W. Eaton.
E. Garlock; Franklin M. Munson; George E.
No.
82—Glen H. Lynn; Lucian L. Thrall.
No.
83—Raymond C. Ogden.
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LODGE O F K A N S A S
177
DEATHS—Continued No. 84—Jacob (William)
Kansas Beasore; Sheldon.
Herbert
(G)
Boyd;
Edwin
No. 85—George E. Dean. No. 86—Percy Wilton Agrelius; Claude Herbert Brimer; Leslie Charles Cox, Sr.; Herbert E. Dempsey; Tom Dirlam; Raymond M. Downing; Harley A. Dunlap; Jake Frame; Archie Cook Gayler; Merle Orie Hall; Tessa Crookham Hann; Charles Inman; Joseph Hilmer Johnson; Oren Earl Lovett; Lee Roy Maltbie; Virgil Reed McCall; Verlin McConnell; Richard Earnest O'Hare; Floyd Newton Reece; John Arthur Reed; Ralph R. Routh; Charles Herman Schaefer; Carey Austice Simison; Walter Ross Slagle; Frank Taylor; John L. Taylor; James Ira Trenary; Grady Ellis Wilbourn; George L. Wilson. No. 89—Charles R. Riggins; Richard W. Wohlford. No. 90—LeRoy H. Acker; Orhum R. Adair; Frederick Buechner; Joseph Davidson; George G. Eschenburg; Ross Hutton; Axel B. Johnson; Fred N. Lauver; Clarence A. Nudson; Walter H. Offen; Edwin G. Osborn; Clarence R. Palmer; Morris C. Parr; Glenn E. Person; Calvin E. Priddy; Bernard D. Smith; Tom Stuart; Samuel H. Thomas; Raymond V. Ward; William B. Whitehead; Edgar H. Whitlow. No. 91—Harry Lucas; Fred Patterson; William H. Rausch. No. 92—Albert H. Marzoll. No. 93—George H. Detgen; George Oran Henning; Alvin Jay LaBrant; Lewis A, Saccanne; Charles H. Walbert; Joseph Zettl. No. 94—James Ford; Leon Forest Wells; Roby Byron White, Sr. No. 95—Elmer Roy CUne; Chester C. Crone; Charles F. Garwood; Reuben C. Hedrich; John Jacob Klinker; Albert A. Nattier. No. 96—Robert L .Bigham; Harry Samuel DeFries; James R. Dunlap; Roy N. Evert; Charles Henry Hance; Wesley Holyfield; Arthur McCloud; William H. Mason; Thomas Edgar Ray. No.
97—Bert O. Ellis; Cyril T. Faulders; Charles B. Guinn; James A. Hawk; Barnard S. Johnston; Guy Garfield Moomey; James P. Murray; Robert Henderson Seymour; John E. Sharp.
No. 98—Charles Moreau Harger; John Clements Bell; Albert Farris Geoffroy; George Walter Herrick, No. 99—James H. Adams; Leonard E. Castle; John R. Cotter; George H, Deichman; William F. Dempsey; Raymond G. DeWitt; Clarence E. Dotson; Jesse H. Fisher; George E. Gardner; Eugene Gibbs; Homer L. Gleckler; Clarence F. Grant; Edward G. Hadler; Fred Hall; Joseph M. Hardie; Sidney Harling; Bert T. Hayes; Sidney R. Houston; Edward C. Hovlik; John L, Jackson; Noah B. Jewett; Herbert C. Jones; David C. Kelly; Ralph V. Lash; William O. Leuty; Claude H. Ludlam; John J. Lynch; Ross C. McCormick; Clifford McMains; William F. Markley; Simon A. Martin; Bruce T. Mason; George A. Nachtrieb; Roy J. Nestelroad; William H. Pauly; Oliver S. Rich; Evan J. Rodda; William L. Sexton; George D. Shank; Roy H. J. Stubbs; Silas S. Swim; Albert A. Talbott; George Talebury; Roscoe N. Townley; Henry F. Tuggle; Roy A. Wight; Arthur T. Wilson; Oliver W. Burris.
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March
DEATHS—Continued No.
100—Theodore Finley Alexander Richardson.
Hatton;
Charles
T.
Reid;
George
No.
101—Ray Leroy Lewis; Martin L. Nelson; Leonard A. Parke; Carl A. Phelon.
No.
102—John E. Adcock; Lawrence J. Ayling; Waldo L. Bone; Herbert L. Campbell; George E. DeBolt; Edward A. Dunham; Ethan L. Graham; Louis A. Hopkins; Louis Hulet; Clyde Kiddoo; Elias L. Marshall; Hugh J. Powell; Rosco G. Pyle; Clement A. Reed; Oscar H. Seaver; Clyde E. Skaggs; Harold A. Schwinn; Stephen N . Thompson; Fred B. Van Horn; Jesse M. Wiley.
No.
103—Eilot T. Benson; Guy E. Buck; Donald R. Cooper; Orien W . Cunningham; Wirt E. Estes; David M. Hosack; Guy S. Jeffers; Austin Delos Jennings; Harold Charles John; Charles F. Jones; George Montgomery; Roy L. McCune; Paul B. MacLane; Thomas C. Newman; Augustus Osgood; Pete Rapp; Noah J. Siler; Samuel R. Stacy; Weldon R. StaufFer; Herbert J. Walters; D. McClelland Wells; Walter W . Wilson,
No.
104—James L. Kennedy; James R. Wylie.
No.
106—Guy Truman Gardner; William L. Martindell; Leonard Theodore Symcox; Wilber H. Wright.
No.
107—Haibert Z. Ackley; Rob Roy Bittman; Earl E. Bressler Arthur S. Case; Raymond C. Clarke; Glenn E. Franklin William G. Harlow; Elmer F. Harmon; Arthur H. Hinds Kenneth H. Jacobs; Warren W. Johnson; George W. Merrill Joseph W. Moss; Merle L. Moyer; Walter L. McVey; Neal A. Post; Byron D. Street; George Waltershahausen.
No.
108—Fredrick C. Albright; John I. Digan; Frank W. Major; Earle E. Palmer.
No.
109—Hcnson E. Gray; John Harder.
No.
110~Orie D. Gentry; Walton S. Notestine; William R. Hoyt; George J. Frey; Fred D. Ford; George H. Brooks; Walter E. Myer.
No.
in—Henry F. Cerny; Lewis D. Fauerbach; Augustus S. Parr; Frank Silvers.
No.
113—Carl W . AUendoerfer; Frank Bland; Ernest H. Crowther; Ulcy Summers.
No.
114—Herbert N . Bowman; George William Brown; John Milton Pinkston; James Charles Riggs; John C. Sauble.
No.
116—Webb A. .Lewis.
No.
117—Homer Lee Abbott; Maurice Frank Ayers; Nelson Arthur Bardwell; Milton Virgil Chapin; Eddie B. C!um; Jerome Herriff Conner; Henry William Davidson; William Louis Dukes; Michael Hardy; Lewis Sewall Henderson, Sr.; Solan Clarence Jackson; Everett Laherty; Frank Lee Mashburn; Frederick DanT McElvain; John Luke O'Delh Melville Griggs Rasbach; Richard Allen RingstafF; Carl Franklin Rosenstahl; William Ashton Swinney; John Leroy Walker; Jake Wissman.
No.
118—Leo E. George.
L. Baker; Otis Daniel A. Ponton; Harold F.
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DEATHS—Continued No.
119—Harry B. Myers; Joe D. Crowder; Bart L. Morrison; Jesse I. Ester; Richard R. Bourland.
No.
120—Morton M. Bishop; W'indel M. Tate; Wm. S. Eichelberger; Samuel T. Clausen.
No.
121—Orris D. Turner; William H. Green; Paul Wesley Meyers; Ernest W. Miller; Pearl W . Staples.
No.
122—Alexander L. Chambers; George F. Paull, 1954;
No.
123—Percy B. Graham; Charles C. Gunn.
No.
124—Ira Jean Slough.
No.
125—Frank C. Patton.
No.
127—James J. Greer.
No.
128—Edward Stransky.
No.
129—Fred M. Arbuthnot; Edmund' Carstensen; William E. Hodges; Hugh A. Hughes; Ralph A. Peters; George S. Shafer; Raymond Thompson, Sr.
No.
130—Charles D. Lueck.
No.
131—Jewell E. Smith; Donald V. Ricketts.
No.
152—William Herman Cox; Frank A. Quigg.
No.
133—Rex W. Garris;. John S. Hackney; Guy B. McEwcn; Thomas F. Nichols; Joseph H. Oldroyd; George L. Pfisterer; Clayton J. Pyer; Walter R. Wanner.
No.
134—Ernest J. FuUerton; John G. Grimison; Luther A. Guest.
No.
135—Robert Park Mettee; Raymond M. Moody.
No.
136—John Wilson Dalton; Wm. D. Finley; Calvin W. Floyd; Henry F. Kirchner; Clyde H. Knox; Ralph B. Penfield; Brother Woodworth; Fred E. Mallonee, 1954.
No.
137—Wellington C. Allen; Floyd W. Hild; Gilroy H. Hugo; Reuben L. Jackson; John R. Kessell; Joseph L. Strickler.
No.
138—Carl C. Eberhardt; Seth B. Kemblc; William A. Sherrets; Edward G. Werner.
No.
139—James W. Huffman; William E. Nichols; Charles F. Mason; Clarence O. Steffe; Lee W. Stewart.
No.
140—Joseph E. Bradley; William P. Cart; Robert B. Daniel; Arnold Hayes; Edwin P. Jones; Robert Y. Jones; James W. Lehman; George P. Manjeot; Albert Ross Means; Fred P. Monroe; Edward Parks; Pervis A. Percy; Emanuel M. Perles; James A. Phillips; Harold Richmond; Floyd A. Thomas; Paul L. Turkle; Archie L. Vernon. 141—Harold Charles Burger; Marcel Grandmougin; Robert A. Gray; Edwin F. Hammond; D. Willis Jones; Aaron W. Lundholm; William Leslie McElfresh; William H. Price; Carl J. Youngroot.
No.
142—Ronald Clayton Belgard; Robert Cherman Crandall; Fred Claud Crawford; John Christian Deschner; Fred Otto Knoblock;
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PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
March
DEATHS—Continued Albert C. Mallory; John B. New; Melvin Clarence Snapp; Fred Toms; Otis John William Unruh; Lawrence Worth Van Akea. No.
143—Jesse Y. Burbank; Clay C. Carper.
No.
144—James B. Hurlock; Fred C. Cannady; Charles E. EUenberger; David Longwell; Earl T. Patterson.
No.
145—Norman N. Olson; Akles W . Pfaff; Evert Gravatt.
No.
146—William J. Anglin; Tobias Doubrava; Richard G. Foil; John W. Harmon; Charles L; Hinche; Earl Monroe Johnson; Leroy C. Stoweil.
No.
147—John L. Scott.
No.
148—Ernest A. Courtney; George F, Rhoden.
No.
149—Thomas L. Boyce; Otto L. Jones; Charles A. Ogden; Robert G. Tuttle; Samuel J. Wallace.
No.
150—Lawrence William Cruse; Robert Delee Cunningham Walter A. Fine; Herman Ural Graves; William Henry Mohr; Jesse T. Morrow; Lewis O'Connor, 1951; Edward C. Peasel Hal E. Reed, 1951; John Wesley Songster; Hubert Naaman Taylor; Henry Patrick Thompson.
No.
151—Charles R. Alger; Floyd M. Bacon; Charles A. Bannon; Williard P. Dunagan; Donald' M. Velayas.
No.
152—John F. Romary; Harold Otis Waite; Frank E. Jones.
No.
153—James Leonard Brann; Charles Herman Eubanks; Robert Luther Peterson; Richard R. Tipton; Glenn E. Wood.
No.
154—Everett Dale Harris; Ladislav Kaplicky.
No.
155—Frank L. DePew; Carl L. Zeller.
No.
156—Joseph A. Grounds; B. Forrest McDanicl.
No.
157—Virgil H. Hol.lingsworth.
No.
158—Lawrence Clinton Austin; Thomas Ball; Louis F. Chew; Lawrence F. Day; Robert Eugene Falconer; William H. Harrington; Harry Jacobs; Fred R. Jones; Frederich T. McKee; George R. Mills; John W . Sharp; Walter Stuebinger.
No.
159—Maurice Lee Batson; Louis P. Thomure.
No.
160—J. W . S. Cross; John F. Myler; Thomas C. Wristen.
No.
161—Milton I. Strbwig.
No.
162—Jay B. Bennett; Rene A. Dubach; Thomas J. Meisner; Phineas Spalding; Edward T. Ukele.
No.
163—John Wm. Begart; Arthur F. Wilkinson.
No.
164—George Beamgard; William Lewis; Ames Olson; Netto J. Reeves.
No.
165—James W. Conner; Charles G. Stone; Edward C. Trautwein.
No.
167—Thomas J.
Lipperd; Harold
Tiffin
Avary; Charles E. Buckman; Frederick H.
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G R A N D LODGE O F K A N S A S
DEATHS—Continued Doll; Emery Fravel; Mike Geddis; Edgar R. Lawton; Merville J. Logan; Wm. Wheeler McDowell; Lloyd T. Olson; Rudolph C. Slepake; Albert L. B. Weber. No.
168—Philo Ernest Holmes; Lester Browning Mabry; Paul Stanley Preston; William Henry Shuker; Edward Henry Vermillion, Jr.
No.
169—Charles J. Watkins.
No.
171—John Myers; Alex Vic Helm; Cleon W . Motter; Harry P. Knowles; Ross T. Campbell, Jr.; L. Jake Jones; Ralph R. Oden. (
No.
172—Garnett O. Baysinger; Vern G. Breese; Harvey J. Halbert; Charles C. Herren; William E. Lundquist; August San Romani; Roy B. Sickler; George J. Vreeland.
No.
173—Homer A. Cooper; Fred L. Thomas.
No.
174—Andrew R. Kennedy; Niram N . Norton; Cecil H. Rugger.
No.
176—Frank O. Hill.
No.
177—L. E. Lefler; John P. Ruppenthal; E. T. Ballart; G. M. Butts; Clark Clement Evans; Chas. N . Gilbert; J. E. Missimer; B. G. Phlegar; H. W. Spencer.
No.
179—Clarence Ellsworth Ash; Charles Chamberlain Frank; Archibald McKillip Otto; Horace Rockwell Vernon; John Erastus Stowell; John Burl Young. No. 180—:Verle Brenner; George Oliver Neal. No.
181—John P. Bozarth.
No.
182—Charles M. Childs; William A. Rue; Arthur J. Sammons.
No.
183—John W . Scott.
No.
184—William A. Barron; Newton C. Bracken; John A. Hansen; Chester C. Morse; Irwin C. McDowell.
No.
185—Charles T. Evans; Jerre L. Sherrer.
No.
186—Forrest G. Redman; Matt Wurm.
No.
187—John R. Barnes; W . F. Brown; Joseph W. Clark; James Cox; Oscar A. Crews; William F. Cummings; Frank A. Curnow; Lloyd F. Daugherty; William G. Fielder; John Frakes; Max Frohlich; Samuel E. Holden; Jacob Jaeger; George F. Kerley; Harry B. Kumm; Samuel E. Long; Chet A. Maynard; Elby T. Meyers; George W . Nelson; Lester F. Pickering; W . Roy Phillips; Grant L. Pistorius; Isom V. Reeder; Joe J. Scott; Lorenza E. Shoupe; Launze. Sutherland; Law^rence T. Underwood; Arthur W. Watson; Archie O. Wheeler.
No.
188—Charles R. Gorrell; Charles C. Lieb; Leo Orville Weaver.
No.
189—Arthur Wallace Allen; Harold Freeman Butler; Solomon Sanford Sinclair; William Kenneth Skinner; Edward F. Vallette.
No.
190—William Heynen; Louis F. Young.
No.
191—Simon Hayes; Leonard B. Mead, 1954.
No.
192—Donald DeForrest Davis; John W . Rowe.
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PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
182
DEATHS—Continued No.
193—Jason D. Barnhart; Samuel P. Norbury.
No.
194—Ralph Tower Bradford; Robert Dale; Fred Dugan.
I-ev Crockett;
Charles
No.
195—William J. Bellman; Edward B. Brenemen; Richard Byers; Charles Hoke; Sophus Johnson.
Charles
No.
196—Homer Franklin Crawford; Daniel Solmon Lewis; Edgar Irvin Rogers; William John Turner.
No.
197—Roy C. Franklin; David Hedinger; Zene E. Spurrier.
No.
198—Charles L. Cassel; Roy C. Fowler; Marvin O. Mowrey; Harold D. O'Brien; Lewis L. Torrence.
No.
199—Fred W . Graves; Irwin K. Hall; Alvis E. Hagans; Joseph B. Stapleton; William R. Richardson.
No.
200—Charles R. Comes; Young L. Hayter; Iro Blaine Krider; John Roy Wallcer.
No.
201—William P. Booth; Ernest C. Schweitzer; Frederick W. Worrall.
James
A.
Lacquement;
Hixson;
Fred
Carl
V.
Richard
No.
202—George E. Scheer; Andrew J. Scranton.
No.
203—Carl S. Clark; William H. Moore; Merritt E. Johnston; Harry Glenn Smith; J. Hale Fletcher; Nathan B. Vaughn; Thomas V. Williams.
No.
204—John G. Amis; Asa B. Dillon; Dwight H. Hardman; Scott W. Johnson; Henry A. Meibergen; Lyndon J, White.
No.
205—Henry Myers; James E. Crawford; John R. Hauschildt; James E. Parmiter; John E. Pryer; John H. Stephenson.
No.
206—Richard H. Cunningham; John H, Gum; Andrew McPherson; John R. Snead; William E. Yelton,
Uo. No.
207—Henry Glodfelty; Fred N . Hill. 208—John C. Peckman.
No.
209—Charles Chester Gowner; Theodore A. Holmquist; Ceroid Chester Petit; William Carl Schumaker.
No.
210—James A. Towles.
No.
211—David B. Anderson.
No.
212—Crawford K. Barackman; William I. Thompson.
No.
213—James Walter Dixon; Gus S. Norton.
No.
214—Ivan E. Huffman.
No.
215—William E. Dixon; John Eilts.
No.
216—Elmer D. Ellis; Charley M. Fields.
No.
217—William G. Kienzle; Charles Walter Lyon; Henry G. Nething; Luther Burnell Taylor.
No.
218—Ira C. Ellefge; James Luther Horn.
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OF KANSAS
183
DEATHS—Continued No. 219—George W. Alton; Steve Beverlin; John D, Crowl; George G. Green; Floyd S. Hendershot. No. 220—LeRoy Plesant. No. 221—Edwin C. Wires; Paul H. Preble. No. 222—Herman N. Adair; Clarence R. Aten; Othal D. Cleveland; Otto B. Critchfield; John W. Earnshaw; LaVern Kirby; William G. Painter; Thomas H. Rice; Dennison A. Sidlow; Frank Trebilcock; Horace H. Watkins. No.
223—Nicholas Hunsinger; George W. Rumsey.
No.
225—John Edward Anthony, 1954; James Lester Combs; Albert Frederick Dalby; Harry Wilson Donaldson; Charles Elisha Eldridge; Alfred Oscar Gossien, Jr.; Ray Stratton Harshbarger; Walter Clancy Keiser; Arnold Benton Matthews; Robert Maxwell; William Hyre Nicholas; Lester Martinus Patterson; Ralph Jonathan Ratctiff; Alba Rhodes; Frederick Earl Shuler; William Mortimer Vates; Elmer Ellsworth Wagner; Albert Edward Walker. Shutyer.
No. 226—Allen H. Lull; George M. Thomas; Clell W. McKenney. No. 227—Roy Cutshaw. No. 229—Arlie F. Burns; Lon AUen; Frank Bowling; William D. Petit. No.
230—Glen W. Ferguson; Edward J. Henning; Winner Ingle; Claude E. Jurney; Walter M. Surface; William Paul Sutton.
No. 232—Edwin E. N. Coan; Edward A. Williams; John Long. No. 233—Newton C. Harned; Reslyn B. Horner; Harley Littell, Jr. No.
234—Edward B. Hampton; Roy Torrence,
No. 236—Howard Kerr. No.
237—Sterling Robert Cranston; George Gemmell; Gregg; Forest D. Harley.
Amos S.
No. 238—Charles C. Alford; Elias W. Jewell; R. Dewey Kissick. No. 239—Roy Ewen; Ralph I. Baum; Harry VoUar Heilman. No. 242—James F. Gilchrist. No.
243—Jesse C. Cadwalader.
No. 244—Curtis M. Bartlett; Miles E. Frank; Harry .R. Hankins; Arthur E. Read. No. 245—John C. Baisinger; Walter A. Cline; David R. Goyette; Harry Redden. No. 246—Deuel De Forest Evans; Richard D. Hopkins; Harvey Floyd Jones; Lawrence R. Thrasher; Abijah C. Wheeler. No. 247—James L, Day; Andrew M. Farmer; Simon P. Gates; Kempton P. McFarland. No. 248—Ethan H. Allen.
184
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
March
DEATHS—Continued No.
249—William E. Gilbert; Allen H . Motes.
No.
251—Samuel
No.
252—James M. Charles; Everett W . Elmore; John H. Pumroy.
No.
253—Charles Thouvenell.
No.
254—Ivan Sutton.
R.
M.
Maxwell;
Miller;
Paul
C.
Walter
Sliowalter;
E.
Greeiy Gillespie; Albert D.
Prathcr;
Clyde
Joseph
M.
N.
Lewis; Henry Frank '
No.
255—James Porter McDonald.
No.
256—Nathan Osborn.
No.
257—John H. Smith; Guy R. Travis.
No.
258—Bert L. Clapham; William Glen Halderman; Henry Pammenter; Roger R. Sibbitt; Titus Stringer.
No.
259—Joseph Charles Chase; Robert O. Grouse.
No.
260—Griffin D. Cheshire; Robert S. Knowles; James J. Parr.
No.
261—Lewis L. Hughes; Henry Russell; Dan W. Stephens.
No.
263—Ralph L. Keller.
No.
264—William Nichol, Jr.; Norman D. Wiltrout.
No.
265—William Grimm; George W . Lemon; Nile H. Nicholas; Arthur Norby; John W. Shrack; James R. Wilson.
No.
266—William F. Corkill; Clarence S. Moyer; William Seever.
No.
267—Thomas O. Edwards, Jr.; George W . Hall; Barney E. Kenaley; William E. Wallace; Charles L. Wilson.
No.
269—David W. Little; Robert C. Small.
W.
No.
270—Frank R. Cubit; William O. Poston.
No.
271—George R. Airman; Russell A. Aigire; Errett Riley Arney; Charles S. Carlyle; Walter Hasting Hall; Samuel Thomas Hinkle; Albert B. Irwin; Ivan Lee LeFors; Daniel E. O'Donnell; Archie Overton, Sr.; Arthur W. Pitts; Richard Richards; Dean A. Wilson.
No.
272—Roy L. Bradley; Lloyd C. DeGroff; John K. Denison; Harvey J. Emerson; James Harris: Albert T. Holmberg; Edwin A. Hosking; Elmer R. Johnson; Edgar A. Karbach; Dennis O. May; William D. C. Meyer; Adelbert R. Paine; Joseph R. Spurgeon; Charles'S. Warren; Frank S. Woods; Burt Yoakum.
No.
273—Byron Watson Evans; James L. Geisendorf; Gustava A. Leichhardt, Sr.; Charles L. McCuen.
No.
274—William L. Williams.
No.
275—William Grant Cooper; John L. Robinson; Roy Frank Todd.
No.
276—Ernest H. Lafferty; Raymond Zimmerman.
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185
DEATHS—Continued No.
277—George Fred Barr; Benjamin Roberts; George G. Gabbert.
C. Harrison; Alonzo L.
No.
278—Lowrie E. McCiure; Earl Thompson.
No.
279—Wm. Edward Kell.
No.
283—Forrest Luther; Lawrence H. Norton; Ernest F. Phelps.
No.
285—Isaac David Haines Cole.
No.
286—John TTiomas Kennedy.
No.
287—Charles W. Kellogg; Laverne Merl Ward.
No.
290—Ernest M. StuU.
No.
292—George L. Chapin; Charles L. Hare.
No. 293—Claude C. Hayden; James A. McLaughlin. No. 294—James A. Knight. No.
295—Lawrence Bratcher; Earl Martin; William L. Roberts.
No. 296—Adrian L. Faivre. No. 297—Eli H. Finch; Samuel Hindman. No,
298—John J. Beeman; Frank Honomich!; Emil J. Anton F. Somer.
No. 299—Walter Guy Dickerson; Perl Roberts; William Webster.
Kaspar; Arthur
No.
300—Joe P. Alabaugh; Thomas G. Pate; Alfred P. Sanford.
No.
301—John B. Ackley; Hannibal G. Burris; John B. Fleming; Marcus A. Marlow; Roy W. Sanderson.
No.
302—Harley A. Jenkins.
No. 303—Thomas H. Allen; Brice N. Anderson; Vernon E. Barton; Lawrence C. Benne; Robert B. Best; Richard E. Bird; Bertram B. Bryan; Henry F. Busch; William J. Burns; Horace D. Chamberlin; John D. Clark; Jean J. Crose; Arthur C. Cunio; Lindley M. Dakin; John- W. Dennis; Peter T. Dondlinger; Fred S. Evans; Lawrence H. Faught; Arthur H. Fibus; Peter H. Flath; Herbert O. Garth; Theodore F. Grace; Roscoe B. Hammond; Lawrence W. Hart;.Fred R. Heckei; Leo Hershorn; Earl A. House; William F. Johnson; Clark V. Johnston; Fred H. Jones; William F. Kuhlmann, Jr.; Lester S. Laswell; William L. Lewis; William K. Lowry; Howard A. McCune; Francis H. McMichael; William D. McNichol; Gus A. Miller; Harrison R, Mueller; Robert Nix; Charles W . Pendarvis; Eugene C. Princehouse; Andrew J. Pritchard; Homer O. Roberts; Allen B. Russell; Gerald E. Shank; Dwight E. Smith; Willis Smith, 1953; Harry E. Tavender; Ralph L. Tiede; Edward F. Turcott; Walter G. Wintle; Ralph C. Wise; Harry J. Wylie. No.
305—Bert M. Goe.
No.
306—Embert Harvey Coles; Kenneth Floyd Davis; Earle Jay Howard; Cecil Ernest Johnson. 307—William C. Bateman; Myron E. Calkins; William Henry Earl; Gene H. Hess; William R. Nilan; William J. Scott.
No.
186
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
March
DEATHS—Continued No.
308—Robert G. Brewer; Lawerence W. Fair; Ira C. Wallace.
No.
309—James R. Streeter; William C. Zimmerman.
No.
310—Orlie E. Atkinson; Henry S. F. Bevans; Maurice Brown; Charles L. Rose; Walter S. Williams..
No.
311—George A. Ackerman; Frank C. Bolles; Edgar P. Brown; Clarence E. Dentler; Edgar T. Gaskill; Ottmar Kulmus; John A. McDonald; William F. Moderhak; William M. Wells.
No.
312—Lee L. Flemning; Joseph H. Riley.
No.
313—Roy E. Jinkens.
No.
315—William T. Hamer; Arthur R. Nelson.
No.
317—Charles Frank Miller.
No.
318—David L. Biggs; Joseph R. Capper.
No.
319—Lloyd N . Farris.
N.
No.
320—Peter H. Hybskmann; Edward Woodward.
No.
321—Gilbert N . Kysar; Paul E. Mixer; William R. McNeely.
No.' 322—Oeorge J. Baker; Arthur P. Caudle; Stanley L. Clemens; Clyde L. Curry; Edward R. Kowalsky; Leedy J. Matney; Fred McCarty; Robin McGeorge; Lester C. Rogers; William J. Stoker; Fred Workentine; Ethan J. Yowell. No.
323—Howard C. Wilson; William Curtis Gilmore.
No.
324—Edward J. Ehemann; McKee; Neil Stallard.
Hiram
S. Lambdin; Gaines
C.
No.
325—Roland K. Chandler.
No.
326—Harley E. Coffland; Hargis; Donald C. Stahl.
No.
327—Harvey W. Barker; Alexander J. Barker; Benjamine F. Piper.
No.
328—LeRoy H. Banks.
David
Walter
Dietz; Van
Buren
No.
330—Melville Kent Larned.
No.
331—Albert M. Jones; Samuel J. Slocum; Martin Thompson.
No.
333—August Anderson: Gerald Waldo Beverly; Christian Bork Bert Chronister; George Davis; Raye J. Garris; Verne R; Holt Harry G. Hough; Edward H. Kampschmidt; Sidney L. Martell Smith Giles Martin; Ennis James Norris; Charles L. Schmidt August E. Johnson.
No.
334—James W. Coheen; George F. Luker; Arlie Yeany.
No.
335—John D. Gibson; Harry T. Chatterton; John W. Olsen.
No.
336—Frank H. Pantier.
No. No.
337—Elmer E. Monroe; Theodore F. Weihe. 338—Judson E. Woods.
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LODGE O F K A N S A S
DEATHS—Continued No.
339—Edward F. Walter.
No.
340—William Clayton Dickey; Walter Henry Krenzel.
No.
341—Eli F. Frear; Cecil P. Horlacher.
No.
343—John Schroeder; Fay W. Thomas.
No.
345—Carey O. Green; Stewart J. Jameson; Walter McNeal.
No.
346—Archie R. Poe.
No.
348—Albert N. Harold; Joe O. Timmons.
No.
349—Earl F. Keene; John P. Sinclair.
No.
350—William C. Copeland.
No.
351—James I. Barnard.
No.
352—Willard E. Ferrell.
No.
553—Eben C. Fowler; Willis H. Hunt; Fred E. Norris; Victor Sundgren.
No.
354—George W. Transue; Scott L. TurnbuU.
No.
355—Walter A. Bennett; Stonewall J. Montgomery, Sr.
No.
356—J. Frank Barnett; Harry Ross Baumann; Harry Lionel Muesse; Charles E. Penry.
No.
357—Harley L. Andres; Edwin W. Meyers.
No.
358—Raymond Jay Easterday.
No.
360—Everett J. Bainter; Jacob James Brooks.
No.
361—James Daniel Deardorff; Hiram L. Hyde.
No.
362—J. Levi Anderson; Wm. Rougemont; Charles J. Svoboda.
No.
363—George C. FerrJer.
No.
364—Cecil E. Barngrover; Walter S. Cooper; Albert P. Foster; Harrison E. Frazer.
No.
366—Lloyd B. Miles; Lewis A. Norton; Wayne L. Williamson.
No.
367—Donald J. Kolb.
No.
369—John W. Cowan; Robert Dewey Curran; Lawrence F. Faust; Leslie Virgil Green; William JLester Hackler; George William Jewell; Joseph B. Maule; Albert W. Mount; Harry Allen Michael; Roland M. Pike; Carl Roberts; Wayne G. Shepherd; George Edwin Way; Ira Welsch; Berry Shaver Winn.
No. 370—Frank McClelland; Paul F. McClelland; Henry R. Williams. No.
57!—James H. Fisher; Iden A. Howard; Herbert A. Kaths; Martiin D. Suiter; Merrill B. Ulsh.
No.
572—James Milligan Barnett; John Townsend.
No.
373—Thomas B. Butterfield.
187
188
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
March
DEATHS—Continued No.
374—Walter A. Axe; Roland E. Ek; Iver E. Holm; Herbert Nelson; George W. Swartz; Allen F. Wilson.
No.
376—Bertman H. Hockctt.
No.
378—Harry L. Twyman; Charley E. Rickard, Jr.
No.
379—Burdette E. Moffctt; Claude A. Smith.
No.
380—Ralph E. Knott.
No.
381—Herschell L. Main; Guy W. Wright.
No.
382—Carl R. Brown; John L. Goms; Robert Ray Kimmel, 1954.
No.
383—Henry W. Clark; John H. Howard.
No.
384—Elmer G. Lawrence.
No.
386—Harold H. Wagner.
No.
388—Leonard W. Reddick; George W . Umbach.
No.
389—Samuel B. Apperson; Willard P. Schmidt.
No.
390—George Ogden Greene.
No.
393—Sherman G. Elliott.
No.
394—Price W. Bunyard; Loren Gillett; Ernest F. Jacks.
No.
396—William A. Buche; Martin H . Fasse; Henry A. Heintz; Robert M. Lockridge.
No.
397—Peter Keeter; Albert G. Liljestrom; Edgar M. Weddle.
No.
398—Carl Wilson.
Michael Coons; Ono Henry Weston; Richard
No.
399—Joseph W. Cessell; William Fulton.
No.
400—Ernest Allen Nossaman.
J.
N o . . 401—Chester Lloyd Bing; Homer E. Hatfield. No.
402—Lawrence Alfred Perry.
Boley; Asa B. Judson; Wayland
B.
No.
403—Walter L. Davis; Harry Henry Singleton.
No.
405—Charles R. Barron; Merwin R. Hobbs; M. Leslie Powell.
No.
406—John McAfee.
No.
407—Mathe-w T. Jones.
No.
408—William Delapp; John McCall; Peter Gene Pierard; Harold Smith.
No.
409—Eben Woodward Pyle.
No.
413—Ralph Gresham; Walter Wade Mitchell.
No.
415—Elmer E. Bates; Elmer R. Goopfert.
No.
417—Earl E. Hurley; Charles E. Koons.
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DEATHS—Continued No.
418—Wilfred O. Cress; Luther L. Harrison.
No.
421—Newt E. Newton.
No.
422—Oscar Sanford Eden; George Raymond Robertson.
No.
423—Fred J. Wenger.
No.
430—Mirl Edwin Fund; Jacob Michael Murray.
No.
431—Thomas L. Bair; Walter S. Wright.
No.
432—Albert R. Melton.
No.
433—Clarence A. Ash; Lewis S. Baldwin; William Henry Beach; Alba Black; James Russell Brand; Leander Bradbury Brown; John Russell Claiborne; Claude Ellis Cooper; Virgil Ray Fiscus; Samuel K: Garber; Walter McLain; Chester Albert Russell; Charles Emmett Smith; Frank Marion Wilson; Howard Olan Wolford.
No.
435—Jack L. Meyers.
No.
436—Ernest D. Cross; Klaus K. Klausen; Jess A. Miller; Homer B. Minnick; John McCormick Reynolds, Jr.; Harold Lawrence Swift.
No.
437—Edward H. Kuster.
No.
438—Artie L. Ashmore; Ralph Atkisson; Valentine B. Crozier; Joseph H. Filing, -Jr.; Louis B. Gloyne; George E, Ormond; Walter Prather; Robert L. Thomas.
No.
440—Albert F. Albers; Ralph R. Clutz.
No.
442—Charles W . Bridges; Knute C. Knudson.
No.
445—HoUis R. Burdette; Bert Ebersole; Ray Moore; Hugo T. Pieplow; Herbert M. Preston; Ewert N . Roloson; Daniel L. Zoflats.
No.
448—William A. Shirkey.
No.
449—Samuel T. Gillen; George A. Roberts.
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PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
Other Grand Jurisdictions /l/i^r/a-^THOMAS J O H N CUMBERLAND, G.R.P., May 14. Alabama—CLARENCE EDWARD MICHAELS, SR., M.W.G.M., March 22, 1955. Arkansas—^.
A. THOMAS, P.G.M., G.S., March 29.
Colorado—GuY
D. STERNBERG, P.G.M., Aug. 28.
Cost Rica—CARLOS
MANUEL FERNANDEZ, P.G.M., March
24. Delaware—T.
ScoTT PURSE, P.G.M., December 12.
District of Columbia—ROBERT
S. REGAR, P.G.M., Oct. 2 1 .
Georgia—DAVID LEONIDAS S H A N N O N , P.G.M., Sept. 23. Germany—FRITZ CHRISTIAN MEYER-RHENS, P.G.M., June 6, FRITZ THEISS, P.G.M., Nov. 23. Illinois—KARL
J O H N M O H R , P.G.M., May 4.
Indiana—CHARLES
E. LUCAS, P.G.M., Nov. 14.
Iowa—JOHN MCDONALD, P.G.M., Oct. 4, FRED H . N O L T E , P.G.M., April 15, THOMAS W . W E L L I N G T O N , P.G.M., July 28. Maine — JAMES CARROLL
PRESTON STEPHEN
BUNKER,
P.J.G.W.,
DOUGLASS,
P.J.G.W.,
May 2, Nov.
4,
BENJAMIN LEVI HADLEY, P.G.M., December 28, ARTHUR WILLIAM SEAWARD, P.S.G.W., January 5, 1956. Manitoba—NORMAN JOHN BLACK, P.G.M., May 8. Michigan—ARTHUR
M . H U M E , P.G.M., Feb. 14, WILLIAM
H . PARKER, P.G.M., Feb. 2, O R I E E . BROWN,
P.G.M.
June 19. Mississippi—GEORGE 18.
W A L T E R HOLLOWAY, P.G.M., March
Montana—Grig. General LEROY A. FOOT, P.G.M., Aug. 22, Dr. ROBERT J. HATHAWAY, P.G.M., Jan. 15. New
York—RICHARD
A. ROWLANDS, P.G.M., March 13.
North Dakota—THEODORE S. HENRY, P.G.M., March 8, CHARLES D . MILLOY, P.G.M., July 15, CHAUNCEY E . CAVETT, D.D.G.M., Oct. 18.
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GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
DEATHS—Continued Nova Scotia—MARTIN
LUTHER FRASER, P.G.M., April 6,
W I L L I A M T H O M P S O N POWERS, P.G.M., Oct. 17.
Ohio—JAMES
M . MORGAN, P.G.M., May 18.
Oregotz—RICHARD
FRANK PETERS, P.G.M., Sept. 4.
Pennsylvania—WILLIAM 1954.
H . BREHM, P.G.M., November 11,
Saskatchewan—-WALTER
LIVINGSTONE CLINK, P.G.M., April
12, FREDERICK J O H N K I N G IRWIN, P.G.M., May 7, W I L L I A M HERBERT M O O R , P.G.M., June 3.
South Dakota—WILLIAM West
Virginia-—CHARLES
F . R . W H O R T O N , P.G.M., June 22. ROGER AHERNS, P.G.M., Jan.
14, PORTER L E H M A N MARSH, P.G.M., Oct. 7. Wyoming—ELWOOD ANDERSON, P.G.M., May 18, CONRAD J O H N S O N , P.G.M., Oct. 2, 1955, THOMAS STIRLING,
P.G.M., Sept. 15, WILLIAM A. RINER, P.G.M., November 20. .
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CORRESPONDENCE M.*.
W.'.
ARTHUR
H.
March
REVIEW
STRICKLAND
FOREWORD W e submit our second Review of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodges with whom we are in correspondence. This has been a very pleasant, interesting and instructive task, and your Reviewer is grateful to the Grand Master for the privilege of serving in this capacity. The writer feels his lack of experience in the work when he reads the fine Reviews and comments of his co-workers in this field, many of whom have performed this service for years, but he also realizes what an opportunity it is for him to learn what really goes on in the Masonic thinking of the world. It is our observation that the trend of Grand Master's addresses is toward business like accounts of their doings, rather than bombastic and high sounding treatises on world and national affairs. This writer is under the impression that the eighth man from Adam must have been a printer, instead of a worker in metals, because it seems that we all go to the greatest length to print and publish the greatest mass of unessential information. What particular benefit is it to the craft to read paragraph after paragraph in the address stating that Grand Master and Mrs. Grand Master attended this and that, and that a wonderful dinner was served by the ladies of Talkfast Chapter. It is our opinion that the ordinary address could be cut in half without sacrificing a single essential. Our common problems remain the same throughout the Masonic world. W e are all struggling with the problem of small attendance at meetings and we all have a remedy, none of which works very well. It is our considered opinion that we have caused the lack of interest by conducting such boring and tedious meetings that many Masons go home in disgust with the feeling that they never want to go back. In our own state, we have reached the point where every one who has a committee assignment, holds a Fifty-year button, a Certificate of Proficiency or what have you, is dragged up to the East and introduced, and if we have a speaker, or if the Grand Master is present, the main event of the evening is either delayed so' long that every one is ready to leave, or else the effect of the speech is spoiled while all of those introduced are called upon to get up and tell how glad they are they came. When the Worshipful Masters of the Lodges learn to control their meetings, open them on time, confine the speaking to the Grand Master, or other invited speaker, and then close at a reasonable hour, and on the high plane of the speaker's message, we will have attendance. Some Grand Masters have felt the urge to warn against frivolity and horse play in the degree work. A great many states are struggling with the liquor question and its ramifications. W e here in Kansas have this pretty well cleared up now, but it was a struggle. In some states the chain letter craze still persists and some Grand Masters have warned against it. The matter of showing interest in the Public School System is being handled in some states, and California has
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led in the work for many years. The care of our aged members and their wives and widows engrosses us, and all are attempting to meet the need with expanded Homes, Hospitals and Infirmaries. Blood banks are maintained by some, and the desire to sponsor programs of community and national welfare is apparent in some states. Masonry is a live, vitalizing force in the world, and in spite of the desire for innovation on the part of some, which this writer deplores, the underlying principles are as strong in their appeal to the real thinking man today as they ever were, and if we don't load the Masonic structure down with a lot of extraneous gee-gaws, it will continue to induce, and to help men to approach the realization of what the real search of a Mason is, as it is recorded by the Beloved John when he said: "In the begirming was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God." Fraternally, A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND,
P.G.M.
Chairman, Committee on Correspondence
ALABAMAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1954. LEONARD S. TERRY, Grand Master CHARLES H . STUBINGER, Grand Secretary
Lodges 430
Members 70,799
Gain 1,955
The One Hundred Thirty-fourth Annual Communication was held at Montgomery, November 16, 1954. There were eight Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative was not there. Prior to the opening", the Brethren were assembled and the Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, with her officers, was introduced. The Grand Master issued bulletins during the year endorsing both National Sunday School Week and National Bible Week. Two Lodges were constituted, one instituted, and six cornerstones laid. Twenty-seven dispensations were issued permitting the conferral of degrees on physically maimed candidates. Proposal to levy $2.00 assessment was defeated. The Superintendent of their Home resigned and a successor was appointed. Contract was let for a new dormitory for children at Home, also an annex to the "Haven of Rest" Building. A resolution to make Past Masters members of the Grand Lodge was defeated. R. W . Brother E. L. M C F E E , the Grand Orator delivered a powerful oration on the subject, "What is the Hour?" It truly is a pity that so few of us get to read these wonderful orations. This one, like so many of the others, certainly does add to our store of Masonic Literature. J O H N W . PREDDY, Grand Master. CHARLES H . STUBINGER, Grand Secretary.
Next Annual Communication, Montgomery, November 22, 1955.
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ALBERTA—1955. PETER D A W S O N , Grand
Master.
E. H. RIVERS, Grand Secretary. Lodges 159
Members 17,334
Gain 358
Sepcial Communications were held to constitute and consecrate two lodges, and to lay one corner stone. The Fiftieth Annual Communication was held at Calgary, June 8, 1955. 15 Past Grand Masters present, 130 Lodges represented. Our Representative was not there. A regalia house presented a fine Altar Cover in recognition of this being the fiftieth communication. The deaths of two Past Grand Masters, M . ' . W . ' . Brother J O H N THOMAS MACDONALD and M . ' . W . ' . Brother GEORGE MOORE were reported.
W e want to quote one passage from the Grand Master: "There is nothing in Freemasonry derogatory to the Christian faith, the Jewish faith, or any other faith that stands for a belief in a Supreme Being, or the spread of Righteousness. The V.O.S.L. which includes the New Testament as well as the Old Testament on the altar of a Masonic Lodge, is at least an abiding witness of the regard members of the Craft have for the illumination and teaching offered by the Sacred Law."
Charters issued to two new Lodges. Twenty-five year Jewels were issued. ship and one bar for sixty years.
Also one bar for seventy years meinber-
Brother The Reverend D R . F . S. MORLEY delivered a very learned Oration titled, "The Golden Spurs of Masonry." Committee on Condition of Masonry reports an upswing in the attendance at meetings. S. CARL HECKBERT, Grand
Master.
E. H. RIVERS, Grand Secretary. Next Annual Communication Edmonton June 13, 1956.
ARGENTINA—1954. D O M I N G O R. SANFELIU, Grand Master. ALCIBIADES LAPPAS, Grand Secretary.
Lodges 57
Gain 227
The Ninety-sixth Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge was held at Buenos Aires, June 24, 1954. Three Past Grand Masters present. This enterprising Grand Lodge sends out a summary of its Proceedings, translated into English, and this Reviewer is exceedingly grateful, as it makes it possible for him to include this Grand Lodge in his report. Our Representative was not there, but he sent apologies. Under Necrology the death of M . ' . W . ' . Brother FRANCISCO B . SERF, Grand Master 1918-1923 is reported, as is the death of M . ' . W . ' . Brother J O H N HENRY CowLES, Past Grand Master of Kentucky.
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This Grand Lodge has made every effort to acquaint the Masonic world with its work, and the Grand Master strongly urges his members to visit when travelling abroad. Honorary Memberships were awarded to two Distinguished American Masons, RAY V. D E N S L O W of Missouri, and KARL M O H R of Illinois.
There are five Lodges of Instruction, and one year must elapse between the degrees. This is considered logical on the theory that it gives the initiate a chance to learn the philosophy of Masonry as he proceeds. During the year one new lodge was consecrated. This lodge is composed of Rumanian Masons, who previous to the war had belonged to lodges operating under the National Grand Lodge of Rumania. Before the war this Grand Lodge had been recognized by Argentina. Among the activities of this Grand Lodge are a Blood Bank, a Masonic Museum, and the publication of a magazine, "Simbolo." Grand Lodge of Israel was recognized, but the request for recognition from Turkey was refused on the ground that the Turkish Grand Lodge was not autonomous in that it owed allegiance to the Supreme Council 33° of Turkey. They decided to sever relations with the Grand Lodge of the State of Sao Paulo, and to extend recognition to the Grand Lodge United of Sao Paulo. DOMINGO R . SANFELIU, Grand
Master.
AiciBiADES LAPPAS, Grand Secretary.
ARIZONA—1955. LEWIS S. N E E B , Grand Master. JOSEPH A. E. IVEY, Grand Secretary.
Lodges 48
Members 10j236
Gain 417
Eight Special Communications were held: 2 to constitute Lodges, 2 to institute Lodges, 4 to lay cornerstones. The Seventy-third Annual Communication was held at Tempe, April 25-26, 1955. There were 18 Past Grand Masters present and our Grand Representative, G U Y A . LIGON was present.
The Grand Master reports that Masonry is on the upgrade in his State, and that a steady growth is indicated. In the short foreword to his address he says, "This very love of individual and personal freedom embraced in all our Masonic principles has made Masonry a haven for those seeking refuge from the surges of ignorance, bigotry, and persecution that have bedeviled man through the years." He rules that objections to the advancement of candidates must be in writing. Also that a Mason may wear his presentation apron at any Masonic function. Ruled that a Lodge holding a lease on a building could not sublet to any organization selling liquor. He recommended that the Grand Lodge continue its support of "Public Schools Week." The Twenty-five Year Buttons were awarded to eighty-three brethren, and twelve brethren received the Fifty Year Award of Gold. Committee on History reports that it is impossible to get a history of Grand Lodge, but recommends that each Lodge compile its history.
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Wayfarer's Club reports on its visits to the Veteran's Hospital. A grand work. Grand Lecturer recommends the printing of a supply of the Key Ritual. W . LARKIN FITCH, Grand Orator delivered the annual Oration. Active Member of the DeMolay submits a report indicating that DeMolay has been expanded greatly in Arizona the past year. A Committee appointed to consider the matter of a joint Home to be built on a lot owned by the Order of the Eastern Star, recommended that no building program be started with strings attached. T h e Gran Logia De La Masoneria Argentina, and the Gran Logia de Baja California were recognized. A resolution providing that candidates must wait one year before petitioning for other orders was defeated. CAREY B . W I L S O N , Grand Master. J O S E P H A. E. IVEY, Grand Secretary.
Next Annual Communication Phoenix, April 23, 1956.
ARKANSASâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1954. L. LELAND M C D A N I E L , Grand
. WooDLiEF A. THOMAS, Grand Lodges 384
Master.
Secretary. Members 56,894
Gain 767
The One Hundred Thirteenth Annual Communication was held at Little Rock, November 16 and 17, 1954. There were 16 Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative, J O H N H . BELFORD was there. 283 Lodges were represented. Dispensation issued for one new Lodge; two Lodges constituted; one charier arrested. The Grand Master comments on the increased interest in the Order of DeMolay. Seventy-six Fifty Year buttons presented during the year. The Committee recommendation Schools Week" was adopted.
that this Grand Lodge observe
"Public
The Budget Committee presented a Resolution calling for the donation of a building to the Arkansas Children's Home and Hospital for laundry purposes, to cost about $40,000.00, and the resolution was adopted. Grand Lodge decided to publish a new monitor. Recognition was extended to the Grand Lodge of the State of Israel, and the Grand Orient of Italy. Certain other requests for recognition were laid over for further study. D R . FRANCIS J. SCULLY, Grand W O O D L I E F A . THOMAS, Grand
Master. Secretary.
Next Annual Communication November 15, 16, 1955, at Little Rock. (Since the publication of these Proceedings, M . ' . W . ' . WOODLIEF A. THOMAS passed on, and M.". W . ' . L. LELAND M C D A N I E L has become Grand Secretary.)
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CAUFORNIA—1954. FRANK HARWELL, J R . , Grand Master. LLOYD E . W I L S O N , Grand Secretary.
Lodges 636
Members 219,664
Gain 6025
The One Hundred Fifth Annual Communication was held at San Francisco, October 11-15, 1954. There were fifteen Past Grand Masters present, and 604 Lodges represented. Grand Secretary LLOYD E . W I L S O N was presented with a medal commemorating his election as the first Honorary Member of the Grand Lodge of France. Nine Lodges U.D. were instituted and twelve new lodges formed. Three hundred forty Fifty Year buttons were presented. Thirty Special Communications were held: 11 Lodges constituted; 5 corner stones laid for new temples; 3 corner stones laid for new public school buildings; 11 new halls dedicated. In two cases corner stones were laid and buildings dedicated. 15 Lodges celebrated Centennials during the year. The Grand Master ruled that a "Turkey Shoot" was so close to being a violation of the law that he could not permit one. He rules in case of a lodge that caught fire during a meeting at which First Degrees were being conferred, that the Lodge should meet in the new quarters and start right where they left off when the fire broke out. Ruled that any one who becomes a bartender shall be deemed guilty of un-Masonic conduct. Another ruling was to the effect that a professional gambler could not petition for the Mysteries. Ruled that a Lodge cannot lease and hold meetings in a hall owned by another organization that sells liquor at its meetings. The Grand Master closed his fine report on the following high plane: " . . . I can say to you with the utmost confidence that with these lamps to guide our feet and these landmarks to point the way we shall not stray too far or fall too hard: "To believe that to make innovations in the body of Masonry is to turn our backs on the wisdom of the past" and pursue a dangerous course. " T o believe in and submit to the patiently and carefully taken decision of the majority. ."To believe that we are our brother's keeper—not only because moral law and fraternal precept say so, but because it is the dictate of our conscience. "To believe that there is a higher law which governs our lives and that the way to understand it is to ask for and receive the guidance of Almighty God. "Thus, ray brethren, I believe that our great fraternity will move calmly and successfully on into an unending future." I sure like that.
This Grand Lodge, the leader in the observance of Public Schools week, observed the thirty-fifth of such annual weeks this year. Grand Lodge approved aid to the extent of $15,000.00 to two Lodges damaged in a 1952 earthquake. Appropriation was made for a monument over the grave of the first Grand Master, J O N A T H A N DRAKE STEVENSON.
The Committee on Publications made a lengthy report on the subject of Masonic, and so called Masonic, publications in the attempt to rid the State of the horde of commercial papers being circulated under the guise of Masonic literature. The Grand Orator, HERBERT A. HUEBNER delivered a wonderful address under the title of "Faith of our Fathers."
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Three Past Grand Masters died during the year: M . ' . W . ' . JAMES BLACK GIST, M.'. W.'.
CLAUDE H . MORRISON and M-'- W . ' .
W I L L I A M B . OGDEN.
Committee on Ritual recommended that the use of "charts" be prohibited, and the recommendation was adopted. Committee on Order of DeMolay reports much activity among the boys in California. The special Committee on California Masonic Memorial Temple reported progress on the plans and that approximately $866,000.00 had been raised or pledged. H E N R Y C . CLAUSEN, Grand Master. LLOYD E . W I L S O N , Grand Secretary.
Next Annual Communication San Francisco, October 24, 1955.
CANADA—In the Province of Ontario—1955. JOSEPH A. H E A R N , Grand
Master.
E. G. DIXON, Grand Secretary. Lodges 596
Members 130,177
Gain 1,825
This was the Centennial Year of this Grand Lodge and a very elaborate Centennial ^Celebration was held. The week started with a Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, and at the Annual Grand Master's Banquet places were set for three thousand. There were seven Past Grand Masters present, and our Representative Brother HARRY BROUGHTON was there. A great many Distinguished Guests were in attendance, several from across the seas. It was a great occasion, and had been beautifully prepared and planned, and our own Grand Master, who was present reports to us that not a detail was overlooked to make it a perfect meeting for all. The Toronto Districts united in presenting Grand Lodge with a beautiful set of Altar Cloth and pedestal drapes. Permission was granted several lodges which were 100 years old to wear the gold braid signifying such age. Four new Lodges were instituted, three constituted and consecrated, and 12 Lodge rooms dedicated. Two corner stones were laid. The Grand Master objects very strongly to joint installations, and also comes out equally as strong against innovations in the work. He commends the work of the Blood Donor Service and urges all in the proper age bracket to participate in this program. Veteran Jubilee Medals were presented to 259 members. Sixty Year Pins were awarded to nine members. One of these was to a Brother who had been a Past Master for 60 years. The District Deputy Grand Masters each make a splendid report of their visitations and activities, which reports are printed in the Proceedings. These reports are very complete and give a great picture of what Masonry is doing in each of the Districts. Four Charters were issued to Lodges U . D . The Grand Master of South Carolina presented the ALBERT GALLATIN MACKEY
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MEDAL to Grand Master HEARN, and the Grand Master of Massachusetts presented him
the H E N R Y PRICE
MEDAL.
The Committee on Grievances and Appeals had eleven cases before it. M.'. W . ' . Brother FRANK A. COPUS writes a very fine Review. WILLIAM L . W R I G H T , Grand
E. G. DIXON, Grand
Master.
Secretary.
Next Annual Communication, Toronto, July 18-19, 1956.
COLORADO—1955. DONALD W . SHAW, Grand Master. HARRY W . BUNDY, Grand Secretary.
Lodges 157
Members 44,946
Gain 834
Seven Special Communications held for various purposes. The Ninety-fourth Annual Communication was held at Denver, January 25 and 26, 1955. 16 Past Grand Masters present. attendance.
Our Representative was not in
The American flag was brought in escorted by twenty-two uniformed Knights Templar. The Governor of the State of Colorado, Brother EDWIN C . JOHNSON was introduced and given a warm welcome. M.". W . ' . LLOYD E . WILSON, Grand Secretary of California was present and presented Commissions as Grand Representatives to two Colorado brethren. Dispensation granted to form new Revelation Lodge U.D. in Denver. Master laid two cornerstones and dedicated one new Masonic Temple.
Grand
He deplores the attempts of brethren to introduce innovations in the degree work, but congratulates certain lodges for their adherence to the adopted work and to the dignity of their conferrals. The Grand Master reports a chaotic condition in one lodge, where apparently every law in their book had been violated. The guilty party was reprimanded, and the membership is clearing up the "mess." A great many trials were held, and the Grand Master speculates on the question as to whether it represents a rising tide of immorality. To stem the tide of unauthorized keys, the Grand Master recommends that their official key be given wider distribution. Colorado is already looking ahead to, and beginning to plan for their Centennial, which will be in about six years. Grand Lecturer reports visits made to 86 lodges. This officer makes a very comprehensive report of his doings and of the activities of the Lodges. He gives some very interesting statistics about the lodges, and finishes the report with some fine commentary. W e liked this, "A demand is made upon us as Freemasons, consistent with a sense of the obligations .resting upon us, which we cannot permit to pass unheeded. We must remember what is
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imcumbent upon us, and remember that there is committed to our care a sacred trust, and we cannot permit the fair and perfect fabric of Masonry to be destroyed, by innovation and improprieties, and that it is our duty to practice our rites in the most solemn and dignified manner." Brother CLIFFORD J. GOBBLE delivered the Oration which was a grand treatise on Masonry and the conditions of today's living. M . ' . W . ' . C. LYLE HAGAMAN, a Past Grand Master of N e w Jersey, now residing permanently in Colorado was elected an Honorary member of the Colorado Grand Lodge. The Committee on Public Schools week made its first report, and a Resolution was adopted providing for the annual observance of Public Schools week. The recommendation of ythe Grand Master that the Grand Lodge separate from the Grand Chapter and Grand Council was not approved. CHARLES A. M A N T Z , Grand Master. HARRY W . BUNDY, Grand Secretary.
Ninety-Fifth Annual Communication, Denver, January 24 and 25, 1956.
CONNECTICUTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955. T H O M W . CORBY, Grand Master. EARLE K . H A L I N G , Grand Secretary.
Lodges 132
Members 47,026
Gain 550
Three Special Communications were held for dedicating halls. The One Hundred Sixty-seventh Annual Communication was opened at New Haven, April 6, 1955, with sixteen Past Grand Masters present, and with all lodges represented. Our Grand Representative, M . ' . W.". HOWARD A. MIDDLETON was present, and very actively engaged all the time. H e is not only a Past Grand Master, but a Grand Trustee, and was re-elected for a three year term at this time. Grand Master's Day at the Masonic Home was a fine success. The Dispensation issued for Stuttgart-American Lodge U.D. was continued. This lodge handled 67 cases of courtesy work last year. The Grand Master comments on the good work being done in the Lodges, and is grateful that the lodges are finally conferring the Second Section of the Third Degree with dignity and decorum. Guess we all have had that same struggle, and it is fine to see that Kansas is not alone. One dispensation issued empowered the Superintendent of the Home toconduct funeral services for all deceased members at the Home. 161 Fifty year Buttons were awarded. One new charter granted. 184 members in the Home, and 120 in the Hospital. The need of Hospital and infirmary space is more evident all the time in our Homes. The Endowment Fund is in excess of $1,695,000.00 and the income from it was over $81,000.00. Committee on Masonic Information has prepared and distributed a manual of information, which it states "is not to interfere in any way with the continuance of any of their cherished practices or customs." A very interesting report is made by PETER M . RASMUSSEN, the Master of
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Stuttgart-American Lodge U . D . This is a very busy and useful group, and w e have been grateful for the instances in which they have accepted our requests for courtesy work. A line History of Freemasonry in Connecticut during the Revolution is included in this Proceedings, and we were glad to get the story of old American Union Lodge, now of Ohio. Kansas is reviewed at length. J O H N H E N R Y S M I T H , Grand
Master.
EARL K . HALING, Grand Secretary.
Next Annual Communication Hartford, April 4-5, 1956.
DELAWAREâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1954. FRANCIS W . K U K I L L , Grand Master. CHESTER R . JONES, Grand Secretary.
Lodges 23
Members 7656
Gain 224
An Emergent Communication was held Sunday, August 16, 1954, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the Concord Presbyterian Church, Fairfax, Wilmington, Delaware. The One Hundred Forty-ninth Annual Communication was held at Wilmington, October 6, 1954. Grand Master HuKlLL who is our Grand Representative, naturally, was there, so Kansas was well represented. Nineteen Past Grand Masters were there, and 22 of the 23 Lodges were represented. The Governor of the State and the Mayor of Wilmington were both present, and were introduced. A Dispensation was granted for the formation of a new Lodge in the town of Newport, to be known as Unity Lodge U.D. Twenty-nine Fifty Year Awards were made during the year. T h e Grand Master reports that he visited all Lodges and states that a high level of interest is evident in all. He attended ten Ladies Night meetings in the Lodges. Sunday, December 6, 1943 was observed as Masonic Church Day throughout the State. Grand Master pays tribute to the Grand Lecturers and states that the work is steadily improving. He was irritated by the "chain letter" evil to the extent that he, like many other Grand Masters, writes against it in his address. The, Grand Master is strong in his advocacy of the Order of DeMolay. The Code was amended so that Delaware will now confer the First Degree as a courtesy to other States, but not for other Lodges in the State. A recommendation was adopted providing for the development of a ritual to be used in opening and closing the Grand Lodge. The Committee on G U N N I N G BEDFORD JR., Memorial Scholarships reported that four scholarships had been granted. This State believes in the officers being able to do their work, and the Grand Instructor reports that the Junior Wardens had all been examined in conferring the First Degree, the Senior Wardens, the Second Degree, and the
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Master-elect, the Third Degree. The Committee on Work insists that the officers memorize the Funeral Service and stop reading it from a book. Amendments to the code provide: N o more than a total of five degrees may be conferred at any one communication: the First Section of the First Degree and the second Section of t h e Third Degree must be conferred upon candidates separately; every candidate receiving the Third Degree must learn the work lecture of that degree: no newly made Master Mason may petition for any of the other bodies until at least sixty days after passing the examination on the lecture. The Grand Lodge of Peru was recognized. The Committee arranging for the One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration in October 1956 made a report. HORACE S . A L L E N , JR., Grand Master. CHESTER R . J O N E S , Grand Secretary.
Next Annual Communication, Wilmington, October 5-6, 1955.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1954. FREDERIC B . BLACKBURN, Grand Master. RAYMOND N . BABCOCK, Grand Secretary.
Lodges 48
Members 25,281
Loss 53
First Stated Communication May 12, 1954, at Washington. Eight Past Grand Masters present. O u r Representative, W I L L I A M H . ROHRMAN, was there. H e is the new Grand Junior Warden. The Grand Lodge of the State of Israel was recognized. An effort t o shorten the Elective Line of Officers was defeated. A Retirement Plan for employees of the Grand Lodge was adopted. Chairman of the Blood Bank reported that satisfactory progress was being made, and the Chairman of the Cancer Education Committee reported that the work of that Committee had been organized and was receiving splendid cooperation from the Lodges. A Special Communication was held October 31, for the purpose of laying the cornerstone of a unit of the new Wisconsin Avenue Baptist Church. The One Hundred Forty-fourth Annual Communication was held at Washington, December 15, 1954, with M . ' . W . ' . Brother BLACKBURN presiding. Twelve Past Grand Masters present. The Committee on Blood Bank reported that in five years the Bank had been instrumental in supplying 14,026 pints to the Red Cross. This represented in dollars and cents about $371,690; but in devotion to the needs of humanity it represents a value far beyond any monetary evaluation. This so truly represents Masonry at work. A fine letter of appreciation from the Red Cross Directors was received. M . ' . W . ' . Brother R E N A H F . CAMALIER, the Chairman, reported that all of the Masonic stones taken from the White House had been delivered.
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The Chairman of the Committee on Cancer Education made a report advising that their program was proceeding in good shape. Sixty-eight Brethren were awarded Fifty year buttons. The Grand Master severely took to task those so called appendant orders which promote questionable money raising campaigns. He mentioned that some had promoted gambling enterprises, and other fake programs, many of which had brought much discredit to all branches of Masonry. The St. John's Day Communication was held at Washington, December 27, 1954, with M . ' . W . ' . Brother BLACKBURN presiding. Eleven Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative was there. M.'. W . ' . Brother CARL H . CLAUDY presented to Chevy Chase Lodge No. 42, an Altar Bible as a reward for its members having donated the largest percentage of increase of blood over last year. The incoming Grand Master approached his new position in a spirit of deepest reverence, and in his remarks of acceptance he said, "Thank God, my Brethren, for the faith of Freemasonry, a faith that lays hold of that immortal part within us which it stoutly testifies shall never, never, never die; and for the master grip which lifts the fallen brother from the putrid state of dust and despair to wallc in newness of life. Happy is the man who takes to heart the wisdom,, strength, and beauty of 'Masonic faith and lives by it. He will have little to regret and much to make him glad when the evening shadows fall." GREGOR MACPHERSON, Grand Master. RAYMOND N . BABCOCK, Grarid Secretary.
ENGLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955. T H E EARL OF SCARBROUGH, Grand Master. SIR SYDNEY W H I T E , Grand Secretary.
Quarterly Communication held at London, December Grand Master on the Throne.
1, 1954, with the
The death of SIR TREVOR MATTHEWS, President of the Board of Benevolence was reported. It was announced that the admission to the Annual Investiture of Grand Officers would have to be by ticket on account of the lack of space, and the method by which the tickets would be issued was announced. The list of Lodges who were assigned the holding of the PRESTONIAN Lectures was announced, one in London and two in the Districts. Lodge Katni N o . 6189 in Bombay was erased on account of ceasing to meet. The name of the Committee on Colonial, Indian and Foreign Afifairs was changed to External Relations Committee. At this Communication a matter of the appeal from a four year suspension against a Brother SHAIKH, a member of Lodge No. 2531, in the Punjab, which is now in Pakistan, was reviewed and acted upon finally. This man had been the source of trouble in his Lodge causing a split in the Lodge and the forming
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of two parties. He, himself was proven guilty of soliciting votes in the election for Master of the Lodge. The suspension was upheld. Past Grand Master THOMAS S. R O Y , of Massachusetts was a visitor at this Communication. Brother R. L. LoYD presents a very interesting report of his journey to visit Lodges in South America. At the Quarterly Communication held in London, September 7, 1955, SIR A L L E N ADAIR, the Assistant Grand Master was on the Throne. The EARL O F SCARBROUGH was absent on account of being in attendance upon the Q U E E N . T h e Board of General Purposes recommends that each Master get a fresh and up-to-date copy of the Book of Constitutions upon his installation. We go along on this and suggest that he keep track of it and use it. Deutschland Lodge N o . 3315, London was erased because it has ceased to meet. The Assistant Grand Master gave an interesting account of his trip to the United States and Canada. T H E EARL O F SCARBROUGH, Grand Master. SIR SYDNEY W H I T E , Grand Secretary.
FLORIDAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955. T H O M A S E . TAYLOR, Grand Master. GEORGE W . H U F F , Grand Secretary.
Lodges 268
Members 58,221
Gain 2,244
The One hundred twenty-sixth Annual Communication was held at Jacksonville, April 19, 20 and 21, 1955. 12 Past Grand Masters present, but our Representative was not there. The Necrology committee reports the death of the oldest Past Grand Master, M . ' . W . ' . T. T. TODD, who died February 18, 1955. Five new lodges constituted; four corner stones laid; two new lodges issued dispensations to work U.D. and three lodge rooms dedicated. Thirty-three Fifty year Certificates were issued, and two hundred eighty-eight twenty five year certificates awarded. Ten new Lodge buildings approved. A large number of Proficiency certificates were awarded. Clearwater Lodge No. 127 held a meeting August 10, 1954, honoring their Brother J O H N PEYTON LITTLE on his one hundredth birthday.
202 lodges show gain, 54 show loss and 12 had neither gain nor loss. At the Home, 30 rooms were redecorated, lighting fixtures and Venetian blinds installed, and refurnished. T h e Eastern Star redecorated and refurnished the living and dining rooms of the superintendent's home. The Order of Amaranth refurnished four bedrooms, one living room and the outer office. The Order of DeMolay donated a water cooler. This is certainly fine support from the appendant bodies.
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A committee from the Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star was welcomed, and the Associate Grand Matron spoke. Committee was provided for to make a survey relative to the construction of an adequate building to house the Grand Lodge. The following Grand Lodges were recognized: Argentina, Israel, Austria, Greece and Denmark. The Grand Master was authorized to start correspondence with the idea of establishing relations with the Grand Lodge of the Netherlands. It was decided not to publish the list of all deceased brethren in the proceedings, but to use one memorial page. The Oration was delivered by Brother J O H N T . ROSE, JR., and he gave a fine address which space forbids our reproducing in full, but we do want to quote the following: "If we confine our activities solely to the ritualistic work in the Lodge room, our conception of Masonry's mission is indeed a limited one. But if we translate our ritualistic work into practical application of its lessons for the benefit of ourselves and our fellowmen. we will realize that Masonry is a force that could solve every problem of our present day civilization."
ROY T . LORD, Grand
Master.
GEORGE W . H U F F , Grand Secretary.
Next Annual Communication, Jacksonville, April 17, 1956.
GEORGIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1954. MARSHALL A. CHAPMAN, Grand Master. D A N I E L W . LOCKLIN, Grand Secretary.
Lodges 473
Members 92,900
Gain 3,058
Eight Emergent Communications were held for laying Cornerstones, two for constituting new lodges, two for dedication ceremonies of Temples, and one to dedicate a roadside marker to the last Provincial Grand Master of Georgia, GENERAL SAMUEL ELBERT.
The One Hundred sixty-eighth Annual Communication was held at Macon, October 26 and 27, 1954. 16 Past Grand Masters present; our Representative, MAX L . SEGALL was there. This Grand Master was a very busy man during his year. It took about seventeen pages in the Proceedings to list his visits. Two Lodges are working under dispensation. A new Masonic Manual and Code was prepared and it was widely distributed. 61 Fifty year Emblems were awarded. The Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter was introduced and spoke urging all Masons to support the Capitular work in Georgia. Reverend Brother JAMES P. WESBERRY, not being a Past Master, he was, on motion, made a virtual Past Master, so that he could be appointed Grand Chaplain. GEORGE P. W H I T M A N , Grand Master. D A N I E L W . LOCKLIN, Grand Secretary.
Next Annual Communication, October 25 and 26, 1955.
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IDAHOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955. LARRY W . BRAINARD, Grand Master. CLYDE I. R U S H , Grand Secretary.
Lodges 83
Members 14,290
Gain 214
The Eighty-ninth Annual Communication was held at Twin Falls, September 20-22, 1955. O u r Representative, GEORGE R . SCHWANER was there. Nineteen of the twenty-five living Past Grand Masters were present too. A group of Fifty Year Masons was presented, including Past Grand Master FRED G . MOCK. A request by one of the Lodges for authority to receive the petition of a blind man was denied. Of nineteen Lodges which had not been officially visited by a Grand Master in three years, this Grand Master visited fourteen. On July 16, the Third Degree was conferred up on Bald Mountain, but on August 6, the roads were so slippery that the meeting on Mount Harrison could not be reached. Following a long established custom. Fiat Lux Lodge No. 1079 of N e w York City celebrated "Idaho Night" in February, and Grand Master BRAINARD reports a wonderful time. One new lodge was instituted at Lewiston, to be known as Robert Newell Lodge U.D. Charter was held up pending further work U.D. The Oration was given by M . ' . W . ' . Brother ANGUS Y . B E T H U N E . It was
based on the Grand Master's theme, "Every Day Masonry" and was a very fine and thought provoking treatise. In his report CLYDE RUSH said the following, which so aptly fits our situation here in Topeka, and which expresses a thought that I have felt many times but could not express so wonderfully well: " T h e Grand Lodge Library has received its usual minimum patronage. Since non-use must add to the life of a book, ours will surely last forever." Ours too. CLYDE.
There were four Special Communications, three for laying cornerstones, and one for dedicating a Temple. T w o Emergent Communcations were held for the purpose of conducting funerals. Of 513 candidates raised during the year, 427 passed the proficiency examinations. Grand Lecturer reports that eleven educational meetings were held, and that ritualistic work is good. The Grand Lecturer announced his retirement at this Communication. The Grand Historian presented his report covering the' period from 1900 to 1912. Before starting the second afternoon session the Grand Lodge indulged in fifteen minutes of community singing. How awful. Hope that some of our barbershoppers do not see this. The death of Past Grand Master Dr. J O H N T . W O O D was reported. CLAUDE M . G O R D E N , Grand Master. CLYDE I. R U S H , Grand Secretary.
Next Annual Communication Boise, September 18, 1856.
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ILLINOIS—1954. CARROLL T . HUGHES, Grand Master. RICHARD C . DAVENPORT, Grand Secretary.
Lodges 975
Members 251,411
Gain 718
One hundred fifteenth Annual Communication was held at Chicago, October 12 and 13, 1954. 6 Past Grand Masters present. Among the many Distinguished Guests present were 15 Grand Masters. The Grand Representative of Kansas, Brother GEORGE E. ANDERSON was there, and this Reviewer, who happens to be the Representative of Illinois in Kansas had the pleasure of attending. In a fine report. Grand Master HUGHES made this statement: "It is true that we are living in a world divided by two ideologies. One-half of the world is trying to stamp out the eternal spirit of Him who doeth all things well and the other one-half looking for Divine guidance that we may continue to live under the flag of freedom handed down to us by those men of courage who recognized that the Great Architect of the Universe is Supreme. So, my Brethren, we meet this morning, representing that Ideology, which is based on a belief in Eternal God, under whose watchful care we submit our report at this time." Grand Master pays a deserved tribute to their splendid Homes, and to the Illinois Masonic Hospital. The Grand Master reported that it was "regrettable and almost unbelievable" that certain groups of Masons in charge of Masonic Buildings would set up bars in such Temples, but that this had occurred in places, and the Grand Master took immediate and forceful steps to eliminate this practice. Many cases for discipline were brought to the Grand Master, and he was forced to suspend several officers, and he recommends the revocation of a Lodge Charter because of the illegal acts of its officers. The six schools of ritualistic instruction were very successful. Several Occasional Grand Lodge meetings were held; five for dedications, one to lay a cornerstone. Grand Lodge of the State of Israel was recognized. By-Law was changed setting Annual Communication on the Friday following the first Tuesday in October. The Grand Orator, Senator DIRKSEN delivered a powerful Oration which thrilled every listener. The Kansas Proceedings for 1953 and 1954 were reviewed at length. CARROLL T . H U G H E S , Grand Master. RICHARD C . DAVENPORT, Grand Secretary.
Next Annual Communftation, Chicago, October 7, 1955.
INDIANA—1955. ELMER C . FORKS, Grand Master. D W I G H T L . SMITH, Grand Secretary.
Lodges 544
Members 180,876
Gain 2,265
The One Hundred Thirty-third Annual Communication was held at Indianapolis, May 17-18, 1955, with eighteen Past Grand Masters present, and
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March
Our Representative, DALE A.
ANDERSON was in attendance.
The death of Past Grand Master ELMER F . GAY was announced. H e was the dean of their Past Grand Masters and had been a Mason almost sixty years. The program for a new Nursing Hospital at the Home has been beautifully supported by all branches. The Scottish Rite assumed $600,000.00 of the cost; The Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star -assessed each member 50 cents for a period of four years, and this will raise $269,000.00; and Murat Temple of the Mystic Shrine gave $112,901.00. The balance will be raised by subscriptions from the Lodge members. W e certainly commend these other branches for their devotion and loyalty to this Grand Lodge Program. Grand Master reports that "Indiana Night" in New York was the high light in his Masonic career. Any old night in New York would be a high light for this inlander. One Corner stone was laid, and three Lodge Halls dedicated. One new Lodge was given dispensations, and Chapter Committee recommended a Charter. A statewide conference of secretaries was held on November 6. Among the rulings is one to the effect that a Fellowcraft is not entitled to have a "Square and Compass" grave marker. A Resolution requiring the use of standard forms was defeated, as was one to revise the form of petition for the Degrees. Guess we all go through the same things like this. The Grand Secretary was authorized to set up alphabetical index of all members of the Lodges. A Resolution to have Sunday breakfasts in Lodge Halls approved was defeated. Grand Secretary authorized to set up a rejection file. 360 Lodges showed gain; 150 showed loss; 34 had neither loss or gain. The largest Lodge has 2,007 members and the smallest 40. Education Committee reports many requests for its services in supplying speakers, literature and advice, and also reports that the Mentor Plan is progressing well. Grand Lecturer reports that with very few exceptions, all Lodges doing fine work. Grand Lodges of Israel and Greece recognized. J O S E P H A. BATCHELOR, Grand
Master.
DwiGHT L. SMITH, Grand Secretary. Next Annual Communication, Indianapolis, May 15, 1956.
IOWAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955. W I L B U R F . EARHART, Grand Master. EARL B . D E L Z E L L , Grand Secretary.
Lodges 549 Members, 95,110 Gain 560 A very entertaining public ceremony was presented before the regular opening of the Grand Lodge. The One Hundred Eleventh Annual Communication was held at Cedar Rapids on June 14, 1955. There were 385 Lodges represented, and 18 Past Grand Masters present.
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The big feature of this Annual Communication was the dedication of the magnificent new Library and Administration Building. Words fail us when we try to describe the beauty, the dignity and the usefulness of this wonderful building, and the priceless library that it holds. The Brethren of Iowa have something of which they should be very, very proud for all time to come. This writer feels that one of the great events of his Masonic life was the privilege of being at this Dedication service and this Annual Communication. These lowans are a lot like us Kansans, and we like them a lot. A host of distinguished Masons were present, and we will not attempt to name them, but there were 10 Grand Masters present, probably a dozen Past Grand Masters and many Grand Secretaries and other dignitaries. Grand Master reports Masonry generally in good shape in Iowa, but that he has seen one or two instances where the Lodge officers were just drifting toward the title of Past Master. Some lodges fail to have even one brother holding the proficiency certificate. The Grand Master is also alarmed over the fact that so many lodges are not represented at Grand Lodge. So are we, and if Iowa gets the answer we would like to have it. The death of Past Grand Master FRED H . N O L T E was reported. One Lodge was Constituted and five lodge halls dedicated. The date for the Annual Communication was changed from June to the third Thursday in September. Another amendment provides that no lodge shall rent or use its property for the sale, manufacture or consumption of beer or other intoxicating liquors. Kansas is reviewed at length. RAY R . DOUGLASS, Grand Master. EARL B . DELZELL, Grand Secretary.
Next Annual Communication Des Moines, September 20, 21 and 22, 1956.
KENTUCKYâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1954. C. FRYE HALEY, Grand
Master.
A L E . ORTON, Grand Secretary. Lodges 470
Members 95,166
Gain 2,538
One Hundred Fifty-fourth Annual Communication held at Louisville, October 19-21, 1954. Eighteen Past Grand Masters present.
Our Representative was absent.
Many distinguished visitors were present; the Senior Past Grand Master ORIE S. WARE was presented. The deaths of two Past Grand Masters were reported,' M.'.
W.". H U G H MOORE, and M . ' . W . ' .
J O H N H . COWLES.
Three cornerstones were laid and nine dedications. The Grand Master was made Honorary Member or Life Member in many Lodges and other Masonic groups, and a member of the Grotto at sight. He had the unpleasant task of removing a Lodge Master for what the Grand Master called lack of dignity for the oflSce of Master. Permission was denied several groups who desired to start new organizations
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Included was an order known as "The Sword of
The Grand Master was asked if a man who had been injured in Korea, and was paralyzed from the waist down, could petition, and ruled that it was u p to the Lodge to decide. H e ruled that an Entered Apprentice who had ceased to operate a wholesale beer business, could proceed with his work, providing that otherwise he was acceptable. A Lodge desiring to reinstate a member who had been suspended after conviction for a felony, was informed that the suspended man would have to file a petition and receive unanimous ballot. A lodge was informed that it could not rent the first floor of its two story building to a family for living quarters. The Grand Master ruled that if the widow of a Master Mason married a man who was not a Mason, she forfeits the privilege of entering the Masonic Home. The new Grand Lodge Office Building was dedicated. This Grand Master worked under great handicap, in that he broke his limb on July 16, and was laid up right up until the Grand Communication. T h e Grand Treasurer also was injured in an automobile wreck. This Proceedings contains a fine likeness of their Grand Secretary and Past Grand Master, A L E . ORTON. 162 Fifty year buttons were awarded, making 1,913 to date. Grand Lodge was called to refreshment and the heads of several women and girl organizations were received. T h e Masonic Employment Association reported 432 persons had been placed in jobs. This Grand Lodge has a Committee on Spiritual Life at the Homes. CHARLES A. KEITH, Past Grand Master prepared a fine review, and Kansas was generously handled. EARL W . ADAMS, Grand Master. A L P H E U S E . O R T O N , Grand Secretary.
Next Communication, Louisville, October 18, 19, 20, 1955.
LOUISIANAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955. CLARENCE BEASLEY, Grand Master. D . PETER LAGUENS, JR., Grand Secretary.
Lodges 264
Members 47,751
Emergent Communications were held cornerstones, and dedicate eight halls.
Gain 1,245
to constitute two lodges,
lay six:
The One Hundred Fortieth Annual Communication was held at New Orleans, February 14, 1955. Twenty Past Grand Masters were present, as was our Representative, J O H N B . ARMSTRONG.
The death of our Past Grand Master RICHARD E . BIRD is noted. This Grand Master was a very busy man, his list of visits reading like a daily diary. O n e of his visitations was to Masonic Night at a BILLY GRAHAM meeting.
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Grand Master pays a tribute to the Committee ori Education, especially for literature on the Observation of Public Schools week. A Resolution was approved by this Grand Lodge authorizing the Board of Trustees of the Home for Children to accept non-affiliated children into the Home, if otherwise qualified. Grand Master's recommendation for one ballot on all degrees was not approved. Recommendations that each Lodge building, built new, should have and lay a corner stone; that the dedication of lodge halls could be made public, and changing the date of the Annual Communication to the fourth Monday in January were approved. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Masonic Home for Children made his report, and it would be a wonderful thing if every young present day parent could read it. His philosophy of child raising is so essentially what we need.today. He has the real idea of how to go about solving the child delinquenq' problem. The two Grand Lecturers reported that interest in the work was good, and that a great many proficiency certificates were issued. The Worshipful Master of Louisiana Relief Lodge No. 1 reported the many very fine and useful services performed by his lodge during the year. Fifty-nine fifty year certificates were issued. The Directors of the Educational Foundation reported fourteen loans to students totalling $3,285.00. This Grand Lodge has a Committee looking after the burial places of its Past Grand Masters. A Committee appointed for the purpose brought, in a recommendation for a new form of petition, together with a sheet of instructions for the investigating committee. Kansas has just done this same thing. Committee on Foreign Correspondence recommended recognition of the Grand Lodge of Israel. Rule adopted that a member holding dual membership could hold office in hut one lodge. The Greater New Orleans Blood Bank reported 1,842 pints collected in 1954, and 1,882 pints donated. The splendid Oration entitled, "How Free is your Masonry" was delivered by Past Grand Master ROBERT W . CRETNEY. In the Review Kansas was given liberal space, and the Superintendent of our Home, ViRDON LiSTON was quoted at length. Quotations also were taken from Past Grand Master BRODRICK and from Grand Orator COLMERY. LOUIS A. LEGETT, Grand Master. D. PETER LAGUENS, JR., Grand Secretary.
Next Annual Communication, New Orleans, January 23, 1956.
MAINEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955. PAUL L . POWERS, Grand
Master.
CeNVERS E. LEACH, Grand Secretary. Lodges 207 Members 47,290 Gain. 336 The One Hundred Thirty-sixth Annual Communication was held at Portland, May 3-5, 1955. Ten Past Grand Masters present, and our Representative, R.'. W . ' . AUBREY L. BURBANK, Deputy Grand Master was there. The Grand Master's own lodge presented the gavel with which he presided. The Grand Master reports that a concerted program of non-ritualistic Masonic
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Education is under way, and that the program of ritualistic instruction is in good shape due to the fine direction of the Grand Lecturer. Twenty-four schools were well attended. The Grand Master ruled that it was not proper for a lodge to permit meetings of political party groups in the lodge hall. Committee on Charters held up the Charter for Brotherhood Lodge because it had not worked long enough. Committee on Blood Bank reported 127 requests for assistance and 258 pints of blood donated. A lapel button for fifty year members was adopted, and an amendment to the law was passed providing for the appointment of Lodge historians, and for the preparation of Lodge histories. It was decided that Lodges in Maine could sponsor DeMolay Chapters, but that lodge funds could not be used for that purpose. Provision was made for the establishment of a SIMON GREENLEAF Medal to be awarded according to regulations to be set up by the Committee. The Grand Lodge of Vienna for Austria was recognized. P A U L L . POWERS, Grand
Master.
CoNVBRS E. LEACH, Grand Secretary. The One Hundred May 1, 1956.
and Thirty-seventh Annual
Communication,
Portland,
MANITOBAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955. J O H N R . C . EVANS, Grand Master. T H O M A S C . JACKSON, Grand Secretary.
Lodges 139
Members 15,547
Gain 371
The Eightieth Annual Communication was held at Winnipeg, June 1, 1955. There were sixteen Past Grand Masters present, and our Grand Representative was there, R.'.
W.'.
J O H N CUTHILL.
Two Study Clubs have been organized. Committee on Foreign Relations recommends that its name be changed to Committee on External Affairs. Committee on Benevolence reported that it had expended in excess of $15,000.00 The Guard of Honor at the reception of Distinguished Guests was composed of Masons who are members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The flags of the United States and Canada were both presented. In its beautiful report, the Committee on Fraternal Dead said: "According to the Volume of the Sacred Law, man is made in the image of God, and we know that God lives eternally. Thus in each of us He has implanted a deep instinct which tells us that beyond this life on earth, there is a richer and more abundant life. Through all ages and among all peoples, men have held fast to this hope, and, knowing that this instinct has been given by God, have been certain that it is destined to fulfilment." The death of Past Grand Master NORMAN J O H N BLACK was reported. Two new lodges were constituted. Many enjoyable meetings were held for the presentation of Fifty year Jewels. At one of these a father had the pleasure of seeing two sons receive their Fifty year Jewels. This Grand Master made the following pertinent observations, and we sadly admit that there is too much ground for his observations: some lodges do not
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Lodges without approval; variations in the interpretation of the Laws; misunderstanding as to when regalia may be worn; prejudice entering into the balloting on candidates; too frequently Craft Masonry is used as a stepping stone to other degrees. At the Grand Lodge Luncheon the speaker spoke on the evils of " T h e Degree Mill." Apparently this is becoming a worry in Canada too. The Committee on Education stated that their conception of their work was to prepare a plan primarily for the enlightenment of the candidates as they progress through the degrees. A special Committee appointed in 1952 to make a study of rearranging the Lodges in the Districts reported and made certain recommendations. W h e n this was submitted to a vote it was defeated, and when it was suggested that further study be made, the Chairman stated that no further study was needed, that they had worked three years on it now, and asked to be relieved. This was done and the report was received and filed. ROBERT E . EMMETT, Grand Master. T H O M A S C . JACKSON, Grand Secretary.
Next Annual Communication Winnipeg, June 6, 1956.
MEXICO-YORK GRAND LODGE—1955. W I L L I A M W E B B E R , Grand
C. E. DEVRIES, Grand Lodges 11
Master.
Secretary. Members 621
Gain 14
Ninety-fifth Annual Communication held at Mexico City, April 7, 1955. Seven Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative was not there. The Grand Master stated that it would always be his aim to work for better understanding among Masons everywhere, but especially among those in his own country. He reports paying a courtesy visit to FRANK S. LAND, Founder of the Order of DeMolay. Grand Master ruled that all of the Ritualistic work must conform to the authorized work. During a period of refreshment, the Grand Master was presented a basket of flowers with the good wishes of the Order of the Eastern Star. Dispensation issued for one new lodge, Cutzalan Lodge U.D. Grand Lodges of Nuevo Leon and State of Israel recognized. The York Grand Lodge concurred in a fraternal resolution with the Grand Lodge Tamaulipas, and the Grand Lodge of Puerto Rico was recognized, subject to certain docu-. mentation. The Committee on Education made a fine report advising that certain material had been distributed. The results are not yet known, but it is the opinion of this writer that the seed is being sown, and the harvest will surely come. In its comment the Committee, among other things said this: "The educational level of a Lodge depends on the number of brethren who understand the ideas of Masonry, are willing to di^se them and never tire of acquiring more knowledge. If such an attitude is desirable in every member of the craft, it is an absolute duty for ever7
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principal officer. We may put it the other way round and say that without this attitude, without a minimum of Masonic knowledge, no man ought to be elected to any important office in his lodge."
Committee on Work and Ritual reported that every one seemed to be satisfied with the Ritual as is. M.*. W . ' . Brother A. H. SEABROOK delivered a very stirring and appealing Oration. M I N G M . COVO, Grand Master. CARL E . D E V R I E S , Grand Secretary.
MICHIGANâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955. H O W A R D L . TAYLOR, Grand Master. CHARLES T . SHERMAN, Grand Secretary.
Lodges 534
Members 171,598 .
Gain 2,480
The One Hundred Eleventh Annual Communication was held at Detroit, May 24, 1955, with twelve Past Grand Masters present, and with 37 Lodges not represented. Our Representative was absent. The address of welcome was by Brother EDWARD S. PIGGINS, the Police Commissioner of the City of Detroit. The deaths of four Past Grand Masters were reported: M . ' . W . ' . Louis E. ANDERSON, H A Z E N P. C O L E , W I L L I A M H . PARKER, and ARTHUR M . H U M E .
. Grand Master compliments the Lodges for their interest in, and support of the Order of DeMolay. This Grand Lodge is strong in its support of De Molay. Among other rulings, the Grand Master held that it was perfectly legal for a Mason to change his name, if done according to State laws. He also ruled that there could be no State wide athletic contest such as prize fights, bowling tournaments, football games et cetera, to raise money for various projects. It was also ruled that a flag of the United Nations could not be displayed in the Lodge Room. Dispensation was issued to form new Lodge, to be known as East Detroit Lodge, U . D . Two Dispensations were issued permitting a Degree Team to confer the Third Degree, wearing full Scottish regalia and speaking the Mother tongue, but with the warning that the work must be dignified and respectful. Committee on Service and Education requested to prepare set of model By-laws to assist Lodges in framing local laws, also set of laws for the government of Temple Associations. The Grand Secretary Emeritus refunded all the salary paid him as such with request that the refund and any future allowances be turned over to the Masonic Home Endowment Fund. Livingston Lodge N o . 16 contributed $500.00 to a fund for an "Abiding Memorial" to be installed at the Home. Memorial Service was held under the direction of the Grand Chaplain. A proposition to print some 200,000 copies of a manual about the Home was defeated.
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• Chairman of the Committee on Lodges reports that it was a pleasure to work with a Lodge U.D. because it had no Past Masters to interfere. I resent that. The LeVine Foundation presented a check for $100,000.00 to help on the building of an addition to the Home Hospital. Grand Lodge authorized the" use of black cubes in balloting on petitions. HENRY R . RUUSI, Grand Master. CHARLES T . SHERMAN, Grand Secretary.
Next Annual Communication Detroit.
MINNESOTA—1955. LEROY E . MATSON, Grand
Master.
DAVID E . PALMER, Acting Grand Secretary. Lodges 292
Members 67,166
Gain 895
This Grand Lodge held two Occasional Communications for the purpose of constituting two new Lodges, one at Richfield and one at Pine River. The One hundred Second Annual Communication was held at St. Paul, March 23 and 24, 1955. There were thirteen Past Grand Masters present, including our Grand Representative, MONTREVILLE J. BROWN. This distinguished Mason is very active in his Grand Lodge, being among other things. Chairman of the Committee on Jurisprudence. This Grand Master delivered a fine address which showed a remarkable grasp of the Masonic situation in his State. He touched in a very emphatic way on the state of the craft, lodge attendance, lodge size and numerous other phases. Among the things that he said we liked this: "Let us humbly dedicate ourselves to the preservation of that republic (America) and to the freedom for which it stands. May we ever walk side- by side with our freedom loving brothers from other lands, who, like" us,—proclaim to the world: 'Freedom is the one thing you cannot have without sharing it with others.' Masonry stands for the preservation of freedom and the sharing of it with all humanity without regard to race or creed." We would like to quote this address at great length, but space allotted does not permit. He certainly has a close approach to the answers to some of our most pressing problems. Grand Master recommended that the Webster Unabridged Dictionary should be the final arbiter in deciding the pronunciation of words in the ritual. This Grand Lodge is facing the issue of a better petition form. Our own Grand Lodge has just completed the preparation of a new petition so we know what Minnesota is up against here. Grand Master denied one lodge permission to hold its meetings in a North Dakota town and ruled that participation in sale of 3.2 beer does not of itself constitute unmasonic conduct. One lodge was denied dispensation to occupy hall over a Municipal Liquor Store. Dispensation issued for new Lodge at Bloomington. Very successful area conferences were held during year, and several fellowship picnics were well attended. 124 fifty year emblems were issued. Resolution permitting dual membership was approved and laid over to next year. Resolution adopted permitting the confer-
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ring on visitors of honorary rank. Distinguished service award in the form of a: lapel button was authorized. N e w form for Grand Lodge opening was adopted.. The Grand Orator, Brother J O H N O . CHRISTIANSON delivered a powerful address on Masonry. Grand Lodges of State of Israel, of Greece, of Peru, of; Baja California, Mexico and Holland recognized. Distinguished Service Award presented Brother CLYDE H . BAILEY. This Grand Lodge has a Committee on Fraternal Assistance which functions, at the great Mayo Clinic at Rochester, and the Committee is doing a great work. for those who are patients there. MASONRY I N ACTION AGAIN.
WlLLARD L. HiLLYER, Grand DAVID E . PALMER, Grand
Master.
Seretary.
The One Hundred Third Annual Communication St. Paul, at the call of t h e Grand Master.
MISSISSIPPI—1955. CARL L . OAKES, Grand
Master.
SID F . CURTIS, Grand Secretary. Lodges 312
Members 47,756
Gain 1,152
The One hundred thirty-seventh Annual Communication held at Jackson,. February 8 and 9, 1955. 18 Past Grand Masters present. T h e Kansas Representative, Brother ROBERT W . HiNTON, J R . , was there. Grand Master was profuse in his praise for the beauty of the Grand Chapter Order of the Star meeting which he addressed. One lodge dedicated, two dispensations for new lodges issued, 45 Fifty year Buttons and Certificates issued. In concluding his address the Grand Master madean eloquent plea for the membership to go forward to meet the opportunities of life and of Masonry. Worthy Grand Matron and other officers of the Order of Eastern Star werewelcomed, and the Grand Matron spoke. Grand Master ruled that a Mason could be tried for selling liquor even, though he sold the liquor business before charges were brought. Grand Lodges of Peru and Nuevo Leon, Mexico were recognized. Grand Lecturer reported that through the Deputies every lodge had an. official visit. In addition 381 visits for instruction purposes held. Brother JOSEPH N . BAILEY delivered a fine oration. He said many grand, things, but we especially liked this brief summation of Masonic standards, "As an order, we stand for God and country, for decency in individual living, for devotion in family relationships, for morality in governmental affairs, for undying loyalty toour country, and for trusting obedience to the God who has given us all there is that is •worth while in life." " . . . who did most with the least, if you consider his possessions by worldly standards. From the little town of Bethlehem, from the carpenter's shop in Nazareth, from the Sea of Galilee, from the cross of Calvary, down through the ages rings the message crystal clear. Ye shall know the Truth and the Truth shall make you free.' Certainly He did the most, with the least, if you measure his possessions by our worldly yard stick." Resolution adopted requiring District Deputies to attend schools of instruction and providing for their expenses at such schools.
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Charter was granted to Como Lodge U.D. at Como. 280 Lodges represented, 32 not represented at Grand Lodge. Brother CHARLES A. BENNETT delivered a very interesting lecture on the Symbols. A committee appointed to investigate the feasibility of establishing a home for aged Masons, recommended that the matter be pursued no further at this time, and were discharged. Brother B. J. CARTER, J R . , was called to the East by the Grand Master, and introduced as a brand new grandfather. CHARLES E . SAMPSON, Grand Master.
SID F . CURTIS, Grand Secretary. Next Annual Communication, Jackson, February 14, 15, 1956.
MISSOURIâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955. ORESTES MITCHELL, J R . , Grand Master. HAROLD L . READER, Grand Secretary.
Lodges 593
Members 123,013
Gain 1,082
The One Hundred Thirty-fourth Annual Communication was held at St. Louis September 27-28, 1955. There were 19 Past Grand Masters present and 475 Lodges represented. The Grand Master stated that exactly thirty years before, his father had been elected Grand Master. H e reports one consolidation of Lodges, and that three lodge halls had been destroyed by fire. Committee on Education has sponsored and produced a new publication, to be known as The Freemason. Six cornerstones were laid. The death of the Senior Past Grand Master, M . ' . W . ' . Brother T O L M A N W . COTTON was reported. Grand Master also reported that the drive for funds for the new building at the Home had produced around $800,000.00. Fine co-operation among all Masonic groups existed in this drive. The Grand Master reports that a fine healthy condition prevails through the Craft in Missouri, and that most of the Lodges have been busy. Three hundred two Fifty Year Buttons were awarded. During the meeting the Grand Master presented Past Grand Master HARRY S. TRUMAN with his commission as the Representative of the Grand Lodge of the State of Israel near the Grand Lodge of Missouri. The Grand Lecturer optimistically reports that the interest in Masonry continues to flourish in spite of all of the other activities of each community. This Grand Lodge has a very active and efficient Supervisory Board, whose duty is to pass on the merits of lodge building, repairing and financing. They handled a great many cases last year, and undoubtedly keep many of the lodges from over extending themselves in their debt assumption. Committee on Relief and Charity reports assisting 24 Lodges with 27 individuals, to the extent of $4, 822.22. The Missouri Lodge of Research has accuinulated a very valuable library,
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which will eventually be housed in a separate room in the TRUMAN LIBRARY at Independence, Missouri. The Committee on Masonic Education reports that certain material is prepared and available, but. strongly states its position that no Lodge should be required to use it. N e w legislation provides that the Grand Secretary, with the approval of the Committee on Jurisprudence and the Grand Master, may vary the several forms used by the lodges, including petitions. Also, a new law provides that a Certificate of Good Standing is null and void if not used within 90 days. It was also arranged that the Deputy Grand Master shall be the President of the Home Board in future, thus relieving the Grand Master of this burden. On recommendation of the Committee on Recognition, the Grand Lodges of Amazonas and Acre, Bahia, Ceara, Para, Paraiba, Piaui and Pernambuco, in Brazil were recognized. Also the Grand Lodges of Barranquilla, Bogota, and Cartagena, in Colombia, and the Grand Lodge of Ecuador. This writer was present at this Communication, and enjoyed it very much. RAY D E N S L O W presents his wonderful Review under the title " T H E MASONIC W O R L D " . This writer does not subscribe to the idea of the indispensable man, but he certainly does wonder at times who will ever equal RAY in this incomparable job that he does for Freemasonry. In this writer's opinion they are always the annual jewels of Masonic Literature, and we await them eagerly each time. May you live forever, RAY. W I L L I A M J. CRAIG, Grand Master. HAROLD L . READER, Grand Secretary.
Next Annual Communication St. Louis, September 25, 1956.
MONTANAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1954. J. EDWARD PATTERSON, Grand
Master.
BYRON F . GAITHER, Acting Grand Secretary. Lodges 138
Members 25,4}2
Gain 553
Ninetieth Annual Communication held at Great Falls, August 17-18, 1954. Sixteen Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative, WALTER A. KENNEDY was there. Six Special Communications were held during this year; Three to constitute Lodges, one to dedicate a new Temple, one to attend the funeral of Grand Scretary R A L P H N . LODGE, and one to lay cornerstone.
One week after his installation the Grand Master was taken ill. and he was incapacitated for three months. March 8 to 13 was designated as "Public Schools Week." The Grand Master comes out strong for the youth organizations such as DeMolay, Rainbow for Girls and Job's Daughters. Past Grand Master CHANDLER C. COHAGEN has been one of the great boosters for DeMolay since its organization. On January 26, BYRON F . GAITHER was appointed Grand Secretary in place of R A L P H LODGE who had passed away.
Dispensations were issued for three outdoor meetings.
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One Lodge suspended a member for engaging in the retail liquor business and the Grand Master ruled that the man was entitled to a trial and that the Lodge could not suspend him simply by vote. A Committee on the First Meeting Place of the Grand Lodge reported that from the minute book of Virginia City Lodge N o . 43 of Kansas, now Virginia City Lodge N o . 1, of Montana, it was determined that the Grand Lodge was formed and held is first meeting at Virginia City. The Committee on Education distributes the same set of booklets that is used by Kansas. A Committee studying the problem of large lodges reported that this was a matter for local handling by the areas having such lodges, and the Committee recommended that no action be taken by Grand Lodge. Committee on Work recommended that all three members of investigating committees must report and this was approved. EARL S. BARDWELL, Grand Master. BYRON F . GAITHER, Grand Secretary.
Next Annual Communication, Missoula, August 16-17, 1955.
NEBRASKAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955. CHARLES F . ADAMS, Grand Master. CARL R . GREISEN, Grand Secretary.
Lodges 275
Members 45,295
Gain 323
The Ninety-eighth Annual Communication was held at Omaha, June 7-8-9, 1955. There were eighteen Past Grand Masters present, with 236 lodges represented. Our own Grand Master ScoTT E. KELSEY was among the guests, and our Grand Representative HOWARD J. HUNTER, Chairman of the Committee on Masonic Education was very active in the affairs of the Grand Lodge. Five corner stones were laid, and five lodge rooms dedicated. The Grand Master indicates that there is much activity in the way of repairing and planning for new lodge quarters. One new lodge institued. Plans are under way for the Centennial Communication of this Grand Lodge. The celebration will be at the Annual Communication in 1957. Can see where CARL GREISEN is going to be a busy boy, as this writer is in that same fix as of right now. Its a great experience though. The Grand Master pays a wonderful but deserved tribute to the Grand Secretary, and from our acquaintance with CARL over the years we say amen too. A recommendation of the Grand Master that service men be required to meet proficiency requirements was adopted; this to be in force while we are in a state of peace. A suitable certificate is to be presented each Lodge as it reaches its centennial birthday. The name of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence was changed to Fraternal Relations, a trend that seems to be going across the country. Five Lodges were cited to appear and show cause as to why their Charters
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should not be taken up. A list of veteran secretaries reveals that there are 12 who have served 25 years or more, one having served 37 years. The Grand Custodian reports great interest in their work, and is gratified over so many brethren- securing certification in the work. He does deplore the fact that so many members evade the learning of the work lectures of the Third Degree. The Grand Lodge of Norway was recognized. W . ' . J O E R . KENNEDY, Grand Orator delivered a fine Oration, titled, "Three Pillars" and set forth beautifully that to him the Three Great Pillars were The Home, The Free Schools, and the Church. HERBERT T . W H I T E , Grand Master. CARL R . TREISEN, Grand Secretary.
Next Annual Communication, Omaha, June 5, 1956.
NEVADAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1954. CARL O . GELMSTEDT, Grand Master. ED-WARD C . PETERSON, Grand Secretary.
Lodges 27
Members 5,034
Gain 173
The Ninetieth Annual Communication was opened at Lovelock, June 10, 1954, with 16 Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative was not there. The death of Past Grand Master ScoTT E. JAMISON was reported, and a very beautiful Memorial Service was conducted by the Grand Chaplain. The Grand Master reports visiting every Lodge, and that he had given his permission to Kerak Shrine Temple to form a Third Degree Team. One Dispensation was issued shortening the time between Third Degree and the other bodies, and one for such purpose denied. One dispensation waived part of the residence requirement of a petitioner. This petitioner was a Navy man, and had been a very active DeMolay for over four years. Twelve Fifty year Buttons were issued, and several were presentd by the Grand Master. Two corner stones were laid; one for a public school; one for a new State Building. T h e cornerstones for two other schools consecrated for laying later. "'Public Schools Week" was celebrated during April. In reporting on this the Grand Master said, "My Brothers, in my mind, there was never a time in the history of our great nation when our Public School System needed more support . . . We must support our Public School System to the fullest extent if we wish the children of our Country to be educated to the true American way of life and not according to the dictates of any particular sect or group." Statement is made that the Brethren and their ladies filled the dining room for the Fellowship dinner, and it was reiterated that it was really crowded. O U R DINNERS are always well attended too. W A L T E R A. RAY, Grand Orator delivered a fine oration, and we have taken from it two short, but very apt paragraphs: '"We must learn to live with our Brethren, not among them, not merely making a social affair of our meetings." "Brethren, each of us fights a hard fight, against different odds, and we need each othei
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to help us climb over our obstacles. Let us look about us, be sure no hand seeks ours without a hearty handclasp, a response that cheers him; that no eye catches ours but that we smile, that we sit next to no brother without a word. of cheer." H U G H M . W I L S O N , Grand Master. E D W A R D C . P E T E R S O N , Grand Secretary. N e x t A n n u a l Communication, Fallon, J u n e 9 - 1 0 , 1955.
NEVADA—1955. H U G H M . W I L S O N , Grand Master. EDWARD C . PETERSON, Grand Secretary.
Lodges 28
Members 5,225
Gain 191
The Ninety-first Annual Communication was held at Fallon, June 9—10, 1955, with all lodges represented, and with 15 Past Grand Masters in attendance. Our representative was absent. The Grand Master delivered a very fine tribute to our Flag in the opening, ceremony. H e reported having visited all of the Lodges, and that Masonry in Nevada was progressing satisfactorily. He found it necessary to circularize the Lodges refusing an appeal from some outside source to raise funds to restore the old Masonic Hall in Virginia City. Among the dispensations issued, one permitted a brother to petition for additional degrees before the required time of twelve months had elapsed. H e refused to approve one lodge by-law which would have required all officers to be attired in tuxedos when being installed. W e note with a lot of interest that the Grand Master and the Grand Marshal and various other distinguished Nevada Masons presented to Brother FRANK M . RYAN, a member of our Arcadia Lodge No. 329, one of our Fifty year buttons. W e are grateful, and hope that an opportunity to reciprocate will present itself. • . Five cornerstones were laid, one lodge hall dedicated and one room dedicated. Grand. Master proclaimed last week in April, Public Schools Week, and reports great interest in this activity. A Charter was recommended for Oasis Lodge U . D . Grand Lodge voted $2,500.00 for the DeMolay Convention to be held at Reno. The Grand Lodges of Argentina and Israel were recognized. The Grand Orator, W . ' . BROTHER FRANK LOGAR, J R . , spoke on the subject,
"America's Great Corner Stone." LELMO G . I M M O N E N , Grand Master. EDWARD C . PETERSON, Grand Secretary.
Next Annual Communication, Boulder City, June 14-15, 1956.
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NEW BRUNSWICK—1955. R A L P H T . PEARSON, Grand Master. ROBERT D . MAGEE, Grand Secretary.
Lodges Ad
Members 9,006
Gain 151
The Eighty-eighth Annual Communication was held at Saint John, May 26, 1955, and our Grand Representative, J. W . DUNCAN, Past Grand Master was present, and very active all through the Communication. The Grand Master was a very busy man, visiting 41 of the Lodges among his other activities. He reports the death of Past Grand Master DOUGALD MCLEAN. He attended Sussex Lodge N o . 7 when their new lodge room was dedicated. H e reports the Craft in splendid condition, financially and every other way. He urges continued support to the Order of DeMolay. He observes that some lodges are operating under too low a schedule of dues and recommends that such lodges raise their dues to meet present day costs. Grand Master does not favor over sized lodges. W e don't either, but have no idea as to how to stop them. W e have one with over 5,000 members, so we know. The Ritual Committee made several suggestions for change in the presentation of the apron, and a committee presents a new form of application. A Fifty Year Button and Certificate plan was adopted, and minimum fees Twere increased. Mention was made of the fact that our Grand Representative had received the Thirty-third Degree of the Scottish Rite. Congratulations, BROTHER DUNCAN. Rev. Dr. A R T H U R E. COLEMAN, Grand Master,
R. D. MAGEE, Grand Secretary. Next Annual Communication Saint John, May 24, 1956.
NEW HAMPSHIRE—1955. W A L T E R E . D U N L A P , Grand Master. HAROLD O . CADY, Grand Secretary.
Lodges 81
Members 16,810
Gain 178
The Semi-Annual Communication was held at Manchester November 16, 1954. O u r Representative, P.G.M. ROBERT C . LAING was present, with three other Past Grand Masters. The General J O H N SULLIVAN Medal was presented to Brothers JOSEPH W . SINCLAIR and STANWOOD T . STEWART.
The One hundred sixty-sixth Annual Communication was held at Manchester on May 18, 1955. Past Grand Master ROBERT C . LAING, our Representative, who is Grand Treasurer was present. 79 Lodges were represented. Five Past Grand Masters were there. The Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star sent congratulations to the Grand Master. The Grand Master reports that the Order of DeMolay is progressing nicely, and urges all Masons to support it. The Grand Master who is also Past Grand Commander of his Grand Com-
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mandery had the pleasure of knighting the Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge. Committee on Education, which is a fairly new group, has begun to function and several interesting programs have been developed. Lodges of Instruction were held in all Districts, but regret is expressed that so few officers attend. Our system of awards might help this. Sixty-seven Fifty Year Medals were awarded. JEREMY L . CROSS Medals were presented to several Brethren among them being IRVING D . RICE, 73 years a Mason, and W I L L I S N . RUGG, 48 consecutive
years secretary 'of his Lodge. During the year one Lodge celebrated its One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary, and one its One Hundredth Anniversary. The Grand Lodge approved a recommendation for the preparation of a Master Ritual, to be written out in full, and kept always in the office of the Grand Secretary. Also approved was a suggestion that a Conimittee be appointed to revise the Funeral Service. The first Table Lodge to be held in this State was held in Pacific Lodge No. 45 on October-11, 1954. The Grand Lodge of the State of Israel, The United Grand Lodge of Germany, the Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico, the Grand Lodge of Vienna for Austria, and •the Grand Lodge of Iceland were recognized. LESLIS F . M U R C H , Grand Master. HAROLD O . CADY, Grand Secretary.
Next Annual Communication Manchester, May 16, 1956.
NEW JERSEY—1955. ALFRED ROWE, Grand Master. ISAAC CHERRY, Grand Secretary.
Lodges 284
Members 103,489
Gain 2,005
The One Hundred Sixty-eighth Annual Communication was held at Atlantic City, April 20 and 21, 1955. Fourteen Past Grand Masters were present, but our Representative was absent. Three Special Communications were held, one for a funeral, and two to lay corner stones. The Grand Master ruled that although the civil authorities had permitted Bingo and raiBes in certain localities, the Masonic Law against such practices still was in effect, and that it was a basis for charges of unmasonic conduct to conduct such parties. He also stresses the importance of the work of the Investigating Committee, and urges diligence and careful effort in making the investigations. His recommendation that Secretaries of the Lodges send to all members a printed notice showing the names of all petitioners, whether for the Degrees or for membership
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was adopted. Another adopted recommendation was that a candidate could not receive the First Degree until at least one week after he was elected. The death of R.'. W . ' . FREDERICK H . L U M , President of the Masonic Home and Charity Foundation was reported. At an emergent communication of Mercer Lodge No. 50, the Grand Secretary, R.'. W.". ISAAC CHERRY was honored, celebrating his being Fifty Years a Mason. During the year, this distinguished Mason also celebrated his Golden Wedding Anniversary. A new Lodge was started at Toms River, known as Shalom Lodge. This Grand Lodge is building an addition to its Infirmary. Looks as though we were all in the same fix on Infirmaries. W e are just finishing our new addition. The situation relating to the Order of DeMolay was cleared by the passing of a regulation authorizing the Lodges to sponsor DeMolay Chapters, with the understanding that no financial liability shall be created thereby. The Grand Lodge in the State of Nuevo Leon, Mexico was recognized. J O S E P H H . G I C K , Grand Master. ISAAC CHERRY, Grand Secretary.
Next Annual Communication April 25-26, 1956.
NEW MEXICO—1955. C. ROY SMITH, Grand Master. CHANDLER C . THOMAS, Grand Secretary.
Lodges 59
Member 13,128
Gain 411
Three Special Communications held during the year; two to lay cornerstones and dedicate halls, one to install a Grand Chaplain. The Seventy-eighth Annual Communication was held at Albuquerque, March 21—22, 1955. Fourteen Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative was not there. Worshipful Brother JOSEPH C . W Y N N delivered the Oration and his subject, "The Tenets of a Freemason's Profession" was well covered. To the query, "Can a Life Member of a Kansas Lodge be made an Honorary Member of a Lodge in N e w Mexico?" the Grand Master ruled that he could not, but the Committee disapproved this decision on the ground that—their law was silent on Honorary Membership in their Lodges; Grand Master also recommended that Dual or Plural memberships be provided for, but this, too, was not approved. The Committee on Marking Graves of Past Grand Masters reported, and they now have all but three of these graves marked. Committee on Educational Service reports that little had been accomplished, and that the requests for reading material had been negligible. The Chairman recommended that the Committee be removed and that an entirely new committee be appointed. The death of Past Grand Master REUBEN PERRY was reported.
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A new law was adopted which reads as follows, "No Mason may petition for any additional degree in Freemasonry until he shall have passed a satisfactory examination on the Third Degree proficiency lecture."
Committee on Student Loan Fund reports one loan made and one loan paid. F. W A Y N E LAWS, Grand Master. CHANDLER C . T H O M A S , Grand Secretary.
Next Annual Communication Santa Fe, March 19-20, 1956.
NEW YORKâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955. RAYMOND C . ELLIS, Grand
Master.
EDWARD R . CAKUM<i,Grand Secretary. Lodges 1,058
Members 306,233
Gain 1,846
The One Hundred Seventy-fourth Annual Communication was held at New York City, May 3, 1955. There were 6,250 deaths reported including Past Grand Masters FRANK M . ToTTON and RICHARD A. ROWLANDS.
Grand Master reports Craft in sound condition, virile, active and moving ahead. He stresses the fact that Public Relations are important to our welfare, but calls attention to the fact that each of us, by our own deportment, is a public relations man, demonstrating to the general public the value of our Masonic teachings. This Grand Lodge has been the leader in the fight against Rheumatic Fever, and the Grand Master reports that great strides have been made in this battle. Meeting places in the Metropolitan area are increasingly hard to find, and there is a waiting list of 30 Lodges, seeking quarters in the 23rd Street Building. A new funeral service has been prepared, more in keeping with modern language and sentiment. Membership at the Masonic Home is 559, and one third are past 85 years of age. There are 35 children. Consideration was given to the idea of State aid but the restrictions imposed made this impracticable. Grand Lecturer reports each of the 64 Districts was visited, and appeals for dignity and decorum in the degree conferrals. The report of the Judge Advocate is very lengthy and covers many requests for law interpretations, many of which are along lines that bother all Grand Lodges. The Proctor reports fifteen cases handled, with ten expulsions, and five still in process. Grand Master was authorized to set up a District Grand Lodge for the Syria-Lebanon District. The Distinguished Achievement Award Medal was presented to Brother DAVID SARNOFF, a member of Lodge of Strict Observance N o . 94, N e w York. Committee has a very varied program of sports and hobbies, and presents a list of activities so broad that every member should find something that appeals to him. Bowling, golf, fishing, hunting, camera clubs, and amateur radio operators are just a few of the phases of this program. A new project is being started by this enterprising Grand Lodge in the form
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of a Research Laboratory for research in the field of Geriatrics, or the illnesses of the aged. The Committee on Blood Bank reports great activity with the average daily requests for blood now at 21. The Committee on Lodge Sales reports sales to the lodges in excess of $134,000.00 Charters were granted to four new Lodges. A Fifty year Membership button has been provided, and 997 issued. RAYMOND C . ELLIS, Crand Master. EDWARD R . CARMAN, Grand Secretary.
NEW ZEALAND—1954. ADAM SMITH, P.G.M.
Presiding
As Grand
Master.
F. G. NORTHERN, Grand Secretary. Lodges 579
Members 41,938
Gain 984
The Sixty-fifth Annual Communication was opened at Christchurch, November 17, 1954, by Immediate Past Grand Master ADAM SMITH, who announced that Grand Master J O H N D . CAMPBELL had passed away on October 21, 1954. There were five Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative was not there. The visit of Q U E E N ELIZABETH and the D U K E OF EDINBURGH was reported,
and the Board of General Purposes reported that a letter of welcome and good wishes had been sent to the Duke. The Grand Master's Order of Service to Masonry was awarded to Brother D A N I E L B . CLOUGH and Brother ARTHUR STUBBS.
Thirtj'-nine Fifty Year Service
Badges were awarded. The Grand Master paid official visits to every district. Eight new Lodges were Constituted and Dedicated. This Grand Lodge has under way the purchase or erection of an office building, and are proposing a levy to finance it. The new Grand Master, addressing the Grand Lodge delivered a wonderful message, from which we quote but a tiny part, " . . . what is our duty as Freemasons? Surely it is, with steady faith, to hold fast tothe fundamental precepts and tenets of Freemasonry and to exemplify them in our daily lives. Freemasonry is a free and ennobling code of morals; its landmarks are the ramparts of freedom; and these we maintain if we regulate our conduct by the study and practice of its preceptsand tenets, which cover the whole range of our moral, social and civic duties. Thus, we are enjoined to study the VoJume of the Sacred Law, which teaches our duty to God, toour neighbors, and to ourselves." CLIFFORD S. T H O M P S O N , Grand
Master.
F. G. NORTHERN, Grand Secretary.
NORTH DAKOTA—1955. ERNEST D . N E L S O N , Grand Master. HAROLD S. P O N D , Grand Secretary.
Lodges 119
Members 14,578
Gain 117
The Sixty-sixth Annual Communication was held at Fargo, June 20, 1955, with 12 Past Grand Masters present and with 103 Lodges represented. Our Representa-
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tive Past Grand Master W A L T E R H . MURFIN was present and very busy all the time. M . ' . W . ' . Brother M U R F I N does many things in his Grand Lodge, not the least of which is the fine Review of the Proceedings of the other Grand Lodges. This distinguished Mason who has just reached his fiftieth anniversary as a Mason was delightfully surprised by having his son present to congratulate him; Brother ARCHIE D . M C C A N N E L , a Mason for 53 years was introduced. The Grand Master is very much in favor of fostering such movements as the DeMolay, Rainbow for Girls and similar groups. There were three Emergent Communications, one for laying a cornerstone, two for dedications. The death of THEODORE S . H E N R Y , Past Grand Master was reported. The Oration, titled, "Overlooking the Obvious," was delivered by W . ' . Brother N E L S G . JOHNSON, a member of the Supreme Court of North Dakota. We quote one short pertinent paragraph: . "It is incumbent upon us to judge ourselves more severely and to attempt very deliberately upon the basis of that judgment to eliminate our own shortcomings that we are creating the confusion and bewilderment in which we now live." The Grand Lecturer reports great improvement in the Ritualistic Work. Cooperating with the State Department of Education and other School Authorities many Patriotic Films were shown to Student groups in the High Schools. Pembina Park, where the first constituted Lodge was held in the State is kept in good repair, and a marker to the memory of LEWIS and CLARK is also maintained. An attempt to repeal the law relating to the handling of liquor was defeated. A Plaque placed in the reading room of the Library was dedicated to the memory of Past Grand Master WALTER LINCOLN STOCKWELL, who served as Grand Secretary for forty years. The Grand Historian made a complete report on the subject of the LEWIS and CLARK Expedition, this being the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of that Expedition. Both of these famous explorers were Masons. MERLE KIDDER, Grand Master. HAROLD S. POND, Grand Secretary
Next Annual Communication Grand Forks, June 18, 19, 20, 1956.
NOVA SCOTIA—1955. JEPHTHA S. M U N R O , Grand Master. REGINALD V. HARRIS, Grand Secretary.
Lodges 110
Members 14,356
Gain 218
The Ninetieth Annual Communication was held at Halifax, June 15—16, 1955. Ten Past Grand Masters were present, and 85 Lodges were represented. Our Representative was absent. One Sepcial Communication was held for the dedication of a new Masonic Hall, and one for the purpose of constituting and consecrating a new Lodge. Labor was suspended early in the Communication and the Grand Chaplain
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conducted a very fine Divine Service, during the course of which the Grand Chaplain delivered the Sermon based on the Landmarks. The death of Past Grand Master MARTIN LUTHER FRASER was announced. The Grand Master attended the twelve District Meetings. The great thrill of the year came September 20, 1955, in Royal Albert Lodge No. 19, when his three sons were all raised to the Sublime Degree. Having had this experience with one son, we can appreciate what went through this Grand Master's mind. Congratulations Doctor. The Grand Master pays a deserved tribute to the District Deputy Grand Masters, and reports the great event of a visit from LORD ELGIN, Past Grand Master of Scotland. T h e District Deputies all make comprehensive reports of their doings, and the reports are printed in the proceedings. 68 lodges made gains, 35 suffered losses, and 7 remained static. The Grand Secretary makes a long report in which he compares present conditions with the old, and in which he makes many valuable recommendations for the future. A movement originating in one of the Lodges to move the office of the Grand Secretary to the Masonic Home at Windsor was defeated. The Board of Jurisprudence ruled that a lodge hall could not be used for card parties or other social functions for raising funds. Applications received for 39 Fifty Year Jewels, and 6 for the Sixty Year Bar. Meritorious Service Medals were awarded two members. JEPHTHA S. MUNRO, Grand Master. REGINALD V. HARRIS, Grand Secretary.
OHIOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1954. J O H N L . GUSS, Grand Master. HARRY S. J O H N S O N , Grand Secretary.
Lodges 658
Members 273,505
Gain 3,849
The One Hundred Forty-fifth Annual Communication was held at Cleveland, October 15-16, 1954, with 633 Lodges represented and with 19 Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative, Past Grand Master JAMES W . MORGAN was among those there. Representatives of all of the major Masonic Bodies were introduced, and the group included Senator J O H N W . BRICKER, the Senior Active Member of the Scottish Rite. Under the subject of necrology, the death of Past Grand Master ALPHEUS A. STEPHENS was reported.
Eight Lodges were constituted, one Lodge was reconsecrated, and twelve corner stones laid. A Memorial Lodge whose sole object is to conduct funerals creditably for sojourning or visiting Masons who die in Cuyahoga County was organized, and has already fully justified its existence. 692 Fifty year awards were made and 4,988 Twenty-five year awards during the year. $350,000.00 was appropriated to build a building to house the Grand Sec-
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The Committee on Publication submits a list of accredited Masonic publications. Forty requests were made by lodges to remodel, repair or build quarters, and all are making attempts to create adequate parking facilities. This becomes more and more essential everywhere. The matter of legislation covering the liquor traffic was laid over for another year. An appropriation was made for a reprint of the Cipher. The Committee on Grievances reported that one of their Lodges had conferred the first and second degrees upon a man who had been elected to receive the work in Kentucky, but who had presented himself to the Ohio Lodge and asked to have the degrees conferred. Without any other authority, and with no request whatever from the Kentucky Lodge, the Ohio Lodge conferred the two degrees, and then found that the candidate had been stopped in Kentucky by objection. The Committee recommended by a majority report that the degrees be declared illegal, and that the candidate stand in the same position that he did before the conferral. This was approved by the Grand Lodge. Among many dispensations, one permitted an outdoor meeting in a gravel pit. ED. W . KUNS, Grand Master. HARRY S. JOHNSON, Grand
Secretary.
Next Annual Communication, Cincinnati, October 9, 10, 11, 1955.
OKLAHOMA—1955. S. N E A L JOHNSON, Grand Master. J. FRED LATHAM, Grand Secretary.
Lodges 387
Members 84,537
Gain 1,648
Four Emergent Communications were held to dedicate halls, five to lay cornerstones, and one to conduct the funeral of Past Grand Master CHARLES H E R M A N EVERETT.
A Special Communication was held for the purpose of discussing and passing on the question of remodeling or building new of an addition to the Home for the Aged, and an office and library building. Reports were made by the various Committees involved, and the new construction was authorized. The Finance Committee recommended an increase in the per capita tax of $1.00, to be continued until the indebtedness is amortized. 259 Lodges were represented at this Special Communication, which was held at Guthrie. The Forty-seventh Annual Communication was held at Tulsa, on February 8, 1955. There were 17 Past Grand Masters there. M.". W.*. HAROLD P. COOK, the Kansas Representative was present. The Grand Master wrote in a very appreciative vein about the programs and activities of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Order of DeMolay and the Order of Rainbow. H e announced that he had been selected as Deputy in Oklahoma for the Order of DeMolay. . • i He reports at some length about a trip he made, with other officers .to our
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Kansas Lodge at Coffeyville, Kansas, Keystone N o . 102, at which time Okmulgee Lodge N o . 199, of Oklahoma conferred the Third Degree. The Kansas Grand •Master ECORD was also present. Kansas has changed the date of its Annual Communication to March, so we may get a chance to see our Oklahoma brethren once in a while. Dispensation granted for a new lodge at Moore. Grand Master recommends that the sale of blanks and supplies be handled through the Masonic Home Print Shop. Grand Master reports progress on the work of the building program, and stated that he had turned the first spade of dirt on January 19. Resolution was adopted inserting the words, "under God" in their Flag salute. Grand Lodge was called to refreshment, and the Grand Matron of the Eastern Star, MARGARET CASTLE was introduced and spoke. T h e Grand Worthy Advisor of the Order of Rainbow and the State Master Councillor of DeMolay also addressed the Grand Lodge. Planning Board recommendation that one million dollars of liability insurance be purchased was approved. Grand Lecturer reports 36 District Schools, and 72 Schools in local Lodges. Committee on Charters recommended Charters for Moore Lodge No. 539, and Mt. Scott Lodge No. 540, and this was approved. Grand Lodge of Greece was recognized. ED. T . SABIN, Grand Master. J. FRED LATHAM, Grand Secretary.
Next Annual Communication, Guthrie, February 14—16, 1956.
OREGON—155.9 Rov W . M C N E A L , Grand Master. HARRY D . PROUDFOOT, Grand
Lodges 188
Secretary.
Members 43,343
Gain 777
The One Hundred Fifth Annual Communication was held at Portland on June 15, 16 and 17, 1955. 167 Lodges were represented and there were 16 Past Grand Masters there. O u r Representative, RICHARD V. CARLSON was there. The Grand Master had the Committee on Ritual prepare a Ceremony for the dedication of Public Buildings. H e recommended the continuance of their Oregon Military Lodge U.D. Two Lodges were constituted and two were instituted. This Grand Master, like all others, has high praise for his District Deputy Grand Masters. j One Dispensation authorized a tiled meeting in Crater Lake National Park. Another authorized a lodge to waive the requirement of learning the work lectures, because the candidate had, through illness, lost the ability to memorize. Two hundred thirty-six Life Memberships were issued during the year, bringing the total to 6004, and bringing the fund to $746,044.14. The Committee on Masonic Instruction strongly recommends that all Masters
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of Lodges see that candidates become proficient in the work lectures of all degrees, and especially the Third Degree. They also deplore certain tendencies to roughen up the work, and recommend that Masters be very careful in permitting the work to be done by other than the regular officers. Fraternal Relations were established with the Gran Logia Valle de Mexico. Resolution was adopted Provision made for monthly attempt to repeal the part of was defeated. Seven Occasional Grand to institute Lodges; two to
providing for a Committee on Public Schools. and annual reports by the Lodge Secretaries. An the code relating to the sale or handling of liquor Lodges were held, two to constitute Lodges; two lay cornerstones; one to dedicate a Court House.
ERNEST J. BOLLIGER, Grand Master. HARRY D . PROUDFOOT, Grand Secretary.
Next Annual Communication Portland, June 13-14-15, 1956.
PENNSYLVANIA—1954. B.ALPH M. LEHR, Grand Master. GEORGE A. AVERY, Grand Secretary.
Lodges 579
Members 244,728
Gain 4,896
Quarterly Communications were held at Philadelphia on March 3, June 2, September 1 and December 1, 1954. The Grand Master was ill and not able to attend the June and September meetings. Several Lodges asked to be relieved of paying per capita tax on mental patients and this relief was accorded as long as the cases were hospitalized. $700,000.00 was appropriated for the building of a Recreation Building for the Masonic Homes. A Child Welfare Committee was authorized. This Comjnittee to prepare a plan for financing such work, and also to make plans for co-operating with other agencies engaged in work for minors. Petitions were received for warrants for three new lodges, and five lodges -were constituted. Grand Lodge of Israel was recognized, as were the Grand Lodges of the Argentine, the National Grand Lodge of France, and the United Grand Lodge of •Germany. Land for the rebuilding or enlargement of the Grand Lodge quarters was purchased for $825,000.00, and released to the present occupant temporarily. At the December Quarterly Communication 472 lodges were represented and seven Past Grand Masters were present. One of the many fine things done by this enterprising Grand Lodge is the maintenance and operation of the THOMAS RANKEN PATTON Masonic Institution for Boys. This wonderful project provides technical and scientific training in Carpentry and Machine Shop practice as well as Academic studies. The Employment Service was busy all the time, securing positions for 490 in the Philadelphia area, and 358 in the Pittsburgh area. The Annual Communication was held at Philadelphia, December 27, 1954, -with 111 Lodges represented. The Instructor of Ritualistic Work reported 1,122 meetings held by fifty-five of
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the certified schools, and paid tribute to the faithful service of many of the Lodge officers. The death of R.'. W . ' . WILLIAM HOLBROOK BREHM, Past Grand Master was reported. On November 11, 1954 T h e Grand Master laid the cornerstone for the Symbolic York Rite portion of the new Building being erected jointly by this group and The Scottish Rite in Harrisburg. The Grand Master issued a blanket dispensation excusing such lodges as. desired the privilege of cancelling meetings during the hurricane "Hazel." . Among the Dispensations were several empowering Lodges to receive applications from men who were twenty years of age plus ten or eleven months. Several others authorized special elections of officers where. the regularly elected, officer refused to be installed. One dispensation permitted the burial of a Fellowcraft, and another permitted the burial of an Entered Apprentice. R A L P H M . LEHR, Grand Master. GEORGE A. AVERY, Grand Secretary.
PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1954 DOUGLAS D . MACLAREN, Grand
Master.
F. A. VANIDERSTINE, Grand Secretary. Lodges 16
Members 1,379
Gain 32
The Seventy-ninth Annual Communication was held at Charlottetown, June 23, 1954. The Deputy Grand Master, R.'. W . ' - MALCOM MACKENZIE presided in the absence of the Grand Master who was ill. There were 12 Past Graiid Masters present. Our Representative, GEORGE W . MACDONALD was there. All 16 lodges were represented. The Grand Master wrote the address from his hospital bed, and it was read by the Deputy Grand Master. The death of M.*. W.". W . A. MACQUARRIE, an Honorary Past Grand Master was reported. The Grand Master ran into the chain letter evil, and issued a letter asking the members to stop this practice. H e also ruled against dual membership, and. stressed the importance of the Lodges conferring the First Degree on the occasion of his visitations. The Grand Officers in this Grand Jurisdiction are very faithful in visiting the Lodges, and the Grand Master was generally accompanied by a fine group. The Grand Lecturer reports that the frequent changing of the Ritual has resulted in the use of books in open Lodge and what he terms sloppy degree work. The Grand Lodge of the State of Israel was recognized. A letter was received from EDMOND LORD acknowledging on behalf of Q U E E N ELIZABETH a letter sent her by this Grand Lodge. MALCOLM M A C K E N Z I E , Grand
Master.
F. A. VANIDERSTINE, Grand Secretary. Next Annual Communication, Charlottetown, June 22, 1955.
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QUEBEC—19&5. DONALD L . W I T T E R , Grand
Master.
R. W . LoUTHOOD, Grand Secretary. Lodges 102
Members 17,808
Gain 176
The Eighty-fifth Annual Communication was held at Montreal, June 2, 1955, with seven Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative was not there. Five Lodges were not represented. Commenting on the present day world conditions, this Grand Master finds a source of consolation in the fact that in such times Godliness has always prevailed, and will again. W e go along with him in hoping so. His religious leaning is also expressed in his pleasure over the growing attendance at Masonic Church services. He ruled that inasmuch as the Order of Eastern Star is not a body recognized by their Grand Lodge, it must not be recognized by any constituent lodge, and under no circumstances shall a lodge have any joint meetings with Star Chapters. The Grand Master expresses concern over the small attendance at meetings, and apparent lack of interest of many members. Attributes it to a lax investigation of petitioners, over size lodges, and too many degrees being conferred at each meeting. The Grand Chaplain gave the oration. Space precludes much quoting, but we do want to quote this, "For we want it to be no shallow claim when we say our order civilizes'every region illuminated by its presence."
Grand Secretary pays tribute to three veteran Secretaries, and states that his own assistant, R.'. W . ' . Brother HERBERT PICKERING, is in his thirty-fifth year as Secretary of his lodge. Each District Deputy Grand Master makes a thorough report which is printed in the Proceedings. The Committee on the State of Masonry recommends that the visits of the District Deputies be held to business, and not made social events. The Lodges distributed in Charity over $41,000.00. One Lodge alone giving $25,000.00, which included an ambulance and technical equipment. Committee on Research and Education reported that three Lodges were eligible to celebrate Centennials, and a motion was made permitting these Lodges to wear gold lace on their aprons from now on. Forty-nine Fifty Year Jewels were awarded during the year. D O N A L D L . W I T T E R , Grand
Master.
R. W . LOUTHOOD, Grand Secretary. Next Annual Communication, Montreal, June 7, 1956.
RHODE ISLAND and PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS—1955. BERNARD B . ABEDON, Grand Master. N . A R T H U R H Y L A N D , Grand Secretary.
Lodges 44
Members 18,832
Gain 245
The Semi-Annual Communication was held at Providence, November 15, 1954, with the Grand Master presiding. 5 Past Grand Masters present.
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The Grand Master reports Masonry in his State in a modestly flourishing condition. The deaths of Past Grand Masters ARTHUR W H I T E H E A D and W I N F I E L D SCOTT
SOLOMON were reported. The Grand Master was very forceful in condemning the holding of "Bingo" parties and other forms of raffles in Masonic Temples. He also outlined a very comprehensive program of Masonic Educational Forums. The One Hundred Sixty-fourth Annual Communication was held at Providence, May 16, 1955, with the Grand Master presiding. The Grand Master had the pleasure of raising his own son in his own Lodge. Fifty-three Fifty Year Veteran's Medals were awarded, but one of these fine old Masons died before his Medal could be presentd. The Grand Master recommended that whenever a minister or a rabbi was taking the degrees that the Grand Master should raise them, and during the year he did raise two of these fine gentlemen. "Go to Church Sunday" was celebrated, and the Grand Master reports that it was a fine success, and urged all Masons to make a practice of attending their Church or Synagogue every week. Each District Deputy Grand Master makes a complete report of his doings, and these reports are published in full in the Proceedings. The Jurisprduence Committee approved the recommendation on Educational forums, and the stand taken by the Grand Master on bingo parties and lotteries, but felt that no new legislation was necessary on the latter subject. The committee approved the passage of a By-Law making it a Masonic misdemeanor to disclose information about the rejection of a candidate. Also they recommended that the information appearing in the newspapers be restricted. This Grand Master made good use of his visitors in that he appointed the •visiting Grand Masters of Massachusetts, Connecticut and Delaware to act as Tellers in the election of officers. The Committee on Masonic Youth Foundation reports many activities for the youth of the State. The Grand Lodges of Iceland and Switzerland were recognized. A L T O N T . CURTIS, Grand Master. N . A R T H U R HYLAND, Grand Secretary.
SASKATCHEWAN—1955. R. E. PARTRIDGE, Grand ROBERT A. T A T E , Grand
Lodges 205
Master. Secretary.
Members 17,546
Gain 127
The Forty-ninth Annual Communication was held at Regina, June 15, 1955, with fifteen Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative, E. H. KNOWLES was there. R.'. W . ' . Brother BISHOP KNOWLES is Grand Chaplain. The Grand Master comments that it is not the few large lodges, but the many small ones, close to the hearts and homes of the members, that give strength to Masonry. He also speaks in favor of more and smaller Districts. Under the subject of necrology h e lists the names of W A L T E R LIVINGSTONE CLINK, JOHN
KING
IRWIN
and
WILLIAM
HERBERT
MOOR,
Past
Grand
Masters
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Four Honorary Past Grand Masters also died, includ-
ing KARL J. M O H R and FRED I. MILLS of Illinois.
One Dedication ceremony was held; one cornerstone was laid; one Dispensation for a new Lodge. One Lodge celebrated a Seventy-fifth Anniversary, and two lodges celebrated their fiftieth anniversaries. This Grand Lodge celebrated its fiftieth during 1956. There were 14 Fifty year Grand Lodge Certificates issued. The new lodge instituted is URANIUM U . D . and it is considered the fartherest north, literally within the '"shadow of the Pole." Committee on Condition of Masonry reports that Masonry is in a healthy and flourishing condition in the Province. Each District Deputy Grand Master makes a comprehensive report of the doings in his District, and each gives a splendid review of his activities. The Grand Lodge of Norway was recognized. J. H. CuDDiNGTON, Grand Master. ROBERT A. T A T E , Grand Secretary.
Next Annual Communication Saskatoon, June 20, 1956.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA—1955. Sir GEOFFREY REED, Grand Master.
F. J. ELLEN, Grand Secretary. Lodges 188 Members 24,204 Gain 709 During the year two Lodges were Dedicated and two Consecrated. The Half-Yearly Communication was held October 20, 1954, and the Annual Communication April 20, 1955, both at Adelaide. Our Grand Representative, W . H. ESSEX, P . G . D . was present.
Eleven brethren were awarded Fifty year recognition. Grand Master reported that in each of their Festive Board Rooms, a fine portrait of Q U E E N ELIZABETH had been hung, each being the gift of some Lodge. The Report of the Grand Inspector of Lodges indicates that they have the same troubles there that we have, namely that there is need of a warning against innovations in the work. A member of this Grand Lodge, R.". W . ' . Brother J. S. PHILPS, P . D . G . M . was honored by being elected Lord Mayor of Adelaide. Kansas was reviewed by our Representative W . H . ESSEX. Sir GEOFFREY REED, Grand
Master.
F. J. ELLEN, Grand Secretary.
SOUTH CAROLINA—1955. J. ANSEL EADDY, Grand Master. HENRY F . COLLINS, Grand Secretary.
Lodges 297
Members,51,851
Gain 2,134
Ten Special Communications were held to dedicate halls, one to replace the copper box in a foundation stone, one to replace stone. The Two Hundred Eighteenth Annual Communication was held at Myrtle
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Beach, April 28-29, 1955, with five Past Grand Masters present, and with two hundred seventy-nine lodges represented. Our Representative, J. RAY DAWKINS was present also. At the preliminary religious service the Reverend W . FRED HEDGEPATH spoke on the subject of "The Ramparts Must Be Watched", and it was a powerful treatise on our obligations as Masons and citizens. H e classes these "ramparts" as ( 1 ) Our Ancestral Heritage; ( 2 ) our Precious Freedoms; ( 3 ) T h e Church Of The Living God; and ( 4 ) The Sanctity and Unity Of Our Homes. W e deplore the fact that space allotted will not permit its reproduction. He said so much in so few words. T h e Grand Master has occasion to allude to faulty work on the part of investigating committees. This is one of our weaknesses, and seems to be a source of trouble everywhere. Four new Lodges were set to work. Grand Master attended one meeting where the Third Degree was conferred in a rock quarry by a picked team. Fifty-three Fifty year buttons were awarded, and up to this time 6,100 brethren have received the Twenty-five year buttons. Committee on Masonic Education was created and given the responsibility of publishing the MASONIC LIGHT.
The Past Master's Degree was conferred on a large class. ALBERT GALLATIN M A C K E Y Medals were awarded to M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES K . CHREITZBERG, W . ' . Brother J O H N D O W N S C U N N I N G H A M , M . ' . W . ' . Brother SAMUEL M . M A R T I N and M.". W . ' . Brother J O H N IRVING SMITH. Brother
CUNNINGHAM is our own member, belonging to our Norton Lodge N o . 199, where he was Worshipful Master in 1941 and 1942. Congratulations, J O H N . Four Charters were allowed, but one Lodge U.D. was required to continue under Dispensation for another year. Jurisprudence Committee recommended approval of the requirement that Master Masons must be examined and show proficiency in open Lodge. Grand Lodge adopted the Liability Insurance program and urges lodges to do likewise. Amendment to Code authorizes a Committee on Work and Ceremonies, to consist of three Past Grand Masters. W e note that our Grand Representative, J. RAY DAWKINS resides at Prosperity, South Carolina. Good name these days. J. A N S E L EADDY, Grand Master. H E N R Y F . C O L L I N S , Grand Secretary.
Next Annual Communication, Charleston, April 26, 1956.
SOUTH DAKOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955. SIDNEY C . V O O R H E E S , Grand Maiter. ELVIN F . STRAIN, Grand Secretary.
Lodges 169
Members 20,348
Gain 288
Three Occasional Communications were held, one for laying a cornerstone, two for dedicating halls. The Eighty-first Annual Communication was held at Mitchell, June 14-15,
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1955, with fourteen Past Grand Masters present. Our Grand Representative, M.'. W . ' . RALPH R . TWAMLEY was there and very actively engaged all the time. Commenting on the work of a Committee on Public Schools and Youth Organizations, the Grand Master had this to say: "Our free Public Schools are the bulwark of our Democracy. They were handed to us by our forefathers of this country, and at any time we as a Mason fail though our complacency to protect them, we are derelict in our duty." How true. Fifty-six Fifty year medals were issued, one Sixty year palm, and four distinguished Service awards. Grand Master pays a fine tribute to the Grand Secretary. Knowing ELVIN, I concur in every word of it. The Grand Chaplain of this Grand Lodge has found the way of expressing the thought of immortality that appeals very much to this reviewer, as he said this, " . . . We begin to realize that the one we loved is not forever gone; we become aware that he or she lives on, in a happier, greater, more abundant life. This realization comes to us not as a result of our having accepted a theological doctrine as such, but because it is a God-implanted instinct in the hearts and minds of all men, in all ages and in all . places . . . 'The point is that this God-implanted and universal instinct that death is merely the entrance into another and better life, is our source of great consolation when death comes to a loved one." The deaths of two Past Grand Masters, M . ' . W . ' . O W E N H . WILLIAMS and M . ' . W . ' . MARSHALL R . B R O W N were reported.
The incoming Grand Master was authorized to appoint a committee to plan a "Public Schools Week." A Retirement Plan was set up to cover the Grand Secretary and staff. A Resolution was passed requesting the Shrine Temples in South Dakota to control the use of liquor at their functions. GEORGE D . W E L L S , Grand Master. ELVIN F . STRAIN, Grand Secretary.
Next Annual Communication Yankton, June 12 and 13, 1956.
TASMANIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1954-1955. R. P. FuRMAGE, Grand Master. H. A. WILKINSON, Grand Secretary. Half-Yearly Communication was held at Hobart, August 28, 1954. ' Our Grand Representative R.'. W.". Brother J. M. PARKER, P . G . W . who is the President of the Board of Benevolence was present and very active all the time. The death of Past Grand Master STANLEY DRYDEN was reported. In the six month period ending June 30, 1954 five 50 Year Long Service Jewels were presented. The Board of General Purposes advised that several cases for expulsion would be presented to Grand Lodge but observed that even expulsion does not remove the stigma, the damage and the disgrace suffered by the Order in consequence of the un-Masonic behaviour of such Brethren. Grand Master reports craft in fine condition with several Lodges securing new buildings, and other improving present quarters. The membership was reported at this Communication as 7,653. The Grand Secretary was instructed to circularize the Lodges instructing
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them that suggestive stories and such matters should not be permitted by speakers •either at meetings or at the dining tables. The Sixty-fourth Annual Communication was held at Burnie, February .26, 1955. Our Grand Representative, R.'. W . ' . Brother J. M. PARKER was present. Petition for a new Lodge at Burnie was received. The various Grand Inspectors of Lodges reported that the Craft was in fine shape in their areas. The matter of the candidate's dress seems to be a matter of some concern in all of the districts, and the recommendation is made that those -who propose the candidates as well as the seconders should properly instruct the •candidate as to his dress. One of the inspectors complains about the delay in starting some of the meetings. I guess this must be a world wide evil, because this writer has been •exasperated almost beyond endurance at times over the same thing here. Regulation was changed making the aprons of the Grand Stewards blue .and gold. The membership at this time was reported as being 7,792, in .124 Lodges. A Special Communication was held at Hobart March 28, 1955 to formally proclaim the regulation on Grand Steward's Aprons. The Half-Yearly Communication was held at Hobart August 27, 1955. Grand Master FURMAGE was presiding, and our Grand Representative, IR.'. W . ' . J. M. PARKER, President of the Board of Benevolence was there. The report shows Lodges 64, Members 7,896 of a gain of 107. Board of General Purpose ruled that Grand Rank cannot be conferred on Master Masons, but suggested that their Lodges might honor their brethren by making them Life Members etc. One Lodge was consecrated and another Charter granted. Indications were that another new Lodge was to be formed. This Proceedings contains a very fine Oration delivered by V . ' . W . ' . Brother Rev. HAROLD RALPH at the consecration of "Gill Memorial Lodge." R. P. FURMAGE, Grand Master. H. A. W I L K I N S O N , Grand Secretary.
TENNESSEE—1955. R A Y M O N D LEE A L L E N , Grand
Master.
T H O M A S EARL DOSS, Grand Secretary.
Xodges 380
Members 80,623
Gain 2,993
The One Hundred Forty-first Annual Communication was held at Nashville Seventeen Past Grand Masters were present, including one Honorary. WALTER T. WILLIAMS, our Grand Representative was there. The Grand Secretary announced that flowers had been received from the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin. Recognition was accorded several members who had received Fifty year awards. Grand Master was very complimentary of the Eastern Star, Order of Rainbow, DeMoIay and kindred orders.
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Two Lodge Halls dedicated; four new Lodges constituted; one cornerstone laid. Dispensation was granted to Master's Lodge N o . 244 to hold a meeting: in a marble quarry near Knoxville. Normal Lodge N o . 722 with 350 Degrees conferred, and a net gain of 118lead all other lodges in membership gain. Sixty-five Fifty year certificates and buttons were awarded. Brother M A X B . ARNSTEIN was raised February 23, 1881. The Grand Lodges of Greece, Iceland, The State of Israel and Grand Logia Valle de Mexico were recognized. Charters were awarded two new lodges, and dispensations issued for t w o new lodges, U.D. One application for Dispensation was denied. The Welfare Committee deplored the fact that National, State and local offices had caused the Masonic on account of the way Masons who were running abused mittee felt that it was a case of unmasonic conduct, and with accordingly.
Masons, running for Order to be criticized each other. The Comthat it should be dealt
HARDIN H . C O N N , Grand Master. THOMAS E . DOSS, Grand Secretary.
TEXASâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1954. W . B . JACK BALL, Grand Master. HARVEY C . BYRD, Grand Secretary.
Lodges 923
Members 223,320
Gain 6,083
At Special Communications 5 Lodges were constituted, 5 Buildings dedicated^ and 8 corner stones leveled. The One Hundred Nineteenth Annual Communication was held at Waco, December 1-2, 1954. There were 17 Past Grand Masters present, and Kansas was represented by "no less a personage" than M.'. W . ' . Brother BALL, the Grand Master. In the Grand East a floral piece was displayed in a place of honor, representing the vacancies caused by deaths of 2,802 Master Masons during the year. Incorporated in this Proceedings are the thirteen messages written during the year by Grand Master BALL. W e would like to reproduce them all here, as each is a gem in itself, but space allotted does not permit. In one of these messages he deplores the tendency on the part of some Masons to smoke in the Lodge room, and to talk and converse while the opening or closing ceremonies are in progress, and at times even during degree work. . The Grand Master comes out in favor of more lodges and smaller lodges. This is in keeping with a pronounced trend along this line. Fifty Year Service Awards were made to 179 Masons, including Brother TOM
CONNALLY.
The Grand Master was forced to pass on the "chain letter evil" and also on the injection of local politics into the lodges. Et tu, Texas. Among the decisions; not permissible for a Brother to be Secretary and Treasurer at same time; not permissible to use regular lodge dining room, for a
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Mason's wife to hold musical recital by her pupils; not permissible to use regular dining room for Eastern Star to hold ice cream supper and charge a fee. Fifty year Awards to be made upon accumulation of fifty years of membership. The oration was delivered by R.'. W . ' . R A L P H H . CAMERON.
The week of March 7 was set aside as Public Schools Week. The Committee reports approval of 2,654 Certificates of Proficiency, and that the work is being done in a fine manner throughout the State. The Grand Lodge of Israel and the French National Grand Lodge were recognized. GEORGE M O F F E T T , Grand Master. HARVEY C . BYRD, Grand Secretary.
Next Annual Communication, Waco, December 7, 1955.
UTAH—1955. ELLIOTT W . EVANS, Grand Master. EMERY R . GIBSON, Grand Secretary.
Lodges 27
Members 6,467
Gain 130
The Eighty-third Annual Communication was held at Salt Lake City, January 4, 1955, with fifteen Past Grand Masters present, including our Representative, M . ' .
W.'.
ERIC A.
BJORKLUND.
Three Past Grand Masters were reported to have died during the year: M . ' . W . ' . O R T I S CLIFFORD SKAIFE, M . ' . W . ' . J A M E S W I L L I A M M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD LOUIS CONELY.
COLLINS
and
Sir ALEXANDER FLEMING, of London, England, the discoverer of penicillin, was present at a special communication and spoke to the Brethren. One new lodge instituted. Corner stone for the American Red Cross Building was laid. The Grand Lodge of the State of Israel and The French National Grand Lodge were recognized. The Grand Lecturer reports that the Ritualistic work is being done in a very satisfactory way. W . ' . Brother J. PARKER COOMBS delivered a very interesting and instructive oration under the title, "Masonry's Future." ROY W A L D R O N ROBINSON, Grand Master. EMERY R O Y GIBSON, Grand Secretary.
Next Annual Communication Salt Lake City, January 23-24, 1956.
VERMONT—1955. F. RAY ADAMS, Grand Master. A A R O N H . G R O U T , Grand
Lodges 103
Secretary.
Members 18,676
Two Special Communications were held to dedicate Halls. The One Hundred Sixty-second Annual Communication
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Burlington, June 15-16, 1955. 89 Lodges were represented and 8 Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative was not there. Under the subject of Necrology, the Grand Master reports the death of Brother EDWARD D . BLACKWELL, aged 102, who had been a Mason for 75 years. The Grand Master brought up the subject of solicitation of members for the Craft degrees, but no actual recommendation was made. This Grand Lodge has given a lot of thought to this matter, and has sent out questionnairs to all Grand Secretaries to get an expression on the subject. The Grand Lecturer deplores the fact that their candidates are not required to become proficient on the work lectures of the Third Degree. Definite regulations were proposed for the awarding of the various Medals given by this state. Eighty-two Fifty year veteran buttons were awarded, and some lodges are presenting twenty-five year buttons. There are eight Lodge Secretaries who have served as such for 25 years or more. Feeling that Masonry is more a social than an educational institution, the Committee on Masonic Education recommended that the name of the Committee be changed to the Committee on Education, Promotion and Masonic Progress. The Grand Logia Valle de Mexico was recognized. A Committee on Fraternal Relations was created, doing away with a similar Committee on Foreign Correspondence. A proposal to amend the law to make it a Masonic offense to send chain letters was tabled. Resolution was adopted setting up a Committee to aid the Lodges in sponsoring Chapters of the Order of DeMolay. This Grand Lodge voted to affiliate with the Masonic Relief Association of the United States and Canada. F. RAY ADAMS, Grand Master. AARON H . GROUT, Grand Secretary.
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Next Annual Communication, Burlington, June 13, 1956.
VICTORIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1954. Sir DALLAS BROOKS, Grand
Master.
C. W . DAVIS, Grand Secretary. Lodges 747
Members 103,776
Gain 4,140
Quarterly Communication was held at Melbourne, March 24, 1954, with M.". W . ' . T. BAILLIE, Pro Grand Master on the throne. Our Representative R.'. W . ' . Dr. H. L HOLMES was present. Governmental affairs in connection with the State visit of Q U E E N ELIZABETH prevented Grand Master, Sir DALLAS BROOKS from attending. Very warm and gracious messages were sent both to Q U E E N ELIZABETH and to her husband, the D U K E OF EDINBURGH, a member of our Craft. These messages were both speedily acknowledged. A contribution of two hundred-fifty pounds was made to the Westminster Abbey Rehabilitation Fund. A recommendation that only the Authorized or the Revised Versions of
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the Bible should be used was rejected. A new form of Funeral Service was approved. Of the membership of 103,776 the division is 69,859 in the Metropolitan area and 33,917 in the Country. There was the usual run of Dispensations, and thirty-six Fifty year Commemorative Jewels were presented. It was announced that the Queen had invested Sir DALLAS BROOKS with the honor of Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order. Next Quarterly Communication at Melbourne, June 16, 1954, with Sir DALLAS BROOKS, Grand Master presiding. Our Representative was absent, but sent his apologies. The death of Past Grand Master CLIFFORD HENRY BOOK was reported. Quarterly Communication, Melbourne, September 15, 1954, with the Grand Master presiding. Again our Representative sent regrets. Six new lodges were consecrated and one new Temple dedicated. The Board of General Purposes recommended that in all Lodges the Bible actually used as the Lodge Furniture must be the Authorized or the Revised Version, but that a candidate should be obligated on the Version of his choice. The Board also rules that Fifty year jewels could be awarded only upon full fifty years of affiliated membership. They further ruled that aliens could be admitted to the Order on the same conditions as a natural born British subject. These recommendations were all adopted. The final Quarterly of the year was held at Melbourne on December 16, 1954. • The Grand Master presided, and our Representative was present. Sir DALLAS BROOKS, Grand
Master.
C. W . DAVIS, Grand Secretary.
VIRGINIA—1955. H U G H REID, Grand
Master.
JAMES N . HILLMAN, P.G.M., Grand Secretary. Lodges 335
Members 65,199
Gain 1,185
An Emergent Communication held October 16, 1954 to lay a corner stone. Another on October 17, 1954 to attend the funeral of R.". W . ' . JAMES M O N R O E CLIFT, Grand Secretary Emeritus. The One Hundred Fifty-seventh Annual Communication held at Richmond,. February 8, 1955. Sixteen Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative, R.'. W.". J O H N P . STOKES, District Deputy of the 15th District was present. Historical Committee recommended that a start be made on a Library and Museum, but motion failed to pass. Very fine report submitted by Grand Lecturer, who reported that instruction had been made available to every lodge which desired it. Meetings held in fortyone of the fifty-two Districts. The Masonic Relief Foundation, acting upon motion passed at a previous Communication, and with authority from the civil courts, paid to the Masonic Home $117,000.00. Grand Lodges recognized at this Communication: Argentina, Israel and Austria. Further study is being given the requests of Grand Logia Valle de
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Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star presented a basket of flowers. J O H N P. STOKES, the Kansas Representative in Virginia, presented the Grand Lodge, on behalf of the Masons of Richmond, a portrait of J O H N MARSHALL, the great Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, a Past Grand Master of Virginia. Deaths of R.'. W . ' . JAMES M . CLIFT, Grand Secretary Emeritus, M . ' . W . ' . T H O M A S W . H O O P E R , Past Grand Master and H . G U Y M C C A N N , member of
Committee on Finance, were reported. Among many dispensations issued by this Grand Master are several allowing Lodges from various states to meet and confer degrees in the George Washington National Memorial. One lodge was refused permission to change its stated communication to attend a football game. Dispensation granted for a new Lodge at Kempsville. This Grand Master has given much thought to the oversize lodge problem, but advises caution in attempts to regulate this. Grand Master courageously faced the matter of lotteries in bodies predicating their membership on Masonic membership, and stopped two such programs. In concluding his address, the Grand Master said, "Freemasonry was founded in the interest of peace, between man and man. Its central thought was the brotherhood of man. To this end it forbade discussion within its Lodges of sectarian religion, of politics and of all the disputes which divided man from man. In its democracy within its Lodges, king and commoner, rich and poor met on the same level. There remains only the recognition of the dignity of human personality and the obligations imposed on children of one father to each be his brother's keeper."
It was decided to become full members of Masonic Service Association. September is set up as J O H N MARSHALL Month in this Grand Jurisdiction. One Hundred Eight Fifty year emblems presented and 16 sixty year emblems. W I L L I A M J. M C M A H O N , Grand Master. JAMES N . H I L L M A N , Grand Secretary.
Next Annual Communication Richmond, February 14, 1956.
WEST VIRGINIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1954. W I L L I A M G . J O H N S O N , Grand Master. J U L I A N B . HOLLINGSWORTH, Grand Secretary.
Lodges -165 " Ninetieth 1954. There Representative, very active in
Members 45,937
Gain 894
Annual Communication was held at Clarksburg, October 13-14, were fifteen Past Grand Masters present, including our Kansas M . ' . W . ' - D R . J . BERNARD DODRILL. This distinguished Mason is his state, being a member of the Committee on Jurisprudence.
^The Grand Master presented a fine report of his year's activity, and in a very * good preface said, "Today men must support and sustain their notions of morality and right thinking. It is not enough to subscribe to the teachings and requirements of our craft by membership therein. Never before in the history of man has ability to think clearly and hew squarely to the, moral line been more necessary. Never before has a nation, a people, a culture needed
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more the service of brains, education, high moral tone or the courage of ones convictions. These are the virtues we spell out and our initiates are taught to practice them." Among other decisions the Grand Master ruled that no subordinate Lodge shall meet in any lodge room used by the White Shrine. One edict was issued holding that the Master of a Lodge was irregularly made a Mason in that he joined a lodge in a jurisdiction in which he did not legally reside. There were eight Special. Communications of the Grand Lodge during the year: four to lay corner stones; three to dedicate halls; A Special to be held in the eastern part of the State. A very comprehensive regulation was adopted relating to the sale of intoxicating liquors, and making anyone engaged in such business ineligible to petition or to retain membership. The Grand Lecturer reports that seventy regional schools were held, and also warns the lodges against adding extraneous matter to their ritual. The Grand Secretary in his report pays a wonderful tribute to a very faithful office employee. Miss MARGUERITE COLLINS, who had been employed in the office for 36 years, and had worked her usual and normal day on the day of her sudden death. The Proceedings carries a very good picture of the Masonic Home. Here is a "Believe-it-or-not". T h e President of the Board of Governors of the Home recommended that the assessment for the Home be reduced from $2.00 to $1.50, and this was approved. The Grand Lodges of the State of Israel and of Greece were recognized. One hundred nine brethren received Veteran's Service Buttons. T H O M A S B . H O I L M A N , Grand Master. J U L I A N B . HOLLINGSWORTH, Grand Secretary.
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Next Annual Communication, Charleston, October 12-13, 1955.
WISCONSINâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955. CARL W . HOFMEISTER, Grand Master. PAUL W . GROSSENBACH, Grand Secretary.
Lodges 308
Members 64,979
Gain 288
The One Hundred Eleventh Annual Communication was held at Milwaukee starting June 14, 1955. There were fourteen Past Grand Masters present. All but five of the Lodges were represented. The Grand Master reports that a fine feeling of fraternal relations between Grand Officers and Lodge members has developed through the visitations of the Grand Officers in the various Lodges. The death of Past Grand Master HERBERT W . D K O N was reported. One decision held that a druggist dispensing liquor for medicinal purposes was eligible to petition for the Mysteries of Masonry. Would this cover snake bite? It was also ruled that a Lodge Secretary should not furnish a list of members
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for solicitation by another body. It was also ruled that an office manager for a wholesale liquor company, as long as he did no selling, could petition. Tripoli Temple of the Mystic Shrine donated $5000.00 toward the expense of equipment and furnishings for the Library. A large number of Fifty Year Certiiicates were awarded. The Grand Master had investigated the matter of creating a Committee on Grand Lodge policy, but decided against such a program on the theory that it militates against the democratic idea of every one participating in the affairs of Grand Lodge. Four Emergent Communications were held, two for cornerstones, one for consecrating and constituting a Lodge, one for dedicating a Temple. The blood bank is performing a great service, especially in the area around Milwaukee. , Board of Masonic Welfare reports that it arranged 34 funerals for sojourners, and actually conducted 20 of these. The Milwaukee Lodges have contributed generously to take the members of the Home Family to the ball games played by the M I L W A U K E E BRAVES.
Grand Lecturer reports that forty schools had been held, and that certain phases of the work show great improvement. The Grand Lodge was called off long enough to go to the site and lay the cornerstone of their new Headquarters, Library and Museum Building. A Committee is working on a revision of the Funeral Service. It was provided that the Trustees should bear the cost of funerals of members of the Home Family, up to $400.00. Any cost over that to be borne by the Lodge or Eastern Star Chapter. Also a resolution was adopted allowing each member of the Home at least two dollars per month pin money. The Grand Lodges of Baja, California, Cananea, and Cosmos in Mexico were recognized, as was the Grand Lodge of Peru. Inasmuch as the National Grand Lodge of Denmark is to be recognized, the previous recognition of the Grand Lodge of Denmark is withdrawn. HARRY A. SPEICH, Grand Master. PAUL W . GROSSENBACH, Grand Secretary.
Next Annual Communication, Milwaukee, June 12, 1956.
WYOMINGâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955. O. H . GERHARD JACOBSON, Grand IRVING E . CLARK, Grand Secretary.
Lodges 51
Master.
Members 12,494
Gain 173
The Eigthy-first Annual Communication was held at Cheyenne, August 22-23, 1955. Seventeen Past Masters present and 47 Lodges represented. One Special Communication was held to lay a corner stone, and one to dedicate a Hall. The death of Past Grand Master ELWOOD ANDERSON was reported. This Grand Master made a great many visits, and included a very extensive trip to Europe, where many Masonic events were attended. It was a fine goodwill toui.
Among the dispensations was one permitting a lodge to meet on a mountain.
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Here in Kansas we have to be satisfied with a lot of flat land and the gopher holes are not large enough to meet in conveniently. Seventeen members were presented Fifty year buttons. The Grand Historian reports that progress on a History is being made but that the finished job is still in the future. The Director of Masonic Education reports great progress in their program, and gives a good report on the Rocky Mountain Conference. The Chief Instructor has an amazing grasp of the condition of the Lodges, and the ability of various officers to perform their duties. H e truly does get a fine picture of lodge activities, and keeps a minute record of what is going on in the Lodges. I The Gran Logia Del Peru was recognized. The Committee on Jurisprudence disapproved the Grand Master's recommendation that a Standing Committee on Public Schools be authorized. They look on this as a political issue that each Mason should investigate for himself. R A L P H E . M C W H I N N I E , Grand Master. IRVING E . CLARK, Grand Secretary.
Next Annual Communication, Torrington, August 27-28, 1955.
INDEX Address of the Grand Master Biographical Sketch of M.". W . ' . Scott E. Kelsey By-Laws, Adopted 1955 Centennial Celebration at Leavenworth Centennial Program at Topeka Certificates of Proficiency Committee Reports: Centennial Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D ^ Correspondence and Review Credential Finance Foreign Relations Jurisprudence Masonic Education Necrology Reports of Grand Officers Ritualistic Work Trials and Punishments Committees Appointed District Deputy Grand Masters Grand Lodge History Grand Officers for 1956 Grand Officers since Organization Grand Representatives Grand Secretaries of Other Grand Lodges Honor Roll, Fifty Year Members v Lodges: Alphabetical Defunct District Numbers Numerical Returns for 1955 Masonic Home — Memorials Oration Past Grand Masters' Association Reports: Council of Administration Grand Secretary Grand Treasurer Secretary of the Masonic Home Board
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24 171 114 116 92 88-89 91 99 113-192 10 105-111 110 113 102 77 74 86 112 130 12-135 32 4-115 161 11-168 163 68 147 166 132 139 139 82 173 93 137 73 43 41 78
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KARL
J.
BAUMGARTNER
GRAND MASTER
March 15, 1956 to March 14, 1957
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
M.-. W. . GRAND LODGE OF
ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS .
OF
KANSAS
Organized March 17, 1856.
ONE HUNDRED-FIRST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION Held in the City of Wichita, Kansas March 13 and 14, A.D. 1957, A.L. 5957.
M.'. W.'. RICHARD L. BECKER, Grand Master, Coffeyville. M.'. W.'. ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, Grand Seaetary, Topeka.
1957.
GRAND OFFICERS FOR 1957. M.'.W.*. RICHARD L. BECKER
Grand Master Q>lumbian Building Deputy Grand Master R.' .w. . EARL R. BROWN Grand Senior Warden R." . W.' , ADDISON C. IRBY. Grand Junior Warden R.' . W. . RAY W . KINZIE Grand Treasurer M. •.w.' • BEN S. PAULEN Grand Secretary M. •.w. . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND 320 West 8th Street, Phone 4-5518 Bro. Grand Chaplain Bro LEONARD G . SMOOT • JOHN H . MURRAY Grand Senior Deacon , JOHN F . FONTRON Grand Junior Deacon w.Grand Marshal W.' . LORE V. BADER. Grand Sword Bearer W.' . JIM E. BREBSB Grand Senior Steward W.' . JOSEPH M . EVES W.'. LESTER R. DETWILER Grand Junior Steward W.'. ORA F . PERSELL Grand Pursuivant
Coffeyville Plains Fort Scott Wichita Fredcnia Topeica CoflFeyville Leavenworth Hutchinson LeRoy ElDorado Lakin CoflFeyville Blue Rapids
W.*. LAUREN DALE RIGG
Grand Tyler
Leon
W.'. CHESTER A. LONG
Assistant Grand Tyler
Preston
CHAIRMEN OF STANDING COMMITTEES. On Credentials W.". BEN W . GRAYBILL On Reports of Grand Officers W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP
Prairie Village Parsons
On Finance W . ' . FLOYD A. PALMER
Independence
On Jurisprudence W . ' . FLOYD H . COFFMAN
....Ottawa
On Ritualistic Work M.'.W.'. JAMES H . TRICE
Medicine Lodge Trials and Punishments
W . ' . JOHN E . BUEHLER
Atchison
On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D. W . ' . KARL E . PITTMAN
Greensburg
On Correspondence M.'.W.". FLOYD S. ECORD
Burlington
On Foreign Relations M.'.W.'. CLAUD F . YOUNG
Fort Scott On Masonic Education
M.'.W.'. SCOTT E. KELSEY
Topeka
On Necrology W . ' . ROBERT J. LEWIS
Atwood
PLACE O F MEETING —1958. The O n e Hundred and 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 at 9:00 o'clock A.M. on March 12, Wednesday and concluding Thursday, the 13th day of March, A.D., 1958, A.L. 5958.
PROCEEDINGS 1 OF THE
M. . W. . GRAND LODGE OF A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS.
ONE HUNDRED AND FIRST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
W I C H I T A , KANSAS, March 13,
1957.
There being a constitutional number of lodges represented, the O n e Hundred and First Annual Communication was opened in Ample Form with prayer by the Grand Chaplain in the Scottish Rite Temple, First and Topeka Streets, Wichita, Kansas, at 9:00 A.M., March 13, A.D. 1957, A.L'. 5957 with the following Grand Officers present: Grand Master M. -.w.'. KARL J. BAUMGARTNER Deputy Grand Master R." . W.'. RICHARD L. BECKER Grand Senior Warden R.' . W.'. EARL R. BROWN Grand Junior Warden R.* . W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY Grand Treasurer M. •.w.' . BEN S. PAULEN Grand Secretary M. •.w.". ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND (320 West 8th, Phone 4-5518) Grand Chaplain Bro. WALTER H . DELLINGER RAY W . KINZIE Grand Senior Deacon w.Grand Junior Deacon W.' . HARRY D . KINGERY : Grand Marshal W.* JOHN E. LOEPPKE Grand Senior Steward W." ROBERT D . STARBUCK Grand Junior Steward. W.' . EUGENE S. PARKER Grand Pursuivant W.' . ROY G . SHEARER. . LAUREN DALE RIGG w.' W.' . CHESTER A. LONG
Goodland Ojflfeyville Plains Fort Scott Fredonia Topeka Goodland Wichita Overland Park Penalosa Leavenworth Topeka Abilene
Grand Tyler
Leon
Assistant Grand Tyler
Preston
FLAG PRESENTATION. The Grand Master had the flag of The United States of America presented at the Altar and all participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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INVITATION.
The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master extended an invitation to all Master Masons in good standing to visit the Communication. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.
Distinguished visitors were announced and the Grand Master instructed the Grand Senior Deacon to retire and present the Distinguished guests. The Grand Senior Deacon presented M.'. W.'. STEPHEN L. MILLER Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Indiana, M.'. W.'. L. M. GREENE, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas, and M.'. W.". EDWIN L. LUCAS, Grand Master of Iowa who were conducted to the East and welcomed by the Grand Master and the honors due their stations were rendered them and they were seated in the East. The Grand Senior Deacon presented R.'. W . ' . RAY K . BABB, Grand Senior Warden of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma and the personal representative of the M.'. W . ' . Grand Master of Oklahoma, and he was escorted to the East, welcomed by the Grand Master, extended a hearty welcome and seated in the East. The Grand Senior Deacon then presented M.'. I.'. JAMES E. COLLIER, Grand Master of the Grand Council of Kansas, and M.'. E.". N E I L M . MCLEOD, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Kansas, who were escorted to the East, and after being welcomed were given seats of honor on the dais. During the course of the Communication, the Grand Master called on each of the guests and each responded with a few pertinent remarks. CALL TO REFRESHMENT.
The Grand Master called the Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment for the purpose of receiving the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron of the Order of The Eastern Star. M.'. W . ' . OTTO R. SOUDERS presented MRS. CECIL BROWN, Worthy Grand Matron of the Order of The Eastern Star and Brother CLYDE LILLARD, Worthy Grand Patron of the Order of The Eastern Star who were welcomed and escorted to the East. The Grand Master then called upon MRS. CECIL BROWN, Worthy Grand Matron, who responded with a very fine talk which was much appreciated by the assembled Brethren as evidenced by their applause. The Grand Master then called upon Brother CLYDE LILLARD, Worthy Grand Patron of The Order of The Eastern Star who responded briefly. They were then escorted out of the Hall by M.'. W.*. OTTO R. SOUDERS.
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CALL TO LABOR.
The Grand Master then called the Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
The Grand Master ordered a roll call of the Grand Representatives and 60 responded and were welcomed by R.". W.*. RICHARD L. BECKER, Deputy Grand Master. M.'. W . ' . BRUCE NEWTON responded on behalf of the Grand Representatives. MESSAGES AND LETTERS.
The Grand Secretary read messages and letters from other Grand Jurisdictions as follows: J. FRED LATHAM, Grand Secretary, Oklahoma; CHARLES R. LUCAS, Grand Master, Florida; KEEVER WHARTON, Past Master, Powhattan Lodge; HARRY F . SUNDERLAND, Past Grand Master, Missouri; E. DuBiNSKY, Grand Secretary, State of Israel; OTTO L. DANEK, Grand Master, Minnesota.
PAST GRAND MASTERS.
â&#x20AC;¢ The Grand Secretary called the roll of the Past Grand Masters and 15 of the veterans appeared at the Altar, where they were cordially greeted by the Grand Master, complimented upon their respective attainments and the esteem in which they are held by their brethren, and thanked them for the aid and support they had extended to the Grand Master and the Grand Lodge. M.'. W . ' . BEN S. PAULEN, responded on behalf of the Past Grand Masters. The Grand Master then ordered them saluted with the Grand Honors.
MESSAGE.
The Grand Master read a message from M.'. W . ' . CLAUD F . YOUNG, Past Grand Master, expressing his regrets at not being able to attend this Annual Communication on account of the sickness of his wife.
ROLL CALL OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
The Grand Secretary called the roll of the Standing Committees and reported that they were present and working.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
March
REPORT OF COMMITTEE O N CREDENTIALS.
W . ' . LEWIS S. GECKELER, Chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To The M:. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. P. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Credentials begs leave to report the following members and representatives present and entitled to seats in this Grand Lodge:
M.'.W.'. RI.'.W.'. B. .".W.". R'.'.W.'. M.'.W.'. M.'.W.*.
GRAND OFFICERS. KARL J. BAUMGARTNER.. RICHARD L . BECKER. EARL R . BROWN ADDISON C . IRBY B E N S. PAULEN ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND
Bro. Rev. WALTER H . DELLINGER
Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain
W.'. RAY W . KINZIE W.'. HARRY D . KINGERY
Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . J O H N E . LOEPPKE
Grand Marshal
Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward ...Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant
W.'. ROBERT P. STARBUCK W . ' . EUGENE S . PARKER W . ' . ROY G . SHEARER W . ' . LAUREN D A L E RIGG
Grand Tyler
SUB OFFICERS. Bro. BASIL L . JOHNSON
Grand Orator
Bro. MAURICE L . DRAKE
Assistant Grand Secretary
W . ' . LEON L . COUSLAND
Official Stenographer
W . ' . CHESTER A. LONG... M.'.W.'. E. G L E N N ROBISON
Assistant Grand Tyler Grand Lecturer
PAST GRAND MASTERS. Year of , Service B E N S. P A U L E N J. FORREST AYRES JAMES A. CASSLER.. O T T O R . SOUDERS H E N R Y S. BUZICK, JR ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND CHARLES S. MCGINNESS JAMES H . TRICE SAMUEL G . W I L E S
1921 1931 1934 1935 1938 1940 1943 1944 1946
JAMES H . STEWART, JR E. G L E N N ROBISON WILLIAM H . HARRISON L Y N N R . BRODRICK CLARENCE G . NEVINS ALLAN DAUGHERTY BRUCE N E W T O N FLOYD S. ECORD SCOTT E . KELSEY
Year of Service ....1947 1948 1949 ....1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955
GRAND REPRESENTATIVE. Alabama, Wendell Ready; Argentina, Harold N . Nichols; Bolivia, Floran A. Rodgers; Brazil (Piaui), Clayton J. Connell; Brazil (Rio De Janeiro), Carrol R. Dean; Brazil (Minas Gerais), Richard L. Becker; Brazil (Rio Grande DeSul), Harold C. Swope; British Columbia, John A. Hetzel; California, Scott E. Kelsey; Canada, James H. Stewart, Jr.; Chile, Lynn R. Brodrick; Columbia, Ellsworth B. Sewell; Colorado, Lauren Dale Rigg; Connecticut, William T. Schlichter; Costa Rica, Lucion R. Van Ordstrand, Denmark; William H. Harrison; Ecuador, Addison C. Irby, England, Allan Daugherty; Germany, Herschel HoflFman; Greece, Karl
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J. Baumgartner; Guatemala, Jesse R. Franklin; Iceland, Herbert Tuller; Idaho, Tom Stauth; Illinois, Arthur H. Strickland; Israel, Merle D. Evans; Kentucky, Robert H. Montgomery; Louisiana, Harry E. Crosswhite; Maryland, Richard H. Cravens; Massachusetts, George F. Kerrick; Mexico (Campeche), Charles J. Bowie; Mexico (Nuevo Leon), Urban C. Brown; Mexico (San Luis Potosi), M. Aaron Smith; Mexico (Tamaulipas), Leon L. Cousland; Michigan, J. Forrest Ayres; Minnesota, Kenneth N. Pomeroy; Mississippi, Theodore P. Perry; Missouri, Thomas L. Francis; Montana, Paschal W. Lundy; Nevada, Frank M. Yeoman; New Brunswick, Glenn E. Williams; New Hampshire, James A. Gassier; New Jersey, Robert M. Riley; New Mexico, Martin H. Potter; New South Wales, E. Glenn Robison; New Zealand, Floyd S. Ecord; Norway, Ray B. Ramsey; Ohio, Philip Eugene Stotler; Oklahoma, Bruce Newton; Panama, Scott E. Kelsey; Peru, Clarence G. Nevins; Philippine Islands, Roy G. Shearer; Saskatchewan, James H. Trice; Scotland, Robert F. Riley; South Australia, Richard W. Evans; South Carolina, Otto R. Souders; South Dakota, Carl E. Georgeson; Tasmania, Ben S. Paulen; Tennessee, Floyd A. Palmer; Vermont, Samuel G. Wiles; Victoria, Lazarus, Loeb; Virginia, Armand H. Bishop; Western Australia, Charles S. McGinness. DISTRICT D E P U T Y GRAND MASTERS.
Harold N. Nichols Louis R. Helmreich L. John Lawson William Lee Calvin John R. Thomas Claud A. McFarland Coy Nichols.Carl E. Rutledge L. Fred Steele Joseph L. Humbert Ernest B. Harris Herbert Tuller Gerald E. Barnes Harold L. Peck Wilbur W. Wikoff Ernest E. Clark Roger Dean Campbell Carl O. Hug George H. Hudson John Bengal John W. Russell Scott Mouse George W. Zitm Roland C. Algott Clayton A. Crabs Wayne V. Londeen. George E. Merilatt
Dist. No. 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 13 .'. 14 15 16 17 18 19 : 20 21 23 26 27 29 32 33 34 36 38 39 40 PAST
Lazarus Loeb Forrest L. Hintz Leon J. Miller P. Eugene Stotler Ralph S. Mourning
Clarence W. Morris Richard J. Bellman.... Louis C. Callesen Roy L. Beck L. Milton Myers Paul Grittman Herschel R. Rhea Frank C. Warta Herbert F. Tappan.. Ralph E. Kidwell Lawrence Cooley Ellis E. Beal Harry A. Wood Kenneth D. Humphrey Earl M. Sitton Ralph Carmicheal Henry Karl Smith Ernest L. Olson '. Wallis W. Cooper, Jr Walter C. Smith Denzil F. BromwelL.. William E. Montgomery Ernest E. Kysar William Chapman Carroll A. Mogge Emmor E. Graves
Dist. No. 41 44 45 47 49 50 53 54 55 56 57 59 60 63 64 65 66 68 69 72 73 75 76 77 78 79
MASTERS.
Lodge No. 2 2 3 3 3
Charles D. Gallipeau Max W. Myers Robert M. Riley Thomas E. Cheyney Ralph A. Scott
Lodge No. 3 3 3 3 3
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Lodge No. Harold Elvin Jones 5 George W . Mole 6 James H. Parsons 6 Elmer Clark 7 Francis H. Thomas _ - .. 8 Marion A. Barlow 9 Harry H. Smoott, Jr 10 Jesse V. Garvey 10 Walter H. Schrimpf 10 John H. Murray 10 Frank E. Pennington 12 Clement E. Parker 12 Scott Austin Mouse 12 Henry A. Meyer 13 William H. Patrick 14 John Hoskinson 14 Don C. Heminger 15 Jessie Chester Long 16 Melvin L. Sellers 18 Charles W . Watts 18 W . Phil McCracken, 18 Luther A. Stevens 18 Floyd H. Coflfman 18 Owen E. Brown 19 Lewis John Lawson 19 Adolph H. Conerus 21 J. Henry Reb 24 Lore Vern Bader 27 Walter R. Black 32 Luther A. Merker 37 Ray R. Hale 38 Louis Frederick Steele — 38 Kenneth N . Pomeroy 51 Ellsworth B. Sewell 51 Fay O. Jennings 58 Richard H . Cravens 60 Carrol R. Dean 60 Lawrence Paul Wrigley 60 Wayne F. Hardesty 61 William Lee Calvin 61 Dan C. Ross 61 Clarence Gore 63 Raymond L. DeLong 63 Arthur T. Sanders 63 Robert H. Montgomery 63 Glenn E. Williams 63 George H. Hudson 66 Edwin H. Shinn 66 Frank T. Forbes 66 Howard A. Stucker — 68 Henry F. Duttweiler 68 Robert P. Starbuck ..68 Carl O. H u g 70 Coy Nichols 71
Cecil O. Applegate Francis A. Nelson Floyd Monfort Irving Myers Ernest E. Clark Cleo O. Hogan Logan E. Wilhite Rex Owens Clark E. Wilson Robert R. Hill Charley E. Davidson Ben Hull Harry J. Williams Wesley C Renfro William D . Grimes Herschel R. Rhea Robin R. Domer, Jr George Earl Byrne Francis K. Darr Eugene S. Parker Ray B. Ramsey J. I. Brandenburger Herschel Ho£Fman Robert F. Riley Jack T. Oliver Clarence W . Depew, Sr Arthur R. Shedd Donald j y R a y b u r n Leon L. Cousland Jim E. Breese Raymond W . Morris James F. Cooley Earl S. Brown George F. Kerrick Birt R. Chilcoat Theodore P. Perry Stuart S. Young Floyd E. Kittall Norman A. Balsters Lester R. Ditwiler Howard D. Parsons H . Gordon Philips Arley D . Burt John Bengel Lewis Samuel Geckeler John R. Thomas Charles L. Hadley Richard J. Bellman Alfred M. Cherington William S. Fry Albert W . Miller Armand H. Bishop Clarence E. Main John B. Markham
March Lodge No. 74 74 79 80 85 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 87 89 89 89 90 90 91 91 94 94. 94 96 97 97 97 97 97 99 99 99 102 102 102 102 102 103 106 106 107 107 108 110 110 113 113 114 117 117 117
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Ralph F. Russell Hugh D. Bolick John F. Fontron LeRoy Alvin Weyh James B. Swenson Carl L. Johnson Carroll C. Arnett Judson Mac Abbott Charles S. Pearce Harry L. Burnett Joyce L. Dowler Fred H. Piercy Ernest Meadows Lucion R. Van Ordstrand Elmer E. Ellis Howard E. Dyer Ralph E. Kidwell John A. Hetzel Carl F. Harder J. E. Williams Charles R. Ingraham Donald E. Ward Harold C. Swope Albert D. Morrison Ralph P. Beatty ., Harold E. Grant Earl L. Magathan Forest Hashbarger James Wendell Ready Ray Leonard Behringer Hayward W. Floyd Robert F. Zimmerman Ben W . Graybill Raymond Shaffstall Gilbert C. Handke William E. Dent Hal Waisner George E. Kaufman George H. Raish John E. Buehler Hazen T. Shaeffer Fernando Ledoux John F. Levin Charles M. Mills Henry K. Smith Joseph E. Beyer John H. Farmer Clayton J. Connell Louis Chriss Callesen Samuel Wilhelm George W . Smith M. Aaron Smith Roy L. Beck Edwin L Copping
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Lodge No. - - 118 119 124 129 129 129 129 129 129 133 133 135 136 140 140 140 140 142 144 144 144 144 144 146 146 146 147 150 150 150 151 151 153 154 158 158 158 158 158 158 158 158 158 160 160 162 163 163 165 167 167 168 168 168
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Lodge No. Clarence Behm Ora F. Persell George G. Hultquist John Frank Perdue Jesse C. Walton Arthur C. Krumry Carl E. Georgeson Ernest L. Olson Cullen S. Cassidy Lawrence M. Walker Ralph Burlin Elmer Ralph Hunter Paschal W . Lundy Fred H. Damme George W . Suggs Clyde Stewart Adolph R. Kietzing Chester A. Rummel Edgar Rich Vesper Sheely, Jr Dempsey Jackson Cecil F. Drake Benjamin Ross Gosney Ira H. Sence Elmer R. Zinn Lawrence Cooley Dean G. Shade Frank C. Warta Paul V. Grittman Arthur C. Hodgson John L. Strohm Delmar Loughridge Dan L. Brayton Sidney E. Loughridge Archie J. Isaacson El Reno F. Sederlin Thomas Stauth Richard W . Evans Frank M. Yoeman Burpee E. Thompson, Jr Roland C. Algott John F. Berg Roy D . Christy Thomas R. Landes Homer B. Osborn Luther C Kissick Lewis Matzek Carl E. Rutledge Harry M. Snyder Louie L. Benbrook Newton H. Bacon Merle D. Evans Gerald B. Becker .; John E. Greathouse
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169 169 172 172 173 179 181 181 181 187 189 190 191 192 193 193 193 193 193 193 194 199 201 201 205 208 209 209 214 219 219 219 219 219 221 221 222 222 230 230 235 236 236 237 238 238 238 239 244 245 245 246 246 246
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Herbert F. Tappan Howard C. Campbell Cecil D . Stargel George L. Evans Charles J. Bowie William Chapman Wade H. Gosney Wilbur W . Wikoff Frederick Bohl Gilbert S. Hayes Thomas A. Corkill James E. Pennewell George McAlpine Thomas LeRoy Francis Neal V. Hormel William D . Moran Harry B. Christman Harry A. Wood Reuben Schupbach Charles W . Monroe Lee M. Holmes ..Joseph M. Eves — Karl E. Pittman Harry E. Crosswhite Newton W . Bransom Ervin Frank Weber Harry J. Backstrom Earl M. Sitton Alban W . Long Haynes A. Lee Robert B. Carpenter .— James A. MaGee Horace H. Hunter Douglas S. Newell Richard M. Adenauer Arthur W . Boyer Lawrence Broers George M. Lowry Carl W . Hagel Louis D. Blackly William E. Montgomery Joseph Lasseter Orville K. Lawson Roy E. Frear Samuel A. Clements George Carlisle .'. Charles J. Werts David D . Stuart Harry Poe Fred W . Arnold Carroll A. Mogge Leo J. Schisler William Oliver Rhoads Jasper Clarence Grant
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Lodge No. 247 247 252 252 — 253 253 258 259 260 265 266 271 271 271 273 274 277 278 278 279 281 289 293 293 295 295 297 297 299 299 301 - 303 - 303 303 303 303 — 303 303 303 307 309 311 311 - . 313 313 313 314 314 319 320 321 321 321 321
Joseph S. Puhr Lloyd E. Hoke Lloyd W . Graves Howard L. Wade Jesse R. Franklin Harold L. Peck Guy G. Salts Kenneth D . Humphrey Elmer W . Tindall Martin H. Potter Russell G. White Louis R. Helmreich Clayton Crabs Benjamin L. Carter Joseph L. Humbert Hubert W . Froman Gordon M. Goodwin Wallace W . Cooper, Jr John Dabalack Everett R. Engle Ernest E. Kysar Dougald T. Crabtree Ernest B. Harris Lon M. Buzick Ethmer L. Barnes Elroy E. Tillotson Henry C. Wright Harry W . Davis Chester G. Wallace Herbert R. Taylor William Nelson Hamill Phillip R. Krummel Charles F. Burkin, Jr James T. Blair Arthur L. Gable Herman L. Roberts George W . Zinn Ellis T. Barker Harry D. Harrison Robert L. Holt Carl F. Hertlein Henry R. ImMasche Marion F. Smiley Donald H. Swezey Dan Hardin Leonard K. Sherer Henry Sherer Roscoe S. Collins Albert J. Ambrose Henry L. Orendorff Asa C. Clapp Emmor E. Graves Frank Swink John W . Masovero
March Lodge No. 322 322 324 325 326 :....; 326 327 331 331 332 333 333 334 339 339 345 345 348 351 352 352 355 356 359 360 363 364 367 367 367 368 369 369 369 369 369 370 376 383 389 394 395 396 396 398 399 399 402 403 403 404 404 406 408
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Lodge No. 410 411 412 415 417 427 429 430 433 433 433
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Lodge Henry E. Solsby William J. Kirkhara Ray Simkins Kenneth W. Shreve Samuel C. Musgrave Albert C. Green Omar I. Armstrong Frank M. Wisdom Lewis Rainwater Sam O. Setty Lewis Orville Hazen
No. 433 433 433 433 436 438 438 438 440 445 449
LODGE REPRESENTATIVES. Lodge No. 2—C. A. Dickinson, Jr., M.; Lawrence Tate, Jr., S.W.; George S. Mistier, J.W.. 3—Edward J. Badger, M.; George E. Tatum, S.W.; Everett W . Sutherland, J.W. 4—Noah B. Harrington, Proxy. 6—Woodrow Walker, M.; Keith S. Cleopfil, J.W. 7—Donald H. Davies, M.; Malcom E. Tibbitts, S.W.; Frankliii L. Tiers, J.W. 8—^John H. Davis, M.; Earl L. Lyon, Proxy, Francis H . Thomas, Proxy. 9—Marion J. Estes, M. 10—William Lambert, M.; Kenneth Pratt, S.W.; Ralph E. Wilson, J.W. 11—John A. Byers, M. 12—Wendell W. Morton, M.; Dee Haskins, J.W. 13—Henry A. Meyer, Proxy. 14—W. H. Patrick, Proxy. 15—J. Paul Gulp, M.; W m . B. Boyer, J.W. 16—Paul C. Bostick, S.W. 17—Samuel G. Kelsey, M.; Harry L. Eddy, S.W.; Arthur J. Stewart, J.W. 18—Arvid Bergland, M.; J. W . Taylor, S.W. 19—Clarence E. Hefelbower, M.; Oscar D . Smith, J.W. 23—Harold H. Bailey, M. 24—^Zola B. Carey, M.; Fred Z. Zakoura, J.W. 27—William H. Yoho, M. 36—Clarence W. Norris, Proxy. 37—Herbert Stockwell, M. 38—Warren E. Harlan, M. 42—R. Dean Campbell, S.W. 43—John W . Anderson, M. 44—F. D . Richards, M. 49—Russell E. Brent, M.; Oscar G. Lichte, J.W. 51—Orville L. Dutt, M.; Robert R. Donaldson, S.W. LeLand G. Denton, J.W. 54—Herbert A. Burkett, M. 56—Merlyn H. Welch, M. 60—W. W . Rothe, M. 61—Fred S. Jackson, M. 63—Harry Kenneth Hutton, M. 66—Loyd E. Wildman, M.; Wayne McCormick, S.W. 68—LaVerne L. Simpson, M. 71—Ferdinand Fredrick, Proxy; F. F. Punke, Proxy.
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Lodge No. 74—^Joseph M. Sparks, M. 75—George W . Walker, M.; Howard L. Etienne, S.W. 76—Andra Fat Stephens, M. 77—Vernon F. Coss, M.; Franklin J. Fishburn, S.W. 79—George L. Mast, M. 80—Don Jay Evans, M. 83—^Jesse L. Haney, M. 86—Glenn E. Summers, M.; Aubry Rollins, S.W.; Roy Prickett, J.W. 87—Carl L. McElroy, M. 89—George G. Gano, S.W. 90—Harry W . Glasgow, M.; Harry M. Fretz, S.W.; Albert L. Boring, J.W. 91—Wallace N . Talbot, M.; Paul O. Kaufman, S.W. 93—Miles Dorsey, Jr., S.W. 94—Charles B. Fenner, M. 95—Dean C. Relph, S.W. 96—Verne Hamlin, Proxy. 97—Ralph A. Cole, M. 98—Frank A. Ward, M. 99—Emil L. Kuechenmeister, M.; Gerald Earl Kenneck, S.W.; Frank C. Vincent,
J.W. 102—James W . Grimes, M.; Ira L. Filkel, S.W.; Arthur H. Boggs, J.W. 103—Claude William Brennan, Proxy. 107—Hurley Woods, M.; Joseph Terry Brown, S.W. 108—Dwight F. Greenfield, Proxy. 109—Harold W . Tietz, M. 110—Leonard Lawrence, M.; John B. Gould, Jr., S.W. 114—Robert R. Laughridge, S.W. 117—James E. Oden, M.; Carl A. Albertson, S.W.; Preston B. Moon, J.W. 118—Vernon D . Horror, M. 119—Alexander Nevin, M. 120—Harold A. Rood, M. 124—William B. Jones, M. 126—Irving L. Lyons, Proxy. 129—Ralph G. Eraser, M. 133—W. L. Weisenburger, M. 134—Wm. T. Schlichter, Proxy. 135—Glenn Rohrer, M.; Clarence A. Smith, S.W. 136—Harry F. Liggett, M. 139—William S. Armfield, M. 140—^Wm. W . Clemments, M.; Howard Dyer, Proxy, Elmer Ellis, Proxy. 141—^Jacob Clinton Davies, M. 142—Harold L. Ashcraft, S.W. 143—Homer D . Daniels, M. 144—Argie G. Loman, M. 145—Charles Van Donge, M. 146—Cleo Rathbun, M. 148—Ira L. Green, M.; Charles E. Timmons, S.W. 150—Ralph O. Waters, M. 151—Omer F. O'Donnell, M.; Lloyd A. Smith, S.W. 152—^Leo E. Hodges, M.; Verna Longhofer, S.W. 153—Jesse J. Anderson, S.W. 154—Fred T. Werner, M.; Herman A. Panzer, J . W .
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Lodge No. 155—Chris B. Leckliter, Proxy. 157—^Virgil B. Hollingsworth, Proxy. 158—Wm. F. Taylor, M.; Leon J. Alexander, J.W. 160—Kenneth E. Jemison, M. 162—^Ben W . Grimm, Proxy. 163—William J. Farmer, M. 165—Irl Shore, Proxy. 167—John C. Wilson, M.; Thane Beamer, S.W. 168—Richard W . Linn, M.; Clarence E. Davis, S.W.; Ervin F. Covey, J.W. 169—Lauren M. Smerchek, M. 171—Thaine E. Beitler, M.; Marion R. Bradford, J.W. 172—Lynn L. Frey, M. 173—Harry L. Hatfield, M. 174—Myron A. McDonald, M. 177—Harold McCombs, M. 179—Webb Smith, S.W.; Arthur C. Krumrey, Proxy. 180—Kenneth W . Taylor, Proxy. 181—Cullen S. Cassidy, Proxy. 182—Don Heidebrecht, M.; Carl Harris, J.W. 186—Floyd Lee Lotker, Jr., M. 187—William Dell Antonia, M.; John W . Wilson, S.W.; Francis H. Dyer, J.W. 188—Millard H. Marshall, M.; Roger Farce, J.W. 190—Walter Lee Denholm, M. 192—Max R. Dickerson, M. 193—Walter U. Blankey, M. 194—Leo Smith Alexander, M. 195—David S. Greep, Proxy. 199—Robert D. Kellogg, S.W. 200—Dale Mingle, S.W. 201—William D . Rusher, M. 205—Harold D . Swenson, M. 206—Robert P. Hoover, M.; Floyd M. Scarlett, S.W. 208—Howard Hill, M.; Garland B. Parker, J.W. 210—Virgil M. Fisher, M. 213—Carl M. Campbell, S.W. 214—Leroy Spicher, M. 216—^Jess D. Warren, Proxy. 219—Ross B. Frye, M. 220—Jimmie V. Hoar, S.W.; Lawrence E. Fisher, J.W. 222—Gerald W . Salyer, M.; George H. Wiseman, Jr., S.W.; Gerald E. Longton
J.W. 224—Lester W . Miller, M. 225—Phil E. Mills, M.; Byron W . Seeber, S.W.; Ernest E. MuUin, J.W. 230—Elmer L. Armstrong, M. 232—Loren A. Freeby, J.W. 236—Frank B. Swoyer, M. 237—Benjamin F. Green, M. 239—Forest Frederick, M. 242—David Earl Fry, M. 244—Carl Lee Roney, M.; Howard Leslie James, S.W.; Vernon Sylvester, J.W. 245—George R. Stephens, M. 246—George Murray, M.; Kenneth Becker, S.W.
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Lodge No. 247—Maple E. Taylor, M. 251—Eugene L. Beck, M. 252—John C. Gregg, M. 253—Von Davis, M. 254—Albert E. Kay, Proxy. 258—John F. Miller, M,; Bayard Robinson, S.W. 259—^Wm. F. Taylor, Proxy. 260—Frederick Bohl, Proxy. 262—Elmer W . Bevington, M. 264—Clyde E. Atkinson, M. 265—James Day, M. 266—Charles J. Christian, S.W. 268—Lorraine F. Drake, M. 271—John L. Stakley, M. 272—Herman H. Smith, M.; Charles J. Allen, S.W.; Toy B. McGinness, J.W. 273—Quentin V. Dyer, M.; Henry R. Seitz, S.W. 274—William D. Moran, Proxy. 276—Glenn D . Bruce, Proxy. 277—^Richard C. Arnspiger, M. 278—George A. Sutton, M.; Orrin E. Owen, J.W. 279—Eldon James, S.W. 281—Arthur W . Pope, S.W. 282—Wilbur G. Steele, M. 283—Lee W . Arnold, Proxy. 284—Henry D . Pa?l:inson, J . W . 287—Harry C. Walz, M. 289—James B. Wilson, S.W. 290—Edwin E. Gardner, M.; Gail Mosher, S.W. 291—Merit R. Carter, M. 293—James E. Bradley, M. 295—Ephriam Robbins, M. 299—J. Renwick Mathews, M. 300—Ronald F. Easley, M. 301—^Richard Rodman, M.; Ben Butler, Jr., S.W.; Jesse W . Bane, J.W. 303—Ralph N . Henak, M.; Ray H . Brown, S.W.; Glen R. Glaze, J.W. 306—James M. Chadwick, J.W. 307—Arthur D . Elliott, S.W. 309—Joseph W . McGonagle, S.W. 310—William A. Wilmot, M. 311—Charley B. Lay, M.; William G. Williamson, S.W.; Scott D . Linn, J.W. 313—Paul H. Snider, M.; Emery A. Crawford, J.W. 314—^Dallas G. Worrell, M.; Clarence A. Holmquist, J W . 316—Calvin C. Reed, J.W. 318—Harold W . Frasier, Proxy. 319—^Walker B. Ramsdale, M. 321—^Wiliard E. Roller, M. 322—Hubert D . Pierce, M.; Forrest E. Suddreth, S.W. 324—Paul Bowersock, M.; James S. Dancer, S.W.; Leigh S. Mathers, J.W. 326—Theodore F. Kilmer, M. 327—^William E. Carey, Guy Salts, Proxy. 331—Orval E. Weeks, M.; Bert W . Strnad, S.W. 332—Edward D . Winters, M.
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Lodge No. 333—Albert O. Arnold, Jr., M. 334—Melvin Curtis, J.W. 340—William E. Kee, M. 343—Lester Lee Adams, Proxy. 344—Herbert M. Bales, J.W. 345—Robert L. Shufelt, M. 348—Nigel Walden, J.W. 351—^John Dabalack, Proxy. 352—Lawrence E. Abbott, M.; James S. Coleman, S.W. 353—Earl G. Hopp, M. 355—Maxwell A. Haslett, M.; Carl • Steward, J.W. 358—Alvin W . Sale, M. 3 6 1 - W i l l i a m S. Stockstill, S.W. 363—^Edgar Schmitt, Proxy 364—George W . Riggs, M. 365—Lloyd Higbee, M.; Fred Pechin, S. W.; Gerald D . Miller, J.W. 366—Cleve Bockover, M. 367—Denzil F. Bromwell, Proxy. 368—Aubrey T. Stewart, Proxy. 369—Emmit O. Carrico, M.; Shelby E. Dame, S.W.; Frank J. Amy, J.W. 371—Herbert H . Holland, Proxy. 376—Oscar V. Heiland, M.; Wayne F. Ailshie, S.W. 377—Aubrey Harrison, Proxy. 378—Leonard Dark, M. 384—John D. Rowland, M.; Harley A. Thomas, J . W . 386—Benjamin H. Dunbar, Proxy. 389—Allan W . Lee, M. 391—William E. Hinshaw, M. 394—Ralph E. Sangster, M. 395—Philip A. Blender, M.; Floyd Eidman, S.W. 396—^Joy D . Mickey, Proxy. 398—John E. Henning, M.; Orville Johnson, S.W.; I. W . Ward, J.W. 399—Dean T. Durkee, M.; Harold Shearer, S.W. 400—Clifford T. Coss, Proxy. 401—Lowell H. Baker, Proxy. 403—Marvin Ambrose, M. 404—Asa C. Clapp, Proxy. 406—Benjamin V. Garmon, M. 408—John W . Masovero, Proxy. 409—Winfred S. Tuttle, M. 410—Lester J. Harvey, M. 412—Glenn M. Dillinger, M. 415—Homer Thomason, Proxy. 417—Kermit E. Sanders, M. 418—Stephen R. Tucker, Proxy. 421—Carroll J. Pontius, Proxy. 423—Gerald F. Hill, M.; Donald J. Ashley, S.W. 424—Paul E. Gibler, Proxy. 427—Aaron E. Ball, Proxy. 430—Vernon Brack, M.; Robert S. Collins, J.W. 433—Harry L. Barger, M.; John Hebbert, S.W.; William S. Reece, J.W. 434—Ruel C. Meredith, M.
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Lodge No. 436—Doit E. Willson, M. 438—Donald R. Stockdale, M. AAr\
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442—E. Dale Mustoe, Jr.,; Proxy. 445—Paul V. Imes, M.; Edgar L. Kelly, Jr.; J . W . 447—Lester H . Flair, M. 449—Lewis Orville Hazen, Proxy. 1 9 5 7 RECAPITULATION. Grand Officers present , Sub Officers 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 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
14 5 18 364
—. 53 352
806 62 250 191 441
Fraternally submitted, LEWIS S.
GECKELER,
LEO J. ScHisLER, D O N D . HEMINGER, CHARLES J. BOWIE, M A R T I N H . POTTER,
Committee.
ADDRESS O F T H E GRAND MASTER. M . ' . W . ' . K A R L J. B A U M G A R T N E R , G r a n d Master, delivered t h e f o l l o w i n g A d d r e s s , w h i c h , o n m o t i o n , w a s referred t o t h e p r o p e r committees. To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. P & A. M. of Kansas. M Y BRETHREN:
Today, by the grace and consent of the GRAND MASTER of the UNIVERSE,
whose assistance and blessings are so vital to our welfare and success, we are assembled around our Altar in this One-Hundred and First Annual Communication,
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for the purpose of reviewing the official acts of the year just closing, and to draw designs and formulate plans for the coming years. How swiftly the sands of time run, and how rapidly our Masonic Year has come to a close. It seems but a very short time ago, that you conferred upon me the greatest Masonic Honor that can be awarded any Mason, and so it is with humility, that I stand before you to give you a report of the year's work. 1 am very happy this morning, to welcome each and every one of you to this session, and I assure you the word WELCOME comes from my heart. My brethren, I want each of you to realize that this is your Grand Lodge, and that it is up to you to assist in our deliberations, as this is the starting of
the
SECOND C E N T U R Y
of
MASONRY
in
KANSAS, and
it
is
up
to
us
to
carry on that Great Heritage that has been left us, so that future generations will be proud of Kansas Masonry. I wish especially to welcome all of our distinguished guests from our Sister Jurisdictions, and I hope your stay will be a pleasant one, and that you can take home with you many happy memories of this occasion. W e have enjoyed your hospitality, and have many pleasant memories which your hospitality gave us when we visited your Grand Jurisdictions, and may this meeting together strengthen the bond of Fraternal Love and Loyalty among us.
T H E KANSAS MASONIC
HOME.
Brethren, I think the Masons of Kansas should be the proudest Masons of the world, for the wonderful Masonic Home they operate. As you know, our new Infirmary has been in use since December 1955, and my wish is that every Mason in the State of Kansas would visit the Home and go through the Infirmary. , All members who are here today will have the pleasure when we go to the Masonic Home for open house at the close of the afternoon session, and I hope each of you will avail yourself of this opportunity. This year M R S . BAUMGARTNER and I had the privilege of spending Christmas' Eve and most of Christmas Day with the members of the Home, and I want to say, it was one of the happiest occasions that could happen to anyone when we went with our Superintendent on Christmas morning to all of the rooms, wishing each a Merry Christmas. Many of the Brothers here have listened to my reports on the finances of our Home so I will not go into detail at this time, but we are operating at this time on the same per capita tax per member as we were in 1941, when it cost us $80,000.00 to operate the Home, while now it is costing near $300,000.00 and it just cannot be done on the same per capita tax. I feel that we as Masons, should raise enough money by our per capita tax to pay the operating costs, so that all gifts can be placed in the Endowment Fund.
NECROLOGY.
On October 4, 1956, the Masons of Kansas were saddened by the death of M.*. W / . ELMER F . STRAIN of Topeka, who had served this Grand Lodge as Grand Master in 1924, and Grand Secretary from 1929 to 1953. At the time of his death he was serving the Grand Lodge as Grand Secretary Emeritus. Grand Lodge Masonic services were not requested, but Officers from the Grand
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Lodge and other Grand Bodies, as well as the Masonic Brethren from that area were in attendance. The Reverend ELROY E . TILLOTSON, Pastor of the First Methodist Church of lola, conducted the Service, and M.*. W.'. BROTHER SpiAiN was laid to rest in the Mount HoDe Abbey. The loss of M.*. W,V BB.OTHER. STP_Âť!>!'S leadership v/ill be greatly felt by the Masons of Kansas. This year the GRIM REAPER, DEATH, has taken 1742 brothers from our ranks. Many of them were very active members of their Lodges, and our deepest sympathy is extended to the families of our departed brethren. A fitting tribute will be paid to all our deceased brethren later in the day by W.*. HERCHEL L . HOFFMAN, Chairman of the Committee on Necrology. MASONIC EDUCATION A N D AREA MEETINGS.
This year the Committee on Masonic Education held five area meetings. They were at Hugoton, Wakeeney, Leavenworth, Herington and Pittsburg. While most of these meetings were very well attended, I do feel the Craft are missing some wonderful opportunities by not being better represented. Our Grand Lodge OiEcers were well represented at the meetings and it gives them an opportunity to meet the brethren and discuss the diflferent problems that arise over the state. Our Director, M.*. W.'. CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, has traveled many miles and put in many hours of work. My deepest appreciation to him for his fine work and his assistance to me. A more detailed report will be given by M.'. W.'.CLARENCE NEVINS, Chairman of the Committee. BUILDING PROJECTS.
I granted permission to Russell Lodge No. 177 to sell some lots which they owned in Russell and buy other lots, which were more suitable for a building site, on which to build a Masonic Temple at a future date. I granted permission to Chetopa Lodge No. 75 at Chetopa to purchase a building for $7300.00 and remodel it for a Lodge Hall. They had the necessary money to purchase and remodel same. I gave permission to Fortitude Lodge No. 107 at Independence to purchase the building adjacent to their present location. As they had the finances to buy the building, and it being better suited for their Lodge meetings, 1 felt it would be wise for them to purchase same. Easton Lodge No. 45 at Easton was given authorization to build a new Temple, having lost theirs by fire. Palmyra Lodge No. 23 at Baldwin, who lost its Hall by fire, was given authorization to build a new Temple. Lodge No. 404 at St. Francis was granted permission to build a new Masonic Hall, as their plans and finances were deemed adequate. LOSS OF LODGE HALLS BY FIRE.
During the year three Lodges lost their buildings by fire. Easton Lodge No. 45 at Easton, Palmyra Lodge No. 23 at Baldwin. Fostoria
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Lodge No. 392 at Fostoria lost the building where they were holding their Lodge meetings, losing all of the Lodge paraphernalia. These Lodges were not fully covered by insurance. Brothers, check your insurance on your building and Lodge equipment when you get home. IRREGULARITIES.
Only one case where a Lodge failed to observe the statutory four weeks that must elapse between Degrees, and they were just one day short. Believing this to be just an error, I gave them forgiveness and did not assess the usual penalty. In a few cases it was reported that By-Law 4-214 was violated. In each case they were directed to see that this was not repeated. In one case I met with the Officers of a Lodge where they had left out part of the work in the Second Section of the Third Degree. They promised it would not happen again. In one case where the Lodge violated Section 3, Article IX of the Constitution, they were severely reprimanded, but I gave a Dispensation for same with the usual fee charged. CONDITION OF THE ORDER.
In my travels over the state, I find that Kansas Masonry is on a very high standard. While our members are not crowding out the walls on regular meeting nights, yet the proficiency of the degree work is increasing. Our membership has shown another nice gain this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;595 more. While our suspensions were less than last year (793), I still think that with more personal contact and work we could lower this figure for next year. We do have three or four small Lodges that are having a hard struggle, and my personal opinion is, that for the good of Masonry, it might be wise for them to consider consolidating with some neighboring Lodge. The real use of Freemasonry in the world is its effect on man outside the Lodge Room. Its teachings and Ritual, beautiful as they are, are only means, not ends. We are brought to light in order that we may let our light shine before men, that they may see our good works and join us in glorifying the GRAND ARCHITECT of the UNIVERSE, and transmit unimpaired that rich heritage that was left us to those who follow in our footsteps. INSTITUTING N E W LODGES.
On September 26, 1956, I issued Letters of Dispensation to a new Lodge in Topeka, to be known as Seabrook Lodge. They have conferred all Three Degrees and have work on hand. I hope they will be granted a Charter at this Aimual Communication. CHARTERING A N D CONSTITUTING N E W LODGE.
One of my first Official Acts as Grand Master was to designate M.*. W.*. SCOTT E. KELSEY to act as Grand Master, and present the Charter to Derby Lodge
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No. 365, and to perform the Ceremony of Constituting the Brethren into a Lodge, and M.'. W.'. Brother KELSEY performed this service on March 27, 1956.
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
To the District Deputy Grand Masters, I want to say Thank You for a job well done, and for the wonderful cooperation you have given me during my year. There are three Lodges in the State, who because of illness of the District Deputy Grand Master or the inability to get a date, have not received their OflBcial Visit. DISTRICT MEETINGS.
At the time of writing this report of District Meetings, they are just getting a good start, but from the Grand Lecturer's reports that I have received I know we are going to have a good year, with more Lodges having perfect attendance of officers at these meetings. M.*. W.". E. GLENN ROBISON is doing a wonderful job of giving instruction at these meetings. Last year (1956) we had the largest number of Lodges with perfect officers attendance to date. Let us keep up the good work. During the past years the District Deputy Grand Master Commissions have started at Grand Lodge time, during the time of District Meetings. The Council of Administration decided it would be better to have the present ones hold over until May 1st; therefore starting this year, the new commissions will be issued May 1st, 1957. GRAND LODGE ATTENDANCE.
Last year the records show that we had 153 Lodges that were not represented at our Grand Lodge. This is entirely too many Lodges without representation, and especially when it was our Centennial. In visiting other Grand Jurisdictions and also at the Grand Masters' Conference at Washington D.C., we are always asked, "Why doesn't Kansas have a better representation of their Lodges at the Annual Communications?" This is something we are unable to answer. I do hope that this year we will do better. I personally appreciate having so many Master Masons present at our Annual Communication, and I do hope that each may carry back to his Lodge happy memories of this meeting and bring to all a closer cooperation. PROFICIENCY A N D LOYALTY PROGRAM.
Under the direction of M.*. W.*. JAMES H . TRICE, Chairman and his able assistants, M.'. W . ' . GLENN ROBISON, and M.'. W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND,
the Ritualistic Committee, has brought to the Lodges of the State of Kansas, a program of which we can well be proud. At nearly every visitation I made during the year, I have presented Proficiency Cards, and in many cases it would mean that all officers of the Lodge had Proficiency Cards. Our Degree Work over the State is showing the eflfect of this program, and my sincere thanks to M.*. W.'. JAMES H . TRICE for his untiring efforts, and I also thank the other members of the Committee.
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At many of the meetings I have attended, the question has arisen, "Should the Candidate be compelled to learn the Work Lecture of the Third Degree?" While I am heartily in favor that the Candidate should learn the Work Lecture of the Third Degree, I am not recommending that any change be made this year as I feel a great deal of thought and study should be given this before presented to the Grand Lodge. ASSISTANT
GRAND
LECTURERS.
Two Assistant Grand Lecturers, W.*. ARTHUR C . JONES of Downs Lodge N o . 204, and W . ' . CHARLES LAVERNE BISHOP of Delta Lodge N o . 77 of Medicine
Lodge, were reappointed this year. They are of great help to our Grand Lecturer and the Ritualistic Committee in carrying out our Proficiency and Loyalty program. GRAND
REPRESENTATIVES.
The appointment of the following named brethren to serve as Grand Representatives were recommended. Venezuela MAX W . MYERS Kansas City Indiana Connecticut
EARL R . BROWN WILLIAM SCHLICHTER
Plains Clay Center
Nicaragua
D O N C . HEMINGER
Great Bend
West Virginia Montana
IVAN L . FARRIS PASCHAL W . LUNDY
Cheney Ness City
Recommendations from Grand Masters of other Grand Jurisdictions were approved, and Commissions issued to the Grand Represetatives of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, near the following Grand Lodges. Puerto Rico
CLIFFORD S . W H A L L
South Dakota
WILLIAM E . MrrCHELL
Santurce
Maine Sinbolica De Nicaragua California Missouri Cuba
RAYMOND M . RIDEOUT CORNELIO ZAMORA GAMERO PHIL N . MEYERS GEORGE G . HARRISON ENRIQUE GUTIERREZ ALBERDI
Mexico (York Grand Lodge)
ROBERT L . LONGYEAR, JR
Kentucky
HERBERT H . BENNETT
".
Plankinton Augusta Managua Los Angeles Springfield Havana
Denmark (National Grand Lodge) O. L. KONGSTED Connecticut D o Estado de Sao Paulo Panama
SECRETARIES
Holt
Copenhagen
EDWARD JAMES YEADON MANOEL NOBREGA FERNANDES SOCRATES ROIS MENDEZ
GRAND MASTERS A N D GRAND
Pestalozzi
Niantic San Paulo Colon
CONFERENCE.
I am writing this before the Conference this year, but I know it will be one of the highlights of the year when I am .privileged to meet with Grand Masters from all over the world. This year our Deputy Grand Master, Grand Secretary and myself plan to attend and we have been asked to attend a luncheon and the meeting of the Masonic Service Association as their guests on February 19th, 1957. On February 21st, 1957 the Supreme Council 33° A.A.S.R. of the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States has invited all of us to be their guests at a luncheon at The House of the Temple. These are both delightful affairs and I know we shall enjoy them.
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Your Grand Master has been asked to be on the program Wednesday, February 20th, 1957, which honor I deeply appreciate. From the benefit I received from attending as Deputy Grand Master, I believe this is a worthwhile meeting and 1 hope the Grand Lodge will continue to send their Grand Master. Deputy Master ?nd Gr^nd Secretary to these Conferences. GEORGE WASHINGTON N A T I O N A L MASONIC MEMORIAL ASSOCL\TION.
While attending the Grand Masters Conference at Washington, D.C., we were invited to attend the George Washington National Masonic Memorial Association, 'which is always held on February 22nd. Kansas does not belong to this Association, but we have been making a contribution to them for several years, and after attending their meeting and visiting the fine Memorial Building, I hope the Grand Lodge will continue to present these contributions. MEETING WITH THE IMPE_RL\L POTENTATE.
After corresponding with the Imperial Potentate, WALTER GUY, and meeting with Kansas Potentates, Brother WALTER GUY called a meeting of the Potentates and OflScers of the Shrines in Kansas, at Topeka, June 19th, 1956, at which time we discussed many of the laws of Kansas Masonry. I believe much good came from this meeting, and all were very cooperative. I also met with the newly elected Imperial Potentate, GERALD D . QIARY, at Topeka, November 27th, 1956, and from my visit with him, I feel his program will Help and do much good for Symbolic Masonry. LODGE C E N T E N N I A L S .
Washington Lodge No. 5 at Atchison, held its Centennial celebration on November 30th, 1956. It was indeed a pleasure to attend this meeting with so many Masons present from other Lodges. I do hope Lodges over the State will celebrate this kind of occasion, as I feel it is good for Masonry. SPECL\L DISPENSATIONS.
.
During the year, many requests have come to me for Special Dispensations. Most of them I was able to grant. There was a total of 128, and 82 of these were for Conferring Degrees in less than statutory time, (all Brothers either in military service or leaving the State). Twenty-six for Special Elections to fill vacancies. Two for changing the date of Annual Election. Five to hold meetings in other than the regular Lodge room, caused by fire or remodeling. Seven to install officers after December 27th, 1956, and six to confer Degrees in other than their own Lodge Room. APPOINTMENTS.
During the year the Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, M.*. W.'. ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, asked to be relieved of his duties on this Committee, as he felt he could not give it sufficient time, with his many other heavy duties. I therefore appointed M.'. W.'. FLOYD S. ECORD, as Chairman. W.'.MARCBLLUS G . BOSS, a member of the Ritualistic Committee, asked to
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be relieved, as he was leaving the State for a few years, so I appointed M.'. W.'. ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND to this Committee.
The Chairman of the Credentials Committee, ROY O . EVANS, has asked to be relieved, because of illness, and LEWIS GECKELER was made chairman, and MARTIN POTTER added to this Committee. GRAND ORATOR.
It was my pleasure to ask a Brother, whom I have known for many years, to be the Grand Orator, and bring his message this afternoon. Brother DR. BASIL L. JOHNSON, a member of Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, will give the Oration, and I know that after you hear him, you will agree, that it was one of the highlights of this Communication. DR. JOHNSON is Pastor of the East Heights Methodist Church, Wichita. EXEMPLIFICATION OF THE WORK.
Wyandotte Lodge No. 3 of Kansas City, has been asked to confer the Second Section of the Third Degree this evening, in dramatized form. I hope all of you will plan to be here as they have worked hard, and traveled many miles to be with us. EMBLEM PRESENTATIONS.
One of the most pleasant duties during a Grand Master's year is the presenting of 25 and 50 year emblems, and I had many this year. The fellowship and the meeting of so many brethren, will long be remembered. I am sorry I could not accept all of the invitations, but it was impossible. Many of these meetings were open to the families, which I think is a wonderful way to impress on all the great teachings of our Order, and I highly approve of open meetings. RECEPTION GIVEN BY THE MASONIC BODIES OF GOODLAND.
On April 7th, 1956, my own Goodland Lodge No. 321 of Goodland, assisted by the other Masonic Bodies honored me with a Reception. The banquet was held at the V.F.W. Hall. The table decorations and arrangements were in charge of The Social Order of the Beauceant, and the Job's Daughters assisted with the serving. The reception and program was held in the high school auditorium. The high school orchestra played while the guests were arriving. W-'- Brother GERALD SNEAD acted as master of ceremonies. Grand Chaplain Rev. WALTER DELLINGER gave the Invocation.
An unusual dance program with beautiful costuming was presented by the CHERRIB ROULIER'S DANCE SCHOOL. M.'. W.'. CHARLES S. MCGINNESS gave the address of the evening.
W.'.GERALD SNEAD presented me with a beautiful Masonic watch from Goodland Lodge No. 321. W.'. LEO J. SCHISLER, Past Master of the Lodge and'present Secretary, pre-
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sented my wife and myself a lovely television set from the three Masonic Bodies of Goodland: Goodland Lodge No. 321 A.F. & A.M.; Goodland Chapter No. 74 R.A.M. and Columbia Commandry No. 38 K.T. These gifts will be long cherished by us. The guests went to the Masonic Dining room for refreshments, served by members of Goodland Chapter No. 122 O.E.S. More than 400 were in attendance, some driving over 500 miles to be present. MRS. BAUMGARTNER and myself wish to thank all for the happy event, and also to the many friends who drove so far to attend, making it such a memorable affair for us. Open house was held at our home for out of town guests as they arrived Saturday afternoon, and breakfast was served in our home Sunday morning to the out of town guests. LAYING O F C O R N E R S T O N E S .
It was my pleasure to lay two corner stones during the year. On April 28, 1956, the Grand Lodge convened at Lakin, to lay the corner stone for the new Masonic Temple of Emerald Lodge No. 289 On May 9, 1956, the Grand Lodge convened at Columbus to lay the corner stone for the new Court House of Cherokee County. These were fine meetings, with many people present, and the Craft was well represented. DEDICATION O F LODGE H A L L S .
During the year the Grand Lodge held two Special Communications for the purpose of dedicating Masonic Temples. On May 19th, 1956, the Grand Lodge convened at seven-thirty P.M. for the purpose of dedicating the Masonic Temple of Crescent Lodge No. 133 at Arkansas City. On September 24th, 1956, the Grand Lodge convened at seven-thirty P.M. for the purpose of dedicating the Masonic Temple of Emerald Lodge No. 289 at Lakin. These were both open meetings. There was a capacity attendance at both a£Fairs and a most enjoyable meeting of fellowship. The brethren of both Lodges can well be proud of their Temples. They are beautiful and will be monuments to Masonry for years to come. DECISIONS.
Question—Can a Lodge make a special assessment for one year for the purpose of repairing their Lodge Hall ? Answer—Ruled that according to By-Law 4-315, they could. Question—Can a Lodge make contributions from their General Fund to others that do not have Masonic relationship? Answer—^Ruled that the report of the Jurisprudence Committe, in 1948 Proceedings, page 546 covered the question. "That the word Charity in By-Law 3-501, should be restricted to Masonic Charity".
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Question—Can a Lodge receive a petition from a young man who is going to school in a different town and has never lived in the Jurisdiction of said Lodge? Answer—No, imless he established it his legal residence. Question—Can a Lodge elect a Secretary at their Annual Meeting who, at that time, was not a member of said Lodge? Answer—Ruled that the election of Secretary was in violation of By-Law 3-301. I declared the office vacant and ordered a new election for Secretary, charging the usual fee for dispensation. Question—Can a Lodge pass a By-Law making all members life members when they become qualified for a 50 year Emblem? Answer—I ruled that it was in conflict with By-Law 4-402 which states that any Lodge may issue a life membership to any member who has been a Master Mason in good standing for 50 years, but it must be submitted at a Stated Communication and be voted upon at the next Stated Communication. VISITS TO OTHER GRAND JURISDICTIONS.
It was my pleasure during the year to visit the Annual Communications of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska June 5, 6 and 7, 1956; Wisconsin June 11, 12, 13, 1956; Wyoming August 26th and 27th, 1956; Iowa September 20th and 21st, 1956; Colorado January 21st and 22nd, 1957. At the Wisconsin Grand Lodge I was privileged to be present at the Dedication of their new Grand Lodge Building. MRS. BAUMGARTNER accompanied me on all of these visitations, except Iowa. We were extended every courtesy from all Grand Jurisdictions. Our Grand Lodge was represented by M.'- W.'. SCOTT E. KELSEY as my personal representative at the Grand Lodge of Indiana May. 15th and I6th, 1956; Missouri September 25th and 26th, 1956, and at the time of writing this report he is planning to be in Oklahoma February 12th, 13th and l4th, 1957. VISITATIONS A N D COURTESIES.
During the year, I had the pleasure of visiting many Lodges, and a large number of these meetings were fellowship meetings with nearly all Lodges from the District represented. At all visitations I was extended every courtesy. While the miles I have traveled were many, numbering near 35,000 by automobile, and 3500 by train, I feel fully repaid as the memories of these visits and the many friendships formed will be lasting and will not be forgotten. Thanks to all for your kindness. Following is a list of my visitations. March 14-15. Grand Lodge at Topeka and closing at Leavenworth. March 16. Kansas Lodge No. 307 at Herington. 25 and 50 year Emblems. March 17. KARV-TV. Appearance with FLORAN RODGERS (Wichita). March 21. Goodland Lodge No. 321—Official Visit. 22. District Meeting of District No. 75 at Garden City. 50 year March Emblem presentation.
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2. Wallace No. 318—Official Visit. 3. Goodland Chapter No. 122 O.E.S. honored the Grand Master. 5. District Meeting of District No. 16 at Tribune. 5. Sharon Springs Lodge No. 417—Official Visit. 6. District Meeting of District No. 77 at Oakley. .7. Council of Administration Meeting at my home in Goodland. 7. Grand Master's reception and dinner given by the Masonic Bodies of Goodland. 9. District Meeting of District No. 69 at Hoxie. 10. District Meeting of District No. 78 at Goodland. 11. District Meeting of District No. 79 at Atwood. 16. Henri Lodge No. 190, Tonganoxie—75 year Anniversary. 18. Guest of the Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, for Dinner, and addressed the Grand Chapter. 21. Reception for HAROLD N . NICHOLS, Grand High Priest, R.A.M. at Kansas City, Kansas. 23. Oberlin Council No. 17. 25. Guest of McCook Square and Compass Club, McCook, Nebraska. Diimer and addressed the group. 28. Laying of corner stone of new Temple, Emerald Lodge No. 289 at Lakin. 30. Oberlin Council No. 17. Spring Ceremonial at Goodland. 1. Morton Lodge No. 258—Cheney -50 year Emblem presentation. 2. Masonic Home visitation. 2. Spring Ceremonial of Council No. 16—^Dodge City. 7-8-9. Guest of Grand Commandery of Kansas at Pittsburg. 9. Laying of comer stone for the Court House of Cherokee County, at Columbus. 9. Council of Administration meeting at Columbus. 10. Reception for Grand Officer of O.E.S. at Scott City.
May
11. Reception honoring Grand Organist of O.E.S. (my wife) at Goodland.
May May
O.E.S. Reception for Grand Officer at Rexford. Fellowsiiip Meeting, presenting 25 year Emblems and Proficiency Cards at Quinter. 15. O.E.S. Reception for Grand Officer at Plainville. 16. Reception honoring Worthy Grand Patron O.E.S. at Great Bend. 17. Scottish Rite Reunion at Salina. 18. Shrine Ceremonial—Isis Shrine at Salina. 19. Visited Masonic Home, took pictures for film "100 years of Masonry in Kansas."
May May May May May
12. 14.
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19. 22. 23. 24.
May
25.
May June
28. 1.
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Dedication of Masonic Temple, Arkansas City (open meeting). Reception for Associate Grand Matron O.E.S. at Topeka. Presented 50 year Emblem at Delphian Lodge No. 44 at Garnett. Reception honoring Associate Grand Patron O.E.S. M.'. W.*. CHARLES S. MCGINNESS at Cherryvale.
June 2. June 4-5-6-7, June 11-12-13. June 18. June July July July
19.
Presented Proficiency Certificates Gilead Lodge No. 144 at Yates Center. Presented 25 and 50 year Emblems at Lodge No. 340, Leoti. 32nd District Masonic and Eastern Star picnic at Eureka Lake. Presented Proficiency Certificates. Red Cross of Constantine—^Wichita. Grand Lodge of Nebraska, at Omaha. Grand Lodge of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. Presentation of 25 and 50 year Emblems at Lodge No. 99^— Wichita. Meeting with the Imperial Potentate, Potentates and OflScers of the Shrines of Kansas at Topeka. Masonic Home Board Meeting—^Wichita. Fellowship meeting, presented 25 and 50 year Emblems at Newton. Viewed the picture "100 years of Masonry in Kansas" at Topeka.
25-26. 27, 28, August 26-2728. ' Grand Lodge of Wyoming at Torrington. September 1, Grand Lodge Party given by District No. 27 honoring the Grand Master and other Granid Lodge OflScers at Burlington. Topeka—^To view the first showing of the film "100 years of September 5. Masonry in Kansas" and Official visit to Topeka Lodge No. 17, the home Lodge of M.*. W . ' . SCOTT E. KELSEY.
September 8. Wichita—^Red Cross of Constantine picnic. September 9. Interview with FLORAN RODGERS on KFBI. Septeml>er 9. Kinsley—Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 179 Annual picnic, 50 year Emblem presentation. September 10. Stafford—Lodge No. 252. Fellowship meeting, presented 50 year Emblem. Sept 19-20-21. Iowa Grand Lodge at Des Moines. September 24. Dedication of Masonic Temple at Lakin (Open Meeting). September 25. Hugoton—Area Meeting. September 26. WaKeeney—Area Meeting. October 2. Goodland Chapter No. 122—Masons Night—showing of film "100 years of Masonry in Kansas". October 3. Turon Lodge No. 358—Fellowship Meeting. 50 year Emblem presentation. October 4. Sylvan Grove Lodge No. 359. Fellowship Meeting, presented 50 Year Emblem.
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October
8. Topeka—Attended funeral of M.". W . ' . ELMER F . STRAIN.
October
8.
Hartford Lodge N o . 193—75th year celebration (open meeting).
October
y.
Independence Fortitude Lodge N o . 107—OiEcial Visit.
October
11. Great Bend Lodge N o . 15—Official Visit.
October
12. Addressed T h e Order of the Amaranth at Hutchinson.
October
13. Dodge City.
October
17. Plainville, Paradise Lodge No. 290. Fellowship Meeting, 25 and 50 year Emblem presentation.
Guest of The Order of the Eastern Star.
October
18. Bunker Hill Lodge N o . 291—50 year Emblem presentation.
October
22. Stockton District N o . 66.
Fellowship Meeting.
October
23. Ness City—District N o . 70 Fellowship Meeting. 75th Anniversary.
October
24. Hutchinson—56th District Fellowship Meeting. 25 and 50 Year Emblem and Proficiency Cards presented (open meeting).
October
25. Hoisington, Lodge N o . 331, 25 and 50 year Emblems presented.
October
29. lola Lodge N o . 38—Presented 25 and 50 year Emblems.
October
30. Leavenworth—^Area Meeting and presented a 50 year Emblem.
October
3 1 . Herington—^Area Meeting.
November
1. Sharon Springs Lodge N o . 417—Pasf Masters Night.
November
7. Scandia-Lebanon Lodge N o . 221—50 year Emblem presentation.
November
8.
Scottish Rite Reunion, Salina.
November
8. Attended a meeting of Salina Lodge N o . 60.
November
9. Shrine Ceremonial—Isis Shrine, Salina.
November 12. Valley Center Lodge N o . 364. Emblems, and Proficiency Cards.
Presented
25 and 50 year
November 13. Kingman, Ninnescah Lodge No. 230—Official Visit. November 14. Wichita, Albert Pike Lodge No. 303—presented 50 year Emblems. November 16. Parsons, Lodge N o . 117—Presented 50 year Emblem. November 17.
Appeared with M . ' . W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY and FLORAN RODGERS,
on the 1st Aimiversary of KARD-TV. November 19. Liberal, Fargo Lodge No. 300—Official Visit. November 20. Plains, Lodge N o . 367—Official Visit. November 27. Topeka—Grand Secretary's Office on official business. Guest of M . ' . W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY at Hi-Twelve Club. Had the pleasure of having a short meeting with the new Imperial Potentate, GERALD D . CRARY.
November 27. Prairie Village, Old Mission Lodge N o . 153. November 28. Lawrence Lodge N o . 6 and Acacia Lodge No. 9—joint meeting. Presented 25 and 50 year Emblems. November 29. Oskaloosa Lodge N o . 14—50 year Emblem presentation. November 30. Atchison—Centennial Celebration, Washington Lodge No. 5.
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1. Wichita—Red Cross of Constantine.
December
4.
Naphtali Lodge N o . 310—50 year Emblems presented.
December
4.
Belleville, Lodge No. 129—50 year Emblem installed the new officers.
presented,
and
December
12. Scott City—^District No. 16 Fellowship Meeting, 25 and 50 year Emblems presented.
December
19. Goodland—Installed Goodland Lodge N o . 321 Officers, in joint installation with Chapter N o . 122, O.E.S.
Dec.
24-25.
Mrs. Baumgartner and myself spent Christmas at the Masonic Home.
December
27. Topeka—Official business at the Grand Secretary's Office.
December
28.' Abilene, Benevolent Lodge N o . 98—25 and 50 year Emblems presented.
January
14. Official business at the Masonic Home, and in the evening was a guest of the five Eastern Star Chapters in Wichita.
January
16. St. Francis—Official Visit.
January
22. Grand Lodge of Colorado in Denver. The Grand Chaplain, Rev. W A L T E R DELLINGER, also attended the Grand Lodge.
January
23. Council of Administration Meeting, Wichita.
January
24. Masonic Home Board Meeting, Wichita.
February February Feb.
5. Tribune—Fellowship Meeting (open meeting). 19. Masonic Service Association, Washington, D . C. 20-21.
G r a n d ' Masters and Grand Secretaries Conference, Washington, D. C.
February
22.
February
22. R.". W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER and myself attended Alexandria Lodge N o . 22, Alexandria, Virginia.
February 27. March 11-12.
George Washington Masonic National Alexandria, Virginia.
Memorial
Association,
Presented 25 and 50 year Emblems at McDonald Lodge N o . 383. Grand Council and Grand Chapter, Wichita, Kansas.
I received many invitations for other visits to Lodges, and also from other Grand Jurisdictions, and am sorry I could not accept all of them. I was invited to address The Grand Assembly of Order of Rainbow for Girls, and The Grand Guardian Council of Job's Daughters, but was out of the State on those dates, and could not be present, and was very sorry to be unable to attend these meetings in the interest of youth.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
1. Since the cost of maintaining The Kansas Masonic Home is greater than the revenue now received, I recommend that a special assessment of $1.00 per member for a period of 5 years, be levied, starting with the 1958 dues, for the maintenance of The Kansas Masonic Home. 2.
By-Law 3-616. That the following be added to the last paragraph on
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Unlimited Certificates, "and must be renewed at 5 year intervals, or be considered annulled." This would make the last paragraph read as follows: An Unlimited Certificate is one issued to a Brother, who passes the required examination, on all esoteric work, of all Three Degrees, including all floor movements, and must be renewed at 3 year intervals, or be considered annulled. 3. To clarify By-Law 4-118, and its interpretation with By-Law 4-128. Under By-Law 4-118, on a petition for restoration for non payment of dues, it is interpreted that one person can keep the petition from being accepted, yet under By-Law 4-128 it would take a one-third vote to reject the petitioner. I feel that this portion of By-Law 4-118 conflicts with By-Law 4-128. I therefore recommend that the Committee on Jurisprudence prepare and present an Amendment to By-Law 4-118. 4. To clarify By-Law 4-207. It is interpreted that the objector must be present to submit an objection in writing. I feel it should read. "That a written signed objection to be read by the Secretary, the objector need not be present." I therefore recommend that the Committee on Jurisprudence prepare and present an Amendment to By-Law 4-207. TRIALS AND PUNISHMENTS.
The Trials and Punishment Committee has a job that is not pleasant. I do want to thank the Brothers on this Committee for their service. Most of the trials this year, have been for violation of the Liquor Law, By-Law 1-111, and many of these were actions that should have been taken by the Lodges sooner. Brethren, check your membership, as the Grand Master does not like to have this information sent him from other sources, making it necessary for him to write the Lodges. APPRECIATION AND CONCLUSION.
In closing, I want to thank the Masons of Kansas, for the high honor they conferred upon me. Words cannot express my appreciation. While the year is too short to carry out many of the ambitions one has, yet many of my objectives have been realized. Many thanks to the Grand Officers and to the Past Grand Masters, who have been so very cooperative in everything I asked. To the Grand Secretary, and office personnel, thank you for your help, as many times when I came to the o&ce you took time to assist me, when I know there was other work you could have been doing. To my wife, for her patience and help. She traveled with me, on most of my trips, acting as chauffeur, so I could catch up on my sleep, and doing my stenographic work. She has made my year even more pleasant, with all of her assistance. I could go on writing for hours, when I think of all whom I could mention, but will just say thanks. To my successor in office, whose counsel has been so helpful, my hope is
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that you will give him the support and loyalty you have given me, and I pledge him my support, and may his year be as pleasant as mine has been. To our Junior Past Grand Master, M.*. W.". SCOTT E. JCELSEY, whom 1 consulted many times, during the year, and who has represented me, when I requested him to do so, I say thanks, SCOTT.
In closing, I will use one of my favorite poems, which I have quoted before, during the year, entited "House of Life:" We are building each day in architects role, A character dwelling, a home for the soul. So while we are building let us not putter and slack. Let us build a fine mansion, not merely a shack. I know we are building our Heaven, As we journey along life's way. Each thought is a nail that is driven. In structures that cannot decay. And that mansion at death, shall be given to us. As we have builded each day. Build well what ever you do Build it strong and straight and true, Build it high and clean and broad. Build it for the eye of God. (Author Unknown) Fraternally submitted, KARL J. BAUMGARTNER,
Grand Master.
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REPORT OF T H E GRAND TREASURER. M . ' . W . ' . B E N S. P A U L E N , G r a n d T r e a s u r e r , presented t h e followi n g r e p o r t w h i c h , o n his m o t i o n , w a s r e f e r r e d t o t h e C o m m i t t e e o n R e p o r t of G r a n d Officers: To the M.'. W:. Grand Lodge A. P. & A. M. of Kansas: Cash balances and securities are here listed: GENERAL
FUND.
Receipts. February 24, 1956, Balance on hand $ 95,218.41 1956-57, Received from Grand Secretary 239-057.17 Erroneously charged to General Fund 1955-56... 1,712.00
$335,987.58
Disbursements. 1956-57; Warrants No. 1 to 239*, exclusive of N o . 25-209-212, charged to Charity fund 179,406.76 Warrants No. 500 to 764, inclusive 38,132.00 Mileage and Expense, Annual Communicationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;. 5,095.88 Transferred to Charity Fund 5,063.25 Warrant No. 253, Received February 27, 1956.. 370.80 February 23, 1957, Balance on hand 107,918.89
335,987.58
* No. 232 not received. CHARITY
FUND.
Receipts. February 24, 1956, Balance on hand Transferred from General Fund Interest on Series G. Bonds Interest on Series K. Bond
14,033.54 5,063.25 375.00 138.00
Disbursements. Warrants No. 25-209-212 Warrants No. 186-213-214: 1955-56 issue February 23, 1957, Balance on hand
10,975.00 1,712.00 6,922.79
19,609.79
CASH BALANCES.
General Fund Charity Fund
$107,918.89 6,922.79
-
$114,841.68 Fraternally submitted, B E N S: P A U L E N ,
Grand
Treasurer.
CERTIFICATION.
This is to certify that there is to the credit of the M.'. W.". Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas, on this 23rd day of February, 1957, in the following funds: General Fund $107,918.89 Charity Fund 6,922.79 First National Bank in Fredonia SEAL Fredonia, Kans.
$114,841.68 ^ - KINDER, Asst.
Cashier.
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BOND ACCOUNT.
General
Account.
U. S. Savings Bonds, Series F: Issued June, 1947: No. V235566F—maturity value Cost $3,700.00 Issued June, 1947: N o . X182655F—maturity value Cost $7,400.00 U. S. Savings Bonds, Series G. 2^2%'Issued February, 1948: No. X807419G , Issued January, 1949: N o . X908638G Issued February, 1949: No. V975174G U. S. Savings Bonds, Series K. 2.76%: Issued March, 1956: No. X106057K No. X106058K Charity U. S. Savings Bond, Series F: Issued August, 1945: No. V189129F—maturity value Cost $3,700.00 U. S. Savings Bonds, Series G. 21/2%: Issued February, 1949: N o . V975177G Issued February, 1950: No. X1121119G U. S. Savings Bonds, Series K. 2.76%: Issued March, 1956: No. X106059K
$ 5,000.00
10,000.00
10,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00
10,000.00 10,000.00 Fund.
5,000.00
5,000.00 10,000.00
10,000.00
Maturity value of all Bonds
$90,000.00 Fraternally submitted, B E N S. P A U L E N ,
Grand
Treasurer.
CERTIFICATION.
I hereby certify that the above bonds, as listed, are held in our safe subject' to the order of Ben S. Paulen, Grand Treasurer. First National Bank in Fredonia C. L. PARKER, Assistant Cashier. SEAL Fredonia, Kans.
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PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
March
REPORT O F T H E GRAND SECRETARY. M . ' . W . ' . A R T H U R H . S T R I C K L A N D , G r a n d Secretary, p r e s e n t e d t h e f o l l o w i n g r e p o r t which, o n h i s m o t i o n , w a s referred to the C o m m i t t e e o n R e p o r t s of G r a n d Officers: To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. P. & A. M. of Kansas: Herewith I submit my report for the year 1956: A N N U A L REPORTS. All reports were received before the closing time except Maple City Lodge N o . 342. W e sincerely hope that all Secretaries will continue that pride in this work that will prompt them to make out the reports correctly and get them in on time. Credentials have been denied to Lodge N o . 342. ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS. The Proceedings of the One Hundredth Annual Communication were received from the printer and mailed June 11, 1956. COYVILLE LODGE NO. 5 7 . The Charter of this Lodge was revoked by the Grand Master on December 1, 1955. At the time of the revocation the lodge was carrying twenty-eight members on its roll. Many of these owed several years dues, and some were paid up to December 31, 1955. Each of these members were contacted and we are pleased to report that twenty-six have been issued Grand Secretary's Certificates. Since our last report Certificates have been issued as follows: No. 1091—MALCOLM W . FINDLEY Coyville N o . 57 No. 1092—^NORMAN SHEARER Coyville No. 57 No. 1093—EVERETT W . H U L L Coyville N o . 57 No. 1094—HOWARD D . POSTON Coyville N o . 57 N o . 1095—^JoHN W . W A L K E R Coyville N o . 57 No. 1096—AYERS M . CLAIBORNE -... Coyville N o . 57 No. 1097—CLARENCE E . MARR Coyville No. 57 No. 1098—PETER P A P O N Coyville N o . 57 N o . 1099—MORRIS H . N E L S O N Coyville No. 57 No. 1100—HAROLD H . STEPHENS Coyville N o . 57 N o . 1101—HARRY S . CALEY Coyville N o . 57 No. 1102—CHARLES C . BOYLE Bennington N o . 180 N o . 1103—ARCHIE SPELLMAN Coyville N o . 57 N o . 11'04—KERMIT HOOVER Coyville No. 57 N o . 1105—LLOYD FINDLAY Coyville No. 57 N o . 1106—^SAM F . NEUENSCHWANDER Coyville N o . 57 No. 1107—HERBERT L . COOLEY Coyville N o . 57 N o . 1108—CHARLES R . K N O X Coyville N o . 57 N o . 1109—FLOYD E . BRAY Coyville N o . 57 To date we have collected $105.00 in dues, and we recovered $5.49 from the treasurer of the Lodge. W e have been unable to get any response from the following two members of Coyville Lodge N o . 57, and recommend that under the terms of By-Law 4-409, they be suspended: W A Y N B D . BENDER ERVIN COOLEY SEABROOK LODGE U . D . Acting under instructions of the Grand Master, the Grand Secretary assembled the brethren present at the Seabrook Congregational Church, at 19th and James,
1956-57
GRAND LODGE O F KANSAS
37
Topeka on September 26, 1956, and officially set the new Seabrook Lodge U. D . to work. Brother ELMER E . ERICKSON was appointed Master, Brother ROBERT E .
MCMASTEH, Senior Warden and Brother J. CARL MILLER, Junior Warden: Thie Dispensation was issued to continue until February 21, 1957. W . ' . Brother M A X W . MYERS, Chairman of the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D . was present, and his Committee will report later in this Annual Communication. DISTRICT D E P U T Y GRAND MASTER BADGES.
The badges worn by the District Deputy Grand Masters had become so tarnished and worn, and the cases in which they are carried so dilapidated, that the Council of Administration ordered that they be called in, repaired and cleaned, and returned to the District Deputy Grand Masters. This was done during the summer months and each District Deputy now has.his badge in good condition and in a new ease. DUPLICATE
CHARTERS.
During the year we have had the misfortune to have several of our lodges lose their buildings through fire. In some cases everything was lost, and with the authority of the Grand Master, duplicate Charters, were issued to Easton Lodge No. 45, at Easton and Fostoria Lodge No. 392 at Fostoria. W e submit herewith, the following schedule of estimated Revenue and Expense for 1957: Revenue. One Dollar per capita on 101,265 Five dollar Raising Fee on 2,929 Miscellaneous ; Less Charity fund. 5 % (By-Law 2-302)
$101,265.00 14,645.00 6,000.00 ...:
5,063.25
' Expenditures Annual Communication—^Wiehita Grand Master's Contingent Fund .;i Grand Master's Apron and Jewel .; Grand Treasurer and Secretary Bonds Printing Annual Proceedings J. Personal Property Tax Grand Master's Allowance (By-Law 2-306) Grand Treasurer's Allowance (By-Law 2-306) Grand Master's and Grand Secretary's Conference Social Security Tax (warrant account) 214% $7,000.00 Unemployment Tax (warrant account) Grand Lodge Building repairs Committee Allowance :. Mileage and Expense (By-Law 2-308-9-10) Grand Lecturer and Assistants (Salaries & Expense) Trials Committee (Expense & Per Diem) „ Postage and Express :..... : Stationery and Printing 1.; Committee on Ritualistic Work 1... -.......„ Items for resale .....-..; Miscellaneous Account Committee Masonic Education (Salary and Expense) Microfilming Records Budget ( 7 2 % of $41,436.04) .: :
$ 1,500.00 2,500.00 470.00 20.00 2,500;00 157.50 800:00 200100 1,500.00 157.50 —204:00 2,000.00 2,100.00 5,750.00 6,800.00 -. 1,000.00 1,250.00 1,500.00 1,000.00 3,000.00 1,000.00 5,000.00 1,500.00 .- 29,833.95
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHEDULE
March
"A"
Amount paid by subordinate lodges for year 1936.
No. 1 2 3 4 5-, 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 '20 21 22 2} 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
$
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Dues av.d Fees 386.00 483.00 4,809.00 111.00 433.00 1,429.75 1,646.00 1,559.00 919.00 780.00 177.00 2,334.00 145.00 293.00 1,420.25 1,035.00 3,079.00 1,677.00 623.00 156.00 229.00 220.00 404.00 1,025.00 102.00 198.00 262.00 178.00 327.00 360.00 86.00 292.00 259.00 174.00 461.00 48900 551.00 733.00 339.00 648.25 116.00 599.00 284.00 508.00 132.00 274.00 96.00 202.00
Dues svd Pees 309.00 238.00 4,331.25 226.00 161.00 1,049.00 241.00 275.00
No. 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 269.00 59 195.00 60 3,037.00 61 303.00 62 269.00 63 377.00 64. 357.00 65 357.00 66 421.00 67 288.00 68 622.00 69 137.00 70 185.00 71 706.25 72 224.00 73-.- — 293.00 74 882.00 75 404.00 76 512.00 77 635.00 78 190.00 79 404.00 80 613.00 81 118.00 82_ 91.00 83 456.00 84 162.00 85 194.00 86 5,375.00 87 190.00 88 429.00 89 245.25 90 3,428.00 91 779.00 92 213.00 93 662.00 94 718.00 95 55300 96 1,306.00
No. 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105106 107108 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
Dues asd Fees 1,258.00 906.00 5,232.00 641.00 235.00 1,834.00 1,674.00 426.00 203.00 647.00 1,292.00 196.00 153.00 949.00 275.00 172.00 708.25 342.00 224.00 172.00 1,830.00 180.00 39900 415.00 325.00 226.00 102.00 389.00 148.00 101.00 185.00 107.00 556.00 98.00 154.00 166.75 1,507.50 557.00 273.00 332.00 555.00 200.00 258.00 1,973.00 320.00 1,397.00 368.00 422.00
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No.
298 299 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 318 319 320 321 322 323 324 325-.326 327--. 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341....; 342 343 344 345 346 347 348
Dues and Pees
144.00 299.00 703.00 291.00 82.00 12,240.25 84.00 120.00 758.00 1,075.25 191.00 428.00 279.00 1,539.00 235.00 469.00 373.00 319.00 114.00 99.00 140.00 432.00 111.25 727.00 1,682.00 95.00 571.00 149.00 526.00 298.00 102.00 364.00 433.00 762.00 208.00 1,187.00 216.00 190.00 146.00 96.00 202.00 119.00 239.00 26900 324.00 211.00 243.00 186.00 148.00 213.00
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
March
Dues and Pees
Dues and Pees
No.
349 350 351 352 353 354 355 356 357-358 359 360 361 362 363 364 365 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 374 375 376 377..-, 378 379â&#x20AC;&#x201D;380 381.382 383 384 385 386 387 388 389; 390 391 392 393 394 395 396 397 398 399
178.00 129.00 268.00 265.00 213.00 116.00 246.00 270.00 156.00 312.00 300.00 268.00 266.00 261.00 146.00 867.00 435.00 532.00 301.00 125.00 2,158.00 98.00 308.50 122.00 130.00 260.00 262.00 80.00 139.00 202.00 128.00 78.00 135.00 252.00 381.00 121.00 170.00 127.00 300.00 28900 90.00 162.00 180.00 245.00 366.00 275.25 157.00 233.00
No.
400 401 402 403 404 405 406 407 408 409 410 411 . 412 413 4l4 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 Total
:.-
210.00 177.00 201.00 185.00 250.00 214.00 529.00 193.00 370.00 184.75 130.00 150.00 175.00 218.00 161.00 295.00 216.00 152.00 129.00 159.00 147.00 224.00 155.00 263.00
176.00 168.00 134.00 123.00 206.00 74.00 4,592.00 149.00 302.00 - 1,513.00 281.00 1,208.50 96.00 186.00 162.00 45.00 164.00 1,060.00 208.00 151.00 80.00 112.00 $216,964.65
1956-57
GRAND
LODGE OF KANSAS
SCHEDULE
41
"B"
Per Capita Tax and Raising Feeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955: Dues & Pees $ 6.00 82.50 5.50 :. 2.00 1.75 1.75
No. 16 57 100 121 251 317
No. 320 327 365 408 445
Dues & Pees $ 98.00 50 21.00 2.00 1.75
-
Total
..$229.75
SCHEDULE "C' .
U.S. U.S. U.S. U.S. U.S. U.S. U.S.
Amounts Received from Investments: 21/2 Bonds V975174G $5,000.00 21/2 Bonds X807419G $10,000.00 21/2 Bonds X90838G $10,000.00 21/2 Bonds V975177G $5,000.00 21/2 Bonds X1121119G $10,000.00 2^8 Bonds K106059 $5,000.00 2 % Bonds KX106057 $10,000.00
$
Total
125.00 250.00 250.00 125.00 250.00 138.00 276.00
,...$1,414.00 CASH ACCOUNT.
Schedule " A " Schedule "fi" Schedule " C " Budget settlement Special Dispensations Ciphers sold Blanks sold Monitors-Ceremonies Twenty-five year buttons Centennial Refunds Aprons -. Insurance Derby Lodge Charter Seabrook Lodge U.D. Contribution Easton-Baldwin Lodges Adding machine sale Telegram refund
'. ;
,.
Total remitted to Grand Treasurer
$216,964.65 229.75 1,414.00 11,515.34 445.00 2,762.40 2,517.96 1,501.14 455.15 1,054.56 25.18 518.54 20.00 20.00 95.00 30.00 1.50 $239,570.17
Fraternally submitted, ARTHUR
H.
STRICKLAND,
Grand Secretary.
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PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
March
WARRANT ACCOUNT. Date
No.
Favor of
For
Amount
1956 3- 1
3- 1 3- 1 3- 1 3- 1 3- 1 3- 1 3- 1 3- 1 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 • 3-15 3-15 3-19 3-19 3-20 3-20 3-20 3-20 3-20 3-20 3-20 3-20 3-20 3-20 3-21 3-21 3-26 3-26 3-26 3-26 3-26 3-26 3-26 3-26 3-26 3-26 3-26 3-26 3-26 3-26 3-26 3-26 3-26 3-27 3-27 3-27 3-27 3-27 3-29 3-29 3-29 3-29 -t9
1—i>UCtCricr n i l ' oiiOp, piCiuic liumiii^
2—Daily Republican, Masonic Education 3—Daily Republican, Centennial 4—Daily Repuolican, Stationery, District meetings 5—Hall Stationery Company, Masonic Education 6—Leo N . Gish, Trials and Punishments 7—Harold W . McCombs. Trials and Punishments 8—Arlene Bobitt, Trials and Punishments 9—Jay T. Smith, Trials and Punishments 10—Carroll J. Pontius, Chairman, Credentials 11—Caldwell Davis, Jr., Chairman, Reports Grand OfScers 12—Harold N . Nichols, Chairman, Finance 13—Ernest A. Money, Chairman, Jurisprudence 14—Frank T. Forbes, Chairman, Trials and Punishments 15—Henry Lueck, Chairman, Chartered Lodges and Lodges UD 16—Claud F. Young, Chairman, Foreign Relations 17—James H . Trice, Chairman, Ritualistic Work 18—Clarence G. Nevins, Chairman, Masonic Education 19—Martin H . Potter, Chairman, Necrology 20—Leon L. Cousland, Official Stenographer 21—Myron Kelsey, Chairman, General Communication 22—Karl J. Baumgartner, Contingent Fund, Grand Master 23—Thomas S. Roy, Centennial 24—Ben S. Paulen, U.S. Government Bonds, Gen 25—Ben S. Paulen, U.S. Government Bonds, Char 26—City of Topeka, City Auditorium 27—George M . Clark, Centennial 28—Mrs. Pearl Baumgartner, Centennial 29—Hoofer's Dinner House, Centennial 30—Union Bus Station, Centennial 31—Peyton-Fritton Stores, Centennial 32—Elks Club No. 204, Centennial 33—Mrs. Scott Kelsey, Centennial 34—Charles Winburn, Centennial 35—Myron Kelsey, Annual Communication 36—Hotel Kansan, Centennial 37—Karl J. Baumgartner, Grand Master's Allowance 38—Ben S. Paulen, Grand Treasurer's Allowance 39—E. Glenn Robison, Salary and Expense 40—Charles S. McGinness, Salary and Expense 41—First National Bank, Federal SS Tax and W H Tax 42—Standard Printing Company, Centennial 43—Western Bindery Prod. Company, Items for resale 44—McDonald, Frazier & Shedd, Auditing accounts Grand Lodge 45—Uoyd E. Hoke, Punishments and Trials 46—^John I. Brandenburger, Punishments and Trials 47—Elnathan B. Gray, Trials and Punishments 48—Frank T. Forbes, Trials and Punishments 49—James H . Trice, Ritualistic Committee 50—Southwestern Bell Telephone, Service, centennial _ 51—Crosby Brothers, Centennial 52—Lauren Dale Rigg, Grand Tyler 53—Chester Long, Assistant Grand Tyler 54—Neal McLeod, Assistant Grand Sentinel 55—Kansas Employment Sec, Unemployment, 1st quarter 56—Glenn Logan, Postmaster, Postage 57—George Washington National Memorial Association, Contribution 58—Glenn Logan, Postmaster, Postage, centennial 59—Glenn Logan, Postmaster, Postage 60—Lord's Flower Shop, Past Grand Master's dinner 61—Jayhawk Hotel, Centennial 62—Yellow Cab & Baggage Co., Centennial 63—John M. Fellers, Sr., Centennial _ 64—Floyd S. Ecord, Centennial
#
7.55
115.67 862.31 49.52 9.94 20.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 50.00 10.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 -50.00 1,250.00 2,500.00 350.00 20,000.00 10,000.00 250.00 14.00 23.00 46.84 207.51 56.00 87.75 28.46 150.35 250.00 381.65 196.00 49.00 838.16 190.00 79.60 23.26 3.72 213.09 35.40 15.46 24.28 264.31 506.88 19.23 233.58 50.00 30.00 20.00 40.50 300.00 2,500.00 36.00 30.00 12.75 834.60 55.65 75.65 51.52
1956-57
43
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
W A R R A N T ACCOUNT—Continued, Date J-29 4- 3 4444444444444-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-20 4-20 4-20 4-20 5- 3 5- 3 5- 3 5- 3 5- 7 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 6- 1 6, 666666- 4 6-13 6-13 6-13 6-13 6-13 6-25 6-25 6-25 6-25 6-25 6-28 6-28 6-28 7-12 7-12 7-12 7-12 7-12 7-12
No.
Favor of
Amount
For
65—Max W . Myers, Centennial 66—^Wolfe's Camera & Photo, Stationery and Printing 67—Crane & Co., Inc., Items for resale 68—J. A. McCall Printing Co., Centennial 69—Magnuson Bros., Centennial 70—Buckner Art Shop, Centennial 71—Hotel Jayhawk, Centennial 72—Daily Republican, Ritualistic Committee 73—-Daily Republican, Centennial 74—Hall Stationery Co., Masonic Education 75—J. A. McCall Printing Co., Stationery and Printing 76—J. A. McCall Printing Co., Grand Lecturer 77—Clayton Krehbiel, Centennial 78—EWorld Company, Items for resale 79—Curtis, 1000, Stationery and Prinring 80—Hotel Jayhawk, Centennial 81—Hall Lithographing Co., Masonic Education 82—Wilbur W . Wikoff, Miscellaneous 83—Vesper Printing Co., Stationery and Printing 84—Charles L. Bishop, Assistant Grand Lecturer 85—Marc Boss, Ritualistic committee 86—Charles S. McGinness, Salary and Expense 87—E. Glenn Robison, Salary and Expense 88—Railway Exp. Co., Miscellaneous 89—Buckner Art Shop, Centennial 90—Lovell & Lohmann, Miscellaneous 91—First National Bank Fred., W H Tax and SS Tax 92—The Outlook, Items for resale 93—Hall Lithographing Co., Items for resale 94—Oberhelman Insurance Agency, Miscellaneous 95—Crane & Co. Inc., Items for resale 96—Conference Grand Masters, Contribution 97—Charles S. McGinness, Salary 98—E. Glenn Robison, Salary 99—E. Glenn Robison, Expense 100—First National Bank of Fred., W H Tax and SS Tax 101—Forrest Hagan, Masonic .Education 102-^Shadinger Printing Co., Items for resale 103—Oberhelman Insurance Agency, Building Insurance 104—Kaw Valley Insurance Agency, Building Insurance 105—Camp Insurance Agency, Building Insurance 106—Shadinger Printing Co., Items for resale 107—Crane & Co. Inc., Items for resale 108—Lou-Walt Corp., Items for resale 109—}. A. McCall Printing Co., Stationery and Printing for resale 110—Hall Stationery Co., Masonic Education 111—I. Bedichimer & Co., PGM Association Buttons 112—-The World Company, Printing Proceedings 113—Howard Rittmaster & Asst., Trials and Punishments 114—^John Fellers, Sr., Centennial _ 115—Glenn Logan, Postmaster, Postage 116—Charles S. McGinness, Salary and Expense 117—E. Glenn Robison, Salary 118—Karl J. Baumgartner, Allowance 119—Ben S. Paulen, Allowance 120—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H Tax and SS Tax 121—World Company, Printing Annual Proceedings 122—Kansas Employment Sec, Unemployment Sec 123—Nellis Agency, Treasurer's Bond Premium 124—Vesper Printing Co., Stationery and Printing 125—Daily Republican, Masonic Education 126—Daily Republican, Ritualistic Comm 127—J. A. McCall Printing Co., Stationery and Printing 128—The Outlook, Stationery and Printing 129—Wolfe's Camera & Photo, Miscellaneous
_
_
52.15 3.57 37.59 368.73 2.75 3-83 974.16 81.75 201.10 13.16 53.38 4.00 23.15 1,088.75 176.08 94.35 31.93 5.60 15.30 157.15 23.10 190.00 610.65 2.21 4.J4 45.00 69.60 56.92 73.63 5.98 24.38 120.00 190.00 300.40 194.35 69.60 55.00 21.63 37.22 63.85 64.60 151.58 18.97 99.78 126.99 3.22 42.90 30.09 172.89 5.00 500.00 190.00 300.40 196.00 49.00 79.60 2,102.98 40.50 9.38 43.30 2,889.46 42.79 ' 9.18 86.50 1.61
44
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
March
WARRANT ACCOUNT—Continued. Dale
No.
Favor of
For
_ 7-12 130—John Lett, Miscellaneous 7-12 131—Glenn Logan, Post Card Resale 7-25 132—Charles S. McGinness, Salary and Expense 7-25 133—E. Glenn Robison, Salary , 7-25 134—Masonic Jewelry Co., Leather Jewel Cases 7-25 135—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H Tax and SS Tax .... 8- 7 136—The Beck-Baer Co., Building repairs , 8- 7 137—Beck-Baer Co., Building repairs 8- 7 138—Pantagraph Printing, List of Lodges 8- 7 139—Hall Lithographing Co., Items for resale 8- 7 140—Glenn Logan, PM, Items for resale 8-24 141—Charles S. McGinness, Salary and Expense 8-24 142—E. Glenn Robison, Salary 8-24 143—First National Bank of Fredonia. W H Tax and SS Tax . 8-24 144—Oberhelman Insurance Agency, Policy Number 4913 8-24 145—Western Bindery Prod., Items for resale 8-24 146—The Journal-World, Items for resale 9-19 147—Crane & Co. Inc., Items for resale 9-19 148—Steve Smith, Special Appro, film 9-19 149—Std. Printing Co., Stationery and Printing 9-19 150—Citizens Jewelry Co., Grand Master's pin 9-19 151—Tension Envelope Corp., Stationery and Printing 9-19 152—Dwight L. Smith, Conference dues 9-19 153—Lovell & Lohmann, Miscellaneous 9-19 154—Ives Jewelry, Repair DDGM badges 9-19 155—Leonard Bros., Items for resale 9-19 156—Kansas Employment S e c , Unemployment tax 9-19 157—Charles S. McGinness, Salary and Expense 9-19 158—E. Glenn Robison 9-19 159—Karl J. Baumgartner, Allowance 9-19 160—Ben S. Paulen, Allowance 9-19 I6l—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H Tax and SS Tax . 162—Kansas Employment S e c , Unemployment Tax 1010163—Hall Lithographing, Items for resale ... 164—Tension Envelope Corp., Items for resale 10165—]. A. McCall Printing Co., Stationery and Printing 10166—The Daily Republican, Stationery and Printing 10167—Wolfe's Camera Shops, Stationery and Printing 1010168—Wardlow Roofing, Building repairs 10169—S. D . Thacher Electric, Building repairs —. 10-25 170—Charles S. McGinness, Salary and Expense 10-25 171—^E. Glenn Robison, Salary and Expense 10-25 172—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H Tax and SS Tax . 10-25 173—Crane & Company, Stationery and Printing 10-25 174—Steve Smith, Masonic Education; film 10-25 175—Glenn Logan, Post cards; resale _ _ 10-26 176—Glenn Logan, Postage 10-Jl 177—Daily Republican, District Programs 10-31 178—Hall Lithographing Co., Christmas Cards 11-15 179—Wolfe's Camera Shop, Charter Fostoria N o . 392 11-15 180—Herman Kehl Florist, Russell Lodge No. 177 11-15 181—Thacher-Hall, Inc., Film-Masonic Education 11-15 182—J. A. McCall Printing Co., E. F. Strain Memoriam 11-15 183—Krieg's Flowers, E. F. Strain 11-15 184—Crane & Co., Letterhead 11-15 185—John W . Hutchinson, Treasurer, Personal Property Tax . 11-26 186—Charles S. McGinness, Salary and Expense 11-26 187—E. Glenn Robison 11-26 188—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H Tax and SS Tax . 11-26 189—Nathan C. Hibbs, secretary Easton Lodge N o . 45, Building Fund Contr. 11-26 190—Albert T . Danley, Secy. Palmyra Lodge No. 23, Building Fund Contr. „ 12- 3 191—Topeka Engraving Co., Printing Annual Proceedings 12- 3 192—Hall Stationery Co., Masonic Education 12- 3 193—Beck-Bear Company, Building repairs 12- 3 194—Jones Electric Machine Co., Building repairs 12- 3 195—Charles S. 'McGinness, Masonic Education Midwest Conference
Amount 10.88 20.^^0 190.00 300.40 188.80 69.60 1,335.00 43.64 316.80 161.26 100.00 190.00 300.40 69.60 3.60 20.20 202.27 10.81 3,000.00 62.22 185.00 59.78 25.00 35.00 11.00 3.72 17.14 190.00 300.40 196.00 49.00 79.60 43.20 117.81 7.37 • 49.98 136.07 3.57 150.00 52.56 190.00 450.91 69.60 7.30 957.75 100.00 350.00 103.76 100.47 3.57 7.73 41.80 3.06 6.38 8.93 121.41 190.00 300.40 69.60 47.50 47.50 6.15 67.24 54.15 1.21 189.79
1956-57
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
45
W A R R A N T ACCOUNT—Concluded. Date
No.
Favor of
For
12- 3 12- 3 12- 3 12- 3 12- 4 12-21 i 12-21 12-21 12-21 12-21 12-21 12-21 12-21 12-21 12-21 12-21 12-21 1957 1- 2 1- 7 1- 8 1- 8 1- 8 1- 8 1-17 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-30 1-30 1-30 1-30 1-30 1-30 2- 5 2- 5 2- 5 2- 5 2-12 2-12 2-12
196—Richard L. Becker, Midwest Conference 197—Earl R. Brown, Area meetings 198—J. A. McCall Printing Co.. Annual Communications 199—Lawrence M. Walker, Trials and Punishments 200—William M. Shaffer, Trials and Punishments 201—Karl J. Baumgartner, Allowance 202—Ben S. Paulen, Allowance 203—E. Glenn Robison, Salary 204—Charles S. McGinness, Salary and Expense 205—Capitol Stamp and Seal Co., Proceedings 206—Superior Uniform Corp., Grand Master Apron 207—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H Tax and SS Tax 208—Kansas Employment Sec. Fund, Unemployment Tax 209—Kansas Masonic Home, Charity Fund 210—Thacher-Hall Inc., Masonic Education 211—Glenn Logan Post Master, Postage 212—Otto R. Souders, Charity Fund 213—Kansas Masonic Home, Assessment —214—Kansas 'Masonic Home, Assessment 215—Thacher-Hall, Inc., Masonic Education 216—Wardlow Roofing Co., Building repairs 217—Martin D. Titus, Building repairs 218—Curtis, 1000, Inc., Stationery and Printing 219—Kansas Masonic Home, Assessment -220—Charles S. McGinness, Salary and Expense 221—E. Glenn Robison, Salary 222—E. Glenn Robison, Expense 223—Director, Internal Revenue, Unemployment Tax 224—Karl J. Baumgartner, Grand Master's Conference 225—Richard L. Becker, Grand Master's Conference 226—Arthur H. Strickland, Grand Master's Conference 227—Thacher-Hall, Inc., Masonic Education Film 228—Crane & Co., Inc., Items for resale 229—Carpenter Paper Co., Stationery and Printing 230—Missouri Lodge Research, Miscellaneous 231—^Wendell Ready, Trials and Punishments 232—George Washington National Memorial, Contribution 233—Beck-Baer Co., Building repairs 234—J. A. McCall Printing Co., Stationery and Printing 235—Thacher-Hall, Inc., Masonic Education 236—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H Tax arid SS Tax 237—Charles S. McGinness, Salary and Expense 238—E. Glenn Robison, Salary .*. 239—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H Tax and SS Tax
Grand Total
Amount 131.68 83.86 47.13 41.50 48.92 196.00 49.00 300.40 190.00 4.50 127.61 79.60 18.90 255.00 .97 100.00 720.00 -
10,000.00 15,000.00 26.48 400.63 9.00 75.5S 90,910.00 189.62 299.52 307.93 15.90 451.67 451.67 451.66 26.58 26.22 17.75 5.00 21.00 2,500.00 105.34 43.86 22.00 72.10 189.52 299.52 72.10 $192,881.76
46
PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
March
BUDGET A C C O U N T . Date
No.
Fapor of
For
1956 3- 1 5CC—jOiirtSOu ocmce ^^njpauy, CuiCc aiiu Liuiaiy 3- 1 501—Southwestern Bell Telephone, Office and Library 3- 1 502—Kansas Power & Light Co., Office and Library 3- 8 503—Rosetta Williams, Office and Library (Clng) 3- 8 504—Ruby McDonald, Office and Library (Clng) 3- 8 505—H. H . McMahan, Office and Library (Clng) 3-26 506—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 3-26 507—Ella E. Glcason. Salary 3-26 508—^John A. Lett, Salary 3-26 509—Kenneth N . Pomcroy, Salary 3-26 510—Arthur H . Strickland, Salary and Expense 3-26 511—Helen E. Trott, Salary .— 3-26 512—George A. Turner, Salary 3-26 513—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 3-26 514—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 3-26 515—Elmer F. Strain, Retirement 3-26 516—First National Bank of Fredonia W H Tax and SS Tax 3-26 517—Oberhelman Insurance Agency, Workmen's Compensation 3-26 518—Oberhelman Insurance Agency, General Liability 3-26 519—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 3-26 520—Sommer Refrigeration Co., Office and Library 3-26 521—^Western Union, Office and Library 3-26 522—Southwestern Bell Telephone, Office and Library 3-26 523—International Business Machines, Office and Library 3-26 524—^Western Typewriter Co., Office and Library 3-27 525—Kansas Employment Sec. Fund, Unemployment 4- 3 526—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 4- 3 527—Kansas Power & Light Co., Office and Library 4- 3 528—Kansas Power & Light Co., Office and Library 4- 3 529—Western Typewriter Co. Office and Library 4-19 530—Southwestern Bell Telephone, Office and Library 4-19 531—Otis Elevator Co., Office and Library 4-19 532—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 4-19 533—Acme Glass Company, Office and Library 4-19 534—Western Union, Office and Library 4-19 535—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 4-20 536—Ella E. Gleason, Salary 4-20 537—^John A. Lett, Salary 4-20 538—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Salary 4-20 539—Arthur H . Strickland, Salary 4-20 540—Helen E. Trott, Salary 4-20 541—George A. Turner, Salary 4-20 542—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H Tax and SS Tax 4-30 543—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 4-20 544—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 4-20 545—Elmer F. Strain, Retirement 5- 3 546—Crane & Co., Office and Library 5- 3 547—Capitol Truck Lines, Office and Library 5- 3 548—J. A. McCall Printing Co., Office and Library 5- 3 549—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 5- 3 550—City of Topeka, Water, Office and Library 5- 3 551—Kansas Power and Light Co., Office and Library 5-23 552—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 5-23 553—Ella E. Gleason, Salary 5-23 554—John A. Lett, Salary 5-23 555—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Salary 5-23 556—Arthur H . Strickland, Salary and Expense 5-23 557—Helen E. Trott, Salary 5-23 558—George A. Turner, Salary 5-23 559—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 5-23 560—^Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 5-23 561—Elmer F. Strain, Retirement 5-23 562—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H Tax and SS Tax 5-23 563—Southwestern Bell Telephone, Office and Library
Amount
_...
14.47 47.64 121.52 28.00 28.00 32.00 219.80 270.20 147.00 300.40 533.20 238.20 196.00 146.32 67.50 150.00 316.90 49.28 54.76 5.34 10.00 2.20 48.20 7.45 1.07 168.89 9.40 26.83 65.83 10.07 50.50 10.75 6.06 1,92 3.11 219.80 270.20 147.00 300.40 495.73 238.20 196.00 316.90 146.32 67.50 150.00 4.39 5.61 6.12 3.84 2.58 54.08 219.80 270.20 147.00 300.40 470.70 238.20 196.00 146.32 67.50 150.00 316.90 50.64
1956-57
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
BUDGET Favor of
47
ACCOUNT—Continued.
Date
No.
For
5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 6- 4 6- 4 6- 4 6- 4 6-13 6-13 6-13 6-13 6-25 6-25 6-25 6-25 6-25 6-25 6-25 6-25 6-25 6-25 6-25 6-25 6-28 6-29 6-29 6-29 6-29 6-29 6-29 6-29 6-29 6-29 6-29 6-29 6-29 7-12 7-12 7-12 7-12 7-12 7-12 7-12 7-25 7-25 7-25 7-25 7-25 7-25 7-25 7-25 7-25 7-25 7-25 7-25 7-25 8- 7 8- 7 8- 7 8- 7 8- 7 8-24 8-24 8-24
564—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library ...565—Carpenter Paper Co., Office and Library 566—Addressograph-Multigraph, Office ,and Library 567—Remington Rand, Office and Library 568—City of Topeka, Water, Office and Library 569—Kansas Power & Light Co., Office and Library . 570—Missouri-Kansas Chemical Co., Office and Library .'. 571—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 572—International Business Machines, Office and Library 573—Max Packard Electric Co., Office and Library 574—Ripley's Cleaners, Office and Library 575—Sommer Refrigeration Company, Office and Library 576—Helen M. Crossen, Salary _ 577—Ella E. Gleason, Salary 578—John A. Lett, Salary _ _ _ 579—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Salary 580—Arthur H. Strickland, Salary and Expense 581—Helen E. Trott, Salary _ 582—George A. Turner, Salary 583—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 584—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement _ 585—Elmer F. Strain, Retirement _ 586—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H Tax and SS Tax 587—Al F. Williams Drug Co., Office and Library 588—Kansas Employment Sec Fund, Unemployment Insurance 589—Ripley's, Office and Library 590—Overton Electric Co. Inc, Office and Library 591—Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., Office and Library 592—City of Topeka, Water, Office and Library 593—Kansas Power & Light Co., Office and Library 594—International Business Machines, Office and Library _ 595—Carpenter Paper Company, Office and Library 596—Sunray Products Corp., Office and Library 597—Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., Office and Library 598—Office Supply & Equipment, Office and Library 599—Western Bindery Products Co., Stationery and Printing 600—Carpenter Paper Co., Stationery and Printing ..601—Office Supply & Equipment, Office and Library 602—Addressograph-Multi., Office and Library' 603—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 604—Ripley's Cleaners, Office and Library ._ 605—Western Union, Office and Library 606—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 607—Art Ross, Miscellaneous 608—Helen Crossen, Salary 609—Ella S. Gleason, Salary 610—John A. Lett, Salary and Expense 611—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 612—Arthur H. Strickland, Salary and Expense 613—Helen E. Trott, Salary 614—George A. Turner, Salary 615—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 616—Kathren R. Ebey, Retirement 617—Elmer F. Strain, Retirement 618—Southwestern Bell Telephone, Office and Library 619—Office Supply & Equipment Co., Office and Library 620—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H Tax and SS Tax 621—Kansas Power & Light Co., Office and Library 622—City of Topeka, Water, Office and Library 623—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 624—Capital City Lumber, Office and Library 625—Addressograph-Mult. Co., Office and Library 626—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 627—Ella E. Gleason, Salary 628—^John A. Lett, Salary and Expense
Amount
_ -._
12.76 59.08 6.73 5.25 1.55 26.38 7.90 3.60 9,39 5.00 2.78 10.00 219.80 270.20 147.00 439.10 559.30 238.20 196.00 146.32 67.50 150.00 385.10 2.50 173.61 1.78 2.35 47.26 3.99 37.43 7.65 14.70 30.04 2.46 7.61 9.44 33.66 7.61 13.61 4.62 1.78 6.79 10.71 10.92 219.80 270.20 172.00 150.00 544.30 238.20 245.00 146.32 67.50 150.00 38.36 .58 290.70 54.98 2.14 3.72 7.40 5.00 240.00 290.40 172.00
48
PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
March
BUDGET ACCOUNT—Continued. Date
No.
Favor of
Por
8-24 S-24 8-24 8-24 8-24 8-24 8-24 8-24 8-24 8-24 8-24 8-27 8-29 9-19 9-19 9-19 9-19 9-19 9-19 9-24 9-24 9-24 9-24 9-24 9-24 9-24 9-24 9-24 9-24 9-24 10- 3 10- 9 10- 9 10- 9 10- 9 10- 9 10-25 10-25 10-25 10-25 10-25 10-25 10-25 10-25 10-25 10-25 10-25 10-25 10-25 10-25 10-25 10-25 10-25 10-25 10-31 10-31 11 -15 1 -15 1 -15 1 -15 1 -15 1 L-15 1 -26 1 -26 1 -26
629—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 630—Arthur H . Str:ck!r:nd, Sslary 631—Helen E. Trott, Salary 632—George A. Turner, Salary 633—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 634—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 635—Elmer F. Strain, Retirement 636—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H Tax and SS Tax 637—Southwestern Bell, Service 638—Western Typewriter Co., Office and Library 639—Crane & Co. Inc., Office and Ubrary 640—City of Topeka, Office and Library 641—Kansas Power & Light Co., Office and Library 642—Carpenter Paper Co., Office and Library 643—Capital City Lumber, Office and Library 644—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 645—Sommer Refrigeration Co., Office and Library 646—Southwestern Bell Telephone, Office and Library 647—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 648—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 649—Ella E. Gleason, Salary 650—John A lett. Salary and Expense 651—Kenneth N. Pomeroy, Retirement 652—Arthur H . Strickland, Salary and Expense 653—Helen E. Trott, Salary 654—George A. Turner, Salary 655—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 656—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 657—Elmer F. Strain, Retirement 658—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H Tax and SS Tax 659—Kansas Employment Sec, Fund, Unemployment Fund 660—City of Topeka, Water Department Service 661—Kansas Power & Light Co., Office and Library 662—Ripley's Cleaners, Office and Library 663—^Western Typewriter Co., Office and Library 664—Addressograph-Multi Corp., Office and Library 665—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 666—Ella E. Gleason, Salary 667—John A. Lett, Salary and Expense 668—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 669—Arthur H. Strickland, Salary and Expense 670—Helen E. Trott, Salary 671—George A. Turner, Salary _ 672—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 673—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 674—Elmer F. Strain, Retirement 675—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H Tax and SS Tax 676—Ripley's, Office and Library 677—Service Industrial Cleaners, Inc., Office and Library 678—International Business Machines Corp., Office and Library 679—Addressograph-Multi. Corp., Office and Library 680—National Geographic Society, Office and Library 681—Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., Office and Library 682—International Business Machines Corp., Office and Library 683—City Water Department, Office and Library 684—Kansas Power & Light Co. Office and Library 685—Western Typewriter Co., Office and Library 686—Office Supply & Equipment Co., Office and Library 687—Service Industrial Cleaners, Inc.. Office and Library 688—^Jordan Electric, Office and Library 689—Sommer Refrigeration, Office and Library 690—Topeka Wholesale Co., Office and Library 691—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 692—Ella E. Gleason, Salary 693—^John A. Lett, Salary and Expense _
Amount
_
150.00 511.SO 258.40 245.00 146.32 67.50 150.00 315.20 4.89 100.68 2.04 2.14 63.75 10.72 1.33 2.15 5.00 17.76 4.62 240.00 290.40 172.00 150.00 544.30 258.40 245.00 146.32 67.50 150.00 298.00 108.14 2.44 42.33 1.30 74.84 5.00 240.00 290.40 172.00 150.00 557.00 258.40 245.00 146.32 67.50 150.00 306.60 1.54 2.70 7.45 7.04 6.00 25.88 11.70 1.84 20.50 .92 7.64 4.50 47.27 7.50 11.68 240.00 290.40 172.00
1956-57
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
49
BUDGET ACCOUNT—Continued. Date
No,
Pavor of
For
Amount
11-26 11-26 H-26 11-26 11-26 11-26 11-26 11-26 11-26 12- 3 12- 3 12- 3 12- 3 12- 3 12- 3 12- 6 12- 6 12-21 12-21 12-21 12-21 12-21 12-21 12-21 12-21 12-21 12-21 12-21 12-21 12-21
694—Arthur H. Strickland, Salary and Expense .-. 695—Helen E. Trott, Salary 696—George A. Turner, Salary 697—Maurice L. Drake, Salary ^8—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 699—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 700—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 701—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H Tax and SS Tax 702—John W . Hutchinson, Treasurer, Property Tax 703—City of Topeka, Water Service 704—Southwestern Bell Service 705—Ripley's Laundry, Office and Library 706—Kansas Power & Light Co., Office and Library 707—Kansas Power & Light Co., Office and Library 708—Service Industrial Cleaners Inc., Office and Library 709—Addressograph-Multi. Corp. Office and Library 710—Glenn Logan, Office and Library 711—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 712—Ella E. Gleason, Salary 713—John A. Lett, Salary 714—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 715—Arthur H. Strickland, Salary, Expense 716—Helen E. Trott, Salary 717—George A. Turner, Salary _ 718—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 719—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 720—Maurice L. Drake, Salary 721—First National Bank Fredonia, Withholding and SS tax 722—Kansas Employment Fund, Unemployment tax 723—Southwestern Bell, Office and Library
561.10 258.40' 245.00300.40 146.32' 67.50 150.00 363.20 3.372.67 1.25 20.17 1.51 20.30 21.44 3.60 18.01 10.00' 240.00' 290.40' 172.00' 150.00' 565.10 258.40 245.80 146.32 67.50' 300.40> 363.20 56.30 25.60'
1957 1- 8 1- 8 1- 8 1- 8 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-30 1-30 2- 5 2- 5 2- 5 2- 5 2- 5 2- 5 2- 5 2- 5 2-12 2-12 2-12
' 724—City of Topeka, Office and Library 725—Kansas Power & Light, Office and Library 726—^Kansas Power & Light, Office and Library 727—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 728—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 729—Ella E. Gleason, Salary 730—^John A. Lett, Salary and Expense 731—Arthur H. Strickland, Salary and Expense _ 732—Helen E. Trott, Salary 733—George A. Turner, Salary 734—Maurice L. Drake, Salary 735—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 736—^Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 737—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 738—Director, Internal Revenue, Unemployment tax 739—City of Topeka, Water 740—Western Typewriter, Office and Library 741—Southwestern Bell, Office and Library 742—Kansas Power & Light Co., Office and Library 743—Curtis, 1000, Inc., Stationery and Printing 744—International Business, Office and Library 745—Addressograph-Multigraph, Office and Library 746—Ripley's, Office and Library 747—Topeka Newspaper Printing, Miscellaneous 748—Kansas Power & Light Co., Office and Library 749—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 750—T. L. Waldron Electric, Office and Library 751—Western Typewriter Co.. Office and Library 752—Service Industrial Cleaners, Inc., Office and Library 753—First National Bank Fredonia, Withholding and SS Tax 754—Helen M . Crossen, Salary 755—Ella E. Gleason, Salary 756—John A. Lett. Salary
3.44 21.11 87.17 14.8& 239.25 289.52 171.72 597.80 257.65 ' 244.37 299.52 146.32 67.50 150.00 56.31 1.55 3.50 21.97 21.11 26.V 7.45 6,62 1.40 1.80 117.70 7.14 1.88 32.17 5.70 374.75 239.25 289.52 171.6i
_
50
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
BUDGET Date
No.
2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12
Patior of
March
ACCOUNT—Continued. For
Amount
757—Arthur H . Strickland, Salary 758—Helen E. Trott, Salary 759—George A. Turner, Salary 760—Maurice L. Drake, Salary 761—First National Bank Fredonia, Withholding and SS Tax 762—Flossie Andrews, Retirement _ 763—Katherine Ebey, Retirement 764—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement
Gtand Total
_
_
572.80 257.6} 244.37 299.52 374.73 146.32 67.50 150.00 $38,132.00
1956-57
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
CERTIFICATES O F
51
PROFICIENCY.
The following certificates have been issued during the year. "U" signifies unlimited. These were divided among the lodges as indicated. No. 3: Edmonds, Marvin K.—B-A Holmes, George H.—B Mitchell, Paul L.—B Zawada, Richard—^B-A No. 6: Curtice, Chester I.—B Delplue, Adolph—U Gelvin, Ralph H.—B Puckett, E. Eugene—B ' Streit, H. Irven—B No. 7: Clark, Elmer—^A Hauserman, Alvin E.—B Hill, Raymond W.—B McDonald, Gaylord L.—B Tiers, Franklin L.—A Walter, Percy B.—B White, Donald H.—B Williams, Donald E.—B No. 8: Day, Arthur A.—^A Mitchell, Kent Eugene—^B Sellers, Garland Dell—B No. 10: Davis, Ralph Fletcher—B Fevurly,. James LeRoy—B Lambert, William—B Parker, Grant—B Pratt, Kenneth E.—B Walker, Howard Lee—B No. 12: Service, Alfred R.—B Smith, Robert Al—B Stack, Robert William—B No. 15: Haines, James M.—B Heminger, Don C.—B Lockwood, Charles Richard—B No. 16: Bostick, Paul C—B-A Fisher, Donald R.—B Llewellyn, Thos. M.—B-A Long, J. Chester—A Root, Frank E.—B Sanborn, Harold R.—B Sellens, George W.—B-A No. 17: Kelley, Hugh A.—A-U Lorence, John J.—B
Smith, Clayton E.—B Weddle, Perry D.—U No. 18: Church, Victor G.—B Taylor, William—B No. 24: Clifton, John Monroe—A Dugan, Richard L.—B Zakoura, Frederick Zacharias—A No. 25: Farmer, Gilbert A.—B Huffman, Claude S.—B No. 29: Brown, David E.—B-A Moore, Floyd Eugene A No. 32: Black, Walter R.—U Garwood, Harold D.—B McCann, James P.—B Martin, John V.—B Moore, L. Paul—B Price, Wayne—B No. 34: Channel, Roy—A Myers, Ralph E.—A No. 46: Krehbiel, Earl—U No. 50: Bullard, Wayne Odell—A Dent, Roy Edward—A Reeder, Frederick Milton—B-A Thomas, Adolphus Howerton—B No. 51: French, Robert C.—B No. 52: Struble, Ralph—B-A No. 54: Carnes, James E.—B Caruthers, Walter R.—B-A Hammer, Hugh P.—A Hobbs, G. Elwood—B Long, David S., Jr.—B Mitchell, Clarence A.—A No. 58: Bible, Carl A.—B Davis, Jesse Vernon—B Frank, Raymond—B Irvin, Chester E.—B Legleiter, Carl A.—B Rogers, Chester L.—B
52 Rogers, Walter E.—B Showalter, Malcolm—B Walker, Charles T.—B Yost, Leonard A.—B No. 63: Wvlie, lames—^U N o . 65: Cordell, Howard C.—^B Swain, Roscoe M.—B N o . 66: Hill, Claude—B Hudson, George H.—B N o . 68: Ohlhausen, Leonard—B Geib, Frank Jr.—B Simpson, Joseph H.—B Wilkinson, Payton O.—B N o . 70: Badger, Sidney E.—B-A Bowman, Cecil A.—B-A Cooper, Charles M.—B-A Cooper, Edward A.—B-A Cooper, Herbert L.—B-A Dawson, John H.—'B Kaff, William R.—B Land, James R.—^B-A Lyter, Nathanial D.—B-A Ryan, John M.—B-A Widau, Charles H.—B-A No. 73: Peters, Ralph L.—B-A No. 74: McQuiston, Myron W.—B Motley, John H.—B Norton, Lonnie I.—B Sparks, Joseph M.—A Swaney, Ellsworth D.—B N o . 76: Humbert, Samuel C.—B White, James H.—B No. 77: King, Henry C.—A-U King, John H.—B Lalicker, William E.—A Stevenson, Andrew W.—B Swartz, Ed. A.—A Vanderwork, Glenn C.—^B Wilson, Fred O.—B No. 8 1 : Powell, Alonzo M.—B Russell, Vance—B No. 85: Benefield, George K.—B Blaser, Martin L.—B Dean, Galyn E.—B
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Lindquist, Raymond Lee—B Reid, Maurice L.—B Roepke, Clarence M.—B Roepke, Milton H.—B Williams, Henry E.—B Williamson, Lester Leverne—B No. 86: Boden, Dale F.—B Galarneau, Harry F.—A Parent, Chester Arnold—B Smith, Laurence E.—B Stone, Arnold Dale—B-A Thomas, Frank—A Watson, Dean Allen—B No. 90: Bartlett, Francis M.—U Cox, Gail D.—A Dalrymple, Walter R.—B GuflFey, Willard G.—B Johnson, Raymond R.—B Landon, Warren Clyde—B McCarter, William R.—^B Sheetz, Charles J.—B Spivey, Louis Stanton—B Young, Everett Joe—B No. 9 1 : Latta, Edward E.—B Maendele, Albert D.—B Morris, Donald C.—B No. 93: Dorsey, Miles Ed.—B-A Satterfield, Charles J.—'B No. 94: Fenner, Charles B.—^B-A Lohr, David N.—A Oliver, Jack T.—B-A Oliver, Richard N.—B Pettijohn, Wilbur E.—B Taubeneck, Robert S.^-B Vandaveer, Walter Ralph, Jr.—^B No. 95: Hutton, Robert E.—B Mount, Glenn E.—B Stover, Warren W.—B No. 99: Bishop, Warren G.—B-A Brooks, Herman O.—B Fleming, James W.—B-A Hughes, Wayne H.—B Kerrick, George F.—B Vincent, Frank C.—A Walton, John E.—B Watts, Jesse O.—A-U No. 100: Overman, Gilbert Glen—B
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No. 102: Boggs, Arthur—^^B-A Duffy, Charles R.—B Hogan, Charles C.—B-A Ray, Darrell M.—B Roszel, Norman—B-A Stanley, Wayne C — B Taliver, Billie O.—^A Williams, Milburn Fred—^A No. 104: Branch, Charles V.-^B Longwell, Lawrence R.—B No. 110: Bellman, Richard J.—B Dyer, Arthur L.—B Gould, John B.—B Mabry, Linville M.—^B No. 113: Cool, Mel—B Craig, Hugh—B No. 117: Corey, William H.—B Hoffman, Donald J.—^A Matthews, Robert O.—B Mayberry, Willard C — B Robinson, Maurice D.—B Smith, Alfred E.—B Stong, Ralph—B Wise, Ray E.—B No. 118: Wiles, Samuel—^B No. 119: Hough, Raymond D.—B-A Harvey, Marvin L.—B-A Jones, Donald Dean—B Nevin, Alexander—B-A Tacke, Milton C.—B-A No. 124: Jones, William B.—B Webster, Philip A.—B No. 125: Houghton, James Henry—B No. 127: Brooksher, Delbert E.—B Brooksher, Wayne C.—A Chalender, David L.—B Ledford, Gary Harvey—B Murdock, Alex A.—^A Sawyer, Eugene L.—B Sawyer, Vernon E.—-B No. 129: Curtis, Raymond—^A Eickman, Donald J.—^A Fraser, Ralph Gerald—A Kueker, Ralph J.—A
No. 133: Beyer, Arno—B Dowler, Joyce L.—B Gray, Carl H.—B Johnson, Harold J.—B Musson, Justin H.—B Rhodes, Kenneth G.—^B Wiesenburger, Willis L.—B No. 140: Chalfant, Charles H.—A Clemments, William W.—A Frederick, Donald C.—^A-U Guthrie, Gordon D.—A Kidwell, Ralph E.—A Rice, Earl M.—A No. I 4 l : Keller, John G.—B No. 142: Ashcraft, Richard P.—B Hurley, Lucius M.—B Long, Hugh P.—B Mathias, Robert E.—B No. 144: Bradshaw, Bumey G.—B Lomon, Argie G.—B Scott, Richard W.—B Varnum, William A.—A No. 145: Van Donge, Charles O.—U No. 148:; .', Courtney, Richa;rd S.^—B Patterson, Richard A.—-B No. 150: King, George E . ^ A Mumford, Walter Wm.—B No. 151: '•' • Finch, Elmer J.—B McElhiney, Andy. E.—A Nelson, Oliver F.—B Parsley, Mack W.—B Rollins, Verlin M.—B Shotwell/Glen T.—B No. 153: Anderson, Stanley L.—A Becker, Robert D.—^B ;. Gooding, James S.—B Phillips, Luther H . ^ A Pippert, Paul—B Scott, Hervey S.—B No. 154: Meili, Donald D.—B Shaffstall, Raymond—B No. 155: Maley, Albert t.—B-A
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Cooper, Kenneth G.—B Cutter, Thomas M.—A No. 191: Atwell, Merritt C.—B Brown, William F.—B Dirks, Arthur W . B Holmes, Darrell M.—B Lundy, Paschal W.—B McNinch, Harlan S.—B Marhofer, Basil C.—B Marhofer, Olin J.—B Miner, Percy W.—B Peters, W m . Esco—^B Stutz, Duane W.—B Unruh, Marvin—B N o . 192: Crawford, R. O.—B Damme, Fred H.—B Dickerson, Max R.—B Lucas, R. E.—B Steiner, R. C — B Williamson, Fred—B No. 196: Hind, William A.—B Large, Arthur T.—B McKain, Bobby D.—B Orr, Grayson E.—B No. 201: Lauppe, Gerald L.—B Thompson, Francis L.—B No. 205: Boline, Alfred C — B Carter, Ard—B Edgerton, George—B Hutton, Robert—B Loveland, Glen F.—A Stratton, Ralph E.—B N o . 207: Dugan, George Warren—B N o . 208: Dye, Milton M.—B Edwards, Dwayne—B Fox, Laverne W.—A Harper, Orville—B Johnson, Mac Edward—B No. 209: Bacon, Verne L.—B Dunbar, Delbert—B Lindquist, Ernest W.—B Rundell, I. Boyd—B Schade, Dean—B Warta, Frank C.—B Will, George—B No. 210: Bruce, Kenneth R.—B-A
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No. 211: Chase, George M.—B Erickson, Victor J.—B Mcintosh, Robert A.—B No. 215: Bortz, Harold—B Button, Forest—B Button, Kenneth—B Cooley, E. M.—B Cowser, Albert—B Keener, Fred—B Keener, William—B Kershner, Calvin—B Pfeninger, Chester H.—B No. 218: Davidson, Floyd E.—^B-A Kirk, David L—B Love, Vincent E.—^B Proctor, Joe D.—A Savage, John P.—B-A No. 222: Davis, Harold N.—B Dye, Clarence L.—^B Gilbert, Glen A.—B Hess, W . E.—B Willard, John G.—B No. 224: Basel, Victor O.—B Eaton, Ernest J.—B , No. 228: Cowan, Joseph W.—^B No. 229: Shireman, R. H.—B-A-U Wheeler, Ralph—B-A No. 230: Atkisson, Harrj'—B Craig, Harry—B Hogg, Melvin C.—B Jayne, George E.—B No. 233: Bailey, Leonard N.—B No. 236: Haun, Bank A.—B McCain, Floyd George—B Martin, Christopher C.—B Martin, George C.—B White, Jack A.—B No. 242: Albertson, Martin Lynn—B No. 243: Blankenship, Guy S.—B Karnes, Clarence A.—B No. 245: Bacon, Newton H.—B Bacon, Raymond A.—B
Ensminger, David L.—B Ensminger, Fred O.—B Ensminger, Ralph L.—B Flack, Russell R.—B Hubbard, J. George—B Stephens, George R.—B Trites, Job L.—B N o . 246: Becker, Kenneth M.—B Cooley, Leroy F.—B-A • Dunn, Orie Allen—B Greathouse, John E.—B-A Hummer, Ronald Andrew—B Laird, Roy W.—B Morris, Wilbur L.—B-A Murray, George S.—B Schofield, W . Walter—B Staley, Ralph D.—B Tarver, William B.—B Waters, Duane H.—B N o . 247: Holmes, William Neal—B James, Lewie E.—B Slough, Alfred H.—B N o . 248: Bean, Carrel K.—B Bean, Jesse E.—U Carothers, Henry H.—B Fuller, Earl E.—B Hill, Vernon R —B Holliday, Herbert E., Jr.—B Wulfkuhle, Loren H.—B N o . 252: Bowman, Reuben E.—B Gregg, John C.—B Hargett, Bill—B Rigg, John L.—B Thornton, Glyne B.—B No. 254: Hearn, Jack D.—B No. 255: Butterfield, Lester J . ^ B No. 256: Bell, Willis J.—B Brown, Robert N.—B Gaut, Robert T.—B Turner, Walter—B No. 258: Berg, Edwin V.—A Hackenberg, Lawrence—B Miller, John F.—B Pipkin, J. Wayne—A Robinson, Bayard—A Williams, Harold O.—B-A
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JSTo. 260: Bohl, Frederick—A Cole, H. Glenn—A Frame, Frank—A Mills, Govan—^A Winnup, Arthur Dale—B :NO. 262: Newberry, Floyd A.—B JMo. 263: Lane, Laurence—^A Martin, George—B Reinolds, Forrest R.—^A Stark, Russell—B ; N O . 265: Day, James—-B-A Foley, Albert B.—B Hopson, M. B.—B Jones, William J.—B -Kitch, Clarence—B Norfleet, Frank S.—B Pharo, Jack L.—B-A Whitehead, Bryan K.—B-A-U W i n g , Eugene—B No. 267: Baumgardner, Harry S.—B Bryan, Marable—B Kinder, George—^B N o . 268; Smith, Glenn E.—B Weston, Paul D.—B N o . 269: Edwards, Nathan S.—B N o . 272: Palmer. Glenn H.—B-A N o . 273: Cole, John Allen—B French, John E.—^A No. 275: Brannan, Robert Fenton—^B Cochran, Francis J.—^A Davis, Harold O.—B Pemberton, Kenneth L.—B Robinson, Mike Armon—B Weller, Bernard Eugene—B N o . 278: Eckert, Leon C.—B Jacobs, Arthur E.—^B Jacobs, Alfred L.—B Ileed, Jim—B Sutton, George A.—A .•Sutton, Lloyd W.—A Summers, Jimmie Mack—^B N o . 279: Adams, Everett S . ^ B Gough, Robert M.—B Mack, Charlie R.-^B
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Monroe, Charles W.—B No. 280: O'Harra, James N.—B No. 284: Cheney, Alexander H.—A Daniels, Lee—A O H a i r , Carl H.—A Saur, Harold—Bi No. 290: Gardner, Edwin—B No. 297: Backstrom, Harry J.—B Mickelson, Ralph F.—B Miller, John D.—B Schoonover, Dolph—A No. 299: Magnuson, Claire Dean—B Toms, Lester Eugene—B No. 300: Brown, James D., Jr.—B Easley, Ronald F.—A Epperley, Raymond F.—A Ingland, Jay T . ^ B Ingland, Jesse J.—-B Ledford, Elbert—B Leonard, Johnie L.—B Logsdon, Rex J . ^ A No. 301: Carpenter, Robert B . ^ A Edwards, Raymond Presley—^B-A Owens, Lloyd D.—B Rodman, Richard Edwin—^A-U Zimmerman, William H.—B No. 302: Litson, R. Wayne—B No. 303: Blaser, David N.—B Bodine, Lawrence E.—B Brandt, Frederick H.—B Bryant, Perry—B Chandler, Clarence Junior—B Combs, Delbert I.—B Davis, Robert L.—A Dean, William B.—B Drake, Richard L.—B-A Fandel, Joseph N.—B Gillean, Ottis E.—B Glaze, Glenn R.—U Hardesty, Richard—B Hegler, Benjamin F.—A Henak, Ralph N.—U Henderson, Everett—B Horton, Loren M.—^A Huddleson, Pierre G.—B Kline, Melbert A.—B
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Lane, Robert M.—B Lansford, C. Dale—B Long, Jesse Edmond—B Manes, Everett L.—B Matteson, Edgar C.—B Mathewes, Cecil C.—A Mood, Eugene F.—B Mustard, Harold N.—B Porter, Richard A.—B Rouse, H. Gleim—B Sanberg, Cleo K.—^A Shearer, Asa D.—B Sizemore, Clayton W.—B Skinner, Benjamin F.—^U Stogsdill, Don G . ^ B Thomas, J. Alva—^U Williams, Wayne J.—^B No. 309: Cross, Thomas Clinton—^B Long, Martin H.—B McGonagle, Joseph M.—B McClellan, Arlyn D.—B O'Brate, Bill—B O'Brate, Elmer-^B No. 310: Archibald, Billy E.—B Dole, Richard W . Jr.—B Geil, Hubert C — B Gutzman, Wesley Eugene—^B Wolfe, John D.—B No. 311: Carter, Marion—B Clark, Alphus R.—B Cowden, Howard C.—B Findley, Bert C—B-A Gatewood, Leonard L.—^B Kent, Jesse M.—B Lasseter, Joseph—U Lawson, Orvill K.—B-A Lay, Charley B . ^ B - A Linn, Scott D.—B McCormack, Wilbur—B Ryan, Hiram L.—B Truax, Truxton B.—B Vander Beek, William N.—B Williamson, William G.—B-A^U No. 313: Green, Malcom—^A Lee, Robert E.—B Snider, Paul H.—B-A Sumner, Marion—^A Wilson, Fred—B-A Wilson, Guy—B No. 314: A -.T ,:•;•. Birk, Marion F.^—B^ ;''•
Birk, Philip Jr.—B Naylor, Robert G.—B Werts, Charles J.—B Worrell, Dallas G.—B No. 319: Bryant, John R.—B Doze, Victor M.—B Henson, Cecil W.—B Henson. Wade W.—B Holland, John C — B Klaver, Fred W.—B Lazarus, Ruel—B Peo, Robert J.—B Rogers, Eugene H.—^B Simpson, Lelahd-M.—B No. 322: Crawford, Ralph L.—A . Davis, Vaughn H.—A Ghrist, David A.—B Horseman, Jerry R.—B Longwith, Jesse M.—A Ozias, Wayne K.—B Puhr, Joseph S.—^U Settle, Howard L.—B Stines, Glenin Arnold—U Tush, J. Richard—B-A-U Tush, Keith W.—B Tush, Roy H.—B-A Van Meter, Laddie W.—B No. 324: Cowan, Ralph Clifford—B Griffin, Richard R.—B Sonnemann, Robert E.—B Wiltse, Harold E.—A No. 325: Wade, Howard L.—B-A No. 327: Bailey, Lester—^B Carey, W m . E.—-B. . Hewitt, Jay B.—B . Hewitt, John J.—B Jeffries, Wm.—B. Salts, Guy Guthrie—B No. 329: Parrish, Neil O:—U No. 330: Allen, William T.—B' Butcher, Oris L.—B Merrill, Stanley T.—B Schutte, James H.—B Weiser, Raymond L.—B No. 331: Kraft, Roland Duane—B Parten, Marvin Harold—B
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No. 360: Bainter, Norman—B Hartzog, Earl Glen—B Munson, Arthur Russell—B No. 362: Chizek, Leon—^B-A Kolman, Wesley—B-A Trimble, Lloyd—B No. 364: Atherton, Bernard M.—B-A Ball, Dale L.—B-A Gamer, Walter M.—U Hoefgen, Julious N.—B Riggs, George W.—B-A Wilson, Lyle L—B-A No. 365: Cheeley, Walter J.—B Cheney, Fred H.—B Crum, John Leonard—A Gatton, Marion W.—B Hicks, Lewis V.—A Higbee, Lloyd—B-A Huston, Lonnie Max—B Mahorney, Colon Louis—^B-A Pechin, Fred E.—^U Robertson, Roland—^B Smith, Chester E.—^A Smith, Sidney C.—B Tucker, Vernon E.—^A Upchurch, Clifton Hobart—B No. 366: Henderson, Elmer Earl—B Olney, Fredrick Vinton—B Tate, Frank Donald—B Walker, Hurshel Bryan—A Wallace, Robert A.—U No. 367: Ramage, LeRoy V.—B-A No. 369: Bell, Everett C—B Carter, William T.—B Davenport, James O.—B Harris, Guy R.—B No. 370: Zinn, George W.—^A No. 371: Bisel, Ralph K.—B Coppoc, Louis A.—B Fitzsimmons, Chas.—B-A Grizzell, Lawrence Eugene—B Keller, William J.—B-A Neelly, LeRoy O.—B-A No. 376: Barker, Ellis T.—A Lamb, Collis P.—B
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Tilley, R. O.—B No. 377: Hunter, Wilbur J.—B No. 383: Jones, Robert L.—B No. 384: Carter, Glenn E.—^B Connaughton, John H.—B Dale, William L.—B Duer, Russell A.—B Edmonston, Atlee—^B Edmonston, Jesse J.—B Edmonston, Jesse M.—B Klasser, Vernon—B Petty, Charles A. Jr.—B Rhodes, Lloyd W.—B Riner, Nevan—B Rowland, John D.—B Thomas, Harley A.—B Wait, Merle—B Windus, Arthur—B No. 390: Turner, Ralph Walter—B No. 391: Ellis, O. George—^A No. 392: Cox, Alvin G.—^A Eisenbach, August—A No. 394: Cooper, Chas. H.—B Harrouff, Ralph—B Horner, Jack J.—^B No. 399: Caywood, Clyde O.—B Farrell, Coy V.—B Fralick, Russell D.—B Hargadine, Curtis L.—B Sherer, Harold F.—B Sherer, John H.—B Sherer, Leonard K.—B Williams, Robert S.—B No. 400: Armstrong, Earl—B Banks, Ray—A Wehling, Clyde—B No. 404: Crosby, Clarence M.—U Dorsch, Noble W.—B Harrison, Robert F.—^A Howard, Forrest L.^—B Sperry, Carl H.—^B Queen, Dale R.—B No. 406: Alexander, Charles A.—A Garmon, Benjamin V.—^A
N o . 407: Albright, John V.—B Hutchison, Charles A.—B-A Peterson, Theodore A.—B Smith, Roy G.—B Vogan, Glen E . ^ B - A N o . 409: Hatfield, Lisle T.—B Meisenkeimer, D . D . Jr.—B Rinkel, Frank R.—B N o . 410: Custer, Joseph F.—^A DeLay, Glenn—B-A Harvey, Lester J.—B Raesch, William Merle—B No. 412: Crowe, Earl Joshua—^B Dillinger, Glenn M.—B Dorsey, Robert Eugene—B Ferrin, Wendel G.—B Kennedy, George E.—B Smith, Walter C — B York, Donald W.—B No. 413: Kimbrel, A. W . Jr.—B Kimbrel, Robert D.—B Massey, Ralph Nathan—B Nugent, Owen Karl—B No. 421: Bruce, Calvin—B Davis, Sheldon—B N o . 423: Amack, George Randall—^B Cheney, James W.—B Collins, William E.—B Pope, Lawrence R.—B Sloan, Robert W.—B Sloan, Thomas V.—B N o . 424: Castor, Walter—B Burmeister, Ferdinand—B N o . 433: Adrian, George Merton—^B Blanchly, Louis D.—B Ellard, Arch, Jr.—U England, Robert E.—B Engquist, Thomas J.—B Fox, Edward A.—B Fruits, Loren John—^B Hall, Algie—B Hopson, Ray C.—B Hull, Charlie P.—B Jeffers, James G.—B Kidder, Frank R.—B
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Kirkham, William J.—B-A Mayes, Arthur Edmund—^B Miller, Gerald D.—B Robinson, Charlie C.—B Smith, Warren Gale—B Snyder, David F.—B Stevenson, Leonard Frank—B Stuckey, Raymond F.—B Varvel, Richard E.—-B Whisler, Edward G.—B No. 435: Finer, Pressley M.—B-A-U Smith, James A.—B N o . 436: Custer, Taylor F.—B-A Derks, Kenneth F.—B Dicker, Ralph W.—B-A Drury, Ozias F.—B Gilmore, Roy L.—B Hinrichs, Glen W . — B Jones, David E.—^B
H O N O R ROLL. List of B r e t h r e n to w h o m Fifty-year E m b l e m s w e r e p r e s e n t e d d u r i n g 1956. tiame Lodge No. Ackarman, Carl 136 Adler, Leonard A — 86 Ahrens, Darwin W 37 Allen, Edward L .-..— 61 Ament, John L ;.... -...252 Amrine, Milton F ;...;..... 36 Applegate, Winfred S ,-...: 27 Atkinson, William 293 Baer, John Hunter 303 Barber, Dr. Charles E 290 Bartlett, John L. 117 Bauer, Charles Henry, Jr 64 Beck, Preston E. J 272 Behimer, Otto ....:.157 Bigelow, Nathaniel ....;.... 18 Blachly, Louis D . ...: 433 Blackett, Robert W . •.L...351 Blandin, William W . 99 Blevins, James C 14 Blochberger, Edward J 10 Bolinder, Homer John 15
Name Lodge No. Bouse, Thornton ...:..., 51 Branson, Randle ,...;.... 24 Brewer, George D . 93 Brown, Charles A. ..;..;.. 7 Brown, George E. 27 Burch, John P 117 Burcham, Devirda H. 3 Burdick, Ralph W . 51 Bush, Edward A. ; 372 Caldwell, Charles N . 338 Campbell, Adolph B. ,. 1 Carr, Walter A 7 Carrell, Everett. Watson 303 Carriker, James -E, ,.-;-.._....... 8 Cartright, Osborne W . „'. 44 Case, Addison B. 3 Caskey, Robert C. „...,.. 199 Casten, Lewis W . 148 Chilcote, A. Bruce 95 Coates, Wallace R. 34 Colliver, Andrew D 195
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Lodge No. 27 117 38 15 141 114 68 42 384 265 113 310 310 152 305 140 12 272 68 210 164 35 155 358 42 51 164 93 290 305 225 229 258 361 284 155 383 3 9 60 285 99 27 100 297 129 39 264 291 78 307 159 176 160
Name Hedrick, William Hellings, James M Heltimes, Walter M. ..., Henley, Roy A Hille, Charles R Hillman, Thomas B Huflf, W . Erna Hutto, Fred T Jenson, John S Jevons, Edgar F. Johnson, Charles E Johnson, Clarence Eric Johnson, Elmer B Johnson, J. Luke Johnson, Nelson B Johnson, Walter E Johnston, Harry Elwood Jones, John A Joy, Clyde E Keckley, Arthur E Kelly, Walter S Kelsey, Joseph L Keltner, William U Kendrick, Robert A Kingsbury, Victor C Kingston, Howard D Kirkpatrick, William E Klee, Otho W Kroeker, Peter G LaFrantz, Harvey Laird, Clarence Stanley Lambert, W . H Landis, Charles E Leidig, William Lloyd Leslie, William E Lewis, Emil Eugene Lord, Earl King Love, William E Lynd, George S McAlister, Leonard A McClure, Everett Clarence McDavitt, Thomas R McDermott, Edward C. McElroy, B. Frank McEIvain, Alfred E Mcintosh, Henry H Major, Ralph Ray Malone, Sharon P Mahood, Alex — Mapes, Columbus D Maquire, Charles L Markham, Howard C Marshall, John E Mason, Everett L
61 Lodge No. 18 394 331 ..— 9 -148 270 201 110 221 396 60 16 130 75 159 12 179 — 1 327 310 71 44 384 92 307 137 45 3 258 271 275 120 340 181 142 15 12 268 117 86 303 433 282 67 52 334 192 324 272 326 117 117 , 237 99
62 Name Matthews, Roy M Mears, Robert B Merritt, Marvin E Meyer, George F Meyer, Tobias F Meyers, Arthur B Miller, Bernard P Miller, Earl H Miller, Walter D . Mitchell, William S Montgomery, Robert H Moore, James H., Jr Moore, Jesse Howard Moore, Raymond G Moorhead, Arthur E Myers, Benjamin Franklin Naftziger, Maurice C Nealeigh, Edward J Nordeen, John A. Nyce, John W . Jr Osgood, George H Paddock, Joy Devier Pearce, Walter R. Peck, Jesiah C Peters, Harry E Petrie, Richard Bruce Phillips, Solomon Pickard, Asa Edmund Pieper, Joseph L Polhamus, Sylvester Ponder, Doss V Post, Edgar Powell, Morgan Prickett, Ernest J Quaife, Walter E Read, Howard K Ream, Harry Recht, John J Redmon, Frank P Rexford, Frank S Rickenbocker, Charles F Riley, Roscoe H Rodman, Walter P. Rushton, George Jr Sanders, John Sanford, Audrey St. Clair Schaffer, Raymond T Scheufler, George Schooley, Chester L Schwarting, Henry L Searight, Robert E Sederlin, Conrad S
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Lodge No. 95 433 146 322 7 117 12 332 62 90 63 198 25 18 10 98 99 129 374 203 78 186 65 113 60 303 68 272 331 341 311 92 351 88 .159 117 144 199 445 149 18 150 129 333 274 303 5 15 378 205 36 221
Name ShaflFer, Charles W ShaflFer, Ira C Sidlinger, William N Smith, George W Stafford, John L. Stewart, Clarence C. .., Stewart, Ray B Stoner, John Storey, Harvey Burr Stout, Linton C Strickland, Earl E Strong, John F Sturgeon, Silas W Swan, James D Swartz, Harry M Talbot, Orrin C Talbott, Albert R Taylor, Bayard C Taylor, Mark L Teagarden, John L Teals, Benjamin F Thompson, Bert E Thornton, Hiram, M Thurstin, Francis Edwin Titus, Roy Hudgin Trego, Edgar Franklin Viney, Grover Cleveland Walker, Ralph Wallace, George Walters, John F. Ward, Nelson Ward, Walter Wark, George H Washburn, William C Waskey, Dick S. Watson, E. Carl Weaver, Charles D Webb, Charles Lawson Welsh, Frank S Werts, James W West, Lyle E White, Clarence H White. William H Whitemore, Frank P Wiley, Poiny Abijah Williams, Edwin B Wilson, William E Wilson, William M Wolf, Dayton- K Wolf, Ernest Frederick Woods, Ernest M Yingling, J. Max
March Lodge No. 291 291 445 247 .....235 9 142 179 146 ....366 272 6 230 82 369 134 99 .....205 .....103 61 252 38 270 276 15 139 303 27 75 246 129 129 324 422 63 158 222 225 142 123 3 36 36 51 303 310 300 326 322 303 151 12
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Topeka, Kansas, February 28, 1956 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in a room adjacent to the Lodge Hall of Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, A.F. & A.M. at Topeka, Kansas on February 28, A.D. 1956, A.L. 5956, for the purpose of dedicating the Lodge Hall. The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the Third Degree with the following Grand Officers present: M . ' . W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY W . ' . HARRY O . KAMPSCHROEDER W . ' . SAMUEL E . ELDER W . ' . LiDA E. KENDALL
Grand Master as Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden
W . ' . EUGENE S . PARKER
W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.". W.". W.'.
as Grand
RAY B . RAMSEY RAY F . PARNELL HAROLD C . H U R S T J. G L E N DAVIS WILLIAM C . LINK LESTER W . KENDALL ROY C . PALMER
Treasiirer
as Grand as Grand as Grand Senior as Grand Junior as Grand Senior as Grand Junior as Grand
W . ' . SCOTT W . KELSEY W . ' . LEROY G . H U T T O N
Secretary Chaplain Deacon Deacon Steward Steward Sentinel
as Grand Marshal as Grand Architect
Procession was formed under the direction of the Grand Marshal and proceeded to the Lodge Hall where the Grand Master performed the usual Ceremony of Dedication. M.'. W . ' . S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY made the address of the evening and after the program was finished the Grand Master introduced the following appointive officers and committee members: R . ' . W . ' . WILLIAM N . GRAIG R . " . W . ' . M Y R O N S. KELSEY W . ' . L. B. CROW W.*. C. N . Y E N K E Y
District Deputy District Deputy Committee on Trials Committee
W . ' . W A L T E R D . MILLER
Grand Master Grand Master & Punishments on Credentials
Committee
W . ' . SCOTT W . KELSEY
on
Grand Sword
Finance
Bearer
When the introductions had been completed, the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form. SCOTT E . KELSEY
Grand Master RAY B . RAMSEY
as Grand
Secretary.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Derby, Kansas, March 27, 1956 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in a class room in the Derby, Kansas, High School Building on March 27, 1956 at 8:00 P.M., for the purpose of consecrating Derby Lodge N o . 365, A.F. & A.M. The M . ' - W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form with the following Grand Officers: M . ' . W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY W . ' . ARTHUR E . O W E N S W . ' . SAMUEL A. CLEMENTS W.". JAMES A : MAGEE
as Grand as Deputy Grand as Grand Senior as Grand Junior
W . ' . CHARLEY E . DAVIDSON
M.*.W.'. BRUCE N E W T O N W . ' . RAY W . KINZIE W.". SAMUEL E . AUSTIN
as Grand
Master Master Warden Warden
Treasurer
as Grand Secretary Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior. Warden
W . " . CLARKE E . W I L S O N
as Grand Marshal
W.". W I L L I A M J. KIRKHAM
as Grand Senior Steward
W . ' . J O H N CLARENCE PORTER
as Grand Junior
Bro: R O Y L . B U C K Bro: A N T H O N Y W . CONKLIN W.'. W.'. Bro. W.'.
HAYWARD W . FLOYD FLORAN A . RODGERS LLOYD A. SMITH J O H N L . CRUM
as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Chaplain Bearers of Tapers Bearers of Tapers
W.*. LUTHER KISSICK Bro: Bro: Bro: Bro:
Steward
as Grand Tyler as Grand Sword Bearer
Bearer Great Light
L E W I S V . HICKS "I W I L B U R F . HUMPHRIES W A L T E R J O E CHEELEY f C O L O N L . MAHORNEY J
^
,^^
^ ^ *
The Grand Lodge then repaired to the Auditorium under the direction of W . ' . Brother CLARK E . WILSON, Grand Marshal, and M.". W . ' . Brother SCOTT E. KELSEY, constituted the new Lodge. M.". W . ' . Brother BRUCE N E W T O N then installed the officers of Derby Lodge N o . 365, after which the Grand Lodge returned to the room in which it was opened and was closed in Ample Form on the third degree of Masonry. SCOTT E . KELSEY
Grand ATTEST: BRUCE N E W T O N
as Grand Secretary
Master.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Lakin, Kansas, April 28, 1956 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Lodge Hall of Emerald Lodge No. 289, at Lakin on April 28, 1956 at 1:30 Mountain Standard Time for the purpose of laying the foundation stone for the new Masonic Temple in Lakin. The M . ' . W.". Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form with the following Grand Officers present: M . ' . W . ' . KARL J. BAUMGARTNER W . ' . HARRY W . BROWN R.'. W . ' . EARL R . BROWN Bro. JAMES B . W I L S O N . M.".W.'. CHARLES A. LOUCKS
_. :
-. Grand Master as Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden .. as Grand Treasurer
W . ' . JOSEPH M . EVES Rev. W A L T E R BELLINGER
_
M . ' . W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS - _ W.*. RICHARD L . BROWN Bro. J O H N F . RIGGS,- SR W . ' . J O H N E . LOEPPKE
W . ' . CHARLES H . BROWNE W . ' . JAMES H . COLE W . ' . EMORY M . MOORE W . ' . J o H N R. HUTTON W . ' . LEO R . MICHEL „
as Grand Grand
Secretary Chaplain
Grand Orator as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon -.
Grand
Marshal
Bearer of the Great Lights .....as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward .....as Principal Architect as Grand Pursuivant
Bro. SIDNEY S . T A T E Bro. M O N T E CANEIELD
as Grand Tyler Chief Magistrate
Under direction of the Grand Marshal, the Grand Lodge formed in procession and moved to the site of the new Masonic Temple—led by the Lakin Grade School Band, where the Foundation Stone was laid according to Ancient custom. The address of the day was delivered by M . ' . W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS, Past Grand Master, in his capacity as Grand Orator. M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES A. LOUCKS, Past Grand Master also spoke briefly paying tribute to the Memory of Brother WILLIAM H . JOHNSON who left a bequest in his Will making a start for the new Temple possible. The Lakin Grade School Band played a sacred number and a vocal sextet sang the Ode. W . ' . Brother JOSEPH M . EVES as Grand Secretary read communications from Grand Lodge Officers and Brethren. The procession then reformed and returned to the Lodge Hall where the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form. KARL J. BAUMGARTNER
Grand Master. ATTEST: JOSEPH M . EVES,
As Grand Secretary.
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SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N .
Columbus, Kansas, May 9th, 1956 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Lodge Hall of Prudence Lodge No. 100, A.F. & A.M. on May 9th, 1956, at 2 o'clock P.M., for the purpose of laying the cornerstone of the new county Court House of Cherokee County, Kansas, at Columbus. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form with the following Grand Officers: M - ' - W . ' . KARL J. BAUMGARTNER R.'. W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER R.'. W . ' . EARL R . BRO"WN R.'. W . ' . ADDISON C . IRJBY W . ' . F. F. PuNKE
Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden L- as Grand Treasurer
W . ' . LLOYD R . CROW
W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'.
as Grand Secretary
EDDIE MORAN ALBERT LASHMET ROBERT STARBUCK J O H N DABALACK
W - ' . J O H N E . LOEPPKE W . ' . PROSPER MERIAUX
_ _
as Grand Senior as Grand Junior Grand Senior .• as Grand Junior
Deacon Deacon Steward Steward
Grand Marshal as Grand Pursuivant
_
Bro. J O H N L U K E G E R M A N
as Grand
Chaplain
Under the direction of the Grand Marshal, procession was formed and proceeded to the site of t h e new court house, where the cornerstone was laid according to Ancient Ceremony; at the close of which the procession returned to the Lodge Hall, at which time the Most Worshipful Grand Master introduced his Officers to the Brethren, and also the following distinguished visitors: R.'. R.'. R.'. R.'.
W . ' . C O Y NICHOLS, District Deputy Grand Master, District No. 11 W . ' . J O H N RUSSELL, District Deputy Grand Master, District No. 32 W . ' . LAWRENCE COOLEY, District Deputy Grand Master, District No. 57 W . ' . LEONARD OHLHAUSEN, District Deputy Grand Master, District N o . 3 W . ' . MARCELLUS G . BOSS, Member Ritualistic Committee.
The M . ' . W . ' • Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form. KARL J. BAUMGARTNER,
Grand ATTEST: LLOYD R . CROW,
as Grand Secretary.
Master.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Arkansas City, Kansas, May 19, 1956 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the V . F. W . Hall at Arkansas City, Kansas, at 7:30 P.M., May 19, 1956, for the purpose of dedicating the new Temple of Crescent Lodge No. 133. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form with the following Grand Officers: M . ' . W . ' . KARL J. BAUMGARTNER R-'- W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER R.'. W . ' . EARL R . BROWN R-'. W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY M.".W.". JAWES H . TRICE
Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer
W . ' . HARRY L . BURNETT GEORGE D I C K
as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain
M.'.W.". OTTO R . SOUDERS W . ' . FRANK O . HERBERT W . ' . LUTHER H . PARMAN
Grand Orator as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . J O H N E . LOEPPKE
W . ' . EARL A. VOORHIS W . ' . RICHARD BELLMAN W . ' . OSCAR L . HUMBERT W . ' . K A Y R . HAWKINS W . ' . CHESTER LONG W . ' . ARTHUR M . WILLIAMS
Grand
Marshal
as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward
_ _
as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler as Grand Architect
Under the direction of the Grand Marshal the brethren repaired to the site of the new Temple where the ceremony of dedication was conducted according to ancient form. A musical program was provided for the occasion. The dedication address was delivered by M . ' . W . ' . OTTO R . SOUDERS. After the ceremony and program was over the Grand Lodge was closed in ample form.
KARL J. BAUMGARTNER,
Grand Master. ATTEST: HARRY L . BURNETT,
as Grand Secretary.
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SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N .
The Morst Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Secretary's office adjacent to the New Masonic Hall at Lalcin, Kansas at 7:30 P . M . M . S. T . on September 24th, for the purpose of Dedicating the N e w Lodge Hall of Emerald Lodge N o . 289, A. F. & A. M., at Lakin. The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the Third Degree of Masonry with the following Grand Officers: M . ' . W . ' . KARL J. BAUMGARTNER Grand Master R.'. W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER Deputy Grand Master R.'. W . ' . EARL R . BROWN Grand Senior Warden R.'. W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY Grand Junior Warden M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES A. LOUCKS as Grand Treasurer W . ' . JOSEPH M . EVES Rev. W A L T E R DELLINGER R.'. W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER
as Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain Grand Orator
Bro. G L E N L . JENKS W . ' . B E N J. COREY W.'.TED
C . PRATHER
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon ]
^/. I^OI^ISE! W . . EMORY M . MOORE
^ — ''^ ^^'^^ J
M . ' . W . ' . CLARENCE G . NEVINS M . ' . W . ' . SAMUEL G . W I L E S
-
Bearer of Great Lights Bearer of... Laws
W . ' . J O H N E . LOEPPKE
Grand Marshal
M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S Bro. W I L L I A M O . PFEIFFER Bro. ERNIE F . JENKS
as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward
W-'- J O H N R. HUTTON W . ' . EDGAR K . ECKHARDT
as Grand Architect as Grand Pursuivant
W - ' . CHESTER LONG asst Grand Tyler The Grand Lodge under the direction of the Grand Marshal moved in Procession to the New Lodge Hall where the ceremony of Dedication was conducted according to Ancient Usage. A short program included an address by R-'- W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER, Deputy Grand Master—Timely Remarks by M-'. W . ' . CHARLES A. LOUCKS, Past Grand Master, 1925—two musical numbers. M-'. W . ' . Grand Master then introduced the Grand Lodge officers together with the District Deputy Grand Masters ,and then addressed the Grand Lodge, commenting on the number of states represented; and mentioned briefly the accomplishments of the objectives of the Kansas Masonic Home. Grand Lodge procession then returned to the place from which it came, and the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form. KARL J . BAUMGARTNER,
Grand
Master.
ATTEST: J O S E P H M . EVES.
as Grand Secretary.
REPORT O F COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRA-nON.
R.'. W . ' . ADDISON C. IRBY, Grand Junior Warden, presented the following report of the transactions of the Council of Administration
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d u r i n g t h e past year which, o n h i s m o t i o n , w a s a d o p t e d , a n d referred t o t h e C o m m i t t e e o n R e p o r t s of G r a n d Officers. To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: A brief summary of the transactions of the Council of Administration during the past year is submitted for approval. The minutes of all meetings are filed in the office of the Grand Secretary and with the Secretary of the Council. On March 16, 1956, the day following the close of the Centennial celebration of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, the Council of Administration met in the office of the Grand Master at the Grand Lodge building in Topeka. The following officers were elected: M . ' . W . ' . KARL J. BAUMGARTNER, President R.'. W . ' . ADDISON C . IRIBY, Secretary
M . ' . W.'. L Y N N R. BRODRICK was elected to succeed himself to a four year term on the Kansas Masonic Home Board. The First National Bank of Fredonia was chosen as the Depository of the Grand Lodge funds. The Council approved the appointment of M.'. W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON as Grand Lecturer, and of M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S as Director of Masonic Education on a part time basis. A total of nine meetings were held during the year, and the routine business was handled in the customary manner. Actions taken on more noteworthy matters are summarized in the remainder of the report. At the April meeting the Council authorized the letting of a contract with a printing firm to print a revised up-to-date edition of the Grand Lodge publication, "Kansas Laws Of Masonry ( 1 9 5 6 ) " . At the May session the Council authorized the Grand Secretary to rent a microfilm photographic machine and to buy the necessary rnicrofilm for the purpose of preserving the Grand Lodge records on microfilm. Also the Grand Secretary was instructed to call in the badges and the cases for the badges of the District Deputy Grand Masters to his office by July 1, 1956 for repair or replacement as might be necessary. At the September meeting the Council adopted a single revised printed form for use by the District Deputy Grand Masters in making their reports to the Grand Master instead of the old "A" and " B " forms. At the October meeting the Council approved the employment of MAURICE L. DRAKE, SR. of Fort Scott as Assistant Grand Secretary. At the November session the Council acted to change the term of District Deputy Grand Masters so that the term begins on May 1st of each year, and expires on May 1st of the following year; such change is to be effective May 1, 1957. At the January meeting the Council adopted certain amendments to Questions Five and Six in the petition forms for the Mysteries of Masonry and directed that, hereafter, all such forms sent out by the Grand Secretary shall be so revised. The Grand Master discussed his plans for the coming 101st Aimual Grand Lodge Commimication. The Council has been privileged to conduct its meetings and business with unanimity and harmony throughout the past year. The outstanding leadership and meritorious service of our Grand Master, M . ' . W . ' . KARL J. BAUMGARTNER will long be remembered by the Masons of Kansas, and shall serve as an inspiration to the members of the Council of Administration who were honored and privileged to have served with him. Fraternally submitted, ADDISON C . IRBY,
Secretary.
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REPORT O F T H E SECRETARY O F T H E MASONIC H O M E BOARD. M . ' . W . ' . O T T O R . S O U D E R S , Secretary of K a n s a s M a s o n i c H o m e B o a r d , p r e s e n t e d t h e f o l l o w i n g r e p o r t of t h e affairs of t h e K a n s a s M a s o n i c H o m e , w h i c h , o n his m o t i o n w a s a d o p t e d a n d o r d e r e d p r i n t e d in t h e Proceedings: To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. P. & A. M. of Kansas: It is a great pleasure to present herewith portions of my report as Secretary, to the Board of Directors of The Kansas Masonic Home at its annual meeting in the City of Wichita, Kansas, on Thursday, January 24, 1957. Cash received during the year 1956 amounted to
$695,115.32
REGULAR INCOME.
Grand Lodge Per Capita Tax Eastern Star Per Capita Tax Interest and Dividends
$
102,198.00 12,124.05 83,713.92
198,035.97
OTHER RECEIPTS.
Bonds Retired Endowment Funds and Gifts by Will Mortgage payments and contracts Trust Funds Eastern Star & Other Gifts, Christmas Eastern Star Fruit Fund Eastern Star Music Fund Income from Real Property Special Gifts & Miscellaneous Raising fees Sale Real Estate Miscellaneous Infirmary Fund Grand Lodge Relief Stock Retired Stock rights sold -
—
32,000.00 20,926.42 235,984.68 111,975.09 1,683.43 1,799-56 158.15 34,585.32 2,612.07 16,380.00 1,505.34 1,247.40 32,978.73 720.00 1,485.00 1,038.16
497,079.35 695,115.32 All collections have been transmitted to the treasurer by deposit in banks. During the year warrants were drawn in the sum of Maintenance Expenses General 254,874.89 Real Estate Mortgages Purchased 298,150.00 Payment for Trust accounts 26,049.53 Grand Lodge Relief Payments 1,185.01 Attorneys, Secretary's Office & Library 5,965.00 Music Lessons 189.72 Real Estate Expenses 4,306.04 Auditing 2,400.00 Insurance 2,794.65 Miscellaneous 110.2 5 Water Wells -.: 430.20 Projection Equipment 3,957.75 Fruit Fund -. 27.25 Improvements—buildings 971.40 Loan Service Charge 4,506.07 Home Board Expense 1,019.03 Furniture & Fixtures 8,263.17
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Christmas 2,103.19 Safekeeping at Bank 213.19 Infirmary 70,257.08 Repairs 1,344.31 Auto & Truck 1,500.00 Balances in Home Accounts on December 31, 1956, are as follows: Cash in Bank December 31, 1956 25,910.47 Stocks & Bonds 352,975.76 Real Estate Mortgages & Contracts 1,359,967.22 Home Lands and Buildings 949,161.07 Other Real Estate 210,503.00 Furniture and Fixtures 93,148.83 Automobile 2,459.25 Infirmary building 626,010.62 Projection equipment 9,406.l4 Infirmary equipment 13,633.91 Infirmary Furniture 50,301.25 Miscellaneous 3,2 50.32
690,617.73
3,696,727.84
ENDOWMENT FUND.
Balance December 31, 1955 From Members in Home .— Anonymous -— Grand Lodge Raising fees Sidney Harling Grand Chapter O.E.S Young Abercrombie Est Romulus Noyes Est Leo Hershorn Est. Georgia Wilkinson Est Fund Transfer Florence Sheldon Emma Bohn Lucile Brown Wichita Lodge 99 Albert Pike 303 Miscellaneous Elliot Milton Jimmy Bell Effie Pratt Est Lucy Love Maude Hawkins Members in Home Sophia Dobrava Grand Chapter O.E.S Sarah Rooney
-
1,483,197.24
-.
—
46,255.60 1;000.00 16,380.00 875.75 644.06 633.00 212.07 500.00 16,000.00 100.00 150.00 25.00 75.00 500.00 1,000.00 301.05 90.00 1,010.49 1.00 1.00 1.00 19,824.79 500.00 200.00 2.00
'
106,281.81
DISBURSEMENTS.
Miscellanous H. L. Kendrick
612.02 837.50 104,832.29
^ Fraternally submitted,
O T T O R. SOUDERS,
Secretary
1,449.52 104,832.29 1,588,029.53
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MASONIC HOME. Brother ViRDON M. LISTON, was invited to address the Grand Lodge
and spoke as follows, and the Grand Master announced that the report would be printed in the proceedings: M.'.
W.'. Grand Master and Members of the Grand Lodge of Kansas:
It is a great privilege to bring greetings to this Grand Lodge from the stall and from the members of T h e Kansas Masonic Home Family, Our aged Brethren, their wives and widows and our children appreciate the provision made for you to visit us this afternoon. W e sincerely hope that no one will fail to be present. O u r Grand Master and the committees appointed have planned the occasion to give you a better understanding of the facilities, the services, and problems involved in meeting our present responsibilities. During the more than three score years of its history the Kansas Masonic Home has been developed into one of the great Masonic Homes of the Nation. Although the buildings and grounds have great value and attractiveness, these tangible things alone do not make our achievements great. True greatness is spiritual. The forces which have created our tangible assets are spiritual. To, build that we may be seen is not the goal of Masonry. To build that we may practice brotherhood is truly Masonic. Our feeling should not be one of vain pride, but rather a feeling of sincere thanksgiving that Masonry inspires the hearts of men to extend a helping hand to those who need us. The true values of Freemasonry are all spiritual. The material structures we build are for the growth and the functioning of those spiritual realities of the Fraternity. T o build only that we may be seen by other men is to indulge in vain pride, foreign to the practice of true brotherhood. W e are sure you will be interested in the fine buildings equipped for the care and comfort of those entrusted to us. W e are especially anxious to have you see our new infirmary with its provisions for the care of our sick and helpless. The spiritual forces which have have been operating for more than -knowledge of these spiritual forces Fraternity. Herin we get a profound
created the modern Kansas Masonic Home sixty years in this Grand Jurisdiction. A reveals the very heart and soul of the revelation of what it means to be a Mason.
May w e cherish the memory of our great leaders who established the Home. These were Brethren of great spiritual strength who labored in times of great discouragement. Their foresight, business acumen and love of their fellow men made a contribution which will ever remain with us. T h e difficult problems and crises have been met and solved by great leaders through the years. New and changing situations have been met by our leaders of the present and of our immediate past. The progress made for the care of our helpless aged marks one of the great milestones of the Home's history. Wise and devoted leadership can not function without wise and devoted followers among the Brethren. The Kansas Masonic Home is, therefore, a monument symbolic of the spirit of fraternal cooperation and assistance of the Craft in the ranks. Continual effort should be made to inform all Kansas Masons of the service which their membership makes possible. This knowledge, I believe, Tvill bring increased appreciation of the importance of the Lodge, not only to ihem but to their families as well. Another spiritual force which must be recognized as essential is the competent
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devotion of many of our employees through the years.-^physicians, nurses, supervisors, cooks, house mothers, maintenance men and women. Many have given long periods of service, giving up their Saturdays, Sundays and holidays that the Home may operate around the clock every day of the year. Their work has been difficult and at times unpleasant. Their material rewards have never been large, but they felt the importance of their responsibilities and gave unselfishly of their tiine and of their talents. An ever present problem is the fact that a sufficient number of such valuable employees can never be found to supply all the needs of the Home. I believe you will be greatly rewarded this afternoon if you meditate upon the spiritual contribution Masonry is making to our aged members. The physical comforts provided,—the companionship of their own generation,—the stimulating entertainment and worship,—the relief from financial worries,—the knowledge that they are not forgotten—all are immeasureable spiritual values to those who have retired from the responsibilities of active life. It must be remembered that The Kansas Masonic Home throughout its history has provided a haven for our children who have lost their natural homes. Many hundreds of them have been given the opportunity to rise above the misfortunes and tragedies for which they were in no way responsible. The rearing of children is complicated business. W e are distressed by the failures of the natural homes as well as by the failures of agencies which take over when the natural home is broken. Masonic care of homeless has proven its value throughout our country. Hundreds of our own have developed into worthwhile citizens who have established good homes and who are respected and valued members of the community in which they live. It is a fact that our physical muscles lose their power and die if denied exercise. Likewise the great spiritual forces of our Fraternity weaken and die if unexpressed. Throughout history organizations of men have passed into oblivion when their purposes ~have been accomplished or forgotten. Masonry's great purposes can never be finished. They can only be forgotten. W e dare not forget. VlRDON M . LiSTON,
Superintendent
REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N REPORTS O F GRAND OFFICERS.
W.'. FLORAN A . RODGERS, Chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To the Grand Lodge A. P. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Reports of Grand Officers has carefully studied the address of our Grand Master, KARL J. BAUMGARTNER; the reports of our Grand Treasurer,
B E N S. P A U L E N ;
Grand
Secretary,
ARTHUR
H . STRICKLAND;
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Secretary of the Council of Administration, ADDISON C . IRBY; and submits the following report: Kansas Masons can point with pride to the many achievements of Kansas Masonry as set forth in the excellent address of our Grand Master during his
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year of service to the Craft. In traveling more than 40,000 miles, he has diligently labored in the quarries of Masonry, and when his record is laid up in the archives it will be a fitting testimony of his loyalty and unselfish devotion to the highest ideals of Masonry in our great state. Words cannot describe his invaluable contribution, but to know him is to inspire one to give more of his time and talents, that Masonry may continue to be a living reality, which is truly operative. In order that this comprehensive address of our Grand Master may receive proper attention, we wish to refer the following: The passage on Necrology to the Committee on Necrology. The paragraphs on Irregularities, Special Dispensations, Decision, and Recommendations to the Committee on Jurisprudence. The sections on Instituting New Lodges, Chartering and Constituting New Lodge to the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D. The article on Proficiency and Loyalty Program to the Committee on Ritualistic Work. Those portions on Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries Conference, George Washington National Masonic Memorial Association, and Recommendation No. 1 regarding special $1.00 assessment for a five year period for maintenance of our Kansas Masonic Home, to the Committee on Finance. The section on Trials and Punishments to the Committee on Trials and Punishments. W e recommend all sections not specifically mentioned in our report of the Grand Master's address be approved by this Grand Lodge. W e recommend the paragraphs regarding the letting of the contract for printing an up-to-date edition of the "Kansas Laws of Masonry", and the necessary expense of microfilming the Grand Lodge Records, be submitted to the Finance Committee, and that all other portions of the Council of Administration's Report be approved by this Grand Lodge. To the Committee on Finance, we refer the entire report of the Grand Treasurer. In the Grand Secretary's report, we refer the section on Coyville Lodge No. 57 to the Committee on Jurisprudence; the section on Seabrook Lodge U. D., to the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D.; and the paragraph on District Deputy, Grand Master Badges to the Committee on Finance. Your Committee wishes to congratulate all who have made these detailed reports to this Grand Lodge. Only those who have worked with these brethren can appreciate the unselfish contribution of time and effort in behalf of Kansas Masonry. Fraternally submitted, FLORAN A . RODGERS J A M E S H . PARSONS ARMAND H . BISHOP LLOYD W . GRAVES CLAYTON C O N N E L L
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NECROLOGY.
W . ' . H E R S C H E L L . H O F F M A N , C h a i r m a n , presented t h e f o l l o w i n g r e p o r t w h i c h was a d o p t e d by a rising v o t e followed by prayer by t h e G r a n d C h a p l a i n . T h e entire r e p o r t was r e n d e r e d w i t h a b a c k g r o u n d of soft religious music. To the Most Worshipful
Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M of Kansas:
By the Grace of God, we are again permitted to assemble here in the bonds of Brotherly love and friendship. It is good to be here—to strengthen and renew the ties of sincere affection, for we know not how soon we shall also be cut down. Our lives are running out like sand in the hour glass—all too soon to be exhausted. Last year 1742 of our beloved Brethren were struck down by the setting maul of death. The work upon the Temple has not yet been completed, but as we again assemble to labor, new Craftsmen pick up the discarded working tools, to labor with us in the building. It is not for us to know or to concern ourselves with the designs, of the completed Temple. Our duty and obligation is to concentrate upon the designs on our trestle-board—to square our stones with the square of virtue—erecting them with the plumb-line of justice, so that we may be added, by the level of time, one upon another, to the glory of God's Holy House—that house not made with hands, eternal in the Heaven. W e doubt not, that from our Most Heavenly Grand Master, these Brethren have received the commendation of, "Well done, good and faithful servant", and have entered into the joys of eternal life. There the misty veils of mortality have been cleared away, and they now behold God in all his Infinite Glory. These misty veils of mortality cloud our mind and vision in our effort to perceive beyond them. To the profane, these veils are opaque. To the faithful and believing, they become transparent in proportion to our search for further Light, until at last when we are elevated to the Celestial Lodge above, we clearly perceive the Truth. By the "Book of the Law" upon our Holy Altar, we are assured that never for an instant are we separated from the love of God, and in Him we live and move and have our being. Everywhere we look, we see God's presence manifested—from the grass beneath our feet to the stars in the firmament, and the greatest attribute of all is Love. Each year, as we again assemble, our gathering is conspicious by the absence of these Brothers we knew and loved so well. W e are mute with grief, but the merciful hands of time gradually heals the wounded heart and it is then we quietly reflect and meditate upon their virtues, love and kindness and become conscious of the affection that existed between us. It will be many years before I will get accustomed to not seeing M . ' . W.". ELMER F . STRAIN. The loss of this great Masonic leader can hardly be estimated. He well deserved all the honors that came to him, for he worked long and hard in the quarries of Masonry. He was a Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge; a Past Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons; a Past Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters; a 33° Inspector General Honorary in the Scottish Rite; and a member of the Red Cross of Constantine. For many years he served the Grand Masonic Lodge, Chapter, Council and Commandery as Grand Secretary-Recorder. In October of 1953 he was severely injured in a fall at the Topeka Masonic Temple and was forced by his health to resign this office. He was made Grand Secretary-Recorder Emeritus of all the Kansas Grand Masonic Bodies and retained that title until he
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passed away on October 5th, 1956. His age was 85, lacking one month and five days. I don't believe anyone ever went into his office and came away without having felt that they were richer for having spent a few minutes with him. An abundance of energy and a sincere desire to be of servicee to all, endeared him to thousands. Endless words of praise could be written about M.'. W . ' . BROTHER ELMER but I shall add only this: To those of you who knew him, no words that I could utter would be adequate. To those of you who did not know him, your loss is without measure. Twenty eight other Grand Jurisdictions have reported the loss of forty seven Grand and Past Grand officers. Among those reported, there were no Grand Masters, but forty one were Past Grand Masters. Our neighboring Grand Jurisdictions report the following: Colorado: M.'. W . ' . J O H N R . CLARK, Past Grand Master; and M . ' . GEORGE A. LU|XFORD, Past Grand Master.
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Nebraska: M.". W . ' . VIRGIL R . JOHNSON, Past Grand Master. Missouri: M.". W . ' . RAY BOND, Past Grand Master; W . ' . EDMUND MORRIS, Grand Treasurer; and W . ' . J O H N A. W I T T H A U S , Grand Junior Steward. I shall not read the names from the other Grand Jurisdictions, but they will be reported in the Grand Lodge proceedings, to-gether with the complete listing of our deceased Brethren of this Grand Jurisdiction. In a few short hours, this Grand Lodge will disperseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;perhaps never again to be so re-united. W e travel ever toward that far distant land from whence there is no return. W e have no quarrel with Death and we fear it not. To many of our dear Brothers it has been a blessing. W e earnestly hope and pray that we shall here meet again, but if we do not, may the end of our journey be smooth and the parting swift. It is our fervent prayer that; The Lord bless thee and keep thee. The Lord make His face to shine upon thee and be gracious unto thee. The Lord lift up His countenance upon thee and give thee peace.
CALL T O
REFRESHMENT.
The M.'. W . ' . Grand Master called the Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 1:30 P.M.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor at 1:30 P.M. THANKS. The Grand Master thanked Albert Pike Lodge N o . 303 A. F. & AM. for the beautiful bouquet presented to this Grand Lodge for this Annual Communication.
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ORATION. B r o t h e r D r . B A S I L L . J O H N S O N , a m e m b e r of A l b e r t P i k e L o d g e N o . 303, delivered t h e f o l l o w i n g i n s p i r i n g a n d c h a l l e n g i n g A d d r e s s . On
motion
of
R.'.
W.'.
RICHARD
L . BECKER,
the
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o r d e r e d p r i n t e d in t h e Proceedings. THE
ARCHITECT A N D T H E A P P R E N T I C E .
When one considers the vastness of the Masonic edifice he may be overwhelmed and say within himself, "there is more here than one may leairn in a lifetime." H e is right There are so many facets reflecting the light of truth; there are so many principles to learn and digest; there is so much to consider in the application of the Masonic ideals to practical living that there is danger one may be so overcome with the immensity of Masonic symbolism, he may give up hope before he has begun the race. W e could pause to consider for an hour the symbolism of the Grand Architect. W e might think at great length concerning the relationship between the Architect and the workman. An entire evening could well be given over to a study of the uses of the square, the level, the compasses. A day might be spent and well spent on the need in this very hour, to use the trowel to spread the cement of brotherly love; that cement which binds not just masonry alone but all of society together. In truth, we could spend the rest of this hour simply listing the many and varied \truths which radiate from the central light of masonry. I shall not try to reveal any astonishingly new light, for the truth of masonry is as ancient as time; and furthermore many of you have spent more hours than have I, in the contemplation and the practical application, of that body of teachings. That which I have decided to try to accomplish today is this: out of the multiplicity of truths, to select two which have had great meaning to me and which I consider basic to all the rest and to try to illuminate them in such fashion that they may have more meaning for you when I have done; allowing each of you as a good Mason to fit the truth into the building on which you are working, which is your life. For every life is like a diamond; it has many facets; and those facets gleam and sparkle in the light which they can accept and reflect. Therefore, let the light of masonic truth this hour, play upon the mirror of your soul, until your life glows with its presence and reflects back to brother Masons the image of your masonic spirit. Thus, together may we learn and grow in the knowledge of the accumulated light. According to my understanding, there are two basic principles or teachings in Masonry upon which all the rest depends. Many centuries ago Jesus of Nazareth was asked the question: "what is the first and greatest law?" In essence, his answer was, "love the Lord thy God"; but at this point he gave a surprise to his hearers: and "love thy neighbor as thyself. On these hang all the law and the prophets." In the same manner I should like to simplify masonic truth into two basic propositions, the Architect and the Apprenticeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;God and man; on these two hang all the other truths of Masonry. Yes, I know that a building has more than foundation and copestone; it has walls, windows, doors, a roof. Yet, I know also that none of these would be possible without the plans of the designer and the workmanship of the apprentice. These are basic teachings and upon these we build our temple of life. I. GOD THE SUPREME ARCHITECT I once read of a man down on Cape Cod who wished to build himself a boat. He got the timber together at the edge of the water and set to work to lay the
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keel of the boat. T h e keel of a boat is like the foundation of a house. You must build that first. The captain had no more than begun his work until one of his neighbors passed by and said, "Mornin, Cap'n. I see you're goin' to build a boat." "Yes," said the captain, "I though I'd build a boat for myself." "Well, I wouldn't lay the keel that way." And then he showed the captain how he would lay the keel. "I don't know but you're right," said the captain. And he set to work to build it that way. Several neighbors passed in the course of the day and no two agreed on the right way to lay the keel of a boat. And the captain tried to please them all. Finally the boat was finished. But it was useless. It just went around in circles and so the captain drew it up on the shore and left it there to rot. How many lives are lived on just such a basis. Having no supreme design by which to build the temple of life, men dash hither and yon, asking a thousand others which is the right way, only to receive a thousand different propositions, no one of which agrees with any other. It is the glory of Masonry that it emphasizes an essential fact: there is a plan; an unchangeable plan. It is the design of a divine Architect. It is our purpose as Masons to seek to read the plans of the Architect and to live thereby. When the design of the Architect is gone from the trestle board, as one of the degrees portrays, there is nothing but "confusion and tumult within the temple." W e do not draw the plans. They are provided for us by another and the greatest objective of the Mason is to find and read the plans; to be guided in his work by them. This I say, is absolutely basic to the soul of man. In my own experience, one of the most impressive moments of Masonry was at that point when the Master of the Lodge said to me: "until now others have prayed for you. Now you must pray for yourself." I might add that I believe this to be one of the most realistic teachings in life. I have always counted myself fortunate in having as one of my first guides. Brother HAYS of the Mt. Hope Lodge. There is a grave danger that some masonic brothers may desire to joke a new apprentice; to make him afraid that some form of shock or of danger awaits him in the Lodge hall, because the degree work is secret. Brother HAYS took me aside on the night I received my first degree and said to me, "don't be afraid of what is going to happen to you in the initiation ceremonies and above all don't consider it as a joke. This is one of the most serious steps you will ever take in your life; don't forget that." I have always been thankful for his admonition. H e was absolutely right. There comes a time in the life of every human being when he must come face to face with himself and with his God. It is a lonely moment, for at that time no one may stand with you. Friends may have guided you into the Lodge hall; when the pass word has been taken up and you knew it not, they have answered for you; when you may have been in danger from the ruffians (I am now speaking of the physical aspects of the degree) they have stood between you and danger; but there comes that moment in the life of every Mason when the friends must fall back and stand aside; when you either do or you do not individually have the pass word; when you must pray for yourself. May I add, the success of your masonic experience, as of your life experience, hangs on the outcome of that lonely association of your spirit with the eternal God. Make no mistake of this fact, my brethren. Prayer is an experience to be realized, not a mere theory for speculation. This, to me is the great meaning of masonic work which teaches of the necessity of discovering daily the designs which are on
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the divine trestle board. RICHARD TRENCH spells out the meaning of our spiritual contact with God in prayer: "Lord, what a change within us one short hour Spent in Thy presence can avail to make! What heavy burdens from our bosoms take! What parched grounds refresh as with a shower! W e kneel, and all around us seems to lower; W e rise, and all, the distant and the near. Stands forth in sunny outline, brave and clear; W e kneel, how weak! W e rise, how full of power! Why, therefore, should we do ourselves this wrong. Or others—that we are not always strong— That we are sometimes overborne with care—That we should ever weak or heartless be. Anxious or troubled—^when with us is prayer, And joy and strength and courage are with Thee?" So what! some may say. Suppose we do not accept the fact of the reality of God; what then? The answer is plain even beyond the need for demonstration. Still, if one considers history or our contemporary scene he very quickly sees the answer. Take a good look at the French revolution. Spawned by atheism, perpetrated by the godless society of that day, they became animals, losing all sense of justice, right, or decency. N o longer believing in divine principles revealed by a Great Architect, they were guided only by expediency, by whim, by selfish caprice. Again, we see the same truth finding illustration in our day in the Communist regime. Men to the Communists are not individuals, not human beings with the dignity of their Creator. Rather are they cogs in a machine of state; fit only to grind out the wishes of the top dogs among their controllers. In such a status as this, the only problem of real moment is, who is the most cunning, the most treacherous; he it is who will be ruler. Not only is this true of other lands; it is true of our own country, where there is no faith. Like a creeping paralysis, the lack of faith in God is followed by godless character. W e need to turn only to the pages of our daily papers to read of the flood of broken homes, juvenile delinquency, gangsterism and criminality on all sides. This is the final end when there is no architect to give direction. Masonry, then, in its insistence on man's faith in God; in its refusal to accept for candidacy one who is an atheist, takes its place as one of the great bulwarks of society. To say it in masonic terms: we go into the Grand Architect's room to find the plans upon the trestle board. When we go in, we are discouraged and disheartened, unable to see the way clearly, but when we find HIS plans, "all, the distant and the near, stands forth in sunny outline brave and clear." If we get one lesson fixed firmly in our minds: there is a God, a divine Architect who alone has the true plan; and if we seek Him and obtain that plan, then we will have found the most priceless lesson the world offers; a lesson which will sustain us as it did Hiram, even unto death. II. MAN, THE APPRENTICE In this great roundabout we call life, man is the laborer, the learner. He resembles a sculptor who chisels and hammers the unshaped stone so that the material takes on more and more form, according to the design he has received. Man works the matter with which he has been supplied; now creating, now experiencing, now suffering, he attempts to "hammer out" values in his life. So masonry rightly talks of the "apprentice" working in the rough quarries of the earth. It is his task, as the holy Book says: to "work out his salvation with fear and trembling."
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Progress is the distinctive mark of man; his ability to grow into the likeness of his dream. Man was created to growâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;he must grow. He who stands still thwarts the Creator's purpose. So it is that Masonry teaches that there is ever more and more light. When one degree is finished, the mason asks for "further light." Robert Browning has well described this distinction of man. "Lower than God who knows all and can all. Higher than beasts which know and can so far As each beast's limit, perfect to an end, N o r conscious that they know, nor craving more; While man knows partly but conceives beside. Creeps ever on from fancies to the fact. And in this striving, this converting air. Into a solid he may grasp and use. Finds progress, man's distinctive mark alone, Not God's and not the beasts': God is, they are, Man partly is and wholly hopes to be." "A Death In The Desert" Man, then, is the learner. By studying, by working, by intense effort he reaches upward toward the portrait of himself held in the mind of God. There are no short cuts to the fully rounded, the complete life. Go back in your memory to the scene in which the ruffians sought to pluck the prize before they completed their lessons. You will remember they sought to force the Grand Master to reveal the secret word by which they could go about the earth representing themselves as fully accomplished Masons; even before they had performed their proper service among the craft. Yet, though they killed the Master, they found not the word. Masonry, is saying, do anything you willâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;even to the point of murder; there is no substitute for the effort you must make in the rough quarries of the earth, digging, measuring, polishing, squaring, if you would find the light. W h e n I began my college course many years ago, we had a fine lecturer who spoke to us on the subject, "learning how to study." I do not remember much that he said, but clear across the years I can remember one illustration he used. "Do not think you have grasped a subject," he told us, "until you have so mastered it that you dare to tear the page out of the book in which it is written and throw it away." He was simply emphasizing the fact that knowledge is of little value until it has become a veritable part of our minds. Can you imagine a basketball player holding the book of rules in one hand while he dribbles the ball down the court with the other? So the truth must become a part of our lives, if it is to have real meaning. You may have heard the story of the man who had had little opportunity for formal schooling in his youth. Nevertheless, when he was grown, he became a person of considerable wealth. He decided to build himself a new home and in the house he built a wonderful library, with glass enclosed book shelves all around the room. Having now a library but no books to fill it, he sent his servants out to buy the finest leather bindings of all the great works. Into the beautiful library he put the fine leather bindings row on row. Then he shut the glass doors, locked them and threw away the key. Thus with bindings alone he sought to make an impression on those who came to visit him. On the other hand, I know of a man, who, when he was young had no financial help and was therefore, unable to complete his college work. Desiring to become a preacher he made application and was sent to a small church. For some years he labored diligently, though handicapped. Then, on a time, an uncle of his, also a minister, died and willed to his nephew his entire library. It was a splendid library for a minister, in fact, I envied the man, when I was
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young. Hungry for knowledge which he had been unable to secure in formal training this minister studied his uncle's library by day and by night until in the course of the years he developed into a fine thinker and an outstanding preacher. He had labored diligently in the temple of learning until it became a veritable part of his life and shone out to others so that they could see the light of his learning. At times men have talked of the revelation of God, as an act by which, without man's desire or cooperation, God crams into the mind of helpless man, what He desires him to know. Indeed, I have heard preachers proclaim that the prophets may not always have been conscious of the truth which God was revealing through them. They had become simply robots, to carry a message they could not understand. This I cannot accept. There are two sides to God's revelation. One side is God's desire to reveal himself to His children. But the second element is the understanding mind of man by which he grasps the truth God is seeking to reveal. God can reveal no truth to any man, who is not big enough to grasp it when the revelation comes. It is this element of experience which Masonry seeks to portray through the character of the candidate seeking for light. It is this truth which Masonry symbolizes in the life of the apprentice laboring diligently under the direction of the Master Mason. Man climbs from peak to peak as he labors toward the top of the mountain. Or to change the figure, only as the candidate presents himself before the door into the lodge, and gives the proper sign, indicating that he has completed the previous step and then "asks for more light," is that light given. "Ask and it shall be given you; seek and you shall find; knock and it shall be opened unto you." This is the way, the only way. W e talk' of stealing the secrets of Masonry. The truth is the secrets of Masonry cannot be stolen. They can be obtained only through the proper experience, as we are guided by the right spirit. The key to the light of Masonry, as to all truth, is found within the heart of each man himself. It is the burning desire to receive more and more knowledge; to see more and more light; it is the creative inner desires to build greater and more beautiful spiritual buildings. One cannot think of any more beautiful description of the true Masonic purpose than the words of Daniel Webster: "If we work upon marble. It will perish. If we work upon brass, Time will eflFace it. If we rear temples. They will crumble into the dust. But if we work upon immortal souls. If we imbue them with principle, W i t h the just fear of God, And the love of fellow man. W e engrave on those tablets Something which will brighten all eternity."
REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N CHARTERED LODGES AND LODGES U. D. W . â&#x20AC;˘. M A X W . M Y E R S , C h a i r m a n , p r e s e n t e d t h e f o l l o w i n g r e p o r t which, o n h i s m o t i o n , w a s a d o p t e d : To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: M.'. W . ' . Grand Master, and Brethren: The greater part of the data submitted in the report of the Committee o a
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Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D . is largely statistical. That portion of the report has been prepared in the office of the Grand Secretary and furnished to the Committee for examination. Complying with the requirements of the By-laws of the Grand Lodge your Committee has reviewed the reports of the constituent lodges and the correspondence relating thereto. The report of the 441 lodges for the year of 1956 shows that considerable progress has been made and the gains are tabulated as follows: Raised 2,929 Admitted 685 Restored 316 Dimitted 796 Died : 1,742 Suspended 793 Expelled 4 Net Gain 595 Total Membership 101,265 In the year of 1955, 260 lodges had perfect reports and 181 almost perfect reports. They are as follow: Perfect Reports: N o . 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 18, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 31, 32, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 44, 45, ^6, 47, 48, 49, 50, 56, 60, 61, 62, 6A, 65, 66, 68, 69, 70, 72, 73, 74, 77, 79, 81, 82, 83, 87, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 98, 99, 101, 104, 105, 107, 108, 109, H I , 113, 114, 116, 117, 118, 119, 122, 124, 128, 129, 130, 131, 135, 136, 138, 139, 140, 142, 143, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 155, 158, 159, 162, 163, 165, 166, 167, 169, 170, 173, 175, 176, 179, 180, 181, 183, 184, 185, 186, 188, 189, 190, 192, 193, 194, 196, 197, 198, 199, 203, 206, 214, 216, 219, 220, 221, 223, 224, 229, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 241, 244, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 253, 255, 257, 258, 259, 261, 263, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 277, 279, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 292, 294, 296, 297, 299, 300, 301, 302, 305, 310, 311, 314, 316, 317, 319, 321, 322, 323, 324, 326, 328, 331, 332, 333, 335, 336, 337, 338, 341, 342, 344, 345, 346, 348, 349, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 368, 369, 370, 372, 374, 378, 380, 382, 383, 384, 388, 391, 392, 395, 397, 398, 399, 401, 402, 404, 407, 410, 413, 4 l 4 , 415, 417, 421, 423, 424, 433, 434, 436, 437, 438, 440, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447, 449. (260) Almost Perfect 34, 35, 4 1 , 42, 4 3 , 85, 86, 88, 95, 96, 126, 127, 132, 133, 171, 172, 174, 177, 209, 210, 211, 212, 240, 242, 243, 245, 282, 283, 284, 290, 315, 318, 320, 325, 365, 366, 367, 371, 403, 405, 406, 408, 432, 435, 441, 448.
Reports: No. 6, 10, 12, 16, 17, 19, 20, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 58, 59, 63, 67, 71, 97, 100, 102, 103, 106, 110, 112, 115, 134, 137, l 4 l , 144, 145, 154, 156, 157, 178, 182, 187, 191, 195, 200, 201, 202, 213, 215, 217, 218, 222, 225, 226, 227, 251, 252, 254, 256, 260, 262, 264, 270, 291, 293, 295, 298, 303, 304, 306, 307, 327, 329, 330, 334, 339, 340, 343, 347, 373, 376, 377, 379, 381, 386, 389, 390, 409, 411, 412, 418, 419, 420, 422, 427,
21, 22, 27, 30, 33, 75, 76, 78, 80, 84, 120, 121, 123, 125, 160, 161, 164, 168, 204, 205, 207, 208, 228, 230, 231, 232, 276, 278, 280, 281, 308, 309, 312, 313, 350, 362, 363, 364, 393, 394, 396, 400, 428, 429, 430, 431, (181)
The breakdown for the almost perfect lodges reporting for 1955 is as follow: Difference in names and initials: No. 10, 12, 86, 96, 91, 102, 103, 106, 110, 115, 121, 133, 137, 145, 154, 157, 160, 161, 187, 204, 208, 212, 217, 227, 242, 278, 281, 284, 290, 303, 304, 312, 313, 318, 325, 329, 334, 339, 340, 365, 366, 367, 379, 381, 389, 408, 418, 430, 435. (49)
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Report and copy not alike: No. 212. (1) Report not signed by Secretary: No. 17, 20, 53, 16, 78, 103, 161, 227, 306, 419, 430. (11) Degrees conferred not previously reported: No. 16, 17, 19, 43, 51, 75, 76, 85, 86, 88, 95, 97, 106, 121, 125, 133, 144, 145, 178, 187, 201, 211, 212, 222, 225, 230, 232, 242, 254, 256, 260, 262, 270, 276, 280, 282, 283, 290, 291, 293, 303, 320, 330, 347, 361, 366, 386, 394, 400, 406, 418, 422. (52) Degrees conferred previously reported: No. 33, 41, 43, 51, 58, 86, 97, 103, 112, 115, 123, 127, 132, 144, 171, 187, 200, 212, 218, 226, 231, 242, 260, 276, 282, 283, 312, 313, 339, 363, 365, 379, 390, 422, 435, 441. (36) Degrees conferred wrong date reported or omitted: No. 12, 16, 52, 55, 86, 133, 137, 168, 177, 187, 200, 211, 262, 303, 390. (15) Admissions wrong date or omitted: No. 42, 54, 59, 100, 134, 171, 245, 303, 343, 362, 412, 420, 428. (13) Restorations wrong date or omitted: No. 10, 63, 134, 202, 364, 371, 377, 406, 429. ( 9) Dimissions wrong date or omitted: No. 17, 19, 27, 34, 35, 54, 67, 7 1 , 84, 95, 96, 102, 106, 112, 120, 126, 132, 172, 174, 182, 191, 205, 207, 210, 213, 225, 240, 242, 243, 252, 254, 260, 283, 284, 295, 307, 312, 325, 334, 350, 373, 389, 396, 409, 411, 432, 448. (47) Suspensions wrong date: No. 21, 22, 30, 35, 4 l , 55, 76, 78, 120, 126, 133, 141, 156, 157, 164, 172, 209, 210, 215, 217, 218, 226, 231, 251, 262, 264, 270, 276, 278, 281, 284, 306, 309, 313, 315, 318, 320, 329, 340, 362, 363, 365, 373, 376, 379, 389, 393, 403, 408, 419, 427, 431. (52) Error in recapitulation and/or money: No. 6^ 12, 33, 43, 54, 63, 80, 110, 124, 126, 145, 154, 182, 195, 200, 228, 240, 307, 327. (19) Incomplete officers list: No. 110, 195, 254, 298, 405. ( 5) Deaths omitted or reported in error: No. 6, 432. (2) Previous instructions not complied with: No. 35, 174, 308, 320. ( 4) The breakdown of the reports of the 181 lodges having an almost perfect report reveals 315 errors, involving 14 different kinds. Obviously, most of the errors are of the nature easily avoided by the lodge secretary if more care is used in checking the reports before submitting them to the Grand Secretay. In addition to having the pleasure and privilege of placing his lodge on the honor roll of perfect reports, the secretary can also make an excellent contribution toward eliminating many hours of work for the staff of .the Grand Secretary. In order to expedite matters and assist the Grand Secretary in the preparation of the annual report, which must be completed by January 10, we stress the importance of all secretaries submitting their reports so that the office of the Grand Secretary may complete the annual report by January 10. There continues to be some delinquencies regarding this matter. Observations by the Committee are made constructively and are not in any way intended to be censorous. During the year of 1956 the Grand Master issued a Special Dispensation for the origin of a new lodge in Southwest Topeka, to be known as Seabrook Lodge U. D. This lodge has been working under dispensation and has now corripleted the necessary requirements by having initiated, passed and raised candidates for each degree. They appear to be a very enthusiastic group of Masons, endeavoring to carry on this work and much progress has been made since they held their first session in the Congregational Church. The charter members of this lodge were from other lodges in Topeka jurisdiction. The Committee Chairman, accompanied by the Grand Secretary, visited this lodge at the time of the presentation of the
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Letter of Dispensation at the first formative meeting, and during the month of January when they conferred the Third Degree complete. Your Committee recommends that the Charter be issued to this lodge. The Committee commends M . ' . W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, Grand Secretary and the Grand Office staff for their excellent and efficient work in keeping the records of over 100,000 Masons in Kansas. They also express appreciation for the fine cooperation given in making records and reports available to the Committee for examination. Fraternally submitted. M A X W . MYERS HARRY D . HARRISON D O N A L D J. RAYBURN
Committee
LODGE U. D. T h e G r a n d Master called for t h e M a s t e r , Senior W a r d e n a n d J u n i o r W a r d e n of S e a b r o o k L o d g e U . D . a n d they w e r e g i v e n a hearty w e l c o m e a n d t h e G r a n d M a s t e r a n n o u n c e d they h a d b e e n assigned N u m b e r 385 for their N e w Lodge.
REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N RITUALISTIC WORK. M . ' . W . " . JAMES H . T R I C E , Chairman, presented the following r e p o r t a n d d u r i n g t h e presentation of t h e r e p o r t certificates w e r e presented t o t h e R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s of all L o d g e s q u a l i f y i n g for 1 0 0 % officer attendance at t h e D i s t r i c t M e e t i n g s , also all L o d g e s w h o h a d qualified for 5 years 1 0 0 % a t t e n d a n c e of their officers at D i s t r i c t M e e t i n g s . O n his m o t i o n the r e p o r t w a s t h e n a d o p t e d . To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. P. & A. M. of Kansas: This report covers the activities of the Committee since the last Grand Lodge Annual Communication along with our appraisal of progress made by the various lodges during this twelve month period. It is very difficult to give an accurate accounting of the committee or of its individual members, because of the fact that so many things are taken up individually, by telephone or in other manners not reported. Nearly every mail brings to some member of the Committee a communication from a lodge or member about some phase of the work we are doing. As Chairman of your Committee I will not attempt to give the number of letters written or answered in this connection, but our correspondence is very heavy. In 1955 we inaugurated the LOYALTY PROGRAM, which in effect is a plan to encourage each lodge to have all of its officers hold Certificates of Proficiency. W e regret that we cannot give the exact number of lodges in this category, however from the number that we know of it is considerably over onehundred. This program has accomplished much beyond our expectations when it was started. W e have found that where the certificate program is active and
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being promoted in lodges that proficiency is much better, interest is greater and strange as it may seem attendance has increased. Any one of these three results would be gratifying, however when all three are accomplished we feel that the program is succeeding extremely well indeed. At our last Annual Communication we reported that two Districts, numbers four and sixty had the distinction of having every officer in the District a certificate holder. Since that time two districts have joined this select class. Districts five and forty-seven. District five is composed of five lodges while District forty-seven has six lodges. W e realize that the ground work for such an accomplishment was laid by District Deputy Grand Masters who have served in the past and we further are conscious of the fact that it takes the whole hearted cooperation of both lodges and members to succeed in this connection. However we do want to call attention to the present District Deputy Grand Masters of these two Districts, Louis HELMREICH of Kansas City and ROY BECK of Wichita. These two outstanding Masons have worked diligently to bring the program to a successful conclusion in their communities and we sincerely congratulate them at this time. In August of 1956 our Secretary MARC BOSS of Columbus accepted employment in Washington, D . C , and consequently informed our Grand Master that he would not be available for further duty on the Committee. Brother MARC'S removal from our Grand Jurisdiction certainly was keenly felt as he gave valuable help to the work of the Committee. Our Grand Master immediately appointed M . ' . W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND to fill this vacancy. Brother STRICKLAND has served in this capacity on former occasions and is giving of his administrative knowledge and ability to the committee at this time. At the moment our District Meetings are being conducted with ten of the fifteen weeks having been completed. In order that we might have ten weeks of the meetings over before the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, it was necessary that we begin our meetings on the last day of December, 1956. W e feel that this years meetings are the best we have ever had and also that never before has the ritualistic work of our Grand Jurisdiction been as good. Comparative figures show that in spite of inclement weather in January and February that attendance, both opening and closing, is better than last year. W e find that those officers and members who are present at opening roll call remain throughout the day and participate in the work. W e have counted those in the lodge room many times a four thirty P.M. and in nearly every instance find as many or more than were present at opening. This indicates an interest in the work and a keen desire to obtain every bit of information given at the meetings. In 1956 we had one-hundred forty-three lodges having all officers present at both opening and closing roll call. Ninety-seven of these lodges were recognized and presented their perfect officer certificates at the Annual Communication. The following qualified for the perfect officer attendance certificate in 1956 after Grand Lodge: Coldwater, Protection, Plains, Garden City, Syracuse, Dodge City, Jetmore, Lewis, Macksville, Pratt, Preston, Haven, Arlington, Turon, Sylvia, Hutchinson No. 140, Hutchinson No. 445, Great Bend, Hoisington, McPherson, Little River, Ness City, Rush Center, LaCrosse, Dighton, Leoti, Tribune, Grinnel, Hoxie, Selden, Goodland, Sharon Springs, Atwood, McDonald, St. Francis, Long Island, Almena, Jennings, Logan, Jewell, Stockton, Downs, Alton, Glen Elder, Lucas, Ellsworth. At our last Annual Communication we mentioned two districts that had onehundred percent attendance for the entire districts, numbers twenty-seven and sixty. At the meeting in Atwood after Grand Lodge all ofiicers in District No. 79 were present. In addition to the perfect officer attendance certificate we issue a certificate to those lodges having all officers present for five years. Those lodges qualifying
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before Grand Lodge last year were recognized at that time. After Grand Lodge the following lodges qualified for the Five Year Certificate; Sylvia, Macksville, Hoisington, Selden, LaCrosse, Rush Center, Lucas. Our total opening attendance last year was 4551 and closing was 6382. Garden City had the largest attendance of any individual lodge with fifty-nine while District No. 9 had the largest district attendance with one-hundred sixty. W e are of course happy to report that our attendance at this time is greater than at the same period in 1956. At the end of the first ten weeks last year our opening attendance was 3167 and closing 4258. At this time our opening attendance has been 3339 and closing 4453. Last year at Grand Lodge we had ninetyseven lodges having perfect officer attendance and this year it is 98. The following lodges have had all officers present at each roll call so far this year: Ottawa, Melvern, Williamsburg, Waverly, Wellsville, Overbrook, Carbondale, Osage City, Scranton, Lawrence N o . 6, Eudora, St. Marys, Topeka No. 17, Topeka 225, Auburn, Richland, Arkansas City, Caney, Cedarvale, Coffeyville, Neodesha, Altoona, Benedict, Zola, Moran, Kincaid, Shawnee, Old Mission, Kansas City No. 322, Kansas City N o . 333, Spring Hill, Gardner, Lenexa, Erie, Oswego, Chetopa, Mound Valley, Columbus, Fort Scott, Garland, Bronson, Meriden, White Cloud, Bendena, Denton, Effingham, Atchison N o . 158, Leavenworth No. 10, Kansas City No. 3, White Church No. 96, Kansas City No. 271, Kansas City N o . 272, Kansas City No. 369, Kansas City N o . 438, Powhattan, Centralia, Frankfort, Blue Rapids, Waterville, Axtell, Beattie, Alta Vista, Emporia, Leroy, Burlington, Neosho Falls, Yates Center, Gridley, Madison, Hamilton, Augusta, Newton, Marion, Wichita N o . 86, Wichita No. 99, Wichita N o . 313, Wichita No. 433, Derby, Kingman, Norwich, Anthony, Harper, Attica, Bluff City, Wellington, Medicine Lodge, Lake City, Kiowa, Hazelton, Isabel, Oak Hill, Green, Concordia, Junction City. Also at this time the following lodges have earned the Five Year Certificate: Denton, Kansas City, No. 369, Kansas City No. 438, Erie, Ottawa, Wellsville, Waterville, Coffeyville, Caney, Wichita No. 86, Wichita No. 433, Bluff City, Freeport, Centralia, Augusta, Lake City, Belleville. Our Council of Administration has set the time of the District Deputy Grand Master taking office as May first of each year. W e have realized for some time that such a move would be beneficial. W e have had many occasions where a District Deputy Grand Master was notified of his appointment and had a District meeting the following week. This worked a distinct hardship on the incoming District Deputy Grand Master. From now on each District Deputy Grand Master will know that his term will continue through the meeting schedule. W e note with satisfaction the Grand Masters recommendation that all Unlimited Certificates will be annulled after five years. W e feel that this is most constructive and we hope his recommendation will be approved by the Grand Lodge. A man having an Unlimited Certificate is looked upon as one having complete knowledge of the ritual. Members come to him for the right answers and any member holding such certificate should be in position to give the correct answer. Some of our Unlimited Certificate holders have not kept posted in the work and we find that incorrect information is being given. W e feel that annulling these certificates will increase our proficiency, and will cause the holders to keep up in the work so that they can retain their standing as Unlimited Certificate holders. W e are very happy to report that the interest in the Certificate of Proficiency program continues and since our last report there have been issued 703 " B " , 185 "A" and 37 " U " Certificate of Proficiency cards. This committee appreciates very much the opportunity we have of meeting
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with the active workers of the various lodges and we are grateful to our Grand Master for this assignment. With all the fine workers that we have actively engaged in the lodges, we feel that the ritualistic work is in fine hands and that the high quality that Kansas has always demanded will be maintained. Fraternally submitted, J A M E S H . TRICE A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND E. G L E N N ROBISON
Committee
CALL TO REFRESHMENT. The Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment until 8:00 P.M.
EVENING SESSION.
The Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor at 8:00 P.M. DRAMATIZATION O F THE SECOND SECTION O F THE THIRD DEGREE.
The Second Section of the Third Degree was given in Dramatic Form by Wyandotte Lodge No. 3, under the direction of M.'. W.'. E. GLENN ROBISON, Grand Lecturer.
CALL TO R E F R E S H M E N T .
The Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment until 8:30" A.M. Thursday.
MORNING SESSION.
The Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor at 8:30 A.M., Thursday, March l4th.
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REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N MASONIC EDUCATION. M . •. W . •. C L A R E N C E G . N E V I N S , C h a i r m a n , p r e s e n t e d t h e f o l l o w i n g report, which, on his motion, was adopted: A f t e r t h e submission of this r e p o r t h e p r a i s e d M . ' . W . ' . C H A R L E S S. M c G i N N E S S w h o has b e e n o n this c o m m i t t e e for 7 years a n d h e then called o n h i m a n d M . " . W . ' . C H A R L E S S . M C G I N N E S S a d d r e s s e d this G r a n d L o d g e o n p h a s e s of t h e w o r k of this C o m m i t t e e particularly o n t h e A r e a m e e t i n g s o n M a s o n i c E d u c a t i o n w h i c h w a s m u c h a p p r e c i a t e d by t h e assembled Brethren. T o the M.:. W:.
Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
The term "Education" as applied to the activities of your committee is perhaps misleading. Instead of seeking to indoctrinate or formalize educational processes, we conceive it to be our responsibility to disseminate Masonic Light and Knowledge to the Craft. W e have set for our goal the axiom that a well informed Mason is a better Mason. In our desire to make progress toward that goal, we have undertaken the publication of much material, most of which has been well received by the Craft generally as near as we can tell. W e refer particularly to the four Candidate Instruction booklets which have been in use for some time, and the booklet "100 Questions About Freemasonry" which is a more recent release of our Committee. A year ago, the Council of Administration of the Grand Lodge and the Board of Directors of the Kansas Masonic Home joined in the production of a 32 minute 16 mm motion picture sound film in color, which was titled "100 Years of Masonry in Kansas". We would say that this has been the major contribution of our committee toward the dissemination of Masonic Light and Knowledge. W e have been highly gratified with the manner in which this film has been universally acclaimed by the Craft everywhere. It has been shown in all types of Masonic gatherings throughout the State and is still available to any who desire something with which to construct a fine evening of good fellowship in the Lodge or other Masonic groups. W e feel that "100 Years of Masonry in Kansas" not only fulfills its original purpose of recording the Centennial of our Grand Lodge, but also has been produced upon a plane that •will make every Mason who views it proud of his Masonic membership and his support of Masonic charity. It required much effort t o produce, but the result is most gratifying to those who had the responsibility of its production. Other activities of our committee includes the publication and distribution of the Laws of Masonry in Kansas, as provided for in By-Law 2-506. 4,000 copies of the 1956 Edition have been distributed to the Lodges for presentation to newly raised brethren, and the 1957 edition is now in preparation for printing which will be accomplished as soon as possible following adjournment of Grand Lodge. Four issues of the Bulletin have been printed and distributed to Lodges during the year. It has been our practice to send the Secretary of each Lodge four copies of these bulletins, so that he can retain one copy and place the remaining three copies with the Master and Wardens of his Lodge. Each of these Bulletins contained a communication from the Grand East and •we consider that this practice is of great benefit to both the Grand Master and to the Craft. W e respectfully emphasize that the Communication from the Grand lEast is always to be read in Open Lodge. W e also have found that some Secretaries have failed to open their fraternal mail and so information which the Craft was
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entitled to receive has been denied to them. W e urgently request all Secretaries to open all mail from the Grand Secretary's Office, regardless of whether it comes in a brown envelope or whether it looks like letter mail. Cooperation can save both postage and misunderstandings on the part of your officers. During the past year our committee held five area meetings located in widely separated sections of the state. Four of these were well attended by both Lodge Officers and the line officers of the Grand Lodge. Down to earth discussions of Lodge problems, Grand Lodge finances and the operation of the Kansas Masonic Home were featured in each of these meetings. The film "100 Years of Masonry In Kansas" was also shown. Our Grand Master has recommended that the scope of the Area Meetings be expanded and the program enlarged. W e feel that this rcommendation should be carried out and that the program of the meetings be revised so that more participation by the local Lodge officers may be obtained. Masonic Education is a very large field in which to work. W e feel that it is a most important work and we ask for the continued whole hearted cooperation of Lodge officers and brethren generally. Fraternally submitted, CLARENCE G . K E V I N S , Chairman, RICHARD L . BECKER' EARL R . B R O W N ADDISON C . IRBY A R T H U R H . HODGSON,
Committee.
REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N TRIALS AND P U N I S H M E N T S . W . ' . F R A N K T . FORBES, Chairman, presented t h e following report which, o n h i s m o t i o n , was a d o p t e d : To the M.\ W.\ Grand Lodge, A. P. & A. M. of Kansas: Again it is time for your Committee on Trials and Punishments to make its annual report concerning some of the unfortunate events of the past year. These events are unfortunate from one of two standpointsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;either that the investigating committee appointed by the Master of the Lodge at the time of receiving the petition, did not make sufficient investigation to determine the character and qualifications of the applicant; or, unfortunate in that some of the Brethren, after being duly admitted into our order, have violated their solemn obligations. They have not been careful in their outward demeanor to avoid censure or reproach, nor have they conformed to the principles of our Order, by steadily persevering in the practice of every commendable virtue. They have deviated from the established usages and customs of the Fraternity and failed to preserve the Ancient Landmarks of the Order which were entrusted to their care. In some cases selfish motives made them swerve from their duty, violate their vows, and betray their trust. Their acts have stained the purity of the lambskin and were casting reflections upon this ancient and honorable institution. While our learned Brethren were teaching our great principles, some of the Brethren failed to take heed. It has been the duty of this committee to hear the facts surrounding the actions of these Brethren and determine whether they have violated their Masonic obligations, and if found guilty to assess a punishment commensurate with the oflFense in accordance with our By-Laws. N o cases were pending before the committee a year ago when we assumed
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our duties. During the year, fifteen new cases were received. Of this number twelve have been considered and determined by the committee, resulting in the following verdicts: one (1) "Not Guilty" and Eleven (11) "Guilty". Of those found "Guilty" nine (9) were expelled and two ( 2 ) were suspended. Of the other cases, one was dismissed and two remain pending for the new committee. It was necessary to continue one of the pending cases because the accusing lodge was dilatory in its duties and refused and failed to offer any evidence to support the charges and specifications when the case was set for hearing before the committee. The other case was received but a few days ago. The committee recommends that all Lodges, before entertaining any charge presented to it, appoint an investigating committee to learn the facts and determine just what evidence could be introduced in support of the charge. It must be remembered that once the Lodge entertains the chargs it is the accuser, and the member who originally signed the charges is under no obligation to present the case. In some isolated instances the committee has found that Lodges have permitted personal differences to be presented as charges because of failure to investigate the matter before entertaining the charges. The committee wishes to thank the Grand Master for all of his favors, and further expresses our individual appreciation for the cooperation and courtesies afforded by the various lodges in handling our unpleasant duties. Fraternally submitted, FRANK T . FORBES, Chairman
P. W . LUNDY, W E N D E L L READY, W . M. SHAFFER, LAWRENCE M . W A L K E R ,
Committee.
REPORT O F COMMITTEE
ON
FOREIGN
RELATIONS.
T h e G r a n d Master presented M . ' . W . ' . J A M E S H . S T E W A R T , J R . and informed the G r a n d Lodge that M . ' . W . ' . C L A U D F . Y O U N G , Chairman, of this c o m m i t t e e , h a d r e q u e s t e d t h a t h e be his p e r s o n a l representative o n t h e p r e s e n t a t i o n of this r e p o r t as M . ' . W . ' . C L A U D F . Y O U N G w a s u n a b l e t o be p r e s e n t on account of illness of his w i f e . M . " . W . ' . JAMES H . STEWART, J R . , then presented the following r e p o r t w h i c h , h a d been p r e p a r e d by M . ' . W . ' . C L A U D F . Y O U N G a n d o n m o t i o n of M . ' . W . ' . J A M E S H . S T E W A R T , J R . , t h e r e p o r t w a s a d o p t e d : To the M:.
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Grand Lodge of A. P. & A. M. of Kansas:
Your Committee on Foreign Relations has examined all correspondence between this and other Grand Jurisdictions with which we are in Fraternal relations and make the following report: Genuine sympathy is expressed for all regular Grand Lodges throughout the world that have suffered loss by death of distinguished members and outstanding Masons, many of whom occupied places of eminence and responsibility in their Grand Jurisdictions and high places in civil life. W e wish to commend our M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master for the dignified and painstaking manner in which he has discharged the duties of his office, not only
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generally but especially with regard to the aflfairs of other Grand Jurisdictions with which we are in amity. Our Grand Master has made many visits to Masonic meetings and gatherings without our Jurisdiction as well as a multitude of visits to his own Symbolic Lodges and other Masonic gatherings within our State. Among the more important visitations he has made during his year of service are as follows: Grand Masters Conference, Washington, D . C , February 19-23, 1957; Grand Lodge of Nebraska; Grand Lodge of Wisconsin; Grand Lodge of Iowa; Grand Lodge of Wyoming and Grand Lodge of Colorado. He has caused to be visited by representation the Grand Lodges of Indiana, Oklahoma, and Missouri as well at the Mid-west Educational Association in Wisconsin by R.'. W . ' . Deputy Grand Master BECKER and the Director of Masonic Education M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. McGlNNESS.
Harmony has existed at all times during the past year between the Grand Master and his offical family. W e would therefore commend the acts of the Grand Master in the conduct of affairs between his office and other Grand Lodges as well as those of his own Grand Lodge. From the reports received from neighboring Grand Lodges with which our Grand Master has visited comes nothing but the highest praise. The reports coming from every section of our State are to the eflfect that the finest Masonic relations exist throughout the Jurisdiction. We have received a request from the Grand Loge Swiss Alpine for recognition. From all reports this is a very worthy and worthwhile request which we would like to recommend to our Grand Lodge for approval. The painful thing about this request is that we did not extend recognition to this Grand Lodge many years ago. In our last year's report we stated that the Grand Lodge of Rio de Janeiro and the Grand Orient of Brazil were working out a plan for unification of these two Grand Lodges. This undertaking must have failed as we have had no further information about the matter since August, 1955. We are in fraternal relations with the Grand Lodge of Rio de Janeiro. We reported to you last year that the National Grand Lodge of France and the Grand Lodge of France were working on a consolidation of these two Grand Lodges. Information has recently come to us that the idea of a consolidation of the Grand Lodge of France and the National Grand Lodge Franciase has almost been abandoned. The former Grand Lodge believes the terms of the proposed consolidation are too one-sided. During last year a Bulletin was received from our representative near the National Grand Lodge of Denmark calling our attention to the fact that the Grand Lodge of Denmark was having Masonic relations with some German Grand Lodges not in Amity with the National Grand Lodge of Denmark nor with our Grand Lodge. I know of nothing we can do about this other than to remind our members that we are not in Fraternal relations with any Grand Lodge in Denmark other than the National Grand Lodge of Denmark. Information has come to us during the past year to the effect that the Bolivian Constitutional Assembly has passed a law which abrogates the guarantee of religious and political freedom contained in the Bolivian constitution and directing charges against Freemasonry in that Country. Protests have been made to the Bolivian Government by the Masons of that Country, from the Masons of Chili and from the Grand Commander of the Southern Supreme Council of Scottish Rite Masons in our Country citing the character of the Masonic Fraternity and its record for loyalty and good citizenship. It is believed this matter will not be pressed in
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that Country and that Masonry shall continue to operate there in the future as it has in the past. The Grand Lodge of Guatemala was disbanded by Law in that Country and another "Government dominated Grand Lodge" set up. This latter Grand Lodge is controlled by the Cardona-Bianchi group which is recognized by all the Latin American groups; they bear the approval of the Inter-American Confederation, without which no Grand Lodge can prosper in Latin-America. W e believe at the present we should go along with this group and await further development before withdrawing recognition from the Grand Lodge of Guatemala. The Grand Lodge of China, with which we are in fraternal relations is operating out of Taiwan, Formosa. Methodist Bishop, RALPH A. WARD, is the new Grand Master; Dr. W. K. A u is Grand Secretary. They seem to be doing very well under the circumstances. News has reached us that after a long and careful investigation, the United Grand Lodge of England has extended recognition to the Grand Lodge of Germany, of which Dr. THEODORE VOGEL is the Grand Master at this time. Fraternally submitted, CLAUD F . Y O U N G , Chairman S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY, J A M E S H . STEWART, JR.
REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N CORRESPONDENCE. M . ' . W . ' . F L O Y D S . ECORD, Chairman, presented his report which, on his motion, was adopted, a n d ordered printed in the Proceedings.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE O N
JURISPRUDENCE.
W . ' . J A M E S E . TAYLOR, Chairman, presented the following report w h i c h , o n his m o t i o n , was a d o p t e d section by section a n d t h e n as a w h o l e by t h e necessary t w o - t h i r d s majority: To the Most Worshipful
Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
I. Your Committee has given consideration to the dispensations granted during the past year by your Grand Master, and find that they were issued within his prerogatives and in accordance with our Constitution and By Laws and recommend the approval thereof, II. In considering the matter of the proficiency certificates as it relates to unlimited certificates, your Committee recommends that Section 3-616 of Article VI of the By-Laws be amended by adding to the last section: "An unlimited certificate shall expire at the end of five years unless renewed for additional five year periods by examination as directed by the Ritualistic Committee."
in. Your Committee in considering the apparent discrepancy between unanimous consent to receive a petition in Chapter IV Section 4-118 and Section 4-128 Ballot
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being unanimous as to all except restoration, recommend that Section 4-118 be amended so that the first full sentence will read: "Every petition shall be read in open Lodge at a stated communication and the unanimous consent of the members present shall be required for its reception, except that a two thirds vote only is required for reception of a petition for restoration, such consent to be signified by a show of hands." and that the balance of said by-law remain as it now appears. IV. Our Grand Master has recommended a clarification of by-law 4-207 by an amendment reading as follows: "That a written signed objection to be read by the Secretary, the objector need hot be present." A majority of your committee feels that the present by-law is to be preferred and asks that the recommendation be not adopted. V. The majority of the Committee believes that the suggestions of the Grand Master as to whether or not a candidate who has received his Third Degree should be required to memorize the work lecture of the Third Degree should be passed for further study and consideration at some Future Communication. VI. Our Grand Master under the heading of Decisions in his Address'gave the answers to five questions set out therein. A majority of the Committee agrees that the answers are correct and in accordance with past decisions, interpretations and recommendations, and recommend the approval of same. VII. There has been presented to your Committee the Edict issued by our Past Grand Master KELSEY, concerning jurisdiction in our four largest Kansas Counties. Students of Masonic law have questioned whether or not the same conforms to the Constitutional provision on Jurisdiction. N o positive action was taken a year ago. Your Committee believes that to set at rest the question, that the following amendment to Section 2 Article I X of the Constitution relating to to Jurisdirtion be amended by the addition of a new sub section, viz: ( d ) When two or more lodges are located within the Counties of Johnson, Sedgwick, Shawnee, or Wyandotte they shall have concurrent jurisdiction over candidates residing within said County." and that the same be submitted to the subordinate Lodges for adoption.
Fraternally submitted, JAMES E . TAYLOR, Chairman W I L L I A M H . HARRISON GILBERT C . HANDKE FLOYD H . COFFMAN A. M. W I L L I A M S
Committee on Jurisprudence, Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas, March 1957
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ELECTION. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r a n n o u n c e d t h e t i m e h a d arrived f o r election of officers a n d a p p o i n t e d the f o l l o w i n g T e l l e r s . ARMAND H . BISHOP B E N H . DUNBAR DENZIL F . BROWNWELL W I L L I A M O . RHOADS FLOYD E . K E T T E L L J I M E . BREESE LAWRENCE E . ABBOTT JESSE D . "WARREN J. EARL H E N N I N G HAROLD N . N I C H O L S GERALD W . PALYER
Chairman, No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
;
117 386 367 321 102 97 352 216 398 271 222
The election resulted as follows: Grand Master
RICHARD L . BECKER
Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Grand Treasurer
EARL R . BROWN ADDISON C . IRBY RAY W . KiNZiE B E N S . PAULEN
Grand Secretary
.:
ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND
REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N F I N A N C E . W . " . F L O Y D A. P A L M E R , Chairman, presented the following report a n d , after p r e s e n t i n g t h e p a r a g r a p h relative t o t h e Special Assessment of $ 1 . 0 0 for 5 years for t h e m a i n t e n a n c e a n d o p e r a t i o n of t h e K a n s a s M a s o n i c H o m e h e moved t h e a d o p t i o n of this p a r a g r a p h a n d t h e m o t i o n w a s p u t a n d declared carried. T h e n after p r e s e n t i n g t h e p a r a g r a p h relative t o t h e G r a n d T r e a s u r e r p u r c h a s i n g U . S. Saving B o n d s , $ 1 5 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 f r o m t h e G e n e r a l F u n d a n d $ 5 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 f r o m t h e Charity F u n d h e m o v e d t h e a d o p t i o n of this p a r a g r a p h a n d t h e m o t i o n b e i n g p u t w a s d e c l a r e d carried. A t t h e conclusion of t h e r e p o r t h e m o v e d t h a t t h e r e p o r t of t h e C o m m i t t e e o n F i n a n c e a n d P r o p e r t y b e a p p r o v e d a n d a d o p t e d as a w h o l e . M o t i o n carried. To the M.:. W:. Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: The Committee on Finance, under the authority of By-Law 2-118 and with the approval of the Grand Master, submits the following report. Upon the order of the Grand Master your committee employed W . ' . ARTHUR SHEDD, a licensed public accountant to audit the accounts of the Grand Lodge, examine the books and vouchers of the Grand Treasurer, and the financial records and accounts of the Grand Secretary and to report thereon. The examination and audit of W.". Brother SHEDD finds all accounts of the Grand Secretary and the Grand Treasurer correct and in agreement with their annual reports. The report of Brother SHEDD is appended hereto and made a part of this report. Your committee also carefully examined the bank statements, cash book and
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investments of both the General Fund account and the Charity Fund account of the Grand Lodge as incorporated in the report of the Grand Treasurer. Certification under the seal of First National Bank in Fredonia, Fredonia, Kansas, and signed by M. KINDER, Assistant Cashier, shows a General Fund cash balance in the bank as of February 23, 1957, in the amount of $107,918.89 and a Charity Fund cash balance in bank as of same date in the amount of $6,922.79. The bonds in care of the Grand Treasurer have been checked as to kind, class, number and amount and are found to be correct as listed in the report of the Grand Treasurer showing a total of $60,000 maturity value in the General Fund account and $30,000 maturity value in the Charity Fund account for a maturity value of all bonds in the amount of $90,000. All bonds are United States Savings Bonds and are registered in the name of the M . ' . W.*. Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas and certified under seal of First National Bank in Fredonia, Fredonia, Kansas, as being held for the Grand Treasurer; certification signed by C. L. PARKER, Assistant Cashier. The report of the Grand Treasurer is hereto attached and made a part of this report. W e have audited the expense accounts of those entitled to expenses in attending this Annual Communication and issued vouchers in payment thereof. W e have also checked and delivered mileage vouchers to the representatives of lodges and all others entitled to the same by statute. Your committee has given careful attention to its special assignment of inspecting the historical registry of the membership, and filing of annual reports; card index to Grand Lodge proceedings and the many cross indexes in keeping a correct record of the craft; filings covering transcripts of lodges, charters, negatives of charters, trials and historical data; filing of the annual proceedings of this and other grand jurisdictions, and all books, periodicals, articles, etc. of value to the craft. The Grand Lodge can well be proud of the system which has been established and the manner in which it is being maintained. The committee has examined the Grand Lodge building and the personal property therein and make the following statement and recommendation: 1. General condition of the building is excellent. 2. The interior walls and ceiling of the office and the outer-office of the Grand Secretary should be redecorated. 3. First floor, front office toilet should be repaired and redecorated. 4. An appropriation should be made for radiator maintenance. 5. Second floor, southwest room interior walls need redecorating. 6. Cabinet should be purchased for historical museum. All of the above are necessary items of maintenance or additions to plant property. The paragraph in the report of the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers covering the matter of District Deputy Grand Masters badges has been given careful attention. The expense incurred in regard this item has been paid and requires no further appropriation. Under recommendations as included in the Address of the Grand Master, item number one brings to our attention the need of additional funds for the proper maintenance and operation of the Kansas Masonic Home. It is the recommendation of the Grand Master that a special assessment be levied against each member in the amount of $1.00 per year for a period of 5 years beginning with and including the year 1958; this is a special assessment and is to be paid annually at the time of paying all regular dues, first payment to the Grand Secretary to be made with the Annual Report due the Grand Secreary in January 1959. This
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recommendation does not require or call for an appropriation. Your committee is advised that to properly preserve, maintain and operate the Kansas Masonic Home this special assessment is necessary; both the Council of Administration and The Kansas Masonic Home Board concur in and approve the Grand Master's recommendation. With equal pride and interest in the proper preservation, maintenance and operation of the Home and with the feeling that approval is in the best interests of the Craft your Committee submits the matter for your careful consideration and recommends adoption. In reviewing the estimate of revenue for the yearly operation of the Grand Lodge and the appropriations of expense for the same, together with the cash balances in the bank as shown in the Grand Treasurer's report for both the General Fund and Charity Fund, your committee on finance recommends that the Grand Treasurer be instructed to purchase United States Government registered savings bonds in the amount of $15,000 for the General Fund account and $5,000 for the Charity Fund. In making recommendations for appropriations and in reviewing the financial condition of the Grand Lodge, your committee has considered the general welfare of the craft and its Grand Lodge and the Masonic Home. The following are the estimated revenues and recommended appropriations for the year 1957: GENERAL F U N D REVENUES.
Per Capita ($1.00 X 101,265) Raising Fee ($5.00 X 2,929) Interest on Bonds ($35,000 X 21/2% + $20,000 X 2.76% —General Fund only) Special dispensations Budget Settlement _ Miscellaneous
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$101,265.00 14,645.00 1,427.00 600.00 11,000.00 6,003.00
Total Less 5 % per capita tax transferred to Charity Fund Net Revenue available for appropriations GENERAL F U N D A P P R O P R I A T I O N S .
Budget (41,436.04 X 72% = 29,833.95) $ 29,835.00 Annual Communication Expense — Wichita 1,500.00 Grand Master's Contingent Fund (By-Law 2-314) 2,500.00 Grand Master's Apron and Jewel 470.00 Grand Treasurer's and Grand Secretary's Bond Premium 50.00 Printing Annual Proceedings 2,500.00 Personal Property Tax _ 200.00 Grand Master's Allowance (By-Law 2-306) 800.00 Grand Treasurer's Allowance (By-Law 2-306) 200.00 Grand Master's and Grand Secretary's Conference 1,500.00 Payroll taxes on salaries — Social Security — Unemployment 375.00 Grand Lodge Building repairs 2,000.00 Committee allowances 1,100.00 Mileage and Expense (By-Law 2-308-9-10) 5,500.00 Grand Lecturer—Salaries and Expenses 6,200.00 Committee on Ritualistic Work 1,000.00 Committee on Masonic Education — Salary Supplies and Expense 4,500.00 Committee on Trials — Expense and Per Diem 1,000.00
$134,940.00 5,060.00 $129,880.00
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Postage and Express Kansas Laws of Masonry — Cost of Printing (By-Law 2-506) -.Stationery and Printing Items for resale Miscellaneous account Microfilming Records • George Washington Memorial Association General Fund Bond Purchase
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1,800.00 „
_ _
1,080.00 1,500.00 3,000.00 1,200.00 1,500.00 2,500.00 15,000.00
Total
$ 88,810.00 CHARITY F U N D R E V E N U E S .
Five Per Cent Per Capita (101,265 X 5 % t = 5,063.25)-| Interest on Bonds (15,000 X 21/2% + 10,000 X 2.76% = 651) Total
5,060.00
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650.00 $
5,710.00
CHARITY F U N D A P P R O P R I A T I O N S .
Charity Fund Bond Purchase I 5,000.00 Your committee wishes to express appreciation and render compliment to t h e Grand Secretary and his efficient staff and to the Grand Treasurer; their work is well done and cooperation appreciated. Fraternally submitted, FLOYD A. PALMER, Chairman W I L L I A M H . PATRICK, Member CARL E . GEORGESON, Member R A L P H M . BURLIN, Member M E R L E D . EVANS, Member
Commiuee.
March 8, 1957 Mr. FLOYD A. PALMER
Chairman, Committee on Finance M.'. W.". Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas W . ' . and Dear BROTHER
PALMER:
We have made an examination of the financial records of the Grand Secretary. W e have carefully examined the returns submitted by lodge secretaries and compared them with the records of the Grand Secretary. W e have also examined the receipts of the Grand Lodge as recorded in the Grand Secretary's cash receipts record and found the total to be in agreement with the total of the receipts issued to the Grand Secretary by the Grand Treasurer and with the annual report of the Grand Treasurer. We have compared the vouchers returned by the Grand Treasurer with the disbursements as recorded in the disbursement journals of the Grand Secretary. All disbursements are supported by vouchers returned by the Grand Treasurer with the exception of an outstanding warrant in the amount of $2,500.00. This warrant was to cover a contribution to the George Washington memorial for the year 1957. This was the second such warrant issued during the period under review. The contribution for 1956 was made after the annual communication last year. The Grand Treasurer shows in his report that he has debited the
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Charity Fund and credited the General Fund with $1,712.00, the amount of warrants.drawn on the Charity Fund in 1955 and charged in error to the General Fund. Warrants for mileage to the annual communication are not entered in a disbursement journal but are written with stubs attached. The warrants not claimed at the annual communication or within a reasonable period thereafter are voided by removing the signatures of the Grand Master and the Grand Secretary. W e noted in our 1956 report that there were three outstanding mileage warrants in the sum of $12.60. Although the Grand Secretary corresponded with the secretaries of the lodges involved and requested that the warrants be promptly presented for payment, they have not been presented and it is presumed that it is not the intention of the recipients to cash them. During our examination of the mileage warrants for the 1956 communication, it was noted that two mileage warrants, each in the amount of $11.97, were issued to Trinity Lodge N o . 313 and that both such warrants have been deposited to the credit of the Lodge Treasurer. Brother STRICKLAND said he would take it up with the Lodge Secretary and endeavor to get the matter corrected. There are no outstanding mileage warrants for the 1956 annual communication. From our examination, we have prepared the following statements which are made a part of this report: Exhibit A—General Fund Receipts, Disbursements and Balances of Cash. February 16, 1956 to February 23, 1957. Exhibit B—Charity Fund Receipts, Disbursements and Balances of Cash. February 16, 1956 to February 23, 1957. Receipts, Disbursements and Balances of the General Fund (Exhibit A ) may be summarized as follows: Current Receipts $239,057.17 Disbursements '. 230,197.89 Excess of Receipts over Disbursements Available Balance February 16, 1956 Outstanding 1955 Mileage Warrants not presented for payment Available Balance Fabruary 23, 1957 Outstanding Warrant No. 232
8,859.28 96,547.01 12.60
:
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105,418.89 2,500.00
Treasurer's Balance February 23, 1957
$107,918.89
Receipts, Disbursements and Balances of the Charity Fund (Exhibit B) may be summarized as follows: Current Receipts .— $ 5,576.25 Available Balance February 16, 1956 12,321.54 17,897.79 Disbursements Available and Treasurer's Balance
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10,975.00 $
6,922.79
It is noted that a disbursement of $10,000.00 was for the purchase of Government bonds and was therefore an investment rather than an expenditure of Grand Lodge Funds.
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Our examination of the books of the Grand Secretary disclosed that they were kept in a business-like manner and that they were posted up to date. The Grand Secretary and his staff are to be commended for their painstaking and meticulous work in compiling the reports of the lodges for presentation in the annual report. In many instances it was necessary"-to correspond with the lodge secretary to get errors corrected. W e appreciate the courtesies extended to us by the Grand Secretary and his staflf during the course of our examination. They were most cooperative. Respectfully submitted, MCDONALD, By
ARTHUR R.
FRAZIER & SHEDD,
SHEDD,
Licensed Public
Accountant Exhibit A
M.-. W . ' . GRAND LODGE A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS RECEIPTS, DISBURSEMENTS A N D BALANCES OF CASH.
February 16, 1956 to February 23, 1957. GENERAL F U N D
Balance in Treasury February 16, 1956 Less: O/S Warrant Paid February 27, 1956
$ 96,930.41 370.80 96,559.61
RECEIPTS:
Schedule A—Current Lodge Reports Schedule B—Delinquent and Adjustments— 1955 Returns Schedule C—Interest on Investments Budget Settlement—Other Grand Bodies Special Dispensations Gphers Blanks Monitors and Ceremonies Aprons Twenty-five Year Buttons Allies Insurance Dividend Insurance Refunds Derby Lodge No. 365—Charter Fee Seabrook Lodge U. D. Dispensation —.Centennial Refunds Other Refunds : Donations—Easton No. 45 and Palmyra No. 23 Sale—Adding Machine Postage Total Receipts
$216,917.65 276.75 901.00 11,515.34 445.00 2,762.40 2,517.96 1,501.14 25.00 455.15 4.81 513.73 20.00 20.00 364.50 691.56 95.00 30.00 .18 239,057.17 335,616.78
DISBURSEMENTS:
Warrants Issued: Budget Account Masonic Home Other Grand Lodge Disbursements
$ 38,132.00 115,910.00 65,996.76
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Mileage and Expenseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1956 Annual Communication
5,095.88
March
225,134.64
Transfer to Charity Fund ( 5 % of Per Capita Tax)
5,063.25
Total Disbursements
230,197.89
Available Balance February 23, 1957 Add: Outstanding Warrant No. 232 (George Washington Memorial) Balance in Treasury February 23, 1957
105,418.89 2,500.00 $107,918.89
Exhibit B U.\
W.-.
GRAND LODGE A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS
RECEIPTS, D I S B U R S E M E N T S AND BALANCES O F CASH.
February 15, 1956 to February 23, 1957 CHARITY F U N D
Cash Balance February 16, 1956
$12,321.54
RECEIPTS:
Interest on G Bonds Interest on K Bonds Transfer from General Fund
$
375.00 138.00 5,063.25
Total Receipts
5,576.25 17,897.79
DISBURSEMENTS:
Government Bonds Otto R. Souders Kansas Masonic Home
'.
Total Disbursements
10,000.00 720.00 255.00 10,975.00
Cash Balance February 23, 1957
$ 6,922.79
VISITOR.
The Grand Senior Deacon was orderd to present a distinguished visitor, and he retired and presented Sir Knight S. LEWIS SMITH, R . ' . E . ' . Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Kansas who received a hearty welcome and was seated in the East.
TALK.
The Grand Master called upon Sir Knight S. LEWIS SMITH, Right Emminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kansas who responded with a short talk.
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THANKS. The Grand Master gave special thanks to Brother CLARENCE L . HARRIS who was responisble for the set up for this Grand Lodge and also paid tribute to Brother J. V E R N O N POWELL who furnished the fine organ music all through the Annual Communication. The members of the Grand Lodge showed their appreciation by loudly applauding these two Brothers.
INTRODUTTIONS. The Grand Master presented and introduced to the Grand Lodge Brothers VIRDON M . LISTON, Superintendent of the Kansas Masonic Home, Brother JAMES MAGEE, Assistant Superintendent of the Kansas Masonic Home and Brother D R . DAVIS, the Home Physician and they were extended a hearty welcome.
VOTE OF THANKS. M . ' . W.'. CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S moved that a vote of thanks be extended to the Wichita Consistory, the Lodges of Wichita and all of the Brethren who had helped to extend so many courtesies to the members of this Grand Lodge.
TALKS. The Grand Master called upon M . ' . E.". N E I L M . M C L E O D , Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Kansas and M . " . 1.'. JAMES E . COLLIER, Grand Master of the Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Kansas, and each responded with a short talk. >
INSTALLATION. M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON, as Installing Officer together with M . ' . W . ' . W I L L I A M H . HARRISON, as Grand Senior Warden and M . ' . W . ' . S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY as Grand Junior Warden and M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S as Grand Senior Deacon and M . ' . W . ' . JAMES H. TRICE as Grand Junior Deacon and M . ' . W . ' . F L O Y D S. ECORD as
Grand Marshal, installed the following Elective and Appointive Grand Officers for the ensuing year: M.'.W.'. RICHARD L. BECKER Grand Master Keystone Lodge No. 102, Coffeyville. R . ' . W - ' . E A R L R. BROWN Deputy Grand Master. Plains Lodge No. 367, Plains.
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R.'. W.'. ADDISON C. IRBY.X Grand Senior Warden. Rising Sun Lodge No. 8, Fort Scott. R.*. W.*. RAY W . KINZIE Grand Junior Warden. Bestor G. Brown Lodge No. 433, Wichita M.'.W.". BEN S. PAULEN Grand Treasurer. Constellation Lodge No. 95, Fredonia.. M.'.W.*. ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND .-.Grand Secretary. Kaw Lodge No. 272, Kansas City (residence, Topeka). Bro. LEONARD J. SMOOT
Grand Chaplain.
Keystone Lodge No. 102, Coffeyville. W.*. JOHN H . MURRAY Grand Senior Deacon. King Solomon Lodge No. 10, Leavenworth. W.'. JOHN F . FONTRON Grand Junior Deacon Basset Lodge No. 124, Hutchinson. W.*. LORE V. BADER
Grand Marshal.
Neosho Lodge No. 27, LeRoy W.". JIM BREESE
Grand Sword Bearer. Patmos Lodge No. 97, ElDorado. W.". JOSEPH M . EVES Grand Senior Steward. Emerald Lodge No. 289, Lakin. W.*. LESTER R. DETWILER Grand Junior Steward. Keystone Lodge No. 102, Coffeyville W.". ORA F . PERSELL Grand Pursuivant. Blue Rapids Lodge No. 169, Blue Rapids. W.'. LAUREN DALE RIGG
Grand Tyler.
Joppa Lodge No. 223, Leon W.". CHESTER A. LONG Assistant Grand Tyler Rob Morris Lodge No. 332, Preston.
PRESENTATIONS. Brother MORRIS HILDRETH, business partner of the newly installed Grand Master, on behalf of Keystone Lodge N o . 102 of Coffeyville presented the M . ' . W.*. RICHARD L . BECKER the newly installed Grand Master, with a silk hat which he accepted with interesting and touching talk. The Grand Master then called for the members of Keystone Lodge N o . 102 of Coffeyville and 14 responded and received a hearty welcome by this Grand Lodge and were each presented by the Grand Master. M . ' . W . ' . BRUCE N E W T O N , on behalf of the Grand Lodge' of Kansas presented the retiring Grand Master M . ' . W . ' . KARL J. BAUMGARTNER with a Past Grand Master Jewel, which he accepted with very appropriate remarks.
TALK. The Grand Master eulogized the retiring Grand Master M . ' . W . ' . . K A R L J. BAUMGARTNER and the assembled Brethren gave a rousing
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glad hand expressing their appreciation for his services to this Grand Lodge and to the Craft. INVITATION. W . ' . ORVILLE L . D U T T , the Master of Orient Lodge N o . 51 of Topeka, Kansas extended an invitation for the Grand Lodge to meet in Topeka in its 1958 Grand Communication and on motion the invitation was accepted. THANKS. The Grand Master called on W . ' . R O Y G . SHEARER, Grand Pursuivant, who had served this Grand Lodge for the last 16 years and who had retired with this Communication and thanked him for his fine services to this Grand Lodge. The Grand Master then called on each of his elective Grand Officers and each responded thanking this Grand Lodge and the Craft for the honors conferred upon them. ANNOUNCEMENT. T h e Grand Junior Steward announced that a reception would be held in honor of our new Grand Master at Coffeyville, Kansas on April 6, 1957 and extended an invitation to ail Master Masons and their wives to attend. JOURNAL. On motion the reading of the journal was waived.
STANDING COMMITTEES. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master appointed the following committees for the ensuing year: On Credentials:—BEN W . GRAYBILL, NO. 153, Prairie Village; HERBERT TULLER, NO. 6, Lawrence; ARTHUR M . WILLIAMS, NO. 133, Arkansas City; J.. CHESTER LONG, N O . 16, Manhattan; EDWIN H . NINEMIRES, N O . 17, Topeka.
On Reports of Grand officers:—ARMAND H . BISHOP, NO. 117, Parsons; LEWIS W. DAVIS, NO. 132, Elk City; ERNEST E. HENDERICK, NO. 330, LaCrosse, AUBREY L. HARRISON, No. 377, Waldron; HARRY A. WOOD, No. 278, Kiowa. On Finance:—FLOYD A. PALMER, No. 107, Independence; AUGUST W . LAUTERBACH, No. 306, Colby; JEROME C. BERRYMAN, NO. 277, Ashland; GLENNI H. BEAL, NO. 95, Fredonia; WILLIAM C. GETZ, NO. 142, Newton. On Jurisprudence:—FLOYD H . COFFMAN, NO. 18, Ottawa; JAMES E . TAYLOR,
No. 417, Sharon Springs; LYNN R. BRODRICK, NO. 91, Marysville; SCOTT A. MOUSE, No. 12, Emporia; CLARK M . FLEMING, NO. 76, Erie.
On Ritualistic Work:—JAMES H . TRICE, NO. 77, Medicine Lodge; E. GLENN ROBISON, NO. 314, Gridley; ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, NO. 272, Kansas City.
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Trials and Punishments:—JOHN E. BUEHLER, N o . 158, Atchison; J O H N B . M A R K H A M , N O . 117, Parsons; LEONARD O . THOMAS, N O . 438, Kansas City; LLOYD H . RUPPENTHAL, N O . 172, McPherson; ORVILLE H A Z E N , No. 449, Denton. On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D.:—KARL E . PITTMAN, N O . 293) Creensburg; HOWARD H . HAZLETT, N O . 345, Edna; GEORGE F . BARNES, N O . 233, Burden. On Correspondence:—FLOYD S. ECORD, N O . 66, Burlington. On Foreign Relations:—CLAUD F . Y O U N G , N O . 8, Fort Scott; ROSCOE E . T E T E R S O N , N O . 167,
LARNED; PAUL R . W U N S C H , No.
230,
Kingman.
On Masonic Education:—ScoTT E. KELSEY, N o . 17, Topeka; EARL R . BROWN, No. 367, Plains; ADDISON C . IRBY, N O . 8, Fort Scott; RAY W . KINZIE, N O . 433, "Wichita; Wjn. T. SCHLICTER, N O . 134, Clay Center. On Necrology:—ROBERT J. LEWIS, N O . 164, Atwood.
CLOSING. T h e M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r t h e n closed t h e L o d g e in A m p l e F o r m .
M.'. W.".
Grand
Grand
Secretary.
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LOCATION AND NUMBERS OF LODGES I N ALL DISTRICTS. No.
1.—Highland, 1; Troy, 55; Wathena, 64; White Cloud, 78; Bendena, 440; Denton, 449.
No.
2.—Potter, 4; Atchison, 5; Doniphan, Muscotah, 116; Atchison, 158.
No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
31; Effingham,
48; Huron,
72;
3.—Leavenworth, 2; Leavenworth, 10; Easton, 45; Lansing, 49; Leavenworth, 68; Fort 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.—Shawnee, 54; Prairie Village, 153; Kansas City, 322; Kansas City, 333; Overland Park, 436. 6.—Olathe, 19; Spring Hill, 56; Gardner, 65; Edgerton, 127; Lenexa, 135; Stanley, 444. 7.—Osawatomie, 24; Paola, 37; Fontana, 131, Louisburg, 243. 8.—Mound City, 33; LaCygne, 6 l ; Pleasanton, 88; Blue Mound, 286; Parker, 341. 9-—Fort Scott, 8; Mapleton, 28; Xenia, 47; Devon, 92; Garland, 108; Uniontown, 115; Fulton, 210; Hiattville, 216; Bronson, 268; Hepler, 398. 10.—Girard, 93; Cherokee, 119; Pittsburg, 187; Walnut, 229; Mulberry, 261; Arcadia, 329; Arma, 408. 11.—Baxter Springs, 7 1 ; Columbus, 100; Galena, 194; Weir, 274; Scammon, 351. 12.—Oswego, 63; Altamont, 69; Chetopa, 73; Parsons, 117; Mound Valley, 218; McCune, 237. 13.—Erie, 76; Chanute, 103; Thayer, 149; Urbana, 239. 14.—Humboldt, 29; lola, 38; Moran, 245; Savonburg, 315; LaHarpe, 325. 15.—Gamett, 44; Colony, 212; Westphalia, 305; Kincaid, 338; Lane, 339. 16.—Ottawa, 18; Melvern, 22; Pomona, 4 1 ; Williamsburg, 224; Waverly, 244; Quenemo, 270; Wellsville, 356. 17.—Lawrence, 6; Lawrence, 9; Baldwin, 23; DeSoto, 40; Eudora, 83; Tonganoxie, 190; Linwood, 241; Perry, 415; Lecompton, 420. 18.—Oskaloosa, 14; Valley Falls, 21; Winchester, 84; Meriden, 236; McLouth, 256; Nortonville, 266. 19.—Hiawatha, 35; Robinson, 159; Sabetha, 162; Hamlin, 185; Horton, 326; Powhattan, 363; Morrill, 373. 20.—Oketo, 25; Seneca, 39; Marysville, 9 1 ; Axtell, 234; Beattie, 259; Oneida, 323; Summerfield, 354. 21.—Frankfort, 67; Waterville, 85; Irving, 112; Blue Rapids, 169; Vermillion, 320. 22.—Corning, 13; Wetmore, 53; Centralia, 89; Netawaka, 130; Whiting, 250; Goff, 430. 23.—Circleville, 20; Holton, 42; Soldier, 240; Hoyt, 327, Denison, 372; Mayetta, 393. 24.—Silver Lake, 50; St. Marys, 52; Topeka, 90; Rossville, 111; Delia, 419. 25.—Topeka, 17; Auburn, 32; Topeka, 51; Topeka, 225; Richland, 248; Topeka, 385; Wakarusa, 402. 26.—Overbrook, 62; Carbondale, 70; Burlingame, 79; Lyndon, 101; Osage City, 141; Scranton, 407.
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No. 27.—Leroy, 27; Burlington, 66; Neosho Falls, 82; Yates Center, 144; Gridley, 314. No. 28.—New Albany, 81; Neodesha, 94; Fredonia, 95; Altoona, 118; Fall River, 163; Buffalo, 379; Benedict, 403. No. 29.—Coffeyville, 102; Independence, 107; Elk City, 132; Cherryvale, 137; Edna, 345. No. 30.—Sedan, 136, Caney, 324; Elgin, 350; Cedar Vale, 355; Tyro, 386. No. 31.—Longton, 26; Elk Falls, 126; Howard, 155; Severy, 213; Moline, 267. No. 32.—Eureka, 106; Toronto, 121; Madison, 196; Hamilton, 301, Climax, 411. No. 33.—Emporia, 12; Cottonwood Falls, 80; Americus, 109; Lebo, 152; Hartford, 193; Allen, 335; Saffordville, 395. No. 34.—Dover, 138; Alma, 161; Eskridge, 205; Maple Hill, 370; Harveyville, 421. No. 35.—Havensville, 34; Onaga, 188; Westmoreland, 257; Fostoria, 392. No. 36.—Manhattan, 16; Wamego, 75; Randolph, 166; Leonardville, 235; Riley, 344. No. 37.—Washington, 104; Linn, 170; Haddam, 226; Greenleaf, 232. No. 38.—Clifton, 122; Clay Center, 134; Green, 296; Oak Hill, 334; Wakefield, 396. No. 39.—Junction City, 7; Abilene, 98; Solomon, 105; Chapman, 280; Enterprise, 437. No. 40.—Hope, 288; Herington, 307; Gypsum, 328; White City, 380; Burdick, 429. No. 41.—Council Grove, 36; Aha Vista, 357; Dwight, 374; Wilsey, 382. No. 42.—Newton, 142; Marion, 147; Florence, 114; Peabody, 120. No. 43.—Towanda, 30; Augusta, 74; ElDorado, 97; Douglass, 151; Leon, 223; Potwin, 228; Latham, 401; Rosalia, 434. No. 44.—Winfield, 110; Arkansas City, 133; Dexter, 156; Burden, 233; Maple City, 342. No. 45.—Wellington, 150; South Haven, 157; Oxford, 165; Caldwell, 203; Milan, 255; Argonia, 285. No. 46.—Belle Plaine, 173; Conway Springs, 269; Mulvane, 201; Cheney, 258; Clearwater, 273; Derby, 365. No. 47.—Wichita, 86; Wichita, 99; Wichita, 168; Wichita, 303, Wichita, 313; Wichita, 433. No. 48.—Halstead, 46; Sedgwick, 139; White Water, 180; Burrton, 182; Mount Hope, 238; Valley Center, 364. No. 49.—McPherson, 172; Canton, 197; Galva, 251; Windom, 276; Moundridge, 346; Marquette, 353; Lindsborg, 397. No. 50.—Barnard, 59; Minneapolis, 143; Beloit, 145; Delphos, 202; Simpson, 214; Scottsville, 249; Glasco, 292. No. 51.—Concordia, 113; Clyde, 176; Jamestown, 227; Miltonvale, 242. No. 52.—Republic, 123; Munden, 128; Belleville, 129; Courtland, 211; Scandia, 221; Narka, 349; Cuba, 362. No. 53.—Jewell, 1 1 ; Mankato, 87; Burr Oak, 178; Lebanon, 287; Randall, 304; Formoso, 336. No. 54.—Salina, 60; Ellsworth, 146; Brookville, 209; Wilson, 298; Holyrood, 343. No. 55.—Lyons, 192; Little River, 219; Chase, 247; Alden, 308; Frederick, 337; Geneseo, 361.
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No. 56.—^Nickerson, 4 3 ; Hutchinson, 124; Hutchinson, 140; Sterling, 171 Hutchinson, 445. No. 57.—Haven, 208; Arlington, 299; Turon, 358; Sylvia, 391; Pretty Prairie, 428, No. 58.—Kingman, 230; Norwich, 319; Spivey, 347; Zenda, 378; Cunningham, 427. No. 59.—Anthony, 200; Harper, 206; Attica, 262; Bluff City, 368; Waldron, 377 Freeport, 389. No. 60.—^Medicine Lodge, 77; Lake City, 260; Hazelton, 263; Kiowa, 278; Isabel, 400. No. 61—Pratt, 265; Greensburg, 293; Preston, 332; Coats, 394; MuUinville, 399 Haviland, 409. No. 62.—Kinsley, 179; Lewis, 220; Stafford, 252; St. John, 254; Macksville, 371 No. 63.—Great Bend, 15; Larned, 167; Ellinwood, 217; Hoisington, 331; Claflin, 424. No. 64.—Wakeeney, 148; Russell, 177; Hays, 195; Bunker Hill, 291; Ellis, 297 No. 65.—Lincoln, 154; Lucas, 198; Plainville, 290; Sylvan Grove, 359; Natoma, 390; Codell, 418. No. 66.—Cawker City, 125; Osborne, 160; Stockton, 189; Downs, 204; Alton, 207 Glen Elder, 294. No. 67.—Smith Center, 174; Kirwin, 175; Gaylord, 183; Phillipsburg, 184 Logan, 264; Kensington, 405. No. 68.—Lenora, 181; Oberlin, 186; Norton, 199; Long Island, 231; Almena, 310 Norcatur, 317; Jennings, 360. No. 69.—Hill City, 281; Colby, 306; Hoxie, 348; Morland, 4 l 4 ; Selden, 423 Rexford, 442. No. 70.—McCracken, 58; Ness City, 191; Rush Center, 215; LaCrosse, 330. No. 71.—Dodge City, 222; Jetmore, 282; Cimarron, 283; Bucklin, 376; Spearville, 388; Ensign, 413; Kingsdown, 447. No. 72.—Ashland, 277; Coldwater, 295; Protection, 384; Wilmore, 412. No. 73.—Meade, 275; Liberal, 300; Plains, 367; Minneola, 431. ' No. 74.—Sublette, 312; Hugoton, 406; Elkhart, 422; Ulysses, 435; Johnson, 4 4 1 ; Satanta, 446. No. 75.—Garden City, 246; Lakin, 289; Syracuse, 309; Coolidge, 316; Deerfield, 432. No. 76.—Dighton, 279; Scott City, 284; Leoti, 340; Tribune, 352. No. 77.—Oakley, 253; Gove, 302; Grainfield, 381; Quinter, 410; Grinnell, 448. No. 78.—Wallace, 318; Goodland, 421; Sharon Springs, 417; Kanorado, 443. No. 79.—Atwood, 164; McDonald, 383; Saint Francis, 404.
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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS FOR 1 9 5 7 . District
Name
1 2 3-— 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
-
15
..*JoSEPH L. HUMBERT *W. P H I L MCCRACKEN ...JACK W E L T E R J O H N F . BERG *HAROLD L . P E C K WILBUR W . W I K O F F MARVIN R . J O N E S HARRY I. SAGE ROGER D E A N C A M P B E L L ....HAROLD O . W E L L S *SHERMAN T . BOURASSA FLOYD R . M O N F O R T *DONALD E . WARD ALFRED L . MORRIS, J R * J O H N BENGEL CLYDE A. SHAFFER
32 33-; 34 35 36 37
-•-
42 43 44
. . . . . * A R T H U R SCHMERSEY ARTHUR W . THOMPSON *RICHARD J. BELLMAN
48 49 50 51 52
Garnett Ottawa Perry Meriden Horton Beattie Frankfort Corning Holton St. Marys Topeka Burlingame Rose New Albany ....Independence .....Cedarvale
Howard
ROBERT B . CARPENTER VESPER M . SHEELEY, JR JOSEPH E . D I E H L RONALD B . W H E A R T Y ...ROLAND C . ALGOTT ALBERT D . C H A P I N
*MARION F . SMILEY *GAYLORD W I L K I N S GEORGE E . MERILATT *CLARENCE W . MORRIS
47
Everest Leavenworth Muncie Merriam Olathe Fontana Pleasanton Garland Frontenac Weir Oswego Erie Moran
*ViRGiL M. MuNSiNGER
38 39 40 41
45 46
White Cloud
RICHARD E . GEIGER * N A T H A N C . HIBBS *MELVIN C. ONSEN *RALPH C. HANSEN *LEWIS J. LAWSON FRANK MOORE ERNEST B . B E L L J O H N R . THOMAS.... *CLAUD A . MCFARLAND W I L L I A M MORAN * A R T H U R T . SANDERS *MARVIN H U F F M A N N E W T O N H . BACON
16... 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
Address
J O H N W . CARWELL
VIRGIL B . HOLLINGSWORTH *C. WARRENT H U N T .....*CHARLES F . W E S T
K E N N E T H W . TAYLOR ...L. M I L T O N MYERS A R T H U R G . HARE MILTON L. WATTS WARD R . DOUGLAS
•.
Neal Hartford ..Alma Wesmoreland Riley Washington
Clay Center Junction City Lost Springs Council Grove Marion Latham Winfield
fielle
South Haven Plaine Wichita
White Water Windom Barnard Miltonvale Courtland
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53 54 55 56 57
HERSCHEL R . R H E A LESTER LEE ADAMS *HERBERT F . T A P P A N *SAM O . SETTY LAWRENCE COOLEY
58
Mankato Holyrood Lyons Hutchinson Haven
LEE BERTHOLF
59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69
Spivey
ELLIS E., BEAL HARLAND A . FAUSETT LEONARD K . SHERER *GEORGE L . EVANS *KENNETH D . HUMPHREY *DAVID S. C R E E P S T E P H E N TUCKER JAMES R . D U G A N *ALBERT D E A N PEER ERNEST L . O L S O N W A L L A C E "W. COOPER, JR
70
FRED K E E N E R
71
Rush Center
*HARRY C . G U M
72 73 74
Harper Hazelton Mullinville Stafford Hoisington Hays Codell Alton Kensington Norton Hoxie
Dodge City
W A L T E R C . SMITH D E N Z I L BROMWELL VIRGIL H . CRYER
Wilmore Plains Hugoton
75
W M . E . MONTGOMERY
Syracuse
76 77
ROBERT M . C O U G H G L E N N A. DELAY
Dighton Quinter
78 79
-
HAROLD W . FRASIER EMMOR E . GRAVES
Sharon Springs Benkelman, Nebraska
*POST OFFICE ADDRESSES
No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
3—525 N . Broadway 4—448 S. 81st Street 5—6131 Hadley 6—416 E. Poplar 10—P.O. Box 346 12—18 N . Illinois 15—Box 94 16—731 Ash 19—202 W . I4th 25—1725 Oakley 27—R.R. No. 1, Rose 29—600 Riley 31—Box 44 38—407 Dexter
No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
39—139 W . 18th 41—Box 322 42—315 S. Cedar 44—1520 Millington 46—P.O. Box 35 47—543 N . Grove 55—R.R. N o . 2 56—309 N . Walnut 62—200 Kansas Avenue 63—404 E. 2nd 64—1901 Lincoln Drive 67—P.O. Box 306 71—R.R.No.2
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
ASSOCIATION OF PAST GRAND MASTERS Wichita, Kansas, March 12, 1957 The Fifty-third Annual Meeting of the Association of Past Grand Masters was held in the Lassen Hotel at Wichita, Kansas at 6:00 P.M. on March 12, 1957. M . ' . W . ' . A L L A N DAUGHERTY, Venerable President, opened a Table Lodge in ample form with the following members present: BEN S. PAULEN J. FORREST AYERS... JAMES A. CASSLER OTTO R. SOUDERS HENRY S. BUZICK, JR.... ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND CHARLES S. MCGINNESS JAMES H . TRICE SAMUEL G . WILES
—
.—
1921 -1931 1934 1935 1938 1940 1943 1944 1946
JAMES H . STEWART, JR. E. GLENN ROBISON WILLIAM H . HARRISON LYNN R. BRODRICK CLARENCE G . NEVINS S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY BRUCE NEWTON FLOYD S. ECORD SCOTT E. KELSEY
1947 1948 1949 .1950 1951 1952 ...1953 1954 1955
M . ' . W . ' . KARL J. BAUMGARTNER, - Grand Master was formally proposed for membership and unanimously elected, and the Ceremony of Induction conferred upon him in the usual fine manner by M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N
ROBISON.
The Secretary reported that M . ' . W . ' . Brothers FERRIS M . H I L L , GEORGE
F.
BEEZLEY,
ROSCOE
E.
PETERSON
and
CLINE
C.
CURTISS
would not be able to attend on account of illness to themselves or families. N o message was received from M . ' . W . ' . CHAS. A. LOUCKS. T h e Association had as its guests M . ' . W . ' . S T E P H E N R . MILLER,
Grand Master of Indiana, L. M. G R E E N E , Grand Master of Arkansas and EDWIN L . L U N D E , Grand Master of Iowa. On motion of M.". W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS each of these Distinguished Brethren was elected to Honorary Membership in the Association and the Secretary presented each with an Honorary Membership Card. The Secretary read a memorial to ELMER F . STRAIN and a motion was made that this Association recommend that all memorials of this nature be published in the proceedings. T h e evening was spent in discussion of the Grand Masters address and various other masonic subjects and each of our Distinguished Guests
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was given an opportunity to speak to the group. The discussion was led by M.'. W . ' . L Y N N R. BRODRICK.
In conformity with our rules and regulations M.'. W . ' . BRUCE moves up to the position of Venerable President. M . ' . W . ' .
NEWTON
FLOYD S. ECORD becomes Senior Warden, M.". W.*. SCOTT E. KELSEY
becomes Junior Warden and M.'. W . ' . KARL J. BAUMGARTNER becomes Steward. ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND was elected as Secretary. There being no further business the Table Lodge was closed in form. ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND,
Secretary.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
112
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1956.
No.
Location
1—Highland 1 2—Leavenworth 3 3—^Kansas City 4 4—Potter 2 5—Atchison 2 6—Lawrence 17 7—^Junction City 39 8—Fort Scott 9 9—Lawrence 17 10—Leavenworth 3 11—Jewell 53 12—Emporia 33 13—Corning 22 14—Oskaloosa 18 15—Great Bend 65 16—Manhattan 36 17—Topeka _.. 25 18—Ottawa 16 19—Olathe 6 20—Circleville . 23 21—Valley Falls 18 22—Melvern 16 23—Baldwin 17 24—Osawatomie 7 25—Oketo 20 26—Longton 31 27—Leroy 27 28^Mapleton 9 29—Humboldt 14 30—Towanda 43 31—^Doniphan 2 32—Auburn 25 33—Mound City _ 8 34—Havensville 35 35—Hiawatha 19 36—Council Grove 41 37—Paola 7 38—lola 14 39—Seneca 20 40—DeSoto 17 41—Pomona 16 42—Holton 23 43—^Nickerson 56 44—Garnett 15 45—Easton 3 46—Halstead 48 47—Zenia 9 48—Effingham 2 49—Lansing 3 50—Silver Lake 24 51—Topeka 25 52—St. Marys 24 53—Wetmore 22 54—Shawnee 5 55—Troy 1 36—Spring Hill 6 58—McCracken 70 59—Barnard 50 60—Salina 54 61—LaCygne — 8
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SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location
10
I 62—Overbfook 26 63—Oswego 12 64—Wathena 1 65—Gardner 6 66—^Burlington 27 67—Frankfort 21 68—Leavenworth } 69—Altamont _ 12 70—Carbondale 26 71—^Baxter Springs 11 72—Huron 2 73—Chetopa 12 74—Augusta 43 75—Wamego 36 76—Erie _ 13 77—Medicine Lodge 60 78—White Cloud 1 79—Burlingame 26 80—Cottonwood Falls .... 33 81—New Albany 28 82—Neosho Falls 27 83—Eudora 17 84—Winchester 18 85—WaterviUe 21 86—Wichita 47 87—Mankato 53 88^Pleasanton 8 89—Centralia 22 90—North Topeka 24 91—^Marysville 20 92—^Devon 9 93—Girard ..: 10 94—^Neodesha 28 95—Fredonia 28 96—White Church 4 97—ElDorado 43 98—Abilene 39 99—Wichita 47 100—Columbus _... 11 101—Lyndon 26 102—CoffeyviUe 29 103—Chanute 13 104—^Washington 37 105—Solomon 1 39 106—Eureka 32 107—Independence 29 108—Garland 9 109—Americus .33 110—Winfield 44 111-Rossville 24 112—Irving 21 113—Concordia 51 114—Florence 42 115—Uniontown 9 116—Muscotah 2 117—Parsons 12 118—Altoona 28 119—Cherokee 10 120—Peabody 42 121-Toronto 32 122—Clifton .. 38
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PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS O F LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location
I 123—Republic 124—^Hutchinson 125—Cawker City ... 126—Elk Falls 127—Edgerton 128—Munden 129—Belleville 130—Netawaka 131—Fontana 132—Elk City 133—Arkansas City . 134—Clay Center ... 135—Lenexa 136—Sedan 137—Cherryvale 138—Dover 139—Sedgwick 140—Hutchinson . 141—Osage City 142—Newton 143—Minneapolis ... 144—Yates Center . 145—Beloit _ 146—Ellsworth 147—Marion 148—Wakeeney 149—Thayer 150—Wellington 151—Douglass 152—Lebo 153—Prairie Village 154—Lincoln 155—Howard -.. 156—Dexter 157—South Haven ... 158—^Atchison 159—Robinson 160—Osborne 161—Alma 162—Sabetha 163—Fall River 164—Atwood 165—Oxford 166—Randolph 167—Lamed 168—Wichita 169—Blue Rapids ... 170—Linn 171—Sterling _.. 172—McPherson 173—Belle Plaine ... 174—Smith Center . 175—Kirwin 176—Clyde 177—Russell 178—Burr Oak 179—^Kinsley _.. 180—Whitewater 181—Lenora 182—^Burrton 183—Gaylord
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SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location
184—Phillipsburg .... 185—Hamlin 186—Oberlin 187—Pittsburg 188—Onaga 189—Stockton 190—Tonganoxie 191—Ness City 192—Lyons 193-Hartford 194—Galena 195—Hays 196—Madison 197—Canton 198—Lucas 199—Norton 200—Anthony 201—Mulvane _. 202—Delphos 203—Caldwell 204—^Downs 205—Eskridge 206—Harper 207—Alton 208—Haven 209—Brookville 210—Fulton _ 211—Couttland 212—Colony 213—Severy 214—Simpson _. 215—Rush Center .... 216—HiattviUe 217—Ellinwood 218—Mound Valley 219—Little River . 220—Lewis 221—Scandia 222—Dodge City 223—Leon 224—^Williamsburg .. 225—Topeka 226—Haddam 227—^Jamestown 228—Potwin 229—Walnut :.. 230—Kingman _. 231—Long Island 232—Greenleaf 233—Burden 234—Axtell 235—Leonardville 236—Meriden 237—McCune 238—Mount Hope ... 239—Urbana 240—Soldier 241—Linwood 242—Miltonvale 243—Louisburg 244—^Waverly
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193 74 172 1392 124 154 161 146 308 100 138 359 219 137 158 233 235 275 56 205 153 112 259 164 143 70 119 50 117 114 66 82 94 194 87 103 129 173 642 198 108 1026 71 73 56 97 323 50 63 . 181 84 56 196 151 179 43 70 52 61 123 101
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PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
No.
II
Location
245—Morgan 246—Garden Gty 247—Chase _.. 248—Richland 249—Scottsville 250—^Whiting 251—Galva 252—Stafford 253—Oakley 254—St. John 255—Milan 256—McLouth 257—^Westmoreland . 258—Cheney 259—^Beattie 260—Lake Oty 261—Mulberry 262—Attica 263—Hazelton 264—Logan 265—Pratt 266—Nortonville 267—Moline 268—BronsoH 269—Conway Springs 270—Quenemo 271—^Kansas City 272—^Kansas City 273—Clearwater 274—Weir _.. 275—Meade _.. 276—^Wiodom 277—Ashland 278—Kiowa 279—Dighton 280—Chapman 281—Hill City 282—^Jetmore 283—Cimarron 284—Scott City 285—Argonia 286—Blue Mound . 287—Lebanon 288—Hope 289—Lakin 290—Plainville 291—^Bunker Hill 292—Glasco 293—Greensburg 294—Glen Elder 295—Coldwater 296—Green 297—Ellis 298—Wilson 299—^Arlington 300—Liberal — 301—^Hamilton 302—Gove 303—Wichita 304—^Randall 305—Westphalia
14 75 55 25 50 22 49 62 77 62 45 18 35 46 20 60 10 59 60 67 61 18 31 90 46 16 4 4 46 11 73 49 72 60 76
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124 126 98 367 97 119 124 179 66 557 829 270 136 189 54 145 234 141 70 185 163 Ill 149 75 104 127 52 129 253 111 91 209 107 187 47 148 72 142 314 143 41 5622 42 60
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SYNOPSIS O F RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location Q
306—Colby _ 307—^Herington 308—Alden 309—Syracuse _ 310—Almena 311—Ft. Leavenworth 312—Sublette 313—Trinity 314—Gridley 315—Savonburg 316—Coolidge 317—Norcatur 318—Wallace 319—^Norwich 320—Vermillion 321—Goodland 322—Kansas Gty 323—Oneida ....__ 324—Caney 325—LaHarpe 326—Horton 327—Hoyt 328—Gypsum 329—Arcadia 330—LaCrosse 331-^Hoisington 332—Preston 333—Kansas Gty 334—Oak Hill 335—Allen 336—Fonnoso 337—Frederick 338—Kincaid 339—Lane 340—Leoti 341—Parker 342—Maple City 343—^Holyrood' 344—Riley 345—Edna 346—Moundridge 347—Spivey 348—Hozie 349—Narka ...! 350—Elgin ....: 351—Scammon _ 352—Tribune 353—Marquette 354—Sununerfield 355—Cedar Vale 356—WellsviUe 357—Alta Vista 358—Turon ' 339—Sylvan Grove 360—^Jennings 361—Genesee ; 362—Cuba 363—Powhattan .._ 364—Valley Center 365—Derby 366—Bonnet Springs
69 40 5} 75 68 3 74 47 27 14 _... 75 68 78 58 21 78 5 20 30 14 19 23 40 10 70 63 61 5 38 3} 33 55 15 15 76 8 44 54 _ 36 29 49 38 69 32 30 11 76 49 20 30 16 41 37 63 68 33 52 19 48 46 4
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118
March
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
SYNOPSIS O F RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location
5 « 367—Plains 368—Bluff City 369—Kansas City 370—Maple Hill 371—Macksville 372—Denison 373—Morrill 374—Dwight 376—Bucklin _ 377—Waldron 378—Zenda 379—Buffalo 380—White City 381—Grainfield 382—Wilsey 383—McDonald _ 384—Protection 386—Tyro 388—Spearville 389—Freeport 390—Natoma 391—Sylvia 392—Fostoria 39J—Mayetta 394—Coats 395—Saffordville 396—Wakefield 397—Lindsborg 398—Hepler 399—MuUinville 400—Isabel 401—Latham 402—Wakarusa 403—Benedict 404—Saint Francis 405—^Kensington 406—Hugoton 407—Scranton 408—Arma 409—^Haviland 410—Quinter 411—aimax 412—^Wilmore 413—^Ensign 414—Morland 415—Perry 417—Sharon Springs 418—Codell 419—Delia 420—Lecomptoa 421—Harveyville 422—Elkhart 423—Selden 424—Claflin 427—Cunningham 428—Pretty Prairie 429—Burdick 430—Goff 431—^Minneola 432—Deetfield 433—Wichita
7} 59 4 34 62 23 19 41 71 59 58 28 40 77 41 79 72 30 71 59 65 57 35 23 _.. 61 33 38 49 9 61 60 _ 43 25 28 79 ;... 67 74 26 10 61 77 32 72 71 69 17 78 65 24 17 34 _ 74 69 63 58 57 40 22 73 75 47
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SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Concluded.
No.
Location
1 i1 1
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s 434—Rosalia 435—Ulysses 436—Overland Park 457—Enterprise 438—Kansas City ... 441—^Johnson 442—Rexford 443—Kanorado 444—Stanley 445—Hutchinson 446—Satanta 447—^Kingsdown 448—Grinnell 449—Denton Totals
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Members last year: 100698. Less 28 members from CoyYille Lodge # 5 7 . Net gain 59J.
:5 72 146 649 123 50! 4S 93 76 20 77 484 99 73 41 56 101265
120
PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
March
IN MEMORIAM.
ELMER F. STRAIN ELMER FRANKLIN STRAIN was born at Salem, Indiana, November 10, 1871. His parents, FRANKLIN and SUSAN C . STRAIN moved west soon after his birth, ^oing first to Otoe County, Nebraska, later to a home near Kirwin, Kansas and iinally to Phillipsburg. ELMER was educated in the Public Schools of Phillipsburg and Campbell College, and for a short time taught in one of the county schools. In 1891 he was employed by the Rock Island Railroad, and advanced through hard and devoted work to the position of Division Freight Agent, which position he left to become Grand Secretary-Recorder of the four Grand Bodies. ELMER was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Topeka, and was devoted to the principles of Christianity. H e always maintained a strong interest in civic affairs, being at one time President of the Topeka Chamber of Commerce. His great love, however, was for Freemasonry and he served all of the Topeka York Rite Bodies as Presiding Officer, and was Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge, Past Grand High Priest, and Past Grand Master of the Grand Council. He was a 33° Inspector General Honorary in the Scottish Rite and a member of the Red Cross of Constantine. ELMER was a man of strong convictions and sympathies, and was always vigorous in defending what he felt was the right position in any matter. He labored long and faithfully in the quarries of Masonry and well deserved the many honors that came to him. H e always felt that Masonry was an inspiration, capable of teaching great lessons and he advocated at all times the application of Masonic principles to the problems of life. Brother STRAIN married Miss MIDA PRENTISS December 6, 1891. Mrs. STRAIN passed on May 6, 1941. On December 20, 1942 he remarried and is survived by Mrs. I N E Z JEAN STAIN and a daughter D O R O T H Y J E A N .
ELMER was badly injured in a fall at the Topeka Masonic Temple in October, 1953 and was forced by his health to resign as Grand Secretary-Recorder. He was made Grand Secretary-Recorder Emeritus of all the Kansas Grand Bodies and retained that title until the time of his death. His condition became serious and he was taken to Stormont-Vail Hospital •on October 3 and passed away on October 5th. H e was laid to rest in Mount Hope Abbey in Topeka. A t the request of Mrs. STRAIN, the religious service was conducted by ELROY E . TILLOTSON, Past Grand Commander, and the Masonic Ceremony by Orient Lodge N o . 51, of which ELMER was a Fifty Year member. The bearers were all 33° Scottish Rite Masons, and the escort was from Topeka Commandery N o . 5 In the passing of this distinguished Brother, Topeka has lost a fine citi2en and Kansas Masonry has lost a grand and beloved leader. A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND
1956-57
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
121
DECEASED PAST GRAND MASTERS AND YEAR OF SERVICE. 1856-7-8-9 —Richard R. Rees 1860 —George H. Fairchild 1861-2 3-4-5 —Jacob Saqui 1866-7 —Moses S. Adams 1868-9-1870 —John H. Brown 1871-2 —John M. Price 1873-4 —Owen A. Bassett 1875 —Isaac B. Sharp 1876 —Jacob D. Rush 1877 —John Guthrie 1878 —Edwin D. Hillyer 1879-1880 —Joseph D. McCleverty 1881-2 —William Cowgill 1883 —George S. Green 1884 —J. Jay Buck 1885 —Matthew M. Miller 1886 —Silas E. Sheldon 1887 —Henry C. Cook 1888 —Watson M. Lamb 1889 —George C. Kenyon 1890 —John C. Postlethwaite 1891 —Andrew M. Callaham 1892 —David B. Fuller 1893 —Wm. D . Thompson 1894 —George W. Clark 1895 —James H. McCall 1896 —Chiles C. Coleman 1897 —William M. Shaver 1898 —Maurice L. Stone • 1899 —Henrv C. Loomis 1900 —Charles J. Webb
1901—Perry M. Hoisington 1902—Thomas E. Dewey 1903—Bestor G. Brown 1904—Thomas G. Fitch 1905—Samuel R. Peters 1906—Thomas L. Bond 1907—Edward W . Wellington 1908—Henry F. Mason 1909—Fred Washbon 1910—Marion K. Brundage 1911—Alex A. Sharp 1912—Wm. Easton Hutchinson 1913—EIrick C. Cole 1914—Charles H. Chandler 1915—Wm. L. Burdick 1916—Giles H. Lamb 1917—Charles E. Lobdell 1918—Wm. I. Stuart 1919—Owen J. Wood 1920—Hugh P. Farrelly 1922—John McCullagh 1923—Richard E. Bird 1924—Elmer F. Strain 1926—John W. Neilson 1927—Charles N . Fowler 1930—Jay B. Kirk 1932—John M. Kinkel 1933—George O. Foster 1936—James H. Wendorff 1937—Charley B. Erskine 1945—Harry D. Evans
DECEASED DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. John A. Ferrell—died June 21, 1922 B. Harold Groff—died October 28, 1950
LIVING PAST GRAND MASTERS AND ADDRESSES. 1921—Ben S. Paulen, Fredonia. 1925—Charles A. Loucks, Lakin. 1928—Ferris M. Hill, Emporia. 1929—George F. Beezley, 1 Girard. 1931—J. Forrest Ayres, Greenleaf. 1934—James A. Gassier, McPherson. 1935—Otto R. Souders, Wichita. 1938—Henry S. Buzick, Jr., Sylvan Grove. 1939—Claud F. Young, Washington, D. C. 1940—Arthur H. Strickland, Kansas City, Kansas. 1941—Roscoe E. Peterson, Larned. 1942—Clinr C. Curtiss, Colbv 1943—Charles S. McGinness, Cherryvale.
1944^James H. Trice, Medicine Lodge. 1946—Samuel G. Wiles, MacksviUe. 1947—James H. Stewart, Jr., Wichita. 1948—E. Glenn Robison, Gridley. 1949—William H. Harrison, Downs. 1950—Lynn R. Brodrick, Marysville. 1951—Clarence G. Nevins, Dodge City. 1952—S. Allan Daugherty, Baldwin. 1953—Bruce Newton, Wichita. 1954-Floyd S. Ecord, Burlington. 1955—Scott E. Kelsey, Topeka. 1956—Karl J. Baumgartner, Goodland.
122
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
GRAND TREASURERS 1856 —Beverlin Beck 1857 —Wm. Y. Roberts 1858-1891—Christian Beck 1892-1902—R. E. Torrington
1903-1909—Albert Sarbach 1910-1933—W. Frank March 1934-1937—John McCullagh 1938 —Ben S. Paulen
GRAND SECRETARIES 1856 —C. T. Harrison 1857-1860—Charles Mundee 1861-1870—Erasmus T. Carr 1871-1893—John H. Brown
1894-1928—Albert K. Wilson 1929-1953—Elmer F. Strain 1953 —Arthur H. Strickland
March
Palmyra Saltville Baxter Beattie Belle Plaine Belleville Mt. Vernon Bendena Benedict Lotus Blue Rapids.
Baldwin Barnard Baxter Springs.. Beattie Belle Plaine Belleville Beloit Bendena Benedict , Blue Mound Blue Rapids
23 59 71 259 17} 129 145 440 403 286 169
32 74 234
Benevolent Alden Allen Alma Naphtali Altamont Alta Vista Occidental Altoona Americus Anthony Arcadia Argonia Crescent Cable Arma Ashland Washington Active Attica Atwood Auburn Mystic Tie Axtell
Abilene Alden Allen Alma Almena AUamont Alta Vista Alton Altoona Americus Anthony Arcadia Argonia Arkansas CityArlington Arma Ashland Atchison Atchison Attica Atwood Auburn Augusta Axtcll
98 308 335 161 310 69 357 207 118 109 200 329 285 133 299 408 277 5 158 262 164
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Name of Lodge
Location
No.
Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct.
18 15 21 18 18 17 15, 26 19 16, 18,
Oct. 19 Feb. 20 Feb. 26 Oct. 21 Feb. 20, Mar. 18 Feb. 17 Feb. 15 Oct. 17 Oct. 19 Feb. 17 Feb. 19 Feb. 21 Oct. 15 Feb. 15 Feb. 18 Feb. 16 July 14 Oct. 21 Feb. 18 Feb. 20 Oct. 17 Oct. 21 Feb. 19 1859 1888 1868 1886 1877 1872 1873 1925 1914 1887 1876
1871 1889 1925 1875 1889 1920 1898 1882 1872 1871 1881 1890 1912 1873 1888 1915 1887 1856 1875 1886 1895 1860 1869 1885
When Chartered
tAlbert T. Danley Oral L. Myers tCoy Nichols William E. Cassidy tRay A. Foust tjudson Mac Abbott •fRoy C. Baker Leonard H. Foster Harry L. Orendorff Francis E. Fairchild Arthur E. Clear •Harold H. Bailey Elmer F. Gaddis •J. T. Petty Harold F. Wanklyn •Harry L. Hatfield •Ralph Gerald Fraser •Charles O. Van Donge Lewis H. Rainwater •Marvin Ambrose Earl Jeffers •Lauren M. Smerchek. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Mondays
Secretaries tRobert C. Menges tHoward R. Williford Thaddeus B. Davis Henry S. Stiers David W. Clouse Frederick Gail Traxson Glenn Zieber tKenneth L. Orr William W. Jones L. John Redelfs tArthur Poundstone fRoUin L. Scott Henry E. Stehle tHarry L. Burnett Alban W. Long tJohn T. Cleland O. Donald Spotts tThomas J. Dunning tHal A. Waisner James R. Derden Bruce K. Jackson tCarl H. Moore JFrancis A. Nelson Lester L. Caylor
Masters •Frank A. Ward M. Gerald Myers •Ami H. Spade Robert H. Arnold William A. Wilmot Chester Crosetta Albert Morgan James J. Boland Vernon D . Borror •Harold W. Tiet2 Charles D. Williams, Jr.... Robert Lee Adams James W. Hart •Willis L. Wiesenburger •J. Renwick Mathews Clifford H. Smith Richard Charles Arnspiger. •Billy B. Purdy •William F. Taylor Elmer W. Bevington Roy L. Searls •C. John Bickel •Joseph M. Sparks Lyie A. Steck
1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays .. 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Mondays 1st Mondays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3K1 Wednesdays... 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Mondays 2nd and 4th Thursdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 1st Tuesday — 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays
Stated Communications
NAMES OF LODGES, MASTERS AND SECRETARIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1957.
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Bunker Hill
Brookville.
209 376 379 291
429 79 56
Bluff City
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368 366
No.
Unity Clifton Climax Prairie Queen
Claflin
Morton
Burr Oak...
Buffalo . Beulah
Name of Lodge 17, 17, 18, 15, 21, 21, 15, 20. 16, 21, 21, 16, 16, 17. 19, 17, 22, 17, 17, 20, 19, 24, 19, 18, 17, 15, 21, 16, 17, 16, 15, 16, 15, 18, 17,
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct.
Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct.
1881 1890 1881 1874 1872 1898 1870 1891 1927 1885 1886 1872 1873 1869 1887 1866 1922 1873 1887 1882 191J 1878
1904 1904 1886 1882 1907 1907 1888 1884 1922 1869 1868 1879 1879
When Chartered Communications
Masters
tOlin Belt tOrville C. Hollis
Gene Johnson Donald B. Heidebrecht
Clifton M. Geis
2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays
•Lloyd O. Rice Lester E. McHenry
Quentin V. Dyer
•William H. Riddle
1st and 3rd Thursdays
Carl C. Brandon
fAlva'E. Wilkinson tOrville S. Humphrey Lee W. Arnold Warren F. Fernkopf Paul E. Gibler tMorgan J. Snyder Neal V. Hormel
tClarence M. Peck tLloyd W. Graves tWm. V. Dye lee W. Kaff Harvey C. Pargctt tArthur T. Wicks Francis K. Darr tRoy J. Chappie Walter N . Detrich fMerle M. Smith
Walter E. Hoke tGeo. F. Merilatt William H. Kukuk
Merit R. Carter
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Secretaries Aubrey T. Stewart tWard Harrington Ralph L. Short tVerne L. Bacon CoUis P. Lamb
•Alva N . Hamilton George L. Mast
Charles Hess •Cleve Bockovcr Lorraine F. Drake Delbert Ray Dunbar Oscar V. Heiland
Aubra H. Pierce •Paull Bowersock. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays •Webb Clark 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Walter D. Punches 2nd and 4th Saturdays Alvin A. Wooten 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Maxwell A. Haslett 1st and 3rd Wednesdays James F. Collins 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays .... •Jack A. Churchill Robert Detrich 2nd and 4th Thursdays Maple E. Taylor •John F. Miller 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
2nd and 4th Wednesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays
Stated
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
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Easton Palestine.. Edna Mackey Patmos Olive Carson Meridian..
Easton Edgerton Edna Effiingham.. ElDorado... Elgm Elk City Elk Falls
45 127 345 48 97 350 132 126
1923 1921 1881 1905 1931 1956 1863 1897 1874 1887 1883 1860 1874 1902 1882 1906
1911 1918 1871 1888 1888 1883 1871 1872 1887 1889 1867 1867 1862 1947 1900 1922
2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 1st and 3ixl Wednesdays... 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Thursdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 2rid Thursday 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st Saturday 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 2nd Thursday 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 2nd and 4th Mondays 2nd and 4th Thursdays .... 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1st Wednesday 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays
20, 1864 1st and 3rd Saturdays 17 1872 1st and 3rd Mondays 18 1892 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 17 1866 1st and 3rd Mondays 20, 1870 1st and 3rd Thursdays... 15 1893 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 15 1873 2nd and 4th Mond'ays 17 1872 2nd and 4th Thursdays
1 17 17 15 19, 15 20, 18 21 16 22 17 21 20, 15 20
Mar. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Mar. Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb.
Deerfield Delia Delphos Denison Denton Derby DeSoto Devon Dexter Barney St. Bernard.. Arcana Douglass Dover Downs Dwight
Deerfield Delia Delphos Denison Denton Derby DeSoto Devon Dexter Dighton Dodge City.. Doniphan Douglass Dover Downs Dwight
432 419 202 372 449 365 40 92 156 279 222 31 151 138 204 374
Dec. Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct.
16 21 19 15 15, 22 19 17 16 20 16 21 21 12 21 16
Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb;
Coats Codell Keystone St. Thomas Comanche Olive Branch ... Prudence St. Johns Mistletoe Coolidge Nemaha Zeredatha Council Grove.. Courtland Cuba Cunningham
Coats Codell Coffeyville Colby Coldwater Colony Columbus Concordia Conway Springs Coolidge Corning Cottonwood FallsCouncil Grove Courtland Cuba Cunningham
394 418 102 306 295 212 100 115 269 316 13 80 36 211 362 427
Jack K. Shriver Donald J. Richmond tNorman A. Balstets Kenneth N . Tillotson tLeslie F. Smith Clarence Lay fLloyd R. Crow tCharley E. Laman t j . Clarence Porter Joseph Harvey Conard Bryan J. Clemens Irving Myers tClarence W. Norris fGeorge M. Chase Glen J. Leshosky Wm. E. Thornhill Herndon M. Campbell Dick W. Anderson Dale Brown Dallas Coleman L. Orville Hazen tE. Philo Butterfield tWayne Dicken Alton E. Killion Chester E. Snyder Perry D. Owen tRichard W . Evans tMaurice R. Bryan fHayward W. Floyd Arthur E. Clausen Walter G. Stroup tMilton D. Anderson fNathan C. Hibbs fAlva E. Shere Hubert W. Froman David L. Signor tDonald J. Rayburn James Lacey Leffel tHerb Hutchens flrvin L. Lyons
Ralph E. Sangster. Theodore C. Stien •James W. Grimes Ray La Verne Bremser... Ephraim Robbins Frank L. Post •Thomas B. Holman •E. Phil Smith •Robert G. Farmer Ivin Arnold Libertus Von Eldon Beck Don J. Evans •Theodore B. Baker Frank G. Kier Wm. Schneberger Edwin H. Krug Don A. Erwin Donald W. Miller Lee Stanley Ponton Jesse Marcellus •Byron A. Albers Lloyd Higbee •Warren L. Mann •Richard L. Harper Jesse G. Foust Thomas Frank Ashlock. Gerald W . Salyer •Willis L. Armstrong Omer F. O'Donnell Clayton Thomas George E. Fletcher Calvin G. Morgan Leland Doty Vernon E. Sawyer. Robert L. Shufelt Robert A. Barnett •Ralph A. Cole. Cleman Boulanger •Ernest Edmonds Neal F. Osborn
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Haddam Halstead Hamilton Hamlin Harper , Hartford HarveyviUe... Haven HavensvIUe.. Haviland Hays Hazelton Hepler Herington Hiattville Hiawatha Highland Hill City Hoisington... Holton Holyrood Hope Horton Howard Hoxie Hoyt Hugotoh Humboldt... Huron _ Hutchinson..
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Goff Goodland Gove Grainfield Great BendGreen Greenleaf Greensburg.. Gridley Grinnell Gypsum
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1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
1884 2nd and 4th Wednesdays... 1882 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1895 1st and 3rd Thuradays 1879 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 1882 1st and 3rd Wednesdays...., 1881 2nd and 4th Wednesdays .. 1921 2nd and 4th Wednesdays .. 1882 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1882 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 1915 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1881 1st Monday 1886 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1912 1st and 3rd Mondays 1889 1st and 3rd Wednesdays ... 1908 2nd and 4th Saturdays 1861 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1856 1st and 3rd Mondays 1887 2nd and 4th Thursdays 1890 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1863 1st and 3K1 Thursdays 1892 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1887 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1890 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 1874 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1893 2nd and 4th Wednesdays... 1890 1914 1st and 3rd Mondays 1860 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1869 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1938 2nd and 4th Mondays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
1922 1899 1888 1909 1874 1888 1884 1888 1889 1927 1890
Howard F. Hightowet tLeo J. Schisler Varo J. Smith Hardin B. Reynolds tDon C. Heminger Elwood Branfort tArnold J. Hiesterman Chester L. Pew David D. Stuart tLeo Joseph Saindon Irl N. Tinkler tEarl Arbuthnot tEdward H. Malleis tGeorge A. Rose Allen Sprague Ellis E. Beal tChester A. Rummel tCarroU J. Pontius tPred H. Howell Roy Channel Harold H. Bennett tAndrew M. Darby Virgil W. DeMint Warren P. Armstrong tVictor C. Kingsbury Johnie E. Salmon tElmer Evans J. Stanley Schmucker Rex M. Heisel tRalph B. Call j l . Winters Funck tLee Adams Percy H. Oberholser tGeorge Pickering Holly M. Miller Wallace W. Cooper Clyde E. Joy Frank B. Swink tRoscoe H. Johnson tRaymond H. Starncs tCaleb L. Kirby
Vernon S. Brack. •Willard E. Roller •James P. Losey Jack M. Gillispie J. Paul Culp •Roy M. Anderson Dale K. Hicks J. Eugene Bradley Dallas G. Worrell •Roy La Verne Ottken.. Ralph Winslow Frank J. Skupa •Victor E. Chesky, Jr •Richard Rodman Sylvin R. Carr Robert P. Hoover •Walter U. Blankley •Schuyler Orville Walker... •Howard Hill Jimmie Gene Whittf. Winfred S. Tuttle •Thaine A. Clark Forrest R. Reinolds John Henning •Walter T. Hull •Harry A. Mitchell John R. McQueen John Leland Windmeyer.. Henry M. Hansen •Orval E. Weeks •Derle Gene Obley John H. Novotny •Emil E, Carlson •Theodore F. Kilmer Lyman Snodderly •Clyde L. Stratton William E. Carey Benjamin V. Garmon •Kenneth E. Lindsey •William K. Eyer. •William B. Jones
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Kanorado Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kensington Kincaid...., Kingman Kingsdown Kinsley Kiowa Kirwin
LaCrosse LaCygne LaHarpe Lake City Lakin Lane
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330 61 525 260 289 339
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Location
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No.
Stated Communieat'tons
Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
Feb. Mar. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct.
Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct.
Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb.
1871 1863 1872 1930
19,1890 17,1867 19,1903 18,1886 15,1888 18.1891
26,1925 17, 1856 16,1887 16,1887 19,1890 18,1891 17,1904 28,1924 19,1924 18,1891 20,1884 26,1926 16,1879 16,1887 17,1878
20,1884 21,1900 16, 1887 22,1874 26,1925 20,1857
19, 20, 17, 20,
and 3rd Tuesdays and 3rd Mondays and 3rd Mondays and 3rd Wednesdays .. and 3rd Thursdays and 3rd Thursdays
2nd and 4th Thursdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd Tuesday 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Thursdays
2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Fridays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Thursdays — 2nd and 4th Wednesdays-2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Fridays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays .. 2nd and 4th Mondays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 2nd and 4th Fridays
1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st
2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3td Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Mondays
Oct. 15, 1873 Each Thursday Feb. 26, 1925 1st and 3rd Mondays
When Chartered Masters
William B. Jefferis W . Lee Calvin William L. Shigley Frederick Bohl Joseph M. Eves tEverett L. Johnson
Alva D. Mangus tjames H. Selby tEllis E. Robinson tHarry A. Tindell tHoward L. Settle tTheo. Stegner tArthur L. Gable tFrank M. Wisdom Albert Dean Peer Irel A. Green Frank M. Yeoman Velma S. Haley tDale N . Olsen tRobert T. Ishmael, Sr. Alfred J. Willis
Rex E. Connolly •Edward J. Badger John L. Stakley •Herman H. Smith •Hubert D . Pierce •Albert O. Arnold, Jr •Emmit O. Carrico •Donald R. Stockdale Clarence W. Osborn Tilghman W. Booth Elmer L. Armstrong Lester H. Flair Clyde A. Asmussen •George A. Sutton Warren A. Plymesser Fay Lacquement, Jr Fred S. Jackson •Archie Rosebaugh Donald R. McGrath Tommy R. Cole Earl L. Lombard
Charley A. Powell Jay L. Kump Thos. W . Cole Otis E. Clark Walter R. Smith fAtthur L. Parr
tLesIie E. Losey tjoseph C. Littrell tRobert L. Hull tjames R. Bell
tElmer E. Ellis tOlin H. Taylor
Secretaries
d i v e R. Shelly Arthur R. Munson Wilbur S. Steele John A. Byer Andrew C. Anderson •Donald H. Davies
•Hurley W . Wood •Warren E. Harlan Harvey E. Netz Clyde L. Gibson
•William W . Clemments •Paul V. Imes
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Narka Natoma Harmony Tuscan Walnut Valley. Polar Star New Albany .... Newton
Mayetta McCracken Temple McDonald Lyra McPherson Webb Delta Melvern Meriden Milan Miltonvale Minneapolis.. Minneola Moline Marmaton Morland Morrill Mound City... Moundridge . Landmark Mount Hope.. Mulberry Mullinville Mulvane Munden Muscotah
Name of Lodge
Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct. Oct.
15, 1893 17,1910 20,1870 20,1870 17,1881 17, 1872 20,1870 15,1873
Feb. 16,1911 Feb. 19,1903 Feb. 19,1885 Feb. 17,1909 Feb. 19,1885 Oct. 18,1877 Feb. 16,1887 Feb. 15,1882 Oct. 22, 1874 Feb. 19, 1885 Feb. 19,1885 Feb. 19,1885 Oct. 15, 1873 Mar. 1, 1923 Feb. 18,1886 Feb. 19,1885 Feb. 22, 1917 Feb. 15,1905 1860 Oct. 17, 1892 Feb. 18, 1883 Feb. 22, 1885 Feb. 19, 1886 Feb. 18, 1912 Feb. 21,1881 Feb. 17,1907 Feb. 21,1872 Oct. 17,
When Chartered Communications
2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd Thursday 2nd and 4th Tuesdays . — 2nd Wednesday
2nd and 4th Thursdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Mondays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 2nd Thursday 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st Thursday 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays .. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays .. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays .. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays., 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Stated Masters
Joseph A. Morton •Roland Gene Craig... •Charles B. Fenner Neil Bedenbender Basil C. Marhofer •Arthur L. Anderson., •Vance Russell •Harold L. Sloan
Robert L. Frazier Leanard A. Yost Benjamin F. Green Owen R. Wingfield Harold Ray Shoemaker.. •Lynn L. Frey Robert Fenton Brannan... Vernon F. Coss Claude O. Calkins Frank B. Swoyer •Loyd E. Hill D. Earl Fry •Homer D. Daniels •Ben H. Downing Marable Bryan George R. Stephens Lawrence Floyd Bell Harold O. Westrup Wilson J. Dingus Orman H. Higgins •Braum D. Butts •John A. Young Harry A. Prettyman Dean T. Durkee •William Dale Rusher •Otto T. Peters Ralph E. Lassen
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
tRobert C. Brown Fayette Z. Spaulding tWyeth W. Norwood Forest Ruse Paschal W. Lundy Theodore J. Christenson Alfred L. Morris tOrville E. Barbour
Eldon L. Ray Carl A. Bible Thomas R. Landes Paul A. Treadwcll Walter Turner fHobert G. Lindgren Paul E. Geisinger tRobert C. Gilmore Delbert G. Hobson John F. Berg Lester H. Butterfield Jay G. Lassey tRichard J. Whitney Foster W. Smith John H. Thompson Paul A. Weast Newell S. Boss Victor D . Chandler Lloyd R. McGrew Ivy B. Gray Floyd E. Davidson Lewis Matzek William C. Perry Irvin R. Fralick tRobert O. Sullivan Clarence E. Staley Samuel Raphael Ray
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Paola Parker Parsons Halcyon Perry Phillipsburg-..Pittsburg Plains Paradise Eureka McKinley Kickapoo Potwin Powhattan Old Mission.-.. Kilwinning Rob Morris Pretty Prairie. Protection
Oak Hill Oakley Oberlin Oketo Olathe Onaga Oneida Osage City Osawatoraie Osborne Oskaloosa Oswego Ottawa Oveibrook Overland Park Oxford
Paola Parker Parsons Peabody Perry Philiipsburg Pittsburg Plains Plainville Plcasanton.. Pomona Potter Potwin Powhattan Prairie Village . Pratt Preston Pretty Prairie.... Protection
334 253 186 25 19 188 323 141 24 160 14 63 18 62 436 165
37 341 117 120 415 184 187 367 290 88 41 4 228 363 153 265 332 428 384
i Nickerson.. Norcatur Norton Mount Zion.. Norwich
Nickerson Norcatur Norton Nortonville.. Norwich
43 317 199 266 319
Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. July Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Dec. Oct. Mar Oct.
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
21, 18, 17, 17, 22, 16, 16, 21, 15, 20, 15, 14, 12, 19. 14, 18, 19, 16, 17,
18, 20, 16, 15, 18, 17. 19, 15, 18, 21, 15, 21, 20, 22 1, 18,
15, 20, 17, 18, 20,
1862 1891 1872 1872 1917 1879 1879 1912 1888 1870 1905 1856 1947 I9O8 1951 1886 1890 1922 1909
1891 1895 1879 1893 1859 1881 1896 1873 1865 1875 1858 1868 1864 1874 1923 1876
1882 1889 1881 1886 1889 •Robert C. Myers •Walker B, Ramsdale
1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays
2nd and 4th Thurdsays 1st and 3rd Saturdays
2nd and 4th Mondays
2nd Thursday 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays,.
John D. Rowland
Edward D. Winters
•Chas. D. Becker
Roy F. Grindol •William H. Stowell •William Dell 'Antonia Wm. E. Winfrey
•James E. Oden
Herbert Stockwell
Earl W. Markley •Doit E. Willson
•Charles E. Shivers 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Floyd Lee Lotker, Jr 1st and 3rd Tuesdays •Harry McGrath 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays .,,, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 1st and 3K1 Wednesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Thursdays..
2nd and 4th Thursdays
2nd and 4th Wednesdays
tLuther A. Merker Walter R. Dysart tjames C. Ewing Oliver Kornhaus Jack Welter tWarren W. White IF. 0 . Denny E. Lowell Utz C. Ralph Carmicheal tSamuel Harris Vernon W. Parks tNathan B. Repstine Leone Edward Kirk Edgar C, Schmitt tSidney F. Dafforn fWilliam E. Greer Arthur T. Stewart tWilliam M. Hoffman Laurence A. Peacodc
Durwood Donaldson William Chapman Robert Norton Fraker Charles R. Alves fWyatt E. Hayes Earl L. Giossnickle Raymond Russell fEdgar C. Clover t j . Henry Rcb Richard N , VanScyoc John Hoskinson tArthur T. Sanders tChas. W. Watts Joseph H. Coffman tUnford C. Marviil tLouis C. Callesen
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Scott City Scottsville Scran ton
Russell
Rexford Richland Riley
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Twin Grove
Selden
Vesper
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Name of Lodge
Stated Communications
Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb.
Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Mar. Oct. Feb. Oct. 21, 21, 17, 26, 19, 15, 22, 16, 19, 18, 16, 15, 17, 18, 22, 21, 19, 15, 22, 18, 19,
15, 18, 20, 26, 11, 18, 21. 1, 17, 22, 17, 1875 1912 1867 1925 1896 1893 1883 1887 1885 1915 1873 1873 1921 1876 1883 1918 1930 1882 J883 1877 1885
1888 1876 1919 1925 1948 1892 1875 1923 1872 1883 1878
2nd and 4th Thursdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Wednesdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
2nd and 4th Wednesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays
Feb. 16, 1887 1st and 3rd Thursdays Feb. 18, 1915
When Chartered Masteri
Charles A. Jermane
Ben W. Grimm Stanley J. North tByron William Hancock Joseph B. O'Banion Richard L. Singer tArthur R. CharltM Rene Denoyer tCarl H. O'Hair Lyle R. Haskins Hugh R. Coffman tRoy C. Comstock
Harold W. Bortz tLloyd J. Beardsley
tClarence W. Longabach Joseph A. Meyer Raleigh M. Caldwell James M. Borger
Arthur J. Peter Walter R. Fischer
tjohn L. Rogers C. E. Blickenstaff
Secretariei
•Herbert A. Burkett tElmer C. Burg Adolphus Howerton Thomas... William Nelson Craig tEIbert G. Duff . Francis S. Knight •Wilbert Jacob Leuthold Jesse A. Sproul
William S. Armfield Gerald F. Hill
Fred H. HoUister. Phillip A. Blender •Wilbur Wesley Rothe Clayton B. Foster •R. Donald Bradford •Donald D. Smith
Ruel C. Merideth
Loran H. Wulfkuhle Donald A. Frey
David J. Matter Cecil DeWyke •Benjamin E. Sweet
•John H. Casten
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Valley Center. Valley Falls... Vermillion
Wakarusa Wakeeney Wakefield
Thayer Tonganoxie Topeka Topeka Topeka Topeka Topeka Toronto Towanda Tribune Troy /. Turon Tyro
Ulysses Uniontown Urbana
Valley Center.. Valley Falls Vermillion
Wakarusa Wakeeney Wakefield
149 190 17 51 90 225 385 121 30 352 55 358 386
435 115 239
364 21 320
402 148 396
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Solomon City. Haven Spearville Spivey Spring Hill Stafford Stanley Sterling St. Francis Ionic Pottawatomie. Newahcuba.... Santa Fe Summerfield.. Sylvan Grove. Sylvia Syracuse
Solomon South Haven.... Spearville Spivey Spring Hill Stafford Stanley Sterling St. Francis St. John St. Marys Stockton Sublette Summerfield.... Sylvan Grove... Sylvia Syracuse
105 157 38S 347 56 252 444 171 404 254 52 189 312 354 359 391 309 21, 1874 17, 1881 18, 1859 17, 1867 20, 1870 20, 1884 13, 1957 17, 1872 15, 1889 15, 1893 17, 1857 15, 1899 17. 1909
Feb. 20, 1913 Feb. 15, 1882 Feb. 21, 1912
Feb. 19, 1902 Oct. 18, 1859 Feb. 20, 1889
1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Tuesday 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. l9t and 3rd Thursdays
2nd and 4th Wednesdays. 1st Monday 1st and 3rd Mondays
2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays .... 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Fridays 2nd and 4th Thursdays.... 1st and 3rd Thursdays .... 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Mondays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
19, 1871 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 21, 1875 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 17, 1909 1st and 3rd Thursdays 15, 1893 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 17, 1867 1st and 3rd Mondays 19, 1885 1st and 3rd Thursdays 26, 1925 2nd and 4th Thursdays..... 18, 1877 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 19, 1914 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 19, 1885 1st and 3rd Mondays 15, 1882 1st Wednesday 17, 1881 1st and 3rd Thursdays 20, 1889 2nd and 4th Mondays 19. 1896 1st and 3rd Thursdays .... 15, 1899 1st Thursday 16, 1911 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 20, 1889 1st and 3rd Thursdays
1, 1923 Oct. 17, 1872 Feb. 19, 1885
Mar
Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb. Mar. Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb.
Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
Lester L. Kennedy Roy T. Ramsey tCarl Rutledge Randall D. Harnar.. Wm. Virgel Miller.. •Forest Frederick
•Earl R. Langley.. Ira L. Green William W. Hobbs..
•Charles N . Yenkey Nova G. Moody Donald H. Swezey
•Lyle J. Wilson Ray H. Gray tHarold E. Hope
Harrison M. Minnich Wm. D. Denholm tFrancis D. Myrick tKenneth N. Pomroy tRay B. Ramsey tjack C. Pulliam tjames C. Kraybill Herbert Lloyd Hartman tWilliam F. Henrie William-C. Coupland Henry J. Calnan tjohn E. Loeppke Lester R. Mason
•Lewis E. Shrum Walter L. Denholm •Samuel G. Kelsey •Orville L. Dutt •Harry W. Glasgow •Phil E. Mills •Elmer E. Erickson •Joseph Edwin Lewis •Dwighl L. Oliver Lawrence E. Abbott James B. Goss •Alvin W. Sale •Orval C. Scott
George Ward Rigg.. Leonard Eisele •Carl P. Williams
John W . Willey, Jr. Merle E. Popplewell H. B. Leidigh Owen V. Duckworth Glenn F. Wiswell Glyne B. Thornton Ray E. Haberstroh Charles Potterf, Jr. Harvey J. Stewart Forrest O. Noeftz tEmmet H. Stambaugh JRalph M. Burlin tClyde R. McDougal Fred V. Lunger William J. Dehler Henry G.Janzen Paul M. Johnson
Clyde E. Wood.. •Kenneth Mirt Rex K. Whiteside •Horace M. Penny Merlyn H. Welch •John Currence Gregg., •Harold W. Crooks Thaine Edward Beitler Lawrence Leon Trumbull.. Harvey A. Leiss Ralph Struble •Wayne C. McCaslin De Loss Starke J. Howard Obert •Richard L. Block •William E. Hinshaw Arland D. Cauthon
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Name of Lodge
Waldron Wallace Vulcan Wamego Frontier Sutton Wathena Waverly Black Diamond.... Wellington Wellsville.: Westmoreland Avon Wetmore Delaware White City White Cloud White Water Whiting Sunflower Wichita North Star Albert Pike Trinity Bestor G. Brown.. Anchor Wilmore Wilsey Samaria Jefferson Windom Winfield
Location
Waldron Wallace Walnut Wamego Washington Watcrville Wathena Waverly Weir Wellington Wellsville Westmoreland.. Westphalia Wetmore White Church.. White City White Cloud White Water... Whiting Wichita Wichita Wichita Wichita Wichita Wichita Williamsburg Wilmore Wilsey Wilson Winchester Windom Winfield
No. 1907 1889 1884 1869 1871 1870 1868 1885 1887 1874 1898 1886 1888 1947 1870 1909 1869 1947 1885 1889 1871 1944 1895 1953 1923 1884 1916 1909 1883 1870 1887 1872
Stated
Communtcations
2nd Wednesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Wednesday 2nd and 4th Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Thursdays 2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Mondays 2nd Tuesday 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Saturdays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays . 1st and 3rd Wednesdays ... 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Thursdays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays ... 1st Wednesday 2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Feb. 21. 1907 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
Oct. 15, 1873 1st and 3rd Wednesdays .
Oct. 17, 1866 1st and 3rd Saturdays
Feb. 21, Feb. 20, Feb. 20, Oct. 21, Oct. 19, Oct. 20. Oct. 21, Feb. 19, Feb. 16, Oct. 21, Feb. 17, Feb. IB, Feb. 15, Feb. 12, Oct. 20, Feb. 17, Oct. 21, Feb. 12. Feb. 19, Feb. 20, Oct. 19, Feb. 16, Feb. 20, Feb. 12, Mar. 1, Feb. 20, Feb. 17, Feb. 17, Feb. 15, Oct. 20, Feb. 16, Oct. 17,
Chartered
Masters
Leonard D. Dark.
Argie G. Loman
•Leland Donald Muirow..
Dale Cox Virgil Allen Scott •Loren Endicott •George Wayne Walker •Stewart E. Earhart Henry E. Williams •Glen L. Hickman Carl Lee Roney William R. Solomon •Ralph O. Waters •Robert Lee Shields Russell Lynn Grutzmacher.. Loyd J. Young Archie E. Wade •Leslie Alden McKay Roy Alton Lee Charles L. Reese Jack Yarbough George E. Warner. •Glenn Edward Summers •Emil L. Kuechenmeister •Richard W. Linn •Ralph N . Henak •Paul H. Snider •Harry L. Barger Lester W. Miller Glen M. Dillinger Wayne B. Evans Alfred Kvasnicka •Elmer T. Barnard •Herman C. Everett Leonard Lawrence.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Concluded. Secretaries
Ralph M. Harder
Jennings E. Williams
tCaldwell Davis, Jr.
Charles Wayne Stark Emery R. Barton tChristopher C. Groomer Chester H. Smith J. Harry George Galyn E. Dean A. Glenn Kincaid R. Eugene Farrow Edward Moraa tForest Hashbarger Charles A. Smith Cloyde A. Lee Ned D. Corley David C. Ebelmesser tVerne Hamlin George J. Scott Norris N . Loyd Earl Bidwell Walton E. Priest tB. F. Hull tGeorge F. Kerrick t M . Aaron Smith tBruce Newton tDavid O. Martindale William J. Kirkham Ervin A. Chambers fEarl J. Crowe Clarence Nelson Clifton W . McCoy Fred R. Cox Everett G. Thurstin tArthur L. Dyer
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SPEQAL ADDRESSES MASTERS No. 'Address 110—R.F.D. No. 2 113—504 W. 6th 114—R.R. Clements, Kansas 117—2431 Washington 121—Quincy, Kansas 123—Hardy, Nebraska 124—^No. 6 Sunflower Avenue 128—Cuba, Kansas 129—R.F.D. No. 2 130—Holton. Kansas R.R. 132—Box 39 133—P.O. Box 550 134—925 Lincoln Avenue 138—Eskridge, Kansas 140—629 East Sth 141—Reading, Kansas 142—118 S.E. 12 143—407 N. Sheridan 145—321 E. 5th 146—Geneseo, Kansas 149—Erie, Kansas 150—419 No. Poplar 152—Route No. 1 153—5122 West 71 Terrace 154—Beverly, Kansas 157—Route No. 2 158—1124 Santa Fe Street 159—Everest, Kansas 165—R.R. No. 1 167—Box 286 168—2330 S. Market Wichita 11, Kansas 169—Cleborne, Kansas 172—Box 165 R.R. 2, Leavenworth 173—Route No. 1 51—938 Jewell 177—120 W. 4th 54—10805 W. 69th Street 184—766 4th St. 56—Hillsdale, Kansas 187—Frontenac, Kansas 60—641 Morningside Dr. 189—Box 271 64—Elwood, Kansas 192—212 W. Lincoln 65—RFD 193—R.R. No. 2 68—1101 North 8th Street 194—1606 Main Street 71—1507 Fairview 195—513 W. 16th 72—Everest, Kansas 196—P.O. Box 342 73—R.F.D. No. 2 197—R.R. No. 2 74—Route No. 3 198—Waldo, Kansas 75—R.F.D. No. 3 201—R.R. No. 2, Derby, Ks. 81—Route No. 4 208—Burrton, Kansas Fredonia, Kansas 210—R.R. No. 2, Ft. Scott, Ks. 84—Valley Falls, Kansas 214—Asherville. Kansas 86—1432 South Martinson 216—R.R. No. 5, Ft. Scott, Ks. 90—1922 N . Kansas Avenue 217—P.O. Box 16 92—R.R. No. 3 218—Route No. 2 Ft. Scott, Kansas Cherryvale, Kansas 93—516 W . Walnut 225—1204 Boswell 94—409 Sth 2nd 229—R.R. No. 1 95—916 Jackson Street 238—Burrton, Kansas 96—2831 No. 99th Street 239—R.R. 1 Earlton, Kansas Bethel, Kansas 240—Circleville, Kansas 97—1146 Sheldon Street 246—302 Center Street 98—921 N.W. 2nd 252—Hudson, Kansas 99—1125 Jewell 255—Mayfield, Kansas 100—430 S. Florida 258—Goddard, Kansas 102—114 West Martin 259—Frankfort, Kansas 103—815 West Walnut Avenue 265—203 Curtis 104—Hollenberg, Kansas 266—Cummings, Kansas 106—521 N . Greenwood 269—^Viola, Kansas 107—124 W. Fir 270—R.R. No. 1 109—1025 Walnut 271—2124 North 32nd Street Emporia. Kansas 272—3065 No. 11th Street MASTERS
No. 'Address 2—Route No. 2 3—943 Sandusky 4—1145 Kearney Atchison, Kansas 5—103 South I4th Street 6—Haskell Institute Lawrence, Kansas 7—340 W . 8th Street 8—841 S. Judson Street 9—2328 Vermont Street 10—1901 Cherokee Street 12—P.O. Box No. 6 15—3128 Meadow Lark Lane 16—1409 Yuma 17—R.R. N o . 1 Silver Lake. Kansas 18—428 S. Locust 19—620 W. Wabash 23—R.F.D. No. 1 24—107 Pacific 25—Home, Kansas 26—Box 151 28—Fulton, Kansas 29—916 N. 4th, Chanute, Ks. 30—Benton, Kansas 31—R.R. No. 2, Atchison 32—R.R. No. 7, Topeka, Ks. 36—628 Columbia 38—515 South Washington 40—Sunflower, Kansas 42—220 Pennsylvania 46—R.F.D. No. 2 47—Blue Mound, Kansas 49—109 Woodland Rd.
MASTERS No. 'Address 276—Inman, Kansas 278—Hardtner, Kansas 288—Carlton, Kansas 296—F.F.D., Clay Center, Ks. 297—110 Woodbury Street 299—R.F.D. Langdon, Kansas 300—Box 508 301—^Route No. 2 302—Grinnell, Kansas 303—2126 S. Pershing Avenue 307—502 South A. Street 311—1012 Spruce Leavenworth, Kansas 313—2364 North Green 315—Elsmore, Kansas 319—R.F.D. No. 1 Milton, Kansas 320—R.F.D. 321—1519 Cherry Street 322—1417 South 30th Street Kansas City 6, Ks. 324—Havana, Kansas 325—Bronson, Kansas 326—1785 First Avenue East 331—461 West Sth .333—5901 West 67th Terrace Overland Park, Kansas 334—Manchester, Kansas 335—Admire, Kansas 337—R.F.D. No. 3, Lyons, Ks. 340—3007 S. Millwood Wichita, Kansas 342—Route 1, Dexter, Kansas 347—Rago, Kansas 348—Selden, Kansas 351—West Mineral. Kansas 355—Sedan, Kansas 356—P.O. Box S7, Paola, Ks. 358—Penalosa. Kansas 359—^Vesper, Kansas 361—R.F.D. 363—Fairview. Kansas 365—827 Woodlawn 366—220 S. Nettleton 369—3000 North 33rd Street 371—Belpre, Kansas 385—1900 James 386—^Dearing, Kansas 390—R.F.D. 391—Plevna, Kansas 392—^Westmoreland, Kansas 397—401 N . Roosevelt 401—Atlanta, Kansas 402—Berryton, Kansas 403—Fredonia, Kansas 410—Collyer, Kansas 411—Eureka, Kansas Route I 420—420 Norwood Street Topeka, Kansas 421—R.F.D. 2, Eskridge, Ks. 429—Lost Springs, Kansas 431—Fowler, Kansas 433—3755 E. Douglas 436—5928 Delmar Mission, Kansas 438—2614 Minnesota Avenue 444—Stillwell, Kansas 445—903 No. Walnut 448—Oakley, Kansas 449—Bendena, Kansas
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SPECIAL ADDRESSES SECRETARIES No. ^Address 2—103 Fourth Avenue 3—728 Minnesota 4—1437 S. 8, Atchison, Ks. 5—1015 Laramie Street 6—1140 East 13th 7—426 W . Vine Street 8—Box 110 9—408 W . 13th Street 10—328 Columbia Avenue 12—P.O. Box N o . 6 1 5 - P . O . Box 613 16—421 N . Juliette 17—624 Leland 18—614 S. Cherry 19—Route No. 1 23—1113 6th Street 24—P.O. Box 65 29—220 N . 12th Street 30—Benton, Kansas 31—^R.R. No. 2, Atchison 32—R.R. 9, Topeka, Kansas 35—Box 347 36—Box 322 37—Box 177 38—Box 271 40—Box 225, DeSoto, Kansas 42—Courthouse 45—522 N . Broadway Leavenworth, Kansas 46—Box 101 47—^Bronson, Kansas 49—1419 Spruce Street Leavenworth, Kansas 51—627 Lindenwood 52—Box 373 54—6120 Grandview Merriam, Kansas €0—Masonic Temple •63—Box 302 6B—423 Vine Street 71—736 East 22nd Street 73—Box 254 74—600 Osage 77—^Box 194 86—320V2 South Broadway 90—635 Jewell Avenue 91—1207 Walnut 93—502 N . Ozark 94—923 Indiana 95—233 North 10th Street 96—6630 Parkview Kansas City, Kansas 97—Box 23 98—110 N . W . 3rd 99—15514 No. Main 100—Box 4 102—Box 396 103—625 West Main Street 106—102 S. Elm 107—P.O. Box 215 110—417 West Tenth 113—426 E. 8th Street 114—R.R. No. 1 117—P.O. Box 824 124—P.O. Box 495 :126—^Box No. 8
SECRETARIES No. •^Address 127—Box 49 129—1802 " I " Street P.O. Box 151 131—Route No. 1 132—Box 203 133—725 No. 2nd 134—813 Blunt Street 136—110 West Walnut Street 137—404 E. Second 139—Box 182 140—P.O. Box 345 141—521 California 142—106 E. Broadway 143—321 E. Chestnut 145—509 No. Hersey 147—405 E. Santa Fe 150—220 No. B 151—^Rock, Kansas 152—Box 16} 153—5816 Roeland Drive Mission, Kansas 154—118 Franklin 158—1108 Kansas Avenue 165—P.O. Box 121 167—1316 Johnson Avenue 168—2027 N . Waco Wichita 4, Kansas 172—Box 707 173—Route No. 1 177—338 E. 8th 179—Burdett, Kansas 182—Box 331 184—377 " F " Street 187—6th & Pine 189—517 N . Cypress Street 192—414 E. Avenue S. 193—Box 187 194—Galena Heights 195—200 W . 21st 196—P.O. Box 356 197—P.O. Box 216 199—Box 29 200—315 Bast Main 201—Box 21} 203—Box 107 207—^Woodston, Kansas 208—113 North Emporia 209—Bavaria, Kansas 211—P.O. Box 176 214—^Asherville, Kansas 217—Box 555 218—Route No. 1 219—Box 296 222—Box 969 223—Box 208 225—^R.R. 2, Topeka, Kansas 226—^Morrowville, Kansas 229—Lock Box 133 232—Box 104 233—Atlanta, Kansas 239—R.R. 1 Earlton, Kansas 241—Box 30 246—507% N. 8th Street 247—Box 515 248—Berryton, Kansas
SECRETARIES No. iAddrejs 259—Frankfort, Kansas 264—Box 81 265—615 N . Main 266—Cummings, Kansas 269—^Viola, Kansas 270—Box 113 271—1238 Central Avenue Kansas City 2, Ks. 272—320 N o . 36th Street 278—R.F.D. No. 1 282—P.O. Box 65 284—Box 364 295—Box 444 297—1200 Woodbury Street 300—Route 2, Box 4 301—Box 111, Virgil, Kansas 3 0 3 - 3 2 8 E. First Avenue 307—219 South Broadway 308—Box 19 311—Box 80 Ft. Leavenworth 312—Copeland, Kansas 313-1615 Payne 320—Box 155 321—1005 Main Street 322—R.R. No. 2 Lake Quivira 324—103-07 North State 326—1401 First Avenue East 329—P.O. Box 187 331—551 West Broadway 333—7543 Santa Fe Drive Overland Park. Kansas 337—R.F.D. No. 4 Lyons, Kansas 339—Box 142 342—Route 2 Dexter, Kansas 343—Box 155 349—Mahaska, Kansas 351—West Mineral, Kansas 353—P.O. Box 1 355—Box 367 358—Penalosa, Kansas 361—Box 233 364—Box 483 365—Box 878 366—P.O. Box 71 214 Oak Street 369—2924 Hickam Drive 374—White City, Kansas 385—1921..Huntoon 392—^Westmoreland, Kansas 397—233 So. Washington 401—Leon, Kansas 402—Pauline, Kansas 408—Box 113 412—Coldwater, Kansas 421—R.F.D. 2, Eskridge, Ks. 428—Box 133 429—Lost Springs, Kansas 433—3755 E. Douglas 436—8016 Conser 438—328 Brotherhood Building 444—Stillwell, Kansas 445—100 East 19th 448—Oakley, Kansas
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GRAND LODGES I N CORRESPONDENCE W I T H T H E GRAND LODGE O F KANSAS; ALSO THE NAMES A N D ADDRESSES OF GRAND SECRETARIES. Alabama Arizona
CHARLES H . STUBINGER JOSEPH A. E. IVEY
Montgomery. Tucson.
Arkansas
L. LELAND MCDANIEL
Little Rock.
California Colorado Connecticut Delaware
LLOYD E . W I L S O N HARRY W . BUNDY EARLE K . HALING CHESTER R . JONES
San Francisco. Denver. Hartford. Wilmington.
Dist. of Columbia
RAYMOND N . BABCOCK
Washington.
Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana
GEORGE W . H U F F DANIEL W . LOCKLIN CLYDE I. RUSH RICHARD C . DAVENPORT D W I G H T L . SMITH
Jacksonville. Macon. Boise. Harrisburg. Indianapolis
EARL B . DELZELL
Cedar Rapids.
Towa Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts
A L P H E U S E . ORTON D . PETER LAGUENS, JR EARLE D . WEBSTER CLAUD SHAFFER /. EARL W . TAYLOR
Louisville. N e w Orleans. Portland. Baltimore. :.. Boston.
Michigan Minnesota Mississippi
CHARLES T . SHERMAN DAVID E . PALMER SID F . CURTIS ,
Grand Rapids. —..St. Paul. Meridian.
Missouri.. Montana...... Nebraska
HAROLD L . READER BYRON F . GAITHER CARL R . GREISEN
St. Louis. Helena. Omaha.
Nevada
EDWARD C . PETERSON
Carson City.
New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico
HAROLD O . CADY HARVEY C . W H I L D E Y CHANDLER C . THOMAS
Concord. Trenton. Albuquerque.
New York North Carolina North Dakota
EDWARD R . CARMAN WILBUR L . MCIVER HAROLD S. POND
New York City. Raleigh. Fargo.
Ohio Oklahoma Oregon
HARRY S . JOHNSON J. FRED LATHAM HARRY D . PROUDFOOT
Worthington. Guthrie. Portland.
Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota
G E O . A. AVERY N . ARTHUR HYLAND HENRY F , COLLINS ELVIN F . STRAIN
Philadelphia. Providence. Columbia. Sioux Falls.
Tennessee Texas
THOMAS E . DOSS HARVEY C . BYRD
Nashville. Waco.
Utah
EMERY R . GIBSON
Salt Lake City.
Vermont Virginia Washington
AARON H . GROUT JAMES N . HILLMAN J O H N I. PREISSNER
Burlington. Richmond. Tacoma.
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West Virginia
JULIAN B . HOLLINGSWORTH
Charleston.
Wisconsin Wyoming
PAUL W . GROSSENBACH IRVING E . CLARK
Milwaukee. Casper.
Alberta
EDWARD H . RIVERS
Calgary.
Argentina-
ALCIBIADES LAPPAS
Buenos Aires.
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Austria ( W i e n )
RUDOLPH
Bolivia.—
T E O F I L O AGUILAR L O P E Z
RAPPOS
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Vienna. .La Paz.
Brazil (Amazonas and Acre)
Brazil Brazil Brazil Brazil
(Ceara) (Minas Gerais) (Paraiba) (Piaui)
FERNANDO DE LEMOS FALCONE
Manaus.
Luiz NEPOMUCENO DE MATTOS SERGIO A. IVANENKO ESLU ELROY LOURIVAL E . VIEIRA
Fortaleza. Belo Horizonte. Joao Pessoa. Teresina.
Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) JACY GARNIER DE BACELLAR
Rio de Janeiro.
Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul)
Luiz FRANK ANDREWS
Porto Alegre.
Brazil (Sao Paulo)
AMADOR DOS SANTOS FERNANDES
Sao Paulo.
British Columbia
JOHN H . N . MORGAN
Vancouver.
Canada Chile...
EWART G . DIXON...CESAR BUNSTER C
Hamilton. Santiago.
China
DAVID W . K . A U (Actg.)
Hongkong.
Colombia
MIGUEL M . ZAPATA E
Barranquilla.
Costa Rica, C. A
RAFAEL OBREGON L .
San Jose.
Cuba Denmark
JOSE F . CASTELLANOS E . . . ) EINAR HOEG
Havana. Copenhagen.
Ecuador
— - S . C L E M E N T E PEREZ SANCHE
Guayaquil.
England
SYDNEY A. W H I T E
London.
France (Nat'l)
MARK DRABBLE
Seine.
Germany Greece
W A L T E R SCHIFFMANN D R . PANAYIOTIS HADJIPETROS
Frankfurt. Athens.
Luis F. GiL SIERRA
Guatemala.
MIGUEL A. ZELAYA OLAFUR GISLASON
Tegucigalpa. Reykjavik.
Guatemala Honduras Iceland
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Ireland
J. O. HARTE
Israel Italy Manitoba
£LIEZER DUBINSKY FRANCO MOROLI THOMAS C . JACKSON
Dublin.
Mexico (Cosmos) Mexico (Campeche) Mexico (Nuevo Leon) Mexico (San Luis Potosi) -
DANIEL ESCALANTE V OMAR C . OLIVERA G REINALDO GUZMAN
Chihuahua. Campeche. Monterrey.
ABEL E . ELIZONDO
San Luis Potosi.
Mexico (Tamaulipas)
AUGUSTIN MIRET COMAS
Tel-Aviv. ..Rome. Winnipeg.
Tampico.
Mexico (YorkG.".L.'.)CARL E. D E VRIES Netherlands DR. P . J. VAN LOO New Brunswick R. D . MAGEE New South Wales JAMES S. MILLER
Mexico, D. F . T h e Hague. St. John. Sydney.
New Zealand Nicaragua Norway
Wellington, C. I. Managua. Oslo.
Nova Scotia
FREDERICK G . NORTHERN GREG A. TAPIA ODD L I E - D A VIDSEN
REGINALD V. HARRIS
Halifax.
Panama Peru
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JVIATHAN A. REID MANUEL RAMIREZ A. C
Panama. Lima.
Philippine Islands Prince Edward Isl Puerto Rico Quebec Queensland
MAURO BARADI F. A. V A N IDERSTINE £MILIANO ISALES R. W . LOUTHOOD E. G. RADFORD
Manila. Charlottetown. San Juan. Montreal. Brisbane.
Salvador, C. A Saskatchewan
HUMBERTO ACOSTA ROBERT A. TATE
San Salvador. Regina.
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Scotland
South Australia Sweden Tasmania Venezuela Victoria Western Australia
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_ALEX F . BUCHAN
F. J. ELLEN G. E. A. BOTTIGER H . A. W I L K I N S O N P. A. Ruiz PAZ CASTILLO ,...C. W . DAVIS N . J. M U N R O
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Edinburgh.
Adelaide. Stockholm. Hobart. Caracas; Melbourne. Perth.
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LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION BUT N O T CHARTERED. Allen, 1923; Burlington, 1863; Delaware, 1857; Denver City (Denver Lodge), 1860; Englevale, 1899; Leavenworth (Adelpha), 1868; Lecompton (Geary), 1857; Leota, 1878; Lindsborg; 1884; Lindsay (Friendship), 1868; Opolis, 1885; Powhattan (Buckeye), 1896; Wheaton, 1903; White Water, 1927.
LODGE CHARTERS REVOiCED, SURRENDERED OR CONSOLIDATED. Allen No. 335, 1923; Americus No. 62, 1869; Andale No. 253, with Mt. Hope N o , 238, 1894; Argonia (Chikaskia) N o . 285, 1912; Atchison (St. Johns) No. 26, 1861; Aubry No. 30, 1863; Auraria No. 37, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Bennington No. 180, 1944; Beaumont No. 439, with Joppa No. 223, 1937; Big Springs (Shawnee) No. 9, 1867; Blaine N o . 337, with Westmoreland No. 257, 1894; Bluif City N o . 313, 1897; Bluff City N o . 325, 1903; Boling No. 365, with Tonganoxie (Henri) No. 190, 1937; Bucklin No. 325, 1896; Cato No. 153, with Farlington (Godfrey) No. 124, 1894; Cedar Vale No. 164, 1883; Cedar Vale (Myrtle) N o . 164, 1894; Chanute (King David) No. 416, with Cedar No. 103, 1937; Clifford (Whitewater) N o . 148, with Halcyon No. 120, 1876; Clinton (Ashlar) No. 87, 1879; Coyville No. 57, 1955; Delavan No. 375, with Kansas No. 307, 1936; Edwardsville (Composite) No. 152, 1879; Emmett No. 387, with Pottawatomie N o . 52, 1939; Emporia N o . 12, 1863; Enterprise No. 353, 1910; Elk City (Elk Creek) No. 20, 1863; Esbon (Salem) N o . 228, 1939; Farlington (Godfrey) No. 124, with Girard No. 93, 1932; Frankfort No. 67, 1876; Freeport (Lily) No. 301, with Bluff City No. 313, 1892; Fort Scott (Rising Sun) No. 46, with Bourbon No. 8, 1878; Fort Gibson (Alpha) N o . 122, with Grand Lodge of Indian Territory, 1878; Golden City No. 34, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Greeley No. 211, with Delphian No. 44, 1940; Grenola (Canopy) No. 248, with Moline No. 267, 1937; Hanover (Star) N o . 69, 1919; Hiawatha (Triune) No. 216, 1883; High Prairie No. 25, 1892; Ida No. 170, 1881; Indianola No. 34 (later. Great Light), 1877; Leavenworth (Calvary) N o . 50, with King Solomon No. 10, 1876; Leavenworth (dispensation Landmark, charter St. Johns), No. 26, 1870; Lecompton N o . 13, 1865; Liberty N o . 123, with Keystone No. 102, 1918; Lincolnville N o . 315, 1896; Lindsborg (Phoenix) No. 253, 1888; Louisburg No. 180, 1894;Luray N o . 153, with Lucas (Blue Hill) N o . 198, 1943; Lyons No. 192, 1895; Montana (Evergreen) No. 86, 1888; Monticello No. 43, 1875; Mt. Pleasant No. 58, 1888; Neosho Rapids No. 77 (changed to Ionic), 1879; Nevada City (Nevada) No. 36, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Newton (Magnolia) No. 231, with Newton N o . 142, 1901; North Lawrence (Valley) No. 30, with Lawrence No. 6, 1876; North Lawrence (Valley) No. 30, second charter, 1887; Olivet (Astra) N o . 363, 1908; Osage Mission (Mission) No. 92, 1897; Osawatomie (Osage Valley) N o . 24, 1863; Ottawa N o . 128, with Franklin No. 18, 1906; Ottawa (Melody) N o . 400, with Ottawa N o . 18, 1928; Ottumwa No. 11, 1863 and 1871; Paola (Miami) No. 69, with Paola N o . 37, 1876; Pardee (dispensation Lincoln, charter Center) No. 69, 1871; Paris N o . 22, 1871; Parkerville No. 168, with Dwight No. 374, 1937; Perryville (Perry) N o . 52, 1877; Piper No. 385, with Delaware No. 96, 1937; Pittsburg (Owen A. Bassett) N o . 367, with Pittsburg No. 187, 1911; Pomona No. 138, 1901; Richfield N o . 303, 1892; Richmond N o . 426, with Delphian N o . 44, 1946; Salina (John H. Brown) N o . 216, with Salina No. 60, 1907; Salt Lake City (Mt. Moriah) No. 70, with Grand Lodge of Utah, 1872; Saratoga No. 216, 1892; Scranton (Perfect Square) No. 220, 1908; Seneca No.
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39, 1875; Severance No. 313 with Smithton No. 1, 1951; Shawnee No. 54, 1928; Springdale No. 152, 1887; Stanton No. 18, 1863; Stanton (Zion) No. 108, 1883; Tecumseh No. 15, 1874; Timber Ridge (Dick Rees) No. 59, 1887; Trading Post (Blooming Grove) No. 41, 1904; Turner No. 425, with Ben Hur No. 322, 1937; Twin Falls (Olive) No. 181, 1885; Valley Center (Ark) No. 243, 1902; Virginia City No. 43, with Grand Lodge of Montana, 1866; Walton No. 323, 1895; Wetmore No. 53, with Polar Star No. 130, 1944; White Water (Brainerd) No.. 280, 1927; Winfield No. 58, with Adelphi No. 110, 1903.
Manaus
Joao Pessoa Teresina Rio de Janeiro Belo Horizonte Porto Alegre Sao Paulo Bamberton Los Angeles Sault Ste. Marie.Santiago Topeka Santa Marta Trinidad Niantic Alajuela Havana Middletown Copenhagen Washington Guayaquil Milford Haven-Miami Beach Paris Glenwood Bremen Athens Guatemala Tegucigalpa Reykjavik
Alfredo Ribeiro Soares
Aderson Eloy de Almeida Salomao Xavier Goncalves Hely Franco Belmino Luis Sayao de Fario Annibal Garcia Manuel Nobrega Fernandes Fred Tomlinson Phil N. Myers Harry P. Broughton Guillermo M. Beltrami Leslie Cheng Armando Fuentes Leo R- Gottlieb Edward J. Yeadon Jorge Herrera Enrique G. Alberdi Francis W. HukiU O. L. Kongsted William H. Rohrman Fernando Luces Cortes George Trevor Kelway Andrew Johnson Bernard J. Lane Max L. Segall Hans A. F. Meineke Nicolaos Malagardis Jose O. Castaneda Rene Sagastume Biarni Biarnason
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Florence Edmonton Buenos Aires Globe Little Rock Vienna La Paz Fortaleza
In Other Grand Lodges
Ency F. Yeilding Fred J. Kavanagh Atilio D- Grosso Guy A. Ligon John H. Belford Robert Rosenbaum Guillermo Zalles I Valterio Alves Cavalcante ALABAMA ALBERTA ARGENTINA - ARIZONA ARKANSAS AUSTRIA BOLIVIA - BRAZIL (Amazonas & Acre) BRAZIL (Ceara) BRAZIL (Paraiba) BRAZIL (Piaui) ... BRAZIL (Rio de Janeiro) -.. BRAZIL (Minas Gerais) . BRAZIL (Rio Grande do Sul) BRAZIL (Sao Paulo) BRITISH COLUMBIA CALIFORNIA CANADA CHILE CHINA COLOMBIA COLORADO CONNECTICUT COSTA RICA CUBA DELAWARE DENMARK DIST. OF COLUMBIA ECUADOR ENGLAND FLORIDA FRANCE GEORGIA GERMANY GREECE GUATEMALA HONDURAS ICELAND
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES Wellington Burlington Kansas City Kansas City Olathe Columbus Wichita Lawrence DeSoto Coolidgc Fall River Salina Coffeyville Yates Center Belleville Newton Topeka Wichita MarysviUe Hill City Wichita Leon Clay Center Hutchinson Coffeyville Oswego Downs Emporia Fort Scott Baldwin Wichita Parsons LeRoy MarysviUe Goodland Horton Satanta Lawrence
In Grand Lodge of Kansas ..J. Wendell Ready .-George H. Robinson ..Harold N. Nichols ..Robert H. Gibbs ..Roy O. Evans ..Marcellus G. Boss .. Floran A. Rodgers -Walter H. Varnum -Ozro Wright -Joseph H. Conard -Clayton J. Connell -Carrol R. Dean ...Richard L. Becker -Harold C. Swope -Carroll C. Arnett -John A. Hetzel -Scott E. Kelsey -James H. Stewart, Jr -Lynn R. Brodrick ..Lee M. Holmes -Ellsworth B. Sewell, Jr -Lauren Dale Rigg -William T. Schlicter . Lucion R. Van Ordstand ..Roy H. Clossen .-Elmer S. Nance ..William H. Harrison ...Ferris M. Hill -Addison C. Irby .-.Allan Daugherty -Ray W. Kinzie .-John S. Graham -Click Fockele -Herschel L. Hoffman -Karl J. Baumgartner -Jesse R. Franklin -Harvey L. Henderson -Herbert H. TuUer
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-Holt .. Lake Charles. ..Augusta ...Reston ..Frederick ...Springfield . .
-Parral . Monterrey
-. Matamoros -Pestalozzi -Detroit -St. Paul ...Lumberton ... ,- Springfield .-Missoula ..Wahoo -Groningen - . ...Carson City ...Saint John..... Manchester... ...Verona — . ...Silver City... ...Newcastle - Brooklyn ... Dunedin -Managua -Charlotte ...Fargo ...Oslo .-Windsor
Antonio Orrantia.. Fidel C. Mireles ...
Reuben A. Martinez Robert L. Longyear, Jr Wilbur M. Brucker Montrevillc J. Brown Robert W. Hinton, Jr George G. Harrison Walter A. Kennedy Howard J. Hunter G. Tanis William H. Cavcll J. William Duncan Robert C. Laing Arthur Potterton William B. Hazen Henry Larken Simon M. Schlussel fames G- Dykes Cornelio Zamora Gameroroel J, Faulk Walter H. Murfin Freystein Halversen Ira B. Lohnes
Richfield-.. Harrisburg , Clayton Dublin Haifa
In Other Grand Lodges
Herbert H. Bennett John B. Armstrong .... Raymond M. Rideout... John CuthiU Byron A. Winebrener.. George W. Gray...
George R. Schwaner George E. Anderson Dale A. Anderson Charles F. Woakes Aaron Rosenfeld IDAHO ILLINOIS INDIANA IRELAND ISRAEL ITALY (NafI) KENTUCKY LOUISIANA MAINE MANITOBA MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS MEXICO (Campeche) .... MEXICO (Chihuahua) .-. ... MEXICO (Nuevo Leon) .MEXICO (San Luis Potosi) — MEXICO (Tamaulipas) ... MEXICO (YorkG.L.) MICHIGAN MINNESOTA MISSISSIPPI MISSOURI MONTANA NEBRASKA NETHERLANDS NEVADA NEW BRUNSWICK NEW HAMPSHIRE NEW JERSEY NEW MEXICO NEW SOUTH WALES .... NEW YORK NEW ZEALAND NICARAGUA NORTH CAROLINA NORTH DAKOTA NORWAY NOVIA SCOTIA
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES
Kansas City
Ness City Wichita Kansas City Kingman Oswego McPhersoii Kansas City Pratt Gridley _.Girard Burlington Great Bend Bucklin Lyons Topeka Kansas City
...Thomas L. Francis
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In Grand Lodge of Kansas ...Tom Stauth ...Arthur H. Strickland . Earl R. Brown ..Henry S. Buzick, Jr ...Merle D. Evans -Richard W. Getty ..Robert H. Montgomery -Harry E. Crosswhite ...Cecil F. Drake -Homer C. Anderson ..Richard H. Cravens ..George F. Kerrick ...Charles J. Bowie ...William A. Rumford ...Urban C. Brown ..M. Aaron Smith ..Leon L. Cousland ...Vernon D. Martin ..J. Forrest Ayres ..Kenneth N. Pomeroy ..Theodore P. Perry
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In Grand Lodge of Kansas ..Philip Eugene Stotler ...Bruce Newton ...Thomas J. Dunning .. Scott E. Kelsey ..Clarence G. Nevins ...Roy G. Shearer ...Marion M. Miller ...Charles Barker ...Ernest A. Money ...Cline C. Curtiss ..J. Ross Moon ...Rice Lardner ..James H. Trice ...Robert F. Riley ..Richard W. Evans ..Otto R. Souders ..Carl E. Georgeson ..Roscoe E. Peterson ...Ben S. Paulen _Floyd A. Palmer ..Claud F. Young ...George M. Ashford ..Max W. Myers ..Samuel G. Wiles ..Lazarus Loeb ..Armand H. Bishop ..Stanley J. Kirk ...Charles S. McGinness ..Ivan L. Farris ..Elmer G. Horner
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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF
M.-. W.-, KARL J. BAUMGARTNER Grand Master of Masons of Kansas. March 15th, 1956 to March I4th, 1957.
By W A L T E R H . DELLINGER,
Ninnescah Lodge N o . 230. Kingman, Kansas.
"The Brother—In whom the intoxicants are destroyed, who has lived t h e life, who has done the task, who has laid low his burden, who has attained salvation, who has utterly destroyed the fetter of rebirth, who has emancipated by the true gnosis, he is capable of perpetrating nine things:— 1—He is incapable of deliberately depriving a living creature of life. 2—^He is incapable of taking what is not given so that it constitutes theft. 3—He is incapable of sexual impurity. 4—He is incapable of deliberately telling lies. 5—He is incapable of laying up treasures of indulgence in worldly pleasure, as he used to do in the life of the house. 6—^He is incapable of taking a wrong course through Partiality. 7—^He is incapable of taking a wrong course through hate. 8—He is incapable of taking a wrong course through stupidity. 9—He is incapable of taking a wrong course through fear." The above words were written many years ago, and are taken from and translated to our language from the sacred book of the Buddists, they are words that describe, as far as human eflforts can accomplish, the Christian life and attainments of Our Most Worshipful Grand Master, KARL J. BAUMGARTNER. T h e writer has been a close friend and Pastor, of this good man for the past eight years. W e have come to know him, and so appreciate his fine attainments in the Christian life and Masonic work, that words to us have become poor symbols of expression. Brother KARL, to our way of thinking is a true Christian gentleman. KARL J. BAUMGARTNER, was born at Fennimore, Wisconsin, December 22, 1898, later moving to Laurens, Iowa, where he attended grade school. "As an only child of an Iowa farmer, naturally he grew u p to take care of the many duties known to the thousands of farming youngsters throughout Kansas." This childhood training gave him a background of understanding to become an outstanding Grand Master, to Rural Kansas. The life of KARL and PEARL ( D R Y D E N ) BAUMGARTNER, since their marriage
in 1918 at Stockton, Kansas has not been without some deep shadows, which was caused by the death of their son HOWARD, at the age of seven. KARL and PEARL are both very active in the First Methodist Church of Goodland, Kansas, where PEARL is serving as Organist. KARL is a Charter Member, and very active in the Methodist Men's Fellowship. They have lived on a farm just a few miles from the City of Goodland, since
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1918. In addition to his farming interests, KARL is bookkeeper for the Foust Supply Company, Irrigation Engineers of Goodland, Kansas. KARL is a graduate of the High School of business training at Kansas Wesleyan University, to his Masonic record, KARL has found time to and has served on the School Board, Township the Farm Bureau of Sherman County. KARL and PEARL bodies of the Masonic both a very vital part. while KARL has served Lodge of Kansas.
Plainville, Kansas and took his at Salina, Kansas. In addition take part in Community affairs, Board and been very active in
are both held very high in the esteem of the different Lodge, the Church and Community, of which they are Their absence has been felt, during their very busy year as a very efficient and useful Grand Master, of the Grand
The first Grand Master of the Second Century of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, has made a contribution to the Masonic life of Kansas that will stand as an important part in the History of the great State. His administration has been outstanding in true faithfulness and service to all of the Lodges, to every man and woman, as well as the children of Kansas, and to the cause of the enlightenment and Freedom of all peoples of the World. KARL J. BAUMGARTNER,
1956.
MASONIC RECORD. GOODLAND LODGE N O . 321,
GOODLAND, KANSAS:
Initiated September 16, 1925, Passed October 21, 1925, Raised Nov. 18, 1925. Senior Deacon 1935; Senior Warden 1936; Master 1937; Senior Warden 1938; Master 1939. G R A N D LODGE:
District Deputy Grand Master 1946-1947; Grand Senior Deacon 1953; Grand Junior Warden 1953; Grand Senior Warden 1954; Deputy Grand Master 1955; Grand Master 1956. COMMITTEE SERVICE:
Committee on Masonic Education, Member 1954-1955. CAPITULAR. GOODLAND C H A P T E R N O . 74, GOODLAND, KANSAS:
Mark Master November 9, 1938; Past Master, Most Excellent Master November 17, 1938; Royal Arch November 24, 1938; Master First Vail 1940; Master Third Vail 1941; Principal Sojourner 1942; Scribe 1943; King 1944; High Priest 1945-1947; Royal Arch Captain 1949. GRAND CHAPTER:
District Deputy Grand High Priest 1949-1950-1951-1952. C O M M I T T E E SERVICE:
Committee on Reports of Grand Officers, Member 1946. Committee on Finance & Property, Chairman, 1953. CRYPTIC. DODGE CITY C O U N C I L N O . 16, DODGE CITY, KANSAS:
Royal Master, Select Master, Super Excellent Master, February 7, Dimitted May 27, 1953. O B E R L I N C O U N O L N O . 17, O B E R L I N , KANSAS:
Admitted May 27, 1953; Master 1954; Grand Steward 1955.
1949
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CHRISTIAN KNIGHTHOOD. COLUMBIA COMMANDERY N O . 38, GOODLAND, KANSAS:
Red O o s s January 24, 1939; Malta, March 13, 1939; Knight Templar, March 23, 1939; Warder 1941; Junior Warden 1942; Senior Warden 1943; O p t a i n General 1944; Commander 1945; Prelate 1946-1947-1948-1949-1950-19511952. COMMITTEE SERVICE:
Committee on Oedentials—Member 1948. Committee on Finance & Property—Member 1953. Member of Goodland Chapter No. 122, O.E.S. and served as Worthy Patron 1938 and 1940. Member of York Cross of Honor. Member of Calvary Conclave No. 88, Red Cross of Constantine. Member Salina Consistory, Scottish Rite. Member Isis Temple, Mystic Shrine. Member Ancient Toltec Rite. Member and Past Exalted Ruler, Goodland Elk Club N o . 1528.
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deaths During the ^car 1956 No.
1—Mehl Merritt Logan; Leonard M. Marsh; Edward Francis Sparks; Erett D . Stull; Paul Gerald Wehrman.
No.
2—Andrew Carson; Charles A. Darr; Arthur L. LaBrash; John H. McGee; Harold J. Nye.
No.
3-^harlcs S. Aikins; Gilbert Allen Benson; Walter G. Bowie; Harry A. Brewer; Lyie Luke Broddle; William Herbert Broddle; Edward E. Burger; Robert Alexander Bjbee; Harry Lawrence Carter; James Warner Cash; Harry T. Christiansen; Othello Marino Cole; Ned Crane; Thomas Hiram Crook; John Raymond Fatris; Edwin Woods Henry; William A. Henry; Frank Roy Hickock; Emmanuel Tones; Samuel Kennedy; Albert Karlson; William Harry Kerr; Henry H. Kornfeld; James A. Langan: Carl Albin Larson; Oraer K, Leverich; Nelson Willard Lord; Lloyd Frank Lutz; Robert Theodore Manson; Clement C. March; Samuel Harrell Mitchell; Albert P. Olson; Frederick L. Olson; James W . Peebles; Alonzo A. Poinsett; Oscar E. Reed; Harry Amos Richeson; Harris Frear Roosa; Sydney I, Sanimis; Herman Schneider; Frank Southwick; Clarence R. Storms; Riiell B. Sumerwell; Clifford Homer Wadhams; Clarence S. Ward; Gottlieb A. Wiese.
No.
4—Edwin J. Bossheimer, Sr,
No.
5—Edgar P. Andereck; Charles DeWitt Bostwick; William B. CoUett, Jr.; John Kaff; John E. Pollock.
No.
6—Edwin Anderson; Armando W. Angulo; Don M. Baker: Wesley D. Campbell; Robert Guntert; Frank E. Jones; Willard H. Pasewark; Clarence W. Reynolds; Russel E. Rinkenbaugh; William P. Romine; Grover Taylor.
No.
7—Oliver W . DeGruchy; John B. Harper; Neil McEachem; Charles G. Parkinson; Harry B. Russell; Joseph Schonberner; Willard V. Schreffler; Samuel C. Thompson; David A. Waters.
No.
8—Charles Severance Borg; Nelson Herbert Conine; Guy Wesley Dennison; Ray Fluty; William Harry Grimm; Charles Lynn Konantz; Francis Marvin Lee; Henry Parkhurst McKey; Harold Bolinger Numer; Francis Marion Stone; Murry F. Weathers.
No.
9—August W. Berger; Frank E. Butler; John C. Clark, Jr.; Thomas W . Harley; Edgar W. Parsons; Frank H. Roberts; Orville E. Smith.
No.
10—George H. Geigar; Roy Murry; Walter Schwartz; Walter V. Thomas; Walter C. Yoakum.
No.
11—Carl S. Gray.
No.
12—Thomas E. Bailey; James H. Bradfield; Andrew J. Brandt; James O. Cook; Elmer E. Kendig; Walter Larkin; Lester L. Lee; Sewell Martin; John B. Mathews; Fred W. Miller; Lee Roy Myers; Tom Owens; Charles E. Reed; John A. Scheel; Roy Scott; Harry W. Simons; Ollie G. Smith; Albert H. Thomas; Robert C. Williams; Harley B. Womack.
No.
14—^Joseph C. Hannah; Herman Lehman; Marlin S. McCreight.
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DXIATHS—Continued No.
15—^Webster Edgar Beardsley; Robert Erris Craine; Leon Merit Gamber; Louis Emerson Garver; Walter Crew Young; Luther Derby Lewis.
No.
16—Paul Theodore Bammes; Clyde Farman; George Adam Dean; Noble E. Hendrickson; Lowell William Kenning; Willis Lowell Lindsey; Cloral Lovell; Thomas Kenneth Vincent; Max Wolf.
No.
17—William Albert Bennett; Wilbur Ellis BuUis; Delbert Brown Clapp; Ernest Bancroft Conant; Noel Elwood Copeland; William Larkin Fritts; Wade Hampton Hurt; Edwin Leyaughn Mays; Donald Holmes Patterson; John Calvin Pruessner; Cleo Sylvester Reed; Frederick. Adams Rehkopf; Henry Roy Saar; Darrell B. White.
No.
18—Gail M. Calkins; C. Fred Evans; Tom W. Flory; George H. Hebebrand: Ben L. Loeb; Webster C. Moore; Olm Minckley; William A. Mundy; Thomas E. Trigg,
No.
19—^Dean Marks; Vernon Thomas Nicholson; Stanley Rheem; Lee C. Songer.
W.
No.
23—John Howard Campbell; Finley V. Graham.
No.
24—Robert Lincoln Day; James Martin Furniss; Ernest Clark Kelsey; Walter Etana McKinley; John Carrol Metcalf; Ernest James Nichols; Sherman Otis Piggott; Elmer Edgar Todd.
No.
27—^James E. Downing; Edward C. Pocock; Forest L. Powers; Joseph H. Winchell.
No.
28—^John F. Campbell.
No.
29—Wilson L. Cole; Fred E. Frazier; Wilmot A. Redfield.
No.
30—^Voyd J. Clark; Elvin R. Corey; Walter J. Harding; John W. Shriver.
No.
33—^Eugene V. Chapman; Raymond E. Wilson.
No.
34—Scheylor Bigelow.
No.
35—Robert J. Bachar; Elza W. Schofield; Henry J. Weltmer.
No.
36—William C. Ferguson; Carl I. Huffaker; Clarence R. Meier; Medley G. Orr; Earl M, Pemberton; Gideon G; Puryear; Wilburn S. Rose; Wilbur L. Rude; James Sharpe.
No.
37—Harry M. Coplin; John W. Lauenburg; Roy H. Ludwig; Frank B. Schroeder; Vern W. Smith; Frank L. Tomlinson.
No.
38—Joseph L, Brant; Albert H. Davis; Morris Gelphman; Emel E. Harrison; Floyd M. Hunter; Charles A. Lane; Frank O. Russell; Sterling P. Upton; William A. Wheeler.
No.
39—Charles E. Carman; Elmer D. Hanes; William B. Swaney.;
No. No.
40—James A. Ellis; Frank D . Huffman; George B. Nowell. 41—Edward S. Hale.
No.
42—John Beyer; John Brubaker; Jesse Bumgardner; Max K. Drecnsler; Harry Raul,
No.
43—William 'H. Davis; Arthur M. Davis; Everett Edgington;
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44—^James W . Hunter; Clinton H . Oman; John H. Vaughn.
No.
.45—LeRoy Fevurly; John R. Gray; John F. Poos; Edward C. Searies.
No.
46—S. Arthur Scott.
No.
47—Albert A. Brooks; Russell G. Davis.
No.
48—^William Henderson; Edd Carr JeflFreys; Thomas L. McCubbin.
No.
49—James S. Gale; Walter F. Kimberling; William Cormack; Harold D. Sherley; Charles H . Walker.
No.
50—Gordon Frank Hooper.
No.
51—Edward Goolsby Allen; Jacob Henry Andes; Roy Ensign Barrett: Ira Burkholder; Truman Emett Chester; Glenn N . Cowardin; Carl Lester Dailey; Peter August Dahlstrom; James Dwyer; Edwin W. Estes; Jesse Farris; Oliver A. Faulk; Leonard Arthur Ferrell; William Henry Fink, Jr.; Robert Gottlieb Fisher; John Tyler Gilkeson; Harry M. Gill; Vernon Weir Grover; Thomas w . Hansen; Joseph Oliver Hastings; Louis P. Heil; Earl Henry Hurle; Dana O. Jackson; Edward Johnson; Dewey William Langley; Bert Lewis; Edward Fred Lutz; Roland C. McDowell; Reuben W . Mohler; Frank Sanders Moody; Irvin Harry Oehrle; Edward H. Rabe; Roy Kern Rainey; Don M, Rankin; Charles R. Reeble; George D. Reed; Carlton Laurence Sawin; Frank D, Schmidt; Erwin Wilson Seeman; Minfofd L. Sherman; Harry Charles Snyder; Elmer Franklin Strain; John Wayne White; Harvey T. Wright.
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No.
52—Carl Miller; Leon Nagels; Harry L. Ramsey.
No.
53—Lewis F. Lynn; William Porter; James E. Roderick.
No.
54—Charles James Algire; Charles Carter Buie; Curtis Kincaid; Ralph William Shipman.
No.
55—Ralph A. Younglove.
No.
56—Edgar R. Barker.
No.
58—Troy Barnes; Charlie F, Rider.
No.
59—Ulysses S. Boyer.
No.
60—Melvin Roy Amerman; Thurman Marcellian Anderson; Lawrence O. Baber; Clarence Ancel Barnes; Gustaf E. Bengtson; Ross Ulysses Bratton; John Morton Brown; Roy Heston Clarke; Frank E. Clingan; John Andrew Crowther; Wilson T. Drake; Don C. Estes; Walter Mark Freeman; Waldorf L. Ganssle; • Leslie Harold- Gebhart; Charley Nelson Hayes; Ralph L. Hollenbaek; David B. Jameson; Charles E. Justus; Edward L. |Cliem; Eugene J. McClean; Roy Charlton Olmsted; Leon Calton Rash; James P. Smith; Warren Neal Smith; Joseph Elbert Whittecar; Melvin Eugene Wrigley.
No.
61—Harry J. Clark; Charles A. Parker.
No.
63—C. Elton Karns..
No.
64—Ralph Charles Young.
No.
65—Henry Edward Ewing; Arthur E. Patterson.
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DEATHS—Oontinued-wi— No.
66—John T. Evans; Earl Dudley Gates; Albert Israel Hill; Glenn H. Jones.
No.
68—David R. Bowman; Ben Ettenson; August R. Hashagan; John B. Howell; Robert L. King; Anthon E. Lien; Frank D. Roth.
No.
69—Fernando TuUis.
No.
70—Louis E. Perry.
No.
71—Linder F. Atkins; Frank Leonard Brock; Nicholas S. Carlisle; Clinton J. Clouse; Monte W. Hall; Clodis J. Kates; Vincent C. Kite; Fred Leslie, 1954; Archie F. Rodenberger; Grant W. Waggoner.
No.
73—Fred H. Crosby; Walter M. Rogers; Robert L. von Trebra.
No.
74—Warren E. Brown; Heniy S. Cooper; William R. Hileman; Aubrey S. McPherron; Carl C. Penney; Charles W. Penley; Charles S. Robbins; Edwin C. Sipe; Marcus H. Deverson; Ralph B. Varnet; Frank E. Wheeler.
No.
75—Kenneth D. Doyle; John E. Knecht.
No.
76—Wm. L. Baldwin; Lloyd B. Locke.
No.
77—Willis Burton; William B. Dignan; Marvin E. Melton; Jacob Ryser; William B, Scotton.
No.
78—A. Dana Hobson; Rufus Eldon LeRoy Torrence.
No;
80—Percy E. Burnett; J. Franklin Cox; Gene H. Crowell; Albert R. Evans; Morton A. Houghton; Raymond H. Magathan; Ernest McKenzie; Harold B. lliff; John D. McNee; Edson M. Scott; Walter S. Smith.
No.
81—Lawrence E. Taylor.
G. Kelley; Charles F. Lear;
No.
82—Solon York (1954); Carl S. Zink.
No.
84—William T. Farris; J. Glenn Hunsucker; Bert C. Lindsey; Harvey A. Witt.
No.
85—William A. King.
No.
86—David C. Baker; William E. Booher; William F. Braden; Fletcher C. Branson; William B. Colville; Lee J. Davis; Sam Evans; Ralph Douglas; Ralph B, Forney; Orville C. Gibson; Westle H. Griffin; Frank L. Hite; Harry W. Jones; Leroy W . Leibrand; Maurice E. Major; Harold f. Morrison; Edgar A. Newby; Marvin L. Newkirk; Harry O. Nisbitt; Edward E. Peckham; Andrew S. Pyles; Laverne E. Richardson; Horace M. Richards; David Roberts; Charles E. Slattery; Walter Smith; John W. Sampson; Thomas S, Stewart (1955): Hiram W. Snider; Lawrence J. Sifers; Howard L. Trollope; Teal G. Van Dusen; Alvin Voris; James W. Wheat; James Wallace; Eugene E. Wegley.
No.
87—John R. Kirk; William R. Mitchell; Wilton T. White.
No.
88—John C. Rhoades; Fred Tracy.
No.
89—Donald L. Flentie; Otis Warrenburg.
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DEATHS—Continued No.
90—Clarence O. Austin; Daniel J. Bair; Arthur L. Baughman; William L. Borst; Carroll C. Button; Robert C. Caldwell; John Elkins; Paul R. Feyh; George W . Finch; David R. Griffith; John M. Hall; Joseph H. Hopkins; Howard H. Huffman; Allen O. Kellogg; Fred M. Manshardt; Edward F. Mitchell; Sidney S. Moore; Richard C. Northcutt; Max E. Packard; Walter B. Perry; Ollie P. Price; M. Ray Rathbun; Ira D. Roderick; Roy M. Slaybaugh; George W . Stansfield; Walter T. Stewart; Leo O. Trapp; Charles E. Van Vleck; Charles L. West.
No.
91—Charles W . Baker; Joseph Bitterli; Raymond A. Glass; Wallace W. Hutchinson; John D. Lueers; Frank Newman; Wayne R. Pauley: Waldemar von Riesen; Harmond B. Rucker; Benjamin J. Thomas; George W . Walker; Derrold H . Wiley.
No.
92—Noel E. Conway; Homer H . Kulb.
No.
93—Robert L. Bixler; Archie Brown; Judge Elwood Dockter; Jay D. Hobbs; Ray L. Newberry; Henry Schulte; Carl O. Watson.
No.
94—Hugh Marion Bates; W m . M. Grimm; Leonard P. Hardin; Harry V. Higgins; Frank E. Holbert; Wilbur W. Jones; Scott Knaus; Linus Darda Lynch; Lucien Shelby Major; Henry C. Meineke; Chas. W. Morris; Delbert L. Rosson.
TSIo.
95—Ernst A. Erbe; John W . Fuller; Noble M. Hart; Reuben Ben Herndon; Charles H. Keck; Charles E. Malin; Raymond R. Richardson; Donald R. Smith; William C. Suttle; Ira H . Wilson. 96—Jess Amos;. Goble Earl Davis; Arthur J. Gresty.
No. No.
No.
97—Thomas S. Carrell; James Merrill Cobb; Ralph B. Earp; Arthur A. Faulkner; Ward B. Kindlesparger; Byron Frank Knox; Thomas McGinn; Harry Pappas; Ozro Potter; Bernard C. Ramsey; William R. Rowell; Paul Hale Scott; Edward L. Wilson. 98—Charles Roy Baker; James Duare Baugh; William Thomas Brown; Bennett Leroy Callahan; ..Claude M. Carney; Robert James Gorden Mark; Clyde Hamlin Stanley; Charles McDonald Troup; David Blaine wilkie; Samuel Oscar Young.
No.
99—Omrah Aley; Sidney H. Barnett; Nicholas J. Camp; Fred J. Cossitt; Daniel H. CuUen; Murray W . Engberg; Charles Y. Fields; Philip D. Gardiner; Walter L, Harrel; Thomas O. Heywood; Edward B. Hiltner; Clifford V. Hunt; Arthur J. Hutton; Lester H. Jack; Ben A. Kazan; Philip A. Larson; Roy J. Layton; Omar D. Leach; Elmer M. I^mings; Kenneth S. MacPherson; James P. O'Connor; Walter M. Pitts; Evan J. Price; Lawrence W. Reaves; Benjamin B. Redfield; Fred L Roles; William P.- Royse; Grogan R. Son; Jack F. Theakston; Artie Vaughn; Chester L. Walker; Wayne H. Warren; Leo E. Weaver; Joseph W . Webb; Howard I. White; Charles E. Willis; John F. Wooley.
No.
100—Claud A. Harrison; Avery Ottis Holland; Challis E. Potter; Leslie E. Scanell.
No.
101—William Ray Carlson; Russell R. Peed.
No.
102—George W . Akers; Roy T. Brant; Devillow M. Connell; Edgar J. Carr; John W . Casey; Charles J. Casort; Frank E. Gocke; William H. Gaut; Wallace S. Halsey; Wayne M. McClelland; Clark L. Pool; Carl A. Shaw; Herman Steinhardt; Clyde R. Zimmerman.
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153
DEATHS—Continued No.
103^-Carl Edward Barber; Charles Bloom; Ira J. Bowen; Albert G. Brown; Roy H. Browning; William E. Conklin; Charles W. Coppock; Robert M. Cunningham: Benjamin F. Ecord; George W. Edwards; Almon A. Gist (1955); Emmett Gregg; Oscar B. Hanes; William B. Heller; Samuel T. Huffman; Loren O. Lovett; Arvid G. Nelson; Ernest A. Olson; Herbert H. Owen; Harry J. Palen; John S. Robertson; Ralph R. Shewmaker; Elbert Wakefield; Harve V. Wiltse; Johnson H. Wyatt.
No.
104—^John A. Brown, Jr.; Edward Rooney; Walter S. Young.
No.
105—William Walker.
No.
106—^James Harold Cone; Allen Paur Jones; Harold Pugh.
No.
107—Frank M. Batchlor; Charles O. Dawson; Homer Henderson; Charles D . Huston; Paschal P. Innes; Clifton Kirkpatrick; Henry Nance; Angus J. Nicholson; William Ritchey; William R. Rogers; Roy C. Shoemaker; Ray Shumaker: William J. Smith; William B. Wood.
J. L', D. F.
No.
108—^William L. Garrett; Marion E. Drummond.
No.
109—Robert A. Campbell; Jesse W. Miller.
No.
110—Oscar A. Cate; Andrew B. Everly; Phillip J. G. Frankenfeld; Charles H. Kitzelman; Dillon C. Quesenberry; Elmer A. Rising; Henry F. Schurmann; Jay T. Smith; Fred S. Sutton; Andrew D. Walker.
No.
Ill—James F. Conkle; Thomas J. Dean.
No.
112—William C. Netz.
No.
113—John D. Caldwell; Frank Barton Davis; Henry L. Lindberg; Thomas J. Littrell; Albert S. Manwarring; Fred A. Scott; Thomas J. Scott; Floyd L. Vandervoott; John T. West.
No.
114—<Teorge Lawrence Bush; George E. Dawson; Richard L.' McMillen; William Manning.
No..- 115—Evert E. Bruner; Hathaway G. Lamore. No.
116—Carl B. Bcvan; Paul Stoddard; Walter L. Parrott.
No.
117—Clyde William Barrick; Gustavus A. Berglund; Brainard L. Cross; Guy Leo Danforth; Charley David; Robert Lee Davis; ohn H. Gabriel; Ernest M. Haubold; James F. Hestand; lorace Alexander Jones; Ralph Emmett May; Clifford Darwin Miller; Harry David Munn; John A. Pierson; James Edward Tilman; Gilbert Allen Woodruff.
i No.
118—Melvin A. Waddell; William Yenter.
No.
120—Fred R. Anderson; Harry N . Baker; Clyde P. Conover; Vernon W. Hoover; Harold W. Keller; Raymond Louis; Chalmer P. Paulson; Alfred C. Zuhars; Gilbert B. Waltie.
No.
121—Howard R. Hartman; Everett A, Hawley; Francis Malone; Charles Sidney Starrett.
No.
122—Louis Kohl.
No.
123—Joseph E. Cline; Joshua Morgan.
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DEATHS—Continued No.
124—Harold J. Woodward.
No.
127—William A. Chaplin; Edmond J. Runner.
No.
129—John L. Douglas; James C. Henson; William W. McFarland; Eugene L. Nelson; Russell W . Thomasson.
No.
130—William A. Duff; Henry A. Hough.
No.
131—Joseph W . Graham.
No.
132—Ralph Miller Robertson; Thomas G. Sewell.
No.
133—Everett J. Baldwin; Benjamin E. Cross; Oscar C. Foster; Elbert E. Mansfield; Louis E. Ostrander; Grover C. Parmiter; Lawrence E. Pease; Russell W . Pharo; William .Claude Turner.
No.
134—John F. Hemphill; Francis Peterson; Frank E. Stutzman.
R.
W.
Kirk; Edwin
D.
No.
135—Adolphus O. Vaughn.
No.
136—Thomas Boone; Charles Alonzo Dunn; Hugh R. Fish; Bert Webster. 137—William R. Friley; Guy Hackler; James W. McKeever; Wilford M. Russell; Corwin D. Swain; George W. Whipple.
No. No.
138—Austin T. Starbird, Sr.
No.
139—Charles G . Davis; Alva Ernest Mahannah.
No.
140—Curtis C. Adamson; Wm. M. Campbell; James E. Cobcrly; Harold C. Cochran; Clive O. Dinwiddle; Charles M. Eldridge; Richard L. England; August F. Koch; Alexander Leopulos; Alfred E. Middlehurst; Harold R. Obee; William F. School; Bernard Shamberg; Edward E. Shircliff; J. Ralph Souder; Richard W . Stokes; Georee H. Stuckey; Lester E. Tilley; Anson D . Watkins; Fred weesncr; Ross C. Updegraff.
No.
I4l—William E. Jenkins; Edward J. Peery.
No.
142—Nelson Harmon Buck; Robert Wright Carrenduff; Charles Milton Gray; James Gaines Grimes; Frank A. Grover; Norman Frank Hoban; Stephen Edgar Jackson; Lewis H. Jessen; Charles Clifford Mack; Grabill Gl fenn Perkins; Frank Calvin Tirouslot; Jerry Barton Williams.
No.
143—Eugene C. Copeman; Newton C. Emery; Ernest R. Gary; Thomas F. Johnson; Ralph R, Laird; Egbert M. Palmer; Alfred E. Smith; John W . Walmsley.
No.
l44—Guy Afflerbaugh; Charles Freeman Martin: Charles L. Scott. 145—Harold D . Arend; Walter C. Perry; Carl W. Thierolf; Fred F. Williams.
No. No.
146—Alfred O'Donnell; Ben Burt Payton; George B. Soukup; Albert A. Sparks; Lloyd Edward Sparr; Harvey Burr Storey.
No.
147—Harry H. Byram; Wm. Randolph Carpenter; Robert B. Harris; Louis P. Richter; Carlos A. Stebbins.
No.
l48—Leon E. Dann; Robert Dora Garner; William Clifford Ryan; Samuel Lewis Shriner; William H. Wagner: James W. Wilson.
1956-57
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LODGE O F K A N S A S
DEATHS—Continued No.
149—^John A. Carmicheal; Thomas J. Loyd; Martin S. Powell.
No.
150—George Franklin Elsass; Winfred Lee Fossett; George Emory Frantz; Fred Foster Greeley; Karl Devon Rogers; Charles Morrison Syers.
No.
151—George W. Brown; Elvin W . Cox; Walter Z. Essex; Henry E. Hobart; Charles E. Hornaday; Marsh M. Williams.
No.
152—William W. Carnine; Andrew L. Karr; Edward L. Long; Edgar I. Mathers.
No.
153—Clarence S. Capell; Robert O. Hinton; Ralph M. Parrett; Roland W. Selman, Jr.
No.
154—Jere Sheridan Bond; Harry H. Bryson; Thos. P. Hollingworth; N. Hugh Lewick; Harold E. Miller; Joseph D. Ryan; Noah Scott.
No.
155—Sherman R. Carter; Edward W. Crumrine; John C. Garison, Sr.; Oscar J. Hallin; Calbert M. Richardson; Harry D. Thompson.
No.
156—Fred M. Berry; Jay F. Herrington; Owen Thomas Jones.
No.
157—Noble Bacon; Henry Dodson; Jay Hilton.
No.
158—Arthur William Cassett; J o h n C. Henderson; Frank G. Hilton; Samuel A. Hoy; Earl B. Seed; Joseph Earl Wycoff.
No.
159—Curtiz Bruning; Willis P. Martindale.
No.
160—Chester L. Curl; Harry J. Fink; Jesse F. Laman; Clifford Van Scyoc.
No.
161—Oscar F. -Deans; William C. Hasenbank.
No.
162—Paul A. Masheter; Joseph McGinty.
No.
163—Luther A. Taylor.
No.
164—Charles H. Burd; William O. Lewis.
No.
165—Valley Elder; Melvin Vernon Spence.
No.
167—Edward D. Frizell; Walter O. Justice; Samuel F. Kelley; John N . Lawton; Orepheus E. Pettijohn; Harry J. Taylor.
No.
168—William Bryan Dowell; Walter Allen Harrison; Adam Henry Miller; Lyman Charles Sparks; Scott Winfield Van Ordstrand.
No.
169—George R. Burris; Cecil Arthur Critchlow; Fred L. Stocks; Henry Harold Wanamaker.
No.
170—Harry L. Faris; Lawrence C. Bishop.
No.
171—Thomas R. Withroder.
No.
172—Walter A. Crary; Bruce C. Harris; David R. Maltby; Barton M. Nelson; Floyd O. Nelson; Charles O. Norton; King M. Phillips; Urban Tracey; Wilbur D. Wade; Charles A. Hart (1955); Seamon F. Kinsey (1955),
No.
173—Harry Ray Allen, Sr.; Lester H. Church.
155
156
• PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
DEATHS—Continued No.
174—Owen T. Vinsonhaler.
No.
175—Owen N . Horsman; J. Walter Houtz.
No.
176—Marino L. Boogaart; Tapley R. Collins; William A. Koerber.
No.
177—E. B. Campbell; Ivan Hooper; Clarence J. Heyl; Oscar Maag.
No.
178—E. O. DeToir.
No.
179—Maurice V. Brooks; Wilbur LeRoy Ellis; Harold Grove Herrmann; Charles Cleveland Marshall; Otto Henderson Renfro.
No.
181—Joseph Virgil Barbo; Chester A. Bashford; William A. Cutting; Bernard Fallon; Duey R. Moye.
No.
182—Earl Blubaugh; Richard W. Roberts.
No.
184—Ira Anderson; Wayne C. Jackson; Ollie E. Miles; James E. Scott; Bert Whetton.
No.
185—Arthur H. Evans; Alton B. Streeter.
No.
186—Guy Clark Allen; Levi Harold Diehl.
No.
187—^John Brisbin; Harry F. Burnett; Percy B. Carmichael; John W. Chandlerj Benjamin F. Clark; Tobe F. Cole; Andrew Connell; Paul A. Crowell; Orrin E. Coulter; Pierce W. Errebo; James O. Hackney; Melvin L. Harry; Thomas W. Howe; Levi W. Ledford; Hugh A. McGuire; George L. Norwood; Charles H- Pabst; Joseph J. Richards; Arthur Scranton; George A. Sells; James D . Shelton; Elbert R. Stark; Jacob C. Stroup; Robert H. Ward; John A. Watkins= (1949); Ed Willaure.
No.
188—Guy Gibbany; John E. Phillips.
No.
189—Edward Charles Hageman; Edwin George Lytle.
No.
190—John W. Burkett; James G. White.
No.
191—^Henry F . . Erdsick; James G. Harkness; Alton Wayne Stairrett.
No.
192—EUdon Anderson; Thomas E. Beach; Chester T. Brown; Harry G. Doddridge; Ben S. Jones.
No.
193—Baniamin F.- Fish; John F. Griffiths; Guy E. Majors; George Rummel; George Thomas Turner.
No.
194—Frederick Garner Boice; Loyd Lafayette Rogers; Warren M. Stringer; Frederick William Suppe.
No.
195—^Virgil Stevenson.
No.
196—Harry V. Baxter.
No.
197—Galen Barrett; Roy A. Coons; William R. Lilly; Joseph L. Mcintosh; Irvin G. Minear.
No.
198—Floyd C. Cornwell; Joseph H. Deeble; Floyd J. Finkeobinder; James Robinson.
No.
199—^David F. Mathes; Kern E. Wisman.
March
1956-57
G R A N D LODGE O F K A N S A S
137
DEATHS—Continued No.' 200—William Henry .Hines; Robert Lee Mitchell; Estle Eugene Sevier. No.
201—Herman W . Goelitz; John Howard; Frederick Charles Kersey; Albert Lauber; Guy W . Radford.
No.
202—Benjamin J. Richards; William Thomas Vaughan.
No.
203—Floyd E. Barnes; Gerald LaVern Cornell; Charles H. Detrick; Frank G. Kennedy; George W. Murray; Bill Howard Thomas.
No.
204—William A. Reboul; James L. Stephenson.
No.
206—Mirl Ralph Casebolt; Raymond E. Dresser; Floyd F. Ensworth; Elmer B. Graves; Oscar R. McClellen.
No.
207—Alonjo U. Thornburg.
No.
208—Harry B. Graham.
No.
209—Clyde L. Harris.
No.
210—Simeon Sutherland.
No.
212—Clarence Brecheisen; Wayne W . Taylor.
E.
Cheever;
Joseph
E.
Lambdin;
James
B.
Everett Coleman; Albert E. Powell; Arthur
E.
No.
213—Frank Lintner.
No;
214—Raymond Foster Bell; Earl Dudley Wilkinson.
No.
216—John Schilling.
No.
217—Fred C. Back; Henry R. Bremer; Glenn H. Slack; James H. Torrance; Eugene B. Wininger; Henry Zahorsky.
No.
218—^Joseph E. Murray.
No.
219—William G. Lock.
No.
220—Clarence Best; Fay Andrew Hardy.
No.
221—Frank C. Granstedt; Albert R. Morey; William C. Rickel; Conrad S. Sederlin; Clinord O. Thompson.
No.
222—^John A. Allen; Merritt L. Beeson; James Beban; Clarence C. Butler; Seymour E. Drehmer; Roy Francis Evans; Everett C. Hathaway: Bishop M. Hopkins; Burt C. Jones; Harry H. Momyer; Vernon L. Meairs; Seymour N . Perkins; Robert D . Rhodes: Charles I. Sayre.
No.
223—John A. Dixon; Thomas J. Gragg; Levi P. Kiser; James W . Moore.
No.
225—Richard Ozicr Allen; Bert Read Betz; Henry Sevy Blake; Lawrence Breuninger; William Crane Cartlidge; Roy Perkins Dixon; Oscar M. Dugan; Ralph Aubray Ewing; Jesse Lemuel Fletcher; Charles Huntington French; Eldon Ray Gamble; Frederick Earl Glauner; Howard David Gorsage; Joseph Ellis Grif&s; George Louis Heil; Alfred Green Lewis; Dale McGrath; Homer Russell Pelton; James Barton Powell; George Donald Rees; Blair Blaine Rutledge; George Leonard Weigand; Charles Henry Wolff.
158
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
March
DEATHS—Continued No.
227—Harry Heaton; Alva Taylor; Alex Voung.
No.
230—Hugh B. Adams; Roy F. McClain; George E. Schaeffer; Clyde C. Zentz.
No.
232—Henry William Hiesterman; Warren C. Irwin.
No.
233—Everett H. Cannon; Ray S. Disinger; Ed Fox; Elmer R. Gane; Paul E. Smith.
No.
234—George Rothfelder.
No.
236—Alex Justus; Wallace Courtney Peel;; Herman R. Retter.
A.
Branson;
Herbert
T.
No.
237—Henry M. Highland.
No.
238—John F. Jorgensen; Hollis White.
Johnson;
Ernest
J.
No.
239—Raymond P. Carson.
No.
240—William Cecil rioUiday.
No.
241—Albert H. Engle.
No.
242—Donald Wayne Brown; Pleasant Hill Fry; Joseph Duane Woodruff. 243—Claude C. Wayman; Homer A. Williams.
No. No.
244—Forest W. Wilson.
No.
246—Ralph P. Beckett; Monford Martin Beeson, Sr.; Lloyd M. Finn; Conrad Gabriel,
No.
247—Keet R. Mace; Ralph W. Wygle.
No.
248—Scott D. Kirkham; James O. Simmons.
No.
249—G. Merrill Cox; Jerry H. Park.
No.
250—Charles F. McCurdy.
No.
251—Ernest G. Finkle; Walter C. Holmes.
No.
252—Edward L. Fowler; Roy O. Gere; Wayne LaVerne Gere; Ralph R. Jenkins; John M. Luckhardt.
No.
253—Lawrence E. Gridley; Guy W . Holbrook; David J. Hutto; Cloy C. Logan.
No.
254—Franklin Betzer; Edwin Goodman Lowell.
No.
256—Edward W. Hesse.
No.
257—Warden H. Tunison.
No.
258—Thomas F. Kabler; James Allen Maxwell; Leland H. Payne; Oscar S. Pipkin; Fred Ryniker.
No.
259—Benjamin M. Chesbro (1955).
Bell;
No.
260—^Joseph R. Massey.
No.
261—Melvin G. Willey.
Walace J.
Campbell; George
Bloss;
Vernon
Mays
L. Crockett; David
S.
1956-57
159
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
DEATHS—Continued No.
262—George F. Crowell; William H. Harrell; Edward Hilton; Homer E. Henderson; Anton M. Pishny.
No.
263—^Joseph Flinn; Porter I. Turner.
E.
No.
264—Thos. C. Brown.
No.
265—William T. Davis; William O. Goodloe; Benjamin H. Hawk; William B. Hess; George W. Keene; James M. Lucas; Frederick C. Meek; George H. Ricker; George W. Roark.
No.
266—Frederick A. Fischer; William F. Tate.
No.
267—Clem Falkenrich.
No.
268—Chas. F. Fuhrman; James C. Green; Edgar Jacob L. Ritter.
No.
269—Robert A. Elliott; Tom Ivor Guest; Wilbur K. Henderson; Herbert E. Loebsack.
No.
270—John Davis.
No.
271—Richard R. Biechele; Charles Fisher; Paul Marley; William F. Richards; Charles J. Smith; Norman C. Tedder; George W . Wolter; Kenneth V. Wright.
No.
M. 272—James L. Beggs, Jr.; Donald W. Bicknell;, Ralph . Bullock; George F. ~ Creed. ~ ed; Arthur B. Ebener; Wilbur V. Gants; Fred W. Gauch; George K. Grindrod; George A. Grube; James H. Heron; Irwin A. Horstman; Everett L. Icenogle; John A. Lindsay: Delford E. Livingston; James B. Masson; Andrew R. Nelson; Emanuel P. Olson; Henry A. Peters; Eddie Sargent; Thomas M. Thorp; Charles R. Westfall.
No.
273—Harrison D. Burchell; Walter D. Jenetzky; Click Wallace, Jones; John R. Mickey; Keith Parry.
No.
274—John Leroy Dugger; David Johnson: John H. Kirkendoll; Thomas Mallams; Samuel Leo Mapes; Hal R. Sells.
No.
275—Harry Brother Buis; Paul H. Covert; Ross B. Drinnen; William S. Gibbons.
Redfearn;
No.
276—Ralph E. Spohn.
No.
277—Frank Edward Daily, Sr.; William G. Romine; William Watson Truby.
No.
278—Adam Kildow.
No.
279—Edward Brooks; Sydney E. Walton.
No.
280—Perry Frazier.
No.
281—John George Betz; Charles L. Brison; Willis A. Manaugh; Edward Morton Moyer; John C. Pricer.
No.
282—George Thomas Davidson; Frederick S. Haun; Gerald C. Selfridge.
No.
283—Carey A. Naylor; Julius Wulfsohn.
No.
284—Leo L D. Webster.
No.
285—Virgil Lee Ingram.
160
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
DEATHS—Continued No.
287—Charles J. Arbuthnot; Fred Roy Good.
No.
288—William R. Waring.
No.
289—De Loyd E. Misner; John E. Shinkle.
No.
290—Sylvester Lee Ensminger; Louis L. Holmes; Amos R.' Reed.
No.
292—Meade Beardmore; Garrel D. Pucket; Joseph H. Talley.
No.
293—Charles K. Callow; Harold Victor Luginbill; Frank C. Palmer.
No.
294—George P. Hauptli; Eugene Franklin Pound.
No.
295—Clarence E. Demuth; Roy W . Ellis; Lovedren D. Hall; Virgil W . Hazen; R. A. J. Shelley.
No.
297—Clarence Berkheimer; Peter J. Elias; Leonard J. Haldiman.
No.
298—Ernest A. Gagle; Joseph L. Kyner; James R. Truitt; Ludvik Zaloudek.
No.
299—Horace G. Bodwell; RoUin Gresham; John L. Hamilton.
No.
300—Henry D. Krehbiel; Fred Sterling.
No.
301—Floyd Stevenson.
No.
303—^Emil L. Alterman; Frederick J. Anthony; Irving L. Appling; Albert F. Baker; William L. Baker; John Q. Banbury; Edward W. Boldt; Louis Blum; Frank E. Brodbeck; Benjamin
Floyd Dennon; Samuel H. Denny; Claude I. Depew; Earl C. Eilerts; Orrien F. Falk; Dwight L. Finney; John C. Fisher; Willis D . Fite; Percy R. Fritz; John W. Garrett; B. Isador Glauberg; Bruce Griffith; Lester G. Guy; Bert A. Haden; Benjamin T. Harrison; David R. Hayden; Martin W . Hollar; Arch J. Herron; Homer L. Hood; Edward J. House; Charlie G. Johnson; William Keith; Melchor P. Keller; John C. Kelly; Wendell P. Kinsey; Waldo H. Kirk; Charles H. Knight; Ben Lawrence; Jess P. Lawrence; Ernest C. Lehman; Reese Lewis; Dwight C. Lilley; Slvin B. Lindberg; Fred L. Little; Ben H. Lynn; Vern J. McCasIin; Joseph R, McLellan; Virgil P. Marsh; William E. Marshall; Murlin G. Martin; Samuel Miringoff; Russell M. Moffitt; Everett R. Moreland; John C. Muzzy; Charles W. Nelson; William B. Newcom; William D. Nichols; Forrest L. Nixon; Charles A. Noil; Everett E. Obley; Charlie F. J. Ohrvall; Henry A. Onsgard; John H. Onstad; Charles F. Parker; John A. Parkinson; Ellis R. Pinson; Charles H. Pritchard; Robert J. Prowant; Walter C. Ramsey; Charles P. Regnier; Maxwell H. Rice; William H, Ricky; Earl F. Roach; Harry L. Rogers; Lorenz W. E. Rosecrans; Walter H. Rubush; Henry G. Seelye; John F. Shanklin; Martin P. Shearer; Elmer C. Shockley; Daniel Franklin Slay; W. Howard Snyder; Clyde E. Souders; Harold G. Sternberg; Percy Torrey; Clarence H. Vickrey; Clive C. Whittaker; Delbert B. Wills; Leslie L. Woods, Jr.; Paul K. Wright. No.
304—Hezekiah K. Clark.
No.
305—Frank B. Graham.
March
i95i5-57
GRAND
LODGE O F K A N S A S
161
DEATHS—Continued No.
306—^R. Finley Beaver; Eugene F. Clark; Arthur Connelly; William D. Mills; Tobias I. Munday; Guido E. Smith; Grover S. Willis; Harry M. Wilson; Wesley Blake Witt.
No.
307—Vivian C. Anderson; Leon R. Bodel; John W . Bowlby; Orin R. Brown; John H. Burback; John W . F. Creager; Guy W . Ewing; Louis L. Gilmore; Harry M. Huff; Ernest F. Kugler; Paul Pyetzki; Raymond G. Smith; Frank S. Williams.
No.
309—^Dana R. Bishop; Washington C. S. Bishop; Galen R. Hickok; Grover Miller; Raymond B. Pennell; Charles Steinhoff; Fay J. Steward.
No.
311—Amos D . Brenneman; Frank W . Bullock; Harry Gregg; Edward R. Roberts.
W.
No.
312—Ernest H. Elliott; Raymond E. Kuehnert; Joseph Miller; Frank McCoy; Benjamin L. Young.
T.
No.
313—Roy C. Jinkens.
No.
314—Lewis H. DeWitt; Charles Roy Morrow.
No.
315—Otho Perry Lamb; Jessie L. Marrs; Ernest E. Perkins; Lloyd E. Wampler.
No.
317—James A. Powell.
No.
319—Arthur A. Johnston.
No.
320—Harry M. Warren.
No.
321—Curtis Robert Butts; Hershel Davis; Flormond DeSirant, Jr.; Forrest Fenton Forsythe; Henry Knudson; Leslie Herald McAlpin; Charles R. Peterson; James Lawrence Powers, William Seyler; Joseph Leonard Smith.
No.
322—Frank E. Burr; Guy N. Gelvin;' Fred E. Lowenstein; George E. Morrison; Frank S.. Powell; Clarence E. Siess; Charles E. Smith;. Frank A. Taylor; James F. Wright.
No.
324—Casper R. Glatfelder; Orville I. Greer; Evert W . Haberly; Bertie E. Mahon; John R. Tomlinson.
No. No.
325—Earl Boyd; James A. Dowler; Newton C. Kerr. 326—Harry C. Bruner; Lewis H. Fries; Edward O. Larkins; Willard L. Phiffer; Robert J. Wegele; Carl W . Willis.
No.
327—^William L. McKeage; Harold Raymond Wykert.
No:
328—Andrew C. Winslow.
Collins;
Lawrence E.
Ott;
William
W.
No.
329—Frankliii A. Jewell; George Jones.
No.
330—Charley A. Darr; Lester Laughlin; Ellis G. Sparks.
No.
331—Marvin Harold Parten; James D. Peugh.
No.
333—Benjamin Barnett; Allen Ellsworth Davis; James William Doane; Charles Walter Haverkampf; Irving A. Phillips; Perry E. Prater; Wilburn Wilson Smith; Harold Lewis Thorp.
C.
Eberhart;
William
J.
162
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
DEATHS—Continued No.
335—Robert L. Castle.
No.
336—^Robert R. Kinyoun.
No.
338—Roy A. Chandler; Eddie A. Louk
No.
339—Alvia A. Miller.
No.
340—Kenneth Lee Oldham; Arthur L. Walk.
No.
341—Fred N . Milliard; James N. Nicholas; Jerry W. Nunn.
No.
342—William P. Bivens.
No.
343—Alfred O'Donnell
Franklin Branham; Max E. Church; Fred W.
No.
345—Luther M. Dunaway.
No.
346—John J. Allen; Edwin P. Durst.
No.
347—John H. Baldauf; Lloyd M. Wells.
No.
348—Lloyd M. Miller.
No.
350—Dan Kygar Bybee; Wallace Harpst; Charles Kenneth Williams.
No.
351—Carl F. Angle; Jess F. Duvall; Richard A. Helman; Edmund Stone; Virgil E. Westervelt.
No.
352—Art Pearson.
No.
353—Arthur I. Hawkinson; Charley G. Nelson.
No.
354—Joseph B. Conard.
No.
355—Arza L. Harriman.
No.
356—Jerry Milton Carrow; Matthew James Elliot; Lloyd Joseph Miller; Willard Edwin Shinkle; Druery Rodgers Thorn.
No.
357—Pete Holman.
No.
359—Earl M. Pease.
No.
360—Henry Clay Bradbury.
No.
362—Robert Fleming; Wm. B. Opocensky; Paul C. Stokes; Joseph G. Stransky.
No.
363—Jesse Floyd Fletcher; John Morris Hall; William F. Hall; John Hogan.
No.
364—Orvel Lloyd Browning; Roy Wilson McClure; William August Stein; Bert E, Torrey.
No.
356—Elmo C. Herring, Jr.
No.
366—Rufus Earl Arnold; Harold A. Donahue; Raymond M. Lee; Ben L. Rehm; Lewis W. Scheldt.
No.
367—Curtis Eugene Stevens; Earl Utz.
No.
368—Benjiman F, Morris.
March
1956-57
GRAND
LODGE O F K A N S A S
163
DEATHS—Continued No.
369—Walter P. Bacon; Alvin L. Boatman; Roy Thomas Briggs; Clyde Lee Brown; Lura B. Brown; Charles Cobb Coleman; Albert Claud .Cooke; Donald Max Coop; Charles Edward Creed; Homer Edward Eversole; Robert William Fraker; Frank P. Gebhart; Guy Gillispie; Arthur William Hunter; Howard L. Ireland; Hugh Beck Lee; Glenn Dewey Likes; George W. Mears; George Harvey Ottens.
No.
370—Henry E. Forsgren.
No.
371—Milton A. Commons; Dale Eugene Graeboer; William Parks Tucker.
No.
372—John Downie.
No.
373—Lewis A. Cardwell; James B. McKim; John D. Reber.
No.
374—George E. Brethour; Carl Oscar Victor Olson.
No.
376—Julius Fletcher.
C.
Bredehoft;
Harry A.
Culver; Preston
O.
No.
378—WiUard L. Yoke.
No.
379—Milburn G. Apt; Harry G. Van Beber; Arthur J. Ward.
No.
380—Charles C. Miller.
No.
381—Edgar L. Fike.
No.
382—William E. Hutchinson.
No.
383—Lee Roy Latta; Ira Taylor Stewart.
No.
384—Paul J. Briggs; Henry L. DeSpain; Frank B. Field.
No.
388—Conrad J. Fox.
No.
389—Allen F. Duncan; True B. Jordan.
No.
390—^Nathan P. Isenberger; Samuel C. Worley.
No.
391—John W. Coleman; William Marshall.
No.
393—Charley Cox.
No.
394—Rev. Calvin T. Lawson.
No.
395—^John Selden Crook; Fred Eugene Murdock.
No.
396—Herman H. Bregen; Vernon Faidley; Robert R. Gingrich; Reginald Harding; Don D. Kaley; Arthur V. Pizinger; David B. Pyle; Percy R. Walter.
No.
397—William J. Henry.
No.
398—^James Wilson Osburn.
No.
399—William Campbell.
No.
402—^Benjamin Harold Galbreath.
No.
403—Elmer Green; Hoyt Lamb.
No.
404—Clifford D. Churchill; Edward E. Kite; Bruner H. Schoenrogge; William W. Westcot.
164
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
March
DEATHS—Continued No.
40J—^Horace H. Logue; Thomas H. Underwood.
No.
406—^Wilbur C. Brubaker; Archie J. Christopher; Ike Eugene Hagenlocher; M. Bruce Smith.
No.
408—Frank Devoss; Captain Goddard; David Haddow; Lebro Lancellotti; Peter F. Theis.
No.
409—Albert F. Ferguson; Baynard J. Long.
No.
410—William H. Zook.
No.
411—Arthur Hokanson.
No.
413—Abraham Lincoln Orr.
No.
415—Ira T. Dick; Howard E. Fleming; George J. Hupe; William C. Hoofman; Harold A. Williamson.
No.
418—Aaron Luther Ellis.
No.
421—Archie L. Hodgson; Edward A. Vausbinder.
No.
422—Grant Harman; Charles Vandevort.
No.
423—George Madison Robb; Walter Henry Rogers.
No.
428—George Coy; Porter Clarence W. McCubbin.
No.
429—Ole E. Olson; Clarence W. Thomas.
Gump;
Norman
O.
Goddard;
No.
431—J- Frank Pitman; Lone B. Redding.
No.
433—^Wallace Jasper Albaugh; Frank Raymond Allen; Clarence Lee Almond; Winfred David Ames; James Marion Bell; Ford Bolton; Leo Franklin Burnett; Jack Samuel Childress; Charles Franklin Edds; George Willard Ewing; Willoughby Freegard; Ottis Newton Goldsmith; Cameron J. Hemphill; Tommie Edward Isabell; Floyd Kimble; George Gillman Kinkead; Leo' Edward Knoblauch; Floyd Arnold McColpin; Carl Arthur Snider; Herbert Lewis Suttle; Ralph Elroy Thompson; Albert Ray Walker; Guy Davis Woodruff. Jr.
No.
434—Albert E. Anderson.
No.
435—Joseph Robert Lyle.
No.
436—Elmon Thomas Cox; Lowell Thomas Cromwell; Harvey C. Phillips, Clifford Anton Roufs.
No.
438—Sylvester J. Barnes; Raymond B. Jones; Charles J. Keilhack; Walter J. Klassen; William N . Pate; Thurman F. Railsback; Frank Steinmetz.
No.
442—Gladeth F. Bastin; Fred C. Mosher.
No.
444—Earl F. Westhoff.
No.
445—Irving F. Bailer; Earl J. Bigger; Shelby J. Comstock; LaVern A. Demming; Harold T. English; Roy M. Frost; Louis D. White.
No.
446—Ray O. Barker.
No.
447—Maurice Eugene Shufeberger.
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Other Grand Jurisdictions Alberta—WILLIAM
MURRAY CONNACHER, P . G . M . April 12.
British Columbia—DR.
F . C . BROWN, P.G.M.,. October 15,
F. RUSSEL OLIVER, G.T., July 12. Colorado—JOHN
ROBERT CLARK, P.G.M., May 14, GEORGE
ALFRED LUXFORD, P.G.M., April 14. District of Columbia—PAUL Germany, ' United P.G.M., 1956. Idaho—FRED Illinois—G.
Grand
B . CROMELIN, P.G.M., May 14. Lodge—HEINRICH
HOPKER,
G . MOCK," P.G.M., October 2. H A V E N STEPHENS, P.G.M., January 29.,. ••'
Indiana—CLAUDE Iowa—CHARLES
M . JACOBY, P.G.M., November 21.. B. HAYES, P.G.M., September 19.
Israel—SHABETAI
LEVI, P.G.M., 1956.
Maine—DANIEL
GIBBS CHAPLIN, P.J.G.W., December 3,
GRANVILLE CHASE GRAY, P.G.M., September 2, C O N -
VERS EDWARD LEACH, P.G.M., P.G.S., May 6, W I L L I A M AUGURY SMALL, S.G.W., March 9. Manitoba—ALBERT
LIVINGSTONE CROSSIN, P.G.M., October
19, EDWARD T H O R N T O N GREENWAY, P.G.M., Jime 14, JAMES FERGUSON I R W I N , P.G.M., December 15.
Michigan—^NEIL
E . REID, P.G.M., May 4.
Mississippi—SIMON Missouri—RAY
H . RUBEL, P.G.M., October 30.
B O N D , P.G.M., March 12, EDMUND MORRIS,
G.T., March 2, J O H N A. WITTHAUS, J.G.S., February 23. Montana—HERBERT F . HOSFELD, P.G.M., September 22, J O H N T . ORR, P.G.M., May 24. Nebraska—^VIRGIL R . JOHNSON, P.G.M., August 7. New
Jersey—ISAAC CHERRY, P.G.M., G.S., October 2 1 , 1955, W A L T E R S . GRAY, P.G.M., January 27.
Nevada—DAVID
M . LAUGHKRY, G.O., November 3.
North Carolina—^JAMES W A L K E R PAYNE, P.G.M., September 18.
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DEATHS—Continued Wyoming—GEORGE E . BRIMMER, P.G.M., April 3, M A R I O N A R T H U R K L I N E , P.G.M., February 7.
North Dakota—^JOHN A L L E N G R A H M , P.G.M., January 27. Ohio—DILLON
CRIST, P.G.M., G.T., May 19, E D M . K U N S ,
P.G.M., March 4, HARRY E . SCHRAMM, P.G.M., September 19. Rhode
Island—ALBEJLT
W H I T M A N CLAFLIN, P.G.M., June
IS. Saskatchewan—JAMES MILFRED ESTEY, P.G.M., January 22, CHARLES P E L H A M M O O R E , P.G.M., September 14, MARK MUSK. P.G.M., February 27. South Carolina—CHARLES KILGORE CHREITZBERG, P.G.M., January 22, J O S E P H BELL H Y D E , P.G.M., November 5.
South
Dakota—GEORGE
O . GOODMAN, P.G.M., March 6,
R A L P H R. T W A M L E Y , P.G.M., March 28.
Washington—^AsA HERBERT HANKERSON, P.G.M., November 14.
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CORRESPONDENCE REVIEW M.'.
W.'.
FLOYD S. ECORD
FOREWORD To the M.'. W.'.
Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
Your Committee on Correspondence submits the following report: The experience of browsing over the Proceedings of the other Grand Jurisdictions has been a most pleasant and interesting one. It impresses one in two ways, that Masonry is truly universal and that Masonry everywhere has about the same accomplishments and about the same general problems as we have here in the Grand Lodge of Kansas. Fifty-five Proceedings of other Grand Jurisdictions were turned over to your Committee for review. Of these, forty-one were from the United States, five from Canada and nine elsewhere in the world. Your Committee did not have the pleasure of reviewing the Proceedings from the Jurisdictions of Deleware, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts and Michigan. Perhaps a few statistics might be interesting. In the forty-one Proceedings of the United States Jurisdictions made available to your Committee, and including Kansas, there are 13,279 Lodges with a total membership of 3,329,447. Membership in the other seven brings the Masonic population of the United States well over the four million mark. Of these forty-one, only six showed membership losses, totaling 1,334. The other thirtyfive showed a total gain of 43,014 or a net gain for the forty-two of 41,680. It might be interesting to know that the average Lodge in the Forty-two United States Jurisdictions, including Kansas, has a membership of 259, while the average membership of a Kansas Lodge is 252. The five Canadian Grand Jurisdictions whose Proceedings were made available to your Committee showed 1,084 Lodges with a total membership of 189,913 and a net gain of 3,010. Of the Jurisdiction's in the United States, New York has the largest membership, 306,194. Kansas is eighth in total membership of the Jurisdictions reviewed. Texas showed the largest gain in membership, 5,524. Of the United States Jurisdictions, Nevada has the smallest membership, 5,357. Utah has the smallest number of Lodges, 28, and New York has the largest number, 1,061. One of the problems of several Jurisdictions outside the United States is the matter of Dress and Regalia. It was brought out in some of the Proceedings that concern was shown over the fact that there is a growing tendency for Masons to cease dressing formally at Masonic functions, particularly at Grand Lodge meetings. The Grand Master of an Australian Jurisdiction said it was time to call a halt on the movement to get away from formal dress, that it had been
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growing since the start of the war, and he mentioned that Masonic dignity was suffering from the practice. A number of Jurisdictions in the United States are becoming greatly interested in the Order of DeMolay and in several the Masonic Code has been amended to permit Lodges to sponsor DeMolay Chapters. In several Jurisdictions reports are required from District Deputy Grand Masters to the Grand Lodge Annual Communication, giving a summary of District activities, and in several these reports are printed in the Proceeedings. Several Jurisdictions print a complete list of members of all Lodges and in â&#x20AC;˘others lists of Lodge officers are made a part of the Proceedings. One Grand Master issued a special Edict to permit a blind person to receive the Degrees of Masonry. A growing list of Jurisdictions are going all-out in the promotion of Public Schools Weeks and Public School programs in Subordinate Lodges. One Grand Master reported that he had personally written to all Masons of his home Lodge urging them to vote for two candidates for the school board and for a candidate for County Superintendent, all three of whom were Masons. The promotion of Masonic Education in all Jurisdictions is growing and a majority of the United States Grand Lodges now have active Committees on Masonic Education. A number of Grand Lodges publish a newspaper or magazine and several mail to every member in the Jurisdiction. Several Grand Masters warned of the increasing levity exhibited in Lodges in the conferral of Degrees, saying it was destroying the proper dignity of Masonry in the minds of Candidates. ;It was interesting to note that of the 72,284 total membership in Alabama, 1,807' of them are tninisters of the Gospel. Most Masonic Grand Jurisdictions maintain Masonic Homes and in all of them concern w a s . shown about the increased cost of maintaining the Homes. Several Grand Lodges inaeased the per capita dues. A large number of Lodges raised.both fees and dues. In several Jurisdictions Grand Lodge By-Laws place a "floor" on both dues and fees. The matter of Public Liability Insurance for Lodges received active attention i n several Jurisdictions. The Grand Lodge of California has let the contract for the construction of the California Masonic Memorial Temple at San Francisco to cost six million dollars. The Stuttgart-American Lodge, U.D., of Stuttgart, Germany, is working under dispensation from the Grand Lodge of Connecticut and has been in existence eight years. One Grand Lodge requires all Lodges to file a financial statement and an estimated budget of income and expenses with the Grand Secretary at the time of making annual returns. Several Grand Lodges are actively supporting the Blood Bank program and one Grand Lodge requires a Mason's blood type to be noted on his Dues Card.
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The Grand Master of the District of Columbia reserves Sundays from his duties for the purpose of accompanying Masters of Lodges in; visitations to shutin Masons and those in hospitals. A proposal to require the Secretaries of all Georgia Lodges to report the vocations of all members to the Grand Secretary was defeated. Some Chicago Lodges were disciplined by the Grand Master for allowing alcoholic beverages,to be dispensed at the Masonic Temples. Another was reprimanded for conducting a lottery at a golf tournament. The per capita Grand Lodge assessment in Kentucky is $5. Maine Lodges are required to furnish two copies of the Lodge History each 10 year period to the grand Lodge Committee of History. A number of Grand Lodges permit dual memberships. In Minnesota a Lodge expenditure of $500 or more must be approved by the Grand Lodge. Mississippi Grand Lodge amended its Code to permit Lodge rooms to be on the ground floor if suitably secure and soundproof. Arthur Birge Pratt, former master of Corinthian Lodge No. 79 of Burlingame, was elected to membership in the Grand Lodge of Missouri. A proposed amendment to the Nebraska By-Law regulating Masons in the liquor business to make coverage apply only to those who derive a major part of their earned income from the business was set aside for action at the next Annual Communication. Oregon has no liquor regulation if it is not the "main" business. Two New Hampshire Lodges were reprimanded for conferring the Entered Apprentice Degree on candidates at the same communication at which they were balloted upon. Several Grand Masters proclaimed "Go to Church Sunday" for observance in Subordinate Lodges. A number of Grand Lodges support Student Loan Funds. One Grand Lodge fines all Lodges $10 that are late in getting in their annual returns. In the New York Proceedings suggested forms are printed for the use of anyone desiring to will property or money to Masonic Home. Several Grand Masters urged Committees of Investigation to "do a better job." The Masonic relationship requirement for admission of children to the Masonic Home in Pennsylvania was removed. Pennsylvania also has a Mason Juvenile Court Institute to work with the Juvenile Courts. South Carolina is the oldest Grand Lodge in the United States, holding its two hundred ninth Annual Communication in 1956. Oklahoma is.the youngest, holding its Forty-eighth Annual Communication in 1956. Attached herewith, and made a part of this report, are the fifty-five Reviews of the Jurisdictions whose Proceedings were made available to the Correspondence Committee.
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March
In closing I wish to say again that it has been a most interesting experience to serve as your chairman of the Correspondence Committee the past year. I wish especially to thank our Grand Master for the honor he gave me, and our Grand Secretary for the assistance he has been and for the promptness with which he sent copies of Proceedings to me for.review. Fraternally submitted, FLOYD S. ECORD, P . G . M .
Chairman on
Committee Correspondence.
ALABAMA—1955 J O H N W . PREDDY, Grand Master CHARLES H . STUBINGER, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 432
Members, 72, 284
Gain, 1,485
The One Hundred Thirty-fifth Annual Communication was held at Montgomery, November 22 and 23, 1955,- with nine Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative was absent. Prior to the opening of Grand Lodge the meeting was called to order and the Grand Officers of the Order of the Eastern Star were received, together with several Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons. The Grand Matron and the Grand Patron each made appropriate responses to their introductions. Two Lodges were constituted, two were instituted, two cornerstones were laid and two new Lodges were issued dispensations during the year. Past Grand Master, CLARENCE EDWARD MICHAELS, SR., died during the year. The Grand Master spoke very highly of the work of the Order of the Eastern Star and stated that that organization had completely furnished the Boys' and Girls' Dormitory at the Masonic Home. A resolution was adopted permitting the Lodges of Alabama to sponsor Chapters of the Order of DeMolay. It was reported that the Jurisdiction's membership included 1,807 ministers of the Gospel. T R O Y LEANDER N U N N , Grand Master
CHARLES H . STUBINGER, Grand Secretary
ARIZONA—1955-56 CAREY B . W I L S O N , Grand Master JOSEPH A. E. IVEY, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 49
Members, 10,688
Gain, 452
The Seventy-fourth Annual Communication was held at Phoenix April 23 and 24, 1956 with all Lodges represented and nineteen Past Grand Masters present.
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Two new Lodges were constituted and chartered during the year and a Dispensation issued for the forming of a new Lodge. Arizona has a ritual for 50-year emblem presentations. Concurrent jurisdiction was granted to several lodges. The Grand Master was hospitalized for three weeks during his term. One Lodge raised its fee to $100 and its annual dues to $24 and another Lodge raised its fee to $110. Lodge buildings which cost $5,000 or more require Grand Lodge approval. A new supply of "Keys" was printed during the year. All Lodges in Arizona have full Comprehensive and Public Liability insurance coverage and the Grand Lodge has an "Insurance Counselor" who passes on all policies. Arizona Lodges conferred one hundred twenty-eight degrees of courtesy work. All Lodges had their Annual Returns in to the Grand Secretary on time. The Grand Lodge participated in "Public Schools Week" as proclaimed by the Governor of Arizona. The Jurisprudence Committee concurred in the recommendation of the Grand Master that proof of conviction of a felony committed by a Mason be deemed to be evidence of un-Masonic conduct and recommended that the incoming Committee be instructed to prepare and submit the necessary legislation on the matter to the next Annual Communication. The Grand Master's recommendation that the date of the Annual Communication be changed from April to May was not approved. CONRAD HARDY BALDWIN, Grand Master JOSEPH A. E. IVEY, Grand Secretary
ARKANSASâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955 FRANCIS J. SCULLY, Grand
Master
W O O D L I E F A . T H O M A S , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 382
Members, 56,416
Loss, 454
The One Hundred Fourteenth Annual Communication was held at Little Rock, November 15 and 16, 1955 with fifteen Past Grand Masters and our Representative, J O H N H . BELFORD, present, and two hundred seventy Lodges represented. Grand Secretary W O O D L I E F A. T H O M A S and Past Grand Master CLAUDE A.
RANKIN died during the year. L. LELAND M C D A N I E L was appointed Acting Grand Secretary to complete the year. Seven Emergent Communications were held during the year, three for the laying of cornerstones, one for constituting a Lodge, one for dedicating a Hall and two for funerals. Two Lodges, which were situated very close together, were consolidated.
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This Grand Lodge is very friendly to the Order of DeMolay. Fifty-nine 50-year emblems were presented during the year. The Committee on Public Schools was very active during the year and made a lengthy and very interesting report of its work and of the entire school situation in Arkansas. T h e Proceedings of the Grand Lodge contains the minutes of the Arkansas Research Lodge. In his address the Grand Master in commenting on the State of the order intimated that it is possible to pay too much attention to Degree Work and let other matters go by. ,, . N O B L E V . MILLER, Grand
Master
L. LELAND M C D A N I E L , Grand Secretary
BRITISH COLUMBIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955-56 R. GEDDES LARGE, Grand Master J O H N H . N . MORGAN, Grand
Lodges, 155
Secretary
Members, 24,470
Gain, 1,025
The Eighty-fifth Annual Communication was held at Vancouver June 21-22, 1956 with one hundred forty-two Lodges represented and thirteen Past Grand Masters present. Nine Emergent Communications were held during the year for the constituting and consecrating of new Lodges and for the installing of their officers. A Dispensation was granted for the forming of a new Lodge and it was chartered at the Communication. Two Lodges celebrated their 50th Anniversaries and the Grand Master attended. British Columbia has twenty-three districts and each District Deputy Grand Master submits a written report to the Grand Lodge, which is printed in the Proceedings. T h e text of " A History of Freemasonry in British Columbia" was presented to the Grand Lodge by the Grand Historian. T h e Grand Lodge publishes "The Bulletin" monthly and it is mailed to every rnember of the Jurisdiction. It is prepared by the Committee on Masonic Education and Research. Brief explanations and history of the Three Degrees of Masonry are presented to Candidates following their initiations. T h e Grand Lodge of 1955 gave approval to the printing of the "Canadian" form of the Ritual. This Communication gave its approval of the work and appropriated funds to provide for the printing and to "distribute it at cost under safeguards." The Constitution was amended, changing the wording "Foreign Correspondence" to "Fraternal Correspondence". T h e Grand Lodge has a Special Committee to "organize and recommend a
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fitting observance of the 100 Anniversary of the introduction of Freemasonry in this Grand Jurisdiction", the anniversary occuring in the year 1959. The usual Resolution pledging loyalty to the Queen of. England was adopted. The Grand Chaplain, in his address, termed the 3 R's for Masons were Reserve, Reverence and Ritual. . D. A. STEWART, Grand Master
'
J O H N H . N . MORGAN, Grand Secretary
CALIFORNIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1956 EDGAR V. STEWART, J R . , Grand Master LLOYD E . W I L S O N , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 651
Members, 229,738
Gain, 4,851
The One hundred seventh Annual Communication was held in San Francisco September 17-21, 1956 with ten Past Grand Masters present and six hundred thirty-three Lodges represented. The Grand Secretary reported ten new lodges were formed during the year and that there are nineteen in some stage of organization. Two lodges increased fees to $125 and several others increased to $100 or more. The California Masonic Homes Endowment fund totals $7,536,293. The Grand Lodge maintains two homes, one for adults and one for children. Forty-one special communications of the Grand Lodge were held, seventeen for presenting charters to new lodges, seventeen for laying of cornerstones and seven for dedicating new Lodge Halls. The Grand Master visited the eight "most westerly lodges in the jurisdiction", those in the Hawaiian Islands. Six hundred twenty-one Lodges reported they held Special Public Schools Week meetings at the Grand Lodges 37th Annual Public School Week. Contracts have been let on the construction of the California Masonic Memorial Temple. The total cost will be nearly six million dollars. The Grand Lodge brought suit against four publications purporting to be Masonic in name and character as authorized by the Grand Lodge. The Grand Lodge has a committee on Commercialism. The Potentate of a California Shrine was tried for un-Masonic conduct in violation of Masonic laws on advertising. He was convicted and suspended. Another Shrine was reprimanded for the distribution of lewd stickers during a Ceremonial. The Shrine's Imperial Potentate backed the Grand Lodge action. A request for dispensation for a lodge to be composed of members of Mexican ancestry and to work exclusively in the Spanish language was denied. A resolution was adopted permitting any Chartered Lodge to sponsor ,a DeMolay chapter. L. HAROLD ANDERSON, Grand Master LLOYD E . W I L S O N , Grand Secretary
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COLORADO—1955 CHARLES ARMSTRONG M A N T Z , Grand
Master
HARRY W . BUNDY, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 158
Members, 45,466
Gain, 520
The Ninety-fifth Annual Communication was held at Denver, January 24 and 25, 1956 with 15 Past Grand Masters present and one hundred fifty-two lodges represented. Grand Master S c o r r E. KELSEY and Deputy Grand Master KARL J. BAUMGARTNER of Kansas were visitors. Our representative, L E O R . GOTTLIEB, was present. In his address the Grand Master mentioned his. visit to the ninety-ninth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kansas held at Wichita. One new lodge was constituted, one hall was dedicated and two cornerstones were laid during the year. A committee was appointed to initiate plans for the coming Centennial. T h e Grand Lodge of Colorado will be 100 years old in August, 1961. On the Grand Master's recommendation the Grand Lodge approved the making of photostatic copies of Lodge charters for display in the lodge rooms and specified that the original charters were to be kept in fireproof repositories and the film preserved by the Grand Lodge. The longhand summary of returns of lodges are made into plates for printing in the proceedings instead of having the information set in type. Pictures of committee chairman are printed in the proceedings alongside the committee reports. The Grand Master recommended that all lodges carry Comprehensive Liability Insurance. The Colorado Grand Lodge promotes an annual observance of Public Schools Week and also has an Armed Forces Welfare Committee which looks after the welfare of Masonic veterans in hospitals. An office for the use of the Grand Master was leased adjoining the Grand Lodge building. MILLARD E . R Y A N , Grand Master HARRY W . BUNDY, Grand Secretary
CONNECTICUT—1955-56 J O H N H . SMITH, Grand Master EARLE K . HALING, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 131
Members, 47,682
Gain, 523
The One Hundred Sixty-eighth Annual Communication was held at Hartford April 4 and 5, 1956 with all Lodges represented and seventeen Past Grand Masters present. It was reported that the Committee on Masonic Information had made excellent progress on writing a Manual of Masonic Information designed to "answer
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numerous questions which trouble many of our brethren" and to give "a fuller knowledge of our Craft". Two new Masonic Temples were dedicated during the year, a new Lodge was chartered and a Dispensation granted for the formation of a new Lodge. Stuttgart-American Lodge U . D . in Stuttgart, Germany, has been in existence for eight years under Dispensation granted by the Grand Lodge of Connecticut. The Grand Master denied permission to a Lodge to allow its banquet hall to be used at a private party where alcoholic beverages were to be served. The Deputy Grand Master of Connecticut makes a report of his activities. Connecticut Lodges had forty-nine requests for courtesy work and sent twentythree requests to thirteen other Grand Lodges. Two new fire-proof storage files for active membership cards were installed in the Grand Secretary's office along with two new steel storage cabinets for Lodge supplies. The Grand Secretary's office was also redecorated. A $100,000 tort action brought against the Grand Lodge was settled out of court by the payment of $6,000. A resolution was adopted requiring every Lodge to file a financial statement and an estimated budget of income and expenses for the current year at the time of making annual returns to the Grand Secretary. A Connecticut Lodge may "strike from the roll without further notice" the name of a member if he has not been heard from for eighteen months preceding the sending of a registered notice for dues.
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JosiAH H U L L MANWARING, Grand Master EARLE' K . HALING, Grand Secretary
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955 GREGOR MACPHERSON, Grand Master RAYMOND N . BABCOCK, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 48
Members, 25,128
Loss, 152
The One Hundred Forty-fifth Annual Communication was held at the Masonic Temple December 21, 1955 with all but one Lodge represented and twelve Past Grand Masters present. A mid-year Stated Communication of the Grand Lodge was held May 11, 1955 and the St. Johns Day Communication was held December 27, 1955. A Special Communication was held to conduct Masonic Funeral Services for Past Grand Master ROBERT S . REGOR who served as Grand Master in 1935. The Committee on Masonic Blood Bank reported the Grand Lodge donated 3,538 pints of blood to the American Red Cross or 115.5 percent of its quota. The Grand Lodge Cancer Education Committee was appointed in 1953 to alert Masons of the District of Columbia and their families to the importance of safeguarding their health, particularly with respert to the dangers of cancer. Its program is one of education.
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The Grand Master reserved Sundays throughout the year to accompany Masters of Lodges in his Jurisdiction on visits to sick and shut-in Brethren. A Special Committee is engaged in writing a Grand Lodge History. The Grand Master emphasized the importance of solemnity in the conferral of the Master Mason Degree and added that "levity and jesting are utterly out of place in the work." The District of Columbia has an active Masters' Association. The loss in membership was attributed to the growing trend of residents moving to homes out of the District into adjacent territory. One of the Past Grand Masters present was W I L L I A M E . SCHOOLEY, 1946, who has visited Kansas Masonic functions on several occasions. SAMUEL W . M C I N T O S H , Grand Master RAYMOND N . BABCOCK, Grand Secretary
ENGLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955-56 T H E EARL O F SCARBROUGH, Grand Master SIR SIDNEY W H I T E , Grand Secretary
The Annual Investiture of the United Grand Lodge of England was "Holden" at Freemasons' Hall, London, April 25, 1956. T H E EARL O F DERBY, Deputy Grand Master, acted as Master on the Throne in the absence of the Grand Master, who had gone to Nepal to represent H E R MAJESTY. Quarterly meetings of the Grand Lodge are held. Attendence at the Annual Investiture was 1,377, which included 375 Grand Officers. . The Board of General Purposes appealed to Brethren generally to take every means in their power to prevent the use of advertisements which in 'any form indicate a connection with the Craft. It stated "All attempts to associate Freemasonry with or for business development are deeply deplored. The Board emphatically condemns the exhibition of Masonic Certificates on business premises or in public places" and added that such conduct is deemed un-Masonic and subject to disciplinary action. Under the heading of "After-Proceedings" the Board stated, "The practice by the Master of 'taking wine' at dinner becomes detrimental to congenial conservation unless kept t o a minimum, and should be confined to Brethren in their Masonic status. T h e Board wishes to emphasize that Masonry can be brought into disrepute unless the Master ensures that after-proceedings are conducted with decorum. Challenging and cross toasting should not be permitted". Considerable discussions were held regarding changes in regulations of the wearing of full dress and regalia at Masonic functions. One suggested change in the law was to make the wording of the regulation "full dress regalia may be worn in Grand Lodge" instead of "shall be worn". The proposed resolution which would have made several changes in the dress regulations was not approved. SIR ALLAN ADAIR, Assistant Grand Master, gave an extensive and interesting report of his visit to the Centenary of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario and his subsequent visit to the United States. H e was accompanied by the Grand Secretary. T H E EARL O F SCARBROUGH, Grand Master SIR SIDNEY W H I T E , Grand Secretary
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FLORIDA—1955 Rov T. LORD, Grand Master G E O . W . H U F F , Grand Secretary Lodges, 269 Members, 60,206
Gain 1,985
The One hundred twenty-seventh Annual Communication was held at Jacksonville April 17-19, 1956. Fourteen Past Grand Masters were present and two hundred fifty-seven lodges were represented. Grand Master R O Y T . LORD was ill and unable to attend the Annual Communication and Deputy Grand Master CHARLES R . LUCAS presided. The Grand Master reported in his address that he traveled over 35,000 miles in making official visitations during the year. Twelve lodges increased their dues and eleven increased fees during the year. Every Master Mason in Florida was mailed a request to make a contribution to the Masonic Home Endowment Fund. The Grand Master ruled that Servicemen, although living in Florida the required time to petition, should petition the Lodge of their original home, adding, "The Lodges of Florida must respect the jurisdiction of the Lodges of other Grand Jurisdictions". The Grand Master designated the week of March 12-17, 1956 as Public Schools Week and urged all Florida lodges to arrange suitable programs in observance of it. Thirteen new lodge buildings were approved during the year and mortgages on ten of them were approved for amounts ranging from $1,350 to $30,000. In his address the Grand Master praised the Order of DeMolay, stating "DeMoIay needs Masonry and Masonry needs DeMolay". He also praised the Order of Rainbow for Girls. Four Lodges were granted Letters of Dispensation for the establishment of new lodges during the year. Like Kansas, the Florida Grand Lodge has a Fellowship Dinner during the. Annual Communication. CHARLES R . LUCAS, Grand Master
G E O . W . H U F F , Grand Secretary
GEORGIA—1955 GEORGE P. W H I T M A N , SR., Grand DANIEL W . LOCKLIN, Grand
Lodges, 474
Master
Secretary
Members, 95,301
Gain, 2,401
The One Hundred Sixty-ninth Annual Communication was held at Macon, October 25 and 26, 1955. Sixteen Past Grand Masters and our Representative^ MAX L . SEGALL, were present. During the year eight cornerstones were laid, one corner stone was re-laid,, two new Lodges were constituted and four new Masonic Temples were dedicated.
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A proposal requiring the annual certification and registration of professional, business or vocational status of all Georgia Masons was rejected. The Georgia Code was amended so as to authorize the filing of charges against a member of a Lodge Under Dispensation. Another amendment adopted authorizes the Board of Custodians to have a Cipher Code for their own use. An amendment was adopted providing that no petition for affiliation shall be balloted upon until the Subordinate Lodge shall have applied to the Grand Secretary for the status of the petitioner as to the regularity of the Lodge granting the Dimit. By resolution the Educational and Historical Committee was instructed to make a study of the Petition form with the idea of re-vamping it. Eighty-eight fifty-year emblems were presented. One N e w Lodge is working under Dispensation. The Grand Lodge reaffirmed its attitude on the liquor question and also took a strong stand in favor of the Order of DeMolay. A fifty-year emblem was presented to Past Grand Master H U G H W . TAYLOR. B. LEE A M O N , Grand Master D A N I E L W . LOCKLIN, Grand Secretary
IDAHOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1956 CLAUDE M . GORDEN, Grand Master CLYDE L RUSH, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 84
Members, I4,4l3
Gain, 123
The Ninetieth Annual Communication was held at Boise September 18-20, 1956 with nineteen Past Grand Masters present and seventy-four Lodges represented. The proposed resolution legalizing Dual Memberships was tabled and the new Grand Master was instructed to appoint a Committee to make a further study of the proposition and report at the next Annual Communication. The monthly retirement salary of retired full-time Grand Lodge employees was raised from $100 to $125. Full-time employees are eligible for the retirement salary on reaching the age of sixty-five if they have been employed by the Grand Lodge for a period of ten years or more. A resolution was adopted increasing the number of Masonic Keys issued to a lodge from two to four. A new lodge operating under Letters of Dispensation was granted a Charter. The Grand Master reported he had visited fifty-four of the eighty-four shartered lodges during the year and also attended all District meetings. Past Grand Master RAY K . SLUYTER died May 14, 1956 and the Grand Lodge conducted his funeral.
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Two cornerstones were laid for Lodge buildings and three Lodge buildings were dedicated during the year. Governor ROBERT E . SMYLIE of Idaho was a visitor and gave a short talk on the importance of Masonry in a community. LUTHER A. SMITH, Past Grand Master of Mississippi and Grand Commander of the Supreme Council of Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction, was the speaker at the Annual Grand Lodge banquet. ELBERT S. RAWLS, Grand Master CLYDE I. RUSH, Grand Secretary
ILLINOISâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955 CARROL T . HUGHES, Grand Master RICHARD C . DAVENPORT, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 972
Members, 250,919
Loss, 492
The One Hundred Sixteenth Annual Communication was held at Chicago October 7 and 8, 1955. Five Past Grand Masters, our Representative, GEORGE E . ANDERSON, and numerous guests from other Jurisdictions were present. Grand Secretary ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND of Kansas was among the list of distinguished guests present. The death of two Past Grand Masters, FRED I. MILLS and KARL J. M O H R ,
occurred during the year. Action was taken to complete the change in name of the Childrens' Home at LaGrange from the Illinois Masonic Orphans' Home to the Illinois Masonic Childrens' Home. The Grand Master was called upon to handle many cases of discipline. One Lodge held a golf tournament at which a lottery was conducted and some of the Masonic Temples of Chicago were dispensing alcoholic beverages. The Grand Master was called upon to handle a case of a Worshipful Master of one of the Lodges who was found guilty of un-Masonic conduct and was deposed by the Grand Master. The Grand Master made a recommendation that the Committee on Legislation rewrite the Code so that there could be no possible mis-interpretation of the position of the Grand Lodge in its opposition to gambling. The Committee on Legislation submitted numerous Code amendments. Among them was one which provided that no Lodge should conduct any activity on Sunday except for funeral purposes, nor should any Master Mason give the aid and countenance of Masonry to any meeting, picnic or gathering for any purpose on Sunday except it be of a purely religious nature. Six cornerstones were laid and ten buildings were dedicated during the year. The Committee on Chartered Lodges deplored the net loss in membership but stated it had no remedy. The Grand Master, in his address, urged individual Masons to support the church of their choice, stating " W e cannot maintain our leadership as the great
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Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of God if our actions merit the condemnation of the Protestant churches. M I L T O N T . SONNTAG, Grand Master RICHARD C . DAVENPORT, Grand
Secretary
KENTUCKY—1955 EARL W . ADAMS, Grand Master A L P H E U S E . O R T O N , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 469
Members, 96,935
Gain, 1,805
The one hundred fifty-fifth Annual Communication was held at Louisville October 18-20, 1955 with nineteen Past Grand Masters present and only twenty-one lodges not represented. Two lodge consolidations were made during the year, eight lodge buildings were dedicated and two corner stones laid. The per capita Grand Lodge assessment is $5 annually of which $3.50 goes to the two Homes maintained by the Grand Lodge. The minimum dues for Kentucky lodges is $5 annually. One lodge charges dues of $25. The Grand Lodge furnishes the Grand Master with an automobile. The Grand Lodge committee on building was discharged and care and operation of buildings was placed with the elective Grand Officers. A Constitutional change to require annual election of Lodge officers at the first stated meeting in August instead of December will be submitted to the Lodges and considered at the next Annual Communication. The proposal that the words "Old Masons" and "Masonic Widows' and Orphans' Home" be dropped and the term "Masonic Homes" be used was referred to the incoming Grand Officers and the Home Committees. T h e issuance of a distinctive badge for Past Masters attending the Grand Communications was approved. All members of Kentucky lodges are printed in the proceedings together with names of officers of all lodges. The Grand Secretary reported that other jurisdictions conferred degrees on two hundred twenty-five candidates for Kentucky lodges and that Kentucky lodges did courtesy work for eighty-seven lodges of other Jurisdictions. FRED B . LAYMAN, SR., Grand Master A L P H E U S E . O R T O N , Grand Secretary
MAINE—1955-56 PAUL L . BOWERS, Grand Master
CoNVERS E. LEACH, Grand Secretary Lodges, 207 Members, 47,413
Gain, 123
The one hundred thirty-seventh Annual Communication was held at Portland
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May 1-3, 1956 with one hundred ninety-one lodges represented and ten Past Grand Masters present. Among the newly appointed Grand Representatives was RAYMOND M . RIDEOUT to Kansas and he was one of fifty-seven Grand Represetatives present. Deaths during the year included Past Grand Master B E N J A M I N LEVI HADLEY, who served as Grand Master in 1940-41. Five Special Communications were held during the year for dedicating N e w Masonic Temples or re-dedicating rebuilt ones, the greatest number since 1902. Each Maine Lodge is required to furnish two copies of its history to t h e Grand Lodge Committee on History of Masonry in Maine every ten years. The Grand Lodge sponsors the Masonic Blood Bank Program. An Occasional Bulletin entitled " A Message from the Grand Masters" was printed and distributed to all Master Masons of Maine during September, 1955. Reports from Lodges state it resulted "in many brethren returning to their Lodge meetings". The Speakers' Bureau, organized last year, is becoming more and more used, the Grand Master reported. Building plans for three new Masonic Temples were approved. A new mailing machine and a new mimeograph machine were installed in the Grand Secretary's office. The Committee appointed to make a study of Automatic Suspension for nonpayment of dues declared it favored the plan but asked time for further study. The Committee on Revision and Annotation of the Grand Lodge Constitution and Standing Regulations presented several proposed revisions which will be referred to the Lodges and acted on at the next Annual Communication. The Membership report showed the largest Lodge to have 1,162 members and the smallest fifty-seven members with twenty-nine Lodges having memberships of less than one hundred. AUBREY L E M O N T BURBANK, Grand
Master
EARLE D . WEBSTER, Grand Secretary
MINNESOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955 WiLLARD L. HILLYER, Grand Master DAVID E . PALMER, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 293
Members, 68,105
Gain, 914
The One hundred third Annual Communication was held at Saint Paul March 21, and 22, 1956 with 230 lodges represented. Ten Past Grand Masters were in attendance. Three Occasional Communications of the Grand Lodge were held during the year, one to institute a new lodge, one to lay a corner stone and one to conduct the funeral of Past Grand Master FREDERIC E . JENKINS. The Grand Lodge sponsors a spring conference of Grand Lodge officers. Past
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Grand Masters, members of the Board of Custodians and District Representatives and also six regional conferences during the year. A resolution was adopted requiring the Grand Master's recommendation to be sent to each lodge at least thirty days prior to the Annual Communication. The constitution was changed to permit two types of dual memberships, permitting a Master Mason to belong to two lodges within the Minnesota jurisdiction and to belong to a Minnesota lodge and the lodge of another Grand Jurisdiction. A resolution which would permit use of lodge funds for sponsoring chapters of DeMolay was defeated. Minnesota has a $30 floor on fees and $5 on yearly lodge dues. Grand Lodge dates are either the months of March or April, which, together with the place is fixed by the Board of Corporate Trustees and all lodges must be notified at least 60 days prior to the first day of the Annual Communication. A proposal was adopted that any lodge expenditure of $500 or more for any new purpose must be submitted to the Grand Lodge for approval. The Grand Lodge approved paying for travel or visitation expense of elective and appointive Grand Lodge officers. The Masonic Funeral Service was revised and a committee was appointed to study revision of forms and Code corrections. O T T O L . D A N E K , Grand Master DAVID E . PALMER, Grand Secretary
MISSISSIPPIâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955 CHAS. E . SAMPSON, Grand Master
SID F . CURTIS, Grand Secretary Lodges, 314
Members, 48,619
Gain, 863
The One hundred thirty-eighth Annual Communication was held at Jackson February 14 and 15, 1956. Twenty-one Past Grand Masters were present and two hundred seventy-one lodges were represented. The Grand Lodge maintains a Home for Girls and another Home for Boys. The Grand Lodge also maintains a Higher Education Fund for loans to needy young folks for College. The Grand Master refused permission to three lodges to hold meetings on the ground floor, stating it would take Grand Lodge action for them to do so. The matter was brought up at the Communication and the By-Law relating to lodge buildings was amended permitting use of Ground Floors as lodge rooms if it was suitably secure and soundproof. Charters were issued to two new lodges and one Lodge surrendered its charter. The Grand Master recommended that the two Children's Homes accept needy children without Masonic connections. Neither Home was filled to capacity.
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The Grand Lodge voted to present Past Grand Masters with an Apron along with a Past Grand Master's Jewel. Sixteen lodges were fined for not having annual returns in on time. The Grand Lodge conducted the funeral of Past Grand Master G. W . HoLLOWAY who died March 17, 1955. Forty-four 50-year emblems were presented by the Grand Lodge during the year. The report of the Committee on Law and Jurisprudence consisted largely of questions propounded on law and procedure and the committee's answers. VICTOR L . WALTERS, Grand Master
SiD F. CURTIS, Grand Secretary
MISSOURI—1956 W I L L I A M JASPER CRAIG, Grand
Master
HAROLD L . READER, Grand Secretary .
Lodges, 593
Members, 123,745
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The One hundred thirty-fifth Annual Communication was held at St. Louis September 25 and 26, 1956 with fifteen Past Grand Masters present and four hundred seventy-three Lodges. represented. Past Grand Master SCOTT E . KELSEY was a visitor. ' During the year the Deputy Grand Master became president of the Masonic Home Board by a By-Law change at the 1955 Annual Communication. • The Missouri law requires a candidate to petition for advancement if more than a year elapses since taking the previous degree. Seven cornerstones were laid during the year, the entire Grand Lodge participating in the cornerstone laying of the new Men's Building and Infirmary at the Masonic Home the first day of the Grand Lodge,Communication. Five Missouri lodges had losses by fire during the year. G E O . H . HARRISON was nominated as new Grand Representative to Kansas. The Missouri Home Hospital received a grant of $50,000 from the Ford Foundation. The Missouri Grand Chapter, Order of the Easter Star, contributed $250,000 to the building fund of the new hospital of the Masonic Home. ARTHUR BIRGE PRATT, former master of-Corinthian Lodge No.-79, Burlingame, Kansas, and now a member of a Kansas City, Mo. lodge, was elected to membership in the Grand Lodge of Missouri. A Grand Lodge Committee is working oh a revision of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, together with a more comprehensive indexing system and reported it hoped to have the work done for presentation to the next Grand Communication. The Grand Lodge rejected a proposal that a newly made Master Mason must pass a Proficiency examination before he is entitled to the rights and privileges of a Master Mason. HAROLD M . JAYNE, Grand Master HAROLD L . READER, Grand Secretary
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MONTANA—1955-56 CHARLES G . J O H N S O N , Grand Master BYRON F . GAITHER, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 139
Members, 26,024
Gain, 181
The Ninety-second Annual Communication was held at Butte August 21 and 22, 1956 with one hundred twenty-one lodges represented and twelve Past Grand Masters present. It was reported that forty-four degrees of courtesy work had been conferred for Montana Lodges by Lodges of other jurisdictions. The Grand Master's recommendation that the incoming Grand Master appoint a committee of five to study the possibility of creating a new Grand Lodge Officer, a Grand Lecturer, and to report at the next Annual Communication was approved. T h e Grand Master also recommended a committee to study recodification and reindexing of the Masonic Code. The Grand Master recommended the appointment of a one hundredth Anniversary committee to start work on the Grand Lodge Centennial. The Grand Lodge Proceedings are tape recorded. Sixty-three lodges reported they complied with the Grand Lodge request to have a program in observance of Public Schools Week. After much discussion the Grand Lodge voted not to recognize the Grand Lodge of China. The petition for the degrees was revised, requiring more personal information from petitioners and also a form was adopted for use by the investigating committees. Letters of dispensation for the formation of a new Lodge were granted. It was reported that the Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, had installed a new elevator in the Masonic Home. Other improvements at the Home included a new 50,000-gallon elevated water tank and natural gas heating plant. A resolution was adopted that any Grand Representative who did not attend two consecutive Grand Communications, unless excused, would be replaced. The proposition of advancing the date of the Annual Communication one month, to the Third Week in July, will be submitted to lodges. LYMAN H . B E N N E T T , Grand Master BYRON F . GAITHER, Grand Secretary
NEBRASKA—1956 HERBERT T . W H I T E , Grand Master C A R L R . GREISEN, Grand Secretary
l o d g e s , 276
Members, 45,737
Gain, 442
The Ninety-ninth Annual Communication was held at Omaha June 5, 6, and 7, 1956.
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Seventeen Past Grand Masters and our Representative, HOWARD J. HUNTER, were present. M . ' . W . ' . KARL J. BAyinGARTNER, Grand Master of Kansas, was among the distinguished guests present. Bro. VICTOR E . ANDERSON, Governor of the State of Nebraska, was introduced. Nebraska Lodge N o . 1 of Omaha celebrated its 100th anniversary on October 13, 1955. The Grand Lodge of Nebraska will celebrate its Centennial in June of 1957 and a Centennial committee was appointed by Grand Master HERBERT WHITE.
A dispensation to one hundred Master Masons to form a new lodge to be known as Centennial Lodge U.D. at Omaha was issued on November 26, 1955. When President D W I G H T D . EISENHOWER was stricken with a heart attack. Grand Master W H I T E issued a bulletin to each Nebraska lodge recommending prayer for the President's recovery at each meeting. The Grand Master received a letter of thanks from the President for the action. The Grand Master's recommendations included the establishment of Lodge of Research, the removal of the ban on Nebraska Master Masons joining the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, the appropriation of $2,300 for the Committee on Masonic Education to try out the so-called Indiana Mentor System and the appropriation of $31,500 for the alterations and furnishing of the Grand Lodge office. A proposed amendment to the By-Law regulating Nebraska Masons becoming engaged in the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors, wine and beer, changing it to " . , . one shall not be deemed to be so engaged unless he derives a major part of his earned income from such manufacture or sale", was objected to and action on it was postponed until the next annual communication. MERLE M . H A L E , Grand Master
CAKL'R.GKEISSN,
Grand Secretary
NEVADAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955-56 LEIMO G . I M M O N E N , Grand Master EDWARD C . PETERSON, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 28
Members, 5,357
Gain, 132
The Ninety-second Annual Communication was held at Boulder City, June 14 and 15, 1956 with all but two lodges represented and eleven Past Grand Masters present. Our representative was absent. During the year one new Lodge was instituted, a new Lodge hall wa^ dedicated and two cornerstones were laid. Nevada has a law that a Mason must wait twelve months after being made a Master Mason before he can petition other bodies. The Grand Master issued a dispensation permitting a Shrine to solicit advertising for its Shrine Circus program with the condition "that no undue pressure be. used by those soliciting".
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The Grand Master personally installed the officers of twelve Nevada lodges. The Grand Master recommended that the incoming Grand Master appoint a Special Committee to prepare a standard Ritual covering all public ceremonies and for the installation of lodge officers. The Grand Master of Arizona was the guest speaker at the Fellowship dinner which was given during the Annual Communication for all Masons and their ladies. The Grand Lodge authorized the printing of three hundred fifty Rituals and five are to be sent to each constituent Lodge on recommendation of the Master of Instruction. Two Lodges raised fees from $75 to $100 and one raised from $50 to $75. CHARLES E . FLEMING, Grand Master EDWARD C . PETERSON, Grand Secretary
NEW HAMPSHIREâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955-56 LESLIE F. MURCH, Grand Master HAROLD O . CADY, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 81
Members, 16,976
Gain, 166
The One Hundred Sixty-seventh Annual Communication was held at Manchester May 16, 1956 with seventy-seven Lodges present and five Past Grand Masters and our Representative also present. The Semi-annual Communication was held November 15, 1955 at which time all three Degrees were exemplified. Special Communications were held to consecrate a Monument and to dedicate a Masonic Temple. A Lodge of Instruction is opened in each of the eight Masonic Districts during the Year and all were attended by the Grand Master. Two Lodges were reprimanded for conferring the Entered Apprentice Degree on candidates at the same communication at which they were balloted upon. The Grand Master issued an Edict to all Lodges prohibiting "undue roughness, acting in a manner to arouse amusement of the brethren or audible laughter from the sidelines" in the conferral of the Second Section of the Master Mason Degree. The Grand Master approved a request to have Lafayette Lodge No. 16 of Manhattan Kansas, confer the Entered Apprentice and Fellow Craft Degrees on a New Hampshire candidate stationed at Ft. Riley: The Grand Master urged more active support of the Grand Lodge of the Order of DeMolay and his recommendation for the appointment of a Grand Lodge Standing Committee of DeMolay was approved. The Grand Lodge per capita assessment was increased 50 cents, 5 cents of which was to go to the Committee on Masonic Education, 10 cents to the Committee on DeMolay and 35 cents to the Masonic Service Assn. The Grand Lodge authorized the preparation of a Master Ritual to be written out in full, together with all explanatory notes and instruction and that this Ritual
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shall be the final wording of the Three Degrees. The Ritual, when completed, is to be referred to the next Annual Communication for approval, and, if approved to remain "forever" in charge of the Grand Secretary. LESLIE F . M U R C H , Grand Master HAROLD O . CADY, Grand Secretary
NEW JERSEY—1955 JOSEPH H . G I C K , Grand Master ISAAC CHERRY, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 284
Members, 105,163
Gain, 1,674
The One hundred sixty-ninth Annual Communication was held at Atlantic City April 25 and 26, 1956. Fourteen Past Grand Masters were present. present. A total of 281 lodges were represented.
Our representative was not
Five Emergent Communications were held during cornerstone, for constituting a lodge, for conducting Secretary ISAAC CHERRY, for conducting the funeral WALTER S. GRAY and for dedicating the Isaac Cherry the Masonic Home.
the year, for laying a the funeral of Grand of Past Grand Master Memorial Infirmary of
Grand Secretary ISAAC CHERRY died October 2 1 , 1955 and Assistant Grand Secretary HARVEY C . W H I L D E Y was appointed to complete the term. The Grand Lodge contributed $1,000 for Flood Relief in Connecticut and Pennsylvania. The Grand Master designated a Masonic "Go to Church Day". The Grand Lodge publication was revised under the title of " N e w Jersey Masonic News" and is now sent to every member in the Grand Jurisdiction. It was ruled that if an Entered Apprentice or Fellowcraft fails to present himself for advancement within two years after having been requested to do so, he shall forfeit his right to advancement unless by a vote of the Lodge the time shall be extended. A resoution to exempt Master Masons seventy-five years of age from payment of dues was defeated. • A fund of $100,000 was set up to provide accommodation of additional guests and employees in the Masonic Home. The addition to the Infirmary Building was completed. The Grand Master wrote a letter to each lodge urging that each lodge be provided with adequate exits for use in case of possible fire, explosion, etc. Complete list of lodge members in Jurisdiction is printed in Proceedings. J. HERMAN BUEHRER, Grand Master
HARVEY C . '^Ymxi^.Y,Grand
Secretary
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NEW MEXICO—1955-56 F. W A Y N E LEWIS, Grand Master CHANDLER C . T H O M A S , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 59
Members, 13,546
Gain, 4X8
The Seventy-ninth Annual Communication was held at Santa Fe March 19 and 20, 1956 with fifty-seven Lodges represented and thirteen Past Grand Masters present. Two special Communications of the Grand Lodge were held, one to conduct the funeral of Past Grand Master THOMAS J. H A L L and the other to lay cornerstone of a new Masonic temple. One Lodge, working under dispensation, was granted a Charter. members.
It has 26
The N e w Mexico law does not prohibit a bartender or one who sells liquor from petitioning a Lodge. Masons holding continuous membership in New Mexico lodges for thirtyfive years may be granted Life Memberships. The Grand Master's recommendations for the printing of 500 copies of a one-letter cipher incorporating the New Mexico Ritual, and for dividing the State into nine districts was not approved. The Grand Lecturer spends three days a year with each Lodge. The Grand Lodge has a committee on Marking Graves of deceased Past Grand Masters. T h e Grand Lodge operates a revolving Student Loan Fund and since its inception has made 361 loans totaling $66,714.40, all of which has been repaid with the exception of $1,158.65 in outstanding loans not yet due. Two Lodges were fined $10 each for being late with Annual Returns. fourteen Lodges had perfect reports.
Only
The Masonic Education Committee's recommendations for the adopting of a Candidate Training Program, of holding Grand Lodge Workshops throughout the State and for providing programs and entertainment for use of Lodges were approved. The Grand Lodge adopted a set of instructions to be used by Investigating Committees. HERBERT C . 'Dv.titn,Grand
Master
CHANDLER C . T H O M A S , Grand Secretary
NEW YORK—1955-56 RAYMOND C . ELLIS, Grand Master EDWARD R . CARMAN, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 1,061
Members, 306,194
Gain, 202
The One Hundred Seventy-fifth Armual Communication was held at N e w York City May 1 and 2, 1956.
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New York has 2,280 dual memberships in the State and 195 outside the State. On August 22, 1955 the Grand Lodge presented a charter to the SyriaLebanon District Grand Lodge at Beirut, presentation being made by Past Grand Master CHARLES W . FROSSELL, named as representative of the Grand Master. Distinguished guests at the Annual Communication numbered sixty-nine and included a number from other countries. Four New York Lodges have memberships of over one thousand. The Grand Lodge appoints a Judge Advocate to rule on questions of law and procedure submitted by Subordinate Lodges and then the rulings are given to the Grand Master for his approval. Three of the four Lodges working under Letters of Dispensation chartered.
were
All petitions for restorations are handled by a Committee on Restorations. ,The New York Grand Lodge and Masonic Home have a total annual income of over a million and a half dollars. The total sale of supplies by the Grand Lodge to Subordinate Lodges totals $140,000 annually. The organization of the Masonic War Veterans of the State of N e w York makes a report to the Grand Lodge annual communication. Observances of the one hundred seventy-fifth anniversary of the Grand Lodge were designated to be held throughout the state during the month of November, 1956 by proclamation of the newly elected Grand Master. The Grand Lodge formal celebration of the event opened January 23, 1956. Forms for bequests to the Masonic Home for those desiring to will property or money to the Home are printed in the Proceedings. The New York Grand Master serves two years, the custom starting in 1895-97. N A T H A N T U R K , Grand
Master
EDWARD R . CARMAN, Grand Secretary
NEW ZEALANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1954-55 C. S. THOMPSON, Grand Master FREDERICK G . N O R T H E R N , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 381
Members, 43,000
Gain, 1,062
The Sixty-sixth Annual Communication was held at Wellington, November 30, 1955. Four new Lodges were constituted and dedicated and a petition for the formation of a new Lodge was approved. The Grand Lodge has twelve Provincial Grand Masters who preside over the twelve Districts. The Grand Lodge maintains Kirkpatrick Masonic Institute with thirteen children residing there, five in primary school, two in intermediate and six in
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college. An adjacent property was purchased which "will greatly facilitate the provision of a tennis court, for which funds are in hand". Plans and specifications for sixteen new Lodge rooms were approved. The Grand Lodge fixed the lexy for next year at 1 s. Grand Lodge Laws have been revised and redrafted together with a comprehensive index "to eliminate ambiguities and contradictions" and it was proposed that the Revised Constitution should come into force June 1, 1956. Twenty-six scholarships were granted the past year and applications are in for thirty-nine the coming year. A fund is being raised for the construction of a Grand Lodge office building and definite proposals are expected to be announced at the next Grand Communication. It was adopted "that no Freemason be permitted to be a member of, attend a meeting of, or be associated with, the Order of DeMolay. One comment was that the Order of DeMolay was not known in N e w Zeland but that there might be a move for its introduction. A R T H U R H . C . CAVELL, Grand Master FREDERICK G . N O R T H E R N , Grand Secretary
NORTH CAROLINAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955 ROBERT L . P U G H , Grand
Master
W I L B U R L . MCIVER, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 340
Members, 57,410
Gain, 1,535
The One Hundred Sixty-eighth Annual Communication was held at Wilmington April 19, 1955 with thirteen Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative, JOEL J. FAULK, was also present.
Ten Emergent sessions were held during the year, seven for the laying of cornerstones and three for dedicating Lodges. This Communication was distinguished by the fact that it was helping to celebrate the Two Hundredth Anniversary of Saint John Lodge No. 1. The Grand Master urged the appointment of a Committee on Public Schools in each Lodge, saying "let this committee get together and determine ways and means by which it can support public school system in its community or in its district. Let them invite the public school officials for a conference upon the matter. The Grand Lodge is starting work on a new Grand Lodge Building. The Grand Master called attention to the violation of Masonic principles in using Masonic membership for political advertising. Three Lodges were constituted and three were instituted. The Grand Master bore down on the fact that all kinds of lotteries and gambling are violations of the Masonic Code and that they should be eliminated
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from the activities of all bodies predicating their membership on the Symbolic Lodge. One Charter was revoked, seven hundred eleven 25-year certificates were issued and fifty-two 50-year emblems were presented. The Grand Master scorned the chain letter craze. CHARLES H . PUGH, Grand Master WILBUR L . MCIVER, Grand
Secretary
NORTH DAKOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955-56 ZEPHANIAH MERLE KIDDER, Grand
Master
HAROLD S. POND, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 119
Members, 14,527
Loss, 52
The Sixty-seventh Annual Communication was held at Grand Forks June 18-20, 1956 with one hundred nine lodges represented and thirteen Past 'Grand Masters present. The list of Distinguished Guests included a number from Canada. The Grand Lodge has breakfast for the District Deputy Grand Masters and the District Deputy Grand Lecturers. The Grand Master reported he attended all but two of the District Meetings. Three new Masonic Temples were dedicated during the year. The Grand Lodge sponsors visual education in American History before the High Schools of the State. The Grand Lodge appropriated $450 for prize money for the "Know Your State" contest given under the auspices of the University of North Dakota. February 20-24, 1956 was designated Public Education Week and the Grand Lodge furnished a talk for use of Lodges on the subject of Public Education. The Committee on Masonic Education recommended that each Lodge purchase booklets, "One Hundred One Questions about Freemasonry" for distribution to each new Master Mason raised. The Committee on By-Laws was made a standing committee. A proposed amendment which would prohibit conferring of any of the Degrees of Masonry "upon anyone who is in the habit of becoming intoxicated" was defeated. North Dakota Law makes "any person engaged directly in the sale of intoxicating, vinous or spirituous liquors as a beverage" ineligible to petition or to a:ffiliate. The Grand Historian in his report urged all Lodges to write their histories and to keep them u p to date. The Committee on Policy and General Purposes was instructed to study plans for Liability Insurance for Lodges. JAMES C . MCCORMICK, Grand Master HAROLD S. POND, Grand Secretary
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NORWAY—1956 JACOB H V I N D E N H A U G , Grand
Master
ODD LIE-DAVIDSEN, Grand Secretary The Grand Lodge of Norway consists of five St. Andrews' Lodges, three St. Andrews' Lodges of Instruction, thirty-two Craft Lodges and ten Craft Lodges of Instruction. T h e membership in the jurisdiction is 12,353. A Yearbook of Norwegian Order of Freemasonry was forwarded to all Grand Lodges with whom "we are in friendly relationship". It contains a brief historical summary of Masonry in Norway since it was introduced in 1749 to the present time. It states " T h e exact day of the constitution of the Lodge cannot be fixed with certainty, but investigations have made it very reasonable to presume that it took place on the, 24th of June 1749, the day St. John, during a visit to Norway of King Frederic V, who was a Mason and who is supposed to have been present on this occasion". In 1749 "an amalgamation took place between the Grand Lodge the Polar Star and the Grand Lodge of Norway". The Board of Benevolence report showed that "during the year ending June 1955 there was distributed aid to destitute people to an amount of Norw. kroner 182.046.07" "The home for aged people in Oslo was started in 1907 and by and by added to. When the war broke out in 1940, it consisted of five buidings containing altogether 44 apartments. W e did also before the war have a home for orphans, which was situated on the Jeloy island near Moss. The social development, however, made our orphans home superfluous. This home was bought by the city of Oslo, and the money employed by building two more apartment houses for aged people this year. Each of the new houses containing 20 more small apartments. W e have now a total of about 110 inhabitants." "May Masonry in Norway by the grace of T.G.A.O.T.U. be able to proceed its work; to attain its ends: to become a salt in the community and a servant of man-kind through elevating the individual". JACOB H V I N D E N H A U G , Grand
Master
ODD LIE-DAVIDSEN, Grand Secretary
NOVA SCOTIA—1955-56 J E P T H A S. M O N R O , Grand Master REGINALD V. HARRIS, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 110
Members, 14,494
Gain, 138
The Ninety-first Annual Communication was held at Kentville June 11, 1956 with eighty-eight Lodges represented and eight Past Grand Masters present. The Grand Secretary reported the membership gain was the smallest in the past twelve years. The Grand Lodge held twelve District meetings, the Grand Master attending
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each, consecrated a new Lodge, dedicated two Masonic Halls and instituted a new Lodge. A committee on Masonic Education was set up at the beginning of the year along with a Committee on Youth Work to especially promote the DeMolay program. District Deputy Grand Masters of the twelve Masonic Districts each present written reports of activities in their Districts and the reports are printed in the Proceedings. The Grand Secretary reported a "real start" on the compilation of a card index system of the entire membership. Following the close of Grand Lodge a School of Instruction is held for all District Deputy Grand Masters—and all were present. Past Grand Master WILLIAM T . POWERS, 1943, died August 17, 1955. The D.D.G.M.'s Handbook was revised by the Grand Secretary. The Grand Lodge per capita increase from $1 to $1.25 was made at the previous Annual Communication. It as ruled that Lodge remittances for the year ending December 31, 1955 would be "half of the old rates and half at the new rates". The Grand Master granted permission to a Lodge to receive the Petition for the Degrees of Masonry from an applicant who was "totally deprived of his sight". A list of Officers and Past Masters of all Lodges is printed in the Proceedings. K E N N E T H L . CROWELL, Grand Master REGINALD V. HARRIS, Grand Secretary
OHIO—1955 ED. W . KUNS, Grand Master HARRY S. JOHNSON, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 658
Members, 276,475
Gain, 2,970
The One Hundred Forty-sixth Annual Communication was held at Columbus, "October 21 and 22, 1955 with eighteen Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative was not present. An address was delivered to the Grand Lodge by United States Senator J O H N W.
BRICKER.
The Grand Master reported that he had traveled 49,000 miles by automobile and 8,000 miles by plane in making visitations. The Grand Lodge has acquired possession of the Bible upon which President W I L L I A M HOWARD T A F T was obligated as a Master Mason.
The Grand Master cautioned investigating committees to do a better job in investigating petitioners. He reported that the Craft is very much alive in Ohio and that everything is moving along nicely. Eight cornerstones were laid and fourteen Masonic Halls were dedicated during the year. FRANK W . NICHOLAS, Grand Master HARRY S . JOHNSON, Grand Secretary
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OKLAHOMA—1955 ED T . SABIN, Grand Master J. FRED LATHAM, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 389
Members, 85,793
Gain, 1,383
The forty-eighth Annual Communication was held at Guthrie February 14-16, 1956. Nineteen Past Grand Masters were present and included in the list of visiting dignitaries were Grand Master ScoTT E. KELSEY and Past Grand Master BRUCE N E W T O N of Kansas.
Thirteen Emergent Communications of the Grand Lodge were held during the year for constituting two new lodges, laying nine cornerstones and dedicating two buildings. The Necrology report listed the names of two Past Grand Masters of Kansas, RICHARD E L Y BIRD and JAY B U C H A N K I R K .
Eufaula Lodge No. 1 observed its Centennial on November 9, 1955. It was originally chartered by the Grand Lodge of Arkansas. The new 54-room addition to the Masonic Home for the Aged was reported nearly completed. A certificate is given to each Entered Apprentice upon his initiation showing he has made a contribution of $15 to the Endowment Fund of the Masonic Charity Foundation. A Resolution from District N o . 14 asked the Grand Lodge to make a study of the proposition of establishing a Masonic Center to serve worthy members in need of such home on a monthly pay basis. A resolution was adopted that the Flag of our Country be presented the first thing in the opening of any lodge communication. The net worth of the Masonic Charity Foundation is slightly over two and a half million dollars. Uniform dues cards and printed lodge forms were adopted, to be provided under the direction of the Grand Master and the Grand Secretary. A committee is working on recodifying the Constitution and Code. W . R A L P H HOWARD, Grand Master J. FRED LATHAM, Grand Secretary
ONTARIO—1955-56 W I L L I A M LOCKRIDGE W R I G H T , Grand
Master
E. G. DIXON, Grand Secretary Lodges, 598 Members, 131,992
Gain, 1,815
The One Hundred First Annual Communication was held at Toronto July 18 and 19, 1956 with five hundred fifty-two Lodges represented and six Past Grand Masters present. Ontario Grand Masters serve two-year terms. Ontario is the eleventh largest jurisdiction in the Masonic World in membership.
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Distinguished Guests were present from seventeen Uiiited States Jurisdictions. Lodges and Districts were active in holding Divine Services throughout the year. In commenting the Grand Master, who is an ordained minister, stated, " A faithful Churchman will be a better Mason". Past Grand Master RICHARD A. K E R N of Pennsylvania was the speaker at the Grand Master's banquet. The Grand Master urged all Lodge members to be more diligent in the visiting of ill and shut-in members. The History of the first One Hundred years of the Grand Lodge has been completed. Three Lodges celebrated their Centennials during the year and nine more will do so the coming year. Two new Lodges were instituted and four were constituted and consecrated. Six Lodge buildings were dedicated during the year. The Grand Secretary has served the Grand Lodge in that capacity for twenty years. In his report he urged extensive repairs and expanded facilities in the Grand Lodge offices. The Grand Lodge voted that a Secial Committee be appointed to make plans for improving and enlarging the offices, to purchase additional facilities if the Committee and the Grand Lodge found that feasible. Each District Deputy Grand Master prepares a written report of the activities in his District for the Grand Lodge and these reports are printed in the Proceedings. The Toronto District of thirty-one Lodges was sub-divided into two Districts. W I L L I A M LOCKRIDGE W R I G H T , Grand Master
E. G. DIXON, Grand Secretary
OREGON ERNEST JACOB BOLLIGER, Grand Master
HARRY D . PROUDFOOT, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 190
Members, 43,977
Gain, 634
The One Hundred Sixth Annual Communication was held at Portland June 13-15, 1956. Sixteen Past Grand Masters and our Representative, RICHARD V. CARLESON, were present. A total of one hundred seventy-five lodges were represented. Dviring the year three new lodges were constituted, five Masonic Temples were dedicated, four cornerstones were laid and Letters of Dispensation to a new lodge were issued. A Committee on Public Schools was added to the Grand Lodge regular committees. The Grand Master appointed a special committee to make a study of the liquor situation. Apparently abuses have come up because the Oregon law does
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not regulate a Mason in the liquor business if it is not the "main" business conducted. The Grand Master wrote letters to all Master Masons in the Portland area urging them to vote for a Past Master for School Board Member and for a Past Master for County School Superintendent. A nine-lodge district was divided, making two districts. The Grand Master recommended a Retirement Pension plan for regular Grand Lodge employees on reaching the age of sixty-five and who had been employed for fifteen years or more. A proposed amendment to elect members of the Jurisprudence Committee, one each year for a five-year term, was rejected. The Grand Lodge has a Blood Bank Program and the committee in charge reported that the Oregon lodges were responsible for getting 4,209 pints of blood donated during the past year. R A L P H T . MOORE, Grand Master HARRY D . PROUDFOOT, Grand Secretary
PENNSYLVANIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955 R A L P H M . LEHR, Grand Master GEORGE A. AVERY, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 585
Members, 2AS,fill
The Annual Communication was held Quarterly Grand Communications were held December 7 during the year. One hundred Annual Communication and six Past Grand
Gain, 3,621
at Philadelphia December 27, 1955. March 2, June 1, September 1 and thirty-two lodges were represented at Masters.
The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania was organized September 25, 1786, at which time "The Provincial Grand Lodge, under a warrant from the Grand Lodge of England, having been closed forever". The Grand Lodge purchased property known as Bulletin Building Annex for $825,000 for a Masonic Center for Pennsylvania. It was voted to build and equip a building for Lodge Hall and recreational purposes at Masonic Home at a cost not to exceed $1,200,000. A special communication was held on March 3, 1955 for the purpose of making GEORGE MICHAEL LEADER, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennslyvania, a Mason on Sight. Masonic relationship requirement for admission of children to Masonic Home was removed. Children were defined as all persons under twenty-one and orphans those whose father or mother or both were deceased or those deserted by parent or parents. The Pennsylvania Mason Juvenile Court Institute was established to work with the Juvenile Courts. It was resolved that contributions made by a guest on entrance to Masonic
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Homes be charged periodically with the cost of guest's maintenance and upon death the balance was to go to the Endowment fund. Grand Lodge dues were raised from $2 to $4 per member and the Grand Lodge fee for initiation from $40 to $60, the fee going to Masonic Homes. Life members as of date of adoption, are exempt from Grand Lodge dues. A new Lodge was chartered during the year. The Scottish Rite Cathedral and Masonic Temple at Harrisburg were dedicated. CHARLES H . NITSCH, Grand Master GEORGE A. AVERY, Grand Secretary
PHILIPPINESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1954-55 W E R N E R P. SCHETELIG, Grand Master A N T O N I O GONZALEZ, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 107
Members, 10,506
Gain, 690
The Thirty-ninth Annual Communication was held at Manila April 26-28, 1955 with all Lodges represented and seven Past Grand Masters present. The Committee on Credentials reported that 855 Credentials Cards for attendance at the Grand Communications had been issued. Four Lodges are working under Dispensations, two in the Philippines, one in Okinawa and one in Japan. Each Lodge is furnished two sets of coded rituals, two sets of installation service and two sets of combined funeral and memorial services. The printing of the revised Ritual has recently been completed. The Grand Master visited Japan and constituted the District Grand Lodge of Japan. While there he conferred Degrees on the Prime Minister of Japan. H e also visited Okinawa, Guam and Korea. "The Cabletow" is the official publication of the Grand Lodge and is issued monthly. A Committee for visiting sick brethren in Manila was active and "the members thereof performed their duties with love and zeal". The Grand Master reported "Great strides have been made in instituting new Chapters" of the Eastern Star. Three Lodges were commended for being the first in submitting their Annual Returns. The new Grand Master attended both Illinois State College and Columbia University. The new Grand Secretary served as Grand Master in 1953. He attended the Grand Masters' Conference at Washington, D.C. in February, 1953, where he addressed the conference. CAMILO OSIAS, Grand Master MAURO BARADI, Grand Secretary
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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND—1955 MALCOLM M A C K E N Z I E , Grand
Master
F. A. VANIDERSTINE, Grand Secretary Lodges, 16 Members, 1,417
Gain, 38
The Eightieth Annual Communication was held at Charlottetown June 22, 1955 with eight Past Grand Masters and our Representative, GEORGE W . MACDONALD, present. Two Special Communications were held to conduct the funerals of Past Grand Masters T H O M A S G O R D O N IVES and REGINALD H E B E R ROGERS.
Five 50-year Emblems were presented during the year and at the Communication a 50-year emblem was prestnted to CHARLES B . DOULL, a Past Master. The new Grand Master is an ordained minister of the Gospel. ERNEST C . EVANS, Grand Master
F. A. VANIDERSTINE, Grand Secretary
QUEENSLAND—1954-55 T H O M A S GILBERT HENRY J O N E S , Grand
Master
E . G . RADFORD, Grand Secretary Lodges, 415 Members, 33,524
Gain, 827
The Grand Lodge has four Quarterly Communications and a Special Communication in July to install new officers elected at the June Communication. Ten Lodges were consecrated and four Temples were dedicated. A Lodge of Emergency may be called for the transaction of Masonic business between regular meetings of a Lodge. T h e business to be transacted shall be expressed in the summons and no other can be considered. The Grand Master stated "Before the war it was almost obligatory on the oiScers of every Lodge to wear a dinner suit or evening dress . . . Those of us who look back to those times recollect the great dignity attached to our Masonic meetings . . . I think the war is over sufficiently long for the occasion to be taken up of considerable improvement in our dress at Masonic functions." The Grand Lodge presents 50-Years' Service Jewels and also sponsors Freemasons Scholarships for Students. A proposal of the Board of General Purposes stated "The Altar may, if desired, be placed in the center of the Lodge room". A Lodge sponsoring a new Lodge must have a membership of at least 100, excluding Past Masters. Foundation members of Daughter Lodges must come from existing members of the sponsoring Lodge only. N o one in the Grand Lodge Communication is entitled to speak on a matter a second time, except in explanation. A Grand Lodge rule states, "If a Brother is in arrear with his Lodge dues for one year, no further contribution will be required from the Lodge until the Lodge recovers the arrears from the Brother". T H O M A S GILBERT H E N R Y J O N E S , Grand
V. I. CARTER, Grand Secretary
Master
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RHODE ISLAND—1955-56 A L T O N T . CURTIS, Grand Master N. ARTHUR HYLAND, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 44
Members, 19,016
Gain, 184
The One Hundred Sixty-fifth Annual Communication was held at Providence May 21, 1956. Grand Master ALTON T . CURTIS was the one hundredth Grand Master of Rhode Island. Ten Past Grand Masters attended. The semi-annual Communication.was held November 21, 1955. "Hurricane Diane" did serious damage to the northern part of the State but no Lodges were damaged. The Grand Lodge contributed $200 to the Relief Fund. The Grand Master was presented two Coats of Arms, one for his personal use and one for the Grand Secretary's oifice. Ten Lodges were granted dispensations to attend Divine Worship. The Grand Master proclaimed April 29, 1956 as Masonic "Go to Church" Sunday. The Grand Lodge of Rhode Island sponsors the Order of DeMolay through its "Masonic Youth Foundation". Each Rhode Island Mason is assessed 50 cents per year to support the Foundation. Grand Master Alton T. Curtis presented the affirmative side of the question, "Is DeMolay a Proper Activity for Grand Lodges and the Subordinate Lodges" at the Grand Masters' Conference at Washington, D. C. The Grand Lecturer devotes time to both ritualistic work and the program of Masonic education. The Grand Lodge approved a resolution that the Grand Master appoint a committee of five members of the Grand Lodge to direct a campaign for funds, not to exceed $50,000, to erect a non-permanent building to be dedicated to the purposes of the Masonic Youth Foundation. The Masonic Youth Foundation report to the Grand Lodge showed that it sponsored a Softball league, track meet, basketball league and tournament, bowling tournament, canteen and vocational guidance program during the year. BERTRAM CLARKE, Grand Master N . ARTHUR HYLAND, Grand Secretary
SASKATCHEWAN—1955-56 J. H . CUDDINGTON, Grand Master ROBT. A . T A T E , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 205
Members, 17,540
Loss, 6
The Fiftieth Annual Communication was held at Saskatoon June 6 and 7, 1956 with one hundred fifty-three Lodges represented and sixteen Past Grand Masters present. One new Lodge was constituted and consecrated and one new Masonic Temple was dedicated during the year. Sunday, June 10, 1956 was designated as "Golden Jubilee Anniversary Sunday. At its formation the Grand Jurisdiction consisted of twenty-nine Lodges and
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approximately nine hundred members. The Grand Lodge of Manitoba organized the Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan. Each Lodge was "enjoined to assemble on Grand Jubilee Anniversary Sunday and proceed, clothed in regalia and in due course to attend Divine Service". The Youth Endowment Fund was increased by contributions totaling $5,883.25, most contributions coming from Lodges. Fifty-five Lodges reported increased average attendance, one hundred four showed decreased attendance and thirty-six showed no change. One hundred fifteen Lodges reported increases in amount of arrears, sixty-four a reduction, twelve no change and four reported n o arrears. The Grand Lodge monthly publication is called "The Tracing Board". Each District Deputy Grand Master of the twenty-two Districts gives a written report of District and Lodge activities and each is printed in the Proceedings. A Committee is writing the History of Fifty Years of Masonry in Saskatchewan. It reported material had been received from one hundred sixty-six Lodges for the History but that until the remaining Lodges sent in their histories it cannot be published. Over eighty-eight percent of the Lodges have Youth Committees. The Grand Lodge approved adoption of a standard Gold Button recognizing fifty years of Masonic membership. Two Past Grand Masters died during the year, JAMES WILFRED ESTEY, 1936, on January 22, 1956 and M A R K M U S K , 1937, on February 27, 1956.
A brief Proceedings.
history
of Freemasonry
REGINALD CLIFFORD HODSMAN, Grand
in Saskatchewan
was printed
in the
Master
RoBT. A. TATE, Grand Secretary
SOUTH AUSTRAILIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955-56 SIR GOEFFERY REED, Grand
F. J. ELLEN, Grand Secretary Lodges, 189
Master
Members, 24,938
Gain, 734
The Annual Communication was held April 18, 1956, "opened at 7:45 P . M . precisely". T h e half-yearling Communication was held at Adelaide October 19, 1955. A W a r Relief Fund was established in October, 1940, returned or incapacitated brethren and indigent dependants . World W a r II or other war in which the Commonwealth of after involved." A t present three widows and four dependent paid from the fund.
for the "relief of . . as a result of Australia is therechildren are being
The Grand Lodge administers eight Scholarships for children between the ages of 10 and 18, which, as a general principle "shall be awarded for the education of necessitous, not necessarily brilliant, pupils."
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The Grand Secretary makes an annual appeal to Lodges for contributions to the Christmas Cheer fund "which was instituted for the benefit of our annuitants, including the occupants of our Cottage Home". Rt. Hon. the EARL O F GOURIE, V. C.„ Grand Master 1930-35, and former governor of South Australia and N e w South "Wales, died May 2, 1955. Our representative, W . H . ESSEX, P. G. D., was present. A Special Communication of the^ Grand Lodge for the installing of the new Grand Master was held May 3, 1956. The program of the elaborate installation ceremonies was printed in the Proceedings. His Excellency Air Vice-Marshal SIR ROBERT ALLINGTON GEORGE, Grand F. J. ELLEN, Grand Secretary
Master
SOUTH CAROLINA—1955-56 J. ANSEL EADDY, Grand
Master
H E N R Y F . COLLINS, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 295
Members, 53,345
Gain, 1,494
The Two Hundred Nineteenth Annual Communication was held at Charleston April 26 and 27, 1956 with two hundred seventy-three Lodges represented and five Past Grand Masters present. Dispensations were issued for the formation of three new Lodges, six new Lodges were constituted and two Lodges were consolidated during the year. Eleven Masonic Temples were dedicated and two cornerstones laid, a City Hall and a church. An Occasional Lodge was opened on December 30, 1955 for the purpose of making Major General JACOB EDWARD SMART, Vice-Chief-of-Staff of the United States Air Force, a Mason on Sight. Past Grand Master CHARLES KILGORE CHREITZBERG, who served in 1924, died February 22, 1956. H e also had served as head of the three York Rite Bodies in South Carolina. The Grand Master recommended that the per capita tax be raised $1 per member to be used by the Board of Masonic Relief, Masonic Service Assn. and for Disaster Relief. The Grand Lodge voted to have a Special Committee make a study of the matter and to report to the incoming Grand Master. The Grand Master's recommendation that all petitions for the Degrees be cleared through the Grand Secretary's office prior to balloting on them was not approved. The Grand Lodge approved the Grand Master's recommendation that the Grand Chaplain be appointed by the Grand Master instead of being elected by the Grand Lodge. South Carolina Code requires a separate ballot for each of the three Degrees. A proposed amendment providing for the election to all three Degrees by a single ballot was held over until the next Annual Communication for final action. An amendment was adopted that if any Lodge shall neglect for two consecu-
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tive years to be represented at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, either by its Master or one of its Wardens, it shall forfeit its Warrant of Constitution unless excused by the Grand Lodge. A Resolution was adopted that blood types of every South Carolina Mason be recorded on his Masonic Dues Card. L. W A D E T E M P L E , Grand Master H E N R Y F . COLLINS, Grand Secretary
SOUTH DAKOTA—1955-56 GEORGE D E W E Y W E L L S , Grand
Master
ELVIN F . STRAIN, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 169
Members, 20,492
Gain, 144
The Eighty-second Annual Communication was held at Yankton June 12 and 13, 1956 with one hundred eight lodges represented and fifteen Past Grand Masters present. The membership total included eight plural members. Four Masonic temples were dedicated during the year. The Board of General Activities recommended the establishment of 25-year membership lapel emblems. A committee appointed to make a study of group liability insurance for lodges suggested the study be continued the coming year. A By-Law was adopted providing for nominations for Junior Grand Warden by any Constituent Lodge or by a member of the Grand Lodge, to be made in writing to the Grand Secretary who would post nominees before the opening of the Annual Communication. The Grand Master's proposal of combining the offices of Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer was rejected. A committee appointed to study a Grand Master's recommendation regarding a By-Law change requiring Lodges to incorporate reported. T h e committee stated that Lodges already had a right to incorporate if they so desired under existing By-Laws. T h e Committee recommended no By-Law change, but suggested that all Worshipful Masters take reasonable care to avoid injuries to Candidates, and that all Masters should,insist on no objectionable activity on the part of officers and assisting members in the conferral of Degrees. LEONEL M . J E N S E N , Grand Master ELVIN F . STRAIN, Grand Secretary
TASMANIA (AustraUa)—1955-56 R. P. FURMAGE, Grand Master H. A. W I L K I N S O N , Grand Secretary Lodges, 63 Members, 8,178
Gain, 171
The Sixty-fifth Annual Communication was held at Hobart February 25, 1956
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with sixty Lodges represented and the Half-Yearly Communication was at Hobart August 25, 1956 with fifty-three Lodges represented. One new Lodge was consecrated and one new Lodge Temple was dedicated. It was reported that several Lodges were making improvements on their properties. The Board of Benevolence granted assistance to twenty-six widows and dependents of deceased Masons and to six Masons. The Jurisdiction is divided into four Districts with a Grand Inspector of Lodges in charge of each District. In his address, the Grand Master stated "Numerically, the Craft in this State is increasing steadily and the fact that candidates are seeking admission to nearly every Lodge in the Jurisdiction is a very healthy sign and shows that the benign influence of Freemasonry is attracting men everywhere". The Board of General Purposes included this statement in its report, "It is pleasing to note that there has been a marked decrease in the number of Brethren convicted of driving under the influence since last Communication", Th Constitution was amended to provide, that "If a Subordinate Lodge shall exempt from payment of dues to a member while he is serving in the defense forces of the Commonwealth of Australia in a combat ^rea, no dues shall be payable in respect of that member by that Lodge to the Grand Lodge. FRANCIS JACKSON CARTER, Grand
Master
H. A. WILKINSON, Grand Secretary
TENNESSEEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1956 HARDIN H . C O N N , Grand Master THOMAS E . DOSS, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 383
Members, 83,170
Gain, 2,547
The One Hundred Forty-second Annual Communication was held at Nashville March 28, 1956 with sixteen Past Grand Masters present and all but four of the Subordinate Lodges represented. Our Representative, WALTER T . WILLIAMS, was present. Brother FRANK G . CLEMENT, Governor of Tennessee, was presented and escorted to the East. Special recognition was given to some 50-year members, one of whom was Past Grand Master RODNEY BLAKE who was attending his sixty-second consecutive meeting of the Grand Lodge. It was reported that Brother IVOR BURTON, senior Secretary in the point of service, had recently died. H e had been secretary of Phoenix Lodge N o . 131 of Nashville since December, 1915. Reports showed wonderful attendance at District meetings. Ten Lodges had half of its membership or better present at District meetings and forty-five Lodges had fifty or more members present. A photograph was printed in the Proceedings of three blood brothers who
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were officers of a Lodge, LEROY HART, Worshipful Master; HOBART I N M A N HART,
JR., Senior Warden; and W A Y N E EDGAR HART, Junior Warden. Two Lodge halls were dedicated and Charters were grated to two Lodges during the year. T w o cornerstones were laid. The Grand Master's recommendation that provisions be made for paying Lodge Secretaries per diem while attending Grand Lodge was adopted. The Grand Master reported, very harmonious relationship between the Grand Lodge and all other Masonic bodies in the State. N A T H A N LINVILLE ROBERTS, Grand
Master
T H O M A S EARL D O S S , Grand Secretary
TEXASâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955 GEORGE M O F F E T T , Grand Master HARVEY C . BYRD, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 940
Members, 228,844
Gain, 5,524
The One Hundred Twentieth Annual Communication was held at Waco December 7 and 8, 1955 with Five Hundred Seventy-seven lodges represented, twenty Past Grand Masters and our Representative, W . B. JACK BALL, Past Grand Master, present. Eight new Lodges were constituted, six Lodge buildings dedicated and twenty cornerstones were levelled during the year. Letters of Dispensation were also issued for the establishment of nine new Lodges. The Grand Master stressed the importance of the impressive conferral of the First Degree and admonished Lodge officers to select the best possible degree team to confer the Entered Apprentice Degree, believing this would lessen the number of Entered Apprentices who fail to continue in Masonry . Forty-one Lodges had public installation of officers and ten public joint installations of officers were held. Eleven Texas Lodges celebrated their Centennials during 1955. The Committee on Public Schools Week reported outstanding results obtained in this, the fifth year of the work. Reports showed that during the week 1,130,021 persons visited schools and/or attended school meetings. Lodges were instructed that Masons convicted of driving while intoxicated had committed Masonic Offenses and that Lodges should bring charges against such members. A Resolution t o automatically suspend a Brother who "neglects or refuses to present himself to be examined as to his proficiency in the Master Mason Degree within ninety days" after receiving the degree was not adopted. Action on the Grand Master's recommendation on the establishment of a Retirement System for employees of the Grand Lodge was deferred for further study. The Grand Master granted permission to ballot on three hundred seventy-eight persons with physical defects and denied permission on thirty-five petitioners. Fifty-year Service Awards were presented to two hundred twenty-two during the year. W . W . BOOTHE, Grand Master HARVEY C . BYRD, Grand Secretary
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UTAH—1955 ROY WALDRON ROBINSON, Grand
Master
EMERY ROY GIBSON, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 28
Members, 6,589
Gain, 61
The Eighty-fourth Annual Communication was held at Salt Lake City January 23 and 24, 1956, with all Lodges represented and seventeen Past Grand Masters present. The Lodge at Provo was reported progressing on its drive for funds for the construction of a new Masonic Temple to cost around $160,000. Three other Lodges are also planning N e w Lodges. Deaths of three Past Grand Masters occured during the year, D A N A T . SMITH who served in 1927, T H O R W A L D J O H N N E L S O N who served in 1940 and STUART PIPER DOBBS who served in 1944.
Gateway Lodge N o . 29 at Clearfield was consecrated and constituted. The Grand Lodge contributed $100 to.the Grand Lodge of Tamaulipas, Mexico for relief among those suffering as a result of a hurricane. The Grand Lodge recognized the Grand Lodges of Finland, France and Israel and announced the appointment of Grand Representatives. The Grand Lodge issues "The Short Talk Bulletin" to all Lodges monthly. Utah Lodges are divided into four districts, each being in charge of a District Deputy Grand Lecturer and each Lodge has a Deputy Grand Lecturer. The proposal to increase Grand Lodge dues to $1.75 per member was defeated. The Grand Master's recommendation for the purchase of a tape recording machine for use in recording the proceedings at the Annual Communications was approved and the arrangements for purchase left to the incoming Grand Master and Grand Secretary. The Committee on Revision of the Grand Lodge Code reported it "had no report to make at this time". The governor of Utah, Bro. J. BRACKEN LEE, was the speaker at the annual Grand Lodge dinner. Utah Lodges are required to report their assets and liabilities in annual returns. The total value of Lodge property is $275,825.69 and net worth of Lodges is $655,040.49. H E N R Y H . HAMMILL, Grand Master EMERY ROY GIBSON, Grand Secretary
VERMONT—1955 FOREST RAY ADAMS, Grand Master AARON H . GROUT, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 103
Members, 18,583
Loss, 94
The one hundred sixty-third Annual Communcation was held at Burlington June 13 and 14, 1956.
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Nine Past Grand Masters were present. present. Eighty lodges were represented.
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Our Grand Representative was not
It was reported that all three degrees had been conferred by courtesy for Kansas. Two Lodge Halls were dedicated during the year. In his address, the Grand Master stated "The matter of invitation (of candidates) is not yet ready for official action, but it may come sooner than we realize." He also mentioned "The matter of a Home for Aged Masons is still too little explored, but 1 have been much interested to hear the discussions in some of the local lodges." Lodges were urged to be sure their properties were adequately insured. The Grand Lodge possesses a large oil painting of N O A H SMITH, first Grand Master in 1744. The Qiicago Art Institute is interested in buying it for a reported $7,500. The matter was left to the Board of Trustees. Three lodges petitioned to be changed into Masonic districts other than to which they were assigned. Action was deferred. The Grand Lodge voted to purchase a complete set of new aprons and carrying cases for the thirty-two Grand Lodge officers. The recommendation to increase mileage paid to delegates to the Grand Lodge from eight cents to 10 cents per mile was postponed until the next annual Communication for action. A complete roster of all lodge members is printed in the proceedings. A L T O N G . W H E E L E R , Grand Master' A A R O N H . G R O U T , Grand Secretary
VICTORIA (Australia)—1955 SIR DALLAS BROOKS, Grand Master
C. W . DAVIS, Grand Secretary Lodges, 759 • Members, 110,358
Gain, 6,582
Quarterly Communications were held March 16, 1955, June 15, 1955, September 15, 1955 and December 21, 1955. Our representative was present. The Grand Master served his fifth consecutive year in 1955. The Board of General Purposes reported it had received 639 applications for scholarships, 355 from boys and 284 from girls. It was ruled that the practice in some Lodges of submitting to the Lodge the names of possible Candidates for Initiation prior to proposal was irregular. A Freemasons' Hospital is maintained and operated. A proposal was unanimously adopted to set up a building fund for the purpose of erecting a Central Metropolitan Temple. Contributions to the building fund were set up, each individual member to pay two shillings and sixpence per quarter commencing January 1, 1956, except
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that members already contributing to a building fund would be allowed to wait until January, 1959, to begin contributions, and, providing further, that any member may pay ten pounds before January 30, 1957, and then be exempted from further contributions to the building fund. The proceedings stated that many members were paying the latter amount. The Board of General Purposes hears the evidence and gives the decisions at all Masonic trials. The Grand Master was re-elected for a sixth term. SIR DALLAS BROOKS, Grand Master
C. W . DAVIS, Grand Secretary
VIRGINIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955 W I L L I A M JOSEPH M C M A H O N , Grand
Master
JAMES N O A H H I L L M A N , Grand
Secretary
Lodges, 336
Members, 66,379
Gain, 1,176
The One hundred seventy-eighth Annual Communication was held at Richmond February 14-16, 1956. All nineteen living Past Grand Masters were present as was J O H N P. STOKES, our Representative. A statement in the Grand Secretary's report entitled "Is Masonry Too Cheap" is certainly food for thought. He stated that the 32 lodges with fees of $100 or more had 33-4 per cent of the year's net gain. A summary showed one lodge with fees of $200 and dues of $60 and over half of the lodges with fees of $60 or more and dues of $7.70 or more. The Endowment of the Masonic home is $1,049,841.15, an increase during the year of $106,525.60. The Grand Master urged a study of the Grand Lodge publication "Masonic Herald", ". . . our chief concern is to see it is so improved as to fully justify its expense". H e also urged a study of the need of expansion of the Committee on Education. The Grand Master recommended raising the per capita from $2.50 per member to $3.50. The raising fee in Virginia is $25 per member. The construction of an Infirmary Wing to the Old Folks' home at a cost not to exceed $45,000 was recommended. Some changes were adopted in the wording of the Funeral Service. During the year eighty 50-year emblems and twenty-four 60-year emblems were presented. Virginia has fifty-eight Masonic Districts and each District Deputy Grand Master is required to give an annual report to the Grand Lodge. These reports are printed in the Proceedings. Also a roster of all lodges is printed in the Proceedings. W I L L I S V E R N O N FENTRESS, Grand JAMES N O A H H I L L M A N , Grand
Master
Secretary
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WASHINGTON—1955-56 D O N A L D W . MEIER, Grand Master J O H N I. PREISSNER, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 280
Members, 68,765
Gain, 684
The Ninety-ninth Annual Communication was held at Kennewick January 19-21, 1956 with two hundred seventy-two Lodges represented and seventeen Past Grand Masters present. Our representative was not present. A permanent Centennial Committee was appointed to prepare the program for the Centennial Celebration to be held in 1958 and also was delegated to prepare a history of the Grand Lodge. Washington law requires the total fee for all three degrees to accompany all petitions. A dispensation was granted for the formation of a new Lodge at White Center. Concurrent jurisdiction was granted to two Lodges and new boundary lines were established between two others. One Masonic Temple was dedicated and six cornerstones were laid. The Grand Master, a member of George Washington Lodge N o . 251, while attending the Grand Masters' Conference at Washington, D. C , was honored by being selected to lay a wreath at the tomb of GEORGE WASHINTON. A minimum of $50 for the degrees became eflFective June 23, 1955 and the increase in Grand Lodge dues to $1 became eflFective on the same date. Any Lodge desiring to grant Life Memberships must have its plan first approved by the Grand Master and the Committee on Finance. New lighting equipment was installed in the Grand Secretary's office and a new electric typewriter purchased. The Grand Lodge approved "encouragement by individual Masons of certain youth organizations" but expressly disapproved use of Grand Lodge or Constituent Lodge funds for such purposes. T h e Grand Master, in his address, had identified three such organizations. Order of DeMolay for Boys and Rainbow and Job's Daughters for Girls. A directory of all Lodges appears in the Proceedings, including the names and addresses of the Worshipful Master, Senior Warden, Junior Warden and Secretary of each Lodge. HERBERT A. DAVIS, Grand Master J O H N L PREISSNER, Grand Secretary
WESTERN AUSTRALIA—1954-55 J. A. ELLIS, Grand Master N . J. MuNRO, Grand Secretary Lodges, 293 Members, 21,256
Gain, 575
The Annual Communication was held at Redlands May 26, 1955. The
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summons to attend listed "Decorations—White Gloves". The Grand has three quarterly communications prior to the Annual Communication.
Lodge
A new Dodge car was purchased by the Grand Lodge to replace a Buick, purchase in 1947, and which had a mileage of 70,000. It was ruled the practice in some Lodges of presenting the Ballot Box for inspection by J. W., S. W . and W . M. and these officers announcing the result in turn be forbidden. Entered Apprentices and Fellowcrafts, who visit other Lodges, must take their aprons with them, "thereby averting the necessity of drawing on the resources of host Lodges." Six new Lodges were consecrated, a petition for the forming of a new Lodge was received and five plans for new Lodge rooms were approved. A section of the Proceedings is entitled "The Masonic World" in which comments of other Masonic Jurisdictions is made. Two topics discussed at length were "Masonry and Religion" containing a discussion of the Mormon church and Masonry in Utah, and "Allied Organizations" in which the writer quoted the fact that U. S. Grand Jurisdictions recognized guests from York Rite and Scottish Rite Bodies and from the Shrine. He also discussed ladies' organizations such as the Order of the Eastern Star, and the use of a key or cipher by some jurisdictions. His comment on this was "This Grand Jurisdiction down through the years has been adamantly opposed to such use." SIR CHARLES GAIRDNER, Grand Master
N . J. MUNRO, Grand Secretary
WEST VIRGINIA—1955 THOMAS B . H O I L M A N , Grand Master JULIAN B . HOLLINGSWORTH, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 164
Members, 46,497
Gain, 564
The Ninety-first Annual Communication was held at Charleston October 12 and 13, 1955 with thirteen Past Grand Masters and our Representative, J. BERNARD DODRILL, a Past Grand Master, present. Deaths of two Past Grand Masters, CHARLES B . AHRENS and PORTER L . MARSH were reported by the Committee on Necrology. The Grand Lodge had four Special Communications, two to conduct the funerals of the two deceased Past Grand Masters and two to dedicate new halls. The Grand Master issued an Edict removing a Worshipful Master from his office for. violation of his Masonic obligation in that he made remarks derogatory to his Brother Officers, Past Masters and members. The Proceedings contained a very fine picture of the Masonic Home. The Home is located in a very beautiful setting and is a very handsome piece of architecture. A resolution which would permit chapters of the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem to meet in Masonic Lodge rooms was declared unconstitutional. CLAUDE W . RINEHART, Grand Master JULIAN B . HOLLINGSWORTH, Grand Secretary
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WISCONSINâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955-56 HARRY A. SPEICH, Grand Master P A U L W . GROSSENBACH, Grand
Lodges, 310
Secretary
Members, 64,889
Loss, 90
The One Hundred Twelfth Annual Communication was held at Milwaukee June 12 and 13, 1956 with three hundred one lodges represented and fifteen Past Grand Masters present. Grand Master KARL J. BAUMGARTNER of Kansas was among the Distinguished Visitors. Grand Lodge officers participated in fifteen Lodge Centennials during the year. The Grand Lodge held three quarterly meetings. Three Dispensations for the formation of new lodges were issued. The Grand Master recommended that a Code Revision Committee be appointed to make a further study of the Code. The Grand Master recommended that the program of the Schools of Instruction be expanded to include a section on Lodge Administration. It was referred to the incoming Grand Master. Wisconsin has a film "Wisconsin Masonic Home" available to Lodges for showing. The audit report stated "Quite a number of Lodge Secretaries did not do too good a job in the preparation of the annual summary returns for their lodges and the report of membership" requiring many adjustments. Two cornerstones were laid and two new Masonic Temples were dedicated during the year. A resolution was adopted requiring a complete list of proposed legislation be submitted to all Lodges prior to the Annual Communication. The Grand Lodge turned down a resolution which would have permitted Subordinate Lodges to grant Life Memberships at their own discretion. A resolution was adopted that if all pallbearers at a Masonic funeral are not Masons, none is to wear a Masonic apron. A resolution was rejected which would have required Master Masons to become proficient in the Work Lecture of the Third Degree within sixty days after raising. The residential requirements of Petitioners was reduced to one year in the State. A minimum fee of $50 for the degrees was adopted. EMORY W . KRAUTHOEFER, Grand
Master
PAUL W . GROSSENBACH, Grand Secretary
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WYOMINGâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1956 RALPH E . M C W H I N N I E , Grand Master IRVING E . CLARK, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 51
Members, 12,544
Gain, 50
The eighty-second Annual Communication was held at Torrington August 27 and 28, 1956 with fifteen Past Grand Masters present and forty-nine lodges represented. Grand Master KARL J. BAUMGARTNER of Kansas was among the distinguished visitors. The Grand Lodge voted to establish Masonic Education Council composed of a Director of Masonic Education and a member from each of the seven judicial districts of the state. The Wyoming Secretary of State brought greetings from the Governor of Wyoming who was absent from the state. The Grand Lodge laid the cornerstone of the South Big Horn County hospital. The Committee on Returns and Work stated that since Masonry does not "approve the soliciting of members, one alternative is to make Masonry more attractive to others by exemplifying our Masonic principles . . . every member should rededicate himself to live up to his duties and obligations, thereby setting a noble example for others to emulate." The Committee further stated, "Each lodge should make every effort to encourage sojourners within its jurisdiction to affiliate". Lodges were warned that Life Memberships were increasing and might become a burden in adverse years. The special Committee on Public Education recommended that Masons as individuals concern themselves with the well-being of Public Schools and take an active part, not only in Public Schools, but all governmental affairs. FRANKLIN J. DEFOREST, Grand Master IRVING E . CLARK, Grand Secretary
INDEX Address of the Grand Master Biographical Sketch of M.'. W . ' . Karl J. Baumgartner By-Laws, Adopted 1956 Certificates of Proficiency Committee Reports: Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D Correspondence and Review Credentials Finance Foreign Relations Jurisprudence '. Masonic Education Necrology Reports of Grand Officers Ritualistic Work Trials and Punishments Committees Appointed Distrirt Deputy Grand Masters Grand Officers for 1957 Grand Officers since Organization Grand Representatives Grand Secretaries of Other Grand Lodges Honor Roll, Fifty Year 'Members Lodges: Alphabetical Defunct District Numbers ^ Numerical Returns for 1956 Masonic Home Memorialâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Elmer F. Strain Memorials Oration Past Grand Masters' Association Reports: Council of Administration Grand Secretary Grand Treasurer Secretary of the Masonic Home Board
;
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,
:...
18 ' 145 92 51 81 92-167 8 . 94 90 92 88 75 73 84 89 103 9-108 3-101 121 8-142 137 60 123 140 105 112 112 72 120 148 77 110
68 36 34 70
GRAND OFFICERS FOR 1957. M.'.W.". RICHARD L . BECKER
Grand Master Columbian Building R.*. W . ' . E A R L R . BROWN Deputy Grand Master R.'. W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY Grand Senior Warden R.". W . ' . RAY W . KINZIE Grand Junior Warden M.".W.'. B E N S . PAULEN Grand Treasurer M . ' . W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND Grand Secretary 320 West 8th Street, Phone 4-5518 Bro. LEONARD G . SMOOT Grand Chaplain W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY Grand Senior Deacon W.". J O H N F . FONTRON Grand Junior Deacon W . ' . LORE V. BADER Grand Marshal W . ' . J I M E . BREESE Grand Sword Bearer W . ' . JOSEPH M . EVES Grand Senior Steward W . ' . LESTER R . DETWILER Grand Junior Steward W . ' . ORA F . PERSELL Grand Pursuivant •W.*. LAUREN D A L E RIGG
W.*. CHESTER A. LONG
CoflFeyville Plains Fort Scott Wichita Fredonia Topeka Coffeyville Leavenworth Hutchinson LeRoy EIDorado Lakin CoflFeyville Blue Rapids
Grand Tyler
Leon
Assistant Grand Tyler
Preston
CHAIRMEN OF STANDING COMMITTEES. On
Credentials
W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL
Prairie Village
On Reports of Grand
Officers
W . ' . ARMAND H . B I S H O P
Parsons
On Finance W . ' . FLOYD A. PALMER
Independence
On
Jurisprudence
W . ' . FLOYD H . C O F F M A N
Ottawa
On Ritualistic
Work
M . ' . W . ' . JAMES H . TRICE
Medicine Lodge Trials and Punishments
W . ' . J o H N E. BUEHLER
Atchison
On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D. W . ' . KARL E . PITTMAN
Greensburg
On
Correspondence
M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD S . ECORD
Burlington
On Foreign
Relations
On Masonic
Education
M . ' . W . ' . CLAUD F . YOUNG
Fort Scott
M . ' . W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY
Topeka
On W . ' . ROBERT J. LEWIS
Necrology Atwood
P L A C E O F MEETING — 1958. T h e O n e H u n d r e d a n d Second A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n of t h e M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d L o d g e of Ancient, Free a n d Accepted M a s o n s of K a n s a s w i l l b e h e l d in t h e City of T o p e k a , K a n s a s b e g i n n i n g at 9 : 0 0 o'clock A.M. o n M a r c h 1 2 , W e d n e s d a y a n d concludirig T h u r s d a y , t h e 13th d a y of M a r c h , A . D . , 1 9 5 8 , A . L . 5 9 5 8 .
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
M. . W. . GRAND LODGE OF
ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF
KANSAS
Organized March 17, 1856.
ONE HUNDRED-SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION Held in the City of Topeka, Kansas March 12 and 13, A. D. 1958, A. L. 5958.
M.". W.'. EARL R. BROWN, Grand Master, Plains. M.'. W.'. ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, Grand Secretary, Topeka.
1958.
GRAND OFFICERS FOR 1958. M . ' . W . ' . EARL R . BROWN R.'. W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY R.'. W . ' . RAY W . KINZIE^ R . ' . W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY M . ' . W . ' . B E N S. PAULEN M . ' . W . ' . A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND..... 320 West 8th, Bro. CLARENCE H . H A M M W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP W . ' . D E N Z I L F . BROMWELL W . ' . W A R R E N P. ARMSTRONG W . ' . W I L B U R ERNA H U F F W . ' . HERBERT R . TAYLOR W . ' . JAMES GORDON BENNETT W . ' . M A X W . MYERS W . ' . LAUREN
DALE RIGG
..Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Phone CE 4-5518 Grand Chaplain Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon .Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant .Grand Tyler
Plains Ft. Scott Wichita Leavenworth Fredonia Topeka Augusta Parsons Plains Hepler Mulvane Wichita Haviland Kansas City Leon
CHAIRMEN OF STANDING COMMITTEES. On Credentials W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL
Prairie Village
On Reports of Grand
Officers
M . ' . W . ' . W I L L I A M H . HARRISON
Downs
On Finance W . ' . FLOYD A. PALMER
Independence
On
Jurisprudence
W . ' . SCOTT A. MOUSE
Emporia
On Ritualistic
Work
M . ' . W . ' . JAMES H . TRICE
Medicine Lodge On Trials and
Punishments
W . ' . FLOYD H . COFFMAN
Ottawa
On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D. W . ' . KARL E . PITTMAN
Kiowa
On
Correspondence
M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD S . ECORD
Burlington
On Foreign
Relations
On Masonic
Education
M . ' . W . ' . CLAUD F . YOUNG
Fort Scott
M . ' . W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY
Topeka
On
Necrology
M . " . W . ' . SAMUEL G . W I L E S
Macksville
PLACE OF MEETINGâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1959. T h e O n e H u n d r e d a n d T h i r d A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n of t h e M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d L o d g e O f Ancient, F r e e a n d A c c e p t e d M a s o n s o f K a n sas w i l l b e h e l d in t h e City of W i c h i t a , K a n s a s b e g i n n i n g at 9 : 0 0 o'clock A . M . on March 11, Wednesday, and concluding Thursday, the 12th day of M a r c h , A . D . , 1 9 5 9 , A . L . 5 9 5 9 .
RICHARD L. BECKER GRAND MASTER
March 15. 1957 to March 13. 1958
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
M. . W. . GRAND LODGE OF A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS.
ONE HUNDRED AND SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
Topeka, Kansas, March 12, 1958. There being a constitutional number of lodges represented, the One Hundred and Second Annual Communication was opened in Ample Form after pledge of allegiance to the flag of The U.S.A. with prayer by the Grand Chaplain in the Municipal Auditorium, Topeka, Kansas, at-9:00 A.M. March 12, A.D. 1958 A. L. 5958 with the following Grand Officers present: M. •.w.' RICHARD L. BECKER Grand Master R.*.W.' EARL R. BROWN Deputy Grand Master R.' Grand Senior Warden .w.' ADDISON C . IRBY Grand Junior Warden R.*.W.' RAY W . KINZIE Grand Treasurer M. ".W. BEN S. PAULEN Grand Secretary M. •.w. ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND 320 West 8th Street, Phone CE 4-5518 Bro Bro. LEONARD G . SMOOT Grand Chaplain W. JOHN H . MURRAY. Grand Senior Deacon W. JOHN F . FONTRON Grand Junior Deacon Grand Marshal W. LORE V. BADER Grand Sword Bearer W. JIM E. BREESE Grand Senior Steward W. JOSEPH M . EVES Grand Junior Steward W. LESTER R. DETWILER Grand Pursuivant W. ORA F . PERSELL Grand Tyler W. LAUREN DALE RIGG W. CHESTER A. LONG Assistant Grand Tyler
Coffeyville PlainsFort Scott Wichita Fredonia Topeka Coffeyville Leavenworth Hutchinson LeRoy El Dorado Xakin Coffeyville Blue Rapids Leon
Preston
INVITATION. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master extended an invitation to all Master Masons in good standing to visit the Communication.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
March
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
The Grand Master made several announcements relative to this Grand Communication. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.
The Grand Senior Deacon announced several Guests and retired and escorted into this Grand Lodge and introduced the following Distinguished Visitors: M.'.W.*. FRANK P. BRIGGS, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. M.".W.'. Dakota. M.'.W.'.
JOHN
A.
EARNER,
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of North
G L E N N B. VAN FLEET,
Grand Master of Colorado.
M.'. W . ' . PAUL TURNEY, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Texas. R.'. W.". JOHN E . BEAVER, Deputy Grand Master and the personal representative of the Grand Master of Nebraska. M.'. W . ' . HARRY W . Lodge of Colorado. R.'.W.'.CARL
BUNDY,
R. GREISEN,
Honorary Past Grand Master of the Grand Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of
Nebraska. M . ' . W . ' . WiLLL\M Z. M.'. W . ' . L. V.
CARTER,
ORTON,
Past Grand Master of Kentucky.
Grand Master of Oklahoma.
M.'. E.'. LOUIS V. SYLVESTER, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Nebraska. They" were conducted to the Grand East separately, introduced to this Grand Lodge, and the honors due each were rendered by the Brethren, after which all were seated in the East. The Grand Master then ordered the Grand Senior Deacon to present the heads of the other Grand Bodies of Kansas; they were accordingly presented as follows: R.'. E.'. DONALD J. RAYBURN, Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kansas. M.'. 111.'. RALPH P. BEATTY, Grand Master of the Grand Council of R. & S. M. of Kansas. M.'. E.'. G L E N N E. WILLIAMS, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of R. A. M. of Kansas. M . ' . W . ' . CLAUD F . YOUNG, Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Southern Jurisdiction of Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of The United States of America, and the Grand Secretary General of that Body.
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7
M.*. W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S , Worthy Grand Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star of Kansas. Each was welcomed, introduced and seated in the East. During the Communication the Distinguished Guests present were called on and each responded briefly. MESSAGES AND LETTERS. The Grand Secretary read telegrams and letters expressing regrets and good wishes pertinent to this Annual Communication. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. The Grand Master ordered a roll call of the Grand Representatives and 54 responded and were welcomed by R . ' . W . ' . E A R L R . B R O W N , Deputy Grand Master. M . ' . W . ' . W I L L I A M H . HARRISON, responded on behalf of the Grand Representatives. (See Report of the Credentials Committee.) TRIBUTE TO M. â&#x20AC;˘. W. â&#x20AC;˘. BEN S. PAULEN. The Grand Master ordered the Grand Senior Deacon to present M . ' . W . ' . B E N S. P A U L E N to the Grand East; he then gave his Masonic record, and his political record and the many honors conferred upon him and he was rendered the Grand Honors of Masonry and given a very fine demonstration of affection by the Craft. M . ' . W . ' . B E N S. P A U L E N responded with appropriate remarks. PAST GRAND MASTERS. The Grand Secretary called the roll of the Past Grand Masters and 13 of the veterans appeared at the Altar, where they were cordially greeted by the Grand Master, complimented upon their respective attainments and the esteem in which they are held by the Brethren, and thanked for the aid and support they had extended to the Grand Master and the Grand Lodge. M . ' . W . ' . B E N S . P A U L E N , responded on behalf of the Past Grand Masters. (See Report of Credentials Committee.) REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS. W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL, Chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To The At.'.JF.*. Grand Lodge of A. P. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Credentials begs leave to report the following members and representatives present and entitled to seats in this Grand Lodge: GRAND OFFICERS. M.'.W.'. RICHARD L. BECKER R.". W.*. EARL R. BROWN
Grand Master Deputy Grand Master
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PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
R.'. W . ' - ADDISON C . IRBY R.'..W.". RAY W . KINZIE M . ' . W . ' . B E N S . PAULEN
March
Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Grand Treasurer
M / . W . ' . A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND Bro. LEONARD G . SMOOT
Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain
W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY W . ' . J O H N F . FONTRON
Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . LORE V . BADER..
W.'. W.*. W.'. W.'.
Grand Marshal
J I M E . BREESE JOSEPH M . EVES LESTER R . DETWILER ORA F . PERSELL
Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant
W . ' . L A U R E N DALE RIGG
Grand
Tyler
SUB O F F I C E R S . Bro. W A L T E R M I L T O N OSTENBERG
Grand
Bro. MAURICE L . DRAKE W . ' . LEON
Orator
Assistant Grand Secretary
COUSLAND
Official
W.*. CHESTER A. LONG M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON W . ' . CHARLES L . BISHOP
Stenographer
Assistant Grand Tyler Grand Lecturer Assistant Grand Lecturer
PAST GRAND MASTERS.
Year of Service B E N S. P A U L E N JAMES A. CASSLER O T T O R . SOUDERS CLAUD F . Y O U N G A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S SAMUEL G . â&#x20AC;¢WILES E. G L E N N ROBISON-
1921 1934 1935 1939 1940 i943 1946 1948
Year of Service W I L L I A M H . HARRISON CLARENCE G . N E V I N S A L L A N DAUGHERTY.... BRUCE N E W T O N FLOYD S . ECORD SCOTT E . KELSEY KARL J. BAUMGARTNER
1949 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
Argentina, Harold N. Nichols; Arizona, Robert H . Gibbs; Bolivia, Floran A. Rodgers; Brazil (Piaui) Clayton J. Connell; Brazil (Sao Paulo) Carroll C. Arnett; Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) Carrol R. Dean; Brazil (Minas Gerais) Richard L. Becker; Brazil (Rio Grande DeSul) Harold Swope; British Columbia, John A. Hetzel; California, Scott E. Kelsey; Chile, Clarence E. Birch; Colorado, Lauren Dale Rigg; Costa Rica, Lucion R. Van Ordstrand; Denmark, W m . H. Harrison; Ecuador, Addison C. Irby; England, Allan Daugherty; Florida, Ray Kinzie; Germany, Herschel L. Hoffman; Greece, Karl Baumgartner; Guatemala, Jesse R. Franklin; Honduras, Harvey L. Henderson; Iceland, H. Herbert Tuller; Illinois, Arthur H. Strickland; Indiana, Earl R. Brown; Israel, Merle D . Evans; Louisiana, Harry E. Crosswhite; Manitoba, Homer C. Anderson; Maryland, Richard H. Cravens; Massachusetts, George F. Kerrick; Mexico (Tamaulipas), Leon M. Cousland; Minnesota, Kenneth Pomeroy; Mississippi, Theodore P. Perry; Montana, Paschal W. Lundy; Nevada, Frank M. Yeoman; N e w Brunswick, Glenn E. Williams; New Hampshire, James A. Cassler; N e w Jersey, Robert M. Riley; N e w South Wales, E. Glenn Robison; New Zealand, Floyd S. Ecord; Nicaragua, Don C. Heminger; North Dakota, Arthur C. Hodgson; Norway, Ray B. Ramsey; Nova Scotia, John Bengel; Oklahoma, Bruce Newton; Panama, Scott E. Kelsey; Peru, Clarence S. Nevins; Quebec, Ernest A. Money; Scotland, Robert F. Riley; South Australia, Richard W. Evans; South Carolina, Otto Souders; Tasmania, Ben Paulen; Tennessee, Floyd "A, Palmer;
1957-58
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
Texas, Claud F. Young; Victoria, Lazarus Loeb; Virginia; Armand H. Bishop, Western Australia, Charles S. McGinness; West Virginia, Ivan L. Farris. DISTRICT D E P U T Y GRAND MASTERS.
Dist. Richard E. Geiger Nathan C. Hibbs Claud A. McFarland William Moran Arthur T. Sanders Marvin R. Huffman..: Joseph L. Humbert W . Phil McCracken John F. Berg Harold L. Peck Wilbur W . Wikoff Clarence P. Noe, Jr R. D. Campbell Harold O. Wells Sherman T. Bourassa Floyd Monfort Donald E. Ward John Bengel Robert B. Carpenter Joseph E. Diehl Roland C. Algott Marion F. Smiley Gaylord Wilkins
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No. 2 3 10 11 12 13 15 16 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 32 34 36 38 39
Dist. George Merilatt Clarence W . Norris.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; C. Warren Hunt Charles F. West Kenneth W . Taylor Herschel R. Rhea Lester Lee Adams Sam O. Setty J. Renwick Mathews Melvin C. Hogg Harland A. Fausett George B. Norris George L. Evans David S. Creep Ray Coulson Floyd Lotker Harry C. Gum Newton W . Bransom Denzil Bromwell William E. Montgomery Glenn A. DeLay Harold Frasier Emmor E. Graves
No. 40 41 46 47 48 53 54 56 57 58 60 61 62 64 67 68 71 72 73 75 77 78 79
PAST MASTERS.
Lodge Lazarus Loeb Calvin C. Jochims Ralph S. Mourning Thomas E. Cheyney Charles D. Gallipeau...; William J. Roney Ralph A. Scott Robert M. Riley Max W . Myers Nathan B. Repstine Daniel L. Hall Harold Elvin Jones H. Herbert Tuller William H. Quakenbush George W. Mole Clarence E. Birch Guy Redfearn Donald H. Davies Porter L. Shoffner Earl Lee Lyon Francis H. Thomas John A. Byers Fred H. Retschlag
No. 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 11 12
Scott A. Mouse Gustav A, Kern Don C. Heminger Chester Long ...: Ralph L. Hood '. George W . Sellens Scott W . Kelsey Edwin H. Ninemires .' Francis D . Myrick Nathan B. Thompson Myron S. Kelsey Homer C. Anderson Sam Kelsey U. U. Shoaf E. J. Camp _ Lawrence A. Layman Luther A. Stevens James P. Haggard Charles W. Watts Melvin L. Sellers Floyd H. Coffman Hale B. Blair James F. Reeser
Lodge No. 12 14 15 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 ;... 17 17 18 18 18 18 .<. 18 18 22
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Paul Neal Zola B. Carey Harry H . Martin J. Henry Reb Lore V. Bader Lawrence Morrow Ruben D . Hummel Carl H . Moore Clarence W . Norris Herbert Stockwell. Frank Rigg Luther A. Merker Donley U. Burtnett John E. Leath I. Winters Funck Willard Dale Wells John Williams Dunn George B. Dailey Thomas Fasig Warren E. Wilson Sherman T. Bourassa Kenneth N . Pomeroy Paul S. Beck Orville L. Dutt Forrest O. Kibler-.; Ollie J. Woodman Elmer C. Burg Fay O. Jennings Carrol R. Dean Richard H. Cravens Fred S. Jackson Walter H . Berger.... Glenn E. Williams Arthur T. Sanders Robert W . Baity George H. Hudson Allen W . R e e d Wm. Harold Shubkagel Henry Frederick Duttweiler Robert Paul Starbuck Harold R. Starbuck Carl O. Hug Raymond H. Stames Perry Melvin Baird Charles Laverne Bishop Floyd Monfort Max Buek George McFadden Don J. Evans Irving Myers Reginald Bennett Lawrence K. George Ernest E. Clark Carl G. Sawin
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Lodge No. 22 24 24 24 27 27 30 32 36 37 37 37 38 38 42 43 43 44 51 51 51 51 51 51 51 53 54 58 60 60 61 62 63 63 65 66 66 67 68 68 68 70 72 73 77 79 79 80 80 80 80 82 85 85
Lodge John R. Dummermuth Glenn E. Summers Wesley C. Renfro Robin R. Domer, Jr Wilbur V. Ward Francis K. Darr Ray B. Ramsey Charles V. Haynes Harold L. Clinkenbeard Herschel Leroy Hoffman John Isaac Brandenburger Clarence William Depew, Sr Arthur R. Shedd Verne Hamlin Robert H. Gibbs Carl W . Mahany Donald J. Rayburn Leon Lyman Cousland Raymond Walter Morris George F. Kerrick Floran A. Rodgers Lloyd Raymond Crow Merle L. Duncan Norman A. Balsters Stuart S. Young Ira L. Filkel Theodore P. Perry Osman H. Bates Arley D . Burt Lewis Samuel Geckeler John Bengel Leslie E. Losey Marshal W . Alber Hurley W . Wood Floyd A. Palmer Lester A. Pfeiffer Harold W . Tietz Lorenzo B. Crow Charles Fenwyck Jones Charley E. Laman Hugh T. Craig Ross T. Mackinnon Albert W . Miller Armand H. Bishop Ernest A. Money James C Ewing E. Lloyd Coad John B. Markham Wilbur O. Ester H. Dean Bolick Harold Rood Harvey C. Pargett Louis A. Ritz Frank M. Williams
March No. 85 86 86 89 89 89 90 90 90 91 91 94 96 96 96 96 97 97 97 99 99 100 100 102 102 102 102 103 106 107 107 107 107 107 107 108 109 Ill 112 113 113 113 114 117 117 117 117 117 119 119 120 125 125 127
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Lodge James B. Swenson Judson Mac Abbott Carroll C. Arnett Charles S. Pearce Ross G. Swenson Carl L. Johnson Arthur M. Williams Charles R. Gilliland Amzie S. Baird Ernest R. Meadows Lucion R. Van Ordstrand Howard E. Dyer Elmer E. Ellis Edgar C. Clover John A. Hetzel Homer N . Daniels Donald E. Ward Frank Hogueland Colman Swope Harold Swope Jennings E. Williams Carl F. Harder... Ralph P. Beatty Claude W. Ayler Richard Scott Courtney Roy L. Behringer Forest Hashbarger Hayward W . Floyd William H. Ramsey Robert F. Zimmerman Ben W . Graybill Sidney F. Dafforn Merlin R. Grundy Raymond R. Shaffstall F. J. Ledoux William E. Dent Hazen T. Shaeffer Hal A. Waisner Werner B. Levin Goldwin Miller George E. Kaufman George H. Raish William F. Taylor J. F. Levin Gilbert C. Handke John Edwin Buehler Henry K. Smith Joseph E. Diehl Joseph E. Beyer Ben W , Grimm Lester M. Alderfer George Beyer Clayton J. Connell John L. Bowser
No. 129 129 129 129 129 129 133 133 136 136 140 140 140 141 142 143 144 144, 144 144 144 144 146 147 148 :.... 150 150 151 151 151 153 153 153 154 158 158 158 158 158 158 158 158 158 158 158 158 160 161 162 162 162 162 163 163
Thomas M. Estabrook M. Aaron Smith Ora F. Persell Earl Dobyns Carleton Warren Hunt Carl C. Brandon Arthur C. Krumrey Sylvin Carr Floyd Leo Lotker, Jr Ralph M. Burlin Albert F. Ernst Paschal W . Lundy George W . Suggs S. Clyde Stewart Edgar Rich Walter U. Blankley Jesse R. Bender David S. Creep Lloyd B. Campbell Aubrey L Harrison Wilson Dale Rusher Eugene W . Godwin Frank L. Post Percival E. Shoemaker Arthur C. Hodgson Lawrence W . Smith Floyd O. Johnson Archie J. Isaacson Richard W . Evans Joshua D. Owens Gerald W . Salyer Herbert Ross Landis Victor O. Basel Jack C. Pulliam Philip Mills Alfred M. White Ben W . Smith Merle J. Holbrook...! Hugh M. Nichols Frank M. Yeoman George F. Barnes Francis C. Sanford John F. Berg Leo E. Becker Clarence W . Berg George C. Martin Christopher Martin Luther C. Kissick Harry M. Snyder Merle D. Evans Gerald fi. Becker Clarence W . Longabach Wayne Fleming Merritt Yale
11 Lodge No. 166 168 169 171 173 176 179 185 186 189 191 191 193 193 193 193 194 195 196 200 201 201 212 213 219 220 221 ; 221 222 222 222 222 224 225 225 225 225 225 225 230 233 236 236 236 236 236 236 238 244 246 246 248 251 253
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Lodge William E. Bradford Ivan L. Farris William F. Taylor Harland A. Fausett George B. Norris James Day Thomas Albert Corkill James E. Pennewell Harold N . Nichols Neal V. Hormel Harry A. Wood Gaylord L. Wilkins Don Scott Farman Elmer F. Anderson Joseph M. Eves Walter E. Hoke Harry E. Crosswhite Karl Edward Pittman Newton W . Bransom Milton S. Nokes Haynes Alexander Lee Claude S. Moore James Renwick Mathews Richard Edwin Rodman Frank T. Moore James A. Magee Arthur W . Boyer Ralph N . Henak August W . Lauterbach Louis D. Blachly Joseph Lasseter Charles Wirth Roy E. Frear Samuel Arthur Clements..; Charley Jesse Werts David D. Stuart Dallas G. Worrell Clarence Birk R. Perry Rhea Imon E. Hubert E. R. Schneider Raymond J. Switzer Leo J. Schisler Jasper Clarence Grant Howard L. Settle William A. Lingo Lloyd E. Hoke Clarence A. Franklin Jesse R. Franklin Harold Langley Peck Peter O. Caylor Theodore F. Killmer John James Hewitt Lester Bailey
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No. 256 258 259 263 265 265 266 271 271 273 278 280 284 288 289 291 293 293 295 295 299 299 299 301 303 303 303 303 306 307 311 311 313 313 314 314 314 314 314 314 314 314 321 321 322 322 322 322 326 326 326 326 327 327
March
Lodge Guy Guthrie Salts ; William Thurman Bailey Herman Hinrich StoUe Dale N . Smith Orval Edwin Weeks Elmer Warren Tindall Melvin Verner Samuel Johnson Charles Purcil Munns Chester Long Louis R. Helmreich Earl D . Favinger Russell G. White Benjamin L. Carter Joseph L. Humbert .-..-. William J. Yotter Lester Lee Adams Howard H. Hazlett Donovan R. Mulvaney Charles F. Haughey Lawrence E. Abbott Irvin M. Carrow — Elmer R. Shields John E. Loeppke James G. Wiruth Henry C. Wright Robert C. Moore Cleve Bockover John F. Rickers George O. Gray... — Harold E. Chappell Robert A. Simonson Joyce L. Hamm Denzil F. Bromwell Herbert R. Taylor William Nelson Hamill Arthur L. Gable '. Phillip R. Krummel Emmit O. Carrico James T. Blair Charles F. Burkin, Jr Herbert H. Holland Owen R. Wingfield Elmer E. Erickson Benjamin H. Dunbar John Henning — Warren Armstrong Clifford F. Coss.. ; Harry Lee Orendorff Emmor Earl Graves Oliver Roy Eberhart John William Masovero Roy H. Cassingham James G. Bennett Harold Harrison Bennett
No. 327 327 327 329 331 331 331 331 332 333 333 333 339 339 340 343 345 346 352 352 356 356 358 362 364 366 366 367 367 367 367 367 367 367 368 369 369 369 369 369 371 383 385 386 398 398 400 403 404 406 408 409 409 409
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Glenn A. DeLay... James E. Taylor /. Theodore Elton Dark Charles A. Wells George F. Bahnmaier Harry B. McCall Robert M. Norwood George Pickens Ira F. Purkey William J. Kirkham. Henry E. Solsby Sam C. Musgrave
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Lodge No. 410 '417 420 .....; 420 420 :. 420 420 420 433 433 433 436
Linford C. Marvill....;. Omar I. ArmstrongFrank Mitchell Wisdom Clinton H. Rainwater Sam O. Setty:: Olin H. Taylor Harvey L. Henderson Lester Harry Flair Byron Albert Albers Lewis Orville Hazen Joseph Honer
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Lodge No. 436 438 .: 438 440 : 445 445 446 447 449 449 449
Lodge LODGE REPRESENTATIVES. No. 2—Lawrence Tate, Jr., M.; George E. Mistier, S.W. 3—George E. Tatum, M.; Everett W . Sutherland, S.W.; Anson V. Grable, J.W. 4—Nathan B. Repstine, Proxy. 5—Marvin L. Coffey, M. 6—Ralph H. Gelvin, M.; Kieth S. Cloepfil, S.W.; Ralph A. Altic, J.W. 7—Malcolm E. Tibbitts, M.; Franklin L. Tiers, S.W.; Raymond W . Hill, J.W. 8—Francis H. Thomas, Proxy, Earl L. Lyon, Proxy. 9—Isaiah F. Eberhart, M.; Frank D. Bradley, S.W. 10—Kenneth Pratt, M.; Ralph Wilson, S.W.; Grant Parker, J.W. 11—John A. Byers, M. 12—Kenneth W . Bostrom, M.; Robert Dee Hoskins, S.W. 14—Earl Max Melton, M. 15—Clifford Powelson, M.; Wm. B. Boxer, S.W.; W. Henry Johnson, J.W. 16—Paul C. Bostick, M.; Emraett W. Crabtree, S.W.; Daniel J. Dunn, J.W. 17—Harry L. Eddy, M.; Arthur J. Stewart, S.W.; Stephen E. Oldham, J.W. 18—John W . Taylor, M.; Loren A. Ames, S.W.; Gordon M. Renfro, J.W. 22—James F. Reeser, Proxy. 23—Allan Daugherty, Proxy. 24—Estel I. Williams, M.; Fred Z. Zakoura, S.W. 27—^James W . Ingwersen, M.; Homer E. Peterson, J.W. 30—Ruben Dill Hummel, Proxy. 36—Howard L. Owens, M. 37—Olin R. Crellin, M. 38—Philip H . Flottman, M. 42—William F. Hill, M.; Marvin O. Castle, S.W.; Frank Lutz, J.W. 43—Willard D . Wells, J.W.; John W . Dunn, Proxy. 44—Laurence A. Orahood, M. 45—Nathan C. Hibbs, Proxy. 49—Vernon G. Rees, M.; Oscar'G. Lichte, S.W.; John L. Crawford, J.W. 51—Robert R. Donaldson, M.; Leland G. Denton, S.W.; Orion E. Gooding, J.W. 52—William B. Simecka, Sr., M. 53—Clarence P. Noe, Jr., M. 54—Arthur Earl Keech, M. 58—Carl Bible, Proxy. 60—Frank M. Lewis, M.; Nathaniel L. Quick, S.W. 61—Carl Teagarden, S.W. 63—Jeremiah C. Zwahlen, M.; Phillip Zwahlen, S.W. 65—Howard C. Cordell, M.; Eugene L. Cordell, S.W.
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Lodge No. 66—Wayne McConnick, M.; Melvin Cummings, S.W.; Lloyd Wildman, Proxy. 67—Louis C. Johnson, M.; John A. Harper, J . W . ; W m . H. Shubkagel, Proxy. 68—Joseph H. Smith, Jr., S.W.; Robert Starbuck, Proxy. 72—^Raymond H. Stames, Proxy. 73—Lawrence R. Hildebrand, M.; Vernon C. Allen, S.W.; Clarence C. Murphy, J.W. 75—Howard L. Etienne, M.; Lloyd Edwards, J.W. 7 6 _ W a l t e r Milford Hall, M. 79—Lyman L. Brown, S.W. 80—Paul M. Wiand, M.; Jerry J. Blankenship, S.W. 82—Elmer Guatney, M. 83—Chester A. Fleming, M. 85—Martin L. Blaser, M.; Lester Williamson, S.W. 86—Aubrey A. Rollins, M.; Roy D. Prickett, S.W.; Edwin C. Windham, J.W. 87—Herschel R. Rhea, Proxy. 89—George G. Gano, M. 90—Harry M. Fretz, M.; Albert R. Boring, S.W.; Vernon L. Hutton, J.W. 91—Kenneth J. Adams, S.W. 93—Miles Ed Dorsey, Jr., M. 94—Robert F. Riley, Proxy. 95—Dean C. Relph, M.; Glenn E. Mount, S.W. 96—Harry E. Berrier, Jr., M.; George F. Saunders, S.W.; Claude Cowan, J.W. 97—Raymond W . Morris, Proxy. 98—Robert E. Campbell, M.; Nevin W . Schiller, S.W. 99—G. Earl Kenneck, M.; Frank C. Vincent, S.W.; Fermon F. Van'Y, J.W. 100—Leonard E. Martin, M. 102—Arthur H. Boggs, M.; Charles R. Duffy, S.W.; Gerald L. Morgan, J.W. 103—Melvin W . Wilson, M.; Francis J. Meeker, S.W.; Joseph G. Wasser, J.W. 104—Lawrence R. Longwell, M. 106—Roy H . Schreffler, M. 107—Joseph T. Brown, M.; Waldo L. Cain, S.W. 108—Martin E. Woody, M. 109—Harold W . Tietz, M.; William F. Weller, J.W. 110—John B. Gould, Jr.; M. I l l — M a r l i n Harth, M.; Bobby L. Gentry, S.W.; Bennie O. Dick, Jr., J.W. 112—Charles F. Jones, Proxy. 113—Charley E. Laman, Proxy. 114—Robert R. Laughridge, M.; 116—^Wallace E. Compton, M.; Kenneth Shannon, J.W. 117—Carl R. Albertson, M.; Preston B. Moon, S.W.; Phillip R. Stephens, J.W. 119—Gerald G. Mordica, M.; Milton C. Tacke, S.W. 120—Clarence E. Bayes, M.; Harold A. Rood, Proxy. 121—Norman S. Curtis, S.W. 124—Phillip A. Webster, M.; Frederick Robert Kopke, S.W.; 125—Louis A. Ritz, M. 127—Frank M. Williams, M. 129—^Don Eickman, M.; Byron E. Erwin, S.W.; James B. Swenson, Proxy. 130—George N . Haas, M. 132—Homer N . Davidson, M.; Dell F. Cook, J.W. 133—Charles R. Gilliland, Proxy. 134—Frederick W . Hay, M.; Carl A. Hay, S.W. 136—Glenn Heinlein, M. 140—Howard E. Dyer, Proxy, Elmer E. Ellis, Proxy.
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Lodge No. 141—Lawrence Dorr, M. 142—Harold L. Ashcraft, M.; Willard L. Ashcraft, S.W. 143—Ben Bronson, M.; Carl Pfeifer, S.W. 145—Charles Edward Gildings, M. 147—Claude W . Ayler, Proxy. 148—Charles E. Tinunons, M. 150—Ray L. Behringer, Proxy. 153—Jessie J. Anderson, M.; William E. Cook, J.W. 154—L. Dean Hendrickson, M. 158—Leon James Alexander, M.; Glenn H. Lacy, S.W.; Robert L. Childs, J.W. 160—Henry K. Smith, Proxy. 162—Ival R. Haflick, M. 163—H. Dean Boles, M.; Harry D. McGinnis, J.W. 164—Robert C. Miller, Proxy. 167—Thaine Beamer, M.; George Earl Martin, J.W. 168—Clarence E. Davis, M. 169—Ora S. Persell, Proxy. 171—Henry M. Wolfe, M. 174—Glen R. Nichols, M. 176—Warren B.Breeding, S.W.; Lester E. McHenry, Proxy. 177—Lonnie Wingo, M. 179—Webb Smith, M.; Homer A. George, S.W. 180—Kenneth W . Taylor, Proxy. 185—Sylvin Carr, Proxy. 187—Claud A. McFarland, Proxy. 189—Ralph M. Burlin, Proxy. 190—Harold T. Denholm, M. 191^Paschal W . Lundy, Proxy. 193—Walter W . Blankley, M. 195—Mark N . Hood, S.W. 196—William E. Hind, M.; Arthur T. Large, S.W.; Cecil E. Williams, J.W. 197—William V. Dye, Proxy. 199—Robert D. Kellogg, M. 201—Darrell L. Butterfield, M. 203—Chester C. Heizer, S.W. 204—Dan R. Sharp, M. 205—Elmer R. Zinn, Proxy. 213—Percival E. Shoemaker, Proxy. 217—Charles H. Wille, M. 220—Lawrence E. Fisher, S.W. 221—Alfred E. Anderson, M.; Arnold J. Perry, S.W. 222—George H . Wiseman, Jr., M.; Gerald E. Longton, S.W.; George F. Scoggins,
J.W. 224—Lee J. Martin, S.W. 225—Byron W . Seeber, M.; Ernest E. MuUin, S.W.; Richard H. Hart, J.W. 226—Calvin Grover, M. 228—Walter Harold Haines, J.W. 229—Harry C. Kennedy, M. 230—^Virgil C. Lantis, M.; James F. Cramer, S.W. 233—George F. Barnes, Proxy. 236—David E. Herrick, M. 239—Nathan Hole, M.; Francis Bailey, S.W. 243—Hiram P. Waite, M.
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Lodge No. 244—Howard L. James, M.; Ivan Dawson, Jr., J.W. 246—Keneth M. Becker, M.; W . Walter Schofield, S.W. 248—Vernon Hill, S.W.; Clarence W . Longabach, Proxy. 251—Raymond H. Morse, M. 252—Bill Hargett, M. 253—Merritt Yale, Proxy. 256—William E. Bradford, Proxy. 258—Bayard Robinson, M. 262—James R. Derden, Proxy. 2 6 3 ^ H a r l a n d A. Fausett, Proxy. 264—Eugene Eckhart, M. 265—Wm. J. Jones, S.W. 266—Charles J. Christian, M.. . 268—Roy L. Stewart, M. 271—Clyde L. Clark, M.; Eugene B. Saunders, Sr. S.W. 272—Charles J. Allen, M.; Toy B. McGinnes, S.W.; Finis V. Swender, J.W. 273—Henry Seitz, M.; C. K. Hormel, Proxy. 274—Alder Greer, M. 278—Harry A. Wood, Proxy. 284—Henry D. Parkinson, M. 288—Elmer F. Anderson, Proxy. 289—Joseph M. Eves, Proxy. 290—Gail A. Mosher, M. 291—Walter E. Hoke, Proxy. 293—Keith B. Beck, M. 295—Milton S. Noke, Proxy. 299—Claude S. Moore, Proxy. 301—Ben H . Butler, Jr., M.; Jesse Willard Bane, S.W.; Charles Dauman, J.W. 303—Ray H . Brown, M.; Glen R. Glaze, S.W.; J. Alva Thomas, J.W. 304—Ralph C. Anderson, Proxy. 306—Edward J. Purma, M.; James M. Chadwick, S.W. 309—Joe McGonagle, M.; Grover C. Helm, S.W. 311—William G. Williamson, M.; William N . Vanderbeck, J.W. 313—John Skibness, M. 314—^Walter I. Mozingo, M.; Clarence A. Holmquist, S.W.; Robert G. Naylor,
J.W. 316—Calvin C. Reed, S.W. 321—^Victor L. Follett, M.; Calvin C. Dickey, S.W. 322—Forrest E. Sudduth, M. 324—James S. Dancer, M.; Leigh S. Mathers, S.W. 326—Clarence D . Snyder, M. 327—William E. Carey, Proxy; Guy Salts, Proxy; Clyde E. Joy, Proxy. 329—Dale Smith, Proxy. 331—Bert W . Strnad, M.; Melvin V. S. Johnson, Proxy, Orval Weeks, Proxy. 332—^Willis A. Gardner, M.; Chester A. Long, Proxy. 333—Paul C. Ehrig, M. 339—Joseph S. Humbert, Sr., Proxy. 340—Warren E. Green, M. 343—Charles Jezek, Jr., M. 345—Marvin D . Pickering, M.; Leonard Post, S.W. 346—Donovan R. Mulvaney, Proxy. 348—Sam L. Smith, M.; Nigel Walden, S.W.; Francis Onan Yale, J.W. 351—Arthur L. Cresson, M.
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Lodge No. . 352—James S. Coleman, M.; Donald N . Schmidt, S.W.; Mentor A. .Tucker, J.W. 356—Irvin M. Carrow, Proxy. 358—Donald D. Clough, M. 359—Howard W . Block, M. 364—Richard M. Schnackenberg, M. 365—Fred Pechin, M.; Gerald D . Miller, S.W.; Eugene W . Goowin, J . W . 366—Hurshcl B. Walker, M.; William A. Mason, J.W. 367—^Joyce L. Haaun, Proxy. 368—W. Nelson Hamill, Proxy. 369—Frank J. Amy, S.W.; Oshie A. Smith, J.W. 371—Herbert H . Holland, Proxy. 383—Max W . Chapman, M. 384—Charles A. Petty, M.; Harley A. Thomas, S.W.; Ben H. Dunbar, Proxy. 385—Robert E. McMaster,M.; Francis W. Bartlett, S.W.; Henry M. Griffith, J.W. 395—Floyd T. Eidman, M.; Leroy M. Duke, S.W. 397—Wayne Robinson, M.; Herbert Brenecke, S.W.; Clyde A. Murrell, J.W. 398—Orville A. Johnson, M.; Isaac W . Ward, S.W. 400—Clifford F. Coss, Proxy. 402—Robert W . Nelson, M.; Dale E. Moore, J.W. 403—Leo Leroy Payne, M.; Gerald G. Scott, S.W. 408—Vincent L. Chirafisi, M. 409—Lawrence Dean Chenoweth, M. 410—Glenn A. Delay, Proxy. 417—Virgil W . Dobson, M. 419—Milon Hejtmanek, M. 420—Harry B. McCall, Proxy. 429—George Merilatt, Proxy. 430—Robert S. Collins, M. 433—William S. Reece, M.; Henry C. Luce, J.W.; William J. Kirkham, Proxy. 436—Jay B. Mitchum, M. 438—Willard G. Widder, M.; 440—Douglas J. Ruhnke, M. 441—Melvin S. Wilson, M.; Marlin McKinney, S.W. 445—Donald E. Williams, M. 446—Harvey L. Henderson, Proxy. 447—John F. Scott, J.W. 449—Phillip H . Harrison, S.W.; Orville Hazen, Proxy. 1 9 5 8 RECAPITULATION. Grand Officers present Sub Officers :. 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 Grand Officers, District Deputy Grand Masters or Past Masters) Total Representation in Grand Lodge
15 6 15 400
46 311
793
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Grand Representatives Present Number of Lodges represented Number of Lodges not represented
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57 251 188 439
Fraternally submitted, B E N W . GRAYBILL H . HERBERT T U L L E R J. CHESTER LONG A . M . WlLLL\MS EDWIN H . NINEMIRES
Committee.
WiLLLAM G. WILLIAMSON, Hancock Lodge N o . 311, JAMES B . TRAYLOR,
Golden Rule Lodge N o . 90 volunteered to assist the Credentials Committee. York Lodge U . D . of Wichita had their Worshipful Master, EARL S. BROWN, the Senior Warden, N E I L M . MCLEOD, and the Junior Warden R O Y E . GERBER present.
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ADDRESS O F THE GRAND MASTER. M . ' . W . ' . R I C H A R D L . B E C K E R , G r a n d Master, d e l i v e r e d t h e f o l l o w i n g A d d r e s s , w h i c h , on m o t i o n , w a s referred to t h e C o m m i t t e e o n Reports of G r a n d O f f i c e r s : To the M:.
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Grand Lodge of A. F & A. M. of Kansas.
Masons of Kansas — my gratitude for the honor of serving as your Grand Master is beyond measure. May I in the future find and accept opportunities for Masonic service through which I can in a small measure demonstrate my appreciation of the honor that you have conferred upon me. A year of service as Grand Master brings forth two contrary reactions. One is a sense of futility and insufficiency from seeing so many tasks and opportunities, with so few challenged and even fewer brought to full fruit. The other is a tremendous pride in the Craft as he has again and again experienced Masonry in action the length and breadth of Kansas. As it has through the ages, Masonry continues to make its great contribution to humanity. The Grand Secretary reports a slight gain in membership. For this we are thankful. Yet are we not in danger of measuring our success solely in numbers, in dollars and in the magnificence of our temples? It is the spiritual growth of Masons that most concerns me — not the expansion of Masonry in numbers or in worldly wealth. Each of us must over and over, again and again, remind ourselves and "preach" to our brethren the real essence of Masonry. While I wish that every petitioner would seek admission into our ranks only from the loftiest of motives, his reason for coming to us truly matters little. But, I am deeply troubled about the loftiness of the motives of the petitioner after he has been raised upon the five points of fellowship. This is important! How long has it been since you did something with or for a brother because he was a Mason? Is Masonry a Fraternity to you? Do you feel that your fellow-Mason is a brother? Are your Masonic obligations a check and an inspiration in daily living? Great is the danger that Masonry, too, may fall victim to the worship of bigness of body to the exclusion of humble striving for bigness of heart. Do not damn me as a prophet of gloom. You and I could not, if we would, destroy Freemasonry. Its foundations are deep, and the stones are true, it is builded well. I but urge that you and I shall further her growth and not impede it. To this end I make three suggestions. Let each of us pause a moment — let each of us frame a brief definition of Masonry—this is what Masonry means to this individual Freemason. To-night in a moment of solitude reappraise that definition. Put this conclusion in written words. I venture to predict that you will write something like this: "Masonry is a fraternal organization which admits into its ranks only men who believe in Almighty God, and whom it believes are of good character; and by its ceremonies of initiation and its lectures Masonry instructs its members in good conduct and uprightness of manhood. It keeps secret the exact nature of its ritual and certain grips and signs as means of recognition and to strengthen the spirit of brotherhood." Is Masonry any more than this—could it be more! W e caimot pass on to those who follow, Masonry unimpaired unless we understand what it is and unless it has vital meaning to us.
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Next, I urge you to be more ready to tell the sincere non-Mason what Masonry is. A crystalized conception of its significance to you will make this possible. Masonry has "nothing to hide." We, of course, conceal the secrets, our grips, words and details of our ceremonies. But we need not hestitate to tell what Masonry is. My last suggestion is simply this: Live as Masons. While I said "simply," I do not imply that it is easy. Yet, only here, outside the tiled lodge, can we contribute to the growth of Masonry in greatness of heart. Only as each Mason lives his belief in the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man can our fraternity stand straight, strong and tall. When the wisdom and strength of man fails, there is an inexhaustible supply above. With the aid of the Grand Architect of the Universe, Masonry can be better because of us, and the world better because of Masonry. CONDITION
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I am happy to report that Masonry continues strong and virile in Kansas. It is a stimulating experience for a Grand Master to travel the state and at first hand observe the dedication of many outstanding Masons to the Fraternity. Shifts in population and continued losses of population within the jurisdictions of some lodges have caused a few of our lodges to become small in numbers and it will, undoubtedly, become advisable for these lodges to consolidate with neighboring lodges. NECROLOGY.
The inexorable scythe of time continues to take its toll. During the year 1765 members of the fraternity entered into the Celestial Lodge Above. January 29, 1958, M.*. W . ' . L Y N N R. BRODRICK left us. A special communication of the Grand Lodge was opened in Marysville, Kansas, February 1, 1958 and gave the Masonic funeral rites. Words will not frame a fitting tribute to this outstanding brother who served as Grand Master in 1950. He has served the fraternity in many capacities. He was a member of and treasurer of the Masonic Home Board, and a member of the Committee on Jurisprudence at the time of his death. He had served with distinction his state and nation. He was director of the State Highway Commission at his death. The loss of many fine Masons is severely felt by the Fraternity and the sympathy of those of us who remain is extended to their families and friends. A more fitting tribute wi/j be delivered by the Committee on Necrology. THE
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HOME.
Until one is closely associated with the operation of the Kansas Masonic Home it is difficult to fully appreciate the magnitude of the work of that institution. It is truly a great symbol of Masonic love. The new infirmary was filled immediately upon completion and has proven its great worth. During this year, the Home has completed a rcb'iilding of the old infirmary section, bringing it to the same high standard of excellence as the new infirmary
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section. The cost of this work was approximately $160,000.00. In addition, new furnishings have been purchased. The cost of the new infirmary section and the reconstruction of the old infirmary section and their furnishings approximates a million dollars. The Masons of Kansas can indeed be proud of their Masonic Home. M.*. W.'. OTTO R. SOUDERS continues to devote a great deal of his time and his constant interest to the Home as Secretary of the Home Board. The value of his services is immeasurable. Brother VIRDON M . LISTON, Superintendent of the Home will conclude his many years of service before this year is out. He and MRS. LISTON have dedicated their lives to the welfare of our guests in the Home. It has truly been a service over and beyond the call of duty. I extend to them the good wishes of the Craft and may they enjoy their well earned retirement. RECEPTION BY KEYSTONE LODGE NO. 1 0 2 , COFFEYVILLE.
April 6, 1957, the brethren of my own lodge held a reception in my honor. The day's activities were carefully planned and as a result April 6, 1957, is a day that I shall ever cherish. To my brethren of Keystone Lodge No. 102, I say thank you, I am forever in your debt. Nearly all of my Grand Lodge officers were there as were many Past Grand Masters and Committee Members. I was especially flattered that M.'. W.*. MERLE HALE, Grand Master of Nebraska made the trip to Coffeyville. The Master of Ceremonies was M.'. W.'. CHARLES S. MCGINNESS my close
personal friend for nearly forty years. The address of the evening was given by M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD S. ECORD who, when Grand Master appointed me Grand Senior Deacon. It was a glorious day! VISITS TO OTHER GRAND JURISDICTIONS.
It has been my pleasure to visit the Grand Lodge Communications of Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Colorado and Illinois. The 1957 Communication of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska was its Centennial and was an outstanding event. M.'. W.". SCOTT E . KELSEY represented the Grand Lodge of Kansas at the
Grand Lodge of Arkansas. M.*. W.*. CLAUD F. YOUNG represented the Grand Lodge of Kansas at the Grand Lodge of Virginia. MIDWEST CONFERENCE ON MASONIC EDUCATION.
For a number of years we have actively participated in the Midwest Conference on Masonic Education. Our committee on Masonic Education and M.'. W.'. CHARLES S. MCGINNES have contributed much to this conference and our Grand Lodge has benefited by the experience of our brethren. I urge a continuation and expansion of our participation on this united effort. MASONIC LIBRARY OF GRAND LODGE OF IOWA.
The Grand Lodge of Iowa maintains in its beautiful and spacious Grand Lodge Building in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, one of the world's outstanding Masonic libraries.
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The services of this library have been made freely available to all Masons. I have had occasion to call upon the library for information and material and it has been promptly and graciously sent to me. An attempt by other Grand Lodges in the Middle West to attempt to build a library of the stature of this institution is a practical impossibility. I wish to express my appreciation to the Grand Lodge of Iowa. It would be well for this Grand Lodge to make a token gift to the Grand Lodge of Iowa to demonstrate our appreciation of its generosity in making the service of that library available to the Masons of Kansas. GRAND MASTERS A N D GRAND SECRETARIES CONFERENCE.
It is important that congenial and informed relations exist between Grand Lodges. Particularily is this true in respect to the Grand Lodges of the United States. To do this it is of value to know each other and know each others work, problems and ambitions. The annual conference of Grand Masters and the Conference of Grand Secretaries held in Washington, D. C. are important vehicles in strengthening the ties of brotherhood between these Grand Jurisdictions. I urge the continuance of the practice of making an allowance to permit the Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master and the Grand Secretary to attend these sessions. It is, of course, an enjoyable and fruitful experience to your officers and I thank the Grand Lodge for the opportunity of having a part in these conferences. At the invitation of the R.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, the Deputy Grand Master and I spent two days preceding the conference of Grand Masters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania attending the Pennsylvania Mason Juvenile Court Institute. This is a tremendous work of the Grand Lodge which invites judges of juvenile courts and others interested in that problem from all over the United States to participate in a program which attempts to help the "emotionally crippled child". We are grateful to R.'. W.'. SANFORD M . CHILCOTE, Grand Master of Masons in Pennsylvania for this courtesy. GEORGE WASHINGTON N A T I O N A L MEMORIAL.
The magnificient memorial of this association located in the shadow of our nation's capitol at Alexandria, Virginia, is of importance to all Masons. It is a constant reminder to the world that "the Father of our country" was proud to be a Mason. I urge the Grand Lodge of Kansas to continue its contribution to this menÂť orial. LAYING OF CORNERSTONES.
Of recent years, our Grand Lodge has not laid the cornerstones of many public builoiiigs. I urge the brethren to actively watch for opportunities for the Grand Lodge to lay cornerstones for court houses, school buildings, churches and other public buildings. This is one of the two public ceremonies of Masonry. We must see that these organizations are aware of the availability of this ritual. April 13, 1957, I had the pleasure of presiding at the laying of the comerstone for a new lodge hall for St. Francis Lodge No. 404 at St. Francis, Kansas.
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April 20, 1957, I presided at the laying of the cornerstone for the county courthouse of Greenwood County at Eureka, Kansas. June 15, 1957, I presided at the laying of the cornerstone for the lodge hall at Norton Lodge No. 199- This was an unusual ceremony. The lodge had con-, stnicted the building in 1947 but for some reason had not called upon the Grand Lodge to lay the cornerstone. Consequently, on the ssime day that the remodeled lodge hall was dedicated the cornerstone was placed by the Grand Lodge. September 28, 1957, I presided at the laying of the cornerstone for a new lodge building for Easton Lodge No. 45 at Easton, Kansas. March 1, 1958, I presided at the laying of the cornerstone for the Coffeyville Junior College building at Coffeyville, Kansas. March 8, 1958, I presided at the laying of the cornerstone for a new building for Henri Lodge No. 190 at Tonganoxie. DEDICATION OF LODGE HALLS.
A number of lodges dedicated new halls during the years. June 15, 1957, I had the pleasure of dedicating a new lodge hall for Norton Lodge No. 199 at Norton, Kansas. September 28, 1957, I had the pleasure of dedicating the new lodge of Old Mission Lodge No. 153 at Prairie Village. October 17, 1957, I had the pleasure of dedicating the new lodge hall of Fortitude Lodge No. 107 at Independence. February 26, 1958, the new hall of Chetopa Lodge No. 73 was dedicated. enjoyed conducting this ceremony.
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INSTITUTING NEW LODGE. Dispensation was issued to sixty-seven brethren in Wichita to work under the proposed name of "YORK LODGE".
September 20, 1957, I had the pleasure of personally presenting the Dispensation to these brethren and starting them on their work. Many petitions for the Mysteries have been received and these brethren have conferred all of the degrees of Masonry. I am confident that the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges Under Dispensation will recommend that a charter be issued to these brethren at this Grand Lodge communciation. Ample Masonic material is available in Wichita and this group should prosper as a chartered lodge. CONSTITUTING N E W LODGE.
April 10, 1957, I had the pleasure of presiding at the Ancient Rite of consecrating a new lodge and SEABROOK LODGE No. 385 in Topeka, having been granted its charter at the 1957 Communication, was added to our roll. This lodge should prosper and add to the Masonic strength in the capital city of Topeka.
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VISITATIONS. The opportunity to participate in Masonic functions throughout Kansas and in other Grand Jurisdictions has meant much to me. Without exception I have been received with courtesy and have been made to feel at home wherever 1 have been. My only regret is that I was unable to accept many, many invitations. To this address I have appended a list of my visits and travels. CONSOLIDATIONS.
Action was taken by Alden Lodge N0.3O8 and Sterling Lodge No. 171 to consolidate under the charter of Sterling Lodge No. 171. May 20, 1957, an edict was issued declaring these lodges consolidated under the name and number of Sterling Lodge N o . 171. Waldron Lodge No. 377 and Anthony Lodge No. 200 voted to consolidate under the charter of Anthony Lodge No. 200. December 5, 1957, an edict was issued declaring Waldron Lodge No. 377 and Anthony Lodge No. 200 consolidated under the warrant, name and number of Anthony Lodge No. 200. In my judgment the action of these lodges was wise and the result will strengthen Masonry in those jurisdictions. LODGE
ANNIVERSARIES.
October 19, 1957, Rising Sun Lodge N o . 8 celebrated the end of its first century and the beginning of its second. I was grateful for the opportunity to address the brethren upon this festive occasion. October 24, Union Lodge No. 7 at Junction City celebrated its 100th year of Masonic activity. I greatly enjoyed learning the colorful history of this lodge and having a part in marking this monumental milestone. Opportunities were seized to enjoy with other lodges celebrations marking 50, 75 and 90 year anniversaries. I cannot resist sharing with you the 50th anniversary of Buffalo Lodge No. 379. In February of 1907, then R.'. W . ' . B E N PAULEN, a District Deputy Grand Master journeyed by train from Fredonia to Roper and by team from Roper to Buffalo to present the charter and constitute this lodge. That evening he conferred several First Degrees. November 7, 1957, M.'. W . ' . B E N S. PAULEN who during the intervening years had served the State of Kansas as Governor with great distinction and had served the Grand Lodge of Kansas as Grand Master with devotion and fidelity, again appeared in the hall of Buffalo Lodge and joined with the brethren in a 50th anniversary celebration. How thankful we are that this great Mason has been touched so lightly by time and can continue his effective work for the Fraternity. May he continue as Grand Treasurer forever! EMBLEM
PRESENTATIONS.
A Grand Master always wishes that he could personally present every 50 Year Emblem. The presentations I have been privileged to make have been most interesting and enjoyable. I shall mention but one. On the 6th day of September, 1957, in my own lodge I presented a 50 Year Emblem to Senator DALLAS W . K N A P P . This meant
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much to me. I worked for DALLAS K N A P P when I graduated from college and he was my professional and political mentor. But most important to me was the fact that he signed my petition for Masonry. You perhaps can understand the joy it was for me to have the opportunity during my year as Grand Master to present to him this emblem of Masonic service. FIRE LOSSES.
The Grand Lodge is happy that there have been no losses by fire to the constituent lodges. I have urged all lodges to review their insurance programs and at this time again urge our lodges to maintain adequate protection against loss by fire. BUILDING PROJECTS. A number of lodges have begun building projects during the year and other lodges purchased more adequate structures for their use. In every instance the projects are adequately financed and should not become burdens upon the lodges. GRAND LODGE REPRESENTATIVES. The following appointments of Grand Lodge representatives have been made and approved: GRAND R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S NEAR KANSAS. Kentucky Nova Scotia Chile
JREGINALD G . T H O M S O N . J O H N BENGEL CLARENCE E . BIRCH
Irving Independence Lawrence
GRAND R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S NEAR OTHER GRAND JURISDICTIONS. Brazil
SEVERING MACEDO PAIVA
Paraiba
Canada
J^LLAN BROUGHTON
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Montana
S H E L D O N REDISKE
Baker
Quebec
B. M. MACCHARLES
Three Rivers
Connecticut
. J O H N MASTERTON
N e w London
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ATTENDANCE.
The continuing failure of many lodges to be represented at the annual Communication of the Grand Lodge is a cause of great concern. One hundred ninetyone of the 441 lodges failed to have a representative at the 1957 Communication. The failure of a lodge actively to participate in the affairs of the Grand Lodge is a great loss both to the Grand Lodge and to that constituent lodge. As many lodge officers must sacrifice income to attend the Grand Lodge Ses- . sion and in addition must use their own funds to attend, it may be that the Grand Lodge must review its allowances for attendance at the Grand Lodge Communica; tions. I shall discuss this further when I make my recommendations. DISTRICT M E E T I N G S .
The District Meetings are underway and the reports already received show an increase in the overall attendance, an improvement in officer attendance and a continuing increase in interest in the ritualistic work.
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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
Your Grand Master is grateful to the devoted brethren who have served as District Deputy Grand Masters. With few exceptions the District Deputy Grand Masters promptly made their official visits and have kept in frequent touch with the lodges in their jurisdictions. The importance of an active and conscientious District Deputy Grand Master cannot be over emphasized. The Council of Administration authorized the purchase of aprons for the District Deputy Grand Masters and the installation of the District Deputy Grand Masters at Grand Lodge. The District Deputy Grand Masters to be appointed by my successor and who will take office May 1, 1958, will receive their aprons tomorrow and will be installed before the close of the Grand Lodge communication. GRAND LECTURER.
The Grand Lodge of Kansas is most fortunate in having the genial, able ana efficient Grand Lecturer that it has. The influence of M.'.W.". E. GLENN ROBISON, our Grand Lecturer, upon Kansas Masonry will be felt for generations. The reports from District Deputy Grand Masters on the district meetings universally contain words of praise for him. I quote just one: "M.*. W.'. E. GLENN ROBISON and his know-how left St. Mary's with more friends added to his long list." To you, M.'. W.'. GLENN, the thanks of the Craft and your Grand Master for a job well done. RITUALISTIC PROFICIENCY.
The committee on Ritualistic Work under the able direction of its chairman, M.'.W.". JAMES H . TRICE, continues to increase the interest of the Craft in the loyalty prograin. Many brethren are earning certificates of. proficiency and unlimited certificates are being renewed. The conferral of a Third Degree at the Masonic Home has demonstrated the effectiveness of the work of our committee on ritualistic work. A special dispensation was given to Albert Pike Lodge No. 303 to confer a Third Degree at the Kansas Masonic Home. The entire program was arranged by W.*. JAMES A. MAGEE, assistant superintendent of the Home. Twenty-four brethren, each from a different lodge, and most of them wholly unknown to each other were brought together in strange surroundings and with no rehearsal conferred the degree in an outstanding manner. This was a tremendous demonstration of the effectiveness of the Grand Lodge committee on ritualistic work and the efficient manner in which the Grand Lecturer has instructed the brethren throughout the state.
MASONIC EDUCATION AND AREA MEETINGS.
The work of the Committee on Masonic Education under the leadership of the chairman, M.*. W.*. SCOTT E. KELSEY, and under the direction of M.'. W.'.
CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, director of Masonic Education, is constantly increasing in effectiveness. The work of this committee should constantly grow in importance and will greatly strengthen Masonry in Kansas. Under the direction of this committee. Area Meetings were held in Norton,
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Concordia, Hutchinson, Thayer and Ottawa. These meetings were more effective than ever before and many fine compliments have come from the Craft upon the manner in which they were conducted. I am grateful that I was able to attend all of these meetings and deeply appreciative of the fact that many of the Grand Lodge officers attended these meetings at great sacrifice. Our only regret is that more Area Meetings could not be held. However, the demand upon the time of the Grand Lodge officers is too great to schedule more meetings. The ability of M.*. W.". Bro. McGiNNESs to continually produce new ideas and his limitless energy constantly amaze me. To him goes the gratitude of the Craft and his Grand Master. EXEMPLIFICATION OF WORK. Tonight Hebron Lodge No. 314 of Gridley will exemplify the Second Section of the Master Masons Degree in dramatized form. This work will be a pleasure to see. As this is the Lodge of our Grand Lecturer, we know that they will make him proud of them. GRAND SECRETARY. Without an informed and able Grand Secretary, the work of the Grand Master would be most difficult. Fortunately, in M . ' . W.". ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, the Grand Lodge of Kansas has an unexcelled Grand Secretary. He and his staff are performing an excellent service to the Craft. GRAND ORATOR. It is a pleasure to tell you that one' of the nations outstanding public speakers is to serve as Grand Orator. W A L T E R M I L T O N OSTENBERG, a member of Keystone Lodge N o . 102 of
Coffeyville, Kansas, and at present. Superintendent of Schools at Salina, Kansas, will give the oration this afternoon. THE MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION. The Masonic Service Association of the United States serves Masonry in the United States and renders a great service. It gathers great amounts of Masonic information and makes it available to the Craft. Distribution is to all lodges of the Grand Jurisdictions which maintain memberships. There is a need for Masonic visitors at the three Veterans Hospitals in Kansas. The executive secretary, by the way, is J O H N D . CUNNINGHAM, a member of Norton Lodge No. 199. The membership fee is based upon the number of Masons in the Grand Jurisdiction. The cost to us would be approximately Two Thousand Dollars. It is my recommendation that we become members of this association. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS. The constituent lodges approved the recommendation of the 1957 Communication that Section 2, Article I X of the constitution be amended by adding a new sub-section as follows: "(d)
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son, Sedgwick, Shawnee or Wyandotte, they shall have conciirrent jurisdiction over candidates residing within said county." SPECIAL
DISPENSATIONS.
At the time of the preparation of this address, 122 special dispensations had been granted. As will be noted, most of these were to confer the degrees out of time and to hold special elections. One lodge was permitted to vote upon a petition for the mysteries in less than 28 days after reception. It is my opinion that this authority should be granted only in the most unusual circumstances. It was my opinion that the request was justified. However, the lodge was required to give written notice to all resident members stating the purpose of the communication. The following is a list of the special dispensations granted: Travel to confer degrees To confer degrees out of time To hold lodge in a different building To install officers after December 27 To hold special Election To hold stated communications other than regular night To take Charter from lodge building Voting on petitions in less than statutory time To change date of Annual Communication To hold communication without Master and Wardens present To open stated communications early To be Master without being a Warden To transact business at Special Communication Total
2 87 7 5 15 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 127
IRREGULARITIES.
There have been but a few and minor irregularities in the election of officers and the conferring of the degrees. These have all been of such nature that no penalties have been assessed. TRIALS A N D
PUNISHMENTS.
Unfortvfnately, each year brings causes for disciplinary action. While charity is one of the tenets of our order, we must be careful to see that improper conduct by our members does not bring the Fraternity into disrepute. W e must have courage to proceed against a brother who so far forgets his Masonic obligations and vows as to violate the law of the Fraternity and be guilty of un-Masonic conduct. Charges have been instituted against all violations of by-law 1-111 which have come to the attention of your Grand Master. Because of a confining injury and the press of business the chairman of the Committee on Trials and Punishments was unable to have all charges proceed as promptly as the committee and the Grand Master would have liked. I am sure, be promptly concluded by the new committee.
They will,
The brethren who serve upon this important committee perform a most necessary but unpleasant duty and deserve our gratitude.
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DECISIONS. A number of questions were submitted to me for decision. Most of them were answered by a reference to the constitution or by-laws and did not require a ruling. The following rulings were made: A brother who had been raised in a lodge in Japan while his lodge was under the Grand Jurisdiction of the Philippines was eligible to petition one of our lodges for membership even though the lodge to which he belongs was now under the Grand Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Japan which is not yet recognized by the Grand Lodge of Kansas. A brother working for a wholesale liquor company as a "public relations man" would be violating by-law 1-111 as the sole purpose of his work was to increase the sales of intoxicating liquor. A Mason would not be in violation of by-law 1-111 by accepting appointment by a probate court as executor of an estate owning a liquor store, even though it entailed the operation of the liquor store until it could be sold. Such a brother is serving as an officer of the court. A lodge could not engage in fund raising projects involving the solicitation of fimds from non-Masons even though merchandise or services were being sold. It is my opinion that Masons should never call upon the general public for support of Masonic enterprises either directly or indirectly. The only exception is for a purely charitable project such as the maintenance of the Masonic Home. A Masonic lodge should not hold a function sponsored by the Lodge on Sunday even though it did not involve the opening of lodge. (Excluding of course, those specifically authorized such as celebrations of SAINTS J O H N ' S days and funerals.) RECOMMENDATIONS. Within the short period of a year a Grand Master finds it difficult to complete many plans which would be of value to Masonry. This is especially true as he is limited and restrained as to what can be done before he is elected. In a number of Grand Jurisdictions the Grand Master serves two years and three years. In my judgment this practice, while it gives a Grand Master an opportunity to carry through a more ambitious program, has defects and faults which outweigh the benefits to be gained from the longer period of service. Many organizations today have adopted the practice of selecting their heads a year in advance of the time that they take office. This practice, in my judgment, has merit. If the Grand Master was elected at the communication held a year prior to that at which he takes office, he could begin selecting the personnel for his appointments and begin his planning at an early date. Being officially elected he would not be hesitant in taking these steps. This would result in a more effective administration. Recommendation: That the constitution be amended to provide that the Grand Master be elected at the Annual Communication preceding that at which he is to be installed as Grand Master and that immediately upon his election that he be installed as Deputy Grand Master; providing, that if he is not able to be installed as Grand Master that a Grand Master be elected at that Communication to be immediately installed.
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n. A strong public school system is important to the freedom.of our nation and particularly to Masonry. Without a strong public school system free from domination by sectarian groups there will not be young men of character who will wish to seek admission into our ranks. Masons should ever be active and zealous in the defense of our public school system. Recommendation: A by-law should be enacted providing for a "Committee on Public Schools." The purpose of the committee should be to guide the Fraternity in supporting and strengthening the free public school system and to develop programs for that purpose. III.
It is frequently said that of "the fatherhood of God concur. If this is true, we good character in the youth
Masonry is an institution which furthers the teaching and the brotherhood of man." In this statement I as Masons should be greatly concerned in building of our nation.
In these times there is much said and written about "juvenile delinquency." W e view with alarm the actions of some of our teenage groups. Should we as Masons not do something about it? Is it not to our own benefit as well as to society to help mold in the proper pattern the lives of our young men? It is my opinion that one of the greatest institutions making for better young men is the Order of DeMolay. It is an organization worthy- of our support. It is not my opinion that our law presently prohibits subordinate lodges from sponsoring chapters of the Order of DeMolay. However, there is honest difference of opinion as to the proper interpretation of our law in this regard. It is my belief that we should specifically authorize such action. Recommendation: A by-law should be enacted specifically authorizing subordinate lodges to sponsor chapters of the Order of DeMolay. Such a law should require the Master to appoint a committee to represent the lodge which committee should make regular reports in open lodge as to the condition of the chapter of Order of DeMolay and the sponsorship should be under such further regulations as should be adopted by the Council of Administration.
I have previously mentioned in this report the importance of the work of the District Deputy Grand Masters and that aprons have been purchased for them and that they are to be installed at this communication of the Grand Lodge. The Council of Administration has authorized the same allowances to the tentatively selected District Deputy Grand Masters attending this communication as to lodge representatives. It seems important to me that definite steps be taken to encourage the attendance at Grand Lodge communications of the brethren tentatively selected as District Deputy Grand Masters. Recommendation: That by-law 2-309 be amended to provide that the brethren tentatively selected to serve as District Deputy Grand Masters receive the same allowances as lodge representatives. V.
I have previously mentioned in this report my concern over the failure of
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many lodges to be represented at Grand Lodge communications. W e now allow a Grand Lodge representative mileage only. With the mounting cost of hotels, travel and meals the attendance at Grand Lodge is becoming too burdensome upon the brethren save in those instances where their lodges are financially able to provide for this expense. Recommendation: That the finance committee be directed to make a study of the matter of allowances to Lodge representatives attending a Grand Lodge communication and report to the Grand Master with its recommendations within six months. VI.
It appears that the end of inflation is not in sight and that this will increase the dollars needed to maintain the Masonic Home. As our life span continues to increase the needs of our guests in the Home will increase, and we will want to provide better and more costly care. There are many Masons and other people in Kansas who would be glad to make substantial contributions by gift or by bequest for this great Masonic charity if they were more adequately informed and properly approached. A possible answer would be for the foundation to serve two purposes: First, to and, Secondly, to retain the funds as an investment of those funds. The income charity as directed by the Grand Lodge.
Grand Lodge to organize a charity actively solicit funds for this purpose; endowment fund and supervise the alone to be distributed to Masonic
Recommendation: That the Grand Master appoint a committee of not less than 15 members to study and make recommendations as to the advisability of creating a Masonic charities foundation and the manner of its creation and the manner in which it should be conducted. The membership of this committee should not be limited to Masters or Past Masters of lodges but should be selected from the Craft at large with a view of seeking the best possible talent for this purpose. VII.
The by-laws provide that the books of the subordinate lodges must be audited but no standards or directions are given to the auditing committee. The by-laws do not describe the type of financial records which a lodge should maintain. As oiu: subordinate lodges vary from those with a membership of less than 100 to those having several thousand, it would be impossible to set out specific requirements that would fit the need of every lodge, yet minimum standards could be established. Recommendation: That the finance committee be directed to study the problem of financial records of subordinate lodges and report to the Grand Master within six months with its recommendations as to (a) minimum financial records to be maintained by subordinate lodges, and (b) minimum standards for auditing the records of subordinate lodges. After a study of the recommendations of the finance committee the Council of Administration should establish minimum standards for financial records of subordinate lodges and the auditing thereof. CONCLUSION. There are many persons to whom I am indebted. and grateful to them.
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M R S . BECKER has been understanding and patient with me. continues to be my strength.
Her devotion
The officers of the Grand Lodge have never failed me when called upon. They have given generously of their time in the business of the Fraternity. I can but say thank you and God bless you. As I conclude this address the end of my tenure is near. I am reluctant to surrender the gavel. I want to drain the last drop of joy from this year filled to overflowing with stimulating experiences. Is the Craft better because of my service? Is Masonry stronger in this jurisdiction because I was selected as Grand Master? These questions shall forever haunt me. I can only say to you, my brethren, that it has ever been my earnest desire, as far as my talents would permit, to render unto you the guidance and leadership you should have of a Grand Master. May you be charitable in your judgment. Within a few hours you will have a new Grand Master. his integrity great. W e will be in good hands.
He will be strong,
Earlier I said that when the wisdom and strength of man fails, there is an inexhaustible supply above. W e have been taught that it is yielded to us through the power of prayer. Let us now call upon him. Almighty Architect of the Universe: As we undertake the business of this institution, rid us of jealousy, contention and animosity that we may arrive at sound judgments. Grant thy blessing upon him who is to lead our Fraternity throughout the next year. Give him health, wisdom, courage, patience, understanding and love, that he may competently lead and guide us in the work of Masonry. Burn into each of us the consciousness that Freemasonry means nothing except as we use it in building the Kingdom of God upon the earth. A M E N . Fraternally submitted, RICHARD L . BECKER,
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APPENDIX TO GRAND M A S T E R S ADDRESS. ITINERARY.
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March April
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Wichita, Grand Lodge. Wichita, Meeting of Council of Administration. Wichita. Masonic Digest Program, KARD-TV. Dodge Gty, Reception for JAMES E . COLLIER, Grand Master, Grand Council, R. & S. M. of Kansas. Wichita, Masonic Home, spoke at chapel. Coffeyville, reception for Grand Master by Keystone Lodge No. 102.
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September 19. September 20.
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Topeka, special communication of Grand Lodge and consecration of Seabrook Lodge No. 385. St. Francis, special communication of Grand Lodge and laying of cornerstone for building for St. Francis Lodge No. 404. Topeka, addressed Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. Eureka, meeting of Council of Administration. Eureka, special communication of Grand Lodge and laying of cornerstone for courthouse of Greenwood County. Osawatomie, Osage Valley Lodge No. 24, addressed Friendship Meeting. Chanute, Cedar Lodge No. 103, presentation of 50 year emblems and address. Cherryvale, reception for CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Grand Worthy Patron, Order of the Eastern Star. Parsons, meeting of Past Masters Association of Parsons Lodge No. 117. Dodge City, St. Bernard Lodge No. 222 "75th Anniversary," address. Anthony, Anthony Lodge No. 200, District Fellowship Meeting, address. Wichita, Scottish Rite Reunion. Wichita, Grand Commandery. Kansas City, Missouri, address to Scottish Rite Class. Shawnee, Shawnee Lodge No. 54, 50 year presentation and address. Prairie Village, Old Mission Lodge No. 153, official visit and address. Emporia, received Legion of Honor, Order of DeMolay. Omaha, Nebraska, Centennial Communication, Grand Lodge of Nebraska. Sedan, Vesper Lodge No. 136, 50 year emblem presentation and address. LeRoy, Neosho Lodge No. 127, Fellowship Meeting, presentation of 25 and 50 year emblems. Norton, special communication of Grand Lodge and laying of cornerstone for building of Norton Lodge No. 199. Norton, special communication of Grand Lodge and dedication of hall of Norton Lodge N o . 199. Norton, meeting of Council of Administration. Garnett, Delphian Lodge No. 44, District Fellowship Meeting, address. Winfield, Winfield Lodge No. 110, presentation of 50 year emblem and address. Baxter Springs, Baxter Lodge No. 71, presentation of 50 year emblems and address. Wichita, Meeting of Council of Administration. Wichita, meeting of Masonic Home Board. Wichita, visit to Masonic Home. Burlington, meeting of Council of Administration. Burlington, Masonic picnic. Coffeyville, Keystone Lodge No. 102, presentation of 50 year emblem, address. Great Bend, Great Bend Lodge N o . 15, presentation of 25 and 50 year emblems and address. Wichita, presentation of Dispensation to."York Lodge" to work.
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PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
March
September 2 1 . Independence, Shrine ceremonial. Sept. 22-25. St. Louis, Missouri, communication of Grand Lodge of Missouri. September 27. St. Marys, Potawatomie Lodge No. 52, 50 year emblem presentation and address. September 28. Easton, special communication of Grand Lodge and laying of cornerstone for building of Easton Lodge No. 45. September 28. Prairie Village, special communication of Grand Lodge and dedication of Grand Lodge building of Old Mission Lodge No. 153. October 1. lola, lola Lodge No. 38, presentation of 50 year emblem and address. October 3-4-5 Chicago, Illinois, communication of Grand Lodge of Illinois. October 7 Norton, Area Meeting. October 8 Concordia, Area Meeting. October 9 Hutchinson, Area Meeting. October 10 Kansas City, Ben Hur Lodge No. 322, Homecoming, official visit and address. October 12. White Church, Delaware Lodge No. 96, presentation of 50 year emblems and address. October 17. Independence, special communication of Grand Lodge and dedication of lodge hall of Fortitude Lodge No. 107 and presentation of 50 year emblems. October 18. Thayer, Area Meeting. October 19. Fort Scott, Rising Sun Lodge No. 8, Centennial celebration and address. October 21. Salina, Salina Lodge No. 60, presentation of 50 year emblems and address. October 22. Irving, Blue Valley Lodge No. 112, presentation of 50 year emblem and address. October 23. Topeica, Lodge No. 17, Siloam No. 225 Orient Lodge No. 51, Seabrook Lodge No. 385, a joint meeting, presentation of 50 year emblems and address. October 24. Topeka, Forbes Air Base, Hi-Twelve Club. October 24. Junction City, Centennial celebration of Union Lodge No. 7. October 26. Wichita, appeared on Masonic Digest program, KARD-TV. October 26. Wichita, presented 50 year emblem to member of Morton Lodge N o . 258 of Cheney. October 26. Wichita, attended ceremonial of York Rite bodies. October 28. Cherryvale, Cherryvale Lodge No. 137, annual "Bean Supper" and presentation of 50 year emblems and address. October 30. Newton, Newton Lodge N o . 142, presentation of 50 year embleins, also presented a 50 year emblem on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Michigan, address. November 1. Parsons, Parsons Lodge N o . 117, presentation of 50 year emblems and address. November 4. Pittsburg, Pittsburg Lodge No. 187, presentation of 50 year emblems and address. November 6. Ottawa, Area Meeting. November 7. Buffalo, Buffalo Lodge N o . 379, addressed 50th anniversary celebration. November 11. Valley Center, Valley Center Lodge No. 364, Presentation of 50 year emblem and address. November 15. Coffeyville, Keystone Lodge N o . 102, Past Masters night. November 19. Galena, Galena Lodge No. 194, presentation of 50 year emblems and address.
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November 20. Neodesha, Harmony Lodge N o . 94, presentation of 50 year emblems and address. November 2 1 . Lawrence, joint meeting of Lawrence Lodge N o . 6 and Acacia Lodge No. 9, celebrating 90th anniversary of Acacia Lodge N o . 9, presentation of 25 and 50 year emblems and address. November 30. Elk City, Carson Lodge No. 132, official visit and address. December 4. Caney, Caney Lodge No. 324, addressed Past Masters Night. December 7-8. Kansas City, St. Justin Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine. December 13. Keystone Lodge N o . 102, addressed meeting honoring first year Masons. December 23. El Paso, Texas, visited El Paso Lodge No. 130. December 30. Abilene, Benevolent Lodge N o . 98, addressed celebration of the night of St. John the Evangelist. 1958 January
3. Gridley, attended meeting of Past Masters Association of Hebron Lodge N o . 314. January 8. Sedan, District Meeting. January 10. Independence, District Meeting. January 22. Wichita, meeting of Council of Administration. January 23. Wichita, Masonic Home Board meeting. January 25-30. Denver, Colorado, communication of Grand Lodge of Colorado. January 3 1 . Topeka, conference with Grand Secretary. February 1. Marysville, special communication of Grand Lodge for funeral rites for the late M . ' . W . ' . L Y N N R . BRODRICK.
February
5. Coffeyville, Keystone Lodge N o . 102, presentation of 50 year emblem and 25 year emblems, address. February 6. Wichita, Bestor G. Brown Lodge N o . 4 3 3 , official visit and addressed the meeting honoring first year Masons. February 11. Clearwater, Unity Lodge No. 273, presentation of 50 year emblems, proficiency card and address. Feb. 12-13. Guthrie, Oklahoma, communication of Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. Feb. 16-17-18. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, attending Pennsylvania Mason Juvenile Court Institute. Feb. 19-20-21. Washington, D. C , attending Conference of Grand Masters of Masons in North America. February 22. Alexandria, Virginia, attending annual meeting. T h e George Washington National Memorial Association, responded for attending Grand Jurisdictions. February 26. Chetopa, special communication of Grand Lodge and dedication of hall of Chetopa Lodge N o . 73. February 27. Mound Valley, Landmark Lodge N o . 218, addressed celebration of 75th anniversary. March 1. Coffeyville, special communication of Grand Lodge, laying cornerstone for building of Coffeyville Junior College. March 8 Tonganoxie, special communication of Grand Lodge, laying of cornerstone for Henri Lodge N o . 190. March 8. Topeka, K.C.C.H. Investiture. March 10. Topeka, Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Kansas. March 10-11. Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Kansas. March 12-13. Annual communication. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
March
REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER. M . ' . W . ' . B E N S. P A U L E N , Grand Treasurer, presented the following report which, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Cash balances and securities are here listed: GENERAL FUND.
Receipts. February 23, 1957, Balance on hand 1957-58, Received from Grand Secretary
$107,918.89 230,723.27
$338,642.16
Disbursements. 1957-58, Warrants No. 1 to 183, exclusive of No. 31 & 148 (charged to Charity Fund) 159,952.51 Warrants No. 500 to 753, inclusive 41,071.40 Mileage and Expense, Annual Communication.... 5,485.93 Transferred to Charity Fund 5,063.85 Warrant No. 232, received 3-7-57 2,500.00 February 21, 1958, Balance on hand 124,568.47
338,642.16
CHARITY FUND.
Receipts. February 23, 1957, Balance on hand Transferred from General Fund Interest on Series G Bonds Interest on Series K Bond Series F Bond redeemed Disbursements. 1957-58, Warrants No. 31 & 148 February 21, 1958, Balance on hand
6,922.79 5,063.85 375.00 345.00 5,000.00
17,706.64
5,950.00 11,756.64
17,706.64
CASH BALANCES.
General Fund Charity Fund
$124,568.47 11,756.64 $136,325.11 Fraternally submitted, BEN S. PAULEN,
Grand Treasurer. CERTIFICATION.
This is to certify that there is to the credit of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas, on this 21st day of February, 1958, in the following funds: General Fund $124,568.47 Charity Fund 11,756.64 First National Bank in Fredonia SEAL Fredonia, Kans.
$136,325.11 C. T. PARKER, Assistant Cashier.
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BOND ACCOUNT.
General U. S. Savings Bonds, Series P: Issued June, 1947: No. V235566F—^maturity value Cost $3,700.00 Issued June, 1947: No. X182655F—maturity value Cost $7,400.00 U. S. Savings Bonds, Series O, 2^2%-' Issued February, 1948: No. X807419G Issued January, 1949: No. X908638G Issued February, 1949: No. V975174G U. S. Savings Bonds, Series K, 2.76%: Issued March, 1956: No. X106057K No. X106058K Issued March, 1957: No. X118863K No. Z97218K
Account.
$
5,000.00
10,000.00
10,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00
10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00
CHARITY FUND.
U. S. Savings Bonds, Series G, 2^2%' Issued February, 1949: No. V975177G Issued February, 1950: No. X1121119G U. S. Savings Bonds, Series K, 2.76%>: Issued March, 1956: No. X106059K Issued March, 1957: No. V97217K
5,000.00 10,000.00
10,000.00 5,000.00
Maturity value of all Bonds
$105,000.00
Fraternally submitted, BEN
S. PAULEN,
Grand Treasurer.
CERTIFICATION.
I hereby certify that the above bonds, as listed, are held in our safe subject to the order of B E N S. PAULEN, Grand Treasurer. First National Bank in Fredonia SEAL Fredonia, Kans. -
C. T. PARKER, Assistant
Cashier.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
March
REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY. M . ' . W . ' . A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND, Grand Secretary, presented 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: Herewith, I submit my report for 1957: ANNUAL
REPORTS.
Reports were received on time from all but the following Lodges: Nos. 78, 146, 169, 208, 231, 280, 310, 323 and 428. It is distressing to find so many of our Secretaries who take this duty so lightly. The form of our report is so simple and the report is so easily prepared that it seems unthinkable that a Secretary would not make it out and send it in within the legal time limit. All of the delinquent Lodges have been traced and Credentials denied. A N N U A L PROCEEDINGS.
The Proceedings of our One-hundred First Annual Communication were received from the printer and mailed June 10, 1957. CONSOLIDATION O F LODGES.
The following two Lodges, Alden No. 308, at Alden, and Sterling No. 171, at Sterling, have complied with the Laws pertaining to Consolidation, were declared Consolidated under the name of Sterling No. 171, by our Grand Master on May 20, 1957. Waldron Lodge No. 377 and Anthony Lodge No. 200, also having complied with the Law, were declared Consolidated by the Grand Master on December 5, 1957, under the name of Anthony Lodge No. 200. The Synopsis of Returns shows the disposition of the membership of the two absorbed Lodges. YORK LODGE U . D .
A Petition was filed by a group of Masons residing in the City of Wichita, praying that a Dispensation be granted, authorizing a new Lodge in Wichita to be known as York Lodge U. D. Having met the requirements of the Law, and satisfied the Grand Master that such a new Lodge was necessary and feasible, a Dispensation was granted and the new Lodge went to work September 20, 1957. The Lodge has been busy since that date and has done considerable work. Its transcript and report have been handed to the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges Under Dispensation, and they will report later in the Communication. DISTRICT D E P U T Y GRAND MASTER'S A P R O N S .
During the year, a supply of distinctive aprons was procured for the use of the District Deputy Grand Masters. The District Deputy Grand Masters who are present will receive the aprons during this Communication. BUILDING REPAIR.
The decoration of two rooms authorized at. the last Annual Communication was completed, and some other minor repairs made on the Building. The structure is in good condition and there is no major repair indicated at this time.
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AMENDMENTS TO CONSTITUTION. On March 28, 1957, the Amendment to Section 2 of Article I X of the Constitution passed at the last Annual Communication, was sent to the Lodges for consideration as required by law. The Amendment was ratified by the necessary two-thirds vote, and the Grand Master so notified. His Proclamation of this morning makes this now the Law. MEMBERSHIP. W e had a net gain of 16 members this year. W e raised 2,624, admitted 699, and restored 240, for a gross increase of 3,613. OflFsetting this, we dimitted 895, had 1,764 deaths, 928 Suspensions and 10 expulsions for a gross loss of 3,597, making the gain 16. W e now have 101,277 members. REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES. W e submit the following schedule of Revenue and Expenditure for 1958: Revenue. One dollar per capita on 101277 Five dollar Raising fee on 2624 Miscellaneous .â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Less Charity Fund 5 % (By-Law 2-302) Expenditures. Budget ( 7 2 % of $41,376.04) Annual Communciation, Topeka Grand Master's Contingent Fund Grand Master's Apron and Jewel Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary Bond Premium Printing Annual Proceedings Personal Property Tax Grand Master's Allowance (By-Law 2-306) Grand Treasurer's Allowance (By-Law 2-306) Grand Master's and Grand Secretary's Conference Pay roll Tax on Salaries Social Security, Unemployment Building Repairs Committee Allowance Mileage and Expense (By-Law 2-308-9-10) Grand Lecturers-Salaries and Expense Committee on Ritualistic Work Committee on Masonic Education, salary, supplies etc Committee on Trials & Pimishments, Expense & Per Diem Postage and Express Printing Laws of Masotuy Binding Books in Library Stationery and Printing Items for Resale Miscellaneous Account Geo. Washington Memorial
$101,277.00 13,120.00 2,500.00 5,063.85 29,790.75 1,500.00 2,500.00 475.00 25.00 2,200.00 175.00 800.00 200.00 1,500.00 375.00 2,000.00 1,100.00 6,000.00 6,200.00 1,000.00 4,500.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 1,500.00 1,000.00 1,500.00 3,000.00 1,200.00 2,500.00
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492.00 421.00 209.00
No. 196 197 198 199 200
Dues and Fees 515.00 297.00 315.00 475.00 601.00
No. 247 248 249 250 251
Dues and Fees 430.00 201.00 92.00 96.00 215.00
150..... 151 152 153.^ 154 155--156 157 158 159
1,366.00 535.00 327.00 2,003.00 437.00 195.00 266.00 222.00 1,002.00 253.00
201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210
623.00 113.00 412.00 309.00 260.00 551.00 343.00 320.00 138.00 272.00
252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261
506.00 339.00 435.00 115.00 263.00 199.00 473.00 222.00 169.00 217.00
160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195-.:
369.00 218.00 464.00 147.00 578.00 358.00 170.00 740.00 1,224.00 340.00 84.00 573.00 817.00 435.00 330.00 248.00 192.00 806.00 126.00 408.00 124.00 222.00 311.00 169.00 397.00 156.00 389.00 2,862.00 245.00 312.00 354.00 318.00 647.00 239.00 312.00 760.00
211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 ''44 245 246
122.00 242.00 229.00 137.00 176.00 235.00 415.00 173.00 215.00 311.00 352.00 1,366.00 388.00 217.00 2,091.00 164.00 138.00 138.00 199.00 676.00 110.00 126.00 386.00 187.00 106.00 420.00 307.00 360.00 82.00 154.00 96.00 120.00 249.00 228.00 250.00 644.00
No. 145 146 147 148 149
Duel and Fees 429.00
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262 263 264. 265 266 267 268. 269 270 271 272 273 274...: 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 291 292 293 294 295 296 297
299.00 255.00 235.00 796.00 190.00 270.00 295.00 377.00 137.00 1,194.00 1,711.00 593.00 287.00 379.00 113.00 293.00 495.00 283.00 143.00 425.00 341.00 224.00 301.00 161.00 202.00 247.00 109.00 303.00 520.00 234.00 183.00 422.00 238.00 377.00 92.00 299.00
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No. 298 299 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309.. 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 318 319 320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Dues and Fees 136.00 292.00 645.00 307.00 89.00 12,403.00 80.00 118.00 792.00 1,072.00 392.00 254.00 1,479.00 248.00 598.00 376.00 307.00 114.00 123.00 143.00 405.00 115.00 697.00 1,693.75 102.00 566.00 142.00 521.00 314.00 130.00 432.00 432.00 704.00 194.00 1,167.00 203.00 187.00 186.00 99.00 195.00 108.00 272.00 264.00 82.00 317.00 232.00 233.00 181.00 169.00 204.00
No. 349 350 351 .'. 352.: 353 354 355 356 357 358 359 360 361 362 363 364 365 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 374 375 376 377 378 379 380 381 382 383 384 385 386 387 388 389 390 391 392 393 394 395 396 397 398 399
Dues and Fees 163.00 116.00 256.00 246.00 216.00 128.00 270.00 318.00 163.00 294.00 293.00 241.00 244.00 244.00 147.00 865.00 476.00 516.00 283.00 122.00 2,136.00 103.00 344.00 120.00 147.00 213.50 257.00 139.00 195.00 122.00 77.00 116.00 269.00 370.00 316.00 114.00 147.00 123.00 273.00 271.00 95.00 157.00 168.00 234.00 354.00 270.00 153.00 250.00
March
No. 400 401 402 403 404 405 406 407 408 409 410 411 412 413 414 415 416 417 418... 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 Total
Dues and Fees 207.00 158.00 210.00 170.00 242.00 208.00 510.00 165.00 388.00 202.00 130.00 160.00 178.00 212.00 146.00 279.00 251.00 152.00 134.00 146.00 145.00 250.00 146.00 232.00
174.00 153.00 133.00 104.00 188.00 90.00 4,655.00 158.00 337.00 1,456.00 254.00 1,100.00 106.00 180.00 148.00 42.00 187.00 1,089.00 208.00 145.00 82.00 117.00 $215,127.75
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SCHEDULE "B.
Per Capita Tax and Raising Fee—1956: 12 $ 2.00 306 55 2.00 310 115 2.00 313 133..: -4.00 342 137 4.00 354 200 5.00 377 254 4.00 408 260 4.00 414 267.. 4.00 446
$
2.00 4.00 1.75 92.00 2.00 7.00 2.00 3.75 2.00 $147.50
Total SCHEDULE "C."
US US US US US US US US US US US
Amounts Received from Investments: 21/2 Bonds V975174G $5,000.00 21/2 Bonds X807419G $10,000.00 21/2 Bonds X908638G $10,000.00 21/2 Bonds V975177G $5,000.00 2I/2 Bonds X I I 2 I I I 9 G $10,000.00 2 % Bonds K106059 $5,000.00 2^8 Bonds KX106057 $10,000.00 2 % Bonds KX106058 $10,000.00 2 % Bonds V97217K $5,000,00 2 % Bonds X118863K $10,000.00 278 Bonds V97218K $5,000.00 Total
$
125.00 250.00 250.00 125.00 250.00 276.00 276.00 276.00 69.00 138.00 69.00 .$2,104.00
CASH ACCOUNT.
Schedule "A" Schedule " B " Schedule " C " Budget settlement Special Dispensations Ciphers sold Blanks sold Monitors-Ceremonies Twenty-five year buttons Seabrook Lodge U.D York Lodge U.D Mileage Return Insurance—Dividend credit Aprons Kansas Power and Light refund Postage Proceedings Charter reprint Certificate Grand Secretary's Handbook Sale of old equipment Total remitted to Grand Treasurer
$215,127.75 147.50 2,104.00 7,458.49 427.00 2,107.00 2,323.65 1,167.95 345.55 40.00 20.00 11.97 5.01 102.00 35.12 1.28 .50 3.50 2.00 3.00 10.00 $231,443.27
Fraternally submitted, A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND,
Grand Secretary.
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PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
March
W A R R A N T ACCOUNT. Date 1957 3- 1 3- 1 3- 1 3- 1 3- 1 3-14 3-14 3-14 3-14 3-14 3-14 3-14 3-14 3-14 3-14 3-14 3-14 3-14 3-14 3-14 3-14 3-14 3-14 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-19 3-19 3-19 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-26 4- 9 4- 9 4- 9 4- 9 4- 9 4-18 4-18 4-18 4-18 4-18 5- 3 5- 7 5- 7 5- 7 5- 7 5- 7 5- 7 5-16 5-16 5-16 5-20 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25
No.
Favor of
For
1—Beck-Baer Co., Building repairs 2—Thacher-Hall, Inc., Masonic Education 3—Standard Printing Company Inc., Place-cards 4—Crane & Company Inc., Items Resale 5—J. M. Hart Company Inc., Items Resale 6—Lewis Geckeler, Chairman, Credentials 7—Floran A. Rodgers, Chairman, Reports Grand Officers 8—Floyd A. Palmer, Chairman, Finance 9—^James E. Taylor, Chairman, Jurisprudence 10—Frank T. Forbes, Chairman, Trials and Punishments 11—Max W . Myers, Chairman, Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D 12—Claud F. Young, Chairman, Foreign Relations 13—James H . Trice, Chairman, Ritualistic Work 14—Clarence G. Nevins, Chairman, Masonic Education 15—Herschel L. Hoffman, Chairman, Necrology 16—Lauren Dale Rigg, Grand Tyler 17—Chester A. Long, Assistant Grand Tyler 18—Leon L. Cousland, Official Stenographer 19—^Richard L. Becker, Contingent Fund 20—Walter H . Dellinger, Grand Chaplain 21—Basil L. Johnson, Grand Orator 22—Richard M. Adenauer, Annual Communication 23—J. A. McCall Printing Company, Stationery and Printing 24—Mount Muncie Cemetery, Repair Rees Monument 25—Frank T. Forbes, Trials and Punishments 26—H. J. Nicholson, Trials and Punishments reporter 27—Floyd S. Ecord, Chairman, Correspondence 28—James H . Trice, Ritualistic committee 29—C. Lanier Warner, Masonic Education, Charter, Certificates 30—Ben S. Paulen, Bonds, General Fund 31—^Ben S. Paulen, Bonds, Charity Fund 32—John A. Lett, Grand Lodge paraphernalia hauling to Wichita 33—Charles S. McGinness, Salary and expense 34—E. Glenn Robison, Salary 35—E. Glenn Robison, Expense 1-19 to 3-16 36—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 37—Pacific Lodge No. 29, Mileage, Representative 38—Thacher-Hall, Inc., Masonic Education, film 39—}. M. Hart, Inc., Stationery and Printing Items for resale _ 40—McDonald, Frazier & Shedd, Auditing Grand Lodge Accounts 41—Wolfe's Camera Shops, Seabrook Charter 42—Kansas Employment Security Fund, Unemployment tax 43—Richard L. Becker, Grand Master's Allowance 44—Ben S. Paulen, Grand Treasurer's Allowance 45—Charles S. McGinness, Salary and Expense 46—E. Glenn Robison, Salary and Expense 47—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 48—Conference Grand Masters, Dues 49—Beck-Baer Company, Building Repairs 50—Wanamaker Agency, Inc., Building Insurance 51—Glenn Logan, Postmaster, Postage 52—J. M. Hart Company Inc., Items resale. Monitors 53—Thacher-Hall, Inc., Masonic Education, film 54—Carpenter Paper Company, Stationery, Printing 55—The Daily Republican, Law Books, mailing etc 56—The Daily Republican, Masonic Education, Bulletins 57—The Daily Republican, Masonic Education 58—Charles S. McGinness, Salaiy, Expense 59—E. Glenn Robison, Salary 60—E. Glenn Robison, Expense 61—Hall Lithographing Company, Items for resale 62—The World Company, Proceeding envelopes 63—The Daily Republican, Masonic Education
Amount $
178.10 31.10 17.85 7.34 23.65 50.00 10.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 50.00 30.00 50.00 2,500.00 25.00 25.00 1,500.00 34.94 50.00 238.03 91.50 300.00 429.48 57.00 15,000.00 5,000.00 27.96 189.62 299.52 516.31 72.10 7.28 22.27 _. 9.35 _ 213.47 152.90 4.59 19.50 195.50 48.88 227.12 328.80 92.58 120.00 70.48 157.88 500.00 1,415.76 22.34 8.56 1,236.53 44.98 175.70 214.62 319.57 595.13 419.26 43.65 154.78
1957-58
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
45
W A R R A N T ACCOUNT—Continued. Date
No.
Favor of
For
5-25 6- 6 6- 6 6- 6 6- 6 6- 6 6- 6 6- 6 6-20 6-20 6-20 6-25 .6-25 6-26 6-27 6-27 6-28 7-19 7-19 7-19 7-25 7-25 7-25 7-25 7-25 8- 9 8- 9 8- 9 8-26 8-26 8-26 8-26 8-26 8-27 9- 3 9- 3 9- 6 9-19 9-20 9-20 9-20 9-20 9-20 9-25 9-25 9-25 9-25 9-27 9-27 10- 7 10- 7 10- 7 10-22 10-22 10-25 10-25 10-25 10-25 10-25 11-14 11-14 11-14 11-14 11-14 11-14
64—First National Bank of Fredonia Kansas, W H tax, SS tax 65—Shadinger-Wilson, Inc., Items resale 66—Hall Lithographing Company, Items resale 67—y A. McCall Printing Company, Stationery and Printing 68—Thacher-Hall, Inc., Masonic Education 69—Recordak Corporation, Microfilming 70—Kansas Masonic Home, Flowers, Mrs. Nettie Kinkel 71—Forrest P. Hagan, Midwest proceedings 72—Lanier Warner, Ritulalistic Committee 5-year Certificates 73—Hartnett Company, Inc., 50-year buttons 74—Crane & Company, Inc., Items resale 75—Charles S. McGinness, Masonic Education Salary, Expense 76—E. Glenn Robison, Salary 77—First National Bank Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 78—J. M. Hart Company, Inc., Items resale 79—Journal-World, Proceedings 80—Employment Security Division, Unemployment tax 81—Thacher-Hall, Inc., Masonic Education 82—Leonard Bros. Transportation Company, Annual proceedings 83—Recordak Corporation, Microfilming 84—Charles S. McGinness, Salary, expense 85—E. Glenn Robison, Salary 86—Richard L. Becker, Grand Masters' allowance 87—Ben S. Paulen, Grand Treasurer's allowance 88—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 89—L. G. Thomas, Miscellaneous 90—Thacher-Hall, Inc., Masonic Education 91—Recordak Corporation, Microfilming 92—E. Glenn Robison, Salary 93—Charles S. McGinness, Salary, expense 94—First National Bank, W H tax, SS tax 95—Maney Holsey, Miscellaneous 96—E. Glenn Robison, Expense 97—Donald E. Mulford, Building repairs 98—Lou-Walt Corporation, Items for resale 99—^Billie E. Wilson, Building repairs 100—Long-Bell Lumber Company, Building repairs 101—Paul E. Wangerin, Building repairs 102—W. H . Heberling, Building repairs 103—J. E. Rosengren, Building repairs 104—y A. McCall Printing Company, Stationery and Printing 105—Capitol Stamp and Seal Company, Stationery and Printing 106—Recordak Corporation, Microfilming 107—Charles S. McGinness, Salary and Expense 108—E. Glenn Robison, Salary .__ 109—Ben S. Paulen, Grand Treasurer's allowance 110—Richard L. Becker, Grand Master's allowance 111—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 112—Employment Security Division, Unemployment tax 113—Recordak Corporation, Microfilming _ 114—J. M. Hart Company, Inc., Stationery, cards 115—Steve Smith Cameras, Inc., Masonic Education 116—Frank W. Hill, Miscellaneous 117—Conference Grand Secretaries, Dues 118—Charles S. McGinness, Salary and Expense 119—E. Glenn Robison, Salary 120—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 121—Harry Klitzner Company, Items for resale -. 122—Glenn Logan, Postmaster, Postal cards 123—Capitol Stamp & Seal Company, Stationery 124—Milliken Roofing Company, Building repairs 125—Recordak Corporation, Microfilming 126—i. A. McCall Printing Company, Stationery 127—J. M. Hart Company, Inc., Stationery 128—Steve Smith Cameras, Inc., Masonic Education
Amount 77.62 368.50 493.99 83.23 28.70 65.35 15.00 60.00 18.00 767.29 8.98 214.62 319.57 77.23 144.00 1,738.08 18.04 2.12 3.10 117.51 214.62 319.57 195.50 48.88 88.86 5.00 18.10 69.94 319.57 214.62 77.62 5.00 196.63 40.00 70.00 47.50 34.16 20.00 36.94 14.07 6.12 10.71 164.00 214.62 319.57 48.88 195.50 88.86 27.13 121.31 106.95 13.72 6.64 25.00 214.62 319.57 88.86 5.00 50.00 2.55 12.00 138.24 90.27 28.20 23.81
A6
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
March
W A R R A N T ACCOUNT—Continued. Date
No,
11-14 11-14 11-14 11-25 11-25 11-25 11-25 11-25 11-18 12- 4 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12-20 12-20 12-20 12-20 12-20 12-20 12-20 12-20 12-20 12-23 12-23 12-23 12-30
129—^Beck-Baer Company, Building repairs 1}0—Crane & Company, Inc., Items for resale r. 131—Benjamin Hill, Shawnee County, Personal Property tax 132—Charles S. McGinness, Salary and expense ;..;....... 133—E. Glenn Robison, Salary _ _ 134—Richard L. Becker, Allowance, Grand Master 135—Ben S. Paulen, Allowance, Grand Treasurer 136—E. Glenn Robison, Expense 137—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 138—^Kansas Masonic Home, Assessment 139—Glenn Logan, Post cards _ 140—Wolfe's Commercial Photos, Inc.. Charter 141—J. A. McCall Printing Company, Stationery 142—Beck-Baer Company, Building repairs 143—Steve Smith, Masonic Education 144—Charles S. McGinness, Salary, Expense 145—E. Glenn Robison, Salary 146—Kansas Masonic Home, Allowances, Home family 147—First National Bank of Ftedonia, W H and SS tax 148—Kansas Masonic Home, Monies advance for outside Home care 149—John E. Buehler, Trials and Punishments 150—John N . Moore, Trials and Punishments 151—John B. Markham, Trials and Punishments 152—Kansas Employment Security Fund, Unemployment tax 153—Max Packard Electric Company, Building repairs 154—Nellis Agency, Bond Insurance 155—Recordak Corporation, Microfilming 156—Glenn Logan, Postmaster, Postage
32.25 12.14 143.13 214.62 319.57 195.50 48.88 230.53 77.62 15,000.00 100.00 3.50 122.40 23.92 48.27 214.62 319.57 236.00 77.62 950.00 4.01 32.00 30.08 5.53 17.38 9-37 8.41 740.00
1958 1-16 1-16 1-16 1-16 1-16 1-16 1-16 1-22 1-24 1-28 1-29 1-29 1-29 1-29 2- 4 2- 4 2- 4 2- 4 2- 4 2- 4 2- 4 2- 4 2- 4 2- 4 2-10 2-10 2-10
157—Daily Republican, Bulletin, Stationery 158—Recordak Corporation, Microfilming 159—Missouri Lodge Research. Dues ..! 160—Superior Uniform Corporation, Grand Master's Apron 161—Kansas Masonic Home, Assessment 162—Charles S. McGinness. Salary, Expense 163—E. Glenn Robison, Salary 164—Daily Republican, Bulletin, stationery .165—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 166—Internal Revenue Service, Unemployment tax 167—Richard L. Becker, Grand Masters'-Grand Secretaries' conference 168—Earl R. Brown, Grand Masters'-Grand Secretaries' conference 169—Arthur H . Strickland, Grand Masters'-Grand Secretaries' conference 170—George Washington Masonic National Memorial, contribution 171—Steve Smith Cameras, Inc., Masonic Education 172—Capitol Stamp and Seal Company, Signature stamp 173—Standard Printing Company, Inc., Lynn Brodrick memoriam 174—J. A. McCall Printing Company, Stationery 175—J. M. Hart Company, Inc., Items resale 176—Richard L. Becker, Area meetings 177—John H . Murray, Area meetings 178—Charles S. McGinness, Area meetings 179—^Topeka Engraving Company, Miscellaneous 180—E. Glenn Robison, Expense 181—E. Glenn Robison, Salary 182—Charles S. McGinness, Salary, expense 183—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax
694.00 6.36 5,00 127.61 99,397.00 214.62 319.57 .90 67.10 17.40 451.67 451.67 451.66 2,500.00 4.24 4.59 10.38 39.99 257.54 111.91 91.47 149.32 1.50 241.47 319.57 214.62 77.62
Grand Total
Favor of
For
_
Check No. 128 lost in mail.
_
Amount
$168,402.51
1957-58
GRAND
LODGE O F
KANSAS
47
BUDGET ACCOUNT. Date
No.
Favor of
For
1957 3- 1 3- 1 3- 1 3- 1 3- 1 3- 1 3- 1 3- 1 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 4- 9 4- 9 4- 9 4- 9 4- 9 4- 9 4- 9 4- 9 4- 9 4- 9 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 5- 7 5- 7 5- 7 5- 7 5- 7 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25
500—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 501—City Water Department, Office and Library 502—Southwestern Bell Telephone, Office and Library 503—Capitol Stamp & Seal. Company, Office and Library 504—Addressograph-Multigraph, Corporation, Office and Library 505—Carpenter Paper Company, Office and Library 506—Ripley's, Office and Library 507—Carpenter Paper Company, Office and Library 508—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 509—International Business Machines, Office and Library 510—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 511—Oberhelman Insurance, Office and Library 512—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 513—Ella E. Gleason, Salary _ _ 514—John A. Lett, Salary-Expense 515—Arthur H . Strickland, Salary-Expense _ 516—Helen E. Trott, Salary 517—George A. Turner, Salary 518—Maurice L. Drake, Salary 519—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 520—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 521—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement , 522—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H Tax, SS Tax 523—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 524—Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library 525—City of Topeka, Water Department, Office and Library 526—^Addressograph-Multigraph Corporation, Office and Library 527—Service Industrial Cleaners, Inc., Office and Library 528—Carpenter Paper Company., Office and Library 529—Overton Electric Company, Inc., Office and Library 530—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 531—Lewelling Typewriter Service, Office and Library 532—Kansas Employment Security, Fund, Unemployment Fund 533—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 534—Ella E. Gleason, Salary 535—John A. Lett, Salary 536—Arthur H. Strickland, Salary-Expense 537—Helen E. Trott, Salary 538—George A. Turner, Salary 539—Maurice Drake, Salary 540—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 541—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 542—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 543—First National Bank, Withholding Tax, SS Tax 544—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office-Library 545—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office-Library 546—City of Topeka-Water, Office-Library 547—Southwestern Bell Telephone, Office-Library 548—Addressograph-Multigraph, Office-Library 549—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 550—Ella E. Gleason Salary 551—John A. Lett, Salary 552—Arthur H. Strickland, Salary-Expense 553—Helen E. Trott, Salary 554—George A. Turner, Salary 555—Maurice L. Drake, Salary 556—Southwestern Bell Telephone, Office and Library 557—International.Business Machine, Office and Library 558—Addressograph Multigraph, Office and Library 559—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 560—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 561—^Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 562—First National Bank of Fredonia, Withholding Tax and SS Tax 563—Santa Fe Railroad, Freight
Amour:! $
195.90 1.55 43.17 6.68 3.55 6.22 1.54 25.11 2.55 7.45 7.20 111.98 239.25 289.52 171.62 567.80 257.63 244.37 299.52 146.32 67.50 150.00 374.75 110.58 27.45 1.55 10.00 3.60 14.24 1.23 7.34 205.97 95.94 239.25 289.52 171.62 553.45 257.63 244.37 299.52 146.32 67.50 150.00 374.75 3.60 93.92 2.14 27.68 10.00 239.25 289.52 171.62 536.05 257.63 244.37 299.52 34.04 15.30 2,04 146.32 67.50 150.00 374.78 2.63
48
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
March
BUDGET ACCOUNT—Continued. Date 6- 6 6- 6 6- 6 6- 6 6- 6 6- 6 6- 6 6-20 6-20 6-25 6-25 6-25 6-25 6-25 6-25 6-25 6-25 6-25 6-25 6-26 6-27 6-27 6-27 6-27 6-28 7- 3 7-19 7-19 7-19 7-19 7-19 7-19 7-19 7-19 7-25 7-25 7-25 7-25 7-25 7-25 7-25 7-25 7-25 8- 9 8- 9 8- 9 8-26 8-26 8-26 8-26 8-26 8-26 8-26 8-26 8-26 8-26 8-26 9- 3 9- 3 9- 3 9- 3 9- 3 9-20 9-20 9-20
No.
Favor of
For
564—Addressograph-Multigraph, Office and Library 565—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 566—Service Industrial, Office and Library 567—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 568—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 569—Capitol Stamp & Seal Company, Office and Library 570—International Business Machine Corporation, Office and Library 571—Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library 57S—Western Union, Office and Library 573—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 574—Ella E. Gleason, Salary 575—John A. Lett, Salary-Expense 576—Helen E. Trott, Salary 577—George A. Turner, Salary 578—Maurice L. Drake, Salary 579—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 580—Katherine R. Ebey. Retirement 581—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 582—Arthur H. Strickland, Salary-Expense 583—First National Bank of Fredonia, Withholding Tax and SS Tax 584—City of Topeka, Water Department, Office and Library 585—^Western Typewriter Company, Office and Library 586—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 587—Sommner Refrigeration Company, Office and Library 588—Employment Security Division, Unemployment Tax 589—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 590—Thacher-Hall, Inc., Office and Library 591—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 592—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 593—^Ripley's Cleaners, Office and Library 594—Southwestern Bell Telephone, Office and Library 595—Al F. Williams Drug, Office and Library 596—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 597—Ella E. Gleason, Salary 598—John A. Lett, Salary 599—Arthur H. Strickland, Salary 600—Helen E. Trott, Salary 601—George A. Turner, Salary 602—Maurice L. Drake, Salary 603—Flossie Andrews, Retirement _ 604—Katherine Ebey, Retirement 605—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 606—First National Bank Fredonia, SS Tax Withholding Tax 607—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 608—City of Topeka, Water Department, Office and Library 609—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 610—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 611—Ella E. Gleason, Salary 612—^John A. Lett, Salary 613—Arthur H. Strickland, Salary 614—Helen E. Trott, Salary _ 615—George A. Turner, Salary 616—Maurice L. Drake, Salary 617—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 618—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 619—Kenneth Pomeroy, Retirement 620—First National Bank, Fredonia, Withholding Tax SS Tax 621—Columbia Carbon Company, Office and Library 622—Ripley's, Office and Library 623—Southwestern Bell, Office and Library _ 624—City of Topeka, Office and Library 625—Kansas Power & Light, Office and Library 626—Crane and Company Inc., Office and Library _ 627—Western Typewriter Company, Office and Library 628—Service Industrial Qeaners, Office and Library
Amount 296.41 2.35 5.40 24.02 24.85 1.2S 7.45 26.27 1.18 239.25 289.52 171.62 257.63 244.37 299.52 146.32 67.50 150.00 531.30 374.78 3.39 2.30 1.48 18.08 82.29 30.09 7.45 1.48 3.60 1.54 29.41 2.50 239.25 289.52 171.62 523.81 257.63 244.37 299.52 146.J2 67.50 150.00 374.78 46.82 2.23 3.60 239.25 289.52 171.62 556.75 257.6} 244.37 299.52 146.32 67.50 150.00 347.78 27.54 1,26 28.34 8.39 62.83 .48 3.50 3.60
1957-58
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
BUDGET Date
No.
Favor of
49
Accovur-^ontinued. For
9-20 629—Southwestern Bell, Office and Library 9-20 630—International Business Machine, Office and Library 9-20 631—Ripley's cleaners. Office and Library 9-25 632—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 9-25 633—Ella E. Conant, Salary 9-25 634—John A. Lett, Salary 9-25 635—Arthur H . Strickland. Salary and Expense 9-25 636—Helen E. Trott, Salary 9-25 637—George A. Turner. Salary 9-25 638—Maurice L. Drake, Salary 9-25 639—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 9-25 640—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 9-25 641—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 9-25 642—First National Bank of Fredonia, SS and Withholding Tax 9-25 643—Employment Security Division, Unemployment Tax 10- 7 ()AA—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 10- 7 645—National Geographic Society, Office and Library 646—Western Typewriter Company, Office and Library 1010647—City of Topeka, Office and Library 10648—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 10- 7 649—Carpenter Paper Company, Office and Library 650—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 10- 7 10-22 651—Ripleys, Office and Library 10-22 652—Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library 10-22 653—Western Union, Office and Library 10-25 654—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 10-25 655—Ella E. Conant, Salary 10-25 656—John A. Lett, Salary 10-25 657—Helen E. Trott, Salary 10-25 658 George A. Turner, Salary 10-25 659—Maurice L. Drake Salary .-10-25 660—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 10-25 661—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 10-25 662—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 10-25 663—Arthur H. Strickland, Salary and Expense 10-25 S^^—First National Bank of Fredonia, Withholding Tax and SS Tax 11- 6 665—National Geographic Society, Office and Library 11- 8 666—City of Topeka Water Department, Office and Library 11- 8 667—Kansas Power and Light Company, Office and Library 11- 8 668—Kansas Power and Light Company, Office and Library 11- 8 669—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 11- 8 670—Carpenter Paper Company Office and Library 11- 8 671—Sommer Refrigeration Company, Office and Library 11-14 672—International Business Machine Corporation Office and Library 11-14 673—Benjamin Hill, Shawnee County Treasurer, Property Tax 11-25 674—Helen M. Crossen Salary 11-25 675—Ella E. Conant Salary 11-25 676—^John A. Lett, Salary-Expense 11-25 677—Arthur H . Strickland Salary -Expense 11-25 678—Helen E. Trott Salary 11-25 679—George A. Turner Salary 11-25 680—Maurice L. Drake Salary 11-25 681—Flossie Andrews Retirement 11-25 682—Katherine R. Ebey Retirement _ 11-25 683—^Kenneth N . Pomefoy Retirement 11-25 684—First National Bank Fredonia Withholding Tax and SS Tax 12- 5 685—Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library 686—Kansas Power and Light Company, Office and Library 12687—City of Topeka Water Department, Office and Library 12688—D.D. Richards Supply Company, Office and Library 12689—Curtis, 1000 Inc., Office and Library 12690—Carpenter Paper Company, Office and Library 1212- 5 691—Columbia Carbon Company, Office and Library _ 12- 5 692—Addressograph-Multigraph Corporation, Office and Libraiy 12-20 693—^Helen M. Crossen Salary _
Amount 24.03 7.45 1.26 239-25 289.52 171.62 561.75 257.63 244.37 299-52 146.32 67.50 150.00 347.78 66.69 3-60 6.75 3.50 10.41 39-07 43.43 12.58 1.68 39-89 3.86 239.25 289.52 171.62 257.63 244.37 299.52 146.32 67.50 150.00 571.25 347.73 10.00 3.92 27.96 20.30 5.40 30.78 5.50 7.45 3,831.59 239.25 289-52 171.62 573.05 257.63 244.37 299.52 146.32 67.50 150.00 347.78 33.28 125.64 1.32 1.28 380.03 27.77 44.07 6.16 239.25
50
March
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
BUDGET ACCOUNT—Continued. Date
No,
12-20 12-20 12-20 12-20 12-20 12-20 12-20 12-20 12-20 12-20 12-20 12-20 12-23 12-23 12-23 12-23 12-23 12-23 12-23 12-23 12-23 12-23 12-23 12-23 12-23 1958 1- 9 1-16 1-16 1-16 1-16 1-24 1-24 1-24 1-24 1-24 1-24 1-24 1-24 1-24 1-24 1-24 1-28 2- 4 2- 4 2- 4 2- 4 2- 4 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10
694—Ella E. Conant, Salary 695—John A. Lett, Salary 696—Arthur H . Strickland, Salary and Expense 697—Helen E. Trott, Salary 698—George A. Turner, Salary 699—Maurice L. Drake, Salary '. 700—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 701 Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 702—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 703—First National Bank of Fredonia Withholding and SS Tax 704—Kansas Employment Security Fund, Unemployment Tax 705—National Geographic Society, Books 706—Helen Crossen, Christmas gift 707—Ella E. Conant, Christmas gift 708—Maurice L. Drake, Christmas gift 709—John A. Lett, Christmas gift 710—George Turner, Christmas gift 711—Helen E. Trott, Christmas gift 712—Ripleys, Office and Library 713—Southwestern Telephone Company, Office and Library 714—Addressograph-Multigraph, Office and Library 715—Postmaster, Permit 1958- N o . 431 716—Western Union, Office and Library 717—Service Industrial Cleaners, Inc., Office and Library 718—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library
289.52 171.62 569.50 257.63 244.37 299.52 146.32 67.50 150.00 347.60 24.96 2.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 1.68 45.04 8.09 10.00 2.04 3.60 1.94
719—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 720—Western Bindery Product Company, Items resale 721—City of Topeka, Water Department, Office and Library 722—Curtis, 1000, Inc., Office and Library 723—Service Industrial Cleaners. Office and Library 724—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 725—Ella E. Conant Salary 726—John A. Lett, Salary 727—Arthur H . Strickland, Salary '. 728—Helen E. Trott, Salary 729—George A. Turner, Salary 730—Maurice L. Drake, Salary 731—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 732—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 733—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 734—First National Bank of Fredonia Withholding Tax and SS Tax 735—Internal Revenue Service Federal Unemployment Tax 736—City of Topeka. Water Department Office and Library 737—Ripley's Cleaners, Office and Library 738—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 739—Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Office and Library 740—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 741—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 742—Ella E. Conant, Salary 743—John A. Lett, Salary 744—Arthur H . Strickland, Salary 745—Helen E. Trott, Salary 746—George A. Turner, Salary 747—Maurice L. Drake, Salary 748—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 749—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 750—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 751—First National Bank of Fredonia Withholding Tax SS Tax 752—Carpenter Paper Company, Office and Library 753—Arthur H . Strickland, Expense
161.12 21,22 1.32 126.38 3.60 239.25 289.52 171.62 537.80 257.63 244.37 299.52 146.32 67.50 150.00 374.78 59.40 1.62 1.54 172.55 35.75 74.41 239.25 289.52 171.62 510.30 257.65 244.57 299.52 146.52 67.50 150.00 574.78 117.95 31.60
Grand Total
Favor of
For
Amount
_
$41,071.40
1957-58
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
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CERTIFICATES O F PROFICIENCY. T h e f o l l o w i n g certificates h a v e issued d u r i n g t h e year. " U " signifies u n l i m i t e d . T h e s e w e r e d i v i d e d a m o n g t h e lodges as indicated. No. 2: Loeb, Lazarus—U Renewal No. 3: Bosler, Floyd.—^U Coleman, Francis M.—U Gallipeau, Charles D.—^U Grable, Anson V.—^A Hamilton, Lawrence R.—B—^A Hilgers, Raymond H.—B Jardon, Clayton E.—^U Lovell, Oiarles B.—B McNeley, Raymond A.—^U Mitchell, Paul Lee—A No. 6: Golden, John A.—B Hurley, James O.—B Hurley, Lea Roy T.—B Lessenden, Chester M.—B No. 7: Camp, William Jr.—B Connally, James—B Davies, Donald H.—A Harris, Melvin E.—B Hauserman, Alvin E.—^A Hill, Raymond W.—A Lathrop, Gerald T.—B Rector, Richard G.—B—A Simmons, James M.—B Tibbitt, Malcolm E.—A Woods, Lee I.—B Potesta, Eugene M.—B Hauserman, Alvin E.—^U No. 8: Brillhart, Kyle D.—A Brown, Wilbur A.—A Myers, Gary Jay—B Sellers, Garland Dell—A Stauffer, William Hamilton—B No. 10: Garvey, Jesse V.—A Lambert, William—A Pratt, Kenneth—A No. 12: Corey, William W.—B Graves, Roscoe W.—B—A Madison, Everett W.—^A No. 15: Barlow, Richard P.—B Painter, Roy B.—B Robinson, Roy E.—B.
Stoy, Raymond E.—B Tefft, Maurice R.—B Young, Obie E.—B No. 17: Boley, Phillip C.—B Shoaf, Ulysess U.—B Smith, Clayton E.—A No. 18: Ames, Loren—^U Renewal Berglund, Arvid—B—A Taylor, John W.—A No. 19: Boyd, Clarence L.—B Brown, Owen E.—B—A Hamlin, Glen F.—A Patrick, Henry C — B Smith, Wilburn C — B Taylor, Clayton—^B No. 32: Jones, James E.—B Morrow, Virgil J.—B No. 36: Baker, Theodore B.—B Norris, Clarence W.—B Owens, Howard L.—^B No. 44: Foster, Harden L.—^U Garner, Roy D.—B Kelley, Harry L.—B No. 50; Thomas, Charles F.—B Thomas, Adolphus H.—A No. 51: French, Robert C.—B—A McKee, Joseph W.—B No. 52: Wyker, Chester—B No. 54: Beem, Jack L.—B Peterson, Donald A.—B No. 56: Welch, Merlyn H.—B No. 60: Deringer, Floyd E.—B No. 62: Bame, John E.—^U Cartwright, T. A.—A Markley, Earl—A
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No. 65: Barty, Robert W . — B Seamonds, Earl W.—B No. 66; Robinson, George H.—^U N o . 68; Miller, Addison T.—U Simpson, LaVerne—A Starbuck, Robert P.—U No. 74: Applegate, Lester D.—B McCullough, Charles R.—B McQuiston, Myron W.—A Norton, Lonnie I.—A No. 77: Bishop, Charles L.—^U Renewal Trice, James H.—U Renewal Houlton, Billy R.—B N o . 79: Bosworth, Allen D.—B Rice, Dean E.—B Smith, Donald H.—B Thompson, Earl L.—B N o . 86: Dean, Carl—B Parent, Chester A.—A Prickett, Roy D.—^U Roger, Harold—^B No. 87: Tyler, Eugene M.—U Renewal No. 90: Anguish, Raymond E.—B Eberhart, Isaiah E.—B Lynn, Clarence M., Jr.—A No. 94: Oliver, Richard N.—A N o . 96: Gilhaus, Edward—B McDowell, Melvin—B Walden, John—B Walje, J. Charles—B N o . 97: Breese, Jim E.—U Renewal Morris, Raymond W.—U Renewal N o . 99: Hamilton, Robert A.—U Renewal N o . 100: Gatewood, Charles Edw.—B Mercer, Carl—B No. 101: Rickart, Roy—^B Silver, Virgil L.—B N o . 102: Blue, John D.—B Cheney, Edwin Eugene—B—A
March
Duffy, Charles Raymon—A Graves, Orin L.—B Lyberger, John E.—B Morgan, Gerald Linn—B—A No. 103: Blanchard, Charles C.—B Martin, Robert W.—B No.llO: Bellman, Richard J.—A Gould, John B., Jr.—A Hayden, Sam B.—B Lawrence, Leonard—B Payne, Norman D.—B No. 117: Money, Ernest A.—U Renewal No. 133: Bellis, David S.—B Bossi, John V.—B Stockton, Robert Lee—B Walker, Bobby J.—B No. 136: Baird, Amzie S.—U No. 140: Van Ordstrand, L. R.—^U Renewal No. 142: Agard, Gerald D.—B Beacham, Ralph H.—B Butcher, Gerald R.—B Henry, Odas E.—B Hopkins, Donald L.—B No. 150: Mumford, "Walter W.—A Robertson, Charles B.—U Stearns, Robert D.—^B Waters, Ralph O.—A No. 151: Stamback, Finley Max—B No. 153: Gooding, James S.—A Horn, G e o r g e — B ^ A Jarman, Clifford S.—B No. 158: Alexander, Leon J.—B Duttweiler, Dee D.—B No. 168: Burton, Dwight A.—A Everhart, W m . E.—B—A Hamilton, Virgil—A Howell, Raymond G.—A Walton, Alvin C — B No. 169: Behm, Clarence—^U Renewal No. 182: Emery, William Oscar—B—A Heidebrecht, Donald B.—A
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Sessions, Omar K.—B Welty, Leonard Piggett—B No. 187: Finley, Norman E.—B Ketterman, Paul—B Knapp, John E.—B No. 188: Falkenstien, Hal D.—B No. 192: Bradford, Clarence C.—B Domme, Fred H.—A Duncan, Robert E.—B Lucas, R. E.—A Truesdell, Gerald E.—B No. 194: Martin, Francis Eugene—^B No. 196: Cross, Charles V.—B No. 200: Mingle, Dale Maurice—B Pierce, Johnnie Delmar—B Scott, Jack Charles—B Stinson, John P.—B No. 201: Carsons, John Jr.—B Clymens, Wayne P.-^B No. 204: Jones, Arthur C.—U Renewal No. 206: Beal, Ellis E.—A Elbe, Thomas W.—B Hoover, Robert P.—B Leddy, Harold D.—B Raberding, Wesley W.—B—A No. 208: Harris, Marvin Eugene—B Jeffries, William B.—B Whitaker, Paul W.—B No. 211: Erickson, Victor J.—A No.220: Bartlett, H e b r e w ^ B Belcher, Lloyd—B Crisp, Earl—B Fisher, Emil—B Fisher, Lawrence—B McBride, Earl—A Smith, Lawrence—A No. 221: Anderson, Alfred E.—A Benriett, Jack L . ^ B Denoyer, Rene—B Jensen, Axel M.—^A McDonald, Joseph N . ^ B
No. 222: Finlay, Gilbert H.—^U Renewal No. 227: Jensen, Lawrence M.—B Nease, Jesse H.—B No. 228: Gibson, Raymond S.—B Haines, Harold—B Hull, Robert—B Lindsey, Millard L.—B No. 229: Baugh, Oren A.—A Endicott, Loren—A No. 231: (Texas) Alt, Harold Wayne -B No. 233: Green, Benjamin L.- -B McMinn, Marvin J.—B Tredway, Dorth E.—B No. 236: Berg, Earl H.—B Berg, John P . - B Campbell, Roland H.—B Chitwood, Clarence W.—B Clark, Walter W.—B Cook, Charles Edward—B Cook, Perry E.—B Herrick, David E.—B Hunter, Lawrence Ray^—B Mangold, Harry—B Martin, Cleveland T.—B Martin, Robert Lee—B • Martin, William Donald—B Rippetoe, Elva A.—B Sanford, Charles Lawrence—B Swoyer, Frank B.—B York, John E.—B No. 238: Hefling, Virgil J.—^U Renewal Matzek, Lewis W.—U Renewal Turner, Robert W.—B Stamback, Floyd L.—B Rouser, Duane C.—B Stamback, James R.—^^B No. 242: Foster, John G.—B Lange, Arthur P.—B No. 246: Parrish, Earl M.—B Waters, Duane H.—A No. 247: Taylor, Maple E . ^ A No. 248: Bean, Carrol K.—A—U Carothers, Henry—^A
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Wulfkuhle, Loren H.—A—U Young, Mack, Sr.—A No. 251: Kincheloe, James Wilson—A N o . 252: Fearey, Carl J.—B R'gg. John L.—A Hargett, Bill—A Bowman, Reuben E.—^A Gregg, John C.—^A Thornton, Glyne B.—^A No. 253: Eastlack, Glenn—^U—Renewal N o . 254: Nofftz, Forrest Olin—^A No. 260: Mills, Clifton Govan—B N o . 262: Newberry, Clifton V.—B No. 268: Stewart, Roy L.—A N o . 271: Kaylor, Charles—A Blair, Bill H.—B Blankenship, Leon J.—B Hefton, Louis D.—B Keister, Byron G.—B McWilliams, J. Porter—B Rogers, Ernest W . — B Schneider, Lewis Dale—^B Sanders, Gene.Sr.—^A Hinds, Merle—A N o . 272: Hartman, Ralph A.—U Renewal Strickland, Arthur H.—^U Renewal N o . 273: Aldridge, Charles William—B French, John E.—^U No. 275: Allison, Otis A.—B Feldman, Lloyd A.—B Gillman, James A.—B Hartshorn, Harold E., Jr.—^B Snodgrass, Garfield X.—B N o . 278: Luty, George L.—A N o . 290: Lawson, Paul E.—B No. 293: Beckett, Claude H.—B Clark, David C.—B Mitchum, R, Stanley—B N o . 294: Bamett, Roy A.—B Jones, Walter L.—B
March
N o . 299: Long, Alban W.—U Renewal N o . 302: Litson, R. Wayne—A N o . 303: Barham, William G.—A Brandt, Frederick A.—A Cook, Joseph P.—B Copenhaver, Charles R.—B Davis, Harvey H.—B Dowell, James H.—^B Fulton, George H.—^^B Glaze, Truman D.—B Goodno, Elza—B Grim, C. Delbert—B Knauff, William P.—B McCormick, Glenn S.—B—A Myers, J. Frank—^B—^A Moore, Frank T.—U Renewal Manes, Everett L.—A Matteson, Edgar C.—A Magee, James A.—^U Renewal Newland, John Albert—B Newton, Bruce—^U Renewal Porter, Richard A.—A Rouse, H . Glenn—A Scott, Dale W.—B Smith, Leslie T.—^U Renewal Thayer, J. Logan—^U Renewal Wilderom, Leonard M.—B N o . 304: Robinett, Don—B N o . 309: Cauthon, A. D.—B Helm, Grover—^B Schmidt, Raymond—B Schmidt, W . D.—B N o . 310: Cranmer, Leiand A.—^U Renewal N o . 311: Kent, Jesse M.—^A Lowry, Billie E.—B Smith, Walter L.—^U Renewal Thurman, Edward D.—^U Renewal Vander Beek, William N.—A N o . 313: Lane, Howard James—A Pruitt, Donald Dean—A No. 314: Robison, E. Glenn—^U Renewal N o . 318: David, Walter E.—^U Renewal N o . 321: Davis, George L.—B Ewing, Arthur W.—B
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Rhoads, Thomas A.—B Quackenbush, Vern A.—B No. 322: Bristow, Edward—^U Renewal Franklin, Clarence—^U Renewal Horseman, Jerry R.—^A Lingo, William A.—^U Renewal Tush, Keith W.—A No. 324: Allison, Charles L.—B Cornelison, Robert L., Jr.—B Whitney, George G.—B No. 327: Hipsher, Robert D.—B Young, Henry A.—rB No. 331: Johnson, Eldon E.—^B Tempero, Ben W.—B Tindall, Elmer W.—B No. 345: French, Paul C.—B Pickering, Marvin D.—B No. 355: Crabtree, Douglas—^U Renewal No. 356: Carrow, Irvin M.—B Shields, Robert Lee—B No. 357: Dutton, Wesley—B Frye, David A.—^U Renewal Simonton, Hugo—U Renewal No. 359: Schirer, Edgar Eugene—B No. 361: Thompson, Leon—^U Renewal No. 364: Moran, Floyd R.—^U Renewal Wright, Henry C — U Renewal No. 365: Bean, William Carl—B—^A Cheney, Fred H.—A Day, Harold Robert—B Eaton, Dallas Oliver—B Rohman, Willis F.—B—A No. 366: Hendry, Robert Carlton—^A Sprague, George Lorenzo, Jr.—B—^A Wright, Martin Leland—^A No. 367: Brown, Earl R.—B Winfrey, William E.—B No. 368: Nye, Paul Everett—B No. 369: Carrico, Emmit O.—^U Renewal
Carter, William T.—A—U Harris, Guy R.—^A Head, Otis H.—B Krummel, Phillip R.—U Renewal McDonald, Wilford D.—B Penrod, Cassell L.—B Smith, Oshie A.—U Soptic, George J.—B Tindall, Robert S.—-B No. 371: Coppoc, Louis A.—^A Donovan, Edward—B . Russell, Laureston S.—B No. 374: Meyers, Louis C.—B No. 384: Rhodes, Ernest L.—B—A No. 385: Dodge, Dwight B.—B Griffith, Henry M.—B Washington, Harry L.—B Canada, Francis R.—^^B No. 389: Gates, Kimball W.—B Holt, Robert L.—B Sevier, Troy H.—B No. 391: Blackburn, Harry E.—B Dame, Irvin—B Smith, Elburn R.—B No. 396: Swezey, Donald H.—^U Renewal No. 399: Caywood, Clyde O.—A Fralick, Irvin R.—A No. 400: Ford, Jackie Dean—B Westphal, H. L.—A No. 403: Vaughn, James D.—B No. 404: Clapp, Asa C.—^U Frewen, Glen James—B Van Burrus, Robert—B No. 406: Barrows, Clarence Dean—^B—A Richerson, Clifton W.—B No. 407: Dunnaway, Gail—B Schaeffer, William—B No. 410: Glick, Dehnar F.—B No. 415: Brunton, Elliott—B Grindol, Theodore A.—A
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Hart, C. G.—B Shepherd, Sidney—B No. 417: Botts, Earl E.-^B McNeal, Donald H.—B No. 419: Huggins, Cecil L.—B No. 420: Dark, Robert Elton—B Dark, Theodore Elton—B Edmonds, Harold Melvin—B Norwood, Robert M.—B Taylor, John M.—^U Renewal No. 4 2 1 : Pontius, Carrol—^U Renewal No. 424: Jeffry, Kenneth C — B No. 433: Boley, Loren Dean—B Ritschel, Donald Karl—B No. 435: Haefele, Richard R.—U
March
No. 436: Colin, James C.—^U Renewal Curts, K. Maynard—U Renewal Kingery, Harry D.—^U Renewal Mitchum, Jay B.—^U Renewal Stumpff, Walter C — U Renewal No. 437: Jones, Paul C.—B L'Hommedieu, Clifford—B No. 438: Fullerton, Charles W.—B Maltsberger, Lyle A.—B—^A Minks, Howard—B Widder, Willard G.—A Yearout, William T.—A No. 445: Petrie, John E.—B Setty, Samuel O.—^U Springbelt, Gordan—B—A—^U Unger, Earl H.—B No. 446: Henderson, Harvey—^U N o . 448: Homedale, D . J.—U
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H O N O R ROLL. List of B r e t h r e n to w h o m Fifty-year E m b l e m s w e r e presented d u r i n g 1957. Names Lodge No. Abbot, Chancey M 430 Adams, William J 10 Adamson, Dott 234 Albrecht, George C 187 Aldrich, Carl E. 94 Allen, Howard E 99 Amend, Walter A 15 Anderson, Carl M 192 Anderson, Guy J 258 Anderson, John A 187 Andrews, Basil C 39 Ansdell, W . Richard 3 Archer, Charles B 110 Armstrong, Frank 117 Atwood, Alonzo 436 Aughinbaugh, Thomas J 113 Baldwin, George H 364 Barlow, Albert 68 Bassett, Robert J 303 Beckman, Harry C 166 Benedict, Ralph L 103 Benson, Edward H 306 Besse, Albert W 183 Bicket, Fred A 114 Blecha, Albert 213 Bowers, Louis K 51 Bookout, Benjamin Lewis 19 Boyd, Ward F 153 Brady, Marshall H 198 Bramwell, Charles L 113 Brandon, Carl C 176 Branson, John Joseph, Jr 303 Breakey, Norman R 287 Brettman, Emil H: 303 Bright, Louis : 364 Brooks, Zeddo Earl 8 Brown, Edward P 200 Brown, Robert G 108 Bruner, Charles L 114 Bullock, Fount H 18 Burchfiel, Otha P 200 Burge, Wallace W 364 Burkholder, James S 147 Burnett, John C 155 Calhoun, William Kenneth 12 Calkins, Roy Moser 117 Calvert, Curtis C 303 Cartzadafner, Harry L 18 Campbell, George C 268
Names Campbell, John H Casten, Leo R Campbell, Samuel G. Chaney, Clarence Charlson, Ernest V Chase, Harry E Chattfield, Alonzo B Chouteau, Elmer G Clark, Simeon, Stansifer Clark, William H Clark, William, Stansifer Clawsey, Lester Timothy Clemens, Archie L Cline, Oscar T Clithero, Elmo DeWitt Cochran, Edwin R Coffin, Lewis Albert Coffman, Joseph H Coffman, Ralph E Colvin, Ralph E Colvin, Robert W Conard, Frank D Cooke, Albert Ross Collins, Frank J Collins, Luman F Conner, Roy W Corlett, Norman Cox, George L Cox, Wilsie W Crow, John M Crapson, James M Cressler, Edward P Cridling, Geo. W Curtis, Thomas J Davidson, Joseph M Davis, Edgar Davis, John E Davis, John S Davis, Joseph S Davis, Virgil S Davis, William DeOara Day, Thad 0 Deatheridge, William Deel, Samuel A Degginger, Nathan C DeLong, Raymond L. Dezius, Frederick A Dooty, Joseph S Dye, William A
Lodge
No. 187 270 201 315 272 337 99 3 71 256 71 51 137 321 17 164 382 62 62 300 7 246 51 172 129 240 2 155 34 326 76 142 302 303 292 60 93 67 67 303 51 38 362 23 1 63 62 22 303
58 Names Eldridge, Byron A Ellis, Robert W Elwell, Albert R Entriken, Frederick K Fellers, Harvey W Ferguson, Robert S Fessenden, Ersel Mial Fisher, George W Fisher, William L Fitzwater, Arley H Fleming, Samuel B Ford, E. A Fouts, Spring Gerald Fox, Edwin C Frederick, Frank F Fritts, Oliver Perry Fritz, Julius John Fulton, Edwin L Gaddis, Frank Gale, Alonzo ..Galloway, Wilbur Shull Gates, J. Ward Gatewood, Frank A Geyer, Harry Gibson, Adelno Gilger, Homer C Gilliatt, Elvie L Gilson, Harvey Golden, Edward Frank Goldsmith, Alfred Gould, Frances Irvin Gress, Cleveland Gribsy, Bruce H Grundmeier, Henry J Gustafson, Joseph L Harper, William Garfield Harries, Addison W Hatchar, Albert Rudolph Hartle, Earle H Hartzell, Adam Haubold, Carl R Haucke, Charles L Hawley, Clinton K Hawn, LeRoy Hayes, Leroy David Heaton, Floyd W Hebrew, Evan Hedrick, Clarence C Heilig, Howard B Helm, John J Henderson, Charles B Henderson, John S Henderson, Todd Henry, William Edwin
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Lodge
No. 18 113 347 172 195 311 12 364 240 430 105 160 54 51 171 224 2?5 203 237 309 225 99 359 155 ..311 136 38 281 8 68 16 96 103 59 353 51 34 150 303 136 161 36 353 393 47 265 189 369 167 52 48 326 35 107
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Names Lodge Hermstein, August Herpich, Henry J Herr, Ora D Herst, John A Heter, Harry S Higley, Marion H Hill, Monte L Hogeboom, Henry Buckmaster Holmstrom, John A Hooper, Oscar 1 Hostinsky, Louis House, Clyde P Houston, Philip S Howe, Guy F Hubbard, Edwin F Hubbell, Geo. M Hughes, Roscoe E Hulett, William Laverne Hull, Arthur 1 Hull, Ben F Hundley, Ashton Hyland, James R Ingram, Clyde W Jacobs, Remus E Jepsen, Elmer E Jewell, Ira S Johnson, Claud A Johnson, Harry C Johnson, John A Jones, Bertram D Jones, Claude Jones, S. R., Jr Kendall, William Ross Kennedy, Max J Kennedy, Thomas Kent, Frank Kershner, Joseph E Kidd, George Kiefer, Aldine S Kile, Joseph Raf Kinkade, William E Kirlin, Clare E Kirshner, Joseph E Knapp, Dallas Kountz, Clark H Lautz, Ira L Lathrop, Charles H Lawhorn, James Lee, Walter A Ledoux, F. J Lester, Osbom Hiram Liggett, Ernest Lilleston, Washington Fithian Lindsey, Charles Ray
No. 36 307 105 99 120 49 129 225 166 137 362 303 306 129 95 19 162 71 204 86 4 104 71 181 359 85 51 374 275 49 136 393 64 95 208 195 103 269 11 94 297 259 103 102 107 245 203 99 374 158 60 154 117 117
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Lockwood, Chester H Long, John L Longanecker, Ira Longsdorf, William L Lowe, Wiliam L Lowrance, George C Luettgen, William Lux, Walter Garfield Magers, Ira H Manley, Arthur B March, W m . F Merrion, Walter E Meyers, Walter H. Miller, Andy J Miller, Eugene G Miller, Harry L Miller, Harry M Mills, Harry L Montee, Delmar A. Moorshead, Oliver Morrison, Albert Dale Moses, Earl Cecil Mueller, John F Musser, Earl B Myers, Wilbur 0 McCahan, W m . H McCollough, Fred P McComb, Ray McGrew, Clyde McKim, Benjamin F McLaughlin, Charles K McMurray, Arthur McNickle, George W McWilliam, Frank A Neal, Harry B Neal, John T Nelson, Arthur E Newland, John Albert Nichols, Clifford D Nicholson, George A Nygaard, Jens B Odell, Roscoe E Ohmart, Alerbt R Owen, Walter C Patrick, Robert Penfield, Claude E Perry, Theodore P Phillips, Leslie 0 Pierce, Fred D Poague, Seth E Poison, Thomas C Ponton, Gilbert W Porter, Walter S Potter, Waldean
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200 62 311 303 3 103 303 22 203 102 78 93 374 38 162 200 216 200 237 142 146 15 104 303 187 78 Ill 252 30 373 166 238 277 201 107 203 60 303 271 23 359 92 74 429 336 107 102 110 271 34 95 18 117 112
Pratt, H. Kelly Powenall, William C Ray, Lloyd W Reitz, T. Max Reigherd, George H. Reynolds, William E Rhodes, Frank P Riegel, Franklin S. Rightly, Thomas James Ripley, Robert Ray Robbins, Thomas Roberts, John Roberston, Will Rogers, Burrett A Russell, Lloyd E Ruth, Herman A Saxton, George A Schnackenberg, John H Schmitt, Ralph A Schumacher, Ward W . Sears, Charles E Seymour, Robert C Shafer, Roy W Sheldon, Carl H Sherrard, Grover C Sherwood, Noble P. Shoaf, Ulysses Uriah Shonto, Edward B Silberberg, Kenneth C Sillix, Frank Simpson, Fred Skelton, George L Smith, Esli Foster Smith, Floyd L Snider, Kester Warren Snow, Roy Southwick, William Henry Spessard, Donald H Sprong, George Stanley, Arthur J Stenger, Carl H Stevenson, William McBride Strachan, George Morris Stiles, Raymond K Storrer, Carl R Strain, William 0 Strieker, Thomas J Stroup, Walter J Sullard, Harry H Sutherin, George W . Swain, Charles E Swarm, Chas. F Swearingen, Charley Tanquary, Edward E
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183 192 433 173 222 76 60 382 71 51 171 213 121 99 6 346 433 200 37 167 306 3 12 147 221 6 17 78 284 51 314 307 233 306 8 287 117 7 4 154 307 60 225 272 306 437 137 246 364 51 203 272 51 107
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Taylor, George Thierman, Henry F Thompson, George P Thompson, Ellis 0 Thompson, Nathan Brumsey Thompson, Richard H Thorman, Walter L Tippett, Lawrence W Tipton, Alphia E Toadvine, Obed Lee Twiss, Cloise Raymond Van Arsdale, John H Vail, Guy Hawthorne Vest, Thomas Orlando Waddell, Charles C
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Walfenberger, Lee J Ward, Thomas James Wearwin, Rae A Wetherill, Ira G White Emraett R White, Ernest R Williams, Don Wolfenberger, Lee J Woltz, Carl H Womer, Leonard E Woodruff, Edward S Woolsey, John F Wooters, William Thomas Yoder, Robert H Young, Frederick S
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99 17 60 107 266 266 216 99 86 184 176 119 17 258 311
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Topeka, Kansas, April 10, 1957 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Parlor of the Seabrook Congregational Church, 1900 James Street, Topeka, Kansas, at 8:00 p.m., on April 10, A. D . 1957, A. L. 5957, for the purpose of consecrating Seabrook Lodge, U. D. and to install its officers after the consecration. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the Third Degree, by M.". W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER, Grand Master, with the following officers: M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER W . ' . HAROLD L . CLINKENBEARD R.'. W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY R . ' . W . ' . R A Y W . KINZIE W . ' . PAUL S. BECK
;
M . ' . W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND Bros. FRANCIS M . BARTLETT W . ' . EDWIN H . NINEMIRES W . ' . FRANCIS D . MYRICK
_
Grand as Deputy Grand Grand Senior Grand Junior as Grand
Treasurer
Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . LORE V. BADER
Bro. M A X B . MANLOVE Bro. H U G H A. KELLEY
Master Master Warden Warden
Grand
as Grand Senior as Grand Junior
Bro. FRANK E . TURVEY
Marshal
Steward Steward-
as Grand
Tyler
The Grand Marshal then formed the Grand Lodge in procession, and lead it to the Lodge Hall, where Seabrook Lodge No. 385 was presented its Charter, and Consecrated according to Masonic usage. The Grand Master then installed the officers of the new lodge with the Grand Marshal acting in the capacity of Installing Marshal. The Grand Lodge then formed in procession and returned to the Parlor of the Church, and the Grand Master then closed the Grand Lodge in Ample Form. ATTEST: A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND,
Grand Secretary RICHARD L . BECKER,
Grand Master
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. St. Francis, Kansas, April 13, 1957 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Masonic Hall at St. Francis, Kansas at 2:00 p.m., for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new Lodge Hall of St. Francis Lodge No. 404. The M . ' . W.*. Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree, with the following officers present: M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER R.'. W . ' . EMMOR E . GRAVES M . ' . W . ' . KARL J. BAUMGARTNER R . ' . W . " . RAY W . KINZIE
Grand as Deputy Grand as Grand Senior Grand Junior
W . ' . CARL A. STONE W . ' . H E R M A N C . MILLER
Master Master Warden Warden
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary
W . ' . ASA C . CLAPP W . ' . WARD A. HARVEY W . ' . ROBERT F . HARRISON
as Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . LORE V. BADER
Grand
W . ' . QUAY CARROLL W . ' . JOSEPH M . EVES W . ' . J O H N W . RAMSEY
Marshall
as Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward
W . ' . ORVAL G . KAIL
as Grand
Bro. ROY B . JACKSON
Pursuivant
as Grand Tyler
W . ' - O L E ROBERT CRAM
Grand Orator
The Grand Lodge was formed in Procession by the Grand Marshall W . ' . LORE V. BADER, and proceeded to the site of the new Lodge Hall, where the cornerstone was laid according to the Ancient Form. The Grand Orator, Brother O L E ROBERT CRAM, a charter member of the Lodge delivered the Oration. The Grand Lodge then returned to the Lodge Hall, and was closed in Ample Form. ATTEST: H E R M A N C . MILLER
as Grand Secretary. RiCHABD L. BECKER,
Grand
Master.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
Eureka, Kansas, April 20, 1957 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Lodge Hall of Fidelity Lodge N o . 106, at Eureka, at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, April 20, 1957, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new Greenwood County Court House. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry with the following Officers present: M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER R.'. W . ' . EARL R . BROWN R.'. W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY R . ' . W / . R A Y W . KINZIE W . ' . R A L P H L . MILLER W . ' . ROBERT E . SEARS Bro. LEONARD J. SMOOT
W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY W . ' . RAYMOND P . EDWARDS
Grand Deputy Grand Grand Senior Grand Junior
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain
Grand Senior as Grand Junior
W . \ LORE V. BADER
W . ' . J I M E . BREESE W . ' . PERCIVAL E . SHOEMAKER W . ' . J O H N W . RUSSELL W . ' . WILLLUH H . KRIBBLE
Grand
as Grand
Marshall
Pursuivant
Grand
Tyler
Assistant Grand Tyler Grand Orator
W . ' . AUBREY ROLLINS
W . ' . LEVI A. OBLANDER Bro. HENRY S . BIELER
Deacon Deacon
Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward
W . ' . LAUREN D A L E RIGG
W . ' . CHESTER A. LONG M . ' . W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS
Master Master Warden Warden
Chief
Architect
Bearer Book of Constitution Bearer of Great Lights
The Grand Lodge was formed in procession by the Grand Marshal and proceeded to the site of the N e w Court House, where the corner-stone was laid according to the Ancient Form. M . ' . W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS, Grand Orator, delivered the Address, after which the Grand Lodge returned to the Lodge Hall and was closed in Ample Form. ATTEST: ROBERT E . SEARS
as Grand Secretary RICHARD L . BECKER,
Grand Master
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March
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Norton, Kansas, June 15, 1957. The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, was convened in the L O. O. F. Hall at Norton, Kansas at 2:30 p.m., on June 15, 1957, for the purpose of laying the Foundation Stone of the Masonic Temple of Norton Lodge N o . 199. The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry, with the following Grand Officers: M.'.W-'R.". W . ' . M.'.W.". R.*. W . ' .
RICHARD L . BECKER EARL R . BROWN KARL J. BAUMGARTNER RAY W . KINZIE
Grand Deputy Grand as Grand Senior Grand Junior
W . ' . JOHN B . WRAY W . ' . CHESTER L . JACOBY
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary
W . ' . R E X A . HARMON W . ' . J O H N HAHNENKRATT W . ' . FREDERICK E . MCCREARY
as Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . LORE V. BADER
W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'.
Grand
J I M E . BREESE CARL H . BRYANT LESTER R . DETWILER ORA F . PERSELL
W . ' . J O H N J. R E C H T
as Grand Grand
Bro. HAROLD FRAME
Grand
W . ' i W A L T E R HENDRICKSON W . ' . CHARLES L GRIFFITH HEMPHILL
Marshal
Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant
W . ' . HOWARD PORTER WOERTENDYKE
W . ' . ROBERT
Master Master Warden Warden
Tyler Orator
Architect
Bearer Book of Constitution Bearer Great Lights ]
W . ' . HOWARD G . BUTLER
I
W . ' . M E D G . BOWER
(
Bearers of Lodge
W.'. GORDON L . BRANTLY J
The Procession was formed under direction of the Grand Marshal, and proceeded to Lodge Hall where the stone was laid with the Ancient Ceremony. The Building had been erected in 1947, and the stone so engraved, but not laid. After the Ceremony the Procession was reformed and proceeded back to the I. O. O. F. Hall, and the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form. ATTEST: CHESTER L . JACOBY
as Grand Secretary RICHARD L . BECKER,
Grand Master
1957-58
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SPECIAL
65
COMMUNICATION.
Norton, Kansas, June 15, 1957 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the 1. O. O. F. Hall at Norton, Kansas at 3:30 P. M., on June 15, 1957, for the purpose of dedicating the Lodge Hall of Norton Lodge N o . 199. The Grand Lodge was opened on the Third Degree in Ample Form with the following Grand Officers present: M.'.W,". RICHARD L . BECKER R-'. W . ' . EARL R. BROWN M . ' . W . ' . KARL J. BAUMGARTNER ..'. R.'. W . ' . RAY W . K I N Z I E
Grand Deputy Grand as Grand Senior Grand Junior
W.'. JOHN B. WRAY W.". CHESTER L . JACOBY
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary
W . ' . REX A . H A R M O N W.*. J O H N HAHNENKRATT W.". FREDERICK E . MCCREARY
as Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . LORE V. BADER
W.*. W.'. W.'. W.*.
Grand
JIM E . BREESE CARL H . BRYANT LESTER R . DETWILER ORA F . PERSELL
.'
as Grand
W . ' . HOWARD PORTER WOERTENDYKE
Grand
Bro. HAROLD FRAME
Grand
W . ' . WALTER HENDRICKSON W . ' . CHARLES I. GRIFFITH W . ' . ROBERT H E M P H I L L
Marshal
Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior .Steward Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant
W.". J O H N J. R E C H T
^
Master Master Warden Warden
Tyler Orator
Architect
Bearer Book of Constitution Bearer Great Lights
"|
W . \ HOWARD G. BUTLER
|
W . ' . M E D G . BOWER W . ' . GORDON L . BRANTLY
[ J
..Bearers
of Lodge
The Procession was formed under the direction of the Grand Marshal, and proceeded to the Lodge Hall where the Ceremony of Dedication was held. The Oration was given by W . ' . H . P. WOERTENDYKE, and short talks by M.*. E . ' . N E I L M . MCLEOD, Grand High Priest of Kansas, and M . ' . W.". CHARLES S . McGiNNESS, Director of Masonic Education. The Procession was reformed and repaired to a room adjacent to the Lodge Hall, and closed in Ample Form. ATTEST: CHESTER L . JACOBY
as Grand Secretary RICHARD L . BECKER,
Grand Master
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PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
March
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Easton, Kansas, September 28, 1957 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Methodist Church at Easton, Kansas on Saturday, September 28, A. D., 1957, A. L. 5957, at 1:45 p.m., for the purpose of laying the corner-stone for the new Lodge Hall of Easton Lodge N o . 45. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry, with the following Grand Officers: M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER W . ' . LELAND D O T Y R.'. W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY R . * . W . ' . R A Y W . KINZIE -
Grand as Deputy Grand Grand Senior Grand Junior
W . ' . ALBERT F . ROBINSON
as Grand
Master Master Warden Warden
Treasurer
M . ' . W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND
Grand Secretary
Bro. LEONARD G . SMOOT Rev. Bro. J O H N HODGE
Grand Chaplain Grand Orator
W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY W . ' . T H O M A S C . ADAMSON
Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . LORE V . BADER
Grand
R.'. W . ' . N A T H A N C . HIBBS W . ' . ROBERT P. STARBUCK W . ' . LESTER R . DETWILER
Marshal
as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward
W . ' . DAVID AYERS
as Grand
W.*. HERJUAN A L A
Pursuivant
as Grand Tyler
W . ' . LEONARD OHLHAUSEN W . ' . J O H N BENGEL
Grand Architect Bearer of Lights
W . ' . M A X W . MEYERS
Bearer of Book of
Constitution
Procession was formed under the direction of the Grand Marshal, and proceeded to the site of the new building where the comer-stone was laid according to the Ancient Ceremonies. The Trowel used by the Grand Master was the same one used in laying the cornerstone for the Memorial Building and the Wyandotte County Court House, both at Kansas City, and the Johnson County Court House at Olathe. Following the Ceremony the Grand Master introduced the Brethren participating, after which the Grand Lodge returned to the Church and was closed in Ample Form. ATTEST: A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND,
Grand Secretary. RICHARD
L.
BECKER,
Grand Master.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Prairie Village, Kansas, September 28, 1957. The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas convened in a room adjacent to the Lodge Room of the Old Mission Masonic Temple, at 7:30 p.m., on the 28th day of September, A. D. 1957, A. L. 5957, for the purpose of dedicating the new Temple of Old Mission Lodge, N o . 153, A. F. & A. M., Prairie Village, Kansas. The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the Third Degree of Masonry, with the following Grand Officers: M.'.W.". RICHARD L . BECKER Grand Master W . ' . SIDNEY F . DAFFORN as Deputy Grand Master R.'. W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY Grand Senior Warden R.". W . ' . RAY W . KINZIE Grand Junior Warden W.'. W.'. Bro. Bro.
M E R L I N R . GRUNDY HOWARD V. ELLIOTT LEONARD J. SMOOT FORREST D . HAGGARD
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain Grand Orator
W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY Bro. JESSE J. ANDERSON
Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
Bro. T O N Y E . PARTRIDGE
]
Bro. G . EDWIN SCRIBNER Bro. D O N A L D T . SPRINKLE Bro. LESTER S. W R I G H T
|
Bearers of Lodge
f J
Bro. WILLIAM E . COOK Bro. RUSSELL F . H I N K L E W . ' . LORE V. BADER
W . ' . J I M BREESE W.". EDWARD L . KNIGHT W . ' . LESTER R . DETWILER Bro. CLARK KUPPINGER Bro. EDWARD C . BERNS Bro. W . HERBERT SNODDERLY
Bearer of Great
Lights
Bearer of Constitution Grand Marshal
Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward Grand junior Steward Grand Architect as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler
The Grand Lodge Officers were formed in regular procession by the Grand Marshal and proceeded to the Lodge room where they were received by W . ' . Brother Harry Olander, Master, of Old Mission Lodge No. 153. W . ' . Brother Olander presented the gavel to M . ' . W . ' . Brother RICHARD L . BECKER, Grand Master, who proceeded with the Dedication Ceremonies . The members of Old Mission Chapter, Order of DeMoIay, served as ushers and the Choir of Bethel No. 45, Job's Daughters sang the Dedication odes. An inspiring address was delivered by Brother FORREST D . HAGGARD, Grand Orator. Entertainment was furnished by a talented and popular vocalist. The following distinguished guests were conducted to the East and introduced by W . ' . Brother Harry Olander: M . ' . W . ' . G L E N N E . ROBISON M . ' . W . ' . S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY
M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S M . ' . W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY
R.'. W . ' . J O H N BENGEL, District Deputy Grand Master, District N o . 29. The Grand Master introduced the Grand Lodge Officers and following brief remarks ordered the Grand Marshal to form the Grand Lodge Officers in procession and conduct them to the adjacent room, where the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form on the Third Degree of Masonry. ATTEST: HOWARD V. ELLIOTT,
as Grand Secretary.
RICHARD L . BECKER,
Grand
Master.
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March
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Independence, Kansas, October 17, 1957 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in a room adjoining the Lodge Hall of Fortitude Lodge No. 107, A. F. & A. M., at Independence, Kansas on October 17, A. D. 1957, A. L. 5957 for the purpose of dedicating the new Lodge Hall. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form, on the Third Degree, with the following Grand Officers present: M.'.W.". RICHARD L . BECKER R . ' . W / . E A R L R . BROWN R.". W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBV R.". W.". RAY W . KINZIE M . ' . W . ' . B E N S. PAULEN M . ' . W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND
Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary
Rev. Bro. LEONARD G . SMOOT
W.". J O H N H . MURRAY Bro. W A L D O L . CAIN R.'.W.'.JOHN
Grand
BENGEL
as Grand
Bro. JOSEPH T . BROWN Bro. MARSHALL LAYTON W . ' . LESTER R . DETWILER
Deacon Deacon Marshal
as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward
Bro. LLOYD SULLIVAN Bro. CLAUDE J. SNYDER
as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler
W . ' . ORLIE RODRICK
1
W . ' . ROY S. CARR
(
W . ' . MARSHALL
Chaplain
Grand Senior as Grand Junior
Bearers of Lodge
WALKER [
W.'. JAMES A. OLIVER W . ' . GEORGE C . COUCH
J
Bro. CHARLES F . MOSS
Bearer of
Bearer of Book of
W . ' . FLOYD A. PALMER W . ' . FRED C . SANDERS
Lights
Constitution
Grand Orator - Grand Architect
The procession was formed under the direction of the Grand Marshal and proceeded to the Lodge Hall where the Grand Officers performed the usual Ceremony of Dedication. After the Dedication Ceremony R.'. W . ' . Brother J O H N BENGEL, District Deputy Grand Master for the 29th District presented twenty-five year buttons to several brethren, and M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, RICHARD L . BECKER presented fifty-year buttons to two other brethren. The Past Masters of this Lodge were honored and addressed by M . ' . W , ' . Brother CHARLES S . MCGINNESS, Director of Masonic Education. The various officers and visitors were introduced, after which the Grand Master addressed the gathering and concluded his remarks by introducing the speaker of the evening, W . ' . Brother FLOYD A. PALMER, Grand Orator, who delivered a very timely address on the subject of the dedication. When the program was completed the Grand Lodge procession under the direction of the Grand Marshal returned to the adjoining roohi, and was closed in Ample Form. ATTEST: A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND,
Grand Secretary. RICHARD L . BECKER,
Grand Master.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Marysville, Kansas, February 1, 1958 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Lodge Hall of Marysville Lodge N o . 91 A. F. & A. M. at Marysville, Kansas on February 1, A. D . 1958 at 2:00 P.M. for the purpose of attending and conducting funeral services for M . ' . W . ' . L Y N N R . BRODRICK, whose death occurred January 29, 1958. The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form with the following Grand Officers present: M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER W.'. U H L TOTTEN W . ' . L E O N L . COUSLAND R.'. W . ' . RAY W . KINZIE
Grand as Deputy Grand as Grand Senior Grand Junior
W.". FLOYD A. PALMER W . ' . J O H N I. BRANDENBURGER Bro. VIRDON M . LISTON
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain
W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY W . ' . W A L T E R B . TOMPKINS
Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . JAMES A. MAGEE
W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'.
Master Master Warden Warden
as Grand
J I M E . BREESE ELMER J. ANDERSON MARTIN L . PHILLIPS ORA F . PERSELL
Marshall
Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant
W.*. PAUL O . K A U F M A N
W . ' . CHESTER A. LONG
as Grand
Tyler
Assistant Grand
Tyler
M . ' . W . ' . Brothers O T T O R . SOUDERS, SCOTT E . KELSEY, H E N R Y S. BUZICK, Jr., BRUCE N E W T O N , W I L L I A M H . HARRISON and A L L A N DAUGHERTY, Past Grand
Masters were present. Also M.'.E.'. N E I L M . MCLEOD, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter R.A.M. of Kansas. M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER, Grand Master, paid a well deserved tribute to our deceased Brother. The Grand Lodge repaired to the Memorial Presbyterian Church where a host of friends and Brethren also assembled to pay their respects. Dr. FRANK REARICK of Wichita and Rev. RICHARD KLEIN of Derby conducted Divine Services in the Church. The Grand Lodge then accompanied the remains to the Marysville Cemetery where Masonic Graveside Services were conducted under the direction of M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER, followed by services by American Legion. The Grand Lodge then returned to the Lodge Hall and was closed in Ample Form. ATTEST: J O H N I. BRANDENBURGER,
as Grand Secretary. RICHARD L . BECKER,
Grand
Master.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
March
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Chetopa, Kansas, February, 26, 1958 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Lodge Hall of Chetopa Lodge N o . 73 at Chetopa on February 26, 1958 for the purpose of dedicating the Lodge Hall. T h e Most Worshipful Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the Third Degree of Masonry with the following Grand Officers present: M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER W . ' . G L E N N E . WILLIAMS R.'. W.*. ADDISON C . IRBY W . ' . A R M A N D ^ H . BISHOP
Grand as Deputy Grand Grand Senior as Grand Junior
Master Master Warden Warden
W . ' . JOHN C . MCNEMAR W . ' . CARL R . ALBERTSON Bro. J O H N W . BOLTON
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain
W . ' . ARTHUR T . SANDERS W . ' . ORVILLE E . H E A T H
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . LORE V. BADER
Grand
W . ' . J I M BREESE
Grand Sword
W . ' . EDGAR LLOYD COAD
as Grand Senior
W . ' . LESTER R . DETWILER
Marshal
Bearer Steward
Grand Junior Steward
W . ' . J. G L E N NICHOLSON W . ' . MARVIN D . PICKERING
as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler
W . ' . LEONARD E . MARTIN W . ' . HENRY O . JAEGER M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER
Bearer of Great Lights Bearer Book of Constitutions Grand Orator
W . ' . ORVILLE S. H U M P H R E Y
Grand
Architect
W . ' . W I L L I A M HOWARD RIDDLE 1
W . ' . R A L P H L . PETERS
I
W . ' . H E R S C H E L M . MILLER
f
M.'.JOHN
J
H . DAVIS
Bearers of the Lodge
The procession was formed under the direction of the Grand Marshal, and the Grand Master presented the usual Ceremony of Dedication, M.'. W-'. RICHARD L . BECKER, our Grand Master, also gave the oration. The purpose for which this Special Communication had been called, having been accomplished the Grand Lodge was closed in ample form. ATTEST: CARL R . ALBERTSON,
as Grand
Secretary. RICHARD L . BECKER,
Grand
Master.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Coffeyville, Kansas March 1, 1958 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Lodge Hall of Keystone Lodge No. 102 at Coffeyville Kansas on March 1, 1958 for the purpose of laying the cornerstone for the new Coffeyville Junior College Building. The M.*.'^-'. Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry with the following Grand Officers: M.'.W.". RICHARD L . BECKER R.'. W . ' . EARL R . BROWN R.'. W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY W . ' . G L E N N E . WILLIAMS M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD S . ECORD
Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary
Bro. LEONARD J. SMOOT
-
W , ' . J O H N H . MURRAY W . ' . ARTHUR H . BOGGS
Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
Grand
W . ' . LORE V. BADER
W . ' . J I M E . BREESE R.'. W . ' . J O H N BENGEL W . ' . LESTER R . DETWILER
Chaplain
Grand
Marshal
Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward
W . ' . N O R M A N E . BALSTERS W . ' . STUART S . Y O U N G
as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler
W . ' . IRA L . FILKEL
Bearer of Great
Bro. STEPHEN A. ADUDDELL W.'. THORNTON W . DONNEL
Lights
Grand Orator Grand Architect
Under direction of the Grand Marshal the procession was formed and proceeded to the site of the new Junior College Building where the cornerstone was laid according to the Ancient Ceremony of the Order. At the close of the Ceremoney the procession returned to the Lodge Hall where the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form. ATTEST: FLOYD S. ECORD,
as Grand Secretary. RICHARD L . BECKER,
Grand
Master.
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PROCEEDINGS O F THE
March
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Tonganoxie, Kansas, March 8, 1958 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Lodge Hall of Henri Lodge No. 190 at Tonganoxie, Kansas, at 12:30 P.M. March 8, 1958, for the purpose of laying the cornerstone for the new Lodge Hall. T h e M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry with the following Grand Officers present: M.'.W.*. RICHARD L . BECKER R.'. W . ' . EARL R . BROWN W . ' . W I L L I A M H . FREIENMUTH R i ' . W . ' . RAY W . KINZIE M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S . MCGINNESS M . ' . W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND Bro. Rev. R E X D . KELLY W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY W . ' . LLOYD L . D E H O F F
Grand Master Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . LORE V. BADER
W . ' . J I M BREESE W . ' . CHARLES E . H U N T E R W . ' . LESTER R . DETWILER Bro. GEORGE L . BAKER Bro. AUGUST W A L K E R
W.". HAROLD D E N H O L M , . W . ' . GORDON B . HARMAN
Grand
Marshal
Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler
Bearer of Great Lights Bearer Book of Constitution
Bro. Rev, J O H N HODGE W . ' . D A L E RAWLINGS
Grand Orator Grand Architect
The procession was formed under direction of the Grand Marshal and proceeded to the site of the new building where the cornerstone was laid according to Ancient Ceremony. Secretary William Denholm read the list of contents placed in the box in the cornerstone and the oration was delivered by the Rev. John Hodge. Upon completion of the ceremonies the procession was reformed and returned to the Lodge Hall where the Grand Lodge was closed in ample form. ATTEST: A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND,
Grand Secretary. RICHARD L . BECKER,
Grand Master.
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REPORT O F COUNCIL O F ADMINISTRATION.
R.".W.'. RAY W . KINZIE, Grand Junior Warden, presented the following report of the transactions of the Council of Administration during the past year which, on his motion, was adopted and referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: A brief resume of the meetings and action taken by the Council of Administration during the past year is submitted herewith for your approval. A copy of the minutes of all meetings is filed in the office of the Grand Secretary and with the Secretary of the Council. Following the close of the Grand Lodge Session March 14, 1957 at Wichita, Kansas, the Council of Administration met in the Secretary's office of Albert Pike Lodge and the following officers were elected: M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER, President R.". W . " . RAY W . K I N Z I E , Secretary
M . ' . W . ' . CLARENCE G . NEVINS was elected to succeed himself to a four year term on the Kansas Masonic Home Board. The First National Bank of Fredonia, Kansas was designated as the depository for Grand Lodge funds. The Council appointed M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON as Grand Lecturer and M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S as Director of Masonic Education. During the year there were six called meetings and the routine business of the Grand Lodge was handled in the customary manner. At the meeting in March the Council changed the regulations covering the presentation of fifty-year emblems, so that a Brother could receive his fifty-year emblem any time during the calendar year in which his fifty years of membership is actually completed. At the April meeting the Council approved allowances to the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Senior Warden, Grand Junior Warden and Grand Senior Deacon, to cover their expenses, including mileage, in attending area meetings. At the August meeting the Council authorized a donation of approximately $105.00 to the H. L. HAYWOOD Memorial Project at the Midwest Conference Library in the Iowa Grand Lodge Library Building. At the January meeting the Council voted that the newly appointed District Deputies be formally installed at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge and authorized the purchase of appropriate aprons. The council further voted that the Brother tentatively selected as the New District Deputy Grand Master, who attends the Annual Conference of District Deputy Grand Master's, shall receive the same mileage allowance as a Lodge Representative, unless he is entitled to mileage under some other provision of the law. The Council has worked harmoniously during the year and all decisions were unanimous. The members of the council desire to express their thanks and appreciation to our Grand Master, M.'.W.'.*RICHARD L . BECKER, for his inspiring leadership and for the untiring and faithful attention he has given to all matters pertaining to Masonry. Fraternally submitted, RAY W . K I N Z I E ,
Secretary.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
March
REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N REPORTS O F GRAND OFFICERS. W . ' . A R M A N D H . B I S H O P , C h a i r m a n , p r e s e n t e d t h e f o l l o w i n g report w h i c h , o n h i s m o t i o n , was a d o p t e d : To the M.'.W.'.
Grand Lodge of A. P. & A. M. of Kansas:
After a careful analysis of the address of our Grand Master, and the reports of our Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary, and the Secretary of the Council of Administration, your committee on Reports of Grand Officers respectfully submits the following report: The address of our Grand Master is a masterpiece in understatement. It is a splendid address, yet modesty and humility prevent him from telling us that he has lived and breathed Masonry during his term of office â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that his deportment and his speeches have been an inspiration to his Brethren wherever he has appeared â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that he is not only a well traveled Grand Master, but many times has gone far beyond the call of duty in order to see that the Brethren were not disappointed in what they felt they had a right to expect from their Grand Master. His Brethren are proud of him as a man and a Mason, and because of the manner in which he has applied himself to his duties as Grand Master. That this report of our Grand Master may be properly considered by this Grand Lodge, we refer the following subjects: To the Committee on Necrology:
Necrology.
To the committee on Jurisprudence: Special Dispensations, Irregularities, Decisions, and Recommendations No. 1, No. 2, N o . 3, and No. 4. To the Committee on Finance: Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries Conference, George Washington National Memorial, Masonic Library of the Grand Lodge of Iowa, District Deputy Grand Masters, Masonic Service Association, and Recommendations N o . 5 and No. 7. T o the Committee on Trials and Punishments:
Trials and Punishments.
To the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D . : Lodge, Constituting New Lodge, and Consolidations.
Instituting New
W e recommend approval by this Grand Lodge of the remainder of our Grand Master's Address. T o the Committee on Finance: in its entirety.
W e refer the report of the Grand Treasurer
Those portions of the Grand Secretary's Report with reference to Armual Reports, Consolidation of Lodges, and York Lodge U. D . are referred to the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D . The remainder of the Grand Secretary's Report, we refer to the Committee on Finance. W e also refer to the Committee on Finance those portions of the Council of Administration Report relating to finance. W e recommend the approval of the remainder of that report. Fraternally submitted, ARMAND H . BISHOP HARRY A. W O O D AUBREY L , HARRISON
Commitiee
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REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE MASONIC HOME BOARD. M . ' . W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS, Secretary of the Kansas Masonic H o m e Board, presented the following report: H e then called upon M . ' . W . ' . CLAUD F . Y O U N G and R . ' . W . ' . R A Y W . KiNziE to present Brother VIRDON M . LISTON, Superintendent of the Kansas Masonic Home, who was retiring on November 1st, 1958, and paid him a wonderful tribute on his long years of service to the Kansas Masonic Home and on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, the Council of Administration and the Board of Trustees of the Kansas Masonic Home, presented him with a very fine upholstered chair. M.'.W.'.
CLAUD F . Y O U N G also paid
a fine tribute to Brother
LISTON.
Brother LiSTON accepted the gift with very appropriate remarks. On motion of M . ' . W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS the report was adopted and ordered spread in full in the minutes. To the M.\ W.\
Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
It is a great pleasure to present herewith portions of my report as Secretary to the Board of Directors of The Kansas Masonic Home at its Annual Meeting in the City of Wichita, Kansas, on Thursday January 23, 1958. Cash received during the year 1957 amounted to...-
|816,877.43
REGULAR INCOME
Grand Lodge Per Capita Tax Eastern Star Per Capita Tax Interest and Dividends !
$ 101,265.00 13,680.30 94,403.91
209,349.21
OTHER RECEIPTS.
Bonds Retired Mortgage payments and contracts Trust Funds Eastern Star & Other Gifts, Christmas Eastern Star Fruit Fund Eastern Star Music Fund Income from Real Property Special Gifts & Miscellaneous Raising Fees Sale Real Estate Miscellaneous Infirmary Fund Grand Lodge Relief Stocks Retired Stock rights sold Advance from Grand Lodge Gain on sale of stock Special Contributions Other Real Estate sold
32,800.00 245,940.72 148,302.29 1,597.90 2,351.01 108.68 32,318.40 15,540.44 14,645.00 13,571.17 2,340.46 17,522.34 975.00~ 17,701.i4 80.92 15,000.00 43,957.32 275.43 2,500.00
607,528.22 816,877.43
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All collections have been transmitted to the treasurer by deposit in banks. During the year warrants were drawn in the sum of Maintenance expanses General 284,652.16 Real Estate Mortgages purchased 258.250.83 Payment for trust accounts 31,163.46 Grand Lodge Relief Payments 1,000.00 Attorneys, Secretary's Office & Library 6,000.00 Music Lessons 106.79 Real Estate Expenses 5,547.85 Auditing 2,700.00 Insurance 1,912.70 Miscellaneous 4.25 Loan Service Charge 5,321.93 Home Board Expense 889.20 Furniture & Fixtures 10,562.39 Remodeling Old Infirmary 161,029.58 N e w Apartments 1,555.62 Furniture New Infirmary 7,138.37 Infirmary Equipment 10,306.74 Furniture New Apartments 767.85 Grave Markers 200.55 Stock purchased 8.48 Christmas 1,705.92 Safekeeping at Bank 191.90 791.016.57 Balances in Home Accounts on December 31, 1957, are as follows: Cash in Bank December 31, 1957, 51,771.33 Stocks & Bonds 302,483.10 Real Estate Mortgages & Contracts 1,382,277.33 Home Lands & Buildings 1,112.514.12 Other Real Estate 208,003.00 Furniture & Fixtures 96,879.15 Automobiles 2,149.38 Infirmary building 626,010.62 Projection equipment 8,214.44 Infirmary equipment 21,397.39 Infirmary furniture 54,793.62 Advance Grand Lodge 15,000.00 Due Secretary's office 20.00 Due Chappie Inv 3,100.00 3,848,373.48 ENDOWMENT FUND
Balance, January 1, 1957, Anonymous Ella Stanley Estate John D. Hoffman Fred W . Little Boyd Newcom Estate Sale of Kate Rigg Property Robert Riley E. E. Shircliff Trust Estate letter 6-5-57 Baxter Lodge Sale of U. S. Bonds (Hembling)
1,588,02953
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1,000.00 2,000.00 2.00 20.00 1,000.00 7,910.22 25.00 1,000.00 24,351.39 10.00 300.00
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Estate of Frank Aldrich A. Tucker Estate Estate of Geo. Hultquist Galena Lodge No. 194 Roy O. Evans Trust Estate letter 12-5-57 V. M. Liston—Endowment Receipts Grand Lodge Raising fees Grand Chapter, O. E. S Balance, December 31, 1957
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1,000.00 175.00 2,149-00 25.00 20.00 24,948.51 3,478.51 14,645.00 2,870.76 1,674,959.92
REPORT OF THE S U P E R I N T E N D E N T OF THE MASONIC H O M E . Brother VIRDON M . LISTON, was invited to address the Grand Lodge
and spoke as follows, and the Grand Master announced that the report would be printed in the Proceedings: M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master and Members of the Grand Lodge of Kansas: This is the fifteenth consecutive year that I have had the privilege of bringing greetings from the Masonic Home family. Through the years I have tried to bring to you something of the problems involved in the administration of the great Home which Masonry has developed in this Grand Jurisdiction. I have also tried to convey to you the spirit of appreciation and gratitude which generally prevails among our members. It is the conviction of our Home Board that the members of the Home family are important people: — that to provide for their care, comfort and happiness is a challenge and an obligation. In all this I heartily concur. For the most part our aged met the events of their active life with courage and fortitude. For the most part they assumed their responsibilities to their families, their church, their Lodge and their community. They have experienced in many cases more than their share of life's frustrations, disappointments and tragedies. Many have survived these experiences with character refined — with a nobility of spirit unsurpassed anywhere. They have mastered the difficult art of growing old gracefully. There are those, of. course, who are not the same people they once were. Their infirmities of mind and body make it impossible for them to react to their environment normally. This condition is no respecter of persons. It may come to any one of us. It is incumbent upon us as Masons to understand, to be tolerant, patient and helpful. Free Masonry is a system of morality based on three basic beliefs, viz: the existence of God, the immortality of the soul, and the brotherhood of man. This Trinity is inseparable. The weakness of any one weakens the entire structure. The loss of one means the collapse of our Fraternity. Beliefs are not important unless practiced. If we believe in the existence of God we should live our lives as in His presence. If we believe in the immortality of the soul we should recognize in every human being His spiritual endowment which alone is immortal. If we believe in the Brotherhood of Man we should practice good will in all our human relationships. Every Mason has obligated himself again and again to extend a helpful hand if within his capacity to do so. These obligations are personal and upon all of us
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They can not be fulfilled by the mere
Lodges as such have obligations which should not be delegated to the Government or to any other agency. However, there are increasing numbers of situations which require more than the resources of individuals and of Lodges. It is for this reason that Masonic Homes are operated in thirty-five Grand Jurisdictions of the United States. It is my deliberate judgment that services of Masonic Homes for the aged are to grow in importance. FIRST: The increasing numbers of our population are living longer. At the same time increasing percentages of our population are being forced into retirement by generally accepted retirement policies. W e are an aging population. These facts are too well known to require development here. SECOND: Masonic and Eastern Star responsibilities will be greater as a result of our increasing memberships. T H I R D : There is no evidence from the past or hope for the future that the material needs of our aged can be adequately met for those wholly dependent on government assistance. Only minimum essentials for existence are to be expected from this source — Masonry should never be satisfied with mere existence. Good food, comfortable and beautiful housing, adequate health, and medical care are the goals Masons covet. FOURTH: I am convinced that the greatest opportunity and the greatest challenge to Masonic Homes is to provide a satisfying way of living in the realm of the immaterial and the spiritual. Life's satisfactions are not guaranteed by "bread alone" — even if there is sufficient bread. Our aged should be helped to feel that the years of retirement are a part of the Divine Plan for their lives:— that life for them has a purpose: — that the years given are not a mere waiting for a translation to the beyond. Achievements in this realm are more complex and far more difficult of realization than the provision of material needs. However, it is my considered opinion unless Masonic Homes can serve with satisfying results in this area there is no justification for their existence. Masonic Homes should and do give a sense of security. Freedom from worry about the costs of living, sickness, hospitalization, etc. is a tremendous spiritual uplift for those of inadequate resources. The destruction of morale from insecurity can not be fully appreciated by those who have not experienced it. It is indeed inspiring to see this load lifted from the minds of so many as they enter the Home and try to tell us what it means to them. Masonic Homes can relieve the tensions that have developed in the environment from which the member comes. It is very difficult in many cases to adjust the ideas, practices and activities of three generations in one home — especially when living quarters are cramped. These situations become so serious at times that the happiness of the entire household is destroyed. I have no sympathy for children who lightly abandon responsibilities for the care of their aged parents. However, it should be remembered that children have the right to a happy and congenial home where their responsibilities to their own children can be met. Serious tensions develop in privately operated "care homes" due to lack of privacy, incompatible associates, etc. The private living quarters of Masonic Homes do much to eliminate this unhappiness. Masonic Homes provide compan-
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ionship for those of similar age, interests and background. This is tremendously important. There is nothing more depressing than a feeling of loneliness which comes because the individual has outlived the friends and associates of a lifetime. Beautiful new friendships at the Home help to fill the void. The large membership here makes possible selection. Masonic Home members have many visitors. Many are on mailing lists of Eastern Star Chapters and other organizations. Our mail is heavy, bringing letters, greeting cards, gifts, etc. There is outgoing mail also. More than three thousand stamps were sold to our members during the Christmas Season. Many programs are brought to the Home. Our members meet and visit with many fine people on these ocasions. These contacts give our aged the assurance that they are not forgotten. Certainly no other similar group has so many friends who desire to contribute to their care, comfort and happiness. I believe that a strong religious faith is necessary to a "peace of mind that passeth all understanding." This is most important for those in their "sunset years." Masonic Homes have a great opportunity to strengthen this faith and add to this peace of mind. This can be done without offense to the theology of individuals or religious denominations. That no government check or other retirement payment can guarantee the nurture of religious faith is obvious. Regular religious services are held at the Home each week. Communion observances are held in the Chapel, and in the living rooms of those unable to go to the Chapel. Ladies' circle groups meet in the social room with Home members acting as hostesses. In these activities we welcome any group affiliated with the Wichita Ministerial Association. Masonic Homes can provide activities both individual and group. Our aged can not live in a vacuum devoid of activity and be happy. Those of advanced years usually have physical and mental infirmities which limit their activities. Masonic Homes can provide opportunities to fill the void which so often existed prior to the entrance of the members. Most important are the little services they render one another, such as reading, writing letters, running errands, etc. Many of the more able assume regular services to the Home such as raising flowers, helping in the dining room and kitchen, delivering mail, wheeling the sick to the infirmary, helping in the office, etc. These members for the most part do these things because they want to help. W e have witnessed an acceleration of statism during the past quarter of a century unparalleled in our history. The end is not yet. The expansion of the activities of the welfare state is a social and economic revolution. A thoughtful analysis of the situation shows an astounding penetration into the affairs of our social order. Many former responsibilities of individuals and of institutions have been surrendered to government. The situation has not been forced upon a majority of our people. In a democracy the public mind must be prepared to accept or to demand change. This has been done. The proof is that political leaders of all parties seek our favor by promising more and better administered services. Great societies usually have died from within. Numbers, wealth, power and prestige may give the appearance of life, but when the heart is weakened by a compromise of fundamental principles and a surrender of responsibilities to other ambitious agencies, the processes of decay take possession. Masonry has survived the vicissitudes of the centuries by loyalty to a philosophy of life which will always challenge the hearts of good men. The belief in a Supreme Architect, the dignity of man as His creation, and our obligation to prac-
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tice brotherhood in all our human relationships gives our Fraternity life and strength. These principles can never die. Masonry dare not surrender them. There are those who would have the Government assume the sole responsibility for the care of our needy citizens in retirement. These zealots oppose the use of Fraternal and church homes, insisting that private homes be used under the supervision of government case workers and on budgets provided by them from public funds. It is true that Masonic Homes could be closed with the result that none of our members be denied food, shelter and clothing of a sort. Public funds, retirement plans and individual good will would guarantee this. The temptations to "let George do it" must be resisted. They will be resisted if the Brethren catch a vision of the challenges and opportunities of the present and of the years to come. As long as Masons practice a belief in one God, the immortality of the soul and the brotherhood of man, our Fraternity will live. These truths are eternal and can not die.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE O N NECROLOGY. W . ' . R O B E R T J. L E W I S , C h a i r m a n , presented t h e f o l l o w i n g r e p o r t w h i c h w a s a d o p t e d by a r i s i n g vote f o l l o w e d by prayer by t h e G r a n d Chaplain: To the M.\
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Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
W e have ever esteemed it a high privilege to pay tribute to the memory of our departed brethren, not according it as a matter of right, for the dead demand nothing, but bestowing it in simple reverence for and sincere homage to the lives they have lived, and as a small expression of our gratitude that they were permitted to live and that we were permitted to know them. Since we last met in Annual Communication, 1765 of our brethren of this Grand Jurisdiction have passed on to the Higher Mysteries. Few indeed have been the lodges that have not responded to the call of the Angel of Dealth. As is the case each year, the roll of our deceased brethren includes those whose lives have been full and whose accomplishments have been many, those in the full bloom of life and activity, and a few whose lives were no more than well under way. N o one of us was privileged to know them all, but each of us knew some of them. W e know that they came from every walk and station of life and that they were a representative cross-section of Kansas Masons. Each of them left a place in his family, his community, and his lodge which cannot be filled; and many hearts are heavy because of their deaths. W e extend our sympathy to the families and friends of our departed brethren. On the roll of our departed brethren we find insaibed the name of our beloved Past Grand Master LYNN R . BRODRICK, who was called to the Grand Lodge above on January 29th, 1958. Most Worshipful Brother BRODRICK started his service in Masonry June 2nd, 1914, when he received the degree of Master Mason in Marysville Lodge No. 91. He served his Lodge as Master in 1918. In 1940 he became Grand High Priest of the Royal Arch Masons of Kansas and served as our Grand Master in 1950. Many Masonic honors were his, and he was a zealous and devoted Mason who gave freely of his time and energy to the service of our Order. At the time of his death he was serving on the Kansas Masonic
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Home Board and was a member of the Committee on Jurisprudence of this Grand Lodge. This distinguished Mason served his community, state and nation in a capable manner in many positions of trust and high importance. For many years he was Collector of Internal Revenue for Kansas, and he was serving the state of Kansas as its State Highway Director at the time of his death. One might go through his active, energetic life and array in great detail a multitude of remarkable achievements, but perhaps his greatest achievement was that he amassed a wealth of friends. Possessed of a brilliant mind and a friendly and pleasing personality, he was an exceptionally popular man, and his passing is mourned by his brethren and friends throughout the United States. A survey of the memorials from other Grand Jurisdictions reveals that one Grand Master, forty-four Past Grand Masters, one Senior Grand Warden, one Junior Grand Warden, one Grand Tyler and three Grand Secretaries have been called to the Grand Lodge above during the past year. These men were leaders in their Grand Jurisdictions. Their friendship, wise and good counsel will be greatly missed. W e extend our fraternal sympathy to the Grand Lodges suffering such losses. Sooner or later, and the wisest of us knows not when, we must lay aside our working tools, and death will come to each of us. In our solemn meditation upon the lives of our departed brethren, let us be comforted by our faith in God and our firm conviction that we shall meet with them again in the presence of our Supreme Grand Master in the Celestial Lodge above. One of God's greatest gifts to man is the ability to remember, and a gift of like importance is that there are men worth remembering. W e are greateful to Him for our memories of the good friends and brethren whom we have loved and lost awhile. W e remember, and we will always treasure the recollection of the good and fine qualities of our brethren, for we do not judge our friends by their weak points. These all of us have. But there are few people in whom the good does not far outweigh the bad, and when w= look for the things that are worthwhile we always find them for God has built fine qualities into every human being. We are sad because they are no longer present in their earthly forms, but we are also profoundly grateful that they were permitted to live and to become members of our great Fraternity. Each contributed to the betterment of society and Masonry in the measure for which his talents and services were destined; and we know that we are a better world because they have lived. W e remember well their deeds and respect the record they have made. Written not only on time's shifting sands, but indelibly impressed on the tablets of memory, the record of their lives will ever be an inspiration to those of us who remain. Let us determine that we too shall live as they have lived, and that we shall leave to our posterity a better world because we have lived. "So I am glad, not that my friend has gone. But that the earth he laughed and lived upon was my earth, too; That I had closely known and loved him And that my love I'd shown. Tears over his departure? Nay, a smile That I had walked with him a little while." Fraternally submitted, ROBERT J.
LEWIS,
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CALL TO R E F R E S H M E N T .
The M.'. W . ' . Grand Master called the Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 1:30 P.M.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The M.". W . ' . Grand Master called the Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 1:30 P.M.
ORATION.
Brother WALTER MILTON OSTENBERG,
a member of
Keystone
Lodge No. 102 A. F. & A. M. of Coffeyville, Kansas, delivered the following inspiring and challenging Address: On motion of M.'. W . ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS it was ordered printed in the Proceedings. FOOLS I N PARADISE BY W . M. OSTENBERG
In John Steinbeck's novel The Moon is Down, which is a story of the invasion and occupation of a free country. Mayor Orden made this statement. "When they came, the people were confused and I was confused." It seems to me that this statement expresses the sentiments that many of us have in this March of 1958. Tremendous changes have taken place during the past few years. T h e Russian Sputnik circling the earth in a matter of minutes has dramatized the significant changes that have come about through science. But the eternal verities of Masonry remain more important than ever for those who have discerning eyes. Justice, virtue, brotherly love, and belief in God are still stabilizing forces in a world that is disturbed and confused. The great Architect still draws the plans. The workmen still construct the edifice. The events of recent months have shaken our faith in many of our American institutions. It is always well to take stock of ourselves. It is a time for seriousness but also a time to retain our sense of humor. There is need for harder work and more statesmanship on all levels. It is not a time to panic or to be stampeded into premature action. It is, however, time to face reality. W e can't run in all directions at the same time. Dr. Finis Engleman, Executive Secretary of the American Association of School ' Administrators, recently wrote a pamphlet which he called, "Hogs, Ax Handles and Woodpeckers". The first paragraph reads as follows: "Years ago a traveler through the Ozarks stumbled onto a strange herd of razorback hogs. T h e hogs would dash off in one direction, turn suddenly and head off in another, stop, listen, and then be off again. While the stranger was watching this unusual hog behavior, a native of the region came by, and the traveler asked for an explanation. "Dernest thing I've ever seen," the mountaineer said, "for months I've called these hogs to feed by pounding on a wooden feed
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ttrough with an ax handle. Then a few days ago a bunch of woodpeckers landed here and started pecking on every dead sycamore around. I'm tellin' you, it's drivin' my hogs crazy." Ever since the first Soviet Sputnik took the air America has had a crop of socalled experts who have been telling us what is wrong with America. Education has borne its share of the criticism. A critical look at the schools by fair minded citizens is in order. Since Sputnik began zipping through space we are astounded at the number of educational experts which have blossomed into being. Anyone seems now to be qualified to speak with authority on education. The schools have not been able to offset greed, allay Russian progress under tyranny, curb inflation, nor find easy answers to local and world problems so say the critics. The Russian schools are pointed to with pride by many Americans. The growth of Russian power would have been impossible except for the phenomenal development of Soviet education. More than any other great state in history the Soviet Union has marshalled all of the forces of organized education to achieve its purposes and advance the nation toward world domination. Russia says that it spends 10 percent of its income for education. Assuming that this is an exaggerated figure it is safe to assume that the cost of public education in Russia is at least 6 percent of the national income. In the United States it is approximately 3 percent. The importance of education is also expressed in the emphasis it receives in the press and other agencies of communication as well as in the widespread practice of glorifying the work, the position and the person of the teacher. Salaries of teachers rank with the highest of professions in Russia. Dr. Nathan M. Pusey — president of Harvard told a New York audience. "If we are to learn anything about Sputnik it is that we should vastly increase the share of the nations product which we devote on education." "What is even more critical is that we are woefully unprepared in teaching manpower — partly because the number of potential teachers is simply insufficient and partly we have not made the teaching profession sufficiently attractive in terms of pay and status." No attempt will be made here to minimize the significance of the two large Russian satellites now in orbit. W e need to know the unpleasant truth as well as the reassuring truth, the dangerous truth as well as the comforting truth. But let's remember that the educational system which is being criticised is the same one from which came people who prduced the first atomic bomb, flew the first airplane, launched the first atomic powered submarine. Americans led the world in thermonuclear experiments, gave the world sulfa drugs, terramycin and the Salk vaccine. It's the same system from which came people who developed mass industrial production of automobiles, bath tubs, telephones, radio, TV and countless other items that make for good living in the United States. I commend for your reading a story which appeared in the December 27, 1957 issue of U.S. News and World Report. The title of this article is, "10 Amazing Years — 1947 to 1957 — A Decade of Miracles." Here are a few quotations: "The last year in an amazing decade is about to end. These ten years have been a time of change and accomplishment unmatched in the history of America or any other nation . . . . They span a period of phenominal growth that has altered the face of this country . . . . . Science and industry have ushered in the jet age and started the nuclear age. At the same time production records have been
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shattered for almost everything Americans use, need or want. Many diseases have been conquered, others brought under control . . . . Never had so many people anywhere been so well off." The figures reported in this story are fabulous. As Americans during this ten year period we spent two thousand billion dollars for good living. W e added thirty million people to our population and all of us are living on the highest standard of living the world has ever known. At the same time we spent more than 300 billion dollars for national defense, fought a costly war in Korea, and we did the unheard of thing in giving 50 billion dollars to nations abroad. While Russia was centering its attention on defense weapons at the expense of consumer goods we did all of these things without breaking our stride. But there is also danger involved in strength and productivity. It may be said that the hour of a nations strength may be the hour of that nation's peril. The danger is that we forget God. It was not when Israel wandered in the wilderness, dependent on the Almighty for food and water that she was in danger of forgetting God. It has always been so. In the night of a nations weakness she may call upon God but when the day of her strength comes she is apt to feel that she can look out for herself. Even as a nation we need to turn again to the Great Architect and renew our faith in his principles. W e court disaster if we believe that nothing can happen to America. There are those who believe that under no circumstances could anything happen to this country. For those who have that gullible belief may I suggest that we read history. W e will discover that nations die and civilizations perish. Arnold J. Toyndee, the historian, discerns 24 civilizations in history — sixteen of which are dead and three arrested. The pathway of history is marked by the tombstones of dead civilizations. Where now is mighty Babylon — as great and modern in her day as the greatest city of our day. Babylon with her hanging gardens and system of irrigation and plumbing. Babylon with her walls so wide that men could drive chariots on top of those walls. Babylon, the joy and pride of Nebuchadnezzar. Babylon — impregnable in her defense. How foolish must have sounded the words of the prophet when he declared that this mighty city should one day be a wasted wilderness inhabited only by birds and beasts of prey. That couldn't happen to Babylon but it did. Where now is the Egypt of Pharaoh's day.' The Greece of Alexander's day? V T h e Rome of Ceasar's day? The France of Napoleon's day? Where is the mighty Spain which could once launch a thousand vessels against her foes? Yes, where is even the mighty Britain with it's navy that controlled the world and over which nation we said, "The sun never sets on the British Empire"? How many and how great have been the nations that have passed from the scene. Probe deeply into the cause of their downfall and you will always find the same. Decay within making the nation unable to resist the foe without. Like a mighty monarch of the forest falling before the wind, not because the wind is so strong but because the tree's heart is rotten, so have nations and civilizations gone down before forces they would have been able to resist had they been stronger within. Possibly the greatest need in America today is for real tolerance. We give lip service to the good neighbor policy as far as other nations are concerned but we often forget that we should be good neighbors in Little Rock and Salina and Topeka. Some say that there never has been a time in our nation when we have been as intolerant as we are today.
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W e have divided ourselves into all kinds of pressure groups. Recently I read that there are 15,000 pressure groups lobbying in Washington but it is unusual to find any group lobbying for the general welfare. It's Me Incorporated and to hell with everybody else has become our slogan. The tragedy is that we cannot disagree with our neighbor without being disagreeable about it. It is pertinent that we ask ourselves these questions: Do we hate labor unions in general because we know of instances where labor leaders, such as those who have made the headlines recently, who have usurpd too much power? Do we thoroughly distrust business because we know of business men whose ethics and practices, particularly during the war years, were sometimes subject to suspicion? Would we abolish politicians because some of them have not measured up to their responsibilities? Do we believe that the farmers comprise the only group that receives government subsidies in our country ? Do we want to put the colored man in his place and by that we mean a place nobody else wants. Are we against Jews, Catholics, Protestants ? All of these groups represent fundamentals in our democratic system. Business and labor are the basis of industrial free enterprise without which there can be no democracy. Racial and religious freedom are as fundamental as the Bill of Rights. The American farmer is the best customer of the American business man and the American laboring man. The worker cannot be employed at good wages unless the farmer receives a fair price for his products and management and business can operate at a profit. Neither can the farmer receive a fair price for his products unless labor is employed at good wages and there is opportunity for profit by management and ownership. Isn't it about time that we stopped emphasizing the differences between labor, management, business, capital and agriculture and begin to think deeply and searchingly about their complete interdependence? During the constitutional convention when there were so many confuting viewpoints Benjamin Franklin suggested that "every member of this convention would with me, on this occasion doubt a little of his own infallibility, and to make manifest our unanimity, put his name to this instrument." What an appropriate statement for the year 1958. W e need to remind ourselves that it didn't take a war to produce a Hitler in Germany. It took only a democracy that didn't work. W e must remember that in a land of equal opportunity there is no room for class and race hatreds or a ruinous struggle between various groups in our society. W e need to practice what a business man in Texas told me several years ago when he said, "There isn't anything wrong with this country of ours if we could just get the hates and suspicions out of our hearts." And so I repeat that occasionally it is well to reflect upon some of the things that are a part of our nation. W e need to meditate on our strengths and our weaknesses. W e delude ourselves if we think of democracy as an inheritance, something like a family home or a sum of money which can be handed down from the past. American democracy is a faith, a code of values, a way of life that each succeeding generation must recreate for itself. The benefits and privilege must be earned, protected, valued, fought for or they will wither and die. If this is true it means that a conscientious effort must be made to explain our system of government. And when we explain our government and our way of life we must emphasize the many freedoms that are ours. The democratic countries are the only ones
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where there is any liberty left and it came by slow process even here. Our liberty was the fruition of generations of thought and sweat and tears and blood. How rarely we are blessed as a people may be realized from the fact that of the approximately 40 billion human beings who have lived on this earth since the time of Christ, less than 3 percent have ever experienced real freedom. But what does it mean to live in America ? Time forbids that I enumerate very many of the things that make America a great country. It means that Americans may worship God in any fashion that they choose. W e can be Catholics, Jews, or Protestants without any interference on the part of our government. It means that laboring men may organize. hibited in all dictator nations.
I need not tell you that this is pro-
It means trial by jury, freedom from prison for debt, a chance to choose a vocation, the privilege of an education, freedom from class stratification, a secret ballot, freedom of speech and press and universal suffrage. W^e have enjoyed these liberties, and many others, so long that we are often times prone to forget how many men died to establish them and how precious they really are. W e know that democracy seeks liberty, freedom of conscience, speech and property, freedom to earn a living, freedom to manufacture, transport, farm or fish. It is a quest for liberty and a protest against tyranny. It exalts the individual; it hates privilege and prejudice; it strives to realize the open door of equality before the law and equal opportunity for youth. W e know that democracy hates widespread poverty and misery; that it hopes for general prosperity and the pursuit of happiness. It is a way of life, it is a process of government; liberty and equality under the democratic process â&#x20AC;&#x201D; these are the American ideals. Sometime ago I was requested to write a short report indicating some of my beliefs. Here is what I wrote. THIS I BELIEVE
I believe that education is one of the most important obligations of government. I believe that, given the correct information, the people of Kansas and the people of our country as a whole are willing and anxious to support an excellent school program, regardless of costs. I believe that no profession is as important to the welfare of our nation and the preservation of the ideas which made our nation great as is the teaching profession. Hitler once said, "Give me the control of the German schools for ten years, and I'll remake this country," and he did just that. I believe that a nation that can spend several billion dollars annually to preserve democracy in Europe and in other parts of the world can also afford to spend enough money at home to preserve and strengthen our kind of government and our way of life, and that means that salaries and working conditions for teacliers must be so attractive that the finest young people in our land will be attracted to our profession and will remain in it as a life work. I believe that there has been a tendency in America in recent years to place too much emphasis on our weaknesses and our imperfections and not enough on
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our virtues. W e have oversold ourselves on our faults. There are and have been so many things right with our country and a little further emphasis along this line seems in order. I believe that we need to be concerned with a practical and sensible policy regarding social security. In my judgment there seems to be a constant search for effortless security â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a philosophy that proposes that we get more for less and less effort on our part. W e ought to remind our students that a slave with a full belly is still a slave. No intelligent person would oppose a fair and reasonable social security program but some of the schemes that are being proposed would bankrupt the states and the federal government. I believe that education must do more than cram a few facts, scientific and otherwise, into the minds of the masses of the students in our schools.- It must include the stressing of a spirit of tolerance and understanding among all. segments of our population and among all nations in our world. In the field of science we have been intelligent enough to harness atomic energy for destructive purposes and now we are manufacturing a hydrogen bomb which is many times more devastating. But in the field of human relations we haven't advanced much beyond the kindergarten stage. "Never did man know so much and. never was he more afraid of tomorrow". I believe that America means far more than a vast expanse of farms, of great factories and mines, of magnificent cities with their unlimited means of production of automobiles and thousands of other things., More important is that it-is a-land of self-respect born alone in free men. Education has a grave responsibility in keeping us free. W e need to remind ourselves over and "'over'again that even our good country can be weakened by the filth and poison emptied into her bloodstream by those who would utilize the many freedoms that we enjoy to divide us, to make us hate our neighbors, and ultimately to destroy those freedoms.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE O N MASONIC EDUCATION.
M.'. W . ' . SCOTT E. KELSJEY, Chairman, presented the following re-
port which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: One day last week our Committee received a letter from the Master of one of our lodges â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an average lodge of 70 members. Last year they raised 8 for a net gain of 6 members, although the town in which this lodge is located is having a difficult time to hold its own. I think some portions of this letter are significant of what is happening in our Kansas Masonry, and certainly it highlights the thing that our committee is trying to do. Here is what this Master says in part: "I was raised in 1922. Since taking office as Worshipful Master, our members have discussed many questions relative to the following: (1) The purpose of a lodge in a community. (2) The reason for it's existence in the present time, as compared to the purpose and reason for its existence among our ancient brethren ( 3 ) The function of a Lodge in a community (4) The method and manner of providing Masonic Influence for good
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and constructive effort in a community. ( 5 ) Discussion as to a method, according to Masonic tradition and law, of obtaining members, and how to make the lodge's influence felt in circles, where there is good material for new members. ( 6 ) Why is Masonry non-militant? What good can a non-militant organization be to a cause of right? "I have heard it said that dues paying members do not attend lodge because all the lodge does is to meet, pay bills, eat pie and drink coffee. *** "There are so many activities now a days. W e have very active churches, much school and Future Farmers activities. When we talked about a DeMolay program, we were met with the argument that school activities would preclude such a program. "I feel that some answer to the changing conditions and a changing environment must be found, and the number of SMALL LODGES increased instead of the dangerous trend of merging small lodges into large lodges." Our committee feels that this letter from an average lodge makes the case for our program of Masonic Education, better than all the speech making that we can bring forth. Brethren, the problem is not limited to this one Lodge, nor to the lodges in any one section of Kansas, nor even to Kansas. It is a general situation wherein we find that Masonry, along with all other fraternal societies, is confronted with what Time Magazine, called, "Apathy on Lodge Night." Our committee seeks to provide some of the answers that are being sought by providing material which can be used to stimulate lodge activity, and genuine interest in the fundamentals of Freemasonry. To this end we issued during the year three pamphlets or bulletins containing informative material regarding all sorts of things, program planning for lodge nights; population and cost of operation, and information of our Kansas Masonic Home; messages from our Grand Master, and related matters. W e continue to use the four candidate instruction hold", "The Entered Apprentice", "The Fellow Craft", for indoctrination and education of the candidates who W e hope that may help to make them better Masons members.
booklets, "On the Thresand "The Master Mason" are receiving our degrees. and perhaps better Lodge
Our principal activity, however, is the arrangement for Area Meetings on Masonic Education in widely separated sections of the state aiming to make it possible for interested lodge officers to meet with the Officers of Grand Lodge for informal discussions of mutual problems and exchange of ideas. These have been most successful and in the last year very well attended. A chart talk, by our Grand Master on the subject, "How Can I make My Lodge a better Lodge" was particularly well received by Masters and other officers. During the past year, 5 of these meetings were held, at Norton, Concordia, Hutchinson, Thayer and Ottawa. Hutchinson had the largest area to draw from and consequently 48 lodges were represented. Each of the meetings were attended by our Grand Master, RICHARD L. BECKER, and several drew attendance from four or more Grand Lodge line officers. Our Committee feels that this program should be enlarged and if satisfactory dates can be arranged six or seven meetings held.
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The responsibility of a successful area meeting however, lies with the officers of lodges in the area. If they do not show sufficient interest to sacrifice a few hours to take part in the discussions, then the purpose of the meeting is thwarted. W e therefore urge not only the officers but all interested brethren to attend the area meeting in your area, to take part in them, and then take the benefits of the meeting back to your Lodge. W e cannot lay too much stress upon the idea of program planning for the lodge. It is the ambition of this committee to provide either the material for a well planned program or tell the officers of the Lodge where the material may be found. Our committee as well as the Grand Master and other officers of the Grand Lodge are most anxious to be of assistance in working out any program for any Lodge. Our Director of Masonic Education, M . ' . W , ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, who lives and works for Masonic Education day and night, is most anxious to help in any way possible. Call or write him or any one else in the Grand Lodge for assistance. The help will be forthcoming. But brethren! Your Grand Lodge officers, nor the Committee, nor M . ' . W . ' . BROTHER M C G I N N E S S can make your Lodge a successful and active Lodge. This is the job of your Master and other officers. ALL W E CAN D O IS HELP. W e are grateful for the fine progress which has been made in our program in Kansas. I think that we are recognized as one of the states that became alive to this problem almost before it arose, and we have material and programs available. It has been most gratifying to us that so many Lodges have shown interest and appreciation in the program. W e thank you for your support and we ask you to keep up the good work. Fraternally, SCOTT E . ADDISON RAY W . EARL R .
KELSEY C . IRBY KINZIE BROWN
REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N RITUALISTIC WORK In the absence of M . ' . W . ' . JAMES H . TRICE, Chairman, M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON, a member of this committee, presented the prepared report as follows: During the presentation of the report R . ' . W . ' . HAROLD A. F A U SETT, D. D . G . M . of the 60th District was paid a special tribute for his special efforts in his District to get all Lodge officers in his District attending District Meeting. Also all representatives, present, of all Lodges entitled to certificates for 100 per cent attendance at District Meeting were assembled at the Altar and were congratulated by the Grand Master who also requested them to pick up their certificates to take home with them. M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON then, moved the adoption of the report.
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To the M.'. W.'.
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Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
Your Committee on Ritualistic Work reports as follows: It is difficult, indeed, to report all of the activities of this Committee in minute detail. Each member of this Committee receives inquiries, both written and oral, everyday, and these inquiries are handled, each and every one, with the best of care and attention. The members of this Committee are all intensly interested in seeing that our high standard of degree work is maintained, and are always at the service of the Craft. W e have been very much gratified by the continued and ever increasing attendance at our District Meetings. These meetings are very important, not only for the fine instruction given, but for the opportunity for fellowship and Masonic fraternizing. They are a wonderful means of giving to the lodge officers and members the correct interpretation of our ritual, and every officer should make a determined effort to attend the meeting in his own district. The opening attendance at meetings in 1957 was 4582. The closing attendance at meetings in 1957 was 6194. Lodges with all officers present 1957 was 129. Lodges qualifying for five year award 1957 was 19. The lodges having perfect officer attendance at the meetings up to the Annual Communication last year were recognized at that Communication. The following lodges qualified after that time: Protection, Meade, Johnson, Syracuse, Garden City, Plains, Dodge City, Jetmore, Great Bend, Hutchinson No. 140, Hutchinson No. 445, McPherson, Windom. Little River, Geneseo, Russell, Ness City, LaCrosse, Haven, Arlington, Sylvia, Dighton, Sharon Springs, McDonald, Atwood, Almena, Rexford, Logan, Alton, Downs, Glen Elder, Sylvan Grove, Macksville. Of the lodges entitled to the Five Year Certificate, all were recognized at this last Annual Communication except Dodge City, Little River and Belleville. Districts having all officers present at the 1957 meetings were District No. 27, and District N o . 60. This Year to date Districts No. 59 & No. 60. The Districts in which all officers are Certificate holders are: Districts No. 4, No. 5, N o . 47 and N o . 60. Approximately 100 of our lodges now have all of their officers who are Certificate holders. Up to last Saturday, March 8, the following lodges had all officers present at each roll call: â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 89 in number. Arkansas City, Caney, Cedarvale, Altoona, Benedict, Ottawa, Melvern, Waverly, Williamsburg, Wellsville, Overbrook, Osage City, Scranton, Lawrence N o . 6, Perry, Lecompton, Silver Lake, St. Marys, Meriden, Topeka No. 17, Topeka No. 51, Richland, Erie, Columbus, Fort Scott, Devon, Garland, Bronson, Savonburg, Moran, Garnett, Kincaid, Blue Mound, Gardner, Spring Hill Shawnee No. 54, Mission N o . 153, Kansas City No. 322, Overland Park, Leroy, Burlington, Yates Center, Gridley, Eureka, Madison, Hamilton, Newton, Augusta, Douglass, Wichita No. 86, Wichita N o . 168, Wichita No. 433, Huron, Muscotah, Atchison No. 158, Bendena, Hamlin, Lansing, Kansas City No. 3, Kansas City No. 271, Kansas City No. 272, Kansas City No. 369, Kansas City No. 438, Kansas City No. 96 (White Church) Manhattan, Alta Vista, Windom, Emporia, Cottonwood Falls, Barnard,
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Mankato, Stockton, Alton, Downs, Glen Elder, Norwich, Medicine Lodge, Lake City, Hazelton, Kiowa, Isabel, Anthony, Attica, Harper, Bluff City, Freeport, Wellington, Cheney. Lodges qualifying for Five Year Certificates to that same date are: Anthony, Attica, Cheney, Glen Elder, Bendena, Atchison No. 158, Shawnee No. 54, Gardner, Kincaid, Williamsburg, Eudora, Topeka No. 51, Richland, Cedarvale, Madison, Alta Vista. The opening attendance to date is 3056 compared to 2993 last year. Our closing attendance to date is 3990 compared to 3947 last year. In spite of the very inclement weather this year, the opening and closing attendance are ahead of last year. In general the ritualistic work is good, and it shows continual improvement. W e have a great many earnest and sincere ritualists, who are working hard and striving for perfection in the ritual. The Loyalty Program has resulted in many officers becoming proficient and many of our lodges now have officers, all of whom hold Certificates of some grade. This Loyalty Program was conceived a couple of years ago to encourage the officers of the lodges to become proficient and earn certificates and the results of the program so far have been gratifying, indeed. The Grand Lodge amended the law covering Proficiency Certificates at its last Annual Communication and made the requirement that the Unlimited Certificates must be renewed every five years. We are happy to report that forty-two of these Unlimited Certificate holders have renewed their cards this year so far. Since the last report we have issued 274 " B " Certificates, 102 "A" Certificates and 20 Unlimited Certificates. W e would like to urge all of the Brethren, whether officers or not, to work deligently to fit themselves for examinations for these Certificates of Proficiency. Too much cannot be said in praise of our District Deputy Grand Masters. This devoted group of Masons has aided the Committee in all of its activities and has been a tower of strength to us. They are all active in these Districts as the representatives of the Grand Master, but find time to arrange for the District Meetings and help the Grand Lecturer in every way. They have been most helpful in promoting the Loyalty Program and the Committee is grateful for the many, many services rendered by the District Deputy Grand Masters. Actuated by this feeling of gratitude, this Committee recommended to the Grand Master two methods of expressing the appreciation of the Grand Lodge to this fine group of Masons. First that those who are to serve next year and are at the Annual Communication should be installed with a regular Installation Service; second that an appropriate apron should be purchased for the use of the District Deputy Grand Masters, and to be passed on to their successor. We are happy to report that our Grand Master gave his immediate and hearty approval to both of these recommendations. The Grand Secretary has procured a supply of these beautiful aprons, and the new District Deputy Grand- Masters will be installed tomorrow morning and each presented the appropriate apron for his District. During the year the Committee prepared and sent to each District Deputy Grand Master, a brochure outlining his duties and responsibilities, and citing him the law on many subjects. This brochure had the approval of and was edited by our Grand Master, and we have made it a part of the regular equipment of the District Deputy Grand Master. This committee desires to thank the Grand Master, and all of the other Grand
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Officers, together with the District Deputy Grand Masters, the lodge officers and members who have helped us so much this year. The splendid cooperation of all has made the Committee feel that its efforts were bearing fruit, and we are happy in the accomplishments of this years work. W e thank the Grand Master of this opportunity for service. Fraternally submitted, JAMES H . TRICE E. G L E N N ROBISON ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE CORRESPONDENCE.
M.'. W . ' . FLOYD S. ECORD, Chairman, presented his report which, was adopted and ordered printed in the Proceedings.
THE BROWNS.
The Grand Master instructed the Grand Senior Deacon to present the BROWNS. He accordingly escorted Brothers LYMAN BROWN, ROBERT BROWN and FLOYD BROWN, the three sons of our Deputy Grand Master EARL R. BROWN, who were presented in the East and introduced to this Grand Lodge. This fine Masonic family was given a resounding round of applause.
REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N FOREIGN RELATIONS.
M.'. W . ' . CLAUD F . YOUNG, Chairman, presented the following re-
port which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M:.
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Your Committee on Foreign Relations, appointed for the purpose of examining the correspondence with other Grand Jurisdictions having reference to fraternal matters, wishes to advise that it has carefully performed this duty and offers the following report; Our sincere sympathy is expressed for those regular Grand Lodges throughout the world which have lost, by death, distinguished members, a number of whom occupied important offices in their respective Grand Lodges as well as in civilian life. The manner in which our M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master has conducted the affairs of our Grand Lodge with respect to other Grand Jurisdictions has been becoming
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to the office he has so ably and conscientiously filled during his tenure of office. The faternal relations with our Sister Jurisdictions during the past year have been most pleasing and satisfactory to all concerned. Masonic harmony has prevailed in Kansas during Brother Becker's administration and all is peace and quiet on the Kansas Masonic horizon. Your Committee commends the actions of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master in all that he has done in conducting the affairs of his office with regard to other Grand Lodges. Our M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master is a very busy individual but during his entire year of service has taken time to visit several of our Sister Jurisdictions, among which were Missouri; Nebraska, the latter during their Centennial Communication; Colorado, Illinois and Oklahoma. The Grand Lodge of Arkansas was visited for the M.". W . ' . Grand Master by M.". W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY, P.G.M., and that of Virginia by M . ' . W . ' . CLAUD F . YOUNG, P . G . M .
Visitations in our own Jurisdic-
tion were too numeorus to mention. Several cornerstones were laid by the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master during his year of service; many official visits to our Masonic Home as well as other important meetings such as the Annual Masonic Picnic at the Pierson Cabin near Burlington and the various conferences of Masons held in Washington, D. C , during the week of George Washington's birthday. At the latter meetings he was accompanied by R-'. W . ' . Brother EARL R . BROWN, Deputy Grand Master, and M . ' . W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary. From the information we have been able to gather. Masonry in Europe is in better condition than it has been for many years, excepting, of course, that of the Grand Jurisdiction of Spain where Dictator Franco has banished the Order and this Grand Lodge is operating in exile in Mexico City. These are a courageous group of Masons and we would suggest a continuation of fraternal relations with the Grand Lodge of Spain in Exile, and that we should give it all possible assistance, together with our prayers for a final victory of right over might and wrong. At our last Annual Communication we stated there was a prospect of a consolidation of the Grand Lodge of France, which we do not recognize, and the National Grand Lodge of France, with which we are in amity; however, this hope has been blasted and there seems to be no chance of a consolidation in the near future. While a number of the Grand Lodges in the United States and other countries recognize and have fraternal intercourse with both of these Grand Lodges in France, it seems to us that it would be better to continue our relations with the National Grand Lodge of France until something further comes up to change our position. In our report of a year ago we stated that information had come to us to the effect that the Bolivian Constitutional Assembly had passed a law abrogating the guarantee of religious and political freedom contained in the Bolivian Constitution and directing charges against Freemasonry in that Country. Since our last report we have learned there has been a change in the position of the Bolivian Government in removing the charges against Freemasonry in that Country and that Masonry is working again in Bolivia and without interference on the part of the government. Under date of March 22, 1957, we received a request from the Grand Lodge of Santa Catarina Brazil for acknowledgment and fraternal relations with the Grand Lodge of Kansas. On investigation we find this new Grand Lodge to have been organized in April of 1956, that it was regularly organized, and has been accepted by all of the other Grand Lodges in Brazil. As far as we are able to find out this Grand Lodge meets all of the requirements necessary for recognition by our Grand
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Lodge. W e would therefore recommend this Grand Lodge be given fraternal acknowledgment and that w c extend fraternal relations. In our report for 1956, we asked that the matter of recognition of the Grand Lodge of the Dominican Republic be postponed until further study could be made. At this time we do not find a reason to change our views and as so few of the Grand Lodges in the United States recognize this Grand Lodge, we believe that further action should be postponed. In our 1957 report we stated that the Grand Lodge of Guatemala was disbanded by law in. that country and another "Government dominated Grand Lodge" set up. W e find from reliable information the old Grand Lodge is still operating in that country, that it is the regular Grand Lodge and we feel we should continue to give it our support and not recognize the newly "Government organized Grand Lodge" in Guatemala as it is clearly irregular. On March 4, 1957, there was received in the office of the Chairman of this Committee an official request from the Grand Lodge of Turkey for recognition and exchange of fraternal correspondence. This request came too late to be incorporated in our report for that year, and since that time we have made rather extensive inquiry into Masonry in Turkey and from reliable information we find this Grand Lodge regular in every particular, that it is recognized by" most of the European Regular Grand Lodges as well as a number of our own Grand Lodges in the United States of America and would therefore recommend we extend fraternal relations to the Grand Lodge of Turkey, whose headquarters are in Ankara, and whose Grand Master is' Ahmet Salih Korur, and whose Grand Secretary is Ibrahim Hoyi. On March 16, 1957, the Grand Lodge of Japan was organized in the Masonic Temple, Tokyo. Before organization of this Grand Lodge there were Lodges in Japan under the Constitutions of England, Scotland, Massachusetts and the Philippines. Sixteen of these Lodges worked under dispensation from the Grand Lodge of the Philippines. Previous to World War II, Freemasonry was permitted in Japan by the Government of that country but with the understanding that no Japanese Nationals would be admitted to membership. After the war this prohibition was removed and some Japanese, Nationals have since been taken into Masonry in that country; some of these men are high in the Government of Japan, some outstanding citizens such as bankers, newspapermen, doctors, philanthropists and the like. The great majority of Masons in Japan, both in the Lodges under the Philippine Constitution and the Lodges working under the Massachusetts Constitution are members of the United States Security forces in Japan. This means that their tenure in Japan is uncertain. Therefore, the factor of instability must always be taken into consideration when considering the immediate future of Freemasonry in Japan. This is the background against which organization of the Grand Lodge of Japan must be seen. The Grand Master of this new Grand Lodge is Doctor Carlos Rodriguez-Jiminez, the Ambassador from Venezuela to Japan and a very fine gentleman and Mason. There have been some misunderstandings and friction between this Grand Lodge and the Grand Lodge of the Philippines by reason of the fact that most of the Lodges in Japan were working under the Jurisdiction of the Philippine Grand Lodge, and while there seems to have been no objection on the part of the Philippine Grand Lodge before the organization of the Grand Lodge of Japan, to its formation, there developed some objection shortly thereafter. The Chairman of this Committee learned just recently that all of the objections have now been cleared up between these two Grand Lodges with possibly one exception, that being there were two Lodges with the same name and they have not yet been able to select a name for the one or the other of these Lodges
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that will completely satisfy all. A recent Past Grand Master of the Philippines who was in Washington attending the Grand Masters' Conferences during the week of February 16, 1958, informed the Chairman of this Committee that when the Grand Lodge of the Philippines meet in Manila in March of this year the Grand Lodge of Japan would be given their clearance and Okay by the Grand Lodge of the Philippines and formally recognized by the latter Grand Lodge. In view of the fact that several of the Grand Lodges of the United States and some in other countries have already recognized the Grand Lodge of Japan and also that this affects so many of our soldiers in and returning from Japan, we feel we should not further postpone recognition of this Grand Lodge and would respectfully recommend that the Grand Lodge of Japan be recognized by the Grand Lodge of Kansas.' Fraternally submitted, CLAUD â&#x20AC;˘ F. Y O U N G ,
Chairman
RoscoE E. PETERSON PAUL W U N S C H .
CALL T O REFRESHMENT.
The Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment until 8:00 P.M.
EVENING SESSION.
DRAMATIZATION O F THE SECOND SECTION O F T H E THIRD DEGREE,
The Second Section of the Third Degree was dramatized by Hebron Lodge No. 314 A. F. & A. M. of Gridley, Kansas. This was an especially fine piece of work and was much appreciated by the assembled Brethren as evidenced by their applause.
CALL T O REFRESHMENT.
The Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment until 8:30 A. M. Thursday.
MORNING SESSION.
The Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor at 8:30 A. M. Thursday, March 13th.
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GAVEL. The Grand Master announced that the gavel that he was using at this Communication was the one used by M . ' . W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY when he presided over our Centennial Communication two years ago.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT. The Grand Master appointed W . ' . HERSCHEL L . H O F F M A N and W . " . J O H N I. BRANDENBURGER as members of the Finance committee to fill vacancies on that committee.
PRESENTATION OF CHARTER. The Grand Master ordered the Grand Senior Deacon to present the officers of York Lodge U. D. at the Altar. Four officers responded: W . ' . EARL S. BROWN, Worshipful Master; W . ' . N E I L M . MCLEOD, Senior W a r d e n ; W . ' . R O Y GERBER, Junior W a r d e n ; W . ' . L Y N N CREED, Tyler.
The Grand Master then presented them with the Charter for the newly constituted York Lodge N o . 57, A. F. & A. M. at Wichita, Kansas.
VISITOR. The Grand Master called for W . ' . CHARLES HEIDEMANN, a member of Lodge N o . 102 of Eau Claire, Wisconsin who was conducted to the East, introduced and welcomed to this Grand Lodge. H e responded with a short talk.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON TRIALS AND PUNISHMENTS. W . ' . J O H N E . BUEHLER, Chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M:. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: During 1957 the committee on trials and Punishments had referred to it Sixteen cases, involving charges against eighteen accused. Action has been taken by the committee in four of the cases, resulting in the expulsion of two accused, the suspension of one accused and one brother was ordered to be repremanded. One case was recalled because of a jurisdictional question and subsequently re-opened. Twelve cases are now pending. One case involves three accused. Your chairman accepts full responsibility for not having completed action on these cases and tenders his apology to the Grand Master and to the Grand Lodge.
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Of the cases referred to and handled by the committee, by far the majority of the cases involved charges of violations of By-Law Number 1-111. In fact only three charges against three accused involved other types of charges of unmasonic conduct. Fraternally Submitted, JOHN
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Committee.
REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N F I N A N C E . W . ' . FLOYD A. PALMER, Chairman, presented a portion of his report and when on the subject of establishing a Charity Foundation with a $25,000.00 appropriation, after considerable discussion, M . " . W . ' . A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND moved that this fund be estabhshed with the deposit of this $25,000.00 as the L Y N N R . BRODRICK MEMORIAL CHARITY F O U N D A T I O N as an endowment fund and the manner of setting u p the fund be established by the Council of Administration. This motion was put and declared carried. The Chairman then proceeded with the rest of the report and upon its conclusion, on his motion the report was adopted: To the M.'. I F . ' . Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: The Committee on Finance, with the approval of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master and in conjunction with the authority as granted in By-law 2-118, submits the following report: In compliance with the order of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, your Committee on Finance employed W . ' . ARTHUR SHEDD, a licensed public accountant to audit the accounts of this M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge, examine the books and vouchers of the Grand Treasurer, and the financial records and accounts of the Grand Secretary and to report thereon. The examination and audit of W . ' . Brother SHEDD finds all accounts of the Grand Secretary and the Grand Treasurer correct and in agreement with their annual reports. The report of W.". Brother SHEDD covering his audit of this M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge is appended hereto and made a part of the report of your Committee on Finance. Your committee, also, carefully examined the bank statements, cash book aiid investment lists of both the General Fund account and the Charity Fund account of the Grand Lodge as incorporated in the report of the Grand Treasurer. Certification under the seal of the First National Bank in Fredonia, Fredonia, Kansas, and signed by C. T. Parker, Assistant Cashier, shows a General Fund cash balance in the bank as of February 21, 1958 ,in the amount of $124,568.47, and a Charity Fund cash balance in the bank as of the same date in the amount of $11,756.64 for a total cash balance in bank in both funds in the amount of $136,325.11. The bonds in care of the Grand Treasurer have been checked as to kind, class, number and amount and are found to be correct as listed in the report of the Grand Treasurer showing a total of $75,000.00 maturity value in the General Fund account, and $30,000.00 maturity value in the Charity Fund account, for a maturity
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value of all bonds in both accounts in the total amount of $105,000.00. All bonds are United States Savings Bonds and are registered in the name of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas and certified under seal of the First National Bank in Fredonia, Fredonia, Kansas, as being held for the Grand Treasurer; certification signed by C. T. Parker, Assistant Cashier. W e have audited the expense accounts of those entitled to expenses in attending this Annual Communication as provided in our by-laws and issued vouchers in payment thereof. W e have also checked and delivered mileage vouchers to the representatives of lodges and all others entitled to the same by statute. Your committee has given careful attention to its special assignment of inspecting the historical registry of the membership, and the recording and filing of all annual reports; index to Grand Lodge proceedings and cross indexes in keeping a correct record of the craft; filings covering transcripts of lodges, charters, negatives of charters, trials and historical data; filing of the annual proceedings of this and other grand jurisdictions, and all books, preiodicals, articles, etc. of value to the craft. The Grand Lodge can well be proud of the system which has been established and the very excellent manner in which it is being maintained by our Grand Secretary and his able staff of assistants. The committee has examined the Grand Lodge building and the personal property therein and wish to report as to its condition and to review the recommended expenditures as made during the previous year: 1.
General condition of the building is excellent.
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T h e interior walls and ceiling of the office and the outer-office of the Grand Secretary have been redecorated.
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First floor, front office toilet has been repaired and redecorated.
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All radiator maintenance has been given careful attention.
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The second floor, southwest room interior walls have been repaired and redecorated.
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A new cabinet for the historical museum has been purchased and is now in use.
All of the above items which required the expenditure of money have been done within the appropriated budget as allowed for same. It is here recommended that budget appropriation be allowed by the Grand Lodge to cover normal maintenance of necessary items for the ensuing year, not to exceed the total amount of $500.00. In reviewing the estimate of revenue and expenses for the yearly operation of the Grand Lodge, together with the cash balances in the bank as shown by the Grand Treasurer's report for both the General Fund and the Charity Fund, your Committee on Finance recommends that the Grand Treasurer be instructed to purchase out of the funds of the General Fund account United States obligations in the amount of $25,000.00 and that the same be established in a separate fund to be known as the Lynn R. Brodrick Masonic Charities Memorial Foundation; and that the Grand Treasurer be further instructed to purchase United States Government obligations in the amount of $5,000.00 out of and for the Grand Lodge Charity Fund account. In reviewing the budget of appropriations for the previous year and the expenditures in regard the same, together with the financial condition of the Grand Lodge, and in making recommendations for appropriations for the coming year, your committee has carefully considered the general welfare of the craft, and its
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Grand Lodge and the Kansas Masonic Home. The following are the estimated revenues and recommended appropriations for the year 1958: GENERAL F U N D REVENUES.
Per Capita (101,277 X i.oo) - $101,277.00 Raising Fee (2624 X 5.00) 13,120.00 Interest on Bonds (25,000 X 21/2% + 35,000 X 2.76%) 1,591.00 Special Dispensations ' 600.00 Miscellaneous 2,500.00 Total
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Less Charity Fund (101,227 X 5%)
$119,088.00 5,063.85
Net revenue available for appropriations
$114,024.15
RECOMMENDED GENERAL F U N D APPROPRIATIONS.
Budget ($41,376.04 X 7 2 % ) $ 29,790.75 Annual Communication (Topeka) 1,500.00 Grand Master's Contingent Fund (By-law 2-314) 2,500.00 Grand Master's Apron and Jewel 500.00 Grand Master's Allowance (By-law 2-306) 800.00 Grand Treasurer's Allowance (By-law 2-306) 200.00 Grand Master's and Grand Secretary's Conference 1,500.00 Grand Treasurer's and Grand Secretary's Bond Premium 35.00 Grand Tyler and Assistant Grand Tyler (By-law 2-306) 80.00 Official Stenographer (By-law 2-306) 50.00 Grand Lecturers' Salaries and Expense 6,200.00 Committee on Ritualistic Work 900.00 Committee on Masonic Education, Salary and Supplies .... 6,000.00 Committee on Trials & Punishments, Expense & Per Diem 1,000.00 George Washington Masonic National Memorial 2,500.00 Committee Allowances (By-law 2-307) 1,100.00 Mileage and Expense (By-law 2-308-9-10) 6,000.00 Printing Annual Proceedings 2,200.00 Printing Kansas Laws of Masonry (By-law 2-506) 1,500.00 Binding Books in Library 1,000.00 Microfilming Records 500.00 Grand Lodge Building Repairs 500.00 Stationery and Printing 1,200.00 Items for Resale 3,500.00 Personal Property Tax 200.00 Payroll on Salaries-Social Security-Unemployment 375.00 Postage and Express 2,000.00 General Fund Bond Purchase 25,000.00 Miscellaneous 800.00 Total General Fund Appropriations
$ 99,430.75
CHARITY F U N D REVENUES.
Five Per Cent Per Capita (101,277 X 5 % = 5,063.85) Interest on Bonds (15,000 X 21/2% + 15,000 X 2.76% = 789) -Total
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5,060.00 780.00 $
5,840.00
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RECOMMENDED CHARITY FUND APPROPRIATION.
Charity Fund Bond Purchase '...$ 5,000.00 Your committee wishes to express appreciation and render compliment to the Grand Secretary and his staff and to the Grand Treasurer for their assistance in the preparation of this report; their work is well done . Fraternally submitted, FLOYD A. PALMER, Chairman AUGUST W . LAUTERBACH, Member HERSCHEL L . H O F F M A N , Member J O H N I. BRANDENBURGER, Member
Mr. FLOYD A. PALMER
Chairman, Committee on Finance M.". W.*. Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas W.". and Dear Brother: W e have made an examination of the financial records of the Grand Secretary. W e have carefully examined the returns submitted by the lodge secretaries and compared them with the records of the Grand Secretary. W e have also examined the receipts of the Grand Lodge as recorded in the Grand Secretary's cash receipts record and found the total to be in agreement with the total of the receipts issued to the Grand Secretary by the Grand Treasurer and with the annual report of the Grand Treasurer. W e have compared the vouchers returned by the Grand Treasurer with the disbursements as recorded in the disbursement journals of the Grand Secretary. All disbursements are supported by vouchers returned by the Grand Treasurer with the exception of a warrant in the amount of $2,500.00 for the George Washington Memorial fund and a mileage warrant in the amount of $6.30 in favor of Coats Lodge N o . 394 which had not been presented for payment. W e noted in our report of March 8, 1957, that two mileage warrants for the 1956 annual communication each in the amount of $11.97 had been issued in favor of Trinity Lodge N o . 313. This error has been corrected by receipt of a warrant from the secretary of Trinity Lodge. From our examination, we have prepared the following statements which are made a part of this report: Exhibit A—General Fund Receipts, Disbursements and Balances of Cash. February 24, 1957, to February 21, 1958. Schedule A—1—Disbursements—Warrant Account. February 24, 1957, to February 21, 1958. Schedule A—2—Disbursements—Budget Account. February 24, 1957, to February 21, 1958. Exhibit B—Charity Fund Receipts, Disbursements and Balances of Cash. February 24, 1957, to February 21, 1958. Receipts, Disbursements and Balances of the General Fund (Exhibit A ) may be summarized as follows: Current Receipts Disbursements
$230,723.27 214,07999
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Excess of Receipts over Disbursements Available Balance Februrary 24, 1957 Available Balance February 21, 1958 Outstanding Warrants
16,643.28 105,418.89 ,
122,062.17 2,506.30
Treasurer's Balance
$124,568.47
Receipts, Disbursements and Balances of the Charity Fund (Exhibit B) may be summarized as follows: Current Receipts $ 10,783.85 Disbursements 5,950.00 Excess of Receipts over Disbursements Available Balance February 24, 1957
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4,833.85 6,922.79
Available and Treasurer's Balance, February 21, 1958
$ 11,756.64
Our examination of the books of the Grand Secretary disclosed that they were kept in a business-like manner and that they were posted to date. The Grand Secretary and his staff are to be commended for their painstaking and meticulous work in compiling the reports of the lodges for presentation in the annual report. In many instances it was necessary to correspond with the lodge secretary to get errors corrected. W e appreciate the courtesies extended to us by the Grand Secretary and his staff during the course of our examination. They were most cooperative. Respectfully submitted, MCDONALD, NAPSHIN & By
ARTHUR R .
SHEDD
SHEDD,
Licensed Public
Accountant
Exhibit A M.-. W.-. GRAND LODGE A. F. & A. M. O F KANSAS RECEIPTS, DISBURSEMENTS AND BALANCES OF CASH.
February 24, 1957, to February 21, 1958 GENERAL F U N D
Balance in Treasury February 23, 1957 Less: O/S Warrant No. 232
$107,918.89 2,500.00 105,418.89
RECEIPTS:
Dues and Raising Fees from Lodges Interest on Investments Special Dispensations Ciphers Blanks Monitors and Ceremonies Buttons Aprons Budget Settlementâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Other Grand Bodies Seabrook Lodge U. D Miscellaneous
$215,275.25 1,384.00 427.00 2,107.00 2,323.65 1,167.95 345.55 102.00 7,458.49 40.00 92.38
230,723.27 336,142.16
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DISBURSEMENTS:
Warrant Account (Schedule A—1) 162,452.51 Budget Account (Schedule A — 2 ) -41,071.40 Mileage and Expense—1957 Annual Communication .... 5,492.23 Transferred to Charity Fund 5,063.85 Total Disbursements
214,079.99
Available Balance February 21, 1958 Add: Outstanding Warrants: Warrant No. 170 George Washington Memorial Mileage Warrant N o . 394
122,062.17 2,500.00 6.30
Balance in Treasury February 21, 1957
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2,506.30 $124,568.47
Schedule A-1 M.-. W . - . G R A N D LODGE A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS DISBURSEMENTS
^WARRANT ACCOUNT
February 24, 1957, to February 21, 1958 Building Repairs Items for Resale Grand Lodge Officers' Allowances Committee Chairmen Allowances Stationery and Printing Trials and Punishments Ritualistic Work: Salary Expense Masonic Education: Salary Law Books Other Expense Postage Annual Communication Expense Pay roll Taxes Audit Dues Insurance Proceedings—Annual Communication Fifty-year Emblems Property Taxes Grand Master's Apron George Washington Memorial Lodge Mileage Microfilming Records Kansas Masonic Home Purchase of Investment Bonds Miscellaneous Total
$
4,487.50 2,367.13 1,800.00 1,236.53 2,418.84
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531.80 3,439.63 5,035.00 735.00 565.71 395.62
6,854.63
5,455.37 1,390.00 1,527.96 240.77 152.90 150.00 167.25 1,784.83 767.29 143.13 127.61 2,500.00 7.28 691.12 114,633.00 15,000.00 156.61 $162,452.51
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Schedule A-2 M.-. W . - . G R A N D LODGE A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS DISBURSEMENTS
^BUDGET ACCOUNT
February 24, 1957, to February 21, 1958 Salaries Retirement Payments Pay roll Taxes Office and Library Expenses Other Expenses
$ 27,720.00 3,165.84 885.37 8,567.08 733.11
Total
$ 41,071.40
Exhibit B M / . W . - . G R A N D LODGE A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS RECEIPTS, DISBURSEMENTS AND RALANCES OF CASH
February 24, 1957, to February 21, 1958 CHARITY F U N D
Cash Balance February 24, 1957
$
6,922.79
RECEIPTS:
Interest on Bonds â&#x20AC;¢Series F. Bond Matured Transferred from General Fund' Total Receipts
$
720.00 5,000.00 5,063.85
;
10,783.85 17,706.64
DISBURSEMENTS:
Kansas Masonic Home Purchase of Investment Bonds Total Disbursements Cash Balance February 21, 1958
950.00 5,000.00 ,
5,950.00 $ 11,756.64
REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N CHARTERED LODGES AND LODGES U . D. W . " . K A R L E . P I T T M A N , C h a i r m a n , presented t h e f o l l o w i n g which, o n his m o t i o n , w a s a d o p t e d : To the M.:. W.\
report
Grand Lodge A. P. & A. M. of Kansas:
M.". W . ' . Grand Master and Brethren: In compliance with Chapter II, Article I, Section 2-121 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, your committee has examined the reports of the constituent lodges and the correspondence relating to them. The reports of the various lodges disclose the following: Raised Admitted
2,624 699
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Restored Dimitted Deaths Suspended Expelled Net Gain Total membership
March
290 895 1,765 927 10 16 101,277
In the reports sent in for 1956, 277 lodges had perfect reports and 165 lodges almost perfect reports. They are as follows: Perfect reports: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 24, 25, 29, 31, 32, 34, 36, 38, 42, 43, 46, 41, 48, 50, 52, 53, 54, 56, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 64, 66, 61, 68,'10, 12,'li, 75, 78, 79, 80, 81, 83, 84, 85, 90, 9 1 , 94, 97, 99, 101, 104, 106, 107, 108, 109, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 123, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 134, 136, 137, 139, I 4 l , 142, 143, 144, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 154, 156, 158, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 167, 168,. 170, 172, 173, 175, 176, 179, 181, 182, 184, 188, 190, 191, 193, 194, 197, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 209, 210, 211, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 230, 232, 233, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 242, 243, 244, 246, 247, 248, 251, 252, 253, 254, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 266, 267, 268, 269, 271, 272, 273, 277, 278, 279, 280, 282, 284, 285, 287, 288, 289, 291, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 307, 309, 314, 316, 317, 318, 319, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 330, 3 3 1 , 3 3 3 , 3 3 5 , 3 3 6 , 3 3 7 , 3 3 9 , 3 4 1 , 344, 345, 346, 350, 351, 352, 356, 358, 359, 360, 361, 363, 364, 365, 367, 3 6 9 , ' 370, 372, 378, 380, 383, 384, 385, 386, 388, 389, 390, 391, 392, 394, 397, 398, 399, 401, 402,-403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 417, 418, 419, 423, 424, 427, 429, 430, 431, 432, 434, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 448, 449. (277) Almost perfect reports: 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 30, 33, 35, 37, 39, 40, 4 l , 44, 45, 49, 51, 55, 63, 65, 69, 71, 74, 76, 77, 82, 86, 87, 88, 89, 92, 93, 95, 96, 98, 100, 102, 103, 105, 110, 111, 121, 122, 124, 125, 132, 133, 135, 138, 140, 145, 153, 155, 157, 159, 166, 169, 171, 174, 177, 178, 180, 183, 185, 186, 187, 189, 192, 195, 196, 208, 212, 213, 219, 220, 221, 223, 229, 231, 234, 241, 245, 249, 250, 255, 256, 263, 264, 265, 270, 274, 275, 276, 281, 283, 286, 290, 292, 300, 306, 308, 310, 311, 312, 313, 315, 320, 328, 329, 332, 334, 338, 340, 342, 343, 347, 348, 349, 353, 354, 355, 357, 362, 366, 368, 371, 373, 374, 376, 377, 381, 382, 393, 395, 396, 400, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415', 420, 421, 422, 428, 433, 435, 436, 437, 438, 445, 446, 447. (165) The break-down of the almost perfect reports reveals seventeen types of errors. The following is a list of these errors and the lodges committing them: Differences in names and/or initials: 3, 10, 11, 16, 27, 4 1 , 74, 86, 88, 92, 102, 122, 132, 145, 171, 177, 208, 229, 250, 256, 281, 300, 306, 311, 315, 357, 366, 371, 381, 414, 415, 428, 436, 445, (34) Report and copy not alike: 290, 366, 415.
(3)
Reports not signed by secretary: 19, 37, 49, 55, 74, 96, 105, 135,'178, 220, 231, 275, 283, 328, 343, 355, 412, 435, 438. (19) Degrees conferred not previously reported: 3, 7, 13, 16, 40, 51, 82, 110, 135, .177, 180, 187, 195, 208, 270, 292, 311, 334, 362, 371, 374, 376, 393, 437, 445. (25) Degrees conferred previously reported: 6, 11, 13, 39, 74, 93, 95, 121, 159, 174, 187, 208, 223, 231, 292, 308, 342, 414, 415, 437. (20) Degrees conferred wrong date or omitted: 12, 18, 86, 122, 166, 174, 185, 187, 192, 234, 255, 281, 308, 347, 357, 433, 437, 438, 445. (19)
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Admissions wrong date or omitted: 37, 44, 86, 87, 95, 133, 153, 219, 265, 270, 311, 312, 342, 408, 436. (15) Restorations wrong date or omitted: 23, 86, 89, 98, 111, 276, 368, 377, 428. (9) Dimissions wrong date or omitted: 6, 7, 10, 13, 18, 19, 30, 33, 37, 45, 63, 69, 71, 76, 82, 87, 98, 102, 103, 105, 110, 121, 124, 125, 138, 140, 145, 155, 169, 174, 177, 186, 189, 196, 212, 213, 219, 221, 229, 249, 256, 264, 286, 306, 313, 334, 348, 353, 382, 395, 400, 408, 409, 410, 411, 413, 422, 445, 446. (59) Suspensions wrong date: 3, 22, 65, 86, 100, 124, 132, 135, 145, 157, 171, 177, 183, 186, 208, 212, 220, 24l, 245, 263, 270, 274, 306, 328, 332, 338, 340, 349, 354, 371, 373, 408, 410, 413, 420, 421. (36) Errors in recapitulation and/or money: 12, 28, 77, 86, 93, 133, 140, 145, 153, 310, 320, 374, 377, 396. (14) Incomplete
officer
list:
26, 223, 328,447.
( 4)
Deaths omitted or no date reported: 86, 313.
(2)
Previous instructions not complied with: 35, 96, 341. Annual Communication wrong dates 329.
(3) (1)
Name, No. and location of lodge omitted: 35, 135.
( 2)
In a study of these errors we find the largest number of errors occur in reporting dimissions and suspensions, information relative to the conferral of degrees and differences in names and/or initials. Obviously most of these errors could have been easily avoided by using a reasonable amount of care in the preparation of the report by the secretary. As long as the human element is involved errors will be made. It is the observation of this committee that the secretary might well ask some well informed member of his lodge to audit the report before it is mailed to the Grand Secretary. Care should be exercised in this procedure to avoid holding up the report beyond January 10th, the date on which the report must be completed. The committee makes these observations in a strictly constructive sense and is in no way censorous. Improvement is indicated in the fact that 277 lodges had perfect reports in 1956 as compared to 260 lodges in 1955. However, after having studied the voluminous amount of correspondence required by the Grand Secretary's office in correcting these errors, this committee felt that some suggestion would be in order. During the year we have had two consolidations. Alden Lodge No. 308 at Alden and Sterling Lodge No. 171 at Sterling consolidated May 20, 1957, under the name and number of Sterling Lodge No. 171. Waldron Lodge N o . 371 at Waldron and Anthony Lodge No. 200 at Anthony consolidated December 5, 1957, under the name and number of Anthony Lodge No. 200. These consolidations were both handled directly through the Grand Master's office and were fully in keeping with all the legal requirements. During the year 1957 the Grand Master issued a Special Dispensation for the origin of a new lodge in Wichita. This lodge has been working as York Lodge U.D. since September 20, 1957. The report sent to the Grand Secretary covering the period from Sept. 20, 1957, to February 13, 1958, indicates that they have conferred degrees on sixteen candidates, seven of whom have received all three degrees. They now have 212 names on their roll. A report from the Grand Lecturer indicates that they are doing fine work. On checking the correspondence, reports and
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minutes of York Lodge U.D. we find that they are complying with the By-Laws of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas. Your committee recommends that a Charter be issued to York Lodge No. 57 at Wichita, Kansas. We wish to express our thanks and appreciation to M.'. W.'. ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, Grand Secretary, and his staff, for their assistance and cooperation with the work of this committee. Fraternally submitted, KARL E. PITTMAN HOWARD H . HAZLETT GEORGE F . BARNES
Committee
ELECTION. The Grand Master announced the time had arrived for the election of officers for the ensuing year and appointed as Tellers the following Brethren: DON HEMINGER HAL A . WAISNER GEORGE H . HUDSON LEO J. ScHisLER THEODORE A. DARK JOHN L BRANDENBURGER
LUTHER A. MERKER ' KENNETH N . POMEROY WILLIAM J. RONEY RAYMOND MORRIS HAROLD N . NICHOLS
T h e election resulted as follows: Grand Master
JEARL R. BROWN
Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden -Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary
ADDISON C. IRBY RAY W . KINZIE JOHN H . MURRAY BEN S. PAULEN ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND
MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION. The Grand Secretary called the attention of the Grand Lodge to the fact that the matter of the Masonic Service Association in the Grand Master's Address on which no action had been taken and moved that Kansas associate ourselves with the Masonic Service Association as a full time member. The motion was put and declared carried.
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REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N JURISPRUDENCE. W . ' . FLOYD H . C O F F M A N , Chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted, section by section, and then as a whole by the necessary two-thirds majority: On Paragraph N o . 4. there was considerable discussion as to the question of revision of the Constitution and the Chairman asked permission to reconsider this portion of the report. After some time he reported back to the Grand Lodge with the revision and the section was adopted as arriended. To the Most Worshipful
Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
Your Committee has given consideration to the dispensations granted during the past year by our Grand Master, and find that they were issued within his prerogatives and in accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws and recommend the approval thereof.
Our Grand Master under the heading of Decisions in his Address gave the answers to five questions set out therein. Your committee agrees that the answers are correct and recommends the approval of the same. lU. Regarding the Grand Master's second recommendation, your committee recommends that Section 13, Article VI of the Constitution be amended to provide for a standing committee "On Public Schools" consisting of five members by adding thereto the following: " ( 7 ) On Public Schools"; and that the following by-law be enacted effective upon final approval of said amendment to the constitution: "2-124C. Committee on Public Schools. - The Committee on Public Schools shall guide and advise the Grand Lodge in supporting and strengthening the free public school system and may develop programs for that purpose, upon approval by the Council of Administration." rv. Regarding the Grand Master's third recommendation, your committee recommends that the following by-law should be enacted effective upon final approval of the corresponding amendment to the Constitution. "3-620. Support and sponsorship of Chapters of the Order of DeMolay. The sponsorship of a chapter of the Order of DeMolay by a Lodge is hereby authorized. Such sponsorship shall be conducted in accordance with such regulations as may be adopted by the Council of Administration." And that Section 2, Article III of the Constitution be amended by adding at the end thereof the following: " * * * ; And be it further provided. That nothing herein shall be construed to prevent sponsorship of a chapter of the order of DeMolay by a Lodge."
Regarding The Grand Master's fourth recommendation your committee recommends that Section 2-309 of the By-Laws be amended to read as follows:
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" * * * Each District Deputy Grand Master, and any other brother tentatively selected to serve as such during the ensuing year, who attends the annual conference of District Deputy Grand Masters, shall receive the same mileage as a Lodge representative unless he is entitled to mileage under some other provision of the law." VI. Our Grand Master's first recommendation was that the constitution be amended to provide that the Grand Master be elected at the Annual Communication preceding the one at which he is to be installed as Grand Master and that immediately upon his election he be installed as Deputy Grand Master. The majority of the members of your committee feel that the present provision is preferred and therefor no change is recommended. Fraternally submitted, FLOYD H . C O F F M A N SCOTT A. M O U S E W I L L I A M H . HARRISON JAMES E . TAYLOR
Committee.
THANKS. â&#x20AC;˘ M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER the retiring Grand Master expressed his appreciation for the Honor conferred upon him by the Brethren of this Grand Jurisdiction and thanked the Brethren for the many courtesies extended to him during his year.
PRESENTATIONS. M . ' . W . ' . B E N S. P A U L E N , on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, presented the retiring Grand Master, RICHARD L . BECKER, with a Past Grand Masters Jewel. M.'. remarks.
W.'.
RICHARD
L . BECKER
accepted
with very
appropriate
ACCEPTANCE SPEECH. BY R.". W.".
EARL R . B R O W N
T h e Grand Master called upon R . ' . W . ' . EARL R . B R O W N , the newly elected Grand Master, who responded with a very fine talk of apprecia-
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tioh for the Honor conferred upon him with a fine acceptance speech, which is reproduced herewith. Brethren as I approach the threshold of this Grand Lodge year, it is with a humble spirit and sincere honesty of purpose, that I shall endeavor to serve you well, as all Past Grand Masters have served thru the years. I do deeply appreciate this honor that you have conferred and I pray for Divine guidance and help that I may best serve you for the trust you have reposed. W e are indeed grateful to our Junior Past Grand Master, RICHARD L . BECKER for his sincere and devoted services. The Grand Lodge exists because there are constituent lodges; the Grand Lodge must serve you. It is my sincere hope that you will use your Grand Lodge, and obtain any necessary material and helps, in making this a good year; it is for that purpose we have set up an Educational Program of which M . ' . W . ' . ScoTT E. KELSEY is chairman and M.'.W.*. CHARLES S. MCGINNESS is director:
Brethren, we have 101,000 Masons in Kansas; let us move forward with a firm and steadfast Faith that will bring us to that dream of perfection that is "Perfect Masonry". Fraternally yours. EARL R . BROWN
INSTALLATION. M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON, as Installing Officer together with M . ' . W . " . W I L L I A M H . HARRISON, as Grand Senior Deacon and M . ' . W . ' . BRUCE N E W T O N as Grand Junior Deacon and M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD S. EcoRD as Grand Marshal and Brother LEONARD S. SMOOT as Grand Chaplain installed the following Elective and Appointive Grand Officers for the ensuing year: M.".W.'. EARL R . BROWN
Grand Master. Plains Lodge N o . 367, Plains. R.'. W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY Deputy Grand Master. Rising Sun Lodge N o . 8, Fort Scott. R.'. W.". RAY W . KINZIE..... Grand Senior Warden. Bestor G. Brown Lodge N o . 433, Wichita. R.'. W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY Grand Junior Warden. King Solomon Lodge N o . 10, Leavenworth. M . ' . W . ' . B E N S. PAULEN Grand Treasurer. Constellation Lodge N o . 95, Fredonia. M . ' . W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND Grand Secretary. Kaw Lodge N o . 272, Kansas City (residence, Topeka) Bro. CLARENCE H A M M
Grand Chaplain.
Mystic Tie Lodge N o . 74, (residence, Augusta.) W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP Grand Senior Deacon Parson Lodge N o . 117, Parsons. W . ' . D E N Z I L BROMWELL Grand Junior Deacon. Plains Lodge N o . .3<57, Plains.
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W.'. WARREN P. ARMSTRONG
Grand Marshal.
Hepler Lodge No. 398, Hepler. W.". WiDBUR ERNA HUFF Grand Sword Bearer. Mulvane Lodge No. 201, Mulvane. W.'. HERBERT R. TAYLOR.Grand Senior Steward. Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, Wichita. W.'. JAMES GORDON BENNETT
Grand Junior Steward.
Haviland Lodge No. 409, Haviland. W.'. MAX W . MYERS Wyandotte Lodge No. 3, Kansas City. W."- LAUREN DALE RIGG
Grand Pursuivant. Grand Tyler.
Joppa Lodge No. 233, Leon. After the Grand Officers were installed by M . ' . W . " . E. G L E N N RoBisoN, Installing Officer he called for all of the newly appointed District Deputy Grand Masters to assemble west of the Altar. 57 responded and were installed as District Deputy Grand Masters by the Grand Installing Officer. M . " . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER, retiring Grand Master, then presented the District Deputy of District N o . 29, his own District, with a District Deputy's Apron, these being furnished for the first time by this Grand Lodge, as a token presentation to the rest of the assembled District Deputy Grand Masters and informed them that they would be furnished theirs at the close of the meeting. W.'. JAMES A. MAGEE responded on behalf of the District Deputy Grand Masters.
PRESENTATION OF HAT. Brother H. E. CHAPPLE, on behalf of the members of Plains Lodge N o . 367, presented the newly installed Grand Master, EARL R . BROWN, with a silk hat. He accepted with appropriate remarks.
TALKS. R . ' . W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY, Deputy Grand Master, thanked the Grand Lodge for the Honor conferred upon him. The Grand Master then called upon each of his Grand Officers and each responded with fine short talks of appreciation.
INVITATION. ' W . ' . EARL S. BROWN, on behalf of all of the Lodges of Wichita, Kansas, invited this Grand Lodge to meet at Wichita, Kansas in its 1959 Annual Communication. On motion, the invitation was accepted.
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VOTE OF T H A N K S . M . ' . W.'. A R T H U R H . S T R I C K L A N D m o v e d t h a t a v o t e of t h a n k s b e e x t e n d e d t o t h e T o p e k a B r e t h r e n a n d t h e L o d g e s of T o p e k a a n d a n y o t h e r s w h o h a d a p a r t , for t h e m a n y courtesies e x t e n d e d this G r a n d L o d g e during this meeting.
STANDING COMMITTEES. T h e M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master appointed the following for t h e e n s u i n g year: On Credentials:—BEN
committees
W . GRAYBILL, N O . 153, Prairie Village; CARROLL J.
PONTIUS, N O . 421, Eskridge; HERBERT HAROLD HOLLAND, N O . 371, Macksville; EARL M . SITTON, N O . 297, Ellis; H U G H T . CRAIG, N O . 113, Concordia.
On Reports of Grand Officers:—WILLIAM
H . HARRISON, N O . 204, Downs;
HARRY A. W O O D , N O . 278, Kiowa; CLIFFORD COSS, N O . 400, Isabel; K E N N E T H D .
HUMPHREY, N O . 331, Hoisington; HENRY H . CAROTHERS, N O . 248, Richland. On Finance—FLOYD A. PALMER, N O . 107, Independence; HOWARD H . H A Z LETT, N o . 345, Edna; CHARLES F . HAUGHEY, N O . 352, Tribune; WILLIAM C . G E T Z , N o . 142, Newton; HOMER M . SPENCER, N O . 222, Dodge City. On Jurisprudence:—ScoTT A. MOUSE, N O . 12, Emporia; JAMES E . TAYLOR, No. 417, Sharon Springs; JAMES H . STEWART, Jr., N o . 303, Wichita; CHARLES D . GALLIPEAU, N O . 3, Kansas City; LUTHER C . KISSICK, N O . 238, Mount Hope. On Ritualistic Work:—JAMES H . TRICE, N O . 77, Medicine Lodge; E. G L E N N RoBisoN, N o . 314, Gridley; ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, N O . 272, Kansas City. On Trials and Punishments:—FLOYD H . COFFMAN, N O . 18, Ottawa; CHARLES R. GILLILAND, N O . 133, Arkansas City; PASCHAL W . LUNDY, N O . 191, Ness City; W I L L I A M J. YOTTER, N O . 340, Leoti; ROBERT J. LEWIS, N O . 164, Atwood.
On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D.:—KARL E . PITTMAN, N O . 393, Greensburg, RALPH E . COLVIN, N O . 300, Liberal; R O Y A. BUTTON, N O . 215, Rush Center. On Correspondence:—FLOYD
S . ECORD, N O . 66, Burlington.
On Foreign Relations:—CLAUD F . Y O U N G , N o . 8, Fort Scott; ROSCOE E . PETERSON, N O . 167, Earned; RICHARD L . BECKER, N o . 102, Coffeyville. On Masonic Education:—ScoTT E. KELSEY, N O . 17, Topeka; ADDISON C . IRBY, N O . 8, Fort Scott; RAY W . KINZIE, No. 433, Wichita; J O H N H . MURRAY, No. 10, Leavenworth; IVAN L. FARRIS, N O . 258, Cheney. On Necrology:—SAMUEL
G . W I L E S , N O . 371, Macksville.
ASSISTANTS T O T H E GRAND TYLER. T h e F o l l o w i n g B r e t h r e n Assisted T h e G r a n d T y l e r : OSCAR O . CARLSON LEVERETT H . T I F F E Y
Orient Lodge N o . 51 Orient Lodge N o . 51
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NEIL M . MCLEOD FOREST G . ANTRIM
York Lodge No. 57 Siloam Lodge No. 225
AsHER LANE JAY W . TICEHURST
Golden Rule Lodge No. 90 Topeka Lodge No. 17
JOHN C. WEEKES GEORGE P. FIEDERLING GEORGE E. COATS THOMAS FASIG ELLIOT P. DANIELS WILLIAM A. READ
Siloam Lodge No. 225 Siloam Lodge No. 225 Topeka Lodge No. 17 Orient Lodge No. 51 Siloam Lodge No. 225 Seabrook Lodge No. 385
JOURNAL. On motion the reading of the Journal was waived.
CLOSING. The M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master then closed the M . Lodge in Ample Form.
W.-. Grand
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; Bendena, 440; Denton, 449.
No.
2.—Potter, 4; Atchison, 5; Doniphan, Muscotah, 116; Atchison, 158.
No.
3.—Leavenworth, 2; Leavenworth, 10; Easton, 45; Lansing, 49; Leavenworth, 68; Fort 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.—Shawnee, 54; Prairie Village, 153; Kansas City, 322; Kansas City, 333; Overland Park, 436.
No.
6.—Olathe, 19; Spring Hill, 56; Gardner, 65; Edgerton, 127; Lenexa, 135; Stanley, 444.
31; Effingham, 4 8 ; Huron,
72;
No.
7.—Osawatomie, 24; Paola, 37; Fontana, 131, Louisburg, 243.
No.
8.—Mound City, 33; LaCygne, 6 1 ; Pleasanton, 88; Blue Mound, 286; Parker, 341.
No.
9.—Fort Scott, 8; Mapleton, 28; Xenia, 47; Devon, 92; Garland, 108; Uniontown, 115; Fulton, 210; Hiattville, 216; Bronson, 268; Hepler, 398.
No. 10.—Girard, 93; Cherokee, 119; Pittsburg, 187; Walnut, 229; Mulberry, 261; Arcadia, 329; Arma, 408. No. 11.—Baxter Springs, 71; Columbus, 100; Galena, 194; Weir, 274; Scammon, 351. No. 12.—Oswego, 63; Altamont, 69; Chetopa, 73; Parsons, 117; Mound Valley, 218; McCune, 237. No. 13.—Erie, 76; Chanute, 103; Thayer, 149; Urbana, 239. No. 14.—Humboldt, 29; lola, 38; Moran, 245; Savonburg, 315; LaHarpe, 325. No. 15.—Gamett, 44; Colony, 212; Westphalia, 305; Kincaid, 338; Lane, 339. No. 16.—Ottawa, 18; Melvern, 22; Pomona, 4 1 ; Williamsburg, 224; Waverly, 244; Quenemo, 270; Wellsville, 356: No. 17.—Lawrence, 6; Lawrence, 9; Baldwin, 23; DeSoto, 40; Eudora, 83; Tonganoxie, 190; Linwood, 241; Perry, 415; Lecompton, 420. No. 18.—Oskaloosa, 14; Valley Falls, 21; Winchester, 84; Meriden, 236; McLouth, 256; Nortonville, 266. No. 19.—Hiawatha, 35; Robinson, 159; Sabetha, 162; Hamlin, 185; Horton, 326; Powhattan, 363; Morrill, 373. No. 20.—Oketo, 25; Seneca, 39; Marysville, 9 1 ; Axtell, 234; Beattie, 259; Oneida, 323; Summerfield, 354. No. 21.—Frankfort, 67; Waterville, 85; Irving, 112; Blue Rapids, 169; Vermillion, 320.
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No. 22.—Corning, 13; Wetmore, 53; Centralia, 89; Netawaka, 130; Whiting, 250; Goff, 430. No. 23.—Circleville, 20; Holton, 42; Soldier, 240; Hoyt, 327, Denison, 372; Mayetta, 393. No. 24.—Silver Lake, 50; St. Marys, 52; Topeka, 90; Rossville, 111; Delia, 419. No. 25.—Topeka, 17; Auburn, 32; Topeka, 5 1 ; Topeka, 225; Richland, 248; Topeka, 385; Wakarusa, 402. No. 26.—Overbrook, 62; Carbondale, 70; Burlingame, 79; Lyndon, 101; Osage City, 141; Scranton, 407. No. 27.—Leroy, 27; Burlington, 66; Neosho Falls, 82; Yates Center, 144; Gridley, 314. No. 28.—New Albany, 81; Neodesha, 94; Fredonia, 95; Altoona, 118; Fall River, 163; BuflFalo, 379; Benedict, 403. No. 29.—CoflFeyville, 102; Independence, 107; Elk City, 132; Cherryvale, 137.; Edna, 345. No. 30.—Sedan, 136, Caney, 324; Elgin, 350; Cedar Vale, 355; Tyro, 386. No. 31.—Longton, 26; Elk Falls, 126; Howard, 155; Severy, 213; Moline, 267. No. 32.—Eureka, 106; Toronto, 121; Madison, 196; Hamilton, 301, Climax, 411. No. 33.—Emporia, 12; Cottonwood Falls, 80; Americus, 109; Lebo, 152; Hartford, 193; Allen, 335; Saffordville, 395. No. 34.—Dover, 138; Alma, 161; Eskridge, 205; Maple Hill, 370; Harveyville, 421. No. 35.—Havensville, 34; Onaga, 188; Westmoreland, 257; Fostoria, 392. No. 36.—Manhattan, 16; Wamego, 75; Randolph, 166; Leonardville, 235; Riley, 344. No. 37.—Washington, 104; Linn, 170; Haddam, 226; Greenleaf, 232. No. 38.—Clifton, 122; Clay Center, 134; Green, 296; Oak Hill, 334; Wakefield, 396. No. 39.—Junction City, 7; Abilene, 98; Solomon, 105; Chapman, 280; Enterprise, 437. No. 40.—Hope, 288; Herington, 307; Gypsum, 328; White City, 380; Burdick, 429. No. 41.—Council Grove, 36; Alta Vista, 357; Dwight, 374; Wilsey, 382. No. 42.—^Newton, 142; Marion, 147; Florence, 114; Peabody, 120. No. 43^—Towanda, 30; Augusta, 74; ElDorado, 97; Douglass, 151; Leon, 223; Potwin, 228; Latham, 401; Rosalia, 434. No. 44.—Winfield, 110; Arkansas City, 133; Dexter, 156; Burden, 233; Maple City, 342. No. 45.—Wellington, 150; South Haven, 157; Oxford, 165; Caldwell, 203; Milan, 255; Argonia, 285.
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No. 46.—Belle Plaine, 173; Conway Springs, 269; Mulvane, 201; Cheney, 258; Clearwater, 273; Derby, 365. No. 47.—Wichita, 57, Wichita, 86; Wichita, 99; Wichita, 168; Wichita, 303, Wichita, 313; Wichita, 433. No. 48.—Halstead, 46; Sedgwick, 139; White Water, 180; Burrton, 182; Mount Hope, 238; Valley Center, 364. No. 49.—McPherson, 172; Canton, 197; Galva, 251; Windom, 276; Moundridge, 346; Marquette, 353; Lindsborg, 397. No. 50.—Barnard, 59; Minneapolis, 143; Beloit, 145; Delphos, 202; Simpson, 214; Scottsville, 249; Glasco, 292. No. 51.—Concordia, 113; Clyde, 176; Jamestown, 227; Miltonvale, 242. No. 52.—Republic, 123; Munden, 128; Belleville, 129; Courtland, 2 1 1 ; Scandia, 221; Narka, 349; Cuba, 362. No. 53.—Jewell, 11; Mankato, 87; Burr Oak, 178; Lebanon, 287; Randall, 304; Formoso, 336. No. 54.—Salina, 60; Ellsworth, 146; Brookville, 209; Wilson, 298; Holyrood, 343. No. 55.—Lyons, 192; Little River, 219; Chase, 247; Frederick, 337; Geneseo, 361. No. 56.—Nickerson, 4 3 ; Hutchinson, Hutchinson, 445.
124; Hutchinson,
140;
Sterling,
171;
No. 57.—Haven, 208; Arlington, 299; Turon, 358; Sylvia, 391; Pretty Prairie, 428. No. 58.—Kingman, 230; Norwich, 319; Spivey, 347; Zenda, 378; Cunningham, 427. No. 59.—Anthony, 200; Harper, 206; Attica, 262; Bluff City, 368; Freeport, 389. No. 60.—^Medicine Lodge, 77; Lake City, 260; Hazelton, 263; Kiowa, 278; Isabel, 400. N o . 61—Pratt, 265; Greensburg, 293; Preston, 332; Coats, 394; MuUinville, 399; Haviland, 409. No. 62.—Kinsley, 179; Lewis, 220; Stafford, 252; St. John, 254; Macksville, 371. No. 63.—Great Bend, 15; Larned, 167; Ellinwood, 217; Hoisington, 331; Claflin, 424. No. 64.—Wakeeney, 148; Russell, 177; Hays, 195; Bunker Hill, 291; Ellis, 297. No. 65.—Lincoln, 154; Lucas, 198; PlainviUe, 290; Sylvan Grove, 359; Natoma, 390; Codell, 418. No. 66.—Cawker City, 125; Osborne, 160; Stockton, 189; Downs, 204; Alton, 207; Glen Elder, 294. No. 67.—Smith Center, 174; Kirwin, Logan, 264; Kensington, .405.
175; Gaylord,
183; Phillipsburg,
184;
No. 68.—Lenora, 181; Oberlin, 186; Norton, 199; Long Island, 231; Almena, 310; Norcatur, 317; Jennings, 360.
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No. 69.—Hill City, 281; Colby, 306; Hoxie, 348; Morland, 414; Selden, 42}; Rexford, 442. No. 70.—McCracken, 58; Ness City, 191; Rush Center, 215; LaCrosse, 330. No. 71.—Dodge City, 222; Jetmore, 282; Cimarron, 283; Bucklin, 376; Spearville, 388; Ensign, 413; Kingsdown, 447. No. 72.—Ashland, 277; Coldwater, 295; Protection, 384; Wilmore, 412. No. 73.—Meade, 275; Liberal, 300; Plains, 367; Minneola, 431. No. 74.—Sublette, 312; Hugoton, 406; Elkhart, .422; Ulysses, 435; Johnson, 441; Satanta, 446. No. 75.—Garden City, 246; Lakin, 289; Syracuse, 309; Coolidge, 316; Deerfield, 432. No. 76.—Dighton, 279; Scott City, 284; Leoti, 340; Tribune, 352. No. 77.—Oakley, 253; Gove, 302; Grainfield, 381; Quinter, 410; Grinnell, 448. No. 78.—Wallace, 318; Goodland, 421; Sharon Springs, 417; Kanorado, 443. No. 79.—Atwood, 164; McDonald, 383; Saint Francis, 404.
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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS FOR 1 9 5 8 . District
Name
1
JOSEPH
2
RALPH
Address
HONER.; T . LASSEN
Denton Muscotah
3
* N A T H A N C . HIBBS
Leavenworth
4
* A R T H U R R . SHEDD
JCansas City
5
*WILLIAM
6
*FRED
7
FRANK
8
A. LINGO
E . LAGALLE MOORE
LLOYD L . M C G R E W
9
*CHARLES
L . MCBRTOE
10
*JoHN
MASOVERO
11
*MERLE
12
*E. LLOYD
L. DUNCAN COAD
13
EARL
PETERSON
14
*DAVID
BRO'WN
15
FRANK L . POST
16
*W. PHIL MCCRACKEN
17
T. E L T O N D A R K
18
WILLIAM
19
J O S E P H E . BEYER
20
E . BRADFORD
RAYMOND RUSSELL
21
* K E N N E T H S. FINCHAM
22
CLARENCE P. N O E , JR
Lenexa Bucyrus Fontana
Mound City Devon
Arma Columbus Parsons Thayer Humboldt Colony Ottawa Lecompton McLouth Sabetha Oneida
Blue Rapids Netawaka
23-:
*JoHN J. H E W I T T
.Topeka
24
*HAROLD L . CLINKENBEARD
Topeka
25
*PHILIP E . MILLS
26
FLOYD R . M O N F O R T
27
*DONALD E . WARD
28
R A L P H F . RUSSELL
Topeka Burlingame Rose Altoona
29
*NoRMAN A. BALSTERS
Coffeyville
30
* E R N E S T R . MEADOWS
Sedan
31
PERCIVAL E . SHOEMAKER
32
ROBERT
33
B . CARPENTER
* V E S P E R M . SHEELEY, J R
Severy Neal Emporia
34
GEORGE G . EDGERTON
Eskridge
35
R O Y R . PFRANG
Westmoreland
36...
-
*CHESTER
37
RALPH R. HOWLAND
38
39
LONG
MERLE
B . STUBSTEN
—Clifton
*GAYLORD W I L K I N S
Junction City
40
* E L M E R F . ANDERSON
Jlope
41
HAROLD F . J O H N S O N
42 43
-
Manhattan Hollenberg
..*HAROLD L . SLOAN *RAYMOND MORRIS.—
Dwight .Newton .El Dorado
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44
March
*ARTHUR M . W I L L I A M S
45-
.Arkansas City
VIRGIL B . HOLLINGSWORTH
46-
3outh Haven
NEAL V . HoRMEL
Clearwater
47
*JAMES A . MAGEE
48
*LUTHER KISSICK
49
*DoNovAN R. MULVANEY
50
ELMER
Wichita
:JMount Hope
Moundridge
GEHRKE
Delphos
51
CLIVE R . SHELLEY
Jamestown
52
ERWIN SWEET
-Hardy, Nebraska
53
RALPH C . ANDERSON
Randall
54
*LESTER LEE ADAMS
JHolyrood
55
*FRED
lyons
56
*SAM O . SETTY
57
DAMME
-*JAMES
58
— * M E L V I N C. HOGG
59
LEROY F . H E A T H
60
Hutchinson
R. MATHEWS
Langdon Kingman Attica
HARLAND A . FAUSETT
61
*GEORGE
B . NORRIS
62
*GEORGE
L . EVANS
63
*CHARLES E . D R A K E , SR
64
Stafford Hoisington
...*DAVID S . G R E E P
65
Hays
STEPHEN R . T U C K E R
66
Codell
*RALPH M . B U R L I N
67 68
Hazelton —Pratt
.'.Stockton
L. RAY COULSON --
Smith Center
*LLOYD L . LOTKER, J R .
69-
-
Oberlin
N E W E L L S. BOSS
Morland
70
ALBERT F . ERNEST
.Ness City
71
LESTER H . FLAIR
JBloom
72
N E W T O N W . BRANSOM
73
BEN H . DOWNING
74
75 76
Coldwater
Fowler
*RAYMOND D . A T H E R T O N . . .
-
Satanta
W M . E . MONTGOMERY
Syracuse
* T H O M A S F . ASHLOCK....
Dighton
77
G L E N N A. D E L A Y
:.
78
HAROLD W . FRASIER
Sharon Springs
79
ROBERT
jVtwood
C . MILLER
Quinter
*posT OFFICE ADDRESSES.
No. 3—522 N . Broadway No. 4—6615 Sears Drive No. 5—12420 West 75 No. 6—R.F.D. No. 9—^Route N o . 1 No. 10—Box 34
N o . 11—209 N o . Highland N o . 12—3931 W . Main St. N o . 14—120 North 11th N o . 16—731 Ash N o . 21—705 Chestnut N o . 23—1328 N . Quincy
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No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
24—311 Lindenwood 25—1204 Boswell 27—R.R. No. 1 29—216 W . 8th 30—118 W . Main 33--R.F.D. No. 1 , 36—1000 Ratone 39—138 West 18th St. 42—118 S.E. 12th 43—515 West Locust • 44—Box 550 47—401 S. Seneca 48—Box 57 49-r-Box 403
GRAND LODGE O F KANSAS
No. No, No. No. No. No. No; No. No. No. No. No. No.
54—Box 155 55—Box 482 56—309 N . Walnut 57—R. F. D . 58—Box 64 61—-J02 N , Oak . 62—200 Kansas Ave. 63—1216 N . Main 6 4 ^ 1 9 0 1 Lincoln Drive 66—517 N . Cyrpress 68—Route No. 3 74—Box 314 76—Box 425
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LYNN R. BRODRICK GRAND MASTER IN 1950
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE ASSOCIATION OF PAST GRAND MASTERS Topeka, Kansas, March 11, 1958 The Fifty-fourth Annual Meeting of the Association of Past Grand Masters was held in the Jayhawk Hotel at Topeka, Kansas at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday March 11, 1958. M . ' . W . ' . BRUCE N E W T O N , Venerable President, opened a Table Lodge in ample form with the following members present: BEN S. PAULEN JAMES A. CASSLER OTTO R. SOUDERS CLAUD F . YOUNG ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND CHARLES S. MCGINNESS SAMUEL G ^ W I L E S E. GLENN ROBISON
1921 1934 1935 1939 1940 1943 1946 1948
WILLIAM H . HARRISON CLARENCE G . NEVINS S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY BRUCE NEWTON FLOYD S. ECORD SCOTT E. KELSEY KARL J. BAUMGARTNER RICHARD L . BECKER
1949 1951 1952 1953 1954 .1955 1956 1957
M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER, Grand Master was proposed for membership. and was elected, and the Ceremony of Induction was conferred upon him in a splendid manner by M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON. The Secretary read communications from H E N R Y S . BUZICK, Jr., CLINE
C . CURTISS,
ROSCOE
E . PETERSON,
FERRIS M . H I L L ,
JAMES
H.
STEWART, Jr., CHARLES A. LOUCKS, and J. FORREST AYRES advising that
through illness and unforseen contingencies they would not be able to be present. The Secretary was instructed to write a letter to each of these Brethren expressing our regrets. Oral reports were made on the illness of M . ' . W . " . JAMES H . TRICE and M . ' . W . " . GEORGE
BEEZLEY.
The Association had as its guests M . ' . W . ' . PAUL TURNEY, Past Grand Master of Texas, M . ' . W . ' . G L E N N B . V A N FLEET, Grand Master of Colorado, M . ' . W.". HARRY W . BUNDY, Honorary Past Grand Master and present Grand Secretary of Colorado, M . ' . W . ' . FRANK P. BRIGGS, Grand Master of Missouri, M . ' . W . ' . J O H N A. BARNER, Grand Master, North Dakota, L. V. O R T O N , Grand Master, Oklahoma and HERBERT T . W H I T E , Past Grand Master, Nebraska. On motion of M . ' . W . ' . A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND each of these distinguished brethren was elected to Honorary Membership in the Association and each was presented an Honorary Membership Card. M . ' . W . ' . CLAUD F . Y O U N G delivered a beautiful tribute to the
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memory of our departed Brother M . ' . W . ' . LYNN R. BRODRICK and his sentiment were concurred in by all of the other Brethren present. The balance of the evening was spent in a discussion of the Grand Master's address. Gsmplying with our established
rules, regulations and customs
M.'. W . ' . FLOYD S. ECORD becomes the Venerable President, M.'. W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY becomes Senior Warden, M.'. W . ' . KARL J. BAUM-
GARTNER becomes Junior Warden, M.". W.". ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND was elected Secretary and according to our usual custom M.'. W . ' . RICHARD L. BECKER is the new Steward.
There being no further business the Table Lodge was closed in form. ARTHUR H. STRICKLAND
Secretary.
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SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1957.
No.
Location
^
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5
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1—Highland 1 2—LeaTenworth 3 3—Kansas City 4 4—Potter 2 5—Atchison _ 2 6—Lawrence _ 17 7—Junction City 39 8—Fort Scott - 9 9—Lawrence 17 10—Leavenworth 3 11—Jewell 53 12—Emporia 33 13—Coming 22 14—Oskaloosa 18 15—Great Bend 63 16—Manhattan — 36 17—Topeka — 25 18—Ottawa 16 19—Olathe — 6 20—Circleville 23 21—Valley Falls 18 22—Melvern 16 23—Baldwin 17 24—Osawatomie 7 25—Oketo _ 20 26—Longton 31 27—Leroy _ 27 28—Mapleton 9 29—Humboldt 14 30—Towanda 43 31—^Doniphan 2 32—Auburn 25 33—Mound Oty 8 34—Havensville 35 35—Hiawatha 19 36—Council Grove 41 37—Paola 7 38—lola _ 14 39—Seneca 20 40—DeSoto 17 41—Pomona 16 42—Holton 23 43—^Nickerson 56 44—Garnett 15 45—Hasten _ 3 46—Halstead 48 47—Xenia 9 48—Effingham 2 49—Lansing 3 50—Silver Lake 24 51—Topeka 25 52—St. Marys 24 53—Wetmore 22 54—Shawnee _ 5 55—Troy — 1 56—Spring Hill 6 58—McCracken — 70 59—Barnard 50 60—Salina 54 61—LaCygne _ 8
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
SYNOPSIS OF KeTiniNs OF LODGBS—Continued.
No.
Location E
I
Q 62—Overbrook 26 63—Oswego _... 12 64—Wathena 1 65—Gardner 6 66—Burlington 27 67—Frankfort 21 68—Leavenworth 3 69—Altamont 12 70—Carbondale 26 71—Baxter Springs 11 72—^Huron 2 73—Chetopa 12 74—Augusta 43 75—Wamego 36 76—Erie 13 77—Medicine Lodge 60 78—White Cloud 1 79—Burlingame 26 80—Cottonwood Falls . - 33 81—New Albany 28 82—Neosho Falls 27 83—^Eudora _ 17 84—Winchester 18 85—Waterville 21 86—Wichita 47 87—Mankato 53 88—Pleasanton 8 89—Centralia 22 90—North Topeka 24 91—Marysville 20 92—Devon 9 93—Girard 10 94—Neodesha 28 95—Fredonia 28 96—White Church 4 97—El Dorado 43 98—Abilene 39 99—Wichita 47 100—Columbus 11 101—Lyndon 26 102—Coffeyville 29 103—Chanute 13 104—Washington 37 105—Solomon .' 39 106—Eureka 32 107—Independence 29 108^-Garland 9 109—Americus 33 110—Winfield 44 111—Rossville 24 112—Irving 21 113—Concordia 51 114—Florence 42 115—Uniontown 9 116—Muscotah 2 117—Parsons 12 118—Altoona 28 119—Cherokee 10 120—Peabody 42 121—Toronto 32 122—Clifton 38 123—Republic 52
s, &
•z. 6 10
126 166 178 157 1 202 4 130 2 299 66 1 84 2 345 7 100 139 14 402 2 185 3 238 5 285 95 1 198 •3'' 292 54 1 38 2 220 2 83 2 ........ 89 18 2519 3 87 3 204 1 103 10 1513 ' 4 348 1 103 6 296 4 335 2 263 8 601 14 600 6 417 19 2417 1 292 3 118 5 862 20 803 1 192 3 96 5 302 2 624 1 92 74 1 447 1 134 2 75 12 328 4 167 6 108 6 87 7 858 1 69 10 182 1 194 1 156 1 107 1 50 2 6
1 11 1 6 10
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1957-58
125
GRANDI LODGE OF KANSAS
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF
LODGES—Continued.
i'
No.
Location
2;
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124—Hutchinson 56 125—Cawker City 66 31 126—Elk Falls 127—^Edgerton 6 128—Munden 52 52 129—Belleville 22 130—-Netawaka 131—Fontana 7 132—Elk City 29 44 133—Arkansas City ..... ..... 38 134—Clay Center 6 30 137—Cherryvale 29 138—Dover 34 48 139—Sedgwick 140—Hutchinson 56 141—Osage City .... 26 142—Newton 42 143—Minneapolis 50 144—Yates Center 27 145—Beloit 50 146—Ellsworth 54 147—Marion 42 148—Wakeeney 64 149—Thayer 13 150—Wellington 45 ...... 4 3 151—Douglass 152—Lebo 33 153—Prairie V i l l a g e .... 5 154—Lincoln 65 155—Howard 31 156—Dexter 44 157—South Haven 45 158—Atchison 2 159—Robinson 19 160—Osborne 66 161—Alma 34 162—Sabetha 19 1 6 } - F a l l River 28 164—Atwood 79 165—Oxford 45 166—Randolph 36 167—Larned 63 168—Wichita 47 169—Blue Rapids 21 170—Linn 37 171—Sterling 56 172—McPherson 49 173—Belle Plaine 46 174—Smith Center 67 175—Kinvin 67 51 176—Clyde 177—Russell 64 178—Burr Oak 53 179—Kinsley 62 180—Whitewater 48 181—Lenora 68 182—Burrton 48 183^Gaylord 67 184—Phillipsburg 67 185—Hamlin 19
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126
March
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS : OF LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location
186—Oberlin 187—Pittsburg 188—Onaga 189—Stockton 190—Tonganoxie 191—Ness City 192—Lyons 193—Hartford 194—Galena 195—Hays 196—Madison 197—Canton 198—Lucas 199—Norton 200—Anthony 201—Mulvane 202—Delphos 203—Caldwell 204—Downs 205—Eskridge 206—Harper 207—Alton 208—Haven 209—Brookville 210—Fulton 211—Courtland 212—Colony 213—«cvery 214—Simpson 215—Rush Center 216—HiattviUe 217—EUinwood 218—Mound Valley 219—Little River 220—Lewis 221—Scandia 222—Dodge City 223—Leon 224—Williamsburg 225—Topeka 226—Haddam 227—Jamestown 228—Potwin 229—Walnut 230—Kingman 231—Long Island 232—Greenleaf 233—Burden 234—Axtell 235—Leonardville 236—Meriden 237—McCune 238—Mount Hope 239—Urbana 240—Soldier 241—Linwood 242—Miltonvale 243—Louisburg 244—Waverly 245—Moran 246—Garden City 247—Chase
68 10 35 66 17 70 55 33 11 64 32 49 65 68 59 46 50 45 66 34 59 66 57 54 9 52 15 31 50 70 9 63 12 55 ,.. 62 52 71 43 16 25 37 51 43 10 38 68 37 44 20 36 18 12 48 13 23 17 51 7 16 14 75 35
II
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1957-58
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
127
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
No.
1i
Location
248—Richland 25 249—Scottsville 50 250—Whiting 22 251—Galva 49 252—Stafford 62 253—Oakley ..-.. 77 254—St. John 62 255—Milan —. 45 256—McLouth 18 257—Westmoreland 35 258—Cheney 46 259—Beattie 20 260—Lake City 60 261—Mulberry 10 262—^Attica 59 263—Hazelton —. 60 264—Logan — 67 265—Pratt 61 266—Nortonville 18 267—Moline ... 31 268—^Bronson 9 269—Conway Springs ... 46 270—Quenemo ... 16 271—Kansas City 4 272—Kansas City 4 273—Clearwater 46 274—^Weir 11 275—Meade 73 276—Windom ..... 49 277—Ashland 72 278—Kiowa _ 60 279—Dighton 76 280—Chapman 39 281—Hill City ..... 69 ?RJ—Jrtmore .. 71 283—Cimarron 71 284—Scott City 76 285—Argonia 45 286—Blue Mound 8 287—Lebanon ..... 53 288—Hope 40 289—Lakin -... 75 290—Plainville 65 291—Bunker Hill 64 292—Glasco - . 50 293—Greensburg ..... 61 294—Glen Elder .-. 66 295—Coldwater 72 296—Green .... 38 297—Ellis 64 298—Wilson 54 299—Arlington .... 37 300—Liberal .... 73 301—Hamilton 32 302—Gove .... 77 303—Wichita .... 47 304—Randall .... 53 305—Westphalia ... 15 306—Colby .... 69 307—Herington ... 40 308—Alden .... 55 309—Syracuse - . 75
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128
March
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location
310—Almena 311—Ft. Leavenworth 312—Sublette 313—Wichita 314—Gridley 315—Savonburg 316—Coolidge 317—Norcatur 318—Wallace 319—Norwich 320—Vermillion 321—Goodland 322—Kansas City 323—Oneida 324—Caney 325—LaHarpe 326—Horton 327—Hoyt 328—Gypsum 329—Arcadia 330—LaCrosse 331—Hoisington 332—Preston 333—Kansas City 334—Oak Hill 335—Allen 336—Formoso 337—Frederick 338—Kincaid 339—Lane 340—Leoti 341—Parker 342—Maple City 343—Holyrood 344—Riley 345—Edna 346—Moundridge 347—Spivey 348—Hoxie 349—Natka 350—Elgin 351—Scammon _ 352—Tribune 353—Marquette 354—Summerfield 355—Cedar Vale 356—Wellsville 357—Alta Vista 358—Tuton 359—Sylvan Grove 360—Jennings 361—Geneseo 362—Cuba 363—Powhattan 364—Valley Center 365—Derby _ 366—Bonner Springs 367—Plains 368—Bluff City 369—Kansas City 370—Maple Hill 371—Macksville
68 3 74 47 27 14 75 68 78 58 21 78 5 20 30 14 19 23 40 10 70 63 61 5 38 33 53 55 15 15 76 8 44 54 36 29 49 58 69 52 30 11 76 49 20 30 16 41 57 65 68 55 52 19 48 46 4 73 59 4 34 62
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1957-58
129
. GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
SYNOPSIS O F RETURNS O F LODGES—Continued.
No,
Location
11
•J
S ill—Denison 373—Morrill 374—Dwight 376—Bucklin 377—^Waldron 378—Zenda 379—Buffalo 380—White City 381—Grainfield 382—Wilsey 383—McDonald 384—Protection 385—Topeka 386—Tyro 388—Spearville 389—Freeport
23 19 41 71 59 58 28 40 77 41 79 72 25 30 71 59 65 391—Sylvia .:,.. 57 392—Fostoria 35 393—Mayetta 23 394—Coats 61 395—Saffordville ..33 396—Wakefield 38 397—Lindsborg 49 398—Hepler 9 399—Mullinville 61 400—Isabel 60 401—Latham 43 402—Wakarusa 25 403—Benedict 28 404—Saint Francis 79 405—Kensington 67 406—Hugoton 74 407—Scranton 26 408—Arma 10 409—Haviland 61 410—Quinter 77 411—Climax 32 412—Wilmore 72 413—Ensign 71 414—Morland 69 415—Perry 17 417—Sharon Springs .78 418—Codell 65 419—Delia 24 420—Lecompton 17 421—Harveyville 34 422—Elkhart 74 423—Selden 69 424—Claflin 63 427—Cunningham 58 428—Pretty Prairie 57 429—Burdick 40 430—Goff 22 73 432—Deerfield 75 433—Wichita 47 43 435—^Ulysses 74 436—Overland Park ... 5 437—Enterprise 39 438—Kansas City 4
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60 66 108 121 67 95 61 36 58 127 175 113 57 71 59 129 128 45 76 84 117 167 130 74 115 96, 76 95 85 116 99 245 75 184. 91 65 75 84 106 73 132 113 76 62 63 70 115 73 116 87 74 64 52 94 40 2121 74 151 663 122 50J
130
SYNOPSIS O F R E T U R N S
No.
March
PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
Location
OF
III
440—Bcndena 1 441—Johnson 74 442—Rexford 69 443—Kanorado 78 444—Stanley 6 5 445—Hutchinson 56 23 446—Satanta 74 2 447—Kingsdown 71 1 448—Grinnell 77 449—^Denton 1 1 Totals ..... 2624 699 Membership—1956 Less Corrections 1956 Reports
LODGES—Concluded.
•I 1
1 1
1 2
1
1
2 6
1 8
3 2
1 1
290
8 2 1
1
1 4 3 _ ;....
2
X 895 1765 927
10
3
1046 1030 101,265 4 101,261
Net Gain—16
48 90 74 21 81 487 9V 70 41 56 101277
169
18, 15, 21, 18, 18, 17, 15. 26, 19, 16, 18, 1859 1888 1868 1886 1877 1872 1873 1925 1914 1887 1876
Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct.
Palmyra Saltville Baxter Beattie Belle Plaine Belleville Mt. Vernon Bendena Benedict Lotus Blue Rapidi
Baldwin Barnard Baxter Springs.. Beattie Belle Plaine Belleville Beloit Bendena Benedict Blue Mound Blue Rapidi
23 59 71 259 173 129 145 440 403 286
32 74 234
Oct. 19, 1871 Feb. 26, 1925 Oct. 21, 1875 Feb. 20, 1889 Mar. 18, 1920 Feb. 17, 1898 Feb. 15, 1882 Oct. 17, 1872 Oct. 19, 1871 Feb. 17, 1881 Feb. 19, 1890 Feb. 21, 1912 Oct. 15, 1873 Feb. 15, 1888 Feb. 18, 1915 Feb. 16, 1887 July 14, 1856 Oct. 21, 1875 Feb. 18, 1886 Feb. 20, 1895 Oct. 17, 1860 Oct. 21, 1869 1885 Feb. 19,
Benevolent Allen Alma Naphtali Altamont Alta Vista Occidental Altoona Americus Anthony Arcadia Argonia Crescent Cable Arma Ashland Washington Active Attica Atwood Auburn Mystic'Tie Axtell
Abilene Allen Alma Almena Altamont Alta Vista Alton Altoona Americus Anthony Arcadia Argonia Arkansas City... Arlington Arma Ashland Atchison Atchison Attica Atwood Auburn Augusta Axtell
98 335 161 310 69 357 207 118 109 200 329 285 133 299 408 277 5 158 262 164
When Chartered
Location
No.
Name of Lodge
Communications
1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays Ist and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4tli Mondays
1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Mondays 1st Mondays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Mondays 2nd and 4th Thursdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 1 St Tuesday 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays
Stated
Edward L. Wigle Gene C. Montgomery tGuy N. Talbot Byron Totten Johnie C. Riddle tDonald Jay Bickman Chas. Edward Giddings. tDonald J. Ruhnke tLeo Leroy Payne Earl Jeffers Charles H. Wagner
tRobert E. Cambell tCharles E. Lewis Elden R. Blankenship Jack L. Drake Charles M. Lawson Iver A. Swenson William G. Ballard Orville E. Sharratt tHarold W. Tietz tDale M. Mingle •fNeil O Parrish John K. Smith tHarold J. Johnson Harry C. Burnett Vincent L. Chirafisi Russell Raymond York.. fMarvin L. Coffey fLeon James Alexander... Frederick R. Buck Charles G. Nash Harold D. Garwood tLonnie I. Norton John Maburn Jeffrey
Masters
•Albert T. Danley Oral L. Myers •Coy Nichols William Edward Cassidy Ray A. Foust 'Judson Mac Abbott Roy C. Baker Leonard H. Foster Harry L. Orendorff Francis E. Fairchild Arthur E. Clear
•Robert C. Menges B. Olin Davis Henry S. Stiers Leland A. Cranmer Frederick Gail Traxson Glenn D. Zieber •Kenneth L. Orr William W. Jones •L. John Redelfs •Arthur H. Poundstone •Rollin L. Scott Henry E. Stehle •Harry L. Burnett J. Renwick Mathews •John Cleland O. Donald Spotts •Thomas J. Dunning •Hal A. Waisner James R. Derden Bruce K. Jackson •Carl H. Moore Francis A. Nelson Lester L. Caylor
Secretaries
NAMES OF LODGES, MASTERS AND SECRETARIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1958.
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20 424 134 273 122 411 176
203 324 197 70 125 355 89 103 280 247 258 119 137 73 283
368 366 268 209 376 379 291 233 429 79 66 178 182
No.
Stohrville Bonner Springs.. Bourbon Brookville Grand View Buffalo Beulah Clinton Burdick Corinthian Burlington Burr Oak Burrton
Sumner Caney Canton Carbondale Cawker City .... Chautauqua Home Cedar Antiquity Chase Morton Cherokee Cherryvale Chetopa Preston Circleville Claflin Clay Center Unity Clifton Climax Prairie Queen.
Caldwell Caney Canton Carbondale... Cawkcr City.. Cedar Vale... Centralia Chanute Chapman Chase Cheney Cherokee Chcrryvale Chetopa Cimarron Circleville Claflin Clay Center... Clearwater Clifton Climax Clyde
Name of Lodge
Bluff City Bonner Springs.. Bronson Brookville Bucklin Buffalo Bunker Hill Burden Burdick Burlingame Burlington Burr Oak. Burrton
Location
Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct.
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. 17, 19, 17, 22, 17, 17, 20, 19, 24, 19, 18, 17, 15, 21, 16, 17, 16, 15, 16, 15, 18, 17,
17, 17, 18, 15, 21, 21. 15, 20, 16, 21, 21, 16, 16, 1881 1890 1881 1874 1872 1898 1870 1891 1927 1885 1886 1872 1873 1869 1887 1866 1922 1873 1887 1882 1915 1878
1904 1904 1886 1882 1907 1907 1888 1884 1922 1869 1868 1879 1879
When Chartered Communications
1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Saturdays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays .. 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays .. 2nd and 4th Thursdays .... 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Mondays 2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays .. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3pd Thursdays
2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 1st Monday 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays..'. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3K1 Thursdays
Stated
MaJtert
Vernon Prochaska James Sylvane Dancer tHarold M. Hanson John H. Dawson Louis A. Ritz Carl A. Steward George G. Gano tMelvin L. W. Wilson Robert Detrich Lewie E. James Bayard Robinson Gerald G. Mordica Melvin McDowell fLawrence R. Hilderbrand Virgil L. Menzie tClarence Wilbur Beightel, Jr, Walter W. Buehler tFrederick W. Hay tHenry R. Seitz Hardol G. Woodruff tGlenn E. Truskett tThurman M. Knox
Robert Baker tHurshel B. Walker Roy L. Stewart tDarwin E. Bacon Wayne F. Ailshie Harold Saubers Walter L Mcharg Marvin J. McMinn tVaughn W. Stuck George W. Fry Wayne L. McCormick Jack Sheldon Byers Forest G. Shaft
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
Secretaries
•Kenneth V. Ingle Lloyd W. Graves »Wm. V. Dye Carl O. Hug Harvey C. Pargett Dougald T. Crabtree Francis K. Darr Roy J. Chappie Neil Detrich •Merle M. Smith Ivan L. Farrls Lawrence D. Tharp Alva E. Wilkinson •Orville S. Humphrey Lee W. Arnold Clifton M. Geis Paul E. Gibler •Morgan J. Snyder Neal V. Hormel Merle B. Stubsten Arthur Peterson Carl C. Brandon
Aubrey T. Stewart Ward Harrington Ralph L. Short •Verne L. Bacon CoUis P. U m b John L. Brock Walter E. Hoke •George F. Barnes •Geo. E. Merilatt William H. Kukuk George H. Hudson Clin Belt Arthur J. Davis
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Deerfield Delia Delphos Denison Denton Derby DeSoto Devon Dexter Barney St. Bernard Arcana Douglass Dover Downs Dwight
Easton Palestine Edna Mackey Patmos Olive Carsoo Meridian
Deerfield Delia Delphos Denison Denton Derby DeSoto Devon Dexter Dighton Dodge City Doniphan Douglass Dover. Downs Dwight
Easton Edgerton Edna Efiiingham ElDorado Elgin Elk City._ Elk Falls
432 419 202 372 449 365 40 92 156 279 222 31 151 138 204 374
45 127 345 48 97 350 152 126
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Coats Codell Keystone St. Thomas Comanche Olive Branch... Prudence St. Johns Mistletoe Coolidge Nemaha Zeredatha Council Grove. Courtland Cuba Cunningham....
Coats Codell Coffeyville Colby Coldwater Colony Columbus Concordia Conway Springs.... Coolidge Corning Cottonwood Falls Council Grove Courtland Cuba Cunningham
394 418 102 )06 295 212 100 113 269 316 13 80 36 211 362 427
16, 21, 19, 15, 15, 22, 19, 17, 16, 20, 16, 21, 21, 12, 21, 16,
Dec. Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct.
20, 17, 18, 17, 20, 15. 15, 17,
Map. 1, Feb. 17, Feb. 17, Feb. 15, Feb. 19, Mar. 15, Oct. 20, Feb. 18, Oct. 21, Feb. 16, Feb. 22, Oct. 17, Oct. 21, Feb. 20, Feb. 15, Feb. 20,
Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 1st and 3K1 Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Thursdays—. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd Thursday 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st Saturday 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 2nd Thursday1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 2nd and 4th Mondays 2nd and 4th Thursdays.... 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1st Wednesday 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays
1864 1st and 3rd Satui<days 1872 1st and 3rd Mondays 1892 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1866 1st and 3rd Mondays 1870 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1893 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 1873 2nd and 4th Mondays 1872 2nd and 4th Thursdays
1923 1921 1881 1905 1931 1956 1863 1897 1874 1887 1883 1860 1874 1902 1882 1906
1911 1918 1871 1888 1888 1883 1871 1872 1887 1889 1867 1867 1862 1947 1900 1922
William J. Burdette Frank M. Williams fMarvin D. Pickering... Alfred W. Heusi tMaurice F. Gwin Cleman C. Boulanger.. tHomer N. Davidson.... t J. Ray Jones
Don A. Erwin M. J. Hejtmanek Frank L. White Ivan O. Scott George R. Roberts tFred Pechin Edward E. Stuck tRaymond Todd Poyner.". Lloyd Dean Nettrouer.... Elden David James tGeorge H. Wiseman tDonald B. Case Lloyd A. Smith Vincent Dudney Dan R. Sharp tPhilip B. Johnson
Charles H. Cooper. tChester M. Jenkins tArthur H. Boggs Edward J. Purma John F. Boley Walter O. Nelson tLeonard E. Martin tGeorge E. McDonald.. Egbert R. Potter tLoyal G. Armstrong.... Von Eldon Heck Paul M. Wiand fHoward L. Owens OrviUe F. Nondorf Leon V. Chizek Harry H. Nossaman....
Nathan C. Hibbs •Wayne C. Brooksher Paul C. French David L. Signor •Donald J. Rayburn J. L. Leffel •Herb Hutchens •Irvin L. Lyons
Elmer R. Eyman Clyde Kovar Dale Brown Dallas Coleman •Byron A. Albers •E. Philo Butterfield Wayne Dicken •Richard L. Harper Robert N. Brenner •Perry D. Owen Richard W. Evans •Maurice R. Bryan Hayward W . Floyd Arthur E. Clausen Walter G. Stroup Calvin G. Morgan
Jack K. Shriver •Theodore C. Stein •Norman A. Balsters Kenneth N. Tillotson Leslie F. Smith Clarence Lay •Lloyd R. Crow •Charley E. Laman •Robert C. Farmer Harry Lance Crittenden Bryan J. Clemens Don J. Evans •Clarence W. Norris •George M. Chase Glen J. Leshosky Wm. E. Thornhill
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93 292 294
Greenwood Advance Equity Formoso Hancock Rising Sun Fostoria Frankfort Frederick Constellation.. Freeport Fulton
Fall River Florence Fontana Formoso Ft. Leavenworth. Fort Scott Fostoria Frankfort Frederick Fredonia Freeport Fulton
1«3 114 131 336 311 8 392 67 337 9J 389 210
Galena Galva Tyrian Gardner Memphis Delphian Gaylord Geneseo Girard Glasco Glen Elder...
Elkhart Ellinwood.. Apollo Ellsworth... Emporia Ensign Enterprise... Erie Eminence..., Doric Fidelity
Name of Lodge
Elkhart Ellinwood Ellis Ellsworth Emporia Ensign Enterprise Erie Eskridge Eudora Eureka
Location
422 217 297 146 12 413 437 76 205 85 106
No.
Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb.
Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb.
Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Dec. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct.
17 19, 19 21 18 18 16 21 20 15 15,
21 16 15 18 20, 19 16, 17 20 20, 17 22
17 22 15 21 20, 22 28 21 15 20, 19,
Staled Communicatiom
1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 2nd Tuesday 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Fridays 2nd and 4th Thursdays.... 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays . 2nd and 4th Mondays 2nd and 4th Mondays
1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Fridays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Mondays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 2nd and 4th Mondays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3M Tuesdays
1881 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 1885 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1885 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.... 1868 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1886 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1865 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1879 2nd Thursday 1900 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 1870 1st Wednesday 1888 2ad and 4th Thursdays 1888 1st and 3rd Thursdays
1875 1872 1873 1891 1889 1857 19U 1877 1895 1870 1909 1883
1921 1882 1883 1874 1864 1917 1924 1869 1882 1879 1871
When Chartered
tRobert Lewis Scott Raymond H. Morse tKenneth M. Becker Howard C. Cordell Martin E. Woody Lawrence A.' Orahood Clifford O.Hays William Stanley Stockstill.. tMiles E. Dorsey, Jr Charles E. Vachal Gale Harry Shoemaker
H. Dean Boles tRobert R. Laughridge tBernard E. Mills George W. Moye tWilliam G. Williamson.. tWilgus Burton Russell tHarold V. Smith tLouis C. Johnson tKale Wolfe tDean C. Relph tGerald R. Fisher tFloyd McBride
'Dempsey Jackson Wayne A. Fleming •Earl M. Parrish Neil G. Cordell John R. Thomas Ralph O. Myers Carl E. Motter •Virgil C. Pedigo •Will Bennett George F. Colwell John Calvin Terry
Wilber .Q Wickersham •Cecil A. King •Elwood E. Ludwig Donald Howland •Joseph Lasseter •Wm. A. Clark •Alvin G. Cox Winfred B. Lucas •R. Howard Pickerill •William N . Cason Robert L. Holt •Raymond Long
•Andrew F. Fry Howard Ancil Beggs •Eugene F, Fleagle Marvin Ray Huffman George G. Edgerton Geo. A. Gerstenberger •Arley D. Burt
tKenneth W. Bostrom... Eugene Vincent Beggs.. tlrwin E. Wickam Walter Milford Hall Carol Alfred Boline Chester A. Fleming tRoy H. Schreffler
Seeretariei •F. F. Graver •OrviUe A. Keeler Chester R. Jones
Masleri Floyd Burket tCharles H. Wille tDolph L. Schoonover..
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
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Dirigo Halstead Hamilton Hamlin Harper. Hartford Harveyvillc.. Friendship.... Havensville... Haviland Hays Charity Hepler Kansas Hiattville Hiawatha Smith ton MiUbrook Hoisington... Holton Holyrood Cyrus Horton Hope Hoxie Hoyt Hugoton Pacific Huron Bassett
Haddam Halstead Hamilton Hamlin Harper Hartford Harveyvillc... Haven Havensville.., Haviland Hays Hazelton Hepler Herington Hiattville Hiawatha Highland Hill City Hoisington..., Holton Holyrood Hope Horton Howard Hoxie Hoyt Hugoton , Humboldt... Huron _ Hutchinson...
226 46 301 185 206 195 421
326 155 348 327 406 29 72 124
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Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
Goff Goodland Gove City Grainfield Great Bend Highland Greenleaf Kiowa Hebron Grinnell Gypsum City..
Goff Goodland Gove Grainfield Great Bend.. Green Grecnieaf Greensburg. Gridley Grinnell Gypsum
450 321 302 381 15 296 232 293 314 448 328 20, 15, 20, 16, 15, 17, 17, 15, 15. 18, 17, 18, 21, 20, 19, 16, 17, 16, 19, 21, 18, 16, 19, 21, 15, 19, 19, 17, 21. 17.
16, 20, 15, 17, 22, 15, 20, 15, 20, 24, 19.
1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays . 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Ist and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2rid Wednesdays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st Monday 1st Tuesdays.1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays . 2nd and 4th Saturdays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays,.. 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Thursdays.... 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3i*d Thursdays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Mondays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
1922 1899 1883 1909 1874 1888 1884 1888 1889 1927 1890 1884 1882 1895 1879 1882 1881 1921 1882 1882 1915 1881 1886 1912 1889 1908 1861 1856 1887 1890 1863 1892 1887 1890 1874 1893 1890 1914 1860 1869 1938
tCalvin Grover , tCarl R. Sheffler. Jr tBen H. Butler, Jr James T. Wagner Floyd M. Scarlett tWalter U. Blankley John Calvin Bruce tAllan Larrick Jimmie Gene White Lawrence Dean Chenoweth.. tElmer W. Baumgartner Milton D. Daughhetee tOrviUe A. Johnson tArthur D. Elliott tLeonard H. Farmer Harry L. Tyrer Samuel Gordon Ledbetter... Arthur Wayne Pope tBert W. Strnad William F. Hill Charles Jezek, Jr tEmil E. Carlson Clarence Donald Snyder Joseph R. Cookson Sam L. Smith Charles W. Grell Charles A. Alexander fHarvey J. Bogert tMarvin G. Eckert tPhillip A. Webster
Robert Collins tVictor L. Follett R. Wayne Litson Howard V. Cheney tClifford L. Powelson... Dale M. Easterberg Earl M. Bergen Keith B. Beck Walter I. Mozingo Craig Clark Campbell.. Ralph O. Winslow •Earl Arbuthnot •George A. Stephenson •George A. Rose •Sylvin R. Can Ellis E. Seal •Chester A. Rummel Carroll J. Pontius •Fred H. Howell Philip O. Marcoux •Basil M. Keller •Andrew M.Darby Virgil W. DeMint •Warren P. Armstrong •Victor C. Kingsbury •Johnie E. Salmon •Elmer Evans J. Stanley Schmucker Rex M. Heisel •Melvin V. Johnson I. Winters Funck •L. Lee Adams Percy H. Oberholser •George Pickering Holly M. Miller Melvin Mirl Schrock Clyde E. Joy Don M. Brubaker •Roscce H. Johnson Raymond H. Starnes •Caleb L. Kirby
Howard F. Hightowet •Leo J. Schisler Varo J. Smith Hardin B. Reynolds •Don C. Heminger Elwood L. Branfort •Floyd A. Erwin Chester L. Pew David D. Stuart Leo Joseph Saindon Irl N . Tinkler
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LaCrosse LaCygne LaHarpe Medicine Valley . Emerald Lane
LaCrosse LaCygne LaHarpe Lake City Lakin Lane
330 61 i25 260 289 339
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Kanorado Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City ... Kansas City .... Kansas City.... Kansas City ..„ Kensington Kincaid Kingman Kingsdown Kinsley Kiowa Kirwin
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Jamestown Jennings Jetmore Jewell Johnson Junction City..
227 360 282 11 441 7
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26,1925 17, 1856 16,1887 16,1887 19,1890 18,1891 17,1904 28,1924 19,1924 18,1891 20,1884 26,1926 16,1879 16,1887 17,1878
20,1884 21,1900 16, 1887 22,1874 26,1925 20,1857
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Feb. Mar. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct.
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Oct. 15, 1873 Feb. 26, 1925
When Chartered
Reno Hutchinson..
Name of Lodge
Hutchinson.. Hutchinson..
Location
140 445
No.
2nd and 4th Thursdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd Tuesday 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Thursdays
•William B. Jefferis W. Lee Calvin William L. Shigley Frederick Bohl Joseph M. Eves 'Clarence A. Gleason
Alva D . Mangus William J. Roney •Ellis E. Robinson •Harry A. Tindall •Howard L. Settle •Albert O. Arnold, Jr. •Arthur L. Gable •Omar I. Armstrong Albert Dean Peer Irel A. Green Frank M. Yeoman Velma S. Haley Dale N . Olsen •Robert T. Ishmael, Sr. Alfred J. Willis Rex E. ConnolIy__ tGeorge E. Tatum tClyde L. Clark tCharles J. Allen tForrest E. Sudduth fPaul C. Ehrig tShelby E. Dame tWiUard G. Widder Gilbert W. Suhr Eugene Whitaker tVergil C. Lantis Clarence B. Clevenger Webb Smith tLloyd W. Sutton William V. Johnson
2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Fridays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Thursdays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Fridays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.... 2nd and 4th Mondays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 2nd and 4th Fridays
tWilliam T. Allen William F. Irwin Sinnie Meg James Harbaugh James B. Wilson tLynel Gail Chambers
Charley A. Powell •Norman Bainter •Thos. W. Cole Otis E. Clark Walter R. Smith •Arthur L. Parr
and 3rd Tuesdays and 3rd Mondays and 3rd Mondays and 3rd Wednesdays ... and 3rd Thursdays and 3rd Thursdays
D. Duane Nelson Willard Carter Clearance B. Fakes John A. Byers Melvin S. Wilson tMalcolm E. TibbJtts
1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st
•Leslie E. Losey •Joseph C. Littrell Frederick John Piper James R. Bell
tjoseph T. Brown tPhilip H. Flotfman fVenton Randolph Osborne. William R. Wehling
2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Mondays
Secretaries •Elmer E. Ellis •Olin H. Taylor
Masters tCharles H. Chalfant tDonald E. Williams
Communieatiotts
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Narka Natoma Harmony Tuscan Walnut Valley Polar Star New Albany Newton
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Mayetta McCracken McCune McDonald McLouth McPhcrson.. Meade Medicine Lodge. Melvern Meriden Milan Miltonvale Minneapolis Minneola Moline Moran Morland Morrill Mound City Moundridge Mound Valley... Mount Hope Mulberry MuUinville Mulvane Munden Muscotah
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Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Map. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct.
15, 17, 20, 20, 17, 17, 20, 15, 1893 1910 1870 1870 1881 1872 1870 1873
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When Chartered
•Robert C. Brown Fayette Z. Spaulding •Wyeth W . Norwood Forest Walter Ruse Paschal W. Lundy Theodore J. Christensen Alfred L. Morris, Jr, •Orville E. Barbour
tLadimer W. Svoboda ^ Frank L. Ruggels tRobert S. Taubeneck Elmer Guatney iDuane W. Stutz George N. Haas tFred D. Adler tHarold L. Ashcraft 2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd Thursday 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd Wednesday
Secretaries
David E. Herrick tKenneth Olin Reynolds. . Wayne D. Hauck tBen Bronson Marion E. Shelor Coleman W. Shemwell. C. Allen Houk, Jr Donald Lee Boss James E. Smith James B. New tMarion H. Ford Arthur W. Sturgeon Calvin E. Kissick William C. Perry Harold F. Sherer. tDarrell L. Butterfield.... tEugene M. Horak Wallace E. Compton
Masters
tLewis E. Ott
Cecil L. Wells Chester L. Rogers James L. Maxwell fMax W. Chapman Floyd Eugene Lawrence tLeo E. Goss Kenneth L. Pemberton... Franklin J. Fishburn
Eldon L. Ray Carl A. Bible Thomas R. Landes Paul A. Treadwell William E. Bradford 'H. G. Lindgren Paul Geisinger •Robert C. Gilmore Delbert G. Hobson John F. Berg Lester H. Butterfield Jay G. Lassey •Richard J. Whitney Foster W. Smith •Mort Tomlin Paul A. Weast Newell Sample Boss Sam M. Chandler Lloyd R. McGrew Donovan R. Mulvaney Floyd E. Davidson , Lewis Matzek Melville C. Sleeth Irvin R. Fralick •Robert O. Sullivan Rudolph W. Koukol Ralph E. Lassen
Communications
2nd and 4th Thursdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Mondays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. 2nd Thursday 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st Thursday 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Thursdays.— 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Mondays , 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays . 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays,. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays
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Randall Randolph Republic Rcxford Richland Riley Robinson Rosalia Rossville Rush Center. Russell
Sabetha Saffordville .... Salina Satanta Savonburg Scammon Scandia Scott City Scottsville Scranton Sedan Sedgwick Selden Seneca Severy Sharon Springs.. Shawnee Silver Lake Simpson Smith Center Soldier
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Sabetha Saffordville Salina Satanta Virginia Scammon Lebanon Anthem Scottsville Scranton Vesper Sedgwick Selden Seneca Twin Grove Sharon Springs Shawnee Lake Sincerity Western Star. Soldier
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Location
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Communications
Oct. 21,1875 Feb. 21,1912 Oct. 17,1867 Feb. 26,1925 Feb. 19, 1896 Feb. 15,1893 Feb. 22,1883 Feb. 16,1887 Feb. 19,1885 Feb. 18,1915 Oct. 16,1873 Oct. 15,1873 Feb. 17,1921 Oct. 18,1876 Feb. 22,1883 Feb. 21,1918 Feb. 19,1930 Feb. 15,1882 Feb. 22,1883 Oct. 18,1877 1885 Feb. 19,
Feb. 15,1888 Oct. 18,1876 Feb. 20,1919 Feb. 26, 1925 Feb. 11,1948 Feb. 18,1892 Oct. 21,1875 Mar. 1, 1923 Oct. 17,1872 Feb. 22,1883 Oct. 17,1878
2nd and 4th Wednesdays . 1st and 3rd Thursdays ... 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays , 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Thursdays
1st and 3pd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursday 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays .... 1st and 3rd Wednesdays . 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays ... 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Feb. 16, 1887 1st and 3rd Thursdays Feb. 18, 1915 2nd and 4th Mondays
When Chartered Masters
Lee J. Nichols Arthur J. Peter Walter R. Fischer Elmer L. Minnick •Jesse E. Bean Joseph A. Meyer Raleigh M. Caldwell James M. Borger Lorenzo B. Crow Harold Bortz *Lloyd J. Beardsley Ben W . Grimm •Stanley J. North *Hilmer E. Anderson •Joseph'E. O'Banion Richard L. Singer •Arthur R. Charlton Rene Denoyer •Carl H. O'Hair Lyie R. Haskins Hugh R. Coffman Roy C. Comstock •Menno Schroeder Stanser J. Amack Charles A. Jermane •Percival E. Shoemaker William W . Plumer •Elmer C. Burg William Nelson Craig •Elbert G. Duff L. Ray Coulson Jess A. Sproul
Ival R. Haflick tFloyd T. Eidman jFrank Mortimer Lewis, Jr. Paul O. Greene tLeonard M. Carlson Arthur L. Cresson fAlfred E. Anderson tHenry D. Parkinson Max W. Croisant Charles A. Hutchison Glenn H. Heinlein tLeland J. Base Donald J. Ashley Harold E. Anderson tCarl M. Campbell Virgil W. Dobson tA. Earl Keech Emerson Monroe Bailey Paul V. Grittman Glen R. Nichols tThomas W. Mohringer
John L. Rogers Carl E. Blickenstaff
Secretaries
Don E. Robinett Frederick Dale Wohler Howard G. Millen Jesse Kahlor tLoren H. Wulfkuhle tHerman R. Wiard Charles C. Nottingham.... Ralph H. Gilliland ; Marlin L. Harth Kenneth Button tLonnie Winge
Roy H. Sellens Willis J. Raskop
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Ulysses..... Excelsior.. Urbana
Valley Center.. Valley Falls.... Vermillion
Thayer Tonganoxie. Topeka Topeka Topeka Topeka Topeka Toronto Towanda Tribune Troy Turon Tyro
Ulysses Uniontown.. Urbana
Valley Center.. Valley Falls Vermillion
Wakarusa... Wakeeney.. Wakefield.
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402 148 396
Wakarusa... Wakeeney.. Wakefield.
Solomon City.. Haven Spearville Spivey Spring Hill Stafford Stanley Sterling St. Francis Ionic Pottawatomie... Newahcuba Santa Fe Summerfield,-.: Sylvan Grove.. Sylvia Syracuse
Solomon South Haven... Spearville Spivey Spring Hill Stafford Stanley Sterling St. Francis St. John St. Marys Stockton Sublette Summerfield ... Sylvan Grove.. Sylvia Syracuse
105 157 388 347 56 252 444 171 404 254 52 189 312 354 359 391 309 1871 1875 1909 1893 1867 1885 1925
1885 1882 1881 1889 1896 1899
John W. Willey, Jr. Kenneth Mirt H. B. Leidigh •Owen V. Duckworth Glenn F. Wiswell *Glyne B. Thornton *Ray Haberstroh C. E. Potterf Harvey J. Stewart Forrest Olin Nofftz Emmett H. Stambaugh 'Ralph M. Burlin Paul B. Davis Fred V. Lunger William J. Dehler Henry G. Janzen Paul M. Johnson Harrison M. Minnich 'Wm. D. Denholm •Francis D. Myrick Kenneth N. Pomeroy •Ray B. Ramsey •Jack C. PuUiam 'James C. Kraybill •Charles N. Gentry •William F. Henrie William C. Coupland •James B. Goss •John E. Loeppke Lester R. Mason Lester L. Kennedy Roy T. Ramsey •Carl Rutledge *Henry C. Wright Ray H. Gray Carl P. Williams •Charles N. Yenkey •Nova G. Moody Melvin L. Jones
Ebert Parmenter Harold Rinehart Wayne W. McMahan Alfred S. Watson tFloyd Sprague tBill Hargett.. tMartin D. Brubacher Henry Merle Wolfe Noble W. Dorsch Howard Jackson Staton... William B. Simecka, Sr.. tWiUiam E. Saunders Joe M. Starke Carl Hostettler. tHoward W . Block Ona George Ellis Joseph W. McGonagle... Ivan A. Engel tHarold T. Denholm tHarry L. Eddy tRobert R, Donaldson tHarry M. Fretz tByron W. Seeber tR. E. McMaster tPaul Chas. Hibbard August H. Mann James S. Coleman tFred W. Campbell tDonald D. Clough tjerome D. Davis Pressley M. Finer Charles Konantz Griffith.. tNathan Hole Richard M. Schnackenberg Leonard Eisele Stanley M. Crawshaw Robert W. Nelson tCharles E. Timmons. Moutrie W. Salter
2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Thursdays..... 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st Wednesday 1st and 3rd Thursdays .... 2nd and 4th Mondays .... 1st and 3rd Thursdays .... 1st Thursday 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 1st and 3rd Fridays 2nd and 4th Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Mondays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
Feb. 20, 1913 Feb. 15, 1882 Feb. 21, 1912
Feb. 19, 1902 Oct. 18, 1859 Feb. 20, 1889
1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays . 1st and 3rd Tuesday 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Mar. 1, 1923 2nd and 4th Wednesdays .. Oct. 17, 1872 1st Monday Feb. 19, 1885 1st and 3rd Mondays
1874 1881 1859 1867 1870 1884 1957 1872 1889 1893 1857 1899 1909
20, 1889
16, 1911
19, 15, 17, 20, 19, 15,
18, 1877 19, 1914
19, 21, 17, 15, 17, 19, 26,
Oct. 21, Feb. 17, Oct. 18, Oct. 17, Oct. 20, Feb. 20, Mar. 13, Oct. 17, Feb. 15, Feb. 15, Oct. 17, Feb. 15, Feb. 17,
Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
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Wallace Walnut Wamego Washington Waterville Wathena Waverly Weir Wellington Wellsville Westmoreland.. Westphalia Wetmore White Church-. White City White Cloud White Water.... Whiting Wichita Wichita Wichita Wichita Wichita Wichita Williamsburg Wilmore Wilsey Wilson Winchester Windom Winfield
318 229 75 104 85 64 244 274 150 356 257 305 53 96 380
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Zenda
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180 250 86 99 168 303 313 433 224 412 382
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Cilead
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Wallace Vulcan Wamego Frontier Sutton Wathena Waverly Black Diamond.... Wellington Wellsville Westmoreland Avon Wetmore Delaware White City White Cloud White Water Whiting Sunflower. Wichita North Star Albert Pike Trinity Bestor G. Brown.. Anchor Wilmore Wilsey Samaria Jefferson Windom Winfield
Name of Lodge 1889 1884 1869 1871 1870 1868 1885 1887 1874 1898 1886 1888 1947 1870 1909 1869 1947 1885 1889 1871 1944 1895 1953 1923 1884 1916 1909 1888 1870 1887 1872
Feb. 21, 1907
Oct. 15, 1873
Oct. 17, 1866
Feb. 20, Feb. 20, Oct. 21, Oct. 19, Oct. 20, Oct. 21, Feb. 19, Feb. 16, Oct. 21, Feb. 17, Feb. 18, Feb. 15, Feb. 12, Oct. 20, Feb. 17, Oct. 21, Feb. 12, Feb. 19, Feb. 20, Oct. 19, Feb. 16, Feb. 20, Feb. 12, Mar. 1, Feb. 20, Feb. 17, Feb. 17, Feb. 15, Oct. 20, Feb. 16, Oct. 17,
Chartered
2nd and 4th Wednesdays
Arthur W. Cross
Ralph M. Harder
•Carl F. Harder
•Caldwell Davis, Jr. tWilliam L. Varnum
tVernon E. Murrow
1st and 3rd Saturdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
Emery R. Barton •Harwood G. Foster Chester H. Smith J. Harry George *Galyn E. Dean A. Glenn Kincaid R. Eugene Farrow Edward Moran •Forest Hashbarger Charles A. Smith Cloyde A. Lee Ned D. Corley David C. Ebelmesser •Verne Hamlin George J. Scott Norris W. Loyd •Kenneth W . Taylor Walton E. Priest *Rex M. Owens •George F. Kerrick •M. Aaron Smith •Bruce Newton •David O. Martindale •William J. Kirkham Ervin A. Chambers Austin L. Cobb Clarence F. Nelson Clifton W. McCoy Fred Ryker Cox Thurstin G. Everett •Arthur L. Dyer
Stcrelariti
Tauscher U. Bretz Harry C. Kennedy tHoward L. Etienne Lawrence R. Longwell tMartin Lowell Blaser Edward B. Gilpin Howard Leslie James tAlden Greer tDavid P. Aday Herbert C. Wright Harold H. Lelievre tArthur E. Summers tClarence P. Noe, Jr tHarry Edward Berrier, Jr. Fay L. Scott Warren A. Denton tjasper N . Anderson Warren E. Priest tWalter Aubrey Rollins tCerald E. Kenneck tClarence E. Davis tRay H. Brown tjohn E. Skibness tJohnHibbert Francis J. Miller August A. Metzger Frank E. Phillips, Jr Dale H. Stinson Lester LeRoy Cox Delbert Obenshain tJohn B. Gould, Jr
Molten
1st and 5rd Mondays .... 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Wednesday 2nd and 4th Thursdays Ist and 3rd Thursdays ... 1st and 3rd Thursdays .... 1st and 3rd Tuesdays .... 2nd and 4th Thursdays .. 2nd and 4th Mondays .... 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Mondays .... 2nd Tuesday 1st and 3rd Thursdays .... 1st and 3rd Saturdays .... 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Mondays .... 2nd and 4th Tuesdays .... 1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Thursdays .. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays .... 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays . 1st Wednesday 2nd and 4th Mondays ..... 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Stated Communtcatwns
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Concluded.
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SPECIAL ADDRESSES MASTERS No. \Address 2—1100 North 11th Street 3—1105 Lowell Avenue 4—'R. 1 Atchison, Kansas 5—524 Q. Street 6—924 Murrow Ct. 7—724 West Chestnut 8—601 S. Little Street 9—945 Tennessee 10—508 Maple Street 12—Box 6 15—2217 Jefferson 16—222 Humboldt 17—6001 E. 8th Street Wichita, Kansas 18—1420 S. Main 19—615 Troost 20—Soldier, Kansas 22—Olivet, Kansas 24—537 Walnut Street. 28—Blue Mound, Kansas 29—R.R. No. 2 31—R.R. No. 1 Atchison, Kansas 36—929 East Main Street 38—1002 Pecan St.. Humboldt, Kansas 47—Blue Mound, Kansas 51—2524 Bradbury 53—Netawaka, Kansas 54—11507 West 62nd Terrace 55—Route No. 1 56—^Route 4 Paola, Kansas 60—127 N . Oakdale 62—Michigan Valley. Kansas 63—Hallowell, Kansas 67—Blaine, Kansas 68—1008 Dakota Street 71—809 West 12th Street 72—Everest, Kansas 73—R.R. No. 1 74—1201 Ohio 75—St. George, Kansas 81—R.F.D. No. 4 Ftedonia, Kansas 85—R.F.D. Barnes, Kansas 86—3510 Mount Vernon 90—% Jayhawk Junior Motel 92—Redfield, Kansas 93—703 North Osage 94—R.F.D. No. 1 95—308 So. 7th Street 96—7611 Berger Muncie, Kansas 97—1407 Cave Springs 98—105 Charles Road 99—1136 So. Market 100—Route No. 1 102—Box 396 106—118 E. 1st 107—414 N . 13th 109—1025 Walnut 110—616 Millington 112—Blue Rapids, Kansas 113—234 E. 13th Street 114—Cedar Point, Kansas
No. ^Address 117—2518 Dirr 120—Burns, Kansas 121—R.R. No. 2 124—122 West 9th 126—R.R. 128—Belleville, Kansas 129—1813 " F " Street P.O. Box 26 131—Route No. 1 132—Box 162 133—322 E. Washington 134—720 Dexter Street 137—223 East 5th 139—R.F.D. No. 1 140—R.F.D. No. 1 142—326 W . 5th 143—R.F.D. No. 2 144—212 W. Bell 148—Box 637 150—1320 No. Olive 153—10717 West 62nd Shawnee, Kansas 154—R.F.D. No. 3 158—514 Spring Street 167—707 Corse Street 168—2427 Park Place Wichita 4, Kansas 172—110 W . Avenue C 176—Clifton, Kansas 177—1443 Front Street 180—Benton, Kansas 184—187-2nd Street 187—1502 N . Grand 188—Wheaton Kansas 189—Box 293 190—R.R. No. 2 191—Utica, Kansas 192—523 West Avenue South 193—R.R. No. 2 194—1102 Dewey 195—213 W . 7th 196—Rural Route N o . 1 197—McPherson, Kansas 200—Attica, Kansas 201—Derby, Kansas 208—109 South Sedgwick 209—Box 9 Bavaria, Kansas 210—Mapleton, Kansas 213—Piedmont, Kansas 216—207 N . Eddy 217—410 N . Wieland 221—Courtland, Kansas 222—Route 3 225—1337 Lane 230—^Route 4 235—Riley, Kansas 239—R.R. No. 1 Chanute. Kansas 240—Circleville, Kansas 246—Imperial Route 252—309 N . Boston 255—419 Delrie 265—916 Stout Street 266—Cummings, Kansas 271—4011 Roswell Avenue 272—2632 So. 37th Street 273—Anson, Kansas
No. ^Address 274—R.R. No. 1 278—Hardtner, Kansas 284—Box 188 288—Carlton, Kansas 297—714 West 11th Street 300—Box 778 301—Neal, Kansas 303—621 S. Spruce 305—Welda, Kansas 307—18 North 8th 311—725 College Topeka, Kansas 313—1853 No. Estelle 315—Elsmore, Kansas 316—Syracuse, Kansas 319—R.F.D. No. 1 Milton, Kansas 321—212 E. 2nd Street 322-1630 Woodland Blv. Kansas City 6, Kansas 329—^R.F.D. Mulberry, 330—Bison, Kansas 331—619 No. Pine 332—R.F.D. Stafford, Kansas 333—4166 State Line 335—1729 W . Wilman Court Emporia, Kansas 337—Route 3 Lyons, Kansas 339—Box 4 344—Keats, Kansas 345—Bartlett, Kansas 346—Hesston, Kansas 349—Fairbury, Nebraska 358—Route No. 1 Langdon, Kansas 359—Vesper, Kansas 365—3945 Ross Parkway Wichita 10 Kansas 366—115 Spring Street 369—1931 Tennyson 374—White City, Kansas 383—Bird City, Kansas 384—Selman, Oklahoma 385—R.F.D. No. 8 386—Rural Route 1 Coffeyville, Kansas 389—Harper, Kansas 392—Olsburg, Kansas 395—R.R. No. 5 Emporia, Kansas 397—413 So. Main 398—Route No. 1 403—Fredonia, Kansas 411—Eureka, Kansas Route 2 418—Plainville, Kansas 420—Tecumseh, Kansas 429—Lincolnville, Kansas 433—3755 E. Douglas 436—5729 Outlook Mission, Kansas 437—208 S. Court 438—808 No. Washington Boulevard 440—Troy, Kansas 444—Stilwell. Kansas 445—80 Eastwood Drive
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SPECIAL ADDRESSES SECRETARIES No. * Address 2—103 Fourth Avenue 3—6238 Minnesota Avenue 4—1437 S. 8th Atchison, Kansas 5—1015 Laramie Street 6—1140 E. 13th 7—71614 N . Washington 8—724 S. Little P.O. Box 110 9—408 W . 13th Street 10—328 Columbia Avenue 12—Box No. 6 15—Box 613 16—421 N . Juliette 17—624 Leiand 18—614 S. Cherry Street 19—Route No. 1 23—1113 6th Street 24—P.O. Box 65 29—220 N . 12th 30—Benton, Kansas 31—R.R. No. 2 Atchison. Kansas 32—R.R. No. 1 Topeka, Kansas 35—P.O. Box 347 36—Box 322 37—Box 177 38—Box 271 40—Box 225 45—522 N . Broadway Leavenworth, Kansas 47—Bronson, Kansas 49—1419 Spruce Leavenworth, Kansas 51—1600 Collins 52—Box 373 54—6120 Grandview Merriam, Kansas 55—Box 122 60—Masonic Temple 62—Box 38 63—Box 302 68—423 Vine Street 71—P.O. Box 87 73—Gen. Del. 74—600 Osage 77—Box 194 86—618 North Ash 90—635 Jewell 91—1207 Walnut 92—Route 3 Fort Scott, Kansas 93—502 North Ozark 94—923 Indiana 95—233 No. 10th Street 96—6630 Parkview Kansas City, Kansas 97—Box 23 98—110 W . 3rd 99—155V4 No. Main 100—Box 4 102—Box 396 106—102 S. Elm 107—P.O. Box 215 109—Americus, Kansas 110—417 West 10th 113—426 E. 8th Street 114—R.R. N o . 1 117—P.O. Box 824
^Address No. 121—Box 14 122—Box 44 124—P.O. Box 495 126—Box 8 127—Box 66 129—1802 " I " Street P.O. Box 151 131—Route No. 1 132—Box 203 133—725 No. 2nd 134—813 Blunt Street 137—404 E. 2nd 139—Box 182 140—Box 345 142—106 E. Broadway 14}—321 E. Chestnut 144— 201 S. Prairie 147—405 E. Santa Fe 148—Box 332 150—220 B 151—Rock, Kansas 153—5816 Roeland Drive Mission, Kansas 154—412 E. Court 158—1108 Kansas Avenue 165—Box 121 167—1316 Johnson Avenue 168—2027 N . Waco Wichita 4, Kansas 172—Box 707 177—338 E. 8th 178—Box 496 179—Burdett, Kansas 180—Box 136 182—Box 313 184—377 " F " Street 185—Route No. 1 187—6th & Pine 189—517 N . Cypress 190—R.R. No. 2 192—414 E. Avenue S. 193—Box 187 194—Galena Heights 195—200 W . 21st 196—Box 385 197—Box 216 200—Box 166 201—603 S. 4th 203—202 S. Osage 207—Woodston Kansas 208—310 East Second 209—Bavaria, Kansas 210—Mound City, Kansas 211—Box 176 214—Asherville, Kansas 216—1001 Crawford 217—Box 555 222—Box 969 225—Route 2 228—Box 124 229—Box 175 232—Box 205 233—Atlanta, Kansas 239—R.R. No. 1 Earlton, Kansas 241—Box 84 246—507 !4 N . 8th Street 247—Box 515 248—Box 116 Overbrook, Kansas
*Address No. 252—302 W . Stafford 264—Box 341 265—617 N . Main 266—Cummings, Kansas 267—Box 305 269—Viola, Kansas 271—1238 Central Ave. Kansas City 2, Kansas 272—320 N . 36th Street Kansas City 2, Kansas 278—R.F.D. No. 1 279—R.R. 282—P.O. Box 334 284—Box 364 297—1200 Woodbury Street 300—Route 2 Box 4 301—Box 111, Virgil, Kansas 303—328 E. First 307—219 South Broadway 311—P.O. Box 80 313—1615 Payne 321—1005 Main Street 322—R.R. No. 2 Lake Quivira Kansas City 6, Kansas 326—1401 First Avenue East 329—P.O. Box 187 331—P.O. Box 328 333—5901 West 67th Terr. Overland Park, Kansas 337—Route 3, Lyons. Kansas 339—Box 66 342—Gen. Del. 343—Box 155 347—Kingman, Kansas 349—Mahaska, Kansas 351—^West Mineral, Kansas 353—P.O. Box 1 358—Penalosa, Kansas 360—^Jennings, Kansas 361—Box 233 364—Box 86 365—Box 878 366—Box 71 369—2924 Hickam Drive 371—Macksville, Kansas 385—1921 Huntoon 392—Westmoreland, Kansas 395—^Route No. 1 Strong City, Kansas 397—233 S. Washington 398—Route No. 1 401—Leon, Kansas 402—Pauline, Kansas 408—P.O. Box 113 409—Box 166 418—Plainville, Kansas 419—^Rossville, Kansas 421—Eskridge. Kansas 422—Box 6 429—Lost Springs, Kansas 433—3755 E. Douglas 436—8016 Conser 437—201 Tell Street 438—200 Sec. Bank Building 444—Stilwell, Kansas 445—100 East 19th 446—Route 2 448—Oakley, Kansas 449—Bendena, Kansas
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DECEASED PAST GRAND MASTERS AND YEAR OF SERVICE. 1856-7-8-9 1860 1861-2 3-4-5 1866-7 1868-9-1870 1871-2 1873-4 1875 1876 1877 1878 1879-1880 1881-2 1883 1884 1885 1886 1887 1888 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893 1894 1895 1896 18'y7
1898 1899 1900
—Richard R. Rees —George H. Fairchild —Jacob Saqui —Moses S. Adams —John H. Brown —John M. Price —Owen A. Bassett —Isaac B. Sharp —Jacob D. Rush —John Guthrie —Edwin D. Hillyer —Joseph D. McCleverty —William Cowgill —George S. Green —J. lay Buck —Matthew M. Miller —Silas E. Sheldon —Henry C. Cook —Watson M. Lamb —George C. Kenyon —John C. Postlethwaite —Andrew M. Callaham —David B. Fuller —Wm. D. Thompson —George W. Clark —James H. McCall —Chiles C. Coleman • —William M. Shaver —Maurice L. Stone —Henry C. Loomis —Charles J. Webb
1901—Perry M. Hoisington 1902—Thomas E. Dewey 1903—Bestor G. Brown 1904—Thomas G. Fitch 1905—Samuel R. Peters 1906—Thomas L. Bond 1907—Edward W. Wellington 1908—Henry F. Mason 1909—Fred Washbon 1910—Marion K. Brundage 1911—Alex A. Sharp 1912—Wm. Easton Hutchinson 1913—Elrick C. Cole 1914—Charles H. Chandler 1915—Wm. L. Burdick 1916—Giles H. Lamb 1917—Charles E. Lobdell 1918—Wm. I. Stuart 1919—Owen J. Wood 1920—Hugh P. Farrelly 1922—John McCullagh 1923—Richard E. Bird 1924—Elmer F. Strain 1926—John W. Neilson 1927—Charles N. Fowler 1930—Jay B. Kirk 1932—John M. Kinkel 1933—George O. Foster 1936—James H. Wendorff 1937—Charley B. Erskine 1945—Harry D. Evans 1950—Lynn R. Brodrick
DECEASED DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. John A. Ferrell—died June 21, 1922 B. Harold Gfbff—died October 28, 1950
LIVING PAST GRAND MASTERS AND ADDRESSES. 1921—Ben S. Paulen, Fredonia. 1925—Charles A. Loucks, Lakin. 1928—Ferris M. Hill, Emporia. 1929—George F. Beezley, Girard. 1931—J. Forrest Ayres, Greenleaf. 1934—James A. Cassler, McPherson. 1935—Otto R. Souders, Wichita. 1938—Henry S. Buzick, Jr., Sylvan Grove. 1939—Claud F. Young, Washington, D. C. 1940—Arthur H. Strickland. Kansas City, Kansas. 1941—Roscoe E. Peterson, Larned. 1942—Clinc C. Cuttiss, Colby. 1943—Charles S. McGinness. ' Cheriyrale,
1944—James H. Trice, Medicine Lodge. 1946—Samuel G. Wiles, Macksville. 1947—James H. Stewart, Jr., Wichita. 194o—E. Glenn Robison, Gridley. 1949—William H. Harrison, Downs. 1951—Clarence G. Nevins, Dodge City. 1952—S. Allan Daugherty, Baldwin. 1953—Bruce Newton, Wichita. 1954—Floyd S. Ecord, Burlington. 1955—Scott E. Kelsey, Topeka. 1956—Karl J. Baumgartner, Goodland. 1957—Richard L. Becker Coffeyville
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GRAND TREASURERS 185618571858-1891 1892-1902
—Beverlin Beck —Wm. Y. Roberts —Christian Beck —R. E. Torrington
1903-1909 1910-1933 1934-1937 1938
-Albert Sarbach - W . Frank March -John McCuUagh -Ben S. Paulen
GRAND SEdETARIES 1856 1857-1860 1861-1870 1871-1893
—C. T. Harrison —Charles Mundee —Erasmus T. Carr —John H. Brown
1894-1928 1929-1953 1954
—Albert K. Wilson —Elmer F. Strain —Arthur H. Strickland
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GRAND LODGES I N CORRESPONDENCE W I T H T H E G R A N D LODGE OF KANSAS; ALSO THE NAMES A N D ADDRESSES OF GRAND SECRETARIES. Alabama Arizona
CHARLES H . STUBINGER JOSEPH A. E. IVEY
Montgomery. Tucson.
Arkansas
L. LELAND MCDANIEL
Little Rock.
California Colorado Connecticut Delaware
LLOYD E . W I L S O N HARRY W . BUNDY EARLE K . HALING CHESTER R . JONES
San Francisco. Denver. Hartford. Wilmington.
Dist. of Columbia
RAYMOND N . BABCOCK...
Washington.
GEORGE W . H U F F DANIEL W . LOCKLIN CLYDE I. RUSH RICHARD C . DAVENPORT D W I G H T L . SMITH
Jacksonville. Macon. Boise. Harrisburg. Indianapolis.
Iowa
EARL B . DELZELL
Cedar Rapids.
Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts
A L P H E U S E . ORTON .D. PETER LAGUENS, JR EARLE D . WEBSTER .CLAUD SHAFFER EARL W . TAYLOR
Louisville. N e w Orleans. Portland. Baltimore. Boston.
Florida. Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana
.
Michigan
CHARLES T . SHERMAN
Grand Rapids.
Minnesota
DAVID E . PALMER
St. Paul.
Mississippi
SiD F. CURTIS
Meridian.
Missouri "Montana Nebraska
HAROLD L . READER BYRON F . GAITHER CARL R . GREISEN
St. Louis. Helena. Omaha.
:.:
Nevada
EDWARD C . PETERSON.;
New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico
HAROLD O . CADY HARVEY C . W H I L D E Y CHANDLER C . THOMAS
Concord. Trenton. Albuquerque.
EDWARD R . CARMAN WILBUR L . MCIVER HAROLD S. POND
New York City. Raleigh. Fargo.
HARRY S . JOHNSON J. FRED LATHAM HARRY D . PROUDFOOT ASHBY B . PAUL
Worthington. Guthrie. Portland. Philadelphia
New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania
Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas
Utah Vermont Virginia Washington
T..
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FRED W . JOHNSTONE, Actg.... .....HENRY F . COLLINS ELVIN F . STRAIN
Providence. Columbia. Sioux Falls.
THOMAS E . DOSS HARVEY C . BYRD
Nashville. Waco.
_CARENCE M . GROSHEL AARON H . GROUT JAMES N . H I L L M A N .JOHN I. PREISSNER
Carson City.
'..7.
Salt Lake City. Burlington. Richmond. Tacoma.
West Virginia
J U L U N B . HOLLINGSWORTH
Charleston.
Wisconsin Wyoming
.PAUL W . GROSSENBACH IRVING E . CLARK
Milwaukee. Casper.
Alberta
EDWARD H . RIVERS
Calgary.
Argentina
ALCIBLADES LAPP AS
Buenos Aires.
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Austria ( W i e n )
RUDOLPH RAPPOS
Vienna.
Bolivia
CARLUS C VILLALOBOS
La Paz.
FERNANDO DE LEMOS FALCONE
Manaus.
Brazil (Amazonas and Acre)
Brazil (Ceara) Luiz N E P O M U C E N O DE MATTOS Brazil (Minas Gerais) SERGIO A. IVANENKO
Fortaleza. Belo Horizonte.
Brazil (Paraiba)
ODEMAR NACRE GOMES
JoaoPessoa.
Brazil (Piaui)
LOURIVAL E . VIEIRA
Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) JACY GARNIER DE BACELLAR
Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul) Brazil (Santa Catarina)
.OswALDO BAUCKE
Teresina. Rio de Janeiro.
Porto Alegre.
Brazil (Sao Paulo)
AMADOR DOS SANTOS FERNANDES
British Columbia
J O H N H . N . MORGAN
Sao Paulo.
Vancouver.
Canada...... Chile
£WART G . DIXON CESAR BUNSTER C
Hamilton. Santiago.
China
DAVID W . K . A U (Actg.)
Hongkong.
Colombia
M I G U E L M . ZAPATA E
Barranquilla.
Costa Rica
RAFAEL OBREGON L
San Jose.
Cuba Denmark
JOSE F . CASTELLANOS E EINAR H O E G
Havana. Copenhagen.
Ecuador
S. C L E M E N T E PEREZ SANCHE
Guayaquil.
El Salvador
CARLOS A. CASTELLANOS
San Salvador.
England France (Nat'l)
J . W . STUBBS MMtK DRABBLE
London. Seine.
Germany... Greece
JRICHARD MULLE-BORNER D R . PANAYIOTIS HADJIPETROS
Frankfurt. Athens.
Guatemala
Luis F . G I L SIERRA
Guatemala.
Honduras Iceland....
MIGUEL A. ZELAYA .OLAFUR GISLASON
Tegucigalpa. Reykjavik.
Ireland
J . O. HARTE
Dublin.
Israel Italy Japan Manitoba Mexico (Cosmos)
ELIEZER DUBINSKY FRANCO MOROLI GEORGE B . MORGULIS T H O M A S C . JACKSON E N R I Q U E ROSALES ALONSO
Tel-Aviv. Rome. Tokyo. Winnipeg. Chihuahua.
Mexico (Campeche) OMAR C . OLIVERA G Mexico (Nuevo Leon) FIDENCIO CANTU GONZALEZ Mexico (San Luis Potosi) ABEL E . ELIZONDO
Campeche. Monterrey. San Luis Potosi.
Mexico (Tamaulipas)
ING. O D I L O N PIMENTAL IBARRA
Tampico.
Mexico (York) Netherlands New Brunswick New South Wales...
CARL E . D E VRIES D R . P . J. VAN L O O
Mexico, D . F. T h e Hague.
JAMES S. MILLER
New Zealand Nicaragua
FREDERICK G . NORTHERN GREG A. TAPIA
Wellington, C. I. Managua.
Norway Nova Scotia
ODD LIE-DAVIDSEN REGINALD V. HARRIS
Oslo. Halifax.
Panama Peru
N A T H A N A. REID M A N U E L RAMIREZ A. C
Panama. Lima.
Philippine Islands ..ESTABAN MUNARREZ Prince Edward Island....F. A. V A N IDERSTINE Puerto Rico EMILIANO ISALES
..Sydney.
Manila. Charlottetown. San Juan.
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Quebec Queensland
R. W . LOUTHOOD E. G. RADFORD
IMoritreaL Brisbane.
Saskatchewan Scotland
ROBERT A. TATE A L E X F . BUCHAN
Regina. ......Edinburgh.
South Australia Sweden Tasmania
F. J. ELLEN G. E. A. BOTTIGER H . A. WILKINSON
Adelaide. Stockholm. Hobart.
Turkey.
JBRAHIM H O Y I
Ankara.
Venezuela â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Victoria Western Australia
P. A. Ruiz PAZ CASTILLO C. W . DAVIS N . J. M U N R O
Caracas. Melbourne. Perth.
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LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION BUT NOT CHARTERED. Allen, 1923; Burlington, 1863; Delaware, 1857; Denver City (Denver Lodge), 1860; Englevale, 1899; Leavenworth (Adelpha), 1868; Lecompton (Geary), 1857; Leota, 1878; Lindsborg; 1884; Lindsay (Friendship), 1868; Opolis, 1885; Powhattan (Buckeye), 1896; Wheaton, 1903; White Water, 1927.
LODGE CHARTERS REVOKED, SURRENDERED OR CONSOLIDATED. Alden No. 308, with Sterling No. 117, 1957; Allen No. 335, 1923; Americus No. 62, 1869; Andale No. 253, with Mt. Hope No. 238, 1894; Argonia (Chikaskia) No. 285, 1912; Atchison (St. Johns) No. 26, 1861; Aubry No. 30, 1863; AurariaNo. 37, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Bennington No. 180, 1944; Beaumont No. 439, with Joppa No. 223, 1937; Big Springs (Shawnee) No. 9, 1867; Blaine No. 337, with Westmoreland No. 257, 1894; Bluff City No. 313, 1897; Bluff City No. 325, 1903; Boling No. 365, with Tonganoxie (Henri) No. 190, 1937; Bucklin No. 325, 1896; Cato No. 153, with Farlington (Godfrey) No. 124, 1894; Cedar Vale No. 164, 1883; Cedar Vale (Myrtle) No. 164, 1894; Chanute (King David) No. 416, with Cedar No. 103, 1937; Qifford (Whitewater) No. 148, with Halcyon No. 120, 1876; Clinton (Ashlar) No. 87, 1879; Coyville No. 57, 1955; Delavan No. 375, with Kansas No. 307, 1936; Edwardsville (Composite) No. 152, 1879; Emmett No. 387, with Pottawatomie No. 52, 1939; Emporia No. 12, 1863; Enterprise No. 353, 1910; Elk City (Elk Creek) No. 20, 1863; Esbon (Salem) No. 228, 1939; Farlington (Godfrey) No. 124, with Girard No. 93, 1932; Frankfort No. 67, 1876; Freeport (Lily) No. 301, with Bluff City No. 313, 1892; Fort Scott (Rising Sun) No. 46, with Bourbon No. 8, 1878; Fort Gibson (Alpha) No. 122, with Grand Lodge of Indian Territory, 1878; Golden City No. 34, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Greeley No. 211, with Delphian No. 44, 1940; Grenola (Canopy) No. 248, with Moline No. 267, 1937; Hanover (Star) No. 69, 1919; Hiawatha (Triune) No. 216, 1883; High Prairie No. 25, 1892; Ida No. 170, 1881; Indianola No. 34 (later. Great Light,), 1877; Leavenworth (Calvary) No. 50, with King Solomon No. 10, 1876; Leavenworth (dispensation Landmark, charter St. Johns), No. 26, 1870; Lecompton No. 13, 1865; Liberty No. 123, with Keystone No. 102, 1918; Lincolnville No. 315, 1896; Lindsborg (Phoenix) No. 253, 1888; Louisburg No. 180, 1894;Luray No. 153, with Lucas (Blue Hill) No. 198, 1943; Lyons No. 192, 1895; Montana (Evergreen) No. 86, 1888; Monticello No. 43, 1875; Mt. Pleasant No. 58, 1888; Neosho Rapids No. 77 (changed to Ionic), 1879; Nevada City (Nevada) No. 36, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Newton (Magnolia) No. 231, with Newton No. 142, 1901; North I^wrence (Valley) No. 30, with Lawrence No. 6, 1876; North Lawrence (Valley) No. 30, second charter, 1887; Olivet (Astra) No. 363, 1908; Osage Mission (Mission) No. 92, 1897; Osawatomie (Osage Valley) No. 24, 1863; Ottawa No. 128, with Franklin No. 18, 1906; Ottawa (Melody) No. 400, with Ottawa No. 18, 1928; Ottumwa No. 11, 1863 and 1871; Paola (Miami) No. 69, with Paola No. 37, 1876; Pardee (dispensation Lincoln, charter Center) No. &), 1871; Paris No. 22, 1871; Parkerville No. 168, with Dwight No. 374, 1937; Perryville (Perry) No. 52, 1877; Piper No. 385, with Delaware No. 96, 1937; Pittsburg (Owen A. Bassett) No. 367, with Pittsburg No. 187, 1911; Pomona No. 138, 1901; Richfield No. 303, 1892; Richmond No. 426, with Delphian No. 44, 1946; Salina (John H. Brown) No. 216, with Salina No. 60, 1907; Salt Lake City (Mt. Moriah) No. 70, with Grand Lodge of Utah, 1872; Saratoga No. 216, 1892; Scranton (Perfect Square) No. 220, 1908; Seaeca No.
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39, 1875; Severance No. 313 with Smithton No. 1, 1951; Shawnee No. 54, 1928; Springdale No. 152, 1887; Stanton No. 18, 1863; Stanton (Zion) No. 108, 1883; Tecumseh No. 15, 1874; Timber Ridge (Dick Rees) No. 59, 1887; Trading Post (Blooming Grove) No. 41, 1904; Turner No. 425, with Ben Hur No. 322, 1937; Twin Falls (Olive) No. 181, 1885; Valley Center (Ark) No. 243, 1902; Virginia City No. 43, with Grand Lodge of Montana, 1866; Waldron No. 377 with Anthony No. 200, 1957; Walton No. 323, 1895; Wetmore No. 53, with Pola Srtar No. 130, 1944; White Water (Brainerd) No. 280, 1927; Winfield No. 58, with AdelphiNo. 110, 1903.
Sao Paulo Bamberton Los Angeles Sault Ste. Marie. Santiago Topeka Santa Marta Trinidad New London Alajuela Havana Middletown Copenhagen Washington Guayaquil San Salvador Milford Haven.... Miami Beach Paris , Glenwood Bremen Athens Guatemala Tegucigalpa Reykjavik
Manuel Nobrega Fernandes Fred Tomlinson Phil N . Myers Alan Broughton Guillermo M, Beltrami Leslie Cheng Armando Fuentes Leo R. Gottlieb John Masterton Jorge Herrera Enrique G. Alberdi Francis W. Hukili O. L. Kongsted William H. Rohrman Fernando Luces Cortes Edgar Patrick Thompson George Trevor Kelway Andrew Johnson Bernard J. Lane Max L. Segall Hans A. F. Meineke Nicolaos Malagardis Jose O. Castaneda Rene Sagastume Biarni Biarnason
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Jn Other Grand Lodges
Ency F. Yeilding Fred J. Kavanagh Atilio D. Grosso Guy A. Ligon John H. Belford Robert Rosenbaum Guillermo Zallcs I Valterio Alves Cavalcante Alfredo Ribeiro Soares Serverino Macedo Paiva Salomao Xavier Goncalves Hely Franco Belmino Luis Sayao de Fario Annibal Garcia ALABAMA ALBERTA ARGENTINA ARIZONA ARKANSAS AUSTRIA BOLIVIA - BRAZIL (Amazonas & Acre) . BRAZIL (Ceara) BRAZIL (Paraiba) BRAZIL (Piaui) .... BRAZIL (Rio de Janeiro) .... BRAZIL (Minas Gerais) BRAZIL (Rio Grande do Sul) ... BRAZIL (Santa Catarina) ... BRAZIL (Sao Paulo) BRITISH COLUMBIA CALIFORNIA CANADA CHILE CHINA COLOMBIA COLORADO CONNECTICUT COSTA RICA CUBA DELAWARE DENMARK . DIST. OF COLUMBIA . ECUADOR EL SALVADOR ENGLAND FLORIDA FRANCE GEORGIA GERMANY GREECE GUATEMALA HONDURAS ICELAND
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES
„.William H. Harrison ....Ferris M. Hill ...Addison C. Irby ...Rice Lardner ....Allan Daugherty ...Ray W. Kinzie ....John S. Graham ...Click Fockele ...Herschel L. Hoffman ....Karl J. Baumgartner ....Jesse R. Franklin ....Harvey L. Henderson ....Herbert H. TuUcr
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......Wellington • '...Burlington Kansas City Kansas City, Olathe ' • ;..,Columbus Wichita ' ...Lawrence jDeSoto Coolidge Fall River Salina Coffeyville Yates Center .....Plains i.Belleville Newton Topeka Wichita ...Lawrence Hill City Wichita Leon Clay Center Hutchinson Coffeyville '.
In Grand Lodge of -Kansits ..J. Wendell Ready ..George H. Robison .. Harold N. Nichols ...Robert H. Gibbs ...Roy O. Evans ...Marcellus G. Boss .. Floran A. Rodgers .-Walter H. Varnum ...Ozro Wright ...Joseph H. Conard ...Clayton J. Connell ...Carrol R. Dean .-Richard L. Becker ...Harold C. Swope ..Harold E. Chappell ...Carroll C. Arnett ...John A. Hetzel ...Scott E. Kelsey ...James H. Stewart, Jr ...Clarence E. Birch ...Lee M. Holmes ...Ellsworth B. Sewell, Jr ...Lauren Dale Rigg ...William T. Schlicter ... Lucion R. Van Ordstrand ... Roy H. Clossen
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Antonio Orrantia Fidel C. Mireles
Reuben A. Martinez! Mataraoros . Robert L. Longyear, Jf Pestalozzi Wilbur M. Brucker Detroit MontreviUe J. Brown St. Paul Robert W. Hinton, Jr Lumberton ... George G. Harrison Springfield... Sheldon Rediske Baker Howard J. Hunter Wahoo G. Tanis Groningen.... Frank W. Jones Gabbs J. William Duncan Saint John.... Robert C. Laing Manchester.. Arthur Pottefton..... Verona William B. Hazeh...... Silver City... Henry Larkeh 1 Newcastle.... Simon M. Schlussel Brooklyn James G. Dykes Dunedin Cornelio Zamora Gamero..:.'....':...'.:....'... Managua/..... loel J. Faulk Charlotte Walter H. Murfin _. Fargo Freystein Halversen Oslo Ira B. Lohnes Windsor
Richfield Harrrsburg . Clayton Dublin Haifa
In Other Grand Lodges
Geoige R. Schwaner George E. Anderson Dale A. Anderson Charles F. Woakes Aaron Rosenfeld IDAHO ILLINOIS INDIANA IRELAND ISRAEL ITALY ( N a f l ) JAPAN KENTUCKY LOUISIANA MAINE . MANITOBA MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS MEXICO (Campeche) .... MEXICO (Chihuahua) .... . MEXICO (Nuevo Leon) ... MEXICO (San Luis Potosi) .... MEXICO (Tamaulipas) ... MEXICO (York) MICHIGAN MINNESOTA ... MISSISSIPPI -. MISSOURI MONTANA NEBRASKA NETHERLANDS NEVADA NEW BRUNSWICK NEW HAMPSHIRE NEW JERSEY NEW MEXICO NEW SOUTH WALES .... NEW YORK NEW ZEALAND _ NICARAGUA NORTH CAROLINA ........ NORTH DAKOTA ....... :.. NORWAY ........1...:. NOVIA SCOTIA
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES Dodge City Kansas City Plains Sylvan Grove Garden City Downs Medicine Lodge Irving Holton Norton Topeka Salina Wichita Oakley Leavenworth Emporia Wichita El Dorado Concordia Greenleaf Topeka Coffeyville Wichita Ness City Wichita Kansas City Kingman Oswego McPhersoh Kansas City Pratt . Gridley _.«Girard Burlington ..Great Bend Bucklin Lyons Topeka .Independence
In Grand Lodge of Kansas ...Tom Stauth .Arthur H. Strickland ..Earl R. Brown ..Henry S. Buzick, Jr.....,:.;.....; ...Merle D. Evans ...Richard W. Getty .Xharles L. Bishop ..Reginald G. Thomson ..Harry E. Crosswhite ...Cecil F. Drake _ Homer C . Anderson ...Richard H. Cravens ..George F. Kerrick \ ...Charles J. Bowie. ...William A. Rumford ..Urban C. Brown ..M. Aaron Smith ..Leon L. Cousland .. Vernon D. Martin ...J. Forrest Ayres ...Kenneth N. Pomeroy ...Theodore P. Perry ...Thomas L. Francis Paschal W. Lundy ..Homer B. Osborn .. Forrest B. CroU ...Frank M. Yeoman ..Glenn E. Williams ...James A. Cassler ...Robert M. Riley ...Martin H. Potter ...E. Glenn Robison ...George F. Beezley ...Floyd S. Ecord ...Don C. Heminger.......;....:...'.^........ ...B. Ralph Bolinger ...Arthur C. Hodgson ...Ray B. Ramsey —John Bengel
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James L. Harbage Harold P. Cook Richard V. Carleson Socrates Rois Mendez Jose Polar Ramos Alfredo Cruz Sese George W. MacDonald Clifford S. Whall B. M. MacCharles Sidney S. Spurr G. Harvey Faulkner E. H. Knowles Harry V. DcLorey William Henry Essex J. Ray Dawkins William E. Mitchell Torsten Hanstrom James M. Parker Walter T. Williams W. B. Ball
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Columbus Guthrie Rickreall Colon Lima San Juan Montague Santurce Three RiversBrisbane CranstonRegina -, , Portobello Brighton Newberry Plankinton Stockholm West Hobart Kingsport San Antonio ..
In Othtr Grand LodgtJ OHIO OKLAHOMA OREGON PANAMA PERU ... PHILIPPINE ISLANDS ... . PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND . PUERTO RICO QUEBEC QUEENSLAND RHODE ISLAND SASKATCHEWAN SCOTLAND SOUTH AUSTRALIA SOUTH CAROLINA SOUTH DAKOTA SWEDEN TASMANIA TENNESSEE TEXAS TURKEY UTAH VENEZUELA VERMONT VICTORIA _. VIRGINIA WASHINGTON , . WESTERN AUSTRAUA WEST VIRGINIA WISCONSIN WYOMING
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES
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Bethel, Wichita Atchison Topeka Dodge City Abilene Longton Toronto Parsons Colby Lincoln Medicine Lodg? Neodesha Dodge City Wichita Lcnora Larned Fredonia Independence Washington, D.C. Emopria Wichita Xansas City Macksville Leavenworth Parsons lola Cherryvale Cheney Ellinwood
In Grand Lodge of Kansas ...Philip Eugene Stotler ...Bruce Newton ...Thomas J. Dunning .. Scott E. Kelsey -Clarence G. Nevins ..Roy G. Shearer ...Marion M. Miller ...Charles Barker ...Ernest A.'Money _ ...Cline C. Curtiss ..J. Ross Moon ..James H. Trice ...Robert F. Riley ..Richard W. Evans -Otto R. Souders ..Carl E. Georgeson ..Roscoe E. Peterson -Ben S. Paulen ..Floyd A. Palmer -Claud F. Young ..Scott A. Mouse -George M. Ashford ..Max W. Myers ..Samuel G. Wiles., ..Lazarus Loeb ..Armand H. Bishop -Stanley J. Kirk ...Charles S. McGinness ..Ivan L. Fatris ..Elmer G. Horner
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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF
M.-. W.-. RICHARD L. BECKER Grand Master of Masons in Kansas March 14, 1957 to March 13, 1958
By CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S , P. G.
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Cherryvale Lodge N o . 137, Cherryvale, Kansas
This sketch covers a period of over 32 years of personal and sometimes intimate acquaintance with one of the finest Masons this state has produced. It starts when the MCGINNESS family moved to Cherryvale, and right next door to the BECKERS. RICHARD had just entered K.U. Law School from where he returned week ends, and during vacations to help his father in the Bee Hive Grocery. At that time I was engaged in the milling business and the elder BECKER was one of our good customersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;so it is that M.*. W . ' . BECKER has said many times that I gave him his first apron, a clerk's apron which advertised our Cherry Bell Flour. A man's measure is many times laid in the environment of home. I am sure that it is true in our Grand Master's case, for if there ever was a truly Christian home, he was brought up in one.
His father, LAWRENCE PETER BECKER, was one
of those soft spoken, life time Masons, always smiling, considerate of everybody individually. His mother, LOUELLA HOAGLAND, before her marriage, was one of those sainted individuals whose devotion to her home and church radiated a glow of tender love and affection for every member of her family. Both are now deceased, the father being taken suddenly, and the mother by a lingering illness which made her bedfast for several years. During that trying period, her cheerfulness and never wavering Christian faith was an experience that touched the lives of everyone who knew her. N o man ever had a better home environment. Now for the facts of life. RICHARD LLEWELLYN BECKER was born to this couple at Owensboro, Kentucky, November'3, 1905. His parents brought him to Kansas before he was 4 years of age, and to Cherryvale in 1912. He graduated from Cherryvale Public and the Cherryvale High School and from the University of Kansas Law School in 1927. There is nothing quite so new as a newly admitted member of the bar. Our Grand Master was fortunate in that he found a godfather in the legal profession in the person of DALLAS W . K N A P P , who gave him a job, good advice and a "push in politics". Incidentally, Bro. DALLAS K N A P P signed his petition for the Mysteries of Masonry, and then lived to receive a 50 year gold lapel emblem from the hands of a Grand Master whose petition he had sponsored 28 years previously. Beginning as Assistant County Attorney in Montgomery County, later graduating into the office in his own right, M-'. W . ' . BECKER then served 14 years in the State Legislature, serving in both branches. He ended his service at the close
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of the 1956 session, by voluntary retirement from the State Senate, just before entering upon his duties as Grand Master. Never in all this public service was his integrity challenged or even questioned. In his home town of Coffeyville, he is a Past President ^of the Rotary Club, the Chamber of Commerce, the County Bar Association, and has been MR. METHODIST for his church. His position is that of Lay Leader and a member of the Board of Trustees. He also teaches a young adult Sunday School Class. He has served as Vice President and member of. the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Chamber of Commerce. Because of much absence iti his duties as public servant, our Grand Master sacrificed his place in the line of Lodge officers after attaining the place of Senior Deacon, and then started again.at the Senior Steward's place to finally complete many years of Lodge activity by being installed as Master of Keystone Lodge N o . 102 for 1948. His service to Masonry in the Grand Lodge was monumental before assuming the office of Grand Master, for he took the undesirable task of serving as Chairman of Trials and Punishments during the two years immediately following the repeal of the Kansas prohibitory statute, and handled nearly 150 cases through his committee, some of which involved personal acquaintances, and in one instance, a member whose petition, he himself, had signed. M . ' . W.". BECKER'S year as Grand Master needs more time to be fully evaluated. His support of a program for the free public schools,- recommendation for Lodge sponsorship of chapters of DeMolay, the beginnings of the formation of a Masonic Charities Foundation in Kansas, a study of allowances to promote better attendance at the Annual Communications of the Grand Lodge, and some housekeeping reforms in the financial records of Lodges and their auditing, may mark him as one of the really outstanding Grand Masters of Kansas. Also, he has just been elected to a four year term on the' Board of Directors of our Kansas Masonic Home. Without any credit for these outstanding accomplishments, his devotion to Freemasonry, his willingness to go anywhere at any time, criss-crossing the state many, many times, lending of himself and his fine personality for the benefit of the Craft, have already endeared him to his brethren, and made a record that will be difficult to match. Such a fine record could not have been possible without a helpmate. It was M . ' . W . ' . BECKER'S extreme good fortune to meet and marry Miss KATHRYN CowLES. They were married in Independence, Kansas, May 4, 1929, by Dr. J O H N LUKE G E H M A N , then minister of the Presbyterian Church in Independence. (It is interesting to note that many years later the paths of the bridegroom and minister again crossed in Masonic circles as they appeared together on the programs of area meetings in 1957.) Those who know KAY BECKER give her much credit for the success that has come to her husband. She possesses one of those charming personalities that has universal appeal and endears her to all who know her. Together they have raised two daughters in the surroundings of a truly Christian home. The daughters are now married to young men who are serving in the United States Army following graduation from college. Strangely enough both are stationed at El Paso, Texas. The daughters are DOROTHY LOUISE (Mrs. C H A P I N D . ) CLARK, and BARBARA K A T H R Y N (Mrs. RICHARD B . ) PETERSON.
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The proper way to close this chapter of the biographical sketch is to announce the arrival, on February 19, 1958, of a granddaughter, MARLA KATHRYN PETERSON. Actually, this was the most important event of our Grand Master's year, for he was not only a Grand Master, but a GRANDFATHER. RICHARD L. BECKER 1957. MASONIC KEYSTONE LODGE N O . 102,
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COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS.
Initiated January 6, 1930; Passed February 17, 1930; Raised March 19, 1930; Junior Deacon 1933; Senior Deacon 1934; Junior Steward 1943; Senior Steward 1943 S/D; Junior Deacon 1944; Senior Deacon 1945; Junior Warden 1946; Senior Warden 1947; Master 1948. COMMITTEE SERVICE.
On Trials and Punishment: Chairman 1949, 1950. On Jurisprudence: Member 1951, 1953. On Education: Member 1955, 1956. GRAND LODGE.
Grand Senior Deacon 1954; Grand Senior Warden 1955; Deputy Grand Master 1956; Grand Master 1957. CAPITULAR. COFFEYVILLE CHAPTER N O . 89, COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS.
Mark Master January 4, 1943; Past Master January 4, 1943; Most Excellent Master March 30, 1943; Royal Arch March 30, 1943. CRYPTIC. INDEPENDENCE COUNCIL N O . 15, INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS.
Royal Master, Select Master and Super Excellent Master April 8, 1943. CHRISTIAN KNIGHTHOOD. LOCHINVAR COMMANDERY N O . 52, COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS.
Red Cross April 6, 1943; Malta April 20, 1943; Templar May 4, 1943. OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
Fort Scott Consistory, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. Knight Commander of the Court of Honor. Mirza Shrine Temple, Pittsburg. Coffeyville Chapter No. 112, O.E.S. St. Justin Conclave No. 47, Red Cross of Constantine. Senior Member, Order of DeMolay. DeMoIay Legion of Honor.
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Deaths During the Veav 1957 No.
1—^John Harley Ellis; Byron H. Parker; Edgar W . Vieus; Charles Edgar Ward; Charles A. Wehe; Charles E. Wickstrom.
No.
2—William F. Edgell; Harry A. Oilman; May 10, 1955; C. Frank Hamilton; Armour B. Harris; Samuel L. Reynolds; Theodore L. Sexton; Elmer N . Smith.
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3—Richard Edward Baker; Moncure C. Baldwin; Olie Gilbert Beebe; Glen Bernard; Arthur Edwin Black; Robert F. Bobst; Grover Leslie Brink; Oliver Laurence Butler; Raymond Kenneth Carlson; Paul Milton Carter; Clarence Jefferson Clark; Clarence C. Crawford; Clarence E. Cressler; Glenn Edward Davidson; Robert Billiard Deane; William Alex Downie; Elliott Erickson; Henry Mathew Foster; George Herbert Foulk; Elwin M. Guffey; Karl Charles Haas; William Edwin Huff; Hans Martin Johnson; Lester Johnson; Frederick C. Jones; James Edward Kincaid; Richard Raymond Lewis; John Albert Macan; William F. Malotte; Charles Kort Mayer; Arthur J. Peterson; William H. Ringe; Charles D. Schroeder; Walter Pendergraph Seek; James Herman Selby; Albert Jordan Smith; Lloyd John, Smith; Maurice Robert Smith; Robert S. Stahl; Frank Fillmore Sturgis; Howard H. Thorn; George Cleveland Toombs; Frederick Lester Tritle; George Hezekiah Varner; William F. Walsh; Tony Wilson; James Wiley Zook.
No.
4—Samuel A. Ellerman
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5—Hayward C. Cole; Harmon C. Davis; Arthur J. Eymann; Herman T. Grambow; Harold J, Holbrook; December 20, 1956; Rudolph J. Johnson.
No.
6—Kenneth N . Baker; Samuel B. Braden; Ray C. Culver; Harry W, Hutchinson; Ernest G. Mason; Myrl N . Penny; Harvey E. Van Noy; Frank C. Walters; Edmond S. Weatherby; William F. C. Zweifel.
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7—Roy T. Dalton; William G. Click; William E. Kinkade; Albert Meyer.
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8—Frederick Willis Bayless; Louis Alfred Beck; Roscoe Ellsworth Bishard; Harold Finley Bollinger; Marshall Earl Bom; Orlando Anderson Cheney; John. J. Eddy; Fred Eugene Frease; Richard Harrison Hubbart; Harry Milan Larimer; Alvin R. Manning; William Albert Merker; Walter Williams Patterson; Benjamin Franklin Pfister; Albert Frank Reis; Floyd Samms; Hobert Smith Whitehouse.
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9—John C. Anderson; George Coffman; Samuel S. Elliott; C. Frank Iliff; Herbert C. Lackey; Harold E. Patchcn; Charles B. Young.
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10—Clyde W . Colby; Edward J. Chapman; John M. Feller, Sr.; George E. Gunther; William Henry Helmers; Gustav A. Nitsche; Wilbert R. Rosche; Robert Urban; Arthur E. Weikert.
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11—Powell G. Price
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DEATHS—Continued No.
12—Lars H. Anderson; Frcderickson S. Becker; Ernest H. Clark; Ira T. Cochennet; Thaine Duckett; J. Earl Hawkins; Floyd R. Heavner; James O. Hickox; Lawrence C. Hill; Edwin J. Lewis; Clarence E. McCollarn; Frank P. Moon; Charles T. Obley; Gerald E. O'Connell; David W. Resch; William T. Roberts; Francis M. Shonkwiler; Albert R. Williams; David 1. Wright.
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14—Leroy Lake; Dana M. Luster; William B. Chester H. Feebler; Clayton Wyatt.
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15—Bruce Eldon Akers; Ralph Curtis Archer; Gail Armstrong Burns; Charles Sylvester Dorfshaffer; Samuel Augustus Dorfshaffer; Harold A. Hammond; Robert Carl Janne; Edward Christian Koopman; David Glenn Martin;"Roscoe Paul Moore; Albert Jordan Notney; Richard West Pascoe; Adelbert Guy Truex.
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16—Herbert W . Batchelor; Karl Luther Bergman; Frank Andrus Blakslee; Ira Loren Fowler; Zadock Randolph Hook; William E. Mencher; Pearl Michael Shafer; Luther Earl Willoughby; Marion Edwin Wolfe.
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17—Charles Leonard Anderson; John Alfred Ashworth; Frederic Emil Barthman, 1953; Harold Lee Dean; Leon K. Dwyer; Leslie Van Eckert; Robert Kenneth Evans; Byron Lee Gravit; Lawrence R. Haukenberry; Lester Grant Kanode; Clarence Wesley Kelly; George A. Kemble; Walter A. King; Clyde Irving Lowe; Harry Ward Marston; Alfred Emil Pederson; Walter Ashton Smith; Horace Swain; John Stanton Swogger; Glenn Edwin Thomas; Fred Harrison Wright.
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18—Raymond Bailey; Fred Talbert Birch; Gideon A. Blewett; Ernest H. Bowlby; George W. Davis; Leo Dennis; Lorenzo J. Francis; C. Dewey Funk; Bryan J. Heckroote; Robert P. John; Harry G. Justus; Judson F. Lee; Fred P. Martin; Harry L. Richardson; William H. Sewrey; Walter K. Smith; Arthur D. Williamson.
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19—^James Albert Evans; William Howard McGee; William Frank Ogg; Loren Wade Snepp.
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20—Luther Charles Gilliam; John W . Karnes.
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21—John W. Burkert
Newstifter;
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22^—Raymond Criss; Eugene H. Reeser; John Q. Tompkins.
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23—Samuel A. Deel
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24—Donald Earl Eddy; Leonard Jonathan Eddy; William Raymond Eichom; Walter J. Emmons; Clifford Joseph Foster; Judson Heaton Hamilton; Floyd Herman Hartman; John Everett Hicks; George Kirk Stewart; Frank Marion Wright.
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25—Francis E. Ausmus; Ross L. Kinney; Frank A. Thompson
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27—Winfield S. Applegate; Lewis C. Guy; John H. Sipes.
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28—Arthur C. Bills; Thomas D. Brown; Harry H. Tannar; Riley Tyler,
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29—William A. Byerley; Guy O. Buskirk; William Roy Feeler; Marian W . Foster; Fred E. Lantz; Scott W . McKinley.
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DEATHS—Continued No.
30—Joseph A. Bigelow; Otho M. Coulter; Ferril B. Hays; Claude Tankersley.
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32—Arthur M. Dyche; George L. Henry
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33—Lambert P. Day.
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34—Frank E. Morgan
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35—Allen R. Andrews; John M. House; Frank N. Morrill; Walter W. Shaw; Albert R. Walters.
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36—Lee W. Cotter; William L. Tayloe.
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37—William F. Barnes; Lester G. Main; Dwight M. Numbers; Robert P. Richards; Rex R. Russell; Jasper C. Young.
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38—Eugene B. Cook; Carl M. Fredrickson: Joseph C. Glass; Charles H. Klaumann; William L. Prewitt; William B. Scott; DeWitt M. Stiles, Archie B. Wood.
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39—John C. Grindle; Hiram A. Grose; George M. Hull; Charles A. Kussman.
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40—James M. Morris; Devoe Orrick; OUie J. Plake; Smith Earl Rodman.
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41—Neil B. Schroeder.
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42—John H. Hass; Fred King; Albert Moser; Leonard Dale Nott; James A. Pool.
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43—Matthew Lee Cain; William Henry Case; Lorenzo Dow Hodge; Orville Howard Randall.
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44—Stanley Brush Reuben; Durrel Jamison Russell.
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45—John F. Hall
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46—Harry A. Lawrence; Adolph Scherb; Marcus M. Schowalter; Walter L. Todd.
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47—Enrest O. West
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48—Arthur Spencer Schurman.
No.
49—John W. Higgins; Joseph Pouppirt; William C. Wiehe.
No.
50—Perry A. Bell; Willis Dickson Faulkner; Clarence Henry.
No.
51—Lewis R. Baker; John P. Bauer, Jr.; J. Fred Bigham; William P. Boal; Eugene D. Bogard; Theodore E. Bower; Wilbur D. Carpenter; Paul H. Chrisman; Walter V. Copeland; Fred J. Crouch; Frank G. Davis; Jesse A. Eddy; Oscar L. Erickson; Snowden D . Flora; H. Vernon Frownfelter; John Barbour Harper; Joseph M. Haskios; Samuel M. Huey; John Elmer Jamison; John Hughes Jones; John Edwin Larson; Kenneth J. Laverty; Lawrence J. Miller; James M. Nicholson; John K. Oliver; John William Owens; Henry H. Peale; Charles M. Powell; Eugene H. Preston; Len Roberts; George O. Shideler; Thomas F. Stalons; Jack L. Taylor; Andrew Vester; Albert Warren; Chester Allen White; Clarence E. Zink.
No.
52—Emory Johnson.
March
1957-58
GRAND
LODGE O F K A N S A S
DEATHS—0>ntinaed No.
54—John Chester Harris; Joseph A. Herbert; James Robert Skeens; James Arthur Townsend.
No.
55—^John May Abbett; George A. Appleby; Jack Williams.
No.
56—Charles F. Hase; Ard L. LaDuex; Gayle L. Martin; Leslie J. Riley.
No.
58—RoUo Hestwood Cheney.
No.
59—Ben M, Donovan; Joseph J. Gnjndmier; James A. Kirkbride; Roy L. Van Pelt: Aron B. Woody.
No.
60—Chester Newton Anderson, 1956: Carl John Bachtold; Charles Henry Bren; Alonson Ruckman Bu2ick, Jr.; George L. Campbell; Robert Daugherty; James Albert Fender; John Edward Graf; William Fred LaFoUette; William M. McCollum; Vern Richard Marxmiller; Sidney W . Moore; Raymond Ellis Norton; Phillip Caspar Pfalzgraf; Fred O. Reinhardt: John A. Schlinger; Bruce M . Stanley; Carol John Wakenhut; Norton Elmer Weburg; Henry C. Wells; William W . Wick; Roy C. Wilson; Arthur Winters; Harry Yoder.
No.
61—Arthur L. Hurley: Norman Roy Smith.
No.
62—Thomas E. Losh; Walter D. Miller; Charles C. Skinner; Guy P. Stouder; Willard D. Topping.
No.
63—Daniel B. Fordyce; William A. Foster; William A. Hazlett; Orville A. Howard; Clinton Wm. Mattox; Robert H. Montgomery; Schuyler C. Richardson.
No.
64—Henry S. Estes: Joseph Kaulen.
No.
65—William E. Luke.
No.
66—Andrew Anderson; Carl Nickolas Henning; Ovie Philip Rohr; Clarence W . Williams; Warren S. Wilson.
No.
67—William W . Barrett.
No.
68—Lincoln E. Ballew; Daniel L. Cooney; George England, Jr.; Charles L. Ford; Milton C. Hall; Robert E. Martin.
No.
70—Fred Oberle.
No.
71—Kelly R. Clark; Fred E. Davis; William L. Hulett; Guy C. Minich; Charlie F. Polster; Charles E. Tracy; Ora D. Whitmore.
No.
72—Orem O. Anderson; William H. Dougan; Leslie D. Wilson.
No.
74—Loel L. Cartee; Harvey D. Crawford; Fred A. Garvin; Charles W . Hess; Josiah Jones; Harold O. Malcolm: Samuel N . Mallison; Earl P. Reagor; Arthur W . Skaer; Earl H. Thompson; Robert E. Wareham; Joseph B. Wilson.
No.
75—Lester C. Jennings; David A. Johnson; J. Luke Johnson; Hiram A. Long; Arthur N . Ruby.
No.
76—Everett Hardman; Josiah E. Knox; Paul S. Remington.
No.
77—Lloyd Davis; William E. Ellis; William R. Forsyth; Dwight P. Mills; John T. Strickland; Fred O. Wilson.
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162
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
March
DEATHS—Continued No.
78—John L. Collins; William F. March.
No.
79—Opher Lotan Engle; Morris T. Gardner; Harry F. Keller.
No.
80—Chester A. Blackburn; Forney; Lewis H. Wheeler.
Dudley
Doolittle;
Edward
No.
81—Charles E. Hall.
No.
82—Warren W . Snodgrass
No.
83—Harry George Hagenbuch; Robert Royal Rhodes.
D.
No.
84—Robert Lee Thompson; William Henry Wray.
No.
85—John S. Blantz; Nicholas Brammer.
No.
86—AUie L. Bell; Samuel M. Blair; John R. Barnhill; John W . Baker; Herman L. Burton; Charles G. Craig; Earl Cross; Nathan L. Grouse; Harry A. Campbell, Sr.; Roy A. Denton; Harry Dobsen; Don V. Gibney; William R. Gunter; Roy A. Galloway; Curtis H. Hawley; Oscar M. Harris; Elphanna I. Howard; Harry D. Julian; Guy W . Kyle; Francis C. Laucett; Troy E. Leverich; L. E. McCabe; Howard P. Miles; James Earl Morgan; Grady W. Roberts; Alonzo Russell; George W. Rayl; Harry M. Stiles; Cale A. Surtees; Frank Waterman; John T. Walker; James E. Williams; Kenneth V. Williams; Harold A. Whitaker; Harry E. Williford; William E. Wilson.
No.
87—Elmer C. Johnson; Elmer R. Reynolds.
No.
88—William T. Bowden; Robert L. Herald; James A. Patman; Alfred B. Poole; Clarence Wortman.
No.
89—Frank E. Barrett; Gerald D . Stephens
No.
90—John M. Anweiler; George W . Brosamer, Jr.; RoUand R. Brown; William H. Euler; Edwin L. Foote; Mark McComas; Marlin W. Marshall; Homer D. Montgomery; Oran C. Myers; Thomas F. Noeller; Wayne L. Nowlan; Hugh P. Oberheim; William E. Rupert; William E. Schlichter; William E. Self; Ira A. SiUiman; Chester E. Sisney; Gaylor W . Spencer; Charles W. Warner; Frederick G. Winter; Emil R. Wolfe.
No.
91—Boyd E. Andrews; Cecil W . Brown; William M. Griffee; Lanus B. Hall; Clarence E. Lunday; Charles E. Rice; Grier M. Scott. 92—Griff R. Johns; Eph B. Kepley.
No. No.
No.
93—Marco Gatti; William H. Harr; Raymond H. Holtman; Ernest George Johnson; Dewey C. McCracken; James R. McNeilly; Linoley E. Strode; Orviile S. Veatch; Mica G. Vincent. 94—Henry S. Baldwin; John M. Cranor; Dale C. DeBarry; Oris L. Hays; James M. Newberry; William W . Poynter; Clarence L. Ray; Henry C. Tralle.
No.
95—Roy L. Eldredge; John K. Frater; James D. Lingenfelter; Arley B. Witherspoon.
No.
96—Robert McKenzie; James Henry Moore; Roscoe Riley; Thomas C. Vincent; John M. Weir.
Dean
1957-58
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
DEATHS—Continued No.
97—Homer Ellis Branaman; Floyd Claud Brentlinger; Thomas Cash Carrell; Henry Roger Cousland; Jake Steven Dillman; Ernest E. Griffith; Fay W. Harvey; Melvin Adrian Londeen; Edward Harry Merydith; Julian H. Rapier; John Anderson Scott; John Perry Skinner; David Walter Thompson; Harry William Walker.
No.
98—Edward Walter Cannon; John Lewis Jones; Frank Ervin Knox; John Rubin Livengood; John C. Maholland; Christopher Gideon Malm; Elmer Bndell Strawsburg; Olin Ross Strowig.
No.
99—Earl T. Ashley; Dan C. Blair; Albert L. Brickell; Paul C. Carr; Oden M. Chaney, Sr; Jay N . Chappie; Lloyd A. Coons; George D. Deere; Philip Edward Digel; Glenn R. Dodson; Gerald E. Dougherty; Russell J. Fiant; William S. Fisher; Harvey M. Gsell; Dan Kelly Henderson; John L. Herron; Charles F. Hollar; Arthur M. Hubbard; William T. Hufford; Leslie P. Jackson; Jerry L. Lord; Burt G. Ludlam; James Lee McEwen; LeRoy D. May; Frank Mayer; Albert C. MoUnow; Claire H. Moore; Frederick R. Pohlig; Charles W . Russler;. Willis Clyde Shaffer; Harry W . Shannon; John L. Siceloff; William W . Snyder; Kenneth E. Spencer; Francis M. Wallace; John E. Walton; Cleon A. Whjtney; Ralph S. Williamson; Maxwell C. Woodburn; Walter W . Wray; Allen F. Wright; Olin R. Wycoff.
No.
100—George M. Bucklew; Charles Dowd, Jr.; Calder H. Durnil; Elbert H. Ellis; Lucian A. Johnson; Claude R. Handshy; Virgil P. Martin; Roy K. Mason; John C. Westervelt.
No.
101—Earle Whitmore Heaton.
No.
102—Clyde A. Bennett; Daniel J. Bryant; Frank E. Burrow; John D. Collins; Arthur E. DuMars; Edward L. Ellas; Hugh H. Finch; Porter Graves; Caeman T. Heintz; Elias Krigel; Herman C. Lewis; Grover C. Mahley; James Oswalt; Virgil J. Sandon; Jesse R. Sigsbee; John Adam Smith; Chauney D. Tew; Loa O. Townsend; Edward Vigneron; James M. Ward.
No.
103—Fred C. Alexander; Lloyd E. Brown; Joe D. Carter; Joseph A. Carwile; Frederick P, Cone; Calvin A. Davis; Ernest W . Edwards; Clyde C. Finch; Kenneth E. Freidline; Bruce H. Grigsby; Charles Ira Hubler; Charles L. Idleman; Max E. Myers; Charles F. Reece; Theodore D. Saar; Frank V. Saunders; Harry J. Shurtz; Turner Tyson.
No.
104—Robert E. King; Mart W. McCarty; Dougald Spence.
No.
105—Frank E. Newcom; Earl R. Stine; John Thorns; Harry F, Vaupel.
No.
106—Earl O. Jones; Floid Kent; James E. Parker; Harley E. Sanders; Clifford W. Whitmore.
No.
107—Fred J. Brune; Elmer Clark; Clement V. Dennis; Sherman H. Dillon; Howard Griffiths; Irvin M. Inabnit; Harley Rodgers; Jacob N . Sutton; Merritt E. Thompson; Vernon F. Palmer; John R. Wood.
No.
108—John J. Bishop.
No.
109—Loren S. Harris; John G. Lumley.
163
164
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
DEATHS—Continued No.
110—Mell Backus; Alphcus L. Bailey; Hugh L. Cain; William N . Maben; Grover Zell Parker; Conrad A. Radley; Reuel R. Rayson; Max Roberts; Fred Stewart; Asa F. Storet.
No.
Ill—^John H . Baird; Roy Gentry; Henry B. Miller; Ivan Blaine Wilt. 112—J. Finley Dawkins; William J. Williams.
No. No.
113—Clifford C. Anderson; Isaac N . Buckley; Linzy Hicks; Harold E. McRoberts; Harold P. Smyth; Ferdinand J. Wagner.
No.
114—Ernest L. Angell; Fred C. Bibler; Marshall T. Lyons; Leclair W: Obee.
No.
115—George W . Harper; Frank C. Welch.
No.
117—John Arthur Allen; Walter Alfred Buel; Guy Layton Cooley; John William Conroy; Charles Alvin Denton; Robert Dixon; Fred W . Garber; Willis Jordon Hammond; Fredric Potter Hart; Harry Bronson Loomis; Donna Earl Minton; Malcolm S. Morris; John Ross Palmer; John T. Schoenborn; Allen George Sills; Mark Smith; William Henry Southwick; Claude H. Sprague; Glen Dudley Veitch; Oliver Lafayette Walker; Lloyd Albert Washburn, Jr.; Robert Roy Williams.
No.
118—William E. Barney, 1956.
No.
119—Bertmm W . Chenoweth; Fred F. Lampton; Wilson Lindsey; Clyde A. Loveland, Sr.; Fred Muse; Harry B. Price; William E. Sanders; Ora D . Simpson.
No.
120—Fred R. Cole; Henry M. Emrick.
No.
121—Thomas Riley Gilbert; Charles E. Hibbard.
No.
122—Ivan P. Carver; Edward A. Smies; Henry E. Smies; Mordicai J. Watson.
No.
123—Roy Gardner.
No.
124—Alfred B . Leigh
No.
125—Elmer Frederick Bock; Henry Boeskool; Clair H. Burden; LeRoy Laverne Clausen; Charles Fred Lipke; Ammon R. Rodgers; Joseph Skinner.
No.
126—Adelbert E. Clough; Fred Osborn.
No.
1 2 7 - D o n C. Beach; John S. Erskine; Clarence E. Todd.
No.
129—George W , Bushby; Louis Henry Kueker; Joseph _Aaron " " Personette; Walter Ward; Lane; Jay S. Noble; Harry B. Leroy Alvin W Weyh, • Sr. "
No.
132—Charles E. Wilson; Jacob W . Wright.
No.
133—Okla Anderson; Leeman H. Carder; Walter Cassidy; Edgar C. Dye; Fred A. Gould; Harry W . Hendryx; Cecil G. Setzer; George W. Smith; Earle Stanley.
No.
134—^William M. Berry; J. Roy Carpenter.
No.
136—Arthur L. Chill; Thomas Burton Frye; Glenn D. Hopkins; Samuel Franklin Shian.
March
,1957-58
G R A N D LODGE
OF KANSAS
165
DEATHS—Continued No.
137—James A. Grierson; Frederick W . Meyer; Guy E. Mitchell.
No.
138—^John V. Rodgers.
No.
139—Clarence L. Ashcraft.
No.
140—Claude L. Adams; Dave Anderson; Floyd C. Cary; Milton E. Foust; Samuel J. T. Gallup; Herbert S. Hanna; Clifford D. Hendershot; George M. Kendrick; Guy W . Morton; Ben Peterson; Albert H. Pfanschmidt; Otto M. Reinbach; Darwin J. Stitt; Perry F. M. Sweet; Earl R. Ware; Ned R. White.
No.
141—Charles J. Leighty; Fay A. Newcomb; Melvin E. Nichols.
No.
142—Virgil Estel Bowman; Clifton Keith Dalbom; James Lawrence Holzer; William Ernest Hulett; Cam Jenkins; William Milton Kyner; Charles Alonzo Lewey; Owen Lytle; Milo Dale McKee; Fawn Manring; Arthur G. Nye; Samuel Henry Phillips; John Wesley Shipman; Elias Karl Wennerlund.
No.
143—Walter A. Birch; Harold F. Day; Geo. M. Divelbess; Ivan D. Edmonds; Burton K. Kilbourne; Crim Q. Thompson.
No.
144—Tom W . Campbell; Nay Carnes; Earl Christy; Nelson E. Davidson; Harry V. Frank; Paul K. Laidlaw; Orville P. Nokes; Harry L. Ream; Everett F. Shafer.
No.
145—Charles H. Cole; George E. Kent; Arnold R. Loop; Loyd R. Sherden, 1955.
No.
146—George Franklin Gwinner; Ross Elmer Hoffman; Benjamin H. Mayer; Hayes E. Morris; Ralph Vinton Paull; Gerald Slaight.
No.
147—Lauren A. Crist; George C. McCarthy; Claude E. St. John; Merrill B. Wolf.
No.
148—^William Lewis Casten; David Edward Cypher; Lewis William Dean; Augustus Carter Hefner; Edward Joseph Heyl.
No.
150—Frederick Irving Coutant; Martin Gravette; Jim Haggard; Ruby E. Hastings; Jesse Henry Shoults; William Gilbert Sink; John E. Walker; William Russell Watts; Eldon Williams.
No.
151—Carl A. Bowers; Chester A. Evans; Henry Faler; Dow B. Hays; Roy A. Ordway; Delmar E. Piper; John L. Schwinn; Willis M. Thomas.
No.
152—Harlan Russell Dressier; John W . Smith.
No.
153-—^Roy Edward Erman.
No.
154—Lloyd E. Askev; Dennis Brunt; Boyd F. Gilkison.
No.
155—Lester B. Fleak; Clarence E. Thompson
No.
156—Farris G. Jabara; Bert F. Meece; Henry E. Moody; James Marion Odle; John H. Radcliff; R. Frank Shafer.
No.
157—Thaddus A. Hedges; Donald Charles Miller.
A.
Bernhardt;
Ralph
W.
166
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
March
DEATHS—Continued No.
158—Robert H . Bump; William R. Fuller; Roy T. Heatherly; Glenn Highfill; James F. Kew; Orville R. Patrick.
No.
159—Agur M . Larson.
No.
160—Homer J. Calvin; Edward B. Ives; Gaybert P. Schroeder.
No.
161—Ivan H . McKelvey.
No.
162—Austin C. Ruse, 1956; William P. Lambertson; Edward E. White.
No.
163—William Hobart Sallee; Thomas Clyde West; Harry Ellis Wickersham.
No.
164—William N; Birrer; Theo. W . Kaden.
No.
165—Charles E. Lowry; Melville W . Swaim; Frank G. Wood.
No.
167—Lloyd N . Mosbarger; Eldon Lloyd Mount; Louis Raymond Scott; Alfred Weinelt.
No.
168—George Anderson Brewer; Samuel Edwin Kanen; Earl Maxwell Stair, Jr.
No.
169—William N . Schumann.
No.
171—Raymond Barry; Albert L. Potterf, Sr.; Alpha Rex Moberly.
No.
172—William R. Frazer; Guy Hall; Orbon H . Tice; Harold E. Watts.
No.
173—Robert M. Ault; John N . Blankenship; Earl F. Clark; John M. Hatfield, Sr.
No.
174—Earl Hagadorn.
No.
175-Henry Fredrick Still.
No.
176—Harry O . Brooks; Charles W . Crews; Leslie R. Mailloux.
No.
177—Leal E. Anschultz; John Frank Branson; Homer B. Fallgatter; Ernest F. Maag; Donald E. Peterson; Donald C. Russell.
No.
179—Harold A. Eslinger; Harry Clay Gifford; Cicero Lawrence Howell; Scott A. Miller; Otis Perry Quisenberry; Jacob Wm. Rockerfeller; John Stoner; Russel A. Taylor; Josef Vang.
No.
180—Ralph E. Gilchrist; Ralph Robert Rhoades.
No.
181—Ross F. Barbo; Jack Milton Fitch; Frank Wellington Gross.
No.
182—Edward H. Dunsworth; Oscar Jones; Jennings B. Sessions.
No.
184—Otis H . Coffin, Cyrus James Richardson; White; Ira A. Whitten; Clem Wigginton.
No.
185—Miles L. Grove; W m . Earl Hayes.
Baird;
Charles
V.
Brokenicky;
Jacobson;
Enoch
Charles
Lester
Ellis
B.
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LODGE
OF KANSAS
167
DEATHS—Continued No. No.
186—Herman H. Claussen; Gustave Henry Lippelmann; Herbert J. Morrison. 187—Clyde F. Black; William E. Brown; John Clarkson; Milton Davies; Glen G. DeGroat; Oris P. Dellinger; Charles E. Evans; George C. Geyer; Clyde M. Gillenwater; Coke B. Graves; Harry G. Heatwole; Charles H. Howe; Lee R. Kelce; Gilbert Lark; Walter S. Lyerla; Arthur H. Lyon; Wilbert R. McCormick; William H. Millington, Jr.; Thomas A. Passmore; Esty Rice; Ernest E. Sample; Cyril L. Slown; Martin A. Swart2; Daniel W. Tewell; David Galbraith; Jesse H. Harbeston; William Gooch.
No.
188—Frank G. Force; Jake M. Graf; Robert F. Hartwich; Chester J. Hewitt; Elmer F. Williamson.
No.
189—William C. Behrens; William E. Cline; William F. Hughes; John W . McMillen.
No!
190—Hiram Milton Cox.
No.
191—^Dennis S. Alexander; Seachardt M. Reinhardt.
No.
192—Don E. Bacon; Calvin M. Barnes; Wallace R. Cook; Claude H. Earl; Chester H. Goode; Harry J. Guldner; Claude M. Suttle, Sr.
No.
193—James M. Bray; George W . Britton; Warren J. Musil.
No.
194—Henry Clay Hamlet; William Tecumseh Peters; Robert Emiley Smith; Oral Evert Wade.
No.
195—Charles Farnsworth Price; Cecil E. Vine.
No.
196—Ora Everett Milner.
No. No.
198—Wylie M. Bretz; Walter Sharpe. 199—Elmer F. Arnett; Robert C. Caskey; Leo J. Vernon D. Fulcrut; Everett L. Saum.
No.
200—Paul E. Burnett; Fred Glover; James M. Henderson; Walter F. Law; James H. Smith.
No.
201—^John William Brown; Grover C. Hooton; Arthur G. Huff; Hargus Gerald Shelly; Francis L. Thompson
Chubb;
No.
202—Joseph C. Marchbank; Charles D. Reese.
No.
203—Stephen G. Gulick; John A. Hutsler; John R. Peck; Walker C. White.
No.
204—James C. Speer.
No.
205—John H. Devore; Bayard C. Taylor.
No. -206—Ivan O. Berg; Oscar Lee; Ernest P. Melvin; Percy N. Shane; Charles W . TroUope; George A. Westfall. No.
207—Frank E. Gager; Eddie C. Smith.
No.
208—Orville Soper; Jesse Stoffer.
No.
209—John A. Dimmitt; John T. Snowball.
No.
210—Raymond Cannon; Fred L. Carnes; Milton Snyder.
168
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
March
DEATHS—Continued No.
211—Leonard Haggtoao; William Walters.
No.
212—James T . Culler; J. Carl Moon.
No.
213—Edmund James Aitken; Elmer Barret Myers; Fred Zink.
No.
217—Vinnie Garold Vernon Schnurr.
No.
218—William A. Oden; Rufus E. Peel.
No.
220—Gordon Roenbaugh.
No.
221—Raymond E. Garber; Henry E. Rosene.
No.
222—Andrew R. Beirne; Joseph E. Brock; Elmer Claude Carr; Nelson G. Crawford; Hugh Russell Dieter; Clark Fowler; William A. Fowler; William I. Crunder; Paul Hayward; Charles F. Holladay; Frank A. Jones; William Warren Jones; Curtis E. Ott; Charles H. Russell; Nathan H. Sheperd; Click B. Smith; Paul A. Summers; Maurice Ottis Wolf; Claude W. Wormington; David Harold Wyman; Willis Watson.
No.
223—James W . Browning; Arden J. Lewis; Harold H. Lucas; Samuel Paulding. 224—Forrest R. Herron; William Ray McMillian.
No.
Goodwin;
Homer ' B . Robinson;
Clair
No.
225—Albert Daniel Akin, 1956; Gilbert Artel Betts, 1956; Mark Lincoln Bishoff; Will Fay Caskey; Hamilton Coleman; Reamy Curtis Fitch; Marquis DeLafayette Flott; Linden Wells Greene; Alvin Truman Harberson; Albert Eugene Hatch; Ira Bela Hunt; Charles Franklin Krammes; George Clarence Miller; Robert Earl Mills; James Alonzo Seeley; Harold A. Spence; Fred Manville Tuckerman; Louis Rudolph Vesper; Earl I.ewis Wharton.
No.
226—Victor O . Diller; Ray Wilfley.
No.
227—Christ H . Elniff; Mathias M. Madison.
No.
228—George Maurice Graf; Walter Hurston Marshall .
No.
229—Walter A. Green.
No.
230—Frank D . Eggleston; Henry E. Haskins; Carl J. Peterson; Charles H. Wagner.
No.
231—Ralph Seyler.
No.
233—Floyd P. Bolack; William H . Reichart; Ivan H. Stout; George W. White.
No.
235—Emil Burke; Carl Oyer; John E. Simpson.
No.
236—Paul E. Bell; John C. Collier; Everett E. Jones; Roscoe Michael; John R. Reed.
No.
237—Frank Mansfield; William M. Sayers.
No.
238—Samuel Erven Hays; Earl Schneider.
No.
239—^John Wayne Knetzer; Fred F. Meyers.
No.
242—Albert H . King.
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169
DEATHS—Continued No.
243—John W . Hill; Alfred Moody.
No.
244—^John E. Garvey.
No.
245—George H. Varner.
No.
247—Ernest G. Linke; Ralph B. Smith; Fred G. Wieland.
No.
248—George Hill; George L. Simmons.
No.
250—Joseph Clifford Wade.
No.
251—Carl M. Helgeson.
No.
252—Harry E. Blcvins; Heniy F. Brown; Herbert Browning; Clarence J. Garey; John W . Jenkins; Alfred E. Tanner.
No.
253—Carl C. Fischer; Walter H. Nelson; George L. Webb.
No.
254—Charles Samuel Adams; Wm. Eugene Baseman; Wm. James French; Percy O. Seevers; John Nathan Shaler; Wm. David Stevens; Wesley E. Wise; James J. Owen.
No. No.
255—RussU A. Zook. 256—Vern C. Bartlett, Jr.; James Graham; Elgie J. Jones; Jesse F. Pyle; Bailey L. Seybold; Worthy A. Wellman; John M. Williams. 257—Erie S. Francis; Robinson W . Kennedy; Robert F. J. Knox; Estel Knight Resler; Charles D. Scott; Paul L. Stuenkel. 258—John N . Bennett; Frank Willard Boone; Harry Hundley; Charles Oscar Nelson; Ruel Wallace.
No. No. No. No.
260—Hugh C. Froman; James T. Marsh; Robert C. Owen; Arthur Williams. 261—Arthur B. Carpenter; Nathaniel C. Giddings; Jonathan Marion Gold; George W. Houghton; Thomas Whitcomb.
No. No.
263—Argus H. Elgin. 265—Martis L. Christinsen; Charles E. Devlin; Oren I. Doty; Thomas C. King; Hugh R. Morrison; Cecil R. McArthur; William H. Strobel.
No.
266—Oliver P. Butler; Martin F. Lehman.
No.
267—Ralph T. Davis; Doc. Wm. J. H. Tompson.
No.
296—Clinton D. Danner, 1956; Fredrick P. Jenkins; George E. Koedel; Edward E. Mangels; Seth V. Wise.
No.
271—Cecil D. Berry; Frank Alonzo Blake; Claude L. Burr; Evered W. Curtis: John S. Feebecfc; Edward L. Fischer; Ross Fuller; Lloyd I. Johnson; Melber LeRay Johnson; Frederick C. Meyn; Roy Nelson; Carl A. Reeder; Harold L. Short; Lon W . Stone; Lee Taylor; Louie W . Twist; Mert E. Winklepleck; William E. Soverns.
No.
272—Thaddeus R. Bridges; Harold C. Falconer; Raymond H. Garrison; Robert G. Griffin; Robert B. Grimes; Frank T. Kassel; Bert R, Kistler; Aaron T. Long; Karl N . Soeder; Robert R. Wigington.
Stiles; Warren
Strong;
170
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
' March
DEATHS—Continued No.
273—Elmer C. Aspey; Harry" I. Doran; Victor Miller; Joseph McQuillan; Wendall L. Speer.
No. No.
274—William S. Brockman; William Russell Hamilton; Charles E. Hughs. 275—Henry C. Burford; Harold L. Gillman; Harold E. Hartshorn; Warble F. Maxfield; Donald W. McClintock; Jesse E. McKinney; James O. Padgett.
No.
277—Walter A. Lonker; Otto W. Putter; John E. Stephens; William G. Trull.
No.
278—James Newkirk.
No.
279—James Emanuel Mowery; Clarence N . Owen.
Fred
Fisher;
Calvin
Koontz;
William
Aubrey
No.
281—Roy R. Kirkpatrick; Fred L. Wente.
No.
282—Ted C. Cossman; Cecil A. Lipp; William J. Querbach; Walter W. Sinclair.
No.
283—Herman Malsey Miller; Wade Richardson.
No.
284—Perez Dichinson DeVault.
No.
285—Benjamin Franklin Flory, Jr.; David Anthony Holland; Murrell L. Phillippi.
No.
286—Dennis Ewing.
No.
287—Henry N . AUoway; Harold W . Amis; James W. Cotner; Mack M. Grabasch; Levert E. Ward.
No.
290—Frank J. Grant; James W . McClellan.
No.
292—Edward C. Alderman; Roscoe H. Hare.
No.
293—Otis H. Peters; Everett A. Smith.
No.
294—Lester S. Beeler.
No.
295—Delbert E. Barnes; Charles G. Haldeman.
No.
297—Basil B. Ridgway; Gayle W. Russell.
No.
298—George E. Noland; Dean W. Plumb; Frank F. Skalicky; James V. Stevens.
No.
299—Frank Birket; Jeremiah N . Hinshaw; Albi B. Johnson; Alto A. Stearman; Charley H. Toms.
No.
300—Charley Augerot; Granvel J. Crawford; John W. Igou; Denver D. Land; Eugene F. Pelfette; Lloyd D. Weidensaul.
No.
301—Edwin D . DeBruler.
No.
303—William B. Adams; Henry W. Allen; Emerson S. Benham; Emil H. Brettman; William E. Bond; Herbert A. BuUinger; George A. Brown; William D . Brown; Thomas B. Calvert; Arthur J. Clarkson; DeArmond E. Collins; William B. Combs; Marvin C. Cox; Ernest L. Davis; Clarence L. Deming; William H. Ecklor; Ralph D. Evans; Austin J. Fanshier; Aziz S. Farha; William J. Farley; Max Friedman; Alonzo P. Gearhart; Lloyd J. Hockett; Emery L. Hodson;
195t-58
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DEATHS—Continued Herschcl C. Holman; Guy W . Holmes; Bertie C. Holtzclaw; Frank P, Hoover, Jr.; Hugh E. Horn; Otis B. Horsman; Homer P. Howard; Charles L. Kasten, Jr.; Roy W . Keller; Verne H. Kellogg; Wilford H. Kirk; John M. Kirkwood; John C. Koster; Raymond A. Kracaw; Henry J. Kramer; Horace S. McCann; Will D. McArthur; Byran I. McClard; Oscar L. McFall; Jack C. Maning; Edwin L. Mayes; Floyd T. Mercer; Oscar G. Metz; Robert V. Middlekauff; John H . Missildine; Harry F. Newberry; John M. Norris; Harrison G. Overend; Almon A. Ott; Leo E. Payne; Ed Powell; Carl M. Protzman; Virgil W. Rhodes; Howard R. Rogers; Vance C. Rouze; George B. Schlegel; Robert L. Self; James H. Short; Frederick F. Smith; Roy A. Smith; Merville O. Stevens; David S. Stuckey; Werner C. Studer; Edward F. Tucker; Herman Vetten; Carl A. Walker; Stephen A. Wallace; Donald W . Watson; Edgar L. Webb; Harry G. Waller; John E. Wells; Cleo E. Weston; Myron E. White; George F. Williams; Howard O. Williams; Jeremiah E. Williams; Lysle A. Williams; John L. Wilson; William H. Wilson. No.
304—James S. Hart.
No.
305—Clarence C. Dye.
No.
306—Ira S. Bigger; Dwight W . Boring; Albert W . Hamill; Eugene A. Voison.
No.
307—Tom M. Bryden; Homer Casteel; Albert F. Sewart; Carl H. Stenger; Ira E. Tice.
No.
309—John C. Hixson.
No.
310—Harold C. Bennie; David W. Clouse; James A. Dibble; - Joseph Anton Fritz, 1956; Walter Wm. Kronenberger.
No.
311—Calvin D. Bush; John M. Chaffin; Cassus M. Dowell; Charles Gerhardt; Everett S. Hughes; Joseph C. Kay; Raymond F. Mctcalf; Harland A. Thomas.
No.
313—Fuel Jensen Huffstetler; Jack W. Wenzel.
No.
314—William Henry Reed.
No.
315—Samuel Singleton.
J.
Elliott;
Charles
E.
Munday;
George
B.
No.
316—^Joseph Harvey Conard.
No.
317—Francis Arthur Frewen; Frank B. Nelson; Claude Akin Wickham.
No.
319—Guy Barnes; William O. BiUau; Horace W . Hamilton; Harvey H . Klepinger; Charles G. Price; Harry R. Pieplow.
No.
321—Sanford Charles Adams; Harold Edward Fulton; Arthur C. Gulick; Benjamin H. Rouse.
No.
322—Elmer L. Anderson; John Baird; Rex B. Craig; Lee P. Devall; Frank Fuller; Mack H. Hoerning; Ray Hutcheson; Harold D. Hutchins; Floyd G. Lapham; Samuel J. Lawellin; Charles A. Mercer; Augustus W. Merwin; George F. Meyer; Charles A. Probst; Joseph S. Puhr; Charles F. Razer; Harold D. Skyrm; Arthur C. Streeter; Alonzo Terry; Murry Tipton; George W. Illig.
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March
DEATHS—Continued No.
323—Harold M. Conlin.
No.
324—Ira A. Guier; Conrad J. Helzer; Walter V. Lawrence G. Parsons; Harold W . Taylor.
No.
326—Edward F. Berneking; Carl L. Braley; John A. Holt; Thomas P. Hyland; Frank Abraham Lincoln.
No.
327—Clarence Oliver Joy; Loonis J. Kessinger; Alexander Lee; Rowe A. Tobyne.
No.
329—T. A. Campbell; Paul Darlington; Richard F. Powell; Frank Ryan; Andy B. Stearns.
No.
330—^Ralph W . Bloxom; Gorden E. Boyd; Virgil Gough; Glen E. Hatch; Hugo F. Paustian; Obed L. Toadvine.
No.
331—Ralph B. Call; Lee Larmer. Sr.; Robert Everett Sutton; James Lester Taylor; Fred C. Valerius; John H. Wachtler; William S. Wilkinson.
No. No.
No.
Moore;
332—Ora Joseph Polley; Gilbert P. VanDolah. 333—John W . Curzon; Frank Eugene Dickens; Phillip Erhardt; Beverly H. Fryer; Elmer E. Harvey; George David .Jameson; Louis Edmond Johnson; Edwin Lloyd Kirkham; Rush Lewis: John Henry McDaniel; Gerald Andrew Moore; Thomas H. Nipp; John Thomas Powell; Frank Rushton; Fernando David West. 334—Fred Kiefer; John O. Marty; Roy Nichols.
No.
335—George H. Reaburn.
No.
336—Robert Patrick; Alva M. Rhodes; William Robert Spiegel.
No.
337—John M. Garner.
No.
338—Charles M. Fulmer.
No.
339—Robert Frank Cook.
No.
340—Frank G. Miller; Edward J . Withroder.
No.
341—Charles E. Burns; William E. Browning; Ranson E. Polley; William E. Polley; Charles V. Wait.
No.
342—Nathaniel E. Blakesley; William D. Gregory.
No.
343—Fred W . Shipley.
No.
344—^John W . Boulden; Gustave G. Brandenburg; Forest C. Gravenstein; Charles E. Welin.
No.
345—Ernest L. Harris; Robert T. McGee, Jr.; Samuel S. Triplett.
No.
346—William Schroeder.
No.
348—Fred M. Burr; James C. Godfrey.
No.
350—Roswell D. Brown; Benton Floyd Bowman; Claude W . Erwin.
No.
351—Carl W . Christenson; Dio D. Daily; Thomas L. Miller.
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LODGE
OF KANSAS
173
DEATHS^-Continued No.
352—Merrill J. Lytle.
No.
353—Levi W . Broman; Ole L. Ledington; Elmer P. Lindahl.
No,
354—Gideon E. Glick; James M. Stirrat.
No.
355—Walter E. , Clay; Garlend Radcliff, Sr.; Fay Webb.
E.
Grunden;
Frank
B.
No.
356—John Warren.
H.
Rhoades;
Robert
C.
No.
357—George J. Kiger, 1956; Ulysses G. Slack.
Carl
Patton;
Charles
No.
359—Albert H. Andreson; John J. Stewart.
No.
360—John V. Rees; Ernest T. Wright.
No.
361—Paul A. Appling; Frank P. Douglas; Edward W . Porter; Donald C. Tinker; John F. Wiggins; Clarence J. Welton.
No.
362—Alfred G. Benyshek; Dallas C. Hoover.
No.
364—Edgar L. Belden; James C. Berry; Earl M. Crocker; Oliver S. Dellinger; Fred M. Johnson; Lester S. Kaiser; Clarence H . Little; John W . McCormack.
No.
366—Hubert Craig; D. Clarke Kelly; Henry F. Morrell; John Pearson; William M. Yocum.
No.
367—Ward Pippitt; Roy H. Taylor.
No.
368—Frank Burgmeier; Arnold O. Huddleston.
No.
369—Ralph Danile Armstrong; Sylvester Rankin Blackburn; George Leonard Browne; Erik Arthur Ek; Albert O. French; Samuel Benedict Godfrey; George Wood Heivey; Charles Norton Hunt; Charles Martin Lennert; Earl Alfred Tritle; John Lee Wileman.
No.
371—Alonzo Pearl Beaman.
No.
373—Clarence Masters; Charles P. Stover.
No.
374—Harry C. Johnson; William H. Walton.
No.
376—Harry V. Givens; William F. Hampy; Fred O. Matkins; Charles L. Oakley; Roy L. Shellhamer.
No.
378—Marvin Swingle.
No.
380—Charles E. Funk; George E. Scott.
No.
382—Irvin L. Croner.
No.
384—Merrit Bachman; Daniel W. Brite; Edgar L. Hullet ;Peter H. Looney; Lynn L. Richardson; Richard Sigars.
No.
386—^John F. Dobson.
No.
388—Wm. W. McKee; Corwin H. McMahan; Thomas B. Owen; Guy H. Perkins; James C. Robbins.
No.
389—Obed J. Jordan; Fred W . Krumrey; James Trotter.
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March
DEATHS—Canttnued No.
390—George Washington Enos Tichenor.
Brandt;
John
B.
Parker;
Robert
No.
391—^Walter F. Abbott; Wilber P. Medsker; Frank D. Roach.
No.
394—^Wilbur F. Gillett; Calvin-M. Grapes; - Edward Jenkins; Jonathan Roberts; Robert G. Wood.
No.
395—Ennis Layfatte Slusher.
No.
396—Walter Anery; Byron R. Badger; Floyd j . iBrannick; Lewis P. Latimer; Albert E. Price.
No.
397—Hilmer C. Anderson; Gilbert G. Berg; Josef A. Morine.
Leslie
No.
398—Louis Alva Ellis.
No.
401—William H . Brown; J. Ed. Rankin.
No.
402—Omer R. Belles; Albert Yenkey.
No.
404—Fred E. Bowers; Clarence M. Crosby; Edwin D. Firkins; John L. Harvey.
No.
405—Rudolph Blecka; Robeit A. Seegrist; Edward P. Stuckey.
No.
406—George W . Anderson; Walter W . Hayward; Robert B. Robinson; Forrest E. Runyan.
No.
407—Elmer S. Kilgorc; Stevan A. Smith.
No.
409—Leon Ernest DeHaven; Lawrence J. Woodward.
No.
411—Luke S. Broddle.
No.
413—Bert Hansel Anderson; Jesse Herman Scoggins.
No.
414—Martin Luther Boas.
No.
417—John H. Alley.
No.
418—James Owen Post.
No.
419—Emil Phillip Bahner.
No.
420—Otis Edward Hennessey; Stephen H. Hennessey.
No.
421—Charles B. Gardner; Thomas A. Newton.
No.
422—Glenn Bradley Handlin; William H. Weitzel; Andrew J. Welsh.
No.
423—Burton R. Hamilton.
No.
424—Delos Harold Logan; Herman Staeber.
No.
427—Warren Bruce Smith.
No.
428—George W . Paddock.
No.
430—Clyde Berridge.
No.
431—Edgar Ramsay.
No.
432—John Steenis.
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GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
DEATHS—Ckmtinued No.
433—Edward W . Brice; Warren V. Burdick; James W . Campbell; Van H. Conger; William D. Eichinger; Orville C. Estes; Robert J. Garden; Chris Horsley; Horace H. Hurst; Guy R. McMaster; Harold D. Meredith; Chester N . Mercer; Carl C. Nicholas; Leslie C. Parrish; John W . Sigler; William I. Smith; James M. Soukup; Claire Watkins; Virgil E. Weber; Homer W . Frichman, Jr.
No.
434—William H. Anderson; William McGuire.
No.
435—Harry H. Caldwell.
No.
436—John E. Bousman; Ralph A. Hays; Fred W. Hoskinson; Allen E. Lightcap; Irvin C. Shafer; John H. Wine.
No.
458—John R. Anschutz; Haskell DeRigne; Rufus F. Gardner; Galen B. Lillard; Arthur J. Mellott; Raymond M. Welty.
No.
440—Grover L. Franklin.
No.
441—Kurt C. Wendt.
No.
442—William L. Short.
No.
444—G. Waldemer Lindberg; William L. Whitsitt.
No.
445—Dale H. Baker; John Henry Buettner; Newton B. Lane; Otto Painter; Harry L. Smith; Delbert S. Snyder, Sr.
No.
447—Archie L. Sisson.
No.
449—James A. Gillen.
175
176
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
March
deaths Other Grand Jurisdictions Alberta—GEORGE F . ELLIS, P.G.M. April 4 ; J O H N M A R T LAND, P.G.M. December 1 0 ; ALEXANDER M A T H E S O N
MITCHELL, P.G.M. December 13. Arkansas—AB.
B . ARBAUGH, P.G.M. October 16.
British Columbia—WILLIAM
MENZIES, P.G.M. March 14.
Colorado—HASLETT P. BURKE, P.G.M. October 4; W I L L I A M M. NELSON; P.G.M. February 13. Connecticut—^ANSEL
ALVA PACKARD, P.G.M. August 25;
FRED AYER VERPLANCK, P.G.M. November 11. Delaware—CARL
H . CLAUDY, P.G.M. May 27; F. W A L L A C E
WOODFORD, P.G.M. August 4. District
of Columbia—MARVIN
FARRINTON, P.G.M. Janu-
ary 2 3 ; CARL H . CLAUDY, P.G.M. May 27.
Georgia-r—TjiCV. ARNOLD, P.G.M. July 29. Germany—GOERG
GUYOT, P.G.M., 1957.
Iowa—ERNEST R . MOORE, P.G.M. March 4; WILLLAM F . PERKINS, P.G.M. August 12. Israel—ASHER
KOCH, P.G.M. December 3 1 , 1956.
Kentucky—JOSEPH HEBBERT
HEDGES EWALT,
HENDERSON,
P.G.M.
P.G.M.
January 4;
February
2 3 ; EDGAR
BLAIR HAWES, P.G.M. November 6. Louisiana—BENJAMIN
W O L F , P.G.M. September 11.
M.aine—MANSON D A N I E L B R O W N , P . S . G . W . August 29, 1957; GEORGE H E N R Y M I N O T T , P . J . G . W . June 22; W I L L I S ARTHUR RICKER, P.S.G.W. October 3 1 ; HARRY
EUGENE ROWE, P.S.G.W. February 3. Mississippi—^THOMAS EDWARD PEGRAM, P.G.M. July 28. Montana—RALPH MARSHALL HATTERSLEY, P.G.M. November 28; LLOYD N . JEFFRIES, J . G . W . June 4.
New Brunswick—^ROBERT DAVID MAGEE, P.G.M. December 28.
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177
DEATHS—Continued New Hampshire—JOHN
MELVIN DRESSER, P.G.M. Decem-
ber 7; REGINALD ENTWISTLE GOLDSMITH, P.G.M. No-
vember 2. North
Carolina—HERBERT
CLAUDE
ALEXANDER,
P.G.M.
May 1; H E N R Y W . G I L L , P.G.M. August 13; DOUGLAS
LETELL RIGHTS, Grand Historian, December 1; EDGAR WALTER TIMBERLAKE, J R . , P.G.M. January 19. North Dakota—HARLOW ber 7. Ohio—HARRY
LESLIE WALSTER, P. G. M. Octo-
MEYER, P. G. M. December 10.
Oklahoma—SAMUEL
W I L S O N H O G A N , P. G. M. June 2 1 .
Panama—VICTOR M. OSA, February 18. Pennsylvania—GEORGE Quebec—^WALTER
A. AVERY, G . S. December 22.
RUSSELL BRADFORD, P . G. M. April 12.
Rhode Island—NELSON
ARTHUR HYLAND, G . S . July 8;
CHARLES W I N S O R LITTLEFIELD, P. G. M. February 2, JAMES ALEXANDER TILLINGHAST, P. G. M. April 13.
South Dakota—THEODORE N . ENGDAHL, Sr., P. G . M. March 2 6 ; J O H N K . KUTNEWSKY, P.G.M. May 30. Tennessee—RODNEY Texas—Dr.
BLAKE, P. G. M. January 30.
A L O N Z O ALVERLY ROSS, P. G. M. September
24. Vermont—CHARLES
FRANICIS D A L T O N , P . G. M. Novem-
ber 16. West
Virginia—DELBERT
T H O M A S ROBINSON, P. G.
M.
June 2 1 . Wyoming—O.
H. GERHARD JACOBSEN, P. G. M. January
26; T. BLAKE K E N N E D Y , P. G. M . May 2 1 ; JAMES C R E W REYNOLDS, P . G. M. August 3 .
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;FOREWARD
CORRESPONDENCE M.'.
W.".
March
REVIEW
FLOYD S. ECORD
FOREWORD To the M.'.
W.'.
Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
Your Committee on Correspondence submits the following report. Forty-one of the 48 Grand Jurisdictions.,of the United States were reviewed, five from the Dominion of Canada, six from Australia and four others, making a total of 56. Probably the most outstanding deduction received from them is that Masonry is vigorous and growing thruout the World. In the 41 U. S. Jurisdictions received, all but five showed gains in membership, the total gain being 37,530. The membership gain in the Canadian Jurisdictions was 2,145, only one showing a loss. Each of the Australian Jurisdictions showed gains in membership, the total being 4,833. Twenty-eight of the United States Jurisdictions reviewed operate Masonic Homes and one other has a Sanatorium. Only one Canadian Jurisdiction has a Masonic Home. All Jurisdictions seem to have about the same accomplishments and the same problems as does the Grand Lodge of Kansas. All Jurisdictions maintaining Homes are concerned about increasing operating costs of the Homes and several have increased Home per capita assessments. Most Jurisdictions have higher per capita levies than does Kansas. Among the U. S. Jurisdictions, Kansas is tenth in total membership of the 41 from which Annual Proceedings were receive4. New York has the largest membership, 306,285, and the most Lodges, 1,062, while Nevada has the smallest membership, 5,551 and the fewest number of Lodges, 29. Several Jurisdictions have farms in connection with their Masonic Homes. Representation of Subordinate Lodges at Grand Communications is a concern of a number of Jurisdictions, altho most Jurisdictions have a higher percentage of Lodge representation than does Kansas. One Jurisdiction revokes a Lodge charter if it is not represented at the Grand Communication for two successive years. Late Annual Returns of Lodges seem to be a usual problem in many Jurisdictions. Some Jurisdictions have attempted to solve the problem by fining Lodges for late returns, several assessing fines of $1 per day for each day a Lodge is delinquent. Several Jurisdictions are re-codifying their Grand Lodge Constitutions and ByLaws and providing for a more complete indexing of contents. Some Jurisdictions require Proficiency in the Lecture of the Third Degree before a newly made Master Mason is issued a dues card.
1957-58
CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;FOREWARD
17S>
A number of Jurisdictions carry blanket liability insurance on Subordinate Lodges. Practically all Jurisdictions require Grand Lodge approval of all Building projects of Subordinate Lodges, some allowing construction below a nominal figure without Grand Lodge approval. More and more Jurisdictions are actively engaging in the sponsoring and support of the Order of DeMolay and other Youth organizations. Most Jurisdictions award 50-year emblems and several have Veterans organizations made up of members who have been Master Masons for a certain length of time, usually 25 years or more. These Veterans organizations meet at Grand Lodge time, usually with a dinner meeting. Masonic Education and Masonic Institutes are growing activities in United States Jurisdictions. Several Jurisdictions have active programs of hospital visitations. Many sponsor "Public Schools Programs" and "Go to Church Sundays" among Subordinate Lodges. Physical qualifications of Candidates is a concern in most Jurisdictions and there seems to be a tendency of relaxation of strict rules along this line, particularly with men whose deformities are the result of war. Some Grand Lodges leave decisions on physical qulifications to individual Lodges. A majority of Jurisdictions permit dual memberships, mostly bewteen Jurisdictions, but some permit both dual and plural memberships within the Jurisdiction. Some Grand Lodges have Committees on Juvenile Welfare. Lodge attendance is a problem everywhere. Several Grand Lodges have adopted policies of submitting suggested Law changes to Subordinate Lodges prior to the Annual Grand Communication. Jurisdictions outside the United States are more formal in their dress and in their conduct of meetings than are American Lodges. Some Grand Lodges prohibit so-called "Mass" initiation of Candidates. A number of Grand Lodges maintain a Masonic Speakers Bureau, but most who do reported that few Lodges were using the speakers. Most Grand Lodges have established programs of financial support of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association. Some Jurisdictions have adopted "automatic expulsion" without Masonic trial in cases of conviction of a felony in a criminal court. Masonic Blood Banks are common projects of several Jurisdictions. One Jurisdiction requires a Mason's blood type to be listed on his dues card. Several Jurisdictions have recently adopted the transfer plan instead of the dimit for changing memberships. Some Jurisdictions require a ballot on a Candidate for each of the three Degrees. Several Jurisdictions exempt 50-year members from the payment of Lodge dues and Grand Lodge per capita.
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March
CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;SUMMARY OF G R A N D LODGES
The majority of Grand Lodges publish regular bulletins, some sending them to each Master Mason in the Jurisdiction. One Jurisdiction required each Lodge Secretary to report the name and address of each new Master Mason, immediately after his raising, to the Grand Master, who then writes him a personal letter. Most Jurisdictions pay a per diem to delegates to the Grand Communication in addition to mileage. One Jurisdiction required another ballot on a Candidate if he does not present himself for initiation within one year after his original election, or within one year for each subsequent degree after receving his First or Second Degree. Many new Masonic Temples have been built in the United States and nearly every Jurisdiction has shown the chartering of one or more new Lodges. In closing I want to say it has been a great pleasure and privilege for your Committee Chairman to review the Proceedings of other Grand Lodges. Certainly it brought out the realization that Masonry is a vigorous institution thruout the World, that its precepts are vital and important in securing understanding among men, and in doing so is furthering the ideals of the Brotherhood of Man and the Fatherhood of God â&#x20AC;&#x201D; prerequisites for accomplishing the common goal of all Mankind, Universal Peace. Fraternally submitted, FLOYD S. ECORD, P. G.
Chairman
M.
Committee on Correspondence.
SUMMARY O F 41 U N I T E D STATES GRAND LODGES REVIEWED Jurisdiction Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connerticut District of Columbia .. Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Iowa Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Minnesota
No. Lodges 434 51 382 667 158 132 48 270 474 84 966 549 545 470 270 208 128 293
Membership 74,912 11,099 56,393 232,817 45,838 47,936 24,887 61,965 97,290 14,595 248,845 95,155 184,616 98,365 49,514 47,624 46,621 68,694
Gain 1,120 411
Loss
24 4,363 372 460 242 1,759 1,989 182 1,094 35 1,891 1,430 805 192 655 594
Masonic Home Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Sanitarium Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
1957-58
181
CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;SUMMARY OF G R A N D LODGES
Mississippi Missouri Montana Nevada New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Totals
313 593 140 29 284 60 1,062 344 119 660 390 190 585 44 298 168 384 951 29 103 336 280 163
49,424 124,344 26,215 5,551 106,231 13,891 306,285 59,980 14,400 279,412 86,631 44,393 252,453 19,144 54,606 20,533 85,404 233,647 6,625 18,563 67,395 69,229 47,633
13,654
3,499,155
805 519 196 194 1,261 318 91 1,305 127 ' 2,937 722 4l6 3,621 128 1,261 41 2,234 4,803 36 22 1,012 464 460 39,082
Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
1,552
Net Gain of 41 United States Lodges reviewed, 37,530. Twenty-eight U. S. Jurisdictions maintain Masonic Homes, one has a Sanitarium and 12 do not have a Masonic Home . SUMMARY OF FIVE CANADIAN GRAND LODGES REVIEWED Jurisdiction British Columbia New Brunswick Nova Scotia Ontario Prince Edward Island Totals
No. Lodges 156 46 Ill 598 16
Membership 24,971 8,952 14,735 133,398 1,460
Gain 501
927
183,516
2,188
Loss 43
238 1,406 43
Masonic Home No No Yes No No
43
SUMMARY OF SIX AUSTRALIAN LODGES REVIEWED Jurisdiction New Zealand South Australia Queensland Tasmania Victoria Western Australia
No. Lodges 391 191 422 66 722 299
Totals
2,091
Membership 43,832 25,526 34,306 8,316 112,791 21,578
Gain 639 588 l&l 196 2,253 370
246,349
4,833
Loss
Masonic Home Boys' Home No No No No No
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CORRESPONDENCE—ALABAMA
March
SUMMARY OF OTHER G R A N D LODGES REVIEWED No. Jurisdiction Lodges 111 Philippines York Grand Lodge — 10 of Mexico United Grand Lodge . ... 6,762 of England Argentina 74
Membership 11,097 641
Gain 591 15 69
Loss
Masonic Home No No Yes
ALABAMA—1957 CARL C . COOPER, Grand
Master
CHARLES H . STUBINGER, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 434
Members, 74,912
Gain, 1,120
The 137th Annual Communication was held at Montgomery November 19-20, 1957 with 11 Past Grand Masters present and 375 Lodges represented. Our representative, ENCY F . YEILDING, a Past Grand Master, was present. A banquet was held the evening before the opening of Grand Lodge for all Masons, their ladies and distinguished guests. On the evening of November 19 the Grand Officers of the Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star of Alabama made an official visit and the Worthy Grand Matron and the Worthy Grand Patron made addresses. A Past Grand Officer of the Grand Lodge of Illinois also addressed the group. The Grand Chapter O. E. S. presented the Grand Master with keys to a new station wagon for use at t h e Alabama Masonic Home. One new Lodge was chartered during the year, a Lodge corner stone was laid and four Masonic temples were dedicated. The 1956 Grand Lodge authorized the purchase of 50-year emblems and 164 were presented to Alabama Masons during the year. The Grand Master had a busy year, visiting 94 Lodges and attending 18 Conferences. The Grand Lodge maintains a Masonic Home and a farm in connection. The Grand Master recommended the appointment of a committee "to study and analyze needs for at least 25 years in the future regarding the Masonic Home building improvements. Enrollment at the Masonic Home was 98 of which 20 were men, (,6 were women, nine were boys and three were girls. One Lodge charter was declared forfeited because it had not been represented at Grand Lodge for two successive years. A resolution providing for voting rights in Grand Lodge for all Lodge Past Masters was not approved. A resolution providing for the appointment of a committee to study and analyze the organization of a Benevolent Association was adopted, the committee to report its finding to the Grand Lodge for consideration. E E L Y ELBERT JACKSON, Grand
Master
CHARLES H E N R Y STUBINGER, Grand
Secretary
1957-58
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ARGENTINA—19516-57 LOUIS SAN LUIS, Grand Master Presiding The 100th Annual Communicaiton was held at Buenos Aires June 24, 1957. Three Past Grand Masters were present. All Lodges were represented. One hundred fifteen Grand Representatives attended, including the Grand Representative from Kansas. No figures were given on the membership of the Jurisdiction. The Grand Master reported the most outstanding event has been "the unification of all Freemasons in this country on April 23, 1957 with the incorporation in this Grand Lodge of Argentina F. & A. Masons of those Lodges and Brethren who previously came under the 'Federal Grand Orient of Argentina' and who now have sworn allegiance to this Grand Lodge of Argentina only." The eleven lodges added to the 63 former lodges give the Jurisdiction now 74 Lodges. The Grand Master reported "An unfortunate occurence has been the damage to our Masonic Temple on July 27, 1956. In the early hours of the morning an unknown individual, or individuals, placed a bomb at the entrance to our building". Sixteen eminent Masons have served as President of Argentina. On December 2, 1956 the Grand Lodge inaugurated its new Masonic Home for Children in Maximo Paz for orphans "be they sons of Masons or not". A model farm has been established where boys learn to make themselves useful while receiving scholastic instruction based on the official educational plans. Forty boys are enrolled. Two Lodges are under Dispensation. AGUSTIN J. ALVARES, Grand Master ALCIBIADES LAPPAS, Grand Secretary
ARIZONA—1956-57 CONRAD H . BALDWIN, Grand Master JOSEPH A. E. IVEY, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 51
Members, 11,099
Gain, 411
The 75th Annual Communication' was held at Winslow Apri 122-23, 1957 with 18 Past Grand Masters present and all Lodges represented. Our representative was not present. The Grand Master visited all Lodges in his Jurisdiction during the year. The Grand Master urged increased interest by Lodges in Public Schools Week. The Grand Master ordered Lodges to issue dues cards to newly raised Masons "as soon as the By-Laws have been signed and the current dues paid". Some Lodge Masters were reported to have withheld dues cards until a satisfactory examination in the Lecture of the Third Degree had been passed.
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The Grand Lodge approved the Grand Master's recommendation that no Lodge be permitted to spend in excess of $4,000 on construction or alteration of a building until plans and the method of financing had been approved by the Grand Lodge. The recommendation that the Grand Lodge define acceptable and non-acceptable physical disabilities of candidates for guidance of Lodge Officers was not appovred. It was stated that determination of such rests solely with the Lodges. All Lodges of Arizona carry full comprehensive and liability insurance. Lodge insurance policies are sent to the Grand Secretary for inspection and clearance. The Grand Lodge adopted a resolution providing for the issuance of a certificate to Masons passing satisfactory examination in the Third Degree Lecture. The Committee on DeMolay reported that nine more chapters had been chartered in Arizona during the past year. A standard form covering procedure in cases of Automatic Expulsions was adopted. GERALD IRVINE CRAIG, Grand
Master
J O S E P H A. E. IVEY, Grand Secretary
ARKANSASâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1956 N O B L E V I C T O R M I L L E R , Grand
Master
L. LELAND M C D A N I E L , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 382
Members, 56,393
Loss, 24
The 115th Annual Communication was held at Little Rock November 20-21, 1956 with 14 Past Grand Masters present and 262 Lodges represented. Our representative, J O H N H . BELFORD, was present.
Eighty-one 50-year emblems were presented during the year. The Grand Secretary reported "The report material is not being finished".
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The Grand Lodge maintains a building for children at the Arkansas Tuberculosis Sanitorium. Eight Lodge cornerstones were laid and one Lodge Hall was dedicated. Two Lodges working under Dispensations were granted charters and a petition for a Dispensation to form a new Lodge was received. The Grand Master recommended the appointment of a Committee to study the matter of a Grand Lodge building. T h e Grand Lodge leases quarters in the Scottish Rite Temple, the present lease expiring in 1971. A program of holding 14 Masonic Institutes was carried out during the year by the Masonic Education committee. The DeMolay Committee reported 33 active chapters in the Jurisdiction.
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Representatives of 43 Lodges, 100 years old or older, were presented certificates during the Communication by the Grand Master. The Grand Lodge Committee on Hospital Service carries out a canteen book project for indigent patients in Arkansas Veterans Hospitals. The purchase of new Jewels for the Grand Lodge Officers was authorized. LESLIE M . GREENE, Grand Master L. LELAND M C D A N I E L , Grand Secretary
BRITISH COLUMBIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1956-57 DONALD A. STEWART, Grand Master J O H N H . N . MORGAN, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 156
Members, 24,971
Gain, 501
The 86th Annual Communication was held at Duncan June 20-21, 1957 with 11 Past Grand Masters present and 139 Lodges represented. Our representative was not present. The Fraternal Correspondence committee made an excellent review of the 100th Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, stating "These 1956 Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kansas reflect the exhiliration of a vigorous and successful effort to do honour t o a great occasion". Grand Treasurer J. RUSSELL OLIVER died July 12, 1956 as the result of an accident. Dispensations for the institution of two new Lodges were granted. The Proceedings listed 43 Masons of the Jurisdiction who received 50-year emblems during the year. Reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters of the 23 Districts are printed in the Proceedings. One District "scattered over a large area" was divided to make two Districts. A resolution of loyalty to Her Most Gracious Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, was adopted. Four Lodges were given permission to deal with cases concerning physical qualifications of Petitioners, they being War Veterans disabled in active service. During the year the "Canadian" Ritual, approved by the Grand Lodge in 1955, has been set into print and the proof sheets are being checked. Plans are being formulated for the 100th Anniversary to start Wednesday, June 17, 1959 at Victoria. Names of the Fraternal Dead of the Jurisdiction are printed, listed by Lodges, in the Proceedings. CLAUDE W . G R E E N , Grand Master J O H N H . N . MORGAN, Grand Secretary
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CALIFORNIA—1957 L. HAROLD ANDERSON, Grand Master LLOYD E . W I L S O N , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 667
Members, 234,101, including 1,284 plural members
Gain, 4,363
The 108th Annual Communication was held at San Francisco September 2327, 1957 with 15 Past Grand Masters present and 653 Lodges represented. The average fees for the Degrees in California Lodges is $87.65 with 314 getting $100 or more. Two Lodges have fees of $215. In addition each new Master Mason pays $25 to the Masonic Homes and $9 for the Memorial Temple. Annual dues range from $12 to $25. Fifteen new Lodges were formed in 1957 and 20 others are in various stages of development. The Grand Lodge participated in the laying of six cornerstones and in dedicating 10 new buildings. A California Master Mason must wait one year before he is permitted to join an organization requiring Masonic membership as a prerequisite. A survey showed approximately 1,000 Masons holding memberships out of state became California Masons in 1957. Each Lodge is urged to appoint a Sojourners Committee to promote such affiliation. A Special Committee on Cemeteries made an exhaustive study of Lodge-owned cemeteries including a report of conditions of the various cemeteries and recommended further study and regulation by the Grand Lodge. California Grand Lodge has a Special Committee making a study of Juvenile Welfare. The Necrology report included the eulogy of Arthur Saxe Crites who served as Grand Master in 1923. The Grand Master's edict prohibiting Shrine circuses in California was upheld. Lodges in California are permitted to sponsor DeMolay chapters but cannot use Lodge funds for that purpose. A Resolution requiring a petitioner to live in the Lodge Jurisdiction 12 months instead of six months was not adopted. Also a Resolution changing the time of the Annual Communication to start the second Monday in October was voted down. LEO E . ANDERSON, Grand Master LLOYD E . W I L S O N , Grand Secretary
COLORADO—1956 MILLARD E . RYAN, Grand Master HARRY W . BUNDY, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 158
Members, 45,838
Gain, 372
The 96th Annual Communication was held at Denver January 22-23, 1957
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with 14 Past Grand Masters present and 372 Lodges represented. Our representative was not present. M . ' . W.". KARL J. BAUMGARTNER, Grand Master of Kansas, and Bro. W A L T E R
H. DELLINGER, Grand Chaplain of Kansas were among the distinguished guests presented. Two Past Grand Masters died during the year, GEORGE A. LUXFORD (1932) on April 14, 1956 and J O H N R . CLARK (1944) on May 14, 1956.
The Grand Master reported a "pleasant and interesting visitation" to the Centennial Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. Three cornerstones, two Masonic Temples and a public building, were laid. The Grand Master ruled on several occasions that Lodges could not sponsor non-Masonic organizations, mentioning particularly a Boy Scout troop. The Grand Master gave a Lodge permission to allow a Knights of Columbus lodge to meet in its Lodge room for its first initiatory meeting. In commenting on decreasing Lodge attendance the Grand Master said, "I suggest that our problem now is not to attract our brethren to the Lodge room, but to remind him of his Masonic membership and cause him to give it thought . . . . let's take the Lodge to them." The Committee on Memorials reported the death of M . ' . W.'. ELMER FRANKLIN STRAIN, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary of Kansas. A resolution requiring a Special Committee to draw up brief statements on the various resolutions and amendments to be considered by the Grand Lodge and to submit them to Grand Lodge members and to constituent Lodges 60 days before the Annual Communication, was adopted. The Constitution was amended to require each chartered Lodge to make monthly returns to the Grand Secretary showing all changes in membership and all work done and to show all members ages if 65 or more, this to be in addition to the annual recapitulation. A per capita levy of 25c was adopted for the Centennial Celebration Fund. D . AUBREY S P A N N , Grand
Master
HARRY W . BUNDY, Grand Secretary
CONNECTICUTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1956-57 J. H U L L MANWARING, Grand Master EARLE K . HALING, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 132
Members, 47,936
Gain 460
The l69th Annual Communication was held at Hartford April 3-4, 1957 with all Lodges represented and 18 Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative was not present. Total membership in Connecticut Lodges reached an all-time high during the year.
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March
One new Lodge was chartered, three Lodge halls were dedicated and the cornerstone of a new Lodge was laid. Past Grand Master HOWARD ALLEN MIDDLETON (1931) died on November 1, 1956. • , The per capita tax for expenses of the Grand Lodge was increased from 75c to $1. Masonic Charity Foundation annual dues is $6 per member, except for 50year members. Each new Master Mason or each affiliated member is required to pay $20 to the Masonic Charity Foundation. The per capita cost of operating the Home increased from $2.91 to $4.73 and of the hospital from $7.09 to $8.19 in 1956 over 1955. The Home received legacies and gifts totaling $54,209.43. The Home Endowment Fund amounts to $1,868,398.87. Lodges are required to remit at least one-half of their per capita tax on or before July 1 and the balance on or before January 31. The Grand Lodge voted to purchase the blanket Masonic Organizations insurance policy giving liability coverage to all constituent Lodges and personal liability coverage to each member of the Lodges while engaged in Masonic activities. Connecticut allows dual membership, the only restriction being that a member cannot be Master of more than one Lodge at the same time. Any Connecticut Lodge not represented at the annual Grand Lodge Communication is declared delinquent and must meet with the Committee on Delinquencies. The new Grand Master is the 111th to serve the Grand Lodge of Connecticut. CONRAD H A H N , Grand Master EARLE K . HALING, Grand Secretary
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA—1956 SAMUEL W . MCINTOSH, Grand Master RAYMOND N . BABCOCK, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 48
Members, 24,887
Loss, 242
The l46th Annual Communication was held at Washington, D. C. December 19, 1956 with 11 Past Grand Masters present and 44 Lodges represented. Our representative, W I L L I A M H . ROHRMAN, was present.
The Grand Lodge had a mid-year Stated Communication, held May 9, 1956 and also had two special Communications, one for the funeral of Past Grand Master PAUL B . CROMELIN (1937) who died May 14, 1956.
The jurisdiction for the third straight year showed a loss in membership "believed due largely to the continual shifting of portions of our population to the suburban sections of nearby Maryland and Virginia . . . . and a number of our members dimitted to become charter members of two new Lodges instituted in nearby Maryland, and our death list of 529 was the highest on record".
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Washington Lodges conferred 53 degrees of courtesy work for other jurisdictions. The Committee on Work and Lectures conducts Schools of Instruction on Saturday nights for instruction of officers and brethren of constituent Lodges. A committee promoted a "Masonic and Eastern Star night" at a baseball game at Griffith Stadiiun as a tribute to the late Bro. CLARK C , GRIFFITH of the Washington Senators because of the generosity of the Griffith family to the Masonic Home. Masons of the jurisdiction contributed 3,829 pints of blood to the Masonic Blood Bank. Grand Master SAMUEL W . M C I N T O S H reported his visit to the Centennial Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. The Masonic and Eastern Star Home was 50 years old in 1956. The Home is faced with the need of more infirmary capacity. The Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter O. E. S. holds an annual Joint Religious Service on the grounds of the Masonic-Eastern Star Home. An excellent summary of the 100th Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kansas was included in the Report of the Committee on Correspondence. R. ROBERT HARRIS, Grand Master RAYMOND C . BABCOCK, Grand Secretary
ENGLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1956 EARL OF SCARBROUGH, Grand Master SIR SIDNEY W H I T E , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 6,762
N o Membership Figures Given
Gain, 69
The Annual Communication was held at London March 6, 1957. The United Grand Lodge of England holds four Quarterly Communications and the Annual Investiture. No membership figures are printed in the proceedings. Of the 6,762 Lodges as of December, 1956, 1,593 are in the London area while 4,361 are listed as "in the Provinces" and 808 in "district and abroad". The number of Lodges increased by 69 the past year. The Grand Lodge maintains the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls, the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys, the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution and the Royal Masonic Hospital. The institutions are reported as maintained to a great extent by voluntary contributions. The United Grand Lodge of England is very diligent in cautioning Masons of the Jurisdiction against the use of Masonic emblems in advertisements and other personal promotions, terming such acts as un-Masonic and subject to disciplinary action. The Constitution was amended to liberalize dress of a Grand Officer when
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March
attending a Subordinate Lodge, stating he may wear "an embroidered collar, apron and gauntlets or a collar and apron of plain garter-blue". Attendance at the Annual Investiture of Grand Officers is by ticket only, secured in advance by application to the Grand Secretary's office, "enclosing a stamped, addressed envelope." The Assistant Grand Master and the Grand Secretary attended the 200th Anniversary celebration of the Grand Lodge of The Netherlands, formed 200 years ago by the Grand Lodge of England. £ARL O F SCABBROUGH, Grand Master SIR SIDNEY W H I T E , Grand Secretary
FLORIDA—1956-57 CHARLES R . LUCAS, Grand Master GEORGE W . H U F F , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 270
Membership, 61,965
Gain, 1,759
The 128th Annual Communication was held at Jacksonville April 16-18, 1957 with 13 Past Grand Masters present and 254 Lodge representatives. Our representative was not present. ROBERT S. BARRETT, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, was elected as Honorary Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Florida. The Grand Lodge laid five cornerstones and dedicated five buildings during the year. All Lodges in Florida were directed to participate in a Public Schools meeting during the month of March. The Grand Lodge has a Special Committee on Free Public Schools to assist Lodges in this observance. Lodges not remitting dues and assessments to the Grand Seaetary on or before March 1 are fined $5 for such delinquency. A Special Planning Committee submitted preliminary plans for a new Grand Lodge building. Lodges and members contributed $49,306.57 to the Masonic Home Endowment Fund during the year and $73,468.05 was received from estates, memorials and other sources. Guests at the home total 22 men and 23 women. Action Home was member of reaches into
on a proposal to inaease the pet capita assessment $3 for the Masonic carried over to t h e next Grand Communication "in order that every the Craft can be fully informed as to the proposal and how far it the pockets of the members of the Craft."
The Committee on Fraternal Correspondence wrote a fine report of the Grand Lodge of Kansas and its Centennial communication. MARCUS L . DONALDSON, Grand Master GEORGE W . H U F F , Grand Secretary
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GEORGIA—1956 B. LEE A M O N , Grand Master D A N I E L W . LOCKLIN, Grand
Secretary
Lodges, 474
Members, 97,290
Gain, 1,989
The 170th Annual Communication was held at Macon October 23-24, 1956 with 18 Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative, M A X L . SEGALL, was present. One new Lodge was constituted and five cornerstones were laid, five buildings were dedicated and a marker was unveiled and dedicated to ROGER LACEY, first Grand Master of Masons in Georgia. The Code was amended prohibiting the conferral of a degree on more than seven candidates at one Lodge Communication. Another change was that a Master Mason shall not be permitted to visit any Lodge other than his own until he has successfully passed a proficiency examination on the Master Mason's obligation. An act was passed requiring the Master of each Lodge to place a box or receptacle in each Lodge room for voluntary contributions by the Brethren to the Higher Education Fund of the Masonic Home and that all funds contributed thru this medium shall be remitted to the Masonic Home of Georgia not later than September 1st of each year. Emeritus Masons, Masons over 65 years of age and who have been dues paying members for 25 years, may be exempt from the payment of dues to the Grand Lodge. M.'. W . ' . THOMAS S. ROY, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, who spoke at the Kansas Grand Lodge Centennial, was guest speaker at the Annual Communication. Past Grand Master Lapel Buttons were purchased and presented to each living Past Grand Master. The Grand Lodge recommended the adoption of a suitable questionnaire for the guidance of investigating committees. A Lodge petitioned the Grand Master for leave to have every Mason in Georgia petition the Supreme Court of the United States to change its segregation ruling. The Grand Master ruled that such action would be political, which is prohibited by the Code. HARVEY C . STEPHENS, Grand Master D A N I E L W . LOCKLIN, Grand Secretary
IDAHO—1957 ELBERT S. RAWLS, Grand Master CLYDE I. RUSH, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 84
Members, 14,595
Gain, 182
The 91st Annual Communication was held at Moscow September 17-19, 1957 with 18 Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative was not present.
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Past Grand Master FRED G . M O C K (1896) Died October 2, 1956. The Handbook for District Deputies was revised and approved for general use of all District Deputies. A Resolution was adopted permitting the Master Key to be temporarily removed from the office of the Grand Secretary by the Grand Secretary or Grand Lecturer, at their discretion, and taken to any special meeting called by a District Deputy, the Master Key to be kept in a locked case when not in use and only the. Grand Secretary and the Grand Lecturer shall have keys to the case. A Resolution permitting dual memberships was adopted. N o Masonic Trials were held during the year. One new Lodge was constituted and two Masonic Halls were dedicated. Seventeen Past Grand Masters, the Grand Master and seven visitors from other Jurisdictions attended the annual dinner of the Past Grand Masters Association. The chairman of the Committee on Masonic Education prefaced his report with the following, "After writing 16 annual reports as chairman of the Committee on Masonic Education, most of the time trying to show this Grand Lodge that Masons of Idaho were actually being educated when they are not, and part of the time showing that we had actually made some progress, we find it difficult t o write something new to tell the same story". The Committee on Accounts and Finances made loans of $20,000, $2,500 and $16,000 to three Lodges during the year. HERBERT H . EBERLE, Grand Master CLYDE I. R U S H , Grand Secretary
ILLINOISâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1956-57 M I L T O N T . SONNTAG, Grand Niaster RICHARD C . DAVENPORT, Grand
Lodges, 966
Secretary
Members, 248,845
Loss, 1,094
The 118th Annual Communication was held at Chicago October 4-5, 1957 with seven Past Grand Masters present and our Representative, GEORGE E . ANDERSON, present.
Our Grand Master, M . ' . W.*. RICHARD L . BECKER, was among the distinguished guests in attendance. In commenting on Lodge attendance, the Grand Master said, ""Lack of attendance on the part of the individual comes, not from his own indifference but rather the indifference of leaders to him. T h e problem lies as close to solution as Masters realize the importance and significance of giving more attention to each member". Two cases of consolidation of Lodges occured during the year. Three Masonic Halls were dedicated and one cornerstone was laid.
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The Grand Lodge operates a Masonic Childrens Home and a Masonic Home. A new office building was recently completed at the Masonic Home. In his address the Grand Master mentioned a visit to the Home on the occasion of the 103rd birthday of one of the Home guests who has been a Mason 81 years and who is said to be the oldest Mason in the World. That the Grand Master gives full time to the work in Illinois is attested by the fact that he listed 205 days during the year in which he participated in a Masonic activity in his Jurisdiction and at other Grand Lodges and Conferences. A Charter was granted to a new Lodge which had been working under dispensation for about a year. The Grand Lodge of Illinois recently established a Masonic Speakers Bureau and a report shows 61 speakers are registered as available for assignment but only 12 requests for speakers were received during the year. The Grand Lodge has a promotional movie of the two Masonic Homes entitled "Someone to Care". The membership of the Masonic Home is about 280 and of the Childrens Home about 75. HAROLD R . K O P F M A N , Grand Master RICHARD C . DAVENPORT, Grand Secretary
IOWAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1956-57 EDWIN L , LUNDE, Grand Master EARL B . DELZELL, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 549
Members, 95,155
Gain, 35
The 113th Annual Communication was held at Sioux City September 19-21, 1957 with 10 Past Grand Masters present. One Lodge was chartered during the year, three Lodge Halls were dedicated and two cornerstones were laid. Fourteen Masonic Institutes were held in the Jurisdiction during the year. In his Fraternal Review, Past Grand Master RAY R . DOUGLASS gave an excellent summary of the 100th year of Masonry in Kansas. Past Grand Master ERNEST R . MOORE (1924-25) died March 4, 1957 and Past Grand Master WILLIAM PERKINS (1944-46) died August 12, 1957. Deaths of two Past Grand Treasurers, B E N F . BUTLER and MARION D . WOODS, also occured during the year. The Grand Master reported on his visit to the Grand Lodge of Kansas at Wichita and of being made an Honorary Member of the Past Grand Masters Association of Kansas. Iowa law gives full responsibility regarding physical qualifications of a petitioner to the Master and the Lodge. The Grand Lodge publishes a Grand Lodge Bulletin monthly except July and
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August. It is sent free to any Master Mason asking for it and the average distribution is 10,000. A total of 122 books and 950 clippings were added to the Masonic Library the past year. A tabulation showed Iowa Lodges had 6,017 regular and 6,287 special meetings in 1956. Lodges received 2,876 petitions of which 2,725 were elected. Fees for the Degrees range from $40 to $100 and Dues from $7 to $12. W . O. H O P K I N S of Runnells is the oldest Iowa Mason, having been a member 77 years. An amendment was adopted to the Constitution setting up a Grand Lodge Building Fund. Each petitioner in Iowa pays the Grand Lodge $11, $10 to the Grand Lodge Building Fund and $1 to the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association. Any Iowa Mason convicted of a felony punishable by death or imprisonment shall, by direction of the Grand Master, be expelled without the usual Masonic Trial. G L E N N A. FOSTER, Grand Master EARL B . D E L Z E L L , Grand Secretary
INDIANAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1956-57 STEVEN L . MILLER, Grand Master
DwiGHT L. SMITH, Grand Secretary Lodges, 545
Members, 184,616
Gain, 1,891
The l40th Annual Communication was held at Indianapolis May 21-22, 1957 with 17 Past Grand Masters present and 528 Lodges represented. Our Representative, D A L E A. ANDERSON, was present.
One new Lodge was chartered. The Grand Master appoints three Worshipful Masters of Subordinate Lodges to serve on the Masonic Home Board. The Grand Lodge provides a disaster Fund of $50,000 from which loans up to $10,000 may be loaned to any one Lodge, without interest, that is in financial difficulty due to a major disaster. Nearly half of Indiana Lodges carry Public Liability Insurance. A tabulation of mail at the Grand Secretary's office for a nine months' period showed 9,493 pieces of incoming mail and 14,954 pieces of outgoing mail. An increase of $1 in the per capita assessment for the maintenance of the Indiana Masonic Home was approved, making a total per capita for the Home of $4. The increased assessment became due and payable January 1, 1958. The Grand Lodge approved in principle, for the second year, a proposed plan for suspension for non-payment of dues without trial by the Lodge. Members of the Committee on Jurisprudence were divided on the question and did not initiate such legislation. The Law on the use of Lodge Halls was changed to permit Indiana Lodges to
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sponsor Chapters of DeMolay, each sponsorship first to be certified by the Lodge and have approval of the Grand Master. The Grand Secretary was authorized to secure a seal for use by the Grand Master and thus "dignify his official communications". An Indiana Lodge was punished for conferring degrees in abbreviated form by being denied the right and privilege of receiving any petitions for the Degrees until November, 1957, and it was further decreed that a Lodge of Instruction in all three Degrees would be conducted in the Lodge. AUGUST J. SIELOFF, Grand Master
DwiGHT L. SMITH, Grand Secretary
KENTUCKY—1956 FRED B . LAYMAN, Grand Master
A L E. ORTON, Grand Secretary Lodges, 470
Members, 98,365
Gain, 1,430
The 156th Annual Communication was held at Louisville October 16-18, 1956 with 18 Past Grand Masters present and 448 Lodges represented. HERBERT H . BENNETT was appointed new Kansas Representative. H e attended the Communication. One new Lodge was instituted, seven new Lodge Halls were dedicated, the new heating plant at the Old Masons' Home was dedicated and three Lodge cornerstones were laid. Kentucky maintains the Old Masons' Home and a Masonic Widows' and Orphans' Home. A resolution to consolidate the two Homes was voted down. A 28-bed addition to the hospital of the Widows' and Orphans' Home was completed during the year. The Grand Master reported his and the Grand Secretary's visit to the Centennial Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, terming it a "very enlightening meeting". Fees for the Degrees range from $30 to §95 and dues from $5 to $25. An amendment permitting dual memberships was approved subject to final enactment at the next Annual Communication. A new form for transferring from one Lodge to another under the continuous dimit plan was adopted. Action on a proposal that "the jurisdiction of all Subordinate Lodges in Kentucky shall be concurrent within the county in which they are located" was laid over until the next Annual Communication. This reviewer felt quite flattered by the nice things said about his administration by Past Grand Master CHARLES A. KEITH in his review of the 99th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. The entire list of all Kentucky Masons is printed, by Lodge grouping in the Annual Proceedings. J O H N W E S L E Y HALL, Grand Master
A L P H E U S E . ORTON, Grand Secretary
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LOUISIANA—1956 D. A L L E N LONG, Grand Master D. PETER LAGUENS, J R . , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 270
Members, 49,514
Gain, 805
The l46th Annual Communication was held at New Orleans February 11-12, 1957 with 23 Past Grand Masters present. Grand Lodge Centennial Plaques were presented to four Lodges during the year. Two new Lodges were instituted, eight cornerstones were laid and 13 Lodge Halls were dedicated. A state-wide appeal for personal contributions by Masons toward a fund to finance the erection of an Acacia Fraternity House at Louisiana State University resulted in more than $70,000 in contributions. The Masonic Home for children has 42 guests. It is open to children without Masonic connection if recommended and sponsored by a Symbolic Lodge. The annual cost per child of maintaining the-home is §1,168.74. A resolution to rescind the assessment of a $5 fee to the Grand Lodge on each candidate before he receives the Master Mason Degree was withdrawn by the authors before it was brought to a vote. Louisiana law requires a secret ballot for each of the three degrees. A resolution to provide a single ballot for all three degrees received a majority approval but not the necessary two-thirds vote required to amend the General Regulations. The opening date of the Annual Grand Communication was changed "to the First Monday on or after February 3rd of each year". The Grand Lodge of Louisiana, founded in 1812, will observe its Sesquicentennial in 1962. T h e Sesquicentennial Committee was authorized to employ a "competent historian" to compile a history for distribution at the event. In his acceptance speech the new Grand Master announced a plan to appeal for personal contributions from Masons of Louisiana in the amount of $80,000 to be used to finance a new dormitory for older boys at the Masonic Home for Children. ELMER I. GIBSON, Grand Master D . PETER LAGUENS, JR., Grand Secretary
MAINE—1956-57 AUBREY L . BURBANK, Grand
Master
EARLE D . WEBSTER, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 208
Members, 47,624
Gain, 192
The 138th Annual Communication was held at Portland, May 7-9, 1957 with twelve Past Grand Masters present and 188 Lodges represented. Our Representative, RAYMOND M . RIDEOUT, was present.
Past Grand Master GRANVILLE CHASE GRAY (1940) died September 2, 1956.
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One new Lodge was constituted. The Masonic Charitable Foundation assisted 72 persons and their families during the year in the aggregate amount of $22,840. Maine Lodges hold annual elections at different times during the year, there being no uniform regulation by the Grand Lodge as to time of elections. April and July were the only months of the year when no Lodge held its election. The Grand Lodge is making a concerted effort to have all Lodge histories brought up to date. The Grand Lodge has a Masonic Blood Bank Program. Lodge Treasurers are required to submit copies of their annual reports to the Grand Lodge within 10 days after the annual meeting of the Lodge. Two Maine Lodges moved into new buildings, one a newly constructed building and the other a remodeled former theatre building. The Grand Lodge appropriated $300 as a revolving fund for the establishment of new Chapters of DeMolay. A Special Committee is studying the question of establishing a Masonic Home in Maine. Questionnaires were sent to the Lodges to get opinions. The Committee on Condition of the Fraternity showed concern over the fact that a summary of Lodge Treasurers' reports showed that 18.7 per cent of Lodge dues were unpaid and that 168 Lodges spent more than their incomes. A Lodge in Maine cannot suspend a member for non-payment of dues, the only penalty being suspension of membership and such a member can be automatically restored by paying up back dues. AUBREY L . BURBANK, Grand Master EARLE D . WEBSTER, Grand Secretary
MARYLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1956 ARTHUR W . D O W E L L , Grand Master CLAUD SHAFFER, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 128
Members, 46,621
Gain, 655
The 170th Annual Communication was held at Baltimore November 20-21, 1956 with eight Past Grand Masters present. Baltimore City has 37 Lodges with a membership of 24,633. The other 91 Maryland Lodges have a total membership of 21,988. The Maryland Grand Lodge has a semi-annual Communication in May. The Deputy Grand Master opens the Grand Lodge session, after which the Grand Master is escorted in and officially received. One new Lodge was constituted, a new Masonic Temple was dedicated and the cornerstone of a new Masonic Temple was laid. Two new Lodges are working under Dispensations.
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03RRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;MINNESOTA
March
A traditional pilgrimage is made each year to Bonnie Blink, the Masonic Home. At the 1956 event about 3,500 were in attendance, the feature being a corn husking bee. T h e largest corn crop in many years was "husked and garnered". The occasion produced donations in canned goods of an estimated value of $1,200 and cash donations in excess of $2,750. Two Lodges presented plans for new Temples .One was approved by the Grand Lodge while the other was disapproved pending further detailed information. A summer Lodge of Instruction is held each year in Baltimore. During the eight nights of the school 2,456 officers and members attended. Weekly religious services are conducted at the Masonic Homes by the various Lodges. Other Lodges also present entertainment at intervals and degree work was put on at the Homes five times. CHARLES H . COVER, Grand Master CLAUD SHAFFER, Grand
Secretary
MINNESOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1956-57 O T T O L . D A N E K , Grand
Master
DAVID E . PALMER, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 293
Members, 68,694
,
Gain, 594
The 104th Annual Communication was held at Saint Paul March 20-21, 1957 with twelve Past Grand Masters present and 224 Lodges represented. Our Representative was absent. Past Grand Master GEORGE W . CHRISTIE (1952) died July 12, 1956. Two Dispensations for establishment of new Lodges were issued and both Lodges were chartered at the Annual Communication. Grand Master O T T O L . D A N E K was honored by being elected chairman of the Conference of Grand Masters of North America and presided at the meetings. The Grand Master reported that one of the pleasant events of his year was the privilege of installing his son as Master of his Home Lodge. The Constitution was amended to permit dual memberships, either in two Minnesota Lodges or in a Minnesota Lodge and a Lodge of another Jurisdiction, and a petition form for such dual memberships was adopted. A resolution which would have provided for a $5 fee to be paid by a Petitioner who fails to show u p for a Degree within one year after receiving notice to present himself was rejected. The resolution prohibiting using the words "Mason, Masonic or Freemason" or any Masonic emblem as a part of a business or firm name or concern or on its printed matter, or advertising, or on the back of playing cards, or becoming a policy holder in any life insurance company using these words or emblems in its name, was adopted. Grand Lodge law prohibits subordinate Lodges conferring degees on more than ten candidates at one Communication. GEORGE R . W I L S O N , Grand
Master
DAVID E . PALMER, Grand Secretary
1957-58
CORRESPONDENCE—MISSOURI
199
MISSISSIPPI—1956-57 VICTOR L . WALTERS, Grand
Master
SID F . CURTIS, Grarid Secretary Lodges, 313
Members, 49,424
Gain, 805
The 139th Annual Communication was held at Jackson February 12-13, 1957 with 23 Past Grand Masters present and 279 Lodges represented. Our Representative, RoBT. W . HiNTON, JR., was present. Past Grand Master SIMON RUBEL (1935).died October 30, 1956. The cornerstone of Mississippi's First Ground Floor Lodge was laid and a new Lodge was dedicated. ' Mississippi Lodges who fail to file their annual returns by September 1 are ea!ch fined §3 for one months' delinquency and $8 for two months' delinquency. ' The editing, compiling and printing of the Tenth Edition of the Digest and Laws of the Grand Lodge of. Mississippi has been completed. • r A t least.oneiSchool of Instruction is. held each year in each Congressional District of the State, in charge of the Grand Lecturer. District.Deputies are required to attend. Of the $2.50 Grand Lodge dues, $1.32 goes to the Masonic Homes and 32 Cents to Masonic Relief. A Mississippi Mason 70 years old and who has been a member of a Lodge of the Grand Jurisdiction for 21 years is exempt from payment of all per capita and assessments. A resolution that "some qualified brother be appointed to continue the work of revising the Digest" was approved. The Grand Master made 149 visitations to Lodges, conferences and other Masonic meetings during his year. J O H N T . W I L B A N K S , Grand Master
SID F . CURTIS, Grand Secretary
MISSOURI—1956-57 HAROLD M I T C H E L L J A Y N E , Grand
Master
HAROLD L . READER, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 593
,
Members, 124,344
Gain, 519
The 136th Annual Communication was held at St. Louis September 24-26, 1957. The Committee on Credentials reported the Grand Lodge attendance was 1,059 but did not list the number of Lodges represented. Grand Master RICHARD L . BECKER of Kansas was one of the distinguished guests present. Two conferences of Grand Lodge Officers were held during the year. A Revision Committee brought By-Laws up to date with a modern numbering
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;MONTANA
March
system and with "proper grouping of sections and an intelligible indexing". The printing and distribution of the books to Lodges has been completed. Eight cornerstones were laid, including that of the Harry S. Truman Library at Independence, M o . Past Grand Master ALBERT SIDNEY LEE (1922) died March 6, 1957 and Past Grand Master A N T H O N Y FRANCIS ITTNER (1928) died July 15, 1957. The oil painting of Past Grand Master HARRY S. TRUMAN and former President of the United States, was, by resolution, presented to the Harry S. Truman Library where it will be displayed. The amendment to the By-Laws providing for a per capita assessment of 15 cents for Grand Lodge Mortuary purposes to "provide reimbursement to Chartered Lodges in such sum, in each instance, as the Committee shall approve, but not in excess of $250 per decedent, for burial and other necessary mortuary expenses of deceased Master Masons, their wives, widows or minor children, who are members of the Masonic Home Family at the time of death" was ordered recommitted to the Jurisprudence Committee for further consideration. The late DOUGLAS A. MEREDITH is still carried as the Grand Representative of Missouri to Kansas. FRANK P. BRIGGS, Grand Master HAROLD L . READER, Grand Secretary
MONTANAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1956-57 LYMAN H . B E N N E T T , JR., Grand Master BYRON F . GAITHER, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 140
Members, 26,215
Gain, 196
The 93rd Annual Communication was held at Helena August 20-21, 1957 with 15 Past Grand Masters present and 107 Lodges represented. Our Representative was not present. Past Grand Master HERBERT F . HOSFELD (1949-50) died September 21, 1956 and Past Grand Master CHARLES E . COE (1943-44) died February 4, 1957. Two cornerstones were laid and one Masonic Hall was dedicated. The Grand Master attended all District Meetings and installed the officers of seven Lodges. One new Lodge was chartered and instituted. Courtesy degrees were conferred by a Montana Lodge on a candidate from Kansas. A previous Grand Lodge directive permitting multiple degree work was repealed, about 77 per cent of the Lodges voting against multiple degree work in response to a questionnaire. Reports indicated that 113 Lodges held meetings in observance of Public Schools Week.
• 9'>7-58
CORRESPONDENCE—NEVADA
201
It was voted to recodify the Code of Statutes of the Grand Lodge and its Constituent Lodges. Lodges voted 86 to 12 against creating a new Grand Lodge Officer, a Grand Lecturer. The date of the Annual Grand Communication was changed to "convene on the fourth Monday in June of each year for a session of three days, unless sooner closed". A Resolution permitting Lodges to "recommend to their members not only financial support and sponsorship in name, but active support of the Youth Orders by attendance on their meetings whenever possible", was adopted. The Grand Master was authorized to appoint a Committee of five members to study the question of mandatory proficiency on the Master Mason Degree. MYRON E . BEAN, Grand Master BYRON F . GAITHER, Grand Secretary
NEVADA—1956-57 CHARLES A. FLEMING, Grand Master EDWARD C . PETERSON, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 29
Members, 5,551
Gain, 194
The 93rd Annual Communication was held at Reno June 13-15, 1957 with 15 Past Grand Masters present and all 29 Lodges represented. Our Representative was not present. Past Grand Master LESLIE M . SANFORD (1944-45) died January 12, 1957. Vegas Lodge N o . 32 did courtesy work on a candidate from a Kansas Lodge. One new Lodge was constituted and six cornerstones were laid. The Grand Lodge Bulletin is published quarterly and is sent to all members of Nevada Lodges. The incoming Grand Master was authorized to appoint a committee to commence the planning of the Centennial Celebration. Each Lodge is furnished four copies of the Annual Grand Lodge Proceedings plus one additional copy for each 25 members. Master Masons with 50 years of Masonic membership may be exempt from payment of Lodge and Grand Lodge per capita dues. A Fellowship dinner was attended by 200 Masons and their Ladies the first evening of the Annual Communication. The Grand Lodge adopted an amendment permitting multiple memberships in different Grand Jurisdictions and in two or more Lodges in this Jurisdiction. The liability insurance plan adopted by the 1953 Grand Session was made mandatory for individual Lodges. An appropriation of $1,000 for the Centennial Fund was approved. K. O. KNUDSON, Grand Master EDWARD C . PETERSON, Grand Secretary
202
C O R R E S P O N D E N C E — N E W JERSEY
March
NEW BRUNSWICK—1956-57 A R T H U R E D M U N D COLEMAN, Grand
Master
R. D . MAGEE, Grand Secretary Lodges, 46
Members, 8,952
Loss, 43
The 90th Annual Communication was held at Saint John May 23, 1957, Our Representative, J. W I L L U M D U N C A N , was present.
One Lodge is working under Dispensation. A Grand Steward from each Lodge is named in the list of Grand Lodge Officers. His Worship,, the Mayor of the City of Saint John, extended a cordial welcome. New Brunswick Lodge N o . 22 presented the Grand Master with an illuminated Certificate of Honorary Life Membership. One of the features of t h e Grand Lodge Communication is a Service of Thanksgiving given under the direction of the Grand Chaplain. Lodges are required to present a copy of the Book. of Constitution and ByLaws of the Lodge to each candidate upon completion of his Master Mason Degree. The Grand Lodge also sends each new Mason a booklet, "More Light on Freemasonry". The Grand Lodge'owns. Bonds with a par value of $111,000. Value of Grand Lodge property "for insurance purposes" was: Regalia, $2,500; Oil Paintings, $4,800; and Office Furniture and Equipment, $9,000. The Grand Historian reported that several fathers installed their sons as Masters of Lodges during the past year. Purchase of full suits of Regalia for the Officers of the Grand Lodge was authorized, to cost about $3,100. The Deputy Grand Master is required to give a report of his activities in Grand Lodge work during the year. D O N A L D A N D R E W SOMERVILLE, Grand
Master
R. D . yiKGEn, Grand Secretary
NEW JERSEY—1956-57 J. H E R M A N BUEHRER, Grand Master HARVEY C . W H I L D E Y , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 284
Members, 106,231
Gain, 1,261
The 170th Annual Communication was held at Atlantic City April 17-18, 1957 with 14 Past Grand Masters present and 282 Lodges represented. Out representative was absent. Past Grand Master JOHN S. CAIE (1944-45) died December 14, 1956 and Past Grand Master WALTER SAWYER GRAY (1942) died January 29, 1956.
1957-58
C O R R E S P O N D E N C E — N E W MEXICO
203
The cornerstones of two new Masonic Temples were laid. Arrangements Committee was made a new standing Committee, consisting of five members. Its duties are to assist in making and carrying out arrangements for each Grand Lodge Communication. The Constitution was amended prohibiting Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts visiting a Lodge other than their own. A new Lodge was chartered and applications were recived for the formation of four other new Lodges. The Constitution was amended requiring 50 names on a petition for a new Lodge instead of seven and the fee was raised from $50 to $100. The fee to the Masonic Home for each initiate, affiliated member or dual membership was raised from $15 to $25. The per capita Masonic Home assessment was raised from $2 to $3. The establishment of a star sapphire token for, presentation to 60-year Masons was postponed until the next Annual Communication "in order that a survey may be made as to the approximate number of Masons who would be eligible . . . and the approximate cost thereof." The Grand Lodge purchased and erected a new monument at the grave of WILLIAM MCKISSACK, founder of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons for the State of New Jersey. The Masonic Home Farm produced $14,845.50 worth of produce, etc. T h e Home owns 20 milk cows. • '; RAYMOND N . JENSEN, Grand Master HARVEY C . WHILDEY, Grand Secretary
NEW MEXICO—1956 HERBERT C . D E N N Y , Grand Master CHANDLER C . THOMAS, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 60
Members, 13,891
Gain, 318
The 80th Annual Communication was held at Gallup March 18-19, 1957 with 12 Past Grand Masters present and 54 Lodges represented. Our Representative was absent. Past Grand Master J O H N W . HALL (1949) died April 6, 1956 and Past Grand Master J O H N MILNE (1933) died September 5, 1956. One Lodge was chartered and another is working under Dispensation. The Sheriff of McKinley county delivered the address of welcome at the opening of Grand Lodge. Four hundred applications for Grand Lodge proficiency certificates were received and 317 were granted. The Grand Master visited all Subordinate Lodges during the year. A Lodge must secure a Dispensation to initiate more than five candidates in one day. Four such dispensations were granted during the year.
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C O R R E S P O N D E N C E â&#x20AC;&#x201D; N E W YORK
March
An Entered Apprentice or a Fellow Craft who shall not present himself for advancement within a year after having been initiated or passed must be re-elected to receive the remaining degrees. A Masters' and Wardens' breakfast and a Secretaries' breakfast are features of the Annual Communication. The Grand Lodge publication "The New Mexico Freemason" is mailed to all Master Masons. The Grand Lodge has a committee on marking graves of. Past Grand Masters. It is the custom to hold the Annual Communication in the home city of the Grand Master. HARVEY A. T H I E L E , Grand Master CHANDLER C . T H O M A S , Grand Secretary
NEW YORKâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1956-57 N A T H A N T U R K , Grand Master EDWARD R . CARMAN, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 1,062
Members 306,285
Gain, 91
The 176th Annual Communication was held at New York City May 7-8, 1957. The Grand Master expressed concern over the fact that 2,529 members had been dropped for non-payment of dues and urged Lodge Secretaries to be diligent in the collection of dues. The Grand Master expressed his belief that the line of advancement in Lodges should be shortened, starting with the Junior Deacon. He also suggested more attention to Youth Programs and emphasized the advisibility of Lodges "assisting, guiding and supervising DeMolay chapters. Boy Scout activities and all other legitimate organizations for young men and young women." The largest New York Lodge has a membershp of 1,086 and the smallest has a membership of 24. The Committee on Lodge attendance suggested five points for better interest: a plan for each Communication, an attractive Lodge room, personal activity of members, an Annual Lodge Home Night and personal contact and invitation to attend. The Grand Lodge Publication "Empire State Mason" is published bi-monthly. It is sent to all New York Masons. Advertising is sold in it to help pay the cost of printing and mailing. The Armed Services Committee does a great service to Masons in the Armed Services, one of the outstanding activities is giving counsel in regard to getting employment in civilian life after discharge.
1957-58
CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;NEW ZEALAND
205
The Grand Lodge has a committee in charge of the Masonic Blood Bank program. Three new posts of Masonic W a r Veterans were installed during the year. Three new Lodges were chartered at the Annual Communication. The deadline for payment of Lodge dues to the Grand Lodge was made March 15 of each year. N A T H A N T U R K , Grand Master EDWARD R . CARMAN, Grand Secretary
NEW ZEALANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955-56 A. H. C. CAVELL, Grand Master F. G. NORTHERN, Grand Secretary Lodges, 391
Members, 43,832
Gain, 639
The 67th Annual Communication was held at Aukland November 28, 1956 with five Past Grand Masters present. Past Grand Master CHARLES FLAVELL (1946) died November 8, 1955. The Grand Lodge maintains the Papakwa Masonic Boys' Home with eight boys enrolled, three of whom are in High School and five in Primary School. The Grand Lodge confers Honorary Past Grand Ranks, from the rank of Past Grand Master down, on outstanding Masons of the Jurisdiction. During the Annual Communication 38 Honorary Past Grand Ranks were proposed. Eight new Lodges were added to the Roll of the Grand Lodge during the year. Plans and specifications for seven new Lodge buildings or additions and improvements to existing building were approved. Twenty-seven Masonic Scholarships were granted for the year 1956, both boys and girls receiving them. The annual award is 60 pounds sterling. The Book of Constitution, revised at the last Communication, has been printed and distributed. Sketch plans have been prepared for the construction of a new four-story office building for the Grand Lodge. When Officers of the Grand Lodge are in official attendance they are required to wear either full dress or the undress regalia appropriate to their rank. Being Grand Representative of New Zealand in Kansas, it was a particular pleasure to read the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge. EDGAR O . FABER, Grand Master
F. G. NORTHERN, Grand Secretary
206
CORRESPONDENCE—NORTH
DAKOTA
March
NORTH CAROLINA—1956-57 J O H N C . V A N C E , Grand Master W I L B U R L . MCIVER, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 344
Members, 59,980
Gain, 1,305
The 170th Annual Communication was held at Winston-Salem April 16-17, 1957 with 17 Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative was not present. Past Grand Master JAMES W A L K E R PAYNE (1943) died September 16, 1956 and Past Grand Master EDGAR W A L T E R TIMBERLAKE, JR. (1930) died January 19, 1957. Four new Lodges were constituted and three are working under Dispensations. Cornerstones of three new Masonic Temples were laid and three new Masonic Temples were dedicated. North Carolina Lodges are penalized $1 a day for each day they are late in filing their annual returns with the Grand Secretary. One Lodge paid a penalty of $39. Sixty-nine Veterans Emblems were presented for 50 years of membership. Indebtednesses of six Lodges for construction or improvement of Lodge Halls were approved, ranging from $3,000 to $50,000. Proposed amendments to the Code are printied and mailed to each Lodge, Grand Lodge officer, Committee member. Past Grand Master, District Deputy Grand Master and District Deputy Grand Lecturer prior to the Annual Communication. In his address the Grand Master stressed the importance of every Master Mason attending church regularly and of making some personal and financial contribution to the church of his choice. The Grand Master granted 143 Dispensations for Waiver of Physical Disabilities, turning down 13 requests. CHARLES ANDERSON HARRIS, Grand
Master
W I L B U R L . MCV^V-K, Grand Secretary
NORTH DAKOTA—1956-57 JAMES C . MCCORMICK, Grand Master HAROLD S. P O N D , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 119
Members, 14,400
Loss, 127
T h e 68th Annual Communication was held at Fargo June 17-19, 1957 with 13 Past Grand Masters present and 107 Lodges represented. Our Representative, W A L T E R G . M A R T I N , was present.
The Grand Lodge of Dakota Territory was constituted June 21-23, 1875 and divided into two Grand Lodges, the Grand Lodge of South Dakota and the Grand Lodge of North Dakota on June 12-13, 1889, in anticipation of Statehood. Both States were admitted to the Union November 2, 1889.
1957-58
CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;NOVA SCOTIA
207
Of the 37 Dispensations granted by the Grand Master, seven were for the purpose of outdoor or special meetings. The Grand Master handed down a decision that any Constituent Lodge could confer an Honorary Membership on a Master Mason from any other Jurisdiction. The cornerstone of a new Masonic Temple was laid, a new Lodge Temple was dedicated and a dispensation issued for the establishment of a new Lodge. One Lodge was authorized to move from one town to another following unanimous approval by a vote of the Lodge. A general Liability Insurance Coverage is offered to all Lodges and more than half participate. The Grand Lodge adopted the so-called Indiana Mentor Plan for Lodges and the Majority of North Daktoa Lodges are using it. The Grand Lodge Masonic Education fund allots $450 for prizes of the "Know Your State" contest at the University of North Dakota. The annual Grand Lodge dinner was attended by 311 Master Masons. Lodge Masters get together at a breakfast and the Past Grand Masters and Distinguished guests also had a breakfast together. J O H N A. EARNER, Grand Master HAROLD S. POND, Grand Secretary
NOVA SCOTIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1956-57 K E N N E T H L . CROWELL, Grand Master REGINALD V. HARRIS, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 111
Members, 14,735
Gain, 238
The 92nd Annual Communication was held at New Glasglow June 2-3, 1957 with eight Past Grand Masters present. Seven Lodges have new Halls or have remodeled their buildings. The Nova Scotia Freemasons' Home at Windsor has 45 guests. Master Masons, their wives and widows. The Grand Lodge awards a Long Service Jewel to Lodge Secretaries who have served in that capacity for 10 years or more. The Grand Lodge permits a Lodge to elect "brethren of eminence" of other Jurisdictions as honorary members but does not permit the election of "this jurisdiction as such". Enlargement of the Home and other improvements to cost approximately $300,000 "must be faced if the larger number of guests awaiting admittance are to be cared for" was reported by the Board of Finance. The Board was authorized to take such steps as may be necessary to raise such amounts necessary to provide additional accommodations, etc. and additional endowment funds for the maintainance of the Home.
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;OHIO
March
A Warrant was granted to a new Lodge and it was instituted on June 2, 1956. Eleven Lodges increased dues and seven increased fees. Virginia Lodge No. 3 commemorated the 175th anniversary of its founding in 1782. Two Masons were presented 70-year bars for their 50-year emblems and three received 60-year bars. The Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York established a Lodge at Halifax in 1948 "about the time Equity Lodge No. 106 was warranted by this Grand Lodge". An edict of "non-intercourse" was issued by this Grand Lodge and the Prince Hall Grand Lodge was asked "the withdrawal of their warrant for the rival Lodge." The Grand Secretary visited the Prince Hall Grand Master and his Advisory Board on his return from the Past Grand Masters' conference and "in a very harmonious Conference" reached an agreement whereby the warrant for the Prince Hall Lodge will be withdrawn within two years. K E N N E T H L . CROWELL, Grand Master REGINALD V. HARRIS, Grand Secretary
OHIOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1956 FRANK W . NICHOLAS, Grand Master HARRY S. J O H N S O N , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 660
Members, 279,412
Gain, 2,937
The l47th Annual Communication was held at Cincinnati October 19-20, 1956 with 6A6 Lodges represented. JAMES J. HARBAGE was appointed Grand Representative of Kansas and he was present. Fourteen Past Grand Masters attended. Past Grand Master and Grand Treasurer D I L L O N CRIST (1939-40) died May 19, 1956, Past Grand Master EDWARD WILLIAM K U N S (1954-55) died March 4, 1956 and Past Grand Master HARRY E . SCHRANAM (1942-43) died September 19, 1956. The new Grand Lodge Headquarters building was dedicated just a week before the Annual Communication opened. It will be ready for occupancy in three or four months. Two new Lodges were constituted and Dispensations were granted for two others. Anticipated income for the coming year for the Masonic Home was $986,500. The Temple Committee approved requests of 22 Lodges to build, improve or to purchase property. Concurrent Jurisdiction was granted to Lodges in each of three counties. Plans are being made for the observation of the Sesquicentennial of the Grand Lodge of Ohio in 1958.
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;OKLAHOMA
209
The name of the Committee on Masonic Service was changed to Committee on Masonic Information, Education and Service, and this committee's duties were greatly expanded, especially on the subject of Masonic Education. The Grand Master stated that Ohio had never participated in the Masonic Education movement but suggested doing so. The Grand Master suggested a committee "to consider the advisability of operating, moving or disposing of the printing plant at the Ohio Masonic Home". J O H N W . BARKLEY, Grand
Master
HARRY S. J O H N S O N , Grand Secretary
OKLAHOMAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1956 W . R A L P H HOWARD, Grand Master J. FRED LATHAM, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 390 .
Members, 86,631
Gain, 722
The 49th Annual Communication was held at McAIester February 12-14, 1957 with 20 Past Grand Masters present and 282 Lodges represented. Our Representative, HAROLD P. COOK, was present as was Past Grand Master SCOTT E . KELSEY of Kansas. Dispensations were granted for three new Lodges, one to be the first Daylight Lodge in Oklahoma with its hours for meetings limited to between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. A 75-year Mason was presented with a 75-year pin. He was 99 years of age and the honoree died suddenly the day following the presentation. Four cornerstones of new Masonic Temples were laid and one Masonic Temple was dedicated. A Masonic Print Shop is operated in the Masonic Home. The Worth Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star of Oklahoma and the State Master Councilor of the Order of DeMoIay addressed the Annual Communication. Twenty-five Oklahoma Lodges observed their 50th Anniversaries during 1956 and one Lodge observed its 55th Anniversary. Population of the Home for the Aged was 110 and of the Children's Home, 30, at the end of the year. An amendment was adopted providing "a fee of $15 shall be charged a brother of another Grand Jurisdiction for affiliation with a Constituent Lodge in Oklahoma", the sum to be the applicant's contribution to the Masonic Charity Foundation. W . EARL GOODE, Grand Master J. FRED LATHAM, Grand Secretary
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March
ONTARIO—1956-57 W I L L I A M L . W R I G H T , Grand Master
E. G. D I X O N , Grand Secretary Lodges, 598
Members, 133,398
Gain, 1,406
The 102nd Annual Communication was held at Toronto July 17, 1957 with seven Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative did not attend. Six Lodges celebrated their 100th Anniversaries during the year and nine others are now in their 100th year. Six new Lodges were instituted during the year and three Lodges were constituted and consecrated. Five Lodges were issued Warrants at the Annual Communication. Thirty new Lodge buildings are nearing completion or have been completed and await dedication. The Grand Master denied the request of a Lodge for permission to make a recording of "Our Musical Ritual" for reproduction in the Lodge room during the conferral of the degrees. The Grand Master mentioned that a few Lodges have not provided themselves with printed stationery, stating "To use plain stationery, very often of a cheap quality, is not in keeping with the dignity of the Lodge or Craft." The Grand Lodge printed 15,000 copies of its history of the first 100 years and has sold 13,741 copies at $2 each. The Grand Master, a clergyman, made two significant statements in his address: "The paramount issue of humanity in our time is a moral one . . . Freemasons must first instill within themselves the duty of personal, moral improvement, so that they may live as good examples . . . Only by reconstructing our individual faith in the principles of Masonry can we best contribute to the powerful influence of our Fraternity". "I have been asked my reaction to Masonic funeral ceremonies at the graveside. I believe the Church Service at the Committal should not be usurped or 'added to' by that of a fraternal organization. Is the irreverent and mumbling presentation of the funeral ritual in many cases conducive to the solemnity of the occasion? Would we not better serve our Fraternity by meeting quietly the previous evening and conducting the Masonic Service? HARRY L . MARTYN, Grand Master
E. G. DIXON, Grand Secretary
OREGON—1956-57 R A L P H T . MOORE, Grand Master HARRY D . PROUDFOOT, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 190
Members, 44,393
Gain, 4 l 6
The 107th Annual Communication was held at Portland June 12-14 with 14
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;PENNSYLVANIA
Past Grand Masters present and
189 Lodges
represented.
211
Our
Representative,
RICHARD V. CARLESON, was present.
The largest Oregon Lodge has 1,183 members and the smallest 33 members. The Deputy Grand Master, Senior Grand Warden and Junior Grand Warden divide the state into three parts and hold annual Lodge officers' meetings. The Grand Lodge devised a system of accounting for use of Lodges and it was reported that most Lodges were using it. A new Lodge was constituted, a new Lodge U D was instituted, five new Masonic Temples were dedicated and three cornerstones were laid. Due to the growth of population in one area a Masonic District was split into two Districts. The Grand Master ruled that police officers may attend Lodge meetings in uniforms and with prescribed side-arms if they are on duty or are subject to call of duty at the time. The Order of DeMolay presented a bouquet of flowers to the Grand Lodge. During the year 30 cases involving 56 children were granted assistance from the Grand Lodge Educational Fund, totaling $14,865. The Home Endowment Fund was increased $81,967.40 during the year and now totals $936,416.25. The Grand Lodge Masonic Service Bureau Field Secretary and his staff made 3,693 visits to brethren sick in hospitals or in homes. A tabulation showed Oregon Lodges conducted 80 Masonic funerals. Duties of the Committee on Public Schools, set up in 1956, are "to consider, review and comment upon the operation of the Public Schools and to carry on such activities as will under the supervision and in the judgment of the Trustees of the Grand Lodge, tend to perpetuate the Public School System." CLARENCE A. K O P P , Grand Master H A N Y D . PROUDFOOT, Grand Secretary
PENNSYLVANIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1956 CHARLES H . NITSCH, Grand Master GEORGE A. AVERY, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 585
Members, 252,453
Gain, 3,621
The Grand Lodge holds quarterly Communications the first week of March, June, September and December with the Annual Communication being held December 27, 1956 at Philadelphia. Lodge representation at the four quarterly Communications was 156, 198, 185 and 452 and at the Annual Communication 113 Lodges were represented. The Grand Master caused D R . ELMER HESS, a prominent surgeon and presi-
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dent of the American Medical Association in 1955-56 to be made a "Mason on Sight". Two new Lodges were constituted. The Grand Master commented, "There is still great need for more Lodges and again I urge our District Deputy Grand Masters to be ever alert in their efforts in this direction. Some of our Lodges are too large and it would be healthier to break them up into smaller Lodges." One cornerstone was laid during the year. The Grand Lodge received a total of over $350,000 from bequests and gifts during the year ending November 15, 1956. Total assets of the Grand Lodge are over 30 million dollars. The T H O M A S RANKIN PATTON School for Boys operated by the Grand Lodge gives boys who are orphans a thorough 3-year course in machine shop practice, carpentry or electronics, together with an academic training equal to a good high school. Population of the Masonic Home at the end of the year was 640 and was composed of 40 married couples, 137 men, 383 women, 30 boys and 10 girls. The Grand Lodge owns and operates a large and complete farm in connection with the Home. The Hemorial Hospital at the Masonic Home received a grant of $120,500 from the Ford Foundation. The Grand Master ruled the wearing of a hearing aid or any other artificial appliance for remedying physical defects by a candidate when receiving any degrees is not allowable. CHARLES H . N I T S C H , Grand Master GEORGE A. AVERY, Grand Secretary
PHILIPPINESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955-56 CAMILO OSIAS, Grand Master M A U R O BARADI, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 111
Members, 11,097
Gain, 591
T h e 40th Annual Communication was held at Manila April 24-26, 1956 with eight Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative was not present. Lodges of Okinawa, Japan and Guam, which are under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines, had 100 per cent representation at the Annual Communication. One Lodge was chartered during the year, three other Lodges were granted charters at the Annual Communication, another is under Dispensation and five Lodges are in the process of organization. The Committee on Returns shows that in addition to Master Masons there are 278 Fellow Crafts and 635 Entered Apprentices of Lodges in the Jurisdiction. A letter of congratulations was received from HARRY S. TRUMAN, Ex-Presi-
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dent of the United States, and Greetings were sent by RAMON MAGSAYSAY, President of the Philippines. The Grand Master opened his address by saying that his theme for the year had been "More Masonry Among Masons, More Men in Masonry" and he said he believed there had been considerable progress along this line. The official monthly publication of the Grand Lodge is "The Cabletow". The Grand Lecturer conducted seven Lodges of Instruction during the year. The new Grand Master is a native of Wisconsin and a former U. S. Army and Navy man who came to the Philippines in 1924. C L I N T O N F . CARLSON, Grand Master MAURO BARADI, Grand Secretary
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND—1955-56 REV. E . C . EVANS, Grand Master F. A. VANIDERSTINE, Grand Secretary Lodges, 16
Members, 1,460
Gain, 43
The 81st Annual Communication was held at Crapaud June 4, 1956 with 1 1 . Past Grand Masters present and 13 Lodges represented. Our Representative was not present. Past Grand Master WILLIAM DRAKE (1927) died during the year. Six 50-year buttons were presented. Life memberships were issued to 31 Brothers. The Masonic Grand Lodge Temple was destroyed by fire on December 14, 1955 and the loss included records of the Grand Secretary and the Grand Lodge's Regalia. The Committee appointed to look into the possibility of establishing a Masonic Home for Aged Masons reported the cost of acquiring and operating such a Home would be beyond the ability of the Grand Lodge to attempt. JAMES R . M U R P H Y , Grand Master
F. A. VANIDERSTINE, Grand Secretary
QUEENSLAND—1955-56 PROFESSOR T . G . H . JONES, Grand Master
H. H . STONE, Grand Secretary Lodges, 422
Members, 34,306
Gain, 787
The 35th Year ended June 6, 1957. The Grand Lodge has Quarterly Communications and also one Special Communication in July, 1955, at which new Grand Lodge officers were installed. Our Representative, S. S. SPURR, attended.
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Past Grand Master W. K. MCLUKIE (1934) died September 29, 1955. . Seven new Lodges were consecrated during the year. The Grand Master ruled against the "desirability" of wearing Regalia at funerals. Candidates cannot be balloted upon in Lodges until the Grand Lodge looks over the applications and grants permission. Action on petitions is done at each Quarterly Communication. The Grand Lodge has a Fund from which it loans to "Country Lodges" for building purposes. Past Grand Ranks are conferred on worthy Masons by the Grand Lodge. The Grand Lodge maintains a Freemasons' Home, the population being 28, and a Masonic School Home for boys, population 32. Twenty-eight Brethren and 73 Widows received assistance from the Grand Lodge and 56 children received educational grants. A special Jewel was designed and presented to a Brother on his 100th birthday. H e had been a Mason for 60 years. T. G. H . JONES, Grand Master H. H . STONE, Grand Secretary
RHODE ISLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1956-57 BERTRAM CLARKE, Grand Master N . A R T H U R H Y L A N D , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 44
Members, 19,144
Gain, 128
The I66th Annual Communication was held at Providence May 20, 1957 with 10 Past Grand Masters present and 43 Lodges represented. Our Representative was absent. Past Grand Master CHARLES WINDSOR LITTLEFIELD (1934) died February 2, 1957 and Past Grand Master JAMES ALEXANDER.TILLINGHAST (1935) died April 13, 1957. The Grand Lodge holds a semi-annual Communication in November. A special Communication was held February 25, 1957 when approval was given to biiild extensive bath and toilet facilities at the Buttonwoods Masonic Youth Center at a cost of approximately $11,000. The Grand Lodge is active in its support of DeMolay. One Class of 128 DeMolay candidates was named the "Betram Clarke Class" in honor of the Grand Master. The Grand Lodge designates an annual "Go to Church Sunday" and splendid Lodge participation was reported.
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The Finance Committee recommends the amount of per capita tax for each year to the Grand Lodge. The Largest Rhode Island lodge has 1,3477 members and the smallest 75 members. A Rhode Island Lodge celebrated its 150th Anniversary during the year. Four District Forums of Masonic Education were held in the Jurisdiction. Speaking of the Masonic Youth Foundation, the Grand Master said, "It is an experiment no longer - it is an actuality - in fact it is so real that too few Masons in our Jurisdiction have any idea of its impact and growth in three years . . . I urge every Master to hear and learn of the program and progress of this virile, growing Youth Movement." GEORGE A. FARRON, Grand Master N . ARTHUR HYLAND, Grand Secretary
SOUTH AUSTRALIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1956-57 SIR ROBERT ALLINGHAM GEORGE, Grand
Master
L. A. WHITINGTON, Grand Secretary Lodges, 191 Members, 25,526
Gain, 588
The Annual Communication was held at Adelaide March 7, 1957, opened at 7:45 p . m. "precisely". Our Representative, W . H . ESSEX, was present. A half-yearly Communication is held in October. Two Lodges were consecrated, one Lodge Temple was dedicated, a Lodge cornerstone was laid and a Memorial Pipe Organ was dedicated. The Grand Lodge "inaugurated" April 17, 1884 and this Jurisdiction at that time had 2,061 members. The Average membership of South Australia Lodges is 135. The Grand Lodge has a W a r Relief Fund "for the relief of returned incapacitated Brethren and indigent dependents of deceased incapacitated Brethren as a result of World War II or other war in which the Commonwealth of Australia is thereafter involved." At present annuities aggregating 728 pounds per aimum are being paid from the fund. Scholarships are awarded to "necessitious" children between the ages of 10 and 18 years. Two such Scholarships, amounting to 50 pounds each, were alloted during the year, bringing the total to 16. The new Pipe Organ behind the Senior Warden's pedestal is a Memorial to Brethren of this Jurisdiction who lost their lives on service with His Majesty's Naval, Military or Air Forces in World W a r II. The fund for the purchase of the organ was contributed to by 158 Lodges after an original Grand Lodge contribution. A total of 108 Grants were made during the year Orphans' Fund. SIR ROBERT ALLINGHAM GEORGE, Grand
L. A. WHITINGTON, Grand Secretary -
Master
from
the Widows' and
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SOUTH CAROLINA—1956-57 L. W A D E T E M P L E , JR., Grand Master H E N R Y F . COLLINS, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 298
Members, 54,606
Gain, 1,261
The 220th Annual Communication was held at Spartanburg April 25-26, 1957 with six Past Grand Masters present and 286 Lodges represented. Our Representative, S. RAY DAWKINS, was present. The Grand Communication opens with a religious service featuring a sermon by the Grand Chaplain. Nine Special Communications were held during the year, three to consecrate, dedicate and constitute new Lodges and six to dedicate new Masonic Halls. Past Grand Master JOSEPH BELL HYDE ( 1 9 4 1 ) died November 5, 1956. Lodge Secretaries furnish names and addresses of new Master Masons to the Grand Master and he writes each a letter. A yearly feature in the Jurisdiction, the sixteenth annual, is a meeting at Wing's Rock Quarry located in the foothills of the mountains. More than 1,000 Masons from 15 Grand Jurisdictions attended the past year's meeting. Each Lodge secretary is required to record a member's blood type on his dues card. • The. Grand Lodge has a special fund for the Shriners' Crippled Children's Hospital. The Grand Lodge accepted the South Carolina Conference of the Methodist Church's action in conveying its interest in'^the old Cokesbury Masonic Female college property to the Grand Lodge of South Carolina. The Masonic Education Committee published "Masonic Light" and subscriptions are sold at 50 cents per year.' The New Building Fund of the Grand Lodge amounts to |275,089.34. The Masonic Temple Biiilding Committee recommended that the building of a Grand Lodge Building be deferred. Each South Carolina Mason pays a nickel a year to the Disaster Relief Fund, ,which fund is used to help Lodges that have been victims of disasters. L. W A D E T E M P L E , JR., Grand Master H E N R Y F . COLLINS, Grand Secretary
SOUTH DAKOTA—1956-57 L E O N E L M . JENSEN, Grand Master ELVIN F . STRAIN, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 168
Members, 20,533
Gain, 41
The 83rd Annual Communication was held at Rapid City June 11-12, 1957 with 15 Past Grand Masters present and 115 Lodges represented. Our Representative, W M . E . MITCHELL, was present.
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Past Grand Master THEODORE N . ENGDAHL, SR. (1943) died March 26, 1957 and Past Grand Master J O H N KULNEWSKY (1925-26) died May 31, 1957. An Occasional Grand Lodge Communication was held to lay the cornerstone and dedicate a new Masonic Temple. The Grand Master reported he was "away from home" 113 days and nights during the year on Grand Lodge business, traveling 35,600 miles. Seven Lodges celebrated 75th Anniversaries during the year. The Grand Master made a trip to Europe, attending Lodge in Denmark and the 200th Anniversary Celebration of the Grand Lodge of the Netherlands. The Grand Master attended each of the 28 District Meetings. The Grand Master recommending "no smoking" in Lodge Rooms while Lodge was in session. The Jurisprudence Committee recommended the District Masters be instructed to take the matter up with all Lodges, ascertaining the views of the Subordinate Lodges, and report their findings for consideration at the next Annual Communication. The By-Laws were amended requiring each Lodge to transmit its annual return for the fiscal year ending December 31st "on or before February-15th" and providing a penalty of $1 per day for each day any Lodge is delinquent. F. D. RICHARDS, Grand Master ELVIN F . STRAIN, Grand Secretary
TASMANIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1956 H. V E R N O N JONES, Grand Master
M. F. SoRELL, Grand Registrar Lodges, 66
Members, 8,316
*
Gain, 196
The 66th Annual Communication was held at Launceston February 23, 1957. It was reported that with only four Lodges not represented, it was the best representative meeting for many years. The Grand Lodge holds a Half-Yearly Communication in August of each year, and also had a Special Communication in October. The Grand Lodge Board of General Purposes is preparing to ask for the establishment of a fund to build or acquire a Grand Lodge building. Two new Lodges were consecrated during the year. The Board of Benevolences reported 28 widows and 9 Brethren received assistance. A third cottage was completed at the Masonic Home of Southern Tasmania and work "is proceeding now with the proposal to erect the first section of a hostel which will provide single accommodation as distinct from the cottages, which house married couples." The Grand Master announced plans to visit England for a few months during the coming Masonic year. F. J. CARTER, Grand Master M. F. SORELL, Grand Registrar
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TENNESSEE—1956 N A T H A N LINVILLE ROBERTS, Grand T H O M A S EARL D O S S , Grand
Master
Secretary
Lodges, 384.
Members, 85,404
Gain, 2,234
The l43rd Annual Communication was held at Nashville March 27-28, 1957 with 18 Past Grand Masters present and only three Lodges not represented. Our Representative, W A L T E R T . W I L L I A M S , was present.
Six new Lodge Halls were dedicated, three new Lodges were consecrated, dedicated and consituted and the cornerstone of a new Lodge hall was laid. T h e Charter of a Lodge with less than 25 members with "interest at a low ebb" and having no permanent meeting place, was taken up by the Grand Lodge. Annual dues range from $3 to $25 and Fees from $35 to $100. Sine the last Annual Communication an elevator was installed in the Grand Lodge building and a new carpet laid on the floor of the Auditorium. The plots of ground on each side of the building were landscaped and a new dishwasher was installed in the kitchen. Per diem for attendance at Grand Lodge at 12 cents per mile, one way, and $12 per day for one representative from each Chartered Lodge and recommended by the Grand Master for the 1958 Annual Communication. The Chartering of three new Lodges was approved and two Dispensations for the formation of two other new Lodges were granted. The Code was amended to allow mileage and per diem to be paid to Lodge Secretaries for attending the Annual Communication, the Committee recommending the action stating, "we recognize the benefits to be derived from the attendance of Lodge Secretaries at the Communications of the Grand Lodge." Tennessee has two Grand Lecturers and each carried out assignments as set forth in the Code. One Lodge was authorized to borrow up to $30,000 for building fund purposes. At the conference of Lodge Secretaries, 210 Secretaries of Lodges were present. J A M E S W A L K E R K E R R , Grand Master T H O M A S EARL D O S S , Grand Secretary
TEXAS—1956 W . W . BOOTH, Grand Master HARVEY C . BYRD, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 951
Members, 233,647
Gain, 4,803
The 121st Annual Communication was held at Waco December 5-6, 1956 with 19 Past Grand Masters present and 510 Lodges represented. Our Representative, W . B. JACK BALL, Past Grand Master was present and responded to the reception of Grand Representatives. Seven new Lodges were chartered at the Grand Communication, seventeen Xodges chartered at the 120th Annual Communication were constituted, 11 comer-
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stones were laid and six Lodge buildings were dedicated during the year. T h e Dispensation of Ort Bavarian Lodge, U. D., of Munich, Germany, was continued. Two cases of Lodge consolidations occured. Eighty-two Lodges had public installation of officers. Three Kansas Masons were presented with Kansas 50-year emblems in Texas Lodges during the year as a courtesy. Thirteen Texas Lodges celebrated their Centennials in 1956. Twenty-two Lodges were given consent to incur indebtednesses. The Girls' Glee Club from the Masonic Home and School entertained with a musical program at the Communication and two girls from the Home gave talks. Two applications for the formation of "Masonic Clubs" were denied. The motion to change the date of the Annual Communication from the first Wednesday in December to the first Monday in December was defeated. A Resolution permitting Lodges to publish names of Petitioners and Candidates in Lodge bulletins was not approved. The Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence was authorized and empowered to fully revise the Laws of the Grand Lodge and to submit such revision to the Grand Lodge for approval. , A splendid 3-page review of the 100th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kansas appeared in the Lists of Grand Lodges reviewed. PAUL T U R N E V , Grand Master HARVEY C . BYRD, Grand Secretary
UTAHâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1956 H E N R Y H . H A M M I L L , Grand Master EMERY ROY GIBSON, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 29
Members, 6,625
Gain, 36
The 85th Annual Communication was held at Salt Lake City January 28-29, 1957 with 15 Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative, ERIC A. BJORKLUND, who is also chairman of the Committee on the Grand Master's Address, was present. The Grand Master visited each Lodge in the Jurisdiction during his term. A Dispensation was issued for the institution of a new Lodge, for the building of a new Masonic Temple and for the organization of two Masonic clubs. The request of a Lodge to raffle an automobile for the purpose of raising money to help finance a new Masonic Temple was denied. The Grand Master proclaimed a "Go to Church and Gratitude to God" Sunday.
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A visit to the Shriners' Hospital was arranged for those attending Lodge the afternoon of the first day of the Annual Communication.
Grand
The Deputy Grand Master, the Senior Grand Warden and the Junior Grand Warden each delivered written reports at the Annual Communication, telling of their activities on Grand Lodge matters, visitations, etc. The per capita was raised from $1.50 to $2.00. T h e Grand Lodge also received $1 for each degree conferred by a Subordinate Lodge. It was proposed that when membership of a Lodge shall reach or exceed 300 members resident within the state, the Grand Lecturer shall meet with such Lodge for the purpose of effecting a division thereof into two or more Lodges. T h e Grand Lodge Committee, while bringing out that the proposal had merit, deemed it impractical and did not recommend its adoption and the proposal was turned down. The Committee on Correspondence and the Committee on Fraternal Relations were consolidated into one committee, The Committee on Correspondence and Fraternal Relations. CALVIN A. B E H L E , Grand Master EMERY R O Y GIBSON, Grand Secretary
VERMONTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1956-57 A L T O N G . W H E E L E R , Grand Master A A R O N H . G R O U T , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 103
Members, 18,563
Loss, 22
The 164th Annual Communication was held at Burlington June 12-13, 1 9 ' 7 with nine Past Grand Masters present and 94 Lodges represented. Our Repri sentative was not present. The cornerstone of a new Masonic Temple was laid and a new Masonic Temple, a remodeled church, was dedicated. The Grand Lodge also participated in the 50th Anniversary Celebration of a Vermont Lodge. The Grand Master's recommendation for the adoption of a transfer of membership plan to replace the dimit, within the jurisdiction, was held over for decision until the next Annual Communication. The Grand Master urged Lodges to examine their dues structures and raise them to such figure that would make the Lodge solvent and capable of taking care of needed activities. He reported that 25 Lodges had dues of less than $5, three with dues of only $3.50. The Grand Lodge dues and Charity Fund amounts to $3 per member. The Grand Lecturer reported attendance at the 13 District Meetings was 7.2 per cent of the total membership. The Grand Secretary "threw a bouquet" at the Lodge Secretaries terming them, "Key men of vital importance". Lodge Secretaries who had served 10 years or more were listed, one having served for 32 years and two for 30 years.
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The Grand Lodge transferred $10,000 from the Charity Income Account to the Permanent Charity Fund. • The Grand Lodge realized $24,120 from Temple rentals. Mileage paid for Grand Lodge attendance was raised from 8 cents to 10. cents per mile, one way. The Vermont Masonic Veterans' Association sponsored a dinner for all attending the Grand Lodge session. A L T O N G . W H E E L E R , Grand AARON H . G R O U T , Grand
Master
Secretary
VICTORIA (AustraUa) —1956 SIR DALLAS BROOKS, Grand Master
C. W . DAVIS, Grand Secretary Lodges, 722
Members, 112,791
Gain, 2,253
Quarterly Communications of the Grand Lodge are held in March, June, September and December. Our Representative, D R . H . J. HOLMES, was present. The Grand Lodge maintains a Freemasons' Hospital and the Board of Management reported the treatment of 1,681 patients during the year. An extension of the hospital is under construction and when completed will add 52 patients' beds together with modern X-Ray and Pathology Services. Old buildings were torn down and the new building located on their sites. The Grand Master was "proclaimed for the sixth year in succession". A Lodge Secretary, who had served for 50 years, was given special recognition. Her Majesty, the Queen of England, re-appointed the Grand Master as her personal representative in the State of Victoria. A new Grand Treasurer was elected. SIR DALLAS BROOKS, Grand
Master
C. W . DAVIS, Grand Secretary
VIRGINIA—1956 W I L L I S V E R N O N FENTRESS, Grand Master JAMES N . H I L L M A N , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 336
Members, 67,395
Gain, 1,012
The 179th Annual Communication was held at Richmond February 12-14, 1957 with 18 Past Grand Masters present and our Representative, J O H N P. STOKES, in attendance.
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Past Grand Master HAROLD ROBERT STEPHENSON (1948) Died September 2, 1956. The Foundation Stone of one new Masonic Temple was laid, one new Lodge building was dedicated and 12 other cornerstones were laid by Subordinate Lodges. A study is being made relative to redistricting the Virginia Lodges. Two new Lodges working under Dispensations were granted Charters. The Grand Lodge has a Committee of Past Grand Masters which gives a report and comment on the year's work and on the Grand Master's address. A proposal to purchase an "automobile of quality and dignity" for use of the Grand Master was not adopted. A Ritualistic charge for installing the Chaplain of a Lodge was adopted together with a Proclamation to be made by the Marshal following installation of Lodge officers. The Grand Secretary is required to send to each Lodge the proposed changes in Grand Lodge Law to be presented to the Annual Communication, by December 1st, and also the proposed budget prepared by the Finance Committee, which shall set forth salaries and allowances of each Grand Lodge Officer. Following his installation the new Grand Master was presented a Television Set by the members of his home Lodge. Other gifts given him were a chair by the Scottish Rite Bodies, a slide projector, a candelabra, a desk, chair and lamp by other Districts and Lodges. ARCHER B . GAY, Grand Master JAMES N . H I L L M A N , Grand Secretary
WASHINGTONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1956-57 HERBERT A. DAVIS, Grand Master J O H N I. PREISSNER, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 280
Members, 69,229
Gain, 464
The 100th Annual Communication was held at Vancouver June 18, 1957 with 18 Past Grand Masters present and 256 Lodges represented. Our Representative was not present. Past Grand Master ASA HERBERT HANKERSON (1913-14) died November 14, 1956. One new Lodge was chartered, one new Masonic Temple was dedicated and six cornerstones were laid. Four Lodges were given permission to borrow money for building purposes. The request of Anchorage (Alaska) Lodge to borrow $972,000 was not approved. Alaska Lodges are under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Washington and the Grand Master and his wife made a visit to Alaskan Lodges.
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One Lodge was reprimanded for permitting a discussion in open Lodge on the merits of a candidate prior to ballot. A newly made Master Mason must pass a proficiency examination on the Third Degree within 60 days after receiving the degree in order to secure a membership card. Several proposals have been made relative to simplifying the handling of Masonic funerals, one being to do away with the necessity of opening and closing Lodge for funeral services. Approved forms for bequeathing money and property to the Masonic Home are printed in the Proceedings. The Grand Lodge has a new standing committee on Public Schools which assists Lodges in planning Public Schools programs. A resolution to raise the per diem for Grand Lodge attendance from $3 to $5 failed to receive the necessary three-fourths majority necessary for approval. WALTER Y . HIGGINS, Grand J O H N L PREISSNER, Grand
Master Secretary
WESTERN AUSTRALIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1955-56 SIR CHARLES GAIRDNER, Grand
Master
N . J. MuNRO, Grand Secretary Lodges, 299
Members, 21,578
Gain, 370
The Annual Communication was held at Perth May 31, 1956. Quarterly Communications are held in August, November and February. A new Lodge hall was approved, a new Lodge was installed, warrants were issued for five new Lodges, six new Lodges were consecrated and three new Lodge Halls and Buildings were dedicated. A new question was added to the form of Nomination for a Candidate, "Are you, or have you ever been a member of or in any way connected with the Order of the Eastern Star or other order known as Co-Masonry?" The price of new Rituals was raised from 7 / 6 per copy to 12/6 per copy. It was reported that the actual cost had been more than doubled. Many >5Cestern Australia Lodges take their summer recess in January and February. St. Andrews Lodge, the first Lodge founded in this State under the Grand Lodge of Scotland, celebrated its 60th Anniversary on May 17, 1956. Two Past Grand Masters were presented full dress regalia at the Annual Communication. At the Eighth Australasian Masonic Conference a recommendation was made "That no Freemason be permitted to be a member of, attend a meeting of, or be associated with the Order of DeMolay. Twenty-four children, 17 aged Freemasons and 81 widows of Freemasons were given grants during the year from the Widows, Orphans and Aged Freemasons' Fund. SIR CHARLES GAIRDNER, Grand
N. J. MUNRO, Grand Secretary
Master
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WEST VIRGINIA—195r6-57 ROBERT G . COFFMAN, SR., Grand Master JULIAN B. HOLLINGSWORTH, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 163
Members, 47,633
Gain, 460
The 93rd Annual Communication was held at Charleston October 16-17, 1957 with 15 Past Grand Masters present and 156 Lodges represented. Our Representative was not present. Past Grand Master DELBERT T . ROBINSON (1953) died June 21, 1957. One cornerstone was laid and a new Lodge room and a new Masonic Temple were dedicated. In his address the Grand Master gave a brief biography of each of the Founders and Developers of the Masonic Ritual. The Grand Secretary's report showed no balances due from the Lodges for the Grand Lodge and Home Fund. The Grand Lodge has an Educational Loan Fund with a cash balance of nearly $15,000 and outstanding loans of nearly $21,000. The population of the Masonic Home is 22 men and 29 women. The Home had 4,727 visitors during the year. A committee was appointed to start re-codifying the new Code of Laws book and the Grand Secretary was authorized to have 2,000 copies printed when the Committee's work was completed. WILLIAM W . ROBERTS, Grand Master JULIAN N . HOLLINGSWORTH, Grand Secretary
YORK GRAND LODGE OF MEXICO—1955-56 MiNO M. COVE, Grand Master CARL E. DEVRIES, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 10
Members, 641
Gain, 15
The 96th Annual Communication was held at Mexico City March 29, 1957 with 10 Past Grand Masters, 57 Delegates and 23 visitors present. Our Representative, THOMAS D . MALLORY, was present.
The Grand Master made three trips to the United States during his term, to Chicago to attend the Shrine Imperial Council Session as guest of Imperial Potentate FRANK S. LAND, the 95th Annual Grand Communication of the Grand Lodge of Colorado and the Grand Masters' Conference at Washington, D. C. After 90 days residence in a Lodge's jurisdiction, a member of another Lodge may petition that Lodge for dual membership. The Grand Master "reluctantly" granted a Dispensation to a Lodge to confer
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the Master Mason degree on four candidates at one meeting, but commented, " H o w can anyone be impressed at a wholesale initiation, passing and raising?" New Master Masons must wait 12 months after their raising before applying for membership in another organization "where being a Master Mason is a prerequistite, and holds good also for those wishing to join the Order of the Eastern Star." One Lodge is working under dispensation. The largest Lodge has a membership of 201 and the smallest a membership of only four. Two Lodges, with memberships of four and seven respectively, were listed as "dormant" and a resolution was adopted to "take up" their charters. LVNN M. PHILLIPS, Grand Master CARL E . D E V R L E S , Grand Secretary
INDEX
Address of the Grand Master Biographical Sketch of M.". W.". Richard L. Becker By-Laws, Adopted Certificates of Proficiency
19 155 107 51
Committee Reports: Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D Correspondence and Review Credentials Finance Foreign Relations Jurisprudence Masonic Education Necrology Reports of Grand Officers Ritualistic Work Trials and Punishments
103 92 7 97 92 107 87 80 74 89 96
Committees Appointed District Deputy Grand Masters Grand Officers for 1958 Grand Officers since Organization Grand Representatives Grand Secretaries of Other Grand Lodges Honor Roll, Fifty Year Members Lodges: Alphabetical Defunct District Numbers Numerical Returns for 1957 Masonic Home Masonic Service Association Memorialâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Lynn R. Brodrick Memorials .â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Oration Past Grand Masters' Association
Ill 26-117 109 145 25-152 147 57 131 150 113 123 123 77 106 80-120 158 82 120
Reports: Council of Administration Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Secretary of the Masonic Home Board Special Communications Visitors York Lodge Chartered
73 36 38 75 61 6 96
A.F.*A.M 1959
EARL R. BROWN GRAND MASTER
March 13, 1958 to March 12, 1959.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE .
M.-. W â&#x20AC;¢. GRAND LODGE OF
ANCIENT, FREE A N D ACCEPTED MASONS OF
KANSAS
Organized March 17, 1856.
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION Held in the City of Wichita, Kansas March 11 and 12, A. D. 1959, A. L. 5959.
M.". W.'. ADDISON C. IRBY, Grand Master, Ft. Scott. M.*. W.'. CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary,
320 W. 8th St., Topeka.
1959
GRAND OFFICERS FOR 1959.
M.- . W.V ADDISON C . IRBY, Grand Master, 209 S. Main, Fort Scott. R.'. . W.V RAY W . KINZIE, Deputy Grand Master, Box 56, Wichita. J O H N H . MURRAY, Grand Senior Warden, 1020 S. 4th St., Leavenworth. R.\ ARMAND H . BISHOP, Grand Junior Warden, Parsons. R.'. M.- . W.V B E N S . PAULEN, Grand Treasurer, Fredonia. CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary, 320 West 8th. M.ELROY E . TILLOTSON, Grand Chaplain, Box 363, Emporia. B E N W . GRAYBILL, Grand Senior Deacon, Box 226, Mission. IVAN L . FARRJS, Grand Junior Deacon, Cheney. CHARLES D . GALLIPEAU, Grand Marshal, 323 Valley, Kansas City. VICTOR C . KINGSBURY, Grand Sword Bearer, Masonic Temple, Herington. CHARLES TUSTIN, Grand Senior Steward, 301 W . Park, Pittsburg. CLEVELAND T . MARTIN, Grand Junior Steward, 1031 N . Central, Topeka. H E N R Y C . WRIGHT, Grand Pursuivant, Box 86, Valley Center.
, w.. w.\ . w.-. w.*. w/, w.* w.-, w.-, w.-, w.*, w.-, LAUREN D A L E RIGG, Grand Tyler, Leon. w.*, J O H N E . LOEPPKE, Assistant Grand Tyler, Penalosa. w.-, M.". W.', E. G L E N N ROBISON, Grand Lecturer, Gridley.
CHAIRMEN OF STANDING COMMITTEES. Credentials W . ' . Ross WiNGFiELD, McDonald On Reports of Grand Officers W . ' . HARRY D O N KINGERY, 8717 Matty Lane, Overland Park. On Finance On
W . ' . W I L L I A M E . BRADFORD, McLouth.
On
Jurisprudence W . ' . ROBERT J. LEWIS, Atsvood.
On Trials and Punishments W . ' . A R T H U R C. HODGSON, Lyons.
On Ritualistic
Work
M . ' . W . ' . JAMES H . TRICE, Medicine Lodge.
On Masonic
Education
M . ' . W . - . SCOTT E . KELSEY, 1346 Arter, Topeka.
On Public
Schools
M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L. BECKER, Box 377, CofFeyville.
On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D. W . ' . SCOTT A. M O U S E , 730 E. 9th Ave., Emporia.
On Foreign
Relations
M.". W . ' . CLAUD F . Y O U N G , 1733 I6th N . W . , Washington, D . C.
On
Necrology
On
Correspondence
W . ' . J O H N BENGEL, 600 Riley, Independence. M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD S . ECORD, Burlington.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS KANSAS MASONIC HOME. ADDISON C . IRBY, Grand Master,
RICHARD L . BECKER, P.G.M., Treasurer
President RAY W . KINZIE, Deputy Grand Master First Vice President LUCY GECKELER, O . E . S. Representative
JOHN H . MURRAY, Grand Senior Warden ARMAND H . BISHOP, Grand Junior Warden
Second Vice President O T T O R . SOUDERS, P.G.M., Secretary
CLARENCE G . NEVINS, P . G . M . SCOTT E . KELSEY, P . G . M .
S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY, P.G.M.,
Superintendent
401 S. Seneca, Wichita, Kansas For Complete Directory of Grand Lodge Officers with Mailing See Back Cover.
Addresses
TIME AND PLACE OF MEETINGâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1960. The One Hundred and 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 A.M., Wednesday, March 9th and concluding Thursday, March 10th, A. D . 1960, A. L. 5960.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
M. . W. . GRAND LODGE OF A. F. & A. M. O F KANSAS.
ONE HUNDRED A N D THIRD A N N U A L COMMUNICATION
Wichita, Kansas, March 11, 1959. A Constitutional number of Lodges being represented, the One Hundred and Third Aimual Communication of the M.*. W . ' . Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was opened in Ample Form in the Scottish Rite Auditorium, Wichita, Kansas, at 9:00 A.M., March 11, A. D. 1959, A. L. 5959. The Grand Lodge was convened by W . ' , FRANK C. VINCENT, Master of Wichita Lodge No. 99, who presided in the Grand East while the Grand Officers entered to organ music played by Bro. J. VERNON POWELL.
A color guard composed of W.". WILLIAM J. LAWRENCE, Bro. and Bro. JACK M . ROWE, all members of Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, advanced the American flag which was placed in the Grand East and saluted with the pledge of Allegiance led by W . ' . CARL W. HAGEL, also of Albert Pike Lodge. Formal opening of Grand Lodge by the Grand Officers, followed, with prayer being offered by the Grand Chaplain. The following Grand Officers were present: ROBERT L . DAVIS
M.".W.'. R.*. W . ' . R.'. W . ' . R.'. W.*. M.'.W.". M.'.W.'.
EARL R . BROWN Grand Master ADDISON C . IRBY Deputy Grand Master RAY W . KINZIE Grand Senior Warden J O H N H . MURRAY Grand Junior Warden B E N S . PAULEN Grand Treasurer CHARLES S. MCGINNESS Grand Secretary 320 West 8th Street, Phone CE 4-5518 W . ' . CLARENCE H . H A M M Grand Chaplain W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP Grand Senior Deacon W.*. D E N Z I L F . BROMWELL Grand Junior Deacon.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;
Plains Ft. Scott .Wichita Leavenworth Fredonia Topeka Augusta Parsons Plains
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March
W.*. WARREN P. ARMSTRONG
Grand Marshal
Hepler
W.*. WILBUR ERNA HUFF
Grand Sword Bearer
Mulvane
W.*. HERBERT R. TAYLOR W.'. HARVEY C PRICE W.'. MAX W . MYERS
Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant
Wichita Wichita Kansas City
W.*. LAUREN DALE RIGG
Grand Tyler
Leon
INVITATION. T h e M . ' . W . * . Grand Master extended an invitation to all Master Masons in good standing to visit the Communication. ANNOUNCEMENT. T h e Grand Master announced that the gavel which he would use at the sessions of this Annual Qjmmunication was presented to him by Anthem Lodge N o . 284, Scott City. INTRODUCTION OF DISTINGUISHED VISITORS. T h e Grand Senior Deacon announced that several distinguished visitors were in waiting, and on orders from the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, retired and escorted the following groups: GROUP I.
M.*. W . * . ROBERT L . A R O N S O N , Grand Master of Masons in Missouri who was escorted by M.*. W . ' . BRUCE N E W T O N .
M.*. W . " . J O H N E . BEAVER, Grand Master of Masons in Nebraska, escorted by M . \
W.*. SCOTT E . K E L S E Y .
M.*. W . ' . J. FRED LATHAM, Past Grand Master of the M . ' . W . " . Grand Lodge A. F. & A . M . of Oklahoma, and the present Grand Secretary of that jurisdiction, who was escorted by M.*. W.*. JAMES H . TRICE. M.". W . * . CHARLES F . ADAMS, Past Grand Master of the M.*. W . \ Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M . of Nebraska, escorted by M . ' . W . ' . S. A L L A N D A U G H E R T Y .
These vistors and guests of the Grand Lodge were cordially welcomed by Grand Master B R O W N , accorded the Grand Honors due their station, seated in the East and at various times during the session made most appropriate short addressess. M . ' . W . ' . A R O N S O N particularly reviewed the early formation of the Grand Lodge of Kansas by three Missouri Lodges and brought greetings from the Mother Grand Lodge of Kansas. GROUP n.
W.*. J O H N D . C U N N I N G H A M , Past Master of Norton Lodge N o . 199, and Executive Secretary of the Masonic Service Association of Washington D . C , w h o was escorted by M . " . W . " . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND.
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W.'. ALBERT E . JAMESON, Grand Lecturer of the M . \ W . ' . Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Colorado, escorted by M . ' . W.*. SAMUEL G . WILES.
Both visitors were made most welcome by the Grand Master and seated in the East. Later in the session, W.*. JOHN D . CUNNINGHAM, spoke at some length on the work being done by his Association at various Veterans Hospitals. W.'. Bro. JAMESON brought greetings from the Grand Master of Colorado and extended an invitation to members of our Grand Lodge to attend the Centennial of Denver Lodge No. 5 which was originally begun under Letters of Dispensation granted by the Grand Lodge of Kansas. Later during the session, the Grand Senior Deacon presented the Grand Junior Warden of the M.*. W . \ Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Oklahoma R.'. W . ' . HOMER BARKLEY, as the personal representative of M.*. W . ' . RAY K . BABB, Grand Master. R.*. W.". BARKLEY extended greetings on behalf of his Grand Master and the Masons of Oklahoma. GROUP m.
The presiding officers of the York Rite Bodies were introduced, made welcome and seated in the East as follows: R.'. E.*. MYRON H . CUSHMAN, Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kansas, introduced by M.'. W.*. JAMES H . STEWART, JR. M.'. E.'. RALPH M . BURLIN,
Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Kansas, introduced by M.". W.*. FLOYD S. EcoRD.
M.*. I.'. LAZARUS LOEB, Grand Master of the Grand Council of R. & S. M. of Kansas, introduced by M.'. W.*. OTTO R. SOUDERS. Each of these distinguished brethren was welcomed, seated in the East and at various times during the session brought the greetings from the organization which each represented. MESSAGES AND REGRETS.
The Grand Secretary read several letters and wires from the following who offered congratulations to our Grand Master, and expressed regret at their inability to be present at this Annual Communication, as follows: JOHN T . BYRD, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas; THEO J. JENA, Grand Master of Masons in Indiana; RONALD C. NICHOLSON, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Arizona; and CLAUD F. YOUNG, Past Grand Master of Kansas. He also reported that regrets had been received from several others including W . ' . CHARLES W . HEIDEMANN, our Grand Representative in Wisconsin, who became 90 years old on March 11. W.*. Bro. HEIDEMANN will be remembered by his many friends in Kansas for he has often visited in Kansas.
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March
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES
The Grand Master ordered a roll call of the Grand Representatives and 52 responded and were welcomed by R.'. W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY, Deputy Grand Master. M . ' . W , ' . JAMES H . STEWART, JR., responded on behalf of the Grand Representatives. (See Report of the Credentials Committee for list of those present.) PAST GRAND MASTERS.
In response to roll call by the Grand Secretary, 17 Past Grand Masters appeared before the altar and were cordially greeted by the Grand Master, who complimented them upon their continued interest in the Fraternity, and the contributions which each had made to Freemasonry, thanked them for their help and support during the past year, and assured them that they are held in highest esteem by the ofEcers of the Grand Lodge and by the brethren generally. M.". W . ' . B E N S. PAULEN, Senior Past Grand Master who is completing his 69th year as a member of the Craft responded most graciously for the Past Grand Masters. REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N CREDENTIALS. ,
W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL, Chairman presented the following report which, on his motion was adopted: To The M:. I F . * . Grand Lodge of A. P. & 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 . ' . EARL R . BROWN R.'. W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY R.'. W.*. RAY W . KINZIE..... R.'. W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY M.".W.". B E N S . PAULEN M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S . MCGINNESS Bro.
Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary
CLARENCE H . H A M M
Grand Chaplain
W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP W . ' . D E N Z I L F . BROMWELL
Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . W A R R E N P . ARMSTRONG W . ' . W I L B U R ERNA H U F F
Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer
W . ' . HERBERT R . TAYLOR W . ' . HARVEY C . PRICE W . ' . M A X W . MYERS
Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward Grand Pursuivant
W . ' . L A U R E N D A L E RIGG
Grand Tyler
SUB OFFICERS. Bro. RoLLEY L. W E L L S Bro. MAURICE L . DRAKE W . ' . L E O N L . COUSLAND
,-,
Grand Orator Assistant Grand Secretary 0£Ecial Stenograhper
1958-59
G R A N D LODGE O F KANSAS
M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON W . ' . CHARLES L . BISHOP
Grand Lecturer Assistant Grand Lecturer
PAST GRAND MASTERS. Year ofService B E N S. P A U L E N : J. FORREST AYRES O T T O R . SOUDERS H E N R Y S. BUZICK, J R ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S JAMES H . TRICE SAMUEL G . W I L E S JAMES H . STEWART, J R
1921 1931 1935 1938 1940 ...1943 1944 1946 1947
Service Year of E. G L E N N ROBISON W I L L I A M H . HARRISON CLARENCE G . N E V I N S S. A L L A N D A U G H E R T Y . . BRUCE N E W T O N FLOYD S. ECORD SCOTT E . KELSEY KARL J. BAUMGARTNER RICHARD L . BECKER
1948 1949 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. Alabama, J. Wendell Ready; Argentina, Harold N . Nichols; Bolivia, Floran A. Rodgers; Brazil (Minas Geraes) Richard L. Becker; Brazil (Rio Grande DeSul) Harold C. Swope; British Columbia, John A. Hetzel; California, Scott E. Kelsey; Canada, James H . Stewart, Jr.; Columbia, Ellsworth B. Sewell, Jr.; Colorado, Lauren Dale Rigg; Connecticut, William T. Schlichter; Costa Rica, Lucion R. Van Ordstrand; Cuba, Roy H . Clossen; Denmark, William H. Harrison; Ecuador, Addison C. Irby; England, S. Allan Daugherty; Florida, Ray W . Kinzie; Germany, Herschel L. Hoffman; Greece, Karl J. Baumgartner; Guatemala, Jesse R. Franklin; Iceland, H . Herbert Tuller; Illinois, Arthur H . Strickland; Indiana, Earl R. Brown; Ireland, Henry S. Buzick, Jr.; Israel, Merle D . Evans; Japan, Charles L. Bishop; Louisiana, Harry E. Crosswhite; Maryland,. Richard H. Cravens; Massachusetts, George F. Kerrick; Mexico, (Tamaulipas) Leon L. Cousland; Mexico (San Luis Potosi), M. Aaron Smith; Michigan, J. Forrest Ayres; Minnesota, Kenneth N . Pomeroy; Mississippi, Floyd E. Kittel; Missouri, Thomas L. Francis; Montana, Paschal W . Lundy; Nebraska, Homer B. Osborn; Nevada, Frank M. Yeoman; New Brunswick, Glenn E. Williams; New Jersey, Robert M. Riley; New South Wales, E. Glenn Robison; N e w Zealand, Floyd S. Ecord; Nicaragua, Don C. Heminger; North Dakota, Arthur C. Hodgson; Norway, Ray B. Ramsey; Nova Scotia, John Bengel; Oklahoma, Bruce Newton; Panama, Scott E. Kelsey; Peru, Clarence G. Nevins; Quebec, Ernest A. Money; Saskatchewan, James H. Trice, Sr.; Scotland, Robert F. Riley; South Australia, Richard W . Evans; South Dakota, Otto R. Souders; Tennessee, Floyd A. Palmer; Turkey, Scott A. Mouse; Vermont, Samuel G. Wiles; Victoria, Lazarus Loeb; Virginia, Armand H. Bishop; Western Australia, Charles S. McGinness; West Virginia, Ivan L. Farris. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS 1 9 5 8 - 5 9 . Ralph T. Lassen Nathan C. Hibbs Arthur R. Shedd Frank Moore Charles L. McBride John Masovero E. Lloyd Coad W . Phil McCracken T. Elton Dark William E. Bradford
Dist. No. 2 3 4 7 , 9 10 12 16 17 18
Joseph E. Beyer Kenneth S. Fincham Clarence P. Noe, J r John J. Hewitt Phillip E. Mills Floyd R. Monfort Donald E. Ward Ralph F. Russell Norman A. Balsters Ernest R. Meadows
Dist. No. 19 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30
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Melvin C. Hogg Leroy F. Heath Harland A. Fausett George B. Norris George L. Evans David S. Greep Ralph M. Burlin L. Ray Coulson Floyd L. Lotker, Jr Albert F. Ernst Lester H. Flair Newton W. Bransom Ben H. Downing Raymond D. Atherton William E. Montgomery Glenn A. Delay Harold W. Frazier. Robert C. Miller
Pervical E. Shoemaker. Robert B. Carpenter. Vesper M. Sheeley, Jr J. Chester Long Elmer F. Anderson Harold L. Sloan Raymond Morris Arthur M. Williams Virgil B. Hollingsworth Neal V. Hormel James A. Magee Luther Kissick Doaovon R. Mulvaney Elmer Gehrke Erwin Sweetâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ralph C. Anderson Sam O. Setty James R. Mathews
31 32 33 36 40 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 52 53 56 57
DISTRICT DEPUTY Dist. Virgil W. Begesse Edmund Ray Stucker. Calvin C. Jochims Arthur L. Gable. Harry Olander. Harry H. Martin Dale Edmonds John H. Davis Dale N. Smith Frank W. Smirl E. Lloyd Coad Cecil Cage...Charles O. Goff. Leo E. Becker Orlin M. MiUiken T. Elton Dark Joseph E. Beyer Kenneth S. Fincham Archie E. Wade Alfred L. Hause Edward C. Papenhausen John E. Bame Lawrence Marrow Ralph F. Russell Gordon M. Goodwin. Percival E. Shoemaker Durward C. Danielson Robert C. Menges Elmer F. Anderson Harold L. Sloan Elvin S. Cox
GRAND MASTERS 1959-60. No. 1 Arthur M. Williams 2 Earl Higbee 3 Francis A. Marshall 4 Arthur J. Davis 5 Graham A. Larson 7 Buford D. Sharpe 8 Vearl O. Halloway 9 Ralph C. Anderson 10 Edward F. Kluber 11 William F. White 12 Henry P. J. Wilson 13 Ona George Ellis 14 Melvin C. Hogg '. 15 Leroy F. Heath 16 Harland A. Fausett.. 17 Charles H. Cooper 19 Ivan H. Lutz 21 Harold W. McCombs 22 Ernest Strecker 24 Floyd L. Lotker, Jr 25 Jay L. Parks 26 Albert F. Ernst 27 Merrill L. Hoagland 28 Earl K. Haelsig 29 W. Ernest Martin 31 Raymon D. Atherton 36 William F. Becquet 39 Henry D. Parkinson 40 Huston G. Stubbs 42 Cecil M. Van Allen. 43 Robert C. Miller
March
58 59 60 61 62 64 66 67 68 70 71 72 73 74 75 77 78 79
Dist. No. 44 46 47 48 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 64 65 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79
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PAST MASTERS.
Lazarus Loeb Calvin C. Jochims William J. Roney Ralph S. Mourning. Ralph A. Scott Robert M. Riley Leon J. Miller Chas. D. Gallipeau Albert R. Guy Thomas Edward Cheyney George E. Tatum H. Herbert TuUer James H. Parsons Porter L. Schoffner Donald H. Davies Malcolm Tibbits Earl L. Lyon John H. Davis Isiah F. Eberhart Harry H. Smoot, Jr Jesse V. Garvey Otis E. Clark Clement E. Parker Fred J. Brown Scott A. Mouse Kenneth W. Bostrom Don C. Heminger Durward Clair Danielson Nathan B. Thompson Francis D. Myrick _ Harry L. Eddy Melvin L. Sellers Charles W . Watts Luther H. Stevens Floyd H. Coffman Phillip G. Padicord J. Henry Reb Lore Vern Bader Lawrence Morrow Ora R. Coyan Ruben Dell Hummel Kenneth S. Derstine Clarence W . Norris Luther A. Merker George F. Fordyce Herbert Stockwell Charles Holinsworth John E. Leath Philip H. Flottman Dale C. Hobbs Floyd E. Wamock John Anderson
Lodge No. 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 — 6 7 7 7 8 8 9 10 10 11 12 12 12 12 15 16 17 17 17 18 18 18 18 22 24 27 27 28 30 30 36 37 37 37 37 38 38 43 43 43
Richard W . Farris Ralph O. Myers Glen M. Post Edmund R. Stucker Kenneth N . Pomeroy Ellsworth B. Sewell, Jr Clarence P. Noe, Jr Ollie J. Woodman Herbert A. Burkett Elmer C. Burg Virgil W . Begesse Earl S. Brown Fay O. Jennings Richard H. Cravens Kilmer E. Anderson Owen E. Hodgson Fred S. Jackson Pasha Ben Leivy John E. Bame Albert L. Rukes Glenn E. Williams Arthur T. Sanders Jeremiah C. Zwahlen Raymond L. DeLong Edward V. Gilman George H. Hudson Wayne McCormick Henry F. Duttweiler Floyd A. Falls Charles L. Bishop James Trice, Jr Chester B. FuUerton Orville Mills Ralph W . Lonker Franklin Fishburn Floyd Monfort George B. McFadden Irving Myers Don J. Evans Spencer B. Long Larence George Forest W . Ruse Jennings E. Williams Ernest E. Clark Gaylon E. Dean Carl G. Sawin Walter Aubry Rollins Rex M. Owens Charley Davidson Cleo O. Hogan Glenn E. Summers Francis K. Darr
Lodge No. 44 44 47 48 51 51 53 53 54 54 55 57 —. 58 60 60 60 —. 61 — 61 62 62 63 63 63 63 66 66 66 68 68 77 77 77 77 77 77 79 80 80 80 80 82 82 82 85 85 85 86 86 86 86 86 89
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Lodge George O. Gano Ray B. Ramsey Harry M. Fretz John I. Brandenburger. Charles F. Miller Herschel L. Hoffman Robert A. Burns Robert F. Riley Clarence Depew, Sr Homer Spencer Verne Hamlin Leon L. Cousland Donald J. Rayburn Robert H. Biggs Nevin Schiller Floran A. Rodgers George F. Kerrick Harvey C. Price Gerald E. Kenneck Bert Chilcoat Alfred Merle Brenneman Lloyd R. Crow Leonard E. Martin Stuart S. Young Ira L. Filkel Roy H . Clossen Floyd E. K i t t e l Osman H . Bates Arley D . Burt John Bengel Leslie E. Losey Lewis S. Geckeler Floyd A. Palmer Harry E. Gorrell Charles L. Hadley John B. Gould, Jr LaVerne H. Spears Lorenzo B. Crow Hugh T. Craig Loren R. Cox Robert R. Laughridge Ernest A. Money Carl R. Albertson James Earl Oden Ralph F. Russell Hugh Dean Bolick Oliver Kornhaus Benjamin Erwin Sweet James B. Swenson Ralph G. Eraser Charles S. Pearce Judson Mac Abbott Carl L. Johnson
No. 89 Ross Greeley Swenson 90 "Arthur M. Williams 90 Charles Robert Gilliland 91 Harry L. Burnett 91 Frederick Hay 91 Harry H . Barnes 93 William T. Schlichter 94 Edward Bradshaw 94 Warren H. Edgington 95 Elmer Kirkpatrick 96 John E. Loeppke 97 Lucian R. Van Ordstrand 97 Robert Eddy Simmons 97 Elmer E. Ellis 98 Russell H. Miller 99 Howard E. Dyer 99 Caleb L. Kirby 99 Edgar C. Clover 99 Webster T. Bolin 99 John Hetzel 100 William C. Getz 100 Ralph P. Beatty 100 Everett E. Lindsey 102 Willis Darg 102 Carl F. Harder 102 Harold Swope 102 Coleman Swope 103 Charles Van Donge... 106 Earl L. Magathen 107 Claude Ayler 107 Richard Courtney 107 Forest Hashbarger 107 James Wendell Ready 107 Charles B. Robertson.. 110 Robert F. Zimmerman 110 Ben W . Graybill Ill Merlin R. Grundy Ill Harry Olander 113 Ernest R. Liggett 114 Louis Dean Hendrickson 114 George E. Kaufman 117 Edward B. Leath 117 George H. Raish 117 Hal A. Waisner 118 William F. Taylor 119 William E. Dent 120 Hazen T. Shaeffer 123 George Beyer 129 Benjamin W . Grimm 129 Robert J. Lewis 129 Irl Shore 129 Rolla G. Renfro 129 M. Aaron Smith
March
Lodge No. 129 133 133 133 134 134 134 135 135 138 139 140 140 140 140 140 140 141 142 142 142 143 143 143 144 144 144 145 147 147 148 150 150 150 151 153 153 153 154 154 158 158 158 158 158 158 158 162 162 164 165 167 168
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Lodge No. Roy L. Beck Ora F. Persell Thomas James George G. Hultqvist Jesse C. Walton Ernest E. Lahodney Buford D. Sharpe Carl C. Brandon Harold W . McCombs Arthur C. Krumrey Donald Emerson Donald B. Heidebrecht Forrest G. Shaft Francis E. Fast Edward C. Hanson Flavius O. Doty '..i Charles Tustin Ralph M. Eakin Irvin D . Wright Paschal W . Lundy S. Clyde Stewart Guy Mayes William V. Dye John D . Cimningham Alvie D . Loper Robert Olin Sullivan Aubra H. Pierce Ellis E. Beal Thomas Walter Elbe Everett L. Cooley Ernest W . Lindquist Floyd E. McBride Edgar G. Vernon Leroy Spicher Leonard H. Farmer — Arthur C. Hodgson Earl McBride Archie J. Isaacson Richard W . Evans Gerald W . Salyer Fred V. Lane Elbie O. Lollar Byron W . Seeber Hugh M. Nichols Harold F. C. Brenner Frank M. Yeoman Leo E. Becker Cleveland T. Martin Roy D . Christy Thomas R. Landes Howard Dixon •. Homer B. Osborn Lewis Matzek
168 169 -.. 169 — 172 173 176 176 176 - 177 179 181 182 182 182 184 - 187 187 187 189 191 193 196 197 199 201 201 203 206 206 207 — 209 210 — 214 214 216 - 219 220 221 222 222 222 222 225 225 228 230 236 236 236 237 •. 237 238 — 238
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Kermit R. Hanna Calvin E. Kissick Jay G. Lassey Walter L Lassey Merle D . Evans William D. Snyder Henry H . Carothers.. Wayne A. Fleming Gustus Curtis Ivan H. Lutz John Wright .-Ivan L. Farris Wade Gosney Earl Higbee John T. Miller James R. Derden Laurence Lane Gilbert S. Hayes William E. Greer Luster Wilbur Love Andrew G. Small George F. Chitwood Edward W. Hare Harold H . Cline Thomas L. Francis Harold N . Nichols George McAlpine Henry Seitz Herbert Vergil Feebler Benny Z. Turner Glenn D . Bruce Herman C. Everett Frank B. Runyan George M. Pike Russell York Harry B. Christman Harry Wood Lloyd Sutton Robert T. Ishmael Charles W . Monroe Jay L. Parks Lee W . Arnold Walter E. Hoke.. Harry E. Crosswhite Karl Pittman Earl N . Sitton Walter E. Tawney Charles A. Baugher Dale Stinson Haynes Alexander Lee Claude S. Moore Raymond P. Edwards Richard Rodman
238 :.. 238 „ 242 242 246 246 - 248 251 252 254 258 258 258 258 258 262 263 265 265 268 269 269 269 269 271 271 271 273 273 274 276 276 276 277 277 277 278 278 278 279 281 283 291 293 293 297 297 297 298 299 299 301 301
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hodge Carl W . Hagel Richard M. Adenauer William J. Lawrence. James A. Clark Lawrence L. Broers Frank T. Moore Ray H . Brown Ralph C. McCutcheon Arthur William Boyer Ralph N . Henak Carl W . Koontz Victor C. Kingsbury William G. Williamson Ross L. Spencer Walter L. Smith George Carlisle Roy E. Frear Sam Clements David D. Stuart Charley J. W e r t s . . Clarence Birk Harold Bergsten Walter Muzingo Forrest D . Stern Walker B. Ramsdale Fred W . Arnold Leo J. Schisler Victor L. Follett Henry M. Levi Paul D . Stone Howard L. Wade. William B. Jefferis Sherman C. Blair Elmer W . Tindell Orval E. Weeks Bert W . Strnad Chester A. Long Steve M. Snyder Willis A. Gardner. Earl D . Favinger William J. Yotter Harold J. Broce Hubert W . Froman Clarence E. Kallenberger Howard H. Hazlett John J. Ohnemiller. William E. Stewart John A. Morrison John Dabalack.. James S. Coleman Charles F. Haughey Hugh E. W r i g h t David Sturm
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No. 303 303 303 303 303 303 303 303 303 303 306 307 311 311 '311 313 313 313 314 314 314 314 314 317 319 320 321 321 322 323 325 330 330 331 331 331 332 332 332 333 340 342 345 345 345 346 348 351 351 352 352 355 356
March Lodge No.
Hugo A. Simonton Leslie E. Peck. Lon M . Buzick Walter C. Winget Walter L. Williams Clarence E. Barnum Edgar C. Schmitt Elroy E. Tillotson Clyde Samuels Henry C. Wright ' Fred Pechin Robert C. Moore Denzil F. Bromwell.. Harry W . Davis Joseph A. Fleming Vernon Wilcox William Nelson Hamill Aubrey T. Stewart James T. Blair Arthur L. Gable Charles F. Burkin, Jr Emmit O. Carrico Phillip R. Hummel Herbert H. Holland B. D. Hopkins Marvin Matkin Ellis T . Barker Ralph M. Harder James W . Jacobs, Jr Nelson Jacobs Alfred C. Buck Grover C Rogers Ernest Strecker Clifford R. Singleton Carl C. Coleman Carl F. Hertlein... Ralph J. Reyer Miles M. Dixon Ralph T. Donelson Marion F. Smiley Warren P. Armstrong Loren C. Rolf Harry L. Orendorff Gamette E. Green Asa C. Clapp Harvey J. Stewart Thomas F. Borland Glenn L. Badger Coy C. Cassingham Lisle L Hatfield Harold H. Bennett Lawrence Dean Chenoweth Walter C. Smith
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A. W . Kimbrel, Jr Virgil W . Dobson James E. Taylor Harry B. McCall Carroll J. Pontius Ira F. Purkey William J. Kirkham Henry E. Solsby Elmer C. Beezley Charles F. West
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Lodge No. 413 417 417 420 421 433 433 433 433 433
Lester L. Kennedy Samuel W . Pyke Albert C. Green Omar I. Armstrong Frank M. Wisdom Ralph G. Long Olin H . Taylor Ross Lee Perkins Harvey G. Weinhardt Lewis Orville Hazen.
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LODGE REPRESENTATIVES. Lodge No. 2—George E. Misler, M. 3—Everett W . Sutherland, M. 4—Noah Harrington, Proxy. 5—^James P. Brown, M. 6—Keith S. Cloepfil, M.; Ralph A. Altic, S. W . ; Eugene E. Puckett, J.W. 7—Franklin L. Tiers, M.; Raymond W . Hill, S.W.; Alvin E. Hauserman, J.W. 8—William W . Lucas, M.; Arthur Day, J.W. 9—Frank D . Bradley, M.; Stanley Norman, J.W.; Isiah Eberhart, Proxy. 10—Ralph E. Watson, M.; Grant B. Parker, S.W.; James Leroy Feverly, J.W. 11—Otis E. Clark, Proxy. 12—Robert D . Hoskins, M. 15—William B. Boyer, M.; Henry W . Johnson, S.W.; James M. Haines, J.W. 16—Emmett W . Crabtree, M.; David J. Dunn, S.W.; Thomas G. Woodhouse, J.W. 17—Arthur J. Stewart, M.; Stephen E. Oldham, S.W.; Francis D . Myrick, Proxy. 18—Loren A. Ames, M.; Gordon Renfro, S.W. 19—Oscar D . Smith, M. 21—John T. Hatfield, M. 22—Verlin B. Gragg, M. 24—Frederick Z. Zakaura, M. 27—Stephen D . Yoho, M.; Homer Peterson, S.W. 28—Robert I. Barrett, M.; Bobby Glenn Clayton, S.W. 29—Roscoe H. Johnson, Proxy. 30—Max O. DaMetz, M. 33—Donald B. Burkhead, M. 34—Ray Channel, Proxy. 36—Morris S. Dowell, M. 37—^Damon M. Grimes, M.; Charles J. Holingsworth, S.W. 38—Harold R. Phillips, M.; Albert A. Dreyer, S.W. 41—Harold S. Briggs, M. 42—Marvin O. Castle, M.; James A. Strander, S.W. 43—Dale C. Hobbs, Proxy. 44—Carl Rasmussen, M. 45—^Nathan C. Hibbs, Proxy. 46—Lewis J. Cain, M. 47—Glen M. Post, M. 48—Harold E. Carlson, M. 49—Oscar G. Lichte, M.; John L. Crawford, S.W.; George K. Caraway, J.W. 51—Leland G. Denton, M.; Orion E. Gooding, S.W.; Max B. Manlove, Jr., J.W. 53—Archie E. Wade, M.
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Lodge No. 54—Hugh P. Hammer, M.; Ernest Elmer Johnson, Proxy; Herbert E. Burket, Proxy. 55—Hadley B. Weinberg, M. 56—Walter A. Rice, M. 57—Neil M. McLeod, M.; Roy E. Gerber, S.W.; S. Lewis Smith, J.W. 58—Carl A. Bible, Proxy. 60—^Robert L. Wilson, M.; Nathaniel L. Quick, S.W.; Floyd E. Deringer, J.W. 61—Carl J. Teagarden, M. 62—Albert Rukes, M. 63—Phillip W . Zwahlen, M. 6A—^John Q. Nelson, M. 66—Melvin Cummings, M.; Thomas Casey, J.W. 68—Howard A. Stucker, Proxy. 69—Hosea Bradbury, Jr., M. 70—Clifford H. Sparks, Jr., J.W. 71—John W . Shira, Jr., M. 73—Vernon C. Allen, M.; Clarence H. Murphy, S.W. 74—Paul D. Chance, M.; Myron W . McQuiston, S.W. 75—Donald D . Williams, M. 76—Hurley E. Miller, M.; Harry L. Shannon, S.W. 77—Charles L. Bishop, Proxy. 79—Lyman L. Brown, M.; Earl Thompson, S.W. 80—^Jerry Blankenship, M. 82—Harold Gautney, M.; Jerry Sayles, S.W.; Floyd Meats, J.W. 85—Lester Williamson, M.; Raymond Lindquist, S.W. 86—Ray D. Prickett, M.; Edwin C. Windham, S.W. Carl Washmon, J.W. 88—Willis M. Clark, M. 89—Harold E. Campfield, M.; Glenn L. Heiser, S.W. 90—^Albert R. Boring, M.; Vernon L. Hutton, S.W.; James R. Freel, Jr., J.W. 91—Kenneth I. Adams, M.; Ira C. Forgey, S.W. 92—Cleo F. Higgins, M. 93—Laurence J. Clausen, M. 9A—Wilbur E. Pettyjohn, M. 95—Robert C. Barnes, S.W. 96—George F. Saunders, M.; Claude Cowan, S.W.; Arthur B. Childers, S.W. 97—Floyd A. Clayton, M.; Paul G. Wyckoff, S.W. 98—Nevin W . Shiller, M.; Paul J. Martin, S.W. 99—Fermon Van'Y, S.W.; Jess O. Watts, J.W. 100—Charles William Mercer, M. 102—Cliarles R. Duffy, M.; Gerald L. Morgan, S.W.; Orrin L. Graves, J.W. 103—Francis J. Meeker, M. 104—Lawrence R. Longwell, Proxy. 106—Charles W . Hall, M.; Val Gene Stanfield, S.W. 107—Waldo L. Cain, M.; Marshall Layton, J.W. 108—Alvin C. Rourk, M. 110—Carl W . Hamlin, M. Ill—Bobby S. Gentry, M. 113—Dean H. Haney, M. 114—Cecil A. King, M. 116—Carl J. Anderson, M. 117—Preston B. Moon, M.; Phillip R. Stephenson, S.W. 118—Allen W . Green, M.; F. M. Green, Jr., S.W.
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Lodge
No. 119—Cyrus M. McDougal, M. 120—Rex C. Graham, M.; Gordon O. Fox, S.W. 121—Stanley Curtis, M.; John M. Rogers, J.W. 123—Simon A. Nitcher, M. 124—William A. Gossage, M.;.... F. Robert Kopke, S.W. 125—James H . Houghton, M. 126—Irvin L. Lyons, Proxy. 129—Byron E. Erwin, M.; Max C. Krummel, S.W. 130—Ollie J. Woodman, M. 132—Dell F. Cook, M. 133—Justin H. Musson, M. 134—Wesley G. Norgaard, S.W.; E. Vernon Christleib, J.W. 135—Glenn Lloyd, S.W. 136—William L. Sprague, M. 137—Charles S. McGinness, Proxy. 140—Gordon D . Guthrie, M.; Clyde Gilbert, S.W. 141—Otto L. Blossom, M.; Albert L. Laflferty, S.W.; John G. Keller, J.W. 142—Willard L. Ashcraft, M.; Robert Mathias, S.W. 143—Carl F. Pfeifer, M.; Raymond Boster, S.W.; Bernard Clanton, J.W. 144—Richard D. Campbell, M. 145—Earl C. Canfield, M. 146—William B. Handlin, Jr., M. 147—Lynn R. Christensen, M. 148—Walter A. Tegtmeyer, M.; Richard R. Patterson, S.W.; Richard S. Courtney, Proxy. 149—-Ivan A. Engel, Proxy. 150—Walter Munford, S.W.; Forest Hashbarger, Proxy. 151—Andy E. McElhiney, M. 152—Ronald Price Cowan, S.W.; C. Everett Carlton, J.W. 153—William E. Cook, S.W. 154—Herman A. Panzer, M.; Donald D . Meili, S.W. 156—Orin R. Summers, J.W. 158—Glenn H. Lacy, M. 159—Wesley C. Moore, M. 160—Ralph L. Barber, M. 162—Earl L. McQuillen, M. 163—Richard N . Palmer, M. 164—Robert J. Lewis, Proxy. 165—Irl Shore, Proxy. 166—Robert E. Dreith, M. 167—George Earl Martin, S.W.; R. A. King, J.W. 168—Ervin F. Covey, M. 169—Arlie D . Persell, M.; Robert A. Neal, S.W. 171—Dwaine O. Miller, S.W. 172—George G. Hultqvist, Proxy. 173—Jesse C. Walton, Proxy; W . Nolan Artz, J.W. 174—Raymond Dale Lambert, M.; Francis S. Knight, S.W. 176—Warren B. Breeding, M.; Millard Anderson, S.W. 177—Clarence H. Wilhehn, M. 179—Homer A. George, M. 180—Kenneth W . Taylor, Proxy. 181—Alva W . Nelson, M.; Delbert W . Berry, S.W.; Joseph C. Berry, J.W.
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Lodge No. 182—Joseph B. Pearce, M.; Charles J. Cody, S.W.; LaVerne A. Stubby, J.W. 184—Foster D . Matteson, M. 186—Donald J. Frederickson, M. 187—Francis H. Dyer, M.; Charles D . Pummill, S.W.; Charles B. Craver, J.W. 189—Harry H. Griffin, M. 191—Darrell Max Holmes, M . 192—Clarence E. Bradford, M.; J. Fred Williams, S.W. 193—Leo Herrick, M. 194—Johnny Stidham, M.; Dan H . Martin, S.W. 195—^William J. Johnson, S.W. 196—Arthur T. Large, M. 197—Alvin H. Kasper, M. 199—Charlie E. Delimont, M.; William S. Custer, S.W. 201—Joe O. Rogers, M.; Gerald L. Lauppe, J . W . 202—^Elmer Gehrke, Proxy. 203—Basil E. Capps, M.; Orval Shelite, Jr., J . W . 204—C. Carl Andrews, M. 206—Omer J. Tracy, Jr., M. 207—^Richard H . Wykoff, M. 208—Richard Moore, M. 209—Dean G. Shade, Projcy. 210—Lewis J. Dunsworth, M.; Charles E. Beckford, S.W.; Floyd E. McBride, Proxy. 212—Charles S. Martin, M. 213—Carl M. Campbell, M. 214—Lyle F. Leinen, Proxy. 216—^Neal J. Long, M. 217—John J. Welch, M.; Ray G. Wolf, J.W. 218—Floyd E. Davidson, Proxy. 219—Bruce L. Buchanan, M. 220—Laurence E. Fisher, M.; Charles L. Belcher, J.W. 221—El Reno Sederlin, Proxy. 222—Gerald E. Longton, M.; George Scoggins, S.W. 223—Howard H. Stout, M. 224—Lee J. Martin, M. 225—Ernest E. Mullin, M.; Richard H. Hart, S.W.; Robert Groff, J.W. 228—Raymond S. Gibson, M . 230—^James F. Cramer, M.; John M. Dressier, J.W. 232—Earl M. Bergen, M. 233—Leonard N . Bailey, M. 236—Laurence B. Hunter, M. 237—Francis E. Kirkland, Proxy. 238—Frank F. Vollweider, M . 242—Laurence E. Heald, M. 244—^Vernon T. Sylvester, M . 245—David Linley Ensminger, S.W.; Amos LaRoy Fewins, J.W. 246—Ralph D . Staley, M.; Roy W . Laird, S.W. 248—Loren Wulfkuhle, Proxy. 249—Wilbur L. Hale, M.; DeWayne Black, J.W. 251—James D . Johnson, Jr., M.; Jim Wiederstein, S.W. 252—Gustus Curtis, Proxy. 254—^Vernon E. White, M.; Anthony W . Bendel, S.W.; Jack D . Hearn, J.W.
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Lodge No. 256—William E. Bradford, Proxy. 258—J. Wayne Pipkin, M. 260—Frank Frame, S.W. 262—Denwood Gilbert Conard, M.; Floyd W . Newberry, J.W. 263—Clyde H. Johnson, M. 264—Tom S. Baxter, M.; Calvin Boethin, S.W. 265—William Jones, M.; Albert Foley, S.W.; Frank Norfleet, J.W. 268—Luster Wilbur Love, Proxy. 269—George F. Chitwood, Proxy. 271—Eugene B. Saunders, Sr., M.; Charles V. Kaylor, J.W. 272—^Toy B. McGinness, M.; Theodore R. Howard, J.W. 273—Quintin V. Dyer, Proxy. 274—Benny Z. Turner, Proxy. 275—Otes A. Allison, M. 276—Frank B. Runyan, M. 277—Losson G. Pike, M.; Kenneth L, O'Bleness, S.W.; Lowell P. Randall, J.W. 278—Orrin E. Owen, M. 279—Everett S. Adams, M. 280—Robert Detrich, M.; Lyle W . Pledger, J.W. 281—William M. Imel, M.; Walter R. Anderson, S.W.; Fred Thornburg, J . W . 282—Jess J. Craghead, M.; E. Francis Craghead, J.W. 283—Lee W . Arnold, Proxy. 284—Gordon E. Tempero, M. 286—Dale Edmonds, Proxy. 287—Claude L. Allen, M.; Marvin H. Stones, S.W.; Charles M. Shields, J.W. 288—Bruce Leninger, M.; Roland Wuthnow, J.W. 289—Billy L. Moore, M. 290—Robert G. Wilson, M. 291—Benjamin F. Murphy, S.W. 293—David C. Clark, J.W. 294^Roy E. Barnett, M. 295—J. Riley Stalcup, M. 297—George L Merritt, M.; Earl M. Sitton, S.W. 298—John J. Moeller, Proxy. 299—Robert Kuhns, M. 300—Raymond F. Epperley, M. 301—Jesse W . Bane, M.; Richard Redman, Proxy; Raymond Edwards, Proxy. 303—Glen R. Glaze, M.; J. Alva Thomas, S.W.; Thomas C. Raum, Jr., J.W. 304—Don E. Robinett, M. 306—James M. Chadwick, M. 309—Grover C. Helm, M.; Clinton T. Cross, S.W.; Martin M. Long, J.W. 310—Billy E. Archibald, M. 311—Edward D. Thurman, Proxy. 312—Vern L. Towns, M. 313—Emory A. Crawford, M. 314—Qarence A. Holmquist, M. 315—Frederick A. Manson, M. 316—Calvin C. Reed, M. 317—Dewaine V. Stapp, M. 318—Claude L. Lowe, Jr., M. 320—Fred W . Arnold, Proxy. 321—Calvin C. Dickey, M.
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Lodge No. 322—^Jesse M. Longwith, M.; Carl C. Greenstreet, S.W.; Martin W . Smith, J.W. 323—Paul D. Stone, Proxy. 324—Leigh S. Mathers, M. 325—Howard L. Wade, Proxy. 326—Jesse R. Franklin, Proxy. 327—Jay B. Hewitt, Proxy. 328—Max J. Redden, M. 329—William J. Endicott, M. 330—Richard E. Gibson, M.; Ray L. Welser, S.W. 331—Orville W . Anthony, M.; Franklin J. Woodward, S.W . 332—Chester A. Long, Proxy. 333—Elmer H. Slaven, M. 335—William Besack, Sr., M. 336—Alfred Briggs, Proxy. 337—Dale O. Evans, M. 340—Lynn D . Moody, M. 342—Paul F. Bryan, M. 344—Glen G. Walters, M.; Larry Algott, S.W. 345—Leonard Post, M.; Jerry L. Post, S.W. 346—Donovan R. Mulvaney, Proxy. 348—Nigel Walden, M.; Francis O. Yale, S.W. 349—Ladimer Svoboda, M. 351—Frank W . Smirl, Proxy. 352—Donald N . Schmidt, M.; Joe Smith, J.W. 355—Carl H. Mills, M. 356—Irvin M. Carrow, Proxy. 357—Hugo A. Simonton, Proxy. 358—John E. Loeppke, Proxy. 359—Duane C. Urban, M.; Clarence F. Cordwell, S.W. 360—Walter C. Winget, Proxy. 361—John O. Borgen, M.; Kenneth Schill, S.W. 363—Edgar Cecil Schmitt, Proxy. 364—Paul V. Kennedy, M. 365—Gerald D. Miller, M. 366—Robert C. Hendry, M.; William A. Mason, S.W.; Robert Wallace, J.W. 367—Robert A. Simonson, Proxy. 368—Edwin A. Bruey, M. 369—Frank J. Amy, M.; Oshie A. Smith, S.W.; William E. Smith, J.W. 370—Elmer Murphy, M. 371—Lawrence Eugene Grizzell, M. 373—Bertrand Dean Hopkins, Proxy. 376—Charles W . Hensley, M.; Gordon L. Smith, S.W. 381—Howard V. Cheney, M.; Houston G. Stubbs, J.W. 383—Robert L. Jones, M.; Charles O. Hubbard, S.W. 384—Harley A. Thomas, M.; Merle Wait, S.W.; Russell A. Duer, J.W. 385—Francis M. Bartlett, M.; Kenneth Dawson, J.W. 386—Benjamin H. Dunbar, Proxy. 388—Dewey D. Imel, M.; Ralph O. Reynolds, S.W. 389—Leo A. Burke, M. 390—John S. Angel, S.W. 391—Ona George Ellis, Proxy. 394^—Floyd E. Omo, M.
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Lodge No. 395—Leroy M. Duke, M. 396—^Donald H. Swezey, Proxy. 397—John Barry, Proxy. 398—Isaac W . Ward, M.; Ed Beeman, J.W. 400—Clifford F. Coss, Proxy. 401—Ernest H. Cassel, M. 402—Clarence W . Little, Proxy. 403—Paul Campbell, M. 404—Hurlburt K. Graves, M. 405—Glen L. Knight, M. 406—Carl McCalm, M. 407—Paul E. Reed, M. 408—Weldon Wilson, M. 409—Archie James Neelly, M. 410—Wilfred A. Meier, S.W. 412—Newell R. Beeley, M.; Wendell Ferrin, S.W. 413—^Ralph N . Massey, M.; Gene Nelson, J.W. 415—Roy R. Cameron, M . ; Homer Thomason, S.W. 417—Donald H. McNeal, M. 418—John B. Mount, M. 420—Clyde M. Bahnmaier, M. 421—Carrol J. Pontius, Proxy. 423—John L. Gustin, M. 427—Dean Cooley, M. 430—Robert S. Collins, M. 431—Ben H. Downing, Proxy. 433—William S. Reece, M.; Henry A. Luce, S.W.; Roy F. Dyas, J.W. 434—Joseph F. Borger, Proxy. 435—Richard R. Haefele, M. 436—Kephart Maynard Curts, J.W.; Sam C. Musgrove, Proxy. 437—Samuel W . Pyke, Proxy. 438—James L. Aitkin, M.; Samuel Kilburn, J.W. 440—Dale C. Caudle, M. 441—Marlin McKinney, M. 445—Edgar L. Kelley, M.; Loyal Eugene Betts, S.W.; Lewis R. Smith, J . W . 446—Guy H. Shields, M. 447—Cameron Beckerdite, M.; John F. Scott, S.W. 448—Fred H. Sheesley, M.; Harold Hockersmith, S.W.; Harry G. Weinhardt, J.W. 449—Lewis Orville Hazen, Proxy. 1 9 5 9 RECAPITULATION. Grand Officers Present Sub Officers 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 1958-59 1959-60
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Representatives of Lodges Present (Exclusive of any Grand or Past 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
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1029 61 333 107 440
Fraternally submitted, BEN W . CARROLL HERBERT EARL M . HUGH T.
GRAYBILL J. P O N T I U S H . HOLLAND SITTON CRAIG
WiLLLAM G. WILLIAMSON, Past Master, Hancock Lodge No. 311 and Brother JAMES B . TRAYLOR, Golden Rule Lodge N o . 90 volunteered to assist the Credentials Committee. Their experience and diligent efforts were greatly appreciated by the members of the Committee.
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ADDRESS O F THE GRAND MASTER.
M . ' . W . ' . EARL R. BROWN, Grand Master, delivered the following Address which, on motion, was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: To the M.'.
I F . ' . Grand Lodge of A. F. & A.M.
of Kansas.
M Y BRETHREN:
I stand here this morning with a feeling of deep humility and presume that Grand Masters in all ages have felt the same way, for while I have heard it over and over again "He who would be greatest among you, must first be the servant of all," I never realized the full implication of those words of our Saviour, until you elevated me to this exalted position. i Now I know that one who assumes leadership must serve. I have tried faithfully to live up to the expectation of my office and if there are short comings, I hope that you will draw the broad mantle of Masonic charity over them and remember me for my sincere desire to serve rather than for what was actually accomplished. At the outset of this, our 103rd Annual Communication, I desire to extend a fraternal greeting to each and every one, and a special greeting goes to those who are serving as Masters of Lodges. May I congratulate you on the opportunity which you have, to be of service to your brethren and to your lodges. I hope that you may thoroughly enjoy your attendance at our sessions and depart from here with a firmer determination to advance the cause of our beloved order. To our visitors from other Grand Jurisdictions, may I say "welcome to Kansas." We are delighted that you have taken time to come and meet with us. It has been my pleasure to visit some of your Jurisdictions and I have been most graciously received. I hope that we may in a measure return some of your generous hospitality. Brethren, we meet at a time when the world is divided as never before. Despite the fact that we have been drawn closer together through the fantastic developments in transportation and communications, the line of division between ideologies has been so sharply drawn that we find ourselves geographical neighbors but poles apart on fundamental beliefs that are near and dear to a Mason's heart. If there is one single taproot that nourishes the sturdy world wide institution of Freemasonry, it is the simple and forthright question that every candidate for Masonic degrees must answer: "In whom do you put your trust?" If he fails to reply with one supreme and majestic word " G O D " , he can never become a member of the Craft, for in that answer alone lies the one universal and indissoluble tie that binds together Masons of every sect and clime. It is the first and most essential of all of our Ancient Landmarks. Without it. Freemasonry could not exist. All of us who are members of the Fraternity have made such a declaration. Yes it is altogether proper to ask ourselves again and again if we actually mean what we say; or, have we merely repeated a familiar phrase? Would any other answer do just as well? Or, be more truthful? There are those who say that too often our actions belie our words; that "In God W e Trust" is more of a platitude than a reality; that frequently we give
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the impression of putting more trust in material thingsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^money, education, science, military. strength, and. similar accomplishments. W i t h "isms'V of eveo' kind' threatening us on all sides, with our free institutions attacked even by those who were born under them; there is no limit to the work there is for a Mason to do. You and I are not living up to the traditions of the past; we are not worthy successors of Masons who have preceded us; we are not performing the service we well may be expected to perform, if we are not giving something in time and eflfort to civic, social and political affairs. Masons of today should not be less assiduous than the Masons of yesteryear in that service to which our obligations bind us whenever and where ever opportunity oflFers. NECROLOGY. Behold! how swiftly the sands of time run, and how rapidly our lives are drawing to a close. During the year 1,831 of our Kansas brethren have laid down the working tools of life. Some had completed the plans upon their trestle board and were ready for that last summons which calls them to the Celestial Grand Lodge, but others, I am sure were struck down by the setting maul without warning and in the midst of a useful and fruitful life. Death entered the line of Grand Lodge oflScers and on September 18, 1958 removed my very good personal friend and brother W . ' . JAMES GORDON BENNETT, Grand Junior Steward, a Past Master of Haviland Lodge No. 409, where I was made a Mason. H e was a faithful brother among us, whose zeal for Freemasonry was demonstrated on many occasions. I was in attendance at funeral rites on September 21, and, with his brethren, came away knowing that a great and good man had been laid to rest. The 20th Landmark commits every Mason to the belief of a resurrection into a future life. W e therefore know that death is inevitable, and that our purpose is to teach men to better prepare for that day of transition. May we hope that each of these brethren have learned the lessons of Freemasonry well and that they have earned their reward. T h e working tools have fallen from their hands. T h e journey ended for their weary feet Death holds their tired hands in gentle clasp Their work is done, their journey is complete. The Committee on Necrology will pay proper tribute to those of our own number and of other Grand Jurisdictions in their report this afternoon. THE KANSAS MASONIC HOME. Twenty years ago Grand Master, CLAUD F . Y O U N G said in his address to Grand Lodge: "If Kansas Masonry had no other reason for existence, the Kansas Masonic Home would be sufficient to justify it." That is more true today than in 1939, for the Home today is rendering a far greater service than was ever deemed possible 20 years ago. Then the Secretary's report stated that the average age of those admitted to the Home was 72 years 10 months for the men and 74 years 10 months for the women. Today the average has shot up to over 81. Then the per capita cost was $290.00; today it is over $1,000.00. Then there were in the report 21 permanent infirmary patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;today w e add 100 to that figure and there have been days
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when the total infirmary load or population has risen to 141. The Home is keeping step with the needs of the fraternity in this great state of ours and every Mason can be extremely proud of the service which this wonderful Home is rendering to our older members who are passing down the valley to their eternal reward. During the year the management of the Home has required much time of the members of the Council of Administration and your Grand Master. Superintendent ViRDON M. LISTON reached retirement and the selection of his successor was a matter of vital importance. After a thorough canvass of possibilities the Council of Administration in company with the Home Board, came to a decision that the most capable person among those available was one of our own Past Grand Masters, S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY.
The fine record which M.'. W . ' . DAUGHERTY has been writing since taking over active superintendence on November 1, fully justifies the confidence which the Board placed in him. I am certain that in the years to come it will become even more apparent that his selection was providential. The superintendency of the Home is perhaps the most important privilege of service to Masonry in the state, exceeding even the office of Grand Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;for the one who assumes the responsibility for the care of our aged loved ones, is made responsible for the good name of Masonry in Kansas to a very large degree. W e wish for ALLAN DAUGHERTY and his good wife LUCILLE, much happiness in their dedicated service to our aged and to Masonry throughout many years to come. While we extend best wishes to our new Superintendent, we must also pay tribute to those who have served our Home so well for so many years: Brother ViRDON M. LISTON who reached retirement age after fifteen years of faithful service; M . ' . W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS, Secretary of the Board for so many yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; without his services, we would need two to replace him. Even when the doctor tells Brother O T T O to slow down, he goes at an unbelievable pace. W e are also indebted to the Order of the Eastern Star. Our present Worthy Grand Matron, Mrs. ELSIE V A N BLARICUM, never loses an opportunity to be of service to the Home, and the Order which she represents now contributes a substantial amount toward the Home's support. Then there are nearly 100 people who serve in various positions of employment. It is true that they earn a wage, but they also apply themselves to easing the cares and providing for comforts of our aged sisters and brothers. W e appreciate their labors, and their devotion to a type of employment that is sometimes quite difficult. May God bless everyone connected with the wonderful place that we call our Kansas Masonic Home. PROCLAMATION. The 1958 Annual Communication of Grand Lodge adopted two Constitutional Amendments, providing for permission for Lodges to sponsor Chapters of DeMolay in Art. I l l , Sec. 2, of the Constitution, and providing for a new Committee of Grand Lodge on Public Schools, in Art. VI, Sec. 13. These amendments were engrossed and sent to the Lodges for adoption or rejection. Both proposals received overwhelming endorsement by the Lodges and I now proclaim the same to be a part of our Constitution.
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ORATOR.
It has been my pleasure to appoint as our Grand Orator, Brother ROLLEY L . W E L L S , a Mason of many years devotion, and a Methodist Minister with years of distinguished service, most of it in our beloved Southwestern Kansas area. He is a member of Larned Lodge N o . 167, and presently the minister of Epworth Memorial Church at Elkhart, Kansas. This good brother was graduated from Southwestern College in Winfield and received his divinity degree from Garrett Bible Institute, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois. He is a member of the Royal Arch at Guymon, Oklahoma; Dodge City Council N o . 16, R. & S. M.; Atwood Commandery N o . 54, K. T. and Wichita Consistory of the Scottish Rite. Many honors have come to this brother in recent years, but I think he counts as one of the finest that his son, LEWIS, has been Master of my Lodge, Plains Lodge N o . 367 this past year. W e have known and loved this fine man and Mason for many years. W e have been thrilled and lifted up by his sermons on many occasions, and I am sure that you will be delighted with his Oration on the subject "Our Dedication," which will be delivered in this room at 1:30 this afternoon. I beg of you to be here. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
The following appointments of Grand Lodge Representatives have been made and approved: GRAND REPRESENTATIVES NEAR. KANSAS.
Delaware J O H N H . MURRAY !....King Solomon Lodge N o . 10.. Leavenworth Mississippiâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;FLOYD E . KITTELL Xeystone Lodge No. 102 Cofifeyville Japan CHARLES L . BISHOP .Delta Lodge No. 72 Medicine Lodge Turkey SCOTT A. MOUSE JEmporia Lodge N o . 12 Emporia Brazil HAROLD E . CHAPPELL...Plains Lodge No. 367 Plains (Santa Catarina) GRAND REPRESENTATIVES NEAR OTHER GRAND JURISDICTIONS. Brazil (Santa Catarina) Greece.Guatemala N e w Jersey
A D O L F O N I C O L I C H D A SILVA J \ N A T A S E CONFINIOTIS M A N U E L A. TRIBOUILLIER ROBLES.. JULIUS W . LODGEK
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INSTALLATION OF GRAND JUNIOR STEWARD. The death of W.". Bro. JAMES GORDON B E N N E T T left a vacancy in the office of Grand Junior Steward. I t was my pleasure to appoint W.". Bro. HARVEY C. PRICE, a Past Master of Wichita Lodge N o . 99, and a long time personal friend. In response to my request, he was installed on November 17 in the hall of Wichita Lodge N o . 99, by M.". W . " . O T T O R . SOUDERS, Installing Officer, R.'.
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from his duties as Grand Secretary at December 31, 1958. This office, as everyone knows, is of vital importance to the smooth operation and the proper functioning of Grand Lodge, and the vacancy seemed to demand immediate action for the Annual Reports from the Lodges would be due at the year's end. I felt that a decision regarding replacement of M . ' . W . ' . STRICKLAND was a matter of such importance that I should not act individually. I therefore summoned the members of the Council of Administration to a special meeting in Wichita on December 17 and requested them to consider the matter carefully. The decision was unanimous in the selection of M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. McGiNNESS, who has been a devoted and tireless worker in the program of Masonic Education. His knowledge of the general workings of the Craft, his past behaviour and his devotion to the Fraternity, seemed to have well fitted him for the position. He was accordingly notified of the decision and upon his acceptance, he was appointed. At my request, he was installed into office in his own Lodge at Cherryvale on December 30, with his long time friend and neighbor, M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER as Installing Grand
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Grand Marshal, and former Grand Chaplain, Brother LEONARD G . SMOOT, as Grand Chaplain. M.'. W . ' . Brother MCGINNESS took over the duties of Grand Secretary on January 2, and the manner in which he has conducted the affairs of the office since that time leaves very little to be desired. There have been many expressions of satisfaction that he was chosen to this important office in Grand Lodge. At the same time, your Grand Master and all the members of the Council of Administration acted with considerable regret over the retirement of M . ' . W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND. In the five years that he has filled the office of Grand Secretary, he has rendered prompt and courteous service to the Lodges and to the Grand Lodge Officers. All of us who have worked so closely with him, wish him nothing but the very best of good health and happiness in his somewhat reduced responsibilties. DISASTER.
Disaster struck in our state during the past year, in the form of a tornado at El Dorado. This community is a fine Masonic city, and many of our brethren suflfered severe losses of property. Some lives were taken. Feeling that this was a proper place to exhibit Masonic good will and demonstrate the true principles of aid and support for our brethren who were the storm's victims, our Council of Administration approved an allowance of $500.00 for distribution to those who met losses. The funds were paid to the Lodge and distribution was made by it. GEORGE WASHINGTON NATIONAL MASONIC MEMORIAL.
Any Mason visiting our national capitol should not depart until he has gone to Shooter's Hill in Alexandria, Virginia, just across the Potomac and spent the better part of a day in the George Washington National Masonic Memorial. He will feel repaid for his time and trouble. This is a wonderful tribute to a wonderful Mason. Kansas Masons can be proud that we are contributing to the maintenance of this national Masonic shrine
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and I recommend that we continue our support by appropriating $2,500 for the upcoming year. GRAND MASTERS AND GRAND SECRETARIES CONFERENCES. These conferences held in Washington, D.C. on or near Washington's birthday each year bring together the governing heads of Freemasonry in all of North America for a week of discussions of mutual problems and ideas. They are most beneficial and I am sure that Kansas has received full return for the cost involved in defraying the expenses of the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master and Grand Secretary. I recommend that the practice be continued and that an appropriation be made therefor. MIDWEST CONFERENCE ON MASONIC EDUCATION. I had heard of this conference but illness prevented me from attending in 1957. This year in company with M.'. W . ' . S c o r r E. KELSEY and M.". W . ' . CHARLES S . MCGINNESS, I took time to make the trip to Minneapolis on November 13 and 14 and am happy that I did. I found six mid western Grand Masters and over 50 other highly distinguished Masonic workers and scholars engaged in earnest and most worthwhile endeavors to find answers to problems that confront Masonry in this area. I am told that much of our Kansas program of Masonic Education has emanated from this conference. It is a good program and I hope that Kansas may continue to patronize its meetings. Perhaps we can manage to invite them to come to Kansas next year or the year after. VISITS TO OTHER GRAND JURISDICTIONS. W e have become a nation of travel. Everywhere, people are on the go, and Masons are no exception. That is as it should be for we are encouraged to equip ourselves so that we may travel and receive wages. The wages, or rewards, which come to a Grand Master from this privilege of visitation to other Grand Jurisdictions are the most delightful of any satisfaction which he receives. W e know it is wonderful to "be a Mason", but when you go from one jurisdiction to another and find that no matter where you go, you are among friends and brothers who are doing the same things you are, who think like you do, who believe in our Great Fraternity, and are doing everything they can to promote its welfare, your whole outlook has been broadened. You see Freemasonry in a new light and you come home with a new zeal to carry on with a new ardor and with redoubled effort. Besides visits to our sister Jurisdictions of Nebraska and Oklahoma, it was my privilege to attend the 136th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Indiana, and the 109th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of California. Each visit was most enjoyable, each was a new experience in friends met, observations made, and beautiful memories retained. Our visit to Indiana was saddened by the death of their Grand Master, M . ' . W . ' . AUGUST J. SEILOFF, which occurred just one day before the opening of their sessions. H e had been seriously ill and the end was not unexpected, but his ambition to live to open his Grand Lodge was thwarted, and his death cast a shadow over the sessions. However, great tribute should be paid to his Deputy Grand Master, M.'. W . ' . T H E O J. JENA, who took over and performed all the duties of Grand Master with credit to himself and to his Grand Lodge.
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In California, the occasion was not only the Annual Communication, but the dedication of a great riew Grand Lodge Memorial Temple. This drew a most lengthy list of Masons of high station from all over the world, including the Grand Master of the Mother Grand Lodge of England, Lord SCARBROUGH. The trip to San Francisco and entertainment so graciously provided for us there will always remain one of the highlights of my year as Grand Master. VISITATIONS. It has been possible for me to accept numerous invitations to visit during the year, and this has been a truly wonderful privilege. To meet and to know better the thousands of men and Masons who make up our Order is one of the most rewarding experiences one can have. I shall miss that phase of being Grand Master very much. My one regret about travel was that there just had to be a line drawn somewhere. I couldn't accept all the opportunities afforded me. However, I did manage to get to almost every section of the state and to visit almost every type of Lodge from the smallest to the largest. I was always thrilled with what I found and will carry the memories of my visits with me as long as I live. The list of visitations which I was able to make is appended to this report. TWENTY-FIVE AND FIFTY YEAR EMBLEM PRESENTATIONS. The presentation of 25 and 50 year emblems has become a major activity among our Lodges and it is a good thing, for there is nothing quite so pleasing to a Grand Master as to be invited to come and have a part in the awarding of one of these emblems to a deserving brother. N o Grand Master can accept all invitations, for there just aren't enough nightsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but it is a great pleasure when he can. Since the 50 year emblem is a presentation of the Grand Lodge it felt that some kind of formal or ritualistic presentation should be made That has now been done and I recommend its use where ever possible. tion of 50 year emblems should always be made by an officer or member Lodge.
has been available. Presentaof Grand
RECEPTION BY PLAINS LODGE NO. 3 6 7 . It seems to have become the custom for a Grand Master's Lodge to hold open house and tender him a reception following his installation. My Lodge followed this custom, although it seemed to me that they exceeded in planning and ambition any expectations which I may have had. My town is a small western Kansas town where it is some distance between homes, and where the weather can get cold and windy, but where the warmth of hospitality and neighborliness can oflFset all the disadvantages of distance and weather. Two hundred and twenty-tsvo folks came from all over Kansas to partake of the ample banquet which was provided' in the Fellowship Hall of our Methodist Church. Many, iriany more came to the reception which was held in the auditorium of the Plains High School following the dihner. -It was an evening that neither Mrs. Brown nor I shall ever forget for there is nothing quite like enjoying an
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evening with one's friends and neighbors. M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON, our genial Grand Lecturer was the Master of Ceremonies and what he and my long time good friend Dr. HARRY W . DAVIS did to me, will remain in our memory forever. Not satisfied with charting our future, they reviewed our past to the apparent delight of all present except us. I was glad to finally have our doctor bills taken care of. Yes, March 22, 1958 will always be a highlight of our year in the Grand East and we are very much indebted to all our friends and neighbors for all the trouble they went to making it so. W e are especially indebted to the Committee of ROBERT A. S I M O N S O N , Chairman, V E R N O N W I L C O X and
HAROLD E . C H A P P E L ,
the ladies of the church and all the home folks who did so many helpful things. W e had only one regretâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not all of our children and their families could be present for the happy occasion, only two of our daughters, Earlene and Marlene were there to enjoy it. The boys had to hear about it by letter. LODGE ANNIVERSARIES. More and more Lodges are coming to have Centennials. During the past year I was privileged to attend the two Centennials which were held: King Solomon Lodge No. 10 at Leavenworth on October 23 and Oskaloosa No. 14 on October 27th. The Leavenworth program was arranged for a tiled meeting of the Lodge while the program at Oskaloosa was open to the public. Both were well organized and carried off in fine style. Masonry benefitted from each. I hope that other Lodges may use anniversaries and particularly Centennials to similar advantages. LAYING OF CORNERSTONES. The laying of cornerstones affords the Grand Lodge (another name for Freemasonry) an opportunity to participate in a community project development, and to appear as a body in that community. W e are glad for invitations of this nature, and local Lodge officers should be on the alert for the opportunity to be of service. During the year, five cornerstones have been laid; three for Lodge Halls and two for churches as follows: On August I6th, I was happy to convene the Grand Lodge and participate in the laying of the cornerstone for St. Thomas Lodge No. 306, at Colby. On August 24th, I delegated M.'. W.*. S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY, Past Grand Master to represent me in the laying of a cornerstone for Palmyra Lodge No. 23 at Baldwin. On September 8th, M . ' . W . ' . B E N S. PAULEN, our Senior Past Grand Master (89 years young) assisted by other officers of the Grand Lodge and the brethren of Harmony Lodge No. 94 participated in the laying of a cornerstone for a fine new Methodist Church in Neodesha. This was a most auspicious occasion for it it not very often that one who was Grand Master 37 years ago and who enjoys life at an advanced age can perform the ceremonies of our Craft. I was greatly pleased that Bro. B E N was able to take this assignment in his home county and among his long time neighbors.
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On October 18th, The Grand Lodge was convened and a cornerstone was laid for Wichita Lodge N o . 99, at a new location for this Lodge at 220 W . 13th St., Wichita. We rejoice with this Lodge, the oldest Lodge in Wichita in the good fortune that has come to them in the long time lease of their old property and the acquirement of a new and more comfortable temple. On December 13th, and in the midst of one of our blizzards, the Ancient ceremonies of our Order, were somewhat adjusted to meet the severe weather conditions and the Grand Lodge, assisted by the brethren of Haviland Lodge No. 409, participated in the laying of the cornerstone of a fine new Myer Memorial Methodist Church in Haviland. CONSTITUTION OF NEW LODGES. On April 10, the Grand Lodge was convened in the hall of York Lodge No. 57 in Wichita and the Lodge duly consecrated and dedicated according to ancient form, after which the newly selected officers were installed by M.*. W.*. JAMES H . STEWART, J R . , Past Grand Master. A report of the meeting will be found under Special Communications. The similarity of names of the Grand Master and the Master of this fine Lodge (EARL R . BROWN and EARL S. BROWN—^no relation) made the event interesting. However a new Lodge in Wichita, particularly under such promising auspices—a fine building and exceptionally well skilled and devoted officers—^was most acceptable to the Grand Lodge for there continues to be room for additional Lodges in the state's largest city. In this case a charter list of 201 members assures success and we understand that they have been quite busy during the year. W e wish them every success. DEDICATION OF NEW LODGE HALLS. The dedication of a new Masonic Temple is always an occasion for rejoicing among the members of a Lodge who have passed through all the stages of planning, preparation, construction, furnishing and completion of a new property. It represents thousands of hours work on the part of devoted members of the Craft and Grand Lodge officers are always pleased to have the opportunity to come in and join with the local brethren in celebrating the accomplishment of their dreams. On November 1st, far northwestern corner Masonic Temple in the city and will afford St.
it was my pleasure to convene the Grand Lodge in the of the state and to officiate at the dedication of a fine new city of St. Francis. Their new building is a credit to the Francis Lodge No. 404 a home for many years to come.
On January l6th, amidst a large assembly of Grand Lodge officers and brethren, the new Masonic Temple of Wichita Lodge N o . 99 was appropriately dedicated. This was a most delightful occasion. The beautiful and commodious apartments of this Temple gave concrete testimony to the thought and care that went into the planning of this new edifice. BUILDING PROJECTS. Freemasonry in Kansas is perhaps in better shape financially than at any time in it's history. Lodges in all parts of the state have been engaged in various programs of decorating, repairing, improving and modernizing their property. Those with indebtedness are becoming free of that burden, or reducing it to levels that are well within the Lodges means.
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In the improvement of Lodge Halls, I am happy to recognize the impetus which has been given by the Worthy Grand Matron, O.E.S., Mrs. ELSIE V A N BLARICUM, who has had this as one of her projects. There is no question but that the members of this wonderful organization have been responsible in many cases for major improvements in our halls. When they didn't have the money in hand, they came up with the ideas and then got the money from some of usâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and somehow established one of those vicious circles. Anyway, it is good that Masonry is keeping better house. One just naturally enjoys meeting in clean and well ordered surroundings. W e sincerely thank the ladies when it is their due and Lodge Officers when they have undertaken the initiative. There are a number of new building projects completed or under way. Notable in this category are Wichita Lodge N o . 99, whose new temple at 13th and Fairview in Wichita was dedicated on January l6th, and St. Thomas Lodge No. 306 at Colby, where the new Temple will soon be in use. I have given my approval for major improvements, which will be the equivalent of a new building, to Ionic Lodge N o . 254 at St. John. I understand that a real estate deal has been consumated at Hutchinson, which will benefit the Lodge. And there are others. It has been a most satisfactory year in this department of activity. TUTTLE CREEK DAM AND FARMERS LODGE NO. 1 6 6 . Tuttle Creek Dam on the Blue River north of Manhattan has caused a great deal of concern to several Lodges in the area. Farmers Lodge No. 166 located for over eighty years in the city of Randolph was faced with a decision to either consolidate or move to a different location. After much discussion among the members, who were loathe to give up their charter, it was unanimously decided by the membership at a meeting on October 16, 1958 (two days short of their 82nd anniversary under charter) to move to a higher location and occupy Peach Grove school house, located about 10 miles north and west of Randolph. I was pleased to give consent under a Special Dispensation issued on October 30th. Since this will affect jurisdictional lines of adjacent Lodges, interested Lodges will take notice. W e hope that the Lodge in it's new permanent home may continue to be a happy and prosperous member of our Grand Lodge. TUTTLE CREEK DAM AND BLUE VALLEY LODGE NO. 1 1 2 . A much regretted casualty of the Tuttle Creek Dam construction Valley Lodge N o . 112, at Irving. The community served by this 85 Lodge is to be inundated by the waters from Tuttle Creek, and it was necessary for the Lodge to make a decision as to whether it would move ground, consolidate with another Lodge or surrender its Charter.
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After discussions lasting over several years, not only among the members of Blue Valley Lodge No. 112, but with the members of surrounding Lodges, it was decided to consolidate. The decision was made entirely by the brethren involved and I feel that it was a wise one. Details of the proposal and the manner of reaching a decision seemed to have been handled according to the best Masonic tradition and I therefore issued the following
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EDICT.
To the Master, Wardens and Brethren of Blue Valley Lodge No. 112 and Blue Rapids Lodge No. 169: A proposition to consolidate Blue Valley Lodge N o . 112 of Irving, Kansas and Blue Rapids Lodge N o . 169 at Blue Rapids, Kansas, has been submitted in accordance with Section 8, Article 9, 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. N o w , THEREFORE, I, EARL R . BROWN, 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 Blue Rapids Lodge No. 169, located at Blue Rapids, Kansas. It is hereby ordered that the Secretary of Blue Valley Lodge N o . 112, transmit the seal, charter and ciphers of Blue Valley Lodge N o . 112 to the Grand Secretary at Topeka, Kansas, and turn over all property, books, accounts and records to Blue Rapids Lodge No. 169. Blue Rapids Lodge N o . 169 shall make due return indicating the date when the consolidation has been completed and the terms of the Edict have been complied with. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand at the City of Plains, Kansas this 22nd day of August, A.D., 1958, A.L. 5958. (Signed) EARL R . B R O W N ,
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Master
ATTEST (Signed) A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND,
Grand Secretary I understand from the Grand Secretary that the consolidation was completed under date of November 1, 1958, and that there were no difficulties encountered in the transfer of property or members. CONDITION OF THE ORDER. Masonry in Kansas is influenced by many changes in our economic and cultural life. T h e most far reaching of all these influences in our Jurisdiction today is the drying up of our smaller communities and some of our smaller Lodges. This is indeed tragic as Freemasonry for many many years, in fact, almost from our inception, 103 years ago, has depended upon the close associations and the fine support that has been given it in the rural communities. But the youth of today finds it more and more to his economic advantage to migrate to the cities, and there is less and less work for our small lodges. So far as I can see, there is no cure under our present system of economics. About all that can be done is to advise the small Lodge to keep the light of Freemasonry burning as long as is possible, then consolidate with a nearby Lodge. T h e one thing we must guard against is the failure of a Lodge to discharge its obligation to our beloved Order. -So long as a Lodge keeps its charter it exercises jurisdiction over all material within its territory. With that privilege comes the responsibility to be ready and capable of receiving petitions and conferring degrees. When a Lodge is no longer capable or willing to discharge that responsibility then it should either surrender its charter or seek consolidation.
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In all other respects Freemasonry in Kansas is on a very high plane. Our ritualistic work is excellent, our membership is near an all time high, our properties are in good condition for the most part, and the Brotherhood is well cemented in the bonds of Brotherly Love and Affection. W e can ask for very little to add to our blessings. TRIALS AND PUNISHMENTS. For the first time in many years, the Committee on Trials and Punishments will report to Grand Lodge that there is no work in prospect for this committee. Not only is this highly gratifying to your Grand Master, but it is also evidence that our Committee has been diligent and has done its duty, unpleasant as it may have been. The good name of Freemasonry in Kansas rests with the members of this Committee. They get no pleasure from what they have to do, for discipline is never a matter of pleasure. However, I am very sure that none of us would want to extend Masonic Charity so far that the public would commence to wonder whether it was any honor to be a member of our Fraternity. W . ' . FLOYD COFFMAN, chairman of this Committee and every member on it are entitled to our thanks and our gratitude for a job well done, for no good is served by looking at a bad apple and wondering whether it will some day be edible. If we have bad apples, prompt and efficient culling is the best â&#x20AC;˘way to protect the good ones remaining in the barrel. Thank you and your Committee for your fine work. Judge Coffman. RITUALISTIC PROFICIENCY. Our Committee on Ritualistic Work composed of M . ' . W.". JAMES H . TRICE, Chairman, M.*. W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, our Grand Lecturer, M.*. W.*. E. G L E N N ROBISON, deserve the commendation of the Craft for their continued achievements in securing ritualistic proficiency in the work. Each year, more and more brethren qualify for certificates of one grade or another, and each year seems to find an increase of interest in the District Meetings and the attainment of a higher degree of perfection in the ritual. The committee will make report on its accomplishments this afternoon. EXEMPLIFICATION OF WORK. Pursuant to custom, the dramatized form of the Second Section of the Third Degree will be exemplified in this hall this evening at 7:30 P.M. for the benefit of all interested Masons, and particularly those who either hold or are working on Certificates of Proficiency. I have requested Delta Lodge No. 77, of Medicine Lodge to dramatize this work for us, and I am sure that they will give a fine performance. They have been coached and instructed by M.'. W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON, Grand Lecturer, and our Assistant Grand Lecturer, W . ' . Bro. CHARLES L. BISHOP, a member of Delta Lodge, which is also famous because of the work of M.'. W . ' . JAMES H . TRICE, Chairman of our Ritualistic Committee. EXCHANGE OF DEGREE WORK. W e have issued three unusual dispensations during the year. One to authorize St. Bernard Lodge No. 222 of Dodge City to journey to Lajunta, Colorado, and confer the Master Mason degree, the second section thereof in dramatized form, on a candidate who had received his EA and FC degrees in Dodge City before
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being moved to another division point on the railroad. I was assured that the Colorado brethren were entirely agreeable and the work was according to the Kansas ritual. This was done on May 10, and proper return was made. On July 25th I joined with the Grand Master of Oklahoma in granting a dispensation to Wichita Lodge No. 99 to permit conferral of Oklahoma work by members of Ponca Lodge No. 83 of Ponca City, Oklahoma. On October 25, Delta Lodge No. 425 of Tulsa, Oklahoma, accompanied by the Grand Master of Oklahoma came to Pittsburg Lodge N o . 187 and conferred the Master Mason degree upon a candidate whom they brought with them, and according to the Oklahoma ritual. I feel that a limited amount of this exchange of degrees between jurisdictions stimulates interest in the ritual and is commendable. DEGREE TEAMS
CONFERRAL OF DEGREES.
By-Law 4-205 specifically prohibits degree teams without the permission of the Grand Master. This law was being disregarded and a situation was developing that was not good for either the degree teams or for Masonry. I therefore issued a letter on August attention to this law and ordering that it be strictly enforced.
securing of occasionally, Lodges, the 25th calling
We have some very fine teams here in Kansas. You will see one of them on the floor of Grand Lodge tonight. Unfortunately, however, we have some that are not yet doing the standard of work that is acceptable, and in some cases the work did not strictly follow our ritual. The conferring of degrees is a ritual, not to be made into a spectacle. W e should always refrain from any practice that does not fully and to the very best of our ability impress the candidate with the solemnity of the work and the seriousness of our profession as Masons. SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS. In accord with previous custom, I have issued Special Dispensations where proper application was made and it seemed to benefit the Fraternity. During the year I have granted a total of 116, divided into several classifications as follows: For shortening time between degrees For holding Lodge in different building For installing Officers out of time For holding special elections (vacancies) To take charter from Lodge building For Opening Stated Communications early Move Charter and Equipment to new permanent Homeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; For holding Stated Communications other than regular night For travelling to confer degrees (dramatized team) For conferring degrees out of state For conferring degrees by out of state lodges travelling to our Grand Jurisdiction
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In all cases except those to shorten time between degrees, it seemed best to waive the fee, and it was so done.
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PROFICIENCY IN THE THIRD DEGREE.
Our Grand Master made a recommendation in the advance report which was deleted jrom his prepared address. This deletion did not indicate that Proficiency in the Third Degree is not desirable. The reason for withdrawal was due to the difficulties of enforcement. RECOMMENDATION
DEFINITION OF LIFE MEMBERSHIP.
A R T . IV, SEC. I, of our Constitution provides among other things: " N o rebate shall be allowed to any Lodge by reason of the neglect of any of its members to pay dues, or by reason of the neglect of any member being born on its rolls as exempt from dues." In recent years, Lodges have been inclined to give Life Memberships to 50 year members and then suffered embarrassment in that they have not paid the per capita nor special Grand Lodge Assessments for these members. In some instances, the Lodges have proceeded to suspend for non-payment of dues members who were carrying Life Membership. I therefore issued an order to the Lodges to see to it that in the future, each recipient of Life Membership cards issued under the provisions of By-Law 4-402 as amended in 1952, be advised as to whether he will be expected to pay the amount of the Grand Lodge per capita or whether he is to be exempt from all payments for the remainder of his^life. In my opinion, a 50 year Life Member should not be expected to pay anything after he has been made a Life Member. I therefore recommend that By-Law 4-402 be amended, to include a definition of a Life Member and to prohibit the collection of any further dues or assessments of any kind from said Life Member. RECOMMENDATIONS
^ALLOWANCES AND PER DIEM.
It is my opinion that the failure of a great many of our lodges to representation at our Annual Communications is due to the fact that we not made allowances that would compensate these lodge representatives for loss in salaries and wages together with the expenses of traveling to and Grand Lodge during the year.
have have their from
After consultation with the Grand Secretary, the Council of Administration has seen fit to raise the allowance for mileage from seven cents per mile one way, to ten cents one way. This was as far as we could go under our laws, but in order to carry out the wishes of the Council of Administration in making a more equitable adjustment of the expense of attending Grand Lodge, I recommend the following By-Law changes. These changes, we realize, do not fully reimburse a man for all of his loss in employed time but I do feel that they will help a lot in encouraging oui lodges in sending representatives. I, therefore, recommend that By-Laws 2-308, 2-309 and 2-310 be amended to read as follows: 2-308. Expense Allowances. Allowances shall be made to the following for their expenses, including mileage, in attending Annual Commimications: All Grand Lodge Officers, both elected and appointed.
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and including the Grand Orator, Assistant Grand Secretary, Assistant Grand Tyler, Grand Lecturer, Assistant Grand Lecturers and the Official Stenographer; the chairmen and members of the Committees on Credentials, Finance, Jurisprudence, Trials and Punishments, Ritualistic Work and Masonic Education, resident Past Elective Grand Officers, and Directors of the Masonic Home Board. The Chairmen and members of the other Standing Committees, shall receive the same allowances as the representatives of Lodges. Each member of the Committee on Ritualistic Work shall also be allowed all actual and necessary expenses incurred while performing duties as a member of such Committee. 2-309. Allowances to District Deputy Grand Masters. A District Deputy Grand Master shall receive no compensation for his services; but the Lodges of his District shall pay his actual and necessary expenses, prorated equitably among them. Each District Deputy Grand Master, and any other brother tentatively selected to serve as such who attends the annual conference of District Deputy Grand Masters, and all sessions of the Annual Communication shall receive the same mileage and per diem as a Lodge representative unless he is entitled to mileage and expenses under some other provision of the law. 2-310 Allowances to Representatives. An Allowance shall be made to one representative from each Lodge represented at the Annual Communication who shall have been in attendance at all its session; An allowance, of ten cents per mile for transportation, said mileage to be computed on shortest highway distance one way between the city or town where the Lodge is located and the city in which the Annual Communication is held. In addition thereto such representative shall receive a per diem allowance of $10.00 for not exceeding two days. Provided that in no case shall the total amount of mileage and per diem paid to such representative exceed the per capita tax paid by his Lodge for the preceding year. In computing per capita tax paid, no account shall be taken of Grand Lodge Special Assessments, raising fees, or Masonic Home assessments. The officers of the Lodge shall be entitled to this compensation in the following order: (1) The Master, ( 2 ) Senior Warden, ( 3 ) Junior Warden. If none of these be in attendance, the allowances shall be paid to the proxy representing the Lodge. RECOMMENDATION
GRAND MASTER'S CONTINGENT FUND.
Grand Masters for the past several years have told me that the increasing demands upon them for time and travel in conducting the affairs of the Grand Master entail expenditures far in excess of the allowances made for contingent expenses. In my own case the present allowance was far from adequate. I therefore recommend that the allowance provided for in B-Law 2-314 be increased to $3,200.00. RECOMMENDATIONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;BY-LAW
2-124C.
At the last Annual Communication of Grand Lodge it was proposed that a new By-Law 2-124C be enacted. There was doubt that such an enactment could be made before amendment of the Constitution. In order to overcome any objections from this angle, I recommend that a new By-Law 2-124C be now adopted as follows: 2-124C.
Committee on Public Schools.
The Committee on Public
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Schools shall guide and advise the Grand Lodge in supporting and strengthening the free public school system and may develop programs for that purpose upon approval of the &)uncil of Administration. COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Since an overwhelming majority of the Lodges approved the Constitutional Amendment providing for a 5-member committee on Public Schools I deemed it advisable to appoint a committee to study this subject and outlined the duties of the committee. The full committee consisting of R.'. W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY, Chairman, M.". W.". RICHARD L . BECKER, M . " . W . " . SCOTT E . KELSEY, M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S , W . " . J O H N BENGEL, and W.*. O W E N E . HODGSON, met
shortly thereafter and submitted a written report and recommendations to me. This report will be referred to the incoming Grand Master for whatever action he sees fit to take. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. W e are not making full use of the most important officers of our Grand Lodgeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the District Deputies. All too often, the District Deputy feels that his duties are over if he plans the District Meeting, and makes his official visit to each of his Lodges. My year in the Grand East has proved to me that this is not enough. The Grand Master just cannot cover the whole State, much as he would like to do so. H e must depend upon his deputies not only to report to him, but to take the initiative in assisting the officers of his Lodges, offering their services on any occasion and actually being what their name implies. I hope that our Grand Lodge will formulate some definite plan to make a better use of the men who should be looked upon as the leaders of Masonic endeavor in their District. Despite this feeling that our District Deputy Grand Masters should be given added responsibilities I shall stand in eternal debt to the group of fine devoted Masons who have been my Deputies. To each and every one of you I say " T H A N K Y O U " from the bottom of my heart. COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION. N o Grand Master could ever hope to have a more cooperative, able or devoted group of men associated with him in his Council of Administration, than has been my lot, this year. Time after time I have called upon them for sacrifice of their time and their talent and they have never once complained or shirked duty or responsibility. In all of the many blessings that have come to me during this most important year of my life, I think one of the greatest has been this fine group of Masons from the several corners of the state who have been both my refuge and my support. When problems piled up, I consulted with them and they were always ready with the advice and help that I needed. I shall never be free of debt to them, and I pledge to each of them that I will surely do everything I can to be of some help to each or all of them should occasion ever require it. My sincere thanks to the finest Masons I know of anywhere. RESULTS OF LAW BOOK QUESTIONNAIRE. Results obtained from a Questionnaire submitted to the Lodges on the subject of repeal of by-law 2-506 show a large majority of the Lodges opposed to repeal of this by-law.
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The same questionnaire also shows a substantial interest in the publication of a quarterly bulletin which could be made available to members of the Craft other than officers of the Lodges. The results of this referendum are being tabulated and made available to the incoming Council of Administration. Perhaps they may be able to submit something more definite prior to next meeting of Grand Lodge. PROGRAM
OF MASONIC
EDUCATION.
The chairman of the Committee on Masonic Education will make report on that activity of our Grand Lodge which continually seeks to bring information to the members of the Craft. This is a most worthwhile program and we in Kansas have made great strides over the past several years. During the past year the program has been headed by our Past Grand Master, SCOTT E . KELSEY and the accomplishments have been many. There is much more to do for there is no limit to the benefit that comes from an enlightened Masonry. The slogan of this committee has been "A Better Informed Mason is a Better Mason," and I fully subscribe to this idea. I recommend that our program of Masonic Education be continued. MASONIC
SERVICE
ASSOCIATION.
A year ago, our Grand Lodge voted to join the Masonic Service Association, whose affairs are directed by a fine Kansas Mason, W . ' . Brother JACK CUNNINGHAM, a Past Master of Norton Lodge No. 199. One of the services rendered to our Grand Lodge is the regular monthly mailing of the Short Talk Bulletin to each Secretary. Some of our Lodges are making good use of this material to build programs in the Lodge. I am convinced that too many of our Lodges are not taking advantage of an opportunity to plan interesting programs for Lodge nights when no work is at hand. The material offered by the Masonic Service Association and our own Committee on Masonic Education is available to all without cost. Lodge officers and particularly the Master, for it is his duty to "set the Craft to work and give them proper instruction," should spend more effort in planning interesting programs dealing with Masonic subjects. It will create interest among the members and benefit the Lodges. APPRECIATION.
As I come to the end of this year, surely "my cup runneth over." There have been so many wonderful expressions of encouragement and regard; everywhere I have been received and treated as a king; it will be very difficult to return to a normal life. I cannot possibly say individual "thank yous" to all who have been courteous and kind to us—but we do thank you just the same. The Past Grand Masters— how often have I called upon them to assist in the great and glorious work, and never once have they failed me. They surely are a wonderful group of devoted Masons and I can hardly wait to join their ranks. Our two Grand Secretaries, whom I have been privileged to work with. They have been my strong right hand, and I shall ever be grateful to Brothers A R T and CHARLEY for their fine help and good counsel. The members of the Grand Secretaries' staflf—they have helped to operate the Grand Lodge smoothly and efficiently. Our genial and efficient Grand Lecturer; M . ' . W.*. E. G L E N N ROBISON, whose competent instruction and easy manner of correcting mistakes has endeared
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him to the Craft; the Committee on Ritualistic Work, and its chairman Bro. JACK TRICE, who is never too busy or involved in his own aflfairs to stop and promote the Proficiency program; my Council of Administration, which has been my rock and my refuge when important decisions were to be made; my own Lodge at Plains who have been so nice to me this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to these and all others my sincere and heart felt "Thanks." I extend my most grateful appreciation to my wife, GERTRUDE. She has been my valet, my chaufeur, almost my constant companion during this year. I remember that she promised to accept me for better or for worse, but there was nothing in the marriage ceremony that contemplated the wonderful way in which she has subordinated all of her interests to be of assistance to me this past year. And of course my greatest gratitude goes to the Grand Architect for his watchful care and protection during the many thousands of miles we have travelled over the highways and through the air on our visits within the state and elsewhere. Our hearts are filled with gratitude and thanksgiving for all of our manifold blessings. CONCLUSION. As all of you know, I live in the great Southwestern part of Kansas. We, who have made that our home for many years, look upon it with a great deal of pride, for we have something that other folks in Kansas do not have. For one thing, we just don't give up. Droughts may come and the crops may fail, but we know that sooner or later the law of averages will come to our rescue and we will harvest a bumper crop. There is one thing in our great southwest that is not subject to drought, and anyone who has visited in our section will testify that I do not exaggerate It is our georgeous sunsets. Painters from far off have come to try and catch the delicate coloring and the beautiful shading of changing colors which may be seen at the close of almost every clear day. But to those of us who farm the land, a sunset is something besides a thing of beauty to lift up the soul, and stimulate the esthetic side of our culture. It means the end of a day. Almost always it is a beautiful ending for a day well spent. And so it is with me in my present position. I have come to the end of the most important period in my life. My wife, GERTRUDE and I have never had an experience like the one that you have made possible in electing me to serve as your Grand Master. W e come to the end of this experience much the same as we come to the end of a day. W e have worked hard, and we hope that we have left something that will be of permanent value to the Craft as a result of our year's work. And like our days in our beloved section of Kansas, we see in retrospect, a beautiful sunset. Woven into the delicate colors of this georgeous display are the memories of the friendships we have made. Shaded into the overall pictureâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;so beautiful that no artist could paint it, are the many courtesies that you have extended to us as we traveled over Kansas. And in much the same way as we stand in awe of our Great Creator and render Him our grateful thanks for the beauties of the sunset, we acknowledge and give thanks to Him for all of the many blessings that have befallen us. In a few hours the mantle of responsibility will fall on the shoulders of my
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successor. May we ask that the same Grand Architect who has watched over us, will guard and protect him. And may the Good Lord bless and prosper our Great Fraternity, and each and every Mason, wherever he may be. Fraternally submitted. EARL R . BROWN,
Grand
Master.
A P P E N D I X T O GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS. ITINERARY.
1958 March March March
13 13 14
March March March March March April April April April April April April April April
15 15 17 22 31 1 2 3 4 7 9 10 16 21
April April April
23 24 26
April May May
30 1 2
May May
5 6
May May May
7-8 12 19-21
May May June
29 31 3-4-5
July
14
Topeka, Grand Lodge. Topeka, Council of Administration. Wichita, Complimentary talk to Advance Class of Wichita Consistory. Wichita, Masonic Digest, KARD-TV. Wichita, visited the Masonic Home. Plains, Friendship night of Winona Chapter N o . 444 O. E. S. Reception for Grand Master by Plains Lodge N o . 367. Wilmore, District meeting N o . 72. Minneola, District meeting N o . 73. Ulysses, District meeting No. 74. Plains, Maundy Thursday observance. Dodge City, District meeting No. 7 1 . Mullinville, District meeting No. 6 1 . Harper, District Fellowship meeting. District No. 59. Wichita, Consecration York Lodge No. 57. Topeka, Addressed Grand Chapter of the O. E. S. Plains, presentation of 25 year emblems to members of Winona Chapter N o . 444 O. E. S. Topeka, addressed Consistory Class, Scottish Rite. Topeka, Fellowship meeting of Golden Lodge No. 90. Guymon, Oklahoma, guest of M . ' . W . ' . L. V. ORTON, Grand Master of Oklahoma, for presentation of 50 year emblems. Belleville Lodge No. 129, official visit and presentation of emblems. Great Bend Lodge N o . 15, official visit. Herington, Kansas Lodge N o . 307, official visit and presentation of emblems. Garden City, Tyrian N o . 246, presentation of 50 year emblems. Minneola, reception for Worthy Grand Matron, Order of the Eastern Star of Kansas, Mrs. ELSIE V A N BLARICUM. '
Wichita, attended Wichita Consistory, Scottish Rite. Macksville, Lodge N o . 371, presentation of 50 year emblems. Indianapolis, Ind., attended l4lst Annual Communication, Grand Lodge of Indiana. Liberal, Consistory Club Fellowship meeting. Turon, presentation of 50 year emblems. Omaha, Nebr., attended 101st Annual Communication, Grand Lodge of Nebraska. Parsons, attended birthday party given for M.". W . ' . B E N S . PAULEN, P . G . M . on his 89th birthday.
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July July July August
18 19 20 16
August
23
August
25
August September
30 8
March
Wichita, Council of Administration meeting. Masonic Home Board meeting, Wichita. Wichita, received Legion of Honor, Order of DeMoIay. Colby, Special Communication of Grand Lodge and laying of cornerstone of St. Thomas Lodge N o . 306. Baldwin, Grand Lodge Communication and laying of cornerstone of Palmyra Lodge N o . 23 in charge of M.". W . ' . S. ALLAN DAUGHERTY, P . G . M .
Dodge City, Fellowship and Railroad Men's meeting, St. Bernard Lodge No. 222. Burlington, Pierson Cabin, picnic. Neodesha, Grand Lodge Communication and laying of cornerstone for Methodist Church in charge of M.*. W.*. B E N S. PAULEN,
P. G. M. September September September October October October October October October October October October October November November November
Sterling, Lodge N o . 171, presentation of 50 year emblems. Haviland, attended the funeral for GORDON BENNETT, Grand Junior Steward. 28-29-30, October 1-2. San Francisco, 109th Annual Communication of Grand Lodge of California and dedication of Memorial Temple. 13 Dodge City, Area meeting. 14 Salina, Area meeting. 16 Plains, Lodge No. 367, Past Master's night. 18 Wichita, Special Communication of Grand Lodge and laying of cornerstone of Wichita Lodge N o . 99. 19 Wichita, spoke at Masonic Home Chapel, worship service. 22 Wichita, official visit and presentation of emblems, Albert Pike Lodge No. 303. 23 Leavenworth, Centennial and presentation of 50 year emblems, King Solomon Lodge N o . 10. 24 Topeka, Area meeting. 25 Kansas City, Old Mission Lodge, Area meeting. 27 Oskaloosa, Centennial of Oskaloosa Lodge No. 14. 1 St. Francis, Special Communication of Grand Lodge and dedication of St. Francis Lodge N o . 404. 5-6 Wichita, Wichita Consistory, Scottish Rrite Reunion. 10 Wellington, Area meeting with M.*. W.". L. V. ORTON, Grand 19 21
Master, and M . ' . W . ' . R A L P H HOWARD, P. G. M. of Oklahoma
and Dr. CARTER of Waco, Texas. November 11 Emporia, Area meeting. November 13-14 Minneapolis, Minn. Midwest Conference on Masonic Education. November 18 Satanta, Past Masters' night of Satanta Lodge N o . 446. November 20 Plains, official visit Plains Lodge N o . 367. November 22 Dodge City, Council No. 16 R. & S. M. November 24 Valley Center, Past Master's night, Valley Center Lodge No. 364. December 1 Liberal, official visit to Fargo Lodge N o . 300. December 13 Haviland, Special Communication of Grand Lodge and participation in the laying of the cornerstone Myer Memorial Methodist Church. December 16 Meade, official visit to Webb Lodge N o . 275. December 20 Plains, Past Matrons and Patrons Association meeting. (Winona Chapter No. 444 O . E. S.) December 23 Kinsley, presentation of 50 year emblems. Mount Moriah Lodge N o . 179. December 29 Abilene, Past Master's night and St. John's Day Banquet, Benevolent Lodge No. 98.
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7 8
January
13
January January January
14 15 16
January 20 January 22 February 3 February 10-12 February 18 February 19 February 23-26 March March
5 11-12
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Tribune, presentation of emblems Horace Lodge No. 352. Sharon Springs, presentation of 50 year emblems, Sharon Springs Lodge No. 417. Cheney, Morton Lodge No. 258, presentation of emblems and life membership cards. Official visit, Towanda Lodge No. 30. Wichita, official visit to Bestor G. Brown Lodge No. 433. Wichita, Special Communication of Grand Lodge and dedication of Wichita Lodge No. 99, Temple. Haviland, official visit to Haviland Lodge No. 409Wichita, Masonic Home Board meeting. Visited Haviland Lodge No. 409. Guthrie, attended Annual Communication of Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. Mulvane Lodge No. 201, presentation of 50 year emblems Leon, Joppa Lodge No. 223, 75th Anniversary Celebration. Washington, D. C. Grand Master's and Grand Secretaries' Conference. Scott City, Anthem Lodge No. 284, Past Master's Night. Wichitaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;103rd Annual Communication of Grand Lodge.
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MASTERS O F LODGES.
The Grand Master called upon all Masters of Lodges present to stand and they were given a hearty welcome. A check by the Credentials Committee showed 258 Masters of Lodges in attendance. REPORT O F T H E GRAND TREASURER,
M.*. W.*. BEN S. PAULEN, Grand Treasurer, presented the following report which, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge A. p. & A. M. of Kansas: Cash balances and securities are here listed: GENERAL FUND. Receipts. February 21, 1958, Balance on hand $124,568.47 1958-1959 Received from Grand Secretary 334,697.38
$459,265.85
Disbursements. 1958-1959 Warrants No. 1 to 211 (exclusive of 41-98181-187-190-199, charged to Charity Fund and 205-208-210, not presented) $275,044.81 Warrants No. 500 to 773 (exclusive of 769, not presented) 40,480.42 Mileage and Expense, Annual Communication 5,440.80 Transferred to Charity Fund 5,042.75 Warrant No. 170, issued 1-29-58 2,500.00 February 16, 1959, Balance on hand 130,757.07
$459,265.85
CHARITY FUND. Receipts. February 21, 1958, Balance on hand Received from General Fund Disbursements. 1958-1959 Warrants: 41-98-181-187-190-199 February 16, 1959, Balance on hand CASH BALANCES. General Fund Charity Fund
$ 11,756.64 5,042.75 $
7,853.06 8,946.33
$ 16,799.39
$ 16,799.39
$130,757.07 8,946.33 $139,703.40
Fraternally submitted, BEN
S. P A U L E N ,
Grand
Treasurer.
CERTIFICATION.
This is to certify that there is to the credit of the M.'. W . ' . Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas on this l6th day of February, 1959, in the following funds: General Fund $130,757.07 Charity Fund 8,946.33
First National Bank in Fredonia SEAL Fredonia, Kansas
$139,703.40 MAUDE KINDER, Assistant Cashier.
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BOND ACCOUNT. GENERAL ACCOUNT.
U. S. Savings Bonds, Series F: Issued June, 1947: No. V235566F—maturity Cost $3,700.00 Issued June, 1947: No. X182655F—maturity Cost $7,400.00 U. S. Savings Bonds, Series G. Issued February, 1948: No. X807419G Issued January, 1949: No. X908638G Issued February, 1949: No. V975174G U. S. Savings Bonds, Series K. Issued March, 1956: No. X106057K No. X106058K Issued March, 1957: No. X118863K No. V97218K
value
$
value
5,000.00
10,000.00
2^/2%: 10,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00 2.76%: 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00 CHARITY FUND.
U. S. Savings Bonds, Series G. 2'/2%: Issued February, 1949: No. V975177G Issued February, 1950: No. X1121119G U. S. Savings Bonds, Series K. 2.76%: Issued March, 1956: No. X106059K Issued March, 1957: No. V97217K Series H 3%: Issued March, 1958: No. V508485H Maturity value of all Bonds
5,000.00 10,000.00
10,000.00 5,000.00
5,000.00 $110,000.00
Fraternally submitted, BEN
S. P A U L E N ,
Grand
Treasurer.
CERTIFICATION.
I hereby certify that the above bonds, as listed, are held in our safe subject to the order of B E N S. PAULEN, Grand Treasurer. First National Bank in Fredonia SEAL Fredonia, Kansas
MAUDE KINDER, Assistant
Cashier.
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L Y N N R. BRODRICK MEMORLU.
To the M:.
W:.
March
CHARITY FOUNDATION
FUND.
Grand Lodge A. P. & A. M. of Kansas:
Cash balances and securities are here listed: Receipts. September 25, 1958, Received from Grand Secretary $ 25,025.00 November 19, 1958, Interest on $10,000 Bond (1961).... 125.00
Disbursements. Bond purchase: October 28, 1958, U . S. Treas. 21/2% ( l 9 6 l ) U. S. Treas 21/2% (1963) October 31, 1958, Series H Bond February 16, 1959, Balance on hand
$
$ 25,150.00
9,781.93 14,236.96 1,000.00 131.11 $ 25,150.00
Fraternally submitted, BEN
S. P A U L E N ,
Grand
Treasurer.
CERTIFICATION.
I hereby certify that there is to the credit of the M.*. W.*. Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas, Lynn R. Brodrick Memorial Charity Foundation Fund, the sum of $131.11. First National Bank in Fredonia SEAL Fredonia, Kansas
MAUDE KINDER, Assistant
Cashier.
BOND REPORT.
Registered U. S. Treasury 21/2%: No. 6621(1961) 2-15-54/11-15-61 No. 1442(1963) 2-15-54/ 8-15-63 No. 3915(1963) 12-15-54/ 8-15-63 Series H. Issued November, 1958: No. M3545876H Maturity value of bonds
$ 10,000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00
1,000.00 $ 26,000.00
CERTIFICATION.
I hereby certify that the above bonds, as listed, are held in our safe, subject to the order of B E N S. PAULEN, Grand Treasurer. First National Bank in Fredonia SEAL Fredonia, Kansas
M A U D E KINDER, Assistant
Cashier.
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REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY. M . ' . W . ' . C H A R L E S S . M C G I N N E S S , G r a n d Secretary, presented t h e following report which, on his motion, was referred to the Committee o n R e p o r t s o f G r a n d Officers: , To the M.'.
W.'.
Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
I am pleased to submit herewith a report of this office for the year of 1958. Most of the transactions comprising this report were had under the administration of my predecessor M.'. W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND and it has therefor been my privilege to simply compile the data and make the report. ANNUAL REPORTS. Reports were received on time from all but nine Lodges as follows: Nos. 122, 184, 205, 227, 242, 250, 292, 302 and 354. It was necessary to trace these delinquent Lodges by letters and telephone calls, and we are pleased to report that by the time set for closing our cash accounts the delinquent returns had been received and the returns are all included in the synopsis. ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS. The Proceedings of our One-hundred Second Annual Communication were received from the printer and mailed on June 12, 1958. CONSOLIDATION OF LODGES. Included in the Grand Masters report is the record of consolidation of Blue Valley Lodge N o . 112 with Blue Rapids Lodge No. 169. Under this consolidation all members of Blue Valley Lodge No. 112 are shown under the consolidation in the Synopsis of Returns. AMENDMENTS TO CONSTITUTION. At the last Annual Communication a proposal to amend Section 2 of Article III of the Constitution was passed by the necessary two-thirds vote. This pertained to the removal of any restriction which might prevent sponsorship of De Molay Chapters by Lodges. At the same time a proposal to amend Section 13 of Article VI of the Constitution providing for a standing committee of Grand Lodge on Public Schools was adopted by the necessary two-thirds vote. These Amendments were engrossed and sent to the Lodges for consideration as required by law on March 26, 1958. Returns received from the Lodges ratifying these Amendments show the following results. Number of Lodges voting in favor of Amendment to Section 13 of Article VI, 4l4. Number opposed 18. Number of Lodges voting in favor of Amendment to Section 2 of Article III, 428. Opposed 4. The above Amendments having been ratified by the necessary two-thirds of the chartered Lodges await only the proclamation of the Grand Master to make it part of our Constitution. MEMBERSHIP. For the first time in many years we suffered a net loss in membership amounting to 418. Total number raised during the year was 2,291, admitted 787, and restored 317, for a gross increase of 3,395. As against this we dimitted 996, had death losses amounting to 1,831, 970 suspensions and 16 expulsions for a gross loss of 3,813. W e now have 100,855 members and 440 Lodges.
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REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES. W e submit the following schedule of Revenue and Expenditure for 1959: Revenue. One dollar per capita on 100,855 Five dollar Raising fee on 2,291 Miscellaneous Less Charity Fund 5% (By-Law 2-302)
$100,855.00 11,455.00 3,000.00 $5,042.75
Expenditures. Budget ( 7 2 % of $40,979.22) Annual Communication, Wichita Grand Master's Contingent Fund Grand Master's Apron and Jewel Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary Bond Premium Printing Annual Proceedings Personal Property Tax Grand Master's Allowance (By-Law 2-306) Grand Treasurer's Allowance (By-Law 2-306) Grand Master's and Grand Secretary's Conference Payroll Tax on Salaries Social Security, Unemployment Building Repairs Committee Allowance Mileage and Expense (By-Law 2-308-9-10) Grand Lecturersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Salaries and Expense Committee on Ritualistic Work Committee on Masonic Education, printing, etc Committee on Trials and Punishments, Expense & Per Diem Postage and Express Printing Laws of Masonry (1959 Edition) Library Expense Stationery and Printing Items for Resale Miscellaneous Account George Washington Memorial Contribution
29,505.04 1,500.00 2,500.00 475.00 37.50 2,200.00 200.00 800.00 200.00 1,500.00 400.00 1,500.00 1,100.00 6,000.00 6,500.00 1,000.00 2,500.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 1,500.00 1,000.00 1,500.00 3,000.00 1,200.00 2,500.00
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SCHEDULE " A . " Amount paid by subordinate lodge for year 1958. Dues and Fees
No.
â&#x20AC;¢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--
$
541.00 638.00 6,975.00 142.00 629.00 2,161.00 2,379.00 2,275.00 1,342.00 1,121.00 241.00 3,299.00 224.00 375.00 2,107.00 1,595.00 4,191.00 2,362.00 841.00 192.00 367.00 331.00 592.00 1,416.00 145.00 325.00 386.00 236.00 443.00 521.00 108.00 448.00 403.00 234.00 670.00 784.00 844.00 1,058.00 534.00 919.00 158.00 814.00 417.00 729.00 188.00 364.00 141.00 306.00 471.00
No.
50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98
Dues and Fees
No.
369.00 6,432.00 355.00 219.00 1,335.00 344.00 362.00 781.00 404.00 249.00 4,240.00 491.00 377.00 494.00 545.00 515.00 612.00 412.00 921.00 211.00 286.00 1,025.00 308.00 448.00 1,209.00 581.00 720.00 871.00 275.00 608.00 896.00 159.00 119.00 645.00 240.00 261.00 7,804.00 245.00 646.00 314.00 5,185.00 1,044.00 308.00 867.00 1,01900 782.00 1,915.75 1,786.00 1,300.00
99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 113 ' 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 l4l 142 143 144 145 146 147 148
Dues and Fees
7,295.00 936.00 366.00 2,731.00 2,428.00 599.00 298.00 982.00 1,889.00 286.00 227.00 1,393.00 390.00 1,004.00 478.00 315.00 290.00 2,671.00 205.00 514.00 576.00 510.00 365.00 152.00 579-00 210.00 151.00 269.00 117.00 788.00 149.00 220.00 219.00 2,247.00 878.00 389.00 528.00 742.00 259.00 385.00 2,583.00 507.00 1,959.00 529.00 550.00 593.00 651.00 695.00 .- 620.00
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1958-59
No. 305 306 307 309 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 318 319 320 321 322 323 324.... 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350 351 352
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
Dues and Pees 174.00 1,078.00 1,564.00 538.00 373.00 2,131.00 338.00 756.00 550.00 440.00 170.00 154.00 200.00 608.00 158.00 1,008.00 2,398.00 143.00 790.00 244.00 773.00 415.00 156.00 516.00 584.00 1,077.00 325.00 1,694.00 302.00 299.00 231.00 146.00 284.00 211.00 360.00 404.00 157.00 491.00 327.00 338.00 271.00 238.00 304.00 237.00 212.00 390.00 377.00
No. 353 354 355 356 357 358 359 360 361 362 363 364 365 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 374 376 378 379 380 381 382 383 384 385 386 388 389 390 391 392 393 394 395 396 397 398 399 400 401 402
Dues and Fees 299.00 171.00 370.00 425.00 218.00 449.00 439.00 356.00 341.00 358.00 206.00 1,235.00 687.00 747.00 438.00 168.00 3,182.00 141.00 473.00 187.00 229.00 329.00 375.00 217.00 287.00 182.00 110.00 171.00 407.00 564.00 498.00 159.00 210.00 174.00 389.00 391.00 123.00 241.00 246.00 370.00 505.00 412.00 26900 338.00 295.00 238.00 319.00
51
No. 403 404 405 406 407 408 409 410 411 412 413 4l4 415 417 418 419 420 421 422 423 424 427 428 429 430 431
Dues and Fees 233.00 353.00 291.00 737.00 260.00 581.00 29100 202.00 241.00 246.00 326.00 207.00 424.00 351.00 281.00 185.00 208.00 247.00 326.00 216.00 347 oo 272 00 21800 200.00 144.00 275.00
'^52 ^'^ ^34 435 436 437438 440 441 442 443 444 445 446 447
125.00 6,676.00 230.00 473.00 2,041.00 348.00 1,579.00 141.00 276.00 224 00 yg'oo 281 00 1,436.00 287.00 212.00
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117.00 16^.00 $313,715.25
52
PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
March
SCHEDULE " B . " Per Capita Tax and raising Fees: 3 7 51 57 69 74 77 86 109 112 126 133 138 144 146
$ 10.00 7.00 4.00 35.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 47.00 7.00 10.00 4.00 18.75 2.00 8.00 441.00
160 189 192 194 196 205 209 225 229 231 258 259 261 262 269
SCHEDULE
6.00 6.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 21.50 2.00 13.25 11.90 7.00 2.00
283 290 293 319 332 335 382 391 401 406 411 433
9.75 15.75 12.25 2.00 2.00 20.25 8.00 2.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 7.00
Total
$780.40
C.
Amounts received from investment: US US US US US US US US US US US US US
21/2 Bonds V975174G $5,000.00 21/2 Bonds X807419G $10,000.00 21/2 Bonds X90838G $10,000.00 21/2 Bonds V975177G $5,000.00 21/2 Bonds X1121119G $10,000.00 2.76 Bonds K106057K $10,000.00 2.76 Bonds K106059K $10,000.00 2.76 Bonds K106058K $10,000.00 2.76 Bonds V97217K $5,000.00 2.76 Bonds X118863K $10,000.00 2.76 Bonds V97218K $5,000.00 21/2 Bond 6621 Treasury Check (Check 4254349) Total
$
125.00 250.00 250.00 125.00 250.00 276.00 276.00 276.00 138.00 276.00 138.00 125.00 40.00
$2,545.00
CASH ACCOUNT. Schedule " A " Schedule " B " Schedule " C " Budget Settlement Special Dispensations Ciphers Sold Blanks Sold Monitors and Ceremonies
$313,715.25 780.40 2,545.00 11,591.28 320.00 1,885.85 2,445.47 852.25
1958-59
G R A N D LODGE OF KANSAS
Twenty-five Year Buttons Refund, Crane & Company Refund, Allied Mutual Causualty Co Refund, Western Typewriter Co... Refund, Tax Aprons Proceedings Telephone Calls Postage Grand Secretary's Certificate Contribution Broderick Memorialâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Henry D . Parkinson Hail Damage Insurance Settlement Expense, Kightlinger Charter ;
53
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Total Remitted to Grand Treasurer
206.5 5 69.31 5.18 22.33 10.52 124.00 .60 .85 .54 3,00 25.00 173.00 26.00 20.00 $334,822.38
Fraternally submitted, CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S ,
Grand
Secretary.
54
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
March
WARRANT ACCOUNT. Date
No.
Favor of
For
Amount
19}8 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 3- 3 3- 3 3- 3 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3- 5 3-14 3-14 3-18 3-18 3-18 3-18 3-18 3-18 3-18 3-19 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-26 3-26 3-26 4- 1 4- 3 4- 3 4- 3 4- 3 4- 3
1—Western Union, Miscellaneous 2—I. Bedichimer & Co., Grand Master's Jewel 3—Crane & Co., Inc., Items resale 4—Crane & Co., Inc., Items resale _ , 5—W. H. Quakenbush, Charter No. 57 6—Lou-Walt Corp., DDGM Aprons 7—E. Glenn Robison. Expense 8—House of Flowers, Miscellaneous _ 9—City of Topeka, Auditorium 10—Roy G. Saunders, Auditorium checkers 11—Brown and Bigelow, Annual Communication 12—J. A. McCall Printing Co., Stationery 13—Restaurant & Store Fixtures Company, Cabinet _ 14—Earl R. Brown, Contingent Fund 15—Ben W . Graybill, Chairman, Credentials 16—Armand H. Bishop, Chairman, Reports Grand Officers 17—Floyd A. Palmer, Chairman, Finance 18—Floyd H. Coffman, Chairman, Jurisprudence 19—James H. Trice, Chairman, Ritualistic Work 20—John E. Buehler, Chairman, Trials and Punishments 21—Karl E. Pittman, Chairman, Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D 22—Floyd S. Ecord, Chairman, Correspondence 23—Claud F. Young, Chairman, Foreign Relations 24—Scott E. Kelsey, Chairman, Masonic Education 25—Robert J. Lewis, Chairman, Necrology 26—Lauren Dale Rigg, Grand Tyler 27—Chester A. Long, Assistant Grand Tyler 28—Leon L. Cousland, Official Stenographer 29—Walter Milton Ostenberg, Grand Orator 30—Leonard G. Smoot, Grand Chaplain 31—Sherman Bourassa, Annual Communication 32—John E. Buehler, Trials and Punishments 33—John E. Buehler, Trials and Punishments 34—Forrest P. Hagan, Haywood Memorial 35—Standard Printing Co., Items resale 36—^William T. Schlicter, Masonic Education, mileage 37—Ray Kinzie, Masonic Education, mileage 38—Scott E. Kelsey, Masonic Education, mileage _ 39—Earl R. Brown, Masonic Education, mileage 40—Addison C. Irby, Masonic Education, mileage 41—First National Bank, Charity Funds, Bonds 42—Charles S. McGinness, Salary, expense 43—E. Glenn Robison, Salary 44—Earl R. Brown, Grand Master's Allowance _ 45—Ben S. Paulen, Grand Treasurer's Allowance 46—Steve Smith Cameras, Inc., Masonic Education _ 47—McDonald, Napshin & Shedd, Grand Lodge Audit 48—James H. Trice, Committee Ritualistic Work 49—Carpenter Paper Co., Miscellaneous 50—Johnson Service Co., Building repairs 51—Crosby Brothers, Miscellaneous 52—Charles Winburn, Miscellaneous 53—Oscar A. Carlson, 'Miscellaneous _ 54—E. Glenn Robison, Expense Grand Lecturer 55—Kansas Masonic Home, Raising fee. Charter Seabrook Lodge 56—First National Bank Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 57—Kansas Employment Fund, Unemployment tax 58—Masonic Serv. Association, Dues _ 59—Glenn Logan, Postmaster, Postage _ 60—Lou-Walt, Items for resale _._ _ 61—Crane & Company, Inc., Items resale 62—Topeka Engraving Co., Proceedings ., 63—Krieg's Flowers, Annual Communication _ _
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42.94 365.00 15.20 1.71 5.00 986.60 269.55 20.40 235.00 60.00 185.15 5.10 432.56 2,500.00 50.00 10.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 300.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 50.00 30.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 1,500.00 1.20 31.11 114.79 38.25 71.40 79.43 35.00 73.50 20.30 5,000.00 214.62 319.57 195.50 48.88 12.60 175.25 417.90 5.62 11.65 6.73 91.88 20.00 187.00 55.00 88.86 14.87 2,012.77 23.00 107.26 19.74 4.65 18.00
1958-59
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
WARRANT Favor of
55
ACCOUNT—Continued.
Date
No,
For
4- 3 4- 3 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-24 4-24 4-22 4-30 5- 5 5- 5 5- 5 5- 5 5-14 5-15 5-15 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 6-18 6-18 6-18 6-18 6-18 6-18 6-18 6-18 6-18 6-24 7- 1 1- 1 1- 1 1- 1 7- 7 7-18 7-18 7-18 7-25 7-25 7-25 7-28 7-28 7-28 7-28 7-28 8- 5 8- 7 8- 7 8- 7 8- 7 8- 7 8- 7 8- 7 8- 7 8-25 8-25 8-25 8-28 9-16 9-17 9-17 9-17 9-17 9-25
64—Krieg's Flowers, Annual Communication 65—J. A. McCall Printing Company, Stationery 66—Charles S. McGinness, Salary and Expense _ 67—E. Glenn Robison, Salary and Expense 68—Internal Revenue, Social Security tax _ 69—Capper Engraving Company, Masonic Education „ 70—Wolfe's Camera Shops, Inc., Charter York Lodge 57 71—Beck-Baer Company, Building repairs 72—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 73—Samuel Mcintosh, Conference Grand Masters 74—Daily Republican, Masonic Education and Grand Lecturer 75—E. Glenn Robison, Mileage and Expense 76—Crane & Co., Inc., Office and Library _ 77—Lanier Warner, 5-year certificates 78—Hall Lithographing Co., Items resale 79—The World Co., Proceeding envelopes _ 80—Charles S. McGinness, Salary and Expense Bl—E. Glenn Robi'son, Salary and Expense 82—First National Bank, W H tax, SS tax _ 83—Glenn Logan, Masonic Education _ 84—J. A. McCall Printing Co., Masonic Education 85—Steve Smith Cameras, Inc., Masonic Education 86—J. H. Skinner & Co., Building repairs 87—W. B. King, Fargo Lodge 300, Trials 88—^W. J. Yotter, Fargo Lodge 300, Trials and Punishments Committee .... 89—Charles S. McGinness, Salary and Expense 90—E. Glenn Robison, Salary 91—First National Bank, W H tax, SS tax _ 92—Iowa Committee on Masonic Education, Masonic Education 93—Hall Lithographing, Items for resale „ 94—The World Company, Proceedings _ 95—Earl R. Brown, Grand Master's Allowance _ 96—Ben S. Paulen, Grand Treasurer's Allowance 97—Kansas Employment Sec. Fund, Employment tax 98—Patmos Lodge No. 97, El Dorado Tornado 99—J. A. McCall Printing Co., Stationery and Printing 100—J. M. Hart Co., Inc., Items for resale 101—Leonard Bros. Transport, Proceedings 102—Charles McGinness, Salary and Expense „ 103—E. Glenn Robison, Salary 104—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 105—Floyd H. Coffman, Trials and Punishments _ 106—Paschal W . Lundy, Trials and Punishments 107—Gilbert L. Davenport, Trials and Punishments 108—Standard Printing Co., Stationery and Printing _ 109—Crane & Co., Inc., Stationery and Printing 110—Glenn Logan, Postmaster, Postage 111—Professional Zipper & Leather Goods Service, Miscellaneous 112—Hillmer Leather Shop, Miscellaneous ..._ _ 113—]. A. McCall Printing Co., Stationery and Printing 114—C. R. GiUiland, Trials and Punishments _ 115—Standard Printing Co., Inc., Ritualistic Committee 116—Citizens Jewelry Co., Grand Master's Emblem _ 117—Crane & Co., Inc., Trials and Punishments 118—Robert J. Lewis, Trials and Punishments 119—Charles S. McGinness, Salary and Expense 120—E. Glenn Robison, Salary 121—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 122—Standard Printing Co., Stationery and Printing _ 123—Glenn Logan, Postmaster, Post cards (items for resale) 124—^Kansas Sheet Metal Co., Building repairs _ 125—Western Bindery Products, Binding books _ _ 126—W. J. Yotter, Trials and Punishments Committee 127—Carpenter Paper Co., Stationery and Printing 128—Charles S. McGinness, Salary and Expense
Amount 14.28 12.75 236.51 319.57 10.46 11.63 3.57 5.15 81.26 120.00 1,358.21 619.83 12.14 96.00 21.48 49.11 236.51 319.57 81.26 17.64 32.66 8.36 24.48 13.40 20.91 236.51 319.57 81.26 60.00 164.97 1,892.97 195.50 48.88 13.39 500.0S 80.98 342.76 1.55 236.51 319.57 92.50 150.96 57.18 162.50 29.57 7.45 700.00 25.32 31.45 74.83 9.10 20.09 160.00 4.87 69.40 236.51 319.57 76.98 14.15 90.00 173.00 823.28 49.65 8.88 236.51
56
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
March
WARRANT ACCOUNT—Continued. Date
No.
9-25 9-25 9-25 9-25 9-25 9-25 9-26 9-26 9-26 10- 8 10- 8 10- 8 10- 8 10- 8 10- 8 10-13 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 11-21 11-25 11-25 11-25 11-24 11-24 11-24 11-24 11-24 11-24 11-24 11-24 11-24 11-24 12- 5 12-5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12-15 12-15 12-15 12-15 12- 4 12-15 12- 9 12-10 12-10 12-12 12-20 12-20 12-20 12-23 12-31
129—E. Glenn Robison, Salary 319.57 130—Earl R. Brown, Allowance 195.50 131—Ben S. Paulen, Allowance 48.88 132—Ben S. Paulen, Lynn R. Brodrick Memorial Charity Fund 25,025.00 133—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 92.50 134—Kansas Employment Security Fund, Employment tax 15.30 135—Railway Express Agency, Miscellaneous 4.90 136—VonWolfF Paint Company, Building paint trim 1,060.00 137—Crane & Co., Inc., Items for resale 18.30 138—Pace Products Inc., Building repairs 21.00 139—Standard Printing Co., Items for resale 319.90 140—J. M. Hart Co., Inc., Items for resale 151.75 141—J. M. Hart Co., Inc., Stationery and Printing 113.20 142-^Krieg's Flowers, Miscellaneous 16.48 143—Acme-Harding Glass, Inc., Building repairs 5.10 144—Federal Reserve Bank, SS tax 4.26 145—E. Glenn Robison, Salary and Expense 514.99 146—Charles S. McGinness, Salary and Expense 236.51 147—First National Bank, WH tax, SS tax 81.36 148—National Geographic, Miscellaneous 6.75 149—Crane & Company, Items for resale 16.61 150—Kansas Ornamental Iron, Building repairs 49.20 151—Kansas Masonic Home, Raising Fee 10.00 152—Charles S. McGinness, Salary and Expense 236.51 153—E. Glenn Robison, Salary 319.57 154—First National Bank, WH tax, SS tax 81.26 155—First National Bank, Miscellaneous 5.00 156—Topeka Engraving Co., Sig. cut 1.50 157—J. A. McCall Printing Co., Stationery and Printing 110.44 158—Dwight L. Smith, Conference Grand Secretaries 25.00 159—J. M. Hart Co., Inc., Items resale 2,595.90 160—Hall Lithographing Co., Stationery and Printing 392.06 161—Capitol Stamp and Seal Co., Miscellaneous 4.50 162—Steve Smith Cameras, Inc., Masonic Education 4.12 163—Missouri Lodge of Research, Miscellaneous 5.00 164—Benjamin Hill, Treasurer, Personal Property Tax 158.20 165—Hall Lithographing Co., Printing and Supplies 17.02 166—Steve Smith Cameras, h i c . Masonic Education 4.24 167—Charles S. McGinness, Masonic Education Expense 103.20 168—Owen E. Hodgson, Masonic Education Expense 61.17 169—Scott E. Kelsey, Masonic Education Expense 146.93 170—^W. J. Yotter, Trials and Punishments 5.02 171—The Daily Republican, Master's Education Ritual, Com., Grand Lecturer 822.89 172—Ivan L. Farris, Masonic Education 101.12 173—Ray W . Kinzie, Masonic Education 108.87 174—Earl R. Brown, Masonic Education 112.50 175—Earl R. Brown, 4th Quarter Grand Master Allowance 195.50 176—Ben S. Paulen, 4th Quarter Treasurer Allowance 48.88 177—Charles S. McGinness, Salary and Expense 236.51 178—E. Glenn Robison, Salary 326.30 179—Hall Lithographing Co., Items for resale 449.36 180—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 79.04 181—Masonic Board of Relief, of Glendale, California Charity Fund 295.06 182—Armand H . Bishop, Masonic Education 100.68 183—Dr. Addison C. Irby, Masonic Education 105.86 184—John H. Murray, Masonic Education 99.43 185—Standard Printing Co., Stationery and Printing 34.54 186—Superior Uniform & Regalia Corp., Grand Master apron, etc 127.73 187—Superintendent Masonic Home, Charity Fund 315.00 188—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer Expense 145.17 189—Kansas Unemployment Security, Unemployment tax 6.80
Favor of
For
Amount
J9.59 1- 5 1- 7
190—Otto R. Souders, Kansas Masonic Home Charity Fund 191—Addison C. Irby, Grand Masters'-Grand Secretaries' conference
600.00 451.67
1958-59
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
WARRANT Dale 1- 7 1- 7 1-12 1-12 1-12 1-12 1-12 1-13 1-25 1-26 1-26 1-30 1-30 2- 3 2- 6 2- 6 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10
No.
Favor of
57
ACCOUNT—Continued. For
Amount
192—Earl R. Brown, Grand Masters'-Grand Secretaries' conference 451.67 193—Charles S. McGinness, Grand Masters'-Grand Secretaries' conference .... 451.66 194—J. Glenn Logan, Postmaster, Postage ; 500.00 195—Kansas Masonic Home, Assessment ...100,000.00 196—Beck-Baer Company, Building repair 46.98 197—Capitol Stamp & Seal Co., Miscellaneous 10.76 198—^Wichers Portrait Studio, Printing Proceedings 23.58 199—Kansas Masonic Home, Charity Fund 1,143.00 2 0 0 T - E . Glenn Robison, Salary 318.62 201—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 65.76 202—Kansas Masonic Home, Assessment 113,100.00 203—Capper Engraving Co., Masonic Education 43.49 204—Lou-Walt Corp., Items for resale 89.52 205—E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer Expense 293.11 206—Capper Engraving Company, Masonic Education ^ 4.51 207—I. A. McCall Printing, Stationery and Printing' 76.88; 208—E. Glenn Robison, Salary 318.62 209—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 65.76 210—George Washington Memorial, Contribution 2,500.00 211—The Daily Republican, Masonic Education 238.72
Grand Total
$286,009.60
58
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
March
BUDGET ACCOUNT. Date
No.
Favor of
For
Amount
19i8 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 3- 3 3- 3 3- 5 3- 5 3- 6 3- 6 3- 6 3-20 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-26 3-26 4- 3 4- 3 4- 3 4- 3 4- 3 4- 3 4- 3 4- 3 4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 -23 -23 23
500—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 501—Interaitional Business Machines, Office and Library 502—Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., Office and Library _ 503—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 504—Hall Lithographing Co., Inc., Office and Library 505—City Water Department, Office and Library 506—Kansas Power and Light Co., Office and Library 507—Oberhelman Insurance Agency, Liability Policy No. 61184 508—Oberhelman Insurance Agency, Workmen's Policy No. 60809 509—M.'. E.'. Grand Chapter, Refund, Budget Appropriation 510—M.'. ILL.'. Grand Council, Refund, Budget Appropriation 511—Grand Commandery K.T., Refund, Budget Appropriation 512—Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., Office and Library 513—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 514—Ella E. Conant, Salary 515—John A. Lett, Salary, expense 517—Helen E. Trott, Salary 516—Arthur H . Strickland, Salary, expense 518—George A. Turner, Salary 519—Maurice L. Drake, Salary 520—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 521—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 522—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 523—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 524—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 525—Kansas Employment Security Fund, Unemployment tax 526—^Western Typewriter Co., Inc., Office and Library 527—Ripley's, Office and Library 528—International Business Machines Corp., Office and Library 529—City of Topeka, Water Dept., Office and Library 530—Kansas Power & Light Co., Office and Library 531—Carpenter Paper Company, Office and Library 532—Capitol Agency, Policy No. EK 44770 533—Addressograph-Multigraph, Office and Library 534—Helen Crossen, Salary 535^Ella E. Conant, Salary 536—John A. Lett, Salary, expense 537—Arthur H. Strickland, Salary, expense 538—Helen E. Trott, Salary 539—George A. Turner, Salary 540—Maurice L. Drake, Salary 541—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 542—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 543—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 544—Western Typewriter Company, Office and Library 545—Crane & Co., Inc., Office and Library 546—International Business Machines, Office and Library 547—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 548—^Western Union, Office and Library 549—Carpenter Paper Co., Office and Library 550—Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., Office and Library 551—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax _ 552—City of Topeka Water Dept., Office and Library 553—Kansas Power & Light Co., Office and Library 554—Nellis Agency, Insurance Building 555—^Western Typewriter Co., Office and Library 556—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 557—Addressograph-Multigraph, Office and Library 558—Crane & Co., Inc., Office and Library 559—Crane & Co., Inc., Office and Library 560—Helen M. Crossen, Salary _ _ 561—Ella E. Conant, Salary _ _ 562—^John A. Lett, Salary, expense _
3.60 17.34 61.20 5.51 24.48 1.32 195.55 60.14 51.56 268.98 53.79 179.33 47.78 239.25 289.52 171.62 257.63 526.48 244.37 299.52 146.32 67.50 150.00 3.60 374.78 52.28 .71 1.82 7.45 1.62 156.54 7.30 129.40 11.67 239.25 289.52 171.62 568.26 257.63 244.37 299.52 146.32 67.50 150.00 36.05 9.69 6.71 5.70 1.60 8.62 26.81 374.78 1.32 90.83 43.55 22.33 5.40 6.00 23.97 1.28 239.25 289.52 171.62
1958-59
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
59
BUDGET ACCOUNT—Continued. Date 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 6- 9 6- 9 6-18 6-18 6-18 6-23 6-23 6-23 6-23 6-23 6-23 6-23 6-23 6-23 6-23 6-23 6-24 6-24 6-24 7- 1 7- 1 7- 1 7- 1 7- 2 7-18 7-18 7-18 7-18 7-25 7-25 7-25 7-25 7-25 7-25 7-25 7-25 7-25 7-25 7-25 7-28 7-28 7-28 8- 7 8- 7 8-20 8-20 8-25 8-25 8-25 8-25 8-25 8-25
No.
Favor of
For
563—Arthur H. Strickland, Salary, expense 564—Helen E. Trott, Salary 565—George A. Turner, Salary 566—Maurice L. Drake, Salary 567—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 568—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 569—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 570—First National Bank of Fredonia, SS tax, W H tax 571—Rilpey's Cleaners, Office and Library 572—Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., Office and Library 573—City of Topeka Water Dept., Office and Library 574—H. E. Neff, Building repairs 575—Western Typewriter Co., Office and Library 576—Kansas Power & Light Co., Office and Library 577—T. L. Waldron, Office and Library 578—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 579—Jim Fries Window Service, Office and Library 580—Sommer Refrigeration Co., Office and Library 581—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 582—Ella E. Conant, Salary 583—John A. Lett, Salary, expense 584—Arthur H. Strickland, Salary, expense 585—Helen E. Trott, Salary 586—George A. Turner, Salary 587—Maurice L. Drake, Salary 588—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 589—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 590—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 591—First National Bank of Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 592—International Business Machines, Office and Library 593—Crane & Co., Inc., Office and Library 594—Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., Office and Library 595—City of Topeka, Water, Office and Library 596—Kansas Power and Light Company, Office and Library ..597—Addressograph-Multigraph, Office and Library 598—Overton Electric Company Inc., Office and Library -— 599—Kansas Employment Security Fund, Employment Fund 600—Curtis 1000, Inc., Office and Library 601—Service Industrial Cleaners Inc., Office and Library 602—Southwestern Bell Telephone, Office and Library 603—Ripley's, Office and Library 604—Helen M. Crossen, Salary _ 605—Ella E. Conant, Salary .606—John A. Lett, Salary .607—Arthur H . Strickland, Salary, expense 608—Helen E. Trott, .Salary 609—George A. Turner, Salary 610—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 611—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 612—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 613—First Nationl Bank in Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 614—Maurice L. Drake, Salary 615—City of Topeka, Water service. Office and Library 6l6—^Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 617—Curtis 1000, Inc., Office and Library 618—Service Industrial Cleaners Inc., Office and Library 619—Sommer Refrigeration Company, Office and Library 620—Southwestern Bell Telephone, Office and Library 621—Addressograph-Multigraph, Office and Library 622—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 623—Ella E. Conant, Salary 624—John A. Lett, Salary 625—Arthur H. Strickland, Salary and Expense 626—Helen E. Trott, Salary _ 627—George A. Turner, Salary
Amount
_
_
._. _.
538.44 257.63 244.37 299.52 146.32 67.50 150.00 374.78 1.54 39.79 1.52 20.00 22.83 47.54 J.23 3.60 2.50 10.00 239.25 289.52 171.62 520.96 257.63 244.37 299.52 146.32 67.50 150.00 374.78 7.48 12.04 34.28 3.24 40.24 2.10 2.40 53.80 35.05 3,60 46.59 1.68 239.25 289.52 171.62 549.00 257,63 244.37 146.32 67.50 150.00 374.78 299.52 2.24 33.11 60.97 3.60 18.15 37.75 6.00 239.25 289.52 171.62 562.29 257.63 244.37
60
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
March
BUDGET ACCOUNT—Continued. Dale
No.
8-25 8-25 8-25 8-25 8-25 8-25 8-28 8-28 8-28 9-25 9-25 9-25 9-25 9-25 9-25 9-25 9-25 9-25 9-25 9-25 9-25 9-25 9-25 9-25 9-25 9-25 9-25 10- 8 10- 8 10- 8 10- 8 10- 8 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 10-21 11-10 11-25 11-25 n-25 11-25 11-25 11-25 11-25 11-25 11-25 11-25 11-25 11-24 11-24 11-24 11-24 11-24 11-24
628—Maurice L. Drake, Salary 629—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 630—Kathcrine R. Ebey, Retirement 631—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 632—First National Bank in Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 633—City of Topeka, Office and Library 634—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 635—T. L. Waldron, Office and Library 636—Sommer Refrigeration Company, Office and Library 637—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 638—Ella E. Conant, Salary 639—John A. Lett, Salary 640—Arthur H. Strickland, Salary and Expense 641—Helen E. Trott, Salary 642—George A. Turner, Salary 643—Maurice L. Drake, Salary 644—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 645—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 646—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 647—First National Bank in Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 648—Kansas Employment Security Fund, Employment tax 649—Roach Hardware, Inc., Office and Library 650—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 651—Carpenter Paper Company, Office and Library 652—City of Topeka, Water, Office and Library 653—Ripley's, Office and Library 654—Southwestern Bell Telephone, Office and Library 655—International Business Machine, Office and Library 656—Western Typewriter Company, Office and Library 657—Kansas Power and Light Company, Office and Library 658—Crane & Company Inc., Office and Library 659—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 660—Western Union, Office and Library 661—Graves Truck Line, Inc., Office and Library 662—Addressograph-Multigraph, Office and Library 663—Southwestern Bell Telephone, Office and Library 664—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 665—Ella E. Conant, Salary 666—John A. Lett, Salary 667—Arthur H. Strickland, Salary, expense 668—Helen E. Trott, Salary 669—George A. Turner, Salary 670—Maurice L. Drake, Salary 671—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 672—Katherine E. Ebey, Retirement 673—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 674—First National Bank in Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 675—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 676—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 677—Ella E. Conant, Salary 678—Joseph Guier, Salary 679—Arthur H. Strickland, Salary, expense 680—Helen E. Trott, Salary 681—George A. Turner, Salary 682—Maurice L. Drake, Salary 683—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 684—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 685—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 686—First National Bank in Fredonia, W H tax, SS tax 687—City of Topeka, Water Department, Office and Library 688—Southwestern Bell Telephone, Office and Library 689—Topeka Newspaper Printing Company, Office and Library 690—Ripley's, Office and Library 691—Sommers Refrigeration Company, Office and Library 692—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library
Favor of
For
Amount
.,
299.52 146.32 67.50 150.00 347.78 3.94 30.24 2.46 14.71 239-25 289.52 171.62 533.04 257.63 244.37 299.52 146.32 67.50 150.00 347.78 41.06 3.02 3.60 124.02 2.55 1.77 32.86 7.48 3.50 66.63 7.84 3.60 2.62 2.50 9.40 36.46 239.25 289.52 171.62 539.97 257.63 244.37 299.52 146.32 67.50 150.00 347.78 37.71 239.25 289.52 93.33 547.55 257.63 244.37 299.52 146.32 67.50 150.00 345.32 1.01 45.73 1.80 1.96 14.31 5.40
1958-59
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
61
BUDGET ACCOUNT—Continued. Date
No.
11-24 11-24 11-24 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12- 5 12-15 12-15 12-15 12-15 12-15 12-15 12-15 12-15 12-15 12-15 12-15 12-10 12-10 12-10 12-20 12-20 12-20 12-20 12-20 12-20 12-20 12-20 12-20 12-30 12-30 12-30 12-30 12-31 12-31 1959 1- 6 1- 6 1-12 1-12 1-12 1-12 1-12 1-12 1-26 1-26 1-26 1-26 1-26 1-26 1-26 1-26 1-26 1-26 1-26 1-30 1-30 1-30 1-30 1-30 1-30 1-30
693—Thacher, Inc., Office and Library 694—Addressograph-Multigraph, Office and Library 695—Benjamin Hill, Treasurer, Property Tax 696—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 697—City of Topeka Water, Office and Library 698—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 699—Ripley's, Office and Library 700—Crane & Company, Inc., Office and Library 701—Carpenter Paper Company, Office and Library 702—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 703—Carolyn L. Warren, Salary 704—Joseph Guier, Salary 705—Helen E. Trott, Salary 706—George A. Turner, Salary 707—Maurice L. Drake, Salary 708—Arthur H. Strickland, Salary, expense 709—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 710—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 711—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 712—First National Bank in Fredonia, W H and SS tax 713—Grand Council of R. & S. M. of Kansas, Budget refund 714—Grand Chapter of R. A. M. of Kansas, Budget refund 715—Grand Commandery of K. T. of Kansas, Budget refund 716—Ripley Laundry, Office and Library ; 717—Crane & Company, Office and Library 718—Western Union, Office and Library ._ 719—Petersen Office Supply, Office and Library 720—Carpenter Paper Company, Office and Library 721—Addressograph-Multigraph, Office and Library 723—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 722—Southwestern Bell Telephone, Office and Library 724—International Business Machine Corporation, Office and Library 725—Kansas Power & Light, Office and Library 726—City of Topeka Water Department, Office and Library 727—Carpenter Paper Company, Office and Library 728—Topeka Engraving Company, Office and Library 729—Kansas Unemployment Security Fund, Unemployment tax 730—-Kansas Power and Light Company, Office and Library
Favor of
For
731—Internal Revenue Service, Federal Tax 732—Internal Revenue Service, Withholding and SS tax 733—Service Industrial Cleaners, Inc., Office and Library 734—Ripley Laundry, Office and Library 735—Western Union, Office and Library 736—J. C. Darling Company, Office and Library 737—Crane & Company, Office and Library 738—Addressograph Multigraph Corporation, Office and Library 739—Helen M. Crossen, Salary 740—Carolyn L. Warren, Salary 741—Joseph Guier, Salary 742—Helen E. Trott, Salary 743—George A. Turner, Salary 744—Maurice L. Drake, Salary 745—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 746—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 747—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 748—Charles S. McGinness, Salary, expense 749—First National Bank in Fredonia, W H and SS tax 750—Burroughs Corporation, Office and Library 751—Service Industrial Cleaners, Office and Library 752—City of Topeka Water Department, Office and Library 753—Southwestern Bell Telephone, Office and Library 754—Crane and Company Inc., Office and Library 755—The Columbia Carbon Company, Office and Library 756—The J. C. Darling Company, Office and Library
Amount
".
5.18 5.40 4,101.43 82.90 1.32 3.60 1.40 1.95 6.95 267.66 249.25 139.62 269.39 244.37 299.52 531.76 146.32 67.50 150.00 354.88 10.94 54.70 36.46 1.38 4.67 1.71 6.77 21.32 1,70 1.80 40.07 31.81 28.60 1.63 7.07 4.65 16.62 173.37 78.14 2.18 1.80 1.40 2.98 12.75 7.34 20.73 266.82 248.50 146.25 268.57 243.75 298.65 146.32 67.50 150.00 552.94 396.42 12.47 1.80 1.63 77.73 7.16 44.28 4.50
62
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
March
BUDGET ACCOUNT—Continued. Date
No.
1-30 1-30 2- 6 2- 6 2- 6 2- 6 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10
Favor of
For
757—Kansas Power & Light Company, Office and Library 758—Addressograph-Multigraph, Office and Library 759—Ripley Laundry, Office and Library 760—International Business Machine Corporation, Office and Library 761—Crane & Company, Office and Library 762—J. A. McCall Printing Company, Office and Library 763—Helen M . Crossen, Salary 764^Carolyn L. Warren, Salary 765—Joseph Guier. Salary 766—Helen E. Trott, Salary 767—George A. Turner, Salary _ 768—Maurice L. Drake, Salary 769—Charles S. McGinness, Salary 770—Flossie Andrews, Retirement 771—Katherine R. Ebey, Retirement 772—Kenneth N . Pomeroy, Retirement 773—First National Bank in Fredonia, W H and SS tax
Total
-
Amount 223.48 3.98 .89 6.64 8.71 6.15 266.82 248.50 146.25 268.57 243.75 298.65 498.80 146.32 67.50 150.00 396.42 $40,979.22
1958-59
GRAND LODGE O F KANSAS
63
CERTIFICATES OF PROFICIENCY. The following certificates have been issued during the year, " U " signifies unlimited. These were divided among the lodges as indicated. No. 3: Barber, Rexford, E.—B Boring, Robert L.—B Cooley, Orville R.—B Hilgers, Raymond Harold—^A Lovell, Charles, B.—A Lovell, Robert J.—B Olinger, Robert M.—B Tatum, George E.—^U Renewal Wilbanks, Joe A.—B No. 5: Palmer, Harold Wayne—B Walters, Matthew L., Jr.—B Wards, Francis E.—B No. 6: Altic, Ralph A.—A Cloepfil, Keith S.—A Cosman, Ermal G.—B Gelvin, Ralph H.—A Pearson, Eddie P.—B Polk, Ruben W.—B Puckett, E. Eugene—A Travis, Kenneth A.—B No. 8: Armstrong, Roy Wilbur—B Irby, Kenneth Lee—B Lager, Alford August—B No. 12: McCloud, Harold—U No. 16: Crabtree, Emmett W.—B Dinsmore, Elmer E.—B Dunn, Daniel J.—B Farman, Don Scott—B Watts, Benjamin—B No. 17: Boley, Phillip C.—A Cummins, Charles E.—B Hay, John R.—B Heather, Roy E.—B Jost, Charles E.—B Parker, Boyd B.—B Shoaf, Ulysses W.—A No. 18: Dale, Louis—B Hartford, Gerald B.—B Steere, Myron S. Jr.—B No. 24: Reb, J. Henry—U Zakoura, Frederick E.—^U
No. 29: Karns, Ernest E.—B—A Tillman, Charles Austin—B No. 32: Garwood, Harold D.—A No. 39: Reise, Charles J.—B Uhlig, Paul Allen—B No. 42: Castle, Marvin O.—B Hill, William F.—B HoUenbeck, James E.—B Strader, James A.—B No. 5 1 : French, Robert C.—^U Hayes, Richard E.—B Itsines, Nick J.—B McBroom, Charles E.—B No. 54: Scoville, Vernon E., Jr.—B Snyder, Robert E.—B No. 57: Brown, Earl S.—B Creamer, John Williams, Jr.—B Ford, Laban Harold—B Gerber, Roy E.—B McConnell, William W . — B Martin, Hired P.—B No. 59: Hare, Arthur G.—B No. 62: Bame, Robert L.—B Coflfman, Richard M.—B Howard, Claude—B Tucker, John—B No. 63: DeLong, Raymond L.—^U Renewal No. 68: McKean, Stanley W., Jr.—B No. 72: Adams, Lawrence H.—^A Chamberlin, Herbert L.—A No. 79: Bosworth, Allen D.—A Brown, Lyman L.—A Mast, George L.—^U Monfort, Floyd R.—U Smith, Darrell—B Smith, Donald—^A Thompson, Earl—^A
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PROCEEDINGS O F THE
No. 86: Bell, LeRoy—B Epperson, LeRoy—B Lawrence, Ira Keith—B—A Owens, Rex M.—A Van Gundy, Dorsey W.—B—A Smith, Lawrence E.—A Watson, Dean A.—A No. 87: House, William L.—B No. 90: Ballard, Lemuel G. Jr.,—B Boring, Albert R.—U Freel, James R. Jr.—^U Green, Abner E.—B Hutton, Vernon L.—^U Lewis, James F. Ill—B Miner, Robert W . — B Williams, Jim—B No. 9 1 : Forgey, Ira C.—B No. 96: Anderson, Hallie E.—A Braden, Charles Edward—B Childers, Arthur B.—A Gilhaus, Edward—A Glover, James Carroll—B Rothering, Robert Daniel—B No. 97: Wyckoff, Paul G.—B—A Reed, Theodore C.—B—A Marshall, Kenneth W.—B Hetrick, Clark A.—B Walker, Floyd E.—B No. 99: Butler, C. Wayne—B Pugh, Emmett N . — B Pugh, Robert R.—B No. 100: Holman, Kenneth C.—B Piper, Robert H.—B—A N o . 102: Toon, David C.—B No. 104: Rogers, Glen W . — B Smart, James H.—B N o . 110: Dyer, Arthur L.—A Mabry, Linville M.—A Payne, N . Leon—B No. I l l : Hause, Alfred L.—U N o . 113: Van Ornam, Calvin Dean—B Vint, John L.—B
March
No. 117: Lambert, Thomas W.—B Matthews, Robert O.—A Mayberry, Willard C.—B Moon, Preston B.—U Oden, James E.—U Robbins, Raymond N.—B Wittner, Leo S.—B No. 124: Hogue, Milton Norman—B No. 127: Biggerstaff, Willis J.—B No. 133: O'Daniel, Charles B.—B No. 151: Smith, Lloyd A.—A Zimmerman, Raymond B.—A No. 153: Beatty, Fred K.—B Brown, Kenneth—B Chism, Leovern H.—B Phillips, Luther H.—U Planchon, George A.—B Rowe, Chester H.—B Willoughby, Franklin T.—B—A No. 156: Sumner, Orin—B No. 158: Alexander, Leon James—A—^U Chew, L. Milton—B Lacy, Glenn H.—B Moorman, Harold—B No. 167: Shrope, Victor—U Renewal No. 168: Grider, Martin T.—A Tapp, Frank Eugene—B Winkler, Larry Dean—B No. 178: Ely, Robert Edwin—B N o . 181: Olson, Ernest—U Renewal No. 182: Morrison, Robert E.—B No. 187: Caldwell, Howard LeRoy—B Nairn, Herbert A.—B No. 192: Fuller, Paul R.—B Truesdell, Gerald E.—A Williamson, J. Fred—A No. 195: • Batman, Joe R.—B Brown, Robert E.—B Johnson, William Jr.—B—A
1958-59
GRAND LODGE OP KANSAS
No. 200: Mingle, Dale M.—A Pierce, Delmer—A No. 206: Eberhardt, Charles Lester, Sr.—B StufBebeam, Ray Barnett—B No. 219: Frye, Ross B.—B Knackstedt, Merville G.—B No. 220: Fisher, Lawrence—A Hoar, Jimmie V.—A Hawley, Laird V.—B Newson, Harold—^U Renewal Stewart, Frank E.—B No. 221: Denoyer, Rene—A No. 222: Bloxom, Eugene Wood—A No. 241: Allison, Everett—B Barnett, James H.—B Kirkman, Robert Glenn—B No. 243: Bostick, Frank J.—U Renewal No. 246: Waters, Duane Harold—U No. 247: Holmes, William N.—A No. 254: Abbott, Louis—B Bendel, Anthony Willis—B Leiss, Harvey A.—B Phillips, Gail Edward—B Staton, Howard Jackson—B Stouth, George Washington—B Warner, Floyd Walter—B No. 258: Cook, Corlin—B Goldsmith, Dale—B McCoin, Dale— B Williams, Harold O.—U No. 262: Bevington, Elmer W.—B No. 265: Chinn, Richard D.—B No. 268: Bartholmew, John B.—B—A Goodno, Clyde F.—A No. 271: Breeze, Porter O.—^A Keith, Roland Robert—B—A Stark, Donald Eugene—B Tudor, Thomas C.—A
No. 272: Charles, Lee L.—U Renewal No. 284: Eaton, Ronald—B Huffman, Clyde—B Mitchell, Lewis E.—B Mollhagen, Milton—B Schmitt, Loren—B No. 289: Claren, Norman F.—B Cole, James H.—B Eves, Joseph M.—B Firestone, Mathias H.—B Romig, William A.—B Wilson, James B.—B No. 300: Day, Fred L.—B Haddock, Charles R.—B No. 301: Burris, Worthy E.—B No. 303: Beaver, Harlan J.—B Beaver, Virgil B.—B Bicknell, Donald George—B Burnett, Raymond E.—B Carter, George H.—B Coleman, Woodrow W.—^U Crane, Francis M.—B Davis, Robert L.—^U Glaze, Truman D.—A Gullett, Verdis W.—B Hunter, Horace H.—B—A LaRue, Donald C — B Longhurst, Lawrence M.—B McKowan, John Glenn—B Newcombe, Billy D.—B Parks, John F.—B Porter, Richard A.—U Rank, Hiram E.—B Raum, Thomas C. Jr.—^U Schulte, Clyde W.—B Scott, Dale—B—A Stewart, Bernard W.—B Stewart, Jack, Jr.—B Taylor, Herbert R.—B Walker, Robert Ernest—B Washee, John—B Whaley, Gilbert L.—B No. 309: Evins, Paul—B Lewis, William D.—B—A No. 310: Anderson, William Ray—B
65
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PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
No. 311: Famell, John M.—B Linn, Scott D.—A Lowry, Billie E.—A—U Martin, David B.—B Trimble, Aaron U.—B VanderBeek, William H.—U No. 313: DeTar, Ted Eugene—B Duncan, John Lowell—B Field, Cecil O.—B—A Johnson, Howard Wince—B Knight, Ernest Eugene—B Murphy, Robert W.—A Rose, Glen Albert—B Scott, Gene W . — B — A . Stevens, Asa David—B Willson, Fred R.—U No. 317: Stern, Forrest D.—B No. 319: Simpson, Marwin F.—B No. 322: Babcock, J. Roy—B—A Babcock, Luther E.—B—A Ozias, Wayne K.—A Sudduth, Forrest—^U Renewal No. 324: Gillham, Clarence O.—B Price, Glen E.—B Thomas, Merlin Thayne—B Thompson, Harold L—B No. 325: Robb, John Robert—B No. 326: Kilmer, Theodore F.—B—^A No. 331: Humphrey, Kenneth—^U Renewal No. 333: Buchanan, Barney, Jr.—B Cinadr, Lawrence M.—B Ehrig, Paul C — U Fry, Carroll D.—B Patterson, Edwin R.—B Waitley, Vernon—B Wright, William C—B No. 342: Arnold, Ranee—B No. 352: Helm, Ervin C.—B Houston, William G.—B Schmidt, Donald N.—B No. 364: Postlethwait, Ralph J. Jr.—B—A
March
N o . 365: Brown, Lloyd LaVerne—B Hunter, Wilbur J.—A Lehman, Dale I.—B Lehman, LaVerne L.—B Miller, Gerald D.—A Smith, Sidney Clark—A Stewart, John R.—B—^A Thomas, H . Carter—B Van Middlesworth, Delburt A.—B No. 366: Gibson, Harlen Wayne—B Sprague, George L. Jr.—U No. 368: Hamill, Wm. Nelson—U Renewal Nye, Paul E.—A No. 369: Bird, Walter M.—B Dixon, W m . L. Jr.—B—A Dudley, Albert N.—B Edwards, Harold C — B Geddes, John L.—B Head, Otis, H.—A Rittenoure, Edward S.—B Rogers, Richard C.—B Walker, Elza R.—B Zugelder, Raymond M.—B No. 371: Bisel, Ralph K.—A DeVore, Ed. L.—U Renewal Goertz, Kenneth E.—B Grizzell, Lawrence E.—A Hudson, Donald D.—B Wilds, Samuel G.—^U Renewal No. 396: Inman, Clifford B.—B Thompson, George R.—B No. 420: Hall, Cecil Hubert—B Rake, Donald David—B No. 424: Drake, Charley—^U Renewal No. 433: Abildgaard, Robert W.—B Arthur, James Thomas—B Baker, Allan Henry—B Baker, William Wesley—B Boley, Loren Dean—A Callahan, Charles Frank—B Cozart, Victor E.—B Gillespie, Elton Avery, Jr.—B Hershberger, Robert L.—B Heustis, Clarence E.—B
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GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
Law, Norman L.—A Pittman, Kenneth Dwyane—B Smith, Claud M.—^A Stagner, William Irven—B Taylor, William A.—B No. 436: Allen, Earl W.—B Custer, Taylor F.—^U
Gilmore, Roy L.—A Hinricks, Glen W.—A Sullivan, Roy T.—A No. 445: Elser, Robert D.—B Hutchinson, Raymond L.^—B Mead, Darrell V.—B Spriggs, Carl L.—B
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ROLL.
List of Brethren to whom Fifty-year Emblems were presented during 1958. Names Adamson, Thomas C Alexander, Carl G Amerine, William H Amick, Charles Anderson, Floyd N Andrews, Carl E Armstrong, Arthur V.... Arnold,. Walter J Asher, Henry H... Axtell, George Bacon, George H... Beahr, Carl Banker, Charles Barger, Robert H Batchelor, Alfred E Baugh, Luther A Beach, Don C Beamer, Melvin B Bell, U. Porley Bender, Louis B... Benson, Arthur Bethers, Samuel F Blackwood, Everett T Blagg, John H Blasdel, Tyler David Bliss, Charles J Bottenberg, Holmes Bowersox, William C.-_ Boyle, Henry H Brooks, Cecil F Brown, Enoch Mason Buck, Carl F Buehler, John W Burgauer, William S Bush, Forrest E Butcher, Oren B Butler, Ralph Austin Carter, Dale F Carter, William W Carney, James Howard.. Carruth, Arthur J., Jr Castleberry, John G Castor, Lozene Channel, Leo R Cheney, J. Otis Cheny, Robert F Chubb, Elmer Clark, Charles E Clasen, Samuel Cline, John L
Lodge
No. 45 18 358 90 150 91 30 225 9 75 68 303 60 271 75 246 103 404 66 1 225 361 .103 65 117 415 130 292 331 364 225 74 12 110 151 295 76 340 417 71 307 100 105 10 11 187 236 33 333 49
Names Cole, Ray L Collins, Arthur L Colyer, Frank Grain, Oscar Crotts, Clarence A Cruise, John G Dainton, Walter F Dawson, Fred Dawson, John S Davis, Ernest J Davis, Joel E Davis, John Abraham. Devault, Thornton S Devlin, Frederick A Dodge, Allan Wayne Eaton, Fred A Ebeling, Herman Edwards, Henry Newton Erhard, Harry M Ensminger, William Evitts, William Ewing, James Felton, James L Fiederling, George Peter Fitzpatrick, John S Frank, William P Eraser, Hugh Miller Free, Allen F Frye, Frank F Fuller, Fred C Garber, Edward C Garten, Charles B Geer, Herbert W Geesling, Alva B Gibbs, Bert H Gibbs, Frank C Gibson, Elbert Ross Gleason, Olin S Goodwin, Clare B Grant, Fred J Graves, Ira E Gremmel, Alfred A Green, Carl E Griggs, Harry L Guinn, Charles S Gunter, David F Guthrie, William G Hall, Brodie V Hall, Robert Hall, Philip G
Lodge
No. 103 90 187 261 358 3 72 321 281 38 30 51 40 358 60 133 434 303 110 245 218 240 287 225 366 358 134 51 201 51 162 43 51 358 133 51 84 113 158 103 48 261 265 103 331 151 91 3 105 66
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Names Hall, William E Hallowell, Erie G Hansen, Thomas C. Harker, Glenn C Harold, Elmer J Harold, Frank G Harper, George Bradley Hart, Emby 1 Hassig, Charles Hayes, Gilbert Heath, T. Restine Henderson, John Lee Henry, John D Hetzel, John Andrew Hewitt, George C Hoare, Arthur J Hobbs, Warren J Hodgson, Henry C Hoehner, John Henry Horton, Hubert Lee Horton, Silas R Huber, Oscar Hughes, Victor H Hunt, Roy Walter Hunter, William C Hutchinson, Nathaniel— Hyde, Charles Jonarch, Emil, Jr. Johnson, Ernest C Johnson, Leigh E Johnson, Robert A Jones, David J — Jones, Glen M Jones, Hugh T Jones, Robert Joslin, Charles Edward Kadel, Charles E.... Kadel, J. Frank Keating, Thomas M King, Harry H Kingman, John R Knapp, Fred W Koehler, Otto H Krause, George C Lancaster, Henry E Lee, HughLewis, Guy L Linard, Fred C Locke, Thomas S Lockwood, Clare S Long, Ray D Lutes, Harry G Lynch, Noah S
GRAND LODGE O F KANSAS
Lodge
No.
Names
100 242 324 311 162 234 51 304 3 265 366 12 95 142 169 303 12 219 17 107 164 3 162 51 331 281 303 162 187 303 182 51 201 103 238 225 59 249 43 195 140 51 12 307 80 243 272 144 300 378 338 95 99
Lynn, George W . Mack, Herbert H Magnuson, Carl S Mahoney, Thomas Mailler, Harry Major, Edward E Malone, Jesse Mankoff, Fred J March, George M Markel, Edwin M Mason, Harry H Mathews, Clarence H May, Ernest H... Meade, Holmes Meyer, Christian Meyer, Joseph A Meyers, Clayton E Miller, Andy J Montgomery, Walter J. Moser, Frederick G.... Moser, Rudolph A Moses, Abraham Moss, Jerome Aaron Murray, Will J McAlpine, George McClure, Arthur T McClure, Frank McDaniel, Alva L McDonald, Lambert McDonald, Tony M McFarland, Jesse B McGee, Henry S McGehee, Walter McGuire, John W Mcintosh, Charles F McNaughton, Malcomn N . McRae, John Neal, John W..... Nelson, John O Northrup, Frank A Ofner, Arthur Ogg, Clarence A Ostrum, Oscar Othick, Walter Toms Parker, Charles A Parker, Milton Ira Peter, Harry W Poe, Wade H Porter, Charles C Porter, John A Poire, Ulysses G Porterfield, Charles Prewitt, Grover
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No. 366 51 51 66 1 219 117 99 9 303 142 51 9 225 162 344 358 38 235 169 169 262 225 21 271 10 322 303 322 213 199 203 51 94 147 190 307 417 364 3 272 151 291 8 120 .'. 85 166 278 253 278 305 42 434
70 Names Prickett, Jesse Uriah Rice, Clarence T Roediger, Albert Roark, Moses E Rogler, Henry Rose, Lewis Edwin Ross, George W Rothrock, Guy W Russell, William Samisch, Solomon Sanford, Douglas W Saxman, Frederick G. Schaubel, William F Shanstrom, Harvey M Schnebly, Joseph Ralph Scholz, Walter T.., Scott, James E Seevers, Walter B Seifert, Richard J Schacklett, Fred B Shaffer, Leigh W Shearer, Herndon H Sheets, John I Shimer, James Coryden Simmons, Herbert L Smith, Arthur B Smith, Carroll D Smith, Morris David Smyth, Joseph W . Southwick, Harry Hamilton Soxman, Frederich G. Spaniol, William L Stephenson, Richard W Steward, Walter C Strain, Melvin Elie Stroup, Jesse G Stuckey, Edward G Sturdivant, David D Sutton, George S Swanson, Olaf.... Taylor, William B
March
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No.
75 91 3 318 80 142 303 374 206 68 107 9 134 316 51 67 447 254 349 352 210 125 33 225 297 3 169 247 303 225 9 .....171 74 99 .....303 ...246 99 376 307 3 300
Names Teed, Edson A Thiele, Earnest J Thompson, Fred M Tibbetts, Charles C Tillotson, Don C Tolton, Mewvalle E Topp, Charles Tucker, Henry S Tucker, Thomas P Tustin, Elmo L Tygart, Ross M Vallette, Horace B Vincent, George Otis... Waggoner, Duff D Ward, Ralph A Warden, Clark E. Watson, Almurn H Watson, Orville W . Wells, Clyde B Wheatley, Carlos E White, Cleveland 0 Wilcot, Ernest F Williams, Connor O Williams, Leslie A Williams, William A Wilson, Clyde E Wolfe, Herman G Wolff, Adolph P Woodman, Ollie J Worick, Ralph E Wright, Earl L Wright, Ellsworth, E Wright, Hugh E Yale, Luther M Yocum, James D York, Chas. Tracey Young, Harry W Yungeberg, Otto G Zscheile, William A.
Lodge
No. 222 104 307 169 51 171 60 355 352 302 287 11 140 193 171 358 252 60 99 3 252 51 303 173 390 150 117 51 130 11 ..322 258 99 253 .135 99 ..103 85 66
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Wichita, Kansas, April 10, 1958 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in a room adjacent to the Lodge Hall of York Lodge N o . 57, A. F. & A. M., of Wichita, at 7:30 P.M. on April 10, 1958, for the purpose of Consecrating and Instituting York Lodge N o . 57. The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the Third Degree with the following officers present: M . ' . W . ' . EARL R . B R O W N
—
R.'. W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY R.". W . \ RAY W . KINZIE R.". W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY
Grand
M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S M . ' . W . ' . A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND Bro. CLARENCE H . H A M M
as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain
W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP W.*. D E N Z I L F . BROMWELL
Grand Senior Grand Junior
Deacon Deacon
Grand
Marshal
W.". W A R R E N P. ARMSTRONG
W . ' . DwiGHT GRIMES W . ' . HERBERT R . TAYLOR W . ' . JAMES GORDON B E N N E T T
Bro. J. LOGAN THAYER—-.... R.'. W.". CHARLES F . W E S T M . ' . W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS W.'. JOHN L. HALL W . ' . FRED E . P E C H I N
Master
Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden
-
as Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior
as Grand
Steward
Pursuivant
as Grand Tyler Grand Orator Bearer of Lights ..Bearer of Constitution
M.'. W . ' . BRUCE N E W T O N , Past Grand Master assisted the Grand Marshal and formed the Procession, which moved to the Lodge Room, where the Ceremony of Consecration was performed under the direction of the Grand Master. After the Lodge had been instituted and consecrated, the officers of York Lodge N o . 57 were installed by M.". W.*. JAMES H . STEWART, J R . , Past Grand Master, with W . ' . Brother JAMES A. MAGEE acting as Grand Marshal. M . ' . W.*. Brother OTTO R . SOUDERS delivered the Oration for the occasion. The purpose for which this Special Communication was called being accomplished, the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form by M.". W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER, at the order of the Grand Master. ATTEST: A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND,
Grand Secretary.
EARL R . BROWN,
Grand Master.
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SPEOAL COMMUNICATION. Colby, Kansas, August 16, 1958 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Lodge Hall of St. Thomas Lodge No. 306, at Colby, Kansas on August 16, 1958 for the purpose of laying the cornerstone for the new Lodge Hall. The Most W^orshipful Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry with the following Grand OflScers present: M.". W . ' . EARL R . BROWN
R.*. W.". ADDISON C . IRBY R.". W.*. RAY W . KINZIE M . ' . W.*. KARL J. BAUMGARTNER
Grand Master
Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden
W.". A U G U S T W . LAUTERBACH M . ' . W.*. A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND Bro. BURRUS W . THOMAS
as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain
Bro. JOSEPH L . CALLIHAM W . ' . D E N Z I L F . BROMWELL
as Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . HAROLD D . M C K E N Z I E W . ' . VIRGIL L E R O Y RILEY
as Grand Marshal as Grand Sword Bearer
Bro. HARRY KLEINHANS W.'. W.*. W.". M.'. W . ' . W.".
JAMES GORDON B E N N E T T WILBUR G . WARNER CARL W . K O O N T Z C L I N E C . CURTIS CLAUDE E . HARRISON
W.*. EDWARD H . BENSON W . ' . R. LAVERNE BREMSER
as Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler Grand Orator Grand Architect
Bearer of Book of Constitution ...Bearer Great Lights
The Procession was formed under the direction of the Grand Marshal, and proceeded to the site of the new building where the cornerstone was laid according to the Ancient Ceremony of the Order. The Trowel used by the Grand Master in laying this stone was the historic trowel which has been used on many such occasions. When the stone was laid, the Grand Master called on the Grand Orator, M.". W . ' . CLINE C . CURTISS, who delivered the address of the afternoon. Various other introductions were made after which the Grand Lodge returned to the old Lodge Hall and was closed in Ample Form. ATTEST: A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND,
Grand Secretary,
EARL R , BROWN,
â&#x20AC;¢ Grand
Master.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Baldwin City, Kansas, August 23, 1958 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the temporary Lodge Hall of Palmyra Lodge N o . 23 at Baldwin City, Kansas at 2:00 P.M., on Saturday, August 23, 1958, for the purpose of laying a cornerstone for the new Lodge Hall. T h e M.". W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry with the following Grand Officers present: M . ' . W.*. S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY
as Grand
R.'. W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY R.". W.*. RAY W . KINZIE R.'. W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY W . ' . W . ROGER MARTIN M . ' . W.". A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND Bro. CLARENCE H . H A M M
:
W . ' . A R M A N D H . BISHOP W . ' . D E N Z I L F . BROMWELL
as Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain
Grand Senior Grand Junior
W.". W A R R E N P. ARMSTRONG W.". W I L B U R ERNA H U F F
W . ' . HERBERT R . TAYLOR W . ' . DELBERT PRESTON W . ' . M A X W . MYERS
Master
Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden
Deacon Deacon
Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer
—
;
Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward ...Grand Pursuivant
W . ' . FRANK W . KERNS
...as Grand
W . ' . ROY E . MERCHANT
—
as Assistant
W . ' . ORVILLE SCOTT MORGAN
Grand
Bearer of
W . ' . LOUIS W . FUNDIS M . ' . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER.... W . ' . LAWRENCE A. LAMB
Tyler
Tyler Lights
Bearer of Constitution Grand Orator Grand Architect
The Procession was formed under direction of W A R R E N P. ARMSTRONG, Grand Marshal, and marched to the site of the new Temple where the cornerstone was laid according to the Ancient Ceremonies. After the laying of the stone, M . ' . W.". Brother A L L A N DAUGHERTY
presented
Brother H O M E R
K . EBRIGHT
who read a brief history of Palmyra Lodge, after which the acting Grand Master presented M.". W.". RICHARD L . BECKER, Past Grand Master, who delivered the oration. The Procession then reformed and returned to the Lodge Hall where the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form. ATTEST: A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND,
Grand Secretary.
S. A L L A N
DAUGHERTY,
as Grand
Master.
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March
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Neodesha, Kansas, September 8, 1958 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Lodge Hall of Harmony Lodge No. 94 at Neodesha, Kansas, at 6:30 P.M., on Monday, September 8, A . D . 1958, A.L. 5958 for the purpose of laying the cornerstone for the new Methodist Church. T h e M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry with the following Grand Officers present: M . ' . W . ' . B E N S . PAULEN W . ' . ROBERT F . RILEY W.". MAURICE E . CASKEY R.'. W . ' . J o H N H . MURRAY
as Grand as Deputy Grand as Grand Senior Grand Junior
Master Master Warden Warden
Bro. LEWIS K . GRIFFITH W / . W Y E T H W . NORWOOD Bro. LEONARD G . SMOOT
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain
W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP W . ' . D E N Z I L F . BROMWELL
Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon
W.". W A R R E N P. ARMSTRONG
W . ' . ROBERT S . TAUBENECKâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bro. DAVID N . LOHR... Bro. B E N S O N F . SHANNON
Grand Marshal
as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward
Bro. EDWIN H . W O R L E Y W . ' . CHARLES B . FENNER Bro. W I L B U R E . P E T T Y J O H N Bro. HERBERT C . BROCKMAN
Bro. HARRY T . KUNTZ Bro. W A Y N E R . HINDMAN
as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler Grand Architect as Grand Orator
as Bearer of Great Lights Bearer of Book of Constitution
The procession was formed under the direction of the Grand Marshal who was ably assisted by M.". W . " . E. G L E N N ROBISON and M.*. W.". RICHARD L .
BECKER. These two distinguished Masons also acted as a special escort to the Grand Master. T h e procession then moved to the location of the new Church accompanied by a group of sixteen Knights Templar in full uniform and accompanied by drummers from t h e Neodesha High School Band. Upon arrival at the site the cornerstone was laid in the Ancient manner and Rev. HERBERT C . BROCKMAN as Grand Orator delivered the address of the evening and then introduced
Rev. CHARLES P . K N I G H T and
Rev. GEORGE
M . BOICORT, both of
whom are former Ministers of this Church. T h e Acting Grand Master used the official trowel of the Grand Lodge in laying this cornerstone. After the program at the Church was completed the procession was reformed and returned to the Lodge Hall where refreshments were served and a social hour enjoyed, after which the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form. ATTESTS W Y E T H W . NORWOOD,
as Grand Secretary.
B E N S . PAULEN, as Grand
Master.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Wichita, Kansas, October 18, 1958 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Lodge Hall of Wichita Lodge No. 99, at Wichita, Kansas, at 2:30 P.M., on October 18, 1958, for the purpose of laying the cornerstone of the new Lodge Hall of Wichita Lodge N o . 99. The M.'. W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry with the following Grand Officers present: M . ' . W . ' . EARL R . BROWN
Grand
W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP R.". W / . RAY W . KINZIE R.". W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY W . ' . HARVEY C . PRICE W . ' . GEORGE F . KERRICK Bro. CLARENCE H . H A M M
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain
W . ' . IRA PURKEY W . ' . D E N Z E L BROMWELL
as Grand Senior Grand Junior
M.". W . ' . BRUCE N E W T O N
as Grand
W . ' . EARL S. BROWN W . ' . HERBERT TAYLOR W.". J O H N HALL
Deacon Deacon Marshal
as Grand Sword Bearer Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward
M.". W.". JAMES H . TRICE Bro. CHARLES M . Y O U N G M A N
W.*. G . EARL KENNECK W . ' . A. J. MAYBERRY, JR
Master
as Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden
;
as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler
Bearer of Great Lights Bearer of Constitution
M . * . W . " . O T T O R . SOUDERS Bro. G L E N N BENEDICK
Grand Orator Grand Architect
The brethren repaired to Thirteenth and Fairview Streets where the Procession was formed under the direction of the Grand Marshal and proceeded to the site of the new Lodge Hall where the cornerstone was laid by the Grand Master according to ancient usage. M . ' . W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS, the Grand Orator, delivered a very inspiring address on the general subject of Freemasonry, after which the Grand Lodge returned to the Lodge Hall of Wichita Lodge N o . 99 and was closed in Ample Form. ATTEST: GEORGE F . KERRICK,
as Grand Secretary.
EARL R . BROWN,
Grand Master.
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March
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. St. Francis, Kansas, November 1, 1958 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Lodge Hall of Saint Francis Lodge No. 404 at St. Francis on November 1, 1958 for the purpose of dedicating the Lodge Hall. The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the Third Degree of Masonry with the following Grand Officers present: M . ' . W . ' . EARL R . BROWN
W . ' . ASA C . C L A P P R.*. W . ' . RAY H . KINZIB M.". W . ' . KARL J. BAUMGARTNER W . ' . G A L E N H . EVANS W . ' . HARVEY J. STEWART
W.'. W.'. W.'. W.". W.'.
ROBERT F . HARRISON D E N Z I L F . BROMWELL CARL A. STONE J O H N W . RAMSEY.. HuRLBUT K. GRAVES
W . ' . E M M O R E . GRAVES.. W . ' . W A R D A . HARVEY..
W . ' . QUAY CARROLL W . ' . CHARLES G . NASH, J R W . ' . ROBERT W . JONES..
Grand Master
as Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary
as Grand Grand as Grand as Grand
Senior Deacon Junior Deacon Senior Steward Junior Steward as Grand Tyler
as Grand Chaplain as Grand Marshal
as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Pursuivant Grand Orator
W . ' . LAWRENCE LEON T R U M B U L L
Grand
Architect
The Grand Lodge was formed under the direction of the Grand Marshal, and the Grand Master proceeded to dedicate the new temple in accordance with the Ancient Ceremony of Dedication. W . ' . Brother ROBERT W . JONES served as the Grand Orator for the occasion and other brethren were called on for remarks. W.". Brother M A X W . CHAPMAN, Master of McDonald Lodge N o . 383, presented Saint Francis Lodge with a film strip covering the lectures of the Third Degree. T h e purpose for which this Special Communication was called, having been accomplished t h e Grand Lodge closed in Ample Form. ATTEST: HARVEY J. STEWART,
as Grand Secretary,
EARL R . BROWN,
Grand Master.
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EMERGENT COMMUNICATION. The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the Hall of Wellington Lodge N o . 150, A. F. & A. M., Wellington Kansas, on Monday evening November 10, 1958 A. L. 5958 for the purpose of receiving M . ' . W . ' . L. V. ORTON, the Grand Master of Masons in Oklahoma, together with other distinguished visitors from our sister Grand Jurisdictions of Oklahoma and Texas. T h e Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the Third Degree of Masonry after prayer by the Grand Chaplain, with the following officers present: M . ' . W.". EARL R . BROWN
Grand Master
R.'. W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY R.". W.". RAY W . KINZIE R.'. W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY W.". D. EVERETT MOLDEN W . ' . FOREST HASHBARGER Bro. CLARENCE H . H A M M
W . ' . DAVID P. ADAY W . ' . B E N J A M I N H . DUNBAR W . ' . W I L B U R ERNA H U F F
W.*. HERBERT R . TAYLOR W . ' . HARVEY C . PRICE
Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden _
_
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary _ Grand Chaplain
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon Grand Sword Bearer
Grand Senior Steward Grand Junior Steward
Bro. HOWARD F . TAYLOR
as Grand
Tyler
In addition to the above officers there were present M.". W . ' . O T T O R . SouDERS, M . ' . W.*. CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S , M . ' . W . ' . S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY, M.". W.". SCOTT E . KELSEY, M . " . W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER, all Past Grand Masters and R.'. W . ' . RAYMOND W . MORRIS, R . " . W . ' . ARTHUR M . W I L L I A M S , R.'. W . ' . N E A L U . HOWARD, R . " . W . " . JAMES A. MAGEE, R . " . W . ' . M E L V I N C .
HOGG, R . " . W . ' . L E R O Y F . HEATH, all District Deputy Grand Masters. Also present were W . ' . CHARLES R . GILLILAND, a member of the Committee on Trials and Punishments and W.*. IVAN L . FARRIS, a member of the Committee on Masonic Education. M.". W . ' . L. V. ORTON, Grand Master of Masons in Oklahoma was received, welcomed by the Grand Master and accorded the Grand Honors of Masonry. M . ' . W . ' . W . RALPH HOWARD, Past Grand Master of Oklahoma was also received and accorded Grand Honors. R.'. W.". JAMES D . CARTER, Past District Deputy Grand Master in the Grand Lodge of Texas and the present Editor of the Texas Grand Lodge Magazine, was also introduced. Grand Master BROWN called upon M . ' . W . ' . Brother ORTON to address the Grand Lodge. This distinguished Mason complied and his address was most cordially received. At the request of Winfield Lodge N o . 110, the Grand Master presented Brother W . S. PEUGAUER of Winfield Lodge with his fifty year membership emblem, after which the Grand Master then addressed the Grand Lodge. T h e total registration for the evening was 166 and it was agreed that the "hands across the border" meeting of the Masonic leaders was a great success. T h e Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form by the Grand Master following prayer by the Grand Chaplain. ATTEST: FOREST HASHBARGER
as Grand Secretary.
EARL R . BROWN,
Grand Master.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Haviland, Kansas, December 13, 1958 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas met in Special Communication in the Lodge Hall of Haviland Lodge N o . 409, at Haviland, Kansas, on Saturday, December 13, 1958, at 2:30 P.M., for the purpose of laying t h e Cornerstone of the Myer Memorial Methodist Church, with the following Grand Officers: M.". W . ' . EARL R . B R O W N
Grand
W.". FRANK R . RINKEL R.'. W / . RAY W . K I N Z I E W . ' . VERN C . FANKHAUSER
Master
as Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden
W . ' . HAROLD H . B E N N E T T
as Grand
W . " . BASIL M E R L I N KELLER
Treasurer
as Grand
Secretary
Bro. ELMER W . RINKEL W.". LISLE IDEN HATFIELD
as Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Deacon
W . ' . D E N Z I L F . BROMWELL Bro. R O Y CASSINGHAM W . ' . RAY W . FANKHAUSER
Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal as Grand Senior Steward
W . ' . LAWRENCE D E A N C H E N O W E T H
as Grand Junior
Steward
W . ' . G L E N N L . FANKHAUSER ....as Grand Tyler The procession was formed under the direction of the Grand Marshal and proceeded to the site of the new Church where the cornerstone was laid according to the Ancient Ceremony. A ceremony was conducted also by the Church at the completion of the cornerstone laying ceremonies. The procession was reformed and returned to the lodge hall where it was closed in Ample Form. ATTEST: BASIL M E R L I N KELLER,
as Grand Secretary.
EARL R . BROWN.
Grand Master. SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. Wichita Kansas January 16, 1959 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in the examination room of the new Masonic Temple of Wichita Lodge N o . 99, at 220 W . 13th St., Wichita, Kansas for the purpose of dedicating the new Temple. T h e M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge was opened in A m p l ' Form on the Third Degree at 7:30 P . M . with the following Grand Officers: M . ' . W . ' . EARL R . B R O W N
Grand
R.*. W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY R.". W.". RAY W . KINZIE R.'. W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY M . ' . W . ' . SCOTT E . KELSEY
M.". W . ' . CHARLES S . MCGINNESS
........:....
Bro. CLARENCE H A M M M.*. W.". O T T O R . SOUDERS
W . ' . W A R R E N P . ARMSTRONG
BRUCE N E W T O N B E N W . GRAYBILL HERBERT R . TAYLOR HARVEY C . PRICE
M . ' . W.". S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY W.*. L A U R E N D A L E RIGG
as Grand
Treasurer
Grand
Secretary
Grand Chaplain Grand Orator
W . ' . ARMAND H . BISHOP W.". D E N Z I L BROMWELL M . ' . W.*. W.'. W.". W.'.
Master
Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden
Grand Senior Grand Junior :
Grand
,
Marshal
Assistant Grand as Grand Sword Grand Senior Grand Junior as Grand
Deacon Deacon Marshal Bearer Steward Steward
Pursuivant
Grand
Tyler
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Bro. GLEN BENEDICK....................................................................Grand Architect W.·. EARL KENNECK .............................................. Bearer Book of Constitutions W.·. CLIFFORD P. JACOBSEN .... ........................................ .. .. .. Bearer Great Lights W:. BERT R. CHILCOTE } W.·. GEORGE M . ASHFORD .............................................Bearers of the Lodge W.·. VIRGIL C. THOMPSON W.·. OSCAR H. BLASE, JR. Bro. J. VERNON POWELL .......................................................................... Organist Bro. DALE SCHAPER ..................................................................................... .s%ist The Procession was formed under the direction of M.·. W.·. BRUCE NEWTON, Assistant Grand Marshal and proceeded to the Lodge Hall where the ceremony of dedication was held according to Ancient Usage.
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The Oration was delivered by M.·. W.·. OTTO R. SOUDERS, a Past Master of the Lodge and Chairman of the Building Committee. Other distinguished guests and Grand Lodge officers were called upon for remarks. Eight District Deputy Grand Masters were present to support the Grand Master as follows: RAYMOND MORRIS, El Dorado No. 43, ARTHUR M. WILLIAMS, Arkansas City No. 44, VIRGIL B. HOLLINGSWORTH, South Haven No. 45, NEAL V. HORMEL, Clearwater No. 46, JAMES A. MAGEE, Wichita No. 47, LUTHER KISSICK, Mount Hope No. 48, DONOVAN R. MULVANEY Moundridge No. 49, GEORGE B. NORRIS, Pratt No. 61. Members of the Building Committee of the Lodge were introduced as follows: M:. W:. OTTO R. SOUDERS, Chairman, W:. GEORGE KERRICK, W:. FRANK VINCENT, W:. EARL KENNECK and W:. CLIFFORD JACOBSEN; also, the Trus· tees W:. VIRGIL THOMPSON, Pres ., W:. GEORGE M . ASHFORD, W:. EMIL KUECHENMEISTER, W.·. ANDREW J. MAYBERRY, JR., and W.·. RUSSELL B. BYERS. In addition to the large number of 99's members, there were visitors present from all of the Wichita Lodges and others surrounding. A most delightful eve· ning was enjoyed by all. Following the impressive dedication ceremony, the brethren inspected the apartments of the new Temple, which many thought exhibits excellent planning. It seemed fitting that Wichita's oldest Lodge should now occupy such delightful quarters surrounded as it is by ample parking facilities. ATTEST: CHARLES S. MCGINNESS EARL R. BROWN, Grand Serretary. Grand Master.
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE O N RITUALISTIC WORK.
M.". W.*. JAMES H . TRICE, Chairman, presented the following
report which, on his piotion, was adopted: To The M.\ W.'. Grand Lodge, A. P. & A. M. of Kansas: This has been a fruitful and rewarding year for this Committee. W e have been intensely gratified by the way that the Masons of Kansas have supported the program of always building toward better Degree Work in our Lodges. Our Ritualistic work is good, very good in fact, in almost all of the Lodges, but we must constantly be on the alert to see that there is no slipping back, and that the high level is maintained, and improvement made where possible. This Committee has tried to encourage this zeal for good work, and to that end the Chairman has conducted a heavy correspondence with the District Deputy Grand Masters, the Grand and Constituent Lodge Officers, and any others who are interested. In addition he has made many trips to the Lodges and Group Meetings. The Grand Lecturer has continued his work in the District Meetings with efficiency and devotion, and the results are pleasing, indeed. Study Clubs have been set up, examinations for Unlimited Certificates have been held, and countless meetings held for instruction and examinations. The Loyalty Program has been pushed and the results are becoming amazing. All in all, it has been a fine year, and we are grateful that this Committee has had so large a share in this splendid twelve months of progress. T h e highlight of each year for many of our Lodges, the Lodge Officers and the District Deputy Grand Masters is the Annual District Meeting. These gatherings not only aflFord a line opportunity for improving the Ritualistic Work, but they also make it possible for enjoying the fellowship with all of the more active Masons in the area. The combination of Instruction and Fraternity is good, and makes for very pleasant and successful meetings. T h e work done this year in these District Meetings has been excellent, and it reflects a devoted attitude toward the Ritual on the part of all concerned. It shows that the instruction given by the Grand Lecturer is being absorbed, and further than this, it is being taken back to the Lodges and applied to the actual Degree work on candidates. T h e Grand Lecturer, M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON has worked diligently to bring this about, and he has journeyed in all kinds of weather and under all sorts of circumstances to keep on the schedule. But the results have compensated us all for any and all the effort expended. Our opening attendance in 1957 was 4210. Our opening attendance in 1958 was 4442. Our closing attendance in 1957 was 6071. Our closing attendance in 1958 was 5802. T h e average attendance for the opening was 56. The average attendance for the closing was 73. Lodges with all officers present 1957 was 129. Lodges with all officers present 1958 was 138. Districts with all officers present for both roll calls: District No. 59—ELLIS BEAL, D D G M . District N o . 6 0 — H A R L A N FAUSETT, D D G M . District No. 7 9 — E M M O R GRAVES, D D G M .
District having largest opening attendance, No. 4—146. District having largest closing attendance. N o . 33—192. Lodge with largest attendance, Emporia, N o . 12—67. W e regret to report that the following Lodges had no representations at the meetings, or were represented as follows:
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Closing Lenexa Stanley Republic
All Day Kanorado Tyro Neosho Falls Wilsey Narka
All Day Lucas Mulberry Leonardville Potwin Gove
Several of these absences were justifiable. At the meeting in Spring Hill, both Lenexa and Stanley were present for the afternoon session, however left right after supper on account of the snow storm. The Father of the Senior Warden and Master of Neosho Falls Lodge passed away the morning of the District Meeting, while Republic had all officers present for the opening roll call, took care of their assignment but did not stay for closing roll call. The other lodges had no excuse for their absence. W e had the following lodges missing perfect officer attendance by the absence of just one officer: New Albany Fredonia Buffalo Toronto
Coffeyville Carbondale DeSoto Marion York Lodge U D
Rossville Delia Winchester Florence
Auburn Oswego Parsons Alma Leavenworth
Mound Valley Fulton Climax Wichita No. 303 No. 68
Those lodges whose meetings were before the 1958 Grand Lodge were recognized at that time. The following lodges made their record after Grand Lodge in 1958: Fostoria, Waterville, Blue Rapids, Irving, Beattie, Summerfield, Washington, Greenleaf, Green, Centralia, Belleville, Courtland, Scandia, Jamestown, Junction City, Protection, Wilmore, Plains, Johnson, Syracuse, Dodge City, Jetmore, Mullinville, Lewis, Stafford, St. John, Macksville, Arlington, Turon, Sylvia, Hutchinson No. 140, Hutchinson No. 445, Hoisington, Ness City, Rush Center, LaCrosse, Dighton, Scott City, Tribune, Sharon Springs, Atwood, McDonald, St. Francis, Almena, Norcatur, Hill City, Phillipsburg, Logan, Holyrood. To date, March 11, 1959, our attendance, both opening and closing exceeds the record of 1958, for the same period. Last year at this time the figures were as follows: Opening attendance—3010. Closing attendance—3878. This year the figures are: Opening attendance—3092. Closing attendance—3952. Last year we had at this time 84 lodges with perfect officer attendance. This year, to date, we have 103. To date the following lodges have had all officers present at both opening and closing roll call: Dexter, Maple City, Elgin, Cedarvale, Altoona, Benedict, Ottawa, Melvern, Waverly, Wellsville, Osage City, Burlingame, Overbrook, Lawrence No. 6, Perry, Lecompton, Meriden, St. Marys, Rossville, Topeka No. 90, Topeka No. 17, Topeka No. 51, Topeka No. 225, Erie, Altamont, Columbus, Fort Scott, Devon, Garland, Bronson, Moran, Blue Mound, Mound City, Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill, Shawnee No. 54, Mission No. 153, Kansas City No. 322, Kansas City No. 333, Overland Park, Leroy, Burlington, Yates Center, Neosho Falls, Gridley, Eureka, Madison, Hamilton, Augusta, Douglass, Peabody, Newton, Wichita No. 57, Wichita No. 86, Wichita No. 99, Wichita No. 313, Wichita No. 168, Wichita No. 303, Wichita No. 433, Manhattan, Alta Vista, Windom, Emporia, Cottonwood Falls, Barnard,
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Delphos, Jewell, Randall, Downs, Glen Elder, Lincoln, Medicine Lodge, Lake City, Isabel, Kiowa, Hazelton, Kincaid, Norwich, Cunningham, Anthony, Harper, Attica, Bluflf City, Freeport, Cheney, Clearwater. To date these districts have had all officers present at each roll call: District No. 3—WILLIAM LINGO, D D G M District No. 27—^DONALD WARD, DDGM District No. 47—^JAMES MAGEE, DDGM
District No. 4—ARTHUR SHEDD, D D G M District No. 60—HAKLAN FAUSETT, DDGM District No. 59—LEROY HEATH, DDGM
This year the following lodges have qualified for the Five Year certificate by having all officers present: Old Mission N o . 153, Blue Mound, Garland, Bronson, Columbus, Topeka No. 51, Neosho Falls, Wichita N o . 99, Effingham, Leavenworth N o . 10, Kansas City N o . 271, Hamlin, Cottonwood Falls, Norwich, White Church. The following lodges have had ten years perfect officer attendance: Topeka No. 17, Osage City, Gridley, Medicine Lodge, Kiowa. The members of the Committee on Ritualistic Work have appreciated very much this opportunity for service. It has been a pleasure and a joy to see the fine spirit of cooperation and the devotion to Freemasonry exhibited by so many of our Grand Lodge Officers, the District Deputy Grand Masters, the Lodge Officers, and the members as a whole. It has been a pleasant task and we have felt richly rewarded in having had a part in it. All have been cooperative, and all have helped to carry this load and each member of this Committee is grateful and appreciative. For some time there have been suggestions that attendance might be improved at the District Meetings by starting later in the day and running later at night. In order that we might have some definite information, we tried having one of the meetings at 5 P.M. The Lodges involved all cooperated fully, but it was the concensus of opinion that the way we now operate is better. Therefore, we recommend that no change be made in the starting hour of these District meetings. In closing this report we again thank all who have cooperated so generously. W e would be remiss in our duty if we did not comment on the splendid support given the loyalty program by Albert Pike Lodge, N o . 303 of Wichita. This fine Lodge now has a solid corps of Officers, with the exception of the Tyler, who are holders of Unlimited Certificates. This certainly sets a pattern for all of our Lodges. Fraternally submitted, JAMES H . TRICE,
Chairman
E. G L E N N ROBISON, Grand A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND,
Lecturer
Secretary
REPORT O F COUNCIL O F ADMINISTRATION. R.*. W . * . J O H N H . M U R R A Y , G r a n d J u n i o r W a r d e n , p r e s e n t e d t h e f o l l o w i n g r e p o r t of t h e transactions o f t h e C o u n c i l o f A d m i n i s t r a t i o n d u r i n g t h e p a s t year w h i c h , o n h i s m o t i o n , w a s a d o p t e d a n d referred t o t h e C o m m i t t e e o n R e p o r t s o f G r a n d Officers: To the M.'. W:. Grand Lodge of A. P. & A. M. of Kansas: A brief resume of the meetings and action taken by the Council of Administration during the past year is submitted herewith for your approval. A copy
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of the miriutes of all meetings is filed in the ofBce of the Grand Secretary and with the Secretary of the Council. Following the close of the Grand Lodge Session, March 14, 1958, at Topeka, Kansas, the Council of Administration met in the office of the Grand Master at the Grand Lodge building in Topeka. The following officers were elected: M . ' . W . ' . EARL R . B R O W N , President R.'. W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY, Secretary
M.'. W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER was elected to fill the vacancy on the Kansas Masonic Home Board caused by the untimely death of M.". W . ' . L Y N N R . BRODRICK.
M . ' . W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS was elected to succeed himself to a four year term on the Kansas Masonic Home Board. The First National Bank of Fredonia, Kansas was designated as the depository for Grand Lodge funds. The Council appointed M.". W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON as Grand Lecturer and M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS as Director of Masonic Education. There. were five meetings during the year and the routine business of the Grand Lodge was handled in the customary manner. At the July meeting the Council provided that a dinner be given in honor of the District Deputy Grand Masters during Grand Lodge week; authorized the Grand Secretary to award contract to lowest responsible bidder for $1,065.00 for repairs and painting of Grand Lodge Building; the Grand Secretary was directed to call attention of all lodges in our Grand Jurisdiction to the by-laws pertaining to Degree teams putting on work outside of their own lodges. The Grand Secretary was directed to order 5,000 ciphers. T h e Council provided that the actual mileage allowance be set at 10 cents per mile one way to all Representatives at Grand Lodge, and for District Deputy Grand Masters. Allowance of $500.00 to Patmos Lodge for tornado relief was approved. At the November session of the Council it was recommended to the Masonic Home that quarterly meetings of said Board be held, and the Council agreed that meetings of the Council should be held on the evening before the Masonic Home Board meeting. At the December meeting, called to consider the vacancy in the office of Grand Secretary, the Council unanimously recommended that M.*. W . ' . CHARLES S. McGiNNESS be appointed Grand Secretary, whereupon M . ' . W . ' . EARL R . BROWN appointed M.". W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S Grand Secretary for the
unexpired term. Respectfully submitted, J O H N H . MURRAY,
Secretary.
REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N REPORTS O F GRAND OFFICERS. M.*. W.". WILLIAM H . HARRISON, Chairman, presented the follow-
ing report which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Reports of Grand Lodge Officers has given careful appraisal of, and consideration to the inspiring and complete address of our Grand Master. In his wide travels over our. State and in other Grand Jurisdictions, he has lent dignity to his Office. H e has been a working Grand Master. His
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friendly and kindly manner has endeared him to the Craft. He has on all occasions been an excellent example of what Masonry really stands for. His has been a year full of sincere endeavors, firm, yet just decisions, and many fine accomplishments. W e can only say "well done, good and faithful servant," the honors so justly your due undoubtedly shall be paid you. W e refer the following sections of this address as follows: To the Committee on Necrology: Necrology. To the Committee on Jurisprudence: Special Dispensations; Exchange of Degree Work; Degree Teams; Conferral of Degrees; Recommendation as to definition of Life Memberships; Recommendation, By-Law 2-1246. To the Committee on Ritualistic Work: Ritualistic Proficiency; Exemplification of Work; and District Deputy Grand Masters. To the Committee on Trials and Punishments: Trials and Punishments. To the Committee on Finance: Disaster ( W e approve the $500 allowance to those who met losses and tragedy in the tornado disaster at EIDorado); George Washington National Masonic Memorial; Grand Masters, and Grand Secretaries Conference; Recommendation, allowances and per diem; Recommendation, Grand Master's Contingent Fund; and Masonic Service Association. To the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U D : Consolidations. That Section of the Committee on Public Schools report regarding Scholarships, Section 2, and Section 3 regarding appropriation we refer to the Committee on Finance. W e recommend approval of all other sections of our Grand Master's Address not specifically mentioned above and commend him for his fine Address. After careful analysis of the report of our Grand Treasurer, we commend him for his continual fine work and refer his entire report to the Committee on Finance. W e find the report of the Grand Secretary complete and definite in every detail. W e recommend that Section referring to Consolidation of Lodges to the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U D ; That section on Amendment to the Constitution to the Committee on Jurisprudence; That section on Revenues and Expenditures, Schedules "A", " B " and " C " , and Cash Warrants and Budget accounts to the Committee on Finance. That section on Certificates of Proficiency we refer to the Committee on Ritualistic Work. W e recommend approval of the balance of this fine report covering sections on Special and Emergent Communications and Synopsis of Returns, and commend him on his fine report. Concerning the report of the Secretary of the Council of Administration, we recommend approval of this report and congratulate this fine administrative group on its handling of the affairs of our Grand Lodge between Annual Communications. Much as we will miss the splendid cooperation and efficient management of M.". W . ' . A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND in the Office of the Grand Secretary, we heartily endorse the appointment of M.". W.". CHARLES S. MCGINNESS to this very important office and pledge our full support to him in his new position. W e refer that section of this report regarding repairs to the Grand Lodge Building, the dinner for the District Deputy Grand Masters, Ciphers, and Mileage Allowances to the Committee on Finance. Fraternally submitted, WiLLLAM H . HARRISON,
Chairman
HARRY A. W O O D CLIFFORD COSS H E N R Y H . CAROTHERS KENNETH D . HUMPHREY
Members of the
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FIFTY YEAR EMBLEM. Following the call to Refreshment, and at the request of the Grand Master, several members of Bonner Springs Lodge No. 366, assembled about the altar with one of their 50 year members. Brother J O H N S. FiTZPATRiCK, where he was presented a 50 year emblem on behalf of the Grand Lodge by M.*. W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S , assisted by the Master of Bonner Springs Lodge, W.*. ROBERT C . HENDRY. CALL TO REFRESHMENT. The Grand Master called the Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 1 o'clock this afternoon.
A F T E R N O O N SESSION
CALL TO LABOR. The Grand Master called the Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 1 o'clock P.M.
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE MASONIC HOME BOARD. M . ' . W . " . O T T O R . SOUDERS, Secretary of the Kansas Masonic Home Board, presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted and ordered printed in the Proceedings: To the M:. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. P. & A. M. of Kansas: It is a great pleasure to present herewith portions of my report as Secretary to the Board of Directors of The Kansas Masonic Home at its Annual Meeting in the City of Wichita, Kansas, on Thursday, January 22nd, 1959: Cash received during the year 1958 amounted to
$756,141.62
REGULAR INCOME
Grand Lodge Per Capita Tax Eastern Star Per Capita Tax Interest and Dividends
$
86,277.00 13,648.35 84,078.86
The sum of $86,277.00 was the amount of per capita received during 1958. The Grand Lodge had advanced $15,000.00 during 1957 which arrived before January 1, 1958. OTHER RECEIPTS.
Bonds retired Mortgage payments and contracts Trust Funds Eastern Star & Other Gifts, Christmas Eastern Star Fruit Fund
11,000.00 265,656.58 137,341.08 1,486.23 868.61
184,004.21
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Eastern Star Music Fund Income from Real Property Special Gifts & Miscellaneous Raising Fees Sale of Real Estate Miscellaneous Infirmary Fund Stocks Retired Stock Rights Sold Gain on Sale of Stock Insurance Claims Insurance Premium Refund Overpayment on Interest Endowment Fundâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^Regular
383.98 50,224.21 98.23 13,238.25 8,236.90 847.52 9,421.58 15.00 95.45 11,774.32 1,492.51 25.46 402.28 59,529.17
572,137.41 756,141.62
ENDOWMENT
FUND
Balance January 1, 1958 Anonymous Grand Lodge Raising Fees Tucker Electric Co Gross Estate Notes Grand Chapter O.E.S Emma Godding Estate James Hutton Estate Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons Qarence Hickok Estate Grand Lodge Janet Keith Estate R. F. Riley Travelers Insurance Co U. G. Slack Estate W . E. Bartholomew Contract Blue Valley Lodge 112 H . D. Johnson Bequest Nelson H. Conine Estate Noyes Life Insurance Geo. M. Robb Mrs. Henry Adams Securities Miscellaneous Guardian Funds Closed during Year
1,674,959.92 1,000.00 13,120.00 2,500.00 1,237.40 1,345.42 1,000.00 500.00 1,500.00 25,864.26 55.00 1,000.00 25.00 199.14 800.00 357.00 110.00 500.00 1,569.70 19.00 20,000.00 660.00 126.00 41,033.07
Balance December 31, 1958 Transferred to General Fund Transferred to General Fund Endowment Fund December 31, 1958
114,520.99 1,789,480.91
150,000.00 150,000.00
300,000.00 1,489,480.91
All collections have been transmitted to the treasurer by deposit in banks. During the year warrants were drawn in the sum of: Maintenance Expenses General Real Estate Mortgages Purchased Payment for Trust Accounts Grand Lodge Relief Payments
$
310,268.44 276,743.55 28,888.46 1,493.00
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Attorneys, Secretary's Office & Library Music Lessons Real Estate Expenses Auditing Insurance Miscellaneous Loan Service Charge , Home Board Expense Furniture & Expenses Remodeling & Outside Work Infirmary Equipment Stock Purchased Christmas Safekeeping at Bank Repairs Architect Fees Oificers Bonds 1957 Mortgage
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6,141.71 278.28 6,267.51 2,700.00 4,202.76 235.20 5,441.40 1,039.58 1,628.85 90,434.69 1,626.87 2,419.81 1,505.95 173.56 3,326.10 1,959.19 187.50 600.00
747,562.41
Balances in Home Accounts on December 31, 1958, are as follows: Cash in Bank December 31, 1958 60,350.54 Stocks & Bonds 294,547.91 Real Estate Mortgage & Contracts 1,418,775.99 Home Lands & Buildings 1,202,948.81 Other Real Estate 208,004.00 Furniture & Fixtures 91,594.49 Automobiles 1,839.50 Infirmary Building 626,010.62 Projection Equipment 7,022.74 Infirmary Equipment 20,318.31 Infirmary Furniture 51,819.33 Due Chappie Inv. Corporation 28,691.41 Due from Mortgage Companies 720.49 3,955,261.32
REPORT OF THE S U P E R I N T E N D E N T O F T H E MASONIC H O M E . M . ' . W . ' . S. A L L A N D A U G H E R T Y , w a s invited to address t h e G r a n d L o d g e a n d s p o k e as follows, a n d t h e G r a n d M a s t e r a n n o u n c e d t h a t t h e r e p o r t w o u l d b e 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, A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
Today I wish to bring you greetings and best wishes from the 309 members of The Kansas Masonic Home Family. This afternoon from 3:00 imtil 5:00 o'clock we will have Open House at our Kansas Masonic Home and you will have the opportunity to see Kansas Masonry in action. For more than 60 years The Kansas Masonic Home has been the pride and joy of Kansas Masons and Kansas Eastern Stars. Busses will take you out to The Home. Guided Tours have been organized and Refreshments will be served. Busses will return you to this building. This is my first report to you as Superintendent. Our fiscal year is from December 1st to November 30th. As most of that period was imder the direction
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of Superintendent V . M . LISTON, I will summarize the major activities and also bring you up to date on some current facts. For a number of years the major repairs to the East and West buildings had been postponed due to the construction of the new Infirmary. It was decided to go ahead in 1958 with the necessary repairs. This has consisted of: ( 1 ) the outside repairs and reconditioning of the stucco of all the buildings except the Infirmary; ( 2 ) the painting wherever needed of the trim, windows and cornices; ( 3 ) the replacement of all but one of the tar-and-gravel flat-top roofs. Considerable work was also done on the red tile roofs. During the winter interior painting was done where needed most. The new Chapel entrance was completed in December of 1958. It is something we have needed for a long time and it helps to bring out the beauty and usefulness of this lovely Eastern Star Chapel. T h e front entrance was constructed of Silverdale limestone to match the remainder of the building. Wide exterior doors were installed, as well as new cement steps and hand rails. The interior of the entrance was constructed to match the interior of the Chapel. I am sure that when you see it today you will be impressed as our many visitors have been since its construction. I would like to add that the Chapel is used every Sunday morning for worship services; every other Sunday afternoon for Communion services, sponsored by three of our neighboring churches; for funerals and other services of a special or religious nature. For the past three years the housing for nurses has been a problem. W e have continually been short on rooms. T o alleviate the situation a number of nurses were moved into hospital rooms which were not needed in the Infirmary. At the close of the year, 21 of these rooms were used to house nurses and staff. With the increasing patient load we will need to move the nurses elsewhere. It was decided by the Board at the annual meeting in January, 1959, to remodel the building in the North Wing, known as the Girls' Cottage, into a Nurses' Dormitory. Work will begin in late Spring. The patient load in our Infirmary continues to grow. In 1957 the average daily load was about 100. A t the close of our 1958 year the average was nearing 130. On March 1, 1959, our patient load was 147. As the average age in our Home continues to grow, our need for Infirmary facilities will increase correspondingly. Our average age in the Home is 85 years. With the patient load increasing, our expense will also increase. W e will need more nurses, more kitchen staff, and more equipment. The facts are. Brethren, that with 147 of our 309 members being in the Infirmary, you can see that almost 50 per cent of our members are receiving hospital care. This is a trend which we have been following for the past several years. When Brother V. M. LISTON became Superintendent of our Home in 1943, the daily patient load in the Infirmary was 2 5 ; now it is 147. In 1928 the average age in The Kansas Masonic Home was 70 years. In 1958 the average age was 85 years. In that 30 year span from 1928 to 1958 the average age of our members has increased 15 years. The average age of new members entering the Home in 1958 was 81 years. I might add in passing that we have had to increase our staff of employees at the Home by reason of: (1) hospital care and ( 2 ) age of our incoming members. In former years members were physically able to do considerable work around the Home in helping with kitchen, dining room, maintenance, and yard work, but with the average age of 85 years few are physically able to perform these tasks today. Seventy members were admitted during our year of 1958. W e lost 32 by death. The cost of operating our Home for our 1958 fiscal year was $310,107.56. The cost per person for the year was $1,003.58. I do not have the figures on the
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operating expenses of the other Masonic Homes in the United States. However, I could make a comparison in regard to similar Homes. The Methodist Home for the Aged in Topeka (289 members) had an average cost per person for the calendar year of 1957 of $1,118.00. The Methodist Church now owns and operates 84 Homes for the Aged. The average cost of the 84 Homes was $1,337.00 per person for the year. There have been no applications for children during the last four years. During 1958 we had three children in the Masonic Home, who had entered in 1952. Their father was a career soldier. When he retired from service in January, 1959, he took the children to a home which he has established. Most of you have had the opportunity to see the Special Magazine Section of The Wichita "Eagle" for Sunday, March 8, in which the Kansas Masonic Home is featured. Free copies are in the lobby for you. The idea originated with the Committee on Masonic Education. This is a splendid work in picture and story of our Kansas Masonic Home. I think the Wichita "Eagle", Brother DICK LONG, Brother T E D HAMMER, and the Committee on Masonic Education are to be congratulated for this fine piece' of work, and I would like to go on record as expressing our sincere thanks and appreciation to them. Fraternally submitted, S. A L L A N
DAUGHERTY,
Superintendent.
ORATION.
Brother ROLLEY L. WELLS, a member of Larned Lodge No. 167, for many years a Methodist minister in Southwestern Kansas, and long time personal friend of our Grand Master delivered the following inspiring and challenging Address: "Our Dedication." On motion of R.'. W.'. ADDISON C. IRBY it was ordered printed in the Proceedings: DEDICATED TO THE H O L Y SAINTS J O H N
From the first day, you stood at the closed dood of a regular Masonic Lodge and asked for admission to this, the most ancient fraternal organization known to modern man, you have heard that this honorable institution was "erected to God and dedicated to the Holy Saints John." To millions of men who have heard these words, it is probable that they have had but little meaning. Today, I should like to give life and meaning to them. The practice of dedicating buildings, institutions and movements to certain holy men is as old as "faith in one God" has been present on the earth. The word "dedicate" means to separate, to set apart, to hallow, to press in. Near 1800 years before the Christian Era, when the Hebrews fled from starvation and death into Egypt, and there toiled in the shadow of the pyramids, some of which had been erected and dedicated 4000 years before the birth of Christ, they saw stones in these structures which told of their dedication to certain deities. So, at least 6,000 years of history tell of man's dedication of the work of his hands and mind to that which represented his ideal of holiness and perfection. This act has come down through the ages. 1,000 before the Christian Era^j when Solomon was called "in God's way", to carry out the plan of his father, David, to build a home "unto God", Solomon sent to his father's close friend.
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Hiram, King of Tyre, for help in this enormous undertaking. Hiram accepted the responsibility of securing and preparing cedar and fir from Lebanon and stone from the vast quarries. The thousands of workers sent by Hiram and Solomon worked for months to prepare the material needed. Four hundred eighty years after the children of Israel left Egypt and four years after Solomon ascended the throne, the workers began to build the temple. The workers spent one month at public work and two months at home. There were 70,000 burden bearers and 80,000 hewers. Hiram of Tyre, also, had countless skilled and unskilled workers, a total of 183,000, under 3,600 overseers, wrought on the project, without the sound of hammers, axe or any tool of iron. The dedication of the temple was the grandest ceremony ever performed under the Mosaic dispensation (Prof. W m . Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;University of Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;quote). Solomon's prayer at the dedication, is one, if not the longest prayer recorded in the Bible. There are 53 verses used to record this prayer. Our Masonic forefathers, the operative Masons of Israel and Tyre saw this spectacle and since that day, both operative and speculative Masons have shared dedication honors in millions of edifices. When Masonry changed from operative to speculative, at a time which has been variously dated from 1450 A.D. among the Guilds in the cities of the Hanseatic league in Germany, to 1600 A.D. when the builders of the great Cathedrals in Scotland and England organized to keep from being enslaved by the nobles and clergy in these lands, the practice of dedications has been continuous. The reason for the dedication of Masonic Lodges to St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist was known only to the founding Fathers. What we shall say is due to much reflection on the subject and we know of no written word to either confirm or deny the reasons presented. All Masons have confessed a belief in deity, and to Christian, Jew or Moslem, this means a belief in God. Christian Masons, also, believe in Jesus Christ the Son of God, and to the followers of the Man of Nazareth, two names stand out being in a special way connected with the Master's earthly life. John the Baptist, a kinsman of Jesus, was the forerunner, divinely called to "make straight the way of the Lord", and to introduce him to the World". John the Evangelist, was the Apostle closest to Him and the one who became the greatest interpreter of His life and message, probably, also, a kinsman of Jesus. These two holy men represent two eras of world history; one, the last great prophet of an age in which the hands and minds of the people of the Aryan and Semetic races reached heights never before attained. The peoples of India, worshipping the sun as they came down from the Hindu Kush mountains, developed the art of meditation which found its fulfillment in Buddhism in India, and, Zoroastrianism in Persia. The Greeks, with their love of beauty, developed poetry, sculpture, music and drama and pushed each to its golden age. Rome, with its genius for government, law, and organization, brought order to a divided and chaotic world. The Phoenicians made their contribution in the alphabet and navigationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;thus enabling others to discover the new world and spread the learning and culture of the ancient world to the farthest islands and continents. Little Israel gave the world a monotheism, and a Holy Writing which is today, with the new sections, called the New Testament; the basis of World-wide Masonry. It, with the Square and Compass, are declared to be the Greater Lights of Masonry. St. John the Baptist is for Masonry, the richest gift of Judiasm. Born into a priestly family, saturated with the lore of this ancient faith; he early came to
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disdain the life of the chief city of Judiasm; he, like others of his kind, went into the Wilderness of Judea. Here, near the shores of the Dead Sea, he lived in close contact with a strange group of men known as the Essenes. This strange group received members by three steps or degrees. The member, during his first year, was given a spade (symbol of w o r k ) , an apron and a robe. During the second year more information was given, more secrets imparted; and in the third year, he was admitted to all the information. His oath was: to honor God, to exercise justice, to injure no one intentionally, to obey the superiors, and not to divulge any of the secrets of the order. Candidates cast all their possessions into the common treasurey. They believed in the immortality of the soul and in angels. Novices took oath not to divulge the names of the angels. The name of Moses was especially reverenced and guarded with care; never spoken aloud, always in a whisper. Light to them was a symbol of diety, their white garments were symbols of purity. They divided the day into equal parts; eight hours for sleep; eight hours for labor; eight hours for meditation, study and adoration of diety. St. John, the Baptist, filled with this ideal of reverence of God's law and personal purity, came out of the wilderness to challenge a decadent, ritualistic religion and urge repentance and re-consecration to God in baptism and purity of life. He challenged the impure life of King Herod and his wife and was beheaded, a martyr in defense of purity and holy living. How natural, that our founding fathers should dedicate the edifice that represents an ideal of honor, purity, unselfish service to others, care of widows and orphans, loyalty to family, nation and God; to this the last, and in some ways, the greatest prophet of the old dispensation. St. John the Evangelist, likewise was not an accidental choice of the founding fathers. He was the son of Zebedee and Salome, well-to-do fisher folk of the Sea of Galilee and wholesale merchants at Capernaum. He knew John the Baptist and was probably a disciple of John, which accounts for the readiness with which he "left all" and followed the Messiah when he heard the words "Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men". The oft repeated words of scripture, "He took John, James and Peter and went apart to pray", show that John was not only acquainted with Jesus but, also, the wilderness, the mountain, the solitary places to which the Master withdrew. In every crisis of Jesus' life, John was present to share in the dejection or exhaltation. The legend of John following a convert into the Wilderness to reclaim him for a living faith, also, leads us to believe that he knew the teachings and ways of the Essenes. His study of the philosophies of his day, which enables him to identify the Christ of God in the Church, with the Logos of philosophy, must have acquainted him with the secret orders of Egypt, Persia, Greece, India and even Ethiopia. The Elysian mysteries of Greece, with its initiation into deeper and deeper truths, revealing more and more light, made a profound impression on his life. A knowledge of the Old Testament, the ancient part of the Greater Light in Masonry and his own authorship of five of the newer books of the Greater Light, eminently fitted him to be the second holy man to whom the Masonic institution is dedicated. As we add to this, the fact that his wonderful memory enabled him to recall the sermons and prayers and teachings of Jesus with such completeness that he reproduced them, in the fourth Gospel, seventy or more years after they had fallen from the lips of his Divine Master, again, fits him for his place as a patron saint of our noble order. Last, but not least, of the reasons why John the Evangelist was so honored, is found in a scene which John alone has recorded for us. The dying Savior, so
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weak that His words were scarcely intelligible, eyes almost closed, voice trembling, blood trickling from many wounds, beheld dimly the two figures nearest the cross; Mary the mother and John next dearest on earth. Filial devotion was still alive, and we hear the words, "Mother, behold thy son". John, with the great Masonic teaching, " T o care for widows and orphans," filling his breast, heard the words, "Son, behold thy mother". The Master's eyes closed to earth scenes and nature rebuked the killers with lightning and earthquake. Thus two great souls, so different in manner of life, yet so alike in ideals, have become the ones whom every Mason in the world honors, when he says "this most worshipful lodge erected to God and dedicated to the Holy Saints John". RoLLEY L. W E L L S
REPORT OF COMMITTEE O N NECROLOGY.
M , ' . W . ' . SAMUEL G . WILES, Chairman, presented the following
report whicii was adopted by a rising vote followed by prayer by the Grand Chaplain: To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas: As we assemble in Annual Communication and hear reports of successful activities and faithful performance of the functions of the Grand Lodge, it becomes the sad task of this Committee to report the departure from the ranks of the Master Masons of Kansas. During the year 1,831 of our Brethren have answered the final roll call, for each of them a eulogy might be written, enumerating virtues and the continuing influence of the life he lived. Since we as Masons believe in personal survival after death, and that we can meet and know each other in a future life, we would not only fail those who died, but also ourselves, by impersonally numbering the deceased. Each was received singly and with honor into the fellowship of his Lodge, each when raised a Master Mason professed his faith in God and the immortality of the soul, each at his passing received special recognition from his community. Church and Lodge. Therefore we do not mention lightly the deaths of 1,831 of our Brethren, for not one should pass from our earthly fellowship without payment of proper respect to his memory. Men are not endowed with identical talents and virtues, but to every one is given some distinctive ability. In memory of our deceased Brethren we say that by the proper use of the Common Gavel they have well prepared their bodies as living stones for that spiritual building not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens; under the teachings of the Plumb, Square and Level, they have lived virtuous lives and exerted proper influence in their several stations, and have exemplified the use of the Trowel by making this a better world in which to live. W e leave them in the hands of a being who doeth all things well. The grim reaper invaded our official ranks making it our sorrowful duty to report the death of W . ' . JAMES GORDON BENNETT, Grand Junior Steward, on September 18, 1958. He was a valued member and Past Master of Haviland Lodge No. 409, at Haviland, was a faithful worker in his Lodge and active in community affairs and is sadly missed in his home town. Gordon was long time personal friend of this writer, who extends personal sympathy to his Lodge and family, and shares the loss we have all sustained. Twenty-six Grand Jurisdictions report the loss of 37 Past Grand Officers. N o Grand Masters are listed, but 32 were Past Grand Masters. Our neighboring Jurisdiction of Oklahoma reports the death of the following: M.". W . ' .
FRED D A R I S SPARKS, 1906;
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JAMES H E N R Y PATTERSON.
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1938. Names of deceased Past Grand Officers from other Grand Jurisdictions are reported in the Grand Lodge Proceedings along with complete lists of the deceased Brethren from our Grand Jurisdiction. All men live under the processes of Nature, we have seen our Brethren live and love and die. Certainly death is but a process of nature and not to be feared, perhaps a more natural process than birth, welcomed by every one. N o more fitting admonition to we who here remain could be given than a quotation from Dr. Johnson's oration in 1957, quote, "Every life is like a diamond; it has many facets those facets gleam and sparkle in the light they can accept and reflect. Therefore let the light of Masonic truth play upon the mirror of your soul, until your life glows with its presence and reflects back to Brother Masons, the image of your Masonic spirit. That together we may learn and grow in the knowledge of accumulated Light". End of quote. Our Lives are richer and better because our deceased Brethren lived among us. Fraternally submitted, SAMUEL G . W I L E S ,
Chairman.
REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N MASONIC EDUCATION.
M.'. W.". SCOTT E. KELSEY, Chairman, presented the following
report which, on his motion, was adopted: To The Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Masonic Education wishes to report that we have carried out a very active program during the past year, and we feel that the results of our efforts are apparent. First, we have continued to furnish the Lodges and other interested Brethren with material published by our Committee. This includes: Candidate Instruction Booklets, On the Threshold The Entered Apprentice The Fellowcraft The Master Mason The booklets are much appreciated by the candidates and they are the most important thing that we do. W e also supply the booklet "One Hundred Questions about Freemasonry," which has been very popular. It was necessary to reprint this booklet during the year. Since 1956, the centennial year, more than 20,000 of these booklets have been distributed. Our Committee is charged with the distribution of the Laws of Masonry. The 1958 Edition of these laws were distributed on schedule and we are now preparing revisions for the 1959 edition, which will contain all changes in our law, including the amendments made at this Annual Communication and will be distributed as quickly as possible. On Feb. 17, 1959, we distributed a letter to all Masters outlining the basis on which the Law Books are distributed and other matters.
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During the year, we sponsored six Area Meetings as follows: Dodge City, Salina, Wellington, Emporia, Topeka and Kansas City. Three of these meetings were well attended and a great deal of benefit was derived from the discussions. All six of the meetings were attended by our Grand Master, M . ' . W . ' . EARL
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DAUGHERTY, Supt. of the Kansas Masonic Home, and M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S , Director of Masonic Education. Programs for these meetings included informal discussions in which those in attendance took a most active part. Matters discussed ran all the way from minimum dues, establishing car pools for encouraging attendance at Grand Lodge, support for public schools and requirement of proficiency, to the changing of days of holding Grand Lodge to either Monday and Tuesday or Friday and Saturday in order to accommodate employment schedules for workers. N o formal action was taken on any of these suggestions and none was intended as the whole design of the meetings was to find ways to stimulate interest in Lodge attendance and Grand Lodge. At the Wellington meeting, our Grand Master held an Emergent Communication of Grand Lodge to receive the Grand Master of Oklahoma, M . ' . W . ' . L. V. O R T O N and Past Grand Master, M . ' . W . ' . R A L P H HOWARD. This was a most delightful meeting, with the Lodge hall packed and a wonderful spirit of good fellowship prevailing. Emporia was the outstanding meeting and the brethren there had made personal visitations to all the surrounding Lodges, had the meeting well planned and set a very fine pattern for future effort. Principal speaker on all area meeting programs was our Grand Master, M . ' . W . ' . EARL R . BROWN, other presentations were made at all meetings by M . ' . W . ' . S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY, Superintendent of the Masonic Home, and R.'. W . ' . J O H N H . MURRAY, Grand Junior Warden, who gave a most interesting talk on "How Can I Make My Lodge a Better Lodge." Incidentally, brethren, the charts that formed the basis for this talk have been copied and used in several Grand Lodges. They appeared as a page ad on a recent publication of the Grand Lodge of North Dakota. Much time was given to public schools on each area meeting program, and we used as our principal speaker W.*. O W E N E . HODGSON of Salina. Other speakers on this portion of our program were Dr. CLARENCE H U F F , of the faculty of KSTC, Emporia, and Dr. JAMES D . CARTER, editor of the Texas Grand Lodge Magazine. Our Committee continued its participation in the Mid West Conference, which held its meeting this year in Minneapolis. Our Grand Master, the Director of Masonic Education and your chairman of this committee were all in attendance, as were representatives of all eleven of the mid western states who make up the conference. Ohio asked for and was granted membership in this conference which now includes Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Iowa, Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska and Kansas. The Mid West Conference has come to be recognized as an outstanding group of hard working Masons who conduct this two day work shop on various methods of advancing the welfare of Masonry in the great Mid West area. W e should continue our participation in this conference and if possible prevail upon them to hold one of their meetings in Kansas. One of the duties of this Committee is to "superintend the dissemination of Masonic information among the Craft". Our committee has therefore cooperated with the Wichita Eagle of this city in the preparation and distribution of a Sunday Supplement featuring a comprehensive article on our Kansas Masonic Home. This appeared with the regular edition of last Sunday morning and in addition to that
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we have given all Lodges in the state an opportunity to secure extra copies of this supplement for distribution among their members. Approximately 30,000 extra copies of this supplement have been so distributed and we will pass out copies of this supplement to you at the conclusion of this report. Our Committee is maintaining a display of material which we distribute in the foyer down stairs and if some of you would like to mail individual copies of this Sunday Eagle section to someone, volunteer workers at the booth downstairs will be glad to help you. My brethren, the field of activity available to your committee is wide open. W e have done much, but there is a great deal more to do. It cannot be done single handed. If our efforts are to succeed, it will be because of your continued cooperation. On behalf of each member of the committee I desire to thank every Mason in Kansas who has assisted in this work through his encouragement and cooperation and I express the hope that through our combined efforts we may bring about an ever increasing amount of interest and enthusiasm among the members of our Order. Fraternally submitted, SCOTT E . KELSEY,
Chairman
ADDISON C . IRBY RAY W . K I N Z I E J O H N H . MURRAY IVAN L . FERRIS
Committee.
REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N CHARTERED LODGES AND LODGES U . D.
W.*, KARL E . PITTMAN, Chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To The M.'. W.', Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: M.'. W . ' . Grand Master and Brethren: Your Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges Under Dispensation submits the following report: In reviewing the volumnous amount of correspondence between the secretaries and the Grand Secretary's oiEce, our attention was immediately directed to the thoroughness and patience with which the Grand Secretary and his staff have directed their efforts to help each and every lodge attain perfection in their reports. W e wish, first of all, to express our thanks and appreciation to M . ' . W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND for his efforts, assistance and cooperation with the work of this committee and to wish him well in his new appointment. Further, we also wish to express the same thanks and appreciation to M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S for his help and assistance since taking oflSce. Without the fine cooperation of these men, the work of this committee would have been unending. A review of the reports of the various lodges discloses that for the first time since 1940 the membership in Kansas has shown a decrease.
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A recapitulation of the past year is as follows: Raised 2,291 Admitted 787 Restored 317 Total gains 3,395 Dimitted 996 Deaths 1,831 Suspended 970 Expelled 16 Total losses ; 3,813 Net loss for the year 418 Total Membership 100,855 In checking the reports and correspondence of the various lodges we found numerous types of errors, most of them minor. The majority of these errors have been corrected through correspondence with the Grand Secretary's office, and we believe that the vast majority of the secretaries are doing a very commendable job and are to be complimented for their eflforts. W e might suggest, in a strictly constructive sense, that more care be used in the accounting for Dimissions and Suspensions as these seem to account for the largest number or errors. The reports sent in for the year 1957 discloses 278 lodges with Perfect reports and 163 lodges with Almost Perfect reports. They are as follows: Perfect Reports: 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 38, 40, 41, 42, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 59, 60, 61, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 7 1 , 73, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 84, 85, 89, 90, 92, 93, 94, 98, 99, 103, 104, 105, 107, 109, H I , 112, 113, 114, 118, 119, 120, 122, 123, 124, 125, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 136, 137, 139, l 4 l , 142, 146, 148, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 158, 163, 165, 166, 167, 168, 170, 172, 173, 175, 176, 178, 179, 180, 183, 184, 189, 190, 191, 192, 197, 198, 201, 203, 206, 209, 210, 213, 216, 221, 223, 224, 225, 230, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 245, 247, 248, 249, 251, 252, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 263, 266, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 277, 279, 284, 285, 289, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 303, 304, 305, 307, 312, 314, 317, 318, 320, 321, 322, 325, 326, 327, 329, 330, 331, 332, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 340, 341, 342, 343, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 354, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 362, 363, 364, 365, 367, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 378, 379, 380, 383, 384, 386, 388, 390, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 398, 399, 402, 405, 407, 408, 410, 413, 414, 417, 418, 419, 420, 423, 424, 427, 429, 430, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 446, 447, 448, 449 (278) Almost Perfect reports: 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 28, 30, 35, 37, 39, 43, 44, 58, 63, 65, 67, 69, 72, 74, 83, 86, 87, 88, 91, 95, 96, 97, 100, 101, 102, 106, 108, 110, 115, 116, 117, 121, 126, 132, 133, 134, 135, 138, 140, 143, 144, 145, 147, 149, 157, 159, 160, 161, 162, 164, 169, 171, 174, 177, 181, 182, 185, 186, 187, 188, 193, 194, 195, 196, 199, 200, 202, 204, 205, 207, 208, 211, 212, 214, 215, 217, 218, 219, 220, 222, 226, 227, 228, 229, 231, 243, 244, 246, 250, 253, 254, 255, 262, 264, 265, 267, 268, 269, 276, 279, 280, 282, 283, 286, 287, 288, 290, 302, 306, 309, 310, 311, 313, 315, 316, 319, 323, 324, 327, 328, 333, 339, 344, 352, 353, 355, 361, 366, 368, 374, 376, 381, 382, 385, 389, 391, 400, 401, 403, 404, 406, 409, 411, 412, 415, 421, 422, 428, 431, 432, 433, 445 (163) The break-down of the almost perfect reports reveal fifteen types of errors. The following is a list of these errors and the lodges committing them: DiflFerence in name and/or initials: 7, 12, 16, 63, 83, 86, 97, 102, 106, 117, 126, 133, 140, 162, 174, 177, 199, 200, 205, 220, 222, 246, 253, 282, 306, 319, 381, 403, 409, 428 (29) Report and copy not alike: 43, 65, 276, 281 (4)
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Report not signed by secretary: 96, 106, 160, 185, 186, 228, 229, 231, 243, 269, 280, 288, 290, 302, 323 (15) Degrees conferred not previously reported: 3, 14, 16, 35, 39, 74, 86, 108, 110, 115, 116, 135, 145, 164, 187, 200, 205, 211, 220, 222, 226, 253, 254, 264, 265, 267, 268, 316, 328, 344, 385 (22) Degrees conferred previously reported: 3, 4, 28, 44, 106, 133, 164, 195, 202, 262, 267, 280, 282, 290, 302, 310, 328, 353, 361, 366, 385, 432. (22) Degrees conferred wrong date or omitted: 6, 16, 18, 44, 58, 65, 86, 96, 110, 117, 121, 132, 135, 145, 195, 217, 222, 229, 244, 262, 278, 286, 288, 306, 310, 333, 353, 366, 385, 389, 400 (31) Admissions wrong date or omitted: 3, 18, 35, 37, 44, 108, 171, 194, 205, 208, 243, 264, 269, 276, 311, 313, 316, 339, 391, 406, 411, 428, 432 (24) Restorations wrong date or omitted: 10, 30, 115, 133, 145, 187, 212, 306, 328 ^ ( 9) Dimissions wrong date or omitted: 3, 6, 7, 12, 30, 35, 44, 67, 69, 83, 86, 87, 88, 91, 96, 97, 110, 126, 138, 140, 143, 145, 147, 162, 169, 171, 181, 185, 188, 193, 195, 196, 208, 214, 218, 226, 227, 228, 243, 246, 282, 287, 311, 324, 328, 344, 352, 374, 391, 403, 404, 412, 415, 421 (54) Suspensions wrong date: 35, 55, 63, 69, 72, 86, 87, 100, 101, 102, 126, 134, 144, 149,. 157, 160, 161, 171,. 177, 182, 196, 204, 207, 208, 215, 219, 220, 222, 226, 231, 243, 250, 254, 255, 267, 281, 283, 286, 309, 315, 319, 353, 355, 361, 382, 411, 412, 422, 441, 445 (51) Errors in recapitulation and/or money: 19, 35, 37, 69, 126, 132, 144, 174, 196, 243, 254, 328, 368, 401 (14) Incomplete officers list: 169 ( 1) Deaths omitted or no date reported: 14, 187, 250 ( 3) Previous instructions not complied with: 35, 169 ( 2) Name, number and location of lodge omitted: 95, 106, 186, 214 ( 4) Of the 285 errors made on 163 Almost Perfect reports, one lodge had 6 errors, 3 lodges had 5 errors each, seven lodges had 4 errors each and 19 lodges had 3 errors each. There were no Special Dispensations issued for the origin of new lodges this year. At the last Annual Communication, this committee recommended that a Charter be issued to York Lodge N o . 57 at Wichita, Kansas. The Charter was issued and presented and the Lodge was duly consecrated and dedicated on April 10, 1958. A Special Dispensation was issued by the Grand Master on October 30, 1958, permitting Farmers Lodge N o . 166 at Randolph, Kansas, to move to a new location and occupy Peach Grove school house about 10 miles north and west of Randolph. An edict was issued by the Grand Master on August 22, 1958, whereby Blue Valley Lodge No. 112 of Irving, Kansas, and Blue Rapids Lodge N o . 169 of Blue Rapids, Kansas, were consolidated under the name and number of Blue Rapids Lodge No. 169 and located at Blue Rapids, Kansas. Fraternally submitted, KARL E . PITTMAN, R A L P H E . COLVIN ROY A . B U T T O N
Chairman
KANSAS MASONIC HOME from aerial view taken by Wichita Eagle February 1959. Infirmary addition at lower left. Seneca street or east entrance shown in foreground. Home covers 14 acres. Located at Seneca & Maple Streets, Wichita.
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CALL TO R E F R E S H M E N T .
The Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment until 8:00 P.M. INTERIM EVENTS.
During the afternoon and evening several highly interesting and delightful events had been planned for the members of Grand Lodge. Visit to the Masonic Home. Chartered busses left the Scottish Rite Temple for the Home immediately after the Call to Refreshment, and over 600 took advantage of the conducted tours through the Home, and the new infirmary. Light refreshments were served by the ladies. District Deputies Dinner. A delightful dinner was served to more than 100 of the District Deputies at the Hall of Wichita Lodge No. 99- Master of Ceremonies and Moderator of the conference which followed was the Chairman of the Committee on Ritualistic Work, M . ' . W . ' . JAMES H . TRICE. Grand Master's Dinner. Our Grand Master entertained with informal dinner honoring our distinguished guests from other Jurisdictions. This was held at the Lassen Hotel and was a most enjoyable affair. Deputy Grand Master's Dinner. This dinner with Deputy Grand Master ADDISON C . IRBY as host was held in the Lassen Hotel on Tuesday night prior to the convening of Grand Lodge. H e had as his guests several guests from out of the state and other Grand Lodge officers with their wives. Secretary's Conference. This Conference was held at the Scottish Rite Temple on Wednesday night and proved both informative and also gave opportunity for the Secretaries to meet and discuss mutual problems and procedures with M.". W.". CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S , (Jim)
Grand Secretary, and his assistant Bro. MAURICE L .
DRAKE.
Special Masonic Home Edition of Wichita Eagle Magazine Section. Featuring eight pages of pictures and stories of our Kansas Masonic Home, the Wichita Eagle published on Sunday March 8, a highly complimentary section of their Sunday Magazine. In addition to the 125,000 regular' copies of this edition reached through the mailing lists of the newspaper, nearly 30,000 extra copies of the supplement were made available to Lodges and Eastern Star Chapters. Extra copies were on hand in the lobby of the Temple, and distributed by the Committee on Masonic Education.
EVENING SESSION.
The Grand Lodge was called from Refreshment to labor at 8:00 P. M. DRAMATIZATION O F THE SECOND SECTION O F T H E THIRD DEGREE.
One of the most appreciated events of the Grand Lodge sessions was the dramatization of the Second Section of the Third Degree by the members of Delta Lodge No. 77, of Medicine Lodge.
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CALL T O R E F R E S H M E N T .
The Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment until 8:30 A. M. Thursday. MORNING SESSION The Grand Lodge was called from Refreshment to Labor at 8:30 A. M. Thursday, March 12th. REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N FOREIGN RELATIONS.
M.'. W . ' , RICHARD L. BECKER, a member of the committee, presented the following report in place of M.*. W.'. CLAUD F . YOUNG, Chairman, who could not be present and on his motion the report was adopted: To the M:.
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Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
Your Committee on Foreigri Relations, appointed for the purpose of examining the correspondence with other Regular Masonic Grand Lodges having to do with fraternal matters, has performed that duty and submits the following report. Fraternal sympathy is extended to all regular Grand Lodges over the world that have lost by death illustrious and distinguished brethren. Many of these men have occupied high places in the governments of their countries as well as places of importance in their Lodges and Grand Lodges. While these losses are to be expected in the natural course of events, we are never ready to accept them when they do come. The Committee recommends approval of the actions of the Grand Master in the matter of his visits to other Grand Jurisdictions and in the handling of matters between these Grand Lodges and our own. During his tenure of office the Grand Master made the following visits to other Jurisdictions attending Grand Lodge Communications and other outstanding Masonic functions and meetings: Guymon, Oklahoma, as the guest of the Grand Master of Oklahoma, for the presentation of 50 year emblems. Omaha, Nebraska, attending the 101st Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska. San Francisco, California, attending the 109th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of California, and the laying of the cornerstone of its new Grand Lodge Memorial Temple. On this visit he was accompanied by M.'. W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S , now the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. Minneapolis, Minnesota, attending the Mid-West Conference on Masonic Education. On this visit he was accompanied by M.'. W.". ScoTT E. KELSEY, Chairman of the Committee on Masonic Education of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, and M.*. W . ' . CHARLES S. M C G I N N N E S S , Director of Masonic Education of the' Grand Lodge of Kansas. Indianapolis, Indiana, attending the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Indiana, of which our Grand Master is the Kansas representative near the Grand Lodge of Kansas. Guthrie, Oklahoma, attending the Aimual Communication of the Grand Lodge of our neighboring state of Oklahoma.
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Washington, D . C , attending the Grand Masters' and Grand Secretaries' Conferences, and the annual meeting of the George Washington National Masonic Memorial Association, all meeting during the week of February 22nd, the date of birth of our Most Distinguished Mason, GEORGE WASHINGTON. T O these meetings the Grand Master was accompanied by M.'. W . ' . CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, Grand Secretary, and R.'. W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY, Deputy Grand Master. There was another visit made by the Grand Master and his staff which deserves mention. The Lodge at Wellington, Kansas, was host to an Area Meeting which was attended by the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma and several of his staff and a representative of the Grand Lodge of Texas, this being a fellowship meeting between Masons of Oklahoma and Kansas. Such meetings should be encouraged. Visits to Kansas Lodges were too numerous to enumerateâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the list reads more like a railroad time table. The highlight of the Grand Master's visitations during his year of service was that made to the Grand Lodge of California where the cornerstone was laid and the new Grand Lodge Memorial Temple was dedicated. At this meeting practically all of the Grand Lodges in the United States were represented. The United Grand Lodge of England was represented by its Grand Master. The Grand Lodges of Canada, Scotland, Denmark and from many other foreign countries were represented. All visitations by our Grand Master have been conducted with dignity and have reflected the highest standard of Masonic ethics. W e have received only one request during the year for fraternal recognition and we have carefully examined the same. This request was from the Grand Lodge of Parana, Brazil. Several years ago we had a request from this Grand Body but at the time we felt that we should defer action on the request. At this time and after a careful review of the request we find this Grand Lodge meets all of the necessary qualifications for recognition by our Grand Lodge. It is recognized by the Grand Lodges of Kentucky, Wisconsin and Rhode Island in our country, by the Grand Lodges of four other South American countries; one in Central America; three in Mexico; three in Europe; that of the Philippines and all of the other thirteen Grand Lodges in the states of Brazil. W e therefore recommend that we extend fraternal recognition to the Grand Lodge of Parana, Brazil. There has been no change in the situation in Spain; this Grand Lodge is operating in exile in Mexico and Masons are still being persecuted by Franco in Spain. In Guatemala there are two Grand Lodges; the one that we recognize and have for quite some time and a Government controlled Grand Lodge that we do not recognize. Utmost care should be had as between these two Grand Lodges that we do not deal with the wrong one. The situation in France remains the same; there has been no consolidation of the National Grand Lodge of France that we recognize and the Grand Orient of France, as was thought there would be during the last year. No change has been made in the status of the Grand Lodge of the Dominican Republic and we would advise our remaining free from having fraternal relations with this Grand Lodge until some future time when conditions may be cleared in that country. All differences between the Grand Lodge of the Philippines and the Grand Lodge of Japan have been erased and Japan is now recognized by the Philippine Grand Lodge as well as by many of the Grand Lodges in this country. W e are in amity with the Grand Lodge of Japan. Your committee finds that during the 1957 Annual Communication it
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recommended extending fraternal relations to the Grand Lodge of Turkey, which we now realize was a mistake, as we had insufficient information about this Grand Lodge at the time. W e therefore recommend that we arrest this recognition for the present. This was strictly an error on the part of the Chairman of the Committee and in no way reflects on the other two members of the same. There seems to be a more wholesome feeling at this time between Masonic Grand Lodges around the world than there has been in some time; all regular Grand Lodges apparently are working in harmony and are at peace with each other. Fraternally submitted, CLAUD F . Y O U N G , P.G.M., Chairman RoscoE E. PETERSON, P . G . M . RICHARD L . BECKER, P . G . M .
REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N CORRESPONDENCE.
M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD S. ECORD, Chairman, presented his report which, on motion, was adopted and ordered printed in the Proceedings: REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N TRIALS A N D P U N I S H M E N T S .
W.*. FLOYD H . COFFMAN, Chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M:.
W:.
Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
This committee is sorry to report that it has had an active year. At the outset we found twelve cases, one involving three defendants, to be tried. W e have received thirteen additional cases. The twenty-five cases referred to the committee involve charges against twenty-seven lodge members. Of this number seventeen, or all but ten, involved charges of selling liquor in violation of ByLaw Number 1-111. Twenty-three of the accused were found guilty. Nineteen were expelled. Two were suspended. Three were reprimanded. One accused was found not guilty when the accusing lodge failed to produce any evidence of guilt. It is clear to us that members who persist in selling liquor should be expelled. However, three brothers promptly made amends and divorced themselves from whatever association they had with the sale of liquor, either personally or through members of their immediate family. For these three the committee prescribed the punishment of reprimand. By so doing the committee does not wish to set a precedent for the Grand Lodge. The manner of handling similar situations will be for future committees to determine. This committee sits as a trier of the facts to determine whether the accused is "guilty" or "not guilty," and if found guilty to assess the proper punishment. As soon as the lodge entertains the charges it becomes the accuser and as such presents the evidence to the committee. It is recommended that the Lodge before entertaining any charge presented to it, appoint an investigating committee to learn the facts and determine what evidence is available to support the charge. If there is an attorney who is active in the lodge his advice might prove helpful. The committee suggests that the form for "Summons to Appear and Plead" be amended to summon the accused "to make answer as to whether he is guilty or not guilty of the charges, etc." The form as now printed wherein the accused is summoned "to make answer to the charges, etc." is too often taken as an invi-
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tation to expound on what is wrong with Masonry in general or the By-laws in particular. Lastly, the committee must report that it has two cases pending notwithstanding the statement in the Grand Master's prepared address that there is no work in prospect for the committee. Only last week the committee received three new cases. The Grand Secretary apparently wants to keep all committees at work. Fraternally submitted, FLOYD H . C O F F M A N ,
Chairman
CHARLES R . GILLILAND ROBERT J. LEWIS PASCHAL W . LUNDY W I L L I A M J. YOTTER
Committee.
REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N JURISPRUDENCE.
W.*. SCOTT A. MOUSE, Chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted, section by section, and then as a whole by the necessary two-thirds majority: To The M:. W.'. Grand Lodge, A. P. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Jurisprudence has met and carefully considered the matters which regularly came before it and respectfully submits for your consideration the following report: SECTION
1.
SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS AND EDICTS
We have examined the Special Dispensations issued by the Grand Master during his tenure, and find that they have all been issued within the limits of his prerogatives, and therefore recommend their approval. We further recommend that the Edict contained in his address regarding the consolidation of Blue Valley Lodge N o . 112, A. F. & A. M. and Blue Rapids Lodge No. 169 A. F. & A. M. be approved. SECTION 2 .
HEARING ON APPEAL, FILE NO. 4 7 8 .
In the matter of the appeal of DALE S. SIMONSON from the decision and sentence of the Committee on Trials and Punishments dated November 6, 1958, nothing was presented to the Committee at the hearing held, showing why said decision and sentence should be altered or changed, and the decision and sentence are therefore upheld. SECTION 3 .
GRAND MASTER'S
PROCLAMATION
Your Committee finds that as a result of the Proclamation contained in the Grand Masters Address, the two constitutional amendments referred to therein now constitute a part of Kansas Masonic Law. SECTION 4 .
ALLOWANCES AND PER DIEM
Your Committee recommends that By-law 2-307 be amended to include a $50 annual allowance to the Chairman of the Committee on Public Schools. W e further recommend that By-laws 2-308, 2-309, and 2-310 be amended to read as contained in the Grand Master's address, with the exception that By-law 2-308 shall be amended to include the Committee on Public Schools, such change in amendment to be inserted immediately following the words "Ritualistic W o r k " as contained therein. W e further recommend that By-law 2-308 be further amended as follows:
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substitute the words Grand Lodge Lecturer and Assistant Grand Lodge Lecturer for the words Grand Lecturer and Assistant Grand Lecturer. It should be understood that these amendments regarding allowances and per diem shall not become eflfective until after the close of this Session. Regarding By-law 2-306, some question has arisen as to the maximum salary of the Grand Secretary when he is not Grand Secretary and Grand Recorder for all the Grand Bodies. W e therefore recommend that By-law 2-306 be amended in the following manner: That the figures $5200 be inserted in lieu of the figures $3300 now appearing in said By-law. W e further recommend that the allowance provided for in By-law 2-314 be increased to $3200 as approved by the finance committee, and that said By-law be amended to provide for same. SECTION 5.
AMENDMENT OF BY-LAW 4 - 1 2 6 .
It has come to the attention of this Committee that confusion in certain Lodges over the State has arisen regarding Investigating Committee reports by reason of the word 'moral' in By-law 4-126, which reads in part as follows: "Report of N o Jurisdiction shall be made only when it is ascertained that the petitioner does not possess the requisite moral, mental, physical, or age qualifications, etc." The Lodge Investigating Committees in question have reported "No Jurisdiction" on petitioners who they believe did not possess the required moral requisites, thus circumventing the ballot, and, as a result, the petitioner would not carry a record of rejection. After careful thought and considerable deliberation, the majority of the Committee therefore recommends that By-law 4-126, be amended by deleting the word 'moral' from the above sentence of said By-law. SECTION 6.
LIFE MEMBERSHIPS.
Your Committee recommends that By-law 4-402 be amended by the addition thereto of the following clause, to be inserted at the end of said By-law: "And provided further that each member so granted a life membership shall be exempt from the payment of per capita tax, assessments, or dues." The attention of all Lodges is called to the provision of Article I'V, Section 1 of the Constitution, and each Lodge should give careful consideration as to further financial status. Respectfully and fraternally submitted, ScoTT A. MOUSE, Chairman JAMES H . STEWART, J R . CHARLES D . GALLIPEAU JAMES E . TAYLOR L U T H E R C . KISSICK
Committee.
REPORT O F COMMITTEE O N F I N A N C E .
W . ' . FLOYD A. PALMER, Chairman, presented the following report which, on his motion, was adopted. To The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge A. P. & A. M. of Kansas: The Committee on Finance, under the authority of By-law 2-118 and upon the approval of the Grand Master, submits the following report: In compliance with the order of the Grand Master, and as authorized by the
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statutes, your Committee on Finance employed R.'. W . ' . ARTHUR R . SHEDD, a licensed public accountant, to audit the accounts of this M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge, examine the books and vouchers of the Grand Treasurer, and the financial records and accounts of the Grand Secretary and to make written report thereon. T h e examination and audit of R.'. W . ' . Brother SHEDD finds all accounts of the Grand Secretary and the Grand Treasurer correct and in agreement with their annual reports. The report of R.'. W . ' . Brother SHEDD, covering his audit of this M.'. W . ' . Grand Lodge, is appended hereto and made a part of the annual report of your Committee on Finance. Your committee has carefully examined the bank statements, cash book, investment lists and accounts of the General Fund, the Charity Fund and the L Y N N R. BRODRICK Memorial Charity Foundation Fund of the Grand Lodge as included in the reports of the Grand Treasurer. Certification under the seal of the First National Bank in Fredonia, Fredonia, Kansas, and signed by MAUDE KINDER, Assistant Cashier shows the following cash balances in the bank as of February 16, 1959 for fund designated and amount shown. Statement of Cash Balances in the First National Bank in Fredonia, Fredonia, Kansas for the Grand Treasurer, of the M.". W.". Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Kansas, as of February 16, 1959. Fund Amount General Fund $130,757.07 Charity Fund 8,946.33 LYNN R . BRODRICK Memorial Charity Foundation Fund 131.11 Total Cash Balance in Bank, all Funds
$139,834.51
In reviewing the Grand Treasurers report and in comparison with the report of the Grand Secretary it is to be noted that the total amount of funds remitted to the Grand Treasurer equals $334,822.38 and that the Grand Treasurers report shows amount received from the Grand Secretary to be $334,697.38 or a difference of $125.00. This difference of $125.00 represents interest on LYNN R , BRODRICK Memorial Charity Foundation Fund bond which was remitted by the Grand Secretary out of, or for, the General Fund, when in fact, this should have beerr a credit to the LYNN R . BRODRICK Fund. The Grand Treasurers report of t h e LYNN R . BRODRICK Memorial Charity Foundation Fund acknowledges and accounts this $125.00 as interest received on bond for said fund. The Grand Secretary's report as per schedule " C " shows amount of interest received from investments in the total amount of $2,545.00 which should be allocated as follows: General Fund $1,591.00 â&#x20AC;˘Charity Fund 829.00 LYNN R . BRODRICK Memorial Charity
Foundation Fund Total
125.00 $2,545.00
*A transfer in the amount of $829.00 should be made from the General Fund to the Charity Fund. See By-law 2-302. The bonds in the care of the Grand Treasurer have been checked as to kind, class number and amount and are found to be correct and are the same as listed in the annual report of the Grand Treasurer. Certification under the seal of the First National Bank in Fredonia, Fredonia, Kansas, and signed by MAUDE KINDER, Assistant Cashier, shows the following bond totals as of February 16, 1959 for fund and amount as here indicated:
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Statement of Bonds held for the Grand Treasurer in the First National Bank in Fredonia, Fredonia, Kansas for the M . ' . W.'. Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Kansas as of February 16, 1959. Fund General Fund Charity Fund L Y N N R . BRODRICK Memorial Charity Foundation Fund Total Bonds, All Funds
U. U. U. U.
Kind Class S. Savings S. Savings S. Savings S. Treasury
Maturity Value $75,000.00 35,000.00 $ 1,000.00 25,000.00
26,000.00 $136,000.00
All bonds are registered in the name of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Kansas and designated as to fund or account. A summary of the LYNN R. BRODRICK Memorial Charity Foundation Fund may be found in the report of the Grand Treasurer and will show a cash balance in the bank as of February 16, 1959 of $131.11 and a total bond holding of the same date of $26,000.00 for total assets of ($131.11 + $26,000.00 = $26,131.11) $26,131.11. This memorial may well continue to grow in honor of the memory of one of Kansas' most distinguished Masons, M . ' . W . ' . L Y N N R. BRODRICK, Past Grand Master of the M.'. W . ' . Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Kansas. W e have audited the expense accounts of those entitled to expenses in attending this annual communication as provided by the Laws of Masonry of this Grand Jurisdiction and have issued vouchers in payment thereof. W e have also checked, issued and delivered mileage vouchers to the representatives of lodges and all others entitled to the same as specified in our By-laws. Your committee has given careful attention to its special assignment of inspecting the historical and statistical registry of the membership, the recording and filing of the annual reports; transcripts of lodges, charters, negatives of charters; filing of the annual proceedings of this and other grand jurisdictions; trials, documents and all historical data of value to the craft. The committee has examined the Grand Lodge building and personal property therein and wish to suggest the following replacements or improvements: Recommendations: 1. Draperies be provided for windows in Secretary's office. 2. Stenographer's office be redecorated or remodeled. 3. Heating system valves be checked and thoroughly inspected for efficient service. 4. Redecorate utility room, rear first floor. 5. Purchase following equipment to supplement, replace or add to working office equipment: 1 4-Section bookcase 1 Typewriter 1 Mimeograph Sufficient budget has been established in recommended appropriations to cover all items as above specified. The building in general is in good to excellent condition. The committee on Finance approve the action of the Grand Master and his Council of Administration in the payment of $500.00 to Patmos Lodge No. 97,. A. F. & A. M. on account of the tornado disaster. This payment was made during the year 1958 and requires no further appropriation. The Finance committee have reviewed the Grand Master's recommendations in regard to the GEORGE WASHINGTON Masonic National Memorial, Grand
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Master's and Grand Secretary's Conference, Masonic Service Association, Grand Master's Contingent Fund and the recommendations in regard to Expense and Mileage Allowance and have made appropriations for each. In reviewing the estimate of revenue for the yearly operation of the Grand Lodge and appropriations of expense for the same, together with the cash balances in the bank as shown by the Grand Treasurer's Report for both the General Fund and the Charity Fund, your committee on Finance recommends that the Grand Secretary to hereby instructed to prepare warrants to be drawn on the accounts of the Grand Treasurer for the purchase of United States Government Registered Treasury or Savings Bonds in the amount of $15,000.00 for the General Fund Account and $5,000.00 for the Charity Fund. It is also the considered recommendation of your Finance committee, in addition to the bond purchases above, that the Grand Secretary be authorized and is hereby instructed to prepare a warrant in the amount of $5,000.00, the same to be drawn on the Charity Fund Account of the Grand Treasurer and made payable to The Kansas Masonic Home. In making recommendations for the necessary appropriations as established by Annual Budget and in reviewing the financial condition of the Grand Lodge, your committee has considered the general welfare of the craft and its Grand Lodge and the Kansas Masonic Home. In reviewing with you the receipts and expenditures for the coming year, your committee feels that it is entirely proper that each responsible officer be reminded that it should be his watchful duty to guard well all items of expense. The indications prompt your committee to suggest that the word "economy" be employed wherever and whenever possible. The following are the estimated revenues and recommended appropriations for the year 1959: GENERAL F U N D R E V E N U E S
Per Capita (100,855 X I.OO) Raising Fee (2,291 X 5.00) Interest on Bonds Special Dispensations Miscellaneous
$100,855.00 11,455.00 1,590.00 320.00 2,500.00
Total Less Charity Fund (100,855 X 5 % = 5,042.75)
$116,720.00 5,045.00
Net Revenue Available for Appropriations
$111,675.00
R E C O M M E N D E D G E N E R A L F U N D APPROPRIATIONS
Budget (40,979.22 X 7 2 % = 29,505.04) $ 29,510.00 Annual Communication Expenses .'. 1,500.00 Grand Master's Contingent Fund 3,200.00 Grand Master's Apron and Jewel 700.00 Grand Master's Allowance (By-law 2-306) 800.00 Grand Treasurer's Allowance (By-law 2-306) 200.00 Grand Master and Grand Secretary's Conference 1,500.00 Grand Treasurer's and Grand Secretary's Bond Premium 100.00 Grand Tyler and Ass't. Grand Tyler (By-law 2-306) -.. 80.00 â&#x20AC;˘ Official Stenographer (By-law 2-306) 50.00 Grand Lecturerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Salary and Expense 6,500.00 Committee on Ritualistic Work 1,000.00 Committee on Masonic Education 4,000.00 Committee on Public Schools (Art. VI, Sec. 13) 2,500.00 Committee on Trials and Punishments 1,000.00 Committee Allowances (By-law 2-306-7) 1,100.00
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George Washington Masonic National Memorial Mileage and Expense (By-law 2-208-9-10) District Deputy Grand Master's Conference Masonic Service Association Printing Annual Proceedings Printing Kansas Laws of Masonry (By-law 2-506) Library Expense Microfilming Records Stationary and Printing Items for Resale Grand Lodge Building Repairs Personal Property Tax Payroll Taxes (w.h., S.S., Unemployment) Postage and Express General Fund Bond Purchase Charity Fund Remittance—1958 ...Miscellaneous
2,500.00 13,000.00 300.00 2,100.00 2,400.00 1,500.00 1,000.00 500.00 1,500.00 4,000.00 2,000.00 200.00 1,100.00 3,000.00 15,000.00 830.00 1,000.00
Total General Fund Appropriations
$105,670.00
ESTIMATE OF CHARITY FUND REVENUES FOR 1 9 5 9
Five Per Cent ( 5 % ) per Capita (100,855 X 5 % = 5,042.75) Interest on Bonds Charity Fund Remittance—1958 Total -
5,042.75 934.00 829.00 $
6,805.75
RECOMMENDED CHARITY FUND APPROPRIATION
Charity Fund Bond Purchase
S
5,000.00
The finance committee wishes to make mention of the pleasant relations experienced
by the
committee with
M.'.
W.'.
ARTHUR
H . STRICKLAND,
who
resigned as Grand Secretary as of December 31, 1958, and to M.'. W . ' . CHARLES S. McGiNNESS who was appointed by the Grand Master to assume the duties of this important office, and who is occupying the office of Grand Secretary at this time; and also, to M . ' . W.'. B E N S. P A U L E N , Grand Treasurer, and their assistants. Their work is approved. Fraternally submitted, FLOYD A. PALMER, Chairman HOWARD H . HAZLETT, Member CHARLES F . HAUGHEY, Member W I L L I A M C . G E T Z , Member H O M E R M . SPENCER, Member
ELECTION. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r a n n o u n c e d t h e t i m e h a d arrived for t h e election of officers f o r t h e e n s u i n g year, a n d a p p o i n t e d as Tellers t h e f o l l o w i n g Brethren: T O Y McGiNNESS, Kaw 272 TAYLOR F . CUSTER, Overland N o . 436 LESTER K E N N E D Y , Ulysses N o . 438—
JAY B . HEWITT, Hoyt No. 327 HAROLD CAMPFIELD, Home N o . 89
Kansas City Overland Park Ulysses
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HARRY M . FRETZ, Golden Rule No. 90 FRANKLIN L . TIERS, Union N o . 7 GERALD LONGTON, St. Bernard No. 222
Topeka Junction City Dodge City
LLOYD CROW, Prudence No. 100D I C K W Y K O F F , Occidental No. 207 D A L E W . SMITH, Arcadia No. 329
Columbus Alton Arcadia
LUTHER A. STEVENS, Ottawa N o . 18
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Ottawa
ROBERT C . MILLER, Atwood No. 164
Atwood
D E E HOSKINS, Emporia No. 12
Emporia
LORE V. BADER, Neosho N o . 27 FRANCIS K . DARR, Home N o . 89
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LeRoy Centralia
ROBERT S. COLLINS, Goff Lodge N o . 430
Goff
EARL ANDREWS, Downs No. 204
Downs
J. R. MATHEWS, Cable No. 299 IRA L . FILKEL, Keystone N o . 102
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RAYMOND W . MORRIS, Patmos N o . 97
.Arlington Coffeyville El Dorado
HARRY OLANDER, Old Mission No. 153 HENRY D . PARKINSON, Anthem N o . 284
Prairie Village Scott City
PRESTON B . M O O N , Parsons No. 117 RICHARD R . HAEFELE, Ulysses No. 435 ELMER TINDALL, Hoisington No. 331 HERBERT H . TULLER, Lawrence N o . 6.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;
Parsons Ulysses Hoisington Lawrence
EARL LYON, Rising Sun No. 8 WARD HARRINGTON, Bonner Springs N o . 366
Fort Scott Bonner Springs
GEORGE H . HUDSON, Burlington N o . 66 HAROLD L . SLOAN, Newton No. 142 G L E N N A. DELAY, Quinter No. 410
Burlington Newton Quinter
WILLIAM J. SCHLICHTER, Clay Center N o . 134 HAROLD BROCE, Maple City No. 342
Clay Center Maple City
JAMES M . CHADWICK, St. Thomas No. 306 ROBERT G . W I L S O N , Paradise No. 290
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ORA F . PERSELL, Blue Rapids N o . 169
Blue Rapids
N E W T O N W . BRANSOM, Comanche No. 295
BOB SIMONSON, Plains No. 367 H. A. WEINHARDT, Grinnell No. 488 BEN H . DOWNING, Minneola No. 431
Colby _ Plainville Coldwater
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Plains Grinnell Minneola
T h e G r a n d M a s t e r t h e n o r d e r e d t h e ballots to b e distributed. O n m o t i o n of R . ' . W.'. A D D I S O N C I R B Y , D e p u t y G r a n d M a s t e r , t h e G r a n d Officers w e r e all v o t e d u p o n at o n e t i m e o n o n e ballot. T h e election resulted as f o l l o w s : Grand Master
Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary
ADDISON C . IRBY
R A Y W . KINZIE J O H N H . MURRAY .ARMAND H . BISHOP B E N S. PAULEN .CHARLES S. MCGINNESS
VOTE O F T H A N K S . M . * . W . ' . C H A R L E S S . M C G I N N E S S gave a brief talk o n this outs t a n d i n g 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 c o m p l i m e n t e d 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 for its exceptionally fine report.
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H e also expressed t h e thanks and appreciation of this Grand Lodge to all Committees, the Wichita Consistory, Wichita Lodge N o . 99, T h e Wichita Eagle Newspaper, T h e folks of the Kansas Masonic Home, those who furnished the busses and all others who had anything t o do in making our stay here so pleasant and moved that our thanks be extended to all of these individuals and orders for their hospitality these last few days. Motion carried. M . ' , W . " . O T T O R . SOUDERS, Secretary of the Kansas Masonic Home Board was called upon by our Grand Master to speak informally about our Home. M . ' . W . ' . SOUDERS responded in his usual easy and eloquent manner with a most informative discussion of the Home and its management, and its accomplishments.
PRESENTATION. M . ' . W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS, on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, presented M . ' . W . ' . EARL R . B R O W N , soon to be the retiring Grand Master with a Past Grand Master's Lapel Button. M . ' . W . ' . EARL R . B R O W N , SO filled with emotion that he could not express himself, nevertheless conveyed to all present his heart felt appreciation.
INSTALLATION. M . ' . W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON, as Installing Officer, together with M.". W.*. SCOTT E . KELSEY, as Grand Senior Warden, M.*. W . ' . RICHARD L . BECKER as Grand Junior Warden, M . ' . W . " . W I L L I A M H . HARRISON as Grand Senior Deacon, M . ' . W . ' . JAMES H . TRICE as Grand
Junior Deacon and M . ' . W . ' . FLOYD S. ECORD as Grand Marshal, with Bro. CLARENCE H . H A M M , Grand Chaplain, installed the following elective and appointive Grand Officers for the ensuing year: M.'. W.'. ADDISON C. IRBY.
Grand Master
Rising Sun Lodge No. 8, Fort Scott. R.". W.'. RAY W . KINZIE Deputy Grand Master Bestor G. Brown Lodge No. 433, Wichita. R.'. W.'. JOHN H . MURRAY Grand Senior Warden King Solomon Lodge No. 10, Leavenworth R.'. W.'. ARMAND H . BISHOP Grand Junior Warden Parsons Lodge No. 117, Parsons M.'. W.*. BEN S. PAULEN Grand Treasurer Constellation Lodge No. 95, Fredonia. M.*. W.'. CHARLES S. MCGINNESS
Cherryvale Lodge No. 137, (Residence, Topeka).
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W . ' . ELROY E . TlLLOTSON Grand Chaplain Powhattan Lodge N o . 363, (Residence, Emporia). W . ' . B E N W . GRAYBILL Grand Senior Deacon Old Mission Lodge No. 153, Prairie Village W . ' . IVAN L . FARRIS Morton Lodge No. 255, Cheney.
Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . CHARLES D . GALLIPEAU
Grand Marshal
Wyandotte Lodge N o . 3, Kansas City W . ' . VICTOR C . KINGSBURY Kansas Lodge No. 307, Herington
Grand Sword Bearer
W . ' . CHARLES TUSTIN Grand Senior Steward Pittsburg Lodge N o . 187, Pittsburg W . ' . CLEVELAND T . MARTIN Grand Junior Steward Meriden Lodge No. 236, (Residence, Topeka). W.'. HENRY C. WRIGHT
Grand Pursuivant
Valley Center Lodge N o . 364, Valley Center. W . ' . LAUREN D A L E RIGG
Grand Tyler
Joppa Lodge No. 233, Leon. W . ' . J O H N E . LOEPPKE Assistant Grand Tyler Turon Lodge No. 358, (Residence, Penalosa). PRESENTATION O F H A T .
W.*. EARL L . LYON, Past Master of Rising Sun Lodge No. 8 of Ft. Scott, on behalf of the members of Rising Sun Lodge No. 8, presented the newly installed Grand Master, M.'. W . ' . ADDISON C . IRBY, with a silk hat. He was accompanied to the East by 16 members of Rising Sun Lodge No. 8. M.'. W . ' . ADDISON C. IRBY accepted with very appropriate remarks. The Grand Master expressed his appreciation for the Honor conferred upon him, pledging his best efforts to Masonry and this Grand Lodge. The Grand Master then called upon all of the Installed Grand Officers and each responded with short talks of loyalty and appreciation, pledging their best efforts to the Grand Master and this Grand Lodge. INVITATION.
M.'. W . ' . BEN S. PAULEN, on behalf of all of the Lodges at Hutchinson, Kansas extended an invitation for this Grand Lodge to meet at Hutchinson, Kansas for its next Annual Communication. W.*. LELAND G . DENTON, Master of Orient Lodge No. 51 of Topeka, Kansas on behalf of all of the Lodges at Topeka, extended an invitation for this Grand Lodge to meet at Topeka for its next Annual Communication. M.*. W.". RICHARD L . BECKER moved that the selection of the
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s i g h t f o r t h e O n e H u n d r e d F o u r t h C o m m u n i c a t i o n b e d e t e r m i n e d by t h e C o u n c i l of A d m i n i s t r a t i o n . M o t i o n w a s p u t a n d declared carried. STANDING COMMITTEES. T h e M.*. W . * . Grand Master appointed the following
committees
for t h e e n s u i n g y e a r : On Credentials—Ross
WINGFIELD, N O . 383, McDonald; GILBERT HANDKE, N O .
158, (1506 N . 3rd) Atchison; EARL L . LYON, N O . 8, (124 S. Hill) Ft. Scott; RoscoE H . J O H N S O N , N O . 29, Humboldt; JAMES A. MAGEE, N O . 303, (401
S. Seneca) Wichita 13. On Reports of Grand Officers—HARRY D O N KINGERY, N O . 436, (8717 Marty Lane) Overland Park; HOWARD H . HAZLETT, N O . 345, Edna; WILLIAM C . G E T Z , N O . 142, (610
E. 5th)
Newton; CARL
W . KOONTZ,
N O . 306,
(280
N . School Ave.) Colby; GEORGE M . ASHFORD, N O . 99, (Courthouse) Wichita 5. On Finance—^WILLIAM E . BRADFORD, N O . 256, McLouth; CARL E . GEORGESON, N o . 181, Lenora; W I L L I A M C H A P M A N , N o . 253, Oakley; LESLIE E . PECK,
No. 359, Sylvan Grove; LEONARD BAILEY, No. 233, Burden. On Jurisprudence—ROBERT J. LEWIS, N o . 164, Atwood; COY NICHOLS, N o . 71, (736 E. 22nd St.) Baxter Springs; JAMES E . TAYLOR, N O . 417, Sharon Springs; HARRY E . CROSSWHITE, N O . 293, Greensburg (525 New York Ave., H o l t o n ) ; HAROLD C . SWOPE, N O . 144, (219 N . Main) Yates Center. On Ritualistic
Work—JAMES
E. G L E N N
H . TRICE, N O . 77, (400 N . Main) Medicine Lodge;
ROBISON, N O . 3 l 4 , Gridley; ARTHUR
H . STRICKLAND,
N O . 272,
(2321 Tauromee) Kansas City. On Trials and Punishments—ARTHUR
C . HODGSON, N O . 219, Little River (Lyons);
FLOYD H . C O F F M A N , N O . 18, (Courthouse)
Ottawa; W I L L I A M J. YOTTER,
N O . 340, Leoti; ROBERT W . H E M P H I L L , N O . 199, (209 E. Lincoln) Norton; W I L L I A M SHAFFER N O . 77, (709 N . Maple) Frankfort. On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D.—ScoTT A. MOUSE, N o . 12, (730 E. 9th Ave.) Emporia; WILLLAM D W I G H T GRIMES, N o . 86, (1029 Porter) Wichita; JAMES EARL O D E N , N O . 117, (2431 Washington) Parsons;
On Correspondence—FLOYD
S. ECORD, N O . 66, Burlington.
Foreign Relations—CLAUD F . Y O U N G , N o . 8, Ft. Scott (1733 I6th St. N.W., Washington, D . C . ) ; GERALD W . SALYER, N O . 222, (2318 Thompson) Dodge City; KARL J. BAUMGARTNER, N o . 321, (Box 238) Goodland. Masonic Education—ScoTT W.
KINZIE,
E. KELSEY, N O . 17, (1346 Arter Ave.) Topeka; RAY
N O . 433,
(Box
56)
Wichita;
JOHN
H.
MURRAY,
N O . 10,
(1020 S. 4th Street) Leavenworth; ARMAND H . BISHOP, N O . 117, (313 Mercy Hospital Road) Parsons; HARRY M . FRETZ, Jr. N o . 90, (Jayhawk Junior Motel) Topeka. tJecrology—^JOHN
BENGEL, N o . 107, (600 Riley) Independence.
Fublic Schools—RICHARD
L . BECKER, N O . 102, (Box 377) Coflfeyville; O W E N E .
HODGSON, N o . 60, (660 Highland) Salina; R A L P H W I L S O N , N O . 10, (901
Pennsylvania) Leavenworth; CHARLES S. MCGINNESS, N O . 137, Cherryvale (320 W . 8th. Topeka); R O Y R . CAMERON, N O . 415, Perry.
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JOURNAL.
On motion of M.'. W.". BEN S. PAULEN the reading of the Journal was waived. CLOSING.
The M / . W . ' . Grand Master then closed the M . \ W Grand Lodge in Ample Form.
dUUL Grand Master.
Grand Secretary.
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LOCATION A N D N U M B E R S O F LODGES I N ALL DISTRICTS. No.
1.—Highland, 1; Troy, 55; Wathena, 64; White Cloud, 78; Bendena, 440; Denton, 449.
No.
2.—Potter, 4; Atchison, 5; Doniphan, Muscotah, 116; Atchison, 158.
No.
3.—Leavenworth, 2; Leavenworth, 10; Easton, 45; Lansing, 49; Leavenworth, 68; Fort 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.—Shawnee, 54; Prairie Village, 153; Kansas City, 322; Kansas City, 333; Overland Park, 436.
No.
6.—Olathe, 19; Spring Hill, 56; Gardner, 65; Edgerton, 127; Lenexa, 135; Stanley, 444.
No.
7.—Osawatomie, 24; Paola, 37; Fontana, 131, Louisburg, 243.
No.
8.—Mound City, 33; LaCygne, 6 1 ; Pleasanton, 88; Blue Mound, 286; Parker, 341.
No.
9.—Fort Scott, 8; Mapleton, 28; Xenia, 47; Devon, 92; Garland, 108; Uniontown, 115; Fulton, 210; Hiattville, 216; Bronson, 268; Hepler, 398.
3 1 ; Effingham,
48; Huron,
72;
No. 10.—Girard, 9 3 ; Cherokee, 119; Pittsburg, 187; Walnut, 229; Mulberry, 261; Arcadia, 329; Arma, 408. No. 11.—Baxter Springs, 7 1 ; Columbus, 100; Galena, 194; Weir, 274; Scammon, 351. No. 12.—Oswego, 63; Altamont, 69; Chetopa, 73; Parsons, 117; Mound Valley, 218; McCune, 237. No. 13.—Erie, 76; Chanute, 103; Thayer, 149; Urbana, 239. No. 14.—Humboldt, 29; lola, 38; Moran, 245; Savonburg, 315; LaHarpe, 325. No. 15.—Garnett, 44; Colony, 212; Westphalia, 305; Kincaid, 338; Lane, 339. No. 16.—Ottawa, 18; Melvern, 22; Pomona, 4 1 ; Williamsburg, 224; Waverly, 244; Quenemo, 270; Wellsville, 356. No. 17.—Lawrence, 6; Lawrence, 9; Baldwin, 23; DeSoto, 40; Eudora, 83; Tonganoxie, 190; Linwood, 241; Perry, 415; Lecompton, 420. No. 18.—Oskaloosa, 14; Valley Falls, 21; Winchester, 84; Meriden, 236; McLouth, 256; Nortonville, 266. No. 19.—Hiawatha, 35; Robinson, 159; Sabetha, 162; Hamlin, 185; Horton, 326; Powhattan, 363; Morrill, 373. No. 20.—Oketo, 25; Seneca, 39; Marysville, 91; Axtell, 234; Beattie, 259; Oneida, 323; Summerfield, 354. No. 21.—Frankfort, 67; Waterville, 85; Blue Rapids, 169; Vermillion, 320. No. 22.—Corning, 13; Wetmore, 53; Centralia, 89; Netawaka, 130; Whiting, 250; GoflF, 430. No. 23.—Circleville, 20; Holton, 42; Soldier, 240; Hoyt, 327, Denison, 372; Mayetta, 393. No. 24.—Silver Lake, 50; St. Marys, 52; Topeka, 90; Rossville, 111; Delia, 419.
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No. 25.—^Topeka, 17; Auburn, 32; Topeka, 51; Topeka, 225; Richland, 248; Topeka, 385; Wakarusa, 402. No. 26.—Overbrook, 62; Carbondale, 70; Burlingame, 79; Lyndon, 101; Osage City, 141; Scranton, 407. No. 27.—Leroy, 27; Burlington, 66; Neosho Falls, 82; Yates Center, 144; Gridley, 314. No. 28.—^New Albany, 8 1 ; Neodesha, 94; Fredonia, 95; Altoona, 118; Fall River, 163: Buffalo, 379; Benedict, 403. No. 29.—Coffeyville, 102; Independence, 107; Elk City, 132; Cherryvale, 137,Edna. 345. No. 30.—Sedan, 136, Caney, 324; Elgin, 350; Cedar Vale, 355; Tyro, 386. No. 31.—Longton, 26; Elk Falls, 126; Howard, 155; Severy, 213; Molina, 267. No. 32.—Eureka, 106; Toronto, 121; Madison, 196; Hamilton, 301, Climax, 411. No. 33.—Emporia, 12; Cottonwood Falls, 80; Americus, 109; Lebo, 152; Hartford, 193; Allen, 335; Saffordville, 395. No. 34.—Dover, 138; Alma, 161; Eskridge, 205; Maple Hill, 370;, Harveyville, 421. No. 35.—Havensville, 34; Onaga, 188; Westmoreland, 257; Fostoria, 392. No. 36.—Manhattan, 16; Wamego, 75; Randolph, 166; Leonardville, 235; Riley, 344. No. 37.—Washington, 104; Linn, 170; Haddam, 226; Greenleaf, 232. No. 38.—Clifton, 122; Clay Center, 134; Green, 296; Oak Hill, 334; Wakefield, 396. No. 39.—Junction City, 7; Abilene, 98; Solomon, 105; Chapman, 280; Enterprise, 437. No. 40.—Hope, 288; Herington, 307; Gypsum, 328; White City, 380; Burdick, 429. No. 41.—Council Grove, 36; Alta Vista, 357; Dwight, 374; Wilsey, 382. No. 42.—Florence, 114; Peabody, 120; Newton, 142; Marion, 147. No. 43.—Towanda, 30; Augusta, 74; ElDorado, 97; Douglass, 151; Leon, 223; Potwin, 228; Latham, 401; Rosalia, 434. No. 44.—Winfield, 110; Arkansas City, 133; Dexter, 156; Burden, 233; Maple City, 342. No. 45.—Wellington, 150; South Haven, 157; Oxford, 165; Caldwell, 203; Milan, 255; Argonia, 285. No. 46.—Belle Plaine, 173; Mulvane, 201; Cheney, 258; Derby, 365; Conway Springs, 269; Clearwater, 273. No. 47.—Wichita, 57, Wichita, 86; Wichita, 99; Wichita, 168; Wichita, 303, Wichita, 313; Wichita, 433. No. 48.—Halstead, 46; Sedgwick, 139; White Water, 180; Burrton, 182; Mount Hope, 238; Valley Center, 364. No. 49.—McPherson, 172; Canton, 197; Galva, 251; Windom, 276; Moundridge. 346; Marquette, 353; Lindsborg, 397.
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No. 50.—Barnard, 59; Minneapolis, 143; Beloit, 145; Delphos, 202; Scottsville, 249; Glasco, 292. No. 51.—Concordia, 113; Clyde, 176; Jamestown, 227; Miltonvale, No. 52.—Republic, 123; Munden, 128; Belleville, 129; Courtland, 221; Narka, 349; Cuba, 362. No. 53.—Jewell, 1 1 ; Mankato, 87; Burr Oak, 178; Lebanon, 287; Formoso, 336.
March
Simpson, 214; 242. 211; Scandia, Randall, 304;
No. 54.—Salina, 60; Ellsworth, 146; Brookville, 209; Wilson, 298; Holyrood, 343. N o . 55.—Lyons, 192; Little River, 219; Chase, 247; Frederick, 337; Genesee, 361. No. 56.—^Nickerson, 43; Hutchinson, 124; Hutchinson, 140; Sterling, 171; Hutchinson, 445. No. 57.—Haven, 208; Arlington, 299; Turon, 358; Sylvia, 391; Pretty Prairie, 428. No. 58.—Kingman, 230; Norwich, 319; Spivey, 347; Zenda, 378; Cunningham, 427. No. 59.—^Anthony, 200; Harper, 206; Attica, 262; Bluff City, 368; Freeport, 389. No. 60.—Medicine Lodge, 77; Lake City, 260; Hazelton, 263; Kiowa, 278; Isabel, 400. No. 61—Pratt, 265; Greensburg, 293; Preston, 332; Coats, 394; Mullinville, 399; Haviland, 409No. 62.—Kinsley, 179; Lewis, 220; Stafford, 252; St. John, 254; Macksville, 371. No. 63.—Great Bend, 15; Larned, 167; EUinwood, 217; Hoisington, 331; Claflin, 424. No. 64.—Wakeeney, 148; Russell, 177; Hays, 195; Bunker Hill, 291; Ellis, 297. No. 65.—Lincoln, 154; Lucas, 198; Plainville, 290; Sylvan Grove, 359; Natoma, 390; Codell, 418. N o . 66.—Cawker City, 125; Osborne, 160; Stockton, 189; Downs, 204; Ahon, 207; Glen Elder, 294, No. 67.—Smith Center, 174; Kirwin, 175; Gaylord, 183; Phillipsburg, 184; Logan, 264; Kensington, 405. No. 68.—Lenora, 181; Obetlin, 186; Norton, 199; Long Island, 231; Almena, 310; Norcatur, 317; Jennings, 360. No. 69.—Hill City, 281; Colby, 306; Hoxie, 348; Morland, 4 l 4 ; Selden, 423; Rexford, 442. No. 70.—McCracken, 58; Ness City, 191; Rush Center, 215; LaCrosse, 330. No. 71.—Dodge City, 222; Jetmore, 282; Cimarron, 283; Bucklin, 376; Spearville, 388; Ensign, 413; Kingsdown, 447. No. 72.—Ashland, 277; Coldwater, 295; Protection, 384; Wilmore, 412. No. 73.—Meade, 275; Liberal, 300; Plains, 367; Minneola, 431. No. 74.—Sublette, 312; Hugoton, 406; Elkhart, 422; Ulysses, 435; Johnson, 441; Satanta, 446. N o . 75.—Garden City, 246; Lakin, 289; Syracuse, 309; Coolidge, 316; Deerfield, 432. No. 76.—Dighton, 279; Scott City, 284; Leoti, 340; Tribune, 352. N o . 77.—Oakley, 253; Gove, 302; Grainfield, 381; Quinter, 410; Grinnell, 448. No. 78.—^Wallace, 318; Goodland, 321; Sharon Springs, 417; Kanorado, 443. No. 79.—Atwood, 164; McDonald, 383; Saint Francis, 404.
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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS FOR 1959. Assuming Office May 1, 1959 Name Address
1 2 3
VIRGIL W . BEGESSE, (Troy N o . 55) Troy EDMUND RAY STUCKER, (Mackey N o . 48) Effingham CALVIN C . JOCHIMS, (Leavenworth N o . 2) 103 4th, Leavenworth
4 5
ARTHUR L . GABLE, ( R . E . Sherman N O . 369) 2924 Hickam Drive, Kansas City HARRY OLANDER, (Old Mission N o . 153) 5122 W . 71st Terrace, Prairie Village, 15 FRED E . LAGALLE, (Spring Hill N o . 56) Bucyrus HARRY H . MARTIN, (Osage Valley No. 24) 105 Main, Osawatomie DALE EDMONDS, (Lotus N o . 286) Blue Mound
6 7 8 9
J O H N H E N R Y DAVIS, (Rising Sun N o . 8) P.O. Box 452, Fort Scott
10 11 12 13
DALE N . SMITH (Arcadia No. 329) R.F.D. N o . 1, Arcadia FRANK W . ' S M I R L , (Scammon N o . 351) R.F.D. No. 2, Columbus E. LLOYD COAD, (Parsons No. 117) 3931 W . Main, Parsons CECIL CAGE, (Cedar N o . 103) 109 N . Forest, Chanute
14
CHARLES O . G O F F , (Virginia N o . 3 1 5 ) , Savonburg
15
LEO E . BECKER, (Delphian No. 44) 337 W . 8th, Garnett
16
ORLIN M . MILLIKEN, (Anchor N o . 224) Williamsburg
17
T H E O E L T O N D A R K , (Lecompton N o . 420) Lecompton
18
PETER B . MOORE, (Mount Zion No. 266) Cummings
19 20
JOSEPH E . BEYER, (Sabetha N o . 162) Sabetha LYLE A. STECK, (Axtell N o . 234) Axtell
21
K E N N E T H S. FINCHAM, (Blue Rapids N o . 169) 705 Chestnut, Blue Rapids
22
ARCHIE E . W A D E , (Wetmore N o . 53) Wetmore
23
J O H N J. HEWITT, (Hoyt No. 327) 1328 N . Quincy, Topeka
24
ALFRED L . HAUSE, (Hesperian N o . I l l ) Rossville
25
EDWARD C . PAPENHAUSEN, (Topeka No. 17) 629 Leland, Topeka
26 27 28 29 30
J O H N E .BAME, (Ridgeway N o . 62) Richland LAWRENCE MORROW, (Neosho N o . 27) R. R. No. 2, LeRoy RALPH F . RUSSELL, (Altoona N o . 118) Altoona GORDON M . GOODMAN, (Edna N o . 345) Box l 4 l , Edna CLEMAN C . BOULANGER, (Olive N o . 350) Elgin
31 32
PERCIVAL E . SHOEMAKER, (Twin Grove No. 213) Box 34, Severy RICHARD J. GILBERT, (Wodson N o . 121) R.F.D. N o . 1, Neal
33
B. O L I N DAVIS, (Allen N o . 335), Allen
34
DONALD W E L L S CALKINS, (Harveyville N o . 421) Harveyville
35
RICHARD H . J U N O D , (Onaga N o . 188) Onaga
36
DuRWARD C. DANIELSON, (Lafayette N o . 16) 223 N o . I4th, Manhattan
37 38 39
LAWRENCE R . LONGWELL (Frontier No. 104) Washington MERLE B . STUBSTEN (Clifton N o . 122) Box 44, Clifton ROBERT C . MENGES, (Benevolent N o . 98) 110 W . 3rd, Abilene
40
ELMER F . ANDERSON, (Cyrus N o . 288) R.F.D. No. 2, Hope
41 42
HAROLD F . J O H N S O N , (Dwight N o . 374) Dwight HAROLD L . SLOAN, (Newton N o . 142) 118 S. 12th, Newton
43 44
ELVIN S . COX, (Advance No. 114) Rose Hill ARTHUR M . WILLIAMS, (Crescent N o . 133) P.O. Box 15, Arkansas City
45 46
DAVID P. ADAY, (Wellington N o . 150) P.O. Box 294, Wellington EARL M . HIGBEE, (Morton N o . 258) Viola
47 48
FRANCIS A. MARSHALL, (Sunflower N o . 86) 220 N . Handley, Wichita GEORGE L . W H I T E , (Valley Center N o . 364) Box 128, Valley Center
49 50
CHARLES H . TERRY, (Canton N o . 197) Box 351, Canton GRAHAM A. LARSON, (Minneapolis N o . 143) Tescott
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BUFORD D . SHARPE, (Prairie Queen N o . 176) Clyde
52 53 54
V E R L O . H O L L O W AY, (Narka No. 349) Narka R A L P H C . ANDERSON, (Randall N o . 304) Randall EDWARD F . KLUBER, (Samaria N o . 298) Wilson
55
W I L L I A M F . W H I T E , (Corner Stone N o . 219) Geneseo.
56 57 58 59 60 61 62
H E N R Y P. J. W I L S O N , (Bassett N o . 124) Box 1229, Hutchinson O N A GEORGE ELLIS, (Sylvia N o . 391) Box 124, Sylvia M E L V I N C . HOGG, (Ninnescah N o . 230) Box 64, Kingman LEROY F . H E A T H , (Attica N o . 262) Attica HARLAND A . FAUSETT, (Charity No. 263) Hazelton CHARLES H . COOPER, (Coates No. 394) Coates IVAN H . L U T Z , (Ionic N o . 254) St. John
March
63
CHARLES E . DRAKE, SR., (Claflin N o . 424) 1216 N . Main, Hoisington
64 65 66 67
HAROLD W . MCCOMBS, (Russell No. 177) Box 589, Russell ERNEST STRECKER, (Natoma N o . 390) Paradise C. EARL ANDREWS, (Downs N o . 204) Downs W A R R E N W . W H I T E , (Phillipsburg N o . 184) 377 " F " St., Phillipsburg
68 69 70
FLOYD L . LOTKER, JR., (Mountain Slope N o . 186) R.F.D. N o . 3, Oberlin JAY L . PARKS, (Millbrook N o . 281) Hill City ALBERT F . ERNST, (Walnut Valley N o . 191) Ness City
71 72
MERRILL L . HOAGLAND, (Jetmore N o . 282) Burdett EARL K . HAELSIG, (Ashland N o . 277) Ashland
73
W . ERNEST MARTIN (Fargo N o . 300) 728 S. Penn, Liberal
74
R A Y M O N D . ATHERTON, (Satanta N o . 446) Box 314, Satanta
75 76
W I L L I A M F . BECQUET, (Tyrian N o . 246) 1023 N . 5th, Garden City H E N R Y D . PARKINSON, (Anthem N o . 2 8 4 ) , Scott City
77
H O U S T O N G . STUBBS, (Grainfield No. 381), Grainfield
78
CECIL M . V A N ALLEN, (Sharon Springs N o . 417) Sharon Springs
79
ROBERT C . MILLER, (Atwood N o . 164) Atwood
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
ASSOCIATION OF PAST GRAND MASTERS OF KANSAS. Wichita, Kansas, March 10, 1959. The Fifty-fifth Annual Meeting of the Association of Past Grand Masters was held in the Lassen Hotel, Wichita, Kansas, at 6 P. M. on Tuesday, March 10, 1959, with the following present: B E N S. PAULEN J. FORREST AYRES O T T O R . SOUDERS H E N R Y S . BUZICK, J R A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND CHARLES S. M C G I N N E S S JAMES H . TRICE SAMUEL G . W I L E S JAMES H . STEWART, J R E.' G L E N N ROBISON
1921 1931 1935 1938 .1940 1943 1944 1946 1947
W I L L I A M H . HARRISON CLARENCE G . N E V I N S S. A L L A N DAUGHERTY BRUCE N E W T O N FLOYD S. ECORD S c o n E. KELSEY KARL J. BAUMGARTNER RICHARD L . BECKER EARL R . BROWN
1949 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958
1948
M.'. W.*. EARL R . BROWN, Grand Master, was proposed for membership, and on his being elected, the Ceremony of Induction was conducted by M.'. W . ' . E. G L E N N ROBISON. The Secretary read communications from Past Grand Masters GEORGE BEEZLEY, JAMES A. CASSLER, ROSCOE E . PETERSON and FERRIS M. HILL advising that illness, either to themselves or their families, or
business would keep them from attending the meeting this year. M.'. W.'. CHARLES F . ADAMS, Past Grand Master of Nebraska; M.'. W . ' . JOHN E . BEAVER, Grand Master of Nebraska; M . ' . W . ' . j . FRED LATHAM, Past Grand Master and now Grand Secretary of Oklahoma, and M.'. W.'. ROBERT J. ARONSON, Grand Master of Missouri were present, and on motion were made Honorary Members and presented Honorary membership cards. The evening was spent in a general discussion of topics of Masonic import and each of our distinguished guests was called on for remarks. Under the rules of the Association, M.'. W.*. SCOTT E . KELSEY becomes President; M.*. W.". KARL J. BAUMGARTNER becomes Senior Warden; M.'. W.'. RICHARD L . BECKER, Junior Warden and M.'. W . ' . EARL R . BROWN, Steward.
M . ' . W . ' . ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND was
reelected Secretary. Grand Master BROWN spoke briefly. M.". W.'. HENRY S. BUZICK, JR., made a motion, which prevailed, in which the Secretary was instructed to send flowers to M.". W . ' . CLAUD F . YOUNG and Mrs. YOUNG, and to write them expressing our regret that Mrs. YOUNG has been so ill, and our hopes for a speedy recovery. The new officers assumed their stations, and there being no further business the Table Lodge was closed in form. ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND,
Secretary.
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SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1958.
No.
Location
1—Highland 2—Leavenworth 3—Kansas City 4—Potter 5—Atchison 6—Lawrence 7—^Junction City 8—Fort Scott 9—Lawrence 10—Leavenworth 11—Jewell 12—Emporia 13—Corning 14—Oskaloosa 15—Great Bend 16—Manhattan 17—Topeka 18—Ottawa 19—Olathe 20—Circleville 21—Valley Falls 22—Melvern 23—Baldwin 24—Osawatomie 25—Oketo 26—Longton 27—Leroy 28—Mapleton 29—Humboldt 30—Towanda 31—Doniphan 32—Auburn 33—Mound City 34—Havensviile 35—Hiawatha 36—Council Grove 37—Paola 38—lola 39—Seneca 40—DeSoto 4l—Pomona 42—Helton 43—Nickerson 44—Garnett 45—Easton 46—Halstead 47—Xenia 48—Effingham 49—Lansing 50—Silver Lake 51—Topeka 52—St. Marys 53—Wetmore 54—Shawnee 55—Troy 56—Spring Hill •57—Wichita 58—McCracken 59—Barnard _ 60—Salina
j II 1 3 4 2 2 17 39 9 17 3 53 33 22 18 63 36 25 16 6 23 18 16 17 7 20 31 27 9 14 43 2 25 8 35 19 41 7 14 ' 20 17 16 23 56 15 3 48 9 2 3 24 25 24 22 5 1 6 47 70 50 54
1 38
1 8
15
11 31 18 8 6
1 5 4 3 2
2 2 6 1 1
20 4
3
1 1
23 22 13 11 7
7 4 1 6 2
•I
2 5 14 4 5 2
3 8 2 4 2
I 5 10 35 6 4 10 4 16 7 8 3 22 1 2 9 7 26 17 7 2. 3 6 1 10
SO
I 2 3 17 1 2 8 14 6 5
2:
7 12 1 6 2 3 11 6 6 6 2 20
13 3 5 3 13 9 3 12
8 , 12 • 5 .-• 26 5 11 2 1 5 2 9 2 2 2
177 211 2266 48 202 702 743 727 434 366 81 1067 68 125 664 495 1376 769 272 64 114 107 194 467 45 100 127 77
2 2 2 2 1 3 4 3 10 5 4
11 2 5 11 8 5 6 8 1 5 2
6 3 38 2
1 1 1 7
9 1 1 4 27 204 4 1 1 26 8
1 1 17 1 6 2 2 1 1 10
2 3 3 1 4 1 2 5 3 41 4 5 1 4 2 6 2 30
8 1 4 4 8 4 1 2 ....... 4
2 4 6 8 1 7 1 1
11 1
20 2 5 8 2 3 227 2 2 23
141 172 36 131 131 78 215 243 268 345 168 295 51 26J 134 243 61 122 47 102 147 118 2082 115 73 430 113 114 227 128 83 1372
1958-59
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121
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS O F LODGES—Concluded.
No.
I
Location
61—LaCygne 8 62—Overbrook 26 63—Oswego 12 64—Wathena 1 65—Gardner 6 66—Burlington 27 67—Frankfort 21 68—Leavenworth 3 69—Altamont 12 70—Carbondale 26 71—Baxter Springs 11 72—Huron 2 73—Chetopa _ 12 74—Augusta 43 75—Wamego 36 76—Erie 13 77—Medicine Lodge 60 78—White Cloud 1 79—Burlingame 26 80—Cottonwood Falls .... 33 81—New Albany 28 82—Neosho Falls 27 83—Eudora 17 84—Winchester 18 85—Waterville 21 86—Wichita 47 87—Mankato 53 88—Pleasanton 8 89—Centralia 22 90—North Topeka 24 91—Marysville 20 92—Devon 9 93—Girard 10 94—Neodesha 28 95—Fredonia 28 96—White Church 4 97—El Dorado 43 98^AbiIene 39 99—Wichita 47 100—Columbus 11 101—Lyndon 26 102—Coffeyville 29 103—Chanute 1} 104—Washington 37 105—Solomon 39 106—Eureka 32 107—Independence 29 108—Garland 9 109—Americus 33 no—Winfield 44 111—Rossville 24 112—Irving 21 113—Concordia 51 114—Florence 42 115—Uniontown 9 116—Muscotah 2 117—Parsons 12 118—Altoona .'. 28 119—Cherokee 10 120h—Peabody _ 121—Toronto
42 32
Z
7 1 1 4 7 3 5 6 2 5 5 1 5 6 4 3 5 2 . 4 4
1 2 3 5 1 5 7 6 2 2 11
4 2 3 3 3 3 1 2 1 3 9
1
101
2 9 2 3 5 2 1
1 . . 66 2 5 1 92 6 1 . 7 4 21 9 9 52 9 3 31 14 4 2 11 10 2 2 13 2 2 7
.. ..
..
.. .. ..
4 .. 23 2 ... 3 6
13
50 7 1
2 1 2 4 8 1 58 1 1 9 6 3 1 2 5 1 2 1 74 2 2 2
2 1 3 41 4 3 2 23 16 3 . 6 11 11 . 6 15 8 . 42 3
16 27 1
5 3 2 21 8
12 2
17
62 10 2 7 7 9
5 12
9
20 2
32 1 3 15 4
72 5 1 4 17 1
2 4 13 1
3 15 4 1 13 5 1 6 2 1 2. 14 16 1 3 8 5 4 4 3.
7
11
3 8 73 5 7 3 3 6
.-..: 14 7
4
152 124 163 175 160 199 129 297 67 87 336 141 393 187 239 282 90 196 292 53 38 215 80 87 2498 79 206 103 1575 338 101 289 328 254 606 580 419 2345 297 117 858 786 193 96 309 613 92 74 444 126 -..323 160 105 90 852 69 168 187
160
122
March
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
SYNOPSIS O F RETURNS O F LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location
122—Clifton 123—Republic 124—Hutchinson 125—Cawker City 126—Elk Falls 127—Edgerton 128—Munden _ 129—Belleville 130—Netawaka IJl—Fontana _ 132—Elk City 133—Arkansas City 154—Clay Center 135—Lenexa 136—Sedan 137—Cherryvale 138—Dover 139—Sedgwick 140—Hutchinson 141—Osage City 142—Newton 143—Minneapolis 144—^Yates Center 145—Beloit 146—Ellsworth 147—Marion 148—Wakeeney 149—Thayer 150—NX'ellington 151—Douglass 152—Lebo 153—Prairie Village 154—Lincoln 155—Howard 156—Dexter 157—South Haven 158—Atchison 159—Robinson 160—Osborne 161—Alma 162—Sabetha 163—Fall River 164—Atwood 165—Oxford 166—Randolph 167—Earned 168—Wichita 169—Blue Rapids 170—Linn 171—Sterling 172—McPherson 173—Belle Plaine 174—Smith Center 175—Kirwin 176—Clyde ..._ 177—Russell . 1 7 8 - B u r r Oak 179—Kinsley 180—Whitewater 181—Lenora 182-Burrton
1 1 38 52 56 66 31 6 52 52 22 7 29 44 38 _ 6 30 29 34 48 .„... 56 7..... 26 42 50 27 _ 50 54 42 64 13 45 43 33 5 65 31 44 45 2 19 66 34 _ 19 28 79 45 36 63 47 21 _ 37 _ 56 49 46 67 67 51 64 53 62 48 68 48
4 ... 1 1 1 ...
7 1 6
3 1 3 1 1
2 4
4
1 1 2 21 7 4 6 2 2 2 10 . 6 3 8 3 2 1 4 4 1 10 7 1 34 54 2 2 1 4 6 8 2 3 4 3 3 1 1 2 12 4 1 3 4 2 4 7 4, 4 1 3 3
68
4 8 2 3 3 9 2 2 4 12 3 2 16 6 13 5 4 5 9 8 4 13 4 4 3 2 5 2 9 8 10 2
1 1 7 1 4 1 4 4 2 14
5 8 2 4 5 13 5 5 15 6 19 1 12 3 4 3 11 6 3
1 1 1 13 1
1 1 14 2 1 2 3
3 4 68 ..'"'" 1 3 5 1 7 10 10 4 3 6 4 5 2 9 14 61 3 9 4 3 3 3 ..""" 4 1 3 1 1 7
110 49 183 70 46 83 39 261 48 70 73 714 281 123 166 244 83 125 845 159 648 163 179 197 217 225 200 102 645 254 156 907 205 92 123 107 475 114 167 105 231 77 270 169 73 351 543 228 39 275 392 202 168 124 99 377 59 196 56 107 141
1958-59
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
123
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS O F LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location
183—Gaylord '. 184—Phillipsburg 185—Hamlin 186—Oberlin 187—Pittsburg 188—Onaga 189—Stockton 190—Tonganoxie 191—Ness City 192—Lyons 193—Hartford 194—Galena _ 195—Hays 196—Madison 197—Canton 198—Lucas 199—Norton _ 200—Anthony 201—Mulvane 202—Delphos 203—Caldwell 204—Downs 205—Eskridge 206—Harper 207—Alton 208—Haven 209—Brookville 210—Fulton 211—Courtland 212—Colony 213—Severy 214—Simpson 215—Rush Center 216—Hiattville 217—EUinwood 218—Mound Valley 219—Little River 220—Lewis 221—Scandia 222—Dodge City 223—Leon 224—^Williamsburg 225—Topeka 226—Haddam 227—Jamestown 228—Potwin 229—Walnut 230—Kingman 231—Long Island 232—Greenleaf 233—Burden 234—Axtell ..; 235—LeonardviUe 236—Meriden 237—McCune 238—Mount Hope 239—Urbana 240—Soldier 241—Linwood 242—Miltonvale 243—Louisburg
I I 67 67 19 68 10 35 66 17 70 55 33 11 64 32 49 65 68 59 46 50 45 66 34 59 66 57 54 9 52 15 31 50 70 9 63 12 55 62 52 71 43 16 25 37 51 43 10 58 68 37 44 20 36 18 12 48 13 23 17 51 7
1 1 1 4 21
i
1
1 2 ....-
5
2 3 5 7 1 5 12 6 2 2 6 2 7 1 2 3
4
2 2 4 1
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2 5 3
1 3 2 1 2 3
1
1
1
1 3
5 2
2 3
2 6 1 4
1
4
1
2 1 1
1 4
6 3 1 1 1 1
1 1 1
3 2 3
2
2 7 3 13 2 3 15
1 6
1
1
1
2
1 • 1 3 4 3 1 6 2 ;
3
2 1 1
1
4
8 1
1 4
1
1
2
1 1 1 3 27 2 3 6 5 6 4 1 5
1 2 1 11 2 2
•
1 1 4 41
1 2 2 .. .,
5 4 3 5 4 2 9 2 2 3 .. 2 2 5
4 1 3
3 .. 3 10 1 1 .. 22 2 3
1 1
6 4 4 2
5 1 4
8 2 3 5 5 4 3 7
3 6 4 1 4 5 1 1 1
2 .. 1 ., 2 . 2
1 9 5 2 1 2 3
2 1
5 2
4 1 7
I
1 1 1
1 1
1 4
1 1
1 3
1 1
1
3
4 3 3 1 1 3 1 1
172
648 195 109 994 69 67 58 99 313 49 64 187 86 52 197 148 179 41 73 49 61 126
16 3 2 1 2 ..-.
10 1
1 4 1 2 3 1
2 4 .. -
1 2
1 .. -
153
235 265 281 51 196 147 111 255 157 147 60 116 51 114 113 66 85 103 195 80 106 140
1
9
5 1
83 191 71 174 1323 116 150 165 146 306 98 147 364 227 137
5 1 3
1
6 2 5 2 3 2
2 4 49 4 1 2 3 4
6 3
3
4 1
.-
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2 . 1 2 1 10
1
1
.
1 4
124
March
PROCEEDINGS O F THE
SYNOPSIS O F RETURNS O F LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location
244—Waverly 245—Moran 246—Garden City 247—Chase 248—Richland 249—Scottsville 250—Whiting 251—Galva 252—Stafford 253—Oakley 254—St. John 255—Milan 256—McLouth 257—Westmoreland 258—Cheney 259—Beattie 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 278—Kiowa 279—Dighton 280—Chapman 281—Hill City 282—Jetmore 283—Cimarron 284—Scott City 285—Argonia 286—Blue Mound 287—Lebanon 288—Hope 289—Lakin 290—Plainville 291—Bunker Hill 292—Glasco 293—Greensburg 294—Glen Elder 295—Coldwater 296—Green 297—Ellis 298—Wilson 299—Arlington 300—Liberal 301—Hamilton 302—Gove 303—Wichita 304—Randall
1 3
I I l6 l4 75 55 25 50 22 49 62 77 62 45 18 35 46 20 60 10 59 60 67 61 18 31 90 46 16 4 4 46 11 73 49 72 60 76 39 69 71 71 76 45 8 53 40 75 65 64 50 61 66 72 38 64 54 57 73 32 77 47 53
I i
4
4 1 2 2 1
3
2 . 4
} 5 9 2
1 1 4 4
1 6 1 3 1 2 2 3 7 3 5 2 7 4 3 . 5 5 3 22 9 9
4 1 1 1 1 2 2
1 I
1 3 7 2 2 3
1 2 2
4
1 2 1 4 1 3 2 .. 8
3 11 3 158
1 17
12 11
50
5 3 4 4
1 7 1 2
1 1
1 3 1 1
3 2 . 6 2 . 2 . 3
4
2 2 5 1 5 2 3 2 13 14 1 5
2 7 2 3 1 4 1 4
3
1 1 2 1 5
2 1
.
3
3 2 .
3 5
3
3 3 2 9
. 5 9 2
18 4 7 5 2 1
-
32 2 . 7 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 .. 1
6 1 3 4 2 3 1 3 3
4 5
1 1 1
3 2 1
vi
1 1
2 1 3 5 3 2 1 1 1 1
2 3 3 2 4 2 1 1 2 2
1 5
5 1
1
5 1-
.. . .. . -.
1 3 3 1
6 1
5 3
1
92 23 2 ..
1
4 1 21 1
I 99 121 319 211 70 46 43 103 226 135 193 51 126 86 215 107 83 108 134 130 102 368 98 116 133 179 68 561 800 278 129 178 52 138 236 140 68 187 155 109 152 75 102 120 50 136 245 113 89 201 108 187 46 144 65 142 301 146 43 5736 39
1958-59
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
•125
SYNOPSIS O F RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location
i1
2; . • - 1
<2
Q
305—Westphalia 306—Colby 307—Herington 309—Syracuse 311—Ft. Leavenworth ., 312—Sublette 313—Wichita 314—Gridley 315—Savonburg
15 69 40 75 68 3 74 47 27 14 75 76 78 58 21 78 5 20 30 14 19 23 40 10 70
318—Wallace 319—Norwich 320—Vermillion 321—Goodland 322—Kansas City 323—Oneida 324—Caney 325—LaHarpe .... 326—Horton .... 327—Hoyt .... 328—Gypsum .... 329—Arcadia .... 330—LaCrosse 331—Hoisington .... 63 332—Preston - .... 61 333—Kansas City .... 5 334—Oak Hill .... 38 335—Allen .... 33 336—Formoso .... 53 337—Frederick .... 55 338—Kincaid .... 15 339—Lane .... 15 340—Leoti .... 76 341—Parker .... 8 342—Maple City .... 44 343—Holyrood .... 54 344—Riley .... 36 345—Edna .... 29 346—Moundridge .... 49 347—Spivey .... 58 348—Hoxie .... 69 349—Narka .... 52 350—Elgin .... 30 .... 11 351—Scammon 352—Tribune .... 76 353—Marquette — .... 49 354—Summerfield .... 20 355—Cedar Vale .... 30 356—WellsviUe .... 16 357—Alta Vista .... '41 358—Turon .... 57 359—Sylvan Grove .... 65 360—Jennings .... 68 361—Geneseo .... 55 362—Cuba .... 52 363—Powhattan .... 19 364—Valley Center .... 48 365—Derby .... 46 366—Bonner Springs ..„,.... 4
2 5 2 4 19 1 15 2 1 1 2 1 7 1 3 17
1
.
2
4
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S
2:
6 5
6 8 . 2 8 10 1
2
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5
3
7
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2 . 1
. . . . .
1 1 5 3
3 1 1 2
3 . 2 "4 5 . 1 4 2 1 1 1
;2
1
3 1
. . . .
9 . 5 . 13 1 .. 4
3
1 2 1 1
1
1
2 2 2 . 1 4 2 . 3 4 1 . 3 1 2 .
4 1 ..
1 2 .. 2 .. 2 ..
3
1
1 .. 1 ..
6
8 14 2 . 3
4 3 . 3 6 2 1 4
6 2
2 10
6 . 1 . 1 9
4 1 .
8 2 1 2 1 7 4
8 2 . 2 2 2 10 4
2 1 10
2 . 3 .
1
2 .
I 1 ..
:
7
2 .. 4 5 2 ..
3
1
1 .. 1 2 .. 3 3
1 1
3 1
3 3 ..
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1 1 ..
.. ..
5
1 ..
2
6
77
2 1 1 .
44
1 .
157 104 111 87 76 98 79
1
1 1
2
4 6 ..
64
2 .,
125 118 98 57 120 140 71 148 143 117 112 116 67 399 189 239
1 2
5 2
1
4 1 ..
1 1 5
3 1
1
1 2
4
120 128
4 .
8 .. •..
100 543
47 93 62
1 ..
4 .. 5 ..
i9r
99 93
2 ..
.. .. ..
121 678 111 227 180 145 55 48 65 191 51 331 771 46 260 73 251 135 51 171
1
3 . 2 . 2 1 .. 4 1 ..
1 1 1 1
1 .. 2 .. 1 .. 3
58 356 513 176
344
8 .
2 ..
2
1 ..
'
1 .
1
3 1 .. 1 ..
I
6 .. 3 .. 2 5 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 8 24
3 5 5
3 2
4 .. 5 .. 4 .. 3
3 1 9 4 3 2 2
2; 10
1
4 . 1 .
4 2 6
1
1 .. 1 ..
5
4 3 1 .
I 1
21 .. 1 ..
126
March
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
SYNOPSIS O F RETURNS O F LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location
367—Plains 73 368—Bluff City 59 369—Kansas City 4 370—Maple Hill _ 34 571—Macksville 62 372—Denison 23 373—Morrill 19 374—Dwight 41 376—Bucklin 71 378—Zenda _ 58 379—Buffalo 28 380—White City 40 381—Grainfield 77 382—Wilsey 41 383—McDonald 79 384—Protection 72 385—Topeka 25 386—Tyro 30 388—Spearville 71 389—Freeport ..._ 59 390—Natoma 65 391—Sylvia 57 392—Fostoria 35 393—Mayetta 23 394—Coats 61 395—Saffordville 33 396—Wakefield 38 397—Lindsborg 49 398—Hepler 9 399—Mullinville — 61 400—Isabel _ 60 401—Latham 43 402—Wakarusa 25 403—Benedict 28 404—Saint Francis 79 405—Kensington 67 406—Hugoton 74 407—Scranton 26 408—Arma 10 409—Haviland 61 410—Quinter 77 411—Climax 32 412—Wilmore 72 413—Ensign 71 414—Morland 69 415—Perry 17 417—Sharon Springs 78 418—Codell 65 419—Delia 24 420—Lecompton 17 421—Harveyville — 34 422—Elkhart 74 423—Selden 69 424—Claflin 63 427—Cunningham 58 428—Pretty Prairie 57 429—Burdick _ 40 430—Goff 22 431—Minneola _ 73 432—Deerfield 73 433—Wichita 47
ill 3 1 40
V5
I i
1 1 2
4 6 18
1 1 63
3 15
I
2:
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I
1958-59
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS
127
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location
i 434—Rosalia 435—Ulysses _ 436—Overland Park 437—Enterprise 438—Kansas City 440—Bendena 441—Johnson 442—Rexford 443—Kanorado 444—Stanley 445—Hutchinson 446—Satanta ~ 447—Kingsdown 448—Grinnell 449—^Denton Totals
43 74 5 39 4 1 74 69 78 6 56 74 71 77 1
I
•I
1 , 4 17
1 15 2 5 1 1
11 6
787
317
996 1831 970
16
16 471 5 94 1 69 2 39 1 55 916 1334 100.855
Membership—1957 Less Corrections 1957 Reports
101,277 4
Membership—1958
101,273 100,855
Net Loss
75 151 652 116 508 47 87 73 22 87
12 3 2 1 2291
I
2;
418
* Return for Wichita Lodge No. 57 report consolidated. Shows work done under dispensation and for the year 1958. Number of Lodges, Dec. 31, 1957.. Constituted
440 1
Consolidated
441 1
Number of Lodges, Dec. 31, 1958 ..
440
Oct. 21, 1875 Feb. 20, 1889
Alma Naphtali... Altamont..
Alta Vista...
Occidental.
Altoona
Americus
Anthony
Arcadia
Argonia.. Crescent..
Alma Almena Altamont..
Alta Vista -
Alton
Altoona
Americus-...
Anthony
Arcadia
Argonia Arkansas City..
Arlington.. Arma
Asnland... Atchison..
335
161 310 69
357
207
118
109
200
329
285 133
299 408
277 5
158
262 164 32
Oct. 21, 1875
Active
Attica Atwood.. Auburn...
Atchison..
Attica Atwood.. Auburn...
Feb. 18, 1886 Feb. 20, 1895 Oct. 17, 1860
Feb. 16, 1887 July 14, 1856
Ashland Washington..
1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays . 1st Tuesday
2nd and 4th Mondays..
2nd and 4th Thursdays.. 1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 3rd Mondays... 2nd and 4th Mondays..
Oct. 15, Feb. 15. 1888 Feb. 18, 1915
Cable.. Arma...
1st and 3rd Tuesdays..
1 st Mondays
2nd and 4th Mondays
1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 3rd Mondays.... 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.... 2nd and 4th Tuesdays...
1st and 3rd Thursdays .
1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and Srd Wednesdays..
1890
1881
1871
1872
1882
1898
Communications
1st and 3rd Mondays....
Stated
1912 Feb. 21, 1873
Feb. 19,
Feb. 17,
Oct. 19,
Oct. 17,
Feb. 15,
Feb. 17,
1920
Feb. 26, 1925
Allen
Mar. IB,
Oct. 19, 1871
Benevolent..
When Chartered
Allen
Name of Lodge
Abilene.-
Location
98
No.
William J. Endicott R.F.D. No. 1 Philip Stehle Justin H. Musson R.F.D. No. 1 Robert L. Kuhns Weldon Wilson Box 753 Losson G. Pike _.. James P. Brown 1118 Santa Fe Glenn H. Lacy 1030 Atchison St. Denwood G. Conard Dale P. Makings Marvin E. Billings R.R. No. 7, Topeka
Kenneth D.* Germann R.R. No. 1 Richard H. Wykoff Woodston Allen W. Green 1420 N. 8th, Independence Howard E. Ensminger 1608 Rural, Emporia Lloyd Flinn
Nevin W. Shiller Rout No. 2 William J. Besack, Sr.. Bushong Richard V. Rosenow... Billy E. Archibald Hosea Bradbury, Jr
Masters
Arthur H. Poundstone Box 166 Billy D. McMillen 901 E. 4th Henry E. Stehle Harry L. Burnett 725 N. 2nd J. Renwick Mathews Johnnie Cleland Box 113 Roy E. Valentine Thomas J. Dunning 1015 Laramie Hal A. Waisner 1108 Kansas Ave. James R. Derden Bruce K. Jackson Carl H. Moore 1188 Mulvane. Topeka
L. John Redelfs
Kenneth L. Orr Woodston William W. Jones
Henry S. Stiers Leiand A. Cranmer Beryl D. Rakes Route No. 1, Labette Glenn D. Zieber
Robert C. Menges n o w . 3rd B. Olin Davis
Secretaries
NAMES OF LODGES, MASTERS AND SECRETARIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1959.
o Z o
o n
Oct. 18, 1859
Feb. 15, 1888
Oct. 21, 1868
Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb.
Feb. 17, 1904
Feb. 15, 1888 Feb. 20, 1884 Feb. 16, 1922
Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct.
Palmyra..
Saltville..
Baxter
Beattie Belle Plaine..
Belleville
Mt. Vernon-
Bendena
Benedict Lotus Blue Rapids... Stohrville ,
Bonner Springs..
Bourbon Brookville..
Grand View.. Buffalo
Beulah.... Clinton .. Burdick..
Corinthian.. Burlington.. Burr Oak Burrton
Baldwin
Barnard
Baxter Springs..
Beattie Belle Plaine..
Belleville..
Beloit
Bcndcna....
Benedict Blue Mound.. Blue Rapids... Bluff City
Bonner Springs..
Bronson Brookville..
Bucklin.. Buffalo...
Bunker Hill.. Burden Burdick
Burlingame.. Burlington.... Burr Oak Burrton
23
59
71
259 173
129
H5
440
403 286 169 368
366
268 209
376 379
291 233 429
79 66 178 182
1914 1887 1876 1904
21, 21, 16, 16,
1869 1868 1879 1879
Feb. 21, 1907 Feb. 21, 1907
Feb. 18, 1886 Feb. 15, 1882
19, 16, 18. 17,
Feb. 26, 1925
Oct. 15, 1873
Oct. 17, 1872
Feb. 18, 1886 Oct. 18, 1877
Feb. 19. 1885
Oct. 21, 1869
Axtell
Mystic Tie..
Axtell
Augusta..
2}4
;4
,
1st and 3rd Wednesdays.... 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays.. 1st and 3rd Thursdays.. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays...
1st and 3rd Thursdays... 1st and 3rd Thursdays...
1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1 St Monday
1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Mondays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays .
1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 3rd Wednesdays..:.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays.... 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
1st and 3.rd Mondays..
1st and 3rd Mondays..
Walter E. Hoke James H. Lundy George E. Merilatt Lost Springs William H. Kukuk George H. Hudson Lester G. Suchsland
Ward Harrington Box 71 Ralph L. Short Verne L. Bacon Bavaria Collis P. Lamb John L. Brock
Judson Mac Abbott P.O. Box 151 Roy C. Baker 509 North Hersey Leonard H. Foster R.F.D. No. 1 Harry L. Orendorff Francis E. Fairchild Arthur E. Clear Aubrey T. Stewart
Coy Nichols Box 87 Charles L. Fink Warren L. Hartley
Albert T. Danley P.O. Box 219 Gene C. Montgomery
Archer B. Carlson, Jr P.O. Box 93 Ira Robert Blanding R.R. No. 2 John W. Shira, Jr 1532 Washington Ave. William J. Price Merle E. Gilford Peck Byron "Edgar Erwin 2525 " L " St. Earl C. Canfield Box 325 ... Dale C. daudle.-. R.F.D. No. 3, Troy Paul Campbell Roland West Arlie D. Persell Edwin Bruey Caldwell Robert C. Hendry 132 Cornell St. John H. Barthelomew Darvin E. Bacon Bavaria Charles W. Hensley Max E. Moore R.R. Kenneth D. Rogg Leonard N. Bailey Vaughn W. Stuck LincolnviUe Lyman L. Brown Melvin Cummings Lynn Lewis Joseph D. Pearce
1st and 3rd Tuesdays..
1st and 3rd Mondays..
Francis A. Nelson 600 Osage Lester L. Caylor
Paul D. Chance R. No. 1, Rose Hill James R. White
1st and 3rd Tuesdays..
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D
Z
Canton..
Carbondale.... Cawker City..
Chautauqua...
Home.. Cedar..
Antiquity.. Chase
Morton Cherokee Cherryvale..
Chetopa Preston Circleville..
Claflin Clay Center..
Unity Clifton.. Climax..
Prairie Queen.. Coats
Canton..
Carbondale.... Cawker City..
Cedar Vale....
Centralia.. Chanute.—
Chapman.. Chase
Cheney Cherokee Cherryvale..
Chetopa Cimarron ... Circleville .
Claflin
Clay Center
Clearwater .. Clifton Climax
Clyde .. Coats .
Codell..
197
70 125
355
89 103
280 247
258 119 137
73 283 20
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176 394
418
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Location
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No.
Stated
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1st and 3rd Tuesdays
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Feb. 21, 1918 2nd and 4th Mondays
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Feb. 16, 1887 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Feb. 15, 1882 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... Feb. 18. 1915 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Feb. 16, 1922 1st and 3rd Thursdays Oct 15, 1873 1st and 3rd Wednesdays...
Oct. 21, 1869 1st and 3rd Thursdays Feb. 16, 1887 2nd and 4th Mondays Oct. 17, 1866 2nd and 4th Mondays
Feb. 18, 1886 Oct. 17, 1872 Oct. 15, 1873
Feb. 24, 1927 Feb. 19, 1885
1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 2nd and 4th Thursdays 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.. 2nd and 4th Mondays
Oct. 20, 1870 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... Oct. 19, 1871
Feb. 17, 1898 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Oct. 22, 1874 Oct. 17, 1872 2nd and 4th Saturdays
Feb. 17, 1881
Feb. 17. 1881 Ist and 3rd Thursdays Feb. 19, 1890
When Chartered Mailers
Harold E. Campfield Francis J. Meeker 1417 So. Highland Robert Detrich Alfred H. Slough Raymond J. Wayne Pipkin Cyrus M. McDougal Vern J. Boswell RFD No. 1 Vernon C. Allen Ralph K. Monical Clarence W. Beightel, Jr.. Soldier Kenneth C. Jeffrey Carl A. Hay 1410 5th St. Andre B. Bates Charles J. Beyer John W. Russell R. No. 2, Eureka Warren B. Breeding Floyd E. Omo , RFD No. 2, Pratt John Bunyon Mount Plainville
Chester C. Heizer Leigh S. Mathers Niotaze Alvin H. Kasper Lehigh John M. Ryan James H. Houghton.. Tipton Carl H. Mills
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
Secretaries
Theodore C. Stein Plainville
Carl C. Brandon Jack K. Shriver
Paul E. Gibler Morgan J. Snyder 813 Blunt Neal V. Hormel Raymond R. Haden Arthur Peterson
Carl A. Steward Box 125 Francis K. Darr Roy J. Chappie 625 West Main St. Walter N . Detrich Merle M. Smith Box 515 Ivan L. Farris Lawrence D. Tharp Alva E. Wilkinson 404 E. Second Orville S. Humphrey Lee W. Arnold Clifton M. Geis
William V. Dye Box 216 Carl O. Hug Harvey C. Pargett
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St. Bernard..
Dodge City..
222
1st and 3rd Wednesdays . 2nd and 4th Mondays
1st and 3rd Mondays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays .
Feb 17, 1921
Feb. 22, 1883
Oct. 17, 1872 2nd and 4th Thursdays
Feb. 15, 1893 Oct 15, 1873
Oct. 17, 1866 1st and 3rd Mondays .... Oct. 19, 1871 1st and 3rd Thursdays..
Feb. 18, 1892 1st and 3rd Tuesdays...
Oct. 17, 1872 1st and 3rd Mondays...
Dec. 20, 1864 1st and 3rd Saturdays..
Feb. 15, 1882 1st and 3rd Mondays. Feb. 20, 1906 1st Thursday
Feb. 20, 1902 2nd Thursday
Feb. 22. 1883 1st and 3rd Mondays
Feb. 16. 1887 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Barney
Dighton
279
Stated Communications
Oct. 21, 1874 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
When Chartered
Dexter
Name of Lodge
Dexter
Location
156
No.
R.R. N o . 2, Atchison
Walter G. Stroup Vern L. Goss
Hayward W. Floyd Rock Arthur Clausen
William J. Burdette..
Nathan C. Hibbs 522 No. Broadway Leavenworth Wayne C. Brooksher Delbert E. Brooksher.. P.O. Box 66 P.O. Box 67 Paul C. French Leonard Post Box 139 David L. Signer Harold E. Carlson Donald J. Rayburn Floyd A. Clayton Box 23 760 Harvard James L. Leffel Cleman C. Boulanger Herb Hutchens Dell F. Cook 122 E. Locust, Independence Box 203 J. Ray Jones Irvin L. Lyons R.R. Box 8 Ernest L. Williams Thomas R. Gillespie Box J 43 Charles H. Wille John J. Welch... P.O. Box 555 P.O. Box 555
Andy E. McElhiney Rose Hill Maurice Gleason Maple Hill C. Earl Andrews Elvin D. Fielder
R.R. N o . 2 , Atchison
Secretaries Robert N . Brenner R.R. 2 Winfred R. Church Box 305 Richard W. Evans Box 969 Maurice R. Bryan
Masters Jack D . Hoyt R.R. 2, Burden Everett S. Adams Shields Gerald E. Longton Route No. 2 Theodore J. Smith
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Max J. Redden
Franklin Lull Morrowville Lewis J. Cain...... R.F.D. No. 2 Jesse W . Bane Allen Sprague
Feb. 20, 1884 2Qd and 4th Wednesdays...
Feb. 15, 1882 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Feb. 20, 1895 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Oct. 16, 1879 2nd and 4th Wednesdays...
Dirigo
Halstead...
Hamilton..
Hamlin
Haddam...
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1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Mondays
Feb. 19, 1890 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
1888 1884 1888 1889 1927
Gypsum City..
15, 20, 15, 20, 24,
Gypsum..
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
328
Highland... Greenleaf.. Kiowa Hebron Grinnell
1888 1888 1922 1899
Feb. 15, 1888 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.. Feb. 17, 1909 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Oct. 22, 1874 2nd and 4th Thursdays
13, 15, 16, 20,
Lawrence J. Clausen R. No. 1 Lowell J. Nutland Roy A. Harnett Robert S. Collins Calvin C. Dickey 1537 Main St. Joseph L. Mendenhall.... Howard V. Cheney William B. Boyer 1117 Baker J. Wendell Eggerman.... Earl M. Bergen Paul W. Lucas Clarence A. Holmquist.. Fred H. Sheesley
Green Greenleaf Greensburg.. Gridley Grinnell
Great Bend..
Grainfield
Gove City Grainfield... Great Bend..
Glen Elder.. Goff Goodland....
Glen Elder.. Goff Goodland....
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Glasco
Glasco
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
Oct. 20, 1870 Ist Wednesday
Girard
Girard
Eugene L. Cordell Alva C. Rourk Carl N . Rasmussen 218 N . Wash., Chanute Milo Frutiger Cedar John O. Borgen
Masters
296 232 293 314 448
302 381 15
292 294 430 321
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Feb. 21, 1900 2nd and 4th Wcdnesdays..
Gaylord..
183
Geneseo..
Gardner. Garland.. Garnett...
Geneseo..
Communications
Oct. 16, 1879 2nd Thursday
Stated
Gaylord..
When Chartered
Oct. 21, 1868 1st and 3rd ThursdaysFeb. 18, 1886 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Oct. 18, 1865 1st and 3rd Thursdays...
Name of Lodge
Gardner.-. Memphis... Delphian.-
Location
65 108 44
No.
NAMES OF OFFICERS'AND LODGESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued.
Geo. A. Stephenson 205 E. Second George A. Rose Box H I , Virgil Sylvin R. Carr
Earl Arbuthnot
Virgil C. Pedigo Box 233 Will Bennett 502 N . Ozark John R. Brock Wayne L. Barnett Howard F. Hightower Leo J. Schisler 1005 Main St. Varo J. Smith Hardin B. Reynolds Don C. Heminger P.O. Box 613 Elwood Branfort Arnold J. Hiesterman Chester L. Pew David D. Stuart Leo J. Saindon Oakley Irl N . Tinkler
Carl E. Mottei
Neil G. Cordell John R. Thomas Ralph O. Meyers
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Feb. 18, 1891 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
Feb. 19, 1890 2nd and 4th Thursdays
Ben Hur
322
333
Feb. 16, 1887
Feb. 16, 1887
Elmer H. Slaven 1521 So. 8th St.
820 So. 53rd
622 So. 10th, Zone 5 Toy B. McGinness 2701 So. 36th
Francis M. McKinney
Feb. 26, 1925
Feb. 26, 1925 Mar. 17, 1856
James L. Cross
Oct. 22, 1874 1st and 3rd Wednesdays ,
Kaw ....
Jewell
Feb. 16, 1887 1st and 3rd Mondays
Feb. 20, 1930 Feb. 20, 1884 Feb. 21. 1900
Isabel
Waldo L. Cain 917 W. Myrtle Harold R, Phillips 603 So. Jefferson Earl E. Harding
503 Wolcott Bldg. Gordon D. Guthrie 1903 Harrison Edgard L. Kelly 917 East 6th
Masters
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Oct. 20, 1863
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272
443 3
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400 227 3S0
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Oct. 19, 1871
107
Feb. 17, 1938
Feb. 26, 1925
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445
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Oct. 15, 1873
Location
140
124
No.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued.
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Walter R. Smith Box 193 A. Byrne Fletcher P.O. Box 375 Alva D. Mangus William J. Roney 6238 Minnesota Ave. Ellis E. Robinson 1238 Central Ave. zone 2 Harry A. Tindall 320 N. 36th St. Howard L. Settle R.R. 2, Lake Quivira Kansas City 6, Ks. Albert O. Arnold, Jr. 5901 West 67th Terrace Overland Park
Thos. W. Cole P.O. Box 334 Otis E. Clark
Leslie E. Losey Box 215 Joseph C. Litttell Box 271 James R. Bell Charley A. Powell Arthur R, Munson
Caleb L. Kirby P.O. Box 495 Elmer E. Ellis Bojc 345 Olin H. Taylor 100 East 19th
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Kensington... Kincaid Ninnescah Kingsdown .. Mt. Moriah-. Cosmos
Kirwin..
Kensington... Kincaid Kingman Kingsdown... Kinsley Kiowa
Kirwin..
LaCrosse.... LaCygne.... LaHarpe.... Laice City.-
405 338 230 447 179 278
175
330 61 325 260
289 339
July 14, 1856
Oct. 16, 1867
Mar 17, 1856
Oct. 21, 1868
Feb. 16, 1887 Feb 15 1883
Lamed
Latham
Lawrence
Acacia
Leavenworth
King Solomon..
Hiram
Oak.. Lebo..
Lecompton..
Lamed
Latham
Lawrence
Lawrence
Leavenworth..
Leavenworth .
Leavenworth..
Lebanon.. Lebo
Lecompton..
167
401
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287 152
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Feb. 17, 1921
Oct. 15, 1858
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Feb. 20. 1913
1st and 3rd Thursday-
1st and 3rd Wednesdays . 1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 3rd Thursdays
2nd and 4th Thursdays.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;
1st and 3rd Mondays
2nd Thursday
2nd Monday
1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
Oct. 18, 1876
1st and 3rd Mondays
Nine Mile
Lansing
49
Oct. 17, 1866
Feb. 18, 1888 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Feb. 18, 1891 2nd and 4th Thursdays-
2nd and 4th Thursdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays... 2nd Tuesday
Emerald. Lane
1890 1870 1903 1886
Lakin. Lane..
19, 20, 19, 18,
Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb.
1924 1891 1884 1926 1879 1887
Clyde M. Bahnmaier..
Kieth S. Cloepfil 2000 W. 21st St. Frank D. Bradley 2003 Hillview Drive George E. Mistier 909 Klemp Ralph E. Wilson , 901 Pennsylvania Joseph H. Smith, Jr , 633 9th Avenue Claude L. Allen. Elvin Sergeant
Richard E. Gibson Carl J. Teagardcn George Allan Teague Frank Frame Sawyer Billy L. Moore Robert E. Redick 623 N. Poplar, Ottawa Oscar G. Lichte R.R. No. 2, Leavenworth Victor W. Schrope R. No. 1 Ernest H. Cassell ,
Frank J. Amy 7839 Webster. Bethel James L. Aitlcen 2nd and 4th Fridays 2127 N. 49th Glen L. Knight 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Leslie E. Dingus 1st and 3rd Mondays James F. Kramer 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Cameron D. Beckerdite... 2nd and 4th Mondays Homer A. George 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Orrin E. Owens 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 609 Holmes IstThurs. following 1st Wed. Kenneth W. Kitchen 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
LaCrosse LaCygne LaHarpe Medicine Valley..
19, 18, 20, 26, 16, 16,
Feb. 28, 1924
West Gate..
Feb. 17, 1904
Kansas City-
438
R. E. Sherman
Kansas City
369
William B. Jeileris Wayne F. Hardisty William L. Shigley Frederick Bohl P.O. Box 83 Joseph M. Eves William M. Christian Box 105 Ray A. Lindsay 1419 Spmce, Leavenworth Samuel Wilhelm 1316 Johnson Ave. Lowell H. Baker Leon George W. Mole 1343 Haskell Ave. William V. Combs 408 W. 13th St. Calvin C. Jochims 103 Fourth Ave Harry H. Smoot, Jr. 317 Arch Howard A. Stucker 419 Linn St. Donald F. Hendrickson Leonard C. WItham Box 163 T. Elton Dark
Arthur L. Gable 2924 Hickman Drive Omar I. Armstrong 200 Sec. Bank Bldg. William J. Thomas Irel A. Green Frank M. Yeoman Kenneth M. Wilcoxen Dale N. Olsen (Burdett) Robert T. Ishmael, Sr. R.F.D. No. 1 Alfred J. Willis
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1902 1881 1871 1895
2nd and 4th Mondays 1st and 3M Thursdays ... 2nd and 4th Mondays —. 1st and 3rd Thursdays.—
20, 17, 19, 21,
Peace Blue Hill...;... Euclid Royal
Louisburg Lucas Lyndon Lyons
243 198 101 192
Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb.
Feb. 20, 1902 1st and 3rd Thursdays.... Oct. 22, 1874 1st and 3rd Thursdays ...
Long Island.. Longton
and 4th Tuesdays and 4th Thursdays... and 4th Tuesdays and 4th Tuesdays
Long Island. Longton
2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd
1st and 3rd Wednesdays.
2nd and 4th Thursdays...
1st and 3rd Mondays
1st and 3rd Mondays
231 26
Feb. 19, 1908 1888 Feb. 15, 1874 Oct. 21, 1912 Feb. 21, 1883 Feb. 22, 1885 Feb. 19, Feb. 22, 1883 Feb. 18, 1886
Feb. 18, 1891 2nd and 4th Mondays Oct. 18, 1859 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Feb. 19, 1885 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Feb. 18, 1886 2nd and 4th Thursdays... Feb. 22, 1883 1st and 3rd Thundays...-
219 264
Lindsborg
Lincoln
Fargo
Communications
Fraternal Linwood Corner Stone. Logan ,
Lindsborg
Lincoln
Liberal
Lewis
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Gariieid
Stated
Oct. 15, 1873 Ist and 3rd Mondays.
When Chartered
Linn Linwood Little River.. Logan
170 241
397
154
220 300
Leonardville.
235
LeRoy
Lenora
Lcnora Leon
181 22}
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Lenexa
Name of Lodge
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Location
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No.
Masters
( Lawrence E. Grizzell
Asa T. Rogers Elmo A. Warren Elk City Robert Reynolds Frances M. Cooper Ray W. Wadsworth Clarence E. Bradford.. 419 N. Pioneer
Bruce L. Buchanan Tom S. Baxter
Glenn Lloyd 8341 Hemlock Overland Park Alva W. Nelson Howard H. Stout Latham Orland Benninga Riley Lynn D. Moody Stephen D. Yoho R.R. No. 2 Lawrence E. Fisher Raymond F. Epperley.. 828 N . Roosevelt Herman A. Panzer R.F.D. No. 3 Herbert W. Brennecke 123 S. Washington Charles Chizek Chesley Stewart Ward.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
Leroy O. Neelly
Walter H. Zumbrunnen Ralph E. Kvasnicka Oliver L. Green Richard O. Crawford 414 E. Ave., S.
Harry E. Adams Roe H. Bruns R.R. No. 2, Box 4 Earl R. Liggett 412 E. Court Harold L. Elmquist 401 N . Roosevelt Marvin A. Raven Omar O. Browning P.O. Box 84 Dan L. Brayton A. G. E. Cummings Box 341 Marlin L. Ames Paul Wineinger
William J. Yotter Lawrence L. Hall
Frank W. Hurley
Carl E. Georgcson Arley M. Kistler
Warren Edgington 13022 W. 93, Lenexa
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Narka
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Harmony..
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New Albany..
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Neodesha..
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Munden ... Muscotah..
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Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct.
399 201
Feb. 18. 1886
Mulberry
Mullinville. Mulvane
Mulberry..
Mullinville.. Mulvane
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Name of Lodge
Mound City...
Location
33
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When Chartered
1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd Thursday 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.
2nd Wednesday
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
2nd Thursday
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Mondays
2nd and 4th Wednesdays.
1st and 3rd Mondays
2nd and 4th Mondays
2nd Wednesday 1st and 3rd Thuisdays
1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays...
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Wednesdays... 2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
1 St Monday
2nd and 4th Mondays
Stated CommumcatioHS Mailers
Ladiraer W. Svoboda Fairbury, Nebraska William H. Roda Paradise Wilbur E. Pettijohn 920 N. 10th Harold Guatney Darrell M. Holmes Utica OIlie J. Woodman Holton William M. McBride R.F.D. No. 2, Fredonia Willard L. Ashcraft 119 W. 8th James W. Kent Dewaine V. Stapp Charlie Delimont
Virgil W. Burnett Joe O. Rogers 522 Highland Park Dr. Gene E. Hiatt Carl Anderson, Jr Arrington
Frank F. Vollweider.. Burrton William C. Pcrrry
David I. Kirk
Donald B. Burkhead.. Pleasanton Frederick E. Smith
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued.
Orville E. Barbour 105 E. Broadway Floyd E. Warnock Frank N. Ward Cecil F. Drake Box 29
Alfred L. Morris, Jr.
Theodore J. Christensen
Wyeth W. Norwood 923 Indiana St. Elmer Guatney Paschal W. Lundy
Robert C. Brown Mahaska Fayette Z. Spaulding
Melville C. Sleeth P.O. Box 83 Irvin R. Fralick Robert O. Sullivan 603 S. 4th St. Rudolph W. Koukol Ralph E. Lassen
Donovan R. Mulvaney Box 403 Floyd E. Davidson Lewis Matzek
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1st and 3M Tuesdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Mondays 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Ashlar Robinson .
Riley Robinson..
344 159
Feb. 18, 1892 1st and 3rd Wednesdays .. Oct. 21, 1874 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
1888 1876 1919 1925 1948
Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Feb.
Randall Farmers Republic Rexford Albert Neese..
Randall Randolph.. Republic... Rexford Richland...
304 166 123 442 243 15, 18, 20, 26, 11,
W. Merle Roesch
2nd and 4th Mondays
Feb. 18, 1915
Quinter.....
Quinter
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410
332 428 384
John L. Rogers Box 113 Clarence E. BlickenstaS
Preston Pretty Prairie.. Protection
265
Max Leon Hughes
Kilwinning.
Pratt.
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Feb. 16, 1887 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Powhattan Old Mission..
Powhattan Prairie Village..
228
Charles W. Perdue Rt. No. 1. Atchison Leone E. Kirk Box 124 Edgar C. Schmitt Sidney F. Dafforn 4920 Rock Creek Lane Mission William E. Greer 615 N. Main St. Arthur T. Stewart William M. Hoffman Laurence A. Peacock
Quenemo..
Feb. 18, 1886 2nd and 4th Mondays
Potwin
Potwin..
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Vernon W. Parks
Quenemo..
Feb. 19, 1908 1st and 3rd Saturdays Feb. 14, 1951 2nd and 4th Fridays
Kickapoo...
Potter
Feb. 19, 1890 1st and 3rd Thursdays .... Feb. 16, 1922 2nd and 4th Wednesdays Feb. 17, 1909 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Feb. 12, 1947 2nd and 4th Thursdays ....
McKinley..
Pomona..
41
Secretaries Frank O. Denny 709 N. Tucker E. Lowell Utz Ralph Carmicheal Samuel Harris
Rob Morris Pretty Prairie.. Protection
Feb. 15. 1905 1st and 3rd Wednesdays...
July 14, 1856 2nd Saturday
Plains Paradise.. Eureka
Plains Plainvillc.... Pleasanton..
367 290 8S
Francis H. Dyer 208 West 23rd J. Elwood Hill Robert G. Wilson Willis M. Clark Box 53, Butler, Mo. Harold S. Briggs 1033 Cottonwood, Ottawa Harold V. Chapman R. No. 2, Easton Raymond S. Gibson
Masters
William B. Congdon Edward C. Berns 7317 Reeds Rd. Overland Park William J. Jones 901 E. 1st Gene W. Holland Edwin L. Wiard Harley A. Thomas
Feb. 21, 1912 1st and 3rd Thursdays Feb. 15, 1888 1st and 3rd Wednesdays... Oct. 20, 1870 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Stated Commufiicationi
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When Chartered
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213
417 54
50
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Sedgwick-
Sedan
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Smith Center.. Soldier
Vesper
Scottsville.. Scranton
249 407
174 240
Scottsville.Scranton
Scandia Scott City..
221 284
Sincerity-
Lebanon.— Anthem
Savonburg.. Scammon....
315 351
Lake
Virginia..-. Scammon..
Satanta..
Simpson
Feb. 19, 1885 1915 Feb. 18, 1873 Oct. 16, 1873 Oct. 15, 1921 Feb. 17, 1876 Oct. 18, Feb. 22, 1883
Salina.-..
Satanta..
Salina....
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446
Silver Lake.-
Oct. 21, 1875 1912 Feb. 21. 1867 Oct. 17, 1925 Feb. 26, 1896 Feb. 19, 1893 Feb. 15, Feb. 22, 1883 Feb. 16, 1887
Sabetha Saffordville..
Sabetha Saffordville..
162 395
214
Oct. 17, 1872 Feb. 22, 1883 Oct. 17, 1878
Hesperian Walnut City.. Russell
Rossville Rush Center. Russell
111 215 177
1877 Oct. 18. 1885 Feb. 19,
Feb. 22.
1883
Feb. 21, 1918 1930 Feb. 19, 1882 Feb. 15,
Mar. 1, 1923
Rosalia.-
Rosalia..
434
2nd and 4th Thursdays
2nd and 4th Mondays
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
2nd and 4th Wednesdays 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays
Clyde A. White
R.R. No. 1
6112 Grandview. Merriam
William H. Wright 401 S. 3rd Carl M. Campbell Piedmont Donald H. McNeal
Box 182
201 West First. Caney
704 Antelope Wilbur L. Hale Paul E. Reed Lyndon
R.R. No. 1, Weir Ernest L. Kirk
Earl L. McQuillen LeRoy M. Duke Route No. 5, Emporia Robert L. Wilson 748 Hancock Guy H. Shields Route No. 2
Ray Eilts Clarence H. Wilhelm 316 Grant St.
318 W. Carr, El Dorado
Elbert G. Duff Asherville L. Ray Coulson Jesse A. Sproul
Virgil W. Dobson Elmer C. Burg 6120 Grandview. Merriam Adolphus H. Thomas
Pervical E. Shoemaker
Roy C. Comstock 110 West Walnut William S. Armfield R.R. No. 1 Stanser J. Amack Charles A. Jermane
Ben W. Grimm Stanley J. North Strong City. Hilmer E. Andersen Masonic Temple Joseph E. O'Banion Route No. 2 Richard L. Singer Arthur R. Charlton West Mineral Rene Denoyer Carl H. O'Hair Box 364 Lyle R. Haskins Hugh R. Coffman
Lorenzo B. Crow Harold Bortz Lloyd J. Beardsley 338 E. 8th St.
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Oct. 17, 1867
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Orient
Feb. 17, 1881 1st and 3rd Thursdays
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Feb. 17, 1881
Oct. 21, 1874
Sylvan Grove
Santa Fe Summerfield
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Sublette
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189
Feb. 19, 1885 Feb. 15, 1882
St. John St. Marys
404
Ionic Pottawatomie
Oct. 18, 1877 1st and 3rd Thursdays Feb. 19, 1914 1st and 3rd Wednesdays
Feb. 26, 1925 2nd and 4th ThuisdayL
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19. 21. 17, 15,
Oct. 17, 1867 Feb. 19. 1885
Oct. Oct. Feb. Feb.
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Location
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When • Chartered Masters
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1646 West 22nd
Whiting
R. No. 1
Parsons
Charles D . Usher
Harry H. Griffin Box 251
Haigler, Nebraska Vernon E. White
Walter Alvin Rice Robert L. Paulsen R.R. No. 2
Dewey D. Imel
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
Secretaries
R. No. 2 Francis D . Myrick 624 Leland Kenneth N . Pomeroy 1915 Randolph Ray B. Ramsey 635 Jewell Ave.
Ivan A. Engel Box 56
Emmet H. Stambaugh Box 373 Ralph M. Burlin 517 N . Cypress St. Paul B. Davis Fred V. Lunger William J. Dehler Henry G. Janzen Paul M. Johnson
Harvey J. Stewart
302 E. Stafford Ray E. Haberstroh Stilwell, Kans.
256 E. Washington, Kingman Glenn F. Wiswell
Harry B. Leidigh
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Feb. 16, 1944
Feb. 20, 1895
Feb. 12, 1953
Mar. 1, 1923
Feb. 20, 1884
Feb. 17, 1916
North Star
Albert Pike
Trinity
Bestor G. Brown-
Anchor
Wilmore
Wichita
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Williamsburg
Wilmore
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1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
2nd and 4th Wednesdays..
1st arid 3rd Mondays
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Mondays ... 1st and 3rd Thursdays..
2nd and 4th Wednesdays . 1st and 3rd Wednesdays .. 1st and 3rd Mondays
2nd and 4th Mondays-. 2nd Tuesday 1st and 3rd Thursdays.. 1st and 3rd Saturdays....
Oct. 19, 1871
Feb. 20, 1889
Feb. 19, 1885 Mar. 13, 1958
Whiting . York
250 57
1886 1888 1947 1870
Whiting . Wichita-
White City White CloudWhite Water-
380 78 180
18, 15, 12, 20,
Feb. 17. 1898 1st and 3rd Mondays .
Feb. 17, 1909 Oct. 21, 1869 Feb. 12. 1947
WestmorelandWestphalia Wetmore White Church-
257 305 53 96
Wellsville-
White City White Cloud . White Water-
Wellsville...
356
Feb. 19, 1885 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Feb. 16, 1887 2nd and 4th Thursdays Oct. 21, 1874 2nd and 4th Mondays—
Waverly Black DiamondWellington
Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct.
Waverly Weir Wellington-
244 274 150
Commttnications
1st and 3rd ThursdayS-
Stated
Oct. 21, 1868
Chartered
Wathena-
Name of Lodge
WestmorclandAvon Wetmore Delaware
Wathena..
Location
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Masters
Stcretdries A. Glenn Kincaid
R. Eugene Farrow Edward Moran Forest Hashbarger 211 W. 4th Irvin M, Carrow Box 336 Calvin C. Orr Cloyde A. Lee James G. Young Ned D. Corley Dave C. Ebelmesser Archie E. Wade Verne Hamlin George F. Saunders 1007 S. 56th Terrace 6630 Parkview George J. Scott Fay L. Scott Norris N. Loyd Marvin L. Sabbert Kenneth W. Taylor Albert L. Foster Box 136 Arnold Spencer Walton E. Priest Neil M. McLeod Ira F. Purkey 2026 S. Terrace Drive 728 Ida St. (9) Roy Delmar Prickett Rex M. Owens 2027 Burns 3201/2 S. Broadway Frank C. Vincent George F. Kerrick 1849 S. Topeka, Ave. 220 West 13th Street Ervin F. Covey M. Aaron Smith 5015 Irving Drive, zone 15 2027 N. Waco, Zone 4 Glen R. Glaze Bruce Newton 1414 Pattie Ave., (9) 328 E. 1st (2) Emery A. Crawford David O. Martindale 2411 E. Bayley 1615 Payne William S. Reece -. William J. Kirkham 3755 E. Douglas 3755 E. Douglas Lee J. Martin Ervin A. Chambers Princeton Newell R. Beeley Walter C. Smith
John Q. Nelson 2903 Sylvanie St. St. Joseph, Mo. Vernon T. Sylvester.. Leeman P. Barney Glenn E. Shofner 1415 N. Jefferson Royce A. Meyers
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—-Continued.
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Xenia..
Cilead..
Stan Smart
Winfield..
Xenia..
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144
378
276
84
Wilsey..
Wilsey..
382
1st and 3rd Mondays
Feb. 21, 1907
Oct. 15, 1873
Oct. 17, 1866
Oct. 17, 1872
2nd and 4th Wednesdays
1st and 3rd Wednesdays..
1st and 3rd Saturdays
1st and 3td Thursdays
Feb. 15, 1888 1st and 3rd Wednesdays . Oct. 20, 1870 1st Wednesday Feb. 16, 1887 2nd and "Ith Mondays
Feb. 17, 1909
Edwin E. J. McGuire.
Ralph M. Harder
Carl F. Harder 201 S. Prairie
Caldwell Davis, Jr. R. No. 1, Bionson
Glen M. Post R.R. Uniontown Richard D. Campbell. 306 West Rutledge
Richard J. Bellman 1520 Millington
W. Cecil Hutchinson Delavan John J. Moeller Fred R. Cox Everett G. Thurstin
Donald D, Alspaw Delavan Dallas J. Moeller Oscar H. Stevens. Frank B. Runyan Inman Carl W. Hamlin 1001 Ann
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
DECEASED PAST GRAND MASTERS AND YEAR OF SERVICE. 1856-7-8-9 —Richard R. Rees 1860 —George H. Fairchild 1861-2-3-4-5—Jacob Saqui 1866-7 —Moses S. Adams 1868-9-1870—^John H. Brown 1871-2 —John M. Price 1873-4 —Owen A. Bassett 1875 —Isaac B. Sharp 1876 —^Jacob D . Rush 1877 —John Guthrie 1878 —Edwin D . Hillyer 1879-1880 —Joseph D . McCleverty 1881-2 —^William Cowgill 188} —George S. Green 1884 —J. Jay Buck 1885 —Matthew M. Miller 1886 —Silas E. Sheldon 1887 —Henry C. Cook _ _ 1888 —^Watson M. Lamb 1889 —George C. Kenyon 1890 —John C. Postlethwaite 1891 —Andrew M. Callaham 1892 —David B. Fuller 1893 —Wm. D . Thompson 1894 —George W. Clark 1895 —James H. McCall 1896 —Chiles C. Coleman 1897 —William M. Shaver 1898 —Maurice L. Stone 1899 —Henry C. Loomis 1900 —Charles J. Webb
1901—Perry M. Hoisington 1902—Thomas E. Dewey 1903—Bestor G. Brown 1904—Thomas G. Fitch 1905—Samuel R. Peters 1906—Thomas L. Bond 1907—Edward W. Wellington 1908—Henry F. Mason 1909—Fred Washbon 1910—Marion K. Brundage 1911—Alex A. Sharp 1912—^Wm. Easton Hutchinson 1913—Elrick C. Cole 1914—Charles H. Chandler 1915—Wm. L. Burdick 1916—Giles H. Lamb 1917—Charles E. Lobdell 1918—Wm. I. Stuart 1919—Owen J. Wood 1920—Hugh P. Farrelly 1922—John McCuIlagh 1923—Richard E. Bird 1924—Elmer F. Strain 1926—John W. Neilson 1927—Charles N . Fowler 1930—Jay B. Kirk 1932—John M. Kinkel 1933—George O. Foster 1936—James H. Wendorff 1937—Charley B. Erskine 1945—Harry D . Evans 1950—Lynn R. Brodrick
DECEASED DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. John A. Ferrelljdied June 21, 1922 B. Harold Groff—died October 28, 1950
LIVING PAST GRAND MASTERS AND ADDRESSES. 1921—Ben S. Paulen, Fredonia. 1925—Charles A. Loucks, Lakin 1928—Ferris M. Hill, Emporia. 1929—George F. Beezley, Girard. 1931—J. Forrest Ayres, Greenleaf. 1934—^James A. Cassler, McPherson. 1935—Otto R. Souders, Wichita. 1938—Henry S. Bu2ick, Jr., Sylvan. Grove. 1939—Claud F. Young, Washington, D . C. 1940—Arthur H. Strickland, Kansas City, Kansas. 1941—^Roscoe E. Peterson, Lamed. 1942—Cline C. Curtis, Colby. 1943—Charles S. McGinness. Cherryvale.
1944—^James H. Trice, Medicine Lodge. 1946—Samuel G. Wiles, Macksville. 1947—James H. Stewart, Jr., Wichita. 1948—E. Glenn Robison, Gridley. 1949—^William H. Harrison, Downs. 1951—Clarence G. Nevins, Dodge City. 1952—S. Allan Daugherty, Baldwin. 1953—Bruce Newton, Wichita. 1954—Floyd S. Ecord, Burlington. 1955—Scott E. Kelsey, Topeka. 1956—Karl J. Baumgartner, Goodland 1957—Richard L. Becker, CoflFeyville. 1958—Earl R. Brown, Plains.
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GRAND TREASURERS 185618571858-1891 1892-1902
—Beverlin Beck —Wm. Y. Roberts —Christian Beck —R. E. Torrington
1856 1857-1860 1861-1870 1871-1893
—C. T. Harrison —Charles Mundee —Erasmus T. Carr —John H . Brown
190J-1909 1910-1933 1934-1937 1938
-Albert Sarbach - W . Frank March -John McCuUagh -Ben S. Paulen
GRAND SECRETARIES 1894-1928 1929-1953 1954-1958 1959
—Albert K. Wilson —Elmer F. Strain —Arthur H. Strickland —Charles S. McGinness
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March
GRAND LODGES IN CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS; ALSO THE NAMES A N D ADDRESSES OF GRAND SECRETARIES. Alabama Arizona
CHARLES H . STUBINGER JOSEPH A. E. IVEY
Montgomery. Tucson.
Arkansas
L. LELAND MCDANIEL
Little Rock.
California Colorado Connecticut Delaware
LLOYD E . W I L S O N HARRY W . BUNDY EARLE K . HALING CHESTER R. JONES
San Francisco. Denver. Hartford. Wilmington.
Dist. of Columbia
RAYMOND N . BABCOCK
Washington.
Florida Georgia
GEORGE W . H U F F DANIEL W . LOCKLIN
Jacksonville. Macon.
Idaho
JiERBERT H. EBERLE
Boise.
Illinois Indiana—
RICHARD C . DAVENPORT DWIGHT L. SMITH
Harrisburg. Indianapolis.
Iowa
EARL B . DELZELL
Cedar Rapids.
Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts
ALPHEUS E . ORTON .D. PETER LAGUENS, JR EARLE D . WEBSTER CLAUD SHAFFER _EAIIL W . TAYLOR
Louisville. N e w Orleans. Portland. Baltimore. Boston.
Michigan
_CHARLES T . SHERMAN
Grand Rapids.
Minnesota Mississippi Missouri.. Montana Nebraska
Nevada N e w Hampshire. N e w Jersey N e w Mexico
DAVID E. PALMER „.SID F . CURTIS HAROLD L . READER BYRON F . GAITHER CARL R . GREISEN
St. Paul. Meridian. St. Louis. Helena. Omaha.
EDWARD C . PETERSON
Carson City.
HAROLD O . CADY... HARVEY C . WHILDEY _CHANDLER C . THOMAS
Concord. Trenton. Albuquerque.
New York North Carolina North Dakota
EDWARD R. CARMAN CHARLES B . NEWCOMB .JOSEPH A. JAMESON
New York City. .Raleigh. Fargo.
Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania
HARRY S. JOHNSON .J. FRED LATHAM HARRY D . PROUDFOOT ASHBY B . PAUL
Worthington. Guthrie. Portland. Philadelphia
Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Termessee
FRED W . JOHNSTONE, Actg HENRY F. COLLINS ELVIN F. STRAIN THOMAS E. Doss
Providence. Columbia. Sioux Falls. Nashville.
HARVEY C . BYRD
Waco.
Texas
Utah
„.CLACENCE M . BROSHELL
Salt Lake Qty.
Vermont
AARON H . GROUT
Burlington.
Virginia
ARCHER B . GAY
Richmond.
Washington
JOHN I. PREISSNER
Tacoma.
West Virginia-
JULIAN B . HOLLINGSWORTH
Charleston.
Wisconsin Wyoming
-PAUL W . GROSSENBACH „.IRVING E. CLARK
Milwaukee. Casper.
Alberta
EDWARD H . RIVERS
Calgary.
Argentina
ALCIBLADES LAPPAS
Buenos Aires.
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Austria (Wien)
RUDOLPH RAPPOS
Bolivia
CARLUS C VILLALOBOS
La Paz.
Vienna.
J O A Q U I N G O M E S LOUREIRO
Manaus.
Brazil (Amazonas and Acre)
Brazil (Ceara) Luiz NEPOMUCENO DE MATTOS Brazil (Minas Gerais) SERGIO A. IVANENKO
Fortaleza. Belo Horizonte.
Brazil (Paraiba) Brazil (Parana)
JoaoPessoa. Curitiba.
ODEMAR NACRE G O M E S OCTALVINO RODRIGES BRANCO
Brazil (Piaui) ; LouRivAL E. ViEiRA Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) MIGUEL CLARO.. Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul) .OswALDO BAUCKE.... Brazil (Santa Catarina)
Teresina. ^ i o de Janeiro. ...;
Porto Alegre.
Brazil (Sao Paulo)
AMADOR DOS SANTOS FERNANDES
British Columbia
J O H N H . N . MORGAN
Sao Paulo.
Vancouver.
Canada Chile
EWART G . D I X O N CESAR BUNSTER C
Hamilton. Santiago.
China
DAVID W . K . A U (Actg.)
Hongkong.
Colombia
MIGUEL M . ZAPATA E
Barranquilla.
Costa Rica
RAFAEL OBREGON L .
San Jose.
Cuba Denmark
JOSE F . CASTELLANOS E ALFRED NYVANG
Havana. Copenhagen.
Ecuador
JosE H . RICAURTE R
Guayaquil.
El Salvador
CARLOS A. CASTELLANOS
San Salvador.
England France (Nat'l)
J. W . STUBBS MARK DRABBLE
London. Seine.
Germany Greece
RICHARD MULLE-BORNER D R . PANAYIOTIS HADJIPETROS
Frankfurt. Athens.
Guatemala
LAURO A. RIVERA F
Guatemala City.
Honduras Iceland
MIGUEL A. ZELAYA OLAFUR GISLASON
Tegucigalpa. Reykjavik.
Ireland
J. O. HARTE
Dublin.
Israel Italy Japan _ Manitoba Mexico (Cosmos)
ELIEZER DUBINSKY FRANCO MOROLI GEORGE B . MORGULIS THOMAS C . JACKSON ENRIQUE ROSALES ALONSO
Tel-Aviv. Rome. Tokyo. Winnipeg. Chihuahua.
Mexico (Campeche) OMAR C . OLIVERA G Mexico (Nuevo Leon) FIDENCIO CANTU GONZALEZ Mexico (San Luis Potosi) ABEL E . ELIZONDO
Campeche. Monterrey. San Luis Potosi.
Mexico (Tamaulipas)
R U B E N MARQUEZ R O M O
Tampico.
Mexico (York) Netherlands New Brunswick New South Wales
M I N O M . COVO D R . P. J. VAN L O O A. C. LEMMON JAMES S. MILLER
Mexico, D . F. The Hague. Saint John. Sydney.
New Zealand Nicaragua
FREDERICK G . N O R T H E R N GREG A. TAPIA
Wellington, C. I. Managua.
Norway Nova Scotia
O D D LIE-DAVIDSEN H. F. SIPPRELL
Oslo. Halifax.
Panama
N A T H A N A. REID
Panama.
Peru
-JOSE BARO M O L E S
Lima.
Philippine Islands .ESTABAN MUNARREZ Prince Edward Island....F. A. V A N IDERSTINE
.....Manila. Charlottetown.
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Puerto Rico Quebec Queensland
£MILIANO ISALES R. W . LOUTHOOD V. I. CARTER.
Saskatchewan Scotland
ROBERT A. TATE J\LEX F . BUCHAN
March
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San Juan. . Montreal. Brisbane. Regina. Edinburgh.
South Australia
F. J. ELLEN
Adelaide.
Sweden
SVEN SVEDEN ACTG
Stockholm.
Tasmania.
H. A. WILKINSON
Hobart
Turkey
JBRAHIM HOYI
Ankara.
Venezuela Victoria Western Australia.
P. A. Ruiz PAZ CASTILLO C. W . DAVIS N . J. MUNRO
Caracas. Melbourne. Perth.
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LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION BUT N O T CHARTERED. Allen, 1923; Burlington, 1863; Delaware, 1857; Denver City (Denver Lodge), 1860; Englevale, 1899; Leavenworth (Adelpha), 1868; Lecompton (Geary), 1857; Leota, 1878; Lindsborg; 1884; Lindsay (Friendship), 1868; Opolis, 1885; Pow hattan (Buckeye), 1896; Wheaton, 1903; White Water, 1927.
LODGE CHARTERS REVOKED, SURRENDERED OR CONSOLIDATED. Alden No. 308, with Sterling No. 117, 1957; Allen No. 335, 1923; Americus No. 62, 1869; Andale No. 253, with Mt. Hope N o . 238, 1894; Argonia (Chikaskia) No. 285, 1912; Atchison (St. Johns) No. 26, 1861; Aubry No. 30, 1863; AurariaNo. 37, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Bennington No. 180, 1944; Beaumont N o . 439, with Joppa No. 223, 1937; Big Springs (Shawnee) No. 9, 1867; Blaine No. 337, with Westmoreland No. 257, 1894; Bluff Q t y No. 313, 1897; Bluff City No. 325, 1903; Boling No. 365, with Tonganoxie (Henri) No. 190, 1937; Bucklin No. 325, 1896; Cato No. 153, with Farlington (Godfrey) No. 124, 1894; Cedar Vale No. 164, 1883; Cedar Vale (Myrtle) No. 164, 1894; Chanute (King David) N o . 416, with Cedar No. 103, 1937; Clifford (Whitewater) No. 148, with Halcyon No. 120, 1876; Clinton (Ashlar) No. 87, 1879; Coyville No. 57, 1955; Delavan No. 375, with Kansas No. 307, 1936; Edwardsville (Composite) No. 152, 1879; Emmett No. 387, with Pottawatomie No. 52, 1939; Emporia No. 12, 1863; Enterprise No. 353, 1910; Elk City (Elk Creek) No. 20, 1863; Esbon (Salem) N o . 228, 1939; Farlington (Godfrey) No. 124, with Girard No. 93, 1932; Frankfort No. 67, 1876; Freeport (Lily) No. 301, with Bluff City No. 313, 1892; Fort Scott (Rising Sun) No. 46, with Bourbon No. 8, 1878; Fort Gibson (Alpha) No. 122, with Grand Lodge of Indian Territory, 1878; Golden City No. 34, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Greeley No. 211, with Delphian No. 44, 1940; Grenola (Canopy) No. 248, with Moline No. 267, 1937; Hanover (Star) No. 69, 1919; Hiawatha (Triune) No. 216, 1883; High Prairie No. 25, 1892; Ida No. 170, 1881; Indianola No. 34 (later, Great Light), 1877; Irving No. 112 with Blue Rapids No. 169, 1958; Leavenworth (Calvary) No. 50, with King Solomon No. 10, 1876; Leavenworth (dispensation Landmark, charter St. Johns), No. 26, 1870; Lecompton No. 13, 1865; Liberty No. 123, with Keystone No. 102, 1918; Lincolnville No. 315, 1896; Lindsborg (Phoenix) No. 253, 1888; Louisburg No. 180, 1894; Luray No. 153; with lucas (Blue Hill) No. 198, 1943; Lyons No. 192, 1895; Montana (Evergreen) No. 86, 1888; Monticello No. 43, 1875; Mt. Pleasant N o . 58, 1888; Neosho Rapids No. 77 (Changed to Ionic), 1879; Nevada City (Nevada) No. 36, with Grand Lodge of Colorado, 1862; Newton (Magnolia) No. 231, with Newton No. 142, 1901; North Lawrence (Valley) No. 30, with Lawrence No. 6, 1876; North Lawrence (Valley) No. 30, second charter, 1887; Olivet (Astra) No. 363, 1908; Osage Mission (Mission) No. 92, 1897; Osawatomie (Osage Valley) No. 24, 1863; Ottawa No. 128, with Franklin No. 18, 1906; Ottawa (Melody) N o . 400, with Ottawa No. 18, 1928; Ottumwa No. 11, 1863 and 1871; Paola (Miami) No. 69, with Paola No. 37, 1876; Pardee (dispensation Lincoln, charter Center) No. 69, 1871; Paris No. 22, 1871; Parkerville N o . 168, with Dwight No. 374, 1937; Perryville (Perry) No. 52, 1877; Piper No. 385, with Delaware No. 96, 1937; Pittsburg (Owen A. Bassett) No. 367, with Pittsburg N o . 187, 1911; Pomona No. 138, 1901; Richfield No. 303, 1892; Richmond N o . 426, with Delphian No. 44, 1946; Salina (John H. Brown) No. 216, with Salina No. 60, 1907; Salt Lake City (Mt. Moriah) N o . 70, with Grand Lodge of Utah, 1872; Saratoga No. 216, 1892; Scranton (Perfect Square) No. 220, 1908; Seneca N o .
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39, 1875; Severance N o . 313 with Smithton N o . 1, 1951;'Shawnee No. 54, 1928; Springdale N o . 152, 1887; Stanton N o . 18, 1863; Stanton (Zion) No. 108, 1883; Tecumseh No. 15, 1874; Timber Ridge. (Dick. Rees) No. 59, 1887; Trading Post (Blooming Grove) No. 41, 1904; Turner No! 425, with Ben Hur No. 322, 1937; Twin Falls (Olive) N o . 181, 1885; Valley Center (Ark) No. 243. 1902; Virginia City N o . 4 3 , with Grand Lodge of Montana, 1866; Waldron No. 377 with Anthony No. 200, 1957; Walton N o . 323, 1895; Wetmore No. 53, with Polar Star No. 130, 1944; White Water (Brainerd) N o . 280, 1927; Winfield No. 58, with A d e l p h i N o . 110, 1903.
FlorenceCalgary.. Buenos Aires Globe Little Rock Vienna La Paz .: Fortaleza Manaus .'. Joao Pessoa Box 1363,1'arana.. Teresina Rio de Janeiro Belo Horizonte .... Porto Alegie .'. De Silva Sao Paulo.. Bamberton Los Angelen Sault Ste. Marie... Santiago ;. Topeka Santa Marta Trinidad New London Alajuela Havana Middletown Copenhagen Washington Guayaquil San Miguel Milford Haven Miami Beach Paris Glenwood Bremen Athens Guatemala City Tegucigalpa
In Other Grand Lodges
Ency F. Yeilding Frederick S. Bird _ Atilio D. Grosso Guy A. Ligon John H. Belford Robert Rosenbaum GuiUermo Zalles I. Valterio Alves Cavalcante Alfredo Ribeito Scares Serverino Macedo Paiva Elpidio Silva _ Salomao Xavier Goncalvcs Hely Franco Belmino Luis Sayao de Fario Annibal Garcia Adolfo Nicholich Manuel Nobrega Fernandes Fred Tomlinson....-...-. Phil N. Myers Alan Broughton GuiUermo M. Beltrami Leslie Cheng Armando Fuentes Leo R. Gottlieb John Masterton Jorge Herrera Enrique G. Alberdi Francis W. Hukill O. L. Kongsted William H. Rohrman Fernando Luces Cortes Edgar Patrick Thompson George Trevor Kelway Andrew Johnson Berriard J. Lane Max L. Segall Hans A. F. Meineke Anatase Confiniotis ..'. Manuel A. Tribouillier Robles Rene Sagastume ALABAMA ALBERTA ARGENTINA ARIZONA ARKANSAS AUSTRIA BOLIVIA . BRAZIL (Amazonas & Acre) . BRAZIL (Ceara) BRAZIL (Paraiba) BRAZIL (Parana)..._ BRAZIL (Piaui) BRAZIL (Rio de Janeiro) .... ..... BRAZIL (Minas Gerais) . BRAZIL (Rio Grande do Sul) ... BRAZIL (Santa Catarina) .. BRAZIL (Sao Paulo) BRITISH COLUMBIA CALIFORNIA CANADA CHILE CHINA COLOMBIA COLORADO CONNECTICUT COSTA RICA CUBA DELAWARE DENMARK DIST. OF COLUMBIA . ECUADOR EL SALVADOR ENGLAND FLORIDA FRANCE GEORGIA GERMANY GREECE GUATEMALA HONDURAS
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES
:;.......
MarysvUle Goodland Horton Satanta
Wichita Wichita Parsons
. S. Allan Daugherty ..Ray W. Kinzie ...John S. Graham Herschel L. Hoffman ..Karl J. Baumgartner . Jesse R. Franklin ..Harvey L. Henderson
Wellington Burlington Kansas City Kansas City Olathe Columbus Wichita Lawrence DeSoto Coolidge Ottawa Fall Rivci Salina Coffeyville Yates Center Plains Belleville Newton Topeka Wichita Lawrence Hill City Wichita Leon Clay Center Hutchinson Coffeyville Xeavenworth Downs Emporia Fort Scott _
In Grand Lodge of Kansas ..J. Wendell Ready . George H. Robison ..Harold N. Nichols ..Robert H. Gibbs ...Roy O. Evans ..Marcellus G. Boss ..Floran A. Rodgers .-Walter H. Varnum ...Ozro Wright Joseph H. Conard ..Floyd H. Coffman ..Clayton J. Connell ..Carrol R. Dean Richard L. Becker .. Harold C. Swope ..Harold E. Chappell ...Carroll C. Arnett ...John A. Hetzel .. Scott E. Kelscy ..James H. Stewart, Jr. ...Clarence E. Birch ...Lee M. Holmes ...Ellsworth B. Sewell, Jr. ...Lauren Dale Rigg ..William T. Schlichter ..Lucion R. Van Ordstrand ,. Roy H. Clossen ...John H. Murray ...William H. Harrison ...Ferris M. Hill ...Addison C. Irby
lieykiavik ... Richfield.... Harrisburg . Clayton Dublin .'. Haifa
Tokyo Holt Lake Charles. Augusta Reston Frederick Springfield . .,
Parral Monterrey
Matamoros .... Pestalozzi Detroit St. Paul Lumberton .... Springfield Baker Wahoo Groningen .... Gabbs Saint John Manchester Collingswood.. Silver City ... Newcastle Brooklyn Dunedin Managua Charlotte Fargo Oslo Windsor
David Meth Herbert H. Bennett John B. Armstrong Raymond M. Rideout John CuthiU Byron A. Winebrener George W. Gray
Antonio Orrantia Fidel C. Mireles
Reuben A. Martinez Robert L. Longyear, Jr Vv'ilbur M. Brucker Montreville J. Brown Robert W. Hinton, Jr George G. Harrison Sheldon Rediske Howard J. Hunter G. Tanis Frank W. Jones J. William Duncan Robert C. Laing Julius W. Lodgek William B. Hazen Henry Larken Simon M. Schlussel James G. Dykes Cornelio Zamora Gamero !oel J. Faulk Walter H. Murfin Freystein Halvcrsen Ira B. Lohnes
In Other Grand Lodges
Biarni Biarnason George R. Schwaner George E. Anderson Dale A. Anderson Charles F. Woakes Aaron Rosenfeld ICELAND IDAHO ILLINOIS INDIANA IRELAND ISRAEL ITALY (Nafl) JAPAN KENTUCKY . LOUISIANA MAINE MANITOBA MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS ... MEXICO (Campeche) .... MEXICO (Chihuahua )'.... ... MEXICO (Nuevo Leon) ... MEXICO (San Luis Potosi) .... MEXICO (Tamaulipas) ... MEXICO (York) MICHIGAN MINNESOTA MISSISSIPPI MISSOURI MONTANA ... NEBRASKA NETHERLANDS NEVADA NEW BRUNSWICK NEW HAMPSHIRE NEW JERSEY NEW MEXICO NEW SOUTH WALES NEW YORK NEW ZEALAND NICARAGUA NORTH CAROLINA NORTH DAKOTA NORWAY NOVIA SCOTIA
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES
.. M. Aaron Smith .. Leon L. Cousland .. Vernon D. Martin ..J. Forrest Ayres Kenneth N. Pomeroy Floyd Kittell Thomas L. Francis Paschal W. Lundy Homer B. Osborn • Forrest B. Croll ...Frank M. Yeoman .. Glenn E. Williams ..James A. Cassler ..Robert M. Riley ...Martin H. Potter ..E. Glenn Robison ..George F. Beezley ,. Floyd S. Ecord ..Don C. Heminger ...B. Ralph Bolinger ...Arthur C. Hodgson ..Ray B. Ramsey .. John Bengel
Wichita El Dorado Concordia Greenleaf Topeka Coffeyville Wichita Ness City Wichita Kansas City Kingman Oswego McPherson Kansas City Pratt Gridlcy _.Girard Burlington Great Bend Bucklin Lyons Topeka Independence
Lawrence Dodge City Kansas City Plains Sylvan Grove Garden City Downs Medicine Lodge Irving Holton Norton Topeka Salina Wichita Oakley Leavenworth
In Grand Lodge of Kansas ...Herbert H. Tuller ...Tom Stauth .. Arthur H. Strickland .Earl R. Brown ..Henry S. Buzick, Jr ...Merle D. Evans ...Richard W. CJetty ..Charles L. Bishop . Reginald G. Thomson -Harry E. Crosswhite ..Cecil F. Drake _ Homer C. Anderson ...Richard H. Cravens ..George F. Kerrick ...Charles J. Bowie ...William A. Rumford
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Columbus Guthrie... Rickreall..-.; Colon Lima San Juan Montagu: : Santurce Three Rivers Brisbane Cranston Regina .". Portobello Brighton Newberrv Plankinton Stockholm West Hobart Kingspoit San Antonio Ankara Salt Lake City Caracas ...Rutland Warrnambool .... Richmond Auburn Perth Webster Springs Altoona
In Other Grand Lodges
James L. Harbage .-. Harold P. Cook Richard V. Carleson Socrates Rois Mendez... Jose Polar Ramos Alfredo Cru7. Sese George W. MacDonald Clifford S. Whall B. M. MacCharles Sidney S. Spurr G. Harvey Faulkner E. H. Knowles Harry V. DeLorey William Henry Essex J. Ray Dawkins William E. Mitchell Torsten Hanstrom James M. Parker ;. Walter T. Williams W. B. Ball .'.....,.. Dr. E. N . Egeran Eric A. Bjorklund Nicanor Garcia Baptista Earl S. Wright Horace I. Holmes John P. Stokes ,H. Summers Bennett George C. Kinsman J. Bernard Dodrill Charles W. Heidemann Systern Not Recognized OHIO OKLAHOMA OREGON PANAMA PERU ... PHILIPPINE ISLANDS ... . PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND . PUERTO RICO QUEBEC QUEENSLAND RHODE ISLAND SASKATCHEWAN SCOTLAND SOUTH AUSTRALIA SOUTH CAROLINA SOUTH DAKOTA SWEDEN TASMANIA TENNESSEE TEXAS TURKEY UTAH VENEZUELA VERMONT VICTORIA _ VIRGINIA WASHINGTON . WESTERN AUSTRALIA WEST VIRGINIA WISCONSIN WYOMING
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES
_
Bethel, Wichita Atchison Topeka Dodge City Abilene Longton Toronto Parsons _ Colby Lincoln Medicine Lodg* Neodesha D-dge City Wichita Lenora â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Larned Frcdonia Independence Washington, D.C. Emporia Wichita Kansas City Macksville Leavenworth Parsons lola Cherryvale Cheney EUinwood
In Grand Lodge of Kansas ..Philip Eugene Stotler ...Bruce Newton ...Thomas J. Dunning ...Scott E. Kelsey ..Clarence G. Nevins ..Roy G. Shearer ...Marion M. Miller ..Charles Barker ...Ernest A. Money _ ...Cline C. Curtiss ..J. Ross Moon ...James H. Trice ...Robert F. Riley .. Richard W, Evans ..OttoR. Souders ..Carl E. Georgeson ...Roscoe H. Peterson ...Ben S. Paulen ..Floyd A. Palmer ,. ..Claud F. Young ..Scott A. Mouse ...George M. Ashford ..Max W. Myers ..Samuel G. Wiles ...Lazarus Loeb ..Armand H. Bishop ..Stanley J. Kirk ..Charles S. McGinness ..Ivan L. Farris -.Elmer G. Horner
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March
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF
M.-. W.\ EARL R. BROWN GRAND MASTER OF MASONS I N KANSAS
March 13, 1958 to March 12, 1959
By A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND,
P.G.M.
Kaw Lodge N o . 272, Kansas City, Kansas
It is always a compliment and an honor that comes to one when he is permitted the privilege of writing the biography of a man who has distinguished himself in some line of endeavor, and when that line of endeavor involves activity in Church, Civic and Masonic affairs, the joy in writing the review is much greater than it would otherwise be. EARL R . BROWN, our Grand Master in 1958, was born on August 26, 1893 at Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio. He was the oldest of four children born to FLOYD O . BROWN and BERTHA MEARS BROWN.
His parents were very
devoted members of the Baptist Church, and his father was a school teacher. Born into this fine atmosphere it was only natural that EARL should receive an early appreciation for things good and religious, and he was given a good sound education, which included two years of Bible study and one year of engineering drafting. The father was a Mason, and undoubtedly it was the admiration he had for his father as a Mason, that prompted EARL to have a desire to become one himself. One of the great events in M . ' . W.". Brother BROWN'S life was his meeting GERTRUDE T H O M P S O N . This meeting developed into romance, and on August 10, 1921 they were married. To this Union came the blessing of three sons and two daughters. EARLINE ZOELLER, a housewife who resides in Billings, Montana; ROBERT, a lawyer lives in Great Falls, Montana; MAXINE, a housewife resides in Salem, Oregon; FLOYD, holds a degree in Music and is District Manager of the Equitable Life Assurance Company at Columbus, Indiana; and LYMAN, a Junior at Pan Handle A&M College, resides at Goodwell, Oklahoma. EARL has served his Community, his Church and his fellows in many useful ways. At the outbreak of World W a r I he enlisted in A. C. Co. 41 and was made a Gas Sergeant and served over seas. He has always been very active in his Church work, in the Plains Methodist Church. H e is the teacher of an AdultChurch School Qass, Chairman of the Pastorial Relations Committee and a member of the Board of Stewards. He has served Blake-Bankson Post of the American Legion as its Commander, has been a trustee of Westplains Township, Chairman of the Equity Board, member of the Plains Consolidated School Board, member of the Ration Board, member of the Civil Air Patrol during the last World War, member of the Draft Board and as a County Commissioner of Beade County. It can readily be seen that M . ' . W . ' . Brother BROWN has been a busy and a useful citizen, but with all of the other diversified activities he has found time to be of great service to Masonry. His Masonic record is impressive and is appended at the finish of the outline. It would seem that with ail of these outside interests, our Grand Master would have no time for private business, but such is not the case. H e has been
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an industrious hard working man, and has achieved great success as a farmer and stockman. His has been a life of dedicated service to Church, State, Community, Lodge, Family, Friends and Neighbors, and the Plains Community may well be proud of its Illustrious Son. Truly he is a man who has developed and made use of the talents given him by the Great Architect, and we are quite sure that it will be his lot, one day in what we hope will be the distant future, to receive the thrilling commendation of "well done, faithful servant," from the Grand Master of us all. MASONIC RECORD. HAVILAND LODGE N O . 409, HAVILAND, KANSAS.
Initiated February 9, 1920; Passed March 16, 1920; Raised April 13, 1920; Secretary 1922; Dimitted December 7, 1927. Admitted February 16, 1928 to PLAINS LODGE N O . 367,
PLAINS,
KANSAS.
Junior Steward 1930; Junior Warden 1931; Senior Warden 1932; Master 1933; Treasurer 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958. District Deputy Grand Master: 1933, 1934. COMMITTEE SERVICE.
On Finance: Member 1954. On Masonic Education: Member 1955, 1956, 1957. GRAND LODGE.
Grand Junior Warden 1955; Grand Senior Warden 1956; Deputy Grand Master 1957; Grand Master 1958. CAPITULAR. MEADE C H A P T E R N O . 46,
MEADE, KANSAS.
Mark Master February 8, 1955; Past Master, Most Excellent Master March 23, 1955; Royal Arch April 2, 1955; Master Third Vail 1957. CRYPTIC. DODGE CITY COUNCIL N O . 16, DODGE CITY, KANSAS.
Royal Master, Select Master, Super Excellent Master, May 6, 1955. CHRISTIAN
KNIGHTHOOD.
DODGE CITY COMMANDERY N O . 35, DODGE CITY, KANSAS.
Red Cross, Malta, Knight Templar, May 17, 1955. OTHER
ORGANIZATIONS.
Worthy Patron Winona Chapter No. 444, O.E.S. 1939-1946. Wichita Consistory of the Scottish Rite—1928. Was made a Knight Commander of the Court of Honor—Scottish Rite in 1943. Made a 33° Inspector General Honorary—^April 1948. DeMolay Legion of Honor—1958.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Deaths During the Vear 1958 No.
1—Claud Collins; Charlie B. Corbet; George W. Dock; Winfield S. Keller; William N. Larrick.
No.
2—Albert Berg; Bert C. Chambers; William M. Denney; Alexander A. Doughty; Arthur Fowler; Frank M. Knapp; Harry J. Olson; Fred E. Shaver; Lee R. Snyder; Edgar H. Waynant.
No.
3—Perry Wier Barber: Dale W. Bennington; Clifford W. Bowman; Martin J. Boyle; Charles W. Burkett; Arthur H. Cox; Huron DeWitt Dasbach; David J. Davidson; Ira Nathan Davis; James Thomas Deal; Ed^r w . Deck; Jesse Thomas Dennis; Frederick W. Erickson; Thomas Henry Goff; George M. Gray; Charlie Ellis Griffith; Edwin George Hallquist; Holmes W. Haviland; Ross Hitt; James L. Holfister; Durrell K. Knight; Ernest R. McMurray; Howard Arden Mikesell; David Mischlich; Harry Eugene Moser; Dwight W. Murray; Archie Lee Nicholson; Torrants Elgin Quirk; Avery B. Ross; Archie William Seamans; George John Stark; Charles Strobel; Cyrus Tyree; Louis Michael Vogef; Edwin Weeks.
No.
4—Joseph L. Barber; Charles N. Faulconer; James A. Henry; John J. Henry; George W. Sprong; Frederick Watson.
No.
5—Aaron L. Anthony; Jack B. Brunner; John M. Miller; Frank H. Rolley.
No.
6—Ernest H. Balco; Allan John Dumbreck; Elmer F. Engel; Jasper L. Hanks; Robert R. McFarland; Oscar D . Moore; John E. Riley; Charles G. Schultz; Owen E. Sneegas; William E. Yates.
No.
7—-John L Griggs; William T. Price; George H. Sanders; Mefvin S. Ziegelasch.
No.
8—Samuel Joseph Clark; Lloyd Orlo Gardner; Charles Foster Hesser; Carl Frederick Hill; Willi am David Kifer; Claus Elias Lager; Frank C. Lutes; William Floyd Mason; William Edwin Norvell; William Flint Pritchard; George Lester Rose; George W . Scott; Kenneth William Smith; Fred Cooter Thompson; Albert Watkins; Arthur West.
No.
9—^Matthew C. Cannon; John W. Folck; Broer G. Gustafson; Simon W . Hurwitz; Joseph W. Murray; Ralph Henry Noah; Lathrop B. Reed, Sr.
No.
10—Milo C. Johnson; Samuel P. Keim; Ernest Lord; George Nichols; William J. Robertson; Murlin W. Smith; David J. Schweizer; George W . Wolf.
No.
11—Fred Heeler; Emerson D. Fisher; Harvey L. Ross.
No.
12—^James F. Bain; Jasper Lee Boggs; Edward Wm. Daniels; George M. Emrich; George M. Fowler; John Clinton Gladfelter; William H. Heaton; Golden J. Hollar; Walter W. Keehn; Robert T. Lewis; James C. Martindale; Mason W. McCarty; John R. Moon; George E. Prouse; Albert E. Rees; Roy W. Shafer; Bert Sheridan; Howard B. Thomas; Richard W. Thomas; Morris Edwin Waller; Lytle R. Wiley; J. Max Yingling.
No.
13—^Walter F. Canwood
No.
14—^James C. Blevins; Frank A. Sharp.
March
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LODGE O F K A N S A S
DEATHS—Continued No.
15—^James Lester Cox; William Lewis Dorgan; Jerry B. Greer: Joseph William Jackson; Dale Ernest Kapelle; Donald Foster Seward; Frank Pfocion Smith; Robert Elmer Speaks; George Lester Van Horn.
No.
16—John A. Ebelblute; Charles F. Engel; William A. Lamb; Clarence F. Lewis; Fred B. Roberts; George S. Sargent; John T. Steele.
No.
17—Pearl Guv Atchison; Mason Kendall Barber; Wesley Earl Boydston; Sylvester Lorenzo Clark; Morrill George Fowler; Charles M. Grant; Lee Edgar Johnson; George Albert Kline; Harry Colvin Martin; Richard Brook McEntire; George B. McKemey: Charles E. Morrow; Albert Myrick; Nathan Nightgale; William Marshall Noel; Alfred Delbert Reed; Percy Lowe Reed; Ed Robinson; Don Ansel Smith; Thomas Milton Steck; Conrad Ralph Stephens; Web Coma Stevenson; Thomas Andrew Thompson; George Leroy Tuer; Ralph Oswald Williams; William Theodore Worley.
No.
18—Steward S. Andre; Frank Lee Baughman; Byron D. Bennett; John A. Braswell; Harry A. Chapin; Earl V. Gibson; James A. Gorton; Leo C. Howard; Homer C. Mechem: Raymond G. Moore; Gilbert W. Ponton; William Edgar Potter; Velda L. Stephens; Fred C. Stockford; James H. Titus; Edison Elsie Watts; Frank Elmer Weaver.
No.
19—Fred B. Cogswell; Richard O. Donham; Wyatt E. Hayes; Leonard Wesly Hays; Benjamin Earl Smith; Harry E. Stewart; Harry M. Van Landingham.
No.
20—Joseph C. Hill; William J. Johnson.
No. 21—Walter Robert Thompson; Will L. Murray; Bernard R. Thorpe. No.
22—James R. Bancroft; Warren E. Catlin; Foster J. Scott;' John A. Stambaugh; James U. Trapp; Charles D. Wynne.
No. 23—Benjamin A. Hammond No.
24—Ezra Austin Bartholomew; Irvan Ray Borden; Harry Bernard Brandon; William Fred Fittel; George G. Graham; Ernest - Wright Grant; James Joshua Higgins; William H. Murphy; Glenn William Speck; Theodore Franklin Webber.
No.' 26—Reed C. Rosson; Vernon K. Wilson. No.
27—Clarence L. Davis; Orliff G. Mechem; Charley R. Witteman.
No.
28—Clarence A. Kern
No.
29—Nathan R. Canaday; Alfred G. Gordon; Paul R. Halbert; George Wales Moon.
No.
30—John H. Huckleberry; Clay Jennings; Loyd E. Moore; Peter Poorbaugh; Lynn Waite Wheeler.
No.
32—George W. Clelland; Clarence W. Stahl.
No.
33—Raimond C. Swift; Lorrilard W. Wickham.
No.
34—Wilsie W. Cox
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DEATHS—Continued No.
35—^Joseph L. Cnim; Wesley W . Johnson; William Reese, Jr.
No.
36—Archie E. Gilman; William L. Kroskey; Quinter Sample; Clarence H. White.
No.
37—John O. Henderson; Robert L. Sellers; William E. Trickett.
No.
38—Floyd G. Cowden; Sidney B. Fisk; Roy H. Gard; Clarence A. Hubbard; William N . Leffler; Warren J. Loy; Frank S. McKelvey; Allan R. Sleeper; Thomas W . Waite; Louis J. Wheeler.
No.
39—Fred J. Farmer; John N . Hoverson; Harry S. Meyers; Homer E. Rountree; John W . Sausser.
No.
40—Linton R. Carden; Millard E. Duffin; Wade F. Plummer; Orva W . Stewart.
No.
42—Austin V. DeGraw; Ray Phillips.
No.
43—Harry E. Arnold; Ernest G. Corington; William F. Smith.
No.
44—^J. B. Farris; Harden L. Foster; A. J. Turner.
No.
45—Alfred Charles Gwartney
No.
46—^James G. Frazer; Wesley L. Gamble; Herb. H. Kaufman; Keith L. ThornhiU.
No.
47—^Noah Pritchett
No.
48—Milton Hershman; Robert F. Valentine.
No.
49—Arthur J. Borchardt; James T. Detty; William R. Dohrn; Ruppert R. Edmonds; Marion H. Higley.
No.
50—Lloyd L. Mahon; Joseph McRoberts; John F. Van Orsdol.
No.
51—Ben Beckley; William Edward Bower; Saul S. Callner; Claude M. Case; Ernest Chrickle^;; Hubert Lee Collins; Henry C. Cosand; Clarence Robert Davis; William S. Dickensheets; Orly B. Eddy; James Leslie Elliott; Ralph Waldo Emerson; Edward Ra^r Franks; Guy B. Eraser; David Lewis George; Jacob J. Geis, Jr.; Ambrose C. Hearick; Lemuel Curtis Hesland; Homer Hines; Charles H. Hogue; Frank O. Holland; Charles E. Howell; John Ralph Jackson; Chester Earle Joss; Ollie L. Koger; Oramel Clyde Lake; John R. Maxwell; Russell S. Montgomery; Arthur Eugene Moon; Roy B. Mosher; William M. Naylor; Harry R. Nightengale; Eugene E. Peak; Harry William Pierson; Frederick Roehrig; Harvey A. Russell; Henry M. Swank; Elmer I. Swearingen; John Glen Taylor; William Clifford Taylor; Hugh E. Werner.
No.
53—George A. Andler; Leonard F. Brandt; Harry J. Geyer; Victor Massange.
No.
54—Richard Omer Davis; Daniel Edward Flinn; Earl Keath Holmes; Henry Bradley Sullivan; Harold Jacob Van Steenbergh.
No.
55—Cyrus Milton Zimmerman
No.
56—^Walter Crawford; Norris S. Hogue; Richard C. Shannon; Walter E. Sparks.
March
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LODGE O F K A N S A S
DEATHS—Continued No. 57—Glessner N . Drummond; Dewey G. Thoes. No. 58—^William L. Barninger; Harry R. Davidson; Theodore R. Jennings; Chester A. Reynolds; Guy V. Van Winkle; Reginald M. Washaliski, Sr. No.
59—Henry C. Rice; Henry J. Grundmeir.
No. 60—Clyde W. Aberwald; Ross Andrews; Zeneth O. Barber; Oman R. Brittain; James Walter Brooks; Clarence Stevens Chase; William S. Childs; William S. Conaway; Fred Coulson, Jr.; Edgar P. DeHart; Benjamin Walter Grant; Frank Wesley Haitbrink; Byron W . Hancock; John King Harvey; Edward P. Henry; William Henry Hollis, Jr.; Charles E. Johnson; Robert Jacob Laubengayer; George Plumer Lydcr; Benjamin A. Mason; Thomas Foster Miller; Verne Lewis Nesmith; Edwin K. Nordin; Arthur Floyd Rader; Herbert Marvin Silverberg; Fred Albert Smith; Noble E. Spradley; Louis Charles Thiele; Vernon F. White; Virgil Omar White. No. 61—Lee T. Burnett No. 62—Harry A. Dodderidge; Jacob H. Wright. No. 63—^Virgil Hutchens; Elmer S. Nance; Oscar Henry Woods. No. 64—Harry H. Bauer; Robert W . Eberle; Walter O. Schuler; Harvey E. Wilson; Johnnie I. Winningham. No. 65—J. Scott Miller No. 66—Edward J. Chesky; Dewey I. Rohr; Will O. Schellenger; Lloyd William Scott; Everette White. No. 67—Andrew Anderson; James George Burton; Joseph S. Davis; Oliver I. Lutz; Theodore J. Rhodes; Arthur L. Tyrl; Isaac B. Walker. No. 68—Thomas W . Allen; Ralph B. Barrows; George T. Garrett; Louis Rosenkrantz; Solomon S'amisch; Jesse F. Singer. No. 69—Ralph E. Edson; William A. Ingram. No. 70—^John O. Ganger; Alfred E. Wiley. No. 7i^-CiiaiicS H. Bransicitci; FranK L. Brewster; Janics Hov.'ard Carney; Joseph Henry Galpine; John E. Hunt; Clyde James Large: Robert Luther Moore; Oliver John Neslage; Clare L. Thomas; Walter Winn; Lee Wittenmyer. No. 73—Howard H. High; Homer R. Huston. No. 74—Lewis W . Brewster; Grover S. Clingan; Glenn E. Diemart; George W . Hamilton; Jesse D.. Hatchett; Jesse C. Hunt; Roy E. King; Frank H. Schoeb; Gray A, Thompson. No. 75—Frank Roy Bennett; Jay T. Hill; Harry H. Ruehmann. No. 16-—Earl L. Beard; George M. HighfiU; Homer E. Stevens; John P. Talbot; William Yount. No. 77—^John S. Stapp; Lawrence A. Tilton,
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78—Roy M. Green; Edward S. McCall; George H. Osgood.
No.
79—George A. Chappell
No.
80—^Karl P. Anderson; Ernest D. Humbarger; William H. Martin; Willis Thompson.
No.
81—Isaac N. Bivins
No.
83—Lewis Edward Duncan; Carl Rudolph Keil.
No.
84—J. Harry Riley
No.
85—Ira S. Jewell; Franklin E. Knedlik; Benson D. Sperry.
No.
86—Morgan Allison; Albert W. Atherton; Glenn D. Brunk; Walter J. Coleman; William L. Crosby; George L. Crouse; William E. Daniels; James D . Fair; Russell H. Fenn; Everett O. Ford, Sr.; William H. Grogan; Norman H. Gross; Charles W . Harlow; Wilmer B. Harms; Thomas L. Hereford; Archie L. Herrington; Ray C. Humphrey; Francis E. Tones, Sr.; Austin J. Kelley; John E. Kelley; Forrest E. Kimball; Philo B. Lanning; Emery C. Lefiingwell; Ira N . Lish; Jesse L. LoUey; Claude A. Martin; Harry McGuire; Albert M. Nida; Charles H. Pearson; W^illard E. Pond; William A. Powell; Ralph P. Spaulding; Walter T. Stigal; Dalma D . Stout; Charles V. Swafford; Arthur N . Tabor; Merville C. Thompson; Barney Trenkle; Alston M. Trimble; John F. W. Wannow; Clarke E. Wilson, Sr.
Noi
87—Clarence F. Drake; Carl J. Goff; Jess DeLong; Ralph P. Wells.
No.
88—Edwin R. Hill; Petley C. Rand; James F. Whitman.
No.
89—Orwin A. Blair; Edward Mather, Jr.
No.
90—Donald R. Alexander; Earl L. Acord; Dallas W. Beers; Thomas H. Berry; Eska Bridwell; Carter E. Calder; R. B. Day; Nolan A. Fitch; John E. Gough; Leonard D . Hartzell; Charles V. Haynes; William 'M. Jenkms; Arthur G. Killinger; Melvin Kopelman; Burt A. Minor; William S. Mitchell; Victor W. Palmer: Everett V. Powell; Fred C. Prather; Frank T. Roper; Willard W. Starr; Wiley F. Steele; Carl K. Weekley.
No.
91—Harry M. Brodrick; Lynn R. Brodrick; Henry A. Brychta; Walter E. Debler; George R. Hatch; Lyman L. Harrison; John D . Hart; Walter B. Hoyer; Paul W. Kirkpatrick; Charles N. Kirkwood; Chris Langlitz; Lewis E. Manion; John W. McMahon; Kenneth W. Scheetz; Henry L. Specht; Charles F. Sperry.
No.
92—G. Grayson Edwards; George T. Farmer; Herbert E. Smith.
No.
93—Sheldon O. Fry; Fred A. Gerken; James A. Kistler; Carl R. Roberts; William S. Swart; Clarence I. Woods.
No.
94—Ross Bowles; Walter Day; Alonzo S. Hoffman; Ralph R. Hoffman; Arch John Hush; Wilder R. Leffingwell; Roy Edwin Moore; Albert Morning; Harry J. Wells; Howard D . Wheeler; Frank B. WooUey.
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KANSAS
DEATHS—Continued No. 95—^James T. Adams; Carl W . Beloat; Walter C. Cantrall; Russell Fiea Cain; Edwin Hubbard; Ben S. Hudson; Harrison Matlock; James William Neumann; John A. Ritchey; Marl M. Robbins; Harry P. Shafer. No. 96—Ely J. Brauer; Harley B. Chapman; George Lewis Koepp; Parker C. Pope; Henry Joseph Schneck; Oscar Trueb. No. 97—Arley Rock Barber; Shepard Milton Bean; George J. Benson; Donald Frederick Burlm; Harry R.. Dailcy; Owen Ernest Kiser; Raymond Earl Linn; Allen L. Loman; James Wallace Martin; Joseph Emmett Moreland; Raymond Ragain; Herbert Rogers; Brock Andrew Schreck; Charley Henry Trapp;' Clyde Barton Sanders. No. 98—Frank C. Ackers; Charles Adam Curtis; Lawrence Ray Dalrymple; Daniel Webster Gugler; Joe Langhofer, Sr.; Leslie George Rasher; Keith Lawrence Surtees; Albert Lawrence Young. No. 99—Howard E. Allen; Reuben A. Anderson; Earl G. Barbrick; Orvil P. Barker; Arlo F. Buford; Bernard B. Clark, Jr.; Edward J. Cromwell; Roy L. Custer; James W . Davidson; Owen W . Davis; Thomas O. Dent; Lewis S. Duckworth; Fred L. Elliott; Evan M. Evans; Jere H. Evans; Virgil C. Fairchild; Joseph W . Francis; Claude O. Funk; John R. Gastil; Robert H. Gragg: Clarence J. Gwin; Uriah S. Hill; Herbert F. Janke; Clarence If. Jarvis; Max C. Jones; Leo E. Kenoyer; Fred W . Little; Warren E. Long; Richard B.Poff; Harry S. Reynolds; Erwin G. Seibert; John C. Sharp; James L. Tapp; Carl A. Tharp; Henderson H. Thomason; Ernest J. Thomas; Charles B. Tingley; Ernest E. Tippin; George E. Trousdale; Delmar C. Turk; Frederick W. Wall. No.
100—^John W . Campbell; Roy A. Lizer; Albert F. Williams.
No.
102—David W . Backrach; Robert F. Belt; Lloyd B. Brandt; Louis H. Breit; Phillip P. Cable; Richard F. Davis; Edwin A. Poland; John N. Fiddler; Herman W . Gangwer; M. V. Leffler; Gordon W . Miller; Theodore P. Perry; Ira F. Stauffer; Caswell C. Shanholtz; Ralph W . Webb; Clifton C. Wilson.
No.
103—Victor F. Anderson; Glenn E. Burgess; Clifford C. Cowan; James L. Dodson; Ray A. Gamble; Avery M. Garton; John A. Grant; William F. Hartwig; J. Homer Isett; Roy D. John; Carl Johnson; Alfred S. King; Lee A. Lathrom; Ernest t . Lukcr; Aaimc O. Moody; Chcslic McConr.ell; Elvin H. Negley; Augustine Orr; Ed Peterson; James A. Reed; Orla N. Roads; Emert E. Roberds; Clark A. Rowley; Edgar E. Short; Floyd F. Stacy; Forrest Teel; Bert M. Warner.
No.
104—^John F. Mueller
No. 106—Hugh E. Rice; Elwin C. Roby; Royal G. Stewart. No.
107—George S. Baker; George N . Blackburn; Frederick Doyle; Benjamin A. Dungan; Joseph W . Holdren; Albert C. Irvme; George W . Jones; Ira M. Marsh; Elmer A. Miner; Peter O. Nielson; C. Ray Shultz; Dean H. Smith; Thomas E. Smith; Thomas Everett Smith; James T. Underwood.
No. 108—Sheirl A. Johnson; Harvey Gordon Wood; Leonard Williams; Martin E. Woody.
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DEATHS—Continued No.
109—Albert Beam
No.
110—^John Baugh; Maurice C. Brown; Leland E. Calvin; Elmer R. Chamness; Raymond Y. Funston; Stacey E. Graham; Charles B. Hawkins; G. Bryce Richardson; John D. Stark; Louis B. Swartz; Robert H. Wainscott; Raymond R. Watts; O. Edgar Wright.
No.
Ill—Howard V. Bixby; Theodore Fields; Levi L. Henderson; Shirley O. Part; John F. Zook.
No.
112—Fred Smerchek
No.
113—Charles L. Bramwell; John R. Cleveland; Edward D. Fitch; Warren F. Jacobs; Frank Kinnamon; Thomas V. Whitcomb.
No.
114—^Jimmie D . Lutt; John S. Walker.
No.
115—^James O. Davee
No.
116—Albert W. Bishop; John L. Gibson.
No.
117—Frank Armstrong; Ernest Leighton Atkins; Carl Roscoe Beierle; Arthur Brooks; Wilbur J. Cabness; Lafayette Washington Clarke; Harold Ross Dunn; Vernon Harold Ellison; Virgil Arnold Holmes; Owen Leon Kieter; Charles Lee Largent; Charles Ingram McMains; Frank Porter Morton; Harry Phelan; William Harry Wilson; Ray Elmo Wise.
No.
118—Hadwin A. Addington; R. D. Davis; John N . Dotson.
No.
119—William W. Batten; Walter Albert Boyer; Thomas T. Gillihan; Charles Burton Lapping; Thomas J. Rodgers.
No.
120—^David E. Lambert; Chas. M. Nusbaum; Clinton M. Thomas; Edmond E. Wyssenbach.
No.
121—^Walter Herbert Dawson; Joseph Edwin Lewis; Smiley Glenn Snyder.
No.
122—Charles C. Bemer; John A. Casper; Welcome C. Timmons; Thomas C. Young.
No.
123—Ralph T. Beck
No.
124—^Donald Braden Schall
No.
125—Charles Elliott Woodbury
No.
126—Fred A. Kasson
No.
128—^Rodney M. Dovel; William F. Hudson; Benjamin W. Kuchera; Paul M. Lesslcy.
No.
129—Ralph Byron Blackwood; Harvey A. Calkins; Curtis T. Collins; Ellis A. Print; George Frederick Hall; Merrill E. Hitchcock; William J. Krause; Harry C. Sleeper.
No.
130—Arch. G. Beamer; William A. Harrier.
No.
131—Lee R. Bond; Robert William Finnell; Charles William Watson.
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DEATHS—Continued No. 132—John Bruce; John Harold McCord; Phillip Logan Swatzell. No.
133—Ben H. Bond; Charles B. Caster; Harry W. Earlougher; Stanley W. Gilbert; Byron W. Heck; Joe Hutchinson; Claude E. Pancake: Donald R. Patterson; Clifford A. Smiley. No. 134—Edward T. Hatfield; Leland S. Johnson. No.
135—Charley Shrout; John Towner.
No.
136—Fred T. Archer; Ralph Waldo Bates; Perley F. Eggen; Harry N . Schnedler.
No.- 137—Charles E. Adkins; Thomas A. Austin; Werter Bartmess; William H. Bevans; John A. Clayton; Clarence Cox; Harlan B. Helgeson; Robert R. Hiunphreys; George Miller; Arthur A. Seckman; Thomas J. Strickler; Ellis Tatum.
A. E. E. E.
No.
138—Earl C. Hepworth; Winnie L. Moran; Edward Rahberg.
No.
139—Clyde V. Basore; Clyde H. Steele.
No.
140—Fred C. Brown; Guy S. Dyson; Robert E. Eales; Charles W. Fasnacht; Orel D . Harmony; William V. Hastings; James R. P. Kirby; Lore L. Kitzmiller; Clarence M. Lankford; Troy A. Leach; Bert E. Mitchner; Alfred I. Peltz; Ross H. Skinner; Arthur E. Slayton; Harold R. Thompson; George H. Thomson.
No.
141—Jesse Crossman; Forrest G. Holmes; Henning Lind; Nelse R. Onrn; Clarence J. Rapp; Arthur M. Sharpless. 142—Thad Lee Cummingsj William Henry Evans; Carl Adam Hay; William Franklin Highwood; Royal Isaac Johnson;- Otto Kliewer; Ernest Simms McLain; John Livingston Maxwell: Atchison Trask Prouty; John Glenn Somers; George Russell Stevens; Melvin Marion Swickard; Ira S. Wharton.
No.
No.
143—^Joseph Brewer; Glenn H. Brown; Charles C. Boyles; George F. Watts; Harve L. Woods.
No.
144—Fiona E. Cary; Otis R. Daniel; Fred C. Miller; Francis M. Stocker.
No.
145—Sigmund Blumenfield; Clarence H. Groves; D. Parker Harvey; John W. Lie Van; Conn L. Wilson.
No.
146—Chester L. Carpenter; .Alva J. Dryden; Ernest J. Sparks.
No.
147—Orley C. Billings; James Blackim, Sr.; Isaac B. HuenerOrville C. McCandless; Richard Myer; Leo C. Reynolds.
Charles S. Locklin; f ardt; ugene Miesse; Maurice B. No.
148—Alexander White (McLean; Carl J. Mitchell; Isaac Newton Nixon; Charles Harvey Rodgers.
No.
150—John Henry Beadles; Floyd Andrew Covington; James -Andrew Cunningham; James Preston Denny; Alva Ruby Downey; William Judson Highbaugh; Charles Otto Kessinger; Joseph Roy McConathy;' Eugene McElroy; John A. Phillipsen; .Andrew James Smith; Floyd Dwight Sparman; Clyde L. Stewart.
No.
151—George I. Bush; Herbert W. Deyo; Fred J. Elliott; Frank J. Harrah.
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DEATHS—Continued No.- 153—Ellis W. Akin; Whitford A. Baldwin; Ray E. Fisher; Charles Alfred O'Reilly. No. No.
154—Elmer Keating; Raymond E. Lewis; James K. Walters. 155—Leon M. Garison; Harry Geyer.
No.
156—George L. Branson; Fay F. Cochran; Clayton Lundy; Jasper R. W. Merrick; John H. Miller.
No.
157—Lawrence R. Beam; Ellery J. Richmond.
No.
158—Albert C. Baumcner; Clyde Phillip Benning; George H. Dorstc; Henry, A Fenter; Herbert .G. Ham; Joseph Hmnen; William-L. Kruseniark; Frank WJ Tanner;.Grov'er A. Young.
No.
159—Harold Cooke; Louis Feuerbacher; Charles E. Foster; "Charles A. Geiger; W. Oscar Johnson; Richard King; Clarence F. Snyder; Clyde F. Straub.
No'.
160—Samuel A.' Boyer; Aron R. Christensen; Robert V. Gar-' rison; Harry Gerard; Arthur G. Hardman; Earl D. Hawkey; George D. Hobble; Lloyd E. Latham; Charles E. Mann; Nelson F. Runzel. .
No.
161—George R. Palenske; Fred L. Wilson.
No.
164—James O. Curtis; Vern Gross; John R. Mettler; Joseph J. Metts; Francis S. Miller.
No.
165—Grovcr L. Conover; Samuel C. Engle; Fay Knapp.
No.
167—Fred M. Cpmpton; Edward M. Guffey; Reuben G, Spell-' man.
No.
168—Bernard Henry Folkers; 'Virgil Wayne Kallaus: Bobby Newt King; Merritt Reed Lee; Roy Carl McGrew; Alexander Jacob Milberger; Harry , Melvin Nutter; Glenn Richmond Viney.
No.
169—George R. Burris; Harry C. Pope.
No.
171—Frank F. Frederick; Roy O. Johnson; John E. Miller; Curtis Powers; Milo G. Simmons.
No.
172—Elwin C. Crary; William T. Dick; James L Fellers; Carl H. Hultberg; Charles F. Rasmussen; Ernest L. Wolf.
No.
173—Florence Emil Dick; Lawrence Friend; Charles Wm. McKinney Jr.; Nomer Clyde Murray.-
No.
174—Melvin H. Morrison; R. Roy Wolfe.
No.
175—Clair F. Halbert; 'Vance L. Hugunin; Karl Perkins.
No.
176—Albert H. Selden;. Ernest M. Stimson.
No.
177—Albert H. Hatfield; John E. Kling.
No.
179—Lamar L. Anderson; Frederick W. Oheim; George G. Taylor.
No.
180—^Harold Marvin Smith
No.
181—Clarence R. Palmer
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DEATHS—Continued No.
182—Robert M. Jones .
No.
185—^John E. Larrick
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No.
184:7-Williain McMuIlen.
No.
185—Frances C. Musselman
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No.
186—Willie LeRoy Hayes; Harry LaBaron; Alva Olan Wimer.
No.
187—Kenneth A. Blazer; Sherman G. Britton; Fred E. Bunicrot;. Frank W. Clayton; William T. Coston; James P. Eng)e;, Heiiry G. Frakes; Randall M. Guinn; James C. Guixeppe; Ernest G. Hadlock; William Harvey; ^Lester W, "Herron; Charles E. Hisle;'James E. Kerr; Claude Leist; Erastes I. Mallory; William G. Marshall; Glen Matney; Albert V., Morgan; i d ward W. Osthoff; Arthur J. Roberds; Ray C." Sanderson; Derrill D. Sharp; Jack T. Steele; John E. Stockwell;.Arthur. Wil-, liams; David W. Williams; Covy V. Wright. '
No.
188—Frank Ewing; Wesley O. Fanson.
No.
189—Roland P. Cassett; Carl F. Cooper; Evan Hebrew.
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No.
190—George L. Baker; Theodore C. Davis, Sr.; Ira O. Pile; John Floyd Ratliff; George D . Redman; Earl B. Strickland.
No.
191—Claud J. DeWitt; Rush W. Ellenberger; Edwin Martin Fisher; Charles A. Phillips; Addison; L. Walton.;
No.
192—Walter M., Beardmbre; Frank A. Childs; Charles ,A.. Purdy; Ernest J Owens;Max E. Swisher; James W. Williams.
No.
193—John H. Dirks; Charles A. Moose; Henry George Rich; • George W. Suggs.' -' • •.-
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194—Raymond' Xindsey Moore"
No.
195—Carl M. Holmquist; Harry H. King; Millard G. Kirkman; James Edward Rouse; Roy Robert .Thomas.
No.
196—Jewell Pink Collier; William Edward Gault; Ira Henry^ Marhenki.
No.
197—Arthur R.; Colby; Chester E. Godown; Frank E. Laessig; Charles B. Shaw; Benjamin: F. Westbrook.
No.
198—^Virgil Bagby; Gains 3 . Harreli;;Fauntleroy F. Jay; Cleo R. Patterson.
No.
199—Charles W. Campbell; Lloyd G. Portenier: ; •
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200—Clyde Frazier; Martin K. Hite; Harry Lee Mills; Fred M. Pinkerton; Harry C. Rice.
No.
201—Percy K. Butterfield; James Ray Clark; Glenn Horace Mills; Lawrence Allen Nelson.
Johnson; Harold E.
No.
202—L. V. Jermark; W. JB. Skinner.
No.
203—Walter L; Dawson; E. Wendell Donald;. Ivan Fisk; Leonard B. Hanna;. Chester .C. Heizer; Grover C. Hunter; Henry McGee; Tom Taylor; Reuben C. Turner, Jr. •'
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DEATHS—Continued No.
204—Jess W. Blankenship; Jacobe P. Sollner.
No.
20;—Alonzo Everett Peoples; Elmer R. Zinn.
No.
206—Ralph G. Boutin; Hugh E. Jones; James M. Robinson.
No.
207—^Dean D . Dillion; Ira L. Engler.
No.
208—Forrest B. Allam; Lester H. Hefling.
No.
209—^Stanley H'. Cumberland; Emerson W. Donmyer; Joseph G. Engstrom; Archie Himmelweight; Samuel B. Reed.
No.
210—Hugh Campbell; Andrew Fairman; John E. Hall; Cecil B. Howard.
No.
212—Oscar Jones
No.
21}—Marian Alexander Faulkner; Aubrey Rex Maben; Harlan W. Pennybaker.
No.
215—Elmer M. Cooley; Thomas E. Gough.
No.
216—Oliver Barker
No.
217—^Walter Clacy Hutchins; Burton Wray Martin.
No.
218—Fred C. Brown; Ray E. Drenner.
No.
220—Frank L. Cramer; Otto V. Mead; Frank Shipley.
No.
221—Henry Johnson; Oliver A, Johnson; Lloyd A. Norris.
No.
222—^William C. Baisinger; Clarence Kane; Jacob C. Paschal; Charles R. Painter; Benjamin W. Randle; George H. Reighard; Leslie L. SoUttt; James E. Saunders; Ernest C. Sturgeon; Louis J. Upp:
No.
22}—William F. Wright
No.
224—^Hiram Allen
No.
225—^Walter J. Arnold; George Peter Benson; Gustaf Albert Carlson; Lawrence LaPoint Cowan; James William Dansey; Edward Gustave Espelin; Hartford Roylston. Goodyear; Joseph White Hull; Robert Root Ireland; Theodore Henry McKibben; John Douglas Meeks; George Marcellus Metzger; Frank Ford Miles; Jasper Lloyd Minich; Theodore William Nordlund; Samuel George Phillips; Athelstan Parry Rosser; James Corydon Shimer; Clarence Smith; Harry Hamilton Southwicfc; Louis Bernart Strickrott; Clinton Sylvester Wolfe.
No.
226—George S. Lattimer; Francis Mason.
No.
227—George L. Hartwell; Lemuel I_ Nelson; Frank A. Peterson.
No.
229—Elra L. Robison; William S. Pate.
No.
2}C—Summtrfield S. Alexander; Oliver W. Boyd; Theodore Marions Flick; Lee R. Godown; Frank K. Johnson; Louis L. Orr; 'Marcus Albert Reeves; Omer O. Reynolds; Elton Wilbur Smith; Burpee E. Thompson.
March
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DEATHS—Contiiiued No.
231—lioyd Skeltoo.
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Culbertson; Colin C.
Sedman; Joseph M-.
No. 2}3—^Thomas F. Barker No. 234—Maiirincss Slater No.
236—Ambler Everett Acord; Ray E. Cook; Winfield Fleming; Glen W. Shackelford.
Scott
No. 237—William H. Colburn; Alva M. Marchbanks; Albert L. Shaffer. No.
238—^Mark Cathcart; Dalmar Horsman; Clyde A. Marshall.
No.
239—Christopher C. Yockey
No.
240—John S. Stephenson
No. 241—Jess W. Johnson: Edward H. Moore; Jack W. Snider. No. 242—Martin L. Albertson No. 243—Vance E. Lee No.
244—^Joseph H. Buckles; J. Paul Campbell; Kenneth P. Dunaway; Jesse Hess; Charles F. Mathis.
No.
245—Roy D . Finley; Donald L. Weast; Leon A. Weast.
No. 246—Paul Daugherty; Frank Marion Leonard: Robert Irving Melton; Oliver P. Reeve. No.
247—^William Bowing Campbell; Ivo H. Cole; Morris David Smith; Floyd Eldridge Wallace.
No.
250—^Hezekiah B. Stamper
No.
252—^Adolph Jaster; William R. Jenkins; Marvin K. Kitch.
No. 253—Francis W. Irwin; Ralph B. Medlin. No.
254—George C. Bradley-
No. 256—Walter S. Daniels; Frank L, Landon; Walter M. Pennington. No.
257—Charles H. Gmtzmacher; William Wahl.
No. 258—Guy L. Anderson; Lester Stanley Guthrie; Clyde S. Hankins; Lester L. HuUet; Robert E. Kratzer; James Allen Maxwell, Jr. No. 259—Ralph B. Simpson; William F. Taylor. No. 260—Fred H. Lake; Guy H. Williams. No. 261—Edward J. Lewis; William Nixon; Edward O. Symes. No.
263—Ernest C. Carpenter; Willie E. Mocabee.
No. 264—C. H. Jett; W. M. Parham. No.
265—Felix R. Jordan; Louis H. Kandt; Sylvester Newton; Ralph E. Rozell; James O. Shrack.
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266—Luther-Hosier
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268—Rodney S. Boatwright; Harold D . Crosby.
No. 269—Frank S. Geil; Charles. D. Skiles; Walter R; Smith. No. No.
270—Roy R. Thompson; Gle» W. Wilson. 271—Earl Arthur Birt; Ralph' Porter Bodley; Charles Albert Bottum; Harold V. Bumgartner; Daniel M. Crider; Edward .Alan Douglas; Everett P. Faulconer; Elwood • O.- Harrah;Charles Leland Johnson; Dwight W. Marlcy; Thomas 'B. Myrick; Harold Smith; Jetter C. Webster. ..; :
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272—Harry J. Cairns; George C. Cooper; Ralph' E. Duncan;; Lee J. Evans: Ray M. Groomer; Alexander H. Humble; Anton F. Kalbusek; Robert B. Kincaid; David T. Lanter; Albert H. Maxon; Harry A. Peterson; John William Smith; Peter A. Swanson; Allen K. Trimble.
No.
273—Herman Baker
No.
274—flames Dunbar; Lloyd M.'Fryer; Walter F. Fugate;-William W. Millner; Ernest Shaw; Joe E. Smith.
No.
275—William Backe; Lemuel G; Krisle; John William Wood.
No.
276—Ernest L. Johnson; Walter C. Walsten.
No.
277—Alexander T. Floyd; William W. Harvey.
No.
278—Frank L. Anderson; Roy'S. Bainbridge;'Samuel E. Good; Clarence O. Ladd; Jesse D. Newkirk; Clarence C. Perry; Virgil R. Stambaugh.
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280—Homer E. Leatherman;: Wilfred E. Loy.
No.
281—Harvey Gilson; Albert E. Kern.
No.
282—Oliver W. Lynam; Arlyn Eldridge Shank;
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285—^John A. Nystrom
No.
286—^Wilmer S. Baker
No.
287—George C. Cooksey
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288—^Jacob B. Hostetter .
No.
289—Arthur B.McMahan
No.
290—Eddie Joe Craine; Ort Cox; William. F. Haase; Amos W. Mosher; Mack M. Sullivan; William Roy Workman.
No.
291—Sydney Kemp McCaleb
No.
292—Kenneth B. Huffer; Lewis F. Knight; John J. Olson.
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DEATHS—Continued N o . 293—HaroM M. Beck; Lowell Brown; Dohald Clarence Pew;: Walter Elmer Rice. No. 294—John R. Albert; August J . Haiiptii. No. 295—Cleamon Gale Haun; Foster J. Kccsee; Ben E. Wolf. No. 296^—Clarence E. Klein
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300—Chas, H. Allen; Henry C. Allen; Marion L. Hayes; Lee Larrabee; John R. tMorris; Bonnie L. Thompson.
No.
301—James O. Dunham
No.
303—Albert Martin Ackerman; Robert Bullock Adair; Bert Adams; Sidney Samuel Adams; Paul Wells Ashmore; Owen Meiggs Balch;- Walter G . ' Barr; Phillip Herman Bcrnstorf;Max BJllinger; Demetry Bitinis; .William Frederick Boldt; Sherman G. Bond;, Charles K. Bothwelt; Thomas Edward Brockert; Chauncy George Brosius; George Erwin Brown; RoUo Ernest Bulkley; Gilbert Burgerhoff; John Vinson Campbell; Charles Frank Chujch; Harold Seth Cook; Sidney George Cooke; Lloyd Carol Cornwall; William I. Crum; Max Andrew Cuykendall; Frederick Pierce Darrigrand; Noble Howard Dean; Fred Joe- Faker;; Joe Fardisi; Carl F. , Fey; Leiand J. Fitzsimmons; Frank Carroll Foreman; Arch E. Gentry; Jesse Hiram Gidley; George Richard Gill; Leonard Lee Hammon; Disler Whipple Hendrickson; Carl Raymond Hines; Walter P. Innes; Walter Scott Irwin; Altie Turner Jackson; Charles William Jester; Wray Jukes; Tames J. Knapp; Henry Lee Kocher; William Jameson Laird; George Dewey Lamb; William D. Leonard; George Melvin Lowry; Ernest Dewey Lyons; Jacob Thomas McCall; Sheldon Horace McKinney; James Walter Mader; Robert Henry .Mitchell; William C. Morgan; John Morril Morris; Ralph Lee Morris; Victor Nielsen; Lester Clayton Putney; !John Albert Preston; John Richard Palmer; Delmer Lloyd Parr; Jesse Arthur Perry; Lloyd Ross Pickreil; Roland Glcnri Pinick; Homer Wesley Pbpkins; Marion Loraine Porter; John Davidson Pottenger; William Pleasant Quinn; Walter Hervert Roesing; Chester Arthur Ruth; Charles Augustus Schroeder; Gleason Orville Seaman; George Kcuei Shambaugh; Charles Tiiomas Simmons; Elmer O. Sites; John Dale Sniid; Jerome CaswellSmith; Oliver Hasard Spencer; Gaylord V. Swan; Clifford Dewitt Teel; Joncsie Durward Thompson; Lee Roy Thompson; Clayton Francis Viele; Earl Ray Ward; Roy Edward Ward; Lee Earl Williams; Thomas Alfred Williams; Randall Howard Wilson; Roy LaVergne Wood;-Luther Randolph Wright; Karl Zeininger.
'
No.
304—Gyle G. Green; Edward J. Hart.^
No,
306—Phillip S. Houston; Walter M. Lewis; Charles Murray; Homer E. Paden; William A.^ Taylor; Frank C. Troutfettcr.
No. 307—Ernest H. Ashlock; Roy S. Finley; Louis H. Ingram;' John S. James; Harold R. Johnston; Arthur Kelch; Edward J. Reisig; William L. Stewart. No.
309—Earl E. Richwine; Harry A.' Terrell. "
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DEATHS—Continued No.
310—Phillip F. Grout; Louis G. Hall; Linus J. Warner.
No.
311—Albert Birmele: Robert M. Chard; Solomon Getler; Joseph Lasseter; Robert C. McDonald; Peter H. Ottoson; Robert E. Poynter; John S. Pratt; Emil C. Rawister; Elzie L. Williams.
No.
312—Claud M. Cave
No.
314—Edward McDonald Fisher; Charles Thomas Ritchie; Bert Tuff Young.
No.
315—Egbert S. Bacon; Ritner R. Miles; Edward F. Pavlicek.
E.
Foster;
Aden
No.
316—Benjamin F. Younker
No.
318—Chas. H. Billinger; Wesley A. Grover; Charles L. Sheffer; Hugh B. Wheeler.
No.
319—Roy G. Williams
No.
321—Russell Guy Conley; Frederick Henry French; Patrick Harold Higgins; Frank J. Horton; John J. MuUinix; John Q. McDaniel; Robert Vernon McFarland;'Vern Adelbert Quackenbush.
No.
322—Fred Carnahan; Mike Casey; Charles D . Ferraer; FrancoisF. Forrester; Dean Gorsage; Geor^ A. Gorsuch; Harry G. Mather; William T. Rawlmgs; Irving; Rogerts; Osa L. Spengler; George Wagner; Lorenzo Watkins; Oliver C. Weldon; John P. Wheeler.
No.
323—Seldon S. Stevenson
No,
324—Thomas C. Hansen; William Arthur Rowbottom; Herbert G. Stone.
No.
326—Earl D. Bedwell; Frederick E. Brown; Sodrak E. Larson; Charles M. Lewis; George H. Lewis; Francis D. Normile.
No.
327—^James Pasley; Harvey Leroy Rose.
No.
329—Duke Carter; Vernon M. Lightle; Lemual Mulhalland; J. D . Pettet.
No.
330—Joseph Weiss; Samuel Woolman.
No.
331—Arthur Hugh Boyle; Harman W. McDonald; Daniel Smith;: Charles Stoskopf; Frank B. Stoskopf; Harry M. Zirkle.
No.
332—Lawrence Leo Leroux; Charley Walker.
No.
333—Charles Edward Burkholder; Ezra Howard Campbell; Russell Crawford; William J. Hebenstreit; Joseph Walter Kratise; Henry Alfred Mockli; Ralph Packer Parkin; George Scheuerman; Lee M. Shepard; James Albert Small.
No.
335—Thaddeus B. Davis; Edgar A. Miller;. Milton Spade.
No.
336—Eugene B. Paton
No.
337—Henry A. Schultz
No.
340—Andrew Thompson
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DEAIliS—Continued No.
341—RoUa G. Holmes; Ray C. Johnson.
No.
342—Bennie W. Quick
No.
343—Winslow J. Horejsi; Robert Horst; Harry Wade
No.
346—Earl Hill; William K. Pfautz.
No.
347—Charles G. Stearns
No.
348—Alonzo A. Gorrel; Clifton H. Lopez; Delver H. Meeks; William C. Sparrow.
No.
349—Lloyd J. Edwards
i
No.
351—Sam Harris; RoUie Otis Mizner.
No.
352—Harry A. Baldwin; John S. Edwin J. Tucker.
No.
353—Emil Ingemanson; Elvin L. Lamascus; Fred G. Lundstrom; H, Clark Newcomer; Benjamin F. Roney.
No.
354—^Thomas A. Brown; Lee A. Voile.
Curran; Edd Summers;
No.
356—Arthur C. Lidikay
No.
357—Walter W. Hamlin
No.
358—Melva E. Hopkins; William E. Sharp. ,
No.
359—Hugh A. Hope; Owen F. Hoopes; Jonathan T. Ward.
No.
360—Pearl F. Green; Henry O. Hardesty; Anderson S. Hutchins.
No.
361—Archie Fred Crowl; Roy Helmer; William E. Irvine.
No.
362—Steve Kolman
No.
364—George J. W. Campe; Banjamin H. Edmonds; George W. Fisher; Dick Franklin; Frederick J. Grandfield; William M. Ocker; Max George Wilson; Glenn B. Winters.
No.
366—Edward Burl Coon; Hervey B. Griffith; William F. Rehm, Sr.; Luman A. Tyler.
No.
367—Ramon B. Herring
No.
368—Alfred O. Buresh; Francis C. Cooper.
No.
369—Harry Edwin Baker; George Henry Barker; Roy .V. Carpenter; Charles Eugene Ellis; Harold Robert Fox; Aley Jefferson Hill; Russell Randolph Hollcroft; William Wesley Hulet; Harold Bryce Hunt; Willis Richard Johnson; William Glenn Mclntire; Fred Charles Markert; Wellington Samuel Maxfield; Allen Donothan Ottens; Howard Franklin Robohn; Alonzo L. Rose: Roscoe C. Russell; Harry Milton Swartz; Leon Francis Switzer; Eula F. Thomas: David A. Turner; James E. Warnick; Harry H. Wheat.
No.
370—John Thomas Fauerbach; John Turnbull, Jr.
No.
371—James Walton Busenbark; Paul Eugene Gradall; Chester W. Grizzell; Fred McReynolds; Lovell R. Thurow.
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DEATHS—Continued
I
No.
372—Edward A. Bush; Charles E. Kelsey.
No.
373—Warren D . Eisenbise; David • C. Stewart.
No.
374—Walter A. Lee; Bana L. Peters.
No.
376—^Joseph Banz, Jr.; Maremus K. Hanson; Fred L. Harter; Orvis G. Hensley.
No.
379—Arthur O. Leonard
No.
380—Maxmillion G. Bellinger; Benjamin E. Dappen; Virgil A. Girtch; William C. Morris.
No.
381—Raymond R. Hoiiser
No.
382—Walter D . Alspaw
No.
383—Harold E. Harper
No.
384—^Warren Bearly; Gay A. Hughs; Edward E. Riner.
No.
388—Albert J. Zirkle
No.
390—Charles A. Naylor; Henry C. Meyer.
No.
391—Vernon S. Crippen
No.
392—Ferman S. Harter; John' E. Stevens; Thomas F. Wood.
No.
395—Guy Russell Crook
No.
598—^William V. Bowyer; Alfred Henry Ellis; Clarence Lester Mason.
No.
399—^Walter Brensing
No.
400—Roy Edgar Allen
No.
401—Harry R. Underwood.
No.
402—^Neven M. Foltz, Sr.
No.
403—Troy Franklin Barnes; Donald Singleton; Harry Harold Templeman.
Lemon; Charles William Strayer; Ortus J.
Frank
Monroe;
Rex
No.
404—Vance R. Brendlinger
No.
405—Cecil Charles DuBois; John W. Vecera.
No.
406—James Walter Jennings; Robert W. Mason; Oscar H. McClure; John William Persinger.
No.
408—William Hislop
No.
409—^James Gordon Bennett; J. Grover Spain.
No.
410—Eatl C. Click; Homer T. Martz.
No.
413—Dora Jacob Smith
No.
414—^John Howard Spence
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G R A N D LODGE O F K A N S A S
DEATHS—Continued
No. 415—Clarence G. Hart; Ernest O. McCain; Russell R. Reynolds; Ned K. Schlegel. No. 417—James Paul No; 418—Stephen Riley Tucker No. 419—Mark J. Cruzan; Fred Keller; John Layton Keller. No. 421—Robert L. Smith No. 422—Glover W. Rives No. 423—Andrew L. Bell No. 424—James Blaine Haught; Merle J. Watson. No. 428—^Ralph E. Young No. 430-^Herman Mast No. 431—Chas. V. Morain; Elmer L. Pitman. No. 433—Louis D . Blachly; Walter W. Carr; Fred John Cooley; Guy Albert Crawford; William Donald Ekiss; Harry W. Felter; Clyde Henry Frack; Willis Pembrook Gwinn; Ernest Eldon Harris; Russell William Ludiker; Robert H. Mcjimsey; Earl R. Mooney; Paul Harold Morgan; Alpheus Monroe Mosley; Orville Elze Norris; Claude William Palmer; James. Thomas Wells; Henry Franklin, Wentworth; Guy Yeager. No.
435—William Weir Julian
No. 436—Aloozo L. Atwood; Eugene Caton; Irving Henry Clark; Carol A. Daniels; Joseph A. Gabler; William Gus Geurian; Clye Franklin Grubb; Ernest F. Kabler; Ralph S. Linde; Herbert A. McMuUin; Martin Luther Naylor; Joseph James O'Neill; Rasmus C. Rasmusseo; William Ernest Scofield; Robert B. Stewart. No. 437—Homer F. Baker; Arthur H.- Hoffman. No. 438—August R. Bronson; George W. Dent; Curtis E. Duvall; Theodore Grindel; Walter H. Hanneman. No. 440—Paul F. Begesse No. 441—Huston H. Edwards No. 445—Chester C. Beach; John C. Dunlap; Charles L. Gray; Walter N. Mundell; Donald R. Nielson; John G. O'Leary; Harley R. Sanders. No. 446—^John D. Jones; Herman L. Santala. No. 448—Ben Porter Clement No. 449—Reinart Hammersmark
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Other Grand Jurisdictions Arizona—^Ixwis
SPELGER NEEB, P.G.M. February 15.
Arkansas—W. BAKER CLARK, Grand Lecturer Emeritus, December 19; WALTER H . ESTES, Deputy Grand Master, May 12. Brazil—^AGUSTIN ALVAREZ, M.D., Grand Master, June; RiCARDO CARRASCO, P.G.M. April; VIRGILIO A. LASCA, D.LL., P.G.M. July. California—WILLLVM 8. Connecticut—JAMES
TOWNLEY MACDONALD, P.G.M. July ELBERT BRINCKEROFF, P.G.M., Septem-
ber 4; ERNEST LEROY PRANN, P.G.M. August 13.
District of Columbia—CHARLES E . BALDWIN, P.G.M. July 27. England—5iR
SIDNEY W H I T E , P . G . W .
March.
Germany—^ERICH RUDIGER.
Illinois—BENJAMIN
ELMER PATTON, P.G.M. March 4.
Indiana—^AUGUST F . SIELOFF, Grand Master, May 18. Iowa—CHARLES ALMON DEWEY, P.G.M. March 2. BURTON H . SAXTON, P.G.M. September 14. Louisiana—CLARENCE
BEASLEY, P.G.M. December 8.
Maine—^JOHN JOSLAH MARR, P.S.G.W. April 23; ARTHUR W A R R E N STOCKBRIDGE, P . J . G . W . December 4.
Nevada—HUGH
M . WILSON, P.G.M. April 8.
North Carolina—HENRY ALEXANDER GRADY, P.G.M. February 23; ROBERT VIRGIL HOPE, P.G.M. April 7. North Dakota—HJALMER 11. Ohio—DAVID
W . SWENSON, P.G.M. August
B . SHARP, P.G.M. September 8.
Oklahoma—^JOHN REAGAN ABERNATHY, P.G.M. December 3 1 ; JAMES HENRY PATTERSON, P.G.M. December 30; FRED DARIUS SPARKS, P.G.M. October 26; CLAUDE
A L L E N STURGEON, P.G.M. October 11. Oregon—HARRY
W A Y N E STANARD, P.G.M. May 12.
March
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17?
DEATHS—Continued
Puerto Rico—DR. June 13.
WILLIAM
Saskatchewan—SAMUEL April V7.
JOHN
South Dakota—Wii.-aiKT Tennessee—LuciEN
FONTAINE
LIPPITT,
P.G.M.
ALBERT BRANION,
P.G.M.
D . SWAIN, P.G.M. April 10.
CAMPBELL
CONNELL,
P.M.W.G.M.
April 6; ALFRED W E L L S LASSITER, S. P.M.W.G.M. June 18. Washington—HENRY West Virginia—ROBERT
CHARLES H E A L , P.G.M. August 17. SAMPLE LEMON, P.G.M. August 4.
Wisconsin—THOMAS LOIGNON, P.G.M. May 6; F. LouNSBURY, P.G.M. April 12. Wyoming—FENIMORE
GEORGE
CHATTERTON, P.G.M. May 9.
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REVIEW
- B y M.".
W.".
FLOYD S. ECORD
FOREWORD T o the M:.
W:.
Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
Your Committee on Correspondence submits the following report: Your Committee reviewed 40 Grand Jurisdictions of the United States, three Canadian Jurisdictions, six Australian Jurisdictions and four others. The Proceedings of the eight United States Jurisdictions not received for review by the Committee were: Arizona, Delaware, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina and West Virginia. Of the 40 United States Jurisdictions reviewed, 26 operate Masonic Homes, 13 do not and one maintains a sanitarium. Two Jurisdictions which do not have Masonic Homes have committees collecting data on them and both apparently are much interested in the establishment of Masonic Homes. Ohio, of the United States Grand Lodges reviewed, has the largest Masonic membership, 281,763, and Nevada has the smallest, 5,679. Illinois has the most Lodges, 963, and Nevada and Utah have the fewest, 29. Texas showed the largest membership gain, 4,182, and Washington the smallest, 56. The largest membership loss was sustained by Illinois, 2,206, while New Hampshire had the smallest loss, two members. Thirty-one of the 40 United States Jurisdictions reviewed showed membership gains while nine showed losses. The net gain in the United States in the 40 reviewed was 23,249 or about .8 per cent increase. T h e net gain in the three Canadian Grand Lodges reviewed was 95 or .37 per cent. Only one of the three maintains a Masonic Home. Masonry appears to be flourishing in Australia. Each of the six Australian Jurisdictions reviewed showed substantial membership gains. The total gain was 4.830 or 1.1 per cent. Two Australian Jurisdictions have Masonic Homes, one has a Boys' Home and another a Hospital. Patients at this hospital are not limited to Masons and the hospital receives some financial aid from the government. Of the four other Jurisdictions reviewed, only one. The Philippines, gave membership figures. The gain there was 389, or about 4 per cent. This did not take into consideration the loss of membership caused when 10 Lodges and two Lodges U D , with a membership of 2,143, left the Philippine Jurisdiction to unite with the newly formed Grand Lodge of Japan. The United Grand Lodge of England is composed of 6,831 Lodges and it has an extensive Masonic Home. London alone has 1,604 Lodges. Brazil (Sao Paulo) is about ready to start work on a magnificent Grand Lodge building. T h e Brazil Grand Lodges are having conferences and working toward the unification of Masonic eflFort in the nation. An Australian Grand Master cautioned all Lodges to be more careful in the investigation of the character of Candidates. . .
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An Australian Grand Lodge changed its regulation on dress to permit the wearing of double-breasted white dinner jackets in lieu of the black tailed evening dress, for the personal comfort of its members. The Grand Lodge of the Philippines has established a Medical Clinic in Manila which renders free medical services and advice to Masons. A committee of 12 physicians handle the clinic, each taking turns at being present. An Australian Grand Master censored Lodge officers for slouchiness, stating, "it is very noticeable that some Wardens and Deacons lounge in their chairs in a very undignified manner." Conditions of Masonry in the United States seem to be similar everywhere with most Jurisdictions having about the same problems as does Kansas. It is interesting to note that several Jurisdicions are considering the adoption of regulations and policies which have already been established in Kansas. Likewise, some have established practices which might well be investigated by Kansas. There are growing activities everywhere in the development of Masonic Education and increased interest in sponsorship of Youth Activities. Here are a few interesting notes gleaned from the more complete reviews listed following this summary: An increasing number of United States Jurisdictions permit dual and/or plural memberships. One Jurisdiction found one Mason serving as Worshipful Master of two Lodges at the same time and promptly changed its Law to prevent such a thing happening again. Many Lodges are increasing both Fees and Dues and more Grand Lodges are establishing both minimum fees and dues. One Grand Master stated that too many Lodges are "operating on a 1940 income" and urged all Lodges in his Jurisdiction to raise both Dues and Fees so that the economic condition of the Lodges would not hamper needed activities. The microfilming of Lodge records has been approved in some Jurisdictions. A survey of the age of Masonic membership in California was made by the Grand Secretary and it revealed some startling facts, one that the largest decrease in membership came from the 21 to 29 age group. Public Schools Weeks and the promotion of more Masonic interest in public schools is receiving more attention in most Jurisdictions. Increased Masonic Home maintenance and operational costs is a problem everywhere. One Grand Master urged more Masonic Lodge publicity, more public relations activities and more community efforts by Masons. Amplifying equipment for the use in degree work has been approved by some Grand Lodges. More Grand Lodges have adopted blanket Liability Insurance coverage for Subordinate Lodges, some making participation voluntary and others mandatory. More adoptions of the certificate of transfer of membership method were made during the past year. One Grand Lodge appointed a special committee to investigate and report its findings on the District Deputy Grand Master method used elsewhere. A few Grand Lodges require Master Mason proficiency before issuing dues cards to new members, but some which had the plan are discontinuing it. A constitutional amendment was introduced in one Grand Lodge which would prohibit more than one Line officer in the Grand Lodge from the same
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district at the same time, and requiring all Districts to be rotated numerically until all Districts shall have had a Grand Master. Several Jurisdictions fine Lodges if Secretaries do not have Annual Returns at the Grand Secretary's office by a specified deadline. W M . B . DECKER of Illinois, said to have been the oldest Mason in the world, died last year at the age of 103. H e had been a Mason for 82 years. One Grand Master ruled that a Lodge could accept the petition of a bartender if he did not violate the liquor laws of the United States and of his state. Some Grand Lodges maintain Speakers' Bureaus. About half of the United States Jurisdictions have Grand Lodge publications. Several Grand Lodges publish Rosters of Lodge memberships in the Book of Annual Proceedings. Blood Bank Projects are a Grand Lodge activity in several coastal Grand Lodges. One Grand Lodge lists each Mason's blood type on his dues card. Masonic Temple building and remodeling of old Lodge buildings seems to be increasing in all Jurisdictions. Many cornerstones of new Masonic Temples, school buildings and public buildings were laid by Grand Lodges thruout the United States. Some Grand Lodges have adopted 60-year membership emblems. N e w restrictions on the issuance of Life Memberships have been adopted in some Grand Lodges. One Grand Lodge sponsored a "Know Your State" essay contest among high schools, including parochial schools. One Grand Master scored "horseplay and levity" which he said was too prevalent in initiatory ceremonies. One Grand Lodge operates a Print Shop in its Masonic Home which produces Lodge supplies and the Grand Lodge publication. A new pension plan for Grand Lodge employees was adopted by one Grand Lodge Jurisdiction. The Grand Master of South Carolina made an extended visit to the new Grand Lodge of Japan and several of its Constituent Lodges. One Grand Master received several expensive gifts following his installation, including a new automobile. One Grand Master reported that 60 per cent of all ladies in the Masonic Home were sponsored by the Order of the Eastern Star, yet the Eastern Star contributed only 8%[ per cent of the maintenance cost of the Home. The Grand Lodge promptly voted that only Masonic connections would hereafter enable anyone to enter the Home and it voted to refund bonds and money given to the home by the Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. In one Grand Lodge regulations provide that the members of the investigating committee shall be unknown to each other, and each makes a separate report. Brethren, your Committee Chairman has enjoyed the privilege of reviewing the Proceedings of other Grand Jurisdictions. It gives one a keen realization of the world-wide expanse of the Institution of Masonry. Fraternally submitted. FLOYD S. ECORD, P . G ; M .
Chairman
Committee on Correspondence
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SUMMARY OF 40 UNITED STATES GRAND LODGES REVIEWED jurisdiction Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Iowa Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Wisconsin Wyoming
No. Lodges Membership 436 75,431 384 56,385 676 237,654 158 46,287 132 48,131 48 24,473 274 63,831 475 98,607 84 14,758 963 246,639 548 94,863 546 185,211 470 100,111 269 50,298 208 47,894 128 47,473 293 69,335 314 50,147 593 124,232 140 26,307 29 5,679 81 17,161 285 107,139 61 14,233 119 14,270 662 281,763 389 87,060 190 44,486 587 257,062 44 19,205 298 55,693 168 20,433 387 87,080 952 237,829 29 6,827 103 18,439 338 68,152 290 69,285 309 64,674 52 12,831
Totals U. S. Jurisdictions.... 12,512
3,197,368
Gain 519
Loss 8
3,553 449 193 4l4 1,866 1,317 163 2,206 292 595 513 784 270 852 518 723 165 92 126 2 907 308 130 2,351 436 93 1,810 61 1,087 100 1,676 4,182 197 123 759 56 125 112 26,691
Masonic Home Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Sanitarium Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No
3,442
SUMMARY OF THREE CANADIAN GRAND LODGES REVIEWED No. Masonic Jurisdiction Lodges Membership Gain Loss Home New Brunswick 47 8,914 38 No 137 Yes Novia Scotia 113 14,871 4 No Prince Edward Island 16 1,456 Totals
176
25,241
137
42
184
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SUMMARY O F SIX AUSTRALIAN GRAND LODGES REVIEWED Jurisdiction New Zealand Queensland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia
No. Lodges Membership 398 44,777 439 35,758 192 26,265 67 8,479 781 114,601 307 21,953
Totals
2,184
Gain 945 781 739 163 1,810 392
251,833
Loss
Masonic Home Boys'Home Yes Yes No Hospital No
4,830
ALABAMA—1958 EELY ELBERT JACKSON, Grand
Master
CHARLES H . STUBINGER, Grand
Secretary
Lodges, 436
Members, 75,431
Gain, 519
The 138th Annual Communication was held at Montgomery, November 18-19, 1958 with 13 Past Grand Masters present and 371 Lodges represented. Our Representative, E N C Y F . YEILDING, was present.
The charter of one Lodge was declared forfeited for having failed to be represented in Grand Lodge for two successive years. After apology of the Lodge a special dispensation was granted to continue work until the next Annual Communication on November 17, 1959. T h e Grand Master appointed a Committee of five for long-range planning for the Alabama Masonic Home. The Masonic Home operates a farm. Cornerstones of three Lodge buildings were laid, one Lodge was constituted and two Lodges U. D . were instituted. A ceremony of installation for the Grand Orator was adopted. The board of control of the Masonic Home consists of the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Senior Grand Warden, Junior Grand Warden and the immediate Past Grand Master. The Grand Secretary's report showed that 1,845 ministers held memberships in Alabama Lodges. The evening prior to the opening of the Annual Communication a Grand Lodge banquet is held to which grand officers of the Grand Chapter O.E.S. are invited. T h e Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron each delivered short addresses at the banquet. ROBERT R . BERRYMAN, Grand Master CHARLES H . STUBINGER, Grand Secretary
ARKANSAS—1957 LESLIE M . G R E E N E , Grand Master L. LELAND M C D A N I E L , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 384
Members, 56,385
Loss, 8
The l l 6 t h Annual Communication was held at Little Rock, November 11-20, 1957 with 16 Past Grand Masters present and 287 Lodges represented. Our Representative was not present. Three new Lodges were chartered during the year, one Lodge charter was arrested and another Lodge was suspended.
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(SAO PAULO)
185
The Grand Lodge dedicated three new Lodge Halls and laid cornerstones of three new Lodge Halls. Past Grand Master A B B . ARBAUGH, 1943, died October 16, 1957. The DeMolay organization presented the U . S. flag and led the Pledge of Allegiance at the opening of Grand Lodge. T h e Grand Lodge has a committee on DeMolay. The lease on the building used by the Grand Lodge expires in 1971 and the Grand Master appointed a special committee to study the matter concerning facilities used by the Grand Lodge. The Grand ivlaster coniplimentcd the Masonic Education Committee on a "remarkable job accomplished" in the two years since the Masonic Education program was started. Arkansas has 25 Masonic districts and the largest has 27 Lodges. The Grand Master recommended 13 additional districts be established so that none had more than 15 Lodges. Some Lodge officers are elected in June and the remainder in December. T h e Grand Master recommended requiring all Lodge elections to be held in June. Arkansas permits dual memberships. It was discovered that one Mason was holding the office of Worshipful Master in two Lodges. T h e Grand Master recommended changing the Law to prevent this occuring in the future. Minimum fees were raised from $25 to $40 and minimum annual dues from $2 to $4. GARLAND M . H U G H E S , Grand Master L. LELAND M C D A N I E L , Grand Secretary
BRAZIL (Sao Paulo)—1957 FRANCISCO RORATO, Grand Master AMADOR DOS SANTOS FERNANDES, Grand
Secretary
The Annual Communication was held at Rua Sao Banto. The Grand Lodge has 42 Lodges. A council was held at Rio De JaneiiO, September 10—14 and v.'as attended by representatives of 10 of Brazil's Grand Lodges. The assembly was for the expressed purpose of studying the possibilities and means to arrive at the coveted goal. Unification. The group adjourned to meet again April 26, 1958, to continue the work and to "sanction and put into effectiveness the proposals and treaties suggested in the September meeting". One new Lodge was chartered during the year. The first phase towards construction of the new Masonic Temple for housing of the Grand Lodge, the purchase of the land, its payment, approval of the blue prints by the authorities and the preparations for the laying of the cornerstone, has been completed. Actual construction will be started soon and once finished it will fulfill its mission "that of extending the arms of the Masons of Sao Paulo to all the Masons of the Universe." FRANCISCO RORATO, Grand
Master
AMADOR DOS SANTOS FERNANDES, Grand
Secretary
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CALIFORNIA—1958 LEO E . ANDERSON, Grand Master LLOYD E . W I L S O N , Grand
Secretary
Lodges, 676 Members, 237,654 Gain, 3,553 The 109th Annual Communication was held at San Francisco, September 29 to October 3, 1958 with 15 Past Grand Masters present and all Lodges represented including 10 Lodges under Dispensation. M.". W . ' . EARL R . BROWN, Grand Master of Kansas, and M . ' . W . ' . CHARLES S . MCGINNESS, Past Grand Master of Kansas, were among the distinguished guests. Five new Lodges were formed during the year. In the past 13 years over 100 new Lodges have been formed. The Grand Secretary made an interesting study of the California membership which showed that the age group 21-29 had dropped from 2 3 % to 12%; the age group 30-39 had increased from 3 1 % to 4 1 % ; the age group 40-49 had increased from 2 8 % to 35%; the age group 50-59 had dropped from 15% to 10% and the age group over 60 had dropped from 3 % to 2 % . Honor Roll Lodges, those which had contributed at least $2 per member to the Masonic Homes Endowment Fund, totaled 365, a gain of 80 over the previous year. The survey showed 35 Lodges had contributed an average from $3 to $8.75 per member. T h e total contributed was $421,598.22. The new Grand Lodge Temple was completed April 24, 1958. It was built in two years and 4 3 days. T h e cost was over six million dollars. A proposal to levy 25 cents per member for a Public School Fund was not adopted. The microfilming of Lodge records was approved. Fees for the degrees range from $50 to $215 and annual dues range from $12 to $25. P H I L N . MYERS, Grand Master LLOYD E . W I L S O N , Grand Secretary
COLORADO—1957 D . AUBREY S P A U N , Grand Master HARRY W . BUNDY, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 158 Members, 46,287 Gain, 449 The 97th Annual Communication was held at Denver, January 28-29, 1958 with 15 Past Grand Masters present and 152 Lodges represented. Our representative was not present. M.". W.". RICHARD L . BECKER, Grand Master, and R.'. W . ' . E A R L R . B R O W N ,
Deputy Grand Master, of the Grand Lodge of Kansas were among the distinguished guests present. A total of 62 Lodges reported participation in the State Public School week proclaimed by Colorado's governor. A Special Committee on a Study of Attendance Habits of Colorado Masons presented an interesting summary of a questionnaire survey. More Lodge emphasis on community service and more personal promotion on attendance by individual Masons were seen by the committee as possible effective plans for increasing Lodge attendance. A Special Committee on the establishment of a Masonic Home reported that of the 92 Lodges which answered the questionnaire sent out, 50 were in favor of a Masonic Home being established. A summary of Masonic Homes of other Jurisdictions, including Kansas, was presented. It was voted to establish a new
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committee to "investigate the means of financing, location and other important data" and to report at the next Annual Communicaion. Past Grand Master WILLIAM M . NELSON, 1938, died February 13, 1957 and Past Grand Master HASLETT P. BURKE, 1920, died October 4, 1957. Five new Lodge halls were dedicated and three Lodge cornerstones were laid during the year. G L E N N B . V A N F L E E T , Grand Master HARRY W . BUNDY, Grand Secretary
CONNECTICUTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1957-58 CONRAD H A H N , Grand Master EARLE K . H A L I N G , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 132 Members, 48,131 Gain, 193 The 170th Annual Communication was held at Hartford, April 2 - 3 , 1958 with 18 Past Grand Masters present and all Lodges represented. Our Representative, J O H N MASTERTON, was present.
Past Grand Master ANSEL A. PACKARD, 1944, died August 26, 1957 and Past Grand Master FRED A. VERPLANCK, 1910, died November 11, 1957. R.'. W . ' . J O H N MASTERTON of Brainard Lodge No. 102 of New London was appointed as the Grand Lodge Representative near the Grand Lodge of Connecticut for Kansas. The Grand Master recommended the appointment of a Public Relations Com mittee to make a study of the matter of Masonic Lodge publicity and public relations activities that Lodges might properly promote. The largest Connecticut Lodge has 1,228 members and the smallest Lodge has 70 members. Coimecticut has 264 dual members and 1,103 50-year members. The per capita cost of maintenance of the Masonic Home increased from $4.73 to $5.88 and of the Masonic Hospital from $8.19 to $9.62. There are 165 in the Masonic Home and 128 in the Masonic Hospital. The officers, past masters, newly raised Masons, affiliated, reinstated and dimitted members, suspended members and deceased members of each Lodge are listed in the Grand Lodge proceedings. ALBERT H E N R Y R U W E T , Grand Master EARLE K . H A L I N G , Grand Secretary
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1957 R. BAKER HARRIS, Grand Master RAYMOND N . BABCOCK, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 48 Members, 24,473 Loss, 4 l 4 The l47th Annual Communication was held at Washington, D.C. December 18, 1957 with 13 Past Grand Masters present and 43 Lodges represented. Our Representative, WILLIAM H . ROHRMAN who was elected new Grand Master, was present. Past Grand Master MARVIN HARRINGTON, 1947, died January 23, 1957 and Past Grand Master CARL H . CLAUDY, 1943, died May 27, 1957. The Grand Lodge laid the cornerstone of a new church during the year. A Special Communication was held June 6, 1957 for the purpose of holding a Masonic Service of Thanksgiving in commemoration of the 240th anniversary of the constitution of the Mother Grand Lodge of England in June, 1717. For the fourth consecutive year the Jurisdiction showed a loss in membership
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"which is in a great measure due to the continued shifting of portions of our population to suburban sections of nearby Maryland and Virginia". The number of deaths also reached an all-time high. The loss was discussed at length and a report entitled "Our Increasing Problem" summed it up "Nearly one-half of the residential area within the District of Columbia is now occupied by those who have a form of Masonry of their own, which neither we nor any other Grand Lodge recognizes as regular. From this large and ever-increasing area our Lodges may expect no further petitions." The Jurisprudence committee recommended the request to establish a subordinate High Twelve Luncheon Club be denied. It also asked for more time to investigate the use of amplifying equipment in Lodge rooms and promised specific action at the May communication. The Masonic Blood Bank committee reported receiving a total of 4,203 pints of blood donated. T h e quota for the year was 3,093 pints. W I L L I A M H . R O H R M A N , Grand Master RAYMOND N . BABCOCK, Grand Secretary
FLORIDA—1957-58 MARCUS L . DONALDSON, Grand Master GEORGE W . H U F F , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 274 Members, 63,831 Gain, 1,866 The 129th Annual Communication was held at Jacksonville, April 15-17, 1958 with 15 Past Grand Masters present and 265 Lodges represented. Our Representative was not present. During the year four new Lodges were constituted. Letters of Dispensation were granted three new Lodges, four Lodge cornerstones were laid and seven new Lodge halls were dedicated. Ninety-three Lodges voluntarily adopted the Grand Lodge plan of placing officers under blanket Fidelity Bond Coverage. The cost is $2.70 per $1,000 coverage. The cost was raised to $3 at the annual communication, the 30 cents additional to go to the Grand Lodge for clerical expense. The wives of six Past Grand Masters were presented. The 10-room infirmary addition to the Masonic Home was completed and a 28-room motel-type building was also added. More than 600 attended the Fellowship dinner the evening of April 18th. The Grand Lodge has a Committee on Work to unify the "Official Florida Work". The committee recommended the issuance of proficiency cards in seven colors for proficiency in seven phases of the Masonic Work. The Grand Lodge adopted a Uniform Code of By-Laws for Subordinate Lodges. The Masonic Education Committee published an Educational Booklet for the instruction of Lodge officers. The largest Florida Lodge has 1,757 members and the smallest 22 members. The Grand Lodge awarded twenty-eight 50-year certificates and lapel buttons during the year. J. LEWIS H A L L , Grand Master GEORGE W . H U F F , Grand Secretary
ENGLAND—1957-58 EARL O F SCARBROUGH, Grand Master SIR SIDNEY W H I T E , Grand Secretary
The Annual Investiture of the Grand Lodge of England was "holden" at Freemason's Hall, London, April 30, 1958. The Grand Lodge of England has
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6,831 Lodges, 1,604 of which are in London, 4,411 are Provincial Lodges and 816 are District and Abroad Lodges. N o membership figures are given. SIR SIDNEY W H I T E , who served for a number of years as Grand Secretary, died during the year. The Grand Master eulogized him at the Annual Investiture. The attendance at the Annual Investiture was 1,275. The Grand Lodge granted 250 guineas towards the relief of distressed Brethren and their dependents in Jamaica, caused by the recent earthquake in that Island. An appropriation of 1,000 pounds was contributed "for the provision of fuel for the residents in the homes of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution during the winter season." Arrangements for the publication of the Ivlasonic Year Book for 1958 v.'ere made and it was to be available in December, 1958. Any Mason may purchase the book for 10 shillings "post free". Specifications for aprons to be worn by Entered Apprentices, Fellow Crafts, Master Masons, Past Masters and Grand Lodge Officers were printed. Grand Officers are required to wear gauntlets. EARL OF SCARBROUGH, Grand Master
J. W . STUBBS, Grand Secretary
GEORGIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1957 HARVEY C . STEPHENS, Grand Master DANIEL W . LOCKLIN, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 475
Members, 98,607
Gain, 1,317
The 171st Annual Communication was held at Macon, October 22-23, 1957 with 360 Lodges present and 16 Past Grand Masters present. M A X L . SEGALL, our Representative, was present. Past Grand Master ZACH ARNOLD, 1941, died July 29, 1957. Two new Lodges were constituted during the year and seven Lodges are working under dispensations. Cornerstones of seven new Lodge temples, two church buildings and a school building were laid and five new Lodge temples were dedicated. The Grand Master strongly recommended more encouragement for Rainbow for Girls and DeMolay. The Grand Master recommended a Grand Lodge Home for aged and indigent members and their wives, an increase of $1 per capita to maintain it and the solicitation of funds for building it with a goal of $5 per member. A resolution calling for the formation of plans for such a Home was adopted and a Study Committee was appointed to report its findings at the next Annual Communication. A resolution to increase Grand Lodge fees was defeated. A Higher Education Fund Committee was authorized. The Grand Lodge adopted an amendment to its Code which would permit applications for affiliation to be made on certificates of good standing, or transfer certificates, in addition to dimits. A Master Mason in Georgia is not issued a "traveling card" entitling him to visit other Lodges until he shall have passed a proficiency examination on the Master Mason's obligation. A resolution which would change the date of the Annual Communication from October to April was defeated. A constitutional amendment was proposed that not more than one Grand
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Lodge Officer can be in Line from the same district and that Districts shall be rotated numerically until all Districts shall have had a Grand Master. J O H N C . K A U F M A N , Grand Master D A N I E L W . LOCKLIN, Grand Secretary
GREECE—1957 D R . KONSTANTINE PERAKIS, Grand Master
P. HADJIPETROS, Grand Secretary The Annual Communication was held at Athens, January 28, 1958. Our Representative, N . MALAGARDIS, was present. Forty-two Lodges were active and 19 Lodges were listed as "Lodges not revived since 1941". A note stated "Unfortunately during the past year also, the Grand Lodge was not able to revise its previous decision to suspend the working of Lodges of Cyprus, because of the conditions still existing there." The Grand Master, in his address, stated: "Today, new and wide horizons are opening up for mankind, horizons brought within reach by the latest mighty achievements of men. T h e prism, however, through which w e view this future, is dimmed by the modern selfish competitive spirit and by the materialistic outlook, which only succeed by reason of the encouragement and patronage afforded to them by the Forces of coercion and their dark deeds. T h e Means have become the End. "The fever caused by technical progress and by the great technical discoveries is dragging man into a worship of material gains, and stifling his spirit under a heavy and dark pall. Whereas man's main goal ought to be the raising and improving of the spirit. "Mankind is in danger of being smothered by the weight of its own deeds. "Here then is the Freemason's duty. As a true son of Light, he ought, with all his strength, by example and precept, to fight to lead mankind into the path of moral improvement; to struggle to the end that man, realizing his true destination, place material and technical progress within its rightful bounds, and to look forward to the future with that optimism and confidence, which alone are fitting for spiritual being".
IDAHO—1958 HERBERT H . EBERLE, Grand Master CLYDE I. R U S H , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 84
Members, 14,758
Gain, 163
The 92nd Annual Communication was held at Idaho Falls, September 16-18, 1958 with 20 Past Grand Masters present and 78 Lodges represented. Our Representative, GEORGE R . SCHWANER, was present.
The Senior Grand Deacon resigned from the Grand Lodge line on March 21, 1958. The Grand Lodge adopted a Comprehensive Liability Insurance Policy to protect all Constituent Lodges and their members from liability as a result of any accident or damage sustained while engaged in Lodge activities. The cost is borne by an increase in per capita tax. The Grand Lodge turned down a proposed resolution regarding "our Public Schools and tax monies for the support thereof", which provided "that public tax monies should be expended solely on public schools administered on a local level,
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that no free time should be released for public schools for religious education . . . " A Lodge not sending in annual returns by August 1st is fined $10. N o Masonic trials in the Jurisdiction were held during the year. Of the 464 candidates raised during the year, 432 passed their proficiency in the Third Degree. A special committee prepared a questionnaire entitled "The Function of a Masonic Lodge" containing various questions and statements regarding Masonry which Constituent Lodges were asked to study and fill out any comment. Our Masonic Temple was dedicated during the year. G L E N W . ROYSE, Grand Master HERBERT H . BBERLE, Grand Secretary
ILLINOIS—1958 HAROLD R . K O P F M A N , Grand Master RICHARD C . DAVENPORT, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 963 Members, 246,639 Loss, 2,206 The 119th Annual Communication was held at Chicago, October 10-11, 1958 with seven Past Grand Masters present and 912 Lodges represented. Our Representative, GEORGE E . ANDERSON, was present.
Past Grand Master B E N J A M I N ELMER PATTON, 1944-46, died March 4, 1958. WILLIAM B . DECKER, oldest Mason in the world, died January 2, 1958. H e was past 103 years old and had been a Mason 82 years. A birthday party had been held for him at the Masonic Home on his 103rd birthday, November 6, 1957. Elective officers of the Grand Lodge met following the 1957 Annual Communication to discuss the welfare of Masonry in Illinois. They adopted a 4-point program: 1. Create social activity, make Lodge meeting more interesting, clean u p Lodge halls, paint and repair Temples and spruce up Temple Grounds and clean garments and paraphernalia. 2. Increase income (raise fees and dues). 3. Create Lodge Charity fund. 4. Enlarge Masonic Homes Endowment Fund. Minimum fees were raised to $50 and $100 in cities having a population of 50,000 or more. Minimum annual dues was raised to $8. Grand Master HAROLD R . K O P F M A N presented Grand Secretary RICHARD C . DAVENPORT with a 50-year card at the Annual Communication. The Code was revised to permit Masonic activities on Sundays other than stated or special Lodge meetings, except Masonic funerals. HAROLD R . K O P F M A N , Grand Master RICHARD C . DAVENPORT, Grand Secretary
IOWA—1957-58 G L E N N A. FOSTER, Grand Master EARL B . DELZELL, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 548 Members, 94,863 Loss, 292 The l l 4 t h Annual Communication was held at Davenport, September 18-20, 1958 with 12 Past Grand Masters present and 392 Lodges represented. Past Grand Master CHARLES A. DEWEY, 1929, died March 2, 1958 and Past Grand Master BURTON H . SAXTON, 1934, died September 14, 1958. Four new Masonic Temples were dedicated during the year. The Grand Master ruled that a Lodge could accept the petition of a bartender.
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stating "selling liquor in conformity with the laws of the United States and of the State of Iowa is not a Masonic offense." Two Iowa Lodges consolidated during the year. The Grand Secretary of Iowa also has the title of "Librarian". The Iowa Masonic Library has 65,000 volumes and is "one of the world's greatest collections of Masonic books". The Library loaned 1,367 books during the year. The Grand Master and other Grand Lodge officers called on Bro. W . O. H O P K I N S , 102 years old and a Master Mason for 80 years, and presented him with a small trowel and a basket of fruit. Iowa maintains a Speakers' Bureau and during the year assigned 70 speakers who spoke in 159 Iowa Lodges. Iowa Lodge fees range from $40 to $100 and annual dues range from $7 to $12. Three Lodges were given approval for the purchase or erection of Lodge Halls. The new Library and Administration building basement floor was discovered to be infested with termites. C. DALE COX, Grand Master EARL B . D E L Z E L L , Grand Secretary
INDIANAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1957-58 AUGUST J. SIELOFF, Grand Master
DwiGHT L. SMITH, Grand Secretary Lodges, 546 Members, 185,211
Gain, 595
The l 4 l s t Annual Communication was held at Indianapolis, May 20-21, 1958, with 18 Past Grand Masters present and 531 Lodges represented. Our Representative was not present. M . ' . W . ' . EARL R . BROWN, Grand Master of Kansas, was among the distinguished guests present. H e is Indiana Grand Representative to Kansas. Over half of the Masons of Indiana belong to Lodges with memberships under 200. The smallest Lodge has 44 members and the largest 2,060 members. Fees range from $30 to $125 and annual dues from $5 to $25. Eleven Indiana Lodges celebrated their Centennials in 1957. Cornerstones of four new Lodge buildings and a new school building were laid during the year and three new Masonic Temples were dedicated. The capacity of the Indiana Masonic Home is 500. The per capita tax for the support of the Home has been raised from $3 to $4. In addition voluntary contributions the past year amounted to $140,365. One Lodge was found guilty of the conferring of degrees irregularly and the Lodge was denied the privilege of conferring any of the Degrees of Masonry until after its stated meeting in December, 1959, at which time the Lodge was to report to the Grand Master advising him that all requirements had been complied with. The Grand Lodge publishes a monthly News Letter which is distributed to the officers of each Lodge. It contains a questions and answers column and gives recent decisions which are subject to Grand Lodge approval. A number of Indiana Lodges sponsor DeMolay chapters, Orders of the Rainbow Girls and Job's Daughters. Members of the Grand Lodge are paid $5 per diem for attendance at the Annual Communication and mileage allowance of 7V2 cents per mile. T H E O J. J E N A , Grand
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KENTUCKY—1958 J O H N W . H A L L , Grand Master A L P H E U S E . ORTON, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 470 Members, 100,111 Gain, 513 The 158th Annual Communication was held at Louisville, October 21-23, 1958 with 19 Past Grand Masters present and 442 Lodges represented. Our Representative, HERBERT H . BENNETT, was present.
Past Grand Master HEBBERT HENDERSON, 1934-35, died February 23, 1957 and Past Grand Master JOSEPH HEDGES EWALT, 1912-13, died January 4, 1957. The Scholarship committee contributed $5,083.36 to eleven former Masonic Home students now in various colleges in Kentucky. The Grand Lodge approved an annual scholarship to a foreign country. The St. John's Day League, composed of zealous Masons of Louisville, contributed $32,334.72 to the Masonic Home and the Old Masons' Home this year. Since its inception it has contributed more than a million dollars to the Homes. It holds an annual picnic in June and receives donations from Kentucky Masons annually. Two Kentucky Lodges consolidated during the year. A resolution providing concurrent jurisdiction to all Subordinate Lodges within a county was defeated. Eight new Masonic Temples and Halls and a new Masonic Dining Hall were dedicated and cornerstones of four new Masonic Temples were laid. The Book of Grand Lodge Proceedings contains a complete roster of officers, living Past Masters, living 50-year members and Master Masons of each Lodge and it required 516 printed pages to accommodate the listings. W I L L I A M O . W A R E , Grand Master ALPHEUS E . ORTON, Grand Secretary
LOUISIANA—1957 ELMER L GIBSON, Grand Master D . PETER LAGUENS, JR., Grand Secretary
Lodges, 269 Members, 50,298 Gain, 784 The l47th Annual Communication was held at New Orleans, February 3-4, 1958 with 18 Past Grand Masters present and 261 Lodges represented. Our Representative, J O H N B . ARMSTRONG, was present.
Past Grand Master B E N J A M I N Y . W O L F , 1943, died September 12, 1957. A new Acacia Fraternity House was built on the taiupus of Louisiana State University, paid for largely by contributions from Louisiana Masons. Three new Lodges and a Relief Lodge were constituted. Cornerstones of a new Masonic Hall, the new Acacia Fraternity House and the Boys Cottage at the Masonic Home for Children were laid. Five Lodge halls were dedicated. Voluntary contributions of over $50,000 were given for the relief of those left homeless in the wake on Hurricane Audrey on June 27, 1957. A new dormitory for 20 older boys at the Masonic Home for Children is under construction. Contributions on the project averaged $1.50 per capita. Average cost of maintenance of the Home is $1,190.92 per child per year. The Charter of one Lodge, torn by internal dissention, was arrested. A Masonic Home Educational Foundation was authorized to administer funds received for educational purposes. A resolution was adopted providing that no Louisiana Mason shall be a member of any organization requiring Masonic affiliation as a condition to member-
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ship unless that organization existed in Louisiana on February 3, 1958, or is later authorized by the Grand Lodge. J. B E N J A M I N HIGGINBOTHAM, Grand Master D . PETER LAGUENS, J R . , Grand Secretary
MAINEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1957-58 AUBREY L . BURBANK, Grand Master EARLE D . WEBSTER, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 208 Members, 47,894 Gain, 270 The 139th Annual Communication was held at Portland, May 6-8, 1958 with 196 Lodges represented, 12 Grand Masters present, and our Representative, RAYMOND M . RIDEOUT, present.
The Grand Lodge of Maine sent $500 to the Grand Lodge of Louisiana to alleviate suffering caused by Hurricane Audrey. A new Masonic Temple and a Masonic Hall were dedicated. Four Maine Lodges celebrated centennials and one Lodge its sesqui-centennial. The Grand Master attended all but one of the 25 district meetings. T h e Grand Lodge has a committee to obtain histories of Lodges and reported only 17 Lodges are now delinquent. Sharp warnings were issued in two cases where the "use of malt and spirituous liquors on Lodge premises" were reported. Two Lodges were given permission to purchase property and another to make extensive repairs on its present building. One Lodge has completed its new building and has been given permission to occupy it. New furnishings and equipment have been added to the Grand Lodge office. The Grand Lodge appropriated $300 to "further DeMolay in this State." A committee has been making an extensive study of a proposed Masonic Home in Maine. An alternate funeral service in the nature of a memorial to be held the evening preceding the religious service was proposed. A proposal providing for "Automatic Suspension" was not adopted. J O H N M . LITTLEFIELD, Grand Master EARLE D . WEBSTER, Grand Secretary
MARYLAND CHARLES H . COVER, Grand Master CLAUD SHAFFER, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 128 Members, 47,473 Gain, 852 The 171st Annual Communication was held at Baltimore November 19-20, 1957 with nine Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative was absent. A semi-annual Communication of the Grand Lodge was held at Baltimore on May 2 1 , 1957. A new Masonic Temple was dedicated and the cornerstone of a new church was laid. Over half of Maryland Masons belong to the Lodges located in the City of Baltimore. The Grand Master stated the "growing awareness of the forming of clubs of which membership is predicated upon Blue Lodge affiliation" and said, "it has caused for a firm line of inquiry and to action in frequent instances." He added that membership in some such clubs "leads to the conclusion that herein lies a facet connected with the problem of attendance in our Subordinate Lodges."
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The Maryland Grand Lodge has both 50 and 60-year membership emblems. Eight brothers received 60-year emblems the past year. A Blood Donor Service is an increasingly large activity of the Grand Lodge of Maryland. The annual "Harvest Home or Corn Husking" at Bonnie Blink, the Masonic Home, was attended by a record 5,090 Master Masons. Voluntary contributions of funds and foodstuffs are an important feature of the event. Maryland requires a proficiency examination on the Master Mason degree. Maryland occasionally confers the Honorary Title of Past Grand Master on outstanding Masons of the Jurisdiction. CHARLES H . COVER, Grand Master CL.*^UD SHAFFER, Grctnd Secretar'^
MINNESOTA—1957-58 GEORGE R . W I L S O N , Grand Master DAVID E . PALMER, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 293 Members, 69,335 Gain, 518 The 105th Annual Communication was held at St. Paul, March 19-20, 1958 with 13 Past Grand Masters present and 226 Lodges represented. Our Representative, M. J. Brown, was present. Past Grand Master HENRY M . BURNHAM, 1906-7, Past Grand Master G U Y FRANKLIN STREATER, 1932, and Past Grand Master CHAUNCEY COREY COLTON,
1941, died during the past year. Cornerstones of a new scool building, a new Masonic Temple, a new Masonic Memorial Cancer Hospital building and the O. E. S. Memorial Chapel at the Minnesota Masonic Home were laid. One new Lodge was constituted. Of the $2.50 per capita, $1.50 goes to the Masonic Home, 10<f to the Grand Lodge Benevolence Fund and 90!^ to the Grand Lodge General Fund. An Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft who does not present himself for a succeeding degree within one year after due notice is notified by registered mail and then if he does not appear within three months, unless for cause a Lodge grants additional time, his rights to receive the succeeding degree terminates. H e may petition later, however. The Grand Lodge strengthened the prohibition of "gambling and lotteries in or about any Lodge room, hall or building owned or controlled by a Lodge." Action on a resolution forbidding the publication and distribution of rosters of membership by Subordinate Lodges was laid over until the 1959 Communication for further study. The Minnesota Mason is the Grand Lodge oinciai publication. J. MILES MARTIN, Grand Master DAVID E . PALMER, Grand Secretary
MISSISSIPPI—1957-58 J O H N T . WILBAISIKS, Grand Master
SID F . CURTIS, Grand Secretary Lodges, 314 Members, 50,147 Gain, 723 The l40th Annual Communication was held at Jackson, February 11-12, 1958 with 21 Past Grand Masters present and 289 Lodges represented. Our Representative was not present. The Mississippi membership reached an all-time high. Commenting, the Grand Secretary stated " W e have at least reached a goal long-dreamed of—i.e., of having 50,000 Masons in good standing in Mississippi." Past Grand Master THOMAS E . PEGRAM, 1928, died July 28, 1957.
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A new Lodge was dedicated and constituted and a cornerstone of a new courthouse was laid. Mississippi maintains a Home for Boys at Columbus and for Girls at Meridian. A committee to study the Homes reported the need for a Masonic Home for children is decreasing year by year and recommended closing the Home at Columbus and disposing of the property and for caring for both boys and girls at the Meridian Home. It also recommended enlarging and liberalizing Grand Lodge relief to ""poor distressed brothers and poor distressed widows of deceased brothers." Eleven Lodges were fined for not filing their annual returns within the time prescribed by Law. Voluntary contributions to the Home Maintenance Fund by Lodges amounted to $2,983.59. Fifty Mississippi Masons were awarded 50-year buttons and certificates during the year. T h e Grand Master presented five of them. The Grand Lodge of Mississippi has special committees to report to the Grand Lodge on the several phases of the Grand Master's address. CURTIS E . M O R P H I S , Grand Master
SID F . CURTIS, Grand Secretary
MISSOURI—1957-58 FRANK P. BRIGGS, Grand Master HAROLD L . READER, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 593 Members, 124,232 Loss, 165 The 137th Annual Communication was held at St. Louis, September 30 and October 1, 1958, with 18 Past Grand Masters present and 455 Lodges represented. The Grand Lodge participated in 19 cornerstone layings during the year. The portrait of Past Grand Master and ex-President of the United States, Harry S. Truman, was transferred "on a loan basis" from the Grand Master's office in St. Louis to the Masonic room of the Truman Library at Independence. During the year $155,533.49 was added to the Endowment Fund of the Masonic Home, the bulk of the money coming from estates. The Endowment Fund total is $2,662,836.89. Ten Lodges were given permission to remodel, purchase or finance Temples and Temple sites. The Grand Lodge publication ""The Freemason" is issued quarterly. The Committee on Masonic Education recommended expanding the Educational program. One Lodge is working under Letters of Dispensation. Per capita dues are $3.25 of which $2.25 goes to the Masonic Home. A resolution to add 25^ per capita for morturary expenses of ""distressed worthy cases of Masonic need, including Master Masons, their wives, widows or orphans who are members of the Masonic Home family at the time of death," was re-submitted to the new Jurisprudence Committee. ROBERT L . ARONSON, Grand Master HAROLD L . READER, Grand Secretary
MONTANA—1957-58 M Y R O N E . BEAN, Grand Master BYRON F . GAITHER, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 140 Members, 26,307 Gain, 92 The 94th Annual Communication was held at Billings, June 23-24, 1958, with 118 Lodges represented and 14 Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative was absent.
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Past Grand Master RALPH M . HATTERSLEY, 1941-42, died December 2, 1957. Two new Masonic Temples were dedicated and one new Lodge was constituted. Two Lodges consolidated. Fifty 50-year certificates and gold lapel buttons were presented. Sheldon Rediske of Sandstone Lodge N o . 84, Baker, was commissioned new Representative for Kansas. The Grand Master granted permission for members of a Masonic Lodge bowling team to wear a Masonic emblem on the back of bowling shirts. The Grand. Master recommended the elimination of the use of black armbands worn by Masons during Masonic funeral services. Reports showed nearly half of the Montana Lodges participated in annual Public Schools v/eek '^reclaimed b " the Grand Master and that there v.^as about 6 0 % attendance. Montana Grand Lodge pays a per diem of $5 per day and mileage for Grand Lodge attendance. The total cost was $7,300. The Masonic Home has sold its ranch property. The Masonic Home has a film which is available for showing in Lodges and Chapters. A proposed amendment to the constitution, to be considered at the next Annual Communication, would make all Lodge Secretaries members of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Lodge voted to secure a proper apron for the Grand Historian. JAMES T . HARRISON, Grand Master BYRON F . GAITHER, Grand Secretary
NEVADAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1957-58 K. O. KNUDSON, Grand Master EDWARD C . PETERSON, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 29 Members, 5,679 Gain, 126 The 94th Annual Communication was held at Las Vegas, June 12-13, 1958 with 14 Past Grand Masters present and 27 Lodges represented. Our Representative was absent. Past Grand Master H U G H M . WILSON, 1954-55, died April 8, 1958. The cornerstones of a new church and of the Student Union building at the University of Nevada were laid. A Fellowship dinner was held the evening of June 12th for Masons and their ladies. T h e speaker was FRANK S . LAND, founder of the Order of DeMolay. Nevada's Code was amended to permit both dual and plural memberships. A petition asking for approval of the institution of a Grotto in Nevada was tabled because of the availability of insufficient data to justify consideration at this time. . Five Brothers at the Annual Communication, who had been Masons for 50 years or more, were given special recognition. The Grand Master installed the officers of 14 of the 29 Lodges. F. W . JONES was named new Grand Representative for Kansas. Nevada Lodges participate in a Public School Week as proclaimed by the Grand Master. The Grand Master recommended adding to the General Regulation on Rituals these words, "The use of a ritual in open Lodge in stated or special communications is prohibited. Any violation shall constitute and be a Masonic oflfense, punishable by suspension. YALE WILLIAMS, Grand Master EDWARD. G . PETERSON, Grand Secretary
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NEW BRUNSWICKâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1957-58 D O N A L D A N D R E W SOMERVILLE, Grand
ALBERT C L E M M O N , Grand
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Secretary
Lodges, 47 Members, 8,914 Loss, 38 T h e 91st Annual Communication was held at Saint John, May 22, 1958. Our Representative, J. W I L L M M D U N C A N , was present.
Past Grand Master STANLEY M . WETMORE, 1930-31, died August 13, 1957. ROBERT DAVID MAGEE, Grand Secretary from 1937 to 1957, died December 28, 1957. One new Lodge was chartered during the year. One N e w Bnmswick Lodge celebrated its centennial. Grand Officers wore their new regalia for the first time at this Grand Communication. In his address, the Grand Master said, ""Each of us must over and over, again and again, remind ourselves and "preach" to our Brethren the real essence of Masonry. H o w long has it been since you did something for a brother because he was a Mason? Is Masonry a Fraternity to you? D o you feel that your fellowMason is a brother? Are your Masonic obligations a check and an inspiration in daily living? Great is the danger that Masonry, too, may fall victim to the worship of bigness of body to the exclusion of humble striving for bigness of heart." "The Ritual Committee accomplished three projects: A standard procedure for balloting, a prescribed form of reception of Grand Lodge and its officers and an examination for visitors to be used thruout the Jurisdiction. It is also working on the standardization of the Funeral Service. A sum of $500 was appropriated for the use of the Committee on Masonic Education. The Grand Master was given $500 for travel expense. D O N A L D A N D R E W SOMERVILLE, Grand
Master
ALBERT C . L E M M O N , Grand Secretary
NEW HAMPSHIREâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1957-59 CARROLL H . INGALLS, Grand Master HAROLD O . CADY, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 81 Membership, 17,161 Loss, 2 The I69th Annual Communication was held at Manchester, May 2 1 , 1958, with six Past Grand Masters present and 77 Lodges represented. Our Representative, ROBERT C . LAING, was present.
Past Grand Master REGINALD E . GOLDSMITH, 1949-50, died November 2, 1957, and Past Grand Master J O H N MELVIN DRESSLER, 1927-28, died December 7, 1957. H e served the Grand Lodge as Grand Secretary from 1937 to 1953. N e w Hampshire has a semi-annual Grand Lodge Communication in November. There are eight Masonic districts in the state and the average attendance at the district meetings was nearly 100. New Hampshire Law provides that members of an investigating committee are ""each to be unknown to the others." A proposed amendment to delete those seven words from the regulation was defeated. Two N e w Hampshire Lodges celebrated their Centennials. One new Masonic Temple was dedicated. The Grand Master stated, '"I do not think that our Grand Lodge can much longer function on $1.50 per capita tax. Time alone will dictate oiir needs." Commenting on the fact that several Lodges had increased both fees and
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dues, the Grand Master stated, " I do not consider this to be an unhealthy condition because, thruout the state, the Fraternity is operating on a 1949 income." Popularity of the so-called "Educational Night" has increased to the extent that District Officers have been requested to make another visit to Lodges and put on another program of the same nature. An assessment of 50<f per member was approved, 5^ for Masonic Education, 10?! for DeMolay and 35^ for the Masonic Service Association. CARROLL H . INGALLS, Grand Master HAROLD O . CADY, Grand Secretary
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RAYMOND N . J E N S E N , Grand Master HARVEY C . W H I L D E Y , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 285 Members, 107,139 Gain, 907 The 171st Annual Communication was held at Atlantic City April 16-17, 1958 with 13 Past Grand Masters present and 283 Lodges represented. Our Representative was absent. Past Grand Master WILLIAM F . HOUSE, 1949-50, died July 12, 1957, Past Grand Master FRANCIS P. MORTON, 1934, died March 14, 1958 and Past Grand Master ARTHUR POTTERTON, 1922, died March 22, 1958. Cornerstones of six new Masonic Temples were laid and one new Lodge was constituted. Warrants were approved for four new Lodges. The Grand Master's recommendation to permit Lodge consolidations was approved. A committee on Masonic News was approved "which shall secure material, edit, arrange for publication of and cause to be distributed periodically to the Lodges, news on matters of specific and general interest to the Craft." A new Code for Trials was set up in detail which provided for a Committee for the trial of charges to consist of 10 members. A resolution making new specifications for aprons for the Grand Master and Past Grand Masters by adding the words that the "purple border shall be edged on each side with a half-inch gold braid" was adopted. A resolution to establish a Star Sapphire token for 60-year members was defeated. The Grand Lodge now presents 25- year, 50-year and 75-year tokens, the latter being a diamond token. AUGUST C . U L L R I C H , Grand Master HARVEY C . W H I L D E Y , Grand Secretary
NEW MEXICOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1957-58 HARVEY A. T H I E L E , Grand Master CHANDLER C . T H O M A S , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 61 Members, 14,233 Gain, 308 The 81st Annual Communication was held at Santa Fe, March 17-18, 1958 with 13 Past Grand Masters present and 58 Lodges represented. Our Representative was absent. Past Grand Master HERBERT B . HOLT, 1926, died April 22, 1957. The cornerstone of a new church was laid and one new lodge was consecrated and dedicated. The petition for affiliation blank was changed by adding a detachable section carrying a standard petition for a dimit. The Committee on Ritual has completed work of compiling and making changes in the instructions printed on the written ritual.
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The Grand Master's recommendation that N e w Mexico join with sister Grand Jurisdictions in the formation of a Southwestern Conference, on a trial basis for a period of three years, was approved. New Mexico approved dual and plural memberships. A N e w Mexico Lodge may grant life memberships but the total must not exceed 5 % of the Lodge's total membership. T h e cost of life memberships was raised from $200 to $300. Certificates and lapel pins for presentation to 2 5-year members and to 50year members were approved. : ' Blanket liability insurance for Lodges was approved. Compulsory Third Degree proficiency was not approved. New Mexico Lodges conferred 179 courtesy degrees and Lodges of other Jurisdictions conferred 70 degrees for New Mexico Lodges. RUSSELL G . BIRD, SR., Grand Master CHANDLER C . T H O M A S , Grand Secretary
NEW ZEALAND—1956-57 EDGAR O . FABER, Grand Master
F. G . NORTHERN, Grand Secretary Lodges, 398 Members, 44,777 Gain, 945 The 68th Annual Communication was held at Rotorna, November 27, 1957, with six Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative was absent. Seven new Lodges were constituted and dedicated during the year. Plans and specifications for new Lodge buildings or for additions and improvements, to existing buildings were approved for 15 Lodges. The Grand Lodge maintains the Papakura Masonic Boys' Home. There are eight boys in the .Home, seven being in primary school and one in high school. "All are very healthy and happy." Sixty-one 50-year Service Badges were awarded. A handsome set of five gold-plated, sterling silver vessels for use in the ceremony of consecration were presented to the Grand Lodge. T h e . Foundation Stone of the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity at Auckland was laid. Lodges were advised to take out public risk insurance. More attention to investigation into "the character of every candidate for membership" was urged. A change in Masonic Dress was authorized, "Any Lodge may resolve . . . for personal comfort of its members, that during any specified period of the year, the dress may be a double-breasted white dinner jacket or,mess jacket to be worn with a black tie in lieu of the black tailed evening and waistcoat." EDGAR O . FABER, Grand Master
F. G. NORTHERN, Grand Secretary
NORTH DAKOTA—1957-58 J O H N A L O N Z O EARNER, Grand
Master
HAROLD S . P O N D , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 119 Members, 14,270 Loss, 130 The 69th Annual Communication was held at Bismark, June 16-18, 1958 with 15 Past Grand Masters present, and 109 Lodges represented. Past Grand Master HARRY W . GILL, 1939-40, and Past Grand Master HARLOW L. WALSER, 1950-51, died during the year.
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Eighty-one of the 119 Lodges participate in the Liability Insurance Program. Social evenings for non-Masons "who might make good members", are increasing over the Jurisdiction and the Grand Lodge department of Masonic Service and Education is preparing additional program material. The Grand Master recommended a start on the celebration of the Grand Lodges 75th Anniversary be made by beginning to set aside money each year so that the anniversary committee will have the necessary funds. The Grand Master recommended that the officer jewels, used since the Grand Lodge was formed in 1889, be "retired" to the museum and new ones purchased. The Grand Lodge sponsored a "Know Your State" contest and awarded prizes. It was entered by 2,600 high school and parochial school students. The North Dakota Iviasonic Foundation loaned Over $33,000 to Lodges for Temple building and remodeling the past year. Masons of North Dakota met their quota of 50<( per member for the Disabled Veterans' Hospital Program. Per capita tax was raised from $3 to $3.50 and ceiling on Lodge dues was raised from $12 to $15. An amendment to change annual Lodge elections from April to near the end of the calendar year was defeated. L. CLAUDE MENSING, Grand Master JOSEPH A. JAMESON, Grand Secretary
NOVA SCOTIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1957-58 K E N N E T H L . CROWELL, Grand Master REGINALD V. HARRIS, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 113 Members, 14,871 Gain, 137 The 93rd Annual Communication was held at Amherst, June 8, 1958, with 11 Past Grand Masters present and 83 Lodges represented. Our Representative, . I. B. LoHNES, was present. A Divine Service is held the evening preceding the opening of the Annual Communication. The death of H . W . HAVILAND, Grand Representative for Noya Scotia to the Grand Lodge of Kansas was reported together with the appointment of J O H N BENGEL as new Representative.
Two new Lodges were instituted, one was consecrated and a new Masonic Hall was dedicated. One Nova Scotia Lodge celebrated its centennial. Commenting on the Masonic Home, the Grand Master said, "I wish every Mason in Nova Scotia could visit this Home and meet our happy guests." A new 48x57 foot addition to the Home is in the planning stage. Nova Scotia Lodges are divided into 13 Districts, each represented by a District Deputy Grand Master. Fifty-one Lodges showed membership gains of from one to 58, 53 showed net losses of from one to 16 and nine had no change in membership. The Grand Secretary has installed a new card index system showing the Masonic History of each Mason of the Jurisdiction. The Grand Lodge made a profit of $266.90 on the sale of Masonic supplies. The Masonic Home Farm Operating Account showed a loss of $404.44 for the year. REV. DONALD M . SINCLAIR, Grand Master REGINALD V. HARRIS, Grand Secretary
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OHIO—1957 J O H N W . BARKLEY, Grand Master HARRY S . J O H N S O N , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 662 Members, 281,763 Gain, 2,351 The l48th Annual Communication was held at Cleveland, October 18-19, 1957 with 14 Past Grand Masters present and 643 Lodges represented. Our Representative, JAMES J. HARBAGE, was present.
In very strong terms, in his address, the Grand Master emphasized proper treatment of candidates during initiation ceremonies, stating "There is no room in the Ritual of our degrees for horseplay or levity". The Grand Master recommended personal invitations to attend Lodge to members "who had fallen into the non-attendance habit." Two new Lodges were constituted. Letters of Dispensation were issued to two others. Cornerstones of four Masonic Temples, five school buildings and one church were laid. Seven Masonic Temples were dedicated and two Lodge halls were re-dedicated. Reconsecration services were held at two Lodges. The Grand Lodge headquarters building at Worthington was completed during the year and the Grand Lodge officers were moved into it from Cincinnati. Ohio does not permit dual memberships. The Grand Master recommended a study be made of the provision by the Jurisprudence committee. A proposed By-Law sets up a "Grand Lodge Advisory Committee' to consist of the elective Grand Lodge officers and the chairman of the Jurisprudence committee, the Ways, Means and Accounts committee and the Fraternal Relations committee. Final action on the measure will be taken at the next Annual Communication. A N D R E W J. W H I T E , J R . , Grand Master HARRY S. J O H N S O N , Grand Secretary
OKLAHOMA—1957 W . EARL GOODE, Grand Master J. FRED LATHAM, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 389 Members, 87,060 Gain, 436 The 50th Annual Communication was held at Guthrie, February 11-13, 1957 with 19 Past Grand Masters present and 230 Lodges represented. Our Representative, HAROLD P. COOK, was present.
Past Grand Master W I L S O N HOGAN, 1917, died June 21, 1957, Past Grand Master JAMES H E N R Y PATTERSON, 1921, died December 30, 1957 and Past Grand Master J O H N REAGAN ABERNATHY, 1938, died December 31, 1957.
Two new Lodges were constituted, the cornerstones of a new Lodge building and of a school building were laid, a new Masonic Temple was dedicated and a Lodge facilities were dedicated after the Lodge had paid off its indebtedness. Bro. ENOS BRYANT PERRY, an Oklahoma Mason, was presented a 50-year pin for the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma by Bonner Springs, Kansas, Lodge No. 366. Two Lodge consolidations were aflfected during the year, the charter of one Lodge was arrested and another Lodge surrendered its charter. The indebtedness on the Grand Lodge building was reduced §75,000 during the year, leaving an indebtedness of $250,000. T h e Masonic Home Print Shop prints the monthly magazine, " T h e Oklahoma Mason" and also supplies for the Grand Lodge and Subordinate Lodges. The publication committee reported less than 7,000 Masons subscribed to "The Oklahoma Mason". It is sent only on a paid-up subscription basis.
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The Grand Lodge Planning Committee, set up in 1953, was abolished. A resolution requiring unanimous ballot for reinstatement of a suspended Brother failed to be approved. L. V. ORTON, Grand Master J. FRED LATHAM, Grand Secretary
OREGON—1957-58 CLARENCE A. K O P P , Grand Master HARRY D . PROUDFOOT, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 190 Members, 44,486 Gain, 93 The 108th Annual Communication was held at Portland, June 11—13, 1958 with 15 Past Grand Masters present and 183 Lodges represented. Our Representative, RICHARD V. CARLESON, was present.
Past Grand Master H . W A Y N E STANARD, 1934-35, died during the year. Oregon Military Lodge U D of Frankfurt, Germany, has a membership of 231, a gain of 30 for the year. The Grand Master attended all of the District meetings. One Lodge was constituted, one was instituted and cornerstones of two new Lodge buildings, a courthouse, a school building and a church were laid. Six new or remodeled Lodge buildings and three school buildings were dedicated. Because of extremeties of distance between Lodges, one district was divided into two districts. The Grand Master ruled that a Lodge sponsored baseball team could not use the Masonic Emblem on the team's uniforms. Expenditures of the Grand Lodge for Charity amounted to $148,920.28, or $3.35 per capita, which was a 25(J increase per capita over the previous year. The Grand Lodge put into effect this year a liability insurance program for Lodges. Efforts were made to broaden the interest among Lodges in the promotion of Public Schools. T h e Grand Lodge has a Public Schools committee. The Grand Lodge has an Educational Fund of $529,495.27. Only the income from the fund is used. During the year aid from the fund was given to 65 students, an expenditure of $17,845. The Masonic Home population was 91 with an average age of 81.51 years. W A L T E R LANSING, Grand Master HARRY D . PROUDFOOT, Grand Secretary
PENNSYLVANIA—1957 CHARLES H . NITSCH, Grand Master GEORGE A. AVERY, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 587 Members, 257,062 Gain, 1,810 The Annual Communication was held at Philadelphia, December 27, 1957. The Grand Lodge has Quarterly Communications the first week of March, June, September and December. Lodge representation at the four Quarterly Communications were 251, 188, 174 and 440 and- 117 at the Annual Communication. Grand Secretary GEORGE A. AVERY died December 22, 1957. A pension plan for employees of the Grand Lodge as of December 27, 1948 and those entering the employ after that date who have reached the age of 65 years and have had a minimum of 10 years continuous service are eligible to benefits under the newly amended Grand Lodge Pension Plan. The Grand Master exercised his prerogative by making two persons "Masons on Sight".
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March
The Thomas Ranken Pattson Masonic Institution for boys, founded in 1925, has an enrollment of 56 students. T h e school curriculum has approved courses in carpentry, electronics and machine shop and graduated its 30th class in May. The Endowment Fund of the Pennsylvania Masonic.Homes.totals $8,336,717.11. The guests of the Home totaled 652 on November 15, 1957, an increase of five during the year. SANFORD M . CHILCOTE, Grand Master
HAROLD S . M C G E A R , Deputy Grand Secretary ' ' ' •".
PHILIPPINES^1957-58 V I N C E N T E Y . OROSA, Grand Master
EsTEBAN MuNARRiz, Grand Secretary Lodges, 107 Members, 9,781 Gain, 389 The 42nd Annual Communication was held at Manila, April 22-24, 1958 with eight Past Grand Masters present and all Lodges represented. Our Representative, ALFREDO SESE, was present.
Four Lodges are working under Dispensations, two new Lodges were constituted and three more were chartered at the Grand Communication. Ten regular Lodges and two under Dispensations, with 2,143 members, joined the Grand Lodge of Japan. The Grand Lodge Medical Clinic has been established in the Plaridel Masonic Temple in Manila to render free medical services and give medical advice to members of the Masonic Fraternity. The Grand Master appointed a committee of 12 physicians as a committee to handle the project and they take turns in being present at the office two hours a day. The Grand Lodge maintains a Masonic Hospital for Crippled Children and the past year treated 177 patients, "most of whom were cured". The Grand Lodge of the Philippines sent an envoy to Japan for information on the new Grand Lodge of Japan for the committee studying the request for recognition. "The Cabletow" is the monthly magazine published by the Grand Lodge. Grand Lodge Lecturers suggested an enlargement of the Masonic Education Program. They also reported notifying Lodges "that the Ritual is not to be used during any degree work". They reported they had observed "that in some Lodges degrees are conferred in a manner as if it were a mere formality done for the sake of appearances. There is no seriousness on the part of those conferring the degrees and in most instances there is a lack of decorum". HOWARD R . H I C K , Grand Master
EsTEBAN MUNARRIZ, Grand Secretary
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND—1956-57 JAMES R . M U R P H Y , Grand Master
F. A. VANIDERSTINE, Grand Secretary Lodges, 16 Members, 1,456 Loss, 4 The 82nd Annual Communication was held at Summerside, June 26, 1957 with 11 Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative, G. W . MACDONALD, was present. The Necrology report showed 35 deaths during the year.' The Grand Master issued five Dispensations to Lodges to attend Divine services "clothed in Masonic Regalia". Three 50-year buttons were presented.
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The Grand Master visited every .Lodge in the Jurisdiction during the' year. A Certificate of Merit' is awarded one Lodge each year, the contest being based on special eflforts of attending Grand Lodge visitations, attending Home Lodges and of attending sister Lodges. A committee on Masonic Education was established to "draw up a syllabus" and each Constituent Lodge was instructed to designate a member to carry out one project on Masonic Education in a sister Lodge. As a safeguard for charters the Lodges were instructed to have facsimilies made of them. The Grand Master recommended more hospital visitations. Two Lodges have started building projects. A Committee is v.'orking on a re-draft of the Constitution. One Lodge increased fees from $16 to $25, two Lodges increased dues from $4 to $6 and another from $5 to $7. C. GORDON LORD, Grand Master
F. A. VANIDERSTINE, Grand Secretary
QUEENSLAND—1957-58 T. G. H. JONES, Grand Master V. I. CARTER, Grand Secretary Lodges, 439 Members, 35,758 Gain, 781 The year ended June 4, 1958. The Grand Lodge has Quarterly Communications in September, December, March and June and a special Communication in July at which the new Grand.Master is elected. Twelve new Lodges were consecrated during the year. Petitions of candidates and petitions for membership in Queensland Lodges must be submitted to the Grand Lodge Board of General Purposes for permission to ballot. The Grand Lodge maintains a Freemasons' Home with about 30 occupants and a Masonic Home for Boys which has an average of about 40 boys enrolled. The Grand Lodge presents 50-year Service Jewels. The Grand Master has decided "that smoking at the Festive Board will be permitted immediately after the honouring of the second Loyal Toast, or, if the Grand Master be present, immediately after he has replied to the Toast." Two Lodges were authorized to amalgamate. Sixteen Lodge building projects are completed or are in the process of construction. V. L CARTER, Grand Secretary
RHODE ISLAND—1957-58 GEORGE A. FARRON, Grand Master N . ARTHUR HYLAND, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 44 Members, 19,205 Gain, 61 The l67th Annual Communication was held at Providence, May 19, 1958, with 13 Past Grand Masters present and 43 Lodges represented. The Grand Lodge has a semi-annual communication in November. Grand Secretary N . ARTHUR HYLAND died July 8, 1957 and Past Grand Master FRED W . JOHNSTONE was appointed to complete the term. Cornerstones of a new Masonic Temple and of two new church buildings were laid. The largest Rhode Island Lodge has 1,300 members and the smallest 76.
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The compactness of the Jurisdiction has brought u p numerous problems of Lodge Jurisdiction. The Grand Master urged intensive study of the problem, "looking toward easing of feeling over releasing jurisdiction." T h e Grand Master recommended appointment of a committee to study the housing of the Grand Lodge which "is becoming a problem physically and financially." The per capita tax in Rhode Island is $1.25. Rhode Island Lodges conferred 22 courtesy degrees on request from other Jurisdictions, three being from the Philippine Islands. Rhode Island has an active Masonic Youth Foundation which sponsors athletics, programs, vocational guidance and job placement for both boys and girls. The Grand Junior Warden submitted a written report, telling of his visits to 20 Lodges. An annual Grand Lodge banquet is held on the evening of the Annual Communication and 435 attended. T h e speaker was Dr. K E N N E T H MCFARLAND of Topeka, Kansas. H E N R Y J. COOPER, Grand Master ~ FRED W . J O H N S T O N E , Grand Secretary
SOUTH AUSTRALIA—1957-58 SIR ROBERT A L L I N G H A M GEORGE, Grand
Master
F. J. ELLEN, Grand Secretary Lodges, 192 Members, 26,265 Gain, 739 The Annual Communication was held at Adelaide, April 16, 1958. Our Representative, W . H. ESSEX, was present. A Half-Yearly Communication was held October 16, 1957. One new Lodge was consecrated and warrants have been issued for the formation of two other new Lodges. The Grand Lodge established a W a r Relief Fund in October, 1940, "for the relief of returned incapacitated brethren and indigent dependents of deceased or incapacitated brethren as a result of World W a r II and other wars in which the Commonwealth of Australia is thereafter involved." The Grand Lodge sponsors scholarships for children between the ages of 10 and 18 years, "and as a general principle are to be awarded for the education of necessitous, not necessarily brilliant pupils." Master and Wardens of a Lodge must recommend applicants. The Grand Lodge awards 50-year Service Jewels. A conference of Lodge Secretaries is held with the Grand Secretary at the Half-Yearly Communication. The Grand Lodge has "Cottage Homes" for needy, aged Masons. The Grand Lodge was granted a new "Arms and Crest". Sm. ROBERT A L L I N G H A M GEORGE, Grand
Master
J. H. R. GARDE, Grand Secretary
SOUTH CAROLINA—1957-58 L. W A D E T E M P L E , J R . , Grand Master H E N R Y F . COLLINS, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 298 Members, 55,693 Gain, 1,087 The 221st Annual Communication was held at Charleston, April 24-25, 1958 with four Grand Masters present and 277 Lodges represented. Our Representative, J. RAY D A W K I N S , was present.
The Grand Secretary was ill at the time of the Annual Communication and
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the Acting Grand Secretary was appointed to serve during the Communication. The Grand Lodge opens with a religious service, featuring a sermon by the Grand Chaplain. Thirteen Special Communications of the Grand Lodge were held, seven to dedicate new Masonic Temples, five to lay cornerstones of new Masonic Temples and one to lay the cornerstone of a new church building. More than a thousand Masons, from 18 Grand Jurisdictions, attended the l6th annual meeting in Wing's Rock Quarry. The Grand Master visited the First Annual Communication of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of F. and A. M. of Japan in Tokyo in February, 1958. The Grand Master visited several Constituent Lodges in the Far East during his trip. Seventy-three South Carolina Masons received 50-year gold emblems during the year and about 350 received 25-year service awards. South Carolina dues receipt cards have a space for recording the member's blood type and RH factor. The Grand Master recommended "that proficiency, even if limited to bare essentials, be required in the Master Mason degree before a newly raised Brother may claim all the rights and privileges of such". A resolution to establish a Masonic University of South Carolina was turned down. The Grand Lodge voted to pay a third of the cost of the DeMolay Ritualistic Team's expenses to Kansas City. The Grand Master's recommendation to raise per capita $1 was tabled. THOMAS H . POPE, Grand Master HENRY F . COLLINS, Grand Secretary
SOUTH DAKOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1957-58 F. D. RICHARDS, Grand Master ELV'N F . STRAIN, Grand Secret^rv
Lodges, 168 Members, 20,433 Loss, 100 The 84th Annual Communication was held at Aberdeen, June 10-11, 1958 with 15 Past Grand Masters present and 116 Lodges represented. Our Representative, W M . E. MITCHELL, was present. Our new Masonic Temple was dedicated and the cornerstone of a new Temple was laid. WILBERT D . SWAIN, Grand Secretary 1936-1941, died April 10, 1958. The Grand Lodge is expanding its activities in the promotion of Public Schools and Youth Organizations. The Deputy Grand Master, Senior Grand Warden and Junior Grand Warden each submit a written report at the Grand Communication. The Grand Lodge presented 73 50-year pins, six 60-year palms and seven Distinguished Service Awards during the year.
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The per capita was raised to $2, 25^ of which goes to the Permanent Charity Fund. Three hundred eighty-seven Masons and their ladies attended the Grand Lodge banquet at which Past Grand Master and present Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan, Canada, ROBERT A. TATE, was speaker. The Grand Lodge adopted restrictions on the issuance of Life Memberships by South Dakota Lodges. The Grand Lodge raised its appropriation to $1,000 for the promotion of Masonic Education in South Dakota. ERNEST L. JOHNSON, Grand Master ELVIN F . STRAJN, Grand Secretary
TASMANIA—1957 F. J. CARTER, Grand Master H. A. WILKINSON, Grand Secretary Lodges, 67 Members. 8,479 Gain, 163 The 67th Annual Conimunication was held at Devonport, February 22, 1958. Our Representative, J. M. PARKER, was present. Sixty-one Lodges were represented. The Grand Lodge holds a Half-Yearly Communication in August. The Grand Secretary's office was moved, the new offices "being more in keeping with the dignity of Grand Lodge" and will serve "until such time as we are able to purchase a suitable place". Two 50-year Long Service Jewels were presented. Two new Masonic Temples were completed and dedicated. Relief was extended to Masons in distressed circumstances, their widows and children to the extent of 1,953 pounds sterling, including special Christmas cheer amounting to 380 pounds. In all 29 widows and dependents of deceased Masons and 10 Brethren received assistance. The Grand Inspector of Lodges in his report mentioned some criticism of Lodges including "some Worshipful Masters and Wardens who use their gavels in a far too forcible manner" and "it is very noticeable that some Wardens and Deacons lounge in their chairs in a very undignified manner." F. J. CARTER, Grand Master H. A. WILKINSON, Grand Secretary
TENNESSEE—1957-58 JAMES WALKER KERR, Grand Master THOMAS EARL DOSS, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 387 Members, 87,080 Gain, 1,676 The l44th Annual Communication was held at Nashville, March 26-27, 1958 with 18 Past Grand Masters present and 385 Lodges represented. Our Representative, WALTER T . WILLIAMS, was present.
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Past Grand Master RODNEY BLAKE, 1921, died January 30, 1958. Two new Lodges are working under Letters of Dispensation. Bro. FRANK GOAD CLEMENT, governor of Tennessee, was introduced at the
Annual Communication and made a brief talk. Twenty-four Lodges increased dues and two lowered them and 21 Lodges raised fees and one reduced them. Dues range from $3 to $25, the average being $6.05. Fees range from $35 to $100, the average being $48.84. The Grand Lodge building, the former Scottish Rite Temple, was purchased in 1937 for $152,375. The Grand Lodge contributed $100 to the American Red Cross during the year. Three new Lodges were consecrated and dedicated, four new Lodge halls were dedicated and cornerstones of two new Lodge buildings were laid. A Sesqui-Centennial committee has been appointed to plan the 150th Annual Communication in 1963. The first Communication of the Grand Lodge was held at Knoxville December 27, 1813. The charter of one Lodge was arrested for failure "to act on charges of gross un-Masonic conduct preferred against at least two of its members." The Credentials committee was increased from three to four members. An annual conference of Lodge secretaries is held during the Annual Communication. W I L L I A M J. SANDERS, J R . , Grand Master
THOMAS E . Doss, Grand Secretary
TEXAS—1957 PAUL TURNEY, Grand Master HARVEY C . BYRD, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 952
Members, 237,829
Gain, 1,182
The 122nd Annual Communication was held at Waco, December 4—5, 1957 with 19 Past Grand Masters present and 449 Lodges represented. Our Representative, M . ' . W . ' . B . JACK BALL, was present.
Past Grand Master ALONZO ALVERLY ROSS, 1918, died September 24, 1957. Seven Lodges are working under Dispensations and two Lodges merged during the year. Ten new Lodges were constituted. The Graiid Master prefaced his address with his messages printed in the 12 issues of the Grand Lodge Magazine during the year. Cornerstones of seven new Masonic Temples, two school buildings, two churches, two hospitals, the State Supreme Court Building at Austin and a City Hall were laid. Five Masonic buildings were dedicated. Two himdred twenty-six Master Masons were awarded 50-year Masonic Service Awards. Brother IRA LONGANECKER, a member of Hancock Lodge No. 311 of Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, was awarded a Kansas 50-year emblem as a courtesy.
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Eleven Texas Lodges observed their Centennials the past year. Fifteen Lodges were given permission to incur indebtedness for building or improving their properties. Texas Law requires posting in a conspicuous place near the entrance of a Lodge the names of petitioners for any of the degrees of Masonry and the names of all petitioners who have been elected to receive any of the degrees in Masonry who have not received them. The Grand Master recommended the repeal of the provision. J O H N G . KEMMERER, Grand
Master
HARRY C . BYRD, Grand Secretary
UTAHâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1957 CALVIN A. B E H L E , Grand
Master
CLARENCE M . GROSHELL, Grand
Secretary
Lodges, 29
Members, 6,823
Gain, 197
The 86th Annual Communication was held at Salt Lake City, January 27-28, 1958 with 16 Past Grand Masters present and all Lodges represented. Our Representative, ERIC A. BJORKLUND, was present.
Past Grand Master BURT H . H U N T , 1931, died February 12, 1957 and Past Grand Master J O H N F . ROWE, 1945, died September 1, 1957. Past Grand Master EMERY R O Y GIBSON retired as Grand Secretary on May 1, 1957, and was made Grand Secretary Emeritus. Cornerstones of a new Masonic building and of a new church building were laid. Letters of Dispensation were granted for the formation of a new Lodge. The Grand Lodge joined with the Shrine, York Rite and Scottish Rite in coordinating public relations activities. The Senior Grand Warden, in charge of Charity, makes a written report to the Annual Grand Communication. A study of the development of a Masonic Youth Foundation was recommended. The special committee on Revision of the Code has completed its work and the Revised Code was adopted. Unfinished business from the last Annual Communication included the preparation of the new Cipher, preparation of the new Book of Ceremonials and acquisition of a tape recorder. W I L L I A M E . GUSHING, Grand Master CLARENCE M . GROSHELL, Grand
Secretary
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VERMONT—1957-58 A L T O N G . W H E E L E R , Grand Master AARON H . G R O U T , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 103
Members, 18,439
Gain, 123
The I65th Annual Communication was held at Burlington, June 11-12, 1958 with eight Past Grand Masters present and 97 Lodges represented. Our Representative was absent. Past Grand Master LEE STEPHEN TILLOTSON, 1908, died July 17, 1957. When he served he was the youngest Grand Master in the United States. Past Grand Master CHARLES FRANCIS DALTON, 1938-40, died November 16, 1957. Courtesy work, all three degrees, were conferred by a Vermont Lodge for a Kansas Lodge. Our new Masonic Temple was dedicated. Two Lodges celebrated their I60th Anniversaries and another its 150th Anniversary. About a third of the Vermont Lodges participate in the Grand Lodge voluntary public liability insurance program. T h e cost is approximately 12{S per member. The Grand Lodge voted to make the participation mandatory and to assess each Lodge for the coverage at the rate of 12(( per member. An automatic suspension tor non-payment ot dues proposal was presented with action on it deferred until the 1959 Annual Communication. The Code was changed to permit a Lodge to lease or share its Lodge rooms, ante-rooms and quarters with and to another fraternal organization "whose precepts are substantially in accord with those of Freemasonry" or to join with another fraternal organization or religious society in the acquisition, ownership, leasing or occupancy of quarters if the majority of members present at a state communication approves and after an approving dispensation by the Grand Master. The Vermont per capita is $2. FRANK MCCREARY BROWNELL, Grand Master
AARON H . G R O U T , Grand Secretary
VICiORIA (Australia)—1957 SIR DALLAS BROOKS, Grand Master
C. W . DAVIS, Grand Secretary Lodges, 781 Members, 114,601
Gain, 1,810
The Grand Lodge has Quarterly Communications in March, June, September and December. Our Representative, Dr. H. L HOLMES, was present. The Grand Lodge maintains a Freemasons' Hospital and the annual report showed 1,693 patients treated, 1,334 of which were Masons. The report also showed 984 major and 529 minor operations performed on patients. T h e daily average at the hospital was 56 patients and each patient's average stay in the hospital was 12 days. The Hospital receives some Government financial assistance. The Commemoration Stone on a new hospital building was set on October 21, 1956 and the work on the new wing was reported nearing completion at t h e December Communication. Furniture and equipment for it have been ordered
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and it was expected to be ready for patients early in 1958. The new wing will accommodate 52 patients' beds. Sir DALLAS BROOKS was re-elected Grand Master for the eighth term. An appeal was made for contributions for the new Hospital wing. A total of 9,921 Brethren have donated 20,500 pounds sterling so far. SIR DALLAS BROOKS, Grand
Master
G. W . DAVIS, Grand Secretary
VIRGINIA—1957 ARTHUR B . GAY, Grand Master JAMES N . H I L L M A N , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 338
Members, 68,152
Gain, 759
The 180th Annual Communication was held at Richmond, February 11-13, 1958 with 14 Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative, J O H N P. STOKES, was present. The Virginia Proceedings does not list the number of Lodges represented. Deaths reached an all-time high, 1,210, which was about 200 more than any previous year in history. The Grand Secretary reported that 35 Lodges failed to get reports in by the deadline and that under the law they could have been denied official voice in the Annual Communication. H e stated that the "milk of human kindness" prevailed and that he certified all Lodges as entitled to vote. Two new Lodges were "constituted and set to work." A Dispensation to form a new Lodge was granted. A Raising Fee of $25 is levied in Virginia. It goes to the support of the Masonic Home. A Masonic Home Cost Study Commission was set up to consider "The Financial Problem of the Grand Lodge as it relates to the operation of the Masonic Home". The commission was instructed to project its study for the next 13 years. Lodges are urged to "band together in projects to provide Masonic education of a non-ritualistic nature to the new brethren whose minds are thirsty fibre for Masonic knowledge of all kinds." Virginia awards both 50-year and 60-year membership emblems. The new Grand Master was given several gifts, including a new automobile, a $1,000 bill, electric razor, luggage, brief case, $100 bill and gift certificates. The largest Virginia Lodge has 1,200 members and the smallest 25 members. EARL S. W A L L A C E , Grand JAMES N . H I L L M A N , Grand
Master Secretary
WASHINGTON—1957-58 W A L T E R T . HIGGINS, Grand Master J O H N I. PREISSNER, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 290
Members, 69,285
Gain, 56
The 101st Annual Communication was held at Spokane, June 17-19, 1958
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with 19 Past Grand Masters present and 274 Lodges represented. Our Representative was absent. One new Lodge was constituted and a Dispensation for the formation of a new Lodge was granted. Alaska is a part of Washington's Jurisdiction and the Grand Master madfe an extended visit to Alaska and visited 15 Lodges there. Applications of 11 Lodges to negotiate loans for building purposes were given Grand Lodge approval. Six cornerstones of Masonic Temples and three school buildings were laid and six Masonic Tciiiples were dedicated. The Grand Master termed the Masonic Home "to considerable extent has become a charity for members of the Eastern Star. H e stated " 6 0 % of all the 111 ladies in the home are Eastern Star while there are only 37 men in the Home." He said the Eastern Star pays only 8 % % of the total cost of maintenance and upkeep and that he believed "that entrance to the Home should be predicated upon Masonic membership and that entrance by women should likewise be predicated upon a Masonic connection . . . otherwise it is not a Masonic Home". The Jurisprudence Committee ,then re-worded the Code accordingly, making only women who are wives, widows or widowed mothers of Master Masons who are or were at the time of their death members of a Washington Lodge eligible to enter the Masonic Home. The $12,000 U.S. Bonds of the O.E.S. Home Endowment Fund and the sum of $8,500 was refunded to the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Eighteen Lodges consolidated into nine Lodges during the year. FRAMK M . FULTON, Grand Master J O H N L PREISSNER, Grand Secretary
WESTERN AUSTRALIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1956-57 SIR CHARLES GAIRDNER, Grand Master
N. J. M U N R O , Grand Secretary Lodges, 303 Members, 21,953 Gain, 392 Quarterly communications are held in August, November and February. The Annual Communication was held at Perth,. May 23, 1957. Our Representative, G. C. KINSMAN, was present.
The warrant for a new Lodge was issued and it was scheduled to be consecrated June 28, 1957. Three other new Lodges were consecrated and three petitions for the formation of new Lodges were received. The Grand Master visited 274 Lodges during the year. The Grand Lodge has approved the purchase of a new building site for the construction of a building to house the Grand Lodge facilities. ^ The Board of Management ,of the Widows, Orphans and Aged Freemasons' Fund reported contributing to the support of 38 children, 17 aged Freemasons and 87 widows of Freemasons. In the section, '.'The Masonic World" nurnerpus comments were made of other Jurisdictions. Included was a quotation from'' Grand Master ScoTT E. KELSEY'S
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address to the 100th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kansas regarding his letter to have Lodges report any member engaged in the liquor traffic. The construction of a new Lodge room was authorized. SIR CHARLES GAIRDNER, Grand
Master
N . J. MUNRO, Grand Secretary
WISCONSIN—1957-58 A L F E . ANDERSON, Grand Master PAUL W . GROSSENBACH, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 309, Members, 64,674 Loss, 125 The l l 4 t h Annual Communication was held at Milwaukee, June 10-11, 1958 with 12 Past Grand Masters present and 302 Lodges represented. Past Grand Master CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S of Kansas was among the distinguished guests present. Past Grand Master GEORGE F . LOUNSBURY, 1939, died April 12, 1958, and Past Grand Master THOMAS LOIGNON, 1933, died May 6, 1958. Charters were granted to three new Lodges and two Lodges consolidated. A dispensation for the formation of a new Lodge was granted. Cornerstones of two new Masonic Temples were laid and a Lodge building was dedicated. Fifteen Wisconsin Lodges celebrated Centennials during the year. Legislation enacted last year provides the representatives who are entitled to vote in Grand Lodge will be seated separately from other brethren in attendance. The Grand Master recommended appointment of a Special Committee to make a study of the various District Deputy systems now in operation in various Jurisdictions and report and make recommendations at the next Annual Communication. A resolution to change the time of the Annual Communication from June to March was read and was referred to a committee for study and to make a report at the next Annual Communication. A resolution to exempt 50-year Masons from payment of Lodge dues at the option of the Lodge was adopted. "The Wisconsin Freemason" was established as the sole official publication of the Grand Lodge. GILBERT J. SCHWARTZ, Grand Master PAUL W . GROSSENBACH, Grand Secretary
WYOMING—1957-58 HAROLD H . SAUNDERS, Grand Master IRVING E . CLARK, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 52 Members, 12,831 Gain, 112 The 84th Annual Communication was held at Cody, August 25-26, 1958, with 11 Past Grand Masters present and 50 Lodges represented. Bro. MiLWARD L. SIMPSON, governor of Wyoming, addressed the Grand
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Lodge at its opening ceremonies. All but two of Wyoming's governors have been Masons. Past Grand Master FENIMORE, 1895, died May 9, 1958 at the age of 98. He was a former governor of Wyoming. The History of the Grand Lodge of Wyoming has been completed and is being printed. One new Lodge was constituted and cornerstones of a new Masonic Temple, a new school building and the new State Highway building were laid. The Grand Lodge of Wyoming received the "Big Medal of Honor" from the Grand Lodge of Germany. Nine of these medals were awarded and the one to Wyoming was the only one to come to the Western Hemisphere. Wyoming was one of the first Grand Lodges in the World to recognize the Grand Lodge of Germany. No action was taken on the report of the committee appointed to study the advisability of changing the time of election of Lodge officers from December to June to correspond with the Grand Lodge fiscal year. A recess was called during the Grand Communication and the Worthy Grand Matron of the Order of Eastern Star of Wyoming was presented and made a short talk. Wyoming has a Masonic Home Fund Foundation which administers Relief Cases. FLOYD HOLLAND, Grand Master IRVING E. CLARK, Grand Secretary
INDEX
Address of the Grand Master
23
Biographical Sketch of M.*. W . ' . Earl R. Brown
158
By-Laws, Adopted
;
103
Certificates of Proficiency
63
Committee Reports: Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D
95
Correspondence and Review
102-180
Credentials
8
Finance
'
Foreign Relations
;
Jurisprudence
,
.•-—
-•
. 100
;
103
Masonic Education Necrology
104
93 •.
.—.,
,
92
Reports of Grand Officers
83
Ritualistic W o r k
80
Trials and Punishments
102
Committees Appointed
:
;.-.—
District Deputy Grand Masters Grand Officers for 1959
112 .'
-
9-117 4-110
Grand Officers since Organization
148
Grand Representatives
9-155
Grand Secretaries of Other Grand Lodges
150
Honor Roll, Fifty Year Members Lodges: Alphabetical
;
68
-.
128
Defunct
153
District Numbers
114
Numerical
120
Returns for 1957
120
Masonic Home
87
Memorials
160
Oration
89
Past Grand Masters' Association
119
Reports: Council of Administration
82
Grand Treasurer
44
Grand Secretary
47
Secretary of the Masonic Home Board Special Communications Visitors
;....
85 71 6
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VERMONTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1957-58 A L T O N G . W H E E L E R , Grand Master AARON H . GROUT, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 103
Members, 18,439
Gain, 123
The I65th Annual Communication was held at Burlington, June 11-12, 1958 with eight Past Grand Masters present and 97 Lodges represented. Our Representative was absent. Past Grand Master L E E STEPHEN TILLOTSON, 1908, died July 17, 1957. When he served he was the youngest Grand Master in the United States. Past Grand Master CHARLES FRANCIS DALTON, 1938-40, died November 16, 1957. Courtesy work, all three degrees, were conferred by a Vermont Lodge for a Kansas Lodge. Our new Masonic Temple was dedicated. Two Lodges celebrated their I60th Aiuiiversaries and another its 150th Anniversary. About a third of the Vermont Lodges participate in the Grand Lodge voluntary public liability insurance program. T h e cost is approximately 12^ per member. The Grand Lodge voted to make the participation mandatory and to assess each Lodge for the coverage at the rate of 12(i per member. An automatic suspension for non-payment of dues proposal was presented with action on it deferred until the 1959 Annual Communication. The Code was changed to permit a Lodge to lease or share its Lodge rooms, ante-rooms and quarters with and to another fraternal organization "whose precepts are substantially in accord with those of Freemasonry" or to join with another fraternal organization or religious society in the acquisition, ownership, leasing or occuj>ancy of quarters if the majority of members present at a state communication approves and after an approving dispensation by the Grand Master. The Vermont per capita is $2. FRANK MCCREARY BROWNELL, Grand
Master
AARON H . GROUT, Grand Secretary
SIR DALLAS BROOKS, Grand Master
,C. W . DAVIS, Grand Secretary Lodges, 781 Members, 114,601
Gain, 1,810
The Grand Lodge has Quarterly Communications in March, June, September and December. Our Representative, Dr. H . L HOLMES, was present. The Grand Lodge maintains a Freemasons' Hospital and the annual report showed 1,693 patients treated, 1,334 of which were Masons. The report also showed 984 major and 529 minor operations performed on patients. The daily average at the hospital was 56 patients and each patient's average stay in the hospital was 12 days. The Hospital receives some Government financial assistance. The Commemoration Stone on a new hospital building was set on October 2 1 , 1956 and the work on the new wing was reported nearing completion at t h e December Communication. Furniture and equipment for it have been ordered
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and it was expected to be ready for patients early in 1958. The new wing will accommodate 52 patients' beds. Sir DALLAS BROOKS was re-elected Grand Master for the eighth term. An appeal was made for contributions for the new Hospital wing. A total of 9,921 Brethren have donated 20,500 pounds sterling so far. SIR DALLAS BROOKS, Grand
Master
G. W . DAVIS, Grand Secretary
VIRGINIA—1957 ARTHUR B . GAY, Grand Master JAMES N . H I L L M A N , Grand Secretary
Lodges, 338
Members, 68,152
Gain, 759
The 180th Annual Communication was held at Richmond, February 11-13, 1958 with 14 Past Grand Masters present. Our Representative, J O H N P. STOKES, was present. The Virginia Proceedings does not list the number of Lodges represented. Deaths reached an all-time high, 1,210, which was about 200 more than any previous year in history. The Grand Secretary reported that 35 Lodges failed to get reports in by the deadline and that under the law they could have been denied official voice in the Annual Communication. He stated that the "milk of human kindness" prevailed and that he certified all Lodges as entitled to vote. Two new Lodges were "constituted and set to work." A Dispensation to form a new Lodge was granted. A Raising Fee of $25 is levied in Virginia. It goes to the support of the Masonic Home. A Masonic Home Cost Study Commission was set up to consider "The Financial Problem of the Grand Lodge as it relates to the operation of the Masonic Home". T h e commission was instructed to project its study for the next 13 years. Lodges are urged to "band together in projects to provide Masonic education of a non-ritualistic nature to the new brethren whose minds are thirsty fibre for Masonic knowledge of all kinds." Virginia awards both 50-year and 60-year membership emblems. The new Grand Master was given several gifts, including a new automobile, a $1,000 bill, electric razor, luggage, brief case, $100 bill and gift certificates. T h e largest Virginia Lodge has 1,200 members and the smallest 25 members. EARL S. WALLACE, Grand Master JAMES N . H I L L M A N , Grand Secretary
WASHINGTON—1957-58 W A L T E R T , HIGGINS, Grand Master J O H N L PREISSNER, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 290
Members, 69,285
.
Gain, 56
-. The 101st Annual Communication was held at Spokane, June 17-19, 1958
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with 19 Past Grand Masters present and 274 Lodges represented. Our Representative was absent. One new Lodge was constituted and a Dispensation for the formation of a new Lodge was granted. Alaska is a part of Washington's Jurisdiction and the Grand Master madjfe an extended visit to Alaska and visited 15 Lodges there. Applications of 11 Lodges to negotiate loans for building purposes were given Grand Lodge approval. Six cornerstones of Masonic Temples and three school buildings were laid and six Masonic Temples were dedicated. The Grand Master termed the Masonic Home "to considerable extent has become a charity for members of the Eastern Star. H e stated "60% of all the 111 ladies in the home are Eastern Star while there are only 37 men in the Home." He said the Eastern Star pays only 8 % % of the total cost of maintenance and upkeep and that he believed "that entrance to the Home should be predicated upon Masonic membership and that entrance by women should likewise be predicated upon a Masonic connection . . . otherwise it is not a Masonic Home". The Jurisprudence Committee then re-worded the Code accordingly, making only women who are wives, widows or widowed mothers of Master Masons who are or were at the time of their death members of a Washington Lodge eligible to enter the Masonic Home. The $12,000 U.S. Bonds of the O.E.S. Home Endowment Fund and the sum of $8,500 was refunded to the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Eighteen Lodges consolidated into nine Lodges during the year. FRAMK M . F U L T O N , Grand Master . J O H N I. PREISSNER, Grand Secretary
WESTERN AUSTRALIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1956-57 SIR CHARLES GAIRDNER, Grand Master
N . J. M U N R O , Grand Secretary Lodges, 303 Members, 21,953 Gain, 392 Quarterly communications are held in August, November and February. The Annual Communication was held at Perth, May 23, 1957. Our Representative, G. C. KINSMAN, was present.
The warrant for a new Lodge was issued and it was scheduled to be consecrated June 28, 1957. Three other new Lodges were consecrated and three petitions for the formation of new Lodges were received. The Grand Master visited 274 Lodges during the year. The Grand Lodge has approved the purchase of a new building site for the construction of a building to house the Grand Lodge facilities. . The,Board of Management.of the Widows, Orphan's and Aged Freemasons' Fund reported contributing to the support of 38 children, 17 aged Freemasons and 87 widows of Freemasons. In the section "The Masonic World" numerous comments were made of other Jurisdictions. Included was a quotation from Grand Master ScoTT E. KELSEY'S
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March
address to the 100th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kansas regarding his letter to have Lodges report any member engaged in the liquor traffic. The construction of a new Lodge room was authorized. SIR CHARLES GAIRDNER, Grand
Master
N . J. MuNRO, Grand Secretary
WISCONSIN—1957-58 A L F E . ANDERSON, Grand Master P A U L W . GROSSENBACH, Grand
Secretary
Lodges, 309 Members, 64,674 Loss, 125 The l l 4 t h Annual Communication was held at Milwaukee, June 10-11, 1958 with 12 Past Grand Masters present and 302 Lodges represented. Past Grand Master CHARLES S . M C G I N N E S S of Kansas was among the distinguished guests present. Past Grand Master GEORGE F . LOUNSBURY, 1939, died April 12, 1958, and Past Grand Master THOMAS LOIGNON, 1933, died May 6, 1958. Charters were granted to three new Lodges and two Lodges consolidated. A dispensation for the formation of a new Lodge was granted. Cornerstones of two new Masonic Temples were laid and a Lodge building was dedicated. Fifteen Wisconsin Lodges celebrated Centennials during the year. Legislation enacted last year provides the representatives who are entitled to vote in Grand Lodge will be seated separately from other brethren in attendance. The Grand Master recommended appointment of a Special Committee to make a study of the various District Deputy systems now in operation in various Jurisdictions and report and make recommendations at the next Annual Communication. A resolution to change the time of the Annual Communication from June to March was read and was referred to a committee for study and to make a report at the next Annual Communication. A resolution to exempt 50-year Masons from payment of Lodge dues at the option of the Lodge was adopted. "The Wisconsin Freemason" was established as the sole official publication of the Grand Lodge. GILBERT J. SCHWARTZ, Grand
Master
PAUL W . GROSSENBACH, Grand Secretary
WYOMING—1957-58 HAROLD H . SAUNDERS, Grand Master IRVING E . CLARK, Grand Secretary
Lodges, 52 Members, 12,831 Gain, 112 The 84th Annual Communication was held at Cody, August 25-26, 1958, with 11 Past Grand Masters present and 50 Lodges represented. Bro. MILWARD L . SIMPSON, governor of Wyoming, addressed the Grand
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Lodge at its opening ceremonies. All but two of Wyoming's governors have been Masons. Past Grand Master FENIMORB, 1895, died May 9, 1958 at the age of 98. He was a former governor of Wyoming. The History of the Grand Lodge of Wyoming has been completed and is being printed. One new Lodge was constituted and cornerstones of a new Masonic Temple, a new school building and the new State Highway building were laid. The Grand Lodge of Wyoming received the "Big Medal of Honor" from the Grand Lodge of Germany. Nine of these medals were awarded and the one to Wyoming was the only one to come to the Western Hemisphere. Wyoming was one of the first Grand Lodges in the World to recognize the Grand Lodge of Germany. No action was taken on the report of the committee appointed to study the advisability of changing the time of election of Lodge officers from December to June to correspond with the Grand Lodge fiscal year. A recess was called during the Grand Communication and the Worthy Grand Matron of the Order of Eastern Star of Wyoming was presented and made a short talk. Wyoming has a Masonic Home Fund Foundation which administers Relief Cases. FLOYD HOLLAND, Grand Master IRVING E . CLARK, Grand Secretary
INDEX
Address of the Grand Master
23
Biographical Sketch of M . ' . W . ' . Earl R. Brown
158
By-Laws, Adopted
103
Certificates of Proficiency
63
Committee Reports: Chartered Lodges and Lodges U.D
95
Correspondence and Review
102-180
Credentials
8
Finance
•
Foreign Relations Jurisprudence
104 . 100
;
,
103
Masonic Education
93
Necrology —
,
Reports of Grand Officers
92 83
Ritualistic Work
80
Trials and Punishments
102
Committees Appointed
112
District Deputy Grand Masters
9-117
Grand Officers for 1959 —
4-110
Grand Officers since Organization
148
Grand Representatives
9-155
Grand Secretaries of Other Grand Lodges
150
Honor Roll, Fifty Year Members
68
Lodges: Alphabetical
128
Defunct
153
District Numbers
114
Numerical
120
Returns for 1957
120
Masonic Home
87
Memorials
160
Oration
89
Past Grand Masters' Association
119
Reports: Council of Administration
82
Grand Treasurer
44
Grand Secretary
47
Secretary of the Masonic Home Board
85
Special Communications Visitors
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M.-. W. . GRAND LODGE A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS 1959 Committee Appointments On Credentials W.-.Ross Wingfield, McDonald, McDonald Lodge No. 383 W . ' . Gilbert Handke, (1506 N. 3rd) Atchison, Active Lodge No. 158 W.-. Earl L. Lyon, (124 S, Hill) Fort Scott, Rising Sun No. 8 W.'.Roscoe H. Johnson, Humboldt, Pacific No. 29 W.-. James A. Magee, (401 S. Seneca) Wichita 13, Albert Pike No. 303 On Report of Grand Officers W.". Harry Don Kingery, (8717 Marty Lane) Overland Park No. 436 W.-. Howard H. Hazlett, Edna No. 345 W.-. William C. Getz, (610 E. 5th) Newton No. l42 W.-.Carl W. Koontz (280 N'.School Ave.) Colby, St. Thomas No. 306 W.". George M. Ashford, (Courthouse) Wichita, No. 99 On Finance W,-. William E. Bradford, McLouth, Lyria No. 256 W . ' . Carl E. Georgeson, Lenora, No. 181 W.-. William Chapman, Oakley No. 253 W.-. Leslie E. Peck, Sylvan Grove No. 359 W . ' . Leonard Bailey, Burden, Clinton No. 233 On Jurisprudence W . ' . Robert J. Lewis, Atwood, No. 164 W . ' . Coy Nichols (736 E. 22nd) Baxter Springs, Baxter No. 71 W . ' . James E. Taylor, Sharon Springs, No. 317 W . ' . Harry E. Crosswhite, (525 New York, Holton) Kiowa No. 293, W . ' . Harold C. Swope, Yates Center, Gilead No. 144 On Ritualistic Work M . ' . W . ' . James H. Trice, (400 N . Main) Medicine Lodge, Delta N o . 77 M . ' . W . - . E . Glenn Robison, Gridley, Hebron No. 314 M.'. W . ' . Arthur H. Strickland, (Scottish Rite Temple 7th and Ann) Kansas City, Kaw No. 272 On Trials and Punishments W . ' . Arthur C. Hodgson, (Lyons) Corner Stone No. 219, Little River W / . Floyd H. Coffman, (Courthouse) Ottawa, No. 18 W . ' . William Yotter, Leoti No. 340 W.-. Robert W. Hemphill Jr. (209 E. Lincoln) Norton No. 199 W.-. William Shaffer, (709 N . Maple) Frankfort, No. 77 On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D. W . ' . Scott A. Mouse, (730 E. 9th Ave.) Emporia, No. 12 W.". William Dwight Grimes (1029 Porter) Wichita, Sunflower No. 86 W . ' . James Earl Oden, (2431 Washington) Parsons No. 117 On Correspondence M.'. W.". Floyd S. Ecord, Burlington, No. 66 On Foreign Relations M . ' . W . - . Claud F. Young, (1733 l6th St. N . W . Washington D.C.) Rising Sun No. 8 W.". Gerald W . Salyer, (2318 ihompson) Dodge City, St. Bernard No. 222 M . ' . W . ' . K a r l J. Baumgartner, (Box 238) Goodland, No. 321 On Masonic Education M.'. W.-. Scott E. Kelsey, (1346 Arter Ave., Topeka) Topeka No. 17 R.'. W.-. Ray W. Kinzie, (Box 56, Wichita) Bestor G. Brown No. 433 R.". W . ' . J o h n H. Murray (1020 S. 4th Street) Leavenworth, King Solomon No. 10 R.". W . ' . A r m a n d H. Bishop (313 Mercy Hospital Road) Parsons, No. 117 W.". Harry M. Fretz, Jr., (Jayhawk Junior Motel) Golden Rule No. 90, Topeka On Public Schools M . " . W / . Richard L. Becker, (Box 377) Coflfeyville, Keystone No. 102 W . \ Owen E. Hodgson, (660 Highland) Salina, No. 60 W.". Ralph Wilson (901 Pennsylvania) Leavenworth, King Solomon No. 10 M . ' . W . ' . Charles S. McGinness (320 W . 8th) Topeka, Cherryvale No. 137 W / . Roy R. Cameron, Perry, No. 415 On Necrology W.". John Bengel, (600 Riley) Independence, Fortitude No. 107
M. . W.-. GRAND LODGE A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS 1959 Officers M . ' . W . ' . Addison C. Irby, Grand Master, (209 S. Main) Fort Scott, Rising Sun No. 8. R.'. W.". Ray W . Kinzie, Deputy Grand Master, (Box 56) Wichita, Bestor G. Brown N o . 433. R.". W.". John H. Murray, Grand Senior Warden, (1020 S. 4th) Leavenworth, King Solomon N o . 10. R.*. W . ' . Armand H. Bishop, Grand Junior Warden, (313 Mercy Hosp. Rd.) Parsons, Parsons N o . 117. M.*. W . ' . Ben S. Paulen, Grand Treasurer, Fredonia, Constellation N o . 95. M . ' . W . ' . Charles S. McGinness, Grand Secretary, (Town House Apts. Topeka: Office; 320 W . 8th, Topekaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Ph. CE 4-5518) Cherryvale No. 137. W . " . Elroy E. Tillotson, Grand Chaplain, (1019 West St., Emporia) Powhattan No. 363. W . " . Ben W. GraybiU, Grand Senior Deacon, (Box 226, Mission) Old Mission N o . 153. W . ' . Ivan L. Farris, Grand Junior Deacon, Cheney, Morton No. 258. W . " . Charles D. Gallipeau, Grand Marshal, (323 Valley St.) Kansas City 2, Wyandotte N o . 3. W . ' . Victor C. Kingsbury, Grand Sword Bearer, Herington, Kansas N o . 307. W.*. Charles Tustin, Grand Senior Steward, (225 West Park) Pittsburg No. 184. W.*. Cleveland T. Martin, Grand Junior Steward, (1031 N . Central, Topeka) Meriden N o . 236. W . ' . Henry C. Wright, Grand Pursuivant, (Box 86) Valley Center N o . 364. W . ' . Lauren Dale Rigg, Grand Tyler, Leon, Joppa No. 223.
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W . ' . John E. Loeppke, Assistant Grand Tyler, (Penalosa) Turon N o . 368.
M.*. W.*. E. Glenn Robison, Grand Lecturer, Gridley, Hebron N o . 314.