1856 Proceedings - Grand Lodge of Missouri by Missouri Freemasons

C =C==-C_-=============,

----.-_::.:=-..

PROCEEDINGS OF

TIi E GRAND LODGE OF TIlE

MOST ANCIENT AND HONORABLE FRATERNITY OF

OF THE

STATE OF MISSOURI; CONVENED IN THE CITY OF LEXINGTON,

MAY1 A. D. 1856; A. L. 5B56.

SAINT LOUIS, PRINTED BY M. XIHD1'I'ER & CO., 46 THIRD STREET, CORNER OF PIXE.

1856.

PROCEEDINGS. The Annual Communication of the ~Iost Worshipful Grand Lodge of .lncient Free and .lccepted Masons of the State of Missouri, was held in the City of Lexington, commencing on the Fourth Monday, 26th day of May, A. D. 185&, A. L. 5856. Were present: M. W. L. S. CORNWELL, Grand Master, Rt. CI OSCAR F. POTTER, D. Gr. Master, " U J. W. CHENOWETH, Gr. S. Warden, " " HENRY E. VAN OSDELL, Gr. J. W., " " JOHN D. DAGGETT, Gr. Treasurer, " " A. O'SULLIVAN, Gr. Secretary, " " J. B. WRIGHT, Gr. Chaplain, " J. W. CRANE, Gr. S. Deacon p. t., " J. F. HOUSTON, Gr. J." " " A. STILLE, Gr. Tyler. PAST GRAND OFFICERS.

M. W. JOSEPH FOSTER, P. Gr. Master, .. " BENJ. W. GROVER, CI " ., " " GEO. H. C. MELODY, P. D. G. M., Rt. W. JOHN DAGGETT, P. D. G. M., " " S. F. CURRIE, """" u " C. OSBORN, P. G. WarJen, " " JOHN H. TURNER," " t,. " S. H. SAUNDERS, "" II " " BEN!. SHARP, D. D.G. M. The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri was opened on the Third Degree, in ample forrp. Prayer by Rev. Bro. J. B. Wright, Gr. Chaplain. The M. W. Gr. Master appointed Bro!!. C. Levy, R. Canan and T. E. Staples, a Committee on Credentials.

ORAND LODGE A F. A. MASONS

The Grand Lodge of Missouri was called from labor until three o'clock this afternoon. MONDAY,

3 o'clock,

r. M.

The Grand Lo.Jge of Missouri was called to lubor by the ~L W. G. Master. Grand officers at their several stal ions. The Committee on Credentials !n:1(!c the following report, showing the Lodges represented at the present cOll1ll1llnica: ion: .71fissoilri, No. 1, ~ ~~o. JOh~l D. ]};:ggett, p~ 1VI. T l R. S. Voorllle,;, l" S. & J. \\. " A. O'Sul1i\"all, W. I'd. .Me1·idian, " 2, " P. W. Overly, p. 'V. M. Williamsburg, " 8, " "7.13. !(id"'cll, p. J. \\~.

'yo

Geo. Washington," 9, Pauldingville, "11, Rising ,,)1.m, .. 13, Celdral, ,. 15, Palmyra, " 18, Paris Union, "1!J, Wellingfon, .. 22, Flol ~'da, " 2:~, Naptlwli, " 25, S

•Mexico, ,St. John's, Liberty,

" 26, " 28, " 31,

Lafayeitc,

" 32,

Troy, Cooper,

,. 34, " 3G,

" J. Scholl, S. 'V.

,V..

J.. lV. Crane, :rtI. \'·.n. Oglesby, p. \\7. l\-f. " J. ]3. l\JeCalL p. 1V. 1\J. ,~ L. J. 'Vood, p. S. &. J. \'V. " 1{(I1)l. (~anan, p. lV.IVI., D. & J. '\T. " S. A. H.a\vlin!!s, 'V. M. H J. It ItiHgo, \\T. M. "

'T.

John A. Quarles, p. \V.l\I., S.&J. 'V. Chas. Levy, p. S. " Jus. II. rVlcCord) p. J. 'V. " J. C. Otru~t, 'r. l\f. uN. I}. J(nnlde, p. ~, & J~ '\T. " A. J. Calhoun, 'V. 1\1. " "\\T ll1 . ]~. Ray, S. ,\'". " Joseph An~lerson, p. J. " H. E. Pl'ebles, W. M. " Jas. Cloudl'sly, S. W. "

~ ~ " "T. •

'''T.

T. }Jayis$ . .T. 'V. 'V. H. Block, \V. 1\1.

~utherlan<1.

W. M.

( " C. 1'11. Sl(".bbin~, p. J. 'V. Graham, " 38, '" 1Vm. R. 'Wilmott, p. "'. M. Bolivar, " 41, "J. Lind,;ay, S. IN. Bonhommc, " 45, "H. H. Du\"all, "". IVr. .Ma7"ihaWashillgion,4(j, "A. W. Jdfries, S. & J. W. Fullon " 48 "W. B. ::-:IOI1C, p. W. M. •~lidd{;town, " 50', " J . W. J .lIlle5, p. W. 1\1. Livingston, " 51, "JIlO. II. TUllier, 'V. 1\1. Wakanda, "5:!, ~ :: W. H. GloYer, W. M. Jas. E. Drake, S. W.

~=_,-=::-::=========='='=J=.='="'1='=13=a=il=l'}=.,=p=.:=J=.=,=v=.====~-=-..:c-,-=--=-~-

r,I Ii I i

OF THE STATE OJ' MISSOURI.

Weston,

" 53,

Douglass, Arrow Rock,

" 54, " 55,

Platte, Richmond,

" 56, " 57,

Jllonticello, Osceola, Jllaysv ille, Pattonsburg, Linn,

" 58, " 61,

~ ~

Savanna, Danville, Eureka, Warren, Independence, Lebanon, St. Joseph, Polar Star, Laclede, Polter,

" 62, " 65,

" " 66, ~ " ( " " " 68, " 69,

" 70,

Rev. J. B. Wright, p. W. M. Sol. S. McCurdy, p. J. W. S. C. Griswold, p. W. M.) S. & J. W. O. F. Potter, p. W. M.

" j" (" Saml. Logan, p. J. W. " Saml. M. Hays, W. M. A. H. Conrow, W. M. " IVI. B. Bransford, p. S. W. " Thos. A. H. Slnith, J. W. " Wm" Ellis, p. W. M. " Jno. S. McClain, p. W. M.

Tebo, .I1lexandria, Roanoke,

" "

Elias Parrott, W. lVI.

'Vln. E1rl, W. 1\1. W. E. Wheeler, W. l\I. R. C. Thurlnan, p S. w. A. M. Tutt, W. M.

E. F, Greenleaf, 'V. 1\'1•

J. B. Bradford, W. M. Rob. James, p. S. w.

l "

John S. Tisdall?, W. M. Jns. H. Robinson, W. M. « Renj. Sharp, S. W. (( John II. Blue, p. W. lVI., S. & J. "'-. " 73, ~4 Jno. J. Grinstead, W. M. " 74, " Isanc N. Rogers, J. " 76, " W. A. Spencer, J. 'V. " 77, W. A. Cunninghnm, p. W. M. " 78, ~ ~ ~, Rev. W. N. Irish, p. s. W. " C. C. Whittlesey, p, W. M. " 79, " 83, ~ " J. Jvey, p. S. W. ~ " ]3. C. Jarrell, J. '\tV. J. S. Jonps. W. M. " 84, " 71,

" 72,

~ ~

c' "

,.y.

"l' 1

T. E. Sfaples, S. W.

L' N. T ....4.11ison, p. J. W •

•Mitch,Il, Friendship, BethaflY, GTeene,

" 86,

" 89, " " " 97, <, 101, ~ "

L. S. Cornwell, p. W. M. Ira Benson, J. W·

Sam1. K. Robert, S. W, Marcus lloyd, \V. M. ~ " J. W. Chenoweth, p. S. W. ~, J. W. Ammons, J. W. lIero'hle, " 104, Relief, " 105, ~ " Geo. R. Smith, p. W. M. ( " "Vrn. B. Killebrlle, J. W. Golden Square, " lO7, " J. iVinchester, S. W. New .Madrid, "108, " R. H. Hatcher, p. S. \v. " S. W. Hereford, W. 1\1. Waverley, " 114, t' }:. M. Edwards, S. W. U S. Poisul, J. W. " H.. C. Moorc 1 J. \V. Sibley, " 115,

I I

II 11

II 'I

II II !, I'

,)==================_.:::;:<===~II

GRAND LODGE A. F. A. MASONS

Versailles, Foster, Compass, Dover, Gentryville, JIthe'M, Sarcoxie, Ridgely, Round Prairie, Oregon,

" " " " " " " " " "

L. E. Williamson, p. W. M. " Geo. Pettit, p. W. M. " J. F. Broadhurst, S. W. " Jas. H. Mallory, p. W. M., S. W. " J. H. Whedbee, p. S. and J. W. " Thos. Keer, p. S. W. " Dan. BiJJJecom, J. W. " Noah Beery, p. W. M.

117, 119,

120, 122, 1::-5, 127 j ] 34, 135, 138, 139.

W. Florence, S. W. Jas. Foster, W. M. ( " Jno. W. Modie, p. J. W. Middlebury, " 141, "G. Gibson, W. M. Pleasant Grove," 142, ~ " S. H. Saunders, W. l\f. " J Rtark, p. S. WI " G. C. Hart; p. 1. W:. McGee, " 146, " J . B. Mitchell, W. M. Lexington, II 149, ~ " Edwd. Winsor, W. M. ~ " R. M. Henderson, J. 'V. Linn Creek, "152, ~ .â&#x20AC;˘ S. R. Roberls, S. W. l " G. Popple\-vell~ J. 'V. Concord, " S.. W. Edmondson, p. S. 'V. " 154, Spring Hill, ,. 155, " Willis Griffing, W. M. ~

'I'

PAST MASTERS.

Bros. " " " "

F. A. H. Garlichs, Jacob C. Reinhard, N. B. Giddings, Jas. H. Mallory, Elias Ogdell,

W.: P. Harrison)

" Geo. Rice, " Joseph Chew. All of which is respectfully submitted. CHAS. LEVY, ROD. CANAN,

T. E.-,STAPLES. The M. W. Gi-a'~a-Master declared a quorum present for the transaction of business. //The M. W. Grand Master then delivered the following address: .My Brethren of the Grand Lodge of Missouri: Through the kindness of ou. supreme Grand Master, we nre ?gain permitted to assemble, in Grand Annual Communication. Let us therefore consider the question, "\\'hat came we hither to do P" 'Why this annual assembling of the fral emity, from the various p"rts of our State? Why this great expenditure of time and money? Is it to sit as a court of appeals, to settle any difficulty that may unlwppily arise

1I II I

l===========:::._==_=_= __::o...:c-:...:::-..::: .... =_=.:::-.'-'.--,..,.=_.:c-: ..:= ...= ... _=__=_==_=_=-=-._=_=__=..=_1

OF TIm STA.TE OJ!' MISSOURI.

among the craft? Or is it merely to exchange fraternal greetings, one with another? These objects of themselves are worthy, but our aims, objects and desires, are higher, nobler j they are to push forward our great engine of benevolence, to mature and adopt plans and meallures "to sooth the unhappy, compassionate their miseries, and restore peace to the troubled minds" of the distressed wherever found. â&#x20AC;˘ Let us, therefore, return thanks unto God, and implore His aid to guide and direct our deliberations in this noble enterprise. I am happy in being able to announce to you, that our country is in the enjoyment of health and prosperity; the cratt happy and harmonious; no violent scourge having visited us during the past masonic year, notwithstanding our beloved country has been, in some localities, visited by those awful dispensations of Providence that summon us speedily to meet our God,-leaving widows and orphans destitute, friends to mourn the loss of dear ones departed, and the fraternity to witness the going out of some of her brightest lights. Among them we might mention Bro. Nathan B. Haswell, P. G. M. of the Grand Lodge of Vermont-that long tried and faithful servant of masonry. The best eulogy that can be given, for his devotion to the cause of our order, may be found in the language of the Pastor of the church of which he was also a light and ornament. Rev. Mr. "\ oung, his friend and Pastor, remarks: "To him free-masonrY_~l!-s a religion, the Lodge a church, and while I say, that I knownot on what basis of principle this feeling rested, I can but respect and admire fidelity to one's own visions of truth, or sense of duty, wherever I behold it. Our Brother was loyal to high aims, and laborious of virtuous effort, who loved truth, and _ worked righteousness, was a true mason, and faithful to such principles to his ideal, he was able to say among his last words, that he had always endeavoured to do right, and could with confidence commend his spirit into his Father's hands." Our own ~. G. M., Hon. Wilson Brown, having been called to pass through the valley of the shadow of death, we are left to mourn his loss to the State and fraternity. Although our brother was prevented by professional duties from taking an active part in the deliberations of the Grand Lodge, yet _as a tru~ mason, an honorable gentleman, -and ----.1rjed frien.A,~he was always foundWl1ere duty called. To his immediate friends and relatives we tender our sincere condolence. My Brethren, can we learn no lesson of wisdom from those dispensations of our supreme Grand Master, who suffers not a sparrow to fall without His notice? Have none gf Ull been called to witness the de-

GRAND LODGE A. F. A. MASONS

parture of dear loved ones? Alas! the memory of one who was dearer to me then life itself, is fresh before my vision; she cannot return to

me, but I will go to her. Let us all, my Brethren, practice the holy precepts of masonry, and p~ofit by the lesson taught from our emblem of the lamb skin, "That purity of life and conduct is essentially necessary to:our gaining admission into the Celestial Lodge nbove," At the close of the last communication of the Grand Lodge, I addressed a circular to the subordinates upon the subject of itinerant lecturers. It is to be lamented that our Lodges have been under the neces6ity of receiving the work from irresponsible authority, growing out of the fact, no doubt, that the Grand Lodge has failed to give them that instruction they reasonably expected. I called the attention of the Grand Lodge to that subject at our last Eessic!TI, and permit me again to urge upon you the necessity of taking this matter into serious consideration, as I conceive the perpetuity and welfare of the craft mainly depEnds upon it. Our Ludges need instruction, and in their zeal to obtain it, have been led to seek it from unauthorized sources to such an alarming extent, that I deemed it of vital importance to prohibit the practice by a special edict. Another great evil to which my attention has been called by nearly all the D. D. G. Masters of the State, is the granting of dispensations to form new Ledges, without exercising proper discretion in regard to the location or places of meeting. Our Lodges are becomirg entirely too Ilumerous j facilities far making masons too cheap; its principles are not properly appreciated, nor its aima and objects properly understood or directed. Several Lodges, loeated in small villages, have during the last year ceased labor and surrendered their' charters, which, instead of being a matter of regret, is to me of satisfaction. Our object should not be direeted to the aequisition of members, without due regard to their moral characfer or worth; we have already 1()0 many whom it is to be feared were not, before their initial ion, prepared in the heart to be made masons. I know the great rlifficulty of judging; we are frequently imposed upon by men occupying prominent po~itions ill society; e\'en the sacred desk, whose occupants are always supposed to be fit material for masonry; but, alas! the history of our own Grand Lodge too well attests, how little that class of masons al'preciate our institution. Of our seven reverend Grand Chaplains annuuny appointed from what we suppose our most devoted brethren, how mllny have e~er attended our Communications, to 01l"er --_._,._--'-----~----

OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI.

up prayers to Almighty God, for his guitlnnce in our deliberation~, to coumel us in our actions, nnd commend us to ~he supreme Grand Master, in pronouncing a benedict iOIl at the close of our labors? Let 0111' records answer 1 Th.-re nre noble exceptions to the above rem~rks; numbers of ministers of lhe gospel are working masons, proving their sincerity in the pledges made upon the treshold at their first admission. I wouhl also call your atlention to a great wrong, in my opinion, committed by om Lcdge~ in granting thc usc of their Halls to all ~lle modern secret orders of the dny. Upon en:erirg nlt)',)y of our Lodgerooms, it woull! be difficult to ddennine for what purpose it was used; its walls and 811<:rs decorated with the yarious charters, nnblems ullll regalias, appeit:lining to "II the various orgnnizalion~, whethcr political or o'herwisc; the Jamb skin, cur beautiful emblelJl of innocence aud purity, is veilnl and shrouded behine! the more gorgeous but less m('anin~ trappings of' 01'<1('rs, whese duration is as the morning dcw. I 1l1i\ke no war upon orher institutions, while noting intlepeudently of tbemsdl'l's, but lllis mixing themselves up wilh masonry, should Dot be to)er:lled upon our part; better far let ollT Ludges, as ancienlly, be l~eld upon tile mountain tOJl, 01' valJies benea1h; beUer ill the unfinished garret, or damp cellar. The Grand Lodge cannot in ioo slrong terms I,ll,ee her sea! of disappr(Jbation upon Ihis prac:ie~, alld order evny masonic Lodge in our jurisdiction, thnt has not already done it, to dedicate their Halls to masumy alone. Last August I rcnewed the dispensation of Cornwell Lodge I1t Rose Hill, in J ohmon coullty; I attended in person, opened their Lodge, and • authorized them to commence lab()ur, This Lorlge, thaugh sma1\ :IS to numbers of membership, has· commencell umler rC\ther fnyorable circums(ances, llaving a neat and comfortable room to be l'edlcated to masollic purposes. Early in July last I received a communic:ltion [rom Bro. A. Lightburn, W. M. of Liberty Lodge, No. 31, asking inlormation in relation to the action of the Gr:llld Lodge upon the arrest and restoration of their charter, slaling th;;t Bro. Garlisehs had returned from the Gr:lnd Lodge', ·al1d represented that Ihe charter had been returnee] 10 the old Lo"ge as it existed when arrested, ;ll1d claiming that Bro. Bvnnett, the M., together with alllhe ol.l officers, were entitled \0 their sea's. I replird, that such was not my understanding of the action of the Gran<l. Lodge; that the <Intendment }JTOpose<1 by Bro. C;:rne!!y to the report of the (:ommit!ee, and adopte:l by lhe Gnllld LOllge, cnll~ed the

'V.

GRAND LODGE A. l!'. A. MASONS

committee to contradict themselves in the lIame report, and also placed the Grand Master in a false position, making him perform an act that he did not do-that is, restore the charter to the Lodge as it existed in a state of insubordination. The charter was restored to as many of the brethren as petitioned for its restoration, promising obedience to the laws of the Grand Lodge, and to such others as they might choose to admit in the usual way. I also remarked to him that I understood the intention oC the Grand Lodge to be: that those who had not affiliated heretofore with the Lodge, since the restoration of the charier, might be permitted to do so, without being subjected to the scrutiny of the ballot-box; at the same time remarking, that I doubted the authority or expediency of the act, holding the principle to be fundamental, that there is no authority in masonry 10 affiliate brethren contrary to their voluntary expressed wishes. I visited Lexington Lodge, and they cheerfully complied with the requirements of the Grand Lodge, in striking from their By-Laws the objectionable features. I then presented them their charter, installed their officers, and authorized them to proceed to labour. In J llly last, Middletown Lodge, No. 50, by almost an· unanimous vote, surrendered their charter, for want of harmony among the craft. Shortly afterwards, it seems, the brethren met and agreed to work together in peace and harmony, promising obedience to the laws of the Granel Lodge; they respectfully asked permission to resume labor under their charter, whicb I cheerfully granted. I have since learned that the utmost harmony and good feeling exists among them, and the Lodf!;e in a flolll'ishing condition. I learn from the Report of the D. D. G. Master, of the 19th Dis-' tr!ct, that in Lodge No. 117 some unhappy difficulties exist, threatening. ics dissolution. The difficulty has grown out of a misunderstanding of ptcuniary contracts between some of the members. A portion of the Lodge contending that a Lodge has no jurisdiction over contracl s between individual members, referring all such to the judiciary of tilE' country as the proper tribunal for adjustment. My opinion was asked upon the subject, and in reply I held the following to be correct, basing my opinion upon the ancient charges, viz: "Never taking a le~al course, :bnt when the case cannot be otherwise decided--the Master and Brethren should kindly offer. their mediation, which ought to be t.hankfully submitted to by the contending brethren, and if that submission is impracticable, they must however carryon their process without wrath or rancor, saying or doing nothing which may hinder

11 __ .._ _ _...

..._._ _

c·:__

::::=~=C·_"::·=:·=·.:':C:=·::··_-

OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI.

brotherly love." Arguing from this, that no good mason should wish any advantage over his brother, and if nothing but evenhanded justice is desired, I know of no place better than a Lodge of my brethren to meet it out; also, that no brother should desire to get any advi\ntage of another by the technicalities or uncertainties of the law; hence I can scarcely conceive of a case growing out of a Ulisunderstanding of contracts that justifies brethren in going to law with each olher. "Justice in a great measure, constitutes the real good man; therefore it should be the invariable practice of every mason never to deviate from the minutest principles thereof." Holding, therefore, that all should peaeeably submit to the reasonable awards of their brethren, reserving the right of appral to the Grand Lodge; and any brother who is unwilling to abide such a decision, is unworthy, and should be dealt with for insubordination. In the month of November last I received a Report of the D. D. G. Master of the 14th District, informing me of the suspen~iOD 01 the charter of Johnson Lodge, No. 85, for satisfactory reasons. I abo received a communication from the members of said Lodge, requesting me to visit路 them. I did so on the 21st of said month, found nearly all the members oE said Lodge convened at their Hall, in Warrensburg. Failing to reconcile matters, they earnestly requested me to aTlest the charter, in order that a portion oE them might re-organize under a new di~pensation. I complied with their request, and ordered the late Secretary, Bro. Cook, to take charge of the charier, records Rnd effects, as the law requires, and return the same, together with a report of his acts, to the Grand Secretary, at this communication. From the Report of the D. D. G. Master of the 4lh District I learn that Windsor City Lodge has surrendered their charter. A few di\Ys ago, as many of the members of Chapel Hill Lodge, No. 10, as could be assembled together, met at their Hall, and not having adh a meeting of the Lodge for more than twelve months, and no officers present who were willing to perform the work of the Lodge, they informally deputed one of the hrethren, to take charge of the charter and effets of the Lodge, and surrender them up to me. The charter and records are now in the hands of the G. Sec. I would recommend that said charter be declared null and void, as also that of -Windsor City Lodge. No. 145. According to our By.Laws, a certain portion of the revenues of the Grand Lodge is set apart as a Grand Charity Fund, but owing to our pecuniary embarrassment on account of fhe Masonic College, that fund

;

-----_._._------------ j

GRAND LODGE A. F. A. MASONS

has been annuaHyexhausted thereby depriving ours(']ves of the means to C:l~l'Y Nit one of tl'e grcat objects of our organization. I hope the Grand Lodge, in its uuited wisdom, may devise some other mode ot sust~ining that institution, <\S the small amount of charity actually required, will not justify so g-reat an oullay of fund.~. I woul,], therefore, sllggest lhat, if our fmancial conrli'ion is at :;II such as to jnsnty it, that we carry (lut the provision of our law, and establish at o:Jce our Grand Charity Fuud. The wise and scriptural principles of masonry, in not emhlazoning to the worlu our almsgiving, nor ldting the left hand know the charity the rig!:t doeth, commends itself to cv路 ery reHecting mind. It is not my intention now to violde that principle by menl iOl1lng any of the thousanll acts of noble gcnc'rosily done, when none but the secret donors, silent recipients, awl the omniscient eye of om supreme Grt;llu .Master are witneslics i yet, I cannot withhold my testimony to the grl?at liberality of t.he fraternity of St.Louis, notwiths~an(liug their frequent calls for relief within their own city; they have cxhibited a noblc ,2;enerosity of ht':lrt. by way of con'ribu1 iom to relievc distrcss in other portions of 1he country, tluring the prt,yalence of th~ yiolent epidemic. that c<lused so much (listress III our Sou' hern cities, last summer and fall; the halJ(1 and heart of the brethren of St. Louis W,:S ::t Ol~ee th ro\\'n epen to all t'xtent. worthy the Lest impulses of humanity. The vnr!ous masonic bodies of ihat city hnve recfldy placed in my hands the sum of $2ro, for an ohject that properly dlOUltl have becn provided for by the Grand Lodgl'. I applied tlie meney as req nested, and take pleasure in returning to them the heartfelt thanks of the recipien' 5. I commend such generosity 10 my bretbren. everywhere; could they but realize the feelings of a gratd'lil henrt, relieved by such ac~s of kindness, your Grnllli i\Tasters would a!wnys have the means placed at their cl'mmt1Dd, to en"b1c 1hem lIw more efredwd!y to carry out the bellign influence and objec~s of our insli:u'ionj thc effect would bc seen and felt, we could truly expnjence lhat noble sentiment of the Apostle, "It is more blessed fo give (ban 10 receive." Upon the subject of the Masonic CoI1e~e, it will bc unnecessary for me to g" into finy uetaiJed sla~ ement of its conditioll all,1 prospccts, but wt,uhl refa yon to the Hepart of the Board of Cnrators :lIld the F::cnlty. From 1hem we learn that notwithstanding all 0111' endeayors at the last sesskn of the Grand Lodge 10 relieve th'l Il1s1i:u1ian of debt, our liabilities continue lH'arly the sauli' ns last yenr. vVe also learn that the Filculty is incomplete, a majority of the Professors hold-

OP TIm STATE OF MISSOURI.

I I I

ing their chairs temporaril)'; yet I can bear testimony to their efficiency and zeal to promote the interests of the College. I consider the Grand Lodge particularly fortunate'in the selection of Brother W. T. D,lvis as President, an office of all others most difficult to fill to llle satisfuction of the hatcrnity; he b~ing a Missourian by birth and education, is peculiarly filted for the station, a man eminently qualified for ils duties and responsibilities. The Board of Curators, in June, ]855, appointed Bro. A. O'Sullivan agent (or the sale of scholarships. I gave him a commission wi~h a request tQ present the claims of Ihe College to the Lodges while visiting them as Grand Lecturer. From him I le:\rn that under the present system it is extremely doubtful whether the Endowment Fund can be increased much; also that great dissatisfaction upon that subject exists in the Lodges, particularly in those so remote from the institution as to render it impracticable for them to avail themselves of its immediate advantages. This prejudice will have to be remo\'ed, before we can reasonab'y expect a hearty co-operation of all our l<ubordinates in snstaining it. AI~o an obstacle in the way of its complete progress r.nd usefulness exists in the diflbul~y of securing the service of competent Professors, at the present compensation, say one thousand dollars per annum; and yet another and more aerious ob5tacle to contend with, is the wanlof funds necessary to relieve its present emb:urassment, and fulfill our future engagemen's with the faculty, as the sm1ll amount received lor tuitions, except those sent on scholarships, is barely sufficient to pay olle professorship. I confess, my Brethren, that these 路obsiaclell appear to me almost insurmountable. III my opinion, the time has arrived for us to solve the problem, and meet the issue, whether the Masonic College can be sustained, and the credit and reputation of the Gr:md Lodge preserved. I am as loth to give up the enterprise, as any other brother can possibly be, having with my brethren struggled long and t() the best of my abilitJ to Iluslain it, and I now hope, that the united wisdom of the Grap.d Lodge may devise a plan that will accomplish so desirable an end, and at the same time preserve unsullied the reputation of the Grand Lodge. I forbear to make any sugg-estions in the premise., pledging you my hearty cooperation in carrying out any plan that may be adopted. The present liabilities of the Institution is about nine thousand dollars, and our resources, apart from what may be received at this communication, is quite inconsiderable. For our full financial condition I would refer you to the Finance Committee.

1----

It===================GRAND LODGB A. F. A. MASONS 14 This is a year of universal political excitement; our whole country ..eems to be convulsed to its very centre; questions of policy are agitated that seem to tend directly and speedily to a dissolution of the union of these States. The constitution and laws are frequently set at defiance and trampled under foot, parties nre being formed of every political east, and our country filled wilh secret political and benevolent societies; demagoKues, through religious fanaticism, are endeavoring to elevate themselves to honor and distinction, by the agitation of questions that should rarely ever be discuss ed, expecting to ride upon the whirlwind. and guide the storm that will place them in a position thl:'y are frequently poorly qualified to fill. The great trouble will be that the storm may not only carry them, but also the innocent, into civil war, anarchy and confusion. It will be well, my Brethren, for us to look at the great mission of masonry, and learn our duty. Masonry requires or its devotees, "lhat they be peaeeable and quiet subjects of the country in which they reside; never to be conoerned in plots and conspiracies against the government, but to conform cheerfully to its laws." They are also "bound by their tenure to obey the moral law." Where, then, is the mason that will disregard d.ese wholesome tenets of our institution? Where is the mason that will suffer himself to be drawn ,into those angry discussions that may cause his blood to mingle with that of his brothers? Where is the mason, who will so far disregard the great moral taught him from the use of one of the great lights of masonoy first. presented to his vision in a masonic Lodge, as to "let his passions or prejudices betray him beyond due bounds? If we have any such within our jurisdiction, let me say to my brother, reflect, return, and again place your feet upon a basis "that makes all men honorable who can路 form to its precepb pll The great mania for lecret societies. if indulged in by masons, must work an injury to the fraternity. History attests how often masonry was caused to bleed from its supposed connection with secret political as also from secret benevolent or eeclesiastical organizations. Itself being a secret society, having obligations immutable, would it not be well for its members to reflect seriously before affiliating with any other secret institution, whether his duties might not conflict, as mao sonry is unlike every other organization upon earth; its philallthrop)' and benevolence extends to all free intelligent beings around the glob~; its members "bound tog<ether by an indissoluble chain of sincere affec-

1'========_ --==-"='~--=====:::::----=----=-::-.:::..c:-:"=-==:::':'l

Oi' THE STATE OY MIS80URI.

tion," while aU oiher secret societies aim at other objects, are necessarily local, of small bounds and short duration. Have we a member who~e heart is so expanded by benevolence, that ma~onry is too narrow a channel to be the dispenser of his blessings? J .et the widows and orphans unprovided for answer. Is our glorious confederacy under which we have flourished threat~ ened with dissolution? Let masons but do their duty, and all the powers of earth, together with all the machinations of evil men, cannot cause this noble edifice to shake. Look what a bond of union, extendinK from Maine to Florida, from Massachusetts to Oregon, all "bound by their tenure to ohey the moral law, and t~ be obedient subjects to the constitution and laws of the land in which they reside." Where is the ma~on who <1oe~ not regard the perpetuity of our union as a paramount question? Who would not shed his blood, if necessary, to uphold and sustain its constitution? \ T:lese things being true, who doubts the prrpetuity of our government? Is there a mason hailing from the land of the Puritans, who so far forgets his duty as to set law at defiance, and attempt to propagate his political creed by force of arms, although advised by that course by the degenerate sons, desecrating the sacred desk of their puritan fathers? Or is there a mason hailing from the sunny South, proverbial for honor, generosity and benevolence, that is willing to sacrifice thill temple of freedom, upon the altar of ambition? No, rather let all masons who enter upon the political arena, carry emblazoned on their banners the wreath of lilly work, speaking peace, and the emblem of right hands joined devoting fidelity to our common country. Let Ull nut, my Brethren, indulge in harsh epithets towards each other, although we may be found connected with all political parties; let our truly masonic virtues never be lost sight of; "let no motive cause us to swerve from our duty. violate our vows. or betray our trust." Our Canadian Brethren have organized themselves into a Grand Lodge, and forwarded to me a communication, setting forth the reasons that impelled them 10 that course, and asking to be recognized as an Independent Grand Body. This is a subject which requirel! serious deliberation on our part, as I cannot at this time call to mind a precedeftt to justify such a course on their part. It is well known that previous to the Revolution the Lodges in this country were under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodges of England,

I I

I II I: :1 1\ Ii :1

i il II

II II

I I

GRAND LODGE A. F. A. MASONS

I Scotland and Ireland. Immediately afler our independence was established, the Provincial Grand Lodges took the necess;;.ry steps to se\'er their connection with the mother Grand Lodges, and proceeded to establish Grand Lociges in the several States. Among the reasons assii1:ned for this course was that., as the two eountl'jes were politically f'epar<lted, each heing sovereign ant: independent, it did not comport with the dignily of this eOlIl;try, to be tributary, even masonieaJly, to a foreig-n power. Tile justice of this course was :,t once ~cknowledg颅 cd by the p::rent Graml Bodies, and nothing has occurred to interrupt that harmony :md good feeling which has characterized our intercourse with the masonic governments of Europe from the time of our sep:J.ration to the present. In the case before us, Canada is a part of tile jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge, as it is of the political domain of England. This being true, tlJ,e question is, can any number of Lodges within the jurisdiction of a Grand Lodge throw off their allegiance, for flny cause, and form an independent Grand LoJge within that jurisdiction If so, then the Phillip's and 81. John's Grand Lodge~ in New York are lawful bodies. Are they so? What changes tbe principle? Certainly not di;,tance. And tbis is all that can be urged in favor of il, aside from their real or supposed grievances. I can not, at presen!, see, ho\'! we can recognize a Grana Lodge in Canada, without doing injustice to the Grand Lo(lge of England. It is no doubt true, as our Brethren of Canada remark, that they labor un,ler serious disad\'antages, in consequellce of their dependent position, But is it not hetter to defer action on so grave a subject, until the Grand Lodge of Englund is hearJ from? She may relei\se the Lodges from their allegiance, or may place them under thl' ban of recnsant :md rebellious Lodges. In the laUer event, to recognise them, or bold intercourse with them, wou1:1 bring us info collision, and interrnpt our relations with Englanrl. Besides it must be remembered, that all th e Lodges have not g-one into this new body. There is stiJI, I believe, n Provincial Grand Master and Provincial Grand Lodge in Canada, with their subordinates, true to the parent body. For these rca!'ons and others which might be advanced, I belie路ve we had better defer all action on this subject, until wc are mode acyuainted with the course which the Gr~md Lodge of England will adopt in relation to the matter. My Brethren, agreeably to a wise provision of your By-Laws, I am now rendered ineligible to the responsible and distinguished office

; \

I==----- ==========~

I II

I I I II I I I

I!I

._---

OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI.

- - - - - - _.. ----_.. _ - - - - - - - -

II II

which by your kind suffrages I have been twice elevated, a position for the full discharge of its duties and responsibilities I have always felt my inadequacy, and now, in retiring, permit me to tender to you my heartfelt thanks for the kind and fraternal greetin~s receiv-ed at your hands, hoving end€avoured to discharge the duties of the ofli-ee tJ lhc bcst of my abiliiy. I confiden!ly indulge the hope. that your generolls di~positions will throw the veil of charity over any scemingIy unkind word or action that may possibly bve been unguardedl,)o made; my oniy object being at all times to demean myself towards the members of the Grand Lodge as well as all our subordinates, ill such a manner, as would conduce to the harmony and prosperity of the institution. In calmly reviewing my official relations with the Gr. Lodge for the last three years, I find many plea~in~ incidents to duster around my dedining days, mingled wilh but little [h«t is calculated to disturb my happy reflections. il.!1d in conc1usi(!n, I indulge the hope that notwitl!~(andinp; our embarrassed condition (pecillliarily) on· account of our in~titulion of leaming, a way Illay be provide(] to relieve ollrseln's alld still preserve the Col1ege; llwt the Grand Clwrity Fur.d before alluded to may be est'lblished, and the bless in~s of the fraternity annually dispensed in 1 elief of distressed brethren, their willows and orphans; that o\lr benign inflnence may be more abnndantly felt and appreeiatc(l, the bond ot union more firmly established,. and "our hearts and tongues join in promoting euch other's welfare and rejoicing: in each other's prosperity." :May every broLher so demean himself that the sound of the gavel may never be heard as a reproof to hi~ actions< For yonr future prosperity and harmony, in completing the noble design of masonry, I pledge you henceforth my hearty cooperation, ever esteeming it a high honor 10 be found a colaborer in the mighty army of Ancient Free and Accepted IHasons. L. S. CORN\VELL. "Vhich was, on 1Il0tion, referred to the following CommiLtee, Bros. B. Sharp, J. "V. Crane, J. H. Tttl'llel'. On IIlCJtion of Bro. Sharp thc reading of thc minutes of the last annual commullication of the GranJ Lodge \·.·~\s dispensed with, the members being furnished with the printed proceedings. Adopted. Bro. Van Osdell offered Ihe following: Resloved, That the Representatives of subordinate Lodges be allowed to yote and set in the Grand Lodge without their jewelso Adopted. A memorial was received from the widow of a l\1aster mason which was on motion referred to the Committee on Charity.

IIII 1

I I

I I !I II

II II

I',I

I'!

I I

GRAND LODGE A. 'P. A. MASONS

A memorial of member~ of Oregon Loage received and referred to Committee on Grievance. M. W. Benj. W. Grvver, P. G. MastcT1 entered and took a seat in the East. The Chairman on Foreign Correspondence, Bro. Joseph Foster, read his report, which was on motion of Bro. W. A. Cunningham received and made the special order for to-morrow morning, at ten o'clock, with the exception of resolutions therein contained which affect Adopted. the By-Laws of this Grand Loalie. The following Report of Committee on Grand Master's address was received and adopted. The Committee to whom was referred the address of the M. W. Grand Master, beg leave to report that they have examined the ~ame, and recommend that.so much thereof as refers to itinerant lecturers, be referred to a select committ'ee of three. So much thereof as refers to the granting dispensations to new Lodges, to Committee on Lodges U. D. So much thereof as refers to the granting the use of masonic Halla to modern secret orders of the day, to a Committee of:five, consisting of Bros. Tutt, Voorhies, Saunders, Robinson and Houston. So much thereof as refers to Grand Charity Fund, be referred to Committee on Charity. So much thereof as refers to Masonic College, to Committee on College. So much thereof all-refers tothe duty of masons in political matters, to a select committee of five, Bros. B. Sharp, Tutt, Crane, Tumer and Calhoun. So much thereof as refers to the Independent Canadian Grand Lodge to Bros. Foster, Levy and Daggett. Respectfully submitted,

II 11

B. SHARPE, J. W. CRANE, J. H. TURNER. Bro. Peebles offered the following: Resolved, That the Faculty of the Ma~onic College, except the Prin~ cipal of the Preparatory Department, be invited to suspend their recitations until Monday, June 2d, and attend the session of the Grand Lodge during its present communication. Adopted. Bro. Rob. Canan offered the following: Resolved, That Delegates from Lodges U. D. be allowed se2.ts, and I

1.,=.=...::::::_-=--=-=---====-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=============!.!

OF THE STATB O'F MISSOURI.

be permitted to participate in debate at this communication of the Grand Lodge. Adopted. Bro. Crane offered the fullowing, which was on motion adopted: Resolved, That whereas Geo. Washington Lodge, No.9, working under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge, suspended in error for the non-payment of dues, the following named brothers of said Lodge, viz: Bros. John Carlin, Henry Eads, P. C. Hovakcr, Ashton P. Johnston, Charles Mj1Jer, V. K. Rout, Charles M. Scott, and the same having been published in the proceedings of 1855, of this Grand Lodge, detrimental and injurious to the maoonic standing of said Brethren, Therefore Resolved, That the loregoing be published in the printed proceedings of this Grand Lodge, thereby placing the above named Brethren in their proper standing in the great masonic family. J. Vt,r. CRANE. The Grand Lodge of Missouri was called from labor until half past eight o'clock to-morrow morning. TUESDA y MORNmG, 7t o'clock. The Grand Lodge of Missouri was called to labor by the M. W. Grand Master. The Grand Officers at their severd stations. Prayer by the Grand Chaplain. The minutes of yesterday's proceedings were read and approved. The Grand Master announced the following Committees: Unfinished BU3inesl:.-Bros. A. J. Calhoun, J. B. V. McCall, Jno. A. Quarles. Chartered Lodges.-neni, Sharp, S. A. R:l\vlings, Ja" Foster, J. F. Broadhurst. Wni: Ellis. Lodges U. D.-John H. Turner, J. S. Jones) N. P. Kunkle, W. B. Stone, J. I-I. Mallory. Accounfs.-N. B. Giddings. W. R. 'Wilmot, \\T. B. Glover. Ways and Means.-J. W. Crane, J. H. niue, A. M. Tutt, C. Osbern, J. H. Robinson. Cltarity.-E. Ogden, J. S. Tisdale, E. Parrot. Applications and Communications.-E. 1Vinsor, R. Canan, J. B. Bradford . .~[asonic College.-J. B. Wright, B. Vi. Grover, B. Sharp, W. S. Daviss, W. Florence, T. E. Staples, J. B. Mitchell, John D. Daggett, C. C. Whittlesey, R. S. Voorhies.

. ------_.---- ----'! _---------_._---------. _----------_._ _----- . _.. -. _.- ._--- -- ---- ---------------....

_~-_._-

...

--_.....- --._._._ .. -

~._

-._.0

-_.

---.-_._------,,--~--

.:.::::.::::-:-::..==.:-

GRAND LODGE A. P. A. MASONS

Grievance.-S. A. Saunders, M.Boyd, J. E. Dr:J1le, Geo. Pettit,C. Levy, J. T. McLane, J. Clolldsly. By-Laws.-'V. A. CunninghaIn, R. S. Voorhies, J. A. Lindsay, N. P. Kunkle. H. E. Peebles. A memorial wa" presen1ed by Bro. Boyd, 'wh;('h was receivcI] and referred 10 a Committec, consisting of Bros. Blue, Henderson ,mel Foster. A memori<tl was presentcd by Bro. TUlt, which was received and referred to a Committee, consisting of Bros. Peebles, Van Osdell and Stehbins. Bro. J. F. HOllston offered tl:p ffJ]Jowing: Resolt'ul, T),at 1!:e Gr. Secretary be required to forward a dispensation in proper form to S. R. Bny. H. S. Partin, \V. E. MnrCtlWlll, ,md others, of ,Mirabile. C:tldwell Co., 1\-[0., crnpol\"ering- them 10 meet. as a legal Lodge, under the name of .Mirabile Lodge, ill the town of Mirabile. Adopj ell. The following commnnic<ltion from P. Gr. Masier, Bro. P. H. McBride, was received, read, orderetl to bc printed, and referred to Committee on College: To the 1\1. G. Lodge of Missouri: I find, ~t pa~e 80, of the printed proceedings of tile Grand LOllge, for the year 1854, a eommuniention from Bro. S. W. R Carnegy, purporting to be :m answer to a re'olution of the Grand Lodge, adopted the ycar previous, dOll<\iing 10 him a perpetual scl)()brship in tlw Masonic Collpgc for llis senices in belwlC of thai institution. TIle writer says: "Tl1\l', I, with others, havc gi\'en my exertions in the crection of the College. T1Jey, as well as myself, ha"e labored fur it through gooll and evil report, alit! thovgh 1 was tlzejirst to pro-

,Y.

ject its establishment," &c. NO'I', I asser1, for the purpose of jJlIUing history right, on this subject, that, imt ead of' 13ro. Carllegy being (he first to project the establishmel!t of the l\fa,onic College of 1.V1iswuri, he was origiually opposed to it> esta1Jli~luncnt; and when the neg-ollution was first put on fqot, to purchase Marion College, for the nse of the Grand Lo(1gc, lle opposed the pnr('ha~e, and remollStra!cd with me :'gainst the pmch:,s,', all'cdging that the Grand Lodge did not intend, by her rcsolution (If the preceding session, to establi"h a collc;2:e or high ~choo1. Aner the purchase, (11' pcrll::lps just prior thereto, he made a virtue of necessity, and yielded his opposition, and signed the bond which was given for the purclm'e the pruperty_

------_.-

OF THE STATE 01 MISSOURI. --------------------------

- - - - - - - - - --------- - - -

If I am asked, who projected the establishment of the College? I it is the offspring of a combination of circumstances which arose at that time in our masonic history. The Grand Lol1ge had, by resolution. i:ommittel1 itself to the cause of education; it was contem· plated to establish an humble Grammar school, for the education, mainly, of the sons of indigent masons; when the affilir, of Marion College reached a crisis, and an opportunity wns presented of purchasing for a few thousand dollars, property which had cost the owners near one hundred thousand, that the establishment of the Masonic College, was projected. I am not now prepared to say, that it was wise in us to supercede the Grammar school by the establishment of a college; indeed, I am greatly inclined to the opinion that it would have been best, all things considered, to have carried out the original purpose of the Grand Lodge. How the subject of education first found its way into the Grand Lodge, Bro. Cearnegy and myself know. I responded to Bro. Carnegy's communication thro' the Grand Se:retary, last year, but he did not transmit it to the Grand Lodge. P. H. McBRIDE. The Committee on 'Vork made a report, which was on motion laid on the table until ten o'clock to-morrow morning. Bro. W. E. Wheeler offered the following, which was on motion adopted: Resolved by the Grand Lxlge of the State of Missouri, That, in consideration of the misfortunes and losses sustained by Linn Lodge, No. 66, of Free and Accepted Masons, by hadng their Lodge burned together with jewels, likewise the furniture and charter of said Lo~e, that this Gr. Lodge remit all dues owing by ~aid Linn Lodge, and that a warrant be drawn' on the Grand Treasurer for the amount of the dues paid for the year 1856. Resolved, further. that the charter for Linn Lodge, No, 66, be renewed free of expense to said Lodge, the charter heretofore granted to said Lodge having been de~troyed by fire iome time in the month of November lust. Bro. W. A. Cunningham olTered the following, which was on motion adopted: Resolved, That such subordinate Lo:lges as have f.tiled to retnrn a copy of their By.Laws to this Grand Lorlgt~, as instrnct€d by resolution at its last annual communication, have until the next annual communication to make said rt'turns.

an~wer,

=====---=-===

GRAND LODGE A. F. A. MASONS

The report of Committee on College By-Laws was read a first time and ordered to a second reading at ten o'clock to-morrow. Bros. Osborn and Da~gett offered amendments to Constitution and By-Laws, which was read on three se\'eral days, and ordered to be printed. The propoged amendment to By-Law!!, amending and adding to section 13, of 4th article, (lnd published in last year's proceedings, was taken up and on motion adopted. The hour of ten o'clock having arrived, the Report of Committee on Foreign Correspondence was taken up and pending the discussion upon it, The Grand Lodge of Missouri was called from labor until two o'clock P. M. Two O'CLOCK, P. M. The Grand Lodge of Mii\souri was called to labor by the M. Vi~. Grand Master. Grand Officers at their several stations. An amendment to the By-Laws was offered by Bro. Osborn, which was read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time to-morrow morning at ten o'clock. The Report on Foreign Correspondence was again taken up, when Bro. Cunningham offered the following: Resolved, That the following portions of Report on Foreign Correspondence be striken ont : First, all that part quoted from Grand Master's Address in Massachusetts under the head of "Admoniticn;" Second, all the balance of the Report, beginning with and headed Adopted. "Signs of the Times." On motion of Bro. Potter, the Report\lf Committee on Foreign Correspondence as amended was then adopted. To the Most ~V. G. L. of Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri: Your Committee on Foreign Correspondence submit the following as the rcsult of their laboursThe following proceedings of sister Grand Lodges have been examined, and ~uch portions as were deemed of importance have been noted, with such remarks as to your Committee, the general interest, and present condition of the craft required.

NORTH CAROLINA. This G. L., in its stable purposes of good to the craft, llUs held its

1.'===================-=----

j 1

OJ!' THE STATE OF MISSOURI.

annual meetings in the City of Raleigh for nearly sixty years, ;rnd for this eJ:ample alone, if she had done nothing else but practise the rites of our oreler in their ancient simplicity, deserves the thanks of the whole fraternity. Shc is now, however, engaged in the noble work of rearing a building for the purposes of education; in which the G. Chap. of that State participate!> to the extent of its ability, and thus united the cause must prosper to final completion. The Report of Correspondence is from the pen of Bro. Macon, who takes a conclensad yet comprehensive view of the condition of the craft. The Grand Lodge refused to adopt the system of confederation of G. L's., as reported by the convention held at Washingt....n, D. C., on the ground of its inefficiency. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. The proceeding~ of this G. L. contain an account of some three or four meetings, in eMh of which there is much to admire, and it may be much that will advance the interests of masonry. It would be profitab!c to our brethren, if they could peruse, a~ your Committee have done, the proceedings of our sister G. L's.; they would not only gain much valuable information thereby, but learn how to avoid many of the evils that beset our instifution at every turn. From the proceedings before us, we learn of a "Masonic Congress" held in Puris, France, in June last, and from G. M. Frarley's address at a subsetj,uent meeting oE the G. L., we learn that such an llssem路 blage of masons actually took place, 11l1d that the G. L. of the D. C. was represented in said "Con~ress"路 by "Bro. G. Parker Cummings, Architect of San F'rlLncisco, Calitornia." We extract from the address as follows: "I have no detailed account of the proceedings of the Congress, but have heen promised a copy of the same when pdnted, but Bro. Cummings, in a letter he addressed to me, ascribes to his pre~'" sence and that of another American representative, the failure of a measure in relation to lite African population, which would have been distasteful to masons on this side of the Atlantic." To masons of the non-progressive stamp, the intelligence conveyed in the above extract would be truly laughable, were it not that such repeated efforts at innovation aTe so much calculated to inflict such seriolls irijuries upon nul' beloved institution. But as stated by us some years since, to a prominent Bro. in another jurisdiction, to whom we are W<lnt often to complain of those things which amict us as masonS-Hit would be a miracle to expect llny resulLs but wanton and reckless innovations, if indeed the term ravages would not!.;e more

GRAND LODGE A. F. A. MASONS

appropriate, upon our fraternity from all assemblies of the kind." A moment'·s reflection ought to convince every well informed mason that such things fOl'm no part or parcel of legitimate free-masonry; and this being as true as any of the axioms ill science, the wonder is that brethren of ability and great masonic attainments should be the advocates of such things at any timc or under any circumstances. "A Congress of Masons held in Paris, France".-Vcrily pndeed, "a new era" has begun to dawn upon our world, when in thc midst vf a people, l1igh-minded and honorable though they be, yet hitherto the greatest innovators, perhaps pCY'vcrters, of a pure free-masonry the world has ever produced-who have any thing but legitimate free-masonry amongst them, if indee<1 it may be called free-masonry at all, should hold a J'r/asonic Congress-and for \\'I1<1t ?-The following ex1ract, in conncxion with what has been extracted above, may possibly deve'lop. WASHlNGTO:\"

Jan. 4,1855.

The following communication recei\'ed from the Grand Orient of France was read, and referred to the Committee on Correspondence: GRAND ORIENT OF FRANCE. SVPHEME COWWII" FOR FRANCE AND THE Fn.ENCli POSSESSIONS,

Orient of PaTis; March, 1855.

~1:!::~

(E.·. V.·.)

MOST ILLUSTRIOUS' Bl'lOTIIER: The Industrial E~hibition at Pans to which nil the world has been invited, has sllggesl~d to his Hopi Hig-hnCRS, the Prince Lucien Mmat, Grand Master of the Masonic Order in France, the thought of profiting by that circumstance 10 cOJlvoke a Congress, to which shall be invited the Masollic powers of Foreign J urisoictions. I have the honor to address yon the decree rendered by the Prince, Gl'and Master, am1 also the report which has been submitted to him by a commission which he had chosen from among the members of his Council, and over wllich I have the honor tv preside. I hope, most illustrious brother, that recog-nizing lhe imparlance of a union of this character, and the results to flow lhererrom, vou will be so impressed, as to bring lhe subject before the Masonic -Body of which you are the Chief, and that you will commullicate to me with the least possible delay, the measures whieh you may take in relation thereto.. . Will you, most illustriolls brother, accept the :lssurance of my sentiments of sincere fraternal regard .. ~ The Deputy Grand Master of the Order, ~ HEULLANT.

=====:::-;:.-;::--;::--=-=-::::::====__ =c:--=---====-=---==-":.\

Lc...·;;;:-:;o;;:-=-::.:-:::-=·

OF THE

~TATE

OF MISSOURI.

11 1

I .1

To the most illustrious Brother, Grand Master of ( the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia. ~ GRAND ORIENT OF FRANCE. SUPREME COUNCIL FOR FRA.NCE &. THE FRENCH POSSESSIO!\S.

0~~0.:$.路~~~庐.

~_g~;g0.J.;:*

0.'.

IIIi

PARIS, 28th February, 1855. (E." V.'.)

To his Royal Highness, the Prince Lucien Murat, Grand Master oj the Masonic Order of France.:

Ii ' I! I

I I I

I:I'i II

I!I , ),"i "

MOST ILLUSTRIOUS G R.\ ND l\TASTER: In the vestibules of our tempIes, the echo of the distant murmurs of the outer world sinks 10 si[enee, and while traversing these vestibules, before divesting ourselves of the man, to become the mason, we experience sensations, which it is frequently very difficult enlirely to forget. That which h passing at this moment in the rnder world, is so prcg'llant with every kind of instruction, that we cannot resist the clireeting from within the meditations of our minds, incessantly occupied wilh the wants of humanity. Two nations, E'llemies aforetime, uniting on the field of battle to cement with their blood, an alliance, whose end is the liberty, the independence of the people of the world, we can comprehend ihe force, the energy of palTer contained in a strong hand sustained by the will, and the well路 being of the people. On the side of this formid"ble aUian,)e, we see these same nations invite all the others to extend the hand in fraternal union; we see one of them invite the various industries of all the world, to group tJIt~m, to entwine them in a modern arch, of which the name it~elf is a monument of morality, of civilization, since we read upon its front, "Palace of Industry." vVhcn the man is inspired with such sentiments he feels elevated: the mason, on his part, whose mission is wholly peace, humanity, charity, and toleration, would profit by these vast impulses of mankind, to add to his history a page never to be obliterated. Such are the sentiments, most illustrious Grand Master, stilI more nobly, more profoundly felt in your heart, which have inspired you with this beautifnl idea of an Universal Masonic Congress, about (0 assemble at Paris, in the Temple which your powerful wiII and persevering energy, have devoted to the I\'Iasonry of France.

!! th~J~~~f::ul:~::rb:fP:~i~flt~rl: o'~G~~~Je~~r~s~t~,I~e o?::~~ '~:f:~~n:J~ il the satellites, is sitnated by the prin~iple of fraternity, likc to those iI

;i !i

!I :1'

myriad orbs, which roll in space, and which never collide, because 1hey are upheld by that inVisible intelligence which presided at their creation. The Masonic Lod~es, also, have their strength or force in that spirit of fraternity which tills all their members with a sacred fire, whir-h must still more kindle the cOl1\"ocafion of the Congress, the prepara(oY organization of which you have given us in charge.

I'~'I 'I

I I

1'1,

Ii II

III路i ri

I'I

iI II

. ,I

II' 1:1

II /' I ,I I

!: :: ii

----~---_-=--==_===;=...:=::c:::_:::::. __ :J

r-;

I I

!i ii

III

I i

~_~

GRAND LODGE A. F. A. MASONS

To accomplish this honorable mission, we have but two things to consirler; the comtituent clements-lhe means of execution. \Ve propose to you, as the constituent elements, to invite all the Foreign Masonic Bodies to a representation in it, by a deputation, .chosen among the members of its senics, clothed with regular power. The "Grand Oriene' of France will be leprescnted in it, by two deputy Grand Masters, and by the members of your Council. A certain number of high masonic rank, which you ]my please to designate, should aha compose a part of this Congress. As to the means of execution, in fixing at the sum of one hundred francs ($20) the contribution of each deputy; that sum will be sufficient to defray all the expenses of the Congress, cover those incidental to the establishment of a lecture room, which will be placed at the disposal of al路; the members; it may even afford an excess, n:ore or less considcnLle, which may be applied to crown the labors of the Congress with an act of philanthropy. It is upon these fuundations that wc ha\'c the honor 10 propose, most illustrious Grand Master, the plan of the subjoined decree. Deign, most illustrious Grand Master, to accept th~ assurance cf our profound respect and of our en1ire devotion. The Deputy Grand Ma~ter, HEULLANT. The members of the Commission, BOUBEE,DARRAGON, RAZY, REXES,DESAULCY.

GRAND ORIENT OF FRANCE. S(!Pl~EME COUNCIL FOR FRANCE AND TnE FRENCH POSSESSIONS. ':i!Zi":>i:0.~-<-; k;'-'-' -""'0.

0_~';i~~~~~m

'\ :

1 \t

DECREE. We, Prince Lucien Murat, Grand Master of the Masonic Order in b'h<.:C, in view of the prcceeding report, and in approval of its objed' we have decreed and deereeA lH. 1. An llniversnl Masonic Congress will assemble at Paris on th,~ 1st of June, 1l:l55, in the Hotel of the "Grand Orient" of France, ,. Cader" street, 10. ;\.R'~. 2. All foreign Masonic Powers, with whom the Grand Orient of Fran~e is in correspondence., shall be invited to a representation .( her('.il~ by a deputation clothed with regular powers. AUT. 3. The Grand Orient of France shall be represented in it by '0ur two depu'y Grand Masters, and by the members of our Council. ART, 4. \-Ve reserve to ourselves, the iU3/itation, to ma'ke a part of .this Congres~, of such Masons as we may deem worthy. ART. 5. The Commission already named, will Rubmit tous, the Programme of the Congress convok ed by the present decree.

OJ' THE STATE OF MISSOURI.

ART. 6. Our deputy Grand Master, Heullant, is charged with the execution of the present decree. Given at the Orient of Paris, 27th February, 1855. The Grand Master, L. MURAT. Sealed and Registered. The chief of the Secretaryship Geueral of the Order,

P. CLAUDE.

INDIANA. This G. L., with many others, including our own, is creating, we Cear, too many llew Lodges for the be~t good of the Order. The G. M. in his address states, that he had granted twenty-two dispensations for !lew Lodges during the recess of the G. L. He also closes his excellent address by a strong appeal, both from the Iivirg and the dead, to abide by "the ancient land-marks," alld work ill the old paths of masonry. The report of correspondence is from the pell of Bro. William Hacker, and is interesting in many particulars-to the point and in language. though sometimes rather caustic. yet it bears the impress of a mind honestly seeking for truth and jealous for the honor of the craft. We should be pleased to present some extracts for the perusal of ollr Brethren, but the space we have chalkfd out for this report will not permit.

NEW YORK. From the interesting and able address of Grand Master Evans may be gathered much that is truly excellent in masonry, together with the pleasing fact, that at no time was there greater prudence used in that jurisdiction in the selection of materials than at the present. Weare more than gratiiioo to be able to state, that from the address we also learn that the CTllft in that jurisdiction are in a prosperous and healthy condition-creating "new Lodges weekly"-iE indeed that may be a good-who are crowding each other to get a view of the light of the eraft that gleams from the altar of the G. Lodge through a Lodge of instruction, which weekly meets to imp"ut to each a due portion in good seas路on. So may it long continue, and may the Grand Master on High confirm his blessings of peace, friendship and bro herly 10'le to that jurisniction, which h;,.s suffered so much from a want of a correct view of the pure principles of masonry. We learn also from the .ame source, that clandestine associations still exist in their midst, but are held strictly under the ban by regular members of that jurisdiction; while we :llso learn with painful regret

I Ii If

it ~

-==-==='-------=--=-=-=-======71 28

ORAND LODGE A. F. A. MASONS

-for we suppose Grand Master Evans has good grounds or he would not make the assertion-路'that there is a great breach of duty among masons of other Siales, and II want of carefulness in scrutinizing their visitors." He complains of the "free and sometimes unfeeling comments upon the state of affairs in his jurisdiction by brethren at a distance. But our Brother should call to mind that, when the belligerents in any strife with their excited passions are contending for the mastery, that they are in far less favorable position for the exercise of cJ-Jm reflection, than the spectator, -in the full range of both sight and hearing of all that is passing. Nor is it always certain that numerical strength bears off the palm of victory -so far as the truth is concerned, and thnt having the boasted confidence and support of sister jurisdictions; he well may endure the little annoyance which a small blast from his "distant brethren" may occasion without retort. He should remember, that the dissentions of that jurisdiction were not only like a desperate and malignant disease of long stnnding, perhaps comtitutional, but also of a relapse from what was supposed to be a favorable !-tat~ or conmleseence, and that being true, at least in the minds of many, it required a rem'~cly, t.hat should reach the seat of t.he disease, and stimuhte those functional derangements whieh had long warre d against the vitality 01' the order, to a vigorous and healt.hy action. And like the skillful sur~eon in his operr,tions, it may be that the very brethren of whom he complains, with great effort laid aside their sympalhie~ for the occasion, and nerved themselves to administer the potent reme1y. Let our brethren then in that jurisdiction complain no more, but nerve all their energies to perform well their part-and no masons e\-er had a greater part-"therc all the honor lies"-nor too readily believe, that maS01l1 would knowingly or willingly taunt them with false expressions of pity, or be even the occasion of offence to any. Grand ~Iaster Evans says, "The stand 1aken by Massachusetts 3gainst these spurious bodies, is one truly masonic. I trust the same in dft'c~ will be followed by cvery Grand Lodge; she deserves masonry's warmest gratitude; she was the first to acknowledge t.he truthfulness of our position, amI cont.inues firm in sustnining us in it." So milch for the sober second thought, but we must forbear. The Tf'port of roreign correspondence is from the ready pen of our Bro. Finley M. King, the S. G. W. It is in his usual happy style; embracing some 60 olosely printed pages, filled with muny excellent thoughts and opinions, well worthy of the cause for which it was prepared. In the mllin it is a fair and honest produotion, perhaps fully

OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI.

II I

equal to any of his former efforts, and yet, though painful as it is to us to differ with our brethren, and still more so when we are compelled to complain-~llld perhaps this pain is much increased from tbe fJot thnt we have always been in the minority almost everywhere and at all times-we must "fraternally remonstrate with our Bro. for discussing a subject vital to this Grand Lodge, and wlll~rein she was immedial ely concerne(l, under t!lt, head of Rnother jurisdiction. But ,lg is our usual wont, we fully believe that it was r<lthcr from ill;dvertence than from any design on the part of our Brother. In his comments on the Grand Lodge of I{y .. , Brother Kil'g tal;es occasion to say, "The New York committee would ;lvail th>emselves of this very proper occasion to offcr a little fraternal advice to tLeir Brethren of Missouri on the suhject presented;" that is the difficulties between ours and the G. 1. of Ky. about jurisdictioll; "but tlds advice has not been solicited, and ho,,>ever dill'"rcnt Misso'lri herst,j(> and some other Grand Lodges have acted in this respect, touching questions nrising in and between neighboring jurisdictions, we think it would be quite improper for us to interpose onr offices Iln.til Ihen: bc some indieation of their acceptibility." To ,his \\>e reply, 'k\t (I\ll' Bro. King has permitted himself to be mistaken, "ntl consequenlly m:sled by perhaps his own accnte sensibilities, when he permits himself to believe that the G. L. of Missouri could feel itsclf ,1g-grievc,l by the advice of any of its si~ter Grand Lodges. '\'e C,<11 assure onr TIro., lhat on all occasions the G. L. of Mo. will cheerfully and fraternally consider, not only the advice, but the admonitions or reproofs or her sister G. L., when pre~ented in the 1rnc spirit and dignity of masonry . .1'\01' will she withhold, from allY false delicacy or fear, that her moti\>es may not be correctly understood, or be duly appreciated, her ,\(]Yicc, admonition, or even reproof-when her sister G. L. ill her jlldgml>t;t swerve from the great consermtive principles ilnd pr,'clices or Jreemasonry. Nor yet, will she ever be fuund 'Juictly snLmitting' 10 any invasion or infraction of her own, or the riglJts of ally othel' jurisdiction Not however from any pride of position, but for the peace; ;,l~d well-being of the whole Fraternity, which she regards as a U"it of which she forms a part; and Ihough small indeed m:1y bc her it,lerrst in this great aggregated mass, still she feels gre"t n-sp,lllsibiliti('s restillg upon her, not only to preserve, but to Joster it with unc-ea,il'g vigilanre and care. Oar Bro. King has also, we think, deceived IlimseJr ;:gain, w!le'n he asserts, or strongly intimates, that the G. L. of ~Io. lws eyer i;,ler-

I '

GRAND LODGE A. F. A. MASONS

fered with the acts of other jurisdictions, unless indeed he may have construed the resolutions presented by this committee some two years Pogo, in relation to the troubles in his own jurisdiction, to be an inter~ ference. We, then, presented., and the G. L. adol)ted, what in our judgment, the best interests of the craft, not only in New York, but eyerywhere demanded, and it is with p'l.inful regret, that we now stat8, that every new phase of the difficulties in his jurisdictiction, and they are nearly as regular as those of the Moon, perhaps with a little farther intervals, have served but to convince us more lirmly, if possible, in the necessity for ~he moral and fraternal etreets, that would have been produceu by the course we then recommended. And we may be permitted to add, that though like Abraham of old, we would hope, even against hope, we still have Gur doubts in any remedy short of a full and final sacrifice of all pride either of opinion or position-for only he that humbleth himself can be exalted. Perhaps, hcwever, the action of this Grand Lodge, in adopting the . views suggested by the G. L. of Massachusetts, in relation to the troubles in his own jurisdictioH, may have led our Bro. to the remarks above recited; but if so, we feel that his "ieWl!" have been at least modified as to that point, and we therefore forbear any further remarks on the subjfct. VERMONT. The fucts presented by the G. Master of Vermont, P. C. Tucker, -the model G. Master-on the death and life of our late Bro. Nathan B. Haswell, caused the thought so beautifully expressed by Solomon, "that the memory of the just is blessed," to thrill through our minds, we hope, ;AS an incentive to duty. Such masons, however, as our late Bro. Haswell, belong not alone to Vermont, they are common property, a part and parcel of a common fraternity, the loss of which must be deeply felt by all true lovers of a full exemplification, in the lives of our brethren, of the masonic virtues. And whilst our brethren in Vermont may have greater responsibilities, because more under the influeRce of his manly virtues, still we should all be stimulated to emulate manfully his ardent and undyin~ altachment ~o the principles of masonry. We had no personal acquaintance with our late Brother Haswell; we met him in the G. G. C.,at Lexington, Ky., for the tirstand last time; and there, from the quiet position we then occupied, scanned bim closely with others of oUt" Brethren. And it affords us great pleasure to be able to state, that the remarks of Brother Tuck~r re-

1!l~;:; ;,;,. .:; :fe=r=r;: ;e=d: :t: :o;: ;a: :b: :o=v=e=,: :s;: ;e=r: :Y_: :eS=b=~=~.=-t=o-=_C=-~=~=fi=~=~=th=_=~-=i=-m=__psi_~_r~_s_n~___~~e_~=f=or=~e~ __a.=-s__-=-

---1

!-OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI.

to the masonic character and stability of our late Bro. Haswell. And this brings to view that sublime thought so forcibly expressed by the ancient 8e~r, "that the righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart, and men of kindness are taken away, none considering that they are taken away from the' evil to come." The proceedings of Vermont arc conducted on fhe true principle of the order, and so long as the interests of masonry are controlled by so much masonic intelligence, we may rest assured, that its progress will be upwards and onward. The correspondence of tile G. L. is ably conducted; some little tilling between them and the committee of Indiana. We would step ia, but are not certain, that it is a "free fight." We therefore say to them in the language of Joseph of Old, "sec that ye fall not out by the way, remember that you are brethren." In the proceedings of J:llluary, 1856, there i~ much, very much that we should be pleased to present. This G. L. has acknowledged the constitutionality of the recent formation of the G. Lodge for the Canadas; they have also proposed action on the suLject of the oonfederation of the G. Lodges of the Union. WISCONSIN. The Grand Master in his addres:l says, the "utmost harmony, con~ cord and brotherly love prevails throughout the jurisdiJ路ion." The committee ot correfpondence discuss some interesting subjects which we should be pleased to notice, did our space permit. The business of this G. Lodge was mostly of a local character. GEORGIA. The proceed:IJgs of this G. L, now before us, show that the Order in that jurisdiction is in a prosperous condition. The reports oE the D. G. Masters are interesting and instructive documents: indeed, the work of this G. L., as a whole, can but serve to strengthen our cause, and impress your committee with a firm belief that, whilst the inter~ ests of free-masonry shall be cuntrolled by sllch masonic intelligence, as now exists in the G. L. of Georgia, we have naught to fear. T:w G. L. of Georgia is earnestly, zealously and efficiently engaged in the cause of education; have made a good beginning, and are now actively educating the female portion of that jurisdiction; and l~emembering the ~ld adage, "thot the daughters make the mothers and the mothers make the men," we can but commend the wisdom of their course. We present the following thoughts from th? report of D. G. Master Rockwell

=----

GRAND LODG& A. F. A. MASONS

(as containing our own views on the subject.) From his reply to the Master of u Lodge, making enquiries as to the "propriety of conferring Side Degrees on Master masons in the Lodge-roam," to which Bro. Rockwell replied, "lhat if, in the judgmeLt of the Master, these ceremonies were improperly conducted, he was at liberty 10 close his L()dge-roorn :lgainst their performance." And in presenting the subject, that the G. Lodge might anulize "the effect such exhibitions may bave, 110t only upon the recipicnt, but on the Order in general, he remarks, lhat "some which. I have witnessed, are hig-hly reprehensible, and others, though not obnoxiolls to censure, can scarcely elicit approbation from one who sees in our ritual the sublime moral lessons which its symbols are intended to impress on the mind. Tbese Side Degrees being copies, more or less spurious, are little calcu:ated to add to our masonic information." Would that our brethren everywhere could be induced to adopt the views of Bro. Rockwell, and tread ouly in the path of u pure freemasonry; then, indeed, our cause would appear to an admiring world. "as fair as the sun, as clear as the moon," and to the sordid and selfish empiric and bigot as "terrible as an army wi'h banners."

Iil I',I I.

II II

OHIO. The business of lhis Grand Lodge, so far aswe can gather from the proeeedjng~ before us, was conducted in harmony, and 1l10slly of a local character. The Grand Masler's Address presents the wants and condition of masonry in that jurisdiction in a clear and practical manner, furnishing many details for the guidance of the G. Lodge j whilst in many of the reports of committees are to be found a wise masonic discretioli. We should take issue, if we had the space, with some things which received the sanct;on of that body; our limits, however, will only allow Ui to notice a report of the committee on Charily-and this we do merely to lead them to reflect-and analize the fact, why they, according to the report, should organize such a committee at all, with the hope that in their reflections they may fully see the position which their Grand Lodge occupies, and it would seem, sustains in relation to masonic charity, that brightest jewel of all the vjrtue~ inculcated by our Fraternity. The committee say, "That however worthy the object presented for masonic charity, and of this your committe have no doubt, we nevertheless cannot recommend any appropriation out of the funds of this Grand Lodge for llis relief. The uniform course and

Ii , i

____ I

rc-:::===:.:=c ...================::::;'l

II , i

II II I , I

! III,

i I

::1

il \\

IIi

OF TIlE STATE OF MISSOURI.

usn~e

of this Grand Loge has been to refuse relief out at its funds,leaving to subordinate Lodges alone to dispense charity to all such cases. The colnmitLee would take occasion to express their sympathy for this distressed worthy brother, but can ollly recommend him to the charity of the brethren individually, or of subordinate Lodges; there being no provision made either by law or preceaent for pecuniary relief out of the Grand Lodge." Now what your committee desire to say, is simply this: that if our brethren of Ohio have, as we must infer, erected a masonic body or or路 p;anization, whieh both by law and precedent debars them from Ihe exercise of a privilege inherent in the fraternity, and necessary for the relief of worthy distressed brethren, the sooner they abandon their organization, or at least set about in good earnest to correct the evil, the better it will be, not only for them, but for the craft everywhere. Because that system which forbids, prevents, or delays the exercise of masonic relief "to a worthy didressed brother"-anywhere and at any time-and which can only say in th'l language of the commiL1ee, (its substaRce at least,) "be ye warmed and clothed and fed, while it imparts not those thing-s lhat are needful for lhe body," can hardly be said to be masonic; but is a fdse system, at war wilh itself, at war with every principle taught in 0111' ritual, and is comeqnenlIy a fabric erected on anything else but the true foundafion, a~ laid by the founddeI's of our ancient fraternity. But can it. be possible, that the Grand Lodge of Ohio has existed for so many years without having ever given even a "cup of cold water only," in the name of masonry? Did the space which we have marked out for this report, and perhaps we have already tr<..nsgressed too far, permit, we think, we could show at least to the conservative and reflecting portion of our brethren of Ohio, the cause, perhaps causes, which have conduced 10 place their G. Lodge, at least in the minds of your committee, in the unenviable position to which we have referred. But the old proverb say~, "a hint to the wise is sufficient;" we therefore save our space, and reserve what we might otherwi~e be illlluced to say, to battle with the rampant desires of some brethren of our own jurisdiction, who often would innovate on the mages, if not the principles, of the Order, until it would be so n,odernized, even here, with financial schemes, to meet the wants and remunerate Representatives, that blur upon some jurisdictions, that we, too, like our brethren in Ohio, should be unable, from want of law, if not of precedent, to relieve the ackowledged wants "of a worthy distressed brother."

GRAND LODGE It.. F. A. MASONS

MARYLAND. In Maryland all is well. The report of correspor,dence is the work of Bro. Gilm3.n, who presents many interesting thoughts in his mllal happy style. In the pro~eedings of Nov. last, jU8t at hand, there i!J much that is really intel'estmg to IRe craft; our only regret is that we have not space to extract largely for the bellcfit of the brethren of this jurisdiction. Masonry in Maryland is steadily progressing, and the brethern really alive to the best interests of the craft, have pl'o"ided a large fund for the widow and orphan, and. are now taking the leading step to put it into practical operation for their support. Such efforts must p!"osper, because on them the God of the Mason has vouchs:lled his blessing. Bro. Gilman extracts from the report of this committee, last. I year, that portion in relation to one of his former reports, in the true spirit of masO'llry, thinks he may have been mistaken in his application of his remark to thi'S jurisdiction, and promisl's at some fn~ III turt;> time to correct more fully, All we have to say to our good Bro,. I ! on the subject, is that, so far as we are concerned, his simple statement is for us all sufficient. NEW HAMPSHIRE. I 100 this State the cause of the craft is onward. Wc make the following extract from the address of the Grand Master;," Nlasonry was I II first introduced into this country in the year 1733; soon after, in the I: year 1736, it was introduced into this State, and St. Jolm's Lodge, No. ], at Porlsmoulh, was chartered. Since that time it has. embraced within its arms many warm and devoted friends. It has had its peri,I ods of prosperity, at times to tread the rough ami rugged road of ",1versity. At no period in its hi~tory has it Bocupied in this State and I: country a loftier position 1han at present. At no period did n. larger I: 'I amount of character and intelligenc'e lmock at her door, '.. ... The Ii , times are remarkable- for the multitude of societie~ and new crganizations. Some of them, in some features, bear a resemblance to ours; but none of them are, or ever can be, ANCIENT, FREE AND AOCEPTED MASONRYâ&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘.. "' Our institution is not a political one. It never was so intended to be. It never should be so treated by its friends, and it never should be so regarded by its enemies. Anti-masonry has been, and it died in it~ youth, amid its worshi!"pers. How proper, lhen, I should again admonish you to be discreet, and not, in these days of new things, be deceived and misled r let no new thing be substituted for the "ancienl and honorable," but "prove all things and hold f::_t__\

Ii "

---------,================:;-, 85 OF THE STATE OP MISSOORI. which i"s good."-"Nor is our institution a religiolis one. Masonry is not religion; and yet it would be dillicult to show that a true and perfeet mason has not a title clear to mansions in the skies. Her nature and her true glory consist in this-that she presents to the world a common platform, whereon all christendom may meet as brothers, and all parties hi politics may meet and greet each other as friends--sympathize--with each other, and rejoice together, that there is one cOlumon level upon which all can meet, and feel that though man was made a little lower than the angels, yet he is exalted above the brute creation. Such an institution opening such a field for subduing passion and ,harmolJizing men, can be nothing less than of the highest moral order, possessing wonderful elements to form men for greatness, goodness and glory."

NEW JERSE\. In New Jersey our brethren are fully alive to the good work of masonry, and manifest a strong desire to exhibit to the world some living fruits of the large and liberal teachings of our Order. There is much that would be both interestin~ and profitable to the brethren of this jurisdiction, but we must forbear to make the extracts. LOUISIANA. In this Grand Lodge our brethren are pursuing the even tenor of their way, and making laudable efforts to advanoe the interests of the Order. They have suffered severe bereavements in the death of Bro. Gedge and others; the commWee to whom the subject of their bereavements was referred, presentEd a report and accompanying resolutions on the subject. Since writing the above, we 'have read their proceedings of February, 1856, in which we find much of real interest to the craft. The Grand Master's Address is an intercstin~ production, detailing many important facts as well as sound admonitions, fitted not only to his own but to every jurisdiclion. Our .brethren would be not only pleased but gr_:a~!y' ben~:fittecl by its perusal; our limits, however, will deprive them- of the plc"sure of any extracts. The report of correspondence is also an interesting paper, fillecl with much that is valuable to us all; our space, however, will not a(~mit much even of this excellent paper. Under the head of Iowa, the committee notice "a communication from a Negro mason sent tol Lodge (No. 37,) declinIng a visit lest it might create prejudi.::e among the brethren," and the committee ask, "Can ~ur Missouri brethren tell us anything about it?" To which we an-

....--------- - - - - - - -

----------~

-----_ .... _---~----

"--------------1 GRAND LODGE A. F. A. :lIfASONS

---------------------------swer, all we know we learn from the report of the committee before us; our opinion, however, based on the facts before 11$, is that this Negro is a very sensible fellow, and whether mnson or not, his desire not to be the occasion of offense to any, is truly commendable. The committee report against the national consideration. Our brethren have erected a Relief Lodge in the City of Now Orlea ns, though but seven out of the twenty Lodges in that ciLy contribute to it. The report of this Lodge is full of interesting details, well calculated to cheer us on in our great labor and work of love. Like Abraham of old, they have bought a cave to bury their dead; and disbursed t he la~t year $2,800, for charity. The report details the amount disbursed from '52 to '55, showing the total disbursement to be nearly eight thomand dollars. May our brethren never be weary in this well-doing, for though man may be ungrateful, yet the God of the maion will not forget their work and labor 01 love.

DEIAWAHE. This Grand Lodge has b"en called to mourn the death of il':s G. M., Chief Justice James Booth. Thus one after another are our pillars falling; may we be wise and heed the admonition in due time. The business was all transacted in peace and harmony.

MAINE.

I i I

I I

II I 1

This Grand Lodge, we learn, has more than doubled it self in a ft~W years. 'Vhile their grow;h is so rapid, may we not urge them to see to it that it shall prove as useful La the masonic world as the rapid growth of their pineries does to the physical. The report of correspondence is from our experienced Bro. Pearl, and a pearl indeed it is among the many reports and thousands of pages of the correspondence of the craft.

IOWA. In this Grand Lodge our brethren appear to be alive to the trne inleres1s of the Order, and zealous in all laudahle efforts to promote the cause. The Chairman of the Commil1ee of Co'rrespondence, our Bro. S. "V. Robinson, in his notice of our G. Lodge, remarks: "In the matter of the report of correspondence, our Missouri bre1 hren adhere to the doctrine, that the criticisms and opinions or five men are the criticisms and opinions of the Grand Lodge; ane. adopts them accordingly." If our Bro. had said one, instead of five, he would have been much nearer the truth, Lut even then far wide of the mark, iif he intended, as his

language would seem to imply, that the opinion of any commi~~:~_~~l

OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI.

receive the sanction of the G. Lodge of Mo. without due investigation. Surely, our Bro. could not have been in earnest, when he penned ihe above; or if in earnest, doubtless he must have been in a very good humor with himself. Perhaps we ought to say, for the benefit of our Bro. and all who ~hink with him, if there should be any, that the G. L. of Mo. holds the reins with the committee of correspondence as well a~ an other committees, and approves, rejects, prunes or suppresses such reports at her pleasure, and to the extent of her approval fihe is accountable, not for the "opinions or criticisms of men"-but for the facts and positions assumed-and perhaps it would be well, if the Grand Lodge ot Iowa would hold a little tighter rein on their committee. But wc suppose our Bro. did nut fully reflect on the import of llis language, but wrote away, as we are all wont do, especially when we are in a good humor with ourselves. KENTUCKY. The Grand Master, in the opening of his acdress, pays a just tribute to the recuperative power of masonry, and contrasts it with the many associations that have t'xisted, but have passed away, while free-masonry stands, to the honor of its ancient founders; and concludes by saying: "Thus will she continue to stand until time shall be no more, if her members will live up to the moral principles inculcated by the institution." The printed proceedings of this Grand Lodge embrace two hundred and seventy pages. One hundred and fifty-six are devoted to statistics, forty-eight to the business of the Lodge, and sixty-six to the report of foreign correspondence. This report is the effort of Bro. Rob. Morris, and contains details and opinions cautiously expressed.Among the many excellent things in the above report, Bro. M. reviews the proceedings of the Graml Lodge of Mo, eulogizing our G. Secretary for the promptnesi in which he had prepared, printed and mailed our proceedings. He extracts the entire report of the special committee, Bros. Whitcomb, Pettit and Hatcher, on the subject of what was termed the" Border Difficuliie~," but which we hope have passed away forever. Bro. Morris deserves great credit in forbearing to comment on any exceptions to that report, and still more credit for such as he may have found, if any, in the report of this committee on that subject. He ,remarks. however, that "although the point in controversy is already practically settled by two Bodies, (Kentueky Lodges) 120 and 173, ceasing to receive petitions from the other side ii

i.:-==__= __===_======__==-=_====================:!..I

GRAND LODGE A. F. A. MASONS

of the river, yet we are as anxious that it should be settled in principle as ever, and await with respectful trust their legislation next June upon the subject." We present the subject for the consideration of the Grand Lodge, simply because dnty requircE us to tlo so; but whilst we present, we must say, also, in duLy to ourselves, that when the Grand Lodge of Missouri defined the term Graw] Lodge jurisdiction, some three years sillce, she then seWed the question according to every principle involved in the case, (as she understood them,) and we had hoped forever. BlIt we were not then awarc that allY Grand Lodge would offer as all argument the priority of i:s constitution, giving right of jurisdiction beyond the limits of the State for which such G. L. was organized, whether that priority should amollnt to twenty, fifty, or el'en a thousand years before tl:c G. Lodge of Mo. was organized. But the fact is all such doclrine~, and that is all which our brcthren of Ky. have hitherto advanced, like the constitution of Ky. itself, and of every other Grancl Lod~e, is, at most, the doc1rille of expedieney--means-supposed to be--suitable to :<n end, which may be allered at pleasure, or even though not altered, mayor may not in many of its provisions form a basis Jor action; whilst on the contrary, admitting the fact that a Grand Lodge for a masonic jmisdiciion is 10 control by right, mas01~S and masonry with all i: s interests, within the limits of the State or Territory for which it was organjz!:!d; and the action of the G. L. of Mo., to which we have referred, is based Oll principle as finn as the existence of the Order itself. But if our brethren in Ky. are not prepared to admit that the G. L. or Mo. possesses the right to control as above stated, let them form the issue, nnd we will ei:her meet it, or retrace our steps, and use our best endeavors to walk in the old paths, which the superior wisdom of our brethren may discover to us. But if on due reflection, so characteristic of our brethren of Kentucky, they shall discover that there is wisdom in leaving the interests of masonry in every jurisdiction to be exclusively controlled by the Grand Lod~e therein, at least as long as the afli:Iirs of masomy are controlled on the pure principles of the order, that though their consitution which may have been formed away back, even into the crude state of Ky. itself, at least when that part of Kentucky in which our dis1illgllished Bro. now rC8ides, tllough now ever so highly polished, was as wild as the restless savage could make itthey were allowed to make mnsons of men Tlot resident in their Slate. Still we hope, they will henceforth be guided by the principle which actunted Paul, on the subject of giving offence, and at once &trike out

I!:=.:========--=---===

---- ---==---=-c-

OF THE STATE CF MISSOURI.

the olfcl'iditlg clause, or at least seeing it is not imp"rative, act on it no more, whilst free-masonry shall stand.

ALABAMA. This G. L. held its lad annual meeting 3d December, 1854. The Gromd Masler's address is full of interesting information to the claft. Peace and harmony a,ppear to prevail in all their doings. The report of .correspondence quotes some arguments, and presents some views of the committee on the subject ot the Holy Bible, that great light in ma~onry. Our brethren in every jurisdiction had far better spend thei.r time and talents in practising the beautiful precepts it contains, and leave to others the discussion of all such subjects. For masons of eVl'ry grade ha\'e as much as they can do to aischarge their own legitimate duties; and we may perhaps 'add, that the proper perlormance of them will pro\'e in the end the vel:Y best arguments that our fraterni!y could offer on the subject, if indeed it L.e not altogether unanswerable by any, much less by either the flciolist or sceptic. They quote from the old charges, "that a mason is bound by his tenure to obey the moral law;" and iF so, in the name of all tha.t is rational, where but in the Holy Dible can t.he moral law be found? In the proceedings of Deeember, 1855, there is much that is truly valuable to the craft The G. M's. address and the report of correspondence nre both interesting, and discuss many subjects with great ability. VIRGINIA. In the nddress of Grand Master Leitch there i5 much thilt is really valuable to the fraternity. From it we learn that the Grand Lodge oC Va. has been called to mourn the loss of her S. G. W. and Grand 'fyler. May these frequent dispensations of Divine ProYidenee, which masonry so often inculcate!, serve 'to remind us that we too are mortal, that \ve tOll are rapidly passing to that bourne from which we shall not ret II rn. The Grand Secretary, Bro. In\). Dove, submitted a report with tlle 'Second edition of the Virginia "TEXT BOOK," containing "a 1!istory of the Grand Lodge of Vir~inia from its origin," &c.-"making it in every particular what the Grand Lodge intended it should be, "'TilE VU'GINIA TEXT &0:0.:," and a book on masonic law and ritual, which e",ery Jnn50n in this jurisdiction should own and carefully read and

stu~Y~_~~I~ onl~:eans of b~~_:ing bright and

useful member& (If

_iJ

----I

GRAND LODGE A. F. A. MASONS

Lodges." On reading the above report, we were somewl.at staggered, because of the large and liberal views which we have hitherto e,tertained and cultivated on all masonic subjects: the most of whieh we learned in the "Old Dominicn," in the early days of our manhood, (if indeed we have as yet arrived at that point,) when it would seem that masons were not quite 50 8utional as at present, and when too tVebb's Monitor and Cross's Chart, principally the latter, were the actual, perhaps the only text books in use throughout the eastern portion of that State. The "Virginia Text Book," "the only means of becoming bright and useful members of Lodges," how insignificant when compared with the views enteItaiued by your commiUe~ of the unity of flee路 masonry! We hope it may not prove like the "new patch on an old ~arment, or like new wine in old bottles." We have never seen the book, but if there be indeed anything that is truly masonic and good in it, of which few are better prepared to judge than our brethren in Virginia, we would earnesly and fraternally urge them to strike off the title page, and send it out to the masonic world as a masonic text-book. That title alone is worthy of masonry; its presllnt title is not only pedantic, but derogatory to the unity of masonry. We deal plainly with our brethren, because we do not intend that they, or any others, ~hall seetionalize free-1nascmry with our consent, or even silent aoquiescence. And we venture the assertion, even without examinotion, that if our brethren will strike out of the book in question all but what is clearly of Virginia origin, or give credit for that derived from other sourees J if they have not done so, that there will bc but little left to guide the craft in the ritual of the OrdE'J'. We herewith present a lengthy report of a committee on jurisprudence. They discuss the following subjects, and present resolutions on them, for the action of the G. I.odge: 1st, "the rights and reoiprocal duties to and from unaffiliated masons:' And alth~lUgh the reasoning of the committee, on some points, are at variance with the views entertained by your committee, still their conclusions and remedy for the evil are the same in substance as those reported to this Grand Lodge, some three years since, by your Committee on By-Laws, which this G. Lodge then substituted on the subject. But as we present the entire report for the consideration of the G. L , you can best determine what effllct it should have on our future deliberations.

I I

I i

OIF THE STATE OF MISSOURI.

MASSA CHUSETTS. '''Ie hllve perused with so much pleasure, and we hope profit, the addresses of Most W..Bros. Uanual and Lewis, Past and Present G. Mas~ers of Massachusetts, that we must extract largely from them, even at the risk of offending against the prejudices of some of our brethren. II' they will onJy attend to the excellent thoughts extracted, and consciously practise the great principle inculcated in them, all their prejudices against long rcports will soon vanish, as the mist before the snn.

"In accordance with a vote of the Grand Lodge pas,ed at its last Annual meeting, on the 13th ins!., I have signed a Disvensation, empowering A. F. Bloch and six other German Brethren, residing in Boston and vicinity, recommended by Mount Lebanon Lodge, to organize awl work under the name of Gennania Lodge. "It is well known to the Grand Lodge that some months ago an application was made to me to grant this Dispensa1 ion, which I decHned to do, for reOlions which it may not be improper for me here to state. "These B.ethren aTe Germans by birth and education. They ask to have a distinct Lodge by themselves, intcndilig to work exclusively in the German language. To grant a Dispensation for such a purpose, is to establish un entirely new precedent in this jurisdiction. The cxperimclIt in other States, of chartering LodgeR to foreigners, to work in their own vernacular tongue, has been attended wilh mischievous results. "If our German Brethren have this privilege, we cannot consistently deny it to the people of other nations, who may happen to reside in this Communwealth, and thus we might soon have Lodges :It work in the French, ItaLian, Scotch and other lan~uages. "The interests of this Institution,-all its interesb. are committed to the Grand Lodge. To secure an intelligent unifor~ity in the work, .,(Jrand Lecturers are appointed. To prevent dcparture~ from the ancient lan(!mnrks, the Grand Master appoints District Deplltlcs, who arc c()mmi~sion('d to inspect ihe work of the LocJ~e. But. of what service "re these important officers, in respect t.o Lodges where the entire rjlua! is in a foreign language? The teaching of the Grand Lect11Ter~ would be fruitless, alld the inspection of the District Deputy Grand Master would be little more than a di~llitied farce. These Lodgc~ woultl be, virtually, quite independent of the Gram! Lodge, and it could lIol, from the nat ure of things, exercise that supervision which is demanded by its relation as the Legislative and Executive Authority 0[' Free-masonry in this S!ute, and to whose hands the custody of its principle~ has been cOlnlllllted. "It has been uq;oed. as a reason why this Dispensation should be granted, that the Lodges are liable to be imposed upon by unworthy applicants, who are foreigners and better known to their own countrymen than to us. This evil would be much better guard.:d against

1-==-====__= _:=-.=_======-=====:..1

------';1 I

Gll.AND LODGE A. F. A. MASONS

by havin~ our foreign Brethren, scattered as they now are among the different L3dges, where they ean jealously watch the portals of the Order that no unworthy stranger he allowed to enter. If they withdraw from the several Masonic rVatchtowers and cOIJcentrate themselves wilhin one enclosure, these unworthy strangers would soon learn to avoid tbis partieular Lodge, and would seek to make their wa)' into Lodges which are not guarded by sentinels who would recognize them. It has been said that the applications of all Germans for initiation should be sent to the German LoJge. No LOllge has a right to do this. Masonry is purely cosmopolitan; it neither regards nor disregards any man for his nationality, or his oeenpiltion. A Lodge has no more right to say to a German applicant fill' the degrees that they will not make him a Mason, and he must therefore go to a German L3dge, because h.e io5 a Gennall, th,11l it has a right to suy to an applicant lhat because he is a mechanic, he must apply to a Lodge composed exclusively of that class of persons. A naturalized foreigner, who has made this country his home, may and ought to desire to become Americanized as speedily as possible, in language, h<\bits and feelings, and it wOllld be cruel injustice to compel such an one to nssoci<lte with men, who, thDl1~h Brethren in the great Masonic family, -and natives of thc same land,-are, nevertheless, not such as he may choose to <lssociate with, in the more intimate relaHons of the Loogeroom. If a citizen knocks at our doors, we must either admit him, or路 take the responsibility of rejecting him. 路We e<lnnot send him to a neighbor for an answer to hi~ demand. It is not the policy of the 1\law路 ic Inslitution to contribute to路the pcrpclualion of such national dislinctions,--and the mainti,inance of el"ns and cliques among its foreign citizens, whieh sene to fosier feelings and disposili'lns, which an~ not purely American, and which tlwrei"ore -cannot be counted npon as purely patriotic. For these, and for other reasons which might be n:llne,l I du.:liLed to take the lesponsibility of granting a Dispensation on my own aut!lori:y, believing it would be better for our German Brethrel', fhat tl:cy shonld remain, as they now nre, among the sever,d Lodges, while it would conduce to the peace, lwnnony, and effieie;lCY of Ihe Fraterni:y, that no Lodg-es shoul:l be IlIlder the jurisdiciion or the Grand Lodge, except such as lTI:1y be cOllstantly under jls intelligent

I[ I

II I,

I I'

~upervision."

he file:t that nearlv six hundred Masons have been made in this Stilte, durin~ the last y'~ar, is indicatil'e of a degree of popular favor, in the community, towards our timehonored Institution, which it would be strange, indeed, if unworthy men did not seek to lake advantage of~ It must, therefore, be expected, lhat m1ny will knock for entranc.e, to whom the doors of Fref'ma80nry should never be opened. It becomes us, now, Inore perhaps than ever, to guard well the t;everal ,u'enues to our Temple. I am glad to be able to say, that evidence of this required vigilance, is not. altogether wan:ing. In the report of one of the District Deputies, it is slated, that no less than ten applic.lnts have been rejected, during "REJECTION

-====----:..:.:...-.=.::.~..=.-=.~,

CA NDIDATES.-1

IijlI

_~--=:-:-:::"-"':-~;:.-~:=-.:==_-:===::::.~--==='::---=":==-_:_--::-::_-:":"--===::~-:'.-. --::-" ~._- :--~=---==:=!

;j l

/;================--=--=--=-==----, OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI.

the past year in his District, and I have also been informed that in one Lodge in this city se\'eral have been refused the degrees, and I have reason to believe that the same is true in respect to the action of othel" Lodges." "SECRECY OF THE BALLoTo-I dflem it important to call the attcn~ tion of the Lodges to the matter of halloting for the admission of candidates. First, as to the mode. This ballot is, and is to be, strictly secret. It is the Mason'~ great pre~ogative. It is '\ right which ev路 ery member enjoys, anJ which he is bound to exercise faithfully. impartially and conscicntiously. With him alone, rests the responsibility of ils use. This prerogative is of a twofold character:--3. 1itlson has a right til cast a ballot, which shall reject the application of a candidale, but, moreover, he is entitled to do lhis, in a manner that shall be a profoun:! secret to all hi; Brethren. This IS another and an important part of his priyilege. "The ballot is taken in S'lme, and probably in mo~t LO)dges. in snch a manner, that really, it i~ no ~ecret at all. I wonld recommend such a con;trnction of the ballot boxes, as will make the baUot what it was intender! to ue,--profoundly secret to all persons, whatever. "In this connection, nllolV me to say rurther, that c,oery member should feel, that the welfal e of the Institution, is in a great dcgrce, committed to his keeping, so far at least as the admi:o.sion of candidates involves its wt'lf'lre. The humblest member holds the key of {he door, in the form of a black ball, whieh is more e!Tec: ual than boilS anabar;, or armeJ scn'.inels C.ll1 be. On the other hand, they should be wa(chful over thcmseh'es, that this great power be l1e\'cr exercised by them un:ler the impulse of unjustifiable motive~. Personal prejudices and privale t1ilferences should not be suffered to intrude themselves into (hc afli.drs of this fra'ernal rclaiionship." "hrI'ROPLR USE OF .!\I.t.-;oxlC IXFLUEXCE.-I feel called lIpon to speak au earnest word of c;:utiou against what I fear, 11:1s not, unfrequenlly, been praciised, by some. who have not lully understood or appreciated the priociples of our Institution. No member should lake advantage of a new M"sonic 'lclJ.llainlance, to I Ill": !lei" elllls iwd interests, which are strictly pl'rsonal. A newly iniiiated Brother may be led to feel that he is under ~ome kind or obli~ation to do bllsiness or political favors, which, under o;hcr eircumstarices, he would positiyeIy decline doing, when really no such obliga'ion whatever exists. By such an abu,e of our privile,ges, new members may lmve sometimes suliere'.l n~) litlle inconvenience. :::;uch unmasonic conduct is reprehensible, in itself, while it serves to bring reproach upon our Fraternity." "'\VORl';' XOT THE ONLY DUTY OF LODGEs.--It seems to be proper, if it be not indeed necessary, in the present state of things, to remind the LodO"cs, that to initiate, p"ss, and raise candidates, is not the ~reat ]lurpose"ol' Freemasonry, Hnd therefore is not the sole business of the Lodges. Ours is pre-eminently a social Institu'ion, where Brethren meet on a level, to cultivate the be:ter feelings of the heart, and to

_Ij

GRAND LODGE A. F. A. MASONS

promote the love and the practice of tllat morality, which is 10unded on the principles of divine truth. These principles must be understood, if they are to be followed and enjoyed. But when the Lodges are driven with work, to a degree, that allows of scarcely any thing else, it is evident that some of the chief benefits of our Order are lost sIght of. When Lodges are compelled to meet twice a month, and to hold their meelin~s until near midnight; when necessity deman(ls that eleven shall be raised in one evening, in one Lodge, as I am informed was the case during the last year, in order to relieve the pressure of work, it lequires no argument to show that neither the ':landidates nor the members can have the benefit of a thorough and deliberate instructinn in our principles." In the proceedings of 1856, there is also much to encourage liS in our great labor of universal good tv man. RHODE ISLAND. We have the proceedings of this Grand Lodge from June, 1852, to June, 1855. Our Brethren in that jurisdiction are zealously and intelligently eng,iged in the good work of masonry. The report of correspondence is an able and interesting review of the proceedings of sister Grand Lodges. CONNECTICUT. The proceedings of lhis Grand Lodge are full of interest as usual. The correspondence report of our Bro. Storer oecupie. Hi pages, full of interesting thoughts on many of the subjects before the Fraternity. Our space, howe vcr, will not allow to extract any of his exc;c]. lent and conservative thoughts. OREGON. Repre;entatives from nine subordinate Lodges were present. The Grand Master, M. Bro. J. C. Ainsworth, presented his annual address. V{e present the following extract, "Cheering news of unprecedented prosperity of the craft is pouring in upon us from all parts of the habitable globe. Even "Japan," a country hitherto refu~ing aI~ intel'course with the rest of the world, has lately given evidence of lhe existence of masonry in their midst. A Brother writin~ me from the l;Sandwich Islands" sap: "I will inform you of a curiosity in the possession of Capt. Penhallow, a brother mason. It is a work-box In:1de in Japan, and brought from there in the frigate Saraloga. On thc lid is a reprcsentation of a l\Iaster's carpet, done in mother-of-pearl. It is exactly similar to OIlTS, with this remarkable tlifl,)rence, inslead of the coffin at the bottom, this displays a corpse laid out as for the grave. Now, who bught the Japanese these things? For no commnnication has ever becll had with them~ except by a few Dutch, until Com. Per-

"V.

Ii I I

I I I

I I i

II路 .. I il i

, I

:i II

Ii \1 il

II !I

Ii I

I! 11 ,I

IiII

IiII II

I I

OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI.

ry's visit. Has masonry existed among them for so many centuries, and retained its perfect form to this day? It would seem so. At any rate, it is a curious thing, and one which I know you will be pleased to hear. I make this quotation from the Brother's letter, thinking it will be gratifying to many to know that another link is added to the chain of evidence, that is presented to show the :mtiquily and universali ty of Masonry." We make another extract from his address: "Let me here reiterate what I said in my last annual message, and earnestly recommend that this Grand Lodge adopt a resolution, making it sufficient offence for anyone whose general reputation for morality and honesty is bad, to be suspended or expelled by a vote of the Lodge, without requiring charges to be preferred and specifications made out. Under the present regulations, "it is almost impossible ti> expel a member, no matter what his oifence i5, without identical and positive proof." 'Ve make this last extract wilh views and feelings directly the opposite of those which seem to govern the Grand Master of Oregon. And did our space permit, we think, we could point out clearly the end of the course which he so earnestly recommends, and open the pit into which the craft in that jurisdiction would of necessity fall. But for the present, we are ccmpelled to say to our Brother only, beware how you tamper with the sacred character of a mason; for the laws of masonry can judge no man, within the reach of a summOl;S, until he is heard in his own defence; better take the slow process of purifying our Lodges, even if we have to stop making until that is accomplished. CALIFORNIA. The G. Master's addlcss is a lengthy and interesting paper, containing many valuable suggestions for the good of the craft, especially for those in his OWII jurisdiction. He very justly complains of other jurisdictions, making masons of men of doubtful character, simply for the purpose of their own convenience to travel into other States. The committee on correspondence, with Bro. Stowel at their head, submitted a very able report. They express great surprise, that our G. 1. should adopt the report of Massachusetts on '.he N. Y. difficulties. Well, perhaps they too, with their sober second thought, may not find so much "inconsistency" after all. SOUTH CAROLINA. The Grand Secretary, Bro. A. G. Mackey, reviews the proceedings of some of our sister G. Lodges. His report, as usual, is full of inter-

J_=-======'':::--':::-'-=-=-=--~=--=--='=======-=--=-=-'::''====-=-==-=-=-=-::.! "

GRAND LODGB A. P. A. MASONS

terest, and concludes by gratulatin", that jurisdiction, "on the steady continuance of a prosperous existence," and a harmony peaceful as the beautiful prayer of the Psalmist. To the proceedings we find appended a number of resolutions of a general nature, governing the actions of that jurisdiction. In his remarks on the formation of a G. L. in Canada, Bro. M. says, "It is not to be doubted, that the G. Ls. 0: the Uniled States \\路iil with l'ne accord extend Ihe right hand of fellowship amI recognition to this their youngest ,ister, though we do not fInd that thc G. Lodge had any action on the sllbiect. MISSISSIPPI. The Grand Master's address and the report of correspondence are full of interesting thought. 路We might extract from bolh with great profit to our Brethren, but our space will not permit. ARKANSAS.

In the address of the Grand Master, Nat. G. Smith, thcre is lllllch that is truly interesting to masonry. 'i'Ve have space, hown-er, only to extract thc following: "In retrospecting the conditiono[ mawnry, a few years since, in our jurisdiction, and contrasting that condition with its present progres>, we are pleJsantly struck with its rapid a.dvancement and elevated position. We may truly say. the s ar of Masonry is in the ascendant. Our beautiful Temple, grand anti stately in its magnificent proportions, is dispensing "light" to the blind, while to its fons it is "a cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night;" ils beauty to be allmil路,'d and loved, has only to be displayed to the astonished vision of the beholder. All over the length and breadth of our Slate, the Order is flourishing, and amongst our red Brethren, in the Indian Territory, it is taking- deep hold, and now embraces a goodly number of Lodges and Brethren. The memuers of those Lodges compare very favorably with th:?ir palefaced neighbors. In fnet, it is reported of them that they exemplify practically the masonic teachings and ritual, by living in the constant discharge of those charities and moral virtues so forcibly incuIcai ed in our lecture~, thereby demonstr,~ting to all that masonry is not only speculative, but that it is a living, practical reality, of great utility to the human race, and of emincnt service to a social community." In one of the many standing rules of the Grand Lodge, wc find that E. A. and F. C. "has a right to vote upon the question of admitting another person to receive the same degree which he has taken'"

1_===

._-~---_.-

OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI.

If our Brcthren everywhere, in our own liS well as other jurisdictions, wonld only be content to be governed by the unerring principles taught in our ritual, what a beautiful harmony would follow all all om actions both as t(\ the immediate practice of our rites, in the Lodg-e and in the world! But so it is, and 80 it seems it is destined to be. We fail to reason on the true premises laid down in our ritualby anI' ancient Brethren, and as all inevituhle consequence, we fail in ollr conclusions; and if they are not absolutely wrong. they lead to error and a confusion but little calculated to advance the interest of our canse. Nor c:ln the most enlightened, Ly any flourish of rhetoric, ayoid the difficulties, but ratr.er increase them, unless indeed the pen of the mason is made to tran~gress (he bounds by which it is circumscribed. The only arg.ument, therefore, which we shan offer as our objections to the method prescribeJ in the above resolutions, will be to propose a (juestion or two for the solution of our Breth1l'·n. which we hope they will answer, not to us or in print, but to them.elves. 'Ve were reared up in masonry, under the practice of organizing the stated meetings on the first degret', where all entiLled had the opportunity to be present: tile old to particip~\te, the apprentice and fdlowcraft to learn. Am] for this rellson it had great ad,-antage oyer thc present mode r at least in this jurisdiction. But then the admission of candidates to e-•• ch degree was confided to thO'Sc, and 1hose only who by our ritual were competent to judge of the required qualifications. And now for our qnestiol1~. Brethren of Arkansas, and all others who hol-d the same yiews : Ought any to Yote for admission or advancement without a knowledge of the requisitc qualifi.::atiolls ? At wh;}t point In his progress as a mason docs he comc into it legal possession of the requisite know ledge? These questions wc leave our Brethren to digest and answer; a1](1 if in their solution of them they shall arriye at cO!lclusions with which their present practice conflic!~, we hope they will at once conform to t]:e true requirements of our rilual, regardless of the opinions of 1he pupular wcrld by which they hal'e donotless been \cd astray.

MINNESOTA. We present the following extr~ets from the Grantll\rlasler's address: "It is believed tnat great numbers present their petitions and are admitted to our fold with moti,'es, which, if made iJublie, should at once exclude them. The candidate who has no other motive than that which pertains to hIS own personal adYanL3ge, is unworthy of admission. Some are induced to offer themseh'es, and arc admitted, at the very moment of commencing a long journey, or of removing to some

___I

GRAND LODGE A. F. A. MASONS

other State or country. They pass away a large portion of their lives heedless of Free Masonry, or denouncing its principles, till an exin路 gency arises which promises some direct personal advantage, and then they come forward lor its rights and benefits. Such men should generally be rejected. The craft derive no advantage from the connec" tion, but on thtl contrary are burdened and perplexed in many in.. stances by the unreasonable and selfish demands of such persons, and the influence of our Order is lessened by the apparent sordid charac.. ter of that portion of its members. Others offer themselves to ~ave sinkin~ reputations; other~ in the hope of extending their business re~ lations; others in the ambition of associating- with better men than themselves, and others still, in the expectalion of deriving support through the medium of Masonic charity. Such men, if they could be identified, should generally be rejected. E"ery man before being made a Mason should tirst be prepared in his heart. A Masonic Lodge is not designed as an asylum for idiocy or insanity; as a house of refuge for the poor, nor a house of correction for the wicked. Like the gen~ eral, obtaining recruits for his army, we should lakc none but sound men. They should be sound mentally, physically and morally. All otbers serve only to eat out our stores, impede our march, and increase the risk of defeat in our main purposes. We must care well for our own wounded and infirm, but never enlist such. I refer to this, because in it lies the greatest danger to ollr fraternity. The day of our highest prosperity is the day of our greatest peril. Like a political party certain of victory, we may expect in this, our day of success, to see elbowing their way among us, every hypocrite, renegade and vagabond who has neither home or hope in any other quarter. There is often a fatal ambition in Lodges to increage their numbers -sometimes because it give~ eclat to their names-sometimes because it increases their funds. In this state of things there is danger of less scrutiny of the character and standing 01 the candidates than is necessary. and many little uncertainties are winkeq at by Lodges, by reason ot their vanity, or in view of their treasury. Such conduct is in violationof the great fundamental principles of our Order, and every such Lodge not 'lnly injures itself, but it wounds, in a serious manner, the whole Masonic Fraternity. It is better that ten good men should be rejected than one vicious one received.. The good man can live without us, but ""e cannot live in harmony with a vicious one. This evil of admitting unworthy brethren has for a few years past been increasing in many places to an alarming extent, and I warn you, my brethren, to beware in this our new, and mixed population, and now in our infancy, as a Territorial jurisdiction, to avoid the error so far as hu. man foresight can do so. The multiplication 01' Lodges is an evil scarcely less to be avoided. The former error is almost the necessary fruit of the latter. In this respect the Grand Lodge of Minnesota, has, up to the 'present time, been sufficiently cautious; but reasons for new Lodges are so easily

OF THE STATE OF'MISSOURI.

ima~ined, or manufactured, that the Grand Lodl'{e should ever be upon its guard. The most common, although not the ostensible reason for an mlnecess3ry Lodge, is a difficulty among the brethren. Some portion of the Lodge are defeated in their expectations or voted down in their movements, (perhaps unjustly so) and they forthwith adopt measures for a new organization. This action is not in accordance with the ~pirit of Free Masor.ry, and it encouraged by the acquiescence of the Grand Lodge, our whole craft will by and by be found in little clans, whose chief business will be to oppose each other. Masons must learn to sacrifice their personal whims, prejudices and hatreds, especially as regards brother Masons, or they are unworthy a place in the Lodge, or the benents it confers. To think of reconciling combatting Mawns by separating them, has something in the idea-to say the leait of it-of a beastly character. If human beings-men-brother Masons-must be placed in ~eparate cages to prevent mutual injury, they should, without delay, be expelled from our flock. Ma~ons should never for a mrment l'nfertain the thought of dividing, and subdividing the fraternity merely for the sake of pea'ce. Peace can never be the result of any such action." This G. Lodge rejects the system of confederation, but seems to desire a G. G. Lodge. The Grand Lodge of Missouri was called from labor until cundlelight this evening. EIGHT O'CLOCK,

P. M.

The Grand Lodge of Missouri was called 10 labor by the Grand Master. The Grand Lecturer proceeded to exemplify the work and lectures on {he E. A. DCirree. The Granel Lodge was called from labor until half past seven o'clock to-morrow morning. ""V EDNESDA Y MORNING, 71 o'clock. The Grandtodge of Missouri was called to labor by the Rt. W. D. Grand Master. Grand Officers at their several stations. Prayer by the Grand Chaplain. The minutes of yesterday's proceedings were real and apprc,Yed. The report of the committee on work was 1aken up and ordered to be printed with the pro~eedings of this Grand Lodge. -

To the M. W. Grand Lodge

if Mlssouri:

The underSigned, a Committee appointed at the last session of this Grand Lodge to report on a plan for the instruction of the Subordinate

==========-...::=========L=~===:-=-'!

, I I

I ri

GRAND LODGE A. F. A. MASONS

~-~--------- --=~-~---------

Lodges in the work and lecturel'l of ancient craft masonry, submit the following: That a Gr:md Lectnrer, of approved skill, as such, be appointed by the Grand Master, who after exhibiting the work and lect-Ires before this Grand Lodge, be duly commissioned, and forthwith enter on his dUlies. He will he required to uevotc his whole time to lecturing the several Lodges, and discharging !uch other dutil'S as the Grand Master may require of him, not inconsistent willI his dllties as Grand Lecturer. TnI' Grand Lecturer shall give the several Lo~ges at least six days nollce of his intended vi,its, and shall not be required to remain longer than four days with any l . orlge; and the se\"Cral Lodges are required to meet the Grand Lecturer at the time nppnintcd, and receive in good f"ith the work and lectures from him. He shall also lecture the several Ludges on the history and principles of the Order. The Grand Lecturer shall keep a ,journal of his proceedings, and at the annual communications of the Grand Lodll;e submit a report of the nnmber of dap he has been actually engaged in the discharge of his duties, commencing from the day he leaves nome, the number of Lodges visiterl, the number of day~ spent with each, their conditioi'l, morally, masonically aml financially; and such other matters as may enable the Grand Lodge to form a correct opinion as to- their condilion and usefulness. The Grand Lecturer, as a compensation for his ser.illes, 811<:11 be entitled 10 the sum of lh reI' dullar~ per day, for every day he is engaged in his labors, to be computed as lwfore mentioned; which amount shaIl be paid him annuaIly by thp G rand Lodge, aild slleh amount, logetllf~r with his actual expenses at ihe seyenll 10wr:s and vill'ages he may visit in the discharge of his duties, shall be in full for all services rendered by him. The several Lodges. subordinate to this Grand Lodge, shall annu-

ally p3y, at the time of making lheir retnrns, in addition to the sums already required hy law I the slim of 25 cents for every Master Mason returned by them to the Grand Lod~e, which sum shall be kept separate by lhe Grand Secretary, and enlered under the head of Grami' Lecturer's Fund, and the amount so collected shall be appropJiated tor the payment of the Grand Lecturer as above provided. The Lodges shall also, in addition to the foregoing, be,required to pay the actual expenses of the lrrand Lecturer while in the dischar~e_ _

OF THE STATE OF' MISSOURI.

of his duties at the several Lodges, and this shall be the only additional expense imposed on them for the services of the G. Lecturer. And the Grand Lecturer is hereby expressly forbidden to teach any other than the three Degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry, together with the qualification ceremonies of a Ma~ter electof a Lodge known as the Past Master's Degree. He is not forbidden to teach any regular reo cognized Degree or De~rees of Masonry, appertaining to the York Rite, provided, he be employed by the authorities having control of such legitimate Degrees. The undersigned believe that, if the foregoing is carried out in good faith by the G. Lertllrer and the Lodges, in less than three y"ars a uniformity in the wnrk and lectures will be obtained, and the Gran l Lodge will have a clearer knowledge of the condition of the Subordinates than she now possesses. All of which is respectfully submitted. A' O'SULLIVAK,

O. F. POTTER, D. De HAVEK. The Committee on that part of the Grantl Master's address in relation to the "Grand Lodge of Canada," was read and adopted as follows: To the Most Worshi prul the G rand Lodge of M.issouri : The commitee to whom was referred that portion of h ~ r rand Master's address, in relation 10 the for ation of an independent Grand Lodge for the Canadas, fraternally report, that they have had the subject under consideratiOll. and arler mature reflection they fully concur in the views presen1ed by our Grand .!.\Iaster on the subject. And, howe\'er we may be dis'posed io sympathize with our brethren in the Canada~, in t ' embarrassments under which they have labored, or to applaud ihc patienoc, zeul and energy whic'l lave characteri .". all their proceedings; still, in dew of the fratenwl cOl1rlesy due to the Grand Lodge of Eng-land, and the rules of the craft, which bind our brethren in the Canadas firmly in their allegiance to her, we feel bound 10 present the following: Resolved, That the Grand Lodge of Missouri canllot, consislent with her views of Masonic law, aeknowleclge the existence of a G. Lodge in the Canadas, independent of the Grand Lodge of England. Fraternally submitted, . Jos. FOSTER, JOHN

CHARLES

DAGGETT,

LEVY:' ;.-

--------------~=--=::::.=---=:.:-,

GRAND LODGE A. F. A. MASONS

Memorials were received from Laclede and Mexico Lc.dges, an~. referred to the Committee on Grievance. The Report of Commitlee on Memorial of sur,dry Brethren of the late Johnson Lodge, No. 85, was received and laid on the table until ten o'clock to-morrow morning. The Committee on Grievance Illade the following report, which was on motion adopted. The Committee on Gl ievance beg leave to report that they have examined all the evidence in the case of the appeal of G. ''\T. Crow, from the decision of Oregon Lodge, No. 139, and find that the record of said proceedings are not in strict accordance with the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge. That G. vV. Crow has ncted unmasonica]Jy, as charged in the spec~ ifications, your committee do not Jor a moment doubt, but they do doubt the propriety of the extreme p~n:.llty inflicted by the Lodge, nnd that by suspending, instead of expelling, G. W. Crow frOTh the privileges of masonry, the object for which penalties are established could have been accomplished. We would, therefore, recommend, tbat the case of G. W. Crow be remanded to Oregon Lodge for a Bel'll hearing. On tne memorial of Bros. Atwood and Glover, in behalf of Jno. Henderson, who wa, expelled by Walwnda Lodge, No. 52,your com路 mittee would respec fully recommend that {he prnyer of the memorial. i~ts be not ~Tanted, though your committee are ~atisJied that the princi pIe claimed by the m('moriali~ts is correct; but to carry that principle into elfect, in this case, would result in disastrous conseqllel,ce3 to Wakanda Lodge.

In tl,e appelil of J. II. Beale, from the decision of Winsor Lodg-e, No. 145, yom commiHee would recommend that J. H. Beale be and is hereby restored to the pri I'ileges of masonry. On the appeal 01" Eugwe Alcan, from the decision of Napthali Lodg-e, No. 25, your committee would respectfully recommend tlUlt the case be rem~.llded to N'aplhali Lodge, No. 25, for a nEW heari'lg, for the reason that the charge 01" Ilmnasoni() conduct in forfeiting his masonic word, is not sustain<:d by O,e evidencE', and that the Fennl~y inflicted in ddluite suspension, is not in accordance with the resolution of this Grand Lodge. Your committee to whom was referred the appeal of Bro. E. E. Degges, hem the decision of Sarcoxie Lodge, No. 134, peg leave to make the following report:

OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI.

I 1_ _

That upon an examimtion of all the papers i)laced before the com路 mittee, we are unable to see upon what grounds the Lodge expelled Bro. Degges. In the specifications upon which Bro. Deg~es was tried, viz: for exposing his oallot upon the petition of Washing;ton Stewart, to take the 2d degree; that the record of the Lodge, of August 3d, the time ~pecified in the charges that he committed the offence, show that at that meeting Bro. G. W. Stewart was elected to take the 2d degree, but though the record doe~ show that the black ball could not have been c:.st on the petition of Bro. G. W. Stewart, for the 2d degree, yet your committee, from the evidence of Bro. Degges, believe that he did cast a black ball, and that he stated this as a fact to some of the members. thinking as he states in his appeal, that it was not wrong' in him to do it, as others and older members of the Lodge had done so, and without rebuke. Under these circumstances, your committee beg leave to report the following resolutions for the adoption of this Grand LI'dge: Resolved, That Bro. E. E. Degges be, and is hereby, restored to his masonic privileges. Resolved, That though there is no By-Law of this Grand Lodge against the exposure of a ballot, yet it is a gross violation of the usages of masonry. Yollr committee beg leave to report that the memorial of Neosho Lodge, No. 81, for a new charter, be granted, with the alterations reqnired by said petitioners. Your committee beg leave to report that the memorial of Ark Lodge No.6, be referred to thi~ Grand Lodge for its action. The memorial of Bro. Wiley Edwards and a number of brethren of Pattonsburg Lodge, No. 65, prayinA' this Grand Lodge to grant a dispensation to Bethany Lodge, No. 97, to act upon the petition of Bro. Wiley Edwards for membership; your committee would respectfully recommend that this Grand Lodge take no action in the premises, as Pattonsburg and Bethany Lodges have the undoubted right to grant the prayer or the petitioners. The Committee 011 Grievance to whom was referred the f1vpeal of Bro. B. B. Clements, from the decision of John Dade Lodge, No. 144, in the trial and expulsion of Bro. Samuel Lee from said Lodge, beg leave to make the following report: That John Dade Lodge acted too hastily in the matter, when their brother was charged by the laws of the land with the enormous crime of murder, and even whilst that.

ch~rge was unde~~:_ investigation before an examining court of

GRAND LODGE A. F. A. MASONS

the country. John Dade Lodge steps in, prefers the same charge, tries and condemns him, whilst your committee are of opinion that John Dade Lodge should have waited until the Brother passed through the trial before his country, before she took any action. We thert.:fore olfer the following resolution: â&#x20AC;˘ Resolved, That the decision of John Dade Ledge, No. 144, be sent back fo,r a rehearilll!', atter the decision of the State prosecution against Bro. Lee is terminated. On the appeal of C. C. Rickets from the decision of Mexico Lodge, 1\ o. 26, suspending ~im from thQ privileges of ma,omy, your committee would respeotfuliy recommend the adoption of the following resolution: Resolved, That C. C. Rickets be, and is hereby, resfored to his masonic privileges. In the memorial of Laclede Lodge, No. 83, your committee would most rE'spectfully recommeml that the Grand Master appoint Bro. M. Boyd to visit that Lodge and settle the difference complained of. Respectfully submitted, S. H. SAUNDJ:RS, Chairmlln. Rt. W. Rob. Morris. Gr. J. Warden of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, and Editor of "American Free Ma~oll," was introduced tu the Grand Lodge of Missouri. An appropriate address of welcome was delivesed by Bro. Voorhies, to which Bro. Morris replied. President Daviss of Masonic College extended an invitation to 1he officer~, members and masons generally to visit Masonic College on to-morrow evening at five o'clock, which invitation was accepted by the Grand Ludge. Tho hour haying arriyed for the election of officers, the G. Lodge proceeded with lhat duty, which resulted as folluws: M. W. Benj. Sharp, Grand Master. R. W. W. A. Cunningham, D. Grand Master. U S. H. Saunders, Gr. S. Warden. The Grand Lodge of Missoari was called lrom bbor until two o'_ clock P. M. Two O'CLOCK, P. M. The Grand Lodge of Missouri was called to labor by the D. Grand Master. Grand Officers at their several stations. The Grand Lodge proceeded with the election of officers as follows:

I .

<IF THE STATE OF MISSOURI.

Grâ&#x20AC;˘ .T. Warden. .. John D. Daggett, Gr. Treasurer'. " A. O'SIlHivan, Gr. Secretary. The Committee on Foreign Corresponnence presented a report on the recognition "f the Grand Lodge of Kansas, which was disagreed to, and the following offered by Bro. John D. Djgg~lt adopted: Whereas ollr M. W. Bro. Richard R. Rees and W. Bro. Walker, of Kansas Territury, having reported to this Grand Lodge the legal and reKular organization of a Grand Lod~e in said Territory by the requisite number uf subordinate LoJges ch.artered by this Grand Lodge, Therefnre, be it re~olved, that this Grand Lodge recognize the or~ ganization of the Grand L(ldge of Kansas as legal, and acknowledge her as a'll iRdependent Grand Lodge, possessing equal rights with other Grand Lodges of the United States. M. W. Richard Rees was then introduced and received as the Gr. M.,st.~r or the Grand Lodge A. F. A. Masllns of Kansas Territory. Bro. Whiltlesey, on the part of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, addressed the Grand Master of Kansas, alld ex~el,d::d to him the right hand of fellowship. A response neat and appropriate was deHvered by G. M~ster Rees, after which he was conducted to a seat in the East. Bro. Oifut fJjrered the following, which wa~ on motion adopted: Whereas Concord Ludge, No. 154, in April last, had their Lodgetoom und furniture destroyed by fire,

R. W. Marcus Boyd,

Resolved, That the duâ&#x201A;Źs of Concord Lodge, No. 15J, for the past ye:lr be remitted. The se"eral amcndmehts to Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge were read a second time, and ordered t~ a third reaJing t~ morrow. The Report of Committee an By-Laws of College Vias read a second time, and ordered to a third reading to-morrow. .. Bro. W. A. Clmningham offered the following, whidl was on motion adopted: Resolved, That the Installation of the Grand Officers elected at the present Annual Communication take place at three o'clock P. M., on Friday next; but such installation shall not by virtue of :my resolution heretofore passed prevent the Grand Lodge from continuing such business or work as is now or may come before it. Bro. S. R. Ringo offered the following, which was on motion adopted:

GRAND LODGE A. F. A. )USONS

Whereas this M. W. Grand Lodge gave existence to the Lodges in Kansas Territory, and said Lod~es having organized a Grand Lodge, and are now recognised as separate and independent, Thereforc,be it resolved by this Grand Lodge, that the dues of the chartered Lodges in Kansas Territory, holding under this Gr. Lodge, be remitted to the Grand Lodge of Kansas. The Grand Lodge of Missouri was caned from labor until 8 o'clock this evening. WEDNESDAY EVENING, 8 o'clock. The Grand Lodge of Missouri was called to labor. The Grand Lecturer exemplified the work and lecture on the 2d Degree. TI:e Grand Lodge of Missouri was called from labor until 7 o'clo~k to-morrow morning. THURSDAY MORNING, 8 o'clock. The Grand Lodge of Missouri was called to labor by the D. Grand Master. Grand Officers at their several stations. Prayer by the Grand Chaplain. The minutes of ye,terday's proceedings were read and approved. A memorial from Bro. Currie was received and referred to the Committee on the College. The Grand Lodge refused to reconsider the resolutiGn adopted on yesterday in relation to the Grand Lodge of Canada. Bro. Tutt from the committee to whom was referred that part of the Grand Master's address whieh relates to the use of masonic HaBs by other secret societies, presented a report which was on motion amended and adopted as follows: To the M. W. Grand Lodge of the State of Missouri: The committee to whom was referred so much of the M. W. Gnmd Master's address as refates to the use of masonic Halls by other secret societies, do report, that while the Grand Lodge may claim an ownership over the books, papers, jewels and furniture of a Lodge, we have ever been of the opinion that the masonic Halls were the private property of the subordinate Lodges, and that they have the right to exercise all legal acts of ownership ()over them. That while the committee are cognizant oE the fact, that many of the Lodges under this jurisdiction have joined with other seeret societies

OF THE STATE Oll' MISSOURI.

in erecting Halls, which neither body would have been able to erect alone, and while we would prefer that masonic Lodges, when able to do so, should erect and dedicate their Halls exclusively to masonic uses, they would deem it an act of injustice to those Lodges, to force a separation or a disslliution of such a joint -occupanc}", when the same would result injuriously to their interest. All of which is respectfully submitted,

A. M. TUTT, R. S. VOORHIES, J. F. HOUSTON, J. H. ROllINSON, S. H. SAUNDERS. The following report on Grand Master's aduress was read, received and adopted: To the M. W. Grand Lodge of the State of Missouri: The committee to whom was referred that portion of the G. Master's address that refers to the duties of masons on the political condition of the country, beg leave to report that they have carefully examined the same, and find much therein that meets their approval. Your committee agree with the M. W. Grand Master, that in lhe present political excitement of this great nation, which threatens a dissolution of the Union, it would be well for masons to look to the conservative tenets of the Order first taught them, alld learn therefrom the duties they owe themselves, their country and their God. Feeling assured, if they are masons in the legitimate sense of. the word, they will keep their "passions in proper bounds," and not suffer themselves to be drawn into angry discussions with their brethren that may reflect discredit up!!n the Order, lind endanger the perpetuity of our glorious Union. Your committee are however unprepared to endorse that portion of the address in which masons arc admoni~hed from uniting themselves with other secret societies, polilical, benevolent or ecclesiastic, and must be permitted to say in all deference to the opinion of the Grand Master, that we regard the introduction of matters of political policy or the tendencies of other secret societies into the Grand Lodge as 1I0t only of doubtful propriety, but truly hurtful to the principles 01' our Order. That in a Lodge of masons politics should never enter; nor should we undertake to condemn other secret societies of whieh we perhaps know nothing, and which claim to be, if not so venerable, at

11================------

GRAND LODGE A. F. A. bfA路SONS

least as good as ours. Masonry teaches charity and prudence. Let us took well to ourselve~j letting others alone, hoping that they, like ourselves, are laboring, although in a different way, for the good of our common race. RespeclfuJly submitted,

B. SHARP, J. W. CRANE, A. M. TtJTT, J. H. rrURNER, A. J. CALHOUN. The followin拢 Grand Officers authorised Bro. Willis Griffin to affix ' their nalnes to Charter of Spring' Hill Lodge: Rt. W. O. F. Potter, D. G. Master; Rt. W. J. W. Chenowith, G. S. W., Rt. W. H. E. Van Osdell, G. J. W. The Memorial of sundry Brethren of la1e Johnson Lodge, No. 85, was taken up, and on moHon was laid on the table until the committee on Lodges U. D. shall have made their report. Bro. H. H. Duvall was excused from further attendance on Grand Lodge. The Grand Lodge of Missouri was called from labor until 2 o'clock this afternoon. TIIURSDAY, 2 o'clock, P. M. The Grand Lodge of Missouri was called to labor by the Grand S. 'Varden. Grand Officers at lheir several stations.

The Report of Committee on Grievance, on memorial from Mexico Lodge, No. 26, was read and adopted. In the memorial of Mexico Lodge, No. 26, complaining of Florida Lodge, No. 23, for infringing her jurisdiction, by initiating, passing, and rai.il'g Bro. Wm. White, your committee report, that from all the evidence before them, Florida Lodge, No. 23, infrin~ed none of the rights of Mexico Lodge, for she had the perfect right to receive Bro. White alteT he had removed under her jurisdiction and informed Mexico Lodge officially, that if she had any charges to make against Bro. While, to make them Dnd send them up, and she would try him upon 1he ch.irges. The resolution of the G.Lodge referred to by Mexico Lodge, No. 26, (Grand Lodge proceedings, 1853, pllge 49,) ic not ap;

L--路-----~

OF TllE STATE CF MISSOURI.

plicable to case ~of this kind, it having reference to residence of twelve months in this State. All respectfully submitted. S. H. SA USDERS. The following Report of committee on Chartered Lodges was read and adovted. To the Most W. Grand Lodge of the State of Missouri : The Committee on Ch~rtered Lodges have examined the reporls referred to them, and report that there are returns from one hundred and twenty-four subordinate Lodges, of these we find the followirg have over-paid their Grand Lod~e dues, to wit: Polar Star Lodge, No 79, over-p)id $39.00 Prairie Lodge, No. 90, 11.50 which said amounts your committee recommend be either refunde-d to said Lodges, or entered as a credit on theIr dues for the 5ucceedin~ year. TherE' are ninety-six Lodges of the aboye number, which have fully paid up their dues to the Grand Lodge, and are clear from any charges upon the Grand Secretary's books.'*' Neo"ho Lodge, No. 81, sends up its returns for the year 1854, but unaccompanied with the dues to the Grand Lodge. The rei urns frGm this Lodge do not show the dates of initiating, passing, raising or reiecl il:g candi(late~, nor the suspensions or expulsions of members, as the laws of the Grand Lodge require. The following Lodges have made their returns for the year 1856, and paid their dues fur that year, 10 wit: Canton Lodge, No. 100, Friendship, No. 89, Gentryville, No. 125, Polter, No. 84, Acacia, No. 85, and Pattonsburg, No. 65. The following Lodges have sent their reports up to the Gr. Lodge for 1856, but have faiJ.,d to pay their dues, to-wit: John Dade Lodge, No. 144, Neo~ho, No. 81, Ark, No.6, Ashley, No. 75, Mirchell, No. 86, Haynesville, No. 49, Bloomington, No. 102, COllslantine, No. 129, Davis, No. 116. The following Lodges have made their returns and paid a portion of their Grand Lodge dues for 1856, to wit:

St. Louis Lodge. No. 20, balallce due Grand Lodge, $17.00 13.00 Relief " "105, "" 14.00 "V,IYerly," "114," ., " 9.00 Washington" "87, "" â&#x20AC;˘

Except for B.

1_-=.._._._-- .

C'~.-GR.

Sn'y.

._ _..

._.._.. _....

. ._ .... _

GRAND LODGE A. F. A. MASONS

10.00 Rochester, " "44, " " " 35 Fulton, " "48," " " W e~ton Lodge. No. 53, fails to pay interest. Williamsburg Lodge, No.8, has failed through the miscarriage of the mails, as your committee are informed, to have her returns before the Grand Lodge, but has paid up her dues in full for the present year. The following Chartered Lodges have failed to send either their reports required by law, or their dues to the Grand Lodge to wit: Tyro Lodge, No. 12, Clarksville, No. 17, New London, No. 21, Ringgold, No. 27, Osage, No. 29, Mercer, No. 35, Middlegrove. No. 42 Bethany, No. 97, L1ncaster, No. 59, St. Mary's, No. 64, Johnson, No. 85, Olive Branch, No. 88, Boone, No. ~4, Carthage, No. 103, Montezuma, No. 109, Marcus, No. 110, Cedar, No. 124, Kirksvi;Ie, No. 128, Potosi, No. 131, SLar of the West, No. 133, Warrenton, No. 137, Smithton, No. 140, Wind~or City, No. 145, Yancey, No. 148, Leavenworth, No 150, and Kansas No. 153. Your committee further report, that in a !?;reat many of the reports returned to this Grand Lodge, the names and number of their memhers llre not stated correctly j the dates of the initiations, passing, raising or rl'jecting of candidates, the deaths, suspell~ions and expulsions of their memher~, are not given, as reyuired by the 8th section of article 4, of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge. In conclusion, your committee indulge the hope that the several subordinate Lodges in this jurisdiction, who are deiinquent in the payment of their dues, will in view of the present embarrassed condition of the finances of the G. Lodge, send them imm~diately to the Grand Secretary, and that all the Lodges in the State will remember the resolution of the G. Lodge, pa~sed at the last Communication, requires them to make up their returns to the first day of May in every year, and forward them to the Gran.:! Secretary immediately thereafter. Respectfully and fraternally submitted,

B. SHARP, S. A. RAWLINGS, J As. FOSTER, J. F, BROADHURST, \VM. ELLIS.

The Committee on Lodges U. D. made the following report, which was on motion adopted:

OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI.

To the M. W. G. L. of the State of Missouri: Your Committee on Lodges U. D. ~ubmit the following report. We have had under consideration the proceedings of the following Lodges U. D.) to wit: Giddings, Edina, Whitesville, Pacific, Bollinger, Melody, N or\ h Star, J oachirn, Occidental, Rob. Morris, Bourbontown, Tannehill, Lawrence, Cornwell. And after a careful examination, we report as lollows on each Lodge: â&#x20AC;˘ Giddings Lodge-the entire work of this we find to be good, with the exception that by the instructions of the D. D. G. M., they held their stated meetings every three weeks; that in two cases the F. C. and M. M. Degrees was conferred upon two individuals the same night,-in cases of emergency, as they say. They would also Tfport, that. by a resolution of their Lodge, March 21st, they meet monthly hereafter as their stated meel ings, and state that they were led into error by the D. D. G. M. 'Ve also recommend a change in their ByLaw" in article 2, seclion 5th, article 20, section 1st, article 26, section 23 and section 1~t, so as to conform to the By-Laws of this Gr. Lodge. In view of the entire work, we recommend that a charter be granted when the above requirements are complied with. Edina Lodge-this Lodge. has been working under dis pensa1ion fur three years, and the committee have only examined the work done since the last annLtul communication of this G. L., for the reason that the dispensation had been continued, 11l'st, by D. D. G. M. Camegy, and secondly, by this G. L. at ils last communication. We find the work to be good, and in accordance with nncient custom. They have llilt sent up their By-Laws, but we see they h"v.~ adopted the ByLaws of Kirksville Lodge, a Chartered Lodge under this jurisdiction. VVe recommend a charter be granted to said Lodge. Whitesville L8dge-we tind the work of this L8dge to be exceedingly correct; we, however, recommend a change in their By-Laws, article 26, article 23, section 1st, and recommend, when the By-Laws are mude to conform to the By-Laws of this G. Lodge, that a charter be granted. }lacific Lodge-work found to be good; By-Lwos, article 6, seetion lst, article 11, section 2d, do not conform to the By-Laws of this G. Lodge. \Ve recommend a charter, when the By-Laws of Gr. Lodge are conformed to. Bollinger Lodge-fhil Lodge lws only had two meetil1g~: one in November, and one in May; the work appears to be good, as folT as they

~=_=_==_-======_=_=-_=-=_=--=-========='.J

GRAND LODGE A. F. A. MASONS

have done any; but the committee think that there should be more presented than is shown ill their procee:lings. 'Ve therefore recommend that their dispensation be continued until the next communication of this G. Lodge. Melody Lodge-nothing sent up from this Lodge for the committee to report on, except:J. request from the W. M. for instruction. We recommend that their dispensa'ion be c(\ntinued, and that the D. D. G. M. be required to visit said Melody Lodge U. D., and give the necessary instruction. North Star LO:Jge-!he work of this Lodge all correct. We recommend that article 23, oE their By-Laws be umende:l so as to conform to the By-Laws of this G. L. When this is done, we recommend a charter be granted. Joachim Lodge-worl;: found to be cxceedingly carrect, and recommend a charter when their dispensation is returned. Occiden~al Lodgc-the work of this Lodge found to be good. We recommend that all that portion of their By-L~ws, heade:l Dues and Benefits, be strikell out after the 3d section. '\Then this is done, and dispensation returned, we recommend a charter. Rob. Morris L'l:lge-work of' this Lod~e found COlrO'lt ; article 20, section] st, and article ~3, section 1st, oJ'the By-L1\\'5, conflict with the By-Laws (,I' this G. L'}uge. We rzcommend a charter, when 1he By-Laws are made to con""rm to the By-L"lwS of this G. L. B,mrbontown Lodge-there seems to have been hilt two meetings of this Lodge, and consequently but little work done, neither have they sent up their By-lil\\"S or dispensation. Recommend that dispensation be continued. Tannehill L')dge-work ul' this Lodge found to be good. We recommend to strike out in article 1, section 2d, all af'er monthly meetings, amend section 7, by inserting after the word seal, only for the purpose of forming a new Lodge, or removing Ollt of the 1urisdiction; strike out in article 2, secti:m 6th, tbe word elect, and insert appointed. A charter recrJmmend when the requirements are complied with. L"\wrence Lod~e-work and By-Laws of this Lodge found \0 be in strict con' armity to the ancient usages of the Order and the By-Llws of this G. L.; and we recommend the urand Lodge of Kansas Terri. tory to grant them a charter.

Cornwell Lodge-work correct, and By-Laws in conformity to the By-Laws of the G. Lodge. We recommend a charter be granted.

1---'-

OF 'IHE STATE OF MISSOURI.

Kickapoo Lodge-the work of this Lodge is very good. We recommend that they :tmend their By.L:nvs, viz. Sec. 28, in reference to the appointment of C'Jmmiltee on Petitions, Sec. 39: !>trike out the word Expelled. With these alterations to their Laws, we recommend a charter to be granted to said Lodge by the Grand Lodge of Kansas Territory. All of which is respectfully submitted, JOHN H. TURl'llR, Chairman. Bro. Osborn offered an amendment t16 the By-Laws, which was read a first time, and ordered to a second reading at ten o'clock to-morrow, Bro. P, ebles offaed the following, which was on motion adopted. Resolved, That when the Grand Lodge is called to refre&hment, this evening, it be till 7t o'clock to-morrow morning. Amendments to By-Laws read a third time, and ordered 10 be printed with proceedings of :he Grand Lodge. The Grand Sccretary read his Annual Report, which wa5 received and on motion ordered to be printed. GRAXD SECRETARY'S OFFICE, of the Grand Lodge ~ of Missouri, St. Louis, May 26, 18.36, A. L. 5856 ~ To the Most \\'orshipl'ul Grand Lodge A. F. A. Ma~ons of the State of Mis,ouri : Brethren: In acconlance with the requirements of the By-Laws of the Grand Lo:lge, I now proceed 10 lay before you a report of my acts as Grand Secretary for the past year. Disp~nsations for the formation of new Lodges have becn issued from my office as follows: J lIn~ 21 st, 1835, to T. Wabon, and others, to open a new Lodge in thc town of Franklin, Franklin Co., to be c:llled Paciiic Lodge. By order of Rt. W. John W, Luke, D. D. Gr. Master Twenty-Fourth M esonic District. Junc 26th, 1855, to Joseph Mathias, and others, to open a new Lodge in the City of St, L'JUis, to be called OcciJental Lodge. By order of Rt. W. John W. Luke, D. D. Gr. Muster Twenty-Fourth Masonic Dish路ict. Augnst Rd. 1855, to. William Howard, and others, 10 open a new LOllge in the town of Whitesville, Andrew Co., to be called Whitesville Lodge. By order of Rt. W. 'John S. Tisdale, D. D, Gr. Master First Masonic District. August 23d, 1855, to George A. Thomas, and others, to open a new Lodge in the town oE Rockport, Atchison Co., to be called North Star

GRAND LODGE A. F. A. MASONS

Lodge. By order of Rt. W. John S. Tisdale, D. D. Gr. Master First Masonic District. Augnst 23d, 1855, to Edward Russell, and others, to open a new Lodge in the town of Savanna, Andrew Co., to be called Rob. l\lforris Lodge. By order of Rt. W. John S. Tisdale, D. D. G. Master First Masonic District. September 8th, 1855, to Francis J. Smith, and others, to open a new Lodge in the town of Hilbboro, Jefferson Co., to be called Joachim Lodge. By order of Rt.. W. Lewis S. Pimm, D. D. G. Master Twenty-Third Masonic District. September 19th, 1855, to James R. Walker, and others, to open a new Lodge in the town of , Bollinger Co., to be called Bollinger Lodge. By order of Rt. \V . .t. H. Wilson, D. D. G. Master Twenty-Second Ma~onic District. September 24th, 1855, to James S. Cowan, and others, to open a new Lodge in the town of Lawrence, Kansas Territory, to be called Lawrence Lodge. By order of Y. W. Grand Master. September 28th, 1855, to James McClure, and others, to open a new Lodge at Bear Creek, Montgomery Co., to be called Montgomery Lodge. By order of Rt. W. B. Sharp, D. D. G. Master Twelfth Masonic District. October 20th, 1855, to John H. Sahler, and others, to open a new Lodge in the town of Kickapoo, Kansas Territory, to be called Kickapoo Lodge. By order of Rt. W. Jas. N. Burnes, D. D. Gr. Master Secor-d Masonic District. December 12th, 1855, to D. F. Martin, ancl others, to open a new Lodge in tbe town of Thomasville, Orell;on Co., to be called Thomas路 ville Lodge. By order of Rt. W. A. Metcalf, D D. Grand Master Twentieth Masonic District. January 12th, 1856, to Elias Ogden, and others, to open a new Lodge in the town of Warrensbuq~, Johnson Co., to be called Tannehill Lodge. By order of Ht. W. B. E. Morrow, D. D. Grand Master Fourteenth Masonic Di"trict. April 5th, 1856, to John S. Harper, and others, to open a new L3dge in the town of Utica, Lh'ingston Co., to be called Bene\'olence Lodge. By order of Rt. W. R. H. Dickey, D. D. Gr. Master Sixth Masonic District. April 8th, 1856, to Henderson Davis, and others, to open a new Lodge in the town of Bourbontown, Boone Co., to be called Bourbon-

01' THE STATK CF MISSQURI.

town Lorlge. By order 01 Rt. VI. Priestley, McBride, D. D. Gr. Master Eleventh Ma,sonic D slrict. April 18 h, 1856. to Hiram Beeson, and othersl toopen a new Lodge in the town of Winchester, Clark Co., to be called Willche~ter Llldge. By older of Rt. W. H. M. Gorin, D. D. G. Master Seventh Masonic Dislrict. . April 25 h, 1856, to R. M. Edelin, and others, to open a new Lodge in the town of Luray, Clark Co., tCJ be called El Dorado Lodge. By order of Rt. W. H. M. Gonn, D. D. Gr. Master Seventh Masonic District. NOT拢.-It is the request or D. D. G. Master Gorin that the Grand LOdge authorize the last named dispensation to continue in full force until Annnal Communication of G. Lodge. May, 1857. The undersigned would respectfully urge upon the Grand Lodge the importance or havin~ the subordinate Lodges send in their relurns and dues by the tenth of M'ly. in each year, as it will enable the Grand Secretary to pr~sent to the G. Lodge at its commullication the financial condition of the G. Ludge. Respectfully submitted, A路.O路SULLlVAX-, G. Secretary G. Lodge Missonri.. The report of Commitee on Memorial of members or the late J ohnlion Lodge wa~ taken up, and on motion made the order of the day for to-morrow morning at 7t o'clock. Bros. Rawlings and Whttlesey were placed on the Committee of Ways and Means. The Grand Lorlge of Missouri was called from labor until 7t o'clock to-morrow morning.

' I.

FRTDJ. Y MORNING, 7t o'clock. The Grand Lodge of MissoUli was called to labor by the D. Grand Master. Grand Officers at their several stations. Prayer by the Grand Chaplain. The minutes of yesterday's proceedings were read and approved. The report of Committee on Memorial of members of the late Johnson Lodge W2S taken up, and on motion of Bro. Foster was recommitted wilh instructions. The Committee on Charity made the following Report, which was On motion adopted:

'=====================_.========~ L5

GRAND LODGE A. If. A. MASONS

The Committn 011 Charity have examined the memorial of Amanda Knox, who prays for a58i~lance in eduQaling one of her 1I01lS, and have found th~t the facls contained in t1le memorial are true. Therefore, Ruol11ed. That the petition of the memori~}j8t be granted, and that the Dilllrict D. Gr; Mas~er be r£quirecl to make said boy the heneficiary of the n:strict ill whieh he resides, if not olberwise provided for; but if .aid Dislricl is provided for, RuollJCd, Th:ll the D. D. G. Masler be required to educate said boy at home, and thi•.Grand Lodge PlY all necessary expenlles. All of which it rUpelltful admitted, ElorAS Oc:llEN,

J. S. TISDALE, E. PARROTT, The Committee on· Grievanee made the following report, which, together with th.. accompanying rellolution offered by Bro. Osborn, walt adopted:

I \1

I II I

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Minouri: On the memorial of Brethren of Middletown Lodge, No. 50, your committee would beg leave to state briefly the facts in the case. At the regular commllnication of Middletown Lildge, No. 50, held in June of last year, a resolution was offered and adopted to surrendl'r the charter, to take effect in two weeks thereafter, proYided that after a notice to be given t(} all the members, a sufficient number did not appear and claim their right to hold the charter and continue to work. On the day fixed on, your memorialists state, that the same Brethren met without giving them notice, .and declared the charter surrender~ ed, and the Master took it in charge; thot some time after this, they were informed that the L"~ge was at work under the charter, and that or.e of them had applied for admission into the Lodge, and was refused upon the grounds as $tated by them, that the Grand Master on petition by thl'm had granted them the charter, and that they werB no longer members of the Lodge. These being the facb in the case, your petitioners pray this Grand Lodge to take such aclion in the premises as they may deem best. Your c.ommittee feel the importance of the questions involved in this case. That the right does exist in every Lod~e to surrender its charter, provided there are lIot seven master masons wiliing to cnn~ tinue to work under it. but that the power to restore it by the Grand Master, is by your committee doubted, but permitting an expression

I'==========-~

01' 'I.HB STATE OP MISSOURI.

of opinion or the powers of the Gund Master to restore a charter; we do hold that when a charter is arrested or surrendered to the Gr. Master, if he returns it to the Lojge, h~ has no power to resrict itll rig'lts ; that when it is received by the Master, that the Lodge is placed in the same position as it was when it wall surrendered or arrested j and when the G. Muter returned the charter to Middletown Lodge, Nil. 50, l'very mem'1er of thatLldge that was in good standing at the surrendering of the charter, was entitled to full membership. 1: our committee would respectfully submit the following resolU'iom' for ihe adoptw~ IJf the Grand Lodge: &solved, That this Grand Lodge does not recognize the rig.ht of the G. M lster to restore the charler to any subordinate Lodge after the lame has been arrested or surrendered, or to grant a dil.'pensation to said Lodge until the facts are reported to the Grand Lod~e, The Committee on Grievance to whom was referred the appeal of James McManus, from the decisio;l or Mill80uri Lodge, No.1, be dismissed, and the action of Missouri Lodge be hereby confirmed. Respectfully submitted, S. H. SAtTNDERS, Chairman. The Committee on Grievance, in the case of members of the late Johnson Lodge, made the followiog Report, which was on motionadop'ed: The special committee to whom was recommilled the memorial of certain IOOmbers of the late Johnson Lodge, No. 85, with instruc'ions to the committee, report that in conrormity with said instructions, they receommend that the aharter of said Johnson I,odg-e. No. 85, be placed in the hands of the D. D. G. Master 01' that District, whose duty it shall be, and;heia hereby instructed, to meet the members of said Johnson Lodge, No. 85, as well as those of Tannehill Lodge U. D., and restore the charter to said members, or so many ot' them, as will agree.and pledge themselves to work in said Lodge in peace and unity. All of which is respectfully submitted,

HENRY

E. V AN

OSDELL.

II "

The following communication from Rt. W. Rob. Morris was received and referred to Bros. Boyd, Chenoweth and Hatcher. To the Officers and M(mbers of the M. W. G. L. oE Missouri: The undersigned having after many years of unremitting labor and' at immense cost, published a uniform, cheap and aocurate Library of

===========::=li

GRAND LODGB A. F. A. MASONS

standard masonic literature, begs le<lve to solicit the favoruble recom路 mendation of your Grand L,odge to the enterp: ise. With fraternal re~pect,

ROB.

MORRIS.

An account for engraving plate for certificntes of scholarships in Masonic College was presented and referred to Committee 011 Colle~e.

The amenument to A rticle 4th, Section 10, was read a second time and oroerer! to 11 third reading. Bro. Greenleaf offered lhe followin(Z", which was on mol ion adopted: Resoh'ed, That the Lodges in the City of Lexington be invited to join the Grand Lod~e 011 this evening in a puillic procession and instalhtion of Grand Officers for the pre"ent year. Bro. Houston offere,lthe following on the death of Bro. H. Griswold, which was adopted: Whereas, Death, the grand leveler of the human family, having on the 3d of July last removed from our fra,tcrnuJ circle our venerable and bel 'Vi'd B '0 her Harvey Griswold, a well known Past GrandO!'路 ficer of this Grand Lodtre, thereby giving additional evidence of the uncertainty of life, and the unceasing approaches of dl'ath, and whereas, it is due both to'the memory of the beloved dead. and the feeling of snrvivirg friends, as wpll as to the principles professeo by FreeMasom, that an acknowledgment of the masonic merits of om deceased Brother should be entered on the record~ of this Grand Lodge; Therefore, Resolved, That in the death of R. W. Harvey Griswold the Fraternity lost an ardent, zealoll~ and devoted friend, the community a worthy citizpn, and this Grnnd Lodge a faithful member. Resolved, That a copy I)f these resolutions be forw;'rded by the Gr. Secretary to the family of our deceased Brother. with an affectionate tender of our heartfelt sympathy in this the hour of their deep affiiction.

J. F.

I I )1

HOUSTON.

The Committee on the corr,munication or Rt. W. Rob. Morris presented the following report, which was on motion ~dopted : To the M. W. G.L. of F. & A. M. of the State of Missouri: Your commitlee to whcm v.as referred the Jetter of Ero. Rob. Mor. ris, in relation to the Masonic Library which he has published, would respectfully report,

===-====---- -----=---=-'-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-==---:::::::::::===:

OJr

TUB STATB OJ'M(880UR(.

That the dilFu~ion of sound masonic Jilerature is in our opinion the means bEist calculated, in the present c(llldi'ion of masonry, to effect the ~reat object had in view by this M. W. Gr,md Lodge. Th ,t an eXllenditure (If fifty thousand dollars, to secure an end which otherwi~e could never have been secured, has been incurred by Bro!her Morri~, in return for which he only a ;ks the patron. age of the zeal(.us and enlightened mason; that quite a number of Lod~es and indi.iduals in Mis..ouri have aheady become palron~ of this enterpri~e, to their own enLire satisFac t ion and intellectual profit; amongst these we may mention nearh' all the present officers of this G. Lodge; and finally, that many G. LodJ!es and a host of the bright lights of masonry, in all parts of America, have expre~sed their entire approbation of this enterprise; we therefore present for adoption the following resolutions: Resolvea, That the G. L01ge of Missouri approbate in the warmest tern.s the publication of the Cni路.ersal Masonic Library by Bro. Rob. Morris as emphatically a want of the age and an unparalelled means for disseminatin~ pure masonic lizht. Resolvea, That each subordinateL:>d~e in the jurisdiction of this G. Lodge be earnestly recommenled. at af\ early day. to secure for itself a set of'these pnbliJations as a L'Jdge Libr.iry. All of whieh i~ fraternally submitted, M.RCUS BOYD,

J. \V.

CflE!fOWETH,

RlclJ. H.

HATCHER.

The Grand L:ldge of Mis~ouri wa~ called from labor until 2 o'clock afternoon.

thi~

2 o'c1ock, P. M. The Grand Lodge of Mi$souri was called to labor by the D, Grand FRIDA '1',

Masrer. Grano Officers at their several stations. The Board of Curators of Masonic C,)III'~e ma"le the following Report, which was on mlltion referred to the C'lmmittpe on ClI\lege, and it together with accompanying documents ordered to be printed. To the M. \\". G. Lodge of the !'lta!e of Missouri: The Board of CuratQTS of the M,~sonic Cullt'ge submit the following report:

GRAND LODGR A. F. A. MASONS

That the aggregate receipts of the College for the year ending May 9th, J856, amount to $6,8t5 27 To which add cash em hand May 22, 1855 344 拢6

$7,209 93 Making an afgregate of Tllat the expenditures of the College, for the same time, amount to: $7.124 61 8532

Leaving a balance of cash on hand of

67,20993 For a detAiled account of which we refer the Gr. Lodge to the SecretRry'~ account CUrl!."nt rna ked A, and mad" a part of Ihis report. That the prel!ent Iiabllitie~ of the Cl,lIegt', as per statement herewith exhibited, m;;Tked B, amount to $~,450 82. The Board ha\'e received a report from the President of the Col路 lege, and herewilh re!e~red to, and marked C. For a full exhibit ot the :Jcts of the BO:lrd for tire present year, they refer the Grand Lodge to their records, wllich路are her-ewilh submitted for inspe,.路tion. The Bllard respectfully call the allention of the Grand Lodge to the suggestions ofthe President of the Collt'ge, in refeTence to the regulations of the Boarding House, and respectfully 3$k some definite action thereon, the Board forbeAring to express an opinion thereon, as there i. a new code of By-Laws for the gO\'6rnment of the College now before the Grand Lodge for its action. All of which is very Te~pectrully suhmitted,

L. S.

CO.NWELL,

President Board Curators Masonic College.

'l1

OF'l'HB STATS 01' MIS8OVRI.

LIABILITIES OF MASONIC COLLEGE. :B. M~y

2t:th, 1850. Amount due W. T. Havitl,

T. P. Akers,

\V In Cameron,

D. C. Allen, J. D. Wlliiams, " Vl m. Morrison,. U J nn. E. Biu;com, " 1'ho~. Alford, • .. Henry Thompson, .. Pigott Brfl~.. • .. JIIO E. Ryhnd, .. Gee. W. Young. " H. PertlOing-er" • Note to Bank~ ~i~l1ed by Jnn. Williams, Wm. Ranter, L. S. C:lrnwell and D. P. Waltingrord," _. Balance on Note to Bank, si~ned by L. S. Cornwell, H. E. Pt'el>l.. ti and J no. William!!, • • Amount dliEl M. Rill!!', •• Wm. l\ll\~(rove, ., •S. F. CUfrie, • .. Smallwood &, Julian, .4' U

C. B. Kavenangb, H. G. Graham,

R W. Grover, •

$1,007 52

. 815 - 1,108 820 6

<JO 89 00 b7

20 75 5 75 148 50 1,65000 14U 23 288 00 lti (j7

90 00 500 00 10000 )1962 35 00

334 54 36 00 3500 ]935 653 13

$7,950 82 Jno. A. Alford,

50000

8,450 82

'12

GBAKD LODGK A.

A. MASOlil

»1'.

JNO. WJLLT AMS SECRETARY, IN ACCOUNT WITH 18f1b.

May tid.

To Ralance cash nn hand· Cash tpc'd fr'm Board 01 Endowm'! F'Il Com. Cash tecei'Vpll ffllm Gronfl [,,'djlP, .. ., G. Cha,,'.r orr ac'! "f J a.Lampkin " Wm HII'ltpr.•.••••••••••••••••••• " '1 nition 15th So-s .. " ennt. (o;xllen·e . " fl'. ~nte di.cont~d by Bank Lex .. " Tu tlnn '6~h Sea . .. Cont. Expellses .

S344 66 1,11\'3 ti7 3,i10 13 62 10

.. 33 3i6 (Ill 2011 uo /i()( 00

247 15 30442

7.4~8

Ifay 9th

To B31anee Casb on !land

. --32070

OJ' TUB STATK 01' MISSOURI•

..&.. BOARD OF CURATORS MASONIG COLLEGE. 1855'.

June 19th. Seplember 2d. " 4th. ,e 5th. ...

October 15th.

NovPlbber 13th. •, 20th. ,e

December 15th. 1~56.

January 51h. " J.9Ih.

" "

February 20th. ., 21·sl. " " " 26th.

A IN"il. llth.. " 12rh. " 21st. "

24th..

May 8th.

"" ",,,

"I'avi~·

"C~mQTon·

.. ·· •....••....•• Allf"o ••••••••••••••.•.•

I "" " " "s

June 18th.

((

By Cash paid Contin~encies.·•••••• ••• ••••• " "Prof. Ryl.nd .. " " .. P~1ter~on .

" " " " "

" " " ,~

" " ,~

" "

........•.•.•. "A kers.· . "Geo. A. Kice . F. Currie

" C O<born · . .. No.te dlle old Boaro of Curators "For L·.';n Cemetery . "Hoier & Fitzpatrick .. "Geo. fl "ollnj!;.· .. "Call on note in Bank .. "Geo. H. Bradlev.· .. • .

" S G. Wentworth· " E BI~r.len "S. 'P. Currie " T. .T. Yorlev· ,i Smallwood &. Julian "B. H. W,I.on "Jno. D Willi ·m .. Call on SoIP in Bank

.. .. .. .. .. .. .

"Call on Note in Rank ......... "Note ,!II" 01.1 Board uf Curato"s ,'0. Auo"r'C,o· . "C. B C.,v"nau"h ..

"Gpo. W. Young'

"B. H. Wilson

" "

"Thoma.'" ford "lUo!!' & Lpibhrk

.. ..

"Call all Note in Bank "H. G. n·aham "H. L. Slna''l· "can on Note in "ank "Inter... t accollnt (Sundri".) H "For Stationery Balance • • <c

" " " "

.. . .. .. . .. . ..

*328 Ot) 2'12 CtO 1.tJfl lil 6~R 17 11'1000

573 50 1>-5 UO 97 .-0

/iCt377 150 ~6 9~d 3li 211 00 111 16 1\3 33 JOO 00

12 CtO 7892

16 no 54 58 10 no ,0 00 10 00 40 UO

100 110 l,lf'i 115

)·11; ali '27 50 40 00 105 08 30 (lll

loll no 8(\ 00 600

R (JO

100 ()(l !I" 45

3 55 3','070 '7,4~B 116

-GR4ND IoODGB A.. F. A. KASONS

To the President and Board of Curators of Mafonic College: The undersigned submits to you, and through you, to the Most WarIhipful Gr. Lodge soon to convene in this City, his first annual report: During the earrent year, commencing September 4th. 1855, the number of students received into College, is 131. Of these fifty-two are Eons of masons; Carty-one are matricuh.tes, the remainder students of former years; average age about sixteen years. The beneficiaries of the G. Lodge are four from the masonic Districts of last year, numbered 2, 4, 9 and 17; of the G. R. A. Chapter, one; of Chap!er~ and Lodges, ,i3:; admitted by Faculty, fouT; in allftfteen. The whole number admilted on scoolarships, this year, is sixt.y-three; of whom twelve are on the class of four \ea'l"S, twenty five on that of five) ears, six on that of len years, and twenty on perpetual scholarships. There are in the Colle~iateDepartmellt forty-eigh. t , of whom twenty-three are pursuin~ a regular course, and twenty-five are ir"regulars. Of those in the Preparatory Department, about thirty.five are expected w take a. regular course. While ol1r number is little les8 than at the same date last year, it [~ not so large as had been anticipated. This is doubtless owing in part to the fact that the country has not yet recovered from the scarcity and money pressure which were 80 ~ensib~ felt la~t year. And it may 'it least be atlde&, that other institutions in our State have experienced a ~imilar fortune. The daily routine of business is substantially the same a! that which was so fully reported by Pres. Patterson last year. In order the more effectually to SE>cure the great ot\ject of education-the development and discipline of the intellectual powers, and the habit of enerKetic attention to bu~iness-the Faculty hold weekly meetin~s to enquire into the proficiency~ punctuality and diligence of each student. Each student is required to have three regular daily recitations, and no more, unless some of them are in review i these he must attend punctually, and come wen prepared to f'ecite. If found deficient in any of these respects, he is reported in tht' 'presence of the whole school, and placecl upon proLaHon. II deficient n second time, he is sUbjt>cted to such discipline as the case seems to require, and those who, after fair Untrial, are found incorrigibly idle, are excluded from Cl.llege. der this Tule, a few have, at the request of the Facully, been quietly wilhdrawn. The students in the Preparatory Department, though under the more immediate control of Profâ&#x20AC;˘ .'\lIePl, are included in the general

OF TUB STATE 0" M!SSOUIU.

supervi~ion above named. Prof. Atlen has evinced great zeal and industry in the discharge of his (IDerous du'ies, but as there has always been more labor required in that department than one man could rerform, he has been assisted by the other members of the Facul:y, and care has been taken thelt every class should receive its due share of aHention. While the great body of the students have manifested an OT edy. law-abiding sJlirit, it is my painful dUfy to add that sevenll hll'l,-e been guilty of such gross miscunduct, as to incur severe penalties, thou~h not the severest known to our laws; but they have, ill mOllt cnsel', by their subsequent goon behavior, done what they could to atone for their faults, and reinstate themselves in the confidence of the Faculty. All is now order, quiet and atlenHon to business. The two Litf'rary Societies are in a prosperous conlli' ion. Each has its hall neatly fitted up and furni~hed, and a library of l'evfTal hundred volumes, to which additions are constantly made; and its mf'mbers meet once a week to debate, declaim, read essays &c. The College Library continuel' to receive the publications of the Smi!h. sonian Institution, and many of the public ducuments of th.e General Government, for which our thanks arp. due to Prof's. Henry and Bache, Hon. H, S. Geyer and Hon. J. G. Miller. The College is alS'() under lastiJl~ obligations to the Legislature of Missouri, for the munificent donation of a set of geological and mineralogical specimens to be col. leeted by our tlisting-uished State Geologist, Prof. Geo. C. Swallow. Fh'e ('opies of his Report of the GeoJoA'ical Survey are al~o l'ecured to the Cullege by law; and OUT thanks are due to Hon. John M. Riuh. ardson, Secretary of State, for his promp1ness in transmitting to us one of the first copies that were inued of thill valuable WflI k. Last fall, such repairs in 1he Colll'ge edifice wereorciered by your Board as were deemed indispensable to comfort, and the succe:.osl'u! prosecution of business. These consisted in paillting the wood-wurk, and whitewashing the walls (Jf the Chapel; repairing seals and desks, and 5upplying the place of those that had become worthless; reslnring panes or glass that had been broken j clearing out the flues of the chimneys, &C. The w11i'ewashil'g of the recitation rooms and dormitories ill the building has bt'en contracted for, and it will be completed in a few days. Certain portions of the roof, especially those parts ;djoiuing the chimneys, are much in need of repair. Intleed, considerable injury ha'l already re~lllted to the walls from leakage. Some two years ago, my predecessor in office set out on the College

----

------.i(

GR\ND LODGE A. P. A. MASONS

I{ronn1s a number of trees; but they are so small, and so slow of g-rowth, that I havE', with lhe ~anc1ion of the committee of snperintendence, procured and planted on the premises about a hundred fore~t I rees of good ~ize, say flom s':!ven to elt'ven inclleb in circumferenc", and consisting of cotton-wood, box-elder, or ash-leaved maple, whHe maple, sngar tree, ash, elm, &.c; all of which bid fair to live and grow rapidly, and thus, in a short time, relieve the present. naked appearance of the otherwise beautiful site upon which the College !ltanos. The diplomas that were printed some years ago have been exhaust. ed. Bro. Kershaw, Eng-raver, St. Louis, who has the copper plate in possf'ssion. has been ordered to 5 rike twenty-live more for the use of the College. 路At the ~o'icitation of tllC Faculty, Dr. J. Bun, Dr. J. B. Alexander and Dr. \Vm. Ruffin, of this city, have kindly consented to deliver to the stu:lt'nts. dllring' the present session, a cOllr~e of lectures on each 01 the sciencE'S of Chemistry, Physiology and Geology. These lectures on these prnc'ical scipnces cannot faillo add g-reul1y to the u~efulness of the Ins1ilnliOlil; and it would be well if tile Board could talie measUH"S to secure their continuance. The unclersig'ned would call 'he special attention of the Board to the nece~si y 01 some rp~ulafions with regard to the Boarding Hcuse. The s'eward, Bro. R. F. Cllrrie, and his excellent lady. merit the warmest thanks of lhe BlIard and of the Fraterni'y for their unwearied efforts to render this home a comfortable home for the orphan and o~her slllrlents. They have, with paren~al solicitude and care. endeavored to sen'p them in sickness and in health, and to snpply every reasonable want. Yet ~ome stm;ents have become dissatistied, and probably wilhoul al.y jnst canse, h"ve left the house, and obtained boarding elsewhere: thus leaving the nnmber of boarders too small to compensate the siewnrd for his time and labor. Now lhe practical question is, shall we sustain the Boarding House, or nbnndon it? II' we adopt the latter alternative, what will be done wilh ollr beneficiaries? It we adopt the former, then win it Hot be necessary to rcqnire ~tudenls to board there? or at least so many of them as m路1Y take rooms in the College building? It has occurred tl) me that perhaps the best regulation that could be m'ue would bc the foTlowin~ : 1. That no student be requirer! to board on the College premises, but

OJ!' THE STATE OF MISSOlffiI.

2. That all who take roomsr.t the College, shall board anll have their washipg done at the Colle~e Boarding House, at the same rate 81 the presellt, 3. That no student shall rent a room for lodging (Iff the College premises. 4. That the Steward of the Boarding House shall furnish his fable wifh an abundance of good, whulesume dief, well served; and see that students' clothes are well washed and ironed. 5. That students shall be held to strict account by the Faculty for misconduct at the Boarding House. H these regulations, or any others that you may adopt, !'hould have the effect of driving students from the rooms in the Collt'ge to s.ee-k board in prh'ate ramilie~, it would perhaps be no disadvantrgoe, either to the students themselves, or to fhe CllIJege. But should they fake rooms under such regulations, then there would be some gunTan'ee of a SUppoTt to the Steward; and ollr immediate objrct would be secured. In the former case, p.ffairs could be made no worse than at present, in the latter, they would be better. As the qlle~tion of adopting a new code of laws for the government of the College, and the management of fhe endowment fund, will eome before the Grand Lodge through the committee to whom it was referred, it is unnecessary to say any thing in this place on the su1)ject. IL is hoped that the fads and con~iderations fhus briefly presented; may, in some ~mall drgree, aid you in the discharge of the arduous and responsible duties incumbent upon you; alld that. by Ille bles~ing of Divine Providence, the generous efforts of our Fraternity to establish, upon a permanent basis, an institution of learning of high order, may be crowned with succes~. All of which is fraternally submitted, Masonic College, Lexin~ton, \V lIr. T. DA vrs, May 7,h, 1856. President Masonic College. NOTE.-To protect the Boarding House from irreparable injury, it is necessary that a new roof be put upon it immediately, the present one of paper and tar being, I think, quite worthless. T. D.

'V.

c. BOARD OF ENDOWMENT FUND COMMISSIONERS.

1855, May 22,

In account wi'h Grand Lodge of Missouri. To balance endowment on hand,

$256 75

GRAND LODGE A. 'R. A. MASONS

Al1gu~t 13. Amount received from D. H. Simpson .1 Jllly 5, Seort:lary, •• " Grand Mq 10, '56, Ina. HlIlIlbright, "' "

300 00 4];,! 20

100 00

1805. J~lly S~p.

Cr. By L. S. Cornwell &. H. E. Peebles, " Charles Carpenter

- ~n,068 95 $5<)000

600 00--1,000 00

--68 95

May 10, To balanoe on hand

...... ..I,.. .. . ..

June I, To Interest rec'd CreM Williamson $18 00 u June 5, Boulware, 50 00 June 11, "u " Richmond Lodge, 86 00 July 13, Gold Sq.. 18 00 July 20, >' W. T. Wood, 82 50 '" >' June 18, " G. Secretary, 1,078 37 " i( July 20, St. L. Encamp., 18 00 II I, >f Jllly 2(), .1 18 00 St. L. Chapter, II Aug. I, " 18 00 W. Hill, II 'I Lafavette Lodge, 18 00 Aug. I, " u .Au~. 13, D. W. Simpson, 38 00 Fep.3, G. W. Culver, 1~ 00 " II 18 01) Sep.5, II J. F. Chiles, " u Sell. 7, .. 10 00 J. S. Pllrte~ Jan. 10, '56, 9 00 0' u J. F. Ryland, Jan. 14, " 80 00 J, A. Cruen, " n Jan. 22, " Jno D. D~ggett, 214 00 "' II W. P. Walton, Feb. 18, " 18 00 " " S. Feb. 25, " P. McCurdy, 720 " M Irch 27," " " u Woodson &. R., 18 00 MJy 10, " Hambright, 24 10-1,754 22 " "

.. . ....

.. .. ... ., . ""., .. .... . .. .

CR. 1855. By cash paid Bd. Curators, Aug. 11, Au~. 18, " u " June 18, " Oct. 1I, " " " Jan. 5, '56, " " " Feb. 19, .' " " April 18, " May 8, " " "

May 10,

To balance and on hand,

Lexington, May 10, 1856.

842 50 4300

1,078 37 50 00 10500 22500 46 00

103 80-- 1,693 67

---$60 55

WM. P.

BoULWARE,

Sec. Board of End. Fund Commis.

The hour (\f three o'clock having arrived. the Gr. Lodge of Mo. and a large number of Brethren formed in pro~ession and proceeded to the

OF THB STATE OF MISSOURI.

Presbyteriun church; when M. W. L. S. Cornwell, Grand Masler, installed the Gran I Offi~ers elect, as follows: M. \V. Bel1j. Sharp, Danville, G. Master, Rt. ". W. A. Cunningham, Rt. Jusepb, D. G. Master, h " S. H. Stlundera, Olterville, G. 8. Warden, " " Marcus Boyd, Springfield, G. J. W. " " John D. Daggett, St. Louis, G. Treasurer, " .. A. O'SulIivan, SI. Louis, G. Secrt'tary, " J. F. Housfon, Carrolton, G. S. Deacon, " W. H. Block, Troy, G. J. Deacon, " A. ~lil\e, St. Louis, G. Tyler. After which Rt. W. Rob. Morris, G. J. W. G. Lodge of Kentucky, and Editor of the American Free-Mason, delivered an eloqueocldiscourse; when the Gr. Lod~e returned ta the Hall, and resumed lab,)r. The Committee on Ways and Means presented their rep"rl, which after being amended .was on motion adopted. To the M. W. Grand Lodge of the State of Missouri: The CommiUee of Ways and Means would report: That they have examined the Treasurer's account and the vouchers for the amounts paid by hira, and find the Bame correct, and they return the same herewi:h. The receipts have been as follows: $6.673 84 From Grand Secretar)' 1,941 13 " College Funt! CDmmissic ners 30 37 . " Interest on note 8,645 34

Paid as per voucher Leaving in handR of G. T. We estimate the G. L. expeIl6es for the coming year.

-2,637 55

6,007 79

$1,500 00

Leavin~ for

the ColIege 4,507 79 The liabilities of the College, as shown by the Report of the Committee on the College, arc $9,100 82 Estimate of expenses for the year 6,200 00 To be provided for by the G. L. 15,300 82 To meet this large amount, we have the following estimate of as~ets : Ca~h in hands of G. T. $4,"07 79 " H Sec. B. Curators 320 70 " from tuition 623 75

GRAND LODGE A. 1'. A. MASONS

2,100 00 2,323 90

Land" in CI..y, Carrolllll:d Davis Interest repLrted due Eilliowment F.

$R54

Due by Bro. Melody .. .. T. T. Ashley " " P . G. T. Foster

828 31 1,758 71- 2,436 02 $1:l,812 16

2,436 02

Deduct as unavailable

$9,s'76 14 E"fimated receiJ>ts for this year • Leavin~ debt to be carriell forward and for which we have no assets 5,424 68

ii "

~-=-

---815300 82

The mortgagp. upon the Collrge property has been reduced by payment of the amount of procclids from sale of M.lrion College, $2,000 leaving now due $I,EOO. Part of the C, liege Fund, l1nd,~r the resolulion of last year, has been c1rri d into the expense account f"r the past ye~r, amounting to $1,941 13, which should have been 10Rned out, and the interest only appropriated for the C ,'Jege. We recommend, "That the lan'ls now unsold be disposed of, and our debts be thu. diminished. The debts now due are many of them of mnst pressing demand, and ~hollld be paid immediately. 7lwitheM. W.G. ~1., W.G.T.,llmlW G.S.b~authorisedtopre scribe a plan for thl) keeping or t.he accoun's of the G. L. and of t.he Board or Curat.ors or ll'e Collrge, 50 that the books shall show the sources of all lhe monies receivpd, and the occasion of all mlJuies expended, so that one officer shall act as a check upon the other. Thai this G. L. huld it,elf llccountable only for the official acts of its own officers and of th~ B:lard of Curators under the rules presc' ibed for tJ:em by this G. L. ,V' e call attention of the subordinate Lodges to the report herewith suhmitted, ,.howing the ::unounfs now dlle for interest on schc1arships, taken f om the books of the Endowment Fund Com's. .'\11 of which is respectfully submitted, J. W. CRANE, Chairman. eliAS. C. WHITTLESEY, JAMES H. ROBl!'i~ON,

OSCORII.

Eros. ~t~pJe3 an;} Jones hnd leave of absel·ce. Blo. Putter off. red the f(.ll(\wil'~:

-===.==.=c-::-::===

OF THE STATE OF MISSOUllI.

Resolved, That the salaries of Bros. Akers and Cameron, Professors in Masonio College, be fixed at $1,200, each, for the past oollegiate year, which was on motion adopted. Bro. Voorhies offered the following, whioh was on mot.ion adopted. WhereaJ, The oitizens of Lexin~ton, Mo., have extended to the individual members of this Grund Lod~e their hospitalities in a most courteous manner, and have extended to this body the amenities of this city, so beautifully exemplified in the sooial fellowship of its oitizens, Resolved, By this M. W. Grand Lodge, that we extend to the oitizens of Lexington our unfeigned thanks for their kindness, and especially would we tender our grateful acknowledgments to the members of the Presbyterian churoh, who so liberally extended to us the us.e of their church for the ceremony of the publio installation of the Grand Officen elect of this Grand Lodge. Resolved, That to the choir and b:md, who discoursed, for our gratification, sweetest music, stirring and grave, we owe our sincerest thanks. Resolved, That we will depart from this place, leaving behind regrets that a fellowship, so pleasant, should be so soon terminated. Resolved, That the thanks of the G. Lodge of Missouri be tendered to the Society of Odd Fellows for the use of their Hall for committees at this present Commnnication. The Grand Lodge of Missouri was called from labor until 7 o'clook this evening. SEVEN O'CLOCK,

P. M.

The Grand Lodge of Missouri was called to labor. The Grand Lecturer exemplified the work anJ lecture of the Third Del!ree. The Grand Lodge of Missouri was called from labor until half past seven o'clook to-morrow morning. SATURDAY MORNING, 7-!- o'clock. The Grand Lodge of Missouri was called to labor by the M. W. Grand Master. Grand Officers at their several stations. Prayer by the Grand Chaplain. The minutes of yesterday's proceedings were real and approved. Bro. Whittlesey offered the following: L

GRAND LODGE A. 1'. A. MASONS

Ruolved, That the thanks of the Grand Lodge of Missouri be returned to Rt. W. Rob. Morris, G. J. Warden of the G. Lodge of Kentucky, for the able address to which we listened on yesterday. Adopted. Bro. Cunningham, from the Committee on By-Laws, presented the following report, which was on motion adopted. To the M. W. Grand Lodge of F. & A. M. of the State of Missouri : The Committee on By-Laws of Subordinate Lodges, witllin your jurisdiction, respectfully submit the fullowing report: The Lodges which have presented their By-Laws, in pursuance of a resolution adopted at the last annual communication of this M. W. G. Lodge, are: Pauldingville, No. 10. Platte, No. 56. John Dade, "144. Palmyra, II 18. Perseverance, ." 92. Sarcoxie, "' 134. "24. C"nstantine, "129. Wyaconda, Memphis, "16. Hermann, " 123. Richmond, "57. Potter, " 84. Savannah, "71. Mt. Vernon, "99. Milton, "151. Williamsburgh, " 8. Springhill, "155. Lexington, '1 149. Danville, "72. Friendship, "89. Buffalo, "147. Lafaye 1te, "32. Ezel, "112. WaVErly, " 114. Meridian, "2. FClster, " ] 19. Bethany, "97. Troy. " 34. Howard, "4. Arrow Rock, "55. Huntsville, "30. Alexandria, "69. St. Andrews, "96. M',xico, "26. Dover, "122. Mifchel! " 86. We recommend, that the By-LaWH of PauldingviJle L., No. 11, be amendt;d, by inserting tbe word "elective" be'ween tbe wordS "all" and "the officers," and by silbstitul ingl 11" w0rrl "jriB!.~ I/~d" for "established," in Art. 2rJ, ~{:C_ lst. Art.. ~jd, SP.(o. 2d, Sl.rik" (lilt 1111 art~r the word "present" in f;lh jir,e. Ar . 5th, S,-,(:. :3( (,th Jine, strike ' out all after 1he word "tllk~rl:' Ar'.. 5-';:, ~",;, 7U', 5'rike Oill. tile "proviso." Art. 9th, strik(; out [,'/;] .,:(;路ir;r,~_ Wyaconda, No. 24. Strike out Ar!.. 20: ~:l~c. ht, 1'-1' 'lJrplll~a~e, and amend Sec. lIth, ~amt A 1'1.. , by pr.rrf"c''''if d"Nll~~IOl)~ only for the cause 01 removal within ~r:ol},~, j'H:~<:L(.\!Cn. <lrd tor rho: FurprJ~e

UP TDB STATE OF MISSOURI.

of joining anot!ler Lodge. Art. 3d, Sec. Ist, strike out all relating to pecuniary fines for misbehavior in the Lodge. Memphis, No. 16.-Art. 2d. Sec. 4!h, strike out peC'uniary fines for misbehavior in the Lodge. Art. 4, Sec. 1st, to be striken out. Art. 4th, Sec. 6th, strike out proviso. Art. 10th, Sec. lst, amend by adding, only for the cause of' removal within another jurisdiction, and fllr the pur pose o~ joidn~ another Lodge. Richmond, No. 57.-Strike out Art. 2d, Sec. 7th, and Art. 3d, Sec. 2d, strike out all relating to appeals from the decision of W. M. Art. 4th, Sec. 2d, strike out the exception included in brackets. Art. 9th, Sec. 4th and 14th strike out. Art. 12th, Sec. 3d, strike out "twenty" and insert "thirty" in lien thereof, and amend Sec. 11th, relating to demissions, as herein provided, for othâ&#x201A;ŹrLodges. Savannah, No. 7J.~Art. 2d, Sec.2d, amend by adding, except S. and J. Deacon, which shall be appointed. Sec. 3d, strike out "elect," and substitute "appoint." Art. 5th, Sec. 1st, strike out ("if a Past Master") Art. 23d, Sec. 1st, strike out all after the word "order" in 3d line. Atl. 26_h amend by adding the proviso, that the alteration or amendments-hall not be proposed or acted on except at a stated mee~ing.

Milton, No. 151.-Art. 2d, Sec. 1st, strike out all after "Lodge" in 4th line. Add to Art. 6th, Sec. 4th, "nor unless 1'or the purpose of removal within the jurisdiction of another Lodge, and for attaching himself thereto." Art. 8th, Sec. 4th strike out. Springhill, No. 155.-Art. 7th, Sec. 10th, strike out all after the word "by," and insert "appointment protem. by W. M." Art. 7, Sec. 11th, strike out "presiding officer." Art. 9th, See. 1st, stdke out "representation" and insert "reputation." 9th and 10th, 4th and 8th, strike out "presiding officer,l' and insert "W. Master." Danville, No. 72.-Strike out Sec. lath, 15th anti 21st of Art. 1st Ezel, No. H2.-Strike out all, except Rule 3d; same as incorrect, and the balance as superfluous. Meridian, No. 2.-Art. 5th, Sec. 3d, add "if his demission be for the cause of removal or for the purpose of attaching himself to another Lodge." Bethany, No. 97.--Chapter 2d, Sec. 2d, strike out Ch. 2d, Sec. 3d, 4th subdivision, strike out; Ch. 4th, Sec. 7th, strike out 3d subdivision; Ch. 5th, Sec. lst, strike out 10th subdivision, relating to Minillters of the Gospel.

GRAND. LODGB A. F. A. MASONS

Ho~ard, No. 4.-Art. 16th, strike out Sec. 2d; Artâ&#x20AC;˘. 17th, Sec. 14' substitute "suspended" for "expelled." Huntsville, No. 30.-Art. 2d, Sec. 1st, strike out all relating to appeals from decision of W. M. St. Andrews, No. 96.-Art. 14th, Sec. 3d, strike out "and honorary members." Foster, No. II9.-Art. 7th, a:nend by adrlip.g, "provided that he who demits, is about to remove within the jurisdiction of another Lodge, and w.ith a view of attaching himself thereto." Art. lIth, Sec. 2d, strike out. Platte, No. 56.-Art. 2d, Sec. 4th, insert "pro tern." immediutely preceding the word "appoin{ments," and omit all after the word "master," in the 2d Ene; Art. 3d, Sec.2d, strike out all after "appeal," in 3d line. Palmyra, No. I8.-Art. 2d, Sec. 5th, strike out the word "all ;" Art. 5th, Sec. 3d, strike out all after the word "Lodge;" Art. 7th, Sec. 4th, s' rike out all uner the waft I "wilhdrawn," also the words "or membership ;" Art. 7, "D~missions," add "provided he demits because of removing within another jurisdiction, lind for the purpose of attachÂˇ ing himself to another Lodge;" Art. 11 th, Sec. ~d, strike out. Sarcoxie, No. 134.-Art. lIth, Sec. )s1, add, "provided, that no brother shall demit, except for the purpose of joining another Lodge, into the jurisdiction of which he may remove, or assisting in the formation of a new Lodge;" Art. 13th, strike out all after the> word "member;" Art. 17ih r strike ant all after the word "Qrder;" strike out Sec. 4th, Art. 9th; also Sec. 4th of Art. 12th. Conslantine, No. 129.-Has returned its By-Laws, but reports that they have a revised code, not yet issued from the press, which they highly commend. Your committee, therefore, deem it unnecessary to alter or amend the copy now sent up, but ask that Constantine Lodge furnish its "Revi~ed Code" at tr.e next session. Mt. Vernon, No. 99.-Ch. 1st, Sec. 3d, 6th subdivision, relating to festival meetings, be amended by substiluting the word "or" for "'and," which occurs betwe('u "installation" and "social;" Ch. 2d, Sec. 2d, to be striken oul; Ch. 3d, Sec. 2d, subdivision 2d, to be so altered as to require that the election of officers be annually; 6th subdivision, same s.ection, striken out, as no nominations are proper; on page 10th, Sec. 3d, last clause, relating to re-installation, striken out; on page 16th, strike out the Section headed "supernumerary officers;" 'on page 20th and 21st, all relating to demits, to be striken out; on page 24th,

L!:::=======================-=-=-=-=-=_..-._-.--.----_-_-_-=-

O:r THE STATE 011 MISSOURI.

eh. 5th, Sec. Ist, last subdivision, relative to minister of the gospel, fu be striken out. Hermann, No. 123.-Art. 3d, Sec. lst, strike out; Sec. 3d, strike out all after the word "withdrawn;" Art. 5th, Sec. lst, strike out the wo.rds "or if the petition is withdrawn by leave of the Lodge;" Art. 12th, Sro. 2d, strike out all in relation to "fines;" Art. 14th, Sec. 2d, amend by allowing no brother to demit, except tor the purpose of joining another, or assisting in forming a new Lodge, and for the reason of his removal from the jurisdiction of the Lodge from which he seeks to demit. Potter, No. 84.-Art. 12th, Sec. 2d, strike out "twrnty days and," and between "stated" and "meeting" insert "monthly;" Art. 15th, Sec. 1st, add after "dues,""and then only whenhe is about to remove 째beyond the jurisdiction of this Lodge, or to join or assist in forming another Lodge." Williambsburgh, No. 8,-Page 5th, Sec. 7th, strike out "appeals from the decision of the Master, &c,;" page 6th, Sec. 13th, strike out "or be vouched for by at least two M. M. of the Lodge;" PHge 7, Sec. 20th, add, "only, however, when l~e is about to remove beyond the jurisdiction of this Lodge, or to join or .assist in forming another Lodge;" P3ge 8, Sec. 26, so amended as to prohibit any suspension of the By-Laws. Friendship, No. 89.-page 5, Sec. 15, add, at end of first sentence, the following: "nor unless he i$ about to remove bt'yond the jurisdiction of this Lodge, or to join or assi~t in fo'rming- another Lodge;" Sec. 24, strike out; page 7, Sec. 34, strike out "all authority to suspend By-Laws." Waverly, No.1 14.-Art. 3, Sec. 3, strike out all relative to appeals to the Lodge from decision of W. M.; strike out, alf,o, Sec. 5,; Art. 7, Sec. 4, be so amended that no bro:her be allowed to demit unless he is about, to remove beyond the jurisdiction of this Lodge, or to join or assi5t in f6rming another Lodge." Arrow Rock, No. 55.-Art. 3, Sec. 2, strike ont all relating to appeals from W. M's. decision; Art: ] 2, Sec. 2, strike out all following the word "next" in 4th line; Sec, 4, strike out all after the word "been," in 2d line, and in~ert "received by the Lodge.", Troy, No. 34.-Art. ], Sec. 9, omit the word "fines and;" strike out the word "written." and add at end of Section the fol1owinp;: "jf he is about to remove beyond its jurisdictjon, or to join or assist in

GRAND LODGB A. If. A. MASONS

forming another Lod~e ;" strike out Sec. 17; Sec. 18. strike out "two votes," and in~ert "one vote;" strike out Sec. 20 and 23. Alexandria, No. 69.-Striice out all after the word "iulmemorial" in the preamble, pre~cribing qualifications, &c.; Art.路 t -I, strike out "or membership," also "indefinitely poslponed or," and all arrer the word "withdrawn;" Art. 15, strike out the whole; Art. 22, strike out the whole; Art. 23, strike out aU after the words "open Lodge;" Art. 24, strike out the first division in relation to fines; rules of order under same Article; strike out Sec. 1 t 2 and 4. Mexico, No. 26-Strike out Sec. 2, all after the word "suspended" in Sec. 5, .and everything in Sec. 7, relative to appeals to the Lodge from decision of W. M.; in Eec. 20, insert "W. Master," in lieu of the word "Chair," and out of Sec. 25, "all power to suspend or dispense with the By-Laws." The objections to By-Laws of subordinate Lodges, to which the attention of the Committee has been directed, and which they have sought to remedy, are mainly embraced under the following heads, viz: Demissions.-The conditions of which are clearly laid down by Art. 8th of the "Old Regulations," and subsequently defined by this Grand Lodge, are in some instances disregarded. Appeals to the Lodge from the decisions of the W. M.-We find, are improperly allowed by a number of subordinate LoJgeR. Withdrawal of Petitions.-According to Masonic Regulations, the petition of an applicant for initiation, may not be withdrawn after reception by the Lod~e. recuniary Fines.-Should not be imposed upon .members of subordinate Lod~es. Qualifications for Initiations, &c.-These are so fully and expTicitly defined elsewhere, as to render their introduction into the By-Laws of subordinate Lodge~ superfluous. Suspension from Charity Fund for Non-payment of Dues.-We think, should not be left to the mere operation of law. Demean,'r in the Lodge.-We fin!l lengthy rilles of etiquette and propriety laid down in the By-Laws of l'o~ of the Lodges, for the governance of the conduct of m~mben while in the Lodge. We prefer to believe that such regulations are unnecessary among Masons; but that if they are, we think that the W. M. may properly prescribe them, as circumstances require. EII'cHon of Deacons.-We recommend, that Deacons .be appointed, and not elected.

01' THE STATB OF MISSOURI.

I I

Examination for Advancement.-In open Lodge is required by the The reference of this duty to By-L1ws of the Grand Lodge. a Committee, therefore, is wholly inadmissible. Suspension of By路L1w~.-Many of our Subordimtes pro,'ide for disp ,nsin~ with their By-Laws, which is not only contrary to principle, but in direct violation of Article 4, Sec. 33, of the By-Laws of the Grand Lndge. We, therefore, recommend the adoption of the following: Resolved, That those chartered Lod~es, which failed to present copies of their By-Laws at this communication, be required to so alter or amend them, as to comply with the sUlrgestions contained in this report previous to reporting the same at our next annual communication. All of which is respectfully submitted, W. A. CUN~INGHAM'} J. A. LINDSAY, VORHIES,

Com. on By-Laws.

KUNKEL,

PEEBLES.

The Committee on By-Laws would beg leave to make a supplemental report: That they have Ilxamined the By-Laws of Carthage Lodge, No. 103, and recommend the following amendments: Art. 3, Sec. 2, so as to read "appointment pro tem.," and strike out "until the next election;" strike out Sec. 4, Art. 9; Art..路 10, to read "in open Lodge;" in 5th line Art. 11, "provided a demit be granted for the purpose of attaching himself to another L'ldge, removal, or as路 sisting in forming a new Lodge;" Art. 13, strike out the proviso, Alt. 17, which relates to appeals from the W. Master. . W. A. CUNNINGHAM, Chairman, Bro. Peebles offered the following, which was on m'ltioll adopted: Resolved, That the resolutions ot yesterday, thanking the citizens of Lexington, the members of the Prebbyterian church and the OdJ.Fel. low~, be furnished to the city papers for publication. Bro. Bluck offered the following, which was on motion adopted: Resolved, That it is the sense of this Grand Lodge, that no subordinate Lodge should permit non-affiliated masons to join in public procession or take any part ill any public masonic demon~lration, except such non-affiliated masons a~ have been members of a re~ularly constituted Lodge within the twelve months last preceding such celebration.

GRAND LODGE A. F. A. MASONS

Bro. J. A. Lindsy offered the following: Resolved, That Section 13, of Article 4, of the By-Laws of this G. Lodge does not prohibit applicants for the Second or Third Degree from receiving the same in less time than one, month, provided their proficiency has been tested in "pen Lodge. Ad,'pted. Sundry Brethren of Papinvme, Bates Co., applied for a dispensation to form a new Lodge, which was ordered to be issued by the G. Master on the paymellt of the usual fee. Repllrt of Committee on By-Laws of College was taken up, and after discussion and being amended, was 011 motion adopted. The Committee on the Collrge, thro' M. \V. Benj. Sharp, presented the following, which was adopted: The Committee on the Masonic College beg leave to report, that by the accounts presented by the Board of Curators, the liabilities are as follows: Due fpr salaries, - $4,039 41 400 00 Added by Gd. L., 1,6;;0 00 Due on mortage, (1CO 00 " to Bank . , " for Board Beneficiaries, 334 54 " Bro. Grover, Ccmmissiolls, 653 13 " for addililln to Boarding-house, 500 Co 250 00 " Fund endowment, 673 74 " Sundries, •

$9,100 82 We estimate the eJ(penditures for coming year: For salaries, $4,200 " contingenices 1,fiOO ,. repairing roof 500 " board beneficiaries 500- 6,200 00

$15,300 82 We estimate the receipts: , Cash in hands of G. T. " " Sec. Bd. Curators " from tuition ~ Lands in Clay, Carroll and Davis counties • Interest reported due Endowment Fund,

$4,507 79 320 70 623 75 2.100 vO

2,385 90 • $9,938 14

OF THE STATE OP MISSOUBl.

Leaving a debt to be carried without assets to lneet it of $5,362 68 To meet this debt, and provide for its liquidation, we recommend the following: That the G. L. recommend to the subordinate Lodges, to collect from each of its members the sum of one dollar to be employed in the payment of the debt now owing- by the G. L. That, for the purpose of completing the endowment of the College, that the G. L. require each D. D. G. M. to visit each subordinate Lodge in his district, that has not already taken a scholarship, and endeavor to dispcse of scholarships. That the W. G. M. appoint a Committee of Three, to address a circular to the subordinate Lodges in this State, setting forth the condition of our financial relations with the College, and ot'the necessity of a prompt response upon 'heir part to the call thus made upon 2hem. We also call the attention of subordinate Lodges to the 4th Article, 12th Sec. of the By-Laws of this G. L.. and that br it the $1 paid for each d"lgree is to be in addition 10 the regular charge of the Lodge for degrees, and is to be paid by the candidate, and not from the funds of the Lodge, as is supposed by many. We reClommend, That the M. W. G. M. in vacation appoint a committee of three, to enquire into, and state, the financial condition of the College, so as to make a faithful and correct exhibit of its finances and property, on the first day of the next G. Communication. That the G. S. be required to have, if possible, the original contract between this G. L. and the citizens of Lexington and Lafayette County, with reference to the Masonic College, and present the same to this G. L. on the first day of the next Annual Communication. All which is respectfully submitted, B. SHARP, Ch'n. pro tem. The Grand Master appointed the following Committees, under the recommendation of the Committee on the College: To address Circulars to subordinate Lodges-Bro~. B. ''Y. Grover, Chas. C. Whittlesey, J. B. Mitchell. On condition of College-Bros. W. T. Wood, R. S. Vorhies, W. A. Cunningham. To nominate Curators-Bros. B. W. Grover, C.Le,'y. J. B. Mitchell, C. Osborn, J. W. Chenoweth. The Grand Lodge of Missouri was called from labor until 2 o'clock this afternoon.

GRAND LODGB A. 1'. A. MASONS

Two O'CLOCK, P. M. The Grand Lodge of Missouri was called to labor by the Grand Master. Grand Officers at their several stations. The following members of the Board of Curators sent in their resignation, to take effect trom 31 st May: Bros. L. S. Cornwell, O. F. Potter, D. P. Wallingford, and John H. Turner, which were accepted. Bro. B. W. Grover offered the followinf{ : Resolved, that the incidental expensei incurred by the Grand Lodge at it~ present Communication, for the use of chairs and tables, be paid by Lafayette Lodge, No. 32, and charged to the Grand Lodge, to be allowed to said Lafayette Lodge out of her Grand Lodge dnes in 1857. Adopted. The Committee appointed to nominate Curators to fill the vacancies occasioned by the resignation of Bros. Cornwell, Potter, Wallingford, and Turner, recommended the following: Bros. C. R. Moorehead, Henry Neil, J. Bull, M. D., Rev. E. S. Dulin. On motion the above named Brothers were declared duly elected members of the Board of Curators. Bro. Robinson offered the following: Resolved, That the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, in addition to his salary, be allowed the Grand Secretary for his services and expen"es for the past year. Resolved, ThaL seventy-five dollars be allowed the Grand Tyler for his services at this Grand Annual Communication. Adopted. Bro. Chenoweth offered the following: Resolved, That the sum of ten dollars be appropriated to defray the necessary expenses of James T. Saunders, a beneficiary at the College from Lexington to Sarcoxie: Adopted. On mOLion of Bro. Whittlesey, The old Board of Endowment Fund Commissioners were re-elected. Bro. Crane offered the following: ResollJed, That the amount of monies due Bro. S. F. Currie, for the board, lodging and washing of beneficiaries, at the Collegl! boardinghouse, amounting to three hundred and eighteen dollars and fifty-four cents, be paid. Adopted. Bro. Peebles offered the following:

I r

Oll' THE STATE OF

~1'IS80URI.

Resolved, That individuals holding perpetual ~cholarships be allowed to diminish the principal by annual instalments, as welt as Lodges. Adopted. The Committee on Accounts presented the following report, which was on motion adopted. To the M. W. Grand Lodge of the State of Missouri: The Committee on Accounts beg leave to report, that they have examined the books of the R. W. Grand Secretary, and find that the G. Secretary has received fr<lm June 21st, 1855, to the 30th May, 1856, - $6,722 84 Total Of which sum was received from Lodges, in $1,121 25 1855 . From Dispensations, Degrees and Charters 623 00 4,978 59- 6,722 84 From Lodges, on year 1856 We also find, that the G. S. has, during the same time, paid out to the G. Treasurer as per rec~ipts examined by us

6,709 84

Leaving balance in hands of Gr. Secretary to date due to the G. Lodge

$13 00

The R. W. G. Treasurer also laid before us a satisfactory statement of his receipts and disbursements, which we find to be as follows: - $6,709 84 Received by him from the G. Secretary " " "College Fund Commissioners 1,641 13 Interest on E. Dobyn's note 12 37 ., " Interest on loan to Occidental Lodge ($300,) 18 00 Amount received by G. Treasurer - $8,681 34 We also find, that the Grann Treasurer has during the same time paid ont, as per vouchers submitted to us 2,337 55 Leaving balance in hands of G. T., due G. L. to date Of which is the note f01" loan to Occidental Lodge of

$6,343 79 300 {IO

Leaving balance of money over â&#x20AC;˘ $6,043 79 All of which is respectfUlly submitted, WM. R. WILMOTT, Chairman. The Grand Secretary presented an account for printing charteu and circulars, amounting to sixty-seven dollars, which was allowed and ordered to be paid.

GRAND LODGE A. F. A. MASONS

The following Brethren form the Board of Curators for the present year: Bro. John Williams, Lexington, Bro. William Hunter, Lexington,

" R. B. Bradf--.rd, " " " "

u路

Rev. E. S. Dulin," Dr. J. Bull, " John Lewis, Saline Co., A. M. Tutt. Clinton,

C. R. Moorhead,

" Henry N ~il, " " B. F. Wallace, Independence, "Stephen Stdford, Carroll Co., " H. E. Van OsdeH, Liberty.

The Most Worshipful Grand Master made the following appointments: R. W. JAMES FOSTER, D. D. G. M., Oregon. District No.1. Composed of Atchison, Nodaway,Holt and Andrew Counties. R. W. W. A. CUNNINGHAM, D. G. M., St. Joseph. District No.2. Buchanau, Platte, De Kalb and Geutry. R. '\-V. A. LIGIITBURN, D. D. G. M., Liberty. District No.3. Clay and Clinton. R. W. JOHN F. HOUSTON, D. D. G. M., Carrollton. Distriel No.4. Caldwell, Ray and Carroll. R. W. J.HIES McFERREN, D. D. G M., Gallatin. D'istriet No.5. Harrison, Mercer, Grundy cud Davis. R. W. ALFRED MANN, D. D. G. 11.1., Keytesville. District No.6. Chariton, SuJlivan, Adair and Livingston. R. W. H. M. GOR!:'I, D. D. G. M., Memphis. Schuyler. Scotland, Clark, Knox, Lewis and Put-

District No.7. nam.

R. W. J. C. SHAFER, D. D. G. M., Huntsyille. District .No. 8. Macon, Randolph, Howard and Lilln. R. W. ,\;VILLIUI N. PENN, D. D. G. M., Paris. District No.9. Shelby, Mari?11 Monroe and Ralls. R. W. EDWARD LJIE, D. D. G. M., Louisiana. District No. 10. Lir;coln and Pike. H. W. HIRAM RAWUI'GS, D. D. G. M., Fulton. DislTict No. 11. Boone, Audrain and Callaway. R. W. Jom; EDWARDS, D. D. G. M., Pauldin~ville. Montgomery, Warren and Sf. Charles. R. W. CYRUS OSBORN., D. D. G. M., Wellington. District No. 13. Jackson and Lafayette.

District No. 12.

_ _-_I

I "

R. W.

~HE

STATE OF MISSOURI.

B. E. MORROW, D. D. G. M., Columbus.

District No. 14.

Johnson, Ca~s and B"te8.

R. \V. HENRY S. MILLS, D. D. G. M., Arrow Rock. District No. 15. Saline, Pettis, Cooper and Moniteau. R. W. A. M. TUTT, D. D. G. M., Clinton. District No. 16. Henry, Hickory, benton and St. Clair. R. W. THOM&S JOH~SON, D. D. G. M" Neosho.

District No. 17. J as per, Newton, McDonald, Seneca, Lawrence, and Barry.

R. W. W. R. LA'1'HIM, D. D. G. M., Greenfield. District No. 18. Cedar, Dade, Green, Polk, Dallas, Slone, Taney and Laclede.

R. W. L. E. WILL~AMSON:D. D. G. M., Versailles. District No. 19. Morgan, Camden, Miller, Cole and Osage. R. W. A. EMORY, D. D. G. M., Steelville. District No. 20. Gasconade, Crawford, Pulaski, Dent, Wright, Texas, OZark and Oregon.

R. W. G.FO. PETTIT, D. D. G. M., Commerce. District No. 21. 8cott, Mississippi, Pemiscot, Dunklin, New Madrid, Butler alld Ripley. R. W. J. H. WILSON, D. D. G. M., Cape Girardeau. Destrict No. 22. Perry, Cape Girardeau, Bollinger, Madison, YVayne, Reynolds ilnd Shannon.

R. W. LEWIS T. PIMM, D. D. G. M., Farmington. District No. 23. Jefferson, Washington, St. Francois, and Ste. Genevieve. R. W. JOHN \\T. LUKE, D. D. G. M., St. Louis. District No. 24. St. Louis city lllld counly, and Franklin Co. R. W. JACOB HOUGHTON, D. D. G. M., Santa Fe. Distrid No. 25. New Mexico. GR&ND LECTURER.

R. W. A. O'Sullivan. GR&ND CHAPLAINS. J. B. Wright, Noah Flood,

Wm. N. Irish, Enoch M. Marvin,

John G. Fackler. Winthrop Hobson.

GRAND LODGE A. F. A. MASONS COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN CORRESFONDENCE.

George Whitcomb, L. S. Cornwall, A. O'Sullivan. The minutes of this day's proceedings were read and approved. No further business appearing, after prayer by the Gr. Chaplain, the Grand Lodge of Missouri was closed in ample form. A. O'SULLIVAN, Grand Secretary.

OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI.

!]IENDED BY-LAW

OF THE

GR,AND LODGE OF

~[ISSOURI.

ADOPTED 1856.

II'I II

I Amend the 13th Section of the 41h Article. by adding: "And provided further, that whenever th'l whole amount of such scholanhip shall h~ve been paid by any subordinate Lodge, the Grand Lodge shall loan the muney out, or invest the 8ame in bonds of the State uf Missouri, or such other bonds as may be deemed advisable, and such LO(lges as may have pr.id in the whole ~mount of their schol~ arships, shaH tl:ereafter be relieved from the payment of One Dollar for each Degree conferred, as now required."

I II

I I

II l!================JI

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE

CONSTITUTION OF THE GR. LODGE OF THE

STATE OF MISSOURI. Strike out of Article 2d, Scction 1st: "And who still remain members of a Lodge," and insert in lien thereof: "Provided, that no person sha,lI be a member or officer of the Grand Lodge who is not a member in good standing of a subordinate Lodge under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge."

F I I

PROPOSED

AMENDMENTS TO BY路LAWS OF THE

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI. Amend the 6th Section of 4th Article. by striking out all after the word "jurisdiction." Amend the 10th Section of the 4th Article, by striking out "twenty," and insertin~ "thirty," and striking out "ten," and inserting "twenty." Amend Sec. 32, Art. 4., strike out Ufifteen," and insert "twentyfive.禄

OF THE

GRIAND LODGE OF MISSOURI, NOW IN FORCE. Adopted 1847. "That the Grand Secretary is hereby required to inform every Gr. Lodge in correspondence with the Grand Lodge of Missouri, that from and after the meeting of this G. Lodge. in October, 1848, no mason, not having a certificate of his good standing of recent date, will be allowed to participate in the Charity Fund of this Grand Lodge, or any of its subordinates." "That it is inexpedient for any mason under the jurisdictiction of this Grand Lodge, to collect private subscriptions, unless directed by the Grand or subordinate Lodges, to be appropriated as masonic char. ity. And it is hereby interdicted as a practice fraught only with evil to the craft."

.I1dopted 1849. "That no Brother shall be permitted to demit from any Lodge under this jurisdiction, except it be for the purpose of travelling out of the jurisdiction of said Lodge, or of joining another Lodge."

Adopted 1850. "That, while air Grand Lodges have the right to reverse the decisions of their subordinates, suspending or expelling masons from all the privileges of masonry, they cannot restore them to membership in a subordinate Lodge without its consent." Adopted 1852. "That a Brother M. Mason trespassing against our rules is amenable to the particular Lodge of which he is a member. Should an of. fence be committed by one who has taken up his residence, the Lodge which has jurisdiction over the place where he resides, is"the body to whom the charges will have to be preferred, as we have no rule that

102

gRAND LODGE A. F. A. MASONS

authorize~

a change of venue. Any Brother feeling aggrieved at the decision, on the trial of a Brother, has the right of an appeal to the Grand Lodge." "That when a Lodge suspends a Brolher, the tim~ for which he stands suspended shan be definedâ&#x20AC;˘

.I1dopted 181:4. "That in any town or city where there is more than one Lodge, it shall be the dUfy of each Lodge, to appoint one or more membe~, to constitute a Board of Relier, to whom all applicants lor charity ~hall be referred, and if found worthy, relieved; they shall adopt rules for their government, so that the worlhy shall not go away emp y hanued, and the unworthy eat the bread belonging to the toilj(lg eraftsman. To lh,: carrying out of which, each Lodge in such town or cily -shall contribute five dollars from every initiation lee to the aforesaid Board of Relief." "That the 27th Sec., 4th Art., of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge s11all not be ~o construed, as to prohibit a,n llpplicant for initiation or membership, from applying to any Lotlge in this jluisdiclion after the l'l.pse of one year." "That Lodges und~r the jurisdiction of this Gr. Lodge be required to lIlake up their returns ending on the first day of May ill each year, and transmit said returns immediately th.ereafter to the R. '\V. Grllnd Secretary.

i ;

.. tM3

II,

II \1

I I i

i I

-----_._---~

APPENDIX.

105

APPENDIX•

.liccount of Monies received by Grand Secretary after the pubticationof Proceedings of 1855.

,---,------,------

'0 -

"" :l

~.;::

No.

~ ~] .~

Name of Lodge.

..c -

Total.

__ ,-----------------!~g:.,=~ ~iI iiiE3 c. iii 8_ c c. 115 56 114 116 70

.. .. ..

Sibley Platte Waverly

Daviss~•••••

·.4·.····.·

····

Roanoke, bal. .. Alexandria . . 133 Stal of the West· .. 64 Landmark Lancaster .. 59 . 107 Golden Squar&. .. 61 Osceola, and $5.50 on year '54 .. .. 57 Richmond, 1854.·.. " 1855 .. •.. • . 57 . 83 Laclede.· . 134 Sarcoxie, b. c. $8.75 . 131 Potosi, due on Int. $7 . 117 Bethany .. 155 Sprin~h ill, Dis. and Charter . 132 Farming-ton, 1854 and 1855 . IOn Relief, 1854 • . 85 Johnson.. • .. 149 Lexmg-t0!J, Charler .. 40 Mt. MOriah, b. c Acacia .. 95 .. 100 Canton .. 125 Gentryville .. 23 Florida .. 84 Potter . 135 Rid~eley, due on Int.. $7 Pattonsburjt . 65 .. 89 Friendship Reeeived after close of Communication. . 124 Cedar

5 18

5 33 10 67 39

12 18 1 10 16 20 34 60 50

333 6 67 383 7 67 966 19 3~ 350 700 14 18, 12 66 25 34 18/' 633 12 67 M 55011 13 16 26 34 181 6 66 13 34 750 l5 " 26 18 9 33 18 67 49 6 12 16 I 8 91 17 R3 11 5 33 10 67 12 366 7 34 11 22 36 1100 22 9 16 18 34 18 583 11 6'l 10. 13

181

20 1 18

11 18

25 29 2450 06

39 W50 39 59 38 22 60 72 67 42 75 27 23 83

69 46 50 41 50 10 6

23ll 4 67 8 [) 66 ]1 34 35 483 9 67 34 4 50 9 32 300 6 20 9 50 19 39 33366643 6 16 12 34 36

35:1

50 50 50 50

1650

106

APPENDIX.

Jl. O'Sullt'va~ Grand Secretary, in account with the Grand

Lodge of Missouri-1856.

~'" c-t:i '".: ,.c::-

Name of Lodge.

[:1>.

c~ Cl·_

-ug ;f~

-- - 0

.$ c.

1 2

M'ssnuri &. Int. M~ri(han

Oil

14 1f> J ti

Ie."'' ' ....................

Palmyra.•• , •••••••••.•-.........

:\1

Pal IS' Union".................. 1St. Louis, due on O. }'. $17.... We1lin,gton ..................

18 16

Aubn·rn...................... Memphis....................

Flm;da ........ ..............

.................. Naphtali .................... MfXir:o .••••••••••••••••••••• St. Johns.· .................. O.a/:e ...................... Huntsville.· .. • .............. Lil>nty ..................... Lafayette ................... Troy· ...... • ................ Coor~r .•• "••• ~ ......... + . . . . . . . . . . .

28 \I '0

:1 ;, :l 3 -1

36 38 3II 40 4l 43 44 45 46 47 48 50 51

5 .~ 5~ 55

:>6 57

9 6

Graham.•. · •.••••••••••••••• 11IIly .......................

13 5

~ollnt

Moriah ............... n."livar ....•.••••.•••..•••.• Jefferson City...............Rochester, due $10........... Bonhomme .................. Martha Wasbiogtoll .......... F8yetta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fulton ••••••••••••••••••••••

Micldlptown..................

r. vin~ston ......... ".........., ....

Wakanrla....... • ............ Westoll.... •• ................ o ~la8s.,"".·" .......... Arrow Ruck ............... Platte...................

...

Richmond· .. ••.• .. ....................

..c: u

$ c.

III

Wya~onda

.:;

1 Scho fb ..

.................... e-.

3 Bencoll...................... 4 Hutvard ... ••• , ..••.••.•••••• 5 Taylar ...................... 7 Grover .... ·· •.••••..•.••...• 8 William~bur~ ................ 9 Geo. Wus'lingtvn ............ 1 1 IP.llJlding-ville ................ J 3 IRising- Sun" ................

20 ~2 23

.$ c.

... ...

31! 21

17'35 18 18 18 18

880 16 0 18 13 18 26

.$ c

9 83 65u 6 33 5 83 850 4 50 7 16 9 16

. 4 !i0

6 00 5 16 55 9

G 66 6 16 5 83 18 8 66 35 18 5 33 J8 4 31 20 11 37 18 3 16 18 7 16 1 50 6 33 4 10 18 6 33 16 2lJ 7 !l3 2 80 18 10 66 4 66 200 4 33 17 58 7 2 42 18 8 83 7 18 .7 33 2 16 18 6 18 7 33 36 833 433 6 83 18 8 50 9 15 33 41 18 3 16 6 33 18 11 16 8 18 1266 58

~ c

-$ c.

S c. 19 67 83 50 Ii 3750 IQ 67 :·385 11 67 3550 61 50 J7 9 26 50 34 39 50 14 1831 55 fiO 9 011 31 50 12 0 34 10 34 40 50 47 50 11 18 71 13 3~ 20 12 34 21 50 11 li7 17 'iO 17 34 79 10 ti7 34 8 30 22 1'" 20 7 34 27 50 14 :l4 3950 3 13 12 67 25 8 33 2360 12 67 37 15 67 4250 21 34 50 9 34 27 5 12 50 8 67 27 14 41 17 67 51 50 10 67 34 434 12 50 12 36 14 67 40 In 67 61 8 67 :>1 13 67 41 50 17 02 50 30 67 87 6 34 2750 12 67 30 22 34 59 60 2534 114

107

APPENDIX.

O'Sullivan> Grand Secretary. a'n account with the Grand Lodge of M,ssouri.-1856.

--.,..------------ . _ - ' . - -

No.

.""'""

Name of Lodge.

..0::

s::.;..

1-----------'-1

$ c.

I !

58 ·WonticelJo •••••••••••••••••• 60 C';ew RloomliQld . 51 Osceola . 6'l M~ysvil:e . 6:~ St. lI-farv's . 65 Pattonsburg . 6li r,J!nn ••••••••••• " ••••••••••• 67 Rocheport .. 68 rebo .. 69 .\Iexandri~ .. 7fJ Roanoke . .. 71 Savanna, b. c. $2.50 72 Dallville .. 7.j Eureka .. 74 Warren·· .. • .. 7fi ["d.pendence . 77 Lebanon .. 78 St. Joseph .. 79 Polar Star . 80 Sri.!geton .. 82 Ja,·ksor, .. 83 Laclede· . 84 Potter . 87 Washinl:'ton, due $9··· .. 89 Friendship . 9u Prairie, overpa in $: 1,50 •••••• ill Mad,son, a"d $5 bal . 92 Perseverance, b. c. 7;\.· . 93 ::it. Mar"s· .. 95 Acacia • • . \lti Sr. Andrews· .. 97 Bethuny . 100 CallICln • .. 101 Greene . IG4 Herome.···· .. 105 Rehef, due $13·.· .

- --"- - - '"

$ c. $

. .. . .

39 1'7 4

J1 ~4

16 22

16 11 9

18 20 18

18 18 18

13 18

32 18 36 l'l 18 18

4 2

t<~

967 6 33 1267 6 12 4 511 \1 7 :i3 g67 7 9: 1583 58:' II 67 2 83 I) 67 7 or, 15

41! 41! fic:l

35 36 43 4/1 3675 3550 It!j(/

60 50

311 50 33 W 16 50 3.~ 50 25 50 43 50

4 5

i r=---:::::-..:.,_.:.:::.......-.. _ ._ _ . --.-------==.::=.:-----

5\1 86 ~8 50 36 54 50 76 4:2 .22 41 71 50 2!'. 50 43

7 16 U

I II!

49 38 50 75 50 28 50 25 39

5 16 III 34

$ c. 38 31 33 56 50 32 19 50 ~o 50 33 45 49

5 66 /I 3~

6 8:· 1367 13 16 ;.>634 3 51 7 2 3~ 467 14 7

18 18

8 3

250 f 6 66 1334 :7 3:1 1467

3 38

66:' 1334 5 83 1167 5 18 10 5 83 11 67 5 ]0 .5 16 10 34 5 :6 10 34 5 18 10 18 5 33 1067 fi 10 4 R 12 36 850 17 3 50 7 18 6 18 12 12 60 2531 16 26 7 83 1567 15 72 8 83 17 67 4 66 !J 34 18 11 83 23 67 H6

'II • • • • • • • • • • •

. . . .

108 Np.w Madrid. •..•••••••..••••

109 Montezuma, no rettll·n~ 111 Trenton.· .. • 112 Ezell 114 Waverly 115 SIbley •. • ••.•••• 117 ,Versailles· • 118 Hiram 1111 Foster 120 ICompass

...:

-..'"

4 16

834

51':' II 67 81il 17 ;, til. 734 4 66 934

511

_._"'-_.-----

108

APPENDIX •

.fl. 0' Sullivan, Grand Secretary, in account wzth the Grand

Lodge of Missouri.-1856. -Q

No.

......"'" .

Name of Lodge.

=.,

" e0

0":

-ol?0;

112

143

146 147 148 149 151 152

••••• 1.11 • • • • • • • • • • II' ".

II ••

154 Concord....••••.........•.... 155 Spring Hill ..................

23 1 10 30 1 30

Cedar· ..... · ................ .....

10 11

LOUIS Encampment Int.•••• Moners Received after dose o{ G. Lod,,!!.

30 :'15 32 25 48

St.

102 BloomingtoD4 ........ t. '.t

13 Plaltsburt( ...................

33 Ralls........................

$ c.

••••••••••• " " , .

Dover. Her-olano' .••••...• aenlryville .................. Athens ...................... Farmine;toll.··· .............. S-tfCoxi'e. ........ ••••• I' .... Ridgely...................... Phoemx...................... Round Pr·alrie, b. c. $2.50·· •• Oree;on .................... Middlebure; .................. Plea~ant Grove............... [Flint Hill, b. c. $3 •• · ........ Mc .ee ...................... Buffalo ..................... Yancey, no returns ........... Lexinl\"ton.................... Milton, no returns ............ Lmn Creek ..................

Erwin .••.

i'0::

b.l)

.. .Sue 2l .:: u ----c $ c. $ ".1 $ $. .c:

121 122 123 125 127 132 131 135 136 38 139 141

~ ~

18 18

16 41

Eo<

$ c.

111 50 21 I 67 50 3 8<1 7 671 31 5o 2 33 467 8 25 b 10 52 50 7 50 15 60 16 8 16 5 '0 5 83 11 67 30 1)o 3 66 734 21 46 5o 5 50 11 10 16 20 34 48 5o 3 16 6 341 39 5o 6 12 153 5o 3 83 7 67 43 5o 3 50 7 1355o 3 66 734 59 18 6 (i0 12 28 30 5o 233 4 67 21 1 66 3 34 7 6 66 1334 72 18 5 50 11 345o 2 83 567 2 1 I'> -1 4 8 9 16 18 341 50

109

A~l'El:ll);U: â&#x20AC;˘

LODCES

D. I Urpllalls'

]856.

L;UI,LI!- l .......

Fund~ genl.!_ _

PACIFIC. Dispensation, Degrees, . Charier OCCIDENTA L. Dispensation, Degrees, . Clwrtcr, WHITESVILLE. D;spensation, Degrees, . Charter, NORTH STAR. Dis ~ensation, D"grees, . -Charter, ROB. MORRIS. Dispel;sation, Degrees, . Charter, . THOMASVILLE. Dispensation, Degrees, . Charter, JOACHIM. Dispensation, BOLLINGER. Dispensation, LAWRENCE. Dispensation, Deg-rees, . TANNEHILL. Dis pensation, Degrees, . WINCHESTER. Dispensation, ELDORADO. Dispensalionl BENEVOLENCE. ])ispen~ation,

BOURBONTOWN. Dispensation,

$ 20 45

$ 65

20 46

66 20

15 10 I

20 10

. 9 3

20 29 20 23 20

20 10

20 10 due10

110

APPENDIX.

LODCES U. _ .._--..

_._------------~-.,---....=---:-~:-:-..,.

1856. MONTGOMERY.. Di'rensation, Degree~, . KIKAPOO. Dispensation, Degrees, • EDINA. Dl'grees, . Charter, • MELODY.

Dispen~ation p. Sec. P. P. 1855 Degrees, . GiDDINGS. Dispensation p. Sec. P. P. 1855 Degrees, . Charler, . CORNWELL. Dispensation p. Sec. P. P. 1855 Del!'rees, • Charter, .

Or phaus' Contin- Total. Fund. gent.

- $- -$

20 41

46 10 tf

56 6

42 10

111

APPENDIX.

RECAPITULATION. 1855.

1856.

Amount receh'ed from all sources, on year 1855, $1,146 75 • • . after publi"hing Proceedings Amount receivl'u on Di~pensa.lions and dues from 702 00 Lodges U. D. together with fees for charter From chartered Lodges including babnce $13 as reported by Com. on Accounts, as also moneys 4,726 14 received after clf'se of the G. Lodge. . 300 00 Cash received from St. Louis Lodge for Schoo $6,874 75 By paid Grand Treasurer as per hi. 1 to 90 in :lusive

E. E. St. Louis, June 18th, 1856.

re~ipts from

86,87-1 75

112

APPENDIX.

Jno. .D. .Daggett, as Gr. Treasurer, in account with Grand Lodge of Missourz. 1856. May 31 To balance a~ per report of Committee on Grand Sec's and Treas\ books. • . . $6,337 79 June 16 Amount of G. Sec's at St. Louis 118 50 50 55 "]7 " same. $6,506 84 Cr. Payments since report as above: May 31 Paid Grovpr }Jer order . • . $653 13 " "Boulware, per receipt 1,323 37 " «same," 283 021 1 " "same," t 8 001 " "Williams" 1,062 00 " "Saunders, per order. 10 00 1 " "Currie" 318 54 June 16 " S t i l l e , " 75 ou " Grand Secretary 550 00 " same" 67 00 " ]7 " same" 3 00 4,363 06 Balance in hands of G. Treasurer At prt'sent unavailable: Note of Occidental Lodge. Order on Piggott at Lexington •

2,143 78 .

$300 00 330 00 30001---$1,813 78

113

APPENDIX.

The following Table is made in accordance with the requirements of &ction 10, .lJ.rticle 10, page 20, "Book of Constitutio~," Grana Lodge Missouri, for year 1856. No.

Names.

i I

'j ~

~ ~

I rd~

,.,;;

~ ~

I, .~, v, . ; el .-E 11• -e :;§I~~I~AA~ r.,.

I·....

1 M-'-is-so-u-r-i,--------,1'12114II'~~:-18359 2 l\-feridian,

3 Beacon, 6 5 5' 4 How a r d , 4 1 51 51 5 Taylor , 8! 7 6' 6 Ark, • Ii 1111 7 Grover,. 6: 5 2, 8 Williamshurg, from last year !! 9 George Washington,.. 12: 8 8, 11 Pauldingville, 2! 3 3: 12 Tyro, • ]j I 13 Ri,;ing Sun, 71 5 4 14 Aubll'rn, 9: 15 Central, 4 4 51 16 Memphis, . 12 9 9' 17 Clarksville, 3 5 3 18 Palmyra, , ! II,' 1 1\ . U \)Ion, . . P ans . . • 19 . ~I;I 6 4 20 St L OlllS,. • • • 21 NG'w London, from year 1854, I 22 Welling-tall, . .• 121 21 20 23 Floriua, • 4 5 8 24 Wyaconda,. I 2 2 25 Naphtali, 15, 13 9 26 Mexico, 6 2 28 ,St. Johns, . 3 11. 29 Osage, 41 3 2 30 Huntsville, 31 <) 1

32 35 51 J9 27 39

II'

81 8

~~33 t~~~;?t~e, . Ralls, 34 35 36 38

Troy, Mercer, from year 1855 Cooper, Graham,

~~ ~u;~~t Mo;iah, 41 Bolivar" 42 Middle Grove,

4 5 (,', 5

9 6i

3 3 15

4 2 2 4

27 38 36 31 33

1 81

2 11 2'1' 2i \ 2'. 2 1I 8! I

2i 1\

3'11 1

7' 1

7~1:

II 1;

'li ],

i (j

f 51'~:

5 5

;, 6 6

5 8

1 2

2I 3 If 11

2\ 9: \

22 40

37 35 22 52 32

24 66 19 43 9 38

~g17 \

I 31

4 Ii 3!

47 32 64 28

42 42

~=-~:::::--=-=-

114

=.==---=-==---~l

APPENDIX.

---------_._--_.-

Continued.

No.

~'" '"I:i!'"I:i .. ..

Namell.

----------------43 J effersoll City. 0

44'Rrlchester, • 45'Bol)homme, . 40lM arlha W..shingloD, •

47,F"yelte, 48iFuilon, • 49' H'yneville, 50/MiUd. !e'own, 51 Livingston, 52 WakJllda, • 1 53jWeston, .

54;Douglass •.. 65'An-uw Rock,

56'Plallc, • 57! Riehm ond, 58' Mvnticel1o, 59 L:mcasler, • . 60' New B'oomfield,

61 Osceola, • 62 M"ysdlle, . fiB St. l\hry'to, 65 Pa tonsbul'g. b6 Linn,. . 67 Rocheport, • 6H jTebo, •

~ 13 b

741

84,Pottcr

2i 6; 6'

'I 8, 8 10' 1;- 10 HI .J 4 3! (j

~ 3

1 13 1 W 25

1 50

42 2H

2 61

I I

1 41 51 4 92 1 19

2 67

1 '.6 1 'lO

l:! 2 3

51 4

nil

20 25 25,

3 fl

.18

It 3 4\ 4! 1:: 151 II!

; ' 3

I~, 1~1

2 1

~ i~ ~\

1 53

VI' arren, ' 75 Ashll')" . 76 ' Independence, 77 Lebanon, . 78 11St. Joseph, 791polar Slar, 80 Brj.Jgetoll, . 81 t'eosho, . 82 Jacbon. . 83 ljLuclede, .

~ 9 7 81

101

7\ 9 91 9 1: J3 13 j

-8 -;!-III- -

12 j 10 10

70 Roanoke, . 1

]1]" s s

.-=,~

;§ ~I~ ~)Q i5 ~

69 Alex;;ndria.

71 1Savannah, ' 72 Danville. . 73 Eureka, .

~ I'~

30 ::15

;;0

~g 1;1 ~ I~

~7 ~ 5~ (j

2 I

1 24

II ~~

II 36

~ ~

2' 71

Ii 15

1 2

31'

'I 4

[)

6 12

12 l~l 10

);~

1 41

I ~7

:, .'

.. 115

APPENDIX.

Continued. N o.

..c

Names.

od &>

'" ~

.~ <0

86 Mitchell, 87 Washington, 89 Friendship,

· ·

Prairie, Madison, Perseverance, St. Marks,. Boone, from year 1853 Acacia, 96 St. Andrews, 97 Bethany, 99 .Mr. Vernon, 100 Canton, · 101 Greene, 102 Bloomington, · I 03 Carthage, 104 Heroine, ·. . • 105 Relief, 106 Miami, from year 1855, 1071 Golden Square,. . 108 New Madrid,. . 109 !V[ontezllma, Marcus, from year 1855, 111 Tr"Il!oll,. • . ]l2 Ezel, 1113 Plattsburg, 114 Waverly, . 115 Sibley, 116 Daviss, • 1 17 Versailles, . · 118 Hiram, 119 Foster, 120 Compasg, 121 Erwin, ~'2 Dover, J23 Hermann, 124 Ceder, , 125 G~lltryville, . . 127 Athens, . . . . 128 Kirksville, from vear 18~5,. 129 ConstalltiJlc, . 90 91 92 93 94 95

·· · ·

· · '.

· ·

2 2

2 ~

od ~

·· · ·

E-<

]

6 1 1 I 1 1

26 5':' 36 27

34 46 35

21 8 Jl 14 3

2 7 6 16 2

[;

41 4

8\ 8

6 6

4 3 0 1 6

1 1 14 13 13 9 5 3

6 2

1 3

.-0 E ... 't -t: A'" A

3 2 3

2 4 1

o·

-d ...

.;:

's '" p:; ..:; --(j -- - - -- I ~

4 4 2

-I

2 11

)

3 6

)

4 4

{)

4 2

3 2 2

6 5 4

17 45 3·1 41 41

9 10

2 4 I 2 2 1 2 1

').

3 1 3

10 l:l

4 13 3

1 2 2 2 1 2

4 4 11 13

3 1

t, 11

27 43 31 33 25 27 ~7

80 21 40 £7 77 42

1 I

35 51 ~2 28 63 23 14

3o 45 27

•

116

APPENDIX.

Continued. No.

1l .,,; 1..0

Names.

I'] 1

.'.....E ~~ I'~m 'g "s"'; QJ.~

-;:;"0

Eo-<

'"0

~~P::I<~A

13~ P-o-t-o~-i'-f-rO-m-y-ea-r-1-8-5-5,--~--1\'-- --I~-I-I--

132 Farmington, . " . ~ 7 8 4 21 133 Star of the West, from year 1855" II 11 134 Sarcoxie, ••• I 1 135 Ridgdy, • • 2 2 21 136 Phoenix, I' 1 137 Wfirrenton, from year 1855, • 51 3 1 2 \ 138 Round Prairie,. .• , 11: 10[ 9 J39 Oregon, .' . • 1 t: 3 1 10 3 141 Middlebury, 10i 10 11 142 Pleasant Urove, • I 12 13 1 10 1 143 Flint Hill, " I 12 13: 7 2 l400hn Dade,. i 4' 21 2 i 146 McGee, I 6 8' II 147 Buffalo, • [.' 20 18110 148 Yancey, from year 1855,. .! I I 149 Lexington,. . " I 6': 3 1 1011 151 Milton, " 6 152 Linn Creek, 5 ,\'. 51' 4- 2! 154- Concord, 1 155 Spring Hill, ! 18: 17 17 • I 17 1 13 12 5 15 6 ,GiddillgS, . 157jNorth Star, 20: \4 12 2 158lCor~well, . • : 3 4 1 15!)lpaClfic, • • i 21'1 16\ 8 160 Edina, " I 15, 12 9 161 Rob. Morris, , 31 41621Whilesville, 8 5 2 3 IG30ccidental, 16 15 15 '7

110

.i"

615

1--'--

Total,

3 2

2448 46

30 35

22 13 28 61 19 36 17 32 21 22

1 9 2

21 I'

I 31 1 I

I, 2, I I2

2 1 '

27 14 10 40 23 28 8 21 29 12 15 43

i950 875 '792 1246!345 '7715329 I • •

' J

APPENDIX.

111

RECAPITULATION. One Hundred and Fifty Chartered Lodges have a membership of 5329. Initiated within the past year, 950. Passed ,. " " 875. Rais ed " " " 792. Admitted" " " 246. Demitted" " " 345. " " 77. Died " " " 25. Suspended ". ExpelIed" " " 19.

Grand Secretary's Tabular Statelllent for .11. D. 18156, as per .I1rticle X, Section 10, By.Laws of the Gra11d Lodge. No:-·-·Names-ofl':oiiges~----Wiieri;iieid~-----·-C~uniY:------

Missouri, Meridian, Beacon, H )ward,

2 3 4

6 7 8 9 II

12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 ~1

23 £4 25 26

St. Louis, St. Lcuis, · • do. . St.SOll!hLOllis, do. St, Louis,

New Frauklin, Springfield, • T,,~'lor, t\ ('''ark Ark, Calhoun, Grover, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Georl!e W<l.shing!on "". LOllis, • Pauldi: gville, Pauldingville, Tyro.. • • Caledonia, Rising Sun, • Barry, Auburn, Auburn, CelllL I, ~'mi hville, Mem",li'" Memphis, Clarksville, • IClarkSVille, • Pi;) my rl) , • P"lmyra, • Paris Union, P"ris, . . 1:--1, L"uis, • Louis, . New London, Lundon! DtJ Kalb, . el~ington, . . IFlcrid•., IFlonda, . rVVy<lconda, . • ILa[?r'1rge, . ,SI. Louis, INapl~ldi, !Mexico, MeXICO,

1St.

iNew

Howard, Greene, Knox,. Henry. Cllllaway, St. Louis, Sl. Charles, • Washillgton, Clay, . Lincoln, C];1Y, SeutJar:d, I ike, • Marion, Munroe, St. Louis, R:dls, • · \ Buchanan, · Monroe, Lewis, St. Louis, Audrain,

------------------------------------~:.=----===----=:::..==.-

•• -------Tfm~-oI-m-e-eii~g~----·-·Ifate·oICh-aiter:

First and third Thursdays, ~ept. 4th, Second and fourth FridavlI, May, Second and fourth Thurs"day, " Saturdlty before full moon, " Thursday before filII meon, " Saturday after the fuJI Inoon, " Saturday preceding- full mo')n, " Wednesda:v before full muun, " Second and fourth Tuesday~, " Frilloy before fult moon, " • Second Saturday, "Saturday before full moon, " First Saturday before full moon " ~:llurday after full moon, " Fl'idaybeforefull moon, " Saturday before full moon, "

· ·

" " First Satnrday in each month, "

First alld third Tuesdavs, SalurdilY before full mo'on,

Third Salurilay in each mon:h, 'W eilne~c:ay before filiI m' on, ]Srcond and fourlh 'fJwrsd"ys, ;Third Tuesday,

" " "

" "

1821 1852 1849 1852 1852 1852 1852 1852 1849 1852 1825 J852 1852 1852 1H52 1830

1831 1835 1836 1837 1fl52 ]852 1853

1839 1852

....

Q;l

I::l

,.Ii ji

II II Ii II

28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35

36 38 39

40 41 42

43 44

45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53

54 5,) 56 fJ7

)St. John!,

jHannibal, . • Liltle Osage, • \Hunt~vi\!e, . \Huntsville, • Liberty, • • ILihert y , • Lexington, • Lafayette, Madisolwille, IRallS, • Troy, , Troy, • ,!\tIerccr, Princeton, Boollville, • ICooper, !Graham, IPle~sant Bill, ITulty, • ,Tully,. • Mt. Moriah, Bremen, • Boliv;:r, • Bolival', • Middlc Grove, Middle Grove, J effer~oll City, Jefferson City, Rochester, Rochester, . Bonhomme, • Munchester, M;,rtLa Washingtoll W"sLington, Fa)'etle, • • F,'yeuc, • rill on, , PUlLon, • Hayneville, • Hayne\'ille, ' .\-1iddletown, Mid('le'own, LiI·j gston, • GJa~l."()w, Wak:nda, , Carroilloll, • Weston, 'Ve, lon, DO!lgl:.t's, M,lrth;J.s\"ilJe., i\ How Hock, Arrow R(l<:k, Platte" PlaUe City, • Richmond, RidlffiOI:d, .

!O~age,.

,\MariOn, • , Bates, • ,Ralldolph, Clay, Lafayette, Rulls, . Lim'oln, Mercer, !l:oopcr, ICilSS, . Lcwis, 1St. Louis, Pol~, • Monroe, Cole, Andrew, 81. Louis, Franklin, Hownrd, C;llJawny, C 1in'on, Mnn'gomery, Howard, Carroll, Plullc', , Wirren, Saline, Platte, Ray, ,

. ·

r:econil Saturday, Third Monday, Secc.lId Salurd"y, First Monday & third Saturday Second Mond"y, ~econd Saturday, Monday before Jull moon,

Fourth Friday, Third Fridny, Saturday nfler full moon, First al~d third Saturdays, Friday preceding fuli mOOll,

" " First Salurclay,

Saturday before full mOOll; Thur~day " " Saturday after full moon. Monday before fun moun, First Thursday, Saturdny al"lt:r full moon, Saturd,y before f'ull moon, Saturday before full moon,

First ond third Saturdays, Saturday before full moonl

,." "

,. " "

" "u

1839 1852 1840

1840 1840 1~53

1841 1853 1841 1853 1853 1841 1853 1854

18il IB54 1841 IB53 1842

~....

1::1

l'<

1~41

1864 1854 1842 1842 ]842

1842, 1842 1842 J8t!

........

G. &cretary'a Tabular Statement for.l1. D.1856,.I1. L. 5856, ~.

5S 59

60 61

62 63 6! 65 66 67 68 69 70 71

72 73 74

75 76 77

80 81

82 83

[Names of Lodges. IMonticello, . • '\Lancaster,. • New Bloomfield • :Osceola, • • IM~ys"il1e, • St, Mary's, • Landmark, • Pa1tonsburg, • Linn, • Rocheport, • • Tebo,. • • Alexandria, . • Roanoke, l'nvannah, • Danville, Eureka, • Warren, Ashley, • • Independence, Lehanon, • iSt. Jo~ph, . iPolar SI~r, • iBridgeton, • NeOShO, • \Jackson, • Laolede,

per .I1rticle X, Section 10, By-Laws ofihe G. Lodge.

Wher~~~~~~~f>ate7Ch~. Monticello, • Lancaster,. New Bloomfield Osceola,. Maysville, • Perryville, . Warsaw,. Pattonsburg, Linn, . . Rocheport, • Clinton, • Alexandria,. Roanoke,. Sayannah, • Danville, Brunswick,. Keytesville, Ashley, • Independence, Steelville,. St. Joseph, . Sl. Louis,. Bridgeton, • Neosho, Linneus, Lebanon,.

,Lewis, • "Saturday before full moon, Schu}'ler, """" \ Callaw~y,. First Saturday, St, Clair,. First Thursday before f.ull m. De Kalb,. First Monday and second Sat. Perry,. • • ~aturday before full moon, • Benton,. Fourth Friday, • Davi~s, • ISecond Saturday, • Osage, ISaturday before full moon, • Boone, • ISecOJ1d Thursday, • Henry, • • 'I Third Saturday, Clarli, • Friday before full moon, • Howard, ,Saturday c . " " Andrew,. • .c """ '\ThUrSday " . , , , • Montgomery, Chariton,. """" Chariton, First Saturday" • Pike,. • ./saturday " " " Second Saturday, • Jackson,. Crawford,. Third Saturday, Buchanan, • !First and third Saturdays, • St. Lonis,.Second and fourth \\Tednesday St. Louis,. • iMonday before full moon, Newton,.. jFirst Saturday, Linn,.. S~tLlrday before full mOOIl, • Laclede, • iWednesday" " "

1842 1854 ]854 ·]842 1854 ]854 1843

]854 ]853 1843 1844 ]844 1854 1844 184'4 1846 1846 1846

1846 1846

1846 1847 1847

1854

84 86 87 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 99 100 Ivl 102

103 104 105 106 107 108

109 110

111 Il2 113 114

115

Potter, Mitchell, W ashin~ton, Friendship, • Prairie, Madison, Perseverance, St. Mark's, • Boone, Acacia, St. Andrews, Bethany, Mt. Vernon, Canton, Greene, Bloomington, Cartbag-e, • Heroine, Reller, Miami, Golden Square, New Madrid, 'Montezuma, Marcus, Trenton, Ezell, , Plattsbnrg, Waverly. Sibley,

Pettis,. Oak Grove,. First E'aturd~y, Columbus, Johnson, Friday before full moon, Dade, . Greenfield, . ,~ " " " Chilicothe, . Livingston, . First Saturday before full moon Cass, . Harrisonville, Thursd~y " " " Madison, Monroe, Second Hatunlay, Pike, . Louisiana, Monday before 'full moon, Cape Girardeau, Ca pe Girardeau, Tuesday" " " Boone, Columbia, First Friday, , Cape Girardeau, • Jackson, Shelbyville, . Shelby, First Monday, Bethany, • Harrison, Saturday before full moon, Mt. Vernon, Lawrence, Second Tuesday, Canton, Lewis, Saturday before full moon, Springfield, • Greene, lVednt'sday " " " 8l0omingt'ln, Macon, • Friday before third Sunday, Jasper, Third Friday, Carthage, Kansas, Jackson Saturday bel'ore full moon, Pettis, First Monday, Georgetown, Miami, • Saline, Saturd.ly before full moon, \Vestport, Friday""" Jackson, New Madrid, . Saturday" " " New Madrid, Santa Fe, SantaFe, N.Mexico First Saturday in each month, Madison, ' . ,Fourth Saturday, Fredericktown, Trenton, Grundy, Third Thursday, • St. Francisville, , Clark, • Saturd~y before full moon, Plattsburg, • Clinton, """" LafayeHe, Friday,""" Wavcrly, Sibley, Jackson, Saturday"""

1854 1850 1847 1847 1847 1847 1847 1847 1847 1848 1848 1854 1849 1848 ] 848 lR49 1849 1849 1849 1849 1849 1849 1851 1849 1850 1850 ]850

1850

I ...

..... G. Seeretary's Tabular Statemenf for .11. D. 1856, ~q. L. 58156, N~~-----':N;;in f ~'~)f L~dg~~~;' I' .. \-Vi;~lebejd:" ····T·~ ·C~u Illy. 1 Hi jDaviss, . . ;Gallalill, iD""iss,

117 118 119 120 121 122 123

] 24 ]25

127 128 129 131 13'2 ]33 134 135 136 137

138 139 ]41 142 143 144

:Versailles, IVersailles, !Morgan,. !Hiram, • 1St. Charles, • iSt. Charles, . iFllsler, • Illenlon, j~cott, . . iCompass, iParkville, IPlalte, !Erwin, 1St. Louis, 1St. Louis, iDover, IDover, iLafayette, I'Hermann, IHermann,. iGasconade, Cedar, jJ.'remollt,. ICcdnr. IGentryville, !Gentryville, IGentry, Athen., . IAthens, . iGentry, IKirksville,. • I'Kirksville, • !Adair, • IConstantine, Charleston, • iMissi-sippi, Potosi, • Potosi, Washington, Farmington, Farmington,. St. Francois, Star of the West,. Arcadia, Madison, Sarcoxie, Sarcoxie,. Jasper, Ridgely, Ritl~ely,. Ph, t!t", Phoenix, Bowling Green, Pike,. Warrenton, . Warrenton, • 'jWarren, Round Prairie, Newark, • Andrew, Oregon, Oregon, .!HOIt, • Middlebury, Middlebury,. Mercer, • iPleasant Grove, Otterville,. . Cooper, . IFlint Hill,. . IFlint Hill,. . 1St. Ch~rles, John Dade, • . Cassville, Barry,

(IS

pe?" .lldtcle X, Scdiotl 10, By-Laws afthe G. Lodge. ··i-···--1'itn;;-;;j'·rnee-tf;;g~----------Date

IFirst Mlllldny, . Third Sat.urday, I ~~onday before full moon, First Snturday, I W ctlnesday before full moon, I S~cond and fourth Fridays, j Saturdav before full moon, Third Monday, Thursday before full moon, First and third Saturnays, Second and fourth Saturdays.

Saturday before full moon,

" "

" " "

Second and fourth Saturdays, "

Thursday before full moon, Saturday before full mOOll, " " " " Saturday after full moon, Third Wednesday. Monday after full moon, "

I I I

o!;-Cilar-ter. 1850 lP!'JO 1850 1850 ] 850 1850 1850 1850 1850 1851 851

]

1851 18Dt ]851 1851 1851 1851 1851

1851 1855 1855 1855

1855 1855 1800

, I II II

14l.i 147 143 149 151 152 154 155

156 15'1 158 159 160 161 lti2 163 -164

McGee, Buffalo, Yancey, Lexington, Milton, Linn Creek, COl'cord, Spring Hill,. Giddings, • NDrth Star, • Cornwell, Pacific, Edina, Rl,b. Morri~, Whitesville, Occidental, . Joachim,

!McGee College 'Buffalo, . !Rutlidge, :Lexington, jMilton, iLinn Creek,. • I Concore! , . Spring Hill, Nebraska City, Rockport, Rose Hill, Franklin, Edina, Savanna, , Whitesville, St. Louis, Hillsboro,

IMacon, jDallas,

• l~fcDonald, . :Lafayette, . \Randol ph, . Icamden, . Callaway, . Livingston, . Nebraska Territory Atchison,. . Johnson, Franklin, Knox,. Andrew, Andrew, St. Louis, .J efferson,

Saturday before fourth SundaYl

!I First Saturday, Satnrday before full moon, First Monday, Friday before fun moon j Saturday " " " Friday " " " Saturday" "

" "

First and third Thursdays, Second Saturday, Second al1d fourth Mondays,

I I

1855 1855 1855

1855 1855

1855 11'55 1855 )856 1856 ?806 IB56 1850 1856 1856 ] 356 1356

= fa t:I

124

APPENDIX.

Officer, of the Grand Lodge of ."d.issourifor the year 1856. M. W. Benj. Sharp, Grand Master, Danville, Rt. W. W. A. Cunningham, D. G. M., St. Joseph, " " S. H. Saunders, G. S. W., Otterville, ,i " Marcus Boyd, G. J. W., Springfield, " " John D. Daggett, G. Treas., St. Louis, " " " A. O'Sullivan, G. Secretary, " J. F. Houston,G. S. Deaonn, Carrollton, •• W. H. Block, G. J. D., Troy, .• A. Stille, G. Tyler, St. Louis. Past Grand Ojfieers present during Commun,'cafion of Grand Lodge. M. W. JQseph Foster, P. G. M. " " Benj. W. Gruver, P. G. M. Rt." Geo. H. C. Melody, P. D. G. M. " " John D. Daggett, P. D. G. M. u

S. F. Currie, P" D. G. M. C. Osborn, P.. G. 'W-.

John H. Turner, P. G. W.

I I II I I

,I I I

" S. H. Saunders, P. G. \V. Past Masters. W. F. A. H. Garlichs, " Jacob C. Reinhard, " N. B. Giddings, " Elias O~den, " W. P. Harrison, " Geo. Kice, " Joseph Chew. " J. F. Houston. Representatives of Subordinate Lodges tn the Grand Lodge of Missouri at the Annual Communication, in May, 1856. 1. Missouri, Bro. John D. Daggett, p. W. M. R. S. Voorhies, p. S. and J. W. 2. Meridian, A. O'Sullivan, W. M. 8. \Villiamsburg, P. W. Overly: p. W. M. W. B. Kidwell, p.S. W. J. Scholl, J. W. 9. Geo. Washington, J. W. Crane, W. M. 11. Pauldingville, Wm. Oglesby, p. W. M. 13. Rilliug Sun, J. B. V. McCall, p. W. M.

125

APPENDIX.

L. J. Wood, p. S. and J. W. Rob. C-annan, p. W. M., S. and J. W. S. A. Rawlings, W. M. J. R. Ringo,W.. M. John A. Quarles, p. W. M., S. and J. W. Chas. Levy, p. S. W. Jas. H. McCord. p. J. W. 26. Mexico. J. C. Offutt, W. M. 28. St. Johns, N. P. Kunkle, p. S. and J. W. 31. Liberty, A. J. Calhoun, W. M. W. E. Ray, S. W. Joseph Anderson, p. J. W. 32. Lafayette, H. E. Peebles, W. M. Jas. Cloudesly, S. W. W. T.D.wiss, J. W. 34. Troy, \V. H. Block, W. M. 36. Cooper, N. Sutherland, W. M. C. M. Stebbins, p. J. W. 38. Graham, Wm. R. Wilmott, p. W. M. 41. Bolivar. J. Lindsay, S. W. 45. Bonhomme, H. H. Duvall, W. M. 46. Martha Washingto:1, A. W. Jeffries, p. S. and J. W. 48. Fulton, W. R. Stone, p. W. M. 50. Middletown, J. \V. J3mes, p. W. M. 51. Livingston, John H. Turner, W. M. 52. Wakanda, W. B. Glover, W. M. Jas. E. Drake, S. W. J. W. Bailey, p. J. W. 53. V\T eston, Rev. J. B. Wright, p. W. M. Sol. S. McCunly, p. J. W. 54. Douglass, S. C. Griswold, p. W. M., S. and J. \V. 55. Arrow Rock, O. F. Potter, p. ,\-Y. M. Sam. Logan, p. J. W. ,56. Platte, Sam. M. Hays, W. M. 57. Richmol,d, A. H. Conrow. W. M. W. B. Branslord, p. S. Thos. A. H. Smith, J. W. 53. Monticello, Wm. Ellis, p. W. M. 61. Os<;eola. 'Jno. S. McClain, p. W. M.

15. Central, 18., Palmyra, 19. Paris Union, 22. Wellington, 23. Florida, 25. Naphtali,

:::p=u=r~r_o;;;t~t,ยงW~.~M~. ~;;;:;;;;;;;;;;;======"

==tl::;;"2='::;;l\;;;:I",,;t:;;;;Y;;S\;;;:'i:;:;1l::;tl;;;';::;::;::E;::'::;:li;::U:;:;S

L:.!

Ij II

. '

126

-------

65. Pattonsburg,

Wm. Earl. W. M.

66. Linn,

Wm. E. Wheeler, W. M. R. C. Thurman, p. S. W.

68. Tebo, 68. Alexandria, 70. Roanoke,

A. M. 1'ult, W. M. E. F. Greenlea', W. M. J. B. Bradford W. M.

71. Savannah, 72. Danville, 73. 74. 76. 77. 78.

Eurek~,

.... _-_....

__ . ---_ ..-.

Rolt. J3mes, p, S. W. John S. Tisda'e, W. M. Jas. H. Robi 130n, W. M. Benj. Sharp, S. W. John H. Blue, p. W. M., S. and J. W. Jno. J. Grinstead, W. M.

Warren, Independence, Isaac N. R ~gers, J. W. L':lbanon, W. A. Spencer, J. W. 8t. Joseph, W. A. Cunningham, p. W. M. Rev. W. N. Irish, p. S. W. 79. Polar Star, C. C. Whittlesey, p. W. M. 83. L: clede, J. Ivey, p. S. W.

B. C. Jarrell, J. W. 84. Potter,

J. S. Jones, \V. M.

T. E. S'aples, S. W. N. T. Allison, J. W. L. S. Cornwell, p. W. M. 86. Mitchell, Ira Benson, J. \V. 39. Friendship, 83011. R. Robert, R W. 97. Bethany, Marcus Boyd, W. M. tol Greene, J. W. Chenowe"ll, p. S. W. J. W. Ammons, J. W. t 04. Heroine, Geo. R. Smith, p. W. M. 105. Relief, W. B. Killebrlle, J. W. 107. Golden Square. J. Winc 11es,er, S. W. lrJ8. New Madrid, R. H. Halcher, p. S. W. 114. Waverly, S. W. Herefor.I, W. M. E. M. Edward, S. W. S. Poisul, J. W. R. C. Moore, J. W. 115. Sibley, L. E. Williamson, p. W. M. t17. Versailles, Geo. Pe~tit. p. W. M. ] 19. Foster. J. F. Broadhurst, S. W. ]20. Compass, JaB. H. Millory, p. W. M., S. and J. W. ]22. Dover,

I,;==================-=:::;-:':-=-=========~·

i i I I, iI f

127

APPENDIX.

Gentryville, J. H. Whedbee, p. S. and J. W. Athens, Thos. Keer, p. S. W. Sarcoxie, DOln!. Biddlccom, J. W. Ridgely, Noah Beery, p. W. M. Round Prairie, W. Florence, S. W. Oregon, Jas. Foster, W. M. JUl'. W. Modie. p. J. W. 141. Middlebury, G. Gibson, W. M. 142. Pleasant Grove, S. H. Saunders, W. M. J. Stark, p. S. W. G. C. Hart, p. J. W • • McGee, J. B. Mitchell, W. M. 146. Edwd. Winsor, W. M. 149. Lexington, R. M. Henderson. J. W. J52.LiI"l. Creek. S. R. Ruberts, S. W. G. Popplewell, J. W. S. W. Elmondson. p. S. W. 154. Concord, 155. Spring Hill, Willis Oriffing, W. M. 125. 127. 13... 135. 138. 139.

SUSPENDED. Missouri Lodge, No.1: James McMJnus. Meriilir\n

2: IIenry Block; unmasonic conduct.

Beacon " ., 8: Louis Huffell; non-p:lyment of dues. " " " . . W. W. Herbert; do. do. " " " " John Goer; do. do. " " Chas. L. Annas; do. do. " " " " .. '" Hugh P. Sexton; do. do. " " " . . Henry Holmes; do. duo Gco. Washington, No.9: Cllas. W. ~cott. St. Louis, " 20: Sam. Ie Miller, unmasonic conduot. ''Vellington, " 22: A. T. Newman, non.payment of dues. Lafayette, .. 32: J. K. McCausland; " " " " , ' Eldridge Burden, .. " Douglass, '" 54: James B. Da\'iss; " " Platte, " 56: B. F. Hatton; Prairie, " 90: J. J. Carter; " " " .." T. J. Jennings; " :Montezuma, " J09: M. Ashurst; " " " " " James W. Hunt. ,j

128 Trenton, Plattsburg, Gentryville,

Farmington, Savanna,

" 111: D. L. G. Williams; drunkenness. " 113: Archibald Mattingly; non-payment of dues. " 125: Wm. Keleitn. H " N. L. Baxter. " 132: Mahlon W. Doughty. " 71: E. A. Donelan.

EXPELLED. Geo. 'Wa8hington Lod!;'e, No.9: John Carlin. " " " ,I" P. C. Hovacker. " " 18: Franklin Shannon; unmason. condu~t. Palmy! a Wellington " " 22: J. B. Sprat; " " Weston " " 53: Sam. S. La RO$e. " " I . "E. D. Rogen . â&#x20AC;˘, , , " "Gustave Stahl. Neosho " " 81: G. W. Moseley. Potter "'~ Âˇ84: Wm. C. Harrison. Bethany " " 97: Joseph W. Disart; gross nnma. condo Trenton " " 111: Rob. Mark Wood; drunk. & prof'!ll. " " \ " "David Bayes; ., " Sibley 115: John H. S~unders; unmas. conduct. " ., \ ; " William Hamilton;" " Daviss , , " 116: Thomas T. Prance;" " " " , ' Wm. Hamilton; " Hermann " " 123: Frederick Lemka;" " Middlebury " " 141: John Wilson; I. " Flint Hill I ' " 143: Joseph H. Savage;" "

"I"

The undersigned would cali the attention of the Subordinate Lodges to the resolution requiring them to make out and forward their returns to G. Secretary's office by the 10th of May, in each year; it is impossible that he can give correct statistics of the Order unless this resolution is complied with. A. O'SULLIVAN, G. Sec. G. L. of 1\10.