Missouri Freemason Magazine - v60n01 - Winter 2014

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI A.F. & A.M.

VOL. 60 NUMBER 1 • WINTER 2014

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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI A.F. & A.M.

Brethren, it is an honor to have been elected to represent you as your Grand Master. Thank you for the confidence you have placed in me and I promise to do my best while leading this fraternity. While making decisions this year, I pledge to remember that the Missouri Grand Lodge is the membership, not a few officers. When my Masonic father, MWB Bruce Austin, asked me to be his appointment to the advancing line, I was, as most appointees are, surprised and a little shocked. Another Grand Lodge officer and friend reminded me that it is not what I see in myself, but what others see in me that counts.

Therefore, I wish to thank Bruce for his belief and support. I feel especially fortunate to be lucky enough to have the added assistance of MWB Vern Schneider and MWB Bill Soutiea as part of my Masonic line. Many thanks to the members of Webster Groves Lodge #84 for their past and present support of me on this trip to become your Grand Master. My wife, Diane, has always helped and encouraged me throughout my time in Masonry. Congratulations to MWB Jon B. Broyles for his dedication and success last year as our Grand Master. Communication is a vital link in our fraternity and we need to use all facets possible.

This year there are four topics that are important to me and I hope that each member will join me in promoting each idea with action. First, let us honor our veterans, not only remember what they have given to provide us with freedom, but show them our appreciation. Each Lodge should make a special effort to go to a local Veteran’s Home and greet the men who protected our freedom. Let your DDGM and other Lodges in your area know when you are going – invite them along. Next, consider our membership. Brethren, our membership has dropped to under 39,000 – the lowest number of members since World War II. I am continuing MW Broyles’ special committee on membership with the goal to investigate alternative approaches to reach men and show them the benefits of joining our fraternity.

Please share your ideas with me, other Grand Lodge Officers and the committee. Share our goals as Freemasons with good men in your 2

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community. Third, we now are providing financial help for all three of our Masonic youth organizations, but they need more!

They need you, as an advisor, as a guest at events, and certainly, help with membership.

Share names of relatives and neighbors who might learn from and grow with our teachings. Do you know what our youth stand for and teach pre-teens and teens? To acquaint the Grand Lodge Membership with the three youth groups, I have asked the Masonic Education Committee to activate the Masonic Minutes on the Grand Lodge Website for the Lodge Education Officers. In addition, I have asked DeMolay, Job’s Daughters and Rainbow to supply Youth Minutes for the website. Finally, my fourth and main theme is Introspection. Look inside yourself. Do you live Freemasonry? Do you reflect on and follow our obligations, our tenets, our cardinal virtues, our working tools? This year, I want each of us to reflect. Reflect on the Trowel and its concept in Freemasonry – Brotherly Love. From the first words of the Worshipful Master to the candidate, “Behold how good and how pleasant it is for Brethren to dwell together in unity…” to the last words the Worshipful Master says in the 3rd degree, “The Trowel…we are taught to make use of it for the more glorious purpose of spreading the cement of Brotherly Love, that cement which unites us into one band or society of friends and Brothers among whom no contention should ever exist...” we are reminded that Freemasonry is BROTHERLY LOVE. Let us reflect on the trowel and its meaning. One day at lunch, MW John Nations said to me, “If we didn’t spend so much time fighting with each other, we could get a lot more done.”

Don’t fight, get to know your Brethren, your candidates and their families. Let us celebrate our differences in the midst of our like-minded ideas. Make them more than just those guys that we see twice a month – make them friends, the friends you want to be with, the friends you can count on!

MWB Austin’s theme was Masonic Education. He wanted every Lodge to have a mentoring program. Last year, following in his footsteps, I requested creation of a special committee to generate a Grand Lodge

Mentoring Program. It is in its final stages of review by the Masonic Education Committee and will be printed and distributed soon.

Masonic Education is a key element to teach our new members who we are and what we stand for. Use the new program to encourage, teach and support your newest brothers.

This year we are starting a new set of coins in our five year cycle. These coins are a fundraiser for our Grand Lodge Endowment fund. Please start or continue your collection.

On our coins this year, the front emphasizes Brotherly Love – the Trowel. The back features our four “Crown Jewels.” Carry the coin to remind you of this year’s Grand Lodge theme and as a reminder to support our charities: the Masonic Home, the Children’s Foundation, the Lodge of Research and the Scholarship Program.

By the time you read this message, area meetings will be in full swing. The dates and locations are on the Grand Lodge website.

Please come out and find out what is going on. Join us and get to know both your officers of the Grand Lodge and members from your area. I look forward to meeting and greeting you and I am anxious to listen to your ideas.

Fraternally,

David W. Haywood, GM THE MISSOURI FREEMASON

CONTENTS

THE MISSOURI FREEMASON Official Publication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri VOLUME 60 NO. 1

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CONTENTS 4 That door at the Top of the Stairs 5 David W. Haywood – Elected Grand Master for 2014-15 6 RWB Richard W. Kaeser, Jr. – Appointed to Grand Lodge Advancing Line 7 The Lion of the Tribe of Judah 9 Standing by the Door – Duty of a Tyler 9 Mountain View Lodge Receives Community Action Award 10 John Fletcher Houston, Grand Master 1865 and 1866

ON THE COVER: Delegates to the One Hundred Ninety-Third Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri elected MWB David W. Haywood Grand Master for the 20142015 term. MWB Haywood appointed Richard W. Kaeser, Jr. as the newest member of the advancing line. Stories on pages 5-6.

11 When is a Man Not Just a Male 12 Crestwood Anchor Lodge #443 Riveted by Relic from the New Masonic Temple 13 New Mural with Masonic Ties Graces the St. Joseph Cityscape 14 The Unfortunate Escapades of the Willie Dee 15 Rainbow Girls 16 Job's Daughters 17 Missouri DeMolay 18 Masonic Home of Missouri Representative of the Year 19 Masonic Home of Missouri Representative Luncheon 20 Most Worshipful John D. Vincil Master Builder Society 21 Do You Know Someone in Need?

22 Grand Lodge Holds Area Meetings 26 Not For Self But For Country

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That Door at the Top of the Stairs

by Steven L. Harrison, 33°, FMLR After what seemed like an eternity of petitioning, investigation and waiting, my big day came.

I was about to receive the First Degree of Freemasonry, "Apprentice... isn't that what they call it," I asked.

"Entered Apprentice," said my dad, as we got out of the car.

"Sounds strange," I thought, "Why don't they just call it 'Apprentice?'" No matter. I figured I'd find out soon enough.

I didn't know a single person in the Lodge, except for the men who had investigated me and the guy who signed my petition; and none of them would be at the ceremony. My dad didn't know any of them either, except for the guy he phoned to set all this in motion. Yet, as I saw later, they all acted like he was their long-lost best buddy — once they examined him and determined he was legitimate, that is. Interesting guys, these Masons.

A gold-embossed Square and Compasses adorned the plain glass door. I opened it to reveal nothing more than a long stairway. To the right was a chair-lift. The door at the top looked as if it was a thousand yards away. I took the first step... it would be too much of a cliché to turn that into a metaphor.

I didn't know what to expect. I knew, however, Dad had done it and it seemed to be such a positive thing for him. I just told myself to enjoy every minute of it and soak it all in; and I did. My excitement grew with every step toward that door a thousand yards away. I took that trip two more times — it led me to becoming a Fellowcraft, and then to the sublime degree of Master Mason. With each trip I felt the same.

Today, the trip up those steps remains every bit as exciting. When I open that door at the top I always find friends and fellowship. I also find memories of presidents, kings and heroes; and I feel the presence of Brothers who maybe weren't so famous but did their part to make the world a better place... like my dad.

I'm sure everyone who has taken that trip up those stairs felt the same way. Yet I wonder, "Why do I — after all these years — still feel that enthusiasm and others seemingly don't?" It's a complex question and I'm sure we all know some of its answers; but if we could completely figure it out, Brothers, we'd wear out the hinges on that door at the top of the stairs.

Four Mile Lodge #212, Campbell, Missouri, Awarded a 50-year jewel and certificate to James O'Neal on May 23, 2012. Those participating in the ceremony, shown left to right, were RWB Jonce Chidister, Verma O'Neal, James O'Neal and RWB Tom Chidister.

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David W. Haywood Elected Grand Master for 2014-15

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ost Worshipful Brother David William Haywood was born in 1951, raised in Webster Groves, Missouri and graduated from Webster High School in 1969. He attended Meramec Community college and the University of Missouri at St. Louis. From UMSL David received a BA in biology and a BS in chemistry. He currently works as the microbiology lab supervisor for Sensient Colors, Inc., a manufacturer of food colors in St. Louis.

David has been married to Diane (nee Walleman) for forty years. They have lived in Fenton, Missouri for most of their marriage. His wife is a retired government teacher from the Fox School District. She currently serves as part of the district substitute teaching staff.

They have one daughter, Alicia, who is an emergency room physician in St. Louis. Alicia is married to Brian Busso, a brewer at Anheuser Busch. the couple has a daughter, Carina. Dave attends Southminster Presbyterian Church where he is an ordained Deacon and Elder. He is an Eagle Scout and was president of the St, Louis Friends of UMKC School of Medicine from 2002 to 2004. He enjoys travel, the fellowship of his Lodge brothers, activities with family and friends, attending sporting events and attempting to play golf.

MWB Haywood's Masonic career began when he followed both his father and his maternal uncle into the Order of DeMolay by joining Rabboni Chapter in 1964. He served as Master Councilor of Rabboni in 1968. Between 1974 and 1979, David was Rabboni's Chapter advisor. He has received the Chevalier and Legion of Honor and is a member and Past Dean of the St. Louis Preceptory. David was initiated into Webster Groves Lodge #84 on October 30, 1973, passed on February 2, 1974 and was raised on March 26, 1974.

Dave was Worshipful Master in 1986 and served as secretary of the Lodge from 1994-2013. David was a member of the Public Relations Committee and the Masonic Youth Committee of the Grand Lodge, and the Grand Master's Breakfast committee. Under MWB Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr,, (200-2001) David was District Deputy Grand Master and during MWB John Nations' tenure he served as Grand Pursuivant (2005-2006).

MWB Bruce Austin appointed David to the Grand Lodge advancing line as part of the Truman line.

David followed in his father's footsteps and became active in the Scottish Rite, Valley of St. Louis in 1975.

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years. In 1993, he served as Venerable Master of the Lodge of Perfection and was raised to KCCH that same year. David was elevated to the 33rd degree in 2001.

He worked with the Youth Ball Committee from 19861996, 1998-2002 and 20042006. From 1994-2003, David was the Assistant Director and Director of Work for the Lodge of Perfection.

MWB Haywood has been a member of Moolah Shrine, AAONMS, since 1993. When Pop (Charles Haywood, Sr.) was High Priest in 1980, he joined Rabboni Chapter Royal Arch, became High Priest in 2000 and was secretary of the Chapter from 2006-2011. He is also a member of Jeremiah Council #48, Order of Cryptic Masons, Ascalon Commandery #16, Knights Templar, Ray Von Denslow Chapter #102 of the Allied Masonic degrees (where he is Past Sovereign), Bruce Harmon Hunt York Rite College #162 and Ashland Chapter OES. He served as secretary-treasurer of the York Rite Council Club of Greater St. Louis.

After his daughter became active in Job's Daughter's International, he joined the council of Bethel #43 as its Associate Guardian (1994-2001). He was Grand Bethel secretary-treasurer from 2004-2006.

MWB Haywood comes from a family with a strong Masonic tradition. His father, Charles Haywood, Sr., 33° and maternal uncle, WB William Korhammer, were active in Masonry throughout their lives.

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Rising Sun Lodge #13 installed its officers for the 2014-15 year on September 6. RWB Mike Wheeler conducted the ceremony, installing WB Vince Tabi as Master.

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RWB Richard W. Kaeser, Jr. Appointed to Grand Lodge Advancing Line

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WB David Haywood has appointed Richard W. Kaeser, Jr. as Senior Grand Marshal, making him the newest member of the advancing line of the Grand Lodge of Missouri.

the Truman Honor Lodge Achievement Award two years in a row for two different Lodges.

RWB Kaeser, Jr. was born on August 14, 1967 in St. Louis, Missouri. He grew up in Arnold, Missouri and later Affton, Missouri, graduating from Affton High School in 1985. He attended St. Louis Community College at Meramec and the University of Missouri at St. Louis. From UMSL, he received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in 1994. He currently works for Webster University in Webster Groves.

RWB Kaeser has served the Grand Lodge as District Deputy Grand Lecturer for 5 years. He has been a member of the Grand Lodge Youth Committee for 7 years, the last 4 years as Chairman.

Rick has been married to his wife, Carolyn (nee Nebel), for 15 years. Carolyn comes from a very Masonic family and is herself a Past Honored Queen and Past Bethel Guardian for Job's Daughters, as well as a Past Matron for Eastern Star. Carolyn and Rick reside in De Soto, Missouri with their 10-year-old son, Billy, who is a member of Crestwood DeMolay Squires. Rick volunteers his time for the Job's Daughters, as well as for his son's Cub Scout pack, including serving as the Pinewood Derbymaster the last two years.

He is a member of Lead Belt Order, Sword of Bunker Hill, Pomegranate Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and the Valley of St. Louis, Orient of Missouri of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, where he is a member of the advancing line of Rose Croix.

An avid ritualist, RWB Kaeser holds all five Ritual Subdivision cards, is a member of the Charlie's Angels degree team, and is on the Rose Croix ritual team and the Rose Croix funeral team. ď Ž

As a young man, Rick was very active in the Order of DeMolay, joining Crestwood Chapter at the age of 13. He served as Master Councilor in 1984, and later served as a Regional Master Councilor for the St. Louis Region. As a DeMolay, he earned the Representative DeMolay award, as well as the Past Master Councilor Meritorious Service Award and the Degree of Chevalier. As an adult, he is an Advisor for two DeMolay chapters, Mineral Area and Crestwood, and served for 3 years as the Chapter Dad of Mineral Area Chapter.

He has been awarded the DeMolay Legion of Honor and is Second Vice Dean in the St. Louis Preceptory.

He currently serves as the Director of Youth Protection for Missouri DeMolay, and is a Deputy Member of the International Supreme Council.

RWB Kaeser's Masonic career began when he was initiated into Fenton Lodge #281 on December 27, 1985 at the age of 18. He was passed on February 14, 1986, and raised on March 28, 1986, representing the fourth generation in his family to become a Master Mason. He became a multiple member of Leadwood Lodge #598 in 2005 and served as Worshipful Master of Fenton in 2010 and Leadwood in 2011, earning 6

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On Saturday, August 9, the Missouri Child Identification Program (MoCHIP) processed its 200,000th child, a five-year-old girl named Bethany. MoCHIP team #2, lead by Brothers Craig Skinner and Chris Newbold made the identification.

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The Lion of the Tribe of Judah

by Douglas Reece

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hird degrees in Masonry can produce many interesting questions and inspire newly made Masons and older Masons on a search that can change their lives forever. Some don't even know what questions to ask because you cannot ask questions about that which you do not know. Most don't know what we don't know so we can't even begin to formulate a list of questions on things we don't know. However, one sharp candidate in St. Joseph came to me not long ago and ask a question that I hadn't thought about or researched since Seminary.

"RW Sir," he began, in the prayer that was said when I got my third degree the chaplain referred to the Lion of the Tribe of Judah. I was wondering if that was the same as King Solomon?"

Interesting question and probably many have thought the same thing. Some Lodges have a picture of a Lion on a banner in a corner as part of the York Rite rituals and some have just a Lion lying next to a Lamb in a meadow. Most of us have seen the latter of these two in one form or another. The question now is raised as to how the two relate; or better yet why it relates to Masonry.

"When no one was found to be worthy, John wept and wept (literally, "kept on shedding many tears"). One of the 24 elders, however, told him not to weep, and introduced him to the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David (cf. Isa. 11:1; Rev. 22:16). The elder informed John that He had triumphed, that is, had already achieved victory, and that He alone was able to break the seals and open the scroll." (The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures by Dallas Seminary Faculty.)

The actual phrase has its roots in a prophecy found in Isaiah 11:112 (NIRV), "Jesse's family is like a tree that has been cut down. A new little tree will grow from its stump.

From its roots a Branch will grow and produce fruit." This is the main part of the prophecy that the prayer refers to or has it as the root of Revelation 5:5.

Verse 2 continues the prophecy: "The Spirit of the LORD will rest on that Branch. He will help him to be wise and understanding. He will help him make Lion, continued next page‌

Remember in the Third Degree we have two prayers and the second one is most commonly used in our area of the state. The last line of this prayer reads ‌ "we may meet that hour in the glad hope that even Death itself shall surrender its hold at the magic touch of the 'Lion of the Tribe of Judah,' and His strong grip shall raise us to enter into everlasting rest and refreshment in the Grand Lodge on High."

Let's take a look at where the name "Lion of the Tribe of Judah" came from. The actual term comes from the Holy Bible and can be found in Revelation Chapter 5:2-5. "John saw a mighty angel and heard him ask in a loud voice, who is worthy to break the seals and open the scroll?"

The Greek word rendered "scroll" is biblion, from which is derived the word "Bible."

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Twenty nine people assembled at the Theodosia Masonic Lodge on Saturday night, August 23, 2014, to participate in the Installation of Officers ceremony for Sampson Lodge #298.

Wayne Calhoun, District Deputy Grand Master of the 42nd Masonic District of Missouri, served as Installing Master along with Installing Marshal Craig Carter and Installing Chaplain Royce Wheeler. Craig Carter stands at the side of Wes Frazer as Frazer accepts the obligations and responsibilities as Master of Sampson Lodge #298.

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Lion, continued from previous page…

wise plans and carry them out. He will help him know the LORD and have respect for him. The Branch will take delight in respecting the LORD. He will not judge things only by the way they look. He won't make decisions based simply on what people say. He will always do what is right when he judges those who are in need.

He'll be completely fair when he makes decisions about poor people. When he commands that people be punished, it will happen. When he orders that evil people be put to death, it will take place. He will put godliness on as if it were his belt. He'll wear faithfulness around his waist. Wolves will live with lambs. Leopards will lie down with goats. Calves and lions will eat together.

And little children will lead them around. Cows will eat with bears. Their little ones will lie down together. And lions will eat straw like oxen. A baby will play near a hole where cobras live. A young child will put his hand into a nest where poisonous snakes live. None of those animals will harm or destroy anything or anyone on my holy mountain of Zion. The oceans are full of water. In the same way, the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the LORD. At that time the man who is called the Root from Jesse's family line will be like a banner that brings nations together. They will come to him. And the place where he rules will be glorious."

The above portion of the prophecy is what generated, among other verses, the Lion and the Lamb painting commonly used in some Masonic rituals outside the third degree.

Continuing with verse 11; "At that time the LORD will reach out his hand to gather his people a second time. He will bring back those who are left alive. He'll bring them back from Assyria, Lower Egypt, Upper Egypt and Cush. He'll bring them from Elam, Babylonia and Hamath. He will also bring them from the islands of the Mediterranean Sea." The reason for the banner in the York Rite and Scottish Rite can be found in verse 12; "He will lift up a banner. It will show the nations that he is gathering the people of Israel. He'll bring back those who had been taken away as prisoners. He'll gather together the scattered people of Judah. He'll bring them back from all four directions."

We see here why the founding fathers of Masonic ritual might have chosen this as the basis for so much of the rituals in various additional degrees. Now back to the original question as to who it is. We actually find the 8

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answer to this question later on in Revelation. As you ponder this little lesson keep in the back of your mind that there is only one reference to the "Lion of the Tribe of Judah" in all of Scripture. Isaiah 11:1 is the basis for Revelation 5:5 which establishes the Root of David or the Branch of Jesse. The question of who is the Lion is a good one considering that King Solomon is King David's son and both are descendants of Jesse. (For a good listing of the lineages see the Gospel of Luke).

The answer is found in the Volume of the Sacred Law in Revelation Chapter 22 verse 16: (NIRV) “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this witness for the churches. I am the Root and the Son of David. I am the bright Morning Star.” (It reads pretty much the same way in all 30 translations that I have.)

This is only one explanation of the Lion of the Tribe of Judah. It happens to be the only one I am familiar with or have found in all the research I have done both Masonically and scripturally. I hope this helps to inspire you to find out for yourself what you can glean from the ritual and compare it to your Volume of the Sacred Law no matter what that may be.

If this stirs you to debate and research this subject and starts you down a path of discovery then I have accomplished the task I set out to do. If it confirms a belief that you already possess then maybe I have in some small way I have provided the substantiation and helped give you a foundation for your belief. If all you derive after reading this is "ehhh," then I have failed and for that I am sorry.

Lion, continued on page 25…

On Thursday, July 17, 2014, Ryan Mallery became a Master Mason at Pauldingville Lodge #11 in Wright City. What makes this so special is that he is the third generation in his family to join our fraternity. Pictured (left to right): Ryan's grandfather Bob Mallery, Ryan, his father Andrew Mallery and Worshipful Master John Flowers.

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Standing by the Door — Duty of a Tyler

by John Bayer, Webster Groves Lodge #84

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he door I stand by is the most important door in the world, for through it walk men: men who have dedicated themselves for the betterment of man; men who have found the light of God that now brightly shines in their souls for all to understand.

Many will seek out our door but never find it, for they are not pure. Only the pure of heart and spirit will walk through our door; that is why I stand by the door.

Outside our Lodge, I see the many groping hands of men outstretched in our society

trying to find our door. I see those who are blinded by the temptations of man and kept in darkness by an unfulfilled life that leaves them empty inside and thrusting for more.

So, I stand by the door like a beacon of light for those feeling for the door, guarding against those who are un-pure.

I stand on guard with drawn sword in hand but I'm ready for those men who crave the light of God in all men.

I am the Tyler, the man who stands by the door. 

Mountain View Lodge Receives Community Action Award

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ometimes surprises in life make life worth living. Mountain View Masonic Lodge #637 was the recipient of such a surprise in September. The Lodge has been actively serving the Mountain View area for 99 years. Next year, Lodge members will celebrate its centennial. No thanks are ever asked and they take on most tasks anonymously. Over the last few years, members have adopted the Mountain View Head Start Program as one of their many charities.

During that time, they have been on call to make small repairs, assist in fund raising and to help out with larger projects. They have sponsored the "Book of the Month" program providing each student with a book which the student is allowed to keep. Lodge members have donated a large screen TV for the school's audio visual needs, and financial support as needed.

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Unknown to Lodge members, Mountain View's Head Start School nominated the Lodge for a Missouri Association for Community Action award. In September, Brian Adcock represented the association at the school, where he presented the award to the Lodge.

To say the members of the Lodge were surprised and moved is an understatement. The efforts of the Lodge members were never intended to be considered for such high praise, but members thanked the staff at Head Start for going the extra mile in nominating them.

The Lodge extended a special word of thanks to Doug Doscher for his many hours in assisting the Mountain View Head Start Program, along with all the other members who have taken time away from their families and work in order to provide a helping hand to the youth of Mountain View. 

The Missouri Freemason magazine gets more service award pictures than it is possible to print. You can see stories on all service award ceremonies on the Grand Lodge of Missouri website at http://www. momason.org/service-awards.

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John Fletcher Houston, Grand Master 1865 and 1866

by RWB Lloyd G. Lyon

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ohn Fletcher Houston was born in Flemingburg, Kentucky in June, 1823, one of 6 children. He was orphaned before the age of 11 when he lost his mother, two sisters and a brother, within a week, to cholera in 1833. His father would pass the next year.

JFH arrived in Glasgow, Missouri, in the Spring of 1845 and joined Livingston Lodge #51. His only surviving sibling, Guilford Clark Houston, would graduate medical school in Kentucky in the summer of 1845 and move to Lexington, Missouri. Houston would follow, moving his Lodge membership to Lafayette Lodge #32.

He attended Chapel Hill College, located at Chapel Hill, Missouri, and started teaching in the Stafford School district in Carroll County, Missouri, where he would marry Sarah Stafford in 1848. He then became a member of Wakanda Lodge #52.

transportation was mainly by horseback and wagon.

He then became a member of Richmond Lodge #57.

In 1864, JFH was not in the Grand Lodge line even though he served on several committees. At the 1864 Grand Lodge Annual Communication, Brother Houston would be elected Grand Master when Deputy Grand Master Loker was elected as the Grand Treasurer.

The challenges he faced were monumental. JFH had a passion for the Brotherhood. Not only was he dealing with holding Masonry together coming out of the Civil War, but the nation would also be in turmoil when President Lincoln was assassinated.

In the fall of 1869 Houston was elected as Grand High Priest of the York Rite.

Denslow would write in 1930 that JFH was one of the most brilliant Grand Masters of our time.

In October 1870, while Brother Houson's busi- Friday, September 19, 2014 the Grand Lodge of Missouri and Brethren from around the State recognized Past Grand Master traveling in Iowa, at the ness ventures eventually John Fletcher Houston, "the man who had no enemies." age of 47, he suffered a led him to MIles Point, stroke. On December 5, 1870 he passed from the efMissouri, where he had a dry goods business. He also fects of the stroke. owned a flour mill and a coal mine, as well as several hundred acres in Ray and Carroll Counties.

Right Worshipful Brother Lloyd G. Lyon serves as Secretary of Hale City Lodge #216, as well as District Deputy He served in many capacities with Grand Lodge over Grand Lecturer of the 14th District. He has held multiple the years and was in the Grand Lodge line when he terms as Master of his Lodge and served as District Depdropped out to run for state office. In 1860 he was electuty Grand Master in 1994-96. He is an active member of ed to the state office of Register of Deeds with 61% of the Missouri Lodge of Research and may be reached at the votes statewide — quite a feat in those days when HaleCityLodge216@gmail.com. 

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On September 19, members of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, Ray Lodge #133, Wakenda #52, Polo #232 and Hale City #216 joined Richmond Lodge #57 in rededicating the cornerstone of the Ray County Courthouse in Richmond, Missouri. Pictured (left to right): WB Steve Stith, Missouri State Representative Joe Don McGough, RWB Ronald Miller, RWB Thomas Truman, RWB Ronald Jones, Dowell Carter, WB Jim Dunwoodie, RWB Lloyd G. Lyon and RWB Bill Zimmerman.

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When is a Man Not Just a Male?

by Sam L. Land, 32°, KT

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hen does a man become a man? Is it when he is born?

When he passes the initiation rites of the tribe? When he becomes of age? When he takes a wife and begins a family? When he is gainfully employed? This is a very difficult question to answer because it depends upon a point of view. It seems to be something subjective that requires a situation to be defined. It seems to say that you are a man in relation to what is happening at the time. A man is male because of his Y chromosome. But is being born male the same thing as being a man? According to one Bible,i"… so God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them." Yet a bit further on in the same Bible is recordedii, "Then the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and the man became a living being." Continuing in verse 18 it relates, "Then the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper as his partner."

So God created us male and female.

But what makes us a man?

Albert Mackeyiii tells us that "To be 'a man, not a woman,' is one of the qualifications for Masonic Initiation. It is the first, and therefore the most important, qualification mentioned in the ritual." To be a Freemason an initiate must be a man and not a woman. Again we can tell that a man is male but not what it is that makes a male a man. We know from being told many times that we are not a man as a child nor as an adolescent; therefore there must be something that makes us a man as we grow up. When we are about 16 THE MISSOURI FREEMASON

years old we are tested and certified able to safely drive a vehicle. That makes us feel more like a man but the same certification is available for women. That can't make us a man.

We date and grow and begin to interact with the women in the world and we may even become a parent but are we a man yet? We move away from our family and go to work or attend college and live on our own (subject to care packages containing money from home?) and we grow older and larger. Are we a man yet?

While Freemasonry does not accept women, it also does not accept fools, madmen, atheists or slaves; it does not accept old men in their dotage or young men in their nonage. by this we can see that young men are now considered "men" by Freemasonry. When did that happen?

Dotage meansiv, "The period of life in which a person is old and weak, and nonage means, " The period of immaturity or youth." It is obvious that they are confusing when someone is male and when someone is a man. Can it be that a man becomes a man when the government says he is? Is it an age? We have all seen teenagers who were already men and we have seen grandparents who have not grown into maturity yet. Age cannot be the determining factor although it is necessary for the proper growth from being a child. Is it when a man marries; has children; makes a will?

The problem with attempting to define or even describe who or what a man is cannot be done when

using material world criteria. A man does not become a man until he understands that the world around him cannot fulfill his needs nor provide him comfort or satisfaction. It happens when a man is beginning to grow out of material things like power, riches, collections of things, and successes with the opposite sex as measuring criterion. It happens after dissatisfaction with life as it is and the question that Peggy Leev asked, "Is that all there is, is that all there is? If that's all there is my friends, then let's keep dancing …" Most all of us get to that point sooner or later in life, usually at a low point, and begin to do something we are not used to doing; looking deep within ourselves to see if we know the answers. This is the point when a man becomes both man and male.

Actually a man is made of three characters; child, adult and parent.

All are necessary and all must be available for us to be good men; but they may not be in the form that is expected. We must maintain our ability to be a child because it is as a Man, continued next page…

Carolyn Tetley, presented Worshipful Brother Larry Tetly's 50-year pin on behalf of Sikeston Lodge at a ceremony held in August. WB Tetley is also a 32° member of the St. Louis Scottish Rite and Moolah Shrine. He is Past President of the local Semo Shrine Club.

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child that we are the most free to do those things that children do. Matthew 19:14vi says, "… but Jesus says, Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs." This is because the mind of a child is not cluttered with the baggage we carry around with us on a regular basis. A child can believe without question; act without considering consequences or out comes; and run and play for health and for fun without considering how it looks to others.

When we look inside ourselves and begin making this journey, we move into the adult realm not-withstanding our age. We leave the motivations of the material world and move inside ourselves to see not what the world has to offer but what we have inside and what we have to offer. We are able to use our brains to reason and to learn to control those passions (emotions) that have

controlled our lives to this point. We need those emotions as they are the source of our great ideas and ambitions, but they must be controlled with the strength of reason. We cannot be afraid to use those emotions, either. A man who can only reason will get nowhere and he will not be able to see anything except the straight and narrow. He will have no vision or desire for betterment. As always, some form of balance will be achieved that will allow us to be effective in both realms.

When we have children we become parents but that is not the only time that parenting is possible. We, naturally must take full responsibility for our creations and plan lives based entirely on the nurturing and education of our new children. We will also most likely find ourselves in the position of being the parents to our own parents when they are in the winter of their lives and the predictions of Eccle-

siastes, Chapter 12. We may also find times when we must take others under our wings for their protection, sustenance, education, or guidance; long term or short.

We will find ourselves into and out of each of these characteristics many times; sometimes only seconds and other times only years.

What is important is the knowledge of being able to change from parent or adult to child at will when the situation arises. We can play and refresh ourselves; entertain and make the babies laugh; and skip rope and skip along when we want to. As we grow along we will be able to shift characters quickly and keep a smooth transition and back again and we find satisfaction and security prevailing.

The point when a male becomes a man is the point when he takes responsibility for himself and his Man, continued on page 17…

Crestwood Anchor Lodge #443 Riveted by Relics from the New Masonic Temple

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restwood Anchor Lodge #443 invited John Vollman, a representative from the Masonic Temple Education Center, to share some of the items from The Center's collection with the Brethren. The items presented certainly did not disappoint.

From medals, old patents, aprons, and mosaic tiles claimed to be from King Solomon's Temple, to letters from MWB Harry S. Truman and hand painted glass lecture slides of a beehive (with a crank to make the bees move), Brethren reported they enjoyed the presentation a great deal.

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RWB John Vollman describes one of the items from the Masonic Temple Education Center's collection.

John informed us is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. The Center maintains a collection of books, manuscripts, and artifacts related to Masonry and U.S. history. These items are able to be seen through its Lodge Outreach Program whereby a representative brings the items directly to St. Louis area Lodges. Anyone personally donating to the organization will get a receipt for income tax purposes and can choose to become a "Friend of the Center," which allows the donating individual to participate in some of The Center's conservation workshops. 

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New Mural With Masonic Ties Graces the St. Joseph Cityscape

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n the mid-nineteenth century, St. Joseph, Missouri, was a bustling port-of-call on the trails leading westward to the promised land of America's new frontier. Adventurous pioneers lined up by the thousands, sometimes to wait for days to roll their "prairie schooners" onto the Francis Street Ferry. There they crossed the Missouri River and rolled into Kansas to begin a the treacherous journey to Oregon, California, Santa Fe and other points west.

another commemorating the first victory in the American Revolution. "The idea to create a series of huge outdoor wall murals to celebrate the diversity of the United States," he explains, "arose from the devastation and confusion that followed Sept. 11, 2001."

This past summer, the Allied Arts Council in St. Joseph, Missouri, hired a Norfolk, Virginia, artist to paint a block-long mural. Titled Queen of the River Town, King of the Trails, it commemorates the city's heritage as a significant starting point for the westward migration of the 1800s. During the two-week period it took to paint the panorama, the artist, Sam Welty, began showing up at Masonic meetings around town, introducing himself and telling members about his project.

A little bit of Brother Sam's enthusiasm for Freemasonry Welty, 32° KCCH, is left in every one of his mu- Sam talks about his project at rals. Somewhere in each of a St. Joseph Scottish Rite them he paints a square and meeting. compasses. He will not reveal the location of any of them and asks his Masonic Brothers to do the same should they discover the hidden gem.

Brother Sam is a member of three Virginia Lodges including Ocean View #355, where he is Past Master.

He is also a 32° KCCH Scottish Rite Mason, a member of the York Rite and Senior Deacon of Peyton Randolph Lodge of Research #1774.

His portrayal of St. Joseph's role in the westward expansion is part of his Great American Mural series.

The murals in this series emphasize the strength of the country and depict military and historic themes including one entitled A Celebration of American Heroes and

Readers can see many samples of Brother Welty's artwork at his website, www.SamWelty.com. He says he is always looking for ideas and help finding sites for murals and would welcome your comments and suggestions.

The mural in St. Joseph is on the south side of a block-long stretch of buildings between Fifth and Sixth streets on Edmund. The entire piece towers seven stories high and stretches nearly 220 feet across two buildings separated by an alley.

Mural, continued on page 25…

Worshipful Brother Welty's artwork, Queen of the River Town, King of the Trails, extends a full city block in downtown St. Joseph.

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The Unfortunate Escapades of the Willie Dee

by Steven L. Harrison, 33º, FMLR

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rother Franklin D. Roosevelt, Holland Lodge #8 of New York City, crossed the Atlantic in November 1943, to attend a World War II summit.

While the President was en route traveling on the USS Iowa battleship, the Navy arranged a demonstration of firepower for its commander-in-chief. At the start of the trip the battleship William D. Porter joined the Iowa to show off its capabilities for FDR. While weighing anchor the Porter ripped the lifeboat mountings off of a sister destroyer, rendering the damaged ship unseaworthy. The following day, a depth charge fell from the Porter and exploded, requiring all area ships, including the Iowa, to take evasive maneuvers. Two days later, during the demonstration, crew members inadvertently fired a live torpedo at the President's ship. Learning this, Brother Roosevelt asked to be taken deck-side so he could watch!

Again forced to take evasive action, the Iowa barely avoided the live "fish."

The war in the Pacific required every piece of firepower the US could muster. Reluctantly, the Navy called the Porter into service at Okinawa where, not unexpectedly, it shelled another American battleship. After that incident, the Navy moved the Willie Dee farther out to sea where it could do no harm, but where it was also a sitting duck. A Kamikaze pilot spotted the isolated ship and set it as his target. Fortunately, the pilot missed the Porter badly and dove into the sea. Unfortunately, his plane exploded and the concussion capsized the battleship. In the end and true to form, a hapless Kamikaze pilot had sunk the hapless Willie Dee. Miraculously, however, every single crew member survived the incident when another Navy ship came to the rescue.

Somewhat ironically, the battleship was named for US Navy Commodore William D. Porter, who had a distinguished career. He commanded the Essex during the Civil War and was instrumental in several Union victories. Brother Porter was a member of St. John Lodge #11, Washington, DC.

After the incident with the torpedo, the Porter was quarantined and the entire crew arrested. Later, the ship's captain, Although the saga of the Lieutenant Commander Wilfred The battleship William D. Porter is evacuated as it sinks Willie Dee has its humorous A. Walter, and several of his of- after being missed by a Kamikaze pilot. side, historians agree Brother ficers were sentenced to shore Roosevelt was in legitimate danger when the torpedo duty. Lawton Dawson, who was responsible for releasnearly struck the Iowa. Had the episode ended tragiing a live torpedo, was sentenced to 14 years at hard cally, the war and history may have taken a different labor. Fortunately for Dawson, a compassionate Roosturn with Brother Henry Wallace in command.  evelt gave him a presidential pardon.

The "Willie Dee," as it came to be known, and the remainder of its crew were "exiled" to Alaska, where most assumed it couldn't get into trouble. This held true until a drunken crew member accidentally fired a live round of ammunition into the base commander's house while amusing himself on one of The Porter’s big guns. The unfortunate incident was compounded by the fact that the commander was hosting a party and several surprised dignitaries were at his home when the shell hit.

By this time, the ship's reputation was so bad, whenever it pulled into port sailors from other ships would greet it by begging, "Don't shoot, we're Republicans!" The catcall implied the Porter’s crew shot at FDR because he was a Democrat.

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Swope Park Lodge #617 placed an informational tent at Grandview's annual "Harry Days" event celebrating MWB Harry Truman's birthday in May. Connie Best, RWB Kenny Best, RWB Gary Dryer, RWB Larry Cameron and Peal Cameron were just a few who worked the event and gave out over 200 packets of information. Several people stopped to watch the videos on Masonry that played throughout the day.

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North, South, East, West...

Missouri Rainbow is the Best!

Happy Fall!

First, my thanks to all the Missouri Masons who made Masonic Youth Day a blast. Below is the picture of all the Rainbow Girls, Pledges and Sparkles who attended — I think we're all dry in this picture. The dunking tank was quite popular, at least when I was in it (I'm still smiling), and the tug-of-war was a hit with Missouri's Rainbow Girls. The shaving cream war — well, what can I say: there were some pretty fancy looking "protection covers" and a lot of laughter. Of course, the heat wasn't so manageable, but the food — yum! Oh, and the backpacks are absolutely fantastic. Again, my thanks to everyone who helped one way or another with this great event.

Just hours before MYD, the Missouri delegation members attending our Supreme Assembly in Baltimore, Maryland, arrived back at their homes. Many of us were only able to sleep, eat a bite, change clothes and go to Columbia. We enjoyed ourselves in Baltimore — ate great fish (and other meals), attended wonderful meetings and events plus, the best part: making many new friendships. Sisterhood! Our Missouri Pledges (ages 8-11) rocked their memorized parts at the first EVER Pledge Ceremony held at Supreme Assembly. They were amazing — and LOOKED amazing in their formals while doing their floor-work.

They were also initiated into Missouri Rainbow while at the Supreme convention. What a great bunch of memories these young ladies now have—and, really, everyone attending has fantastic memories. I was able to see some fine leaders who will now grow up in our Rainbow ranks. I can't wait to reconnect with them on my travels across the state this year and, then, at Grand Assembly next summer.

My first Grand Worthy Advisor visit is planned for September 27 — there will be a regular meeting followed by a "Girls Night In" — also known as pampering. This will be at Leadership Assembly in Centralia. In October, I will have another visit, this one in Waynesville at Pulaski County's Assembly, and that meeting will be followed by some Fall Fun. I hope you are able to attend some events with me this year. Of course, many of you will hear my remarks at Grand Lodge and/or Grand Chapter. I hope you'll come introduce yourself and tell me YOUR BEST Rainbow story.

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My State Service Project is off to a GRAND start.

As I mentioned last time, the State Dean of our State Grand Cross Preceptory (like an Honor Society) and I have asked that as many school supplies as possible be gathered and donated to local elementary schools.

It doesn't matter whether you can get to a Rainbow Assembly or not, please take some time to buy just a few extra pencils, paper, tissues or hand sanitizer and deliver these to your closest elementary school. I KNOW they will appreciate it. AND, please keep in mind that these supplies aren't just needed now, in the fall — all year long kids have needs — sometimes their families just can't afford to buy the items and sometimes they just forget to bring what's needed NOW. "Let There be Learning" is my theme… and may you and I begin some GREAT NEW learning about one another's organization that will never end.

More news later!

Shelby Baker, Grand Worthy Advisor State of Missouri International Order of the Rainbow for Girls

Censor Lodge #172, Macon, had the honor of presenting Brother Jack Hearrold, PM, PDDGM, his 50-year jewel and certificate from the Grand Lodge of Missouri. RWB Bob O'Dell conducted the ceremony on September 22, 2014. WB Hearrold's wife, Edith, presented his jewel.

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Job's Daughters INTERNATIONAL速

Exciting Times for Missouri Job's Daughters It is my pleasure once again to bring you greetings from Missouri Job's Daughters. These past few months have been very exciting for us as Bethels are growing and our leadership is strengthening. We never stop moving forward when it comes to advancing our Order.

Missouri Job's Daughters is once again incredibly proud to have the Miss International Job's Daughter from our state. Miss Caitlyn Washington was crowned during our Supreme Session in August, and she is doing an amazing job as she travels around the world promoting our wonderful Order. At the end of October, Caitlyn, who is also our Miss Missouri Job's Daughter, Stephanie Bube, Jr. Miss Missouri Job's Daughter, and Katie Tevebaugh, Miss Missouri Congeniality, will pass their titles on to three new girls. I will have the pleasure of introducing the new Miss Missouri Trio in the next issue.

When I had the honor of speaking at the 193rd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of AF&AM of Missouri I gave you all a challenge, and it is my hope that all will see it through. I challenge you that if your Lodge has a Bethel, attend a meeting or support one of their fundraisers. Maybe you do not have a Bethel, but you do have a Rainbow Assembly or a DeMolay Chapter. Support your youth groups in any way that you can. I know the girls would love to see members of their Lodges on the sidelines during their meetings.

We would not be where we are without your unfailing support. And please, if there is ever anything we can do for you, do not hesitate to ask.

Past Grand Master, John Broyles, and Kaarin Hoogstraten, Grand Bethel Honored Queen, at the Grand Lodge of Missouri communication, 2014.

While Job's Daughters cannot become Masons when they turn 18, Masons play an integral part in our organization. For a girl to become a Job's Daughter she must be related to a Master Mason. I myself joined under my grandfather, who was a 32nd degree Mason in Topeka, Kansas. Our Associate Bethel Guardians, Associate Grand Bethel Guardian and Associate Grand Guardian must all be Masons. You impart to us wisdom and understanding, guidance and faith that we would not otherwise know.

You help to grow our membership by signing the petitions of your daughters, granddaughters and nieces. Master Masons are our heritage, the reason we are allowed to join Job's Daughters. For information about Job's Daughters, to find a Bethel near you, or to see what upcoming events we have please visit www.mojdi.org.

Respectfully yours, Kaarin Hoogstraten, PHQ Grand Bethel Honored Queen 2014-2015

Missouri Job's Daughters with the newly crowned Miss International Job's Daughter, Caitlyn Washington, from the Job's Daughters' Supreme Session.

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Lewis H. Roberson received his 50-year pin in Temple Gate Lodge #299 on September 2. His wife Margaret presented the pin with RWB Lyman Ridgeway conducting the ceremony.

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Missouri DeMolay I would like to start off with a phrase I heard last weekend at the Rite Care Conference and KSA Gathering in St. Louis. Illustrious Sovereign Grand Commander Ronald Seale of the Southern Jurisdiction Scottish Rite said to us, "Things you do for yourself, die with you, but things you do for others, live eternally." That phrase spoke to me and made me think about the beginnings of DeMolay.

DeMolays was exactly what they needed, a mentor. This is the most important gift that DeMolay can offer its members. The chance for a young boy to be led by leaders of men that will teach him how to be a chief among his Brethren, how to treat women right, how to be successful in school, how to be a great father, and, most importantly, an example to pass on to the next generation.

If you have not heard of DeMolay, please allow me give you a brief history about my order. In the year 1919, a man named Frank S. Land, who was a young Mason in the Kansas City, Missouri area, became the director of the Masonic Relief and Employment Bureau of the Kansas City Scottish Rite. One day he received a phone call about a young man named Louis Lower who had recently lost his father, his father was an Entered Apprentice at the same Lodge where Dad Land was a member. When the two first met, Frank Land later said that it was like meeting a long lost friend. The two immediately hit it off and became instant companions for the rest of Louis' life.

Frank Land gave Louis an opportunity to start a group with his friends which they later named "DeMolay," after Jacques DeMolay, who was the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar. He never gave up the secrets of his order even under brutal torture and punishment for false crimes. What Dad Land gave to Louis and the other early

This is the true way the lessons of DeMolay and Freemasonry have been passed down throughout the years. Think about it, each and every one of you can remember a person who helped you learn the ropes or the ritual and showed you that you matter. To be honest, that's all it takes to help the Masonic youth. Show the youth groups that they matter, show us that we are worth your time and I promise DeMolays will be eager to become Master Masons. They will know when they were younger the men who took interest in them were Master Masons and they will want to be a part of that. It's reciprocal, because you took the initiative to make our futures superior by instilling virtues that will help make the world a better place. Things you do for others live eternally. Helping others makes a difference.

Thank you all for taking an interest in us, which is the first step. ~Brandon Rarey, State Master Councilor 

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actions; can spread his strength and tenderness to wife and children as necessary; care for those who need and rely on him; and be a positive force by the actions he takes, where he places the cable-tow to circumscribe his vices. Now, as a man, he can continue to grow toward that next step, the world of spirituality. i

ii iii iv v On Saturday August 9, 2014, five members from Macks Creek Lodge #433 made a trip to Lee's Summit to present Brother Robert B. Holmberg with his 60-year pin. WB Joe McDowell presided as Mrs. Holmberg made the presentation.

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Genesis 1:27. The New Oxford Annotated Bible With Apocrypha. Revised Standard Edition. Bruce M. Metzger and Roland E. Murphy, Editors. New York: the University Press, 1991, p. 3.

Op. Cit., Genesis 2:7, p4.

Mackey, Albert G. Encyclopedia of Freemasonry, Volume 2.

Montana, USA: Kessinger Publishing Company, ISBN 1-56459099-2, p. 547.

Google Online Dictionary: http://www.merriam-webster.com/ dictionary/google. Collected on 29 September 2013.

Song, "Is That All There Is?" by Peggy Lee. http://www. lyricstime.com/peggy-lee-is-that-all-there-is-lyrics.html, 29 Sep 2013.

The New Oxford Annotated Bible With Apocrypha, p. 28 NT. Sam L Land, SS, 32°, KT 

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Masonic Home of Missouri Representative of the Year During the year many Masonic Home of Missouri Representatives throughout the State assist us by referring, educating, and supporting our Outreach Programs. They take the time to educate themselves on our Outreach Programs, submit a widows list, use our resource guides, work the Creating-A-Partnership Program, and maintain contact with our staff on a regular basis. This important link with the Masonic Home enables us to continue to assist Masons, wives, widows, female members of the Order of the Eastern Star and children throughout the State.

Each year, the Masonic Home of Missouri recognizes a representative who has gone above and beyond in his dedication to his duties. This year's honoree for Representative of the Year is Right Worshipful Brother Anthony "Tony" J. Kerns from King Hill Lodge #376 in St. Joseph, Missouri. Tony received a plaque from the Masonic Home in honor of his dedication to his duties as a Home Representative during the Masonic Home Representative Luncheon that was held on Monday, September 29, 2014, during Annual Communication. When asked what he thought about receiving the award, Brother Kerns stated, "I truly appreciate this award as it means that I am going in the right direction. I have been a Home Representative for the past three years and I feel the role of a Representative is like a counselor. We provide guidance to the Lodge and to the Masonic Home of Missouri regarding the Outreach Programs by acting as the liaison for both entities.

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to an incredible resource that exists: The Masonic Home of Missouri."

Brother Kerns is an endowed member and Past Master of King Hill Lodge No 376 and Temperance Lodge #438 (Smithville).

He is a current member of: Barry Daylight Lodge #17, Missouri Lodge of Research, Harry S Truman Forest #212 (Tall Cedars of Lebanon), York Rite, Scottish Rite and Moila Shrine. Tony states he has "been active in the majority of these great organizations but currently serves in one of the most humbling offices I have ever held … District Deputy Grand Lecturer of District #7 (St. Joseph area)."

"It has been such an honor to be the Masonic Home Representative in not one, but two, of the Lodges I attend (King Hill and Temperance). I have been part of the transformation from bricks and mortar to the great Outreach Programs we now offer members and their families," states Tony. "The Masonic Home of Missouri is going in the right direction by offering the Outreach Programs and helping those who need it in their own homes and their own communities. My favorite program Rep of Year, continued page 23…

Temple Gate Lodge #299 celebrated Past Master's Night on June 17, with 16 Past Masters in attendance.

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Masonic Home of Missouri Representative Luncheon The Masonic Home of Missouri held its Annual Representative luncheon on Monday, September 29, 2014, during the Annual Communication at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia, Missouri.

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Marceline Lodge #481, top Lodge for the Creating-A-Partnership Program.

Over 170 Masonic Brethren attended our luncheon and received training material including a FY14 Annual Report, a revised CreatingA-Partnership (CAP) application, and several reference items for referring those in need. A presentation on the packet and introduction of the MW John D. Vincil Society was given by staff of the Masonic Home of Missouri.

Grand Master Jon B. Broyles and President David W. Haywood were on hand to present the Masonic Home of Missouri's Creating-A-Partnership Program and Representative of the Year awards. The Creating-APartnership Program is a matching funds program that allows the Masonic Home of Missouri to partner with Missouri Lodges and Chapters to help children in need throughout the state. The Masonic Home of Missouri may match up to $2,500 per Lodge or Chapter each fiscal year. This year, five Lodges received awards for their participation in the Creating-A-Partnership Program.

Congratulations to Marceline Lodge #481 (Top Lodge), Hopewell Lodge #239, Lathrop Lodge #506, Montgomery Lodge #246 and Richmond Lodge #57 for their support of this program. This year, the Masonic Home of Missouri will also recognize THE MISSOURI FREEMASON

Hillsboro Chapter #71, Order of the Eastern Star during the Grand Chapter Session for its participation in the CAP program. The Masonic Home of Missouri's Representative of the Year award went to Anthony J. Kearns from King Hill Lodge #376.

The Masonic Home of Missouri continues to celebrate its 125th Anniversary. Recognition of former Board Presidents and Board Members for their service to the Home was given at the luncheon.

The Masonic Home of Missouri would like to thank our Representatives for their dedication and support of the Home.

If you have questions or if any Representative was unable to attend and wishes to obtain the Representative packet, please contact the Masonic Home of Missouri at 1-800-434-9804 and ask for Rhonda. 

The Masonic Home of Missouri currently owns many cemetery plots located in the St. Louis & Kansas City areas and is selling them at deeply discounted rate. If you are interested in purchasing a plot in one of the cemeteries listed below, contact Julie Kirchhoff at 1 (800) 434-9804.

• Bellerive Heritage/Forever Cemetery, 740 N. Mason Road St. Louis • Lake Charles Cemetery, 7775 St. Charles Rock Road, St. Louis • Laurel Hill Cemetery, 2000 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, St. Louis • Memorial Park Cemetery, 5200 Lucas & Hunt Road, St. Louis • Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, 11101 St. Charles Rock Road, St. Ann • Valhalla Cemetery, 7600 St. Charles Rock Road, St. Louis • Lakewood Park Cemetery, 7526 Terri Lynn Drive, Afton • Mt. Moriah South Cemetery, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City • Forest Hill Calvary Cemetery, 6901 Troost Avenue, Kansas City  

In September, RWB Lloyd G. Lyon traveled to the Saxton Care Center in St. Joseph on behalf of Hale City Lodge #216. There, he honored Brother Charles Kerby for his 50 years as a Missouri Master Mason. Brother Kerby (left) is shown accepting the award from RWB Lyon.

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Most Worshipful John D. Vincil Master Builder Society As the Masonic Home of Missouri continues to celebrate its 125th Anniversary, the outpouring of support from the Lodges and Chapters throughout the State has been incredible. Whether it was the purchase of a special Paver stone in the Square & Compass Courtyard, a donation towards the event, or a simple email after the Open House expressing the enjoyment of the festivities; it was truly appreciated by the Board of Directors and Staff of the Masonic Home of Missouri.

Under the direction of the Board of Directors, a recognition program, similar in nature to the Truman Club has been established to express the Home's appreciation to qualifying Lodges, Chapters and other organizations based on their cumulative giving to the Home since January 1, 2014. It has been named the "Most Worshipful John D. Vincil Master Builder Society".

Rev. John D. Vincil served two terms as Grand Master in 1866 and 1868, and later served as Grand Secretary for 27 years. It was during his tenure as Grand Secretary that he actively participated in the creation of the Masonic Home of Missouri, serving on the original Board of Directors. He was also an integral part of the formation of the Order of the Eastern Star in Missouri in 1875, serving as the first Worthy Grand Patron. When the General Grand Chapter of the United States was organized in 1876, he was selected to serve as the first Most Worthy Grand Patron.

Giving Levels & Recognition  SUPPORTER LEVEL Cumulative Donations of $500 - $4,999 • Certificate of Appreciation • Name listed on the MW John D. Vincil Master Builder Society donor roll located at the Masonic Complex

✔ BRONZE LEVEL Cumulative Donations of $5,000 - $9,999 • Perpetual Plaque to display within your organization indicating the society level and year achieved • Name listed on the MW John D. Vincil Master Builder Society donor roll located at the Masonic Complex  SILVER LEVEL Cumulative Donations of $10,000 - $24,999 • Tag for perpetual plaque indicating society level and year achieved • Name listed on the MW John D. Vincil Master Builder Society donor roll located at the Masonic Complex  GOLD LEVEL Cumulative Donations of $25,000 - $49,999 • Tag for perpetual plaque indicating society level and year achieved • Name listed on the MW John D. Vincil Master Builder Society donor roll located at the Masonic Complex Vincil, continued next page…

As an orphan himself, Rev. Vincil was passionate about the need for and the creation of the Masonic Home of Missouri. In 1889, he made a call for support to Lodges for the dedication of the Masonic Home.

At that time, Masonic Lodges across Missouri came together to raise $7,500; a staggering sum of money at that time! Since then, Missouri Lodges and the Order of the Eastern Star Chapters have continued to support financially the work of the Masonic Home of Missouri.

The John D. Vincil Society is a society created to recognize organizations, rather than individual donors, based on their cumulative giving to the Home.

Cumulative giving is a total of all qualifying monetary gifts made beginning on a certain date. For the John D. Vincil Society, cumulative giving calculates all taxdeductible gifts made after January 1, 2014.

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Over 130 people attended the 43rd Masonic District's first "Family Get-Together" on Sunday, August 17, 2014. Brothers were honored to have Past Grand Master David Ramsey, Junior Grand Warden Dick Smith and Junior Grand Deacon Tim Thomas join them for the festivities.

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Do You Know Someone in Need?

The Masonic Home of Missouri provides charitable assistance to eligible Master Masons, their wives, widows, female members of the Order of the Eastern Star and children throughout the State of Missouri. If you know of someone in need, there are several ways to refer them to the Home: • Call us at 1-800-434-9804 (Toll free) and asking to speak to a Financial Outreach Caseworker.

• Send an email to rlightfoot@mohome.org • Fill out our on-line application at http://mohome.org/Initial-Application.html • Download, print and mail the application which is available at the above link or make a request by calling the Masonic Home.

• Talk to your Masonic Home Representative in your Lodge or Chapter to be referred. ✔PLATINUM LEVEL Cumulative Donations of more than $50,000 • Tag for perpetual plaque indicating society level and year achieved • Name listed on the MW John D. Vincil Master Builder Society donor roll located at the Masonic Complex • One (1) 18x18 stone in the Square & Compass Courtyard

Gifts must be received by August 31st of each year for recognition purposes. All tax-deductible donations made by the organization to the Masonic Home of Missouri will be included when calculating cumulative giving. These gifts include, but may not be limited to, the following: • Penny-A-Day (PAD) — a program in which participating Lodge members contribute one penny per day for $3.65 per year to the Masonic Home of Missouri. These funds are collected by the Lodge with the member's annual dues and a check for the total collected for PAD is mailed to the Masonic Home.

• Memorial and Honorary Gifts — these gifts are often made by a Lodge, Chapter or other organization in memory of departed Brethren, widows or in honor of a specific person or event. Donors are asked to submit a note with their gift indicating the name and address of the next of kin or individual they would like to be notified of their gift. For example, a THE MISSOURI FREEMASON

• Fill out an on-line referral card for yourself or someone else in need. This can be located at http://mohome.org/Initial-Application.html or is available by request.

After staff receives the referral and makes contact with the person being referred (usually within 2 working days), the staff will gather pertinent information from the referred individual and make an appointment to speak in person. All referrals are confidential and, although Staff cannot provide additional information to the person making the referral, we can notify them that we have made contact with the person in need.

More information on the Masonic Home of Missouri's eight Outreach Programs is available on our website at www.mohome.org and through our Missouri Outreach magazine.  Lodge may choose to make a donation to the Home in honor of a Past Master. If it would like the Past Master to be notified, his address should be included with the gift.

• Square & Compass Courtyard Paver Stones — Individuals, Lodges and Chapters can purchase a granite paver stone that is custom engraved with the message of their choice. This stone is placed in the Square & Compass Courtyard located behind the Masonic Complex in Columbia, Missouri. This is an excellent way to honor a member, memorialize a Vincil, continued on page 22…

On July 17, members of Samaritan Lodge #424 presented a check, with matching Creating-A-Partnership funds for $1,000, to Shelly Bess, Director of the Shared Blessings Homeless Shelter. The shelter will use the funds to build a new children's playground.

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Grand Lodge Holds Area Meetings A chance to meet the Grand Master and spread the cement of Brotherly Love The Grand Lodge of Missouri's annual communicaevery weekend on a grueling but rewarding schedule to communicate with Brothers all over the state. tion provides an opportunity for Masons from all parts of Missouri to gather in brotherhood as well as to vote on Attendees hear status reports on all aspects of Miscritical issues facing the fraternity. souri Masonry including those proMost all attendees report having a grams known as the four crown great time at the event and prove it jewels: the Masonic Home of Misby coming back year after year. The souri, Masonic Children's FoundaGrand Lodge officers know, howevtion and MoCHIP, the Grand Lodge er, it is not possible for everyone to Scholarship Program and the Misattend. So every year, immediately souri Lodge of Research. following the annual meeting, The This year, Grand Lodge officers Grand Master, his officers' line and and others also gave reports on other Grand Lodge officials pack up Deputy Grand Master Brent Stewart and go on a statewide tour to con- and District Deputy Grand Master (16th legislation at the Grand Lodge of Larry Lanning share a conversation Missouri's annual communication, duct the Area Meetings. In other District) at an Area Meeting.

Mentoring, Achievement Award words, if members can't attend the changes, long range plans and membership.

Grand Lodge meeting, the Grand Lodge will go to them.

This year the officers made the rounds to the four corners of Missouri and points in-between including: Ashland, Charleston, Kansas City, La Belle, Marceline, Springfield, St. Joseph, St. Louis and Summersville. The effort takes over a month and requires officers to travel

One of the highlights of each area meeting is the opportunity for Brethren to hear from the Grand Master in person. At this year's series of meetings, Most Worshipful Brother David W. Haywood, began his remarks by awarding the 212th degree to a Brother in each area. MWB

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giving for the previous calendar year, as well as their total cumulative gifts to the Home since January 1, 2014. This will assist your organization in tracking your progress. New John D. Vincil Society members or those who have achieved a new level during the

loved one or simply leave a lasting impression at the Masonic Complex.

• Event Sponsorship — a gift made in response to an appeal for event sponsorship, such as a hole sponsorship at the Golf Tournament or an in-kind donation for a charity auction.

• General Contribution — any other tax-deductible gift that is sent to the Masonic Home of Missouri.

This gift could be in response to a specific appeal from the Home (i.e. John C. Ralls Soceity during the 125th Celebration) or an unsolicited contribution given at the discretion of the donor. For example, if a Chapter holds a trivia night to raise money for the Outreach Programs, this unsolicited gift would be considered a general contribution.

The following do not qualify when calculating the cumulative giving for an organization: Creating-APartnership (CAP), Per Capita, event tickets or registration fees, purchase of items such as the 125th Anniversary Coins and gift to other Masonic Charities.

At the beginning of each calendar year, society members who contributed to the Home in the previous year will receive a statement indicating their total 22 Winter 2014

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Forsyth Lodge #453 installed officers for the 2014-15 term on September 20. Pictured (front row): Junior Deacon Steve Martin, Worshipful Master Ronnie Combs, Junior Warden G.T. Bracy, Installing Chaplain Bob Alexander and Installing Master Bill Cox. Back row: Senior Deacon Lynn Behrends, Tyler Clayton C. Cooper, Senior Warden Clarence Sims, Secretary Noel Campbell and Installing Marshall Johnnie Essary.

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Haywood explained the 212th degree is not a Masonic degree; rather it represents the temperature at which water boils, "At 211 degrees," he explained, "the water in a pot just sits there, but at 212 degrees, there is action. The 212th degree represents making the extra effort."

MWB Haywood then told the attendees, "My message is short; my message is simple." He reminded the audi- At the St. Joseph Area Meeting, Grand Master Dave Haywood presents ence there are many the 212° Award to WB Christopher things that set Free- Marcum, Secretary of Weston Lodge #53. The award honors those masonry apart from Brothers who have given the extra other organizations. effort.

"One of these, of course, is our Ritual. It is not designed just to be memorized. It is designed to impress upon us the meaning of the content that we memorize."

Grand Master Haywood also reminded the Brethren the tenants of Freemasonry, Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth, also set the Craft apart from other organizations.

He pointed out the seal of the Grand Lodge of Missouri itself contains the words "Union and Brotherly Love," stressing how important Brotherly Love was even to the men who founded Missouri Freemasonry.

"Remember the trowel," he urged, "As we tell the candidate in the Third Degree, the trowel spreads the cement of Brotherly Love and affection."

For this reason, he noted, his Grand Master's coin and pin depict a trowel, "The next time you're watching a degree think back and remember. We must remember our obligations. Spread the cement of Brotherly Love and affection. Embrace our differences. We are Brothers by choice. Let's follow our obligations and work together. Carry my coin or wear my pin and think about Brotherly Love." 

The front of MWB David Haywood's Grand Master's coin features the trowel, a tool that spreads the cement of Brotherly Love.

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is the Short-Term Financial Assistance Program which assists younger, eligible Masons who might have suffered a medical emergency or have a financial need. So many people are afraid to ask for help due to pride or the perceived stigma of charity but I always tell them that there is hope out there and even if they do not qualify for help from the Masonic Home of Missouri, the staff will guide them to other resources through the Social Services Outreach Program."

When giving advice to other Masonic Home Representatives, Tony says, "Stay ahead of the game. Be proactive versus reactive. Know the programs, talk to the staff, get involved, host a presentation where your Lodge members, their wives, widows and other family members can learn first-hand what the Home offers. Work closely with your Lodge's Secretary, update your widows list continually, know the members in your Lodge and always ask them, 'How have you been?' Those simple words might lead to a bigger discussion about needs."

Tony has worked in the wholesale building supply business for the past 15 years and is currently employed as a Project Manager for Associated Equipment Sales in Lenexa, Kansas. He also keeps very busy with his personnel business, Kerns Konnections, Inc., as a Federal Firearms Licensee and NFA/Class III dealer.

Brother Kerns is also an honored member of the Truman Club and donates to the Masonic Home of Missouri, "I have experienced the true joy of Brotherly Love and Relief.

This is why I donate to the Masonic Home. This is why I am so blessed and honored to be a part of the Truman Club and THE GREATEST FRATERNITY IN THE WORLD!" 

On October 14, newly chartered Barry Daylight Lodge #17 had a busy meeting as members received DDGL Frank Lukenbill for his official visit. RWB Bobble White, DDGM, installed RGL Mike Wheeler as the Lodge's Junior Warden. WM Robert Fry then presented the Lodge's first transfer member, Ed Aylward (Chaplain), with his membership card. Following that WM Fry presented the Lodge's first non-transfer member Ryan Haverland with his apron. In addition, WM Fry gave Brother Haverland a bag of Masonic pins and paraphernalia "to give him a head start on his collection." Shown left to right: Frank Lukenbill, Ed Aylward, Ryan Haverland, Robert Fry and Mike Wheeler. Barry Daylight meets at 2000 Barry Road in Kansas City at 10AM on the 3rd Thursday each month.

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periods to the memory of two eminent saints, incorporated these festivals by the lapse of a few days into the Masonic calendar, and adopted these worthies as patrons of our Order….[T]he connection of the Saints John with the Masonic Institution is rather of a symbolic than of an historical character. In dedicating our Lodges to them, we do not so much declare our belief that they were eminent members of the Order, as demonstrate our reverence for the great Architect of the Universe in the symbol of His most splendid creation, the great light of day….[T]he Lodge is thus…set apart as something sacred to the cultivation of the principles of Masonry, under that peculiar system which acknowledges the two Saints John as its patrons.”

With “so great a cloud of witnesses” can there be any serious objection to the connection of the Holy Saints John with our Masonic Lodges?

In the years 1894 & 1985 there was a published altercation involving these references. A charge against Brother Charles W. Moore of “falsehood, in quoting from a feigned tradition, Brother A. G. Mackey with reckless repetition of the figment, and Brother Dr. Oliver with the fabrication of a ‘York Lecture’ in support of it” was made by “our learned Brother Jacob Norton,” in an article published in Ars Quatuor Coronatorum (AQC) VII, 1894. Brother Moore, noted editor and publisher of Freemasons’ Monthly Magazine, was Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts and was prominent in the Baltimore Masonic Convention of 1843. Brother Mackey is famous for his seven-volume History of Freemasonry (1898) and books on Masonic symbolism jurisprudence. Dr. George Oliver, according to Denslow “was probably the most prolific Masonic writer the Craft will ever know,” with his “endless river of information—and misinformation.” As a British clergyman he “insisted on giving Masonry a Christian character,” for example in his first book, Antiquities of Freemasonry (1839). It was Charles W. Moore and Stephen W. B. Carnegy (Past Grand Master and Grand Lecturer in Missouri) who were designated by the Baltimore Convention to prepare the official “ritual work and lectures” for the use of Lodges. Their report was published as The Masonic TrestleBoard…Revised and Perfected by the United States Masonic Convention (1843) and widely used by Masonic jurisdictions through the country.

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peared in America, including this excerpt: “Freemasons’ Lodges…were dedicated to St. John the Baptist….[They] deputed seven of their most eminent members to wait upon St. John the Evangelist,…requesting him to take the office of Grand Master. He returned the answer, that…he would take upon himself that office: he thereby completed by his learning what the other St. John had begun by his zeal….Ever since which, Freemasons’ Lodges in all Christian countries have been dedicated to St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist.” This account was quoted by Albert G. Mackey and from him

by Dr. George Oliver. Norton concludes: “If no information [about the origin of the legend] be forthcoming, and I personally have failed to find any, I shall believe that Moore invented the legend.”

Brother W. J. Chetwode Crawley replied in the following year (AQC VIII, p. 156): These “incontinent charges … are without adequate justification. The absurd Legend is found in a printed form in 1789, and the source from which it is derived fairly entitles it to be called a York Lecture. … The Yorkshire Version is to be found in … ”Strictures on Free-Masonry,” in The Miscellaneous Works of Richard Linnecar, of Wakefield,” published in 1789. “Brother Richard Linnecar was in his day a prominent Freemason, and a notable citizen of Wakefield.”

For many years he was Worshipful Master of the Lodge of Unanimity, #238, Wakefield. Brother Linnecar’s prominence in the Fraternity resulted in “the tradition, involving this preposterous personal patronage by St. John the Evangelist,” being widely disseminated by this book. The quotation, which Brother Crawley printed alongside the quotation from Brother Moore, “clears the reputation of these worthy Brethren from an ill-considered allegation.” 

Zalma Lodge #545 held an open installation of officers on September 6. Participating Brothers were, front row (left to right): Robert Lintecum, RWB Leevon DeCourley, RWB Robert Floyd, Jerry Gowen, WB Bill Schanks, WB Harry Froman, WB Larry Hornbuckle. Back row: RWB Ted Marlow, Lee Wilfong, Shannon Garner, Lee Roy Hefner, Daniel Myers.

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Mural, continued from page 13…

So big it's nearly impossible to photograph, the colossal scene shows a pioneer with his hand on a boy's shoulder at the head of a wagon train with a woman and girl seated in the wagon behind them. The wagon train extends into the distance with the mid-nineteenth century town of St. Joseph in the background, implying the group is about to start that long and dangerous trip.

It was on one such journey that Freemasonry itself went west. On April 1, 1848, Brother Pierre B. Cornwall left St. Joseph for Oregon. His mission was to deliver a charter granted by the Grand Lodge of Missouri to Mult-

In April, Zalma Lodge #545 presented WB Bill Schanks his 50-year jewel and certificate from the Grand Lodge of Missouri. He is shown (left to right) with Melvin Barks and WB Ralph Barks, who received their 50-year awards on September 6.

nomah Lodge #1, extending the jurisdiction of Missouri Freemasonry from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean.

Knowing that, Freemasons might see more than others in the immense mural. They might just imagine the man in front of the wagon train is Brother Cornwall, ready to set out on an adventure that takes not just himself, but the Craft of Freemasonry to a new land.

The next time you're in St. Joseph stop by and see the mural … and use your imagination. 

Richland Lodge #385 elected its officers for the 201415 year on August 13, 2014. Results were as follows: Worshipful Master, Michael W. Moeller; Senior Warden, Eric D. Myers; Junior Warden, Domenic K. Trewett; Treasurer, Donald J. Ferguson; Secretary, Kenneth J. O'Dell; Chaplain, Jimmy Drennon; Marshal, Lonnie Knisell; Senior Deacon, Phillip D. McCombs; Junior Deacon, Cameron A. Millar; Senior Steward, Morgan Dowling; Junior Steward, Shawn Perry; Tiler, Michael Wallace.

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David's paternal uncle, William, was a member of Kirkwood Lodge and his father-in-law, Vernon Walleman, was a Past Master of Erwin #121 and a 32nd degree Mason.

David and Diane met at Diane's Installation as Honored Queen where David was part of the Honor Guard with Rabboni DeMolay.

Diane is a Past Honored Queen, Past Bethel Guardian, Past Guardian of the Grand Bethel and Grand Treasurer for the state of Missouri.

Their daughter, Alicia, served as Honored Queen of Bethel #43 in Fenton. 

Masonry is full of discovery and questions. It is a path whose journey is life long and as exciting as you want to make it. Take full advantage of the knowledge of "older and wiser" Brethren to "Help you make a greater difference." 

year will be notified in late summer, so they can make plans to attend the fall recognition.

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As we continue to celebrate our 125 years of charitable giving, the Masonic Home of Missouri is pleased to announce the "Most Worshipful John D. Vincil Master Builder Society" as our way of expressing appreciation to all who have and continue to support this charity. If you have questions regarding this recognition program, please contact Julie at 1(800) 434-9804. 

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Not For Self But For Country Brothers serve and protect in the Arabian Gulf

Command Master Chief David W. Blackburn of Hamilton Lodge #224, a 28-year Active Duty Service Member (pictured far right) and eight Brethren serving aboard USS O'Kane (DDG 77, guided missile destroyer) took a break from their lives at-sea for a photo opportunity. USS O'Kane (DDG 77) has been deployed to the Arabian Gulf since April 2014, in support of Theater Ballistic Missile Defense and Operation Inherent Resolve when President Barack Obama ordered U.S. forces to the region in response to offensives by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in Iraq.

Brothers Pictured from left to right are: ET1 Genaro Arizala, Schofield/Leeward Lodge F&AM, Wahiawa, Hawaii; CSC Delfin Espiritu, Schofield/Leeward Lodge F&AM, Wahiawa, Hawaii; IT2 Zachary Spears, Riddick Lodge #361, Buffalo, Missouri; MMC Tracy Caldwell, Ezra Lodge #1, Norfolk, Virginia; CSC Jaime Rapada, Jr., Schofield/Leeward Lodge F&AM, Wahiawa, Hawaii; OS1 Nicholas McGlothlin, Ark & Anchor (Auburn) Lodge #0354, Auburn, Illinois; Ensign Corey Ingraham, John F. Laedlein Lodge #707, Williamsport, Pennsylvania;

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CWO2 Juan Staggers, Suburban Lodge #213 North Charleston, South Carolina; Command Master Chief David Blackburn, Hamilton Lodge #224, Hamilton, Missouri. ď Ž

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HONOR ROLL BROTHER Arnold,George W. Bailey,Jimmie L. Baker,Paul W. Becker,Kenneth G. Beezley,Paul F. Berglund,John J Bierey,Ronald A. Binsbacher,Herbert E. Jr. Bischof,James M. Bogue,John Edwin Jr. Bowman,Leroy N. Bradford,Joe R. Brenner,David E. Brinkley,Ross D. Brown,Gary L. Burtch,Robert G. Cady,Duff Campbell,David O. Carter,William M. Cashman,Don F. Clark,James E. Cornish,Harve A. Crawford,Griffin Crowder,Kenneth V. Curnutte,B. Don Curry,Howard T. Davis,Jerry D. Donohue,John W. Dorman,Donald E. Dorsey,Andrew T. Jr. Duncan,Ralph T. Durham,Joseph M. Sr. Erwin,William J. Faulkner,William A. Fligge,Don W. Flowers,Frank W. Freerksen,Craig L. Gibson,James B. Jr. Gibson,Roger D. Gile,Ivyl L. Goeke,Alfred E. Grannemann,Calvin O. Gunnels,Stanley E. Harris,George W. Hearrold,Jackie L. Hedges,Richard C. Henderson,Donald F. Horton,E. Frank Huckstep,Gary W. Jacobson,Howard T. James,William E. Johnson,Grover C. Jr. Keim,John H. Knight,William H. Lawson,Clarence E. Ludwig,Dale A. March,John W.

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Galena #515 Ivanhoe #446 Lexington #149 Mizpah Mt. Moriah #40 Grant City #66 United #5 Mizpah Mt. Moriah #40 East Gate #630 St. Charles #241 Ralls #33 Bridgeton #80 Sheffield #625 Alpha #659 Crestwood-Anchor #443 St. Charles #241 Trenton #111 Magnolia-Euclid #626 Centralia #59 Grandview #618 Versailles #320 Wayne #526 Crestwood-Anchor #443 Ivanhoe #446 Owensville #624 Grand River #276 Christian #392 Bayou #365 Hermitage #288 Jewel #480 Twilight #114 Iberia #410 Owensville #624 Gate of the Temple #422 Grandview #618 Compass #120 United #5 Summit #263 Robert Burns #496 Bethany #97 Angerona #193 Meramec #313 Hermann #123 Grand River #276 Huntsville #30 Censer #172 Clay #207 Saline #226 Harold O. Grauel #672 Linn #326 Ivanhoe #446 Raytown #391 California #183 Mizpah Mt. Moriah #40 Solomon #271 Liberty #31 Algabil-Freedom #636 Greensburg #414

Marks,Samuel L. LTC Marlin,William A. Marshall,Charles R. II Mc Afee,Chesley K. Mc Daniel,Everett D. Melton,Robert D. Miller,Raymond E. Moll,John C. Moorehouse,Robert E. Moss,Chester P. Murrell,Zack D. Nichols,Norval C. Noe,Clinton A. Ohlendorf,William R. Sr. Osborn,Harold E. Osborn,James L. Overby,John Padley,Jack G. Payne,Kenneth L. Peden,Robert I. Perry,William J. Peterson,Carl J. Jr. Pettijohn,Noel C. Pritchard,Efton Roberts,James M. Rouse,Joseph W. Schooler,James W. Schopper,Alton Sexton,Ernest R. Shaddox,Clinton H. Jr. Shepherd,Charles M M Shirley,Paul E. Sloan,Wallace E. Smith,Donald E. Sowders,Joe H. Stanfill,A. Freeman Stevenson,Floyd E. Stroup,Roy Summers,Charles L. Tabor,Donald Thuet,Terry O. Tucker,Wayne G. Turner,Guy A. Jr. Vardell,Urah U. Vaughn,William H. Walker,David L. Wampler,Emmett H. Wann,Billy R. Ward,Billy R. Ward,Kenneth E. Weber,Robert C. Wells,Francis E. Wells,James S. Wheeler,Murray O. Williams,Joseph H. Yokoe,Yukio

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Craftsmen #717 Charity Zeredatha #189 Sedalia #236 Angerona #193 Clay #207 Willard #620 Bridgeton #80 George Washington #9 Carthage #197 Shelbina #228 Corinthian #265 Rising Sun #13 Ancient Craft #377 Algabil-Freedom #636 Stanberry #109 Hermitage #288 King Hill #376 Higginsville #364 Leadwood #598 Phoenix #136 Arlington #346 Valley Park #629 Ancient Craft #377 Galena #515 Oregon #139 Mount Olive #439 Fairfax #483 Galena #515 Liberty #31 Anderson #621 Tuscan #360 Ivanhoe #446 Osage #303 Temperance #438 St Louis Missouri #1 Amsterdam #141 Sedalia #236 King Solomon #95 Ivanhoe #446 Bridgeton #80 Algabil-Freedom #636 Wayne #526 Tuscan #360 Puxico #596 Charity Zeredatha #189 Galena #515 St Francois #234 St Louis Missouri #1 Lakeville #489 Perseverance #92 Bridgeton #80 St Johns #28 Troy #34 Fellowship #345 Valley Park #629 Nodaway #470

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POSTMASTER: Please send Address Forms 3579 to Grand Secretary, 6033 Masonic Drive, Suite B, Columbia, Missouri 65202-6535.

The Holy Saints John

Dr. E. Otha Wingo, PDDGL 38, FMLR otha.wingo@gmail.com At every Lodge meeting we are reminded that Freemasons are connected with “the Lodge of the Holy Saints John at Jerusalem,” that our Lodge, as all Lodges, meets “in the name of God and the Holy Saints John,” and is “dedicated to the Holy Saints John.” These statements are familiar and considered in no way unusual. Some Lodges have commemorative programs on St. John Days, while other Lodges seem unaware of these special days (June 24 and December 27) and they pass by without notice. Our Grand Lodge ByLaws declare “celebrating Saint John Days” as official “Masonic occasions” (Section 25.130).

Our publication Handbook of Freemasonry: Missouri (4th ed., 2010) states: “The only truly traditional holidays or festivals St. John the Baptist by Simone Martini of Ancient Craft Masonry are the Feasts of the Holy Saints John, to whom all Lodges are now dedicated. The origins of these are veiled in antiquity, but they were regularly celebrated by all Freemasons as late as the American Revolution. Masonic history informs us that George Washington regularly attended these feasts during the time he was leading the Continental Army.”

That Freemasonry is clearly not a religion is established beyond serious objection. References to religious elements, such as “the blessing of God” and “the Holy Saints John” are part of the fraternity’s historic symbolism. It is equally well established that at one time Freemasonry was closely tied to the Christian religion where the state controlled the churches.

The Masonic Year-Book and Directory of Missouri for 1895, p. 70, states as an “Ancient Landmark” that “The Saints Johns’ Days (June 28 and December 27) ought to be observed as Masonic Festivals, and for the annual election of officers.”

Albert G. Mackey, in An Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry (1873, revised 1924), quotes the Rev. Frederick Dalcho (Ahiman Rezon 1807): “the stern integrity of St. John the Baptist, which induced him to forego every minor consideration in discharging the obligations he owed to God; the unshaken firmness with which he met martyrdom rather than betray his duty to his Master; his steady reproval of vice, and continued preaching of repentance and virtue, make him a fit patron of the Masonic institution.”

Of St. John the Evangelist Mackey says: “His constant admonition, in his Epistles, to the cultivation of brotherly love, and the mystical nature of his Apocalyptic visions, have been, perhaps, the principal reasons for the veneration paid to him by the Craft. Notwithstanding a well-known tradition, all documentary evidence shows that the connection of the name of the Evangelist with the St. John the Evangelist by Masonic Order is to be dated long Simone Martini after the sixteenth century, before which time St. John the Baptist was exclusively the patron saint of Masonry. The two are, however, now always united.”

Mackey continues (s.v. Dedication of a Lodge): “Our ancestors…had appropriated two days near those solstitial The Holy Saints John cont'd on page 24…